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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
MERRY CHRISTM
IN The NORTHWEST
SANTA CLAUS MAKES HIS ROUND
IN MANY STATES.
Patients in Hospitals, Asylums and
Other institutions Are Made Glad
and Thousands Of Families Are Re-
united to Celebrate the Day The
Poor Remembe
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
St. Peter, MINI. Dec. Christmas festivi-
ties at the st. Peter state hospital were ar
ranged on a pretentious scale this year, and
there at least day of pleasure is being given
the unfortunate wards Of the state. year
ago the big institution was in quarantine
Christmas day, and 1t was impossible to assem-
BILE the patients for the usual exercises. OF
course the day was observed In all Of the
] wards. but the Christmas spirit did not seem to
penetrate and much Of the joy and merriment
were lacking.
There complaints of this kind today.
/, For two weeks the nurses and attendants have
been preparing for it. rehearsing for the exer-
cises and decorating the chapel. The program,
which is usually carried out on Christmas eve,
was given last night, and consisted Of songs.
recitations and readings. Attic the Christmas
stage made good substitute and the arrival of
Kris Kringle in a realistic snowstosms made
/ nit with the patients.
/ Perhaps the best part Of the celebration is
the big Christmas dinner served today. Chicken
/ is the most important item on the bill Of fare,
and more than 1000 rounds Of the meat
served. 1t is customary at the hospital to give
turkey on Thanksgiving oysters at New Years
| and chicken on Christmas. The usual cranberry
| sauce was, of course, included in the menu, and
other dehcacies comprised several barrels Of
sweet potatoes boxes 3of oranges, punches of ba-
i nanas and liberal supply of nuts and candies
i When more than 900 pa tients sit down to din
/ ner rapid disappearance of good things may be
I looked for, but the commissary department was
! equal to Its task OF satisfying the hungry in
4 mates today. sRTs
Patients at the hospital, with the possible ex-
! ception of those who are so demented that
i they have lost al interest in existence always
\ look forward to Christmas with the liveliest an
1 ticipation. In the role Of Santa Claus, the in
i stitutfon officials give their wards many useful
/ presents Ties socks mittens, mufhers and
\ other articles of wearing apparel ares provided
for the men, and the women get collars, aprons
and handkerchiefs. the latter being turned out
by the patients in the Industrial department.
In odH tow, n%fo,t
membranes from loving re1a lives at home hun
dreds Of parcels of&this kind having been sent
In this week. Whatever, the gift it gives a
pleasure that is almost childlike and Christmas
affords welcome, break In the monotonous lives
of those who are victims Of the worst Of all af-
fictions. zs54 ~ s5s,a2 =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
DOUBLE CELEBRATION
Mazeppa Couple Complete Fifty Years
of Married Life Today.

- s ~ . : .rs Z. Re.
MAZEPPA, SNIINN.-Ar. and Mrs Richard
Erwin of this village celebrated the compile
ton of half a century of welded life today.
Only a few intimate friends and relatives were
present. Among the guests We're Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Matthews of sWabrsha. who were pres
ent at the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin in
Menen n.y. III Dec e. 1852 Other guests
G G g., Erwin, all grandchildren and little
Fern Sibley, a great grand child of Mr. and
Mrs Erwin. Their two sons. Guy b. Erwin, a
rising young attorney of Fairbanks, Alaska, and
Ply W. Erwin. now in the west. We're too
far away to attend .r- EE
Mn and Mrs. Erwin are respectively 70 and
e5 years of age. Mrs. Erwin was Miss Mar
garet Isabella Reading. and is native Of
West ,Candor, Iioga county, N. Y. From I'LL
nois Mr.. and Mrs Erwin to Wabasha
county in 1867, and worked farm near Lake
City. In 1915 they purchased farm in Bear
Valley. About eighteen years ago, Mr.. Erwin
suffered paralysis of the right side, and has
since then been an invalid and resided in
this village. - }5'' -"'.a's,-@7 -
The sacred character Of their wedding day
precluded. anything but a tsauiet commemora-
ton of the event, ybut their many friends are
extending them hearty congratulations. III
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
sTICKNEY GROWS RAPIDLY
Milwaukee Extension Helps Towns il
in South Dakota.

