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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
.ADJUTANT GENERAL
HANDY WITH RIFLE. R /
ENGLEsBY BEATS ALL Hus
GUARDS ON 50o-YARD RANGE.
Men of the Fourth South Dakota Regi-
nient Attend Camp Services in Com
panies Led by Their Commanders
No Patient Yet in the Sick Wards
of the Camp. astr s.-ng# eaa-
r. -. $50 n"S IS
Special to The Journal.

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Special to The Journal. ..,
Fourth regiment passed a quiet Sunday at
Camp Roosevelt, the feature being the service
conducted by the regimental chaplain, Captain
Marshall f. Montgomery Of Aberdeen. Altho
not under orders to attend service, almost
every man In camp present except those
doing guard duty Company commanders formed
their men, each organization attending in a
body. .'.-
~ The chaplain's remarks were very appropriate
and We're drawn from the theme, 1.-The Divine
Sonship Of Man" Stouts regimentai band fur
nished the music. j. 4 '. g. l-..5 H - J.
There was no duty imposed upon the men
after the hour of service until they were called
to form for dress parade In the evening. Dur
Ing the interval the were allowed the
pleasures Of boating. bathing and fishing afford
ed by Lake Campeska. II ~ ft-s%4
Colonel r. W. Stewart was unable to be in
camp with his regiment over Sunday. He was
unexpected called to Minneapolis on urgent
business Saturday night. He will return in
time to take battalion to Fort Riley.
, Adjutant General Englesby won the distinc-
tlon OF defeating every man In camp at target
practice Sunday morning. Owing to the break
In range practice caused by the practice march
around Lake Kampeska, it was necessary to
do the 500-yard work at an early hour Sunday
morning. Out of ten shots the head Of the
guard pierced three bullseyes, got three
''threes," two "fours' and two misses. This
was the best record for the day. -
Altho there Is full hospital staff in camp,
the wards have been wholly unoccuped. In
the hard march around the lake only two men
were compelled to fall out, and those two left
the ranks on account Of sore feet caused by
new shoes. The camp is fitted with a perfect
| system of sanitation s..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
CHAUTAUQUA A FINE SUCCESS
Tuesday Is Tillman Day at Worthing-
ton-Game Of Water Baseball. -.

WORTHINGTON, MINN.-The past three
days of the Chautauqua have been favored with
clear weather. enabling the people numbering
$500 Or to be In attendance each day.
DR.. A. W. Hawks, known as "Sunshine
Hawks" has made decided hit, and his audi
ences never grow weary or get enough OF his
occupied three sessions on the program and
will appear again. The Parland-Newhall com
selves.
game Of water baseball afforded much
amusement this afternoon. The Adrian C1ti.
zens' band, the best in this part Of the state,
was present today and added many laurels
to its reputation.
decided to be present at next wears assembly'
Great preparations are being made for Tues.
days program, when Senator Tillman will
speak. The railroads have arranged for all the
special train service necessary to accommodate
the people.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
GIVE COMPANY ANOTHER CHANCE
wahpeton Phone Concern Must Do Bet
ter or Tri-States co. VIII Be Let In.

a WAHPETON, N. D.-Representatives of the
Tri-State Telephone company have appeared be-
fore the city council and the Commercial club
to ask for an extension Of the franchise grant
ed them by the city last January, The coun. n.
eli referred the matter to the club, and that
body passed resolutions at a special meeting
that It opposed granting franchise provided
the Great Western company. which has the
present franchise, will offer reasonable induce
ments to the rural lines which wish to con-
meet with the local exchange. -.
There has been much complaint IN regard to
the service given by thu Great Western com.
pany for several years, and it was on account
81 the dissa tisfactionS with that, company that
the franchise was granted to the Ir1-State
people last winter. The Great Western re-
peatedly made promises OF better service. a4a
last winter promised that q new exchange would
be built, here early In the spring = NO steps
in that direction have as yet been: taken. IT
appears that deal is pending by which the
Northwestern company may. acquire this prop.
erty, and that reason is given for the present
delay in rebuilding the. plant. :, :,
The Tri-State people say. the negotiations WIN
the other companies hare delayed them IN In
stalling the plant they promised at the time
their franchise was granted. and they want
additional time to do the. work, promising tnat
a complete exchange will be installed by next
% A franchise viii ( be sranted the Tri-state
If good service can be obtained in no other way.
! The attitude Of the Great Western company
toward Independent rural lines, which wish con
nection with the city, is especially distastefu4'
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
CASE NOT PROVEN, SAYS EvARTs
Strong Denial Made that Town Is Re-
sponable for Typhoid Epidemic. =

