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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
Where the rate of taxation for 1907
stood this afternoon With the board

The board Of tax levy has gone down
the line to meet the popular demand
for maximum tax levy of rs mills,
and is going even further. 1t will cut
and slash and prune so that the rate of
taxation, including the ward tax, will
come under the dead line, at least in
seem wards.
The state board of equalization cut
the city assessor 8 valuations Of $l75,-
100000 by several millions Of dollars,
but the tax levy board intends to stick
to the original plan to 20 under 26
mills, regardless Of the state board of
equalizat ton. IL: ...=.
On behalf Of the commercial bodies
Of the, city, W. L. Harris, J. F. Conk,
lin and George D. Dayton were present
today to watch the board at work.
Among other items they succeeded in
excluding an item of $4,000 for the
completion Of the national guard ar
mory. Mr.. Harris fought this persist
emily and insisted that the armory com
Customers could tide over the present
difficulty by other means than depriv-
ing the city Of much needed improve
ments. Had there been money avail
able, the city could easily loan money
to the board, but the loan could not
be made without greatly Gripping the
city. in its improvements This seemed
SOOu SENSE anu Inc HdCCeT was dropped.
The visitors also recommended that
the good roads fund be reduced from
$50, 900 to $25 900. .H+.. ~.
It had been decided to cut out $25, 900
for permanent bathhouse at Seven
Corners, but Alderman Lars M. Rand
had heard Of it and came before the
board with blood in his eye. For the
| first argument he reminded. the board
that none Of the proposed improve
ments was for thea section of the city
which he represented, and that the ap'
preparation was a small one. All parts
Of the city had bathing establishments
except Southtown. ~, Mayor David P.
Jones came to the aid Of Alderman
Rand, and it was agreed to make a
first appropriation, of $4,000 for; the
| house. This was, qsa tisfaetory to = the
Among the items which, have. disap
/ peared, from the estimates is, the one
Of $4,000 for stone crusher. r.
| No final action has been taken or
the park board and library board esti
mates They will receive more money
than last year, but not as much as they
expected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
RECORD ATTENDANCE
FOR Y. NJ. c. 4. CLASSES

The office force Of the m. 20. A.
was almost overwhelmed last night by
the crowd Of young men seeking en-
rollment In the night school classes.
Last year was a record breaker, but
the enrolment this fall is almost twice
as large as at the corresponding date
a year ago. 5IS ~ ~
The class in scientific. craftsmanship
opened with even a larger attendance
than was expected. The class organized
on the club plan and elected officers.
L. r. Ryan was made president and
Henry Noes secretary. 49,
Another class that bids fair to be
more popular than ever is the one in
business law, taught by Maxil D. Robb.
I The courses in electrical engineering.
mechanical drawing and regular COM
mercial subjects also attracted many
men.
The enrollments tonight promise to be
as heavy as, or heavier than last night.
as many Of the classes hold their first
sessions today. Among the most i'm
portant. classes will be those in real
estate law architectural drawing, plan
reading and estimating, heating and
ventilating, and English for Scandi-
navians. ,.', -
Other; courses open Wednesday night.
notably the automobile school, and still
others on Thursday and Friday, among
which will be advertising, steam en-
gineering, vocal and instrumental music,
oratory and advanced mathematics.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
WEATHER TO SUIT ALL ...
..s& TASTES IN SEPTEMBER

September had It's full thirty days
of weather, as called for by the cab
'endar and guaranteed by the weather
bureau. While the month did not shat
ter any Of the extreme records made in
the past sixteen years and recorded in
the weather observatory, It /. managed
to be different from any other Septem-
Der in the record.
AS far as temperature was concerned,
the month stuck close to precedents.
It's mean temperature was 65.4 de-
grees. The mean for the month in six
teen years is 81 degrees. It's maximum
temperature, 80 degrees, on Sept .,
fell below the maximum of 90 degrees
scored Sept. II, 1895. Its minimum
temperature of 43 degrees. recorded on
Sept. 80, was above the extreme mini
mum Of 20 degrees on Sept. 80, 1899.
In the matter Of precipitation, the
past month beat the mean for Septem-
Der in the past sixteen years by 1872
inches, having total Of ga inches.
Only three Septembers in the sixteen
year period exceeded this record. =
AS for sunshine, the month was per
fectly parceled out. Ten days were
clear, ten were partly cloudy and ten
were cloudy. On ten days it rained.
There were seven thunderstorms and
two frosts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
DEVOTED TO ACCURACY
GIFTED NOVELIST GOES TO ALAS
KA TO OBTAIN LOCAL COLOR
FOR stREzANOV."s

