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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
INQUIRY rs ORDERED
Government Officials Will Probe Dis
aster to S1Ocum.

Washington, June 16.-A rigid in
vestigation Of the General Slocum
disaster has been ordered by Secre-
tary Cortelyou. The investigation
will be conducted by the steamboat
inspection service under the direc-
ton Of George Uhler, supervising in
spector general. It will be conducted
by General James A. Dumont and
Thomas H. Barrett, the local board
of steamboat inspectors II. New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
New Building in Minneapolis.

The board of trustees and the
manager Of the Augsburg publishing
house are to present plans and specifi-
cations Of a new building for the bust
ness in Minneapolis. The offer of
Harold Thoreson Of Elbow Lake, to
give the church a house and ten acres
Of land on certain conditions, also his
present offer of house and twenty
acres of land for a ladies' seminary,
was declined.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
GOVERNOR IN IOWA

Minnesota Executive Attends Seml-cen-
tennial Of Cornell.
Governor Van SAINT will return to-mor-
row morning from Mount Vernon, Iowa,
WHARF he has been attending semi
centennial celebration of the establishment
of Cornell college, held by alumni Of the
institution
Governor Van SAINT presided at the an
niversary exercises last night, and made
the leading address.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16

s{ust not be confounded with COM
Non cathartic or purgative pills. Car
Gers Little Liver Pills are entirely un-
like them in every respect. One trial
will prove their superiority.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartmann giving a
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
Granted a License

The Merchants State Mutual Fire In
surance company of Fargo, N. D., was
granted a Minnesota license to-day by
State Insurance Commissioner Elmer II.
LDearth.
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City Engineer Rinker was somewhat
surprised when appraised of the fore
going as he says that no formal ap-
plication for permission has been
made. He has discussed the question
with Chief Engineer Derby, stationed
at st. Paul. and the latter said that
he would recommend that consent be
given = to the construction Of the
bridge
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
Saved Seven Women.

Mate James Duane Of the Massa-
soft, launched 1ifeboat and in the
first trip saved seven women and drag
ged out eight more who could not be
resuscitated and died on the beach.
Policemen who had put over from the
New York shore to North Brother
island in small boats rowed around
the burning steamer and pulled in peo-
pie alive and dead by the dozen. Some
Of those who jumped landed on the
boat and others landed in the water.
Scores Of people who might other
wise have been saved were dragged
down by frantic victims. A powerful
swimmer In that fearful fighting
crush Of women and children was as
helpless as one who could not swim.
Within ten minutes after the boat had
struck, the last of the living had been
rescued. Then came the task of re-
covering the dead. Within an hour
$50 of the victims, nine-tenths of them
women, were stretched out on the
beach and laid in the long grass.
One woman who was taken from
the water held a baby tightly clutched
in her arms. The baby was tenderly
taken from her arms and laid on the
grass beside her.
Many of the dead women wore
costly jewelry. Scores Of small boats
had come over from the New York
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-16
CAN'T CONSENT TO
NORTH TOWN BRIDGE

Washington, June 16.-An official
of engineers, office Of the war depart
ment, said to-day that the secretary
for the new Thirty-second avenue
bridge at Minneapolis because there
has been no legislation by congress
authorizing it. Under the general
law, the construction Of bridges across
interstate streams is prohibited except
by special act of congress.
All bridges built across the Missis-
sippi from the source to the mouth in
recent years have been by the author
ity congress and the city Of Minneapo-
lis will have to get this before any
more bridges can be built.
II. c.. Stevens.
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Duffy'S Pure Malt WhiskeY

aids digestion and assimilation; purifies
and enriches the blood; regulates the
bowels; quiets the nerves; hardens the
muscles, stimulates the hearts action,
and builds up and sustains the entire sys-
4 tenn. Prescribed for half a century BY
5oading doctors.
.Duffy's" is absolutely pure, contains
no fusel oil and Is the only whiskey rec
ognized by the Government as a medi-
cine.
At all druggists and grocers, or direct,
81 a bottle. Medical booklet free. Duffy
Malt Whiskey CO.. Rochester. N. z.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
FLY-FIGHTING SCHEME
CALLED OUT THE LADIES'

When Thee Fincken went nome last
night at IL o'clock he left fire burn
ing in his bar at No. 22h Whitaker
street. This WAS neither due to de-
sire to heat up the place during the
cool spell that came with the rain, nor
to carelessness, but to a lauiable wish
to kill the flies. A pan was placed in
tine middle OF the floor. and some pre-
pared stuff to kill flies was left smouM
dering therein.
Some wayfarer passed an hour after
Thee left and saw the Pickering light
inside. The wayfarer at once ran to 4
phone and notified the station on Ogle-
thorpe avenue. The response was
prompt. The firemen entered by a rear
window, found Thee's fy-1ghting APP
paratus, made few forceful remarks,
and went hack to the station and their
disturbad rest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
ALUMNAE EXERCISES
Proved a Great Feature of the wes-
Ieyan Commencement.

