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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
THE DOGS KNEW.

e TORIES keep coming Of small incidents connected
with the earthquake at San Francisco which are most
interesting aho the catastrophe is so old 1T can
not be called news'' Some stories that have
been printed have told Of how the anmals,-dogs and
cats-fed pancstricken from the city, rats desert
sinking ship of the srangest stories is that of
resident of Santa Rosa At midnight, five hours before
the earthquake she awakened by the unearthy howl
ing of the dogs in the neghborhood. 1t such
era disturbance such unusual note of fear
there were fire anything of that kind to account for
their noise
clear, the town quiet, and there
seemed why the dogs should make the night so
hideous But still they kept up, and at last she noticed
something strange in their actions They skulked along
with their tails between their legs if they had been
beaten, and seemingly stricken with fear
that they abect along crouched close to the
ground 1t filed her with nameless dread, but as
nothing developed within hour she decided it was just
canine freak
is we'll known fact that animals sensitive to
coming changes of weather. and it would be interesting
to know dogs familiar from birth to the "trem
bers instructive foreknowedge of disturbance Of
the same nature that would be of unusual severity It
noticeable fact today in San Francisco that there
not dog, a cat rat left anywhere in the
city. Unlike the humans the brute creation seems to
have no desire to return.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
MINNESOTA SUNDAY MORNING MAY TO- 1906

known historian of Boston in the early part of the nine
teenth century, -- ga. ssr. z-z,.s i =
When the famous patriot James Otis, died, he was
laid away in the Granary burying ground, and public
grave left unhonored for many years it's location
almost forgotten AS time passed, it became neces-
to put up fence around the burying ground,
and the present stone foundation decided upon Whe
the excavations made it found that they must
cut perfect network Of roots belonging to the old
elms across the street Zone morning Colonel May
the tomb open in which knew were the
mains of James OTIS and with the help of the sexton
opened the lid Of Otis coin and behold the coffin
full of the brous of the elms especially thick and
matted upon the SKULL and going out looked up at the
noble verdant elm and there in TRANSPORTED glory
all that was material of James OTIS ~-@ s..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Boom for Machinists.

Young men equipped with thoro knowledge as ma
chinsts are in the navy Their scarcity giving
Secretary Moody considerable On the Asiate
squadron the lack of machniss threatens serious injury
to the machinery if disaster to the
The facilities for making repairs in the Philippines
poor and when important parts of the vtals of ship
injured it often happens that the damage cannot be
adequately remedied.
The difficulty in obtaining young machinists is
casioned mainly by the fact that skilled mechanics
in such good demand at home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

XIV. PADDOCK El4NS BOSTON.
II N THE days when Boston belonged to King George
III, certain coach and chariot builder to the Tory
Il gentry, named Adino Paddock set out fine row of
uine English ems direct from the home country
been brought the by nurseryman living at
Milton and carefully cherished there until Paddock the
coach builder decided to beauty the street in front Of
his house. ~-'
1t is notable fact that nearly all the historic trees
of Boston planted from time to time by settlers
who sought the place for it's springs rather than it's
tity. The Great elm' Boston common was one of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
MOTLEY.
Kathleen Flynn, Reporter.

The Motley school gave very interesting Arbor
Day program. Mr. Rapeers address very instruct
appreciation of beautiful Surroundings the part of the
people how much have added to the beauty Of
homes. He spoke of the 'Liberty Elm - Treaty
Elm - washington Elm,' and many other historical
ems. The children then sang the Arbor Day Anthem'
five girls from recited and fifteen girls from
room sang Naming the Trees. ""Woodman, Spare That
Tree' then recited by Mrs. Spoor After this the
elm tree planted by children appointed from all the
rooms. The Jordan Elm chosen by the pupils for
it's DR.. Jordan has written the children letter
of thanks for the honor and asks that the pupils that
it to untimely end
spelling test given by Mr.. Rapeer turnout the
building this week. -.ryzz@@.~st-- :-@2z~
All the have their gardens planted
Mr.. Rapeer took the measurements of the children,
Friday 1t quite interesting to learn how much some
of the pupils have grown. Drew Kelley has grown
and onehaf inches since last September which
than any child in the building a:.@...: =. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
News From the Schools
DOUGLAS.
Linda McLain, Reporter.

