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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
O. P. BRIGGS NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER THE Ma
TIoNAL FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION.

He was born Feb. II, 1856. He left
Maine and came to Minneapolis in
1877. He first started in the foundry
business with the Minnesota Iron
Works, operated by the late O. A.
Pray. He was with Mr.. Pray until the
business was closed in 1886. In 1887,
with Joseph Garbett, he started the
Twin City Iron Works. They oper-
ated a jobbing foundry and machine:
shop and worked gradually into man
ufacturing Corliss engines and power
transmitting machinery. This COM
pany employed large force of men,
many Of them being some Of his old.
coworkers in the Pray Manufacturing
company's plant. In 1902 Mr.. Briggs
saw that the Twin City Iron Works
had outgrown it's shops. He began to
look about for larger quarters. AS
soon as it was known, several promi-
nent citizens who had been connected
with this line Of business before,
united with him in the organization OF
the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery
company, which company then erected
the finest plant Of its kind in the
northwest. This company now oper-
ates over $50 men.
The day he severed his connection
with the above company, the employees
and officers presented him with a
beautiful and costly silver service as a
token of their esteem. All contributed
from president down to the helpers.
Some of these men have worked under
Mr.. Briggs for twenty-six years. They
always have found him just, kind, and
ever ready to consider their wishes in
most cordial manner. No man in
his employ was ever denied hearing.
While Mr.. Briggs will be located in
Detroit he states that Minneapolis is
still his home and will endeavor to
visit here quite often to keep up old
laequaintances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

o. P. Briggs, long and favorably
known here as one of the foremost
in machinery manufacturing circles,
resigned his position as treasurer of
the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery
company Jan. to take the ex-
ecutive chair Of the National Foun-
ders' association of the United States
and Canada. Early in 1903 the di-
rectors of the association were anx-
ious to have MIR. Briggs accept the
position, but he was interested here
and felt that he could not leave. The
prime movers in the association, how
ever, did not give up, but made fur
Their overtures until Mr.. Briggs re-
luctantly named the conditions under
which he would go. They were ac-
copied by the board at once.
The objects of this association are:
"The adoption of a uniform basis
for just and equitable dealings be-
tween the members and their en-
ployes, whereby the interests of both
will be properly protected.
Also, the investigation and adjust
ment, by the proper officers of the
between members and their en-
ployes."
The officers, directors and stock
holders of the Minneapolis Steel &
Machinery company regret his de-
parture. from their midst very much.
He has been one of the principal fac
tors in the organization of this cor
poration, and many other business
friends here will miss his genial face
as much as his. former colleagues
Mr.. Briggs left for his post of duty
last night. His headquarters will be
at Detroit.
Mr.. Briggs, like many prominent
men Of Minneapolis, came from Maine
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
THE LOYAL LEGION
Its January Meeting Will Be Held In Min
neanolis

The January meeting of the Minnesota
commandery Of the Loyal Legion will be
held at the West Hotel, Minneapolis on
Jan. II. After the customary supper,
Companion Captain Ezra Farnsworth will
read a paper on 1.-THE Capture Of New Or
leans, Before and After
One of the events Of the evening will be
the action on the application of Colonel
Charles Tyler Trowbridge, formerly lieuten-
ant colonel Of the Thirty third United
States Colored troops.
The committee for the Lincoln meeting
will consist Of the following companions:
Brevet Brigadier General Reece M. New
port. chairman; Brevet Major General
Lewis A. Grant, Assistant Paymaster,
U. S. N, Thomas II. Dixon, Lieu
tenant James Crays, Captain J.
Stearns Smith, Major William Gerlach,
U. S. A., Assistant Surgeon U. S. NJ, Sam
uel D. Flagg, Lieutenant Thomas J. jan
ney, Captain James Compton, Lieutenant
Marcus w. Bates, George H. Daggett, Ed
win c. Haynie, George E. Wheeler, Will
liam B. Dixon, Ogden H. Hammond and G.
N. B. Wheeler.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK

