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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1905-09-09
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Music on Monday

a carefully selected program will
he rendered by Prewitt's Orchestra
Monday afternoon from till 5p.
m, evening from till p. IN. We
waut you all to come, there is ample
room in the Big Store Seats will
be provided and everything done to
make YOU comfortable that you
may enjoy the afternoon and even
ing. Come and stay all dsv.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1905-09-09
Souvenirs to be Given
Away Tuesday

Every lady visiting the big MILL
merry show Tn osday will receive a
handsome souvenier of the occasion.
Be sure aud ask for one.
Cut out the orchestra program and
bring it with you Monday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
CONGRESSIONAL COMBINE
Congressman to Organize for Appro.
priations for the Missouri.

SIOUX CITY, IOWA: Alarmed by thepersist-
ence with which the Missouri river is destroying
property, congressman and lsenat tors from South
Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska Kansas and Missouri
Will this summer form an sprganiza ton to force
congress to recognize the Claims of the Missouri
river valley upon the ational treasury. There
the combination.
-, Mayor Sears has receiyEd letter from NJ; F.
Charles, business man of Springfield, ILL.,,
asking him to appoint committee of three to
join in movement headed by Governor David
Francis of st. Louis to secure north and south
transportation by way Of the Gulf of Mexico and
the Panama canal. The plan is to have the Mis-.
slssippi river and tributaries made navigable
so that light-draft ocean vessels may navigate
these streams. Mayor Sears appointed Major
H. NJ. Chittenden, chief of United States en-.
gneers for the Missouri river; o. J. Moore, presi
dent. and J. H. Osborne secretary of the Com
mercial club.
j. M. Collins has settled the district court cases
which grew out Of the livestock deal that result
ed in his expulsion from the Sioux City Live
stock Exchange. Frank Snyder Of Hinton, Iowa
George Boyer Of Morningside and Patsy O'Neil
charged Collins with conspiracy. in which he
sold several hundred head of cattle for $4,000
less than their real value the buyer resellina
| them for full price and the conspirators pocket
ing the difference. These men received the
81 900 claimed from Collins, who has since
moved to Kansas City.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
LAKE DEWEY DRAINED
Crawfish Undermine Dixie at Marshall.
town and Cause a Flood.

MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA.--Lake Dewey is no
more" The lake was created by building dixie
at the lower end of natural basin into which
flowed small stream known as Brady creek.
The dixie some twenty feet high and held
an immense body of water.
During tn ethaw the water rose to the top
of the dixie and the pressure became very
heavy. 1t appears that crawfsh had under
mined the enbankment and it gave way with
and emptied itself into the Iowa river. not
doing much damage. Game fish had been placed
in the lake and fishing had been prohibited,
had grown to large size. Many of these were
left stranded in the mud and large numbers
river. s~a, o.. r. -s1Ss
Judge Burnham has granted the petition of
the guardian of Mrs. Lee Downs three children
for permission to take the children from the
one. Mrs. Bown was the wife of r. r. Wright,
who committed suicide several months ago. be-
cause, 1t was asserted. Of his wife's actions
with BoWn. whom she married month or six
900 insurance. which will go to the children.
In an address before the Searchlight club of
this city President H. H. Seerly Of the State
Normal school advocated less study and more
work with the hands on the part Of the pupils
IN school: He strongly favored manual training
and the plan in vogue at Menomonie, Wis where
half the time is devoted to the study branches
and the remainder to manual training The ad-
dress created a very favorable impression.
The seed corn special on the North Western
| reached the city this afternoon and a great
crowd OF farmers present to hear Professor
Holden talk on the Importance of good seed
Farmers everywhere testing their corn pre
paratory to planting.
Mrs L. J. Evans Of this city has filed sui
against Bernstein Brothers Of this city Claiming
$4,000 damages because liquor was sold to her
husband who, it is alleged, is addicted to
drink.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

