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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
SALOONS MUST OBEY
Orders Issued for Them to Close a.
Midnight.

Mayor Jones has issued an order for
saloonkeepers to obey the ordinance
promptly at midnight. The order is
sued thru Superintendent Of Police
Doyle Saturday night provided that if
any customers were in the saloon at the
closing hour they could be served with
drinks until CLOCK, but under no con
ditions were new customers to be adj
mitted after the closing time.
would follow violation Of the ordinance
No order has yet been issued as te
closing the saloons on Sunday and the
usual side door trade was served yes
| terday. Saloonkeepers expect that il
their places are orderly, the Sunday
usage will not be changed. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
RAILROAD LAWYER HELPS
: -
Suit Against the Dodges Appears
! : Municipal Court.

Hugh Rankin Isl the plaintiff in a $500
damage suit against W. E. and Vernon
W: Dodge, which is on trial before
Judge Andrew Holt. The case is prac-
tically identical with one tried before
Judge Pond last year, and which was
never allowed to 90 to the jury, and also
with the action upon which disbarment
Dodges, Resulting in their favor. An
alleged fraud upon clients in the settle
ment of a railway damage case is
charged, but has never been proved.
R. E. Stone, one Of the Great North
ern attorneys, is assisting the plaintiff
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09

union made goods and to accept no
others. They will also be urged to en-.
courage their friends to give their pref.
erence to products bearing union label.
The league will conduct an advertising
bureau, which thru the newspapers, bill
boards and other methods will familiar,
ize the general public with union labels.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
BOYS ACCUSED
Grandfather Of One Lad Turns Hin
Over to the Police.

l.. OV6r 20 ZIG fOuCo.
Henry Dickens, William Murde, Amos
Steen and Frank Steen, all young boys
living on or near Western avenue, were
arrested Saturday charged with com
hitting several of the small robberies
which have been bothering the police
lately. r--@ @-,
Thru the assistance Of an aged man
the grandfather of Dickens, who sus
doing right, Dickens was detained al
the station, where he had been take1
to tell what he knew, and officers sem
after the other three boys. The police
say they secured partial confession
from them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
Dusenberry on Trial.

John Dusenberry, the young man &C.
cused Of wholesale burglary and under
ten indictments in the district court, was
placed on trial by County Attorney AL
J. Smith before Judge H. D. Dickinson,
this morning. The bill upon which
the defendant is being tried charges the
theft Of number Of valuable overcoats.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
MUST BE CLEARLY STATED

The efficiency Of a Journal want ad Is
enhanced by careful wording. 1t should
be so clearly stated that when the right
person reads it he will know it "means
him. and the wrong person will know it
is not for him. One cent q word.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
STEEL PLANT STARTED.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-The shutdown Of
the Illinois Steel company's works att
South Chicago ended today. Two thou
sand men who have been idle for four
weeks were given employment. More
will be taken on later.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
CITY We us
TOWN TALK
EVENTS OF TONIGHT

Metropolitan Observation-Disclosures
Consolidated Minstrels
Orpheum Theater-Modern vaude-
vile.
Bijou Theater-s'After Midnight. -
Lyceum Theater-"When We Were
Twenty one
Unique Theater- Continuous vaude-
vile.
Dewey Theater-Imperial Burlesque
company.
Ollvet Baptist Church-Evangelistic
meeting.
M. N. G. Armory-smoke social, Co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09

udl L. W
Good Salmon, large can. sc
Hulled Beans, 15c pkg. l2c
Muscatel Raisins, lib ............ DC
sultana Raisins, lib. ............. &c
Greening Apples, US, lb........ 1oc
1880 Prunes, lb. ............... &c
Pure Soda, pkg. &C
Nabot Prepared Mustard, 15c jar. lOc
YERxA'S EXTRA SELF-RAIS-
ING PANCAKE FLOUR, pkg. loc
Pearl Barley, lib. ............... &c
ssWhite Line'' Washing Powder,
pkg sc
Best Dill Pickles, quart. ......... &c
Large Bottle Pickles ........... loo
Fine Marrowfat Peas, can. ...... &c
Fancy Minnesota Corn, can. ..... 7c
New Early June Peas, can. ...... SC
Standard Tomatoes, can. ........ &c
Batavia Preserves, SOC bottle. 38c
Queen Olives, Doc bottle. ........ 25c
Carrots, Rutabagas, Beets, pkg. &c
Cranberries, quart ............. 5c
Greening and Baldwin Apples, PIX. 25e
Holland Cabbage, head .......... AZ
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
PUSHING THE LABEL
A Strong Organization Is in Process of
:, ..@s -. x5a Formation, = --.

