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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
STARTED FIFTY YEARS AGO
History Of NicoIs, Dean & Gregg Told In
Handsome Booklet

sandwiched in newspapers crowded
with news of the siege Of Seyastapol the
operations Of the armies of Great Brit
ain, France. Turkey and Sardinia against
Russia in the Crimea, and the procla-
nations Of President Franklin Pierce in
relation to public lands in the territory
Of Minnesota appeared a small adver-
tisement of the purchase of the business
and equipment and stock Of the firm Of
Marshall & Co. by Nicols e Berkey. That
was in 1856, and upon the occasion of the
fftieth anniversary of the firm, now
Nicols, Dean & Gregg, a handsome little
book has been issued detailing the his
tory Of the well known st. Paul whole
sale hardware house.
The progress Of the firm is illustrated
by the first and last pictures in the book,
the former a two-story building, cover
ing but a single lot and the latter a
handsome five-storys modern business
block. The book is filed with interest
ing facts connected with the growth and
development Of the institution, which is
now doing large business thruout the
northwest.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
YANKEE TUG, SHOT AT,
SINKS IN COLLISION
New York Sun Special Service.


St. Thomas, Ont, June S.-While the
Canadian government cruiser Vigilant
was patrolling the waters Of Lake Erie,
off Pelee island and in the neighbour
hood of the international boundary, it
sighted the fishing tug Grace M. Of
Lorraine, Ohio, alleged to have been in
Canadian waters, The Vigilant imme-
diately gave chase and showed signals
to stop and surrender. The tug taking
no notice, the Vigilant fired shot
across the bow of the Grace M. She
kept on and made dash for American
waters. Before she finally gave in,
five shots were fired at the American
vessel. Coming to close quarters, the
Grace M. made further attempts to
escape capture, but when within hail
ing distance Of the government cruiser
she acknowledged d defeat and turned
sea running and in approaching the
Vigilant the vessels came together. The
tug rebounded, turned turtle and sank.
Two CT the five men in the crew were
drowned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
PAROCHIAL GRADUATES
hose Of Ascension Parish Repeat Their
School Operetta.

The graduation exercises Of the Church
Of the Ascension parish school were con-
Quoted last night at the second perform
ance Of the school operetta. Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs,'' in the parish hall
The operetta required seventy persons In
its cast and the program of music and
recitations which preceded 1t included
more than half Of the 400 pupils of the
school, The operetta was sung with fine
effect and spirit.
Father Harrington addressed the grad
yates, comending them for their high
standings, all being above 90 The grad
yates were: Catherine Sleavein, Mary Col
Inns Eugene O'Keefe Frank Collins, Har.
old Kane Milton Webster. Alvin Beck
Elmer Cochran, Donald Or, William
Gibbs. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
SHAH OF PERSIA IS
A LEGAL DEADBEAT
New York Sun Special Service.

that the shah of Persia cannot be com
PEELED to pay the debts incurred in
France because he is sovereign and,
therefore, not amenable to French law.
The architect who erected the Per-
sian pavilion at the Paris exposition
sent a bill to the shah some time ago
and received decoration for himself
and medals for the workmen. The lat
ter rejected the medals and demanded
cash for their labor. They sued the
architect, who was compelled to pay
them. This caused his bankruptcy.
The architect subsequently applied
to the court for authority to distrain
the shah s baggage on his forthcoming
visit, but the court refused to issue
such an order.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
BEST PEOPLE LEAVE
Elks from Minneapolis to Browse on
- -. Foliage at Duluth.

Some twenty-five Minneapolis Elks
left on different trains last night and
this morning, for Duluth, where they
will attend the staet convention. Du-
luth has made elaborate preparations.
At the meeting Of the Minneapolis
lodge last evening it was decided to hold
minstrel show some time within two
weeks, all participants to be Elks. This
is a brief period in which to get up a
company, but as so many Elks are
theatrical men, and as the theatrical sea,
son is now about over, it will be posi-
BILE to secure excellent talent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
GERM SLEUTH ACTS
Catches an Iceman Washing Ice with
City Water.