Gertrude Anterior, the celebrated |
novelist, has just returned from Sitka.
Alaska. a journey few women care to
undertake..
Altho the trip was made during the
vacation season, it was ,'in no sense a |
vacation outing, The author went there
solely on business. The rare exceptions I
heretofore, when a woman has visited I
that out Of the way locality, from bust,
part in behalf of mining, fur or5lumber
interests Mrs. Atherton's mission.
however, was none of these and was de-
cidedly unique; ~ - "+ afis 4
She undertook the long and somewhat
perilous voyage merely that she might
acquire local color for one Of the chap
tiers of a forthcoming novel and that
such Of the books scenes as are laid
in that picturesque, -of-the-world
place should be absolutely accurate.
While devotion to accuracy is a rare
Of Mrs. Atherton's first requisites.
When, several years ago, she was prepar-
ing material for her famous novel, -uThe
Conqueror,' she exiled herself from
New York and sojourned for months in
the Danish West Indies in order that
she might absorb the early environment.
surroundings and viewpoint Of her hero.
Alexander Hamilton. This act of con-
scientiousness was at the time widely
commented on, and was regarded with
wonder in the literary world. Yet its
results far more than Justified the labor
involved. 5--.s ri -. -
In the present instance Mrs. Ather-
ton s even greater sacrifice and effort
in the cause Of accuracy and local color
seem destined to win even. brighter
laurels .s- -
The novel In whose construction she
made the long voyage to Sitka, is to be
entitled "Rezanov. It's hero is the ro-
mantle, marvellous Russian nobleman.
who in the earliest days of the nine
teenth century raised Russia s standard
Of Alaska, and whose vast dream Of
empire came near to winning for the
cZar the entire western coast of Amer
lea. -
His genius, his daring, his world
shaking schemes for g expansion rem
der Rezanov one of the most enthralling
characters in all history. Yet it re.
manned for Mrs. Anterior to evoke this
brilliant Russian from the mists Of
semi-oblivion, and to present him, liv-
ing, breathing, vibrant, in a modern
clares is her masterpiece, and which is
destined to become great American
classic
I Rezanov' is the sixth novel of the
Authors and Newspapers association IS
celebrated $150OO0 series of new and
hitherto unpublished international fc-
ton. By special arrangement with the
association T h J o u rn a | has secured
the exclusive right to publish tsRez-
anov' in. serial form prior to it's ap-
pearance as book. The story will be
completed this month, the first Install
ment being issued on Sunday. Oct. Z.
Order beforehand, or the edition may
be exhausted before your turn arrives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
CHURCH MEETING OPENS
Congregationalists Of the State in An
nual Session Here.

Members of the General Congrega-
tional association of Minnesota opened
their three davs' semic centennial meet
ing this afternoon in Plymouth church.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. Leavitt H. Hallock, D. D., and
the order of business was taken up.
up to enrolment, election of conven-
ton officers and nomination commit
tees and reports Of officers and COM
mittees. Rev. Rhys R. Lloyd of Evans
ton, ILL.,, spoke at the conclusion of the
meeting on IA Visit to the Study Of
st. Luke =. .>.r...s-- - -
Dean W. s. Pattee, the moderator,
will give an address this evening, and
Frank K. Sanders Of Boston will deliver
Bible address,. The speakers for
Wednesday morning are Rev. Frank K,
Sanders, Rev. D. Frank E.. Knoph Of
Austin, Mimi, Rev. R. R. Lloyd, Rev.
Everett Lesher, Rev. Theodore Clifton,
Chicago, and Rev. W. W. Newell, Chi
acapO. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
CORPORATION men
ASK REDUCTIONS
STATE EQUALIZERs HEAR PLEAS
OF ATTORNEYS.
st. Paul and Minneapolis Gas Com
panies Lawyers Explain Why Their
Companies Should Not Be Assessed
at High Figures, and Street Railway
Also Pleads for Leniency.

