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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
LIMBS CHOICE
WAS A SURPRISE
LOCAL DEMOCRATS TALK. OVER
THE CONVENTION OF YESTERDAY
Only Those on the "Inside'' Knew
That the Congressman Would Accept
Nomination for the Supreme Bench
MIR. Winston Will Stump the State.

Local democrats have been busy to-
day gossiping about the state conven-
tion Of yesterday.
John Lind's nomination to the sue :
greatest local interest. Yesterday
morning it leaked out that a slate was
made for the nomination Of Lind for
the supreme court, but few who were
not on the 9 inside = believed it, be-
cause of the congressman s many public
statements that this campaign he would
accept no nomination Whatever.;;. that he
would not accept anything Of the sort
under any conditions.
Pierce Butler. it was thought,
let the cat out of the bag at the con-
yention yesterday by stating Lind had y
told a gathering OF democrats, IN his
presence, that he would accept nomi-
nation for the supreme court. Lind 8
have been final
r.. G.. Winston also comes in for a
good share of comment, especially in
view Of the fact that at the recent
harmony meeting the first caucus
Of the Hen p de5egatiqenm wi n
name withdrawn from the field by Ed
Stevens. and Stevens action later in
dorsed in a public interview given by
Winston. But Winston has placed this
incident with the things forgotten, and
says he is out for the party.
Will Tour the State.
Il shall campaign thru the state with
John A. johnson, I expect" said Mr..
Winston to The Journal this morn
ing, "and we shall speak together at
various points. just who will manage
our campaign I am unable as yet to say.
I expect there will be a meeting Of the
LII #ao kl~@E 1olI nJ noro
day by Captain Harries at which this
question will come up and be decided.
Plans for our campaign are as yet not
Billy Williams, the Hearst cam
paign leader Of Hennepin, is being
credited with having done much to
promote the 1sundemocraticu i form m q Of +
tafe ccnv whfa really Rysyaea ct the
tear things wide open if matters don t
go to suit him, and local administra-
ton democrats had predicted he would
try to do the same thing yesterday
It was Williams who in a brief speech
asserted that Hennepin n, and n,+ Ram;
and asked that credentials and perma-
| nent organization committees accord
ingly be dispensed with.
| Leaders Are Well Satisfied.
/ Hennepin democrats as a whole are
well satisfied with the state ticket
nominated. There is no objection te
the republicans on the judicial part
judiciary should be non-partizan, ano
that democracy is taking the proper
lead in the matter. Hennepin demo
/ Gratis Hearst, and administration fac
lions, will. unite probably in support
/ ing the work of the convention. Many
local. democrats go SO far as to say
4 the democracy of Ramsey and Henne
pin is so united now that both coun
ties will be carried for John A. John
A. con
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
CASHIER AND
FUNDS MISSING
POLICE AND EMPLOYERS LOOK
ING FOR B. w. BLANDING.
National Cash Register Company
Manager Says Examination Shows
Shortage Of at Least $500 - En-
ployee Disappeared Two Weeks Ago
- Efforts to Find Him Unsuccessful.

Bayard W. Blanding, formerly the
cashier for the local branch Of the Ma
tional Cash Register company, is miss
ing, and 50 are 5000 Of the funds en-
trusted to him.
Mr.. Blanding disappeared after clos
ing up his office for the night about
two weeks ago and nothing has been
heard of him either by the. police or
his employers. An examination Of his
accounts showed that they were in a
muddled condition and the managers
say that $500 will be conservative
estimate Of the shortage. Altho few
persons knew that the young man had
left the city, private and city detec-
tives have made strenuous efforts to
learn his whereabouts. It is thought
that he has gone east and chances of
his return are slim.
Prior to this affair Mr.. Blanding bore
an excellent reputation and was trusted
with all the. funds Of his, employers.
picions Of his friends and it was only
after a careful investigation that they
would believe his accounts were short.
The young man left the city without
saying a word to his wife, who is heart
broken over his. actions. His home was
at 8O4 Sixth avenue s., and his wife is
still living at that number.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
NEW SPECIALITY STORE
The r. w. Munzer Company Opened a
Handsome New Retail Establishment
Thic Mnrninu

