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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
MYSTERY Wells
LAWYERS DEATH
Rich Member Of New York Bar,
a Suicide With No Known
= Motive. -

New York, Sept. 30.-Considerabl
mystery surrounds the death of Herbert
Valentine, the lawyer who committed
suicide by shooting at the st. Andrew
hotel here last night. Mr.. Valentine
was member of the Bar association,
member Of several scientific societies
and a man Of wealth. ,..
Z In his room was found nearly 5000
in cash., while two trunks, three suit
cases and two valices were packed as if
for a journey. <.Ea.
His overcoat was neatly folded and
piled on the other luggage. Mr.. Valen-
tine had removed his coat, and, step
ping in front Of a mirror, had. appar-
emily fired bullet from the only loaded
chamber Of his revolver thru his mouth
into his brain.
He retired from active law practice
several years y ago, and had since spent
scientific researches. His brother, Sam
uel H. Valentine, lawyer of this city,
who was at Narragansett Pier yester-
day, was in New York city last Thurs
day and proposed that both brothers
go together to Narragansett Pier This
invitation was refused by Herbert Val
entine, who said that scientific work
detained him in New York.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
DEATH BY FIRE
! in ROOM NO. Is.
Three Men Perish in Flames
Started by Carelessness of
a. Drunken Sailor.

New York, Sept. 3o.-Two men were
Il burned to oA cath as they slept, third
was SO badly burned that he died in a
hospital, anot her is in a dangerous con-
{ dition, and SO veral others suffered seri-
GUS but proba bly, not fatal injuries in
and lodging h< ,use in West street.
The two men who lost their lives oc-
cupied room 13 in the rear of the build
ing, They were overcome by smoke and
burned to death in their bed ~
An the occl,p ants of the house were
sailors and lou,yshoremen. Those who
suffered death and injury were sutfo-
Gated and burned within a few minutes,
the fire bel4g e2utinguisthed dob before the
The Dead.
John McMahon, 80 years old, long
shoreman, burned.
Robert Vaughn, -2s, 'longshoreman,
burned.
capped from room with clothes on nre;
died in hospital
The fire is believed tp have resulted
from the carelessness Of drunken
sailor who is known to have entered
the stairway to the second floor early
this morning. The first known OF the
fire outside was when McClelland, his
clothes on fire, dashed down stairs from
the lodging house and ran into the sa-
loon. The bartender threw his apron
around the flaming man and extin-
guished the flames McCle1land's con,
dition was such, however, that he died
within an hour. -
Flames Blocked Stairs.
get to the street by the stairs. The
others, as they awoke in the sitting
smoke, found the stairs blocked by
flames. Some Of them succeeded in
reaching windows from which they were
rescued by fremen, but McMahon end
Vaughn were overcome by smoke ssnd
Burned to death in their bed
-Four Of the dodgers who were una ble
to reach windows had a narrow esc;tpe
from death in the flames. They had
made their way to the roof of the build
ing thru the skylight only to find the
adjoining by chasms a dozen feet in
width on both sides. None Of them
dared attempt leap which might have
landed them in safety on another roof
or sent them crashing to death on the
stone:paved courts below. They. were
surrounded by flames and the roof upon
which they stood was scorching their
bare feet when their plight was ca lied to
the attention Of the fremen and they
were rescued.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
JAPS DRIVEN TO
PEACE BY POVERTY
Fear of Financial Breakdown
Said to Have Led Them to
End the War.

Toxic, Sept. 30.-Notwithstanding the
is disclosed that Japan made peace at
Portsmouth in fear Of a financial break
down. The war proved more costly than
real crops seemed doomed to failure.
Instead of sunlight and warmth dur
ing the month of August, when, the crops
ripen, there was continuous rain and
exceedingly cold weather. While some
Improvement may still be in store, 1T is
certain that the rice crop promises to
be Is to 20 per cent below the average
and far below last years crop, when it
was marvelously large.
Six months more of war would have
meant very hard times, for the masses
of the people are very poor and rice is
their bread and meat.
Return from Saghallen.
Lieutenant General Haraguishi, com.
mander- -in-chief of the Japanese mill
tary forces on Saghalien island, accom-
panied by his staff, arrived at the Uyeno
railroad station yesterday and were met
by representatives Of the army and
navy and government.
Komura Speeds Westward.
Winnipeg, Sept. 3O.-Baron Komura
and his party passed thru here at mid
night on the Canadian Pacific Imperial
limited. His secretary reported the
Journey along the northern lake shore
country as uneventful. The baron is
standing the trip well. ...>EE -.f :
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