Andrews Hot Water Heating makes
home comfortable. 700 Globe building.
20 per cent off typography goods, pio-
lures, frames, for one week. Bintliff, Alt
First avenue S.
Subscribe for all magazines, papers, ETC..
and get your binding done at Century
News Stand, Third street, near Hennepin
avenue.
Begin the new year Alright by taking a
Safe Deposit Box in the Minnesota Loan
and Trust Co.'S, Vaults. 313 Nicollet ave-
nue.. Only S. per year.
Deposits made in the Participation De-
partment of the Minnesota Loan and Trust
Co., 313 Mic ave., on or before the/5th or
any month draw interest from the LIST.
The Junior Salvationists gave an enter
tainment last night at Salvation Army
headquarters. 1t consisted of readings,
recitations, songs and instrumental music.
Evangelist C. Liljequist from Omaha.
Neb, conducts revival services every
evening this week at the Swedish Free
Mission church, Twelfth avenue and
Seventh street.
John s. Rradstreet & Co. have removed
to 327 Seventh street s, corner Fourth av-
enue Their new shops and exhibition
rooms will be ready for inspection in about
ten days. when Mr.. Bradstreet's latest col
lection will be placed on sale.
A frame dwelling at Eighth street and
Sixteenth avenue Sc was nearly destroyed
by fire this morning. The fire started
from a defective flue in the kitchen anc
spread to the upper floor, destroying the
furniture before the fire department ap'
paratus arrived.
The futing Of the big marble pillars II
front of the new Northwestern Nationa
bank building is progressing rapidly. I'm
der the big shed built in front OF the
bank, twelve men with mallet and chise
are cutting the classical grooves. Late1
the polishers will get to work and whe1
the shed is removed in the spring the si1
columns will stand out in all their beauty
"a Large Burglary Policy"-The Grea,
Northern Express company has made {
contract with the Aetna Indemnity co.
through William B. Joyce & Co., of Thu
city,, for issuing a policy in the sum O.
! $780, 900. protecting it against hold-up
train robberies, etc. The many hold-up
through the country has induced the vari
Gus railroad and express companies to seel
this protection.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
TO TEST ARMORY
BONDS VALIDITY
CITY CONTROLLER MAY BE MAN.
DANIUsED TO SIGN.
Members of the ArnlOry Board Do
Not Believe the Position that Act
Was Special Legislation Will Hold
Pending Court Decision, Pur-
chasers Will Not Accept the Bonds.

Mandanus proceedings have been
brought by the armory board against
City Controller Joshua Rogers to COM
pei him to sign the first issue of ar
mory bonds of $4,000, which have
been sold to N. w. Halsey, & Co.,
but which the firm declines to
take until the supreme court has
passed upon the validity Of the issue.
It is held by the legal advisers of the
brokers that the legislative act au-
thorizing the bond issue is so drawn
as to bring it within the law prohib-
iting special legislation. The men,
bers Of the armory board contend,
however, that it does not infringe on
this law to any greater extent than
other acts providing for the issuance
of bonds by this city, and are anx-
ious to have the question presented to
the supreme court as they are salts
fed that their position will be sus-
tanned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
JAPAN WILL DO THINGS.
WILL Make FINE EXHIBIT AT
FAIR AND TROUBLE FOR RUS
STA, INTIMATE FAIR COMMITS
SiOnerS

The Japanese exhibits to be made at
the ST. Louis worlds fair were de-
iscribed yesterday by Majime Ota, Inn
perial commissioners to the fair, who
passed thru the twin cities on his way
from Japan to st. Louis. His COM
panions, the assistant commissioners,
were Jubei Ando, chairman Of the ia
panese Bazaar association Michia Hat
tart and Y. Mahri. Several Japanese
carpenters and painters who came
over with the commission went to St.
Louis by a different route.
I'VE shall have more space at the
fair than any other nation" said Ota,
have received so many applications
from exhibitors that we shall be able
to show the very best products Of our
country. One exhibit will be relief
map, half a block long, indicating all
the mountains and rivers of Japan, the
cities, towns, railways and steamship
routes. The government building, q
large structure in the best Japanese
style, will be made entirely Of i'm
| ported materials. We shall have a
! spacious Japanese garden with ia
panese trees and flowers that are al
ready planted and under cultivation
In the garden will be a model of the
beautiful old temple of Kinkakinji
The original was built 500 years ago
The Japanese Tea Traders association
has arranged that all visitors to the
| temple will be served with tea by girls
| in our native costumes.
| Pretty girls. of course?''
90, yes; I suppose so,'' answered
the commissioner with some orienta
surprise.
None Of the party would be quoted
as to prospective war with Russia
But they made questioners understand
that war is inevitable and that Russia
will regret 1t.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
"BRIGADIERS" DEWEY