EvARTs, s. D.-some Of the papers Of South
that Evarts water, drank in lemonade on June
%, at the time Of the excursion, is responsible
for the typhoid cases which have become nu-
merous since that time. DR.. George has had
four cases Of typhoid in Evarts, three of which
were foreign. Or. Edwards OF Bowdle reports
or three not one Of the persons were in Evarts
this summer. DR.. Hill Of Ipswich has about
the same number. '.
from Missouri river water, and the same water
was in barrels on the streets for drinking pur-
II some of the hundreds here that day had
the germs Of typhoid in their system, and all
drinking out of the same cup, from the same
should spread thru such a cause. But that
the disease was spread from the water itself
borne by facts. --...-.-.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
b s}CIIURoH HAS JUBILEE !57:>@..
Congregational Society, at Mitchell Is
80: twenty-five Years Old. s9ass .at

MITCHELL, S. D.-The Congregational church
Is celebrating the founding of the society TWEEN.
ty-fve years ago. Rev. w. H. Thrall, super
intendent Of home missions Of South Dakota,
made, the address. Rev. John r. ReitzeI OF Chi
salem to Mitchell and Back" Mr.. sReitzel was
the first pastor Of the church, and his address
dealt also with historical facts. r -
fther- r-in-law, Samuel Hicks. a few days ago,
was bound over to the circuit court and placed
under bonds Of 81 900 to keep the peace. Tuck
cause Of his love for drink, in which condis
ton he usually had trouble He went to the
Hicks home to compel her to return to his
home, and threa tened to kill Hicks, but was
prevented by neighbors.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
PIKE WE'RE TOO SMALL g
Fergus Falls Fisherman Fined for
Catching Understood Fish.

den Jones caused the arrest Of Benjamin Hill
kowski on the charge Of catching undersized
pike. 1t is not very generally known that
the law prohibits the catching of pike tina t
are less than IA inches in length and provides
that those under this length shall Immediately
inclined to press the provision unreasonably,
but in this case 1t is said that Mr.. Hilkowski
fishing for market, and a fine of $40 and
costs imposed.
Mrs. Carpenter Of Providence, R. l., Mrs.
Perry Of Attleboro, Mass, and Mrs. G. c.
jenkins of this city are enjoying a reunion
at the 1atter's home here. The three attended
school together in Boston in 1s4o-sixty-siz
yearS ago, ~ ''
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
FORTY IN NEED OF HELP
stoddard Tornado Financial Committee
Makes It's Report.

LA CROSSE. WIS.-Forty farmers who suf-
3ered from the tornado which swept Stoddard
In June are in need of financial assistance. This
is the condition of affairs found by the financial
committee appointed to distribute the money
collected for the sufferers. The property loss
aggregates $4,000 Work of rebuilding has
already been started many farms where build
lngs were swept away.
Western Wisconsin, is to have state trout
hatchery. The state fish commission will visit
sparta with a view of looking over the various
sites In the vicinity which Will be suitable for
the establishment of state trout hatchery. At
the last session Of the Legislature appropria-
tion Of 600 was made for trout hatchery
In the western part of the state and 1t Is ex-
pected that Sparta will get it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
HILLS HAS HoRsETHIEF SCARE
Posse of Fifteen Armed Men Scour
Western Range Country.

STURG1s, s. D.-Word was brought here that
thieves had stolen seven horses from a ranch
north of Sturgis belonging to L. Cowden.
posse of fifteen armed men with Sheriff Brown
started Immediately, going in all directions.
Five Of the horses were found In the morn
ing on reservation near Bear Butte. The
other two being saddle horses are supposed to
have been ridden of by the thieves.
Some think the wire fence was cut for mean
ness to let out hovses, while others think 1t
was the work Of thieves who plotted to steal
them. . r
F. ". Tracy, a farmer, had hand badly
torn to pieces by the accidental discharge Of a
shotgun. 5=..- 30 's-.. -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
TEMPLE FOR MADISON
Masons of the South Dakota Town Are
Preparing to Build. D..... +.