This was caused by indigestion and
female trouble. suffered agonies and
was afraid to be left alone.
Completely Exhausted.
"At times I was afraid to stand on my
feet and to attempt to do any housework
was out of the question.
zone day I read an advertisement of
Peruna and its wonderful cures and de-
cided to try it.
New Life and Vigor.
my husband brought home one bot
tie and before that bottle was half gone
I felt new life and new vigor.
"That tired, hopeless feeling left me,
began to eat and my food nourished
me. I could walk and do my work with
out fainting.
Peruna's 8 Wonderful Work.
II took several bottles during the sum-
mer and fall and cannot praise it enough
for the wonderful work 1T did for me
when I feel tired or nervous from
any cause, few doses of Peruna cure me-
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
MUTE TWO YEARS:
! CURSED HIS WIFE
Husband Breaks Silence So For
chilly that He Lands in a
+, Police Cell.
journal Special Service.

journal Special Service.
New York, Sept. 30.-Molris Lang of
Brooklyn broke a tWo-year silence be-
tween himself and his wife today. Bet
ter had Lang kept mum two -and-tWenty
They qaarreled two years ago. In
the interval, altho they lived in the
same house, their children carried mes
sages from father to mother and back
again. Lang went home today and
spoke SO forcibly that his wife had him
arrested.
:,'s'sHe threw things,' Mrs. Lang told
Magistrate Steers ''He broke the chi
ma, slammed the doors and gave me a
tongue lashing. Oh, it was something
awful
- You should be ashamed Of yourself,
Lang said the magistrate. latter
insulting your wife for two long years
by not speaking to her, you insult her
further by cursing her. The peniten-
tiary yawns for you.'
s. Then turning to Mrs. Lang, the magis'-
trate added: You need not live with
/. this man if he so conducts himself
The case was adjourned to Oct. H.
Meantime the couple will live apart.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
FEDERAL. JOBS OPEN
Civil Service Bureau Announces Ex-
animation for Applicants.

Bulletins of the civil service bureau received
at the postoffice announce examinations for the
following positions:
Assistant examiner United States patent office
ut salary Of 1900 a year. The examination
will be held in st. Paul Nov. and will cover
physics, chemistry, mechanical drawing, mathe-
matics, technics and French or German.
Z Assistant superintendent Of the seed warehouse
and seed distributing bureau, at O. salary of
$1O0 to $125 a month. The examination will be
given on Nov. l. At the same time eXamina-
tion will be held for applicants for the position
Of assistant inspector in the same department.
ter writing penmanship copying and experience.
Assistant STAN engineer at the federal peni.
tentiary at Leavenworth, Kan. at salary of
$500 year. The examination will be given Nov.
1 and will cover letter-writing, practical ques-
tions and experience
RaIiway M clerk. salary Ss46 the
first year. The examination will be held at
Fargo, n, D, s.sa- - .. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
HOT WATER VOLCANO
RUINS COFFEE TREES

Mazatlan, Mexico, Sept. 30.--The
Santiago volcano in Nicaragua is in
violent eruption and is throwing water
and hot rocks over a considerable area.
Mail steamers and on the Kosmos liner
from the south. report that the hot
water fell on the vessels at several
locations off the coast. of Nicaragua.
At the port Of Corinth it was stated
that millions of coffee trees on lplanta-
tions adjacent to the volcano had been
destroyed by boiling water falling upon
them. ,~'
violently active for several years.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
FIND FOR PLAINTIFF
Judge Elliott Files Order in Case
Against Erickson.

