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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
NEUROLOGICAL
MRS. UNDER WOODS DEATH
MOTHER OF FREDERICK D.
UNDERWOOD PASSES AWAY
SHE WAS WE'LL KNOWN IN MIN
NEAPOLIS.

Mrs. Harriet II. Underwood, aged
az Years. died Sunday afternoon at the
home of her son, w. j. Underwood
In Glencoe, ILL.,, after a short illness
from pneumonia.
Mrs. Underwood was the mother OF
Frederick D. Underwood of New ork'
president of the Erie srallroad' VII
liam J. Underwood OF Cn1caso, assts.o
ant general manager of the Milwaukee
road: Mrs. Sarah K. Curtis, 1878 Hen
nepin avenue, Minneapolis, and Mrs.
Thomas S. Gray. Cumberland, Mu.
The grandchildren in Minneapolis are
Frederick w. Curtis, division superln-
tendent of the 500 line, and Enoch W..
Underwood, assistant secretary OF the
Peavey Elevator company.
The funeral was held to-day at
wauwatosa. Wis, where Mr.. Under
wood was buried in 1855.
Mrs Underwood was well known IN
Minneapolis. Until about three years
ago she lived here with her daughter,
Mrs. T. S. Gray, and only recently ie1t
the city after a long visit with Mrs:
Curtis. %, She was a devout member OF
the Baptist church., a woman or re-
markably high Christian character:
OF a sturdy race. she retained all OF OF
her faculties at their brightest until
she was taken with sudden disease
which age would not permit her to
throw off. Mrs. Underwood was great
" beloved for her kindness and
beauty of character and for her gen
tleness. Not a small testimony to her
worth is the family of unusual men
and women and grandchildren, each
of whom is filling q notable place in
the activities Of the world u
WILLIAM n. WARNER died yesterda,
at his home 2122 Western avenue. at the
age of rs years. He leaves a<wife~ >anc
two daughters. Mrs. N. -. Iurgeon ane
Miss Alice Warner Of Minneapolis. Mr.
warner has been resident Of the. city
for the past thirty-six years. The fun
eral will be held Thursday at 2, p. m. from
the residence. &%In terment will be at"Lake
wood cemetery II 4~.E
WILLIAM n. :eoWLEs-The funuera
Of William H. Bowles took place SUNDAY
afternoon from Oliver Presbyterian church
The interment was at Lakewood cemetery
Members Of st. Johns chapter, X. A. M
No attended in a body.
MRS. INCA NoRDQUIsT, 1901 secon
street NE,died at her residence this morn
ing at the age of 81 years. The funera
will be held from the residence Thursda;
at p. M r-.. .s. '.s.. .a.' =.
JOHN G. TERRETT-Funeral service
for the late John G. Sterrett will be hel
from the Bethesda Baptist churc
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.
FRANK RING, 1912 Fifteenth avenue s
died at the city hospital last night of tn
berculosis. He was SO years old and un
married.
HENRY BIRCH-Funeral from the resi-
dence. 1900 Fifteenth avenue S, to-mol
row at p. m. Interment at Lakewood.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
THREE in The
RACE FOR IT.
NEXT MEETING OF STATE GRO
GERS ASSOCIATION.
Duluth and Fergus Falls
Have Good Working Delegations at
Crookston-Presi Simon Clark
and Secretary Fred Mason likely to
Be Retained-Papers and Discus
sions To-day.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Crookston, Mimi, Feb. 1.-THE
delegates to the state grocers' conven-
ton were late in gathering this morn.
ing, owing to the fact that the social
session last evening was prolonged UNI
til far after midnight.
The reading and discussion Of
papers was taken up, the first being
that of George L. Dingman, assistant
dairy and food commissioner, on the
subject: "Our Duty to the Pure Food
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
u. COULDN'T STAND TRIAL
Stems Broke Down and Confessed Be
( fore Jury Was Secured.

