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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
A REMARKABLE
NATURAL BRIDGE
ONE OF THE WONDERS OF Ma
TURE FOUND IN UTAH. "
Solid Arch Over Three Hundred Feet
Wide Spanning Canyon-Difficulty
of Getting Good Camera View
of the. Place-The Bridge Would
Clear the Dome of the Capitol at
Washington by 81 Feet. -. -.

From W: ": ,Dyar's "The Colossal
Here, across canyon measuring 1876
feet seven inches from wall to wall, ma
ture has thrown a splendid arch of solid
sandstone, sixty feet thick in the cen
underneath it a clear opening 357 feet
in perpendicular. height. The lateral
walls Of the arch rise perpendicularly
nearly to the top of the bridge, when
they flare suddenly outward, giving the
effect OF an immense coping or cornice
overhanging the main structure fifteen
ing With the ee' Greatest S regua a and
symmetery the whole length Of the
bridge, A large" rounded butte at the
edge of the canyon wall seems partly
to obstruct the approach to the bridge
at one end.
Here again the curving walls of the
canyon and the impossibility Of bring
ing the whole Of the. great structure
cept from distant points Of view, render
the Photographic unsatisfact tory. But
the lightness and grace of the arch is
brought out by the partial view which
Long obtained by climbing far up the
canyon wall and at some risk crawling
out on an exchanging shelf ;a The !, ma
ever, may be partly realized by a few
comparisons. Thus its height is more
than twice and its span more than
three times as great as those of the
famous natural bridge of Virginia. It's
buttresses are. 11S feet farther apart
than those of the celebrated masonry
arch in the District of Columbia, known
as Cabin John Bridge, few miles from
Washington city, which has the greatest
span of any masonry bridge on this con-
tinent. This bridge would overspan
the capitol at Washington and clear the
top Of the dome by fftyone feet: And
if the loftiest tree in the Calaveras
Grove Of giant sequoia in California
stood in the bottom Of the, canyon, its
topmost bough would lack thirty-two
feet Of reaching the under side Of the
arch. aEs as Sg
This bridge is of white or very light
sandstone, and; as in the case of the
Caroline, flaments Of green and orange
tinted lichens run here and there oyer
the mighty .buttresses and along the
sheltered crevices under the lofty cor.
nice. giving. warmth and color to the
wonderful picture.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
IOWA FARMERS
TO DEAL IN GRAIN
THIRTY-FIVE SOCIETIES REPRE-
SCENTED AT ROCKWELL MEET.
Three Hundred Delegates Vote Unani-
mously to Form State Farmers
Grain Dealers Association to Check
the Movements Of Alleged Grain
Trust Concerns.
Special to The Journal.


Special to The Journal.
Rockwell Iowa, Nov. 4.-The first state con-
vention at Rockwell yesterday of the Iowa
Farmers Cooperative societies was attended by
about 800 farmers, representing about thirty five
different societies. The meeting was held in
the operahouse. which was packed. N. Dens-
more of Mason City chosen chairman and
T. E. Treston of Rockwell secretary. Mayor
Jenktnson OF Rockwell made eloquent address
of welcome, and turned the little town over to
the visiting farmers .,s-,s-, = ,-, i. 49,.
Speeches were made by j. A. McCreary, secre-
tary Of the Illinois Farmers associations, and
by C. Vincent and H. Hodge, both representing
the National Farmers Exchange. These speech
explained in detail, the manner in which the
organization Of farmers societies had combat ted
the trusts in other states. ~. -.s. ~. ...
Mr.. Vincent's theory Of organization was to
have the Iowa societies form and connect them
selves with the National Farmers Exchange,
which has companies in all the middle western
states and is contemplating the erection of mills
and packinghouses and putting finished products
upon the market. .-.-t. "..
The delegates voted unanimously to form a
state farmers graindealers' association. N.
Densmore Of Mason City was elected president
and Perry Alger of Ruthven and S. Nordschon OF
Badger vice-presidents for one year.
The avowed object of the new association is
to compel the grain trusts to buy the grain OF
the farmers elevators. s.- g. ..-.s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN
SPOONER DECLINES
Stalwarts of La Crosse Cannot Get Him
for an Address.