They Present a Lively Show, with an
oIIo Above the Average.
The olio presented this week at the
Dewey theater by the 'Brigadiers' in
cludes several specialties Of unusual merit.
The MARITIME brothers present a comedy
acrobatic turn that is as funny as it Is
clever, and their work elicits round after
round of applause. Joseph Marines feat
of turning sixty somersaults in succession
is quite remarkable. The Martell fam
lily, trick bicyclists, share the honors with
the Marines. Their work Is of a novel
character and decidedly clever.
The other specialties are we'll up to the
standard. HeddriX and Prescott dance
cleverly, Mr. Heddrix's work being unus
ually good. Their singing, however, is
hardly worth while. John A. West the
musical brownie is as funny and as
entertaining as ever. Kenneth and Pat
terson in songs and repartee are above
the average Of this class of comedians.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
PUNY CHILDREN.

It is a fact that quite large percent"
age of children born into this world are
SO unfortunate as to come of parents
whose physical condition IS such that
the child gets but poor start IN life,
and the result is that as the days and
weeks pass by the poor little one does
not seem to grow in weight or strength,
but remains through no fault of its own
weak, debilitated and peevish, and cries
the greater part of the time, thereby
giving misery and anxiety to its parents
and comfort to no one.
Struggle as they may the parents find
themselves unable to do more than keep
life in the child, and in their despera-
ton they are willing to try any remedy
or food which may be suggested to them
by their neighbors or friends.
There is now being introduced to
these parents a new preparation which
has not as yet failed to accomplish won
derful results in establishing sound
physical conditions in sickly children
and one that is absolutely guaranteed to
give relief and make a permanent cure.
Many people have been benefited by
this remedy since it was first put upon
the market in January, 1903, and hum
dreds of testimonials are in possession
of The Milks' Emulsion Company of
Terre Haute, Ind, which you can Sc
cure by simply writing for them.
If you will buy bottle of this Milks'
Emulsion at your druggists at cost of
so cents and it does not accomplish the
results claimed for it the druggist is
authorized to return the money to you.
Read this testimonial:
Milks' Emulsion Co., Terre Haute, Ind:
Gentlemen-For long time my little
boy was not we'll; he was sick at his
stomach, cross and peevish. I COM
menced giving him Milks' Emulsion
and in few days he was perfectly well
and in a short time had gained ten
pounds. I commenced giving it to my
ix-months-old baby and found that il
made him fat and healthy. 1t is good
remedy for Group and would not be
without it in the house. 1 feel that
cannot say too much for Milks' Enul-
sion. Yours respectfully, MRS. JOHN
BOYLE, 305 N. 9th St., Terre Haute, Ind
Feb. Is, 1908.
This remedy is also absolutely guar
anteed to cure constipation, stomach
trouble, asthma and catarrh of all kinds
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
R. E. BOARDS ELECTION
1t VIII Take Place on Jan. 18th,
Ticket

1t VIII Take Place on Jan. 1s-The
Ticket.
The Minneapolis Real Estate board will
vote on the following ticket Jan. 49,
President, S. S. Thorpe vice president, e. A.
Merrill; secretary, G. l.. Fuller; treasurer, F. B.
Chute.
Executive Committee. G. James, L. B. Ell
wood, r. D. Cone.
Valuation COMMITTEES. r. Conklin, J. O.
Barnes, z. w. Lauderdale and F. c. Nickels.
Membership Committee-Fred G. Smith, W. B.
Boardman, L. w. Campbell A. G. Manthey and
NJ. f. Schutt.
Legislative Committee. G. Deming, J. F..
Moore, W. Y. Dennis, W. w. Price and W. W.
Clark.
Arbitration Committee. E. Barney, J. s..
Porteous and George Odum.
Press Committee-W. L. Badger, c. L. Sawyer
and H. A. Barnes.
The nominating committee recommends
that when the president retires he be
made member of the executive commit
tee for the var following his service as
president. setf{
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
ST. PAUL WAKES UP

