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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
NEW "HIGH'' FOR APPLETON
Contract for It's Construction Let to
. Appleton Builders. =

APPLETON, MINN.-The board of education,
at special meeting. opened and considered
bids fol the construction Of the new high school
building Representatives Of nearly all the bid
ders were present together with Architect
Downs of Downs &, Eads of Minneapolis, whose
plans have been selected. ..
There were ninteen bids on construction and
eighteen on the heating plant; $12109.5O was
the highest bid on construction, and S10,S2S the
lowest. this being from John Carlson s. Co.
of ortonville, to- whom the contract was
awarded. ts.-'.- -
On the heating plants the bids were from
So. $40 to $1,96657. This contract was let t.
Pond, Hasey company of Minneapolis at $1.975
Work on the building will be begun as a:
| the ground will permit, The contract calls fol
completion by Aug. IT,, r>-...... -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
PUNISHED FOR
= - = = ~ - - - = StA0
BOUNTY FRAUDS
WEIRD AND HIS PARTNERS ALL
DOING TIME
Bought Wolf and Coyote Pelts in North
Dakota, Took Them to Montana and
Collected Bounty Upon Them in Two
Counties-Werd Himself Just Con-
victed Of Perjury.

Special to The Journal. fs
Glendtve. Mont. March 4.-The Werd case was
disposed Of yesterday in Judge Lords court, the
jury bringing in verdict of guilty Of perjury as
charged and fixing the punishment at five years
in states prison. ...
The case Is enc Of particular interest to stock
raisers of Montana, inasmuch it includes
what of the most extensive bounty
frauds perpetra ted In the state. The copart-
! ners of Werd have been punished, but the state
was unable to locate him until last fall.
| The crime was committed in September, 1900,
at which time Werd and his partners brought
several hundred wolf and coyote pets from North
county. then stole the scalDs. which had been
removed by Custer county official, sewed them
| back the Eides and brought them to Glendive,
where they were turned In again and bounty paid
| by Dawson county officials. IT, ..
| The work Of patching was so skillfully done as
| to pass without detection, and had acts of the
defendants while at Glendive not aroused suspi
cion the cffense would have perhaps gone I'M
punished. 49,. .-.5 ~. ~,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
BLAKELY AFTER A BRIDGE
Merchants Will Buy Pontoon Boats
Owned at St. Peter.

ST. PETER, Observation-Disclosures men of Blakely
are prospective purchasers Of thS pontoon boats
owned here, which were retired from service
when the new steel bridge was built last sum
merchants, was in the city today and inspected
the boats, and will recommend their purchase
Students of Gustavus Adolphus college have
chartered a special train to to Northf1elc
next Friday, when the state intercollegiate ora
torical contest will be held at st. Olaf ant
between $50 and 900 will go: On the sans
date the basketball teams of Gustavus and st
Olaf are to meet.
The Chicago & Northwestern has crew o
men here repairing the piers OF the tresti'
Indication that the Omaha will build into st
Peter this sumner,. as the bridge, must b.
Strengthened before 1t will carry the heav!
/, freight. An &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
Saved by Flight at Night.

After this ceremony the nearly empty wagon.
train proceeded but without wood, supply of
which was forbidden. The men had not gone
for before they were overtaken and told to pre-
mare for battle. as the young bucks were not
satisfied Instead of preparing for massacre.
however, the white men, numbering less shat
dozen, decided coup OF their own. AT
nightfall they went into camp In the regular Way
hut about midnight started again. When the
hostiles looked for them in the morning they
were not there. .. .srI a.r.. r.
At 10 o'clock the next morning, to the con
sternation of the sorely-tried band large party
of Indians were seen directly in front But
this proved to be band Of friendly Rees under
Chief Bull Head from Fort Berthold and that
haven Of refuge was reached on Jan. /, 1865
after two months OF narrowing experiences. This
is only one of the several expeditions in which
Mr.. Pay took part often escorting settlers t.
and thru South Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
PANIC AT A REVIVAL
Gang Of Toughs Break Up a Meeting
Near West Concord.

