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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
ST CLOUD. MINN.-John Kraemer. one Of
the pioneer settlers of Melrose, died at his home
In that city today, aged "A.
TELLS OF A MURDER
Eagle Shot His Wife, but Relies on
Insanity Plea to Escape.

sAULT STE. MARIE, MIoH.-:Alrs. Sophia
Fuller at whose house lived Isaac Eagle, on trial
Eagle came to her house. asked for his, wife
who was working there, and chased her out with
yard but did not stop him: He caught up with
- vie, witness said grabbed Rer BY the s
a week. but never Ss regained consciousness. S. '
Eagles attorney will attempt to prove that t
mind h wds e the sa PSsy s hs
driven insane by the conduct Of his wife.
The prosecution Will try to prove e, that Eagle
escape punishment, on the pretext Of insanity.
IRON RIVER. M1CH.-Much Indignation has
indicating wholesale thievery during the fire
which destroyed half a dozen buildings. includ-
merchant who succeeded in saving his stock
found on checking up his goods that, whereas he
e baze SUES had a b b ne t if
He has also missed numerous overcoats caps and
S,oves in e. addition to considerable quantity
found in the stock when it was replaced, caps
that the original owners had exchanged for
new ones.
IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH Mrs. Clara B.
a IN e last
has been adjudged insane and has been ia ken to
the aS ha at Her 5ssn is
thru nervous prostra ton following the shock
by Of the faa Of The her
8uSpanQ was a V1Clln MIS-. Blrk became u
mother just prior to the accident.
+ GLADSTONE, M1oH.-Dr Deadman. veteri-
nary surgeon of Sault Ste. Marie. IL home from
an unusual trip to Escanaba, going to and re.
turning from that city along the right of way OF
5the 500 line with dogs his motive power. The
. distance is greater than the round trip between
New York and Albany. The doctor uses COM
modious but light sleight. and with the dogs
drawing it is able to cover about sixty-lve miles
day Several years ago he went from the
500 to Minneapolis and return in the same man
ner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

PENNINGTON, MINN.-The following figures
from the postoffice show increasing business:
Stamps sold. So, S56.40; total number of money
orders issued, $500, amounting to $2l 7S5. S. to-
ing to $9,ss9.21. The total number of pieces
delivered by the four rural mail carriers, in
1908 was 166.S1S; in 1904. 100. 703; number
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

FORMAN, N. D.-Articles of fncorpora ton
have been issued for the Forman Loan & Trust
COMPANY conn an organization for the promotion Of
darm loans In the state Of North Dakota. The
q barber at Havana; twelve miles south OF
Forman dropped dead from paralysis of the
heart.-The Interstate Land company of For
man ma purchased Owen Eagans 4s0-acre farm for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

DEADwooD,. IS. D.-sor Star. clerk Of courts
of Lawrence county, has sent to Doaner Robin.
son, secretary of the South Dakota Historical
association a gaye1 which was used by Mr.
Star when he was chairman OF the first re.
publican state convention held at. Huron in.
August, 1889. &s IN
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

SIOUX CITY, IowA.-The special tran OF
six cars on the Milwaukee railroad known as
the Holden corn lecture special paused here on
manifested in the tour, which viii include every.
railroad system In the state and cover more
than GOO stations. asxpsss KS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

8 HURON, S. D.--The funeral services for Gus
the residence OF his brother-Rev. Charles c.
Smith, an evangelist of much prominence, will
begin series of union religious meetings here
on Feb 90. X .sE3ff .z-&l55s. n.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

LINTON, N D.-Deputy Sheriff Jones returned
yesterday from Clyde Kan, with John McDon-
nell. who is charged with horse stealing. During
the summer Dugald Campbell of Braddock, n. D..
lost valuable team of horses and later dis
covered that they had been stolen taken to
Canada and sold. Later developments showed
that Mcdonnell! was connected with the deal but
he escaped before arrest. An offer of 5000 re-
ward and search of several months revealed
him. It Is expected that he will waive ex-
animation and will be tried at the next term
of the district court.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

bard at Nahant small camp near this place,
was destroyed. The loss will be about $4,000
The wife Of Mr.. -Hibbard was seriously sick
the worst storm Of the season to the section
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