ARMOUR, s. D.-The rails on the Armour
extension of the Milwaukee railway are laid
into Stickney, the present terminus of the
road. train service will soon be inaugurated
and will be operated this winter from this
place, which leads the people here to believe
The road will be pushed on thru to Planktng-
ton next year. and perhaps connect with the
orient branch in Faux county. II the company
intended that s.ickne:.. should be the perma,
other improvements would be made.
The new towns of Corsica and Stickney are
rapidly buildiag up and are assuming quite a
lnetropcltt;ln air Three new elevators are in
operation at Corsica and two more will be
erected next summer. The same town has two
banks. three lumber yards. several stores and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
INCREASES CAPITAL
Trustees of Ellsworth College Amend
: Articles of Incorporation.

of the trustees of Ellsworth college held In
this city, important action was taken in amend.
ing the original articles of incorporation OF
the institution, by increasing the capital stock
from 100000 to 100000. This action is re-
garded as meaning much for the college tho
regarding the. future plans for the, Institution.
While no definite plans were made public,
it is understood that the additional capital will
he expended to meet the increasing needs of
the institution The enrolment at this time
is the ARREST in many years. Under the di
of the school in September. the college ha'
been doing the best work in its history ane
the outl ,ok for the future is unusually bright
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
NEW sTUCCo MILL

FORT DODGE, IOWA.-Three well known
Fo.t Dodge capitalists have purchased tract
of 100 acres Of land just east of the city which
is known to contain valuable vein of gypsum
rock. The price paid was $4,000. The pur-
chase of the land is regarded as the preliminary
movement toward another large Independent
stucco mill the coming year. making total of
ten mills near this city. three of which will
he indenendent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

CHARLES CITY, IOWA-Fred w. Miner.
cashier of the Citizens National bank and one
Of the most prominent young business men of
this city. and Miss Alice Eggert. a teacher in
the city schools, daughter Of Attorney and Mrs.
Robert Eggert, were married in this city.
HASTINGS, ANNA marriage license was
issued to Winford Duff of Hampton. and Miss
Elizabeth Teske Of Castle Rock.
ELK POINT, s. D.-John Car penter of Chatts-
worth, Iowa, and Miss Jessie Barr Of Akron
Iowa, were married here by Rev. W. eB.
Stewart, at the home of the brides uncle. NJ
H. Barr T. Nelson and Mrs. Regina Lokken,
both of Brule township. this county, were mar
ried by Rev. ?. J. Reinertsen.
STARKWEATHER, N. D.-Attorney Homer
Resler and Miss Adele G. Romstead. both Of
MENOMINEE, MICH.-The railroad COM
Ianies making extensive preparations for
the winter log baulng. There are about 1900
cars used in and about the twin cities. The
prolonged warm weather is delaying the ship
ping Of logs as it is not yet cold enough to
make ice roads. AS soon as the cold weather
sets in. there will be an average Of 900 cars
of logs coming in every day.
ADA, MINN.-The debate between the Ada
and Fertile high school teams will be held here,
| Jan. 10. &..-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
REFORM ELEMENTS
BECOME NUMEROUS
NORTH DAKOTA WILL BE GIVEN
ALLoPATHIC DOSES.
Good Government League Organizes at
Fargo and Call Is Issued for Meeting
of "Simon-Pure'' Refor1ners, to Es-
tablish Party Regardless Of Politi-
Cal Affiliations - Other Factions
Watch and Wait.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The journal.
Fargo, N. D., Dec. 25.-North Dakota is to
have reform in allopathic doses this winter. The
Scandinavian Republican league went record
for reform some months ago. The ''halfbreed"
or 'lnsurgent' republicans met here recently and
organized good-government league within the
republican party and were promised the support
of the Scandinavian organization.
The leaders of these two movements are plan
ming trouble for the regular republican organiza-
ton, branded by its opponents as the "old
gang" Elaborate plans for state organiza-
ton were perfected and arrangements made to
raise the sinews Of for a bitter campaign
prior to the primary election next spring.
Now 1t Is reported that call will be issued
soon for state meeting of simon pure reformers
to be held at Fargo Or Grand Forks some time
in March. This meeting, it is claimed, will
be for the purpose Of organizing reform league
on a strictly non-partizan basis. The movement
is said to have progressed to the extent that the
call has been signed by large number and will
later on have signatures from every county in
the state. % J..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
Object of New Movement.

