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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
WIFE PREFERS CHARGE
w. H. Austin Arrested on Charge OF
Horse Stealing.

ALBERT LEA MINN.-sherif Subby has ar
rived here with W. 81. Austin. veterinary sur
geon Of Alden township this county, arrested on
a warrant charing horse stealing.
Three months ago Austin married a widow
named Carrie Gutenberg Of Alden. who had con-
siderable real estate left her by her former
husband. The acquaintance was made thru the
agency Of matrimonial bureau, 1t is said, and
was not of long dration. -.
few days ago Mr.. Austin decided to engage
in buying horses, and his wife says she signed
notes to the extent of $4,000 to secure the
money. He took his wife and went to Waverly.
Iowa, to buy horses, but did not meet with
success, and after sending word that his horse
that he rode was sick. Austin came back and
took the horses On the farm, alleges Mrs. Austin.
asd left, as she found out when she returned.
Austin was captured and the horses returned
but the $4,000 has not been found. the pris-
oner only had 500 him when arrested. He
will have hearing today. e. ..- '..t.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
INVESTMENT co. FAILS
Withdrawal Of Contracts Leads to Can
adian Concerns Assignment.

WINNIPEG MAN.-The Canadian Investment
company has assigned in trust to the Northern
Trust company. Liabilities are estimated at
about 900 and its assets at about $500, 600.
The cause of the assignment Is that contract
holders took advantage Of the withdrawal clause
and the moneys received were not equal to the
amount necessary to meet the Withdrawals.
Money was borrowed from q bank Of Hamilton
to the extent of $24 900 on mortgage security,
with expectation Of being able to pay 1t back
gradually from money sece1yed from contract
holders Several new CcAflap ies entered the field
in the meantime. and made it difficult to get
new business. ~~4 = .,.. h - -.
The company was incorporated in March. 1908.
by "a private act Of the local legislature, and
has an authorized capital of $50, 200. The full
financial statement will be made public In a few
days. -. l..
The warehouse Of the Port Huron Threshins
company, with its contents, was DESTROYED by
fire. The loss Is $4,000 with insurance at
$S1 900. The building. which big frame
Structure. was located in a suburb Of Ellnwood.
The flames had control when the 1remen arrived.
Hose had to be laid 200 feet from the nearest
main. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
MURPHY DEMURS
Arguments Heard on Jurisdiction Plea
H.. at Fargo.

FARGO, N. D.-The case Of Major Murphy OF
Minot, charged with forgery Of tax receipts and
sent to this district change OF venue, came
up before Judge Pollock. ~
The attorneys for the defense raised point
Of law as to the right of county judge to sit
as committing magistrate. as was done by
Judge Davis Of Minot, and also demurred to the
complaint; Briefs are to be submitted , between
R Poo @Ro r the r eGe OF on the the demurrer
This is the first time the right of a county
Judge to act as committing magistrate has been
questioned Ward county Is one Of the few
haying a county Judge elected under what Is
known as the Increased jurisdiction with
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
ONLY ONE RESIDENT
Lone Inhabitant Of Lyman, s. D., Runs
Village. So. =

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.-The extension of the
Milwaukee railroad westward from Chamberlain
to the Black Hills has played havoc with some
of the little towLs which were established years
railroad would be built thru Lyman county. 4
conspicuous example Of what has happened to
new railroad extension is the little town Of
Lyman, which at one time promised to become
quite an Important hamlet. 1t now has only
one male inhabitant. in the person Of L. L.
Armstrong, q pioneer resident OF Lyman county
and of the town of Lyman; He states that he
master to chief of police. and that when he
leaves home the entire male population Of the
town goes with him. Armstrong constitutes the
mayor, b. ard of education. town council and
other officials Of the town. and he thinks he
is entitled to congratula lions. for no matter
what official action he takes with reference
to municipal or educational matters. there is
no one to criticise or apply for injunctions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Montana Miner Meets Terrible Death
Near Melrose.

