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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
AGED PAIR ROBBED
OF THEIR SAYINGS.
DAIRY FARMERS NEAR BUTTE
ovERPowERED BY THIEVES.
Mrs. Slater Felled by Blow from a
Revolver by a Young Man She Had
Befriended and $500 Taken from Her
Trunk 80 Robbery at Anaconda
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Butte Mont, Aug. 31.--Mr. and Mrs.
H c. Slater. who conduct dairy farm
about two miles from Butte, were robbed,
1t is alleged, of $780, their savings for
months, by young man named Alvery,
who had worn1ed himself into the conf
dence of the aged couple.
Avery and two confederates knocked
the hired man senseless by blow from
the butt of a gun and then compelled the
old lady to throw up her hands. Alvery
then marched Mrs. Slater into the bed
room, where he attempted to compel her
to open her trunk where her savings were
kept. This she refused and while he
attempted to force the lock she grabbed
his revolver, but in the struggle he re-
gained possession Of the weapon and
felled her with it. The trunk was then
broken open and the plumber secured.
Beaten by Robbers.
One Of the most dastardly deeds perpe-
trated in Anaconda in long time was
committed last night when burglars en-
tered the store OF James Hamilton, on
NORM Main street and beat Charles
Walker, the manager, in terrible man
ner about the head and face.
Mr.. Walker was about to retire He
opened the door leading to his bedroom
and Immediately two men sprang in One
Of them struck him a heavy blow over
the head, severely cutting him. He put
up d desperate struggle against Tie DUR
glars and, tho streams of blood were
poured from the wound, the dragged him
to the safe and commanded him to
open it.
Large pools Of blood, both at the place
where he attacked and where he lay
in front of the safe, testify to the I11erci-
less beating he received. He failed to open
the safe. Evidently becoming alarmed the
burglars hurriedly searched his pockets,
securing 80 cents and made their escape.
Walkers condition is serious. He is one
of the citys most highly respected citi-
Zens.
HELENA, MONT.-A small mass convention
of the prohibition party of Montana was held
here and it decided to abandon the idea of
lralac inr tat let u he
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Splendid Conditions
In Ransom County.

Lisbon, N. D., Aug. 2sth. 1904
Especial Correspondence -There is a
great deal of talk now days about rust
in the North Dakota wheat, but am
finding that this scare is hardly appli-
cable to Ransom County's Crop.
Ransom County was one Of the early
counties in the country to recognize
the adaptability and proftableness of
growing macaroni wheat. In driving
over and through Ransom County the
past week, was astonished to note the
extent to which this wheat is being
grown, and consequently, under the
present rust scare, how little affected is
the crop of Ransom County going to be.
I am not sufficiently in knowledge
with this wheat to know why it seems
to be immune from SO many Of the
blights and troubles that affect the fife
wheat, but such is the case.
In talking with one of the represen-
tative land men at Lisbon, he told me
that he thought possibly twenty five
per cent of Ransom County's acreage
was in Eff fife wheat, and ID, that this wheat wheat
fifty per cent. If this is the case, Ran
som County will again have one Of the
Banner Crops of wheat of North Da-
kota, and prices promise now to be
is in the wake Of this county. This is
especially desirable under any circum-
stances, but more particularly on ac-
count of the large immigration into
the county in the past four or five years
of the Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota farmers, who are
establishing for themselves permanent
homes and erecting good buildings
In talking with one of the farmers
Of Ransom County, and one Of the
merchants at Lisbon, | asked them why
they thought this county had received
such an impetus and such desirable
class of people. Both of them unhesi-
tatingly said, it was through the eff
forts Of two or three live, active, relia-
BILE, old-established real estate men in
interest behind them that they could
not afford to make any statements
which could not be fully substantiated
and men who had that confidence in
their county and it's future to make
known to the country the wonderful
resources, the great Fertility and the
excellent advantages. These men
worked at great odds for several years
and in the early part of their career
they were laughed at by some who
thought themselves wiser. But through
persistency, unfailing confidence and a
heart born of true steel and a loyalty
TO the adopted homes, these few men
continued in the use of judieious ad
yertising, some Of them whom you viii
recollect, used the columns Of your pa
per without stint or saving, even t.
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REPUBLICAN LEAGUERS
South Dakota to Be Well Represented
at Indianapolis Meeting.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D.-The state will be.large-
ly represented at the convention of the Ma
tional RePublican league; at Indi aapolis, on
Oct. and 6. South Dakotans who have thus
ley Of their intention to attend as delegates from
the South Dakota league are: John Longstatf,
Huron l. Cooper Rapid CIT City d Dr. d. w.
]. D. Mckinney. Bradley: W.. G. Lusk, Yank-
ton o. W.. Thompson Vermillion. and R. j.
President Porter will attend the Indianapolis
convention. and it is probable that secretary
Stanley will also be present
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LEE BUYS A MINE
Former Governor and M. l.. Fox Inter,
ested in a Black Hills Property.