The state board Of equalization de-
voted its time today to listening to the
arguments of attorneys as to why the
present assessments of public service
corporations in Minneapolis, st. Paul
and Duluth should not be increased.
Edward s. Young, attorney general,
and Samuel, G. Iverson, sat with the
board. : "
" The. st. Paul Gaslight and Electric
company, represented by Pierce Butler,
asked a reduction. -@...
John O. P. Wheelwright had a some
what lengthy statement to make for
the Minneapolis Gaslight company. This
company, he said, has never. Watered its
stock, which is now 100000. He asked
indulgence Of the board because un-
feeling political parties in Minneapolis
have all announced that in 1910, when
the franchise runs out, that they favor
At the election this fall unfeeling vot-
ers will cast their ballot on the ques-
ton of issuing $1,5O0,00O in city bonds
for this purpose. He said that in five
years the cOmpany's gross earnings had
increased one-third and the taxes have
been doubled. On being questioned, he
admitted the increase in gross earnings
the last year. was 100000. a.~ - a.
Speaks for Trolley Company. ..
For the street railway companies, M.
d. Mum stated that their assessed
valuations were increased per cent
1.-TWO years ago, and Is per cent last
(year, until now they were considerably
more than 100000 in the aggregate.
''The street railway companies last
year paid nearly one-sixth Of the per-
sonal propert ytaxes Of Minneapolis and
St. Paul. said MIR. Mum.
Every day I walk the streets, I
meet men whose personal property, if
assessed like ours, would raise the as
sessments over $1O0,000,0O0.' 49,.
Mr.. Mum showed by figures in pos
session of the board that while the
street railway assessments have been
increased 400 per cent in five years.
their income has increased only 40 to
80 per cent. >..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
man WHO SHOOTS
GETS NEW VICTIM
BANDIT HOLDS UP AND RoBs
EZRA FARNswoRTH.
Highwayman In the Mount Curve Dis
trict Invades Boys Tent, Holds UP
Boys Father, and Is Probably the.
Same Man That Shot at Two Others.

The man who shoots was operating
again in the Lowry Hill residence dis
trict last night. To the accompani-
ment of revolver shots and the harsh
command of "hands up. a at least three
men have looked into the muzzle Of an
ugly sixshooter and given up their
valuables. The man who shoots refuses
to argue any question and settles only
on cash basis.
Ezra Farnsworth, l414 Mt. Curve
avenue, is the latest victim, and he
was held up Just j, in time last night to to
house and searching it for valuables.
The bandit admitted he was in great
need Of money last night. Entering the
Farnsworth yard, the robber went to a
little tent where Mr.. FarnasWorth's son
was sleeping. Pulling back the flap of
the tent, he looked in. HsSay, you, he
said, "1 want $25 and want itsquick.
L need the money, so get busy" . -
The young man took, the time to say
he didn't have the money, and then
darted out the side Of the tent and ran
to the residence of Sampson Child, 914
Kenwood boulevard, for revolver.
In the meantime Mr.. Farnsworth re-
the required $25 in his pocket. The
bandidt didn It know this, but he took
the chances and went out to meet him.
Mr.. Farnsworth was greeted with the
command Glands up which was i'm
mediately followed by two revolver
shots. The victim had no idea of re-
fusing to obey, but stood on his tipties
and allowed the bandit to 90 thru his
pockets. Taking the $25 and. .valu:
able gold watch, the lrobber told his vic
tim to go into the house, and, then
darted over little knoll and disap-
peared.
When Mr.. Farnsworth's son asked S.
R. Child for revolver and told what
had occurred, Mr.. Child seemed little
surprised, for a few nights before his
son, Sherman W. Child, a university
student, had been held up, apparently
by the same man. He was returning
home late when the bandit encountered
him in the same way and took his small
change.
Nj. Child obtained good descrip
ton Of the bad man. He was tall, slim
and wore broad hat we'll down Over
his eyes. He covered the lower par
Of his face with white handkerchief
The description given by Mr.. Farms
worth tallies we'll with this.
This robber is also supposed to b.
Strachauer, 1705 James avenue s, wht
| the residence.
Business men living near the haunt
of the bandit are arming themselve
and are taking extra precautions whe1
locking up for the night. The merry
| BUSINESS has also invaded police head
quarters, and traps are being set TO-
the man who shoots.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
TODAY IN DISTRICT COURT
Judge .. r. sImpson-Jury and minor
chamber m alters

Judge .. F. sImpson-Jury and minor
chamber matters. =.
Judge r. c. Brooks-George e. An
derson VS.. J. Emerson Greenfield,
suit to recover $3.50 claimed to be
due as the result Of an alleged
fraudulent sale Of land In Itasca
county on trial.
Judge John Day smlth-No civil Jury
cases ready.
ready.
Judge Andrew Hoit-Martln Q. Sue
flohm still on trial for the alleged
Improper treatment Of young girl.
Insanity Is the defense.
Judge n. D. DIckInson-BeIle M.
Swift VS.. Ellen c. Lowell, suit to
compel the conveyance of property
valued at $2,65o on. contract al
legged to have been violated by the
defendant, on trial.
Judge F.. ". BroWn-Mlnor divorce,
tax and other court cases. n 81.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
URGES 3 CITIES TO
IL CUT TROLLEY FARES

