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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
EXPERTS TELL OF
FROSTED WHEAT
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION AS TO
ITS QUALITIES.
Testimony in Devereaux Case Taken
Before Federal Authorities Today
Witnesses Tell Of Planting Frosted
Wheat and the Results Of It's Germi-
nation .

Will frosted wheat germinatea In
Appraiser Howell Of New York in the
frosted-wheat case this morning, the
state made a strong effort to prove that
the frosted wheat imported from Can
ada by w. P. Devereaux & Co. will
grow and produce grain under proper
conditions that will grade No. 1 north
ern.
R. c. Sanford of Kelso, N. D., said
he had had experience with frosted
wheat and in 1888 had replanted a
field with it. He said he was unable
to see any difference in the resulting
crop from other fields sown with No. l
northern.
The next witness, N. G. Stevens,
grain expert Of the Pillsbury- Washburn
company, said that the official sample
submitted was unfit to manufacture into
flour for human use. He had no
ties.
R: Dalyrimple of Trail county
North Dakota, said that be personally
had had flour manufactured from
frosted wheat, and declared that such
grain would terminate.
The case will be continued at Fargo
N. D., tomorrow, expert witnesses hav
ing been subpenaed. General Appraiser
O 'Brien Of St. Paul, for the Devereauz
company, W. s. Chance, special inspec
tor of customs, and Charles Houpt
United States attorney, will attend.
If the case is decided in favor of the
state, frosted wheat will be subject tt
duty of rs cents bushel. w. P
Devereaux & G. protest that the wheat
imported is not fit for manufacture anc
should therefore be admitted at 10 PEI
cent ad valorem.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
DYNAMITE TEARS
MEN TO SHREDS
Shocking Effects Of Grenades
Seen in Mang1ed Bodies
Around Port Arthur.


Before Port Arthur with the Third
Japanese Army, via Fusan, Dec. H.
The effect Of. dynamite used in hand
grenades is shown in an appalling man
ner by the condition of the dead bodies,
masses of flesh. and. bones. Fragments
of hundreds Of killed '+un earthed from
the filled-in Russian trenches present a
scene Of awful horror.
The heaviest timbers and steel plates
Of the bombproofs were torn to splln-
tiers by shells and dynamite. The work
Of removing tho dead from the slopes
and crests of 203-Meter hill has been
completed on the north side. The south
slopes are still covered with bodies
buried under the debris Of trenches and
bombproofs. The hill and the slopes pre-:
vious to interment presented an awful
appearance. Most Of the bodies were
partially naked and horribly torn by
dynamite bombs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
SAY JAPS ARE AT LIMIT 1T
Russians Predict Early Change IN
Their Fortunes.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 14.--The general
staff apparently is entirely satisfied
with the military situation in Man
churia, being convinced that the Jap
anese have reached their high tide:
A high official said to the Associated
Press: .s.ss 4s5<s.s. "a,
"The Japanese army is unique in
military history and probably the
strongest in the world combining
the strength Of barbarism with ciyiliza-
ton. But they have missed the
Psychological moment mon! They 4e Z ; sheal 1
and the east literally cut off and de
facto theirs instead of wintering where
they are.
In February, before the port of Niu-
chuang is ice-free, General Kuro patkin
will have close upon half a million men
disposed in thrsas r1nies, amply suffi-
Gent to turn IS position at the
Shakhe river and force the Japanese
back into Korea and the Liart ung PENN.
sula,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
FEUDlSIS ARE IN COURT
SCHURMANS AND BABLERS TELL
OF THEIR MANY TROUBLES IN
PRESENCE OF JUDGE SIMPSON.

