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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
HEALER SAYS Benz
DIED FROM FRIGHT
MRS. SCHASER INSISTS THAT
DIPHTHERIA WASN'T CAUSE.
She Insists that the Patient Did Not Go
into the Fatal Decline Until Ply
stefan Was Called and Pronounced
the Malady a Most Dangerous Form
Of Contagion.

Mrs. Ella Schaser, Christian Sci
ence healer, in police court this morn
ing, declared that George Benz, who
died at his home, Al Highland avenue,
last week, was rather the victim Of
fright than of diphtheria. Mrs. Schaser
was on trial for violation of the health
ordinances, it being claimed by the
health department that she failed to
report the case.
In defense she said that Christian
science healers never searched for
symptoms Of any contagious diseases,
but if manifest always called in a
physician. In this case, she says
she did not know that a contagious
disease was present and did not call IN
a physician for fear fright might cause
the patient to get worse. Finally, she
AYERS, she did report the case on ad;
vice of friends and when DR.. Leonard
of the health department announced
that it was, diphtheria, the fear occa-
stoned by this announcement aggra:
waited the malady and the patient died
shortly afterward. .-=... ...'
Nine-tenths of all deaths, she said
were caused by just such fright which
produces fatal mental attitude. She
said the condition Of her patient
seemed to be improving until after the
physician was called. The case in.
wolves many fine legal points and at
noon Judge Waite adjourned court until
later in the day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
EXPLOSION. HURLS
EIGHT TO DEATH
Ohio River Tugboat Boiler Blows
Up, Plunging Survivors in
Icy Current.

Huntington, Va, Jan. 4.-Eight men
are known to be dead and three seri-
ously injured in a boiler explosion and
fire which destroyed the Pittsburg tow
boat Defender here early today. The
boat was returning from Cincinnati
with a tow of empties.
The noise was heard for three miles,
The survivors seized what clothing
they could find and plunged into the icy
waters of the Ohio in the effort to es.
cape. The night was bitter cold, the
thermometer lowering about zero, and
those who escaped were nearly frozen
before they could be given shelter.
The boat caught fire Immediately fol
lowing the explosion and drifted dow1
the river about two hundred yards
where she sank in shallow water. The
fire continued until she was burned tt
the waters edge.
Captain Woodward says that the orr
gin Of the explosion is a complete mys
tiers, as. the boilers were So far az
known, in excellent condition. So fa1
six bodies have been recovered.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
CHEMIST SAYS LIQUOR
WAS OF LOW GRADE

S. Nelson, Henry Thompson and S. 2.
Climb, saloonkeepers, were arraigned in
police court this morning. on q charge
of selling whisky that contained a large
percentage of fusel oil. Nelson pleaded
guilty and was fined $25 and costs. The
f others entered pleas of not guilty, and
State Chemist Julius Hortvett, who
made the examination, stated that these
were the worst cases that had come to
his attention. All the liquor examined
was from bonded warehouses, and was
sold, bottled under we'll known name.
is of a much lower grade than that
usually purchased in the bulk without
name or guarantee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
CITY We US
THE WEATHER
Eoreca.t.

Minnesota Threatening, with snow to-
night and near Lake Superior Thursday;
colder in west portion tonight and in east
portion Thursday; brisk southerly, shift
8 Ing to northwest winds.
Upper Neutrality-suspicious. tonight and
Thursday; warmer tonight increasing
easterly winds, shifting to northwest
Thursday.
Wisconsin-Light snow tonight and
Thursday; warmer tonight: increasing
southeast winds. shifting to northwest
Thursday. l@E "a
Iowa-Partly cloudy tonight, with snow
and warmer In west portion: Thursday
probably fair. with colder in west por-
ton; brisk southerly, shifting to north
west winds
North Observation-Disclosures and colder
tonight, with snow flurries in east por-
ton; Thursday fair; brisk northwest
winds.
South misunderstanding. with colder
3 tonight in west portion; Thursday fair,
with colder in east portion; brisk north
west winds.
Montana-Fair tonight and Thursday;
colder tonight; brisk northwest winds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
HOW ALL MAY
SEE aPAINTINGS
PLAN TO REPRODUCE MuRALs IN
NEW CAPITOL. +
They Are Copyrighted andP Policemen
Prevent Persons from Photographing
Them-A Suggestion as to How the
Public May Benefit Most from Prop
erty Belonging to It.