BUTTE, MONT.--Oscar Wells. 4s years of
age and one Of the best-known residents of
a mining claim operated by him, about three
miles from Melrose. yesterday afternoon. He
was terribly mangled, the head being severed
from thu body. How the accident occurred will
always be mystery. He had sunk shaft down
only eight feet and when he did not return at
went to the claim. She was Mortified to find the
rnangIed body of her husband It is supposed
lie killed by premature blast.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
MOB PREVENTS SHOW
Burlesque Company at Butte Decides
to Abandon Performance,

BUTTE. MONT.-The burlesque company last
night abandoned further efforts to give a per-
Torrance In this city, Manager Frank Calder
announcing. that he had concluded there was
little use in endeayoring to give performance
when nearly five thousand Butte Irishmen had
affixed their names to paper declaring that the
appearance Of the show would not be permitted.
Calde: was closeted with the Indignation COM
mittee for two hours. when he pleaded for an
opportunity to give the committee trial per-
Torrance, to demonstrate that his show was
free from any reference. to the Irish This
request WAS fatty refused. He then asked to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

turned from the Noblock logging camps at Mile
post No. Sc on the Iron Range road, says that
Henry Kessler and George McGilvray en-
ployees at the camp have killed the biggest
wolf slain in northern Minnesota. The
animal weighed 2sO pounds, and its death was
accomplished by poisoned venison. Morgan says
that the pelt will be brought to Duluth and
taXidermist employed to stuff and mount 1t.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
LID ON BURLINGTON
Evangelist Sunday Secures Closing
; - Order for Saloons.

BURLINGTON. IoWA.--!The wave Of reform
in Burlington growing out Of William A. Sun.
days revival meetings resulted in the formation
Of civic reform league Of ]. 800 members and
ali saloons on Sunday William A. Sunday Is
the "baseball evangelist" Mayor Casters proc
lamation also orders the closing OF all gambling
places at dice. t-5 ~ -
Mayor Saunders Of West Burlington followed
Mayor Casters action by ordering saloons there
closed on Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
CROWLEY ON TRIAL.
Twice Convicted, an Alleged Thief Gets
Another Hearing.

sTURG1s, s. D.-Mead county circuit court
was in session here yesterday and today, Judge
Crowley. tried and convicted twice Of grand
larceny. first BY Judge Rice and then By Judge
Samuel Booth, soldier charged with obtaining
money under false pretense. was convicted and
sentenced to ten months In the penttentiary
Court adjourned today till Jan. g. when the
gambling cases will come up.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
RECORD SEASON IN MINING
Official Of Mesaba Range Predicts
Greater Activity Next Summer.

SPARTA, NINA prominent mine official
of~the Mesaba range predicts one Of the most
prosperous seasons next summer that the Mesaba
range has ever seen. He claims that the ore
shipments will be limited only by. the carriers
,pronerties are being opened at various points on
fhes range. and better facilities for mining on
a large scale are being installed by the older
mines. -. :, - &.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
E. e. Snyder Of Olin, Iowa, to Be Sen
fenced Next Week. 49,.

ANAMOSA, IOWA-The trial Of E. e. Sny-
der. the Olin banker. came to close when the
defendant changed his plea to guilty. he was
charged with fraudulent banking and having re-
ceived deposits when he knew that he was
cases against him. Judge Preston will sentence
him the day after Christmas.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
DARING ROBBERY AT DULUTH
Many See Man Smash Window and
TX Escape With Jewels.

DULUTH, NINA thief threw a heavy
stone thru one OF the windows of the Palace
Jewelry company at 324 West Superior street,
seized diamond case, watch and tray of
gold brooches, and fed to Fourth avenue, and
then ran into the Northern Pacific railroad
yards. The value Of the stolen goods is $50.
The street was brilliantly lighted and crowded
with people. At least twenty persons were In
the jewelry store. .-'
J. D. Morgan Of West Duluth, who has re-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

Egdahl, local saloonkeeper. The action was
taken in accordance with recommendation
By the chief OF police. who claimed that the
saloon was disorderly. The aldermen and min
listers have Joined hands to clean the city. and
about ready to sit comfortably on the lid;
The gamblers have been driven elsewhere and
the Slot machines are being confscated and
destroyed as soon as they are found in opera
ton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
some of the mines is a possible shortage OF

some Of the mines is possible shortage OF
coal, but this is not anticipated
There will be much activity in the mining ousi
ness in the vicinity Of Aurora and Biwabik TINS
winter A shaft will be sunk at the Medows
mine "a st. Clair property and two eight
horse power boilers with all the latest type
Of machinery will be Installed. There VIII also
be- considerable work done at the Hector mine
near Biwatik Stripping will be carried on dur
ing the winter snd these two mines Will be
among the heavy slippers in the spring.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

give performance to the press alone or to the
committeeman and die public, charging ad,
mission. the proceeds to be given to charity
This also was refused. and when another large
mob n)led in front Of the theater last
night, Calder called off the show for good
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
NIAGARA, Falls

This wonder Of the world is even
more beautiful in winter than in sum-
mer. Go east via the Erie Railroad
and your ticket is good for stopover
at this wonderful place. Three trains
daily from Chicago to New York. Ask
E. r. Porch, Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul,
for particulars, rates, etc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

A mans wife should always be the
same, especially to her husband, but il
she is weak and nervous, and uses Car
ter Iron Pills, she cannot be, for they
make her ''feel like a different per-
SON. SO they all say, and their hus-
bands say so, tool
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

"Whereof the World Take Note.''
Of all the good whistles, there is none
80 good as Pickwick Rye.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
School Bond Controversy.
Cited for Contempt.

