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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
PLEA GAINS
ON FOR CONVICT

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 22-The sym,
pathy of the 6-year-old daughter of
Governor Warfeld gained a pardon for
Robert Carson, sentenced to eighteen
months in the penitentiary for larceny.
Carson s wife, in the course Of siren
nous campaign to obtain executive
clemency, called at the executive man
sion one morning. carrying a baby in
her arms. Little Emma, the governor s
daughter, became deeply concerned in
the governor in his room, wound up
with:
" Father, don't you think this man
ought to be let out if he is sorry?'
The governor was impressed, and as
a strong petition was presented to him,
he signed the pardon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
M'CURDY PALACE
IN WIFE'S NAME
Morristown House Of the Deposed
Mutual Life Man Is
Transferred.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
New York, Dec. 22.-Rumors regard
ing the sale of the magnificent half
million dollar house of Richard A. Nc
Curdy, former president Of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, at Morristown,
N. j., were, clarified today by the max.
ing public Of three deeds fled in the
Morris county clerk g office.
Most important of the deeds was one
fled on Dec. 10, conveying from Robert
H. McCurdy, trustee and former general
manager Of the Mutual Life and son Of
the former president, all his right, title
and interest in the big homestead es-
tate to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Nc
Curdy, in consideration Of 81. It in
Guided all title to the land, green.
houses and stables and the family man
sion.
The McCurdy residence was com.
pleted only few months ago at an es-
timated cost Of 100000. The stables
and greenhouses are said to have cost
$4,000. IT,,
Of the other deeds, one fled on Dec.
16, conveyed from Richard A. McCurdy
to his son, Robert H., " in consideration
Of love, affection and ST. title to eight
small tracts in Hanover township, near
Morristown.
The third deed was also from father
to son conveying for the same consider
lions four building lots in Morristown.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
PIERCE TO NORWAY AS
OUR FIRST MINISTER

Washington, Dec. 22-Herbert II. D.
Pierce, third assistant secretary Of
state, has been selected by the presi-
dent as the first American minister to
Of the department, has been determined
upon as successor to Mr.. Pierce in the
state department.. This. announcement
was made officially at the department
today. <s, ..,.. ...5.s4. 8.
Official announcement also was made
that David Thompson, former minister
to Brazil, has been chosen as ambas.
sador to Mexico. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
BRYAN IS GUEST OF
THE ELKS In MANILA

Manila, Dec. CIV. J. Bryan ar
rived here today at noon and was given
an enthusiastic reception by committees
representing the citizens and the Elks.
He declined to discuss politics and he
would express no opinion on the state
Of Nebraska going republican at the
last election. He said he enjoyed
hugely his visit to Japan. Mr.. Bryan
has given up his idea Of trip to Aus.
about two weeks and then sail for In.
dia. 49, 3. '',
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
BEGGARED BY FLOOD,
DEP0RTED AS PAUPER

New York, Dec. 22.-Henry Kuiper
Of Galveston, Tex, who claims that he
was worth 100000 before the Galveston
flood, which he says wiped out his for
tune, was deported today on the steam
er Colorado. Kuiper says that he be-
came naturalized American citizen in
1885, and that he had hardware bust
ness in Galveston. After losing his
money he returned to his home in Ant
4 Werp, Belgium, but failing to prosper 70 per
United States he hid on the steamer
st. Andrews, which arrived here last
week. He was caught, and lacking
proper Identification papers, was de-
ported as stowaway. >
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
STUDIES PAROLE SYSTEM

Special to The journal. ....x-
Ds Str cf New M York G Is studyng The
parole and grading system in operation
at the state penit entiary here, with a
view to introducing change in the
prisons Of the empire state. :.. ..
The committee appointed by the city
to prepare plans for the proposed st.
Croix bridge will hold it's first meeting
next Tuesday. President Schroeder Of
the council will serve on the committee
instead of Alderman Brennan, who is
away from the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
STATE OFFICIAL OWNS
REPORTS WERE FALSE