Complaint is made that permission is
refused to photograph the mural paint
lngs in the new capitol. Policemen on
guard notify photographers that the
paintings are copyrighter.
4 morning paper questions the le-
gahty OF copyright on pictures paid for
by state funds, but as similar series Of
buildings scattered over the country
have been copyrighted and infringe
ments have been punished by the
courts, the legality Of the policy seems
established. Not only may the artist
or the owner copyright painting and
refuse permission for it's reproduction
or grant it to one person exclusively,
but reproductions; are all copyrighted
and cannot be used without the per-
mission of the owner of the copyright.
One firm in Boston owns the rights
to all Photographic reproductions of the
paintings, in the Boston Republic
library, the criminal courts building in
New York, and other public buildings,
as we'll as many mural decorations in
hotels. Libraries and galleries.
While there is no doubt that copy
right can be maintained, and that it is
customary to copyright mural paintings,
this can be managed in a way that will
not restrict any proper reproduction Of
the pictures. In the case Of public
buildings, especially those paid for by
taxation, it is argued, this should GER
tainly be done. 1t is natural that there
should be a widespread interest in the
beautiful decorations of the capitol
This keen desire to see the work of
these elebrated artists is evidence of
an appreciation of art that makes such
expenditure worth while, and it is re.
parded as unfortunate that there should
be unnecessary delay in placing before
all the people of the state the best pos
sible reproductions Of the work.
It is the custom for artists to retain
the copyrights of their paintings and II
not few instances they have received
more from the sale outright of the copy
right Of painting or in royalties from
art photographers than from =. thu
original painting, but the artist s right
can be respected without preventing tn,
use Of reproductions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
BURGLAR ESCAPES MID
A SHOWER OF BULLETS

A lone burglar broke into F. Fischer g
store at Brooklyn Center, three miles
north of Minneapolis, last night. After
smashing the cash drawer and obtaining
about $15, he put OH the best suit of
clothes in the place and escaped, amid a
W6o eau 81 the mnn ea at y s wdr
The burglar took his time at the work
using a tallow candle to light his way
He ransacked the store and took a gooC
stock Of winter goods.
Mr.. Fischer, who lives upstairs, heart
the man and surprised him, Just as he
was picking up his bundles to leave. HI
fired several shots, but all went wild
and the man escaped toward Mime
apOlis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
FRAULEIN SEEKS
FAITHLESS LOVER
TRAVELS FROM BERLIN TO MIN,
NEAPoLIs TO BE DISAPPOINTED.
Says She Was Wooed and Betrothed to
''Dr. Dupont of Minneapolis in Her
Home in Now Seeks to
3 Find the Laggard in Love-Invokes
Aid of the Sheriff. 81 ....z.

ing thousands Of miles to ind a missing
lover, Miss Gretchen Kaufman of Ber-
lin, Germany, found disappointment
awaiting her at her journeys end:
no s thls tf fe iheT and an pre
possessing young woman Of Chief Dep
uty Arthur u. Jones this morning:
ut is. What can I do for you7'
81 am looking for resident of your
city by the name of DR.. Ben Du-
pont, Jr. Can you assist me?'' :,
Greatly, Madame, ! know Of no such
n per G;rait Lying here Let me look thru
"Oh, no. I have looked there. His
name is not recorded. l can find no
trace of him anywhere, but he said he
lived here and he wrote me several let
ters postmarked Minneapolis, MINI. -
HE has cruelty deceived my daugh-
ter,'' interposed the middle-aged com
panion of the girl, with evident indig-
ised to marry her, and-well, he has
broken her heart. 1t would be very
kind if you could help us to find him
and bring him to justice.'
man giving Ills M name as DR.. Dupont Of
Minneapolis had about two years ago
visited Berlin, where he took course
III lneQlclue. RE Decalue dcqudIHCeU
| with Fraulein Kaufman, who is of good
family, and soon made love to her. A
proposal followed and the girl, who, had
| lost her heart to the young American
accepted. Happiness was the lot OF
the young people until the. supposed
Minneapolitan, who had represented
himself as wealthy, said he was obliged
to return home to look, after his bust
ness affairs and make a home for his
Gretchen.
-Four letters were later received by
the young lady in which the lover
vowed eternal fealty. Then the youns
woman's epistles remained unanswered
She became Respondent. A Journey
was recommended, and, travelling will
her mother, the girl was not to be de
MED when she chose Minneapolis a.
her destination.
Both are cultured, speaking goot
English with only a slight German &C
cent They arrived in Minneapolis las
night, and this morning have beef
bending every energy to finding tn
truant lover. When Informed that tn
officers could do nothing for her, tn
young lady sighed, and as she turne'
to leave remarked, drearily:
cit is of no use. The dream is owe
and I suppose I must live on.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
A}MEMoRIAL PLANNED
Senate Will Hold Memorial Exercise
for the Late A, F, Ferris.