Menominee, Mich, March 9.-Such was a let
ter received by Mrs. Artemus c. Wells, wife
Of a prominent lumberman and member Of
the ]. w. Wells Lumber company. The matter
at first was treated a joke. but recent de-
velopments support the belief that desperate
means are being employed to get money from
the Wells. The police have been keeping the
whole affair quiet.
The police had prepared to be on hand at the
time stated in the letter, but about 1880 O'Clock
e. A. Lindsey a neighbor of Wells saw from
his window q woman passing along the Wells
fence. near the place where the money was to
have been left.
Not finding it, she went to the window,
peered under curtain into the room where
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells were eating supper. Later
she was Joined by another and shorter woman.
Lindsey telephoned to Wells, who went out,
turned the light on his front porch and the
woman disappeared. The police arrived,
but one was found.
Detectives and policemen have been guarding
the Wells home every night since then. altho
no one has been caught. Two persons, believed
to be men in the guise of women, suspected.
The postal authorities also took up the mat.
ter, the letter was posted in East Marinette.
HOUGHT0N, M1CH.-The Copper Range Con
solidated mills announce an increase in the wage!
Of all the 1000 men employed. The increase av
10 cent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
WHY MERGER IS
LIKELY TO FAIL
SOUTH CENTRAL TEACHERS OF.
FICERs OPPOSE IT.
Union Proposed with the Southeastern
Association Of the State Will Be
Acted Upon at DETERMINATIONS Hun
dred Expected to Attend Annual Con-
vention of South Central Organize
tion, -.... 1850.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. q. .....
Owatonna, MINI, March 9.-Owatonna will
vie with Boston tomorrow and Saturday, when
400 cultured persons, mostly members of the
fairer sex, will be its honored guests. They
will attend the seventh annual convention Of
the South Central Minnesota Teachers associa-
ton, and it is expected that the attendance
will be very large, inasmuch today has been
declared holiday IN the schools in various
parts of this section of the state that the teach
ers may attend this convention.
Delegates who arrive on early morning trains
will spend the forenoon visiting the various
school buildings about the city, and the after
noon exercises will take place in the auditorium
at the state public school. 7. Z. eastman,
mayor of Owatonna, will deliver an address
of welcome and response will be made by K. w.
Buell. Miss Fanny G. Giles Of Austin will de-
association. Papers by Miss Myrtle Kinyon and
E. NJ. Phillips will close the afternoon session.
A recital given by students of the city edu-
cational institutions will take place at Pills
bury academy auditorium Friday evening, and
will be followed by reception at the public
library building
G. II. Cooper, president of the Mankato normal
school. will deliver address on ''School Train
ing and the Civic Virtues at the Saturday
morning session. the remainder of which will be
devoted to the business meeting. Grade and
department conferences will be held Saturday
direction Of the ablest educators in southern
Minnesota.
Officers Of the association are opposed to the
proposed merger with the Southeastern associa
| ton, and it will probably fall.
Henry Leutbold has sold his interests in the
clothing trade here to his brothers and will
retire from business.
A committee of fremen is canvassing for funds
| for the erection of a fire hall site already
secured west Of the Metropolitan operahouse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
THREATENS TO SUE
Webster City Man Calls Loudly for
Removal of Quarantine.

WEBSTER CITY, iowa.. B. Baxter. who
has been under quarantine for two weeks for
smallpox. is complaining bitterly and threatens
moved. He alleges that his family Is not now
suffering with the disease. CITY, Clerk Banks n
physician and that DIR. Rummell does not be-
lieve the quarantine should be raised for few
days, hence Bakers appeal and threats to
Ralph Gerber, son Of County Superintendent
Gerber, will leave tonight for Chicago. where he
and possibly longer. and then finish his work in
Germany. He will study pipe organ, harmony
and oratory. Young Gerber is young man of
much promise.
The Webster City Association Of Congrega-
tional churches will meet in this city in April.
The association includes thirty-fve towns in
northwestern Iowa,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
FARIBAULT'S PRIMARIES
! Called for March 24-Mayor and AL
dermen to Be Nominated.

FARIBAULT, MINN.-Ihe primaries for the
city elections will be held March "a. The officers
to be elected are the mayor, treasurer, assessor,
justice and alderman from each ward.
The following officers of Faribault Com
mandery. knights Templar, have been elected:
J. n. Tate, E. c.; F. B: Anderegg, G. N;
+. Z. jenkins, c. G.; G. s. Whitney, s. W.
W. H. Robilliard J. W.; H. f.. Whitney,
prelate; G. A. Weston, treasurer; P. II. White,
recorder.
/ The third annual indoor track meet will be
held at Shattuck school Tuesday evening,
March ii.
A cooperative creamery has been established
in the town Of Richland with the following off.
GERS: Hans Gunhus, president; Ole Markuson,
vice president; II. T. Odegaard, secretary
The Rice County Protective league has elected
the following: D. Anderegg. president; Samuel
Grant, vice president; DR.. N. S. Erb, secretary
and treasurer; Messrs. Rooster, Carpenter and
Devery, directors. The club favors a measure
to seine the lakes Of the state and only restore
+ the good fish, such pike and bass, to the
water. Deputy Game Warden Scott will repre-
sent the league at the st. Paul convention OF
sportsmen.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
CEMENT BRICK FACTORY
Machinery Ordered and Buildings I'm
der WAY at Anoka.