Will Investigate the Safety Of Various
t,.s. Public Buildings.
st. Paul will make a thoro investigation
regarding the safety of the theaters,
churches, schools ANA hospitals. At the
suggestions Of City Engineer Rundlett the
city council has appointed committee
consisting Of Asse1nblyTnen Rosen, Hass
and Whitcomb and Aldermen Corning,
Holt and Dahlquist to look into the whole
question and prepare such ordinances as
may be necessary to insure proper protec-
ton. st. Paul has an ordinance prohibit
ing seats in the aisles of theaters, but
it is only since the Chicago horror that 1t
has been enforced.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
WAR WITH TUBERCLES
Health Commissioner Directed to Keen

Health Commissioner Directed to Keep
q Up the Fight.
Health Commissioner P. M. Hall has
been directed by the board Of health to
take steps to prevent the spread Of tut
berculosis. The health department will
require all physicians promptly to report
all cases of tuberculosis. The commits
sioner Of health is authorized to order a
thoro cleansing Of premises inhabited by
consumptives whenever In his Judgment
such a step Is necessary, and in the event
of recovery, removal or death, the cloth
ing, bedding and rooms Of the patient
shall be thoroly sfumigated.
Closing out prices on Jackets. Suits,
Fur Goods, etc., at John w. Thomas
& Co.'s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
Telephone or Drop a Gard.

TO The Journal and copy of The
Journal-World Almanac for 1904 will
be delivered to any address in bust
ness district for rs cents. Sent by
mail to any address for 35 cents. Over
500 pages Of general information, in
Guiding special northwestern de-
partment full Of statistics and facts
about Minnesota. You should have
a COPY in your office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
DECIDED NOT TO DIE

Demented Man Gives Himself Up Rather
Than Jump OF Bridge.
John Oberst, an aged inmate of st.
Joseph's home, st. Cloud, surrendered
himself to the sheriff of Ramsey county
last Sunday asking to be locked up SO
that he could not commit suicide.
The old man Is demented and escaped
from the asylum last Saturday, coming to
st. Paul He wandered about the city
with no money, and finally decided to
Jump off the high bridge. Later he
changed his mind and came to the sheriff.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
TRYING THEIR WINGS

FIedglIng Lawyers and Doctors Have a
Preparatory Flight at the
Capitol.
Would-be doctors and lawyers are TAX
ing examinations under the state boards at
the capitol. The state board of medical
examiners is conducting an examination
In the senate chamber, which will last I'M
til Thursday, and the state board of exam
liners in law to-day began three-day
session with applicants, in room 16 of the
capitol building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
1904 Ia Lean Year.

7 There has not been a leap year in
eight years, 1904 is it. Chronologic-
al, astronomical, church and secular
tables will be found in The Journal
World 1904 almanac to interest the
well-informed man. Also a great fund
Of Minnesota facts for Minnesotans
At Journal counter, or to any down
town business address,, rs cents a copy
by mail, 35 cents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
The Rest Book Ont!

Journal World Almanac for 1904
just out has over 500 pages of general
information including a special north
western department full Of statistics
and facts about Minnesota. Just the
book for office or library. Delivered
to any address in business district for
Is cents copy, prepaid to any adj
dress for IS cents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
CHASES THE THIEF

Woman Follows the Man Who Takes Her
Purse.
Bina Solberg, 1109 Second avenue S, was
robbed Of her purse near her home last
evening: Miss Solberg and several per-
sons who were standing near gave chase,
and the thief dropped some of the money
in his flight The police have good
description OF the robber.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
NEW ST. PAUL CHARTER
1t VIII 30 Voted at the Spring Elec.
lions.

st. Paul will vote on a new charter
next spring at the same time the munic-
1pal election is held. Thus there will be
no expense to the charter election except
the cost of the ballots. The charter on
which new commission Is at work will
not differ materially from the present one,
but several amendments have been de-
manded and will be inserted. The char
ter will require tlree-fifths vote ma
jority Of all those voting at the election
in order to pass.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Entire stock of mems wearing ap
parel is now selling at reduction Of
lOc, zoe, soc, 4Oc and soc on the dol
lar A. Olson & ECo.,E227 Nicollet av.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