There was "a 2 gathering of the clans as in
where picturesque feud is being aired
in the case Of the state against John
Schurmans, accused of shooting at Chris
Babler. Both men live in the town of
Hassan.
There has been bad blood between the
families for some time. Suits in court
and bullets emphasized arguments. A
short time ago the defendant was fined
$1,7O0 for SANDER. That did not help,
head of the house of Schurmans came
together bullets flew.
"Old man, Schurmans missed his
aim and the Babbler's escaped un-
harmed, while he was out on the hos
pital list and now he is defending him
self against tho charge of assault in the
first degree.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
ASSASSINS ARE
SENT TO PRISON
Slayers Of Won Plehve Are Sen
fenced Without a Hear
ing.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 14:-sasonef,
who threw the Bomb which killed Min
lister Of the Interior Won Plehve on Jul ~
90, and Sikorifsky, his accomplish in
the crime were .yeste1 day found guilty
by the court Of appeals. The former
with hard labor, and the latter to
twcnty years. Imprisonment. The trial
had been expected to last at least two
days, but it was rushed to speedy
completion, in view of the possibility of
revolutionary demonstrations. The
trial was held behind closed doors, and
all tho entrances to the building were
locked.
Play Yankee Airs.
Toward noon several battalions OF
| infantry, as if by accident, marched
thru the adjoining streets, and exactly
at its head playing, strangely enough
"The Stars and Stripes Forever
swung thru a cross street. The grin
| effect of the fixed bayonets was enough
to deter the crowds of students ant
workmen streaming along the sidewalk
and no disturbance occurred.
The procedure followed closely tina
of the French courts. The prosecutor
government, tho Indictment was. real
end the prisoners were arraigned
pleading justifable homicide, afte
which the witnesses were examined.
Sasoneff s Apology.
Sasoneff g apology, which he was no
allowed to present, is declared to b
remarkable document, showing tn
prisoner to be man Of superior intel
1ect and learning. Sikorifsy is only
common workman.
The effect Of the application Of En-
peror Nicholas manifesto on the oc
casion of the birth of the heir to tn
throne upon the sentences reduces Sas
oneff s term (penal servitude for life
to fourteen years penal servitude, an
Sikorifsky's (who was sentenced t
twenty years) to ten years penal servi
tude.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

Special to The journal.
Albert Lea, MIMI, Dec. l4.-The sec
ond day Of the state dairy convention
saw larger crowd than yesterday. Sew
eral distinguished workers are present,
among them Dairy Commissioner Nc
Connell, Professor Harry Snyder, DR..
Reynolds and Q. c. Gregg.
Mrs. V. X. Wilcox of Benson, presi-
dent of the Woman Auxiliary, and
tary, presented their reports and showed
their organization to be in a prosperous
condition.
William Buchanan Of Germanville
spoke on "Handling Stable Manure, -
after which Clarence Wedge Of Albert
Lea gave his experience in raising al
falfa. Professor Snyder of the State
Experimental farm gave alfalfa boom
and a discussion followed. DR.. M. H.
ventable and Durable Diseases in Ami
mals,' and the morning session was
closed with an address by Colonel R. A.
Wilkinson Of Crookston.
The election of officers takes place
late this afternoon, but the indications
are there will be few changes.
Exhibits Hold the Crowds.
The second session was called to or
der by President Trow at 2 yesterday
AFTERNOON. The attractions at the ma
chinery exhibit were so great that the
doors to that place had to be locked
to get the crowd out to attend tho
meeting at the Broadway theater. A. T
Budlong Of Chenille told how to get
a. good clover catch, and he was fol
lowed by Robert Crickmore of DIVA,
tonna on the same subject. O. G. Gregg
superintendent of state farmers insti
tutes, then made some excellent points
upon the subject. F..
"Curing Clover. furnished theme
j. j. R: Morley Of owatonna spoke a few Few
minutes on the same topic. ....> 20,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
RICOCHET Is POPULAR
High School Teams Compete in New
Skating Game.


Ricochet is the new skating game at
the Casino roller skating rink, Wash
ington and Eighteenth avenue N. = -
Ricochet has never been played here
and is proving popular form of amuse-
ment. It would be difficult to describe
the new game. One has to see it to I'M
derstand it and even then there is a
possibility that the understanding will
not be complete. It is compromise
between lacrosse and hockey. The
players have hollow racket into which
they scoop the large rubber ball and
elude their opponents as best they may
SO the ball can be hurled into the goal.
Last Friday night there was game
of ricochet between teams from the
North and East Side high schools.
Next Friday teams from Central and
North high will compete in the roller
arena.
Manager Franks is planning season
of games at the end of which pennant
will be awarded the winners. Attic
only a few practice games have been
played some of the players are becoming
very expert and great interest has beer
aroused in the game.
In addition to the interest aroused BY
the new game of ricochet, there prom
ises to be q winter of gay festivity al
the Casino. About Jan. II a masked
skating carnival is being planned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
-- ..-. -,-. -
ZEMSTV0 WILL BUY
BREAD FOR THE NEEDY