ILLS Mofu1lS.
The r. w. Munzer Company, new
speciality store, at COS Nicollet, opened
its doors to the public this morning and
in spite of a doWnpouring rain the store
was crowded with interested shoppers.
This very latest addition to Nicollet
avenues splendid stores is devoted ex-
clusively to cloaks, suits, furs and MILL
merry, and is one Of the best appointed
stores of the kind in the northwest.
The floors covered with handsome
velour carpets and the mahogany wood
work adds much to the attractiveness
Of the store. Cut flowers were used
profusely in the decoration scheme of
the opening this morning.
Mr.. Munzer is well known in Min
neapolis business circles and has had a
wide experience in buying and selling
the lines of goods that his new store is
devoted to- The salesladies employed
know Minneapolis shoppers thoroly, and
will make every effort to please the new
store 8 customers.
The millinery department, which is a
most bewitching one, is in charge of
Mrs. c.. C. Macintosh and Mrs. w. W
Smith, recently Of the West Hotel hat
shop.
A souvenir in the shape Of a ladies
pocket toilet found much favor with the
to the store this morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
DoUBLE-DECK CARS
First OF the Kind Here Given a Trial


The first double-deck car built by the
street railway com pany is being given trial
runs this week. If it is found acceptable
alike to the public and the company more
cars will. be built this winter at the
Thirty -first-street shops The first test
Tuesday was satisfactory to the officials.
Difficulties with low trolley wires and low
viaducts had been foreseen by the COM
pany before the car was designed and can
be overcome.
The car resembles those in general use,
but is heavier, to sustain the load of the
upper deck and the fifty passengers which
it will carry. It is about sixteen feet
high. Entrance to the upper deck is thru
the front cab and the exits are at the
front and rear.
Charles J. G1idden, the Notwithstanding
automobilist, was at the test yesterday
as the guest of Thomas Lowry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
NoRWEGIANs TO MEET
interesting Program for Convention !

Interesting Program for Convention TO-
morrow at DANA Hall.
The annual session Of the Norwegian
Society Of America will be held tomorrow
at DANA hall. The program Of the con-
yention includes singing by the local Nor
wegian societies and musical mbers by
Guile. o.. j. Rose will read an original
poem and j. Martin Hansen will recite
several selections.
The addresses will be by the officers OF
the association including the president,
B. Amundsen; Rev. o. L. Kirkeberg, Urine
wis: Peer O. Stromme and w. Ager,
Eau Claire, and Z. stravahefrn.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
FALLS UNDER TRAIN
w. c. Gates Crushed on the Track-DIes
at City Hospital.

William G. Gates, son. of G. G.. Gates,
1927 Pilsbury avenue. was killed last eve
ming by a Milwaukee train near Hiawatha
avenue. a:t5
Gates with two companions, had at
tempted to board a moving train and
slipped under the wheels. He was picked
ton a freight engine, and from there
to the city hospital in the patrol wagon
He died a few minutes after his arrival
there.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
ST. JOHN FILES
WelI-known Logger Enters the Lists at
saltwater Against Armson.

Special to The Journal.
Saltwater, Mimi, Aug. 51.-Edwin st.
John, a Well-known logger, has filed for
the republican nomination for mayor, in
opposition to Mayor Armson, who only
consented to run a third time on the un-
Outstanding that he would have a clear
field. The action of Mr.. ST. John has
caused much surprise.
Charles Under, aged 10, died this fore
noon of heart disease. An infant daugh-5
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Black of Oak
Park also died today.
& Martin Campbell Of Woodbury. is under
arrest on the charge of stealing watch
and bicycle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
STRANGER A SUICIDE
Name In Book In Dead Mans Pocket Is
Andrew Carlson.

Andrew Carlson.
Andrew Carlson, stranger in the city,
committed suicide in his room at No. 8
Western avenue yesterday afternoon by
closing the doors and windows and turn
ing on the gas.
ing that he was looking for work, but
told no one where his home was In his
pocket was a notebook bearing his name
and the advertisement of Chicago bust
ness house and card Of w. L. Grow, an
attorney Of Dallas, Tex. The name of
John Carr, 1447 Biddle street, st. Louis,
was written on one of the leaves There
was nothing else to aid in the Identified
ton Of the man The body was taken
to the county morgue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
Fresh Roasted Coffees

Our Coffees are all roasted fresh
every day.
HOFFMAN HOUSE COFFEE,
Java and Mocha flavor, the
standard Of the entire North
west, pound ..............3 80 cents
We have Coffee as low in price as
1879 cents pound.
lIINARDA TEA, a perfect blend,
ST value, pound .......... so cents
You are invited to sample this ex-
cellent Tea at our Tea Department.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
Leaders Are Well Satisfied.
CoE MEETING TONIGHT
Eleventh Ward to Hear Address
Congressional Candidate.