MINoT, N. D-The special term of the dis
tic triet court was convened by Judge Goss in the
the. Ward County Bar association, held last
night, 1t was voted to give banquet to Judge
Gillespie and Miss Grace NJ Finders. both Of
Glenburn. were united in marriage yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

SHELDON, N. D. 1.-The school board last even
ing engaged Professor William Westgaard. a
graduate Of the Valley City normal as prin-
cipal OF the schools for the remainder Of the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

MILWAUKEE,, w1s.-Joseph Obermeyer, aged
49, shot and killed last evening in front
of his home. William Johannesmeyer is years
old, has been arrested 1t is alleged Obermeyer
jumped on his sleigh and called him names,
which led to the shooting
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

ELK POINT, S. D.--The preliminary hearing
Of Ed -Wllliams. charged with attempted bur
slime time a change of venue was taken to Elk
Point. iissE$*rssss ges5S.55ssef +: &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

DEADWOOD, s. D.-M. r. Russell left yes
,terday for Edgemont, where he will meet Colonel
William 3 Cody and accompany him east:
Colonel Cody is his way to England and
upon his arrival there will prepare his wild
West show for transportation to Havre. France,
where he begins his continental tour. 49,, =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

MANISTIaUE, MICH.-City Treasurer Currie,
republican, has stirred up a hornets nest among
! the rank and file Of his party thru his appoint
ment of his deputy. He has named W. A. LIE Duo
for the post. Mr.. LIE Due is thoroly competent to
fill the position, but he is the chairman Of the
! county democratic committee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

LEAD, s. ;D.-The annual meeting Of the Lead
Commercial, club has been held here. r. A.
Gushhurst was chosen president.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

DIES MONIES, IoWA---The state conclave VT
for j.. F. Paul. who is a candidate to succeed
himself as head Of the order Charges Of ineona.
Paul we're keported; Founded. - n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

+ HANCOCK, MICH wolf Brothers, lumber
men Of Grand Rapids, whose holdings in the
upper peninsula are already extensive, are secur.
Ing options on tracts Of timber land near Laird,
Houghton county. They DESTROYS Of secur.
ing come 1000 acres there.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
Kindness Remembered.

Because he appreciated the Kindness of Edward
Cronon. who gave him quarter some years ago
when he was in need, George Dunn, an old
sailor, came to La Crosse, distance OF 800
miles, purposely to see Mr. Cronon and paid
him the small amount. Since he was here
some years ago. Mr.. Dunn has travelled all over
the world, visiting China, JAPAN the Philippines
and other foreign countries. -,
A Powerful Engine.
The largest locomotive owned by the Milwau-
kee road is in this city, having been sent here
on trial trip pulling fast mail train. The
engine was built expressly for the fast on
the Chicago division Of the road and is expect
ed to pull twenty loaded passenger coaches be-
tween the two cities, distance of eighty-six
miles, in seventyfv minutes. If the engine
proves to be able to accomplish this the COM
pany expects to build others of the same type.
These engines cannot be used on the river divi-
sion, between here and Minneapolis, on account
Of the sharp curves. - -..z*
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

MARsHALLTowN, IowA.-At the annual
convention of the Iowa State Association of
County Auditors the following officers were
elected: President, W. F.. McLeland, MARSHALL
town; vice president. ]. w. Daley, Cherokee;
secretary, J. S. Newcomer, Eldora; treasurer,
+. w. Leedham, Clinton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

& ST. CLOUD. MINN.-H. NJ. Claussen travelled
from Humboldt Saskatchewan. Canada. ito enter
St Raphael's hospital for Observation-Disclosures
Morgan. one of the alleged robbers of the Bank
of Rice, is acting Queerly in his cell and the
authorities believe he is feignIng insanity
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

VERM1LL1oN, s. D.---The debate between the
law SCHOOLS Of the. state universities Of Iowa
and. south Dakota has been called of for this
year. Iowa is too busy The managers Of the
college. Of music and Y. N. G.. A. lecture courses
have, hit upon a happy plan for next year: In
financial loss to bothf they will combine next
year. Eight numbers will, then constitute the
course, and the price of season tickets will be
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

DODGE CENTER, MINN.-The funeral of Mss
Flora Babcock. who committed suicide In ST.
Paul Monday, was largely attended here yes
terday afternoon.
NEW PAYNESvuLE, MINN.-The CONNER
cal club has decided to hold monthly stock fairs
in this village. The first viii be held on
March 3. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