KEYSTONE, s; .D.-M. L. Fox of yermillion,
son in-law of Ex-Governor Andrew Lee, is spend
ing some time in the Hills and says that he,
chased the certificate Of sale for the Holy Ter.
ror gold mine in this city. This mine has
per cent Of its capital stock. ,,-
way of judgments brought by men Who met with
accidents. Last October the property was solo
under the Hedlum Judgment; and this certificate 7,
Of sale was purchased by Mr.. Fox. All othei
Judgments have also been purchased.
A meeting Of the stockholdsrs has been called
redeeming the property. If possible. 1t is sup
posed the purchasers Of the mine will start the
machinery as soon as they can legally.
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MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
FIVE SICK IN TWO ROOMS
Typhoid Fever at Albert Lea Traced
from MinneanO1iS.

ALBERT LEA, MINN.-The Arneson family. is
terribly afflicted, five of its members sick
with typhoid fever and there are but two rooms
in the house. The Oldest daughter went to Min
neapolis to work and was stricken with typhoid
fever and returned home to die. 1t is supposed
the Infection was spread by her.
The city schools do not begin until Sept. ~.
as it is the desire Of the board to have the
terms more nearly of length. Both of the new
there will be more departments than ever be-
fore.
The American Gas Machine company the Case
Corset and the Albert Lea Corset companies have
exhibitions at the state fair, and will be rep
resented at the county fair.
The city council has arranged for the ilumina-
ton Of the business section Of the city during
the four days Of the county fair and most OF
the merchants will use extra lights in their
windows The indications that fa,r viii
be the best ever held here.
Mrs. Bacon died yesterday after long Ill
ness.-The funeral Of the late Mrs. B. Nelson
was held from the Danish Lutheran church yes
terday afternoon. :
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CASH GIFT FOR LUTHERANS
Bavarian Society Gives $4,000 to Home
Missions of Iowa Synod.

DUBUQUE. IOWA.-Rev. DR.. Proehl presided
at yesterday afternoons session Of the Iowa
synod, conveying the news that the missionary
society he represents in Bav aria has made a
gift Of $4,000 to the synod for home missions,
to Which pr Richter responded feelinsly; It
ington, and funds to carry on the work are to
be raised by missionary festivals in the congre-
cations and collections in the Sunday schools.
The committee on publications reported favor
ably on their condition. The church organ, the
kirchenblatt, is to be enlarged, and 80 per cent
of the annual profits are to be applied to create
The jubilee offerings Of all the congregations
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x. OF P. APPOINTMENTS
First Official Circular from New Crane
Chancellor Of Iowa.

IOWA FALLS, IOWA.-Grand Chancellor T.
S. Waud Of Germania, has Just issued his first
Iowa, and has therein anneuneed the appotnt1nens
of several grand lodge officers. j. 3. White OF
tribune. J. H. Merckins has been appointed
assistant grand keeper of records an, and seal l
Under the new law, the state was divided into
pointed. The. grand ehaneeiles at woFk On
to be able to announce the boundaries in short
time as we'll as the appointments in each.
oliver Mcdowell of Harlan and Sarah NJ.
Stem were married here The bridegroom Is 70
and his brile but three years his Junior.
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NINE WOULD BE soLoNs
DR.. Livingstone Latest to File for
Legislature in Otter Tail.