"a ~
Senate File No. / was Introduced in
the senate this morning, and passed
under suspension of the rules. The bill
was introduced by Senator R. V. Brewer
appropriating- $150,000 for legislative
expenses, and was passed without an
opposing vote.
Arrangements were made for exer-
cises Jan. 10, between II and IL am,
in memory Of the late Senator A. F..
Ferris Of Brainerd. The resolution, by
Senator Yaybourne, names the. above
Morgan of Freeborn; Dunn of Ramsey;
Senator Thorpe of Kandiyohi; Peterson
of Clay; Frater Of Crow Wing;
Brewer of Stearns and Horton
of Ramsey to arrange the program. .
Senators Collister, Cole and Collier of
the mileage committee, reported each
number of miles for transportation at
l5c mile:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
AWFUL SUICIDE OF A
DEMENIED IOWA WOMAN
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Ocheyedan, Iowa, Jan. 4.-Before
sunrise this morning Mrs. T. G. Alex
ander, living on the outskirts Of Allen
dorf, arose from her bed, saturated her
nightgown in kerosene and went to an
clubhouse, where she set herself afre.
by her husband, who is now almost
frantic. The body was terribly burned,
the hands and head being severed.
Illness in the family caused the
woman to become demented.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
A KICK ON CLOAKROOMS
Criticism Of New Capitol a Feature of
House Session.

At the session Of the house this
morning Representative Lawrence H.
Johnson Of Hennepin offered the first
serious criticism on the arrangements
of the magnificent capitol building.
He declared that the cloakroom accom-
modations were wholly Inadequate,
and on his recommendation the ser.
geant-at arms and custodian were
directed to provide the necessary re.
lief.
Senate File No. /, appropriatine
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
MILEAGE FIGURED UP
Ekman of Roseau Receives the Largest
Travelling Allowance.

The house committee on mileage was
appointed by Speaker Clague yesterday
afternoon, consisting of Representa-
tives Fosseen, Hinton, -Anderegg, Lem
on and O'Laughlin. Its report gives
each member Is cents mile for the
distance to ana from st. P "a
each and the st. Paul men put in no
claim. The largest amount is received
by O. B. Ekman Of Roseau, who trav-
els LAG miles and receives $17l.90.
His colleague, Hans O. Hanson of Ste
phen, receives $105 for 700 miles travel.
The total number of miles figured in
the report is 26,209, for the l19 mem
7bers. ~ t5t~ss~s-.a,z;s ata.- a.
The members, drew for seats yester-
day afternoon. The old members were
given first choice, and after they had
drawn their selection, the new mem.
bers drew for the remainder.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
DEATH FOR A SLAP
Pole Is Killed for Resenting a Grand
Dukes Abuse

Berlin, Jan. A dispatch from War
saw reports that the stationmaster there
died suddenly from heart disease while
Grand Duke Vladimir was angrily re-
preaching him because Of the late ar
rival of a train the grand duke was
waiting to take.
Another version is that the railroad
man became angry at the grand duke s
torrent Of abuse and slapped his face,
whereupon an officer who was standing
near killed the man with his sword.
The grand duke, according to the
story, thanked the officer for killing a
dog.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04

$4,000 for the expenses of the legis-
and third reading in less than a min
ute and was passed under suspension
Of the rules without dissent.
On motion Of Representative w. P.
Roberts Of Minneapolis a message was
sent to the senate to announce that the
house Of representatives was opened
and was ready for joint session with
the senate to hear the messages. The
separate house session was then over.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
Newspaper Men to Come Down.

Members of the house are not salts
fed with the accommodations provided
for newspaper representatives, who are
They are seriously handicapped by in
ability to hear or to talk with the mem
bers. Representative J. T. Mannix of
Hennepin, himself an old newspaper
man, will introduce a resolution tomor
row directing, the sergeant arms to
newspaper men.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
Statute Revision Delayed.