EsoANABA, M10H-Typhoid is becoming
alarmingly prevalent since the outbreak Of the
fever q fortnight or more ago. new cases almost
daily coming to notice.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

DULUTH, MINN.-The Tabor Lumber COM
pany of Keokuk, Iowa. is getting out thru
O'Neal 4 Nelson, about 5000. 900 feet of logs
north from Virginia, on the line of the Rainy
Lake road, and this will clean up their opera
lions for some time with the exception of
bunch Of some million feet near Pelican lake
They will not log in this district, until the
Rainy Lake road is extended as far as Pelican
Their logs are hauled to the ST. Croix at Still
water, over the Duluth. Virginia & Rainy Lake,
the Great Northern and Northern Pacific roads,
distance Of $50 miles, are then dropped into
the water and RATED to Keokuk. This is
pretty difficult and costly way Of getting timber
to a sawmill. but it is the only way many of
these Iowa mills seem to have nowadays.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

LEAD, s.. D.-AThe Globe Gold Mining COM
pany is pushing the work on its new cyanide mill
The, Globe mine is also developing we'll: The
company is now. running drifts prosecuting the
Formation and also lengthwise the ore, One ore
proves to be thirty feet in width.-GeneraI Man
agers C., A. Allen of the Lucky Strike company
leaves this week for the purpose of consulting
with other directors of the company respecting
future opera tons. A contract has recently been
Uncle Sam mine bedrock dam is being built
for the purpose of cutting off the water which
Of the 200 feet Of tunneling to- be done by con-
tract at the St. Ema mine of the Grant, Gold
Mining company has been completed. This work
is being done on the 20Qfoot level for fthe pnr-
pose of developing the mine and already several
stringers of ore have been found. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

& wINNEBAGo CITY, MINN.-The prohibition
lists of this legislative district held big rally
here last night. Oliver W. Stewart Of Chi
cago spoke, and Rev.. S. w. Squire of Kimball
Mo-, furnished the musical part OF the pro-
gram. The Parker college male quartet also
sung several selections. - - zs.sf y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
CROOKSTON WILL ADVERTISE
The Town and the Red River Valley
Will Profit.

..CRooKsT0N, SIINN,-.At meeting Of the
last evening It was decided to do some extern
siys advertising for Crookston and the Red
River valley in the central states the coming
year, The Minneapolis Journal was selected
as one of the mediums of publicity.
. Last evening, at meeting Of the Crookston
fire department, Chief Tom Morris rendered his
resignation. which was accepted and> Charles
Brennan was elected his successor.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
ALEXANDER PARTS
FROM EQUITABLE
Sewers Last Link by Resign
ing as Director.
MARKS END OF OLD REGIME
Hyde Still Has Weak Hold, Having
Sold Nearly Ali His
Stock.

NEW YORK, July 27.-Simultaneous
with the election of Paul Morton as
president of the Equitable yesterday the
resignation was received of James w.
Alexander as director of the society. and
organization of which he was so long
the head was severed.
In its forty-siX years of existence up
to yesterday the Equitable has had but
three presidents William c Alexander
was the first. Henry B. Hyde the sec
ond. and James w. Alexander, nephew
of the first president. was the last of the
old regime.
Hyde Holds On.
Now only James H. Hyde son of the
second president remains an almost
broken link with the former dynasty.
lie has sold nearly all his stock. he has
been ousted as vice president and re-
mains merely q director with a weak
hold even on that position.
James w. Alexander, the former pTesi-
dent, has left Babylon. l. /. where he
has been at private sanatortum for
several weeks and returned TO the Cats
kills. reiOining his family at his sum
mer home a OnteOra- Mr.. Alexander :
health, 1t was said, is considerably i'm
proved, but he will not attempt TO at
tend To any business affairs for some
time yet He has lost cohsidera be flesh
during his Illness.
A nurse accompanied Mr.. Alexander on
the trip. While waiting for the train at
Babylon Mr.. Alexander and the nurse
walked up and down the platform. Spy
ing a Weighing machine. Mr. Alexander
suggested that he get weighed. He tipped
the beam at only l56 pounds.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
BRA SCOTTISH CLANS
WE'RE OUT IN FORCE
AS Guests of Caledonan Club They Spend Gala Day on
Annual Excursion Given to Marshall Hail.
Prizes Awarded to Winners.