Proved a Great Feature of the wes-
leyan Commencement.
Macon, May 31.-At Wesleyan Fee
male College to-day the alumnae ex-
ercises proved the most delightful
feature of the commencement pro-
gramme. The exercises were replete
with bright papers and sweet songs.
Mrs. John B. Cobb, president Of the
Alumnae Association, had charge. The
programme entertained the crowded
house.
Mrs. Cone Johnson, in her literary
address, was interesting and entertain
ing. 1t was a feature of the entire
days proceedings. and was enjoyed
by all in attendance. Being the first
time the literary address was by a
woman, there was a decided interest
in the event, and the auditorium was
crowded. The orator was introduced
by the President of the college. In
her address, Mrs. Cone more than sus-
tanned the anticipations of her warm
est admirers and friends.
The selection of a woman for that
work was given hearty Endorsement
by the manner in which the address
was received.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
RACES AT GRAVESEND.

New York, May 31.-On a heavy
track Major Daingerfeld, at 5 to ?,
won the Parkway Handicap, one mile
and a sixteenth, at Gravesend to-day.
Major Daingerfeld also won this stake
last season. The track to-day was to
the Majors liking, and after running
third to the stretch he easily came
away from his field and won by three
lengths from Africander. Summaries:
First Race-Selling, about six fur
longs. Ascension, 16 to 5, won, with
King Pepper, 10 to /, second, and
Athel, 10 to l, third. Time Ill Is.
Second Race-Five furlongs. Schu-
lamite, 10 to l. won, with Maynard
Lass. Z to 5, second, and Salt and
Pepper. to l. third Time 1902 1-5.
Third Race-About six furlongs. Col
lector Jessup, to l, won, with Ort
Wells, l to 3, second, and John F., 6 to
!, third. Time lilo 3-5.
Fourth Race-The Parkway Handi-
cap, one mile and a sixteenth. Major
Daingertield, to 1, won. with Afri-
cander, 5 TO 2, second, and Himself, 10
to l, third. Time 48 2-5.
Fifth Race-Selling, five furlongs.
Khorasan, to /. won, with Niblick,
3 to 5, second, and Dan Seuse, 80 to l,
third. Time 1902 3-5.
Sixth Race-Handicap one mile and
seventy yards. Hurst Park, to 2, won,
with Audience, 6 to /, second, and Tos-
can, to l, third. Time 1:4S.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
TURPENTINE FROM
PINE STUMPS.
20 Gallons of Spirits from Three
FOurths of n Cord of Pine by
Pittman Method.

20 Gallons of Spirits from Three
FOurths of n Cord of Pine by
Pittman Method.
Valdosta, Ga, May 81 Highly
satisfactory experiments were made
here to-day with the Pittman system
of extracting turpentine from light
wood knots, slabs, stumps etc. The
system was invented by J. 1. Pittman
and only the model plant has been
tested until the big retort was set
up here to give the system thorough
test.
The system is. one in which steam is
used to extract the spirits, the tar,
cresote etc, from the wood. Mr.. Pit
man had already organized a COM
pany to put in large plant here and
the same company will also put in
large plants in other localities. In the
test to-day about twenty gallons of
spirits were taken from three quarters
of a cord of wood, to say nothing of
the by-products. 1t was estimated
that from twenty to thirty gallons of
spirits would be taken from each
three quarters of cord of wood, the
steam being shut off to-day before the
experiment was finished
Mr.. Pittman and his associates were
highly elated over the success of their
experiments to-day and prominent
naval stores men offered them good
prices for their spirits, which is said
to have been unusually clear and
white.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
NEWS OF A DAY IN
GEORGIA'S CAPITAL
A PARDON FOR J. J. REED
GRANTED UPON PETITION OF HIS
LITTLE DAUGHTER.