Legislature in Otter Tail.
FERGUS FALLS, MINN.--Dr. ]. 3. Living
stone of Pelican Rapids filed as a candidate for
the republican nomination for the legislature to-
day, making nine candidates in this county. Cap
tain D. L. Wellman of Hobart filed at the
same time as candidate for the republican
nomination for clerk of court, making nine can
didates for that office also.
George Glasgow was seriously injured inter-
nally by falling from q scafolding at Rev. j.
G.. Morrison's residence today.
The fourth quarterly conference Of the Grace
NJ. e. church was held last evening and the
church decided, by unanimous vote, to request
the pastorate here the coming year. The treas,
urer's report showed gratifying condition Of
affairs financially.
Ole P Bake. who has been resident of this
county since 1862, died last night from liver
trouble. He leaves children.
Miss Madge Campbell Of this city has been
elected to position in the Fargo schools.
Judge Bakers petition as an independent
candidate for district Judge was filed with the
county auditor today.
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GRAIN BUYER IN JAIL
B. G.. Moe Charged With Embezzling
from Ills Company.

c,r TAEG a. n p:R; g: Moe. agent for the
on the charge of enlightenment preferred BY a
representative of the company. 1t is charged
that Moe held out money sent him for the pur-
chase Of wheat snd gave the farmers time
checks. He is in Jail in default Of 81 200 bonds.
his @iae
on "a bill of sale when he eloped with Mrs.
Hodge. the wife of a Northern Pacific engineer
at Winnipeg Junction. The goods have been
bonded and fight is on for their possession.
A ABB !, and ,,on Mrs Hodge are still II
Chicago. they secured bonds. but s When the
bearing he was. rcstponed from the original date
Hodge has been served with an action for di-
yorce; but Mrs. ,Aber of Fargo declines to bring
suit for separation he hus
Miss Alice NJ. Baldwin Of East Orange, N. j.,
has been selected for the dean of the woman's
department of the Fargo college and will teach
history; She has been connected with Cornell
university.
Heavy rGins threaten to spoil the hunting
for the Opening day tomorrow. Many
who had planned long trips have abandoned
them till the weather Improves.
WILLIsToN, N. D.-A daughter of J. Crosby
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REDSKINS AND OLD SETTLERS
Third Reunion of Campbell County
Pioneers at Pollock.

POLLOCK. $. D.-campbel1 county old settlers
held their third annual reunion at Pollock. A
great crowd was in attendance, one T6f the
f the S b bne the q fully
and Pollock resulted in a victory for Pollock,
the score being to 4. L. T. Boucher Of Eureka
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+ NORWAY, MICH.-Another link uniting Mich
igan and Wisconsin has been added to the chain
river at point south Of Norway and erected by
the counties Of Dickinson, Michigan and Mari.
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NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-Conrad johnson and
Miss Lizzie Lund were united In marriage last
evening. by Rev. A. L. Larsen. The wedding
was attended by eighty of their friends. The
couple left for Minneapolis to visit relatives
and attend the state fair.
NORTHFIELD. MINN.-AIayor D. j. Furger-
son and Miss Della Whittamore were married at
the home of the bride in st. Cloud. and left
for the twin cities.
DEADWOOD. S. DIR. F. S. Howe and Miss
Lillian Hunter married at high noon to-
day. They will leave this evening for eastern
points on an extensive visit.
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REPUBLIC, Hh1cH.-w- ]. winnen dia-
nond drill expert, has left for Liverpool. and
after receiving final instructions there will pro-
coed to Russia to engage in exploratory work
under years contract. He will drill for
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The following model of modesty appears
as an advertisement in a London news
paper: "Will any wealthy, charitably dis
posed gentleman, enthusiastic automobile
ist, or large firm, give a greatly inter-
ested man of small means a secondhand
car? Applicant, who would be deeply
gra teful, is very keenly interested in mo-
toring, but cannot afford to buy a car. AS
a guarantee Of good faith he would glad
ly undertake not to dispose of car at any
time without the full consent of donor. -
Among the sights in Paris is a rat
pound, where the services of the rodents
are utilized for removing the flesh from
the carcassas of dead animals. A horse
thrown in over night is quite stripped by
morning.
The Hereros, now rebellion against
Germany, have pretty fair opinion of
themselves, and Of their chief. One of
their songs begins: What is the King
of England, what is the King of Ger
many compared with thee Mahereo,
first among all princes? Have they so
many thousand cattle as thou? No. Who
is so mighty as art thou?". The Hereros
despise Europeans. The name for a Eu-
ropean is ttotyirurnbo- white thing
The removal of Tintoretto's huge painting Of
1.-THE Last Judgment in the doge's palace at
Venice, revealed no fewer than fifty cracks In
the wall. They were promptly filled with cement
and mortar.
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in the synod are to constitute fund for the
maintenance of superannuated clergymen. The
alumni of Clinton college has donated $500 to-
wards the support of worthy and needy stu
dents The evening session was devoted to the
reading OF committee reports.
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CYCL1sT ALMOST KILLED
Earl Knox Of Swanville Suffers Injury
To Shine and Brain.