Judge c. B. Elliott today filed an order finding
for the plaintiff in the Skinner Milling company
against Charles Erickson, tried last spring. The
ertX in Chicago Park addition to Minneapolis
purchased by the defendant with $3.50 Of the
plaintiffs money. ,..
The plaintiff company leased mill in Albert
Lea. Mimi. to the defendant and it wassagreed
that the defendant should take out and keep UP
81 900 insurance on the property. = This insur-
ance was to be payable to the plaintiff company.
The defendant was unable to keep up the 81 900
straight insurance and later took out $1,000
boiler insurance. An explosion wrecked the
mill 1t was found that Mr. Erickson had
aken out the boiler insurance in his own name.
He collected the S., 900 and invested $3.50 Of it
in Minneapolis real estate. Judge Elliott now
holds that Erickson has title to the real estate
only as q trustee of the plaintiff COMPANY.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

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runa.'
Suffered Years With Pains.
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New York City, writes:
For many years suffered with pains
in the pelvic organs I was unable to
find relief. as no doctor could help me.
II read Of your wonderful Peruna and
decided to give it trial. I took it for
some time and obtained much relief.
Strong Again. ...-
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Always Tired and Weak.
Mrs. E. A. Connolly, 1927 Garner St..
Kansas City, Mo-, writes:
II have suffered for years with stom-
ach trouble, that I could eat hardly
anything. I was tired and weak all the
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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
BRITISH PRINCE TO BE
GUEST OF PRESIDENT
New York Sun Special Service.

Washington, Sept. 30.-Prince Louis
Of Battenberg, in command Of the Brit.
ish second cruiser squadron, will spend
nine days in New York during his visit
to the United States. The British am
bassador today notified the department
of state that the squadron would ar
rive at Annapolis Nov. l, remaining
there until Nov. 7 or 8, and that it will
sail in time to reach New York Oh
Nov. 8. The distinguished visitors will
remain in New York until Nov. II,
when they will sail for Gibraltar.
During the time of the stay Of the
squadron at Annapolis. probably Nov.
or 3, the prince will visit Washington
and be received by the president.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
MYSTERY ABOUT
-
STREET LIGHTING
HEAVIER EXPENSE, WITH NO
MORE LIGHT, CAUSES COMMENT. )
Board Of Tax Levy Looks with suspi.
cion on Item Of $4,000 for Incan-
descent lighting and Fund Is Finally
Reduced to $2e5,ooo upon Mayor
Jones' Advice. !.

Street lighting received some atten-
tion from the board of tax levy today.
The increase in expense of about $780,
900 without appreciable increase in the
of lights, caused considerable
speculation. That the change from the
schedule Of lighting to the
all-night system was expensive was evil
but the item of $4,000 for
incandescent lighting was looked upon
with suspicion. ....
Mayor D. P. Jones was in favor of
$240,000. Controller Dan G. Brown
thought that $24O,O00 was enough, but
intimated that the aldermen might re-
taliate by cutting the other depart
ments in order to have full measure
for the lighting fund. 7 r. ~
"Well, I am as willing to meet the
issue in that form as any other,' said
Mayor Jones. r"I expect that the DO
lice fund will suffer at the hands Of the
pruning committee Of the council. We
must face the issue in any event and
it might as well come in one way as
another. The responsibility of appor-
toining the current revenue fund rests
with the. council and our authority be-
yond fixing the levy amounts to moth
ing" ..-. e.> -. :.
Mayor Jones on this point and also on
the reduction Of the lighting fund,
which was finally placed at $265,OOO.
William L. Bassett appeared before
the board to urge the strictest economy
in fixing the levy. He insisted that the
estimates in practically every depart,
ment were excessive and were made so
in anticipation Of cut. He would re-
duce the taxes by million dollars. The
board will make important reductions
here and there, but will not reach the
million mark by a great deal. The fol,
lowing summary Of the work of the
board Of tax levy on the city $ current
revenue fund gives line on TIE pur.
noeo nf +ho hnord. -.r
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

Mayor Mcclellan Of New York has
leased for a term Of four years the house
he now couples in Washington square.
-Four years is the term of office for the
mayor Of New York under the new law.
A day or two ago a citizen Of New
York was expressing wonder why the
maYSr dd Bet puy bs aemf ar astead
said an intimate friend of MI. Nc
Clellan. "He could have been rich
years ago but for the fact that he
happens to be an honest man.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
RICH IOWA MAN KILLED
IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 30-Fred A.
Hartman, lawyer, banker and one of
the wealthiest men in northern Iowa,
was killed in an automobile accident
at II o'clock last night. He was de-
scending steep hill, lost control Of
his machine and was thrown into a
death. He was 35. Art and Fred Reed,
who were with him, were badly hurt.
Henry Elliott, aged 20, of Deep Riv-
er, Iowa, was fatally hurt by being
struck by General W. Redding's ma
chine at Rock Island yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
SUICIDE FEARED
Police Find George Blabell's Grip Con-
tanning Farewell Notes.