shelby Myrick Made n Plea for
white Man Who Killed a Negro in
Savannah and Was Sentenced to
Serve 10 Years-Judge James OF
TaIIapOOsa Loses His $5O,OOO Dam
age Suit for Libel.
Atlanta, May 31.-As the result of the
pathetic appeal of a 6-year-old child
and the strong showing made by his
attorney, Hon. Shelby Myrick, ]. j.
Reed of Savannah, who was convicted
in 1900 of voluntary manslaughter and
sentenced TO serve fifteen years in the
penitentiary, was to-day pardoned by
the Governor on recommendation of
the Prison Commission.
Reed shot and killed a negro, James
Stewart, about four years ago. The
negro. who is said to have been drunk
at the time. provoked Reed to the
shooting by remarks. and what
amounted practically to an assault.
Coupled with many strong appeals
in Reeds behalf was pathetic letter
from his 6-year-old girl, Katie Reed,
addressed to the Governor, in which
she begged the Governor to give her
back her father. 1t was this letter
that touched the Governors heart an
had no little influence in the action of
the Prison Commission in I.ecd's case.
Reed has been serving at rhe convict
camp at Fargo. He is granted full
pardon and will be released at once.
The trial of the damage suit of
Judge C. G. James of TallapoOsa
against 7. R. Whitley and others for
$50, 900 damages for libel resulted to-
day in a verdict for the defendants.
The trial has been in progress more
than a week. and some of the testi-
mony was quite sensational.
In a contested election in 1902 Judge
James decided in favor of the CONTEST
ants for practically. all the offices in
Douglas county. Whereupon a mass
meeting was held and resolutions de-
nouncing Judge James were passed,
charging him with bias, prejudice and
other things. 1t was these resolutions
that resulted in the libel suit against
those who attended the meeting and
those who presided over its delibera-
| lions.
Governor Bliss stopped.
Gov. A. T. Bliss of Michigan, his
staff and a distinguished party passed
through Atlanta to-day on their re-
turn from Andersonville, where the
Michigan monument was unveiled. Gov.
Bliss was a prisoner there during the
war. The party called on Gov. Terrell
and other officials, by whom they were
warmly received, and took a drive over
the city, departing tonight for home.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
LIGHTNING BOLTS
Did DEADLY WORK
THREE PERSONS KILLED.
TWO NEGRO GIRLS, SISTERS, AND
A NEGRO BOY.

Sisters Were Walking Through u
Field With Their MOther-Light-
ming Struck the Three, but the
Mother RecOvered-Reside in
Columbus Was Struck, the EIec-
trio Fluid Sweeping supper and
Utensils from Cooking Stove
without Damaging the stove.
Columbus. Ca, May S1.-Two negro
girls, aged 16 and II years, daughters
of Allen Palmer, colored TANNER near
Crawford, Ala, were killed by light
ming yesterday, afternoon. They and
their mother were walking through
field when struck by bolt. The moth
er was knocked insensible, but aft
erwards regained consciousness.
Man Riley, colored, aged IS years.
was killed at the cabin of his uncle,
Anderson Riley, near Gentian, Ga,
last night by bolt of lightning, which
knocked the old man insensible for
rev moments, tore down the chimney
and did not injure in the slightest An
derson Riley's wife, who was sitting
between the two men.
Lightning last night struck the resi-
dence of John Brady on Rose Hill,
sweeping all the utensils and supper
from a stove and not damaging the
stove at all.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
south Atlantic standing.

Columbia, S. c., May 31.-The blind
tigers all closed up to-day to go out
and see the redoubtable George Engle
have a try at the Pathhnders, and
from the time that the bazoo chorus
in the grand stand started to work on
Marching Through Georgia until the
last man had been retired 1t was a
contest that well might make the
blood of the most sanguinary tingle.
Savidge and Engle fought it out, the
Columbian having the better of the
favors of the goddess who presides
over baseball Never has the human
whipcord shown up in such form as
he did to-day, and several skyscrap-
ers went to their beds tonight with
sprained backs from overreaching.
Only one scratch hit was scored off
Savidge, and that might have been
handled by faster outfield. Ken
nedy could not wade through the sandy
outfeld fast enough to pull 1t out OF
the sun rays which were right in his
face, and when 1t landed safe for the
first safety of the game the applause
was deafening.
Engle has nothing but control, but
with that he works his noodle and
keeps everything in its proper place.
He shoots few down the groove ana
can waste three with perfect assur-
ance of getting three across the cor
ners. Not a man was presented, while
Savidge gave three walks with the
opposition of Mr.. Maces bad eye. 1t
was in the third session that j. Ken
nedy singled nicely and was assisted
TO second by Heiny Hempleman's neat
hunt. Savidge swung twice, then
drove hard between short and third
scoring Kennedy.
r. Kennedy dug each toe in the South
Carolina sand. and at the Arst swing
scooped one up to Engle who held it
tight. Oyler choked his lamrod and
sent the first one across over the left
field fence. Mr.. Mace reckoned 1t was
hardly fair, and Billy hit again, this
time sending the sphere out to Guy
Gunter, who squeezed" it hard. That
was how Savannah made its run. The
Carolinians made theirs without the as
sistance of hit. experiencing some of
the luck that was Savannah's yester-
day. Shea walked. Sunny Jim hunted
down the first base line and Null han
died to second, but the interference of
Shea prevented Oyler getting the ball
and both were safe. DAILY hunted down
the third base line. but Shea was on
the bag nearly by the time the ball was
fielded to Kennedy, and with the bases
full Engle hit to second and out at first.
Shea scoring on the play. Akers hit
to first Null touched him and threw
Sunny Jim out at the plate. After
these two scores the game was contin-
ued until II was too dark to see the
ball. Rain threatened every minute,
and both teams seemed anxious to haVs
a decisive inning, but there was none
coming The score follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
IN PHILIPPINE CASES
Opinions Were Handed Down in the
Supreme Court.