The object Of the movement is to secure
reform in state politics along lines that will
enable all true reformers to Join in the move
ment, regardless Of their political affiliations
Those who sign will be republicans, democrats
socialists, former populists and with no
pronounced political affiliations. ... H..
Just what effect this will have on either the
'*old gang''or the ''halfbreeds," is rather prob
lematical. The promoters claim the new organ
ization already has sufficient strength to make
trouble for the present state republican organiza
ton. They also insist that it will have ten
dency to smoke out some Of the leaders Of the
republican good government league and the Scan
dinavan Republican league, and will force some
of the men who clamor for reform to decide be-
tween the actual reform movement and their
political affiliations.
At present, both the regulars and the ''half-
breeds are waiting for the set of reform
ers to show their hand more fully before taking
tO tha j.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
OFF TO CALIFORNIA
Sunshine Route Popular-Tourist Cars
from the Twin Cities to Los Angeles,
Halifornia. So>&@

IIOUl Uk!S L WALL SAoASS w S~SS ~S~~S ~>~"'
California.
TO accommodate the large and in
creasing tourist travel to California,
through tourist sleepingcar line has
been established between st. Paul and
Minneapolis and Los Angeles via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul and the
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe railways,
the Sunshine Route.
Leaving Minneapolis at $3.50 am.
everw Tuesday, St. Paul $3.50 am, the
tourist has a daylight ride through one
of the most populous and richest agri-
cultural sections of Minnesota and Iowa.
Kansas City is reached at $3.50 am.
the next day. The car attached to the
Santa Fe train leaves Kansas City at
IL am. Wednesday.
During the afternoon the train passes
through some Of the most thriving
towns in Kansas Lawrence, Topeka
(where a stop Of twenty-five minutes is
made for dinner), Usage City, Empo-
ria. Florence, Newton, Hutchinson, sec
mic Colorado being entered during the
The Panorama Of the Rockies.
The next morning at an early hour
La Junta, in southeastern Colorado, is
reached, and at this point the first view
is had, Of the Rocky Mountains, the
train skirting the eastern foothills and
entering New Mexico near Ration. Will
Jams is reached at noon on Friday.
This is the junction with the line to
the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, and
stopover may be had here if visit
to the Grand Canyon is provided for
! in the itinerary Of the tourist.
From San BeTnardino until arrival at
Los Angeles at 8:25 am. Saturday, the
train runs through the garden spot of
southern California.
~ ssReasons Why.,'
Briefly stated, the advantages offered
by The Sunshine Route from the north
west consists of the shortest line to
southern California; direct route to
San Francisco and vicinity; great scenic
attractions, including the Grand Can.
Won Of the Colorado river in Arizona;
a route less affected by snow than those
Mountain passes; an easy grade, consid
ering that the continental ranges must
be surmounted; equipment complete in
all appointments. and a delightful eli
mate.
4 For each double berth one berth
will comfortably accommodate two per
sons) the price is 1918 from st. Paul OF
Minneapolis to either Los Angeles OF
San Francisco.
Tickets and Berth Reservations.
For the Sunshine Route your tickets
should read via the Chicago, Milwau
). kee & st. Paul Railway to Kansas City
thence via the Atchison, Topeka & San
ia Fe Railway and connections to Ar
IONA, New Mexico and California ,des
tinations.
4 For ticket, berth reservations il
first class or tourist sleeping cars, ad
dress w. B. Dixon, Northwestern Pas
senger Agent, sos Robert street, st
Paul. or,G..&&R. Lewis, G. P. & T. A., 32s
Nicoilet avenue, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
ELKs REMEMBER POOR,

SIOUX FALLS, S. D.-Tollowing their prac-
tice of the past few years, the local Elks to-
day distributed to every Door child in the
city present from mammoth Christmas
| tree at the auditorium. Later an entertain
ment was given. Every needy family in the
city was provided with provisions necessary for
a suitable Christmas dinner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
: Tickets and Berth Reservations.