ANoKA, MINN.-.yrooman Bros. are to start
ne aps bk a Src XoTR
having capacity of from 10000 to- 200
brick day, has been ordered The brick will
be made in several different colors and uniform
in size. Two sand cement sidewalk block ma
chimes are in operation and q machine for
making cement roofing tile and one for making
colonial columns of cement will be added later
Silas G. Robbins, who came to Anoka fifty
years ago, will celebrate that anniversary on
May 8.
A second cement block factory will be oper.
ated soon by w. r. Griffith. near the first
plant.
Fred Gerrish. son of Alderman George Ger.
IRISH, is dangerously ill with appendicitis.
A man giving his name Joseph Denoskie
md his home Little Falls, while attempting tc
ride freight train Coon Creek. fel
under the wheels. The county authorities tool
him to Klines sanatorium where DR.. Hagamar
found it necessary to amputate his right leg
below the knee.
Mrs r T. Geddes will give an Eat home
on Saturday. from to O'Clock.
The Philharmonic club will meet with Miss
Louise Weaver on Monday evening.
The ladies of Missionary circle Of the Baptist
church held its quarterly meeting and tea Tues
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Akin.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
DELANO WILL BUILD
One Block with Frontage of 100 Feet
Already Decided Upon.

DELANO. MINN.--A solid brick block will be
Henry Book and J. l.. Stein. 1t will have a
frontage on Bridge street Of 100 feet. and "a a
eight-foot basement under the entire structure.
1t will be furnished with electric lights, water
works, steam heat and all the modern convent
and living rooms. The front of the building
will be of pressed brick. with large plate glass,
and prism glass transome. The interior Is SO
be finished in hardwood with steel ceilings.
The inside fifty feet. which is owned by the
giving a floor space Of 1880 square feet. This
will make one of the finest brick blocks in the
county and will be erected at q cost Of about
$4,000
Several other fine buildings will be built here
this summer and from the outlook Deano bids
fair to lead all the towns in the county in i'm
provements in 1906
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
NORTHWEST NECROLOGIC

DULUTH. MINN.-Dr.' Hugh Russell, aged 70.
veteran Of the civil war, and one of the lead.
ing physicians at the Head Of the Lakes died
suddenly from an attack of heart disease last
night. He is survived by a wife, four da,lgh-
tiers and five sons. all Of whom reside in S,1-
perior. He formerly lived in New York and
Chicago. E-.- .''
MOUNTAIN LAKE, MINN-George D. schroe.
der, brother Of former Representative J. D.
Schroeder, died yesterday of pneumonia. He Is
survived by six childran.-Alexan(ler Glenn IF
Cottage Grove died after a protracted ,iiIr ess
aged 61.--Mrs. Frank Dordom of Empire IS
dead. -r-@. pe -
W1NoNA, MINN.-Word has been received
OF the death from Bright's disease at San Fran
W1nona When here he was division agent Of
the Milwaukee railway. =
DULUTH. MINN.-AIrs.~ Daisy H. Reed. wife
of Joseph Myron Reed. died here. She was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Humphreys Of
Los Angeles, CAL. and was born at Lake CITY.
Mimi, in 1874. Most of her life was spent in
Minneapolis where the family lived until 1899
when they removed to Superior, where in 1901
she became the wife Of Joseph NJ Reed. Last
fall Mr.. Reed engaged in the law business in
Duluth and they removed to their present home.
Mrs. Reed was member Of Pilgrim Congrega-
tional church. where she was greatly interested
in the Bible school and other branches Of church
work. Interment at Minneapolis
HoUGHTON, IICE.-John @. McKeernan died
at the family residence at midnight aged 80.
leaving a wife and four daughters. He was a
pioneer of the copper district and long promi-
nens in business and political circles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
VAN WERT'S BONDSMEN SUED
Government Cannot Obtain Settle
ment with Defaulting Postmaster.