Kishinef, Dec. IA. The district
zemstvo has voted $105,000 to purchase
bread and to- open warehouses for the
sale of flour and grain to the distressed
at cost price, as the Jews are buying
up all the grain in the villages and re-
selling it at three times it's cost The
zemstvo proposes to limit the sale of
supplies to individuals to 200 pounds. 81
Moscow, Dec. 14.-There was another
student demonstration here today at
which the students shouted: HDown
with arbitrariness = The town council
has telegraphed to Interior Minister
Syiatopolk 1Iirsky q petition in support
of the zemstvo memorial. The Humane
society has asked for permission to aid
bia.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
CITY NE WIS
THE WEATHER
The Predictions,

Tie F1FeuICtIonS. = --@-,-.-I
Minnesota and Iowa-Probably light
snow f1urries tonight and Thursday; rising
temperature; fresh southerly winds.
Observation-Disclosures light snow fiurries
tonight and Thursday; rising temperature
Thursday and in north and west por-
tons tonight; southerly winds. s&1
North and South Dakota-Partly cloudy
tonight and Thursday; warmer In east
portions; southerly winds.
sMontana--Generally fair tonight and
Thursday, except probably rain or snow
In northwest portion; warmer in southeast
portion; southwest winds.
Upper ENTHUSIASTICALLY light snow
ftrries today and Thursday; warmer
south portion; southerly winds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
AROUND THE TOWN

Gee Lee Locked Up Agaln.-Gee Lee.
one of the recently indicted Cinnamon,
had no sooner learned that his case had
been nolled and that he had become 4
free man than he was arrested again.
This time it was by United States Off
GERS, who say that Lee was not rightfully
admitted to this country. He was taken
back to the county JAIL
EIks' Bundle Soclal.-The Ells will have
their bundle social this evening in Elks'
hall. Mr.. Rendell, exalted ruler. will
speak few words Of welcome, and Brig
adler Jenkins Of the Salvation Army, and
e. D. Soenberger of the Associated
Charities, will speak. w. II. Eustis will
deliver a short address. Wolf and Barrett
will play and Miss T. NeWhull will sing.
After the social the Elks will go to the
Unique theater to witness tbs vaudeville
performance
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
WOMAN AFTER SHARE
IN CLARK GOLD MINES
New York Sun Special Service.

Elkhart, Ind. Dec. 14.-Augusta
Vesper Of this city is preparing to go
to Montana to prove her relationship to
Senator William A. Clark as the daugh-
ter Of Clark's brother James. She al
tana three years, James clark wrote
to his wife and three children Of his
success in locating big claims. The
family has never been able to fix the
ownership Of the mines, but one Of the
daughters has consulted Senator Clark,
who, it is said, admits the relationship.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
ALExIEFF TO HEAD NAVY
Report Saws He Will Take Place of
Alexis.
York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, Dec. l4.-The Herald this
morning publishes the following copy
right cable from st. Petersburg: >
According to what I hear, the. news
I sent you upon the return Of Viceroy
Alexief some weeks ago, to, the effect
that he would be made grand admiral,
Alexis, is fully confirmed. The latter
will probably take the position of head
Of the council of the empire, hitherto
held by the Grand Duke Michael, whose
i'll health prevents him from continu,
ing in the position. r..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
NEUROLOGICAL
MRS. JORDAN DEAD
Mother of Superintendent c. M. Jordan
Succumbs to Old Age.


Mrs. Dorcas M. Jordan died shortly be-
fore o'clock this afternoon at her home,
615 e Eighteenth street, from maladies
incident to old age. She was the widow
of the late Nelson Jordan and the mother
of DR.. G. M. Jordan. superintendent OF
the public schools Of this city, and Arthur
N. Jordan, formerly attorney Of this
city
She was a native Of Maine and was
born Dec. IL, 1925. Her family the Nor
risons, was among the pioneers Of the
city. Her brother, the late Dorilus Nor
rson, was accounted the wealthiest man
in Minneapolis when he died some years
ago. No announcement for the funeral
has been made.
HENRY TILDEN, died Tuesday, Dec;
10, at the age Of Y, at his home, 500
Fourth street Sc The funeral took place
at pm today at the residence, and was
private.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
John Dickinson Ia Acuuittad.