Work on the organization of the local
Label League is being energetically car
ried on. At meeting held in the in
terest Of the movement at Union temple
Yesterday m a1e
on JAN 22,. when a permanent organiza.
ton will be effected
Broad lines for the leagues work are
laid. 1t will endeavor first to pledge
all union members to purchase only
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09

-. Fur Gloves and Mittens
At very low prices. Clearing up sale.
Gamossi Glove Co., 61O Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
Laws Can't Be Worse.

The Plymouth Exclusive Linen Laundry,
Established 1893. The cleanest laundry.
Underwear, hosiery, - etc., excluded.
Shirts hand-ironed. Collars and cuffs
finished equal to new.
And, until March l, every Dollar 3
worth of paid laundry slips entities you
to One new collar, "Lion Brandt free.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09
"sPIEIERs" SUPPRESSED
Mayor Jones Kidding Streets Of On
wholesome Noises. -------

"spielers,' for museum, shooting
galleries and auction shops, have been
suppressed by the order Of Mayor Jones.
The mayor declares that these men
resent must get along without their
services. -
| William Kelley and Charles Wilson,
proprietors of museums at Washington
and First avenues S have been ordered
to do away with the brass bands they
have employed to. attract the crowds.
the mayor, and the proprietors of the
various concerns have taken him at his
word and dismissed their spielers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09

Gloves Low Priced.
First annual Clearing Sale at the Ga.
mossi this week. 610 Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-09

Ahe Home OF Hoffman House Coffee.
s5s-Either Phone-35s.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

they could lily spare any of their nun
har They decided 20 observe n dav
OF fasting and prayer ON the morrow.
then venture into the pathlcsS forest
JOB search OF game. But iu the morn
ing. when they went ont. there iay
upon the cold blue waters OF the bay
the white wings Of the long-oNpected
ship. The starving people rushed
down 30 the beach. tears in every eve.
hope and gratitude iu every heart.
Their fasting was once agaiu turned
into felsting. their applications into
thankssivings; ana with one accord
they assembled az the church. IL is
recorded that the minister read the
the Lord. Oh. my soul. and forget not
all His benefits" v0icinE the thanks
OF grateful people who found the
ways of Providence SO mysterious
10 our blind eyes. "a very present help
i'm time OF trouble" For again and
again. as we read these old chronicles.
we are forced 10 acknowledge the fire.
Quent Intervention OF a Supreme Being
who seemed 20 hold the little com
munity in the hollow Of His hand, in
lterpoSing His grace ard mercy betweex,
them and their ever present Derils. rs
IL they were indeed His chosen few
Again and again they were i'm direc.
extremity. in danger OF utter exter-
mination by famine or massacre. when
help came Unexpectedly through what
seems more than chance happenings
even to sceptics. and which the reel
pients gratefully acknowledged as
I heaven-Sent relief.
In Colonial times II still remained
the custom 10 observe special days OF
Thanksgiving. Under our present gov
/ eminent. day OF Thanksgiving was
appointed by President Washington al
the request Of Congress. the occasion
being the adoption OF the Constitution
OF the United States. At the close OF
the War OF 1912. President Madison
also at the request OF Congress. an
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

