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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
INFLUENCED A JUROR
Former Sheriff of Dubuque Fined TO
Contempt of Court

Contempt of Court.
DUBUQUE. 1OWA-Onc Of the most sensa-
tional hearings in the, history of the Dubuque
Sheriff THOMAS Philips, who was charged n 1 With
influencing juror in behalf Of Alphonse Mat
ttews. attorney for the Union Electric company,
was fined $50 for contempt of court Matthews,
racy, was discharged.
that he was induced % meet Philips at main
street saloon and that the latter urged him not
to 9ward s the Pant in an
more than $1,000. Plaintiff sued for 5000. 4
verdict Of $, 900 was returned. A new trial
will be granted.
DIES MONIES, IowA-Robert II. Junkin. one
Sf hs TO de Mse ed of
n hearty dinner he lighted cigar. After few
moments he was choked by smoke and went into
lungs and within a few minutes was dead.
WEST BEND, IowA-Palo Alto county stock
men have organised an association for the pur-
pose Of reducing transporta ton charges and rails
Rs the seft sd: Of Se as prssd =
Guerdet vice president; B: j Bergerson, secre-
DUBUQUE, IOWA.-The Iowa State Plumbers,
association selected Sioux City as the next meet
seef Dsvsepor tee
tary, ": 3. Fits, Sioux city; treasurer, Z. I.
MARsHALLTowN, 1owA.-Harry Sanger
Ha Is sa 10 on baVe OF EN-
something over $1OO sent him by Lawrence Rus
sell, owner Of theatrical company at Des
Upton. IowA.-The grand jury has just
assault with intent to do great bodily injury. to
the nerson Of Miss Gail Campbell Jealousy is
said to have been the cause.
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RESORTS MADE TO CLOSE
Reform at Bemidji Thought to Be
ONLY TemDOrary

ReIOrm at BeM1dU Thought to Be
Only Temporary.
BEAIDJI. MINI. Ten gambling houses and
five resorts went out Of business in Bemidji last
night as the result Of an order of the city
council. d ~.
The councils action in ordering the places
closed was brought about by agitation for which
the local W. 9. T. U. and church societies were
responsible.
The closing up Of all the joints and the sup
preston OF gambling does not properly reflect
hind the movement decided they would prosecute
their efforts to close the town to the last resort
In law. "
An exodus of the sporting fraternity is going
on: The element altogether represents about
200 persons. The bitterest feeling prevails and
It is but question Of time until gambling will
be resumed. ar4. " ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
SEVERAL MURDER TRIALS
Scheduled for the Current Month
Term of Court at neadwood

DEADWo0D, s. D.-Judge William 9. Rice
Is holding the February term of circuit court.
Among the more important criminal cases are
those Of Carr. Davis and Howe, charged with
the killing Of Henry Stokes on Thanksgiving
Day. The killing occurred on Little Spearhsh
in the vicinity of Hanna. the Homestake pump
ing station There will be the case Of George
Northam. for the killing of George TaIlman.
Northam was detective for, the Homestake COM
pany and Tallman was an employe of the COM
pany. -.
Many minor cases are also to be looked into
by the grand jury. The petit jury viii assemble
Citizens are surprised at the recent difficult
ties In which r. D. West the Burlington agent
at Hot Springs. has become Involved. He is
alleged to be defaulter in excess Of 5000 in
his accounts with the company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
FARMERS COMBINE
Strong Organization at Rochester to
Protect Market Interests.

FTOLeCL N1afkeL INTERESTS.
ROCHESTER,. MINN.--Three hundred and fifty
Of the lending farmers OF Olmsted county met In
this city to consider plans for forming combs
nstion to protect themselves from some of the
evils that menace the farmer today
r. B. Sherman OF Illinois addressed tho conven-
tiou the value OF organization for mutual
support, speaking as n representative of the
American Society of Equity. After the address
society of sixty charter members organized
with officers ms follows President W. G.. Scott.
Rochester; secretary. Thomas Phelps Chester;
treasurer, George Smith, Chester
The first regular meeting will be held at Roch-
ester the first Saturday in March, and it Is
believed by those in charge that the major.
fty Of the farmers of Olmsted county can be In
duced to cooperate thru this association In such
a way that the sale Of farm products can be
governed advautageously.
W. W. Wheeler. farmer residing two miles
south of this city. seriously hurt yesterday
while holding colt in blacksmith shop. The
animal kicked. striking Mr.. Wheeler squarely
In the forehead with foot and on the shout
der with the other. It is not known whether the
Injuries will be fatal or not.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
~r SCARLET FEVER
Several Cases and Families Under
Quarantine at River Falls.