local athlete lies at Deaths door as the. result
Of bicycle accident He and friend were
riding in from the country shortly after dark,
and while travelling at a high rate OF speed
Knox's wheel veered slightly. from the path,
striking large wheel road scraper which
against the scraper, the full force of contact
coming on the back Of the neck, near the base
of the brain Friends carried him to his home,
unconscious where an examination revealed q
slightly injured spine and bad case of con
cussion of the brain. He is unconscious most
of time, but hopes of his recovery en-
tertained, N
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MANISTIQUE, MICH George A. Burdick,
who has more than local reputation as singer.
has accepted position in the choir of the
Phillips Brooks Trinity Episcopal church at Bos-
ton,
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RAFTBoAr AGROUND
Log Pirates Swoop Down on the
Steamer Lizzie Gardner

LA CROSSE WIS.-Fast on bar in mid
stream the IA FaftbGat Lizzie Gardner blocks the
standstill temporarily. When the big boat
struck the bar her raft was broken to pieces.
Before it could be gathered together party Of
log pirates swooped down upon the floating logs.
escaping with several thousand feet. The total
loss will reach several thousand dollars.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.-Peter J. Somers of this
city was nominated for congress by the demo-
cratic convention of the fourth congressional
1fctri OF 80
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EAU CLAIRE, WIS. The democratic county
convention elected state, congressional and sepa-
torial delegates. There was lively contest
over the motion directing each delegation to
vote as unit, but the motion finally pre-.
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HANCOCK, MIcH.-The present week marks
the forty first anniversary of wreck of the
steamer Sunbeam. lost off Eagle River Kewee-
raw point, in 1868, with more than fifty lives.
There was but one survivor .Frenchman, who
chung to rude raft for several days.
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GAINESVILLE, MINI. -Saturday. Sept. 8, Ia
the next regular market day in this city. Among
the stock to be sold at public auction are: Ten
head of Aberdeen Angus bull calves, six Aber-
deem Angus mich cows three spans of driving
horses and one imported Belgian draft horse.
This will be the largest sale of blooded stock
ever held in this vicinity.
FRAZEE, MINN.-hIiss Annie Robbins late
hend nurse in the United States army in the
illustrated it with costly and unique curios at
DAKOTA inH aa.i 'ii01S1 -
TWO HARRoRs, M1NN.-Nels Nelson, one
of the pioneer citizens of northern Minnesota
is dead He was born in Denmark and was
AZ. When Is he came to America, first settling
BELLE FouRcHE, s. D.-The Belle Fourche
Valley Water Users association elected these
officers: W. s. Hamilton, president; Co. III.
BLACKWELL, vice president; A. Giles secretary.
! This association was organized for the purpose
Of taking over the ground in trust for the
farmers who expect to utilize the government
irrigation system.
sy council last
station can be built. The franchise permits the
company to make the northern line of It's right
| of way the main line track. Other provisions
| permit any number Of tracks to be laid
der was destroyed By fire in the night, a
quantity of kay and two mules belonging to
William Dingwell being burned With the build
cendiary origin, altho it is possible 1t was ac-
cidentally started by tramps.
| ARMOUR, s. Din heavy storm this NOR
| ming, lightning struck Miss Marsh's barn and II
| burned before the fremen could respond to the
4 alarm.
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WOLVES ATTACK FARMER
PACK OF sNARIING BRUTEs
KEPT HIM ON A HAYSTACK
UNTIL HELP CAME.