For three mornings Inspector Fred Harrison
of the water department has been an watch
early to locate the icemen who open city n.y.
drants in order to wash their ice. Today lie
caught a In the act.
Ice wagon drivers supposed to wash the
ice at the houses before starting out, but many
carry a section of big hose and connect with
sprinkling hydrant The practice in con-
demned because of the danger that germs from
city water will cling to the ice.
Harrison has sworn out warrant and the
city will ask that the offender be heavily pen
allied.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
A Tenth Street Sale.
THE SECOND AV. S LINE

Cars May Run On 1t Within a Week.
=. Other Work. E.-.
Before another week it will be pssible
for streetcars to run on Second avenue S.
The street railway company ais rushing
it's downtown loop extensions as fast as
possible. First avenue Ms completed
and ready. for use. Second avenue S is
dug up from Sixth street to Washington
and about two blocks of track are in.
Fifth street from First avenue N to
Fourth avenue will probably be the next
to come. -.... -.-~ .~.
The equipment is of the best. Heavy
rails and heavy ties are used. The cen
tiers are bedded in concrete on which the
granite paving blocks are set, making a
job that will last practically forever.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.

FRIDAY. -s -~. So.
Hospital reception, Maternity hos
pital, 3 until Q clock.
Episcopal guild Of Prospect Park,
Mrs. Hyser, 1 Orlin avenue Sc, 2 pm.
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
Of Highland Park Presbyterian church,
Mrs. Donaldson, 1915 Emerson avenue
Frances Neal W. C. T. IT,, Mrs. Nc
CAL B1f q Roy Grte Menu D1T pam
Park boulevard, 3 to o'clock. .ss r =
Woman's Christian association,
Woman's boarding home, Sixth street
S, 10 am; executive meeting, $3.50
am. r..- ~. .sg. t@
Hobart w. G. T. u, Mrs. E. N. Mel
son, 1929 Fourth street Sc, 8 pm.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
PLANS FOR PARADE
Flag Day Ceremonies Arranged by Com
~. uittee.

The G.. A. R. committee in charge of the
fag-day ceremonies June IA met today ut the
capitol and planned the line of march. There
will be three divisions, the first containing the
state militia organizations and the regulars
from Fort Smelling, who will meet at the St.
where they will act as escort to the second
division, comprising the veterans of the civil
war and of the Spanish war. They will form
at the capitol, where the flags will be presented
to the colorbearers of each regiment with due
ceremony. The third division, consisting OF 5000
Park. The first two will march from the old
capitol to Rice Park, where the school children
to the new capitol. There Archbishop Ireland
will turn the flags over to Governor johnson on
the main steps. and the governor will respond.
1t is estimated that 10000 will march in the
parade. ~. o.. e..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
RETURNS TRUE BILLS
Federal Grand Jury After Land Graft
/ ers-Clement' Case Up.

The federal grand jury in St. Paul
today reported true bills against Will
liam T. Horsnell Of St. Paul and Royal
B. Stearns Of Pierre, s. D., who are
accused Of conspiracy to defraud the
United States out Of about $4,000
acres Of homestead lands in North Da-
kota thru fraudulent homestead entries.
This afternoon the grand jury took UP
the case Of Thomas B. Clement, presi-
dent of the defunct First National bank
Of Faribault, who is accused of making
false entries, and the embezzlement of
the bank funds. The principal witness
for the state is Receiver Lyman D.
Baird. Presentation of the case is ex-
pected to occupy the remainder Of the
week. IT,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
Opportunity.

June 29-30-July IL agents of the
Pennsylvania Short Lines will sell tick
cts to Asbury Park, N. j., at very low
rates Passengers also nave e. the ne priv pr
Philadelphia, and New York without adj
ditional cost A postal addressed to A.
w. Arnold, G. P. A., 608 Guaranty Bldg,
Minneapolis, will bring full details.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
EXPLAINED MEASURES
President Woodwork Makes an Address
in the Pit.