Daniel Fish Of the statutes revision
commission, presented a communication
stating that because Of delays on the
part Of the printer, the report of the
commission could not be presented till
about Jan. 20. ~.
The senate then adjourned to meet
with the house and listen to the mes
sages Of Governor Van SAINT and Gov.
ernor elect johnson. ..c.
NEW SENATE BILLS.
S. F. No. Ito appropriate $4,000 for leg.
islative expenses. Passed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
MOST PROSPEROUS YEAR
Produce Exchange Did Double the 6usl'
ness of 1eo3-Oftlcers Elected.

Produce Exchange Did Double the Busl'
ness Of 1eo3-offlcers Elected.
The Minneapolis Produce Exchange
held it's annual election yesterday after
noon, with the following result: Presi-
dent, G. A. Castle; first vice president,
B. F. Collins; second vice president, w. H.
Samels; board Of directors. D. w. Long
fellow, A. M. Dyste, w. H. Carr, s. G.
Palmer, r. A. Gamble and E. E. Merrill
The directors reelected w. B. McCor-
mack. secretary, and C. L. Stacy, treas
urer, and will meet again Friday, to elect
the different inspectors. The past year
has been by far the most successful year
since the organization of the exchange
the volume of business transacted more
than doubling that Of any previous sea-
son, and the reelection Of Mr.. Castle
as president was unanimous. The presi-
dent will not give out his committee ap.
pointments until later in the week.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04

The records of the day-deaths.
#tirths, marriages, hotel arrivals, rail.
road time tables, real estate transfers.
building permits and other information
sof interest will be found together will
want advertisements on page 16 Of this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
NO MORE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Not Ready to FIJI Other Positions
on Police Force.

No new police appointments were made
today by Mayor D. P. Jones, and the de-
lay is taken to indicate that there is to
he a thoro reorganization of the detec-
tive force. The appointments announced
yesterday were made out this morning,
so that the new men may begin their
duties Immediately.
The position of secretary to the super
intendent Of police has not been filled,
as effort is being made to get a man
who Is a stenographer and also expert
enced in the Bertillion work.
All the immediate changes will prob
ably be decided on by tomorrow. Others
will be made from time to time, as they
. are needed,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
Weather Conditions.

Cloudy weather is general this morning
In New England and thence westward
to Minnesota and in Manitoba and North
Dakota and thence westward to the
coast with snow falling this morning at
Devils Lake. Duluth, the twin cities,
Houghton, New York and Boston. 1t Is
from 20 to 80 degrees warmer than it
was yesterday morning in North Dakota,
and from s to "a degrees warmer in Min
ncsota and South Dakota. It is much
colder along the whole Atlantic coast,
and somewhat colder in the western
British possessions. A small low pres
sure area is central In eastern North Da-
kota
II. S. Outram, Local Forecaster.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04

The records of the day-deaths,
births, marriages, hotel arrivals, rail
road time tables, real estate transfers,
building permits and other information
of interest-will be found together with
want advertisements on page 16 of this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04

IF you are nervous or dyspeptic try
Carriers Little Nerve Pills. Dyspepsia
makes you nervous, and nervousness
makes you dyspeptic; either one rem
ders you miserable, and these little.
pills cure both. FL 555 &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
COIN EXPERT cRoH DEAD,

s New York, jan 4-Edward Groh. con-
sidered one Of the best authorities on an
Gent coins in the country and who was
curator of the American Num1srnatic and
Archaeological society OF New York. Is
dead at his home in Brooklyn His per-
sonal collection of ancient coins is val
ued at thousands Of dollars
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
Will Prepare House Rules.

The house committee on rules met at
3 o'clock this afternoon, at the Mer-
chants hotel, to prepare a report to be
submitted tomorrow on house rules. It's
most important feature will be the rule
fixing the number and compensation of
house employees, to be appointed by
Speaker Clague.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
VETERAN MURDERED
IN DESPERATE FIGHT
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. ..
Marshalltown, Iowa, Jan. 4.-Tom
Reed, aged 80, veteran of the Mexican
war, living near Brooklyn, was found
by his son this morning, murdered. He
struggle for his life, hammer being
found in his nerveless hands. He was
shot thru the stomach. Bloodhounds
have been sent for to chase the muir
derer. =. :: 49,. *|..E r. s><a.a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
NEUROLOGICAL