Mrs. Chas. Smith of Jimes. Ohio,
writes: I have used every remedy for
sick headache j could hear Of for the
past fifteen years, but Carter s Little
Liver Pills did me more good than all
the rest.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25

many other places of business. Stickney is not
so far advanced, but is rapidly building up,
that the rails laid into the new town
end train service is assured.
There is great scarcity Of cars in this sec
ton. In many of the towns the elevators are
full of wheat and the farmers obliged to
draw their grain home again for want of
place to store 1t. The demand for cars is so
great the railroad cannot fully supply 1T.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
Prisoners Have Holiday.

SALTWATER, MINN.-Business generally is
suspended today. Appropriate services were held
in the churches yesterday and today. At the
states prison today, theatrical enter ainment
was given, after which, the prisoners were given
the freedom Of the dollhouse corridor for CONVEX
sation and recreation, with a concert by the
prison band. chicken dinner was served and
gifts Of specified kinds were allowed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
NEW STEAMER LAUNCHED
The James B.. Wood Christened by the
Daughter Of Owner.

BAY CITY MICH-rhe Gilchrist steel
steamer James B. Wood was successfully
launched at the Bay City yard of the A1neri-
can shipbuilding company. The boat was christ
ened by Miss Martha Wood of Bellevue. Ohio,
daughter Of the for whom the steamer is
named. The Wood is 534 feet long, 54-foot
beam and 81 feet deep.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25
EXERCISES AT BAGLEY.

BAGLEY, MINN.-The Sunday school of the
CONGREGATIONAL church held Christmas exercises
A large Christmas tree the central attrac-
ton. A musical program was given.
oRToNvILLE, M1NN.-The ice harvest be-
gins this week. Ncrquist and Reevy have sunk
nearly four acces.4= They Will ship 200 cars
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25

CANTON, s. D.-What is considered novelty
even for this climate, is the fact that threshing
machines a1e still at work in Lincoln county,
and corn picking has continued up to this date.
No snow has fallen here since Nov. i. John
W.. Towle of OMAHA was the successful bidder
for the Lincoln county bridges. The contract
will run into several thousand dollars.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25

ANOKA, MINN-Timothy Hunt, a farmer liv-
irg at Champlain. HenneDin county, committed
suicide at the home of his son at Inyer Grove,
by taking cartolic acid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25

HASTINGS, MINN.-A marriage license was
issued to Winford Duff of Hampton. and Miss
Elizabeth Teske Of Castle Rock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-25

STARKWEATHER, N. D.-Attorney Homer
Resler and Miss Adele C. RomsteaG. both Of
this place, were married by Rev. e.. Andrews.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
WILL PLAY BALL.
Palestine and Tyler Will Lock
Horns at Tyler Tomorrow.

As was announced in yesterdays
Herald the / 6 G.. N ball team of this
CITY and the Cotton Belts of Tyler
will battle for supremacy at the latter
city tomorrow. Both teams are COM
posed of good players, and close
game will be the result. The railroad
will run an excursion to accommodate
the crowd from Palestine.
Following is the team that hopes to
down the Tyler boys:
Francis, catcher; Dunn, pitcher;
Fuller, first base; Burkhead, short
stop; o. J. Dugey, second base; Bur
leson, third base; Jacobs, left field;
Elmo Dugey, center field; o. Bowdop,
right field.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
READ HERALD ADs---ONE OF THEM-
COMMISSIONERS

The County Commissioners are in
special session as the Herald goes to
press, to consider what steps are nee
essary to protect the city and county
from yellow fever. No definite action
has been taken, but it appears the.
sense of the commissioners present to
throw some restrictions around the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04
MANY THINGS
WERE DISCUSSED
By the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trade In SEES
sion Last Night.

The executive committee of the
Board Of Trade met in regular weekly
session last night and discussed many
matters OF Importance now in hand by
the Board. President Hearne was in
disposed and absent from the meeting,
and Vice. President Dilley presided.
In regard to free wagan yard prop
osition it was ordered that the secre-
tary close contract for years lease
under terms agreed to by the Board,
and it was further ordered that the
man placed in charge of such yard
should be approved by the president
of the Board.
In the matter of a cotton classer,
Mr.. Gooch said it was the desire of the
farmers union of the county to select
such clssser and pay the cost for a
msn that was acceptable to them
The chair appointed committee COM
posed of Messrs. Gooch, Graham
Flanagan aud Bratton to meet today
and select a man as recommended b
the farmers of the county and clos
this proposition up.
A communication was read from tn,
president of the business college tha'
Is asking for location in this city, and
it Is probable this institution will bt
brought here. -
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-04