Because he evaded a process Of court sum
rnoning him to come to Helena and testify for
the defense In the trial Of Jerry Slatterly,
charged with killing Ben Mahoney in Butte
year and a half ago, Patrick Morgan was cited
by Judge Hsc. Smith for contempt OF court
Morgan was an important witness for the de-
Tense, yet the officers were unable to find him.
The is being tried here for second time
on change of venue, and will be given to the
jury today. 49, - IT.. -.. .tr-. 10
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
Useful Suggestions From
Bedding and Drapery Depfs
toinette. hand made; Real Arabians. A
most sensible present.
Down Quilts and Blankets

Always Acceptable.
$3.50 each for $1,000 fine Down Quilts,
best sateen coverings.
$3.50 each for $3.50 qualities. ia
$1,000 each for $500 qualities.
$3.50 each for $3.50 qualities.
SIS each for $4,000 and $3.50 qualities.
$1,000 pair for $500 fine Australian
All Wool Blankets, neatly, bound.
$3.50 pair for $12.50 fine White Cali
$3.50 pair for $500 Ohio Wool Blan-
kets, for full size beds. s-a ,.,....-
..s. Linens @...E
$500 set for Bleached Damask Table
Cloths, with one dozen Napkins to
$3.50 set for $500 quality ...,.
$3.50 set for $3.50 qualities. .5
$11.5O set for s17.50 qualities.
Lace Bed Sets
$500 set for Real Renaissance Lace
Bed Sets.
$3.50 set for $1,000 quality.
$3.50 set for $12.5o qualities.
$1l.OO set for $3.50 qualities.
" DraperieS 49,.
$599 p pair for for SEQ B Braperies
Odd Pairs Draperies, this seasons new
est goods. Closing out on account Of
having only one pair Of a kind. now
$1,000, $3.50, $500 and $3.50
Great collection Of Draught and Fire
$15::Ss99' to 1893 $5:55' $500 1925
Mission styles at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50
to $500.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20

McKibbin Hat bonds for presents to
men, So. All dealers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
BANKER ADMITS GUILT

rights almost equal to district judge up
certain limit. y7.e. .-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
NOT A CANDIDATE
FOR U. s. SENATE
GOVERNOR TooLE SAYS HE DOES
NOT WANT ToGA.
Montana's Chief Executive Appre-
ciates Efforts Of Friends to Induce
Him. to Enter Senatorial Race, but
Declares He Will Retire From Poll
tics When Out Of Present Office.
Special to The journal.

Special to The journal
Helena, Mont. Dec. 2.--Despite suggestions
to the contrary that have been made recently,
Governor Joseph X. Toole will not be candi-
date for the United States senate to succeed
Senator w. A. Clark. 8sEE
Some days ago Sheriff John J. Quinn Of Butte
county, IN interview. declared his belief that
democratic party for the senatorship. Sheriff
Quinn said that Butte would stand by the
governor in the race, regardless of the reported
not be q candidate for reelection as sheriff,
but will make the race for the state senate
SO that he could vote for Governor Toole for the
United States senate.
Governor Toole was asked IL he had seen the
interview. He said:
Eyes, I have read It. appreciate what
as well to state again that when accepted
, the nomination for governor did so with the
| express purpose Of being out of the senatorial
| s'If I do not serve ont my present term OF
Office, it will be due entirely to the condition
! of my health, which is far from good, and not
to accept any other oniee. When I am out OF
the governors office am out of politics."
Leslie Goes on Tour.
As happy in thought as If he were going to
again visit the scenes Of his youth Preston B.
Leslie left early today for Nashville, Tenn, to
visit bis daughter, after which he will make
tour of Kentucky, including Louisville.
Despite the fact that he is nearly 90 years
| OF age, MT. Leslie a6 uuaCconnpau1eO on
journey. He enjoys the distinction OF being the
Oldest practicing lawyer Sin the United States:
He Is active and alert as an ordinary man OF
half his years. He also has the distinction Of
having been governor Of two sovereign states
of the union, Kentucky, where he was twice
elected, and Montana. He has also served this
state as United States district attorney.
School Bond Controversy.
The question of the correctness of the attor-
ney generals ruling that the investment Of state
school money In bonds of state institutions Is
unconstitutional came before the supreme court
yesterday with notable array of counsel on
both sides. The entire day was taken up, and
arguments will be concluded today on a man
damus to compel the treasurer to pay the war
rants against the normal college.
The subject is Of vast Importance to the state
since, If the attorney general is upheld,
special session Of the legislature will be neces
sary to straighten out the tangle. ,
49, Cited for Contempt. -
Because he evaded a process of court sum
noning him to come to Helena and testify fol
the defense In the trial of Jerry Slatterly
charged with killing Ben MahOney In Butte
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-20
Lace Curtains