T. D. PETTY died yesterday Of pneu-
monia at his home, 3343 Third avenue
S. He had resided in Minneapolis thir-
teen years and occupied offices in the
Syndicate Arcade. The funeral was held
this afternoon under the auspices of the
I. 0. o. F. and the A. o. y. w.
OWEN MORRIS, aged IS, died at 2515
Twenty-se seventh avenue S this morning.
He was born in Ireland and came to this
country with his parents when Is. He
has been a resident Of Minneapolis TWEEN
ty-five years. He leaves a wife. four
daughters and one son.
EMMA SWALIN, aged Z, died today
at her home, 246 Fairmont avenue N.
Funeral Thursday at pm. from the
residence. Interment at Crystal Lake.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
KEMPF GETS HIS BOND
Deposed Treasurer Of Wisconsin 1
Again In Office.

ka Maaison dep Ms } from 4 the stafc
treasurership Sept. on account of a
shortage and reelected in November,
took possession again this morning. A
bond Of 100000, demanded by Gov
ernor La Toilette was furnished by Mr..
Kemnf 49,. s..+
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
MRS. PATRICK CAMPBELL
FRACTURES KNEE CAP
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. Airs. Pat
rick Campbell, the actress, fell last
night as she was entering a carriage to
go to the Broad street theater, and frac-
tured knee cap. She was taken to
hospital, and it will be two months be-
fore she is able to walk. The remain
der of her American tour has been
abandoned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
DENIES THE CHARGE
Mrs. Mary Spafford In Police Court Ac
III cused Of Theft.

Mrs. Mary Spafford was arraigned in
police court this morning. charged with
the theft of several yards of lace from
q department store. She pleaded not
guilty and her trial was continued until
tomorrow
Mrs. Spafford occasioned some surprise
in police circles a few weeks ago by stat
ing that all her diamonds had been stol-
en- from her room in her absence. The
thieves were never caught, and as an
added woe she must face a charge OF
theft herself
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
LIGHT WORK AHEAD
Few Cases FOR the Consideration of the
$50. Grand Jury.

-. Grand Jury.
Louis Bork. a farmer near Minnetonka
Mills, was before the grand jury today as
a complaining witness against Fred Miller.
whom he accuses Of shooting at him.
The grand jury has but three jail cases
to consider. Others may develop before
adjournment, but the indications point to
a light term.
A shortage Of grand jurors led to the
drawing of a special venire of five. The
following were sworn in this morning: E.
w. Decker, John J. Fitzpatrick, Fred W.
Dean, Nels P. ElSlund and William A. Ell
lott
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
SODINI'S DIVE CLOSED
Mayor Jones Issues Order Against Low
Variety Theater.

variety Iu0dJoT.
Mayor D. P. Jones this morning
closed the doors of Sodini's Empi~>
This act is the outcome Of Judge
Holt 8 ruling that the place could not
be conducted under the ordinance, even
tho there was no charge for admittance.
The license was revoked several weeks
ago. Since that ime the place has run
as usual, except that no admission was
charged.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04

ernor By Julius 1sehmahl, chief. clerk
of the house. I[F about half an hour
the houss was lH;d, TO order again again
and an adjour;nl 81 ~ e until 10 am,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
+. SALTWATER LOGGER SUED.
Special to The Journal,

Special to The Journal.
Saltwater, Mimi, Jan. TT. II. Warren
& Co. have brought an action against
David N. Connors, a logger, for $581.7O for
merchandise.-N. F. Schwartz, a we'll
known citizen, is critically ill.-The funer-
al of Mrs. John Manthey was held this
forenoon. = Boyd Doddridge has been
placed in charge Of William Kaiser's log
ging operations in the vicinity Of vir-
GINA 1 Hzsfs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-04
FURNITURE STORE AFIRE
Establishment of S. Gustafson Badly Dam.
aged-Other BUILDINGS Threatened.

aged-Other Buildings Threatened.
Fire which started in pile Of excel
sior in the workroom nearly destroyed the
furniture store of S. Gustafson 1902 %
Franklin avenue, this morning, and for a
time the business blocks but a few feet
away were threatened. The flames rapid
~ spread over the entire building. The
! dense smoke from the oiled woods made
E It difficult for the f1remen to work, but
the blaze was put out before it spread tc
the adjoining building. The loss is COW
cred by insurance.