WEST CONCORD. NINA gang of toughs
entered the Evangelical church in Fairport town
and after trying to break up the meeting by
petty annoyancas. filed small can with pow
the woodboS
An explosion followed. which caused a panic
and several persons were injured in the crush
B. reward has been offered fe. evidence agains
the perpetrators of tho outraE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

PIERRE. s. D.-Judge Gaffy refused to grant
an order to show cause in the Walworth county
seat fight In which Bangor is attempting to
fusing the order the Judge called special term
of court in that county for April 1. to hear
the whole case.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
Prevents Pneumonia

Colds are tainted with Grip, in con-
sequence; the Influenza is fierce and
binding; the cough deep-seated and
dangerous; the Sore Throat malignant
and prostrating. Many persons are con-
fined to their homes and even to, their
beds.
The prompt use Of DR.. Humphreys
g Seventy-seyen0 restores the checked
circulation (the first sign Of taking
Cold) starts the blood coursing through
the veins, breaks up Cold or Grip and
prevents Pneumonia.
At Druggists 25 cents, or mailed.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., Cor. William
and John Streets, New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
EARLIEST BREAKUP IN YEARS
Successful Season for All Camps Around
Cumberland.

CUMBERLAND, WIs,-All the logging camps
In this vicinity broke today after a successful
season. The SNOW is all ,sone, and no more
hauling can be done; This Is the earliest break
up of the camps known for years. Gore &
stnson banked 800, 900 feet for the stllwater
mills The Beaver Dam Lumber company OF
this place put in about is, OOO. 900 feet. Around
Cable, seventy miles north of here there a,i is
to continue another week.
A. Karing OF Brandon, MIMI. mas arranged
to build an doperate creamery at Bestler s
Corners, six miles east of THIS city.
B. w Utman, a former business man of this
city. but now of River Falls, tried in
Judge Kinsley''s court at Barron Yesterday upon
the charge of forgery. obtaining n oney under
false pretenses and selling mortgaged property.
He was exonerated Of all the charges, mainly
upon the evidence of the complainant The
case Is looked upon as the result Of spite
work.
BLACK RIVER FALLS W1s.-The prospects,
are for very short term of circuit court There
are only one criminal, eight jury and seveh
divorce cases. 1t is the shortest calendar in
years.-A $4,000 poorhouse: to be built of &c,
ment blocks. lined with brick. has been decided
! upon by the building committee for the county
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
AND NORTH DAKOTA
Third Annual Debate to Be Held on
Friday at Grand Forks,

GRAND FORKS, N. D.-The annual debate
of the University of Manitoba and the Univer-
sity Of North Dakota will be held next Friday.
Two years ago the debate was won by the
Canadians. and last year the North Dakota
team won. This adds great interest to the con-
test. The questid! for debate is: Resolved.
county n than pr proteetion." North Dakota will
uphold the affirmative and will be represented
by II. J. Devaney, Fred McCurdy and John A.
johnson. "-'.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

MILFORD, IOWA-Inv:tations are out for the
wedding Of Henry Glade and Miss Alice Mae
Henderson, to take place in the Methodist church
on Wednesday,
Charles Swarner and Miss Clara Holroyd,
daughter Of George Holroyd, were married by
Rev. H. G.. Chambers
= BAGLEY. MINN.-Cards are out announcing
that the marriage Of +. D. Hanson and Miss
Edith Alderman will take place on March IL.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
LIONS PELT FOR LOEB .
Montana Hunter Carries It to Pres1
dents Secretary. e.. x

