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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
MURDERER GETS
LIFE SENTENCE
ROY HULL MAKES STARTLING
STATEMENT IN COURT.
Slayer of Dan Leary at Tama Declares
He Was Influenced by Another
Confession of Prisoner Gives Details
of Crime That Aroused Indignation
of Iowa Town Last November.
Special to The Journal.

AarshalltowE, Iowa. Jan. Eff 1t had not
been for William Conn, Dan Leary would be
alive today"
After making this startling statement Roy
Hull, who confessed to the murder Of Daniel
l-eary at Tama on the night of Nov. II last.
was sentenced by Judge Burnham to life impris
onment at hard labor at Anamosa.
Hulis statement caused sensation in court,
as his confession which had just been read in
court, stated that no other person had hand
In the crime. William Conn, who had been
indicted with Hull for the Leary crime, had only
a few moments before been discharged from
custody and his case dismissed on the ground
that there was no evidence against him. Judge
Burnham. in passing sentence, said that while
the crime seemed to have been premeditated,
yet there appeared to have been some outside
influence that pleaded for mercy.
In bis written confession made public when the
case against Conn was dismissed Hull says:
II had been working at the paper mill about
year and 4 half. On the Friday evening on
which Leary was killed, / left the mill by the
south door of the rotary room. Conn had gone
east thru the rotary room. I went around the
south side Of the mill and turned north along the
east side and went north along the west
side OF the Touring mill. picked up the shaft
| to the wagon bridge. At the south side met
Carl Pfler. I saw Leary ahead Of me all the
| time. caught up to him close to the water
tank hit him over the head and he fell OF
! MS 1ace turned him over and hit him again
| then ran straight east and hid the iron.
went right home, changed my clothes and went
| up town and to Conn's and told him.
Nobody Saw killing.
There was nobody with me at the time I
killed Leary and nobody close by that saw
| The confession is signed by Hull and witnessed
| by Deputy Auditor Shaw. =.
! Probably no murder caused more of a sensa
| ton in central Iowa than the killing Of Learr
| Ieary was foreman in the big paper mill at
| Iama, and his murder seems to have been actu
ated solely by malice engendered as a result of
| Two or three men working under him believing
that he was unnecessarily harsh with them in
their work at the mill. His body was found
few minutes after he was killed. William,
Conn, after the sheriff and posse had searched
for two days, gave the clsw that resulted in
Hnlls arrest. Hull told where the weapon will,
which Leary was killed was hidden, and later
made a confession duplicating Conn. Conn wa.
indicted with Hull, but maintained his limo
cence Hull pleaded guilty and few days later
made the above statement generating Conn.
AS the latter was able to prove an alibi il
was decided to drop the charge against him In
pleading for mercy for young Hull. his attor
ney expressed the opinion that Conn was witt
Hull when the bar of iron with which Leary
was killed was taken from the yard.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
SEEKS REFUGE IN AMERICA
Russian Pole. Leaves Home to Join
Deadwood Relatives.

DHADWOOD, S. D.--81rs. Shostak of this city
snd J. Askovich. barber Of Lead. have just
received word that their brother who has been
a resident of Russian POLAND. is on his way to
America to seek refuge. For months young Shin
Askovich wrote that he had lived in his home
at Locz with his doors locked and in imminent
women murdered openly in the streets, and had
it not been for the remittances sent him regu-
larry by his relatives. he would have starved.
All work is at a stand still on account of the
strikes. and even if 1t were not. he could not
with safety seek work. as all Jews are in danger
of their lives. Owing to the strict censorship.
Askovtch has dared to send only the most
meager news concerning conditions there. A
ticket was sent him a few weeks ago. and he is
mo now r on MS n way ~. 70 ts is time.
living. :
Another Russian in this city who receives but
scanty news from his mother country. is Morris
Cohen, well-known baker. His mother still
lives in Russia. but dares to write but little tc
her son. L. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
LAMBERTON WILL FILED
Son and George Baumgartner Named
as Executors.