MADISON, s. aD.-Madison will have Ma.
sonic temple probably within one year. The
various Masonic orders Of the city have been
organized into the Madison Masonic Building
association, which has been incorporated and
has the following officers: President, W. W.
Girton; vice president, Mrs. Vessel; secretary
William Rae; treasurer, DR.. F. II. Files. It
is expected the temple will cost $4,000. Stock
shares bearing 5 per cent interest are being
sold to raise the necessary funds. Tie lodges
own fine site on Egan avenue. E'sH ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
VICTIM OF LIGHTNING FOUND
Credit River Boy Of IA and His Horse
Stricken Dead,

PRIOR LAKE. MINN.-Patrick Lannon aged
of Credit River struck by lightning and
killed. With him was killed horse, whose
bride rein he held: He had gone out to a
storm coming up. he took refuge In sort Of
camp, holding his horse by the bride rein
to have Struck the horse rst
passing to its young master.
Heavy rains have fallen here, one Of which
is said to be the heaviest single shower in
local history. All lakes are at the highest
stage ever known. marshes are flooded, damag-
ing Or destroying hundreds Of tons Of hay In
stacks. Numerous small culverts and not a
few steel bridges are washed out on the high
ways: Rural free delivery of mail is i'm
peded,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
BANK DEPOSITS GROWING
$83 Per Capita In South Dakota on
Basis Of Half-Million Formulation.

PIERRE, s. D.-The summaries of the, re-
ports Of the national and state banks of South
Dakota are out and show healthy financial
growth from the date of the previous call,
Jan. % last. The total Individual deposits
an increase of $3,732. 1910 in five months.
The T 7 G seyenty:six national banks We're carving
$i,379, ,12s.17; while the 273 state banks ccar-
ried at that date s25, .s31 81. of 10 which
about twelve million was in the way of call
deposits, and the balance certificates a,of de-
~ ~ Placing the population Of the state at halt
8; million on that date, this would mean ,;bank
deposits Of practically $s3 per capita. : ,a
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
RYALL STRUCK BY TRAIN-DEAD
Former Resident Of Nelson County,
N. d., Killed Near Spokane.

GRAND FORKS, N. D.-Word has reached
here Of the accidental death of ]. H. Ryall, a
former well-lsnown resident Of Nelson county.
Ryall was struck by train at Ross, short
distance from Spokane, and died at hospital
In the latter city before regaining consciousness
He was a commissioner Of Nelson county for
many years before moving to Washington a
few years ago. ... u .....
Roscoe Fawcett, son OF DR.. j. w. Fawcett
who served during a campaign in the Philip
pines with troop OF regulars, & has g, received
will, report to Fort Smelling for a physical
examination. I,.rt ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

Quotations on fruits, vegetables and berries
are for fancy shipping stock Medium grades
and poor stock sell of the" walk at lower
prices.) -s-.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
CONTRACT FOR NEW POORHoUSE
Brown County to Have a $4,000 Build
ing Near New Uln. -,

NEW ULM MINN.-The county commission
ers have let the contract for the construction
Of poorhouse for the county. 1t is to
be built on land owned BY the county near
be built of brick and absolutely freproof, the
floors and ceilings being Of cement and bound
together BY wire and rods. r1
The building will be below a large spring,
and the water will be piped thru the building
and will flow continuously.
The Security Bridge company of Minneapolis
was given the contract to erect a steel bridge
across the Big Cottonwood river at the Leaven.
worth dam, the bridge to be completed this
fall. - =" "-r
The funeral of Alex ottomeyer, Who died IN
Davis, ILL.,, was held this afternoon in this
city. He was young business man, and died
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
EIGHT TRAINS FROM DULUTH
AL Loaded with Encampment Visitors
for Flour City. = ~

DULUTH, MINN.--Several thousand Duluth
people will in all probability take advantage
Of the low rates on the railroads and the at
fractions, offered by the G. As R. encampment
to visit Minneapolis this. week. The veterans
left at, o'clock this morning special
train. OF the old soldiers there were about
100 and most of them had their wives. In
addition many Of the Sons Of Veterans went,
and in all there were between 300 and 400
persons the train. =. -"
The ticket offices Of the. various roads have
been besieged with inquiries as to the low
rates, and travel will be heavy all week. Eight
trains run from Duluth to Minneapolis every
day and the aggregate carried by these will
be very large. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
SCHOOL TROUBLES
In TWO TOWNS
OF sUPERNTENDEN
49, AT BELLE PLANE, MIMI.
Suit Also Brought Against a Member
Of the Old School Board for Violating
Law in Furnishing Supplies Manda-
mus Suit Begun to Decide Dispute
ed Point at Shakopee.