SonImaIioa
three street car companies, asking. a
data on the town prior to making 3
proposition to build.
Probably the most inportant matter
discussed by the committee was the
proposition to locate here gas plant
TO furnish lights and fuel. The prop
osition brought forth considerable en-
thusissm from members of the COM
mittee. A letter was read by the chair
and received from a gentleman in
Texarksns where similar plant is To-
Gated showing 1t to be a good thing.
All the company asks of the city is q
franchise to come here and do BUSH
ness, and the members of the commit
tee were unanimous in the opinion
that it should be granted without de-
lay.
The committee adjourned at 10:30.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-21

According to reports from Douglas that city will make a wonderful pro- gress during the present year. Sev- eral Liz things are coming up for Douglas, namely: The r. Nj. c. A. building. to cost s35.0OO. a new GUS tom house across the line to cost as much. the big car shops of the Fl Paso & Southwestern; then the district is about ready to begin the erection of two ward school buildings which will cost s15.OO0. This is not counting the enlargement of the Copper Queen and the Calumet & Arizona smelters which is now in progress, and when completed will give employment to many additional men. In this con nection it IS well to remember that in the Warren district ore bodies are being blocked to feed the big smelter plants in Douglas for the next fifty years.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-21
THE sUB-coMMITTEE AND THE CITY CHARTER.

The subcommittee appointed by the general committee one week ago for the purpose of considering the pro- posed new charter, held their fourth meeting at the fire house last even ing, and will be ready to make their final report to joint meeting or the general committee and City Council on Friday evening next at 7:30.
 The report of the subcommittee or at least a majority report, will be pre- sented recommending that the pro- posed bill, as at present drawn, be abandoned and not urged at the pres ent session of the Legislature. In its stead the subcommittee will present some amendments to the present law for the consideration of the general committee, and will urge that these amendments be forwarded to Phoenix and an attempt made to have them adopted before the present session ad- iourns.
 This course was adopted by the sub- Committee after some discussion and upon the recommendation of the City Attorney. who advised that this man. ner of procedure would be the sim plest way in order to remedy some of the worst defects under which the present City Council is laboring.
 It was argued that if the bill iii its present shape, or after it nad been re- vised, was unloaded on the Legisla- ture at the present time, it would fail of passage. and by attempting too much in the short space of time al lowed, it would be better at this time to confine our efforts to securing some remedy in the most important matters.
 It is expected that the amendments proposed will be ready to be forward ed to the legislature by the latter end of the week.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-21

MORE COAL, COAL, MOORE.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-21

Says the Santa Fe New Mexican: Delegate Rodey, according to Wash ington dispatches, is again working against the best interests of the peo-
 pie and against their desires and wish les by supporting the movement in the House of Representatives the purpose of which is to insist on the passage of the original Hamilton joint statehood bill. Mir Rodey has not yet discov-
 cred that he has made and is making a grievous and foolish mistake in this matter. One house has fallen upon him already, but he has not taken the hint"
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-21
ALARMING IS DISCOVERY
HORSE GAMING THROUGH .SUR- WAY COVERING RAISES CUES
 TON AS TO SAFETY.
Inspection of Entire Length of Por- ton Traversed by Street Necessary. Waterway Filled to Within Five Feet of Top With Debris.

An alarming condition of affairs was brought to light last night when a horse driven by W. c. Reed caved through the subway covering in front of the Copper Queen general office building Examination has not yet been possible to ascertain the condi- tion of the subway top that permitted such an accident on the much travel cd thoroughfare- Ground naturally exists for fear that if the covering is routed at one place that the trouble may be general along the entire way. Examination will doubtless have to be made in order to protect traffic. The horse which fell through last night had to be chopped free of the plank ing of the subway and then lifted out. The animal was not hurt.
 Another feature developed in con nection with the subway yesterday IS that it Is filled to within five feet Of the top with debris. This was as- certained by Marshal Snodgrass on trip he made through the waterway to ascertain it's condition. Should an other heavy storm like that of last week come before the debris gathered
 is clean out it is questionable if the subway would be able to handle the water.