$5O pair. choice of a large line Of Real
Lace Curtains, Real Arabian, Real
Marie Antoinette, Cluny, Brussels, Real
Irish Point, Real Point Calais, Real
Antique all punched at one price for
the balance Of the week, worth $500
to $3.50 pair.
$1,000 pair, in this lot are Royal sax
with Net Centers, Real Marie An
New-York tribune., 1905-11-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

sunrise $50 sunset 457 Moon 9:0s Moons age
HIGH WATER
AM-sandy Hook 1O39 Gov Island 100 He'll Gate 1888
PW-Sandy Hook Is Gov. Island Ii "a He'll
New-York tribune., 1905-11-01
EXPECT M'CURDYS' END.
Mutual Policyhoders Believe Com
mittee Vii York Thoroughly.

The Mutual LIES internal investigation COM
fnittte. IL is expected Viii employ stan OF eN-
pert accountants in addition to counsel in It's IN
vestigation of the company's affairs
Several holders of large policies in the MUTUAL
whose opinions a reporter canvassed !esteroaS'
We're disposed TO think clean sweep III ihe
affairs of the company inevitable, and were CON
WINGED that the overthrow of the McCuroy regime
would come from within and not from without
In other words" said last night the holoer OIL
a large policy who is in position to kno" ,ne
facts Il believe the internal committee with the
aid OF counsel and expert accountants VIII elleci
a thorough housecleaning of the company ana lha1
changes will have been accomplished lnvolVlng hr
McCurdy and his relatives long before the annual
meeting of the directors year. If the matter
is to be decided by the annual meeting it would
not he surprising if. by the of proxies ana
other means the McCurdys remained in the sadd!e
Reports notwithst nding. | understand that VIII
lam Fl TruesdaIe and John w Auchncloss are far
from being predisposed in Mr. McCurdy's favor
Messrs Truesdale and Auchincloss, the t"G
members of the internal committee con.erfeu ca. .
again yesterday try decide on substitute for
Effingham 3. Morris. At the close OF the CONFER
ence Mr.. Truesdale stated that he had no announce
ment to make.
color to the report that the name OF stuyVesant
Fish is Under consideration for the office.
At Mr.. tish's home last night it was SAID that
he would return here from the west until
next week.
Regarding the report that detectives employed
by the Mutual Life were "shadowing MT
legislative information. Mr Hughes said last
night: Il have knowledge of such thing. ana
do not believe that ii is So
In accordance with the, new policy the Equi, ro
large mortgage loans, in addition TO its S5oe"V IN
vestment in New-York City per cents
New-York tribune., 1905-11-01
POLICE LOCATES DOCTOR.
Sag They KnO7o Who Dismembered
.Suit Case Victim

Boston. Oct. 31.-Just before leaving his office at
Police Headquarters tonight Chief Inspector w.
b Watts stated that the doctor who dsmembered
the body of Susanna a. Geary. the Winthrop dress
suit case victim. had been located.
He did expect, however. that any arrest
would be made for Il day two. iatimating that
the police were awaiting something more definite
from Morris Nathan. the iance of the girl, who IS
now in custody in Pittsburg-
- Chief Watts said:
The doctor has teen located. We know where
he is, and probably put our hands on him
when him There is 10 need of seeking
any further clews. far this man Is con-
cerned. because We know "herc he is
The chief then added that he did not look for an
arrest either tonight tomorrow
The theory of the police regarding the whole
affair in which the most serious charge in con
rlection with 1t only be mansiaushter is that
Miss Geary went a and submitted to an
ILLEGAL operation The operation not sue
cess. but. before the girl died. man physician
was called in. and he attempted TO save the girl s
life by a second operation. Miss Geary died. and
Iba doctor then dismemhered the body and dis
which were subsequently found
The charge against the woman can only be one
of mansiaughter while. according 10 Superintend-
ent Pierce. local force. il will be difficult to
bring any charge against Nathan unless ne Should
be accused of concealing crime
That both and We're with Miss
tieary during her last hours days is believed
10 be shown by the physicians certificate which
company of which she and Nathan We're mem
bers, giving excuse for her absence. The Ger
fificate was written by woman. while the ad-
dress the envelope was in a man s handwriting
New-York tribune., 1905-11-01
u. II. Il. AFTER ID. And H.?
Scranton Report That T7co Roads
14re to 4maigamate.