The Palace Clothing House Laundry.
Collars, z1c: cuffs. 1c; shirts, 1Oc;
vests, 15c. Dull finish or high polish.
anteed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
UPPER IS HoNoRED

Minneapolis Druggist Named on the State
Board Of Pharmacy.
Governor Van SAINT appointed 3. A..
Topper of Minneapolis member Of the
state board of pharmacy, to succeed
George III. Goodrich of Anoka. DR.. George
B. Weisser Of New Ulm has been reap
pointed on the commission to locate the
sanatorium for consumptives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

The Palace Clothing House Laundry.
Collars, 1c; cuffs, 1c; shirts, 1Oc;
vests, 15c. Dull finish or high polish.
Prompt service. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
"WHAT FUR? ASKS ABE

Friedman Is Arrested ON Charge of
Grand Larceny.
Abe Friedman was arrested yester-
day afternoon on charge of bur-
glary. It is alleged that Friedman is
one of the men who robbed Zieke's
fur store, on Franklin avenue, Sunday
night. He will be arraigned in po-
lice court Tomorrow, and other
charges may be made against him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Our fourth semiannual clearing sale
is rapidly going on. A. Olson & Co.,
227 Nicollet avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

The best Of linens and the most
favorable prices at John w. Thomas
& Co.'s. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
VARSITY PHONE ROBBED
Petty Thieves Resume Operations and
Police Are Appealed To.

POIlCe Afe AppeHIeu TO.
Thieves who make the university
their special field, began work again
last night, after vacation of two
weeks. They gained entrance to the
histology building and broke open the
slot telephone, securing several dol
lars. The authorities think that the
work Is being done by persons con-
nected with the institution and will
keep close watch on the buildings
from now on.
The faculty has previously hesitated
to have police officers investigate the
matter, but their services were asked
this morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Close Of season prices on Under
wear, Wress Goods. Quilts and Waist
ings at John w. Thomas & Co.'s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Annual Clearance Sale.
Extra good shoe bargains at the
Nickel Plate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Annual Shirt and Collar Sale
Next Monday at 1.-THE Plymouth"
Values will be better than ever.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Cut Prices on Shoes.
Annual Clearance Sale at the Nick
i Plate
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
B. Y.P. q. MEETING
General Meeting at olIvet Church Last
Evenlng-opening Of Week,

AS .. fit opening Of the week Of prayer
the Baptist Young Peoples union held q
meeting last night at Olivet church. The
speakers were Rev. G. H. Gamble, pastor
of the Tabernacle church; Rev. w. 3.
Riley, pastor Of the First church, and Rev.
w. w. Dawley, pastor of the Central
church,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

Unheard-of bargains in mems suits
and overcoats at semiannual clearing
sale prices. A. Olson & Co., 227 Nicol-
let avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
MORE SCHOOL ROOM

School Board Plans for Better Accomnao-
dations In Four Districts.
Architect E. s. stebbins has been d.
rectsd by the board of education to pre-
pare preliminary plans for four-room
addition to the Clay school, an eight-roofn
addition to the Calhoun school, new
eight-room school to be erected west of
the Grant district and completing the
third floor Of the East high school. The
board hopes that this work can be &C
complished for 100000 but will wait for
the architects figures before coming to
final decision.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05
CLERKS ELECT OFFICERS

Robert Knox Is Made President-Meeting
Hold at Morgan Post
Hall.
Officers Of the Retail Clerks association
were elected last night as follows. at 4
meeting in Morgan Post hall:
Robert Knox, president; Il: a. Lyngass, first
president; H. A. JONES' recording secretary; D.
NJ. Allison financial secretary; Q. r: Nash,
treasurer; Morris Brennan, guard; E. Colby, SEN
try; l. Podas, trustee d. NJ. Allison, Miss
A. Gallagher, Robert Knox, Cary Poertner and
O. p. Nash were named delegates to the Trades
and Labor Assembly.
John w. Thomas & Co.'s linen sale
is now on. Best Of linens at the,
most favorable prices.