. RIVER FALLS. WIS.-Scarlet fever is deveo
oping i'll this city and several families are quar-
antined. The disease is in light form.
The schools Of this place both the normal and
the public high school, are full. The normal
was compelled to exclude applicants for attend
ance on account Of lack of room.
e. W. Hudson, aged rs; B. F.. Lawrence aged
70. and Miss Eunice {. Pratt. aged &C. were
buried here. All three early settlers and
Miss Pratt was teacher of distinction and a
woman Of most an,iabIe qualities.
Over 5000 18-canfile power incandescent lights
are now furnished by the electric lighting plant
for dwellings, stores and churches. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
! 4 TWO BOY BURGLARS -
CrOOkston Market Entered and Crime
:ses1 Traced to Mere Lads, a..:sra. :.

+ CR0OKsTON, MINN.-The meat market
owned by A. Anderson was broken into last
week and since then the police have been trying
to find the guilty persons. This afternoon the
crime was brought home and warrants issued
They will probably be sent to the state reforma-
tory. a+@..f
A brave lad Of the town Of Woodside has
won local fame by an act of bravery and en-.
durance hardly credible A son of Ole John
son was taken to Erskine with both feet badly
frozen, and 1t is from there that the story
| comes. 1t seems that the family residence was
destroyed and all Of It's contents. The boy be.
came SO excited that he carried water from the
we'll to the burning house for long time with
out anything upon his feet, and it resulted in
the freezing Of his feet severely that $ampu-
tation may be necessary. u.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
FRAZEE COUNCILS ACTS
Buildings Made Safer and Fire Drills
s.t in Schools,

FRAzEH MINN.-The village council has de-
ctded to enforce the statutes 81 1894 regarding
the construction Of public buildings in reference
to fire protection. The marshal was instructed
to notify all property owners that their buildings
must be in accordance with law. Only few
were condemned not being safe In case of
ments.
The school has been trying the FIRE drill, and
yesterday the 300 children were out of the big
building in less than LIZ minutes.
Alexander Person Of Twin Valley has pur-
chased the City drug store from John Neuner and
has taken possession. I'm a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
1904 TOWING CONTRACT
Logs of Empire Company to Be Moved
by Bronson e, Folsom

-W1NONA. MINIMIZING Empire Lumber COM
pany has closed contract with Bronson & Fol-
som of saltwater to do it's towing this year.
All three Winena sawmills are ready to begin
saving as soon as the Ice goes out Of the river.
jail awaiting trial ON the charge of destroying
two rural mail boxes in the town of Blooming
Prairie.
Rev. j. R. Pratt Of Albany. w. is here
to conduct series of revival meetings at the
First Presbyterian church.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

GRAND MEADOW. MINI. The Exchane,
bank has entered the tropical fruit CROWNS
business on q small scale. Governor Van San
the bank, and large ripe lemon has been sen
him. The tree is15 years old and is over eigh
feet high.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MANKATo, MINN.-The trial of Henry Klel.
mann on the charge of shooting Andrew Ander.
son ended before the state had rested, by the
defendant making settlement with his wife
and paying fine Of Sl00. Kleimann shot An.
derson because he said the latter made love to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
KILLED BY MAD DOGS
Farmers Entire Herd of Swine
Wtne6 Ont