CongressionaI Candldate.
The eleventh ward friends of w, I.
Coe, candidate for congressional nom
nation by the republican party, have
called special meeting for tonight
enteenth avenues s. Mr. Coe will
speak on the issues Of the campaign.
latiye candidates and their friends are
specially invited. G. NJ. E. Carlson
will preside. New campaign songs will
be sung.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
CITY w US
TOWN TALK
EVENTS OF TONIGHT

State Fair Grounds Races, band
concert and the Pike.
Metropolitan Theater-s'Way Down
East
Bijou Theater-..In Old kentucky,
Lyceum Theater- Thelnan
Dewey Theater--Cherry Blossoms
Burlesquers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

The typhoid bacillus is rapidly destroyed by
cold and heat. Rapidly, however does not mean
instantly at freezing temperature, as the
typhoid germ may survive when frozen in Ice
for a considerable length of time, altho the
number Of living organisms is rapidly diminished.
They are much more sensitive to the heat
The Approximate census returns for Johannes
burg show tn 1T the white population of the city
numbers $4,000 and the co1oreds population 50
900,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
Y Z X 4
Telephone Your Orders.
85s-EITHER PHONEr-35s.

Almost daily we receive letters
inquiring if we fill out-of-town
orders at prices quoted by us in
the Minneapolis newspapers.
We are glad to fill such orders,
providing we have the goods in
stock when the orders are re-
ceived. We make no charge for
packing and delivering to the
depot.
HOME GROWN ToMA-
TOES, basket ..s...... 12c
Il lbs SWEET POTATOES. .25c
DUCHESS APPLES, peck. Zoe
81 lbs. &c" SUGAR. -. .$1.OO
(From New Orleans).
ROLLED OATS, 10 lbs. Csc
STRICTLY FRESH EGGS,
dozen -. .lSc
CUCUMBERS, ripe, just right
for Picking, bushel. :. 35c
EVERGREEN SUGAR CORN
dozen ears ............... DC
FRESH BLUEBERRIES, box. &c
RIPE BANANAS, dozen. -..... 1Oc
COLUMBIA PLUMS, basket. -. 25c
FINE WATERMILONS each... 15c
CANTALOUPS, each 800. ..... DC
CALIFORNIA LEMONS, dozen. 10c
GRAPES (Moore's Early, basket soc
LARGE CUCUMBERS, dozen -. lOc
SODA CRACKERS AND GIN
GER SNAPS, lb. ............. DC
r. 8. v. P. SALT, 15c size. ...... 7c
lOc size &c
FIG PRUNE CEREAL, 25c size. 15c
COOKS FLAKED RICE, 15c pkg SC
FANCY EIAND-PICKED NAVY
BEANS, quart ....... &c
THREAD COCOANUT, pound -. 12c
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
II. p. HALLS OBSERVATIONS
How 1t Is Being Supplied to the
SAL Public

MY political book, entitled "obser-
yations," is offered for sale at SO or
SIS per copy, according to binding. A
postal card from any one in the twin
cities will bring an agentsto see you.
1t will be sent by express prepaid on
receipt of price. II. p. Hall. Endicott
building, st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
Special Bakery

Home made Bread, loaf ......... 8
Jelly Roll, each ................ Z
Fresh Apple Pie. ........... 8
Devil Food Cake, each. ......... 412
Frrit square
White Pound Cake, each ....... IL
Cottage Bread. @ .sG
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Pays per Cent--The Savings Bank
Of Minneapolis. Adam Hannah. Treas
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
San Pedro to Rush Construction
To a Finish When the Snow
Ceases to Fall.
SEVENTEEN ENGINES ORDERED.
Material Being Stacked Up Against
Time When 1000 Men viii be
Put to Work.

The Salt Lake Route Is getting ready
for q great campaign OF construction
as soon as the snow ceases TO fly. In
this connection material Is being stack
cd up at every available point and Il
locomotives viii arrive IN Utah within
the next two months for the pushing
Of the work and the transportation Of
material generally It Is anticipated
that within few weeks the contract
for the closing up of the gap In Nevada
will be let. and that there will be 1900
men put to work on grading generally
At present at both ends Of the llne
the work now being done is possibly
the biggest undertaking along the en-
tire main line After this Is cleaned
up progress will be rapid.
one OF the biggest undertakings Is a
big cut IN the Meadow valley wash
which is now being dug by the utah
Construction company which has the
contract for grading the first % miles
out OF Calientes. l., H. Watts Of this
company was I'm the city yesterday
having come up from Calientes for the
purpose of purchasing pumping out
fit for construction work. At the point
where the gang Is now working water
Is from two to four miles distant. 50
the company considered that Il would
he cheaper to pump II than haul II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
KNOWS NOW,
Doctor Was Fooled fly Ills Own Case
For q Time.