John Dickinson, indicted for grand
larceny in the second degree, has been
declared not guilty by jury in Judge
G. B. Elliott's court. The defendant
was accused stealing gold watch
from Leander AFRO.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
r. 7. Officials Here,

A party Of high officials of the Rock
Island system were in conference yes
terday with w. L. Hathaway, district
passenger agent. They are: John Sc
bastian, passenger traffic manager; J. F.
Holden, freight traffic manager; L. NJ.
Allen, general passenger agent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
CARD OF THANKS

To our Neighbors and Friends-For the
many kind words and offerings of synpa-
thy extended to us in our hour Of sorrow
In the death of our daughter Margers, we
return our sincere thanks. May God bless
you all. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hine-
line
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
MosouITo,s FOES MEET

New York, Dec. 14.--The second annual con-
vention Of the national mosquito determination
society will be held in this city tomorrow and
Friday. The object of the convention is the edu.
cation Of the people as to killing the insects;
cooperation in getting the country rid of the
insects.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

Comfortable Slippers.
Sensible Christmas gifts. The largest
assortment in the twin cities at the
Nickel Plate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
Warner Is Endorsed.

Representatives Stevens and Tawney,
with other members Of the house, called
On President Roosevelt today to indorse
Congressman Vespassian Warner Of
Illinois, for commissioner Of Pensions.
newspapers of Judge Torrance's ap-
pointment to this position, but no ap-
plication has been received at the White
House and nothing has been heard Off
cially Of his candidacy. In absence of
such information the members felt free
to indorse their colleagues in the house.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

A wonderful sale-a Sample Line Of
high-class Jewelry, at Dayton's Satur-
day-Read Fridays AID.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
NEW BANK COMING ON,

The German american bank building,
which is being erected on the North Side,
at the corner Of Plymouth and Washing-
ton avenues, is rapidly nearing compile
ton, and will be ready for occupancy in
the spring. The building is being built
on the plan of the Northwestern National
bank and will be handsomely furnished
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

The Great Plymouth Clothing House.
Avoid the crowds by Making Selec-
lions Early in the Day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

'Smart Set Exposition Neckwear, So,
81. Hoffman's Toggery Shops.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

'Smart Set'' Exposition Muf1ers, S.
SIS. Hofman's Toggery Shops.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

Neckwear That Is ttWell Selected. ''$1.
SOC, Hoffman's Toggery Shops.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14
MCCUMBER FOR
TARIFF CHANGES
North Dakota Senator Declares
His Is Not a Standpat
State.
BY w. w. Jermane.

Washington, Dec. 14-senator Nc
Cumber, in an interview in the New
York World today, argues in favor of
tariff modification, more particularly Of
the tariffs on steel and certain other
schedules. He adds that North Dakota
is not standpat state. Earlier in the
month it was quite generally understood
that Senator McCumber was opposed to
revision.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
THE SWEEPSTAKES MINE.
Representive of Eastern People Sue-
 ing For $25O,O ,OOO.

San Francisco, Jan 1. Robert J. An derson, representing eastern people, among them Frank S. Lewis of the Reading railroad and w F. and E. V. Douglass of the Lake Superior Consoli- dated Go, Is suing John F. Davis of Amador, Gal, Edward A. Davis, his brother, and Frank Hall of this city, to recover $25O.O0O alleged to have been paid defendants for the Sweepstakes mine near Weaverville and for compen- sation for expenditures on the property amounting to some hundreds of thou sands of dollars. Anderson, the plaintiff, alleges that the mine which he and his associates bought for S6.O0O.000, pay able i'll installments of $125,000 each, of which two have been paid. was .;salted.' John F. Davis. cue of the defendants, has. represented Amaflor and other counties of California ill the state senate, has been q superior judge and is now code commissioner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
HEAVY GALES.
Buffeted Fishing Schooner Sapho-Captain and Crew
 Abandoned Vessel.