LIVINGSTON. MONTE. j.. Buffalo, Jones.
government trapper and hunter, is attending the
Roosevelt inaugural. and has with him the skin
of the largest mountain lion killed In Yellow
stone National park the present winter, as a
gift for Secretary Loeb. The lion skin meas
pelt dimension of twenty two square feet:
The government will have on exhibition in
Yellowstone National park this summer a live
mountai.l lion. and any tourist desiring to see
him can do so ut Mammoth Hot Springs, five
miles south Of Gardiner, Mont. The lion is
The block of buildings adjacent to 119 West
Park street, this city. narrowly escaped de.
were saved. with but little damage. by the
local fire department. A. Van Brocklin. owner
of the property, objected to the chopping away
and threatened the latter's life with revolver
butelater made amends for the act and publicly
thanked the department. and the chief in a loca
paper.
The fifteenth annual convocation of the eastern
Montana consistory. Scottish Rite Masons, vii
convene In Livingston, March n. for fou
days session. 49,. -.... -. .
Mrs. n; Carlson has commenced a suit to re
David B. Christie is unlawfully holding. Failin,
the return Of the band which Is valued at IS $50
! the plaintiff asks their equivalent in money, il
addition to damages of $1,000. r..
! Mrs.. NJ Stanley of Glendive, Mont. who 1ar
rived here with, child of three years and
| baby Of two weeks. is dead a result of tn
| journey. The infant will live.
/ The Gateway Magazine, new periodical rela
tive to the northwest and Yellowstone Nationa
park will be issued April by J. A. seabur
and NJ. W.. Bigelow. both of Livingston. TIL
ern patronage. %
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

pioneer settlers. Of the southwest is despaired
Of Peter J. Baufre. at one time sheriff of
Stearns county. has an affection of the heart,
who is nearly 80. is seriously i'll at her home
in Sank Rapids ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
TWO CHURCHES SOLD
Methodist Ediflce at Inver Grove Is on
Wheels.

HASTINGS. MINN.-The Methodist church at
Inner Grove has been sold, ind is being moved
is also being moved to Prairie Island.
The democratic city convention will be held
Oh the 25th, and the primaries on the 23d
At the meeting Of Swea lodge, No. 8, I. o.
G. T., last evening. the following delegates were
on the 25th: John Johnson, Mrs. f. A. Swenson,
Herbert Carlson; alternates; Mrs. ]. A. Holm
quist, Peter Nelson, Hans Anderson.
One of the most delightful functions of the
season was the reception rendered Mrs. n. L.
Bailey, last evening at the home Of Mrs. l.. n:
Holt About seventy ladies were present, and
among the guests from cut of town were Mrs
Z. N. MAYER, Mrs. p, w. Elliott and Mrs
s. W. Thompson OF st. Paul, and Mrs. 81. L.
Platte Of Prescott, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

STAPLES MINN.--Willard Lincoln Of Duluth
succeeds H. NJ. Curry as mechanical superintend-
Minneapolis lectured last night In the Methodist
church on Counting, Wedding and Parting.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
No Knife Needed

Piles can be cured by internal treatment.
To get at the cause-that is the secret, and
that is why DR.. PERKINS, Pile Specific is
so universally successful in its results. It
increases the flow of digestive juices in
the stomach-accelerates the action of the
liver. With congestion ofsthe liver removed
and constipation relieved, the two chief and
distinct causes of piles are reached and
conquered
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

MOUNT VERNON, 1OWA.-Professor Du Bots,
the famous negro professor of sociology in At
lanta university. and author Of the Souls of
Black Folks" lectured in the college auditorium
Colonel Balm the popular southern lecturer. gave
his lecture 1.-THE Searchlghts Of the Twentieth
Century, before a large audience.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

SIOUX CITY, IoWA.-Mr and Mrs Phil
Carlin of this city believe their son., Harry
Carlin, persisted in the big fire at Hot Springs,
right before the fire, and registered at the
hotel in which the fire started. Nothing has
been heard from him since.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

2 -MAPLETON, MINI The statements relative
to Judge Buck coming to the rescue of the stock
holders of the Napoleon State bank at the time
of his sons defalcation does an Injustice to the
went to the rescue Of Mr.. Buck. put up their
money first and solicited Others. to take Mr..
not be under the necessity of raising so much
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

NoRTHTIELD, MINI. The junior class of
Carleton college presented the comedy, Zone
Night only at the auditorium to an audience
which filed the house. The play was given un-
der the direction of @. NJ. Holt of Minneapolis
and was pronounced success
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

HUTCHINSON, MINN.-Rev. Oscar Lowry Of
Cedar Falls Iowa, md Professor J. Dale Steinz
of Ottllnwa will begin a series of gospel meet
ings here tomorrow evening. The latter will
direct a chorus choir Of twenty-five voices
George P.fJones. known turnout the state as
Zones Of Rock. has opened law offices here.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