FERGUS FALLS, MINIMIZING government has
begun an action in the federal court here
against John H. Smith and Gustav J. Norby,
bondsmen of James Van Vert. the defaulting
postmaster on the White Earth reservation.
The complaint alleges that Mr.. Van Vert
Is short in his accounts to the extent of $406
that this amount has repeatedly been demanded
of him, and he fails to pay, and the suit is
bondsmen. Van Vert was in jail here for
some time. and was released on bail. He broke
his bail bond. and was later arrested in St.
Paul, where he has since been III custody.
Charles Kissinger has purchased DR.. D. F..
Raes interest in the drug store of Rae & West
berg here, and takes possession April 1.
". B. Windsor has bought the w. J. Farrell
residence on Lakeside drive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
CONVENTION AT HECTOR
Renville County Teachers Association
Will Meet March II and 18.

HECTOR. MINN.-The annual meeting Of the
Renville County Teachers association will be
vision Of Profes sor G. w. Wisman Of the Hector
school. Among those taking part will be Erick
perntendent D. A. Grussendorf, Fairfax; SUI
perintendent G. w. Wisman, Hector; L. P.
Harrington, county superintendent Mcleod coun-
ty; C. w. G. Hyde. Minneapolis; Superintendent
G. H. Sandberg, Bird Island; Superintendent II.
III. Kent, Buffalo Lake; Miss Lillian Leubner,
kato normal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
KNIGHTS OF NORTHWEST IOWA
Convention Of Pythians and Their
| Auxiliary at Sheldon.

H. SHELDON. IOWA.-The first annual conven-
ton Of knights Of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters
of northwest Iowa is in session here today with
local lodge gave a grand banquet last evening
to more than two hundred persons. with Pro
fessor o. NJ. Elliott of the city schools toast
master. Grand Chancellor T. S. Waud and sew
eral others Ligh in both orders are present
F. G. Duncan P. c.. of Des NIoines, conducted
in the second rank was done. Mrs. frankie
Palmer of Des Moines and Mrs. Fred %; Fris'
bee district deputy of the Rathbone Sisters,
conducted the school of instruction in that Or
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
FRAZEE'S REVIVAL
Mass Meeting to Be Held on Sunday
Many Converts.

FRAZEE, MINN.-Frazees religious revival
has been in progress nearly six weeks 1t begas
with aggressive meetings led ty Rev J. Nichol-
of Redwood Falls for the Christian church,
James Connolly Of Detroit Mich, breaches every
night to congregations that fill the church and
lecture room. Last night twenty converts went
for d mass meeting on Sunday. when Mr.. Con-
nelly will preach and Rev. J. T. B. Smith, the
pastor, will preside.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
GREAT REVIVAL AT DAWSON
Over 400 Conversions in Meetings Con-
Quoted by Miller of Elgin, III.

DAWSON. MINN--A great revival wave is
started in Madison. about five weeks ago, when
Frank A. Miller Of Elgin. ILL.,, began meetings
extending ever since. After three weeks work
in Madison, during which there were over three
hundred conversions. Mr.. Miller came to Dawson
withstanding the evil reports about him and his
work. circulated by the saloon element before
his coming, the operahousc was well filled the
first night and every afternoon and evening
since it has been crowded people coming ten,
fifteen and even twenty miles to attend. There
have alreay been over four hundred conversions,
and the revival is the one topic of conversation
in town and country, ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
SPRINGFIELD BOY ARRESTED
Young Potter Charged with Committin
a. Second Theft.

SPRINGFIELD, MINN-The saloon of Schlick-
err & Plats was burglarized last night and $500
in silver secured. Ner Potter, boy, has been
crime few months ago, but not prose-
cuted. he returned the money and promised
to reform.
The project Of putting in sewerage and ex-
tending the fire protection has been dropped
for the present, the town is now bonded
almost to the limit
Superintendent Patchin of the public schools
has been reelected with increase of salary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
INSTITUTE A SUCCESS
Three Hundred Farmers Attend Meet
inc at Blue Earth.