Frank Stems, one ofsthe party Of five
boys who robbed Holtzernan'sS store
on u Cedar avenue recently, was
placed on trial before Judge Brooks
cured in short order and the. states
first witness was called to the stand
when the defendant broke down and
after. a short conference with his at
torney, announced to the court that he
wished to withdraw his plea Of not
guilty and plead guilty to grand lar
ceny in the second degree. He was
remanded for sentence.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
WANTS BALTIMORE FIGURES
Commissioner Dearth Looking into
Condition of Fire Companies.

taking steps to inform himself as to
the condition of fire. insurance COM
panies hit by the big Baltimore fire.
He sent out blanks to-day to every
company,licensedi in this Estate, asking
for full report, giving the number
and amount OF. policies on which
losses must be paid and the present
condition of the company.
If any Of the companies show their
assets to be badly impaired, the COM
missioner has the power to suspend
them from doing business in the state.
He will make a. PERSONAL investiga-
ton Of the companies that had the
heaviest losses. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
COURT NEWS
10. SAYS HUSBAND is CRUEL
Elizabeth Peaslee Therefore Asks
Court for a Divorce.

vorce from George H Peaslee, alleg-
ing that he has threatened to.'lay her
out and .wisheds he could cut her
throat. lShe. says also that he fire.
quently becomes intoxicated, mistreats
her and stays out all flight. The
complaint, filed this morning, recites
many acts of cruel and inhunlan
treatment on the part Of the husband
such as refusing to buy the plaintiff
shoes when her fleet protruded from
the old ones,', and leaving her alone
and hungry when lying, upon sick
bed. g.. ..--- a,... r., ->.-~- ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
stU" STUDENTS CAUTIONED
President Northrop Seeks to Avoid an
Epidemic.

President Northrop Seeks to Avoid an
Epidemic.
President Northrop is evidently fearful
Of an epidemic Of some kind among the
students Of the university, for at chapel
this morning he called attention to the
prevalence of typhoid in Southeast Min.
neapolis and cautioned students against
impure drinking water. He also warned
them that diphtheria was prevalent. It is
understood that the warning was due to
the discovery Of a case Of diphtheria in
one Of the large student boarding houses.
Professor F. l.. McVey of the depart
ment of economics has made arrange
ments whereby James A. jackson, of New
York city, an expert insurance man, will
deliver a series Of lectures upon the SUBJ
ject Of insurance. These lectures will be
given in the university chapel at 4 p. m.
March I, 2, 8 and 9. and will be open to
all who may wish to attend.
The captains of the teams which are to
represent the various classes in the girls
basketball tournament are: Senior, Emily
Johnston; junior, Sylvia Frank; sopho-
more Isabel Dunn; freshman. Florence
Schuyler The date finally set Tor the
tournament is Feb. 20.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
Charged With Taking overcoat.

William Daugherty, indicted for stealing
an overcoat belonging to Michael f lem7
ming, from 612 Henepin avenue, was on
trial in Judge Brooks court this morning.
Thet evidence has all been introduced and
the case will go to the jury to-day: Allie
weybrouch. indicted with Daugherty,
took the stand and testified that he and
his .'pal'' had each taken sovercoat at
the same time. Weybrouch will plead
guilty.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
SCOTTISH RITE DEGREE
TO BE Conferred on Class of Twenty-

five.
A class Of twenty-five men from all
parts Of the state is being prepared In Ma
sonic Temple for the Scottish Rite degree
to be conferred by Minneapolis consistory
No. g. A. F. and A. M. The four days Of
ceremony will close Thursday with a ban
ouet degree work being carried on each
afternoon. Ralph D. Webb was master
Of ceremonies to-day. Otto l.. Fehlhaber
will be in charge tomorrow and W.xP
Roberts during Thursday. DR. O. K. Rich
ardson was lii charge yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
CITY NEWS.

RawlIns Post Meets To-night-Rawlins
post will hold an important meeting to-
night in the parlors of the Hotel Ntcollet
at o'clock. This change is made be-
cause 1t is impossible to meet in the post
hall. =
The Burton Lectures-Dr. Richard Bur
ton arrived in Minneapolis yesterday NOR
ming and last hight delivered his lecture
on 1.-THE National Note in American Liter
ature'' in Windna Tomorrow night he
opens his course here, in the Unitarian
church, with the lecture, Literature as
Art" The remaining lectures occur on
the evenings Of Feb 20, "a and rs.
Reception for Dr.. .Burton-The lltera-
tire department Of the University OF Min
nesota will receive informally Tor Df.
Furton at the. home Of Mrs. Frances Pot
ter. 24l2 Harriet avenue, next thursday,
from 3 till s. Mrs. Isabelle Marston, the
wife of the first head OF the Engllsh de-
oartmmsnt will also be present. All for
mer students of DR.. Burton are specially
invited.
MIX Mem Pull Together-A we'll at
tended meeting Of the Milk Dealers asso-
citation was held last night at which the
members reported a general disposition OF
the part of patrons to cooperate In the
movement for fair prices and better milk
The dairymen insist that with the In
creased severity Of the health require
ments imposed upon them and the higher
cost of feed. it is vital that the higher
schedule of pric as be maintained
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
SUICIDE SUSPECTED