The boys of Douglas school working very hard to
the appearance of the school grounds Saturday
morning they worked from to l2 digging trench in
which plant bushes That morning of the girls Of
the cooking classes and cooked them very
nice lunch Thursday afternoon of the boys
allowed plant the bushes around the girls grounds and
they look very nice. =,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
BLAINE.
Ella Gunderson, Reporter.

The Blaine school collection for the benefit Of the
San Francisco sufferers magnificent four times
large any collection taken in the Blaine school
before '~ .'r ~
Arbor Day was observed in the primary grades by
hall program The upper grades observed it in
practical way by cleaning up the yard and adjacent
streets bonfire added to the effect and excellent work
done. 1872 ....z-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
your surname.
"ORIGINAL'

= VERY and then the editor of The Journal Jun
- ior is disagreeably surprised to find that Jun
Tor paper not original Recently paper that received
special recognition found to have used incident
in "Haf Dozen Housekeepers' by Kate Douglas Wig
GIN when the topic specified that the stories must not
only be original but true The story had been told wholly
in the writer's words but the incident plagiarzed
from Mrs Virgins story and hence the Junior paper
was stricty original that u.s. the creation of the
writer in incident, well as in language.
Entirely aside from the right and wrong of such
work. Juniors should realize that dishonest work like this
go undetected. The editor not be expected
be familiar with all the reading matter Of Juniors, and
may easily accept story that is not original. But
The Journal has a good many than 10000
and among them there be who
read the original upon which the dishonest Junior
writer has founded his her story, and the wenown
intention of The Journal Junior print only stories that
strictly original fails bring proof of such
dishonesty to the editor
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

Junior boys who like all kinds of fruit, but
The have trees Of their own, and sometimes
German succumb to the temptation to loot the pre-
Way of those who have, would enjoy living
in Germany 1t is the custom there as well
in other countries the continent plant fruit
by the wayside from which passersby may freely help
themselves. If the wishes certain amount of
fruit for his consumption he binds wsp of straw
about trees and this token Of reservation
always respected Even tho trees planted like this
in America it is doubtful if American boys general
would be considerae of the rights of the So
far fruit and watermelons concerned most Amer
lean boys pirates. What they want, they take.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
PAROLED BOY
AGAIN I'M
TROUBLE

An instance OF Juvenile depravity is re-
ported from the 5th police district.
few weeks ago John Sheridan, II
siea#s-eid, d,-~fl4e was serving a minority
Sentence at the Sockanosset school for
larceny was placed on probation by the
superintendent
Since then he has done considerable TO
demonstrate that he is unworthy OF the
trust reposed i'm him.
one evening last week fire was dis
covered I'm the hallway on the second floor
OF n tenement house al 247 Point street.
Some bed clothing which had been
placed there 10 be aired was set on hre
and while not much damage was done TO
the building. several lives were endan-
gered
Subsequently gold chain, valued AZ $40
was stolen from Fred Schleicher. jewel
er. who board at 1877 South street
Suspicion was directed towards Sheri-
dan, who not only confessed that he ma
lciously set the fire; but that he stole the
chain and had disposed OF IL for 10 cents
The chain was not recovered; but ii will
be very soon.
Sheridan was arrested by Capt Mowry
and this noon was returned 10 the Sock
anosset school TO complete his original
sentence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
NEGRO HAS
CONFESSED
MURDER

Baltimore. Jan, S0.-After days OF siren
uous denials. false statements. success
sively disproved by the police. and earnest
pleadings that he be not taken 10 New
Jersey, Rufus johnson. colored, gave up
the fight and at o'clock last evening
confressed TO Captain OF Detectives Hum
phrey and Detective Fohler that Il was
he who on Jan. rs, murdered Miss Flor
ence w Alliuson I'm the barn at her home
at Moorestown, y. j. He declared that
he had no accomplce.
In his statement Johnson said that he
went to the Alinson barn very early
Thursday morning. Jan. IS. At about II
O'Clock, he said. Miss Allison come 70
the barn.
He choked her into insensibilty and was
about 70 leave the barn when she showed
eigns OF returning consciousness. He
again attacked her and after she once
more became insensible he cut a strap
from blanket and fastened II about her
neck.
He says he then went 10 the house.
The child. Bessie Walker, invited him 10
enter. There he secured Miss Allinson's
watch, a brush. a hand mirror and a small
amount OF money.
AS he was leaving the house the child
showed him her little savings bank, which
he took and broke open 10 secure the tri-
fling amount of money II contained.
He afterward returned TO the barn, in
tending 10 looeen the strap he had placed
about his victims neck. but found her
dead. He then took car 10 Camedn and
crossed the ferry to Philadelphia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
new YORK TYPO UNION
READY FOR A LONG FIGHT