one would surmse from Mr. Elo-
ridges listing of tne geological wealth.
OF this country chat nowhere should
There he better roads. considering the
material shat nature has given us-
Here Is an excerpt from F paragraph
on this subject.
In Sew England where Industrial
progress has made hard roads "a ueces-
sly. trap rock. che most suited 90
heavy travel exists ln abundance.
This rock Isl found n che Middle ana
Lake States. and m smaller quantities
in regons further south and Ear up
on The pacilc coast Granite. lime
stone. quartz and sandstone are ahund-
amt n many parts of the country. ~
are two materials bur lately as-n,,,.,;--
ing great Importance ln road building.
viz. chertz and n0v0culues. Natuf~
has not only piled up great rocky
MASSES of lncxhausubIe road building
material Do favored regions, but has
broken up AMI preraged rock m other
regions. By tle operation of tht greTr-
law VI compensation. vast areas or
ric,i~ low land. destitute ln themselves,
of nauN,t r0ck. are provided with pre-
pared mater'al iu the form or gravel.
which has been cagried down from ihc
rocky region by glaalal ANA water ac-
uon The son ha. heth v-rv kind tO
us ana yielded up VAST Quantities &C
she'll which arc converted nio beauti-
lu lud valuable roads. Ile vege-
table nud animal Kingdom have con-
uuu,ed ihe.r quota. The fauna ana
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25
@0aQGl90@
xxx +SX THE nIsToRoT Of sssT
xHENsE$2,SAz THANKSGIVING EsINg$

whoopS. with prayers and bcnedlctions
typical. perchance. Of the vicissitudes
TO be encountered in their New World
home.
In November the ship Fortune ar
rived bringing thirty-fvc coiouiSts.
and much-needed supplies 81 clothing
ana ammunition. with news OF the dear
ones az home. Another Thanksgiving
day was appointed. December -.
I'M lC32 the little town OF BOSTON WAS
threatened with famine Their crops
had failed. and thc ship which was
expected 60 bring supplies from Eng
land had not arrived. The co'onistS
feared the pit.lc-S ocean had swallowed
vessel and her precious freight. They
were reduced to oue scantv meal "a
day. and children cried on the streets
for bread. Governor Winthrop called
On. men together. and after much de-
liberation n hunting expedition. though
fuil of peril ami toii. was determined
up0n. II was February. the snow was
deep. the Indians. though not openly
hostile. were NOT aver~e 10 reducing
the number Of she white invaders. and
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

A latest lu velvet weave. chiffon
corduroy. is seen in duck blue. dark.
changing. glisteninr tone At first
glance liz LOOKS 10 consist OF blouse
IL Is blouse sure enough. but the
blouse ends with the wrinkled girdle.
What looks 10 be the skirts Of the
blouse Is the skirt proper. or rather Be-
is'On the same binding. reaching Co
within three inches OF the edge of the
foundation skirt. IL is divided. like
coat-taus. and lined with black satin.
the corners being turned back I'm re-
vers. Ii. az wei. as the blouse. Is pleat-
ed. And lt falls over a shaun skirt of
fine tafeta. which Is finished around
with a shaped iounce OF the corduroy
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

Though the day 90 the giving of
locks 81 hair IS happily past fancy
tbc plight .nfo which be- must have
thrust fair ones with scanty iocks'. We
VOC hav" the curt with MS. More PEE
-u'iar Sos vc iont rct So at thc har
dealers 80. the miilner has a whole
Doc o. p.1naucics in the way 90 curls.
Some are quite long three inches. and
Gonna, in uftIe clusters. others are
shorter ana hunch.er It Isl whispered
that some women use One ~ each-
the shorter ones to start thr longer
They are attached to some hats one
hat in rrse,ia showed tuft of auburn
curis a fair maiden .au Innocent. io
be ,urel. remarked. "Ou. 1 -ee, that s.
how % woman knows which color io
stain Deer lair to ioo> BEST in tae hat'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

state Engineer aul Surveyor Van
Alstyne iu r circular letter. calls at
genton to the fact taal recent amend
ments to the highway laws impose upon
his department the responsibility %
furnishing directions Tor the guidance
OF town officials in the expenditure of
money. raised lu towns and furnished
b. the State for highway purposes ira
money system towns. which in the x
gregate amounts 20 St.5&9. 700 for 1915
The department is also required By
the Hlsbie-Armstrong Good Roads act
90 compile statistics. collect lnfOrma-
ton. cooperate and assist au town aud
county officials. and az an times aid ira
the promotion OF highway improve
ment throughout the state Appre-
chatting the fact that tie several good
roads laws are not fully understood
BY town officials. and In order 70 AID
them ln thcir work and % assist the
State engineer in the performance OK
bis duties IL has been d4emcd sdvis-
able 70 outline the application OF these
various laws and she position whieh
the department is obliged 20 take. and
a bulletin las been issued on this nat.
ter.--New York Post
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