New. York, Dec. 22.-Examiner Van
sment, testifying before the Legislative
investigation committee today. said. he
was aware that the report Of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance company to the in
surance department for 1904 was not
entirely correct. The report showed
no profits from the sale Of ledger as
sets. He knew this to be untrue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

Carvers, Carvers, Carvers.
ST carvers, zoe; $1.25 carvers, 90c;
$3.50 carvers. $1.l0. Large assortment,
lowest prices. Delayed shipment just
received, must be sold. $50 -.
Gardner Hardware Co., 304-6 Hem. av.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

When You Go East to New York, Bos-
ton, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Cleveland
See that your tickets read via sthe
Erie Railroad, the picturesque line of
America. Ask E. R. Porch, Gen. Pass.
Agent, Sta Paul, for full information.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

+ ''For your health and recreation. -
Insist upon getting Pickwick Rye-no
substitute is quite as good.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

Atahanoy City, Pa, Dec. 22-The 400 public
school teachers of Schuylkill county, at meet.
Ing. today. voted to unonize the profession and
to become affiliated with the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. This action was taken at the
convention Of the teachers institute. .-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

IF TRAVELLING IN JAPAN
or any civilized country, you procure Laxa-
tive Bromo Quinine from any druggist. All ma
lions use it. E. W. Groves signature on box.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22

She said She looked out and saw
part Of a man. I4asked her what part.
She said, A man sitting on the roof
with his knees doubled up like that. q
/ said Is Did you get a good look at him
said, couldn It see his face; Just his
knees crouched up, like that. Z said,
Was he climbing up or going down the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

placed 1t near his wife Now you
read the news to me. Read the River
dale column first"
Dorcas adjusted her spectacles, took
the paper and began:
Norman Stannard starts tomorrow
for Boston. where he enters upon a lu-
crative position In the wel-known es-
Establishment Of Brooks & Henderson"
"Yes. sir-eer exvclaimed the old
man. 1.-THE city folks have to send up
into the country when they want
good clerk. Time and again 1 used to
see the Boston drummers watching
Norman pretty close when he was
trading with customers, and l told
Bennett he couldn't expect to keep
such salesman forever. Well, well,
/ shall look Norman up right away,
and we can invite him over here once
in a while"
$50 we can," agreed Dorcas. eager
ly, land 1t will seem like home to
have one of the Riverdale young folks
round, won't it?" Then she read on:
Last Sunday morning, when JAM
tor Jones undertook to ring the church
Tbell. 1t was found to be cracked and
the tone destroyed. A subscription has
already been started for the purpose
of buying a new bell"
THAT'S too badl" said John. "That
bell has called us to meeting a good
many years. l remember when 1t was
first hung in the old church. 1t used
to make the shivers run down my
back when 1t tolled for anyone that
had died. But that custom stopped a
good while ago, and 1 believe the last
time the bell tolled it was for a man
who wasn't dead at ALL"
"Why, how was that" asked Dor
cas-. II don't seem to remember
about 1t"
at was for old Daddy Dodge" ex-
plained John. You know what a
fiery ord fellow he was. Well, it
seems that the old man had a bill
70 pay to Lawyer Pease on a certain
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

~ NE bright winter morning John
O) and Dorcas Larhin were sitting
In their cozy room, looking out
upon the Common and the Public Gar
den. In spite of their comfortable SUP
roundings, the old people did not wear
an expression of perfect contentment.
To be sure, they were proud of their
son, who had left the little village
among the Green Mountains twenty
years ago, and had won for himself so
large a place in the great city. But
they found it hard to accustom them
selves to city ways after their long
and simple country life.
Suddenly the postmans ring re-
sounded through the house. The old
people started up expectantly.
cts Saturday morning. said John,
land we ought to get the Tribune"
Quick footsteps drummed on the
stairs, the door burst open, and young
John Larkin swung into the room.
Papers" he shouted. "Riverdale
Tribunel Full account of Nehemiah
Smiths new henhouse! Death of DIR.
Wetherbee's faithful old horse! Pa
peru
The old gentleman was equal to the
occasion. He held out a peppermint to
his grandson, and the boy jerked the
paper from under his arm as If it were
In the middle of a bundle of fifty, and
banged out of the room.
THAT boys full of catnip, amt he.
said John.
Hes a good deal like his GRANDPA
Their" said Dorcas.
"Sho, now" exclaimed the delighted
old man, as he took his chair and
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