New York. Jan, 3o-The printers strike
in this city had become today test Of
endurance between the members OF the
Typothetae and the strikers. Members
Of the Typographical union No. asserted
yesterday that the union is In position
20 maintain long Tight because most
OF the compositors who left the cases and
machines in Typothetae shops are work
ing under the union scale in composing
rooms OF newspapers and shope which.
they said. have been flooded with orders
because Of business being diverted from
the Typothetae.
They declare that the real crisis I'm
the strike will come when the Typothetae
firms standing for the open shop will
have To set up all their matter. In an
ticipation Of the strike. they said these
concerns worked their union printers
overtime and got out matter for the mag
azines for April May and June. all union
set
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
) KILLED
IN HEAD-0N
COLLISION

PeSia. H.. Jan 3oz-In head-on coll
lsion between a passenger train and
freight train near Edelstein on the Santa
f'c .oad yesterday three men were-killed
another fatally wounded. the express car
with it's contents burned, and much dam
age lone 20 train property.
The wreck happened on n steep grade
about mile east of Edelstein. The east
bound fast passenger train was behind
time and was running down hill at high
rate OF speed. when Il crashed into dou-
ble -hcauer freight, west bound.
James Shea. Chicago engineer on the
passenger train: Goggns. Chicago, fire.
man on the freight, and Hokul. Chilli
cothe. brakeman on the freight, were in
stantly killed
The baggage car caught fire and was de-
stroyed. The car is said 20 have contained
n lcrgc sum Of money, al of which was
burned
Express Messenger Mockler OF Fort
Madison. Ia, sustained injuries which
Will result I'm his death None OF the pas
sengers was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
CORK ARMS
F0lL.ED
SUICIDE

Boston, Jan. aO.-With his two cork
arms holding his head above water, des-
pte his desperate efforts 10 pull them
down. Charles Volack. after jumping
from the West Boston bridge, fought for
death as most men fight for life, in the
waters OF the Charles river yesterday ar
ternoon, until Drawtendcr Solari and
others, with great difficulty. reached him
and drew him, protesting and cursing his
cork arms. into a rOwDoat.
Losing both arms and one OF his eyes
In powder explosion at the place where
ne was working some time ago, Noiack
had been fitted with pair of cork arms.
which. while they served well as far as
appearance went, were OF little use when
II came 10 working.
In vain. Gradually his money went un-
III none remained and he was left on
the charity OF poor relative. lie be
came desperate and gave up I'm despair.
Yesterday afternoon he decided 20 seek
death.
He had tramped the streets since early
morning in his search for employment
and about the middle OF the afternoon he
went TO the bridge over the Charles. He
took what he believed would be his last
look at the world. and springing from the
rail OF the bridge. he fell with a splash
into the waters below.
SEEMED IN DEATH STRUGGLE.
Then II was that telephone linemen at
work laying wires across the new bridge
heard the noise OF NolaCks struggling
and ran TO assist him.
The Italian seemed to be in life an,-
death struggle. lie whirled about. his
face set and desperate, lashing the water
with his arms. while the men on shore,
believing hi INTO be drowning fastened to
get assistance.
Meantime Voack was putting forth the
most maniacal efforts 20 sink and end his
life He kicked and screamed In his
fury again and again, attempting TO keep
his head under water. The cork arms
foated straight out. and his head ana
shoulders bobbed about with the Intensity
OF his struggling but never once sank.
The men on shore had hastily notified
Drawtender John Solari. and with him
they hurried TO the rescue. Every min
ute they expected to see the struggling
man go down, and with great speed they
climbed down the stone abutment OF the
bridge
Volack saw them coming and with
scream OF rage doubled his efforts to
drown He dashed the water into foam.
and tugged frantcally at his floating
arms.
His evident increasing distress as
shown I'm his greater egorts, melted the
rescuers To breathless haste. Two of
them, shouting out words OF encourage
ment to the man In the water. clambered
down the stone pier TO the waters edge,
and attempted To reach the Italian.
The latter. realizing that his final bid
for peace was liable TO fail. fought for
death as most men fight for life. His
rescuers cried TO him 10 struggle just "A
little longer and help would reach him.
Volack struggled. Then one OF the res
cuers caught him by the head and held
him. stlll nghting. until rope could be
passed beneath his arms. BY this means
he was drawn into Solarfs boat almost
dead from exhaustion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
PARTIES
DID NOT
APPEAR