Night Clerk Of the Clarendon Hotel. st.
Paul, Is Found Dead.
Jacob E. staley, night clerk Of the Clar-
endon hotel, st. Paul., was found dead in
bed this morning. He had been drinking
for several days. and death is due to the
use Of "a drug, either taken with suicidal
intent or as medicine Suicide is sus-
pected. He was 40 years old. s ~:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
Meyers Is Convicted.

After three hours elaboration jury In
Judge Brooks court yesterday afternoon
brought. In a verdict Of guilty against
Frank Meyers, indicted for stealing Mrs.
Millie Coughs pocketboolS containing
some small change and three diamonds.
He was remanded for sentence.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
STATIONED IN SWEDEN
Axel Laeergren Appointed to the cunard
office at Gothenberq.

Good fortune has come to Axel Lager
gren, for several years travelling passenger
agent Of the Cunard line from Chicago,
and well known in Minneapolis. He has
been appointed assistant general agent for
the same Company in Sweden with head
quarters at Gotherburg, at compensa-
ton Of something over $4,000. Mr.. La
gergren will leave for his new post Feb, Il
on the steamer Campania.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
RurrER scopINc

FEBRUARY BUTTER SCORING.
The scoring in the February butter test
Of the state dairy and food department
contest will begin Friday. There are 100
tubs OF butter entered for the contest, and
they will besscored by Sana Haugdahl. q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
RETAIL CLERKS AGREEMEN

Drafted at Last Nights Meeting-calIs for
Early Closing.
An agreement similar to the one now in
force was drafted by the retail clerks at
their meeting last night and will be pre-
sented to the employers in a few days. 1t
is believed that the early closing rule will
again be agreed to by the employers. A
plea for continued financial and moral sup
port was made to several unions last night
by a delegation of striking -four mill em-
plOyees.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
State Mourns for Hanna,

L The flag on the state capitol building
was displayed at half mast to-day, ac
count Of the death of Senator Hanna.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16

WILLIAM n. :BOWLES-The funeral
of William H. Bowles took place Sunday
afternoon from Oliver Presbyterian church.
The interment was at Lakewood cemetery.
Members Of st. Johns chapter, r. A. M,
No attended in body.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16
;! hapIl'l|;a' n !! S
9Th and NicoIIet,
Specials for Wednesday,
Oranges, Finest RedIand kaveIs
.,,. Per box. $3.50

e on as Ssgtv Of 70 cold aS1 e t5:
than they have ever been. wv eiNe' '.''@OS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-16

MRS. INCA NORDQUIST, 1901 Second
street E,died at her residence this morn
Ing at the age Of 81 years. The funeral
will be held from the residence Thursday
at 2 p. m. r... =. - r.r.. .a.l e. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
TREES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

Former Health Commissioner DR.. Stephen Smith.
in paper to the executive COMMITTEES OF the Tree
Planting Association. lays much emphasis or the
need OF planting trees IN large cities. and es-
pecially IN New-York.
Statistics have shown conclusively that high
temperature is largely the cause Of the excessive
summer death rate" h. says.
In Ney-York IN particular destructive summer
heat Is due largely 20 the complete absence OF
shade trees capable OF reducing excessive heat
fully fsty degrees in the most exposed avenues
during the hottest days. The vast areas OF as
rrar- stone brick and mortar reflect the suns
rays into the lower stratum OF air and thus greatly
intensity the heat
streets, more public baths and recreation piers are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
HER PLACE IS AT HOME.