It's easy TO understand how ordinary
people get fooled by coffee when doc
tors themselves sometimes forget the
facts
A. physician speaks OF his own expert
ence!
II had used coffee for years and real
ly did not exactly believe II Was In
juring me although had palpitatlon OF
the heart every day.
Finally one day severe and almost
fatal attack Of heart trouble frightened
me and ! gave w both tea and coffee,
using Postum instead and since that
time | have had absolutely no heart
palpltation except on one or two Oc-
casions when | tried small quantity
Of coffee which caused severe irritation
and proved to me must let IL alone.
when we began using Postum Il
seemed weak-that was because we did
not make II according to directions
but now we nut little bit OF butter IN
the pot when boiling and allow the
Postum TO boil full 10 minutes which
gives 1t the proper rich flavor and the
deep brown color,
II have advised a great many Of my
friends and patients to leave on coffee
and drink Postum In fact | daily give
this advice Name give by Postum
CT, Battle Creek. Mich.
Many thousands OF physicians use
Postum IN place Of tea and coffee In
their own homes and prescribe II Ia
patients. There's reason"
A remarkable little book, "Thc Road
to MELVILLE" can be found Ia each
| package. -~ :
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
A SAD OCCASION.
Mrs. Alexander and Her Two Children
Laid to Rest This Afternoon.
Especial to the "News."D

Especial to the "News,)
Sprmgville, Utah, jan 6'--The funer-
al Of Mrs. Lulu Y. Boyer Alexander
and her two children took place from
the Springvile Westinghouse this
afternoon, the house being crowded to
IFS capacity. Inspiring music was
furnished by the Springvllle choir and
n select quartet, the selections rem
dered being, SISTER Thou Vast Mild
and Lovely" II Need Thee Every
Hour Lead Kindly Light and
Like As n Father" The Sprlngyille
hand led the procession 20 the meet
inghouse and played EN- route an APP
proprate funeral dirge, and the oDsee'
uuIes were touchingly sympathetic
from start TO finish ~.
The speakers were all old friends OF
the deceased and included Elders
James II. Hall. Il. G. Boyer l., John
INITIAL and M. Il. Crandoll Jr,' each
of whom referred to the terrible caam-
ity which robbed Dr. Alexander and
many others OF their loved ones and 10
the high character Of the departed wife
and mother who, with her beloved chill
dren. were made Victims OF the dlsas-
ter. All expressed sympathy for the
stricken husband aud invoked the
blessings OF God upon him In his great
afiilction.
The caskets were burdened with
beautiful flowers and the nterment
was In the Sprlngville cemetery, a
large concoursc Of friends and relatives
accompanying the remains to their last
| resting place, --.,4-.~--~-'-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
STRIKE ALL OVER.
Vice President Kramer's Reply to CUES.
ton Concerning Situation.

Vice President Kramer and General
Manager Williams are at Castle Gate
looking into the strike situation. 1t
was rumored that Attorneys S. A. King
and A. S. Fowler We're to have had a
conference with the coal company off,
Gals. but they left Castle Gate last
night for Salt Lake without anything
of the kind taking place, Vice Presl-
dent Kramer's reply to an inquiry as to
whether negotiations with the strikers
for settlement were In progress was
to the effect that the strike had been
settled weeks ago,
The coke ovens at Castle Gate have
not yet been fired and for the present
the output from Sunnyside IL enough
to take OF the Utah shelters.
There Is practically no chance in the
situation, Quite a large number Of the
strikers are said to be preparing 70
leave the state and seek work elsewhere
as the United Mine Workers union has
withdrawn support for the single men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

from the grave Of General Andrew
Jackson, which has been carried by him
ever since. Mr.. Brock Is a digniled old
gentleman, showing few signs Of de-
crepitude. His family Bible is still pre-
served, and II shows that the date ofhis
birth was written ll5 years ago.
Surely a few words from this remarka'
bio old gentleman, who has had lis
years Of experience 10 draw from. would
DO interesting as well as proftablc. a
lengthy biographical sketch Is given Of
this remarkable old man in tho Waco
Tlmes.lIerald, December 4, 1895. Astill
more preteptious biography OF this, the
Oldest living man, illustrated with
q double column portrait, was given the
readers Of tho Dallas Morning News,
dated December II, 1893, and also the
Chicago-Times Herald Of same date,
This centenarian is an ardent friend Of
Peruna, having used it many years.
In speaking of his good health and
extreme old age, Mr.. Brock says;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
THE OLDEST. MAN in AMERICA
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters
by Using Pe=ru=na