WINONA, MINN.--The will of tile late
late Henry W. Lamberton was filed for pro-
bate today. The large estate is left to reia.
George Baumgartner are named as executors
An inventory will be filed later.
Mayor Latsch and President Henry Hess of
the city council have received communica-
ton from Executive Agent Fullerton of the
state game and fish commission to the effect
that fishing with a hook and line in Lake
Winona will be permitted at all times, and
that during the winter the fish may be speared
thru the ice, providing that neither icehouses
nor fires are used lures. .- = ~
wisconsin couple after heing married for
six months and finding the marriage was OF
legal, came to Winona and had things straight
ened ont by Judge ID. E. Vance, who tied the
nuptial knot for the second time and in Il
manner that it is believed will hold.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
BADGERS NOT ALARMED
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. ~
Madison Wis, Jan. 9-At O'Clock this at
ternoon the university faculty will meet
to take up the report Of the
athletic committee. This morning Pres.
ident Eanhise declined to throw any light
on the committee report saying that the matter
is secret for the present.
He said his personal opinion would only add tc
the complications. However. those close to af
fairs say the situation Is critical but not alarm
ing. and that there Is immediate danger that
football at Wisconsin will be abolished. 1t is
believed the faculty however. will instruct the
university delegates to the Chicago athletic
council to take action regarding football il
some other institution does not
This delegate says prominent Wisconsin mar
will offer the suggestion that western football
be abolished among the big nine for two years
beginning this fall. that the question OF
notifications in the game can be taken up care
fully and at length
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
FIRE AT ST. PETER
Furniture Factory Damaged to Extent
of Sl5,OO0.

ST. PETER, MINN.-Fire broke out in the
drying room at the st. Peter furniture factory
last night. and damaged the plant to the ex-
tent of $4,000. For time the flames threat
hampered by dense smoke. succeeded in saving
the structure. Practically the entire supply OF
the engine room was somewhat damaged. The
property is, owned by the St. Peter Furniture
company and is one Of the leading industries
of the city, giving employment to forty men
It had resumed operations yesterday morning
after shut down Of two weeks The loss Is
PARTLY covered by insurance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
SALTWATER HOME BURNS
Residence of James r. Teare Destroyed
by Fire.

SALTWATER, MINN.-The residence of
James T. Teare on Fourth avenue S, was almost
totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon:
The loss on building and furniture is about
81 800 covered by insurance.
The new Auditorium will be opened jan. q
by the B. c. Whitney "Pif Paff Pouf'' Musical
northwest It comes here before going to the
twin cities. with a company Of seventy people:
Local horse owners have organized to hold
a series of trotting and pacing matinees on the
ice Of the ST. CroS below the levee: George
Borrowman is secretary and treasurer, Sidney T.
G, Book, Dr. c. F.. Mack and Frank Campbell
executive committees. Arrangements are being
made for an early event. rag
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
VOTE ON NEW CHARTER
Special Election to Be Held at Owa-
tonna Jan. 80.

OWATONNA. MINN.--The special election to
JAN 80. The new char ter differs radically from
the one now. in force and sentiment seems to be
Pillsbury academy: reopened1 today after the
holiday vocation With somewhat Increased en-
rolment the total student,fbody Including those
enrolled in the, sbecialIsdepar tments, being now
nearly 800. Of whom wo-tt1rds are boys. :
Briefs have been submitted by the attorneys
in the case of Peachey against the city of Owa-
tonna. James Peachey seeks to have the issu-
ance Of bonds for new city hall declared lille
gal, owing to an alleged nlegality in the manner
Of voting such bonds *rr -. :.
. A handsome new union station will probably be
erected here next summer by the Milwaukee and
North Western roads. The Rock Island has its
station in another section of the city. T.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
REFUSES MANY OFFERS
Young Woman Goes to Rosebud to
Prove Claim.

NORFOLK. NEB-With 100 marriage proposals
on her list as result Of holding claim on
the Rosebud reservation, Miss Ella Rogers, a
Young newspaper woman of Ames, Iowa, passed
thru Norfolk today. route to the Rosebud
reservation to make final proof on her property.
She received letters containing proposals from
all the United States. but accepted none:
MIR. and Mrs N. Gardner. who were married
at Humphrey Ncb., year ago. They were
married at night and the Union Pacific train
waited for them. The train was late and would
not reach Norfolk before midnight. Fearing
that minister could nto be secured at that
hour they persuaded the conductor to hold the
train while they secured marriage license and
were married at the Methodist parsonage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
TOWNSHIP HAS MYSTERY
Suicide of Farmer at Height of Land
Causes Sensation.