would say the mothers place is at home There
she should be queen and guardian OF her children
Absolutely no one take a good mothers place
If reyerses come. she must be UP and doing. The
children require the same amount OF 1000 ana
clothing as formerly, and these cannot be had
without money II by discharging Betty, she can
save enough to cover the necessary expenses she
should do So rather than out. for mothers pres
ence alone will cheer and warm the hearts or her
dear ones.
Should Betty's hire prove insufficient. the next
good plan. think would be for the mother to pro
cure work at home IL possible.
This falling and IN case the hOms was one where
there never good Betty, what can mother
co but go out to earn & salary2 II is her DUTY.
She should procure the best substitute possible 10
care for her home and children. The children OF
school age could be given a luncheon to eat at
school which mother Will do well TO put up herself
ere leaving home Ito rise ten minutes in advance OF
the time Will enable her to perform this little
duty without causing nervous strain As school
hours from $50 to $50 o'clock. and the chill
dren are an hour or two In the fresh air. mother
ard possibly she VIII be home N advance or them
Should sickness come. the safest plan would be
time being: II this should be impossible. she must
procure some one kind and gentle 70 nurse the in
mother aunt will Lot lend her presence IN such
q case. The word hospital seems 10 hold horror
dren. there wanted 10 remain always I refer
OF course, TO children's hospitals which can be
recommended Institutions where Eentleness and
I doubt if a mothers presence can avert many
sicznesses: the worst cases generally carried
from school or contracted from another
The larger the fanny the greater. II seems to
Is the need for motner's toll. She must net wear
ossqlis ~ Ike All Se Isl POSSIBLE Is ber
as S oHe v Ell ne b 9S ana bsaTt 20
well as clear brain. TO advise aud help her dear
Better stay on earth as long as possible with
them and make the stay a happy. healthy one.
! still maintain that home Is mothers throne.
ClsSrl6SS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12

-z=5 W.89MEN~
A MODERN STORY TELLER.

Reading and digesting the books Of the day for
fashionable women is the novel means by which
one of New-york's professional women fills IN odd
moments Of her busy career II may give just the
desired inspiration other women who well
read who have a knack OF telling a story enter
tainingly and who wondering what they can
do to make a little money.
The book is not. Of course. read to the patron
II is the office Of the reader 70 perUse any
volume which a patron may desire to know
about and then call upon her appointed
hour. and give her rapidly possible a general
understanding of the contents. that she may be
able converse inteligently upon II with her
friends
II the woman who would lead socially cannot
find time to read books for herself. neither can
afford 10 be ignorant OF them. To be Up IN
every subject at and 10 squeeze into a single
day amazing number Of interests become the
study of her existence The hours generally chosen
by such woman for listening 10 the recital OF
her reader are those Of her toilet. either early in
the morning late in the afternoon Frequently
when the professional woman t. ushered into my
lady's bOudOir. beholds her sitting upright in
a chair. hairdresseT engaged upon her colffure. a
manicure busy with her hands, and kneeling before
her an attendant occupied with dressing her feet
With her body thus entirely engaged. this woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
TO PROTECT GIRL VICTIMS.
7. W. c. Il. HiH Fight Vice Syndi-
cate at St. Louis ErDOSitiOn.

Moved by the stories 81 has heard OF a syndicats
IN vice capitalized al 800 600, which proposes 20
operate In ST. Louis during The fair this SUM
mer and to that end is already beginning. through
the medium OF attractive advertisements IN the
daIv press. 10 lure girls 10 that city the Inter
national Board OF Women's and Young Worneu's
Christian Associations devoted an al day execu-
i've session yesterday 20 the outlining OF a cam
paign for the protection o. girls and women n
St. Louis. Members were present from CIeve-
land, Philadelphia, Baltimore. Springfield Mass
and Brooklyn. as wei as New-York. and Mrs.
W S. Buxton, q Springfield. was IN the chair
The international Board has made a special de-
partment o. Its travellers aid work Its printed
offers % help and advice 20 all young women In
neeo 81 them are conspicuous objects On railway
stations, at ferry and steamboat docks and other
public places. Il also has its agents a points
where they can meet women travelling rrz en-
neeo Of assistance. Yesterday the board decided
10 focus every e10rt through the coming simmer
on r Louis where the greatest DANCER evfe-s "a
70 secure The cooperation. so far as r7-s,l1a o.
women 'o---B
Al a meeting two weeks hence the --,,.-- a.,
% formulate their plans. but Il Is certain -rat -l
VII make use Of pastors. that their -arlea- 60
N stations, etc, win wear badges 20 r-ala .-g--
gleiJl2n easy and that series os emergency 1o5-
~ E'-9' wa pf conducted. The press v-sI7 10
as .. hep Sd scattering broadcast aII rcs.s
while We 10 not know that .r--e ,.--,..... --.
- saia or. Brown. of Boston. member ~
a. o-'.i ~, lneE came TO us wen authontic7-a5
Mestoru city was one of me fsst 10 49, t.--+
To-g 81, tila ~. 1resE formerly OF New
eating But whether there Is = a-e--..r.. ---
ized syndicato whether IL is backed yft s-r i u,
ne made by agents % vice o. ar---r ,-a-.., 49,
70 their ruin. and these wye must rorrra- E,- go
.oohinE over paper To-day. some of Tho aF,-.r-
Generally the advertisements promise ..- ,-I- y.
q II D :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
PRAYER FOR A "sHUT-IN.'.