3 in the Pit.
Z Interest in the two propositions to be
voted on embracing a change Of grade
and an assessment, continues at the
Chamber Of Commerce. Today Presi-
dent Woodwork called the pit to order
and explained that no coercive measures
were contemplated by the directors, and
that the board had posted the assess
ment notice as means of drawing out
sentiment. The discussion over the sub
stitution of No. northern for No. /,
for contract grade wakes warmer every
day.
3 The advocates Of the change had
some help from the presence of D. M.
Val Vliet, a prominent member of the
New York Produce exchange. wha was
active in the movement in New York
that resulted in sweeping changes
which, Mr.. Van Vliet says, have bepe-
flied that market and increased it's
business materially.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08

3 One Of the greatest men America
has ever produced is Sir William Van
Horne, the president and builder Of
the Canadian Pacific railroad: He is
not alone the greatest railroad builder
of modern times, but a famous artist,
musician, a thorough botanist and geol,
farm near Winnipeg and is, altogether.
a most unusual man. Such force Of
character and intense power for work
requires some stimulant, and golden
grain belt beer is generally recognized
as the best thing for the purpose. Il
you haven t a case at home, now is the
time to order. You willibe prepared
for the hot and tedious weather.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08

Great interest is already being shown
in connection with T h Journ rs
Popular Camp Lakeview Excursion, Fri
day, June 16. There will be Field
Day sports and a review of the First
regiment by Governor Johnson. Spe-
cial train Minneapolis to Hastings over
the Milwaukee road, a great 70-mile
steamer trip down the river to Camp
Lakeview and return by special train.
The round trip only $1.75. Tickets
on sale next Monday at Journal courier.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
Ho! for New Ulm.

-g-------7-- III: 1O1 IVoW Ol1u ~ 49,
Go with the Catholic Order Of For
esters on their excursion to New Ulm
Sunday, June II. Special train leaves
Minneapolis (depot, Washington and
Fourth avenues ny via the Minneapolis
& St. Louis at $3.50 am, arriving New
Ulm 1880 am. Returning, leave New
Ulm pm. Round trip rate, $1.5O.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
WIRE CUTTING SUIT ENDS
Telephone Company's Case Dismissed
- Today by Stipulation.

The suit of the Northwestern Telephone Ex-
change company against Charles A.. Anderson
housemover was dismissed today by stipu Ia
straining order some time ago and was suing
for an Injunction to prevent the defendant from
There was talk of taking the case to the supreme
court and settling the long mooted question. but
this, of course, will not be done now.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
TWO CLASSES GRADUATE
CONNIE e K E r CT S e S
HELD AT MANCHESTER COL
LEGE AND HAMLINE UNIVER-
SITY

Commencement exercises of Macales-
ter college were held in the college
chapel yesterday afternoon. DR.. James
Wallace, president Of the college, pre-
sided. The thirteen graduates occu-
pied seats in the center Of the stage,
with the faculty on one side and the
school chorus on the other. Five ora
tions were well delivered. Asa Ferry
spoke the salutatory on Character, !"
and was followed by R. O. Thomas ora
ton, "Loyalty and Reform Jane
Turnbull gave one Of the honorary ora
tions on "a Great Reformer,' and the
other was delivered by Mary Grace
Jameson on 'EThe Influence Of the
Huguenots. The valedictory Grafton
on 7'John Wycliff'' was by Daniel g.
LeFever. Among musical selections
given was vocal solo by Miss Grace
Taylor, this years graduate of the
musical department.. -. -. e. -
DR.. A. B. Marshall of Minneapolis
presented the diplomas to the gradu-
ates. ..,.
At Hamline ''U''
Thirty graduates were awarded di,
plocas at Hamline yesterday after.
noon. The exercises were at the
Hamilen Methodist Episcopal church
1.-THE Idea Of College Education,
Frank Morse Of Slayton;, mThe Time
Spirit, Edna P. Emery Of Fulda; In
quiry, the Spirit Of Advancement
Sterling n. Temple of Morristown; "Ou1
Mission in China,'' Mabel J. Little Of
Kasson; "The Intellectual Life,O lisa
bella M. Matchitt of Hamline; Man Z
Mission in Public Life,' Floyd T
Persinger of Howard Lake.
Ham1ine Alumni association held it!
annual, meeting yesterday morning an6
of an athletic park. Pa. ..-.. ..s- !. r..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
NECROLOGIC