FRAZEE. NINA sensation has been caused
in Becker county by the death by hanging of
Gerhard Wettles Of Height of Land township
Wettles owns large farm and' was considered
wealthy, and it is mystery why he committed
suicide. Arriving home from Frazee on Satur-
day evening, he had supper and went into the
tarn on the preterse Of examining a sick horse
Failing to return. his children went in search
Of him, and found the lifeless body hanging
from rope tied to the rafters. His feet were
on the ground and it must have been difficult
task to keep the rope tight enough to cause
death. WettIes was 20 years Of age and leaves
a WIFE, three sons and two daughters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
$4,000 DAMAGES
Suit Against Railroad Company De
cided at Iowa City.

IOWA CITY, IOWA.-Judge Byington today
awarded $4,000 damages to Clarence e. Hardy,
in the district court Of Johnson county, and the
Rock Island must pay the bill.
Hardy sued for $4,000, alleging that the cor
poration was responsible, thru culpable negli-
gence, for the premature explosion of dynamite
near Muscatine, few years ago, when Hardy
lost one eye, and was otherwise permanently
injured The judge overruled the motion for a
new trial made by the railroad company.
The Cedar Rap1ds-Iowa City interurban car
today collided with sleigh driven by DR.. Guy
Ramsey, who attempted to cross crossing
near Iowa City. Ramsey was thrown twenty
feet against telephone pole, and his hip badly
fractured. If not internally injured, he viii
recover. l..-..r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
HIDES, PELTs. TALLow, ETC.

No. I. No.
Green sailed cured steer hides over
Green salted heavy COW hides, over
Green salted light hides, under 60 lbs 1919 liz
Green sailed lides, branded. IL 10
Green salted bulls. stays,
work steers ...........,o
Green sailed long-haired kips. TO
Green lo saited veal kins X to * M 15z 91
Green salted veal calves. to Is lbs. IA 1914
Green sailed deacons. under s lbs
edCH III 80
Green or frozen hides 11hc less than green
sailed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
. WOMAN MADE MASTER
Court Appoints Stenographer to Take
Testimony in Paint Controversy.

FARGO, N. D.-Judge Amidon has appointed
Mrs. Jessie Smith Conover. United States court
stenographer, as special master to take the
testimony in the case of the paint manufacturers
against Commissioner Ladd of North Dakota.
The evidence will be on the question of the
character Of the pigments used by the manu-
facturers: also whether the ingredients moi
included in the state law as pigments are com.
deception. -..s -.
The compliments will be allowed till Jan.
q to take testimony and the defense till Feb
10. The paint men will take testimony II
Minneapolis and the state in Fargo. The de-
Tense will be submitted to Judge Amidon Feb
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09

Horse and mule hides. large, each :. SO 80 s. 80
Horse and mule hides. medium. =. 2S5 IS
Horse and mule hides. small each... 10 40
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
DAIRYMEN WILL MEET
Gathering Is Arranged for Jan. 80 at
~. (, - Nicollet.

ST. PETER, MINN.-Nicollet county creamery
men are looking forward to big dairymens
meeting to be held JAM 80 at the village Of
Nieolet, the home of Edwin He'd, winner Of the
silver cup offered by the state dairy and food
department. in the state butter scoring contest.
It is expected the meeting will be one OF the
most important Of its kind ever held in the
county. ~. s@&s
Among the speakers who will be present are
S. b. Shilling. president of the National Dairy
union; Frank Shrewsbury and j. q. Joslin. state
dairy inspectors; Samuel liaugdahl OF this city
and Ole Peterson of Brighton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
PORTAGE LAKE WON.

Houghtcn. Mich, Jan. ON a hockey match
last evening Pittsburg was defeated by Portage
Lake by score of to 8. The quality Of the
Portage Lake players shown when in the
last half only four men the team were on
the ice and prevented any scoring: This game
age column, Many delays. such as knock outs
broken skates and offsides. marred the game
to a great extent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
Quick Time to New York.

If you want to reach New York or
other eastern points in a hurry, don It
fail to select the Lake Shore and New
York Central. The best of service and
quickest time is made by this line. w.
B. Hutter. n. w. P. A., 257 Nicollet
avenue, Minneapolis; $40 Robert street,
st. Paul
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
Cost Placed at $4,000.