LA CROSSE, WIs.-The La Crosse county
stalwart republican committee made an effort
address in this city this evening, but word has
been received from him that he cannot come to
this city under any circumstances. While there
has been little speechmaking on the part Of
tie stalwart faction, the leaders have been do
in the county by calling upon the voters person
ally and distributing literature
to end his life by jumping into the Mississippi
river and the further, fact, that he has not
been seen since Tuesday afternoon. leads the
friends of Nick Nelson, a we'll known resident,
to believe that he has committed suicide.
The physicians Of this and surrounding coun-
ties met here and formed a councillor district as
ISOLATION. This state is be divided into twelve
districts and La Crosse is headquarters of one.
the state medical association and each state as
ISOLATION is a part of the American Medical
society. The association organized by DR..
J.. N. Mccormick national organizer.
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EDITOR SPEAKS TO PREACHERS
District Conference of Methodists at
Warren Adiourns.

WARREN, MINN.-The district conference of
large audience by Rev. J. g. Morrison of Fergus
Falls. special feature was the singing in
the streets by the ministerial delegates. Row
j. E. Harrington Of ST. Vincent spoke on 1.-THE
Pastor and the Evangelist" and some ''Cler-
cal G1, Don'ts'' We're given BY Rev. g. E.. Lindel1
Editor James of the Breckenridge Telegram
opened the discussion on 1.-THE Preacher in the
Pulpit. making several helpful hints to the
preachers.
Other speakers were Rev. Messrs. Cook Of
Park Rapids. Mckee of Detroit, Ellis Of DON
aidson Charles Oh Elesher Edwin Deacon J. A.
The district stewards report was made by
s. s. Ulland of Fergus Falls for the laymen.
The missionary apportionment was raised for
the district. IL
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MURP Pr !. men !. i. /.
LOSE IN COURT
NAMES MUST BE EXPUNGED
FROM BALLOT IN WARD.
County Auditor Ordered by the Su-
preme Court to Certify ''Reorganiz-
ers'' - Ticket as the Regular Repub-
lican Ticket in the Big North Dakota
Gountv -
Snacial to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. -,.. - =
Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 4.-The supreme court
yesterday afternoon issued a peremptOry writ
of mandamus directed to Louis A. Larson, county
auditor of Ward county, directing him forthwith
to expunge from the records and files Of his
office the certificates Of nomination of the So
called Murphy county convention" and to
cause a new official ballot to be printed for the
forthcoming election, with the names of the fol-
lowing persons thereon as candidates on the
republican ticket:I ,.
Judge, Nehemiah Davis; auditor, J. W. Fa-
brick; surveyor, Louis Jensen; superintendent OF
schools, f.. G. Warren; coroner, J. D. Windell;
clerk of district court, J. b.. Smith; public ad-
ministrator, John j.. Coyle; states attorney,
George A. McGee; treasurer, James G. Mitchell;
register Of deeds, G. S. Reishus; sheriff, John
J. Lee. 49,. * .
These are the candidates of the "reorganizers, u
and the decision of the supreme court was the
result of an action begun by James G. Mitchell
to compel the auditor to certify their ticket as
republican on the official ballot. -..' -.
The order of the court Is an exhaustive one
relating that at convention held at Minot or
May IA the 'reorganizers'' placed in nomina
tion the ticket above named, and that the
Murphy convention also nominated a ticket
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NOTHING DOING IN BRooKINGs
Dakotans Envious of Minnesota 8
Gubernatorial Scran.

BOOKINGS, s. D.-Never in Bookings coun-
ty in a presidential campaign has there been
such lack Of political activity as at present.
Not political speech has been delivered in the
will be. Voters envious of the situation. in
Minnesota and are taking keen interest in
sentiment across the border, John A. johnson
will be elected governor. The republican coun-
ty ticket will be elected by ma orities reach
Ing 100. There are four tickets in the field
republican, socialist, democratic and prohibition
The capital removal question is the only issue
that is being discussed -,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
OTTER TAILS INCORPORATION
Attacked in Quo Warranto Proceedings
hY the Attorney General.