I PHILEAs ELLIS, 81, died yesterday
at 1928 Franklin avenue. Funeral to-
morrow at. 2 pm. from the. residence
and at CLOCK from the Oliver Pres
3byterian church. Services will be con
Quoted by North Star lodge, No. 6,
/. o. o. +. Interment at Layman IS.
LOUISA PETERSON, 81, died Tues
day morning at her residence, 2646
Fourteenth avenue S. Funeral tomor-
row at pm. from st. Paul s Lutheran
church, Twenty fifth street and Bloom
ington. Interment at Layman 8.
. MRS. MARY WALSH, wife of Jerry
Walsh, died at the family residence.
ut Seventh street S, June 6. Funeral
services at st. Charles church Friday
at $3.50 am. Interment at st. Anthony
cemetery.
: WILLIAM BRAY died at the family
residence, No. 5 Ninth street N, Tues
day. The funeral will be helrd from
the residence Friday at 10 am. Inter
ment at Hillside cemetery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
SIXTH ST. LOTS
ARE IN DEMAND.
PROPERTY AT REAR OF MINNIE
APOLIs CLUB SOLD.
Price Went Up 500 a Front Foot in
a Month. E. Andrus Recently
Bought Lots in Same Block. North
east Apartment Changes Hands
Fifth Street Corner May Be In
proved.

Two good real-estate sales have just
been closed, one by Theodore Wetmore
and Edwin J. O'Brien and one by J.
Schutt & Son. Messrs. Wetmore and
0 'Brien have sold to Josiah B. Hudson
the property in the rear Of the Min
neapolis club, on Sixth street, belong
ing to p. T.. O'Brien, for $46,2oo, or
bought from the Farmers & Mechan-
ics' Savings bank April II at 5000 a
foot, showing heavy appreciation in
value, resulting probably from changes
that have taken place in the block with
in few months and from the establish
ment Of the new streetcar loop. The
Sixth street frontage is sc feet, with
depth of S21h feet The Minneapo-
lis club corner adjoining is of the same
quired enough land in this square to
give him, with property already in his
name, practically one-third its whole
area, with frontages on First avenue
S and Second avenue S. --E.. ..E-..
j. Schutt & Son have sold to Marks
Harris the Cambridge apartment house
at Fourth avenue NE and Fourth street
for $4,000. On three-year basis Mr..
Harris has an investment that pays over
six three and five rooom fats, is three
storiese high and of solid brick 1t
was built ten years ago. The property
dimensions are 1872 feet by 155. The
retiring owner is the st. Paul Fire &
Marine Insurance company.
Julius Schutt was the pioneer in the
movement to transform tenement
houses into flats. He first changed
over the brick building at Thirteenth
street and Mary place some time ago
for the John Gund Brewing company.
Soon after he took up similar work on
the Caffareli block Of twelve houses and
turned it into the Cambridge. Since
that time the average loss from vacan-
cy has been slight, and in the fall, the
application list is four timese the capa-
city Of the building.
The New York Life Insurance com
pany is considering the improvement of
it's corner at Fifth street and Sixth ave.
nue. S with an apartment building
Tentative plans are being drawn by F.
G.. Corser. The company has some
thing in mind like Harvard Chambers
on Tenth street. The property meas
ures 1872 feet on Fifth with depth OF
220 feet.
A Tenth Street Sale.
J. H. Holman has sold, thru his agent
Z. A. Jameson, the property at the
southeast corner of Tenth street anG
First avenue S, for $4,000. The front
age is 159 feet on Tenth street, adioin
ing the Loren Fletcher home, and 16;
feet on First avenue. The corner i
known as the Reynolds homestead. TIL
improvements are four old buildings
The purchase was made for investment
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
FLAGMAN AT KENYON.

The railroad and warehouse commission made
its first order today under the new law au-
thorizirg it to require railroads to station fagmen
at dangerous crossings in villages The order APP
plies to the Great Western road at Kenyon
where the commission recently made a visit Of
inSpectiOn.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
MANNED BY A "CRACKER'
Little Boys Premature Celebration of
the Fourth Is Disastrous.

Albert Galarieau, 10, is the first vic
time Of the giant frecracker in 1905,
and he is manned for life as result Of
his early celebration.
The boy had a large cannon cracker
and lighted. it in his hand. He started
to throw it to the street, but was too
thumb from his hand. The boy was
carried into his home at Franklin and
Minnehaha avenues and physician
was called to dress his wound.
Carey Cement Roofing grows better
with age. See w. S. Mott Co., Tel. 376.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
WILL IMPROVE sToCKYARps.

The South st. Paul Stockyards company at
it's annual meeting yesterday voted to spend
$13s, 900 in improvements in the coming year.
The increase Of the companys business has
made an enlargement Of all its properties nee
essary. The old officers were reelected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
FEDERAL OFFICIAL CALLS.