The cost of the proposed ditch as formerly
planned would have been about $3.50, 900 and
the effect would have been felt upon about
Is, 600. The new ditch is projected to be mar
rover than the first one, and is to extend into
Mower county and in that way, get more fall
and hence the water will have greater velocity
and smaller drain will accomplish the work
required. ~s:~HSs %
The county commissioners at the meeting lust
held ordered the ditch petitioned for by Gilbert
Nelson and others to be constructed largely in
the township Of Hayward. The ditch proposed
will cost $4,000 and will affect several thou
sand acres of land. There are some persons
opposed to the move, and quite likely there will
be a contest before the work is completed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
BUTTE PULLS OFF THE
LAST HARI.O'BRIEN GO

Journal Special Service.
Butte. Mont. Jan. AN offer for fight be-
tween Marvin Hart and Jack O'Brien has been
made by the Montana Athletic club, and 4
good-sized guaranty put up for the bout. The
Louisville man has notified the club officials
that he has accepted and is willing to post II
forfeit of 81, 500 If O'Brien will cover It, From
financial standpoint the club looks to have a
good thing the specified date is Miners
union day. In June, the banner day of the
year for crowds In this town.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
GRINNELL ADOPTS THE
CONFERENCE RULES
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. =. =
Grinnell, Iowa, Jan. 9--The Iowa college fac
nlty took final action yesterday in regard to
the rules which shall govern athletics at Grin
nell. The conference rules are to so into effect
Immediately and will be followed in every de-
tail. The Iowa intercollegiate athletic rules
were also adopted, insomuch they differ
very little from the conference rules. In case
OF conflict, conference rules to have prece-
dence. The action taken by the faculty places
Grnnell on the same standing with the state
university, Drake and Ames, and will undoubt-
eddy be hailed as the proper course.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
SKI TOURNEY AT SALTWATER.

Saltwater Jan. 9.--The Norwegian Ski club
of Saltwater held meeting yesterday and in
view Of the deep SHOW and the interest mani
| tested in skiing the part of people in this
| city, it decided to hold local tournament
| the latter part of this month Invitations will
| be sent to clubs in St. Paul. MINNEAPOLIS and
! the tournament general
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
WILL DISCUSS DRAINAGE
Iowa Association Meets at Spirit Lake
- JAM IL.

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA--The state drainage as
ISOLATION Will meet in this place Jan. II, ac-
cording to arrangements Just made with super
visors. The meeting is an important one, as
it will discuss drainage projects OF large scale
that will be undertaken thruout northwest Iowa
next summer. Professor Stevenson and Ashburg
of the Iowa State college will deliver addresses
officials from various places will speak.
The Dickinson County State bank has been
changed into the Spirit Lake National bank.
with capital of $4,000 The officers Of the
new bank are: President, F. Fl. Daley; vice
president A. w. Osborne; cashier. l.. sper-
beck directors, A. B. Funk, Marcus Snyder
A. ". Osborne. F. NJ. Daley and l.. e. Francis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
HEMIOCK ADVANCES
Northwestern Association Announces
Change from soc to $1.50.

HANCOCK. MICH.-The Northwestern Hem
lock association has decided on another increase
in the price Of hemlock lumber. The raise will
vary from 50 cents to $1.5O Der 1000 feet.
1t is said that the demand for hemlock during
r.cent weeks has been unprecedented.
Weather conditions in the Michigan peninsula
have not been conducive to profitable logging
operations. Up to a few days ago. the snow;
fall had been very light and there was genera
complaint that the temperature not colo
enough. Many :obbers are threatened with ex.
tensive losses owing to these conditions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
$4,000 FROM CARNEGIE
Western College Receives Sum Equal
to Amount Raised.

TOLEDO, IOWA.-Dr. C. J. Kephart, president
Of Western college. has received from An
drew Carnegies secretary letter which reads
as follows: Dear Sir: Mr.. Carnegie notes that
you have raised $50 900 and has instructed his
cashier to send you $50, 600 to secure the
$50, 900 promised by Mr. Clark. Respectfully
yours. james Bertrann.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
GOTCH HAS CHANCE
Will Even Up Old Scores on the Lesser
Hackenschmidt
Journal Special Service.