RIJJu EARTH. MINN.-Ihe farmers institute
held here yesterday was a success. About three
hundre dfarmers were in attendance, besides
Trow of Chenille, and the instructors were
T. F. Raynor of Ontario, Can. and Frank va
nuke of Winona The question box in the after.
noon was an interesting feature Of the program
spelling match between the adults Of the
community and team from the high school
will take place this evening. On Friday eve
ming the same adult team will go to Wells to
meet q team from that place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
MORE LANDS FOR ENTRY
Filings to Be Received for Northern
Lake County Township.

TWO HARBORS, MINN.-On March % town.
ship 81, north of range II west, will be thrown
open to homestead and timber and stone entry
at the Duluth land office. Applications will be
based upon settlement and other valid claims
initiated prior to June 80 1902, when unappro-
priated lands in this township were temporarily
lies southeast of Ely in northern Lake county.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

PINE ISLAND, MINN.-At meeting of the
board of education Superintendent H. G. Bell
and the entire corps Of teachers were reelected.
Bessie Laythe Scoville state president of the
W. G. T. y, delivered an address last evening
in the Methodist church.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

MoNTRoSE, MINN.-A class of seventeen was
initiated in the Modern Brotherhood lodge by
Deputy ingalls,. State Manager Kinnlan and
Messrs. Blythe and Brown of Minneapolis were
honored guests. Luncheon was served.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

8 W1NONA, MINN.-A Salvation Army band
has come to Winona from Minneapolis and is
conducting series Of revival meetings at Wes-
ley Methodist church.-The new excur. ion steam
er Of the Acme Packet company, companion to
be known as the W. W., named after d. w.
Wisherd. Captain I. J. eileen Of Dubuque will
be master
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

Mr.. johnson will represent Carleton coll
lege In the state oratorIcai contest to be
held at Northfield on Friday evening. He
won the home contest at his college last
year. The subject Of his grafton is "Eng-
lands Debt to oliver Cromwell"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

ST. CHARLES. MINN.-The city election re
suited in the largest vote known here. Tn,
principal contest was on treasurer: w: E
The other officers elected were: Mayor, G. L
Carter; clerk, H. c. Walker: aldermen, W.
Watson .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

LIE sUEUR, MINI Fred Lehnert was arrest
ed Tor cruelty to animals. He was in towa with
team Of high-spirited horses and one of them
in particular gave. him much trouble. Lehnert.
it is alleged. took out his knife and slit both
corners of the horses mouth to make him feel
the Bit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

DICKINSON, N. D.-B. NJ. Benzie has bough
the ALT White drug store, taking possession
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

CASS LAKE, MINN.--George f. Lee, manager
Of the Cass Lake Times. has resigned and left
by H. L. Dudley, formerly with the Thief River
Falls Press.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

MILWAUKEE,, wIs.-W. H. Whiteside, head
of the sales department Of Allis Chalmers compa.
and general manager of the company by the
board of directors.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

BENSON, MINN.-An enthusiastic farmers
meeting was held here under the auspices of
Farmers filed the courthouse at the morning
and afternoon sessions. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

HASTINGS, MINN.-Mrs. Agnes Bacon has re.
ceived news of the death Of her mother, Mrs.
Jennette Fisher, at southampton, Can
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

EAU CLAIRE, wIs-Jacob Koplan. young
Pole arrived here direct from Poland, having
fed to avoid CONSUMPTION He, says 1000 others
got away at the same time.-A thousand persons
attended the state farmers institute yesterday
afternoon. The cooking department. conducted
by Helen Armstrong Of Chicago was overcrowded
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

aged 10. who gave his home az Manstique, Mich.
was sent to the Weukesha reform SCHOOL yester-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09
"PAY OR WE WILL
BLOW UP HOUSE,
LUMBERMAN'S WIFE RECEIVES
... BLACKMAILING LETTER.
Demand Made that $1,000 Be Placed
in Designated Spot-Two. Persons,
Believed to Be Men in the Guise of
Women, Are Suspected-Police Too
Late to Make Arrests.

If an envelope containing 81 900 is not
left on the corner fencepost of your
yard at 8 o'clock Sunday evening, we
will blow up your house and kill you
both. (Signed)
The Black Hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-09

CHARLES CITY, IoWA.-Geo1ge Dow re-
turned home. last night from his days work
and found his wife lying dead upon the floor:
She had expired in an epileptic ft..Rev. Chi
Pin Hu of China is the latest to matI1culate at
the Charles City college. This makes two Chinese
students at this college. the other being Rev. T..
Tsai, who will be graduated in June.