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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
MOTIVE rs LACKING
State Has Improved It's Case Against
Slifer. Alleged Murderer. : =

GRUNDY CENTER, IOWA.-The first week Of
the Slfer case closed with the evidence for the
state little more than half submitted The evil
dence summarized to date goes to show that
Mrs Slifer= died from chloroform, either taken
Internally or inhaled. The state contends that
she inhaled it and that it was administered by
Slifer. To prove this they have had half a
dozen expert witnesses, including some of the
best physicians in the state. on the, stand:
The concensus of the expert testimony was that
Mrs. Slifer died of chloroform by Inhalation
Several expert witnesses were called to iden-
sIifer's dresser, saying IT take this to end
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
GOOD TIMES APPARENT
Some Bumper Farm Exhibits at Earl
bault County's Fair.

= BLUE EARTH, MINN;-The annual r., meeting ting
Of the Faribault Agricultural society mas luss
that has been held here for many years: The
farm produce exhibits told the story OF sue.
Shorthorns, Herefords and Jerseys were ex-
hibited The races were pulled off according to
ball games between Wells and Blue Earth were
played. Blue Earth winning the first and Wells
teams Of Blue Earth and Gilmore resulted In a
victory foc Gilmore.
McCleary addressed the people. as did John A.
Johnson Of st. Peter. Mr.. McCleary reiterated
his position on the matters at issue in a con.
yincing manner and followed with arguments that
made many votes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
CONSPIRACY CASE
IS SET FOR TRIAL
GRoCERs' ASsoCIATIoN MEN WILL
BE TRIED AT SUPERIOR.
Ekstrom, the Prosecuting Witness,
Charges that the Officers of the Or
Business-Municipal Court Has Juris-
"a
diction Of Noteworthy Case.
Sneoial to The Journal,

Special to The Journal.
Superior, Wis, Sept. 20.-The officers Of the
grocers' association have decided to stand trial
on the conspiracy charge for which they were
arrested and held by Judge Haily in municipal
court. They at first demurred to the
plant made out by District Attorney Crown
hart but today withdrew their demurrer and
the case was set for trial on Oct. 8.
The complaining witness is Andrew Ekstrom
of the Superior Cash Grocery company, who al
leges that the officers of the association have
conspired to ruin his business The defendants
are President L. A. Paddock. Secretary Andrew
r. Rock and Treasurer Eugene Berthiaume.
Rock Is state secretary and has gained reputa-
ton as an organizer of these ironclad grocers
unions. The case will go to trial in the munic
ipal court.
Republican Caucases.
The caucuses of the republicans for nominating
county officers will be. held tomorrow evening,
and the county convention Thursday after
noon. For sheriff, Alex Mckenzie and C. H.
Rasmussen, the latter recently chairman of the
reform county board, the leading candidates
For district attorney, w. r. Foley, present as
sistant, and Archie Mckay, formerly city attor-
ney, are the candidates, with Foley leading.
There is much talk Of bringing out good demo-
orat against him, however, account of his
chiefs connection with the opposition to the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
SPECIAL EFFORT FOR NOBLE
Prohibitionists Working Hard for His
Election to the Legislature.

ALBERT LEA, MINN.-The prohibitionists
of this legislative district have been making a
vigorous fight for the election of T. E. Noble
to the legislature. About two months ago they
eneaesd a man to organize the district, securing
an active and aggressive committee in every vot-
ing precinct and canvassing the entire field. A
conference Of the committeeman was held yes
terday to complete and perfect plans and rally,
the largest prohibition gathering held in this
city for years. held at the courthouse and
was addressed by W. G.. Calderwood of Mime
apolis. i The movement has gathered support from
many Of the strongest and most influential men
in both of the old parties s@ .s&&:|
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
SERVICES IN A SALOON
Methodist Society Reaches Glass of
Non Church Goers. 4.