FERGUS FALLS, 5MINN.-The attorney gen
eraI has begun quo warranto proceedings in the
district court to have the incorporation OF the
The The specific ground on which the. action is
brought is that a part Of the land included IN
portion and it is charged the incorporation of
the village was simply scheme on the part Of
assist in paying taxes for village improvements.
There are twelve large farms incorporated in
the village limits, which include six square
miles. ,da { .s5e
g Olaf Holmgren Of Parkers Prairie was bound
over to the district court here today on the 1
represented an elevator company there and adj
Inits shortage of $518.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
AWFUL ACCIDENT. TO .THREsHER
Tines of Fork Enter Face of Davis and
!. ~. Permanently Blind Him.

LB SUEUR CENTER, "MINN.-Jack Davis,
aged 20, met with an accident yesterday which
left him totally blind. He was pitching wheat
to a threshing machine the Regenscheid farm.
near here, when his fork caught in the main belt
and was wrenched from his hands. 1t reversed
ends and the tines struck Davis in the face, one
entering his right cheek, passing thru his month,
knocking out two teeth and coming out thru the
other cheek. -. ~ .-
The upper tine entered his right eye and passed
thru 1t. coming out his nose. He lost one
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
DEATH OF M. H. TRUESDELL
Well-Known Railroad Man Buried To
day at Albert Lea.

ALBERT LEA, A1INN.-M. II. Truesdell, who
was for thirty-two years connected with the
Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern railroad
and its successor, the Rock Island, and was for
years agent at the union station here, died
at the home Of his SON In law, Alderman w. A.
Norm, of arterial sclerosis. aged almost So.
The funeral was held this afternoon. If
H. G. Nelson, democratic candidate for con.
gress, will speak in Hartland village tonight
Clarks Grove Saturday night and at Hayward
Monday night Mr.. Nelson has made an active
will get a heavy conf hentary vote.
z7 T. r. Noble, prohibition candidate for repre-
campaign, and some of his followers think he
has chance to win. He will get the largesl
vote ever cast for q prohibitionist in thl
county. 4sats 81 y {
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
SUSPECTED OF A MURDER
Black Hills Rancher in Jail for the
Death of His Friend.

BELLE FoURCHE. S. D.-Accused Of the
murder of James Garrett Gust Matson,
clear himself in a few days. Garrett disappeared
some time ago and his family believes that he
With Matson, and a trail Of blood has been
discovered leading from the latters cabin.
: Matson will be held awaiting further develop
ments. Sentiment as to his guilt is divided as
he and Garrett were formerly fast friends.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
FARGO'S FIRST RALLY
Meeting Arranged for e. Y. Sarles, Re-
publican Candidate for Governor.

FARGO, N. D.-The first real political rally
of the campaign to be held in Fargo will he
held this evening in the operahouse The chief
sneaker will be E. Y. Sarles, the candidate for
governor. Messrs., Stambaugh and Barnett Of
Fargo and Callahan of Casselton will also speak
In the arrest of the alleged shoplifters here
liminary hearing, as there was nothing to CON
meet her with any of the cases except that
she was living at the home of the woman III
whose possession some Of the stolen property
was found Mr.: and Mrs. Forester and Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher were held. New charges have
been made against the former couple
Roy Lowery, who was arrested here short
time ago the charge Of passing bogus checks
has entered plea of guilty. His parents from
St. Paul have settled all the amounts, and eff.
forts will be made to secure as light a sen.
tence as possible for him.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY FINALE
Republicans Plan a Monster Rally at
DeadWood. .'

LEAD, s. D.-Republicans of Lawrence county
will close their campaign. on Saturday evening
publican club is making arrangements for q
demonstration that will excel anything ever
attempted in the hills, and there is every reason
light proee ssion Four bands have been secured
Large delegations from Deadwood,: Terry, Central
mounted division consisting Of troops from Spear
fish, Deadwood and Whitewood. -
Democrats concede Lawrence county to the re-
publicans by an overwhelming majority on ma
tiona! and state issues. but nursin. the
belief that they can elect two or three county
officials, and possibly state senator. -
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FOOT CAUGHT IN HAY PRESS
Fairmont Boy Badly Injured While
working in the Country.

