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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
EARLY ANGLERS FALL
FOUL OF MAGISTRATES

A crusade against early fishermen has
been inaugurated at Lake Minnetonka
and fifteen ambitious followers of Isaak
Walton have already been caught in the
tolls Of the law and made to suffer
$1,000 worth for their pleasure.
Frederick White, justice of the peace
Of Markville, has been the most active
of the country magistrates in this line
and yesterday he heard evidence
against, convicted and fined twelve cul
prits, the majority Of whom were
caught with the fish in their possession
and could not nothing but plead guilty
They were all spearinsg fish with a light
they had impaled some black bass and
sunfish.
Two men were arrested at Wayzats
for trolling, and an unfortunate al
Maple Grove, Lake Independence, fshee
with a pole to his own cost. He was
unable to pay his fine, and left hi
overcoat in lieu Of cash.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
FEW LAB0RERS WILL GO
TO SAN FRANCISCO

Whatever the demand for laborers
may be to build the new San Francisco,
it is not likely. that Minneapolis labor
agencies will offer any men. All are
needed at home.
q If they want laborers from this
part Of the country said an employ
ment agent today, the railroads will
have to furnish transportation free,
and the Californians will have to pay
big wages. Anyway, the men are
wanted at home, - ~ ~..- - = y ~
Records. Of the labor agencies 90 to
show that the supply of men is short
Of the demand. The National Employ
ment agency. reported today it could
use teamsters and scraper-holders ga
lore for railroad work. The Milwau-
KEGS extension contractors are offer
ing good wages, and by May 10 there
will be big demand for barkpeelers
at from $3.50 to So day. At least
500 men will be wanted in this class. =
The extensive street railway work
in progress in Minneapolis and on
the lake lines has exhausted the local
market of laborers, and only a few
loafers can be found in front of the
employment bureaus. Contractors an6
subcontractors are using practically al
the skilled and class workmen that car
be found. as. 1ss. l..s re< r, 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
COL0RED SART0RIAL
!. RIVALS IN 4 TEST

This is the night-the reputation Of
Minneapolis is at stake! -
George Washington Tyler is prepared
for the test at the colored walters
ball at Union hall, which will decide
whether he or Ernest Hogan, the
author of "All Coons Look Alike to
Me- and the star of the "Rufus Ras-
tus' company at the Bijou, can wear
the gladdest rags. His new suit left
the hands of the tailor this morning,
the trousers creased fore, aft and side
ways, and the vents Of his coat stand
ing out rigidly. A wide border Of black
velvet sets off the vest ~-...*>
What Mr.. Hogan will wear, has not
been disclosed. He will make his Sc
lection from his wardrobe of, sixty
five suits, or rather, his valet will do
it for him. =
3 II never trouble myself about what
I shall wear he said today. "My
fellow attends to all those details for
me.''
George Washington Tyler says:
"Hogan's got to trot some, and III
keep him company part Of the way
anyhow
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
9Oc GAS FOR CITY,
81 FOR CONSUMER
MINNEAPOLIS GAS LIGHT COM
PANY REDUCES PRICES.
Conference Between Representatives Of
the Company and a Special Council
Committee Results in Drop in Cost Of
Gas for Public and Private Use.

Cheaper gas to the city and to con-
sum y: has been granted by the Mime
apolis Gas Light company. At a meet
ing Of the city councils special COM
mlttee on cheaper gas yesterday after
noon A. C.2Cobb; representing the com,
pany, presented a proposition;for q re-
ductlon in the price Of gas, which was
unanimously adopted. The new rates
are as follows:
TO private consumers, 81 net 9 thous-
1906. >s.g.s So ~ - y, >
To the city for street lighting, 90
cents a thousand feet to apply on the
March bills and continue to the end Of
the year; metered gas at the rate Of 81,
including the March bills. =
Inc 1oifer OF the gas company came as
surprise to the aldermen. They had
expected. that an attempt would be
made to hold the city to the: terms Of
the contract awarded last November,
and that it would at least accept the
rate voted by. the council until the
ings against Mayor David P. Jones.
The action of the company in volun.
tarily conceding more than the council
could possibly ask pleased the aldermen
greatly in view of the fact that the
company could have caused a great deal
Of trouble and expense. -
In the communication to the council
the company stated that it. was desir
GUS Of saving the city the expense OF
| arbitration and would waive any of its
rights in connection with the award OF
the contract for municipal lighting il
1906. It also overlooked the fact that
the council has no authority to inter
fere in the question as to what the com
| pany should receive from it's patrons
! Long before the arbitration proceed
ings were started, the company had con
sidered announcing reduction il
| price to consumers, some time this year
Aldermen Wilhelm Petersen OK
pressed his qualification that the com
pany had made the concession in sucl
a friendly manner, and felt that thu
people would appreciate it. Alderman
Plat B. Walker said that while he was
proceedings should have been carried
out, it was more pleasant to come tt
terms with the company in friendly
way than by fight. He intimated tina
a movement for still lower prices NIGH
be renewed next year.
Alderman Wendell Hertig also. com
mended the spirit Of the reduction ant
said that before the Walker arbitration
plan was sprung, he had known that TIT
company had decided to reduce thu
price voluntarily. With this in mind h
had regretted anylmove to force thu
company s hand. sy+s.. -...-~ .,.\
On motion Of Alderman Frank L
Schoonmaker it wasasvoted to recon
mend. that the offer Of, the gas compan,
be accepted and this ii is was carried unani
It is estimated that sth the new w, rate will
save the gas icon snIp t about $4,000
q year. .Ju,r .4H99. ~ 70 ~ e4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
ARB0R DAY OBSERVED .
IN THE CITY SCHOOLS