Speaking OF velvet there's a superb
princess dress IN deep. brilliant blue.
The corsage Is hnished with elbow
draperies and a bertha. which has stole
ends. o. rare lace. The dress IS en-
brOidered IA silk Of the seif-color IN a
branching noral design and at sight OF
IL one cannot but think Just how
charming 1t would be for some nimbie-
fingered maiden 20 embroider one for
her mamma. OF course. though, many
women make Il point or honor 70 have
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

Twelve mouths are sped vc looS behind
And can Gods goodness fresh to mlnd.
His care was fclt through storm and shnes
With grateful hearts tre seek til- shrine
And humbiy knecing there wc say
Our orfsons Thanksgiving day
For dcSoldtion's track untroa.
Oar thanks ar THINE. Almighty God
For seasons fruitful. gifts of love
For JOY renewed Tor grace above
Our poor desert. thanks unto Thee
Through sorrow. death and OBJ. scr1-
Whatc o. our iot--or 2ooc or 'I.
Thou so BEEN oar source ut comfort st''I.
Though wc have known the cfa-tcnin- roe,
Thy mcrcics have been sure. % Doti
fn days 20 come. help u- to ne
Concerned about Thy ministry
Since wrong is wrong and utlt - fi-'.
Iht strength rc nccG. wc need iHt I-n--
Help u- I'D allk DF heaven - NgnI
Help us fo 1--WE as Iu fnF -.cnt
ID l.arl' secure ln Thee we rest
Use u- as sccmeth CD Thee best.
Thomas D.. smiley. BOD lucianarn.. Ner.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

New YORK. City The tourist coat
makes oue - the most satisfactory
wraps FOR Young girls. and 20 is prom
Used great vogue during the coming
autumn ami winter. This one Is novel
in many of it's features. while 20 retains
she essential aud desirable chiracteris-
Tics and is adapted to "a wide range 90
materials A. Illustrated. 10 matches
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25
AS yellow as Colo
By Mary E. KncSltOn

Heres O pumpkin, fluted golden.
Wri8cn Ger With customs Olden
Out Of byoone days
C'ndcrcll0's 0noient Glory.
Sung ID SONG and told IN story.
Suits us yellow blaze
Iobles at The J>7st Thanksgiving.
When colonial domes were living.
Showed IT'S golden cheer.
Sill II smiles q friendly erecting
At The boPRy family mectnQ
On the tedst-doy deor
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

nounced n day OF thanksgiving FOR he
return OF pence.
Since the war II has become an IS
tablished custom that the last Thurs
day I'm November shall Dc Observed as
general Thanksgiving Day through
out the federation of states. Marble
head Messenger.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

An unusually handsome wrap recent
N secu bore the stamp OK artistic
workmanship In every line and detail.
The material to begin with was OF
sofsest chiffon velvet II a deep cream
tint. This hung ia graceful folds. al
most % the bottom OF the skirt, entirely
c0ncealnS the outline ct the figure.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

and covered az The c~ntre front ana
hack with n gore 81 thc corduroy. The
blouse opens over vest % nlet lace.
which IS adornea with rows 81 gold
seQuius. This promenade costume
,nor suit. mind YOU is in walking
length.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

Cbrslmos rooms are cay Nab hc..y
Christmas sees The muU foIly
OF The mistlctoc,
Foster lilies, pure and stately q
10 The sPunQllmc bloom secotsly
When soft bree-cs bi-s.
rc-rzs-
Autumn dressed 10: sJoods 90 s5.s0C.r
But thcir Co,ors. RIB ord tender
All have Pdssed oWoy
Now The pumpkin, ripe end 1tao-N
t[eePs ;ir- Of Auru-n's yellow
FOR Thanksgiving D1y,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

Ksir Hardy. tie radical anc eccentric
member Of the British Parliament. has
shoes Ter sandals.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

such work done by skilled necdiewom-
en-. who nee1 the work that they may
live.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