supreme CONAe
WASHINGTON, May S1.-In the United
States Supreme Court opinions were
handed down to-day in three cases in
volving questions pertaining to admin
istration of criminal law in the Philip
pine Islands. The points raised were
as to the right of the government to
take appeal in criminal cases and OF
the accused person to demand trial
by jury.
The first case was that of Kepner
VS. the United States. Kepner prac-
ticed law in Manila and was charged
with embezzlement The court of the
first instance acquitted him, but the
Supreme Court of the islands convicted
him. The case was then appealed to
the United States Supreme Court by
kepner on the ground that by the pro-
cess of appeal he was put twice in
jeopardy, contrary to the constitution
of the United States. The opinion by
Justice Day sustained this view, re-
versing the decision of the Philippine
Supreme Court. Justices Holmes,
Brown, White and McKenna dissented
The case of MendaZona VS.. the Unit
ed States, involving the same question.
was similarly decided in favor of Men
dazona.
Another Philippine case was that of
Dorr and O'Bren, in which was raised
the question of the right of a defend-.
ant in a criminal case to demand trial
by jury in the Philippines in the alb
sence of congressional enactment
granting such right. The court held
that the constitution does not carry the
right without legislative enactment.
Dorr and O'Brien are the editors of a
newspaper published in Manila and
were prosecuted for criminal libel.
Justice Day in his opinion ruled
that the power to govern territory,
embodying the right to acquire it, to
whatever other limitations it may be
subject, does not require Congress to
enact for coded territory, not made a
part of the United States by Congress
sional action, a system of law. which
shall include the right of trial by jury
The constitution does not, without leg
islation, and of its own force, car
ry such rights"
The chief justice and Justices Brew
er and Peckham united in an opinion
concurring in this result, but stating
different grounds. Justice Harlan de-
livered a vigorous dissenting opinion,
the established system of the Unit
ed States and declaring the opinion
of the court to be In effect an amend
ment to the constitution of the Unit
ed States.
I'm my opinion" he continued, the
guarantees for the protection of life,
liberty and property embodied in the
constitution were the benefit of all
of whatever race or nativity, either in
the states composing the Union or in
any territory, however, acquired, over
which and for the independence of
which the United States may exercise
the power conferred upon 1t by the
constitution"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

From the Paris Daily Messenger.
1t VIII be remembered that in No
vember last a duel with swords, in
which the principals were NM. Charles
Ebelot and Henri Lautler, ended in the
death of the latter. His antagonist. an
advocate from Toulouse, was the other
day charged before the Seine Assizes
with having by blows and wounds
caused death unintentionally." Judg-
ing from the wording Of the indictment,
the law does not take duelists serious
ly. or II would not admit the supposi-
ton that they do not enter into the
encounter with any deadly Intention. In
this case proof was forthcoming that
the affair had been carried out fairly.
according 10 the recognized rules OF
the code, and the prisoner was acquit-
ted. The family OF the deceased took
no part In the criminal prosecution, but
obtained IN the civil action, " damages
ard costs.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
WAYCROSS BASEBALL
ASSOCIATION.