TWO HARBORS, MINN.-Under the direc-
tion Of the Methodist church of Mountain Iron,
a cospel service was held in John Ferguson's
saloon Sunday afternoon being for men only
At the close Of the meeting Rev. Charles Fox
Davis, of Duluth, delivered a lecture on tBack-
BONE The object of the meeting was to reach
a large class OF non-church-going men who con-
gregate in the saloons. -
Mike Weleh. a section foreman on the Duluth
bound train between Wolf and Iron Junction
sustaining serious If not fatal injuries. A
hemorrhage from the brain resulted from his
wounds. Il II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

my troubles. Good-by, ALL They were unant-
nous in the opinion that the handwriting did
did resemble that of the DEFENDANT a A1together
the states case seems to have been strengthened.
A motive for killing his wife, however, seems
to be lacking the part of the defendant.
This is the weakest point of the state.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
WESTERN UNION SUED
Corn Took Tumble Before Posts Mes
sage Was DeIivared

FORT DODGE, IOWA.-George W. Post s. Son
Of Lehigh have filed q suit in the district court
asking that they be awarded judgment of $3.50
against the Western Union Telegraph company
for the alleged non-deliyery of message until
two days after it was filed.
The firm is engaged in the buying and selling
of grain and seeds at Iehigh, and says that on.
Aug. It. 1901 1T had 5000 bushels of No. 3
corn stored in the warehouse at Lehigh, and that
it received a telegram from Peoria, Ill, con
Germ making them an offer on the corn, which
was accepted by wire. at once. The acceptance
was delayed for two days before 1t was deliv-,
cred. In tho meantime, the, market had gone
down and the, firm lost its offer and acceptance.
The suit is brought cover the loss and the costs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

MARQUETTE, MICH.--Henry Wilson. who
pleaded guilty to violating the game laws by
shooting deer out Of season, has been sentenced
to sixty days Two other men were fined $32. so
for having venison in their possession.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

ROCHESTER,, MINN.--The executive commit
tee of the Southeastern Minnesota Educational
association decided to hold the next meeting in
Rochester on Nov. and 5. President North
rop of the state university will make the prin-
cipal address.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

sAGoLA, MICH.-otto Olson and two brothers
of Wausaukee are making money gathering gin
weeks time they have secured about 100 pounds.
The reefs sell at from So to- 81 pound.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIs.-The Jackson
county fair, which opened here today. is ahead
of anything ever seen here. The pike has
double the attractions ever before presented.
Many speedy horses are here and many more
are on the way. 1t is expected Governor La
Toilette will be here. 49, -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

ST. IGNACE, MICH.-The resort season at
Mackinac Island has practically come to close.
Compared with former years, the season has not
been as profitable was hoped the visitors be-
Ing fewer in number and their expenditures
smaller than the average heretofore.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

BOONE, IowA.-A1rs Ida NJ. Leatherman, adj
ministratrix Of the estate of H. Leatherman.
asserts that her husband contracted typhoid
fever and died owing to, defective plumbing in
a house which he leased, and has brought suit
for a Judgment for s42, 600 from the owners
of the premises. s-.,--aAE-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

MARsHALLTOWN, IoWA.-H. W. Kersten,
a young farmer. committed suicide by hanging.
He left no note anything to indicate the
motive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

yERNDALE, MINN.-Dr. Rounds of Brainerd
formerly of this place, was buried here this
afternoon. The .Brainerd friends of the family
chartered special car and came to the funeral.
The Brainerd Odd Fellows had charge Of the
services, assisted by the local lodge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

IOWA FALLS, IoWA-The barn and it's con
tents on the W. l.. Funk barn was destroyed BY
fire, entailing a loss of about 81 900. i
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

GREENE, IOWA.--The S-year-old of Au-
gust Schrage was instantly killed while attempt
ing to remove a rifle from behind barrel. The
the hoy,S head. = - -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