North Sydney, c. B., Jan 1.-The captain and crew of Is men of the French fishing schooner Sapho reach ed here today by stedmer from New foundland, after having abandoned their craft, which had been nearly wrecked by the winter gales Hard ship and suffering we're endured by the men in rowing IA miles to the land and when near the shore of Red island. on the east coast of Newfound- land, on which they landed, all their dories were capsized in the surf. No one was lost.
 The Sapho, beaten by gales for l2 days had been dismasted and had sprung a leak. The pumps had be- come clogged with ice and useless, but for three days more she kept af1oat. Several times the men on board were about to leave her. On the 18th day the gale carried the un- manageable schooner toward Red 1s- land and the captain and crew seized the advantage to take to the boats. They set the hull on fire before aban- doning it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
PASSIVE IN FAR EAST.
German Press Expresses Surprise At
 Our Inactivity.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.--The Frankfurter Zeitung, one of the great dailies here and which has been one of the most steadfast friends of the United States among the German press expresses mild surprise that the East Asia poli cy of the United States has lately grown so passive
 The interests involved there, the pa per says, concern not merely the Phil- ippfnes, but may have a farreaching effect on the United States itself. 1t asks: "Can the United States afford to see one power acquire predominant position in the far east which is ut: terly hostile to the open door?
 What has become of Secretary of State Hays treaty with China guar anteeing an open door? It has been whittled down to such degree that 1t is scarcely mentioned nowadays
 According to the Frankfurter Zei- tung, no great power outside of Japan has such interests at stake in the far east as the United States, and the pa per asks how the present passivlty of the United States is expIainable, add ing, "We can only conclude that the Washington authorities are not yet ac- customed to the new role iii world politics and yacillate between harsh and almost masterly seizure of oppor- tunities and unstable backing and fill ing. .,'ae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
ROBBERS
Rang Bell of fHouse--Follow- ed Woman and Stole $S5
 No Clew to Thieves

Shelton, Jan Hast night about 7;3O two men wearing false boards went to the home of Arnot Smith on Cliff avenue and rang the bell. The door was opened by Mrs Smith, her husband not being at home. The men requested that Mrs Smith hand over what money was in the house, at the same time forcing their way by Mrs smith and entering the house She told them that there was no money in the house at the time, but upon the strangers threatening her, she said she would get it.
 MT Smith at all times keeps a load ed revolver in the same drawer which contains the money, and Mrs Smith thought that if she could get the re- volver she would be able to frighten the men away. One of the men, however, followed her to the room and saw her when she reached for the revolver. He immediately struck her a blow in the face which knocked her to the floor. The strangers then took what money there was, about $s5, and an overcoat of Mir Smiths, and departed.
 When Mrs Smith was revived sa1ffl- ciently to tell about the affair, the de scription she gave of the two men lead the police to suspect that it was the same two men who held man up about two weeks ago at Pine Rock park
 The only clue the police have to work upon so far is the finding of MT Smiths overcoat in a back yards near the scene of the robbery. The men are still at large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
MILITARY HIATT
Company of Meriden Leads
 Company C Is Second.

An order from the adjrtant
 al's office states that in cornpE with the regulations of the na military laws, regimentai comm ies will hereafter have the Ial1 captain instead Of first lieutenan now Lieutenant Cnauncey F. ( jr, of this city, coInmissary of the k ond regiment, will be known as tain in the future.
 The figures of merit for t11n 2 panies of the Connecticut Nata Guard during the month of pesHx'' have just been issued. Go I of 1 iden leads the Second regiment ' a mark of 9S.59. Co c of fhis is q close second. ifs mark h| 97.S0. Co A Of this city IS third r . mark of 96.99. The standjiI6 the other companies is as f0{13 J Go L, 96.61; Go K. 95.78; Go E. 94 Go D. o2.65; Go E, 90O5: Go Bs g; Go c, S4 "A; Co IF. S3.2S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
CITY NEWS

A daughter was born yesterday to MT and Mrs James J. E. Coughlin of T45 North Main street.
 Mrs Evans, wife of the well known minister. is ill at the home of her friend, Mrs Henry Brown, North Main street.
 A months mind requiem mass will be celebrated to-nforrow morning at 8 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs James Tobin.
 A rousing meeting Of the local aerie of Eagles will be held in Jacques audi torium on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Several candidates will be sin- itiated into the mysteries of the order. The newly elected officers will be il,- stalled. State President Grey Of New Haven and many members of aerie6 thro3xa103lt tISxs sf<f fe i15E