CEDAR RAPIDS, I0WA.-Imag ginning that foes
were after him to lynch him. Wencil Wazda
hanged himself: William Krause Rock Island
He was climbing the ladder at the end of one
of the freigh tears when it broke and he fell
beneath the wheels.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

KALISPELL, MONT.-A laborer identified as
Mat Doyle was found dead near Troy yesterday.
His skull fractured, evidently from a fall
from a train. tt<' ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
MILFORD 1oWA-The Commercial

MILFORD, IOWA.-The Commercial club. re-
Gently organized, has forty-one members and
the following officers: President, F.. II. Mer-
ritz vice president, c., f. Mauss; secretary, r.
T.. Holdridge; treasurer. c. c. Calkins.-At the
city election March p Milford will vote Oh the
question Of granting franchise for twenty
five years to the Midland Telephone company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

BILLINGS, MONTH telegram from Los An
geles announces the death of Captain L. F: Bah
Los Angeles several weeks ago in the hope that
change OF climate would benefit his failing
health.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
NORTHWEST NECROLOGIC

BAGLEY.. MINN.--NIrs. B. F. Bronze. one of
tie oldest and most highly respected citizens of
Bagley, wife Of United States Commissioner
Bronze, died at her home here Wednesday Of can
Ger of the stomach. She had been sick over
year. The funeral will be held at the Congre
gational church On Sunday, under the direction
the Royal Neighbors and Rebekah lodges.
PRESCOTT WIS.--Mrs. Fred Bletsoe, one OF
the old settlers of this place. died this morning.
She leaves six children. Her husband is mem
berg of the NJ. T. Dill Grain company.
MOUNT VERNON. IowA.-Niss Estella
Goudy, music teacher, died of pneumonia after
several weeks Illness. .s:5.~ -..E-
WELCOME, N[INN.-Sfmon Schro1berger, who
had lived in Martin county for thirty -four years.
| leaves a wife and four children. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon from the German
! Lutheran Trinity church.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
Surrounded by Hostiles.

On Dec. % the Knife river was reached, and
here the party surrounded by Indians. Ihey
showed the white men place to camp. ana then
went into a council of war to decide what should
be done with the captives. The council; was
preceded by feast-at the expense OF the
wagon train. For three days" and nights the
council Of war lasted, and all the time 500
Indians with good appetites We're being fed
at the expense of Mr.. Hubbell, who, in st.
Paul, was dreaming Of the profits to be brought
in by the expedition. Not only was the food
supply raided. but the Indians helped themselves
to blankets, cloth. tobacco, sugar" coffee rifles
| and trinkets The total value of the goods thus
| taken over $4,000
On the third day the savages, with their stonl
| achs full and feeling more amiable. and also
Z seeing that there was little left to STEAL held
final council The old men were in favor OF
allowing the expedition to go on to For,
| RerthoId, but the young bucks insisted or
| counting the COUP which among the Indians
meant striking blow the person, after
which the latter was supposed to be, dead. Un
der such conditions it was regarded as equ1va
lent to taking a scalp, and as 1t was far more
merciful, the privilege was granted the younE
4 warriors. With heavy bow each white MAJ
was struck across his back by an athletic Indian
Mr. Pay, in telling of this, says that his bacl
showed the marks Of the bow for month after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04
WHITCoMB's DARING ESCAPE
Unfastens Handouts and Jumps from
Moving Train.

BURLINGTON. IOWA.-Handcuted between
two other prisoners. J. H. Whtcomb, under
charge of Sheriff, Canning Of Council Bluffs, on
the way from Burlington to Fort Madison, in
some way unfastened his handcuffs and jumped
thru the car window while the train was under
full Roadway and escaped -.--. ST..
The train was stopped and hasty search
made but trace Of the fugitive could be
found. A posse Of local policemen Is hunting
for Whitcomb who is old circus performer and
is as agile as a cat. He had been sentenced
for seven years for burglary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

The tax book for the collection OF
the special assessment upon the real
property in sewer district No. in the
city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. for the
purpose of constructing sewers in said
district to connect with the main sew
er running through said district has
been placed in my hands. All owners
of real property lying in said district
are required to pay their assessments
to me within thirty days from this
date. If such payment is not made
action will be commenced at the end
of that time for the collection OF SAID
assessment and for legal penalties and
costs.
Given under my hand this goth day
of July, 1905.
Up. ALEXANDER, Collector.
Office corner Fourth avenue and
Pine street. - S''A"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
LAWSON ON WALL STREET.