JOURNAL Special Service.
Des Moines. Jan. 9.--Frank ". Gotch. who
felt piqred because George Hackenschmdt, the
ing the latters visit to America last June.
will he given experience with Hackenschmidt
muscle and methods in wrestling match here
tonight. Charles Hackenschmidt of GLAND.
Sweden a cousin Of George. will wrestle with
III In Graeco.Roman style. two falls out of
e to win. Gotch arrived here today after
tour of the eastern cities.
From his waist w Hackenschmidt resembles
his famous cousin to marked degree. He IL
shorter. however. and his legs are not So power
full.
His handicap against Gotch, If any, will be in
size and weight
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
! ICE BLOCKS WATER SUPPLY
Wisconsin Shore Towns Suffering from
& II rst z a Famine.

KENOSIIA, WIS-North shore towns are suffer
ing water famine account Of a sea of ice
being driven down by the northeast wind block
ing the intake to the water system in this
diver from Milwaukee made a perilous trip
over the ice fields to the mouth Of the intake.
and after an hour Of hard work they managed
to clear away. little Of the ice and furnished
temporary relief. The pressure is now under
thirty pounds, and there is almost no fire
protection for the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09

More cases of sick headache, bilious
ness, constipation, can, be cured in less
time, with less medicine. and for less
money. by using Carter's Little LIVER
Pills, than by. any other. means:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09

DETROIT. MICH-Governor Warner has re-
ceived the resignation Of Warden Vincent Of
Jackson prison. Governor Warner said Mr.. Vim
cent stated that business reasons were RESPONSE
bic for his resignation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
DITCH PLANNED TO
DRAIN RICE LAKE
| J.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT rs MADE TO
CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENT.
Petition Filed at Albert Lea Will
Bring Proceedings to District Court
County Commissioners Works to
Be Built Largely in Hayward Town
ship to Cost About $4,000.
Special to The Journal.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Jan 9.-The construction
of an immense ditch, planned some years ago,
to drain what has been known as Rice lake,
but recently nothing but a marsh and large
body Of water, may yet be carried out.
An effort was made few years ago to get
this drain constructed. but, after the matter
had been to the supreme court, it was tried here
before Judge Lewis of Sts Paul and the petit
TONERS lost. Now the petition is filed with the
clerk Of the court and the proceedings will be
in district court. This time the movement is
to have the matter come up as judicial ditch
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
FOR. RACING CIRCUIT
Fair Association at Mankato Starts
Big Movement.

NMANKATO, MINN.-The delegates to the an
nual meeting in St. Paul this week of the Min
nesota Agricultural society from Mankato, LIE
Window and Worthington will meet Wednesday
evening there and consider the formation OF
fair and racing circuit for southern Minnesota
The newly organized Mankato Fair association is,
at the bottom of the enterprise, and its dele
gates called the meeting. r.. ..H<s HI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-09
Ruth's Statement,

Ruth Wheaton's statement was follows:
Il saw Matt Styer last night about 1l:30
O'Clock at the door. He looked thru the kitchen
window and he wanted to talk to Pearl. He
wanted her to promise to go with him, to be
his wife.
He was outdoors then and talked to us in
side, and Pearl told him she would not go with
him.
Pearl and left the kitchen and went into
mothers bedroom. heard a crash and shooting
in the kitchen I went in and knew he was
shooting at my mother.
II tried to get his revolver but he got mine.
had a revolver, but I would not it, He
took mine, but shot with his. After he
had shot mother and me he followed Pearl up
stairs He called to her first to come down, and
kill us all.
IT had no scuffle with him about the revolver
before he shot mother
Before we heard { rap at the door Pearl
could not sleep. She said before she heard
footsteps.
II came downstairs with the lamp. did not
see anyone outside, and when l got back
| heard the rap. Pearl then said, 'Oh, If you
had heard many threats I have''
The sheriff's testimony to the effect that
| he found a revolver OH the kitchen floor with
| all chambers loaded. 1t a 38-caliber, and
one of the Wheaton boys said it belonged tc
| him.
! Styer and Pearl he found in an upstairs room
| She was dead and he dying. A 32-caliber re
| volver was lying her breast near his rgh
| hand. Three empty shells and two loaded were
! in the revolver. Four empty shells were fount
| in this room the floor and four downstairs
all Of them 32-caliber.