More than one thousand people took
Marshall Hall by storm YESTERDAY. and
from the time the first boat arrived Un-
til the last one left late last night gen
erai enjoyment retgned supreme.
The arnusements were III full blast,
ard many were the dimes that went into
the Golfers of the proprietors. The cause
Of such rejoicing was that the Caledon-
ian Club was giving outing. Had a
feu ..lnties'' been in evidence one
could almost ina glneG that they were III
the picturesque Scottish bra =
he steamer Charles Manchester was
kept busy taking the eNcU-siofistS 10
and from the sceIe of gayet}- me Hfst
trip Yves made carry yesterday IN the
morning and the last about u O CLOCK
at night. As the weather was ideal every
member OF the society who could posi-
I biy get away from the city went down
! the river
| Although these excursions are given
Principally for the beneht or the chll-
dFen yesterdays outing was enjoyed p5
/ old as well SIS young.
Tpon the arrival OF the first boat, all
made a dash for the athletic neIu, WIRE
| series or events had been arfahgsd-
! For some hours the youthful athletes
ran and jumped and warmed their pa
rents heart with their prowesa. FER
| haps the greatest delight was derived
from the potato and wheeibafroW races.
| The spectators We're much amused at
| seeing fuu grown and dignified ladies
! trying to scoop up unwie!dy potatoes
with tablespoons. Then, 70 see these
same ladies trying to wheel a barrow
and run ct the same time was worth
| the price OF six excursion tickets. There
were several ladies III the race VINO
might have finished near the front had
| 1t not been for the unwieldly vehicles
they had to push.
/ The results Of the athletic events are
! as follows
Girls race-Under eight years. First,
| Elizabeth Fitzgerald; second, Clara l..
BrownIo---
| Eddie Wolf; second, Philip J. Viehman.
Race for girls-ThIrteen and under.
First, Catherine Niehman; second, MARY
/ Hodges,
j Race for boys--Fourteen and under.
! First, Henry McNey; second, Charles
Race for girls-Eight years old. First,
: Lottle Bronn; second Louise Hodges.
/ Boys high jump-Fffteen and under
| First. Harry McVey: second, Willie
! Duncan; third. NJ. Davis
Boys racial ages. First, Willie
/ Duncan; second, Henry McYey; third
NJ Davis.
Girls racial ages First, Pauline
Pole vaulting-First, Henry McVey
| second Willie Sweet.
Potato race-For ladies. First, Mrs
! Stanbach; second, Alice Wolf.
Girls raee-SiX years and under. First
Helen Elder: second, Eleanor Otterback
| third. Martha Reid
Boys sack race-First, Philip Nieh-
man: second, Charles Munro; third NJ
Davis.
WheeIbarrow race-For ladies. First
Leonard; third, Miss Moore.
| Boys race-SiX years old. First, Percy
| Guy; second. John Fowler.
Girls race-Five to seven years. First
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
H0MING PIGEONS DEAD;
SUFFOCATED BY SMOKE

A fire which practically destroyed
four stables and caused about 1890
damage started in the rear Of Az Eighth
street southwest last night about Il
q o'clock The cause of the conhagration
has not been learned.
The owner OF the stable \. Brill. was
about to retire for the night when he
saw a cloud of smoke issue from the
stable windows. He ran 10 the nearest
fire alarm box and turned I'm an alarm
The fire had gained considerable head
way by that time. The ffTemen's efforts
were chiefly confined TO saving the
property adjoining the stable. They were
only partially successful. however. The
stables Of ". C. Waters. II w. IOunt
and II. a. Morrow were afre before It
could lie put under control.
Mr.. Waters also reported the loss of
230 homing pigeons. which he valued at
$50. The pigeons were confined in the
loft OF Waters stable, and were suffo-
Gated by smoke before they could be
liberated.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER
HELPED POLICE CHIEF
With Her Aid Diamonds of Value Were
Recovered After Clever
Theft.