Arbor day was observed in the pub
lie schools today, but there was little
tree. planting. Most Of the schoolyards
have all the trees needed, and the
park board is unable, to furnish trees
as it has in the past. The park. board is
buying trees now instead Of giving
them away.
Nevertheless, the children observed
the day. Appropriate exercises were
held at all the buildings. The children
sang songs and recited poetry glorify,
ing trees, and were instructed as to
their great value to the people of the
earth and impressed with the duty of
doing their share toward the preserva.
tion of forests and shrubbery.
A few plants and shrubs were set
out, but there was no general effort in
that direction.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
COUNCIL, PLANS TONIGHT

Acceptance Of offer Of the Min
neapolis Gas Light company to re-
duce the rates to private consumer
and for municipal lighting.
Possible attempt to order re-
advertisement Of bids for electric,
gas and incandescent lighting.
Application Of the Minneapolis
General Electric company to lay
sixteen blocks Of condrits for cleo
trio wires in the downtown dis
trict. -.. ~. 49,.
Passage of the proposed ordinance
regulating the installation and
maintenance Of outside electric
wires.
Adjustment Of employment Of
fees on Nicollet avenue.
Refusal Of license. to Penny Par
lor at Alb Nicollet avenue.
Contract with 500 road for the
transportation Of garbage to the
crematory. $50 /
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
HENNEPIN TO HAVE -
DULUTH HEADQUARTERS

Wheel horses from the republican ex.
ecutive committee of Hennepin county
will journey to Duluth tonight
tiers and quarters for the Hennepin del
egation, during the. republican state
Convention, June 10. The delegation
will keep open house during the days
the convention excitement is on. This
problem will be more easily solved than
that of securing hotel accommodations
for the ninety -nine. delegates and the
large number of unofficial delegates
who will be present. The committee
will consist of Thomas II. Girling, J. ".
Nash and E. B. Sanders. .-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
PARKS FOR PEOPLE
WHO RESPECT LAWS

Minnehaha park is to be even more
quiet and respectable this year than
last, and Jugde C. j.. Smith has an
nounced !. his n intention OF helping the
sons out. -
Pauline and Eva Clark were found
intoxicated in the park Tuesday night
and were given straight sentences Of
thirty days each in the workhouse yes
terday.s Persons who are convicted Of
being drunk or disorderly in the parks
will get the same treatment hereafter.
The. parks are. for the people who
know how to use them,' said the court,
aand those who abuse their privileges
will be punished in a way that they,
will not forget.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27