Mayor Collum of Duluth has ad-
dressed a communie ation to the Min
neapolis council suggesting the ap-
pointment Of board or commission to
act with a similar body appointed by
the councils of st. Paul and Duluth to
take up the question of securing from
the street railway companies operating
in the three cities reduced fares in GER
tain hours, Of the day The mayor be-
ieves that if the matter were taken up
by the three large cities Of the state,
and the matter were properly presented
thing might be done in the way Of Sc
curing concessions for working people
and school children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
LIND NOT A CANDIDATE
Former Governor Extols Merrill as an
Alderman. -

Former Governor John Lind says that
the reference to him as a possible inde-
pendent candidate for the city council
is all news to him. Such thing had
not entered his mind and he cannot
account for the rumor that he had such
thing in mind. Furthermore, without
between aldermanic candidates, he sees
no reason why, 50 long as the. fourth
ward can command the services Of q
man like Mr.. Merrill, it should be in
cumbent upon him or anybody else to
assume the responsibilities of that Of
fee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
BUILDING FIGURES
SHOW GREAT GAINS
INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR Is
rs 1852, 175.
Activity Is Unabated and Yearly Total
...W Will Gave Mark Which City Will
Have to Hump to Live Up to-st
Paul Also Exhibits Boom Totals.

Minneapolis will make a splendid
record as a building center this year.
For the three. quarterly period there is
a gain Of nearly a half million over, the
corresponding period of last year.
which was a record breaker. The build
ing perm permits with dtho. heating plumbing
an expenditure Of upwards of nine mil
lions. And there are still three months
more to hear from. An estimate is of
no value, and all that can be said is
that there is no abatement in the ac-
tivity. -
There were issued from the building
Inspectors office during the month Of
September 3S7 permits, with an aggre-
gate estimated cost Of $7l1,525. The
figures for September, 1905, were 395
permits, with an aggregate cost of
$797,225 " &'.,s. =,
The three-quarterly figures are 3,736
permits for building only, and the cost
$H64S,690. Last year the first nine
months showed 1922 permits and the
cost of construction $7,l5l.515. .|
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
MEMORIAL HALL OPENED
Bryant Post Dedlcates Rooms In the
81" Courthouse.

The new Grand Army memorial hall in
the courthouse was formally dedicated
last night by James Bryant post No. Of
Minneapolis. Veterans representing ev-
cry post in the city attended the exercises
and the gathering was the largest in local
Grand Army circles since the national en-
campment. = r.. .-z-.s.-.
Mayor D.. p. Jones. delivered the ad-
dress Of the evening. c. W. Curtiss,
commander. Of Bryant post, presided.
At the conclusion of the program M. C.
Brady, on behalf Of division No. 7, An
Gent Order of Hibernians, presented the
memorial hall committee with a life-sze
portrait Of General Philip Kearney. Ezra
Farnsworth responded. -. 20 ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
SALOON rs ROBBED
Experts Win Rich Plumber in White
Bear VILLAGE. .,.,a.;>>

Thomas Ellison, porter in Chris Jen-
sen g saloon at Cottage Park, White
Bear Lake, was awakened early yes
terday morning in the saloon, where he
sleeps, by noise, and, raising his head
to look around, bumped into the blue
barrel of "44.'' :;
Two men had entered the place.
While one kept Ellison in bed with
the "persuader," the other went thru
the cash register and slot machines
with a "jimmy.'' The robbers Sc
cured 5000, supply Of cigars and sew
eral bottles Of whisky. .... -.,e-
The robbers are believed to have
been cracksmen who recently did sew
eral expert jobs in st. Paul
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
FATHER ACCUSES SON
Aubrey Buhlman Is Under Arrest as
e Forger. ~