TO CURE A COLD IN A DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab cts. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
e. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. ,

LUCAS COUNTY, '~'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of f. J. CHENEY d
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo, Coun-
ty and state aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF Deem Der, A. d., 1856.
a. w. GLEASON.
(sEAI Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send Tor testimonials free
F. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
DISAPPOINTMENT.

check art thou for all the joys of earth.
Since careless joy alone is not mans blessingi
The fires consuming have heavenly birth,
And seeming Iii be greater good possessing;
Thou teachest whom thou meetst at every
To make the best of every JOY and
And thus thy lesson, If would but learn
Brings store of peace against hopes tomorrow.
to rail. though every fral endeavor
pleasure sought evades fondest
Still live for other good-hope foreverl
Life with JOY always share
Disappointment, thee
grow stale and good might evil bel
-Boston Transcript
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

81 see by the county paper" said the
visitor, that James Jones, the pros
porous druggist of your town. is Wis
iting-"
81 see that, too, an It's a libel" re-
turned the native, with some heat.
"Why, isn't he really your druggist p
Eyes. but this towns too healthy for
him to be prosperous" -Philadelphia
Press
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
Will Prosecute Gorky.

The Russian authorities have def
nitely decided to prosecute Maxim
Gorky. charged with drawing up pro
Carnations with the object of over
throwing the government and disturb
ing public order The penalty is three
years Imprisonment in a fortress.
Gorky is still at Riga in broken health.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
Tonapah and GoldfieId, Nevada.

The o. R. & N have the short line to
these camps, as well as to Portland, and
all California points. Direct connection
with the Southern Pacific.
GEO. j. MOHLER, Gen'l Agt.
Spokane, Wash.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
Easy.

"All these towns along this coast"
chuckled Admiral Togo, "are nuts for
u.s."
YES" replied one Of his junior off,
GERS, land some o. them don't even
have to be shelled. "--Philadelphia
Press
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08
Rojestvensky Departs.

of the departure of the Russian war
ships under Rojestvensky, from French
water off Madagascar several days
ago.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

New York to increase the wages of
washerwomen to $3.50 a day and car
fare. Now the women get S125 for
a days work away from home.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

Chief Rabbi of Padua, Italy, Profess
sor Loili, one Of the ornaments of the
Italian rabbinate, is dead. The deceas-
ed was born at Corr, Austria, in 1926
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

If many a so-called great man could
come back to earth and glance over
his own biography undoubtedly It
would surprise him more than any ono
elkN
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

RELIABLE ASSAYS-Gold, 76c; Gold
and Silver, 81; Lead, 75c; Gold, Silver, Copper,
si.oO Samples by mail receive prompt atten.
lion: Placer gold, retorts and rich ores bought
Send for free mailing envelopes and price list
OGDEN ASSAY CO., 1725 Arapahoe street
Denver Col Orado.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-08

In the spiders web it is the gluti-
nous beads that catch the victims.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