Special to The Journal. =. IT,
lie Sueur, Mimi, Aug. 13.-The town OF Belle
Plaine is in mixup over its public schools. At
the close of the years. term they reelected
their superintendent for another year, but he
objected to the assistant superintendent who
was favored by the beard, and said that both
could not teach in the same district. -"
The board then elected the assistant and de-
Gliding that the foregoing statement by the su-
perintendent constituted resignation on his
part. declared the position vacant and formally
hired another man on a written contract for the
year.
This produced bad feeling in the district, and
at the July school meeting over three, hundred
voters came out and defeated by a majority of
sixty-seven the members Of the board who
sought reelection. ;':.. - : -
The former superintendent then stated that
he had not resigned and that be was determined
to hold the district on his contract. A com
mittee Of the board went to st. Paul and laid
the question, before the attorney general, who
decided in favor Of the first superintendent, so
that Belle Plaine now has two regularly elect
ed superintendents ready and willing to conduct
Der schools. -. - = .'''.
Suit ls also about to be brought on behalf of
the district by attorney and former Mayor II. G..
$1,000 on account Of moneys paid him by the
district while he was member Of the board
for furnishing the school with coal, under con-
tract with the board, a thing which Is strictly
forbidden by the law. 20.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
BIG FARM 10. BE CUT UP
stephenson's IS Famous Place in Michigan
IN IA Sold TO Small Farmers.

MBNoMINEH, MICH The famous Nine \ Mile I
farm belonging to former ,.s +
gan, is to be broken up and parceled into
OF from forty aeres UP ar and sod ID
acres Of the best land, and 1900 acres will be
sold at once. The remaining 1880 acres and
the largest group Of buildings will be retained,
for the present at least, by Mr. Stephenson
The Northern Chantauqua, supported BY Ne
nominee and Marinette, !, closed a successful
twenty-five days session last. evening. As a.
wind-up an appeal fef contributions to, cover
defcit and make improvements brought forth,
pledges and cash to the sum Of $1,216. 3
A severe drought has been prevailing In this
region for five weeks; and crops have suffered
severely. Rains the past few. days have relieved
the condition somewhat, hut the grain crop will,
be greatly reduced. t'$& 4s"Sfs4 h u 3
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
CROWDS FROM DOWN RIVER :
Five, Hundred or: More Coming from
Winona Alone. ..:- i' =;

WINONA, MINN.--Thirty five members Of
John Ball post No. 40, g. A. R., possibly
more,o will attend the C. 4. R. encanpment.
They will 60 up on the regular morning train
on the Burlington road leaving here at 1852
Tuesday morning, and will be quartered at the
Central high school building. =.
In the neighborhood of five hundred persons,
possibly more, will take advantage of the cheap
rates to 60 to Minneapolis this occasion.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
SHELDON w. VANCE STRICKEN
Paralysis Seizes One Of Crookston's
Best-Known Citizens. 49,

CROOKSTON, MINN.-word has been re-
ceived from Port Arthur that Sheldon W.
Vance, one Of Crookston's most influential citi-
zens, has been stricken with apoplexy and Is
in very critical condition. His personal physi-
clan, DR.. A. H. Dunlop Of this city, has been
summoned. Mr.. Vance left Crookston the
reached Port Arthur was brought down by the
stroke without any warning. His wife, two
children and father -in-law are in Paris, and
they have been cabled to return by the first
STE
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
TAR AND FEATHERS REMOVED
Andrews, Mobbed at Cass Lake, Will
Locate In North Dakota,

BEMIDJI, MINN.-Byron Andrews, the Cass
Lake photographers who was, treated to coat
cause Of alleged misconduct toward little girls
in the village, Is in Bemidji today. The man
much wronged
"They cannot prove It," he said, but they
were In earnest about driving me out Of town,
so packed my goods, sold my gallery and am
now on my way to North Dakota
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
Appleton's Delegation.

APPLETON. WIS.-Thiray G. A. R. men and
their wives left here last night for Minneapolis.
nected with the G. A. r.. but We're attracted
by the low rates. also started for the -four city.
made no effort to get special car, as fragments
of the arty have been going for two days ON
both the Wisconsin Central railway and the
Chicago & North Western. both roads offering
q round trip rate of So
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
FIRST OF THE CONFERENCES
Bishop Williams Presides for Metho-
dists of the Black Hills.

RAPID CITY, s. D.--The nineteenth annual
session Of the conference Of the Black Hills
Methodist church is being held In this city
About twenty ministers are present and the
The attendance is excellent, and the meetings
most successful. L. .-.... -- ...-t
The first business was that of effecting an
organization, and Rev. Mr. Roberts Of sundance
was made secretary, Rev. Mr.. Getty of Sturgis
treasurer, and Rev. Mr.. jeffrey of Spearfsh
statistical secretary. DR.. Nicholson of Dakota
Wesleyan university. at Mitchell will deliver
one OF the principal addresses 80. :. =
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
HUNT JOKER, NOT MURDERER
Butte Police Have Important Glue in
," Bucket Of Blood Hoax.