The police believe that George Blabeu,
laborer who recently to Minneapolis from
Niagara, Wis, has committed suicide. BlabeI
stayed for few days at 100 Fourth street NE,
but has been missing for several days, and to-
day his grip. containing notes written to his
father and dates all the way from July "a to
Aug. H. was found under the viaduct at Sec
ond avenue NE and Fourth street The notes
aH declared Blabell's intention Of committing
suicide but Were sent. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
:,
FEVER CITY HOPEFUL !.
OF RELIEF OCT. IS.

New Orleans, Sept. 3O-In the matter
of new cases the week ending today will
show the largest measure Of improve
nent since the fever started. President
Souchon of the state board Of health and
DR.. White Of the marine hospital service:
give it as their opinion that quarantine
against passengers may be safely raised
after Oct. Is. ss.- .
The country reports continue to be Of
most encouraging character The influx
Of people into New Orleans continues
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
CHARLES KING HANGED

Slayer of Haywood Executed Today at
IS Edmonton, Alberta,
Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 30.-Charles
King was hanged today at Edmonton, Al
berta, for the murder last September at
Lesser Slake lake of Edward HaIwGts, a
young prospector who came to western
Canada from Northmundham, Sussex
county, England. @
The body of the murdered man was
burned in a campfire by the murderer,
but with the aid of Indians, the mounted
police traced the crime to King.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

Back to JoHet.-Mrs-- Mary Gadia Of
Joliet, Ill.,, who came to Minneapolis
because she heard that the poor depart
ment cared for persons who didn It like
to work. will be sent back to her old
home tomorrow. Mrs. Gadja said that
her husband was working near Red
Wing, and wouldn't send her any
showed that she was trying to work
the department. AS she has refused to
look for work, she will be sent bsak 60
Joliet.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
CARNEGIE PLEADS FOR
TRIPLE PEACE ALLIANCE

Paris, Sept. 30.-The Echo de Paris
this morning prints an article signed
er argues in favor Of an alliance of the
United States, France and Great Brit
ain for the safeguarding Of the peace
of the world. The author denominates
the countries named as ''the three re-
publics, two uncrowned and one
crowned - s...-.. .- t.. a-@
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
HURT IN RUNAWAY
Two Laborers Struck by Frightened
Team on Nicollet.

A runaway team hitched to express wagon
dashed up Nicol1et avenue early today, slightly
Chicago and is living at the yestibule hotel,
and another laborer whose name was not
learned.
The team became frightened at Bridge square
and dashed the wagon into telephone pole,
freeing themselves from it. Patrolmen Long
and Gordon caught the horses at Nicollet avenue
and Fourth street. They were taken to a liv-
cry stable, but at noon no one had called for
them. There was on the wagon.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
OF BERLIN
HANDS IT TO MINNESOTA

Because the University of Minnesota Is not a
member Of the American Association of. Uni
versities, Otto Rosendahl,: former instructor
in the university; holding the en- Minnesota I de-
aminations for the degree of doctor of phi.
losophy at the University, Of Berlin. .te5
Rosendahl went to Berlin in 1902. He pre-
sented his diplomas from Minnesota and was
told that the degrees were recognized by the
Berlin institution. After two years Of hard
study he presented himself for examination but
was not amcng the colleges in the American AS
sociation of Universities. his Minnesota degrees
Berlin university would rot entitle him to his
degree.
attention Of President Northrop and an investi-
CATION will be made with the probable result
that Minnesota will become member of the
association. III
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

On the tin roof of an eight-story
double building in New York, occupied
furniture, familiar sight is furnished
to occupants Of neighboring structures.
Dozens of unstained rocking chairs
stand on the roof. These rattan and
wicker rockers gradually take on the
right antique complexion by being
exposed for several days.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

George Meredith is one of the group
of authors who remain faithful to the
old fashioned quill pen. There be those
whe believe that no wark Of genius can
be produced with anything else In the
way Of pens, and the authorities Of the
British museum seem to agree with
good goosequiH.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
The united Hun garian societies