Annual Meeting ST. Johns Lutheran
church.
st. Johns Lutheran congregation
1held it's annual meeting on sunday
y5iisss The reports OF tle officers on tlss
condition of the church were eneour-
aging; the consolidation with Peace
Lutheran church has brought it I. con-
siderable increase in membership. SO
that the congregation nownumbers 9l4
families, including 1874 voting members
Four applicants were admitted to mem
bership at ismecting. Messrs BehIing
and Zobel were reelected to the board
Of deaeous. and Mr.. Urich was elected
to the board of the parochial school.
The trustees were instructed to dispose
of the property of Peace church on ST.
james street to the best advantage and
as soon as possible. Particulars may
be obtained of the pastor, Rev. II. II.
Thiele or of Mr.. Behling, the chair
man Of the congregation.
The ladies society of st. Johns
church and the young peoples society
Of the same church also held their
annual meetings on Wednesday after
noon and Thursday evening, respect
lively. The ladies society elected the
following officers: President, Mrs.
Thicle; Vice President, Mrs Behling;
Secretary. Mrs Dauss; Treasurer, Mrs.
Fehl. The young peoples society cleo
ted the following officers: President,
Mr.. VIM Kempf; Vice President, Mr.
Arthur Roebse; Secretary, Miss Min
ME Hummer; Treasurer, Miss Frieda
I.entz. Both societies are in "A flourish
ing condition and have aided no little
| in the work of the church
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

The regular monthly inspection was
held at the armory Jan. :. 1905. The
uniform of the company has been
greatly improved since the last inspec-
ton, by the adoption Of the new regu-
lation chevrous, which are smaller
than the old style and are worn re
versed, giving the company very
neat appear ance.
Preparations are being made for tie
second Of a series Of drills for the
.lloyt" medal. II is expected That the
competition win this time be very keen
as all mem bers are working hard for
the contest.
The awkward squad is recruiting
rapidly, but there is still room for more
members, and 1t is hoped that more
applications will be filed.
a military play is nuder way which
is TO be presented in the spring. and +
il is as Loyalty supported as was our
former play Santiago, it viii be
greatly appreciated.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

The annual meeting of the Wauwa-
tosa Cemetery Association was held at
the office of the Pickle Co, January 9.
The trustees and officers elected were
as follows: Trustees to fiji vacancy,
+. d. Hoyt and C. r. Fisher. Officers,
L. D, IIoyt, president; f. f. Lovelaud,
secretary and treasurer.
The Wauwatosa Good Templar lodge
will meet next Monday evening instead
LOT Tuesday. The lodge will visit Crys-
ltal Spring lodge, Milwaukee, on Tues
day evening. Members viii leave on
fthe 7;20 Wells street car All mem
bers should be present ON Monday
Eeyeuing as it viii be business meet
ing,
Wauwatosa Camp. NJ w. A., held a
VERY enthusiastic meeting Thursday
|eyening. There was Il large attendance
Of members and good work was report
IA all along the line The following
ythcers were installed for the ensuing
year: Consul, w. II. Engelhart; Advi-
Eser, VIM. Meuninger: Clerk. l.. Il. Grid
ley; Escort, NJ. Casperson; Watchman,
ID. p. Jones; Sentry, John Woodside;
Manager, Allen Williams.
Miss Hazal Hartman will give a
sesPink' shower this afternoon for Miss
Elizabeth Conway Godfrey, whose mar
iriage to Mr.. Chas. Edw. Ragsdale, of
Helena, Montana, will take place in
/ February. The guests expected are
i Mrs. A. c. Hansen aud the Misses Lam
fdolt Byrne, Sanderson, Hauey, Loleta
Landolt. Wright and Curtis, and the
Misses Keats, Mclean, less Mclean
/ Bjorkquist, and Mrs. Herbert Ryan of
milwaukee.
The Board of Public Works and the
Especial committee of the Board of
Education met at the city hall on Tues
Iaay and Wednesday evenings of this
week, to open ana consider plans and
Specification submitted for the new
EtNhrA school building. The officials will
II habl3 report their conclusion at the
I'll M meeting of the common council.
Il LOS were submitted by the following
Ikt tects: Leenhouts II Guthre,
/ Van lyn & De Gellel<e, II. \. Belts,
Geo. {. Ehlers, of Milwaukee; Char
aler & Park, of Racine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14
One Year of Intense Suffering.

