The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31
AROUND THE TOWN

Maple Plain Protests.-A large delega-
tion from Maple Plain appeared before
the county commissioners this morning
to protest against the removal of the sta
ton and the consequent change in county
road. The commissioners were asked to
sanction change in the road plans.
There were speakers for and against the
proposition, but the latter were greatly
in the majority and it was decided to
make the desired change provided the
Great Northern decided a right of way
sixty-six feet wide and agreed to con-
struct and maintain bridge with the
necessary approaches. g
To Discuss Bond ssue.-A meeting Of
the voters, taxpayers and all others inter-
ested. IS called to meet at Lyndale school,
corner Of Lyndale a>cnue and Thirty
fourth street. this evening Oct. 81, at 8
pm, to discuss the question of issuing
bonds for the purpose Of obtaining addi-
tiOnal schools, and obtaining a high
schoo lin the western district of the city,
and taking such action as shall seem best
to agitate the question.
Bishop EdsaI to Preach.-Tomorrow
All Saints Day, has especial significance
for All Saints Eiscopal church, and the
day will be observed accordingly. Holy
Communion will be held at 1880 am. and
at pm. the annual All Saints Day SER
mon will be preached by Bishop s. c..
Edsall. The church is at Clinton avenue
and Twenty-sixth street.
Goes to Panama.-Minneapolls has the
honor of representation on the Panama
canal work George D. Brooke, until re-
Gently superintendent Of machinery and
equipment for the St. Louis road, has
been assigned to the engineering staff Of
the Panama canal commission under Chief
Engineer J. F. Wallace, former general
manager Of the Illinois Central Mr.
Brooke will sail for the sthmus from New
Orleans Nov. II Nov. IS. His family
will remain in Minneapolis.
Photographers to Dance.-The Twin City
Photographers club will give ball at Co.
lunnbia hall, University and Prior avenues.
this evening. The music will be by the
mittees are V. M. Laphlam, arrange
ments; L. D. Beamer, reception; W. w.
Eagler. invitations; ]. WEIGH, floor; L, D.
Beamer, music; e. Fitzgerald, doorkeeper.
The price Of admission, including the oys-
ter supper, will be 81.
Gas Company Robbed.-Thieves entered
the new building of the Minneapolis Cas-
light company some time last evening and
obtained about SO in small change. A
rear window was pried open. The heavy
payments Of Saturday had all been placed
In the vaults, which were not disturbed.
Ski-U-Mah Boys MuIcted. - James
O'Donnell, Earl Clark and Glenn lie Suer,
three university students who started out
to celebrate Minnesota's victory over Me-
braska came to grief this morning and
were fined 50 each on a charge of disor-
derby conduct. They were arrested Satur-
day night while tearing Nebraska colors
from posts in front Of the Nicollet hotel
Sugar Thief Fined.-Nelson T. Boyce,
colored was arrested last week a
charge Of stealing barrel of sugar from
the Omaha freighthouse, was found
guilty by Judge Holt this morning and
was fined $50. Boyce admitted hauling
the sugar from the freighthouse but was
unable to identify the man who ordered
1t hauled or to tell where it went.
Last Day to Pay Taxes.-This is the
last day for the payment Of second half
realty taxes, and the county treasurer s
office will be open until 8 o'clock this
evening. Tomorrow the 10 per cent pen
atty goes into effect.
Beaten and Arrested.-George Johnson,
colored. pleaded guilty in police court this
morning to stealing a watch from joni
Deanka and was sentenced to the work.
house for fifteen days. Deanka was walk
ing on Hirst avenue N, when he consulted
his watch. Johnson grabbed the watch
and ran, but was overtaken by Deauka,
who gave him a good thrashing and
turned him n tho no1ioa