Mr.. Lawson speaks plainly of Wall
treet customs in his August install
nent Of "Frenzied Finance" in Every
podys Magazine. He says:
The truth is that in high finance
III civilized amenities have long been
Puspended. The black is today the
wall street standard. Thuggery and
assassination are so much the rule
mat nowadays all parties to a bust
ness transactions wear armour and
carry stilettos. Property rights are
vested in Power: the sole license to
nave, Is strength to hold; to covet
anotner mans railway or factory is,
A'you be the stronger, full warrant
ana charter to it's possession. In
tue pursuit of made dollars greed
aad cunning lead the pack; kindness,
'air dealing, and truth have lost the
scent. Today the penal code is Wall
streets bible; it's priest, the corpora
uon lawyer; conscience is a fear of
regal consequences; the sole crime,
oeing caught; talent and character
are pest proved by large bank ac-
oount' TO err is to fail; continued sue
.ess IN speculation and a few years
Immunity from retributive Justice
sons'ltute reputation for virtue and
s''oiiity that finds it's highest justi-
~"''oh as a handy asset behind
bond issue.
" is the deplorable fact that in
.''fyihg through the great deals that
:, e marked the last few years, it
.a' oecome a habit for men to die,
~. ''' orlbe, and commit perjury, and
Is no more condemnation of
-. ~" practices among those who are
=, ,ouay the representatives of finance
-, :. america than there was in earlier
s'.es for the close-fsted driver of
:. uara but honest bargain. This is a
- S'oao statement, but everything
aase written so far and the events
-. 'ne last twelve months prove it is
1o' exaggerated"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
GERMAN ARMY CHANGES COLOR.

The authorities of the German
army have decided to alter the color
of the military uniform. The dark
blue color to be discarded as unfit
for service in the field. and cloudy
gray shade has been chosen. Three
battallions of the German army are
already supplied with the new uni
forms. In shape the trousers are to
remain as before, and the caps and
helmets will not be changed. The
tunic, however, is to be looser in the
waist.-London Standard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
wy He WENT TO THE PARK

49,. 'ee Sunday mornings the middle
eto .sa nlan had spent in the park in
yo.,1 VI IN church, says the New
t.os olA Post. There must be some at
'acllon'' a they said.
.r nere IS the backslider admitted.
,s.' 80 there because I want to hear
on,. onufch music, and that is the
ror pace can hear it. The car
Govt comes under the Sunday con-
Inn. :" ana plays nothing but church
snao, On the Sabbath day. 1t has a
tnnoa sunday program of twelve
Bv, II plays The Sweet BY and
=" a Soldier of the Cross
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02

Where Is My Wandering Boy To.
night Sweet Hour of Prayer and
eight other good old tunes of the
same kind 1t does my heart good
to hear 'em. like 'em. always did.
They are not often sung in church
any more That's why go to the
park instead"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

A complete and interesting presen-
tation of the scenic beauty and the
rich natural resources and rapid
growth cf the Pacific northwest are
set forth in beautifully illustrated
booklet recently issued by the Chi
cago and Northwestern railway,
which will be sent to any address on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
receipt of 4 cents in stamps.

The Lewis and Clark exposition
with the very low excursion rates and
personally conducted tours in conrec-
ton Herewith over the North West.
ern line from Chicago and the east
have created an interest in this SUBJ
ject never before equaled. For full
P. T. M, 215 Jackson boulevard, Chi
cago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
LOW TASTE.

81 thought you were quite we'll ac-
ouaited with Brown" said Ascum.
"No, indeed" replied Cholly. =
aw-only associate with my equals,
and -"
"Really, you should aim higher than
t."-Philadelphia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-02
QUEER SEX.

"Clarence, dear" said the bride OF
three short weeks reproachtully. 1T
was after midnight when you got
home last night
"Well, if that isn't just like a wo-
man." grcwled Clarence before we
were married you didn't seem to care
how late got home. ."-Chicago News.