Some unknown friend of the T. s. S. who has
often. through her contributions. enabled the office
to send sunshine into the life OF some suffering
one. says:
Thinking the following prayer would comfort
and help some of the shut-ins. it is sent in loving
memory of VI. NJ NJ:
90 % Lord God, VINO makest all things work
together for good, Thou hast been pleased TO with
draw this thy servant from many occupations and
pleasures which others enjoy; grant that may
the more und my happiness in peaceful rest and
communion with Thee. and MI my heart with
sweet thoughts of the good things God hath pre-
pared for them that love Him, that others. see
ing my content and cheerfuness. may take note
Of me. that / have been with Jesus. and thus, by
my weakness, the Son of God shall be glOrihed.
Be very near to me, Lord, through this life
and bring me at last % that land where there
M h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
A PRIZE OFFER

In response 10 invitation Of the Housewives TX
change TO readers to suggest topics which they
,rouI like 10 these columns. this de
pa-suent takes pleasure announcing the subject
for the next prize competition these questions. which
have been sent in by IL. NJ c.:
When come & 81 advisable for the MIC TO
leaVe the hands of Betty In the hitchen
and arre-t q sularied position
Or l. IL better economic by Diminishing Betty
V,aying workers come in day or 30 week =
twisting turning darning mendlng and saving IN the
possible through the mistress slPefin
tenpnce tfor this takes head a. well a. hnnds O.. A.,
In " hat ABOUT sickness which II Iho
r,aber had been AT home. might have been aVerted?
To the corre.Dondent contributing the best article
in answer to these questions the Housewives Exchange
viii give "A cookbook n child study book-any ono
- --,.;,,,..- ,,,v select Although the exchange
eserve- to itself the right 90 publish without com,
all articles entered In this contest, VIII
,,,,rd te prize In sending In their Nie"s
are state what book they want
their the Housewives Exchange
Tribune. Newly Ork CITY Contributions must
A.. re-efycd On or before March 10
Tbis drDartment will welcome suggestions from Is
topics they would nae 10 sec "iS'"sseu
Ffs coEuu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12

IS nevertheless able TO give undivided attention 60
the story which the racOnteur begins TO tell
The reader first describes the scene Of the story,
names the characters and gives little sketch OF
each Then she rarrates the plot IN as entertain
Ing manner possible, trying give a correct
Idea OF the authors style and general handling
or The story. She points ont IN what nar-
tcular he is strongest and reads. she comes %
Them his most striking passages and witty sayings
The vital cnapter-thar containing the love scsne-
she always reads IN fun
The reader usually calls each week upon a
patron. having prepared book for ths ractralf
sometimes however. a patron viii name a number
OF books TO be prepared during the next two
three weeks the diEests OF all 20 be given one
recital Ihs books chosen BY al
ways fiction. Works dealing with social problems.
new thought and vital questions Of the hour ara
az widely read and discussed IN society as else
where. and the preparing Of a good digest OF such
books Is Of course. mere difficult
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
MRS. GAIT ON ELECTION FRAUDS

Not proven IS the verdict OF Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait on the part taken by the women OF
Colorado IN the recent election frauds. In an sd-
Dress given before the Equal Suffrage Lseaaule IN
IoJos Hail Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Gait SAID thae
while ABOUT Thirty districts had been contested In
the dlsput ELECTION. in only one had charges been
made against women voters. and that there was
no evidence in that case except the word OF
woman who had never been seen since she made
an afldaV1t before the Republican committee Tha
Democrats was that this woman Republican
spy. while Others declare that she was bought Up
by both parties The precinct In question was the
''TcnderlOiu' OF Denver, Mrs. Gait said. and the
frauds perpetrated only in intention. since
the plan was discovered before the opportunity
came for carrying il out
Mrs Gait also alluded to the School Surrrage bin
before the state legislature. and said that the
anti-suf'ragists who opposed II had not leg to
stand on