Efforts Of the Minnesota Bankers
association may result in the return to
Minnesota Of Aubrey Buhlman of Wau-
a forged check on the State Bank Of
Menagha, MINI. Hesis under arrest at
Milwaukee and the Minnesota authori-
ties have asked that the prisoner be
held until they get chance at him, in
case some transactions in Wisconsin for
which Buhlman is being held at Mil
waukee are cleared up. Buhlman is
charged with passing check on the
Menagha bank for $285, which pnr-
ported te-be signed by Bllhlman's IA
made by Buhlman Is father.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
+ CHANCE FOR ELWELL
Gains 10 Votes, with Comstock Only
. ~ Ahead in Recount

j. T. Elwen has gained 10 votes in
can state senator from the thirty!ninth
district. This reduces the majority Of
e. F. Comstock to 6, with three more pre-
cincts and one country town to- hear
FROM In the sixth precinct of the
ninth ward an error Of ten votes was
found Elwell was credited with "a
votes and he really got "a. ;5&
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
TOO LATE no CI.AssIFY

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sALEsLADY FOR
glove department. Apply Minneapolis Dry
Goods Co az s. -
"FooTCURA" ANTIsEPTIC FOOT BATH FOR
sore. tender, tired and aching feet. The only
thing that actually does give relief. s. i s
FAIR, HEALTHY, SATIN SKIN BESTOWED
by Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder.25c.
IOsT-GoLD BRACELET ON NICoLLET Az
or 9th st. on Tuesday noonss or at Minneapolis
G t az 5suunn ZOE re-
81 office. nellie NJ Morris. III
WANTED-GREENHoU NAN ON COUNTRY
place ut Lake Minnetonka: apply to Frank
Condel. Crystal Bay. Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
KILLED BY NOSEBLEED
Sewer Laborer's Death Caused by I'm
common AIn1ent.

John Long, a laborer, died suddenly Of
q peculiar hemorrhage yesterday while
working in a sewer at Thirteenth avenue
NE and Seventh street. While he was
stopping over he suddenly began bleed,
ing at the nose. Knowing that his arte-
5ries were weak he asked that physician
be summoned, but before help could come
he was dead.&sSs 49, ~
The body was removed to the family
residence, 2710 Aldrich avenue N. .-. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
Weather Conditions. =.

The tropical storm over the east gulf
yesterday morning seems to have
changed little in intensity or movement,
and there are light to moderate rains
this morning as far north as Cairo,
Knoxville and Asheville, and westward
into Arkansas, but during the past
twenty four hours there have been rains
as far north as Pittsburg and New
York; elsewhere in the country there
has been no rain, except at Prince AL
bert and Portland, Ore. The relative
positions Of the high pressure over New
England and the lake region and the
low pressure slowly developing over the
weather in the lake region, and from
western Texas to Minnesota, Manitoba
and Saskatchewan. There may be in
creasing cloudiness in this vicinity TO-
night and Wednesday,, but no" rain is
expected. The -tempera ture will be
higher Wednesday morning.
IT. S. Outram, Section Director.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
LOST BOY FoRGETs NAME

Unidentified Youngster Is Happy at Po-
~ lice Station.
A s-year-old boy who cannot tell his
name was picked up by the South Side
police yesterday afternoon and at noon
today no one had appeared at the station
to claim him.
The little fellow made himself at home
and slept at the station without muir
muir. He appears to be charmed with
station life and when asked today If ne
wanted to go home he was, quick in re-
plying that he did not
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,
Notice

Your attention is called to the sub
headings in the Help and Situations
Wanted Columns on the Want Pages
of today s issue. Read them over
carefully you will find something that
may interest you.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
AROUND THE TOWN

Boy Gamblers Sentenced Axel
Oman, Auge Oman and Andrew Steen
were sentenced today to thirty days
each in the workhouse for gambling
with dice in a barn in Northeast Min
neapolis. The boys were. granted stay
of promise Of good behavior.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-02
City n eWs
THE WEATHER
The Predictions.

Minnesota Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday; warmer tonight IN
east portion. st
Wisconsin Fair, warmer tonight;
Wednesday, fair, warmer in east por-
ton. .
Upper Michigan Fair, warmer to-
night; Wednesday, partly cloudy.
Iowa-Fair, warmer tonight and
Wednesday.
South Dakota,-Fair tonight, warmer
in east portion; Wednesday, partly
cloudy.
North Dakota-Showers tonight OF
Wednesday.
Montana = Showers tonight and
Wednesday, warmer tonight in north
portion. l.. -
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Notice.

Your attention is called to the sub
headings in the Help and Situations
Wanted Columns on the Want Pages
Of today's issue. Read them over
carefully, you will find something that
may interest you.
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Notice.

~ .NOtlce. 7-.Es@.Es =
Your attention is called to the sub
Wanted Columns On on the Want su PAGES
of today g issue. Read them over
carefully, you will find something that
may interest you. s5,3 ~