Miss Carrie Aslsey, Cumberland, Wyo
suffered for more than "A year with
sore throat and a tickling in the
throat, that kept her coughing night
after night She used Warmers White
Wine of Tar and has NOT lost II nights
sleep since Write her.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

st. Louis, Mo. November r. Rice &
lIutchins of Boston, makers Of All
America shoes for men and womou
and Educator shoes for children. re-
ceivcd Grand rrix at st. Louis Fair.
Wauwatosa Agency, Lefeber Bros
Company.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

/ have several applications for loaus
on approved real estate security. Par
ties having funds to place may find ana
opportunity to invest by calling on
l.. Il. Gridlev
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

Now is ii good time to subscribe
for tie local paper Begin with the new
year and help TO keep the press NOV
ing. You can easily keep track Of the
time of expiration aud renew January
lsteach succeeding year Don't forget,
don't neglect, but begia now.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

Groceries with the "lsichc'ien" brand,
are noted throughout the country for
their excellence and purity Nettle-
ton, the grocer handles them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14
For SaIe--Cord Wood.

Cord wood for sale at 81 to s. per
cord delivered. Enquire Of G. ".
Loomis or s. West Main street.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

Good s-ruom house and baru uear
ear line, electric lights. gas. furnace
and other conveniences. Rent very
reasonable for winter. Apply to
H. Il GlunfEY.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14
REDUCED RATE.

The G. NJ. & st. =. R'y Co.'s Reduced Rate
Arrangement is as Follows:
TO Waukesha and return 50 cents.
Good for five days.
Homeseellers Excursion Tickets viii
he sold on two days OF each month. For
time, rates territory and other partic-
ulars, see
J.. BRoCKwAY-, Agent
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14
ALHAPPENINGS
A Record of Recent Events as
Reported to This
Paper.
NEWS In A NUTSHELL,
The IncominEs and OutgoinEs of Your
Friends and Neighbors ChronicIed by
the News Staff of Reporters and Cor.
respondents.

Rev. c. f. Goldthorp spent Thursday
with friends at Kenosha.
Mr.. Herman News, of Ramsor, Iowa.
is visiting Richard IIeule this week.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid met on
Thursday afternoon with Mrs George
Smith.
The bridge Whist club met ut the
home of Mrs. G. p. Dousman, Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. L. NJ. Curtis has gone for short
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mae But-
ters, of Waldo.
Rev. f. S. Gray returned on Tuesday
from visit with friends at Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Mr.. Paul Stiner, of Delavan, spent
the week here visiting relatives and
old-time friends.
The Evening Cinch club met at the
home of Mr.. aud Mrs. L. NJ. Lewis
Friday evening.
The Reading Circle met with Mrs. Il.
$. Pease on Tuesday, at her home on
Wauwatosa avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. E. t. Godfrey, Sr., left
in the early part of the week on an
extended trip in the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. b. Tompllins
celebrated their silver wedding at theiI
home Saturday, January z
The Misses Marian and Winifred
Smith, of Milwaukee, were guests Of
Mrs. Chas. Curtis on Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Kershaw spent a few
days of this week with her son. Clifton
kershaw, at Montevideo, Minn.
The l<almia club was entertained by
Mrs. II 5. Fuller, East Milwaukee,
avenue, at "a one oclock luncheon on
Alsnday.
/ Mrs. Ivan Conisiin and Mrs. Charles
Davis viii entertain the NJ aud ~.
clgb next Tuesday 1T Mrs. Conklin 5,
Church street
City Clerk Coultbard, who has been
quite i'll and laid up for The past two
->s> VAS at his Office yesterday but
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-01-14

Fruce, Mrs Ella Boiler. Chns
Fabcr. DR. & Frhuvudutrfer, VI
Grummcl, Miss Aida Garusey, NrE 4 l.
Hussingtou 4 Keenan,. Mics VI
Kuasinski. Fruuk E0ru. hus
Iatto, David Murphy, Mis- Lydia
o. onuel, Miss Nora Raediscli,
Solomtn, FHmilie Schmidt, Eugene
Schmitz. Autou sherman. Mrs Francis
ageu, Mrs Albert TerIHut, Mrs Ada
When calling for the above letters
please say that thevarc advertised
W. H. LANDoLT, l.. NJ.