Amedee Paquin. OF IS RAthbun street
woonsocket, aged 25 years. and Miss
IAurcntine Gagnon daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Gagnon OF l57 Rathbun street
IN that city. aged 90 y.ars. did not ap-
pear at 81. Louis de Gonzague church
yesterday 20 take marital vows in accord
ence with the arrangements which had
previously been made Many invited
guests who went 10 the church went away
disappointed
Just before the time set for the we'd
ding Rev. Fr Robarge was notified that
che girl had disappeared Sunday after
noon from her home. paquin had also
LEFT the city All arrangements for the
wedding had been made but the license
had not been taken out 1t Is thought
the couple may have gone 20 Canada.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
COlOREO PERFORMERS
Carmen In English Was Gwen 10 Good
STYLE al Infantry Hall

The Drury Grand Opera company, col
ored, OF New York. sang Carmen I'm Eng
lish in good style at Infantry hall last
night There was n good sized attend
ance OF colored people and quite a num-
ber of white folks. Following the per-
formance there was dancing The cast
was as follows:
Carmen, Mrs NJ A. Harris: Frasquita.
Mrs. NJ. Randall Mercedes. Mrs. NJ. Ter
rell. Mcaela. Miss II. Stanard. Don Jose,
j Worsham: Zuniga, @. Taylor; HoralcsS
r.. Canio; Dancairo. A. DeAncy; Remen-
dado. q. w. Franklin; Escamillo, Theo-
dore Drury.
Mrs NJ A. Harris as Carmen and Mrs.
NJ Randall as Fraequita were equally
good Both won full measure OF well
merited applause. Mr.. J. Worsham as
Don Jose and Theodore Drury as Eecamil-
10 did exceptionally good work They
both have fine voices and know how to
use them effectively.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
WOULD Do
Time FOR
VAN SCHAICK

New York. Jan. 3o.-John Shore OF
Brooklyn who said that he had never
made the acquaintance sf Capt. William
H. Van Schaick OF the steamer General
Slocum. yesterday offered TO sci We the
captains lO-year sentence imprisonment
IN the penitentinry, which was imposed
last Saturday.
Short said that he was aboard the
steamer at the time she burned with great
loss OF life I'm June. 1904. To the United
States marshal. to WHOM he made his Of
fer yesterday Short said:
Il saw and heard Capt. Van Schaick
ring the alarm bell at the fire. and I
know he IS innocent. lie Is an old man.
too old to go 10 prison. and ! am n young
man ready TO take his place and serve
his sentence"
Mr. Shorts ofrer .as not accepted and
he wa. led out OF the room
Capt Van Schaick who had been found
guilty OF criminal negligence as command
or OF the burned steamboat General Slo-
cum, was released on $1,000 bail yester-
day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
HERRESH0ff FAMILY STONED
WHILE AUT0lNG IN WARREN

President John B. Herreshoff Of yacht
building fame had a narrow escape from
serious injury Sunday night while he was
passing along the streets OF Warren In
an automobile accompanied by a party OF
women.
Mr.. Herreshoff complained TO the town
police today that ha wss-striek- -hX- a lock
and hurt and that none OF the women es-
capped wounds from stones while mud
was thrown all over them by gang OF
boys and some girls also.
The chauffeur was even hurt by rock
that caught him IN the back OF the head.
Chief Maoomber OF the Warren police
has received other complaints OF the same
nature OF late.
A. President Herrcsho ffis blind there is
difficulty In getting identiacations. au~
al tho women In the party were wel
muffled IN furF. which shut OF their view
Of the bombarders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
BROWN UNIVERSITY
REPRESENTED AT LAW MEETING