Waycross. Ga, May 31..-A meeting
of baseball enthusiasts was held at the
Phoenix Hotel last night. and the Way
cross Baseball Association was organ
lied. Officers of the association as fol-
lows, were elected: j. Nj. Cox. pres
ident; c. b. Ost, vice president; J. w.
Clark, secretary and treas 1rer; James
Sinclair, manager. 1t is the purpose
of the association to erect a grand stand
and enclose the baseball park near the
passenger depot; to purchase a COM
plete equipment for the Waycross Base
ball Club, and to employ such players
as will be necessary for a first-class
team. Monthly donations CT $50 was
pledged. and 1t is believed hat from
$500 to $3.50 per month. besides the in
come from the game receipts, can be
secured,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
RACES AT HAWTHORNE.

Chicago, May 31.-Results at Haw-
thorne:
First Race-Four and a half furlongs.
Miss Jordan, to 10, won, with Sea
Voyage, 9 to /, second and Pedesia, 8
to 2, third. Time IS LIS.
Second Race-Steeplechase short
course. Itacatiara, to 2, won, with
Hand Vice, to 1, second and Ceylon,
9 to 8, third. Time 2:52.
Third Race-One mile. Bondage, to
l. won, with Moharib, 3 to 2, second,
and Glassful, IL to 2, third. Time
1:43 AS.
Fourth Race-Mile and seventy
yards Foncasta, 8 to 1, won, with Mo-
have, to l, second and Golden Mineral,
s to l. third. Time 1:4S 3-5.
Fifth Race-Five furlongs. America
no, to l, won, with Irene Lindsey, to
2, second and Mamie Hodge, to 5,
third. Time 1902.
Sixth Race-Five and one-half fur
longs. Silver Skin. 3 to 2, won, with
Gleeman, 10 to l. second, and R. L.
Johnson, to !. third Time ITO 2-5.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
0CTAHACHEE LAKE
GOING DRY.
Queer Body of Water just Across
the Florida Line.

Valdosta, Ga, May Sit is said that
the Octahatchee lake, just over the
Florida line. is running dry again. This
section. Every five or six years, in
cases of drought, the water runs out
through a lime sink into underground
streams. Then when the creeks and
rivers get their normal supply of wa
ter, the Octahatchee begins to fill UP
again and the vast body of water
spreads until several miles are covered
by it. Its beach now is as pretty as
the beach along the ocean, and the
lake is shallow enough to seine. Large
fishing parties are there every day, and
it is said that they are hauling fish
away from there by the wagon loads.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01

Cambridge, Mass. May 31.-Bobby
Walthour, at Charles River Park to-
night, established new worlds records
for pace followers by riding thi.ty
miles in competition in SO minutes,
80 3-5 seconds.
Four men started in the race, Bobby
Walthour. Nat Butler. George Leander
ard Will Stinson. Leander took the
lead at the start, but was PASSED by
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
MORE WORLDS RECORDS ARE
SMASHED BY BOBBY WAL THOUF
Game Georgia Rider Went Thirty Miles in 80 Min
utes. So 8 S Seconds.

Southerner equalled the worlds record
at four miles, and established new rec
IDS up to the end of the race. The
previous record was made by Harry
Caldwell in 1908. and was So minutes,
Is As seconds.
Stinson was not properly going when
the gun was fred and retired after a
few laps. Walthour easily distanced
his other competitors, Leander hnish-
ing second and Butler third.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
LAT0NIA RACES.

Cincinnati, May 31.-Results at La
tonia:
First Race-Six and one-half furlongs.
Prince Light, to 5, won, with Sanctis-
SINH. to l, second and Glendon, 10 to
1, third. Time 1:25.
Second Race-Five furlongs. Hand
cara, II to 5. won, with Itasca, IL to
l, second and Monico Maid. 20 to l,
third. Time 1:051h
Third Race-One mile. Apple. to
2, won, with Florence Fonso. 2 to l,
second and Santa Luna, to 1. third
Time 1:46.
Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Black
art, to l, won, with Dictator, IL to &,
second, and Preventative, q to l, third.
Time 1:05.
Fifth Race-MiIe and seventy yards.
Mr.. Farnum, to 1, won, with Santors
Dream, 20 to /, second, and Goo Goo, s
to /. third. Time 1:46.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Quiz IL
IL to 20, won, with Mrs. Wigs, Is to 1.
second and Gracious. is 20 /. third.
Time :25b
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-01
Meade Was Arrested.

Leadville, Col, May S1.-Albert S.
Meade, who is accused of murder, was
arrested to-day. Meade admitted kill
ing Sam Kicker at Spring Gulch. Pit
kin county, last Saturday. Two other
men We're wounded, one probably ia
tally in the fight in which Kicker was
killed. Meade is 10 years of age and
came to Colorado from Virginia witt
a party of strike breakers, who were
sent to Spring Gulch several months
ago.