IOWA FALLS, IOWA.-Cards have been re-
ceived here announcing the approaching marriage
of DR.. De Forest Catlin, formerly Of this CITY
and Miss Edith Montgomery of St. Paul, Mimi
The ceremony will be performed at the home of
the bride on the 22d They will live in Ovation
ma, MINI. -. .: ~ :
Cards have been received announcing the mar
riage at Estherville Of Miss Helen Miles, daugh-
ter of Mr.: and Mrs. Q. A. ~, Miles s,,, of Emmett
F. W. Reisinger, county attorney Of Grundy
county, and Miss Ada May Clark will be mar
ried on the 2Sth and go on a wedding trip to the
st. Louis exposition. 49,. ...~t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

SPARTA, WIs.-The Monroe. County Demo
crat has changed hands, J. P Rice of this city
having purchased the paper from Editor Ellicott.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

ASHLAND, WIs.-Charles Peterson, sheriff of
Sawyer county, appeared before Judge Parish to
tempt in failing to capture D1etz, who has held
the dam the ThOrnapple river since last june
The proceedings We're postponed two weeks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

CHATFIELD, MINN.-A quiet but pretty we'd
ding took place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. Heydon. when Robert Hall of Rochester
and Mrs. j. Bageley Of Pittsburg, Pa, were unit
ed by Rev. Mr. Curtis of Rochester. The parlor
was beautifully decorated in green and white
and the diningroom in pink and white: Only
tendance. After the ceremony an elaborate we'd
ding dinner was served. Mr.. and Mrs, Hall left
for Rochester, where they will make their future
home - - p. 80.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

NORWAY, MICH.-The North Western Rail-
road company has paid 81, 500 to John Sanford
Of HermansviIle in settlement for injuries re-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

EscANABA, MICH;;.,-Escanaba's board Of edu:
vertical handwriting in the public schools. The
system adopted in its stead is a modified form
Of the Spelcerian hand, with slant OF thirty
three degrees, iSsfs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

and two nen--who are going about the country
on bicycles preaching the word Of truth, as they
declare, are the objects Of much attention over
Harbor, Mich, and say they are on their way
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

HURON, s. D-The annual fair Of the Central
South Dakota association opened here under the
most favorable conditions Many Of the exhibits
were not in place, but the grounds and build
fngs presented a busy appearance and indications
point to an exceptionally successful fair. Elk
custom rates have been given and the attendance
ho1 orr + .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20

MAN1sT1aUE, MIcH.-A contract for the
constr uction of q new power station has been
awarded BY the ManistiGue Light and Power
company to CHICAGO concern The BUILDING ding
for an expenditure Of $50, 900. Es.8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-20
INSISTS HE IS INNOCENT
Wife of Tostenson of Hoffman Hat
Three Desperate Wounds.

HOFFMAN, MINN.---Tosten Tostenson, charged
with wife murder, denies his guilt and shows no
remorse The woman found in the granary
shot dead with a 32caliber revolver. One bull
let passed thru her head the second thru tho
lungs and the third one entered the abdomen and
lodged in one of the kidneys. Everything points
to one Of the most cold-blooded murders ever
perpetrated. .T
A Jury was summoned and coroner's in
quest held. The verdict was that she was muir
dered by her husband.
Tostenson insists she committed suicide. re-
volver was found in his pocket, but he says he
picked it up.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
and excavated by machinery. 1t is

and excavated by machinery 1t is
loaded into dumping cars and taken to
the plant, where it is packed into cy-
finders, which rotate at high velocity.
he centrifugal pressure, aided by an
interior device, expels nearly all the
water. Electricity is then passed
through the dried peat and the mass is
carbonized and disintegrated into
black globules, retaining all the val
liable original elements.
The peat is then passed into ma
chimes which knead it into a puttylike
mass. This is pressed into briquettes,
which, when dry, are broken into
Jumps like coal. 1t can be graded into
various sizes and treated like our ia
miliar fuel. The briquettes are prac-
tically smokeless and leave no clinl1-
ers.
The cost of producing one ton of
peat by this process is stated by United
States Consul General Mason, of Ber-
lin, as $1.21. This cost can be materi-
ally lessened by the use of water
power.
The invention is to be put into cper-
alton first in Ireland.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
WORLDS FUEL SUPPLY.
Recently Uncovered Process of Car.
bOnizinE Peat Will Prove of
Worldwide Importance.