Wiped Out.
GRAND RAPIDS. WIS.-Martin Jolsten of the
town of Grand Chute lost his entire herd of
swine: On going 10 the sty he found every ami
NAL dead, the result of raid by mad dogs.
The flesh Of the animals torn and there was
evidence of fe CO struggle
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. LesSig ceIebra ted their
golden wedding i'll the presence of about fifty
of the pioneer settlers of Wood county: Mr.
l4essig is prominent business and served
four years In the civil war. Seven children and
six grandchildren were present.
LA CROSSE, WIS.-Paul Jardner of Aurora.
H., employed as switchman in the Burlington
car to-day and after hour of terrible agony.
with the lower part of his body mashed to a
pulp, he passed away. He was 40.
GRAND RAPIDS w1s.-The cold weather has
caused losses for the potato shippers of Wau-
laca. Wood. Portage and Washburll counties. 1t
is estimated that 10, 900 bushels of potatoes were
frozen in these counties alone
RHINELANDER, Wisdom reatherstone
aged 49, died from injuries received by being
| caught on rapidly revolving shaft in the saw
mill of +. Braselt & Son. --..-..
MANISTIQUE. MICH.-Frank Manson ha.
been notified that his pension has been increased
! from $50 to :72 amonth. Manson is one of the
very few surviving members of the Jeanette ex
petition to the Arctic regions.
EsCANABA, MICH.-The Booth Packing com
pany the so-called fish trust, has about $4,000
worth Of nets caught in the ice IN Lake AIchi
gan. 1t is believed they will prove total loss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-Miss Josie
Chaplin and Eugene F. Eddy formerly of
united in marriage at the brides home to-
day. the ceremony being performed by
Rev. j. G. Morrison. The wedding was
largely attended and numerous gifts were
received.
~
WASECA, MINN.--John McLoone, a
we'll known travelling salesman, and Mis-.
Mary Schultz. were married here
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MENoMINEE, MICH evange1i.
cal Worhers are holding revival services in the
Swedish Methodist church.-Frank Dacander was
brought down from camp north Of Menorninee
this morning. with n broken back, log ha wing
fallen upon him. .-s...-- .s.-.s.. Ia. - .s,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
FUNDS FOR AALESLUND
Basket Social by Scandinayians O
Fergus Falls.

FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-The Scandnayians
OF this city held q basket social at Norden hal
last evening for the benefit Of the fire sufferers
at Aaleslund, Norway. The sum OF $12e Hss
Melted. ~
telegram from Afssoula. Mont. to-day ar
nounces the death of Richard Trana, -formerl,
assistant engineer at the insane hospital here
from typhoid fever. He was ~ and left wift
and two children.
A telegram. from Pelican Rapids to-day say,
that one Of W. b. Dunn's sons caught his ard
in the machinery of a lath mill near that w
lage, and the arm was completely torn OF
1t Is feared he will not recover.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

OSKALoOsA, 1OWA.--A freight train on the
Iowa Central line was wrecked Yesterday
| Twenty-Five cars off the track and abou,
half the number rolled down hill.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

| MAPLEToN. MINI Mrs. Brown wife Of
Keg George Brown OF the congregational church
| this place, but Of Valley Springs, S. D..
had charge Of the funeral.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

WA6ECA, MINN.-AIr.4a and Mrs. John Ma
loney celebrated the golden jubilee Of their we'd
CALCULATIONS and good wishes.-Andrew Willock.
aged 10, died last night -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
GARFIELD CLUB BANQUET

Senator Clapp Coming from Washing.
ton to Speak at Duluth. .-
DULUTH, MINN.-The fifth annual banquet
mt the Spalding Friday evening. Senator Clapr
will be the speaker. Other speakers will bt
Congressman Bede, Mr.. Eddy, Mayor T. "
Hugo Of this city, J. B. Cotton and others. Mr.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

ELY, 1NN.--Thomas McGrath. a lumberman
employed at O'Neal Brothers camp at Bear
Island lake, died suddenly on Tuesday ais
remains We're escorted to the grave by the NJ.
w. A. and Eagles
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

ALBERT LEA, MINN.-Mrs d. S. Curley
dead. -. =
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NEW ULM, MINN.-AIr and Mrs. o. n
Olsen celebrated their silver wedding anniversary
last evening. The 20 years Of their married
lite have been spent in this city, which was the
nome OF their ehildho9d limitations TO the
of the Just Us''eclub. OF which Mrs. Olsen is
a member. and, the Whist club. to which they
both belong u. = -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

Upton, 1oWA.-The grand jury has Just
indicted Mrs. Laura Miller on the charge of
assault with intent to do great bodily injury. to
the 1erson Of Miss Gail Campbell. Jealousy is
said to have been the cause.
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IOWA
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-11