I7-A-6 los L. l., july -! the At
rest of Timothy CahiIl. 9 beIlboy, SEN
sational diamond robbery at the Watson
House has been made public, the gems
involved beingsyalued at $3.50. The rings
are the property of J. II. PT0udfoot, a
broker. and were stolen from his room
two weeks ago
Chief of Police Half obtained the aid OF
4 gypsy fortune teller, who, il is claim
ed, so frightened a young woman who
had Cahil 5 confidence that she gave
the secret away.
ola dng he srerne ont of cass1 zoo !
where they were in a pocketbook. He
was taken to Lindenhurst and locked up.
Mr.. Proudfoot, it is said. Is willing to
boy, who has heretofore borne a good
reputation. Another person, it is claim
ed, is implicated.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27

Cecilia Sullivan; second. Marion Brown;
third, Minnie Myers.
Boys race-Under twelve years. First,
7. Sullivan; second, Charles Munro.
After the athletic events had been
concluded the entire club joined in a
hearty meal, in which Scottish oats
were a large factor, When all had salts
fed the inner man they gathered around
the pavilion 10 see a contest for Il valua-
bic prize. Several young ladies grace
fully danced the Highland fling. The
prize was awarded to Miss Helen Wet
eel.
The committee in charge of the af-
fair was as follows: Robert Low Dr.
Thomas Miller. J. Cuthbert. William
Nesbit. James NJ. Leckie, William Jar
dine, Capt Robert Armour, John T. Nc
Vey and Thomas Shelton.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
POLICEMAN HOLSTEIN
JUSTIFIED HIMSELF

Special Policeman NJ. A Holstein was
accused before the Police Trial Board of
raging so much attention TO the mani
curing Of his finger nails that he failed
70 see an accident which occurred at
his crossing, Seventh and G streets
northwest He was tried on the charge
OF neglecting his duty
The charges We're preferred by Acting
Sergeant & l. BOde. who practically
charged HClstein with being '.asIeep Al
The switch Holsteins explana lion.
however, satisfied the board, and they
recommended that the charges be dis
missed and this recommendation has
Eeen approved by the District Comnis-
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
ALLEGED WIFE MURDERER
SUES FOR HER ESTATE

KANSAS CITY, July 27.-The lawyers
Of John NJ. Crane. charged with rnur-
ccring his wife. are preparing 10 bring
suit to recover half of the estate she
left. AIRS, Cranes viii left all her prop
erty TO her brOJher-iu-law, but the Ia Il
provides that the husband snail inherit
one-half of his wife,s estate, no matter
what the nature OF the viii she makes
Crane Is in jail awaiting trial. He pre-
Lsnls % b. insane-
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
Pe-Tu-na, a Favorite Remedy With
This Housewife

MIS-. Carrie King. Darlington Mo.
writes.
''Pernna has been my faVOrite and
only household remedy for nearly five
years.
II have suffered for years with bill
business. and kidney and liver trouble
If I caught little cold. the pains were
increa sed. and backaChe and headache
we're Of frequent occurrence
'HOWcVeF. PeruRa cured me: fWeFre
bOtt!es made me Il new and healthy
woman For three years have enjoyed
the best OF health
y keep Peruna constantly IA my
home and If we feel indispuse1, ii few
doses Of Peruna restore Ia.
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
FALL OF HOUSE KILLS
BOY WOOD-GRTHERERS

CHICAGO, July Three boys were
killed and several others were severely
injured by the collapse of a two-story
cottage Al Thirty-second and Fox
streets.
The building was being torn down.
and the boys We're gathering wood FOR
use al their homes when the crash came.
James White, "a policeman, was badly
bruised while rrscuing boys piniOEed
under tht debris
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
B0NAPARTE QUITS JOB.

The following announcement was made
by Secretary Bonaparte today:
At the meeting of the council OF the
National Civil Service Reform League
at Bolton Landing. Lake George. y. Y.
Saturday, Secretary Bonaparte resigned
as chairman Of the council. and Rich
ard Henry Dana. OF Boston, was elected
10 succeed him
The Washington times., 1905-07-27
KILLED WIFE IN HIS SLEEP.

CHICAGO. July 21-John Mueller.
charged with killing his wife and child,
makes the novel plea Of epileptic som
nambulism. Jurors in the case were
selected Tuesday Mueller declares that
he slew his wife in his sleep and that
his actions were due to a blow on the
head received in labor riot two years
ago. Mueller killed his wife and child
by shooting them and then hacking
them with an axe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-03-23
A Dinner Invitation.

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BILE. l was afflicted with Stomach
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Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest any
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want to eat while your stomach takes a
rest-recuperates and grows strong.
This wonderful preparation is justly
entitled to all of its many remarkable
cures. Sold at Remnants Pharmacy.