tory OF every nation Of which records %
are preserved contains references 10 q
DAYS OF thanksgiving from the HEBREW
Feast OF TabcrnaclcS. OF which mention I
IS made In the Bible through the Greek p
festival OF Dcmcter god Of the harvest
thc Roman feast OF Ccrala. goddess ~ 4
plenty. 20 the Saxon Harvcst-Home and z
our own Thanksgiving. now universally y
observed as a national holiday.
The history Of Thanksgiving in
America begins prior to the Sndih-
or TIE Pilgrim Fathers nc Plymouth
Rocl. +, 1920. The first service of this
character ever held iu this country
was celebrated on the bleak Newtound-
land coast in 1873 by an English CLERGY
man named Wolfau. who was connect
ell with the Frobisher exploring party
Frobi~ler brought the first colony to
settle .u those shores. and Co the Rev.
Mr. Wolfau. otherwise uniJown 20
fame. belongs the credit OF The first
evangelical sermon and the first ccie-
brafiou of the communion lob Nnrfn
Amtrier II WAS service ~ grateful /
PRAYER aud praise for their safe arrival +
and escape from the dangcr- off tle /
deep
or similar character was thc hcNi .
recorded laanN--iN -n- sen .i'' l"'"'.
uinc yD.r, 'Ht'r- whom ihc i"ili.In ''.
ony arrived BIO >a-'d 'A''- ODD ''' '.''~-
or Na.r.. .n August "i l'''- 'it' 'N
the nn''c'nth 'i i4at month ..'l ''.'
10 fa" TERRITORY. nnIN'i't '"' i-
fac arl observed inc o'F ~ one OBJ
praise suN ihahh~-'f.i-- i"lo ""@
fhrro months aiiri ih' i"."'"- 'l .''
colon~,~ "t jamestown 'h l"-'".'-
Tho t"iAam c'l"n! h'l "NiH N'lu '"'
mrs. i-anN~-ifih- service 'H ''ll-.'''
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

ANS gratitude was
the cause OF the Gus
tom OF setting apart
one day OF the year
as a day of thanks
giving aud praise to-
ward the Giver OF
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

There's moral, OF sourse-there always
H. one
And the Is a good one I'm thinking.
Either don't 90 20 bed after eating too
much.
Or be careful In eating and drinking.
"A. II. III.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25
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%EstG-E557


ANY town boards and
highway commissioners
are making a mistake In
purchasing Stone crushers.
under tho Impression that
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-25

"A four legged turkey as big az calf
Was roosting right here on my bed,
And just as ! woke the critter had sand
He'd come there 70 bite of my head"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-25
IN MISFORTUNE


before you, have but one thought.
1t is Bettina.v
"She loves me even as l love her."
| said.
Il Will write" he said "Stay-come
to my little office with me. We shall
be quiet, and let me think. A woman
can tell the story better than /, espe-
cially as it is touching and not quite
true. L have a nurse here now who
can break the news tenderly, 1 be-
lieve, If any one can"
lie took my hand in his and led me
to the room he called his office. Then
he left me a moment, and when he
returned l heard the rustic of a wom-
ans garments following him.
This Is the nurse who will write
the letter." he said.
IL thank her" said I. BE gentle.
madam; my Bettina has gentle
heart"
What shall writer" she asked, al
most in a whisper.
write that l am dead" l said.
Write that loved her to the last
Write that l babe you tell her when
her grief had passed to wed another
and be happy
The pen moved over the paper Soon
she said.
Il have written. Shan 1 read 1t to
your"
Yes, If you will, madam"
Die unhappy girl Your Bernard
has persisted. What is life to you any
longer? He is dead Had he lived.
blind or manned or helpless in any
way, there would be hope for you.
You could fly to him; you could com
fort him; you could toll for him; you
could be his sunlight. Alas! no such
JOY awaits you. He is gone. Lie
down and die. This Is all that you
can do. He is dead"
"Why do you write thus?Y" I cried.
"Who are you? How did you come by
that voice? Speakw
Then l felt two little hands steal
about my neck and a wet cheek touch
mine, and a whisper came:
Bernard, It is l. Did you not
guess? Do you not know your own
Bettlna? The good Doctor" she said.
1.-The first day of your illness found a
letter you had begun TO me, and sent
1t with word of your misfortune, and
letter to one who could bring me TO
you If l desired TO come. All. God
bless him! He knew a woman's hea ri
better than you did.
when that letter came my dear old
grandparents were lying dead. I only
stayed to look upon their graves be-
fore l came to you"
Il shall never see the sweet face
that | remember so well. But l know
its beauty and Its goodness and the
love-light in the eyes too well to for
get them. And l know that am dear
er to her for my misfortune, and l
am happy.-Chcago Tribune.