The united Hun garian societies of
Cleveland, where there are over $4,000
Hungarians, have decided to prepare q
memorial setting forth what the Hun
garians have contributed in good citi-
zenship to this country. The memorial
will be presented to the authorities at
Washington and given wide publicity.
This the Hungarians consider the best
answer they can make to the asper-
sions Of those who would Limit Austro-
Hungarian immigT tion.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
CHIEF KLAUSE BADLY HURT
Bicycle Ridden by New Ulm Officer
Collided with Gable.
Special to The Journal,

0p5CIdl JVurHHI
New UIm, Mnn., Sept. 3o.-Chief of Police
Adolph Klause Of Dr.. Koch case fame came
near losing his life today, while on bicycle
patrolling that portion of the city near the
North Western tracks.
There is a steep incline leading to the tracks,
and the chief speeding along the pebble
e@oyered @ highway when his wheel struck 3 cable
telephone lines in this city The bicycle and
the chief went at once into the air. Klause
received injuries about the head, arms and
legs. Warrants have been issued for the ar
rest Of N. w. Lovatt, Charles Klear, Mike
Monteg, Charles Ross and Samuel Brode, the
workmen, the ground that they We're OBJ
structing the street.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
'WIT1E A COUNT,
BY CARS DECREE
Czar Has Not Returned to Capital
Signing Of Peace Treaty
Deferred.

St: Petersburg, Sept. BON. Witte
has been created count.
. Tho M. Witte had expected to return
to st. Petersburg this morning at the
invitation of Emperor Nicholas he re-
malned to luncha on board the imperial
yacht Polar Star, returning to st.
Petersburg this evening.
Owing to the absence Of Emperor
Nicholas it is announced that the peace
treaty will not be signed until the end
OF next week.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
BODY FOUND RIVER.

Winnipeg, Man., Sept. 3O.---The body OF
Albert w. Bagnall who had been missing
for five days, was found In Red river yes
terday. He evidently committed suicide
while Respondent
Thomas w Bailey of Winnipeg was
killed on the Canadian Pacific railway
track at Starbuck, last night.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
France for Peace Conference.

Paris, Sept. 30.-At meeting of the
council Of ministers today Premier
Rouvier announced to the ministers
that Russia's invitation to participate
in another peace conference at The
Hague had been accepted in principle
by France, leaving the details for de-
termination when the program is
made up. E
The French parliament will reassem-
h1o Oct 20 &@ -EE.4 "". =!
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
;Witte Wears Black Eagle.

Belin, Sept. 30.-Emperor William,
according to a despatch from st. Pc
tMersRHtf M Mtfa in addition to confersing
Black Eagle, presented him with his
portrait framed in cold and inscribed
with the emperor's own hand.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

The new Williamsburg bridge, in New
York, is to be lighted by municipal
plant, the power for which will be de-
veloped from the burning of street
sweepings. It is announced that the in
plant has been installed and
that everything will be in operation by
Oct. /.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30

AGED MAN KILLED BY AUTO.
Rock Island. H. Sept ao.-f5enry Elliott OF
Deep River. Iowa. retired farmer. 20 years
old, died today as the result Of injuries IN
ficted when he was struck by an automobile
driven by George W. Reddig yesterday. FL
nott's skull was fractured
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
HEAVY DELIVERIES
65O,OOO Bushels Unloaded on Last De-
livery Day.

Deliveries of wheat at the Chamber Of Com
merce were Unexpectedly heavy today, running
to $50, 900 bushels. This represents wheat sold
some time ago for September delivery. AS the
sellers have had all month to deliver, and have
been turning it in to buyers at a steady rate
every day, right up to yesterday, it was not
thought there so much left to transfer on
the last day.
Yesterday the deliveries were several hundred
thousand bushels and bank clearings were
swelled by the transactions to 81 sos, 609.7e To
tn ewheat delivered today, the Monday figures
will probably run heavy. The wheat has been
taken over principally by millers, who have
-four sold against it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-30
HARTMAN IN KOREA.

:. Seoul, Korea, Sept 3D. H. Harriman and nc
Megato, the Japanese financial adviser to the
Korean government, will give a garden party in
Hartman will be received in audience by the
emperor. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce
and the local bankers the sane day will en-
tertain Mr.. Hartman and his friends at lunch
con, after which they will take trip over the
Fusan line. A special steamer will convey the
American party to Kobe. - t1a tt