BUTTE, MONT.-The police are hot on the
trail of the perpetrator of the grewsome hoax,
which for time appeared to be bloody
murder mystery. They have learned that a
young man went to local slaughter house
and procured bucket of fresh blood, and It
planted the assortment of feminine garments in
the old abandoned church, arranging the settings
to give the appearance of murder mystery.
became convinced that the affair was hoax
and not murder. ~ l;=sSH Il
What object the ''joker" had in perpetrat-
ing so ghastly hoax has not as vet de-
veloped =! 4zass51t:.-,E.sE y, : ss 81
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
THOUSAND FROM MASON CITY
Famous Empyrean Male Quartet to BE
:. Feature Of w. r.: c. Headquarters:

MASON CITY, IowA-Eully< 1000 people
from this city and vicinity will visit Mime
apolis. @. H. <Huntley post, headed by its com
Westerday today at $3.50 o'clock: This post viii
attend with its full membership, sity strong
Clear Lake post; Garner, Britt, Charles City and
all other patriotic organizations Of this section
will be in attendance. - >7T . '"'
The university faculty will be represented in
force. One of the features of: the-2W. R.. G.
headquar ters will be the famous Empyrean male
auartets: sThe quartet has not .amissed@ a ma
tional Gathering for four years and; sang at the
washington: Denver and. attsother meetings.
Sd ad Encampment. N: W." r."
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
Defective Pooe

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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
..::, 800 FROM THE SLOPE
Bismarck, Mandan and Adj AGENT Coun-
- try Send Large Delegations. 4

! BIsMARK, N. Don Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday nights special sleeper was on train
No. 4 on the Northern Pacific for the use OF
Bismarck and Mandan and added accommoda-
tions havey been provided by the soo.s Probably
FIVE hundred people from the Missouri slope are
already In Minneapolis. ~ CA. t5
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
SIOUX CITY3s. CONTINGENT
Hundreds Coming at Night, Tho Day.
light Trip Is Favorite.

SIOUX CITY, IOWA,-About 200 will 60 from
the city of Sioux City to Minneapolis to attend
the national G: 4. r. ,encampnent, while prob,
ably 100 more will ltake advantage of the rates.
The Omaha road has four fast trains out of
Sioux City daily for the twin cities, and
extra sleepers have, been provided. The reser-
vations represent only a small part Of those who
will go. as the daylight trip will be the fayorte
The Illinois; Central 2has worked ND good
business and offers to- carry passengers on the
Of Fort Dodge and the Minneapolis & st. Louis.
Special thru sleepers have been provided for
this, route. = ttt:s > -. ~'.. :;.F..s. :
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
Mandamus Suit at Shakopee.

Shakopee also has trouble. At the annual
election the vote members very
close, one candidate receiving n plurality but
not majority vote. The president of the meet
Ing declared no election, and another vote was
taken, resulting in majority vote for another
candidate. Both men claim to be elected and
have qualified, the first man insisting that only
a plurality vote is required. A mandamus suit
has been commenced to decide the matter.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

JORDAN, MINN.-A. Christopher Helms one
of the old settlers Of this region, died at LIE
Sueur The funeral is to take place in Jordan.
Mrs. Barbara Gross Of this city is dead at the
age Of 81. -" ,2t+t 81. = =. "'.sr
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

/ BAGLEY. MINN-Farmers held an enthusiasts
tic meeting Saturday afternoon on the creamery
business and determined to make it a success
this time. Knute Nora was elected chairman and
E. H. Ref secretary, and committees were APP
pointed to solicit subscriptions for stock
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

ST. PETER, M1NN.-This is carnival week
in ST. Peter. special train bearing the
shows and attractions of the Cosmopolitan
Amusement company arrived here yesterday Aft
: ernoon from New Iilrn, and the carnival
continue until Saturday night. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

NEW RICHMOND [WIS.-alrs @Abbie ]. Con.
ner Wright, wife of r.. H. Wright; formerly Of
this city, died last night In Pasadena, Cal after
protracted Illness. The Wright family moved
to the Pacific coast in October last In hopes OF
benehting Mrs. Wrights health. ~ -. ..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
h Trains Crowded to Doors.

GRAND FORKS. N. D.--Every train reaching
Grand Forks from the branches are crowded
with eastbound passengers, attracted by the low
G. A. r. rate. and every train leaving here Is
crowded. almost double as many coaches being
used on each train. III VIZ. So.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13

JORDAN. MINN.-The Scott County Telephone
company has reorganized and Incorporated and
is at work on a network Of farm telephone Sys-
TENS which are to radiate from Jordan hs 4
center, connecting with the lines Of the North.
western Telephone Company ~ l4.s ~