! bewiidered expression through the
whole magnificent musical display.
Shaking his gray head when he left the
han, he cOnfided to a lady. My dear, it
| is no doubt fine, but heard no chorus. F"
| What daddy and the children want at
home are "chunes.' Blessed be rag
| time. Welcome be coon songs. Wei
come, too. the old sentimental lyrics,
and the rOllicking patriotic airs and
the sweet Scottish ballads, that stir the
heart and the memory, and that simple
folk can sing.
A home evening should be enlivened
by games. There are plenty OF games
that everybody can engage in, and that
do not demand absorbed attention and
absolute quiet. The merrier the game,
the better for an evening at home.
We do not make so much as we ought
of reading aloud in the evening. Will
you think me a pessimist if I confess
that the schools Of today. in my judg-
ment teach very few OF their students
how to read Thirty years ago-but q
laughing face warns me TO take an
other tack. Yet as ] don't like being
silenced, 1 will just whisper that man.
ma is a better reader than Louise, who
has a Vassar or Smith diploma, and
that grandmamma is very likely a bet
ter reader than mamma.
To read aloud, so pleasantly that the
reading is Interpretation. is a real ac-
cOmplishment There is something, too,
in the choice of books. Not every book
lends itself to the purpose of reading
in the home circle. Some books are for
ones private ear and eye. Others are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-11

door. Doughnuts and cider are as
nectar and ambrosia when the clock
hands points toward half past nine
Nuts and apples are great allies to the
sisters plans when she is trying TO
faScinate an Grant brother A knack
with the chafing dish and a bit OF SUP
per at an unorthodox- hour have routed
many an attack Of the blues when peo-
pie were. beginning TO NOPE. Really
and truly, there is no exaggeratson in
saying that most people sleep best after
they have had a cheerful evening and a
light supper. Insomnia would flee from
many pillow If food were taken in a
moderate quantity before its victim
went 10 bed
Fun at Feme is a panacea for more
troubles than YOU think A happy.
jolly home. where love and confidence
reign, sends its children our, panepIed
against the wiles of the devil. as well
as fortified TO stand the assaults OF a
wicked world.
Copyright. 1904. by Joseph b. Bowles0
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gracious and await an audience. The
evenings of winter ought not to be
wasted over reading that awakes no
discussion, and enriches no memory
Suppose home to awaken 20 its priv
ileges in this regard. 1t will then deny
itself If need be some super1uous lux
uries, and viii have as regular visit
ants certain favorite periodicals and
newspapers. The best authors Of the
day are contributing articles and es-
says to the weekly and monthly maya
zine literature OF the age, and in a Gull
tured home there must be familiarity
with what they are saying and doing.
Immense strides are making in
science. in invention, in discovery. A
home should not be ignorant Of what is
going on. The whole outlook has
changed in those appliances which
make home life easy and convenient: in
surgery, and in the treatment Of dis
ease. Home evenings are not spent
foOlishly when they give a chance to
those beneath the roof to know intel
ligently, the order and the progress of
current events.
At the moment there are opportuni-
entertaining about our own history
and the books that epitomize it are ex-
cellent for reading aloud. Inquire at
any library for the recently published
lives and recollections OF men and
women who passed through the period
of our civil war. There is a shelf full
OF such volumes in every free library,
and they are crammed with episodes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-11
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
Anecdotes and Sayings from Everywhere.


REPRESENTATIVE DALTON Of West
II Virginia says that on election day a
friend Of his met darlly coming
from the polls at one OF the precincts and
Wei. sam what are they voting for
down thcrc2
MARS Thomas answered The negro.
dis mornin dey WIZ vOtin fer two dol
lars an er haf, out I dS-t knows what
voted too soon. Mars Thomas"
Miller Reesei Hutchinson. the inventor
Of the ACQUISITION. was talking one day
painful"
rs it different from rheumatism
someone asked.
1T is indeed.
What is the difference?''
We'll, said Mr. Hutchinson. suppose
you should take Il wise. put your finger in
IT, and turn the screw tighter and tighter
I'll you could bear the pain no longer.
you should give che screw one full turn
more. That would be govt"
William James. the noted psychologist
OF Harvard. was illustrating the confusion
INTO which chiidreRS minds may ne
thrown by the reception Of different
ideas about the Same subject.
Henry Ward Beecherrf he saids fur
nishcd US in his Childhood with good
example Of the thing I mean. On the
death of Beecher's mother, the Kite Gel
low was told by someone that sLC had
gone to heaven, and nv others that she
had been laid in the ground
He hrooded over these contradictory
ideas until they were rec0nciied in his
mind. Then, one morning. ne was found
digging in the garden very busIly
him.
Why. said the child i am going to
heaven to find mot herr - =
Clyde Fitch. after along STAY in Switz-
erland. has returned to his country house
at North Coscob, Conn. He said there the
other day:
Anecdotes of Whistler are still turning
up. Europe, from one end 10 the other.
still huns with the dead American paint
ers name. But il was in Paris that l
heard the best Whistler story.
They told me that Whistler was in
Paris at the time of-the coronation OF
the king OF England. and one evening at
a reception at the Hotel Ritz duchess
said TO him:
g DO you know King Edward, Mr..
Whittier
No. madame. said the painter
She looked surprised
Why, that is odd she marmured, I
met the king at dinner last year, and he
said thet he knew you
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THE SALT LAKE HERALD SUNDAY DECEMBER IL 1901