In view of the gradual but inevita
Bile exhaustion of the coal and wooG
supplies of the world, the discovery in
England of quick process of carbon
izing peat is most important. 1t prom
ises to give to the world vast supply
of new fuel.
Peat contains 80 per cent. of water
Heretofore the methods of eliminating
the water have been primitive and te-
dious. Air drying was the principal
means employed. A German method
was to cook peat in retorts. This
seemed a practical way, but now an
electrical process has been invented,
whereby the gaseous elements are ex-
PEELED and the peat converted into coke
or coal at a cost below, or not far in
excess of, the average price of btu
minOus coal.
The Chicago Journal says that the
import of this discovery may be judged
when attention is called to the fact
that there are in New England and the
middle western states immense beds
of peat, which have lain neglected, as
useless. In Alaska and vicinity the
supply of peat is practically unlimited,
and it's quality is said to be of the-best.
In Ireland the peat supply is enormous.
Ireland itself has an area of 1888
SQUARE mics, and there are 2,S30,000
acres of peat. Other countries have
great peat beds
1t has been chiefly during recent
years that scientists have been cast
ing eyes on peat as possible substi-
tute for coal and wood. The steadily
growing consumption of coal and the
rapidly disappearing forests have
created alarm for future generations.
In many countries stringent measures
have been taken for the protection of
the wood and timber supply, but even
with careful outstanding of fuel re-
sources. there clearly was a limit
While the new method of utilizing |
peat will not solve the question abso-
utely, it will, if successful, defer the
:risis.
By the plan devised, the pat is cut |
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Best i'm the World.

Esthervi.le, a., Feb. lst.-Mr. George
j. Barber, of this place, says
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best
medicine in the world. There is moth.
ing as good. L had been sick for over
Is years with Kidney Disease, which
finally turned into Bright's Disease. I
vas treated by Doctors in Chicago, but
Doctor in Baskerville treated me for i've
years with no better success. I heard of
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and made up my
mind to give them a trial.
Il am very thankful to be able to say
that they cured NE completely, and i
world"
peS henes e2 arm straghtforwasd
women are the only material used in
advertising Dodd's Kidney Pills. One
such testimony is worth more than
thousand unsupported claims. The peo-
pie who have used Dodd's Kidney Pills
are those whose evidence is worth CON
sideration, and surely nothing can be
more convincing than statement like
Mr.. BARRIERS. There are thousands of
others just as strong.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
A Sensitive SearchIixht.

ScieDce gives its votaries many sur
prise.. A writer in the North American
Review says that when a warship was
exercising with searchlights it was OBJ
served that one of the lights began to
wink, or flicker. Presently it was dis
covered that it was recording signal in
the Morse alphabet. Afterward it was
found that the signal had been sent from
one foreign war vessel to another BY
wireless telegraphy. Neither of the for
eign vessels was in sight from the ship
which caught the message. The search
light happened to be Gin tune" with the
wireless apparatus, and became re-
ceiver of the message.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
CATCHING COLD
Is the Beginning of Most Winter
Acknowledgement Protects
Against end Cures Colds.