Scranton Penn. Oct. 81. The Scranton ''TTib-
uue" will tomorrow print story that recent
heavy purchases of coal lands in Schuyllill Coln-
ty Were made by the scnuylkill Coal and Iron
COMPANY for the Pennsylvania and the Delaware
and Hudson railroad companies. which, according
TO the story, negotiating an amagamatlon.
The story goes on 10 say:
The explanation is made that the organization OF
the sehuylii Coal anu IRON company @ ana ,,i ,he a
nary step 10 The anla gamation Of the Pennsyva viva
T]any. the absorption of the latter by the FOR
lner 1T Is well known that for many years the
large freight business between Pittsburg and the
other Western points and the New England States
,Iss ,ynrt OF tha pennsviyana road A relief was
sought in an arrangement with the Delaware and
New-EngIand business transferred 10 the Del
aware and Hudson company and taken 10 Mechan-
icsvile, y. l.
This arrangement. 1t is understood has worked
very satisfactorily. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company is anxious obtain a footholc III the
New-EngIand States. which it reaches 5y
water from New-York- Since the working arrange
rlent was made with the Delaware and Hudson
panies has been frequently planned u is but the
revival OF an old ambition OF the Pennsy lran!a
tbe SiricuItv in securing a controlling interest in
the stock of the Delaware and Hudson Company.
purchase Of the majority stock. X Is saic that
mutual arrangements have been 2greec upon
holders of the Deia ware and Hudson Company 10
become part Of the Pennsylvania system What
these arrangements -Say be cannot be ascertained
As sn additional factor in the arldiEg up OF the
new ecsoiidatiou. the coal lands IN tee feId or tle
5seIl,syivaRia coTcsay belEg secCrHd ~
the Delaware ard Hudson Company which VIII
aen lave increased business for the eastern polnts
! needless point that in the event OF suc!
Capitalization the Delaware and Hudson Rs oad
viii become Gar more fnpoTtan, sys.em ;han il
IS at present II Will then be rleiI line between
the Western states and the New-EnGland States,
Ra:irasd Behind it.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-01

Copenhagen Oct 2s-Arrtyet steamer Kentucky DAM
StanI. Nep-York via Chrtstiania.
Msrseilles 2I-sailed steamer Madonna tBr}. Ian
der New York.
Antwerp, sIArrved: steamer iceland CBr>. Broom
head NeV-York via Dover
St Lucia Oct 2S-Saed, Hermnius tBr,, Morri-
son from Para. Sew-York
Dunkirk oct 29-Arrivod Patria Port). Marrei
ros New-York Rotterdam.
Oct steamer Georgia (Austl, Paro
vich New-York Palermo Malta. etc.
Swansea Oct 2S-Seiled, steamer Kansas City fErl
Lewis New-York.
Adelaide 31-Arrived previously steamer Oakhurn
tE3r, Crosthwaite New-Yorl via Fremante.
Ieith Oct 30-Arrived steamer Enroll tBr, Graham
NewYork.
Auckland oct s1-Arrived previously. steamer Cape
Breton 1Br). worden. sNew-York via st Vincent. v
Fremantle. etc.
Colombo, % sailed. steamer AIbenga cGer. Petersen
(from Yokohama etc). New-Yorh
Naples 31Arrived. steamer Republic CBr) NcAuiey
New-Yor< Genoa
Colon oct 8I-Arrived. steamer Havana. Corning,
York
Port Natal Oct si-Arrved previously sirocco
(Br Williamson. New-York via st Vincent, c V. for
Shanghai.
Montevideo Oct so-Arrved previously steamer Canova
tf3elgl Russell New-York for Buenos Ayres Ro-
Earo-
santos oct 2s-Arriyed Catanfa Ger Ebert,
;Saw-EoFk via Victoria, etc
- Arrived srea1c irias AauEits fguictl
IiIasal5t. HcN Y..k va w. Indies and Eenezue.a