TRIUMPH MINN.-Dee Pratt. grandson of
Judge Pratt of Fairmont. who was visiting
farm two miles west Of here. had his foot
crushed in a power hay press and has been taken
to Fairmont.
ceedingly line weather and are getting we'll
prepared for winter.
fine shooting on Cedar Jake. one mile west Sofs
here. are leaving in disgust. they say north
ern ducks are not yet making their fight south
owing to the continued warm weather. .sst
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
HIS LITTLE Joke

y Philadelphia Public-Ledger. a
Subbubs-I thought you were going to have q
baseball game today.
Backlotz-Oh, the creek backed M in some
way and flooded the diamond It's the first
time 1t ever happened and
Subbubs-Ah. You might call it diamond
of the first water, then, eh
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Chicago Record

Chicago Record Herald. 8a
"They say 1t would be possible for person to
live on alcohol alone.'' ss
Eyes, but they don't say what would happen
to the people who had to live with a person
who lived on alcohol Alone a.
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FRAMEWORK COLLAPSED
Five Men Injured by Falling Timbers
at Eau Claire.

EAU, CLAIRE, WIs.-At the Grkle Manufac-
turing company's plant today the framework
of the new dry kiln building. 250 feet long,
had just been put up when it collapsed and
buried five in the ruins
Henry Meyer was removed from the debris
with one of his legs crushed above the knee !;
Joseph Roach was severely hurt the head,
and Harris Randall, Mr.. Messner and another
man escaped with slight bruises.
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CORRECTED,
Phfla dalDhia+ Press

4
I Mrs. Housekeeper-Don't & boil those baked
beans, Bridget They only want to be warmed
:; Little Tommy-Ma. beans can't talk, can
they? ~ e58- .s ~
Little Tommy-Then how do you know what
thev wan
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
GAMBLE AND GRILL
They Will Close Yankton' IS Campaign
for Their Respective Sides.

YANKTON, S. D.--The political campaign in
Yankton county is warming up. Two rallies
will be held in Yankton, one by the democrats
on Saturday night, when Louis M. Grill Will
speak, and the other Monday night, when
Senator Gamble will address the voters Of his
home town.
from the family residence this afternoon. Heads
OF the state charitable institutions and members
of the state board of charities and corrections
attended the services. The floral emblems were
numerous and beautiful. b. =
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CAN YOU BLAME HERR

-
'AIiss Oldgirl'' said young Bluderly. "this
is Professor FOSSIL. The professor has been
wanting to meet you. He is SO interested in pre-
historic relies =.
And Bluderly wonders why Miss oldgirl
dislikeS him. ---ts-l
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SIOUX FALLS s. D.-Another daring attempt
at wholesale Jail delivery was detected and
frustrated last evening. The ringleader was r.
H Wilson, an alleged forger, well known to twin
city police. The officers found a tunnel about
thirty feet in length which had been dug under
the Sat. building to the outer wall.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
THROWN FROM HIS WAGON
Helgeson Was Dead Before Physician
r.. Reached His Side.

MADISON MINN.-Lars Hclgeson of Madison
township, while driving from Dawson yesterday,
met with accident which caused his death.
His horses became frightened and he was thrown
scene Helgeson dead. He leaves wife and
several children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, visa wooden bridge
fifty feet long. in an isolated place three miles
below the city on the Milwaukee road, was
burned last night. Officers believe a gang of
train robbers planned to ditch the night passen-
| trn1
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= VERY LIKELY.