There is no fact Of medical science
better established than that a teaspoon.
full of Peruna before each meal during
the winter season will absolutely pro
tect person from catching cold. Now,
if this is true land there is no doubt of
it), thousands of lives would be saved,
and tens of thousands of cases of
chronic catarrh prevented, by this
simple precaution within reach of
every one.
After a cold has been contracted 4
teaspoonful of Peruna every hour will
shortly cure it, leaving no trace of it
behind. After chronic catarrh has be-
come established, or the first stages of
chronic bronchitis or consumption have
been reached, it will take much longer
to effect a cure.
1t seems strange that as well known
and well csta bli shed as these facts are
FREE Pc RU- INA ALMANAC.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

ney trouble which had annoyed me for
months. / think cold was RESPONSE
BILE for the whole trouble. It seemed
to settle in my kidneys. Doan's Kidney
Pills rooted it out. It is several months
since used them, and up to date there
has been no recurrence of the trouble. :"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
1ealers. Price, 50 cents per box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Cost of Vesse1 Bui1dinr

A contract for building steamer of
5000 tons was recently made by great
English shipbuilders at the rate of
$26.75 per ton. This is probably the
lowest price that has ever ben quoted or
accepted for a properly equipped cargo
steamer, and is but little more than half
what would have been asked for such q
vessel two years ago.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Catarrh May Permeate the Whole
system.

Mrs. Mary E. Sampson, West Derry,
Rockingham county, N. H., writes:-
II had terrible headaches, both ears
run and was nervous all the time, al so
had trouble each month; was deaf in
one ear for thirty years. l took six
bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin
and am happy to say that it is the best
medicine that ever used. lam not so
nervous, my appetite is good. every
thing l eat agrees with me. and l am
feeling better in every way. l think
Peruna is Godsend to women and Q
blessing to suffering humanity
Mary Z. Sampson.
Ifyou do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case, and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

eppetlte; Wearles
the body; worries
the mind. Kidneys
cause it all and
Doan's K id ne y
Pills relieve and
cure it.
II. B. McCarver,
of 20l Cherry St.,
Portland, Oregon,
Inspector of freigh t
for the Trans-Con-
tinental Co., says:
II used Doan's
Kidney Pills for
backache andother
symptoms of kid
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Proof Positive.

Husband (reading)-Pm surprised to
fashion notes for the woman's page in this
paper.
Wife-But, DEAR how do you know that
such is the case?
Listen to this item: There will be no
change in pocketbooks this season. Now,
only a married man could have penned
that" -Cincinnati Enquirer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
FOR WON EN-

A Boston physicians olS- ~N>
covery which cleanses and *
heals all Inflammation Of the mucous
membrane wherever located.
In local treatment of female ills Pax
tine is invaluable. Used as douche it
is revelation in cleansing and healing
power; it kills all disease germs which
cause Inflammation and discharges.
Thousands of letters from women
prove that it is the greatest cure Tor
leucorrhea ever discovered.
Paxtine never fails to cure pelvic
catarrh, nasal catarrh, sore throat, sore
mouth and sore eyes, because these
diseases are all caused by Inflammation
of the mucous membrane.
For cleansing, whitening and pre-
serving the teeth we challenge the
world to produce its equal.
Physicians and specialists everywhere
prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thou
sandsof Observation-Disclosures Proveits value.
At druggists, or sent postpaid 50 cts.
A large trial package and book OF
instructions absolutely free. Write
The R. Paxton Co., Dept. 4, Boston, HAS:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

stomach WINS very delicate, Per una did
not nauseate me In the least, but gave
me a good appetite, and 1 wish to ex-
press my graft ude to you for restored
health.'-Miss II Osalie Won Struenning
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

studs 2x4. Caps for the veranda COL
umns are of composition. Doors are
five cross panels, front having large
glass panel. Glass throughout is OF
American double thick. All work is done
in a workmanlike manner and material
used of superior kind.
GEO A. W. KNIT.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

any one should neglect to profit by
them, and yet no doubt there are many
who pay little or no attention to them
and go on catching cold, acquiring
chronic catarrh, bronchitis and con.
sumption.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

Height Of ceilings, cellar, seven feet;
first story, nine feet; second story 81
feet.
The interior throughout is trimmed
with southern pine.
The living-room occupies the entire
front of the house, and contains an open
fireplace of hard burned brick, having