"After q man has lived In the world
as long as | have, he ought 70 have
found out great many things by ex-
periencc. 1 think have done so.
zone OF the things 4 have found
out TO my entire satisfaction Is the
proper thing for ailments that are
due directly 10 the effects OF the
climate. For us years ! have
Wifhstood the changeabie climate
of the United States. )
~ have always been a very healthy
man, but Of course subject to the little
affections which are due 10 sudden
changes in the climate and temperature.
During my long life l have known
great many remedies for coughs, colds
and diarrhna.
CAS- for DR.. Hartman's remedy
Peruna, ! have found II to be the
best, II not the only, reliable REM
edy for these affections. Ii has
been my standby for many years,
and ] attribute my good health and
extreme old age TO this remedy.
at exactly meets all my require
ments. 1t protects mo from the evil
effects OF sudden changes; II keeps me
in good appetite; 1t gives me strength;
Il keeps my blood Ia good circulation.
have como 10 rely upon it almost en-
tirely for tho many little things for
which need medicine.
"When epidemcs OF Ia grippe frst
began TO make their appearance in this
country was q sufferer from this dis
ease.
al had several long sieges Win
the grip. At first ! did not know
that Perura was a remedy for
this disease. When ! heard that
la grippe was epidemic catarrh, 4
tried Peruna for la grippe and
found 1t 10 be Just the thing"
In o later letter dated January 81, 1903,
Mr.. Brock writes:
AZ am we'll and feeling "A we'll as
have for years. The only thing that
bothers me is my sight. II could SEQ
better ! could walk oil over the farm
and 1t would do me good. i would NOT
DO without Peruna."
Yours truly,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
No Party Rates for Soldiers.

Chicago. Jan, 5,-A ruling In the neg
alive as to whether regular soldiers Of
the United States travelling in parties
Of 10 or more are entitled to the par.
~ rates given by railroad companies
TO theatrical troupes and other such
organizations was affirmed In an opin-
ion announced by the United Sta,ea
court OF appeals today. Counsel for
the government c0ntended that the
railway companies In refusing to grant
party rates TO United States soldiers
was unjustly discriminating and vlolat-
ing the Interstate commerce law. The
opinion states in substance that the de-
NAL Of the party rates does not amount
TO violation inasmuch as the gov
eminent in the transportation Of sol
diers does not In any way come In COM
petition of any kind with any Of the
parties who are given the party rates.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
NEEDED REINFORCEMENT.

lie was crying when his aunt stopped
him In the hall
Flush, Nilllo'' she said, you mustn't
make any noise
"Whnt-whats the ma-matter?' he
asked between HIS sobs.
"You win disturb your new brother Z"
said his aunt ,soothingy lie dried his
eyes In a minute
'"Have got new brothcr2" no asked.
His aunt nodded "0ne besides Jim2' She
nodded again.
"Oh. gollyw he exclaimed
hYoure Glad or ~" she asked.
me and Jim and tho new one can't Hex
that Teller next door we'd better move -
--chleago Journal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

through the digestive organs the
, vool receives It's body building ma
~ al and strength and ylgor h given
elefy organ IN the body, Vlnol
s Nargns'hens and tones up the weakened
s sSs OF the stomach, and soon en-
s ,ba lhe sufferer to digest with ease
tress. "''' WV ea"oe" "'o-
sannno' contains no drugs, and no
wto11eauhg oil, but II does contain the
viii principles OF cod liver oil which
Ira ueal and tone up lrrltated. worn,
virog9 ny person In Salt Lake City tries
dow U, Tor stomach troubles, for run
s r"u debllltated condition. TO give
lnvJnnslh to tho weak, TO gain flesh, to
bloosSO M cid people, to make rich, red
c"ro ana build up the convalescent, to
broyr hafd colds, stubborn coughs or
tlon mus and II fails TO give satlsfac-
II ne WI refund the money paid for
"a, D'ueAl q Franken and Smith Drug