- CnfOnlCIe. / q
Percy-Bah Joye.~ Here's man who killed
anothah man for merely refusing to loan him
10 cents. f... 4
Ferdy-Well now. expect if the fellah had
known he going to do that don't We know.
he'd have loaned him the 10 cents. don't, We
think - - .---- -t...s.....s
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COTTONWOOD, MINN.-Mr.. and Mrs. J.. H.
Dahl old residents, entertained last evening in
honor of their silver wedding anniversary. Many
friends and relatives were present and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dahl were given nnny handsome presents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

( BATTLE LAKE, MIMI. P. Harrang Of
Underwood was seriously injured in runaway
yesterday. Both wheels passed over his chest.
His recovery is doubtful.
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ELROY, WIS.-Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Phillips
celebrated their fftieth wedding anniversary this
week, using the operahouse in which to receive
their friends and relatives. They were the
first couple married in Juneau county. E]
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

VERNON CENTER, MINN.-Sixteen citizens
of Vernon Center and vicinity appeared before
the county board at Mankato to forward the
building Of bridge across the Blue Earth river
east Of the village.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

APPLETON, s. D.-As Father Reed was read
ing mass for the souls Of the dead, he was
Barrett, and asked If he would marry them.
The priest performed the ceremony, and the
prayers for the dead We're continued. Fears of
couple.
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ABERDEEN, S. D.-Alexander stillman made
his escape from the city jail. He managed to
pry up a plank in the floor and crawled under
the building. @gr. .' "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04
AN UMBRELLA EXCHANGE.


Cleveland, Plain Dealer.
why did the congregation hurry out sud-
denly after the benediction e y.afif-
81, 1.-The sexton makes them leave their umbrel-
las in the vestibule and those who. get out late
haven't much Of a choice.'' So. 55sa
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DIPLOMATIC.

Detroit Free Press.
Clara-Have you bought your fall hat yet?
Belle-No. always wait few weeks after
buying my coat to give George chance to get
over the shock.
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SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH-Over 5, 500 900
tons of freight carried thru the 500 canals
down.
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FAIRFAX, MINI .-"Grandma" Grasmoen
one of the early pioneers Of this section. is dead.
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NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

La CROSSE, WIS.-The marriage of Miss
Angelina, Darling and Ernst Hqssa. both Of Ban
city yesterday, Rev. William White officiating.
The marriage Of Miss Florence NJ DeJean and
Justice G. w. Hunt officiating.
George Leigh Of Minneapolis and Miss Addie
It the home Of i he brides parents They viii
reside in Minneapolis,
Miss Clara N. Malenberg and Henry J.. Ober-
man wcr eunited in marriage last evening
FERGUS FALLS MINN.--Edward NJ Burns
and Miss Mary Ellen Ferry, both Of this city,
were united in marriage at st. Ottos Catholic
church yesterday, Rev. Father Welp reading the
service. They will spend their honeymoon in
Tlulutl. Z
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SPRING VALLEY MINI. The death Of Miss
Mary Edwards, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. r: Y.
Edwards occurred this morning Of pneumonia.
She was 20, and an active members Of the
Congrega tional church. The funeral will be
held Saturday afternoon. &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

EMMETSBURG, IoWA.-George E. Roberts,
director Of the mint delivered republican COM
paign address here last evening: He spoke in
detail of the Panama negotiations, defending
the action of the administration
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Relatives in Charge.
DIED IN THE ASYLUM
Iowa Falls Hears of the Death Of a
Former Business Man. .

IOWA FALLS, IOWA.-A report reached here
yesterday that Isaac, Tucker a former we'll
known business man, was dead at Independence.
He suffered financial revrses several years ago
and the trouble and worry incident thereto unset
tied his mind and he was taken to the state
asylum at Independence for treatment.
Iowa Falls teachers left last evening for Des
Moines and Waterloo to visit the schools of those
cities.
w. II. Sherwood won his against the
Home Savings bank of this city, the details of
the suit being outlined in these dispa tches a
few days ago. Mr.. Sherwood was given verdict
Of 81 100, the sum he sued for together with
interest on that amount from the time he bought
the mortgage that Cashier Soule appears to have
sold twice together with costs.
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BURLINGTON, IOWA.-Jacob Grover, farm
err killed Thomas Layton. husband Of Grover 8
divorced wife, in family quarrel
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MOUNT PLEASANT, IoWA.-Charles S. De-
neen republican candidate for governor of Him
OILS, spoke here yesterday by Invitation Of the
republican state central committee.
GARNER, IOWA.-Rev. B. F. Myers of the
Congregational church has resigned on account Of
i'll health. His successor has not yet been
mar