Washington. Jan. 30--At a well-at-
tended meeting Of the executive council Of
the American Society OF international
law held in Hubbard Memorial hall yes
terday. the organization OF the society
was perfected by the election OF James
r. Scott. solicitor OF the department OF
state as secretary; Charles Henry Butler
as corresponding secretary, and Gambler
T. Anderson as treasurer
Secretary OF State Root officlated as
president and the mepbers I'm attend
ance were Gen. Horace Porter. Gen. John
W. Foster Oscar 5. Strauss. Charles Il.
Warren. George w kirchwey (dcan of
the law school OF Columbia university.
G. +. Anderson. c. $. Rowe G. G. Will
son OF Brown university. Charles Henry
Butler and Prof. James II. Scott. the re-
cording secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
FOWL ACCUSATION
Elupsmsnt StoY From Second Police Dis
tict May End In a Stew

A case OF elopement is reported from
the Second police station, and as there
is . preponderance OF females It is sus-
pected that the lone male in the case
may have had thoughts Of Utah
BE that as IL may. a red rooster and
three gray hens are reported to have
strayed from Pinkus Markowitz's prem
ises. II North Paris street.
Each had had a spot OF white paint
on It's wings to identify g. The chances
are that the paint came off before the
fowl entered the pot OF some impecunious
housewife in that vicinity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
MRS. EVERETT Of THIS CITY
DIED At ST. LOUIS, MO.

After attaining the age OF 80 years and
after having survived IL of her 13 chill
dren, Mrs. Mary Ann Everett of this city
died last night at the home OF her son,
David q. Everett. No. 1888 University
street, ST Louis
Mrp. Everett had lived there with her
son for the last fve years She was mar
ried In 1929 and celebrated her golden
wedding many years ago. Her husband
died after So years Of welded life He
was Josiah F. Everett OF Providence.
Mrs. Everett was horn Mary Hazard.
The body was shipped 10 this city to-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
COL. COLT GETS CHURCH
FAMILY PROPERTY AT BRISTOL

ore OF the most important land sales
in Bristol county IN many years Is that
just concluded by the Church family and
Col s. 4. Colt OF the L. s. Rubber COM
pany. who ie also one OF tho biggest bank
crs of this state.
Col Colt secures the noted Mt Hope
farm OF the Churches and the lands along
Warwick cove and at Papoose SQuaw an
OF which he intends 10 add 90 ths-great
country aud sOhre estate he is 90 make
into the largest residential property In all
Rhode Island
The church family has owned the
property Just seld for more than 100 years
n Includes tho famous swamp whore
King Philip was killed IN 1876 ard another
part IA the home Of Gov Bradford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
ITALIAN
ASSAULTS
A Child

Gala Leonardo was fined 81 and costs
in the Police court today for drunken
ness lie was later arraigned in tho Sixth
District court for an assault upon Nil
dred Washington and was held in 800 for
trial Friday.
Mildred is colored and ten years old.
Leonardo enticed her TO an alley way
I'm the Fourth Police district and attempt
ell 10 take improper liberties with her.
The child screamed, thereby attracting
the attention OF some men who were In
nearby pool room. who went 10 her as
sistance and caused Leonardo 10 be ar
rested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-30
MARK TWAIN HELD INFORMAL
RECEPTION AT The CAPITOL

Washington, Jan. 3O--Mark Twain held
an informal reception yesterday in the
sneakers room at the Capitol. The dis
tinguished humorist called while Mr.Can-
nen was presiding 1 nthe house. bu the
speaker turned his gavel over 10 Repre-
sentative Watson OF Indiana and spent
more than half an hour In his office with
Mr.. Clemens A score OF members called
to meet the speakers guest and were in
troduced.
When the two men were alone they
swapped yarns about the old days in the
Middle West. and Mr. Clemens told the
speaker eone OF his unpublished expert
cnces upon the Mississippi
Representative Hepburn himself n vet
eran OF the old days. later Joined in the
"reminiscences.