Special journal.
Iron Mountain, Mich, Aug. 31-William
Shey of Sagola, near here, had thrilling
experience while hunting for his cows last
evening. He was some two miles from
town when a small pack Of wolves at
tackled him.
Shey had a gun, but thru an oversight
it's magazine was empty, and he was
compelled to beat hasty retreat. "A
haystack was near at hand, and up this
Shey climbed reaching safety in the nick
Of time. He was imprisoned there until
a hunter returning home heard his shouts
and went to the rescue A few shots
scattered the wolves. 1t is seldom that
the animals are aggressive in the sum-
mer time.
Oliver Wells Of this. city has commenced
suit against the city Of Crystal Falls for
personal damages. Mr.. Wells and his
wife fell into sewer which had been left
S1p Ia1 I
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HEART BLOWN FROM BODY
Iowa Suicide Exploded a Stick Of
Dynamite in His Pocket.

MONTEZUMA, IOWA.-0ne Of the most dis
tressing suicides that ever was committed In
this community was that of Charles Holtry, q
farmer living south of here. He became de.
spondent because Of his inability to master the
placed stick of dynamite in his vest pocket
and exploded it. The result was horrifying
body and great hole was torn in his thorax
He leaves family in destitute circumstances.
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NORA SPRINGS, IoWA.--The 12-year-old son
Of d. B. SwartwoOd was sent to a neighbours
pasture for horse He failed to return and
he found The only sv,densS Of
1t Is supposed the horse kicked him. Attic the
accident happened over a week ago the lad Is
still alive, altho he has never regained conscious
ness.
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WATERLOO, IOWA.-M. J. Mallon of Hamp-
ton was nominated for congress by the democra Is
of the third Iowa district
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WILLISTON, N. D.-A daughter of j. Crosby
was lost in the woods while picking berries yes
terday afternoon. Twenty-fve horsemen have
been looking Tor her all day, as yet have
failed to find any trace.
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MENoMINEE, MICH Ernest, the 7-year-old
son Of Louis Hanson, died last evening of in
turies received in a runaway yesterday afternoon.
The father and twin were driving and made
too short turn and the three were thrown
out. One son was not injured but the father
was seriously hurt.
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MARQUETTE, MIcH.-John Gonsea, aged 10,
for killing 7-year-old boy has been paroed.
April 10, 1908. boys tantalized the old man by
throwing tin cans against his door. He fred a.
shot in their direction in the darkness and the
bullet struck Elmer Lundvall in the head with
fatal result Gonyea convicted of
slaughter with recommendation for mercy. -
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p IRON MOUNTAIN, MIcH.-Peter Farari aged
%. miner. was shot in the woods by walking
his legs, one passing into his thigh and just
missing the abdomen. His injuries serious.
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HELENA, MONT.-A small mass convention
of the prohibition party of Montana was held
here and it was decided to abandon the idea of
placing state ticket in the field.
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MARsHALLToWN, IoWA.-The annual state
convention of the Iowa W. c. T. q. will be held
in this city Oct. lila. Mrs. Marion H Duai-
ham of Burlington is president.
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n,nr Iigbtnine struck Miss MsrsI's barn and I0 If
burned before the 1remen could respond to the
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MANISTIGUE, MICH.-A complete survey for
,waterworks has been ordered and when COM
pleted and estimates of cost in the project
will be laid before the people. -
Evening journal., 1904-09-14
SEVERAL ARE INJURED
IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Accidents That Took Place
in Various Parts of City
Yesterday

while collecting fares in his car. con-
ductor Charles Beiville, of the Whining
ton, New Castle and Southern Railway.
was almost knocked from the running
board by coming in contact with the wing
of a wagon Of the Wilmington transfer
Company at Fourth ana Pine streets. A
passenger on the end Of the seat dragged
the conductor in the car probably saving
him from being nurIed beneath the
wheels.
Charles j. Smith sustained severe in
iuries from a fall in West Yard yesterday
afternoon. He is in charge Of the signal
storage room Of the p, b ana W. Rai,-
road and was descending a ladder when 1t
slipped and he fell twenty feet. landing on
his head. He was removed to his home.
No. 40 Madison street in cab.
While playing around the Liberty en-
gine house last night. simon Moran. a
seven-year-old boy living at No. sOSs
Townsend street had his leg broken by
a wheel from the engine failing upon him.
He was removed to the De,aware Hospital
in the Phoenix Ambulance.
Failing from a q. & o. freight train
at Greenbank yesterday Alberto Nassi-
mo. an Italian laborer, who was stealing
d ride, was badly injured. He is now at
Delaware Hospital where with fractured
skull and interra. injuries his recovery is
doubtful.