Charles Stewart, statistician for the con.
troller of the treasury, is in Minnesota collect.
ing statistics for the department, and callen
yesterday afternoon at the office of Public Ex-
aminer kerst.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
REPRESENTS RIG COMPANY,

Benjamin Crane of Newark. N. J.. represent
ing the Phla Hay Specialties company the
extensive manufacturers of Hair Health and
Harfna soap, is in the city in connection with
hte interests of his company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
LANDLADY WINS
Transfer Company Must Pay Damages
for Assault.

A verdict Of 5000 has been awarded
Minnie Wesley in her suit against the
Cameron Transfer company. Miss Yes
sey held some trunks for board bills
and the agents Of the defendant COM
pany, sent after the baggage, forced
to have assaulted the proprietress in
their determination to obey orders.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08
Sir William Van Horne.

IF you want hurry-up job of roof
ing done, telephone w. S. Mott Co., 376.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-08

We repair pitch and gravel roofs
Carey Roofing after ten years service
perfectly sound and water tight. See
w s.. Mott Co., Tel. 376. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
A Japanese Supply Train.

Lieut. J. A Baer L. S A. In Harper's Weekly.
l recall my first sight of a Japanese sup
ply train during the China relief expedition
First would come a section of ten or twelve
two-wheeled carts, each drawn by a stallion
pony, and each pony led by Japanese sol
oier. My attention was attracted to the
ponies by their peculiar carriage They all
carried their heads almost as low as their
knees when in motion. which, with their
high wthers and low quarters. gave them a
very unusual appearance. This position of
the head is taught to Japanese draught ami
mails under the theory that 1t makes them
throw their weight against the collar Then
would follow section of lighter carts
drawn by two uniformed men. Here
and there would follow Il string of pack
ponies, each led by soldier. Each section
was in charge of a soldier of a supply bat
talon. who kept it closed up and in its
position in column. Along the side Of the
road strung seemingly endless procession
Of Chinese coolies. each balancing on his
shoulders fiat pole, to the end of Which
were hung heavy packs. These coolies ware
also divided into sections, each in charge
of a soldier and were all under armed
guard. The boxes and packages were all
small, running from sixty to ninety pounds
in weight. The pony carts We're loaded with
from 600 TO 500 pounds and the hand-cartS
with from 80 to $50 pounds. / thought OF
the contrast with our own four-mule escort
wagons loaded at 300 to 5000 pounds on
these roads, and capable of carrying 1900
pounds on good roads, and of our boxes OF
supplies weighing from 200 to 30 pounds.
l had an opportunity to make a close com
parison later. | had caught UP with my
wagons and was going along the trail when
suddenly we were stopped. On riding for
ward l found the cause of the delay. The
trail was crossed by sunken road. which
was practically a ditch twelve feet deep
and about fifteen feet wide Rough ramps
had been made by caving in the sides of the
ditch. the farther one rather stiff pull up.
The heavily loaded ones OF the Japanese
carts could not make the ascent Without
any fuss the drivers partly unloaded their
CARTS carried the boxes up the slope. drove
their lightened carts up, reloaded and con-
tinued their march. All of the DO kes could
be handled by man. The lightly loaded
carts made the ascent without difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
British Bicycle Boom.

From the London Mall.
The bicycle boom Is now in full swing
and Coventry is working overtime to meet
the orders flowing in from all parts Of the
world. The factories are completing be-
tween fifteen hundred and two thousand
machines each day, and yet the leading
firms find It impossible to meet the demand
The coming of the cheap cycle has revolu-
tiOnized the market.
year ago Coventry was in the depths Of
despair. 1t then seemed as though the
cycling trade was to suffer permanent
eclipse. There had been a steady decline
since 1867. the time of the fashionable
few sales; 1904 seemed likely to prove still
worse.
Then, last June the oldest and one of
the largest of the Coventry houses, brought
out and advertised in striking fashion a new
tirst-class machine for S guineas $40. It's
rivals followed suit
Coventry is overwhelmed with orders but
some of the more cautious spirits in the
trade hesitate before congratulating them
selves. Tires are dearer than a few years
ago, and are likely to become dearer still
The incoming of the automatic tool and
the partial employment of female labor in
helped somewhat to lessen costs, but the
great demand this year has sent up wages
in some branches. About eight thousand
men are now employed in Coventry alone
in this one work.