and incidents wen worth reading and
talking about.
History and poetry and good novels.
BY which is meant not goody- goody
books but those written with a pur-
pose. and Illuminated by true art, will
ana in making delightful the winter
evenings at home
OF course there are evenings when
taking is preferred to reading. Before
the holidays the ladies' of the family
are sure 10 be busy with embroidery
and needlework. knitting and crochet.
Perhaps they are dressing dolls. There
IS no prettier work The little love-
STITCHES that mother sets into the pretty
froeks and Detticoats Of her darling's
doll are the most fairy-like sewing in
the mothers power only surpassed by
those she takes for the little invisible
child Of her love, who has not yet come
10 make the home of his kingdom.
something TO eat helps home even
ing wonderfully. Fudge is an inspira-
ton when a boy begins to turn furtive
slances in the direction of the front
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neral Of an ldeerly lady who had died
and whom he knew TO have been a hard
hearted. bad-tempered and uncharitable
cid Tartar He couldn't get out Of Of
fciating. although he realized that he
could not honestly and conscicntsously
say anything that was good about her.
He patched up a sort OF lmpersonal
talk and sorroWful expression, and began
the services at the house. Just as he was
fairly started a wogan ratified ~ 10 the
door and strentorian voice shouted
ice
The awful SuggcstVeneeS was too
much for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS minis
ter He was forced 10 hide his face in his
handkerchief TO smother his grief
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oh: said Whistler. that was only his
Jim McSool was one OF the Oldest and
I 2est conductors on the old Richmond *
! Danvillc Air Line SAYS Representative
( The beli-cord pulling business and started
/ a general store. az West End. nt ar At
II was tofgh yarn. but jim told il on
I himself. lie saiG-that the first saturday
he had STAYING good trace and. men he
closed his store for the night 'Ie put han
OF the cash receipts IN the safe. the other
nail IN his pockets and started Tor home.
J. mad not gone more thar half a block
/ before ! remembered ] was not Orkng
for the railroad So ] went back and put
all the money in the safe
Jim was given 20 saving too. that be
never Knocked down a. cent IRON the rail-
road. But. if a passenger paid cs.sh fare.
ne would toss the money up. II x lodged
ON the bell rope II belonged to the com
pany; if IL did not it belenSed down III
the left hand corner OF his jeans
Years ago the ku-kux nourisned in.
Georgia. South NaroiIna ami other south
ern states. Simply the bare mention OF
ku-kiuX was sufficient 10 make The
average dsrky think his time had come
for shuffling off this mortal coil
One Of the most laughabIc Incidents OF
that-reiSR OF terror is told by "A Georgia
representative.
he SAYS that Bishop BcclONith now
dead. made visit 10 q portion of his
diocese where there Was no Episcopal
church. Tho Methodist church was kindly
I loaned for the purpose of holding services.
large concourse assembled 70 welcome
the bishop. the whites filling The interior
of the building white the negroes gathered
around the doors and Windows
The bishop WAS forced 10 retire TO the
rear Of the outside of the church Tor the
purpose Of robins. Arrayed IN his vest
ments he proceeded slowly from the rear
70 the front of the church.
I a gust of wind caught the flowing Epis-
coral lawn garment and lifted It like an
outstretched canopy. The darkiss beheld
sne wuiJo apparItiOn and gave a frantic
yell Of "ku-kluX and took to the woods.
II was some moments before the good
bishop could reach his normal state and
enter the church.
one representative from Texas says that
German friend of his who lives in Waco
was bsmOaning the fact mat his dog had
/ a mr1i, ~easier time than he himself did
The German explained Il in tnis way:
Il vish had Won goot dime likes mine
dog Fritz. Dot dog ne no haos dIoubles
What makes him hab dose tired veclings.
Fritz geds up in der morning ind
eads hes breakfast und den lays down ind
schleeps. j gidts ub und eads NINE break
fast und goes vonce righd away aloud