Amalgamation Of the Twin City Tel
ephone and the Tri-State Telephone s.
Telegraph companies has been voted
upon favorably by the stockholders,
and deeds transferring all the property
Of the Twin City company was fled
yesterday with the secretary of state.
The consideration is 100000. Elder
II. Moulton is president of both compa-
les and the principal stakeholder in
each. The amalgamation was made for
the sake Of economy. It is estimated
that the saving will be $4,000 year.
Joint accounts will now be kept and
be avoided
The Twin City stock is $1,5O0,0OO,
with 100000 bonds outstanding. The
stock bears Z per cent interest. The
Tri-State stock bears 6 per cent, but
the transfer of stock, which is not COM
pulsory, will be on parity basis, so
that $1,167 will be given for each Twin
City share.
Franchise and Transfer.
. It is is, recalled BY several city officials
Twin City Telephone company is oper-
ating contains clause prohibiting the
sale or transfer Of any Of its stock,
rights, privileges or property to any
other company without the consent Of
the city council granted by a two.
thirds vote. This clause appears in the
franchise granted on Feb. IS, 1898, to
the Mississippi Valley Telephone COM
pany, which was later reorganized as
the Twin City.
The purpose of this provision was to
prevent a consolidation between the
new company and the old Northwestern
and the absorption of either by the 9th.
er. The purpose was to keep alive in
this city an independent company SO as
to maintain competition. Undoubtedly
the clause relates only to competing
telephone companies, but the wording
Of the law is 'any other telephone or
other company now or hereafter operat-
ing within the city,
Consent Not Secured.
The consent Of the council has not
been secured and it may not be neces.
sary. At the same time the matter will
be carefully looked into. AS far as is
known, nothing will be done by the
council this evening. The lawyers in
that body are taking it for granted that
the attorneys of the Twin City Tele-
phone company have not overlooked
this important clause and the transfer
has been made in accordance Herewith.
While the Tri-State company was not a
lcompeting company, officials say it may
be well to be satisfied to what extent
the company is a telephone company op
Grating within the city. -
1885 What MIR. Moulton Says. ~
| President E. H. Moulton said today
that the amalgamation was practically
a matter of bookkeeping. The; owners
Of the Twin City common stock were
the owners Of the Tri-State stock and il
was merely matter Of transfer. The
Tri-State company absorbs the property
of the Twin City and assumes it's liza
city. When asked if the city ordinance
required that the telephone company
obtain permission to make the change
he said that the ordinance prohibited
only the sale of the company to a com
peting organization.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
NEW HOMIE FOR SUNSHINE.
Society Secures an Office in the
- - Courthouse.

Persistent efforts on the part of the
local branch of the International Sun
shine society. has borne fruits and the
officers Of the organization within a
week will move into the room now used
as the general office Of the Minneapolis
Humane society on the second floor Of
the courthouse The Humane society
will move TO the commodious quarters
to be vacated by the library Of the
Minneapolis Bar association on the
third floor just as soon as the books can
be moved to the fourth floor library
room -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
CHOOSE HEAD BOOSTER

The executive committee of the Min
neapolis Real Estate board has closed
contract with G. L. Sawyer to become
chairman of the special publicity COM
mittee Of the board. The work of bet
tering real estate conditions and civic
Mr.. SAWYER recently retired from the
firm of Moore Brothers & Sawyer, and
has just come down from his farm in
North Dakota
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
RUINS FOE TO. SPEAK
superintendent of National Anti-Saloor
League Spends Week in Minneapolis.

NJ Dr. Nato A. Bake sgpeTntfndeht Of +
spending six days in Minnesota, and
will address mass meeting at Andrew
Presbyterian church, Fourth street and
Eighth avenue Sc, Friday, April 81, at
8 pm.
DR.. Baker also speaks at the Church
Of the Redeemer, Eighth street and Sec
ond avenue S, Sunday at 1890 am, ana
at the Swedish Tabernacle, Seventh
street and Eighth avenue S at 7:3O pm.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
TODAY IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Judge D. r. SImpson-Jury out In
Marshall VS.. Hodge, alienation Of

Judge D. F. SImpson-Jury out In
Marshall VS.. Hodge, alienation Of
affections case. Bert HeImer vs..
Policeman William Golf, suit for
$4,000 for alleged assault on WASH
Ington avenue last January, on trial.
Judge r. c. Brooks-Concluslon Of
trial of Arthur G. Blake, accused
Of perjury In Berry divorce case.
Judge John Day SmIth-Verdlct for
defendant In eIectment suit of
" knobIauch VS.. Nichols. Margaret
McDonoueh VS. Great Northern rail-
way company, suit to recover
$4,000 for death Of plaintiffs hus-
band on tracks at east end Of stone
arch bridge, December, 1904, on
trial. IN .
Judge Andrew HoIt-Msud Timer
Jones VS.. Robert r. Jones. divorce
case, on trial. Minor court cases.
Judge n. D. DlckInson--Jury, Juven-
| lie court and minor chamber mat
tiers. -
Judge F. v. BroWn-conneIl VS..
Thompson, still on trial.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
"THE MIND AND THE MOB
Professor George Edgar Vincent Lee
lures in Teachers Course.

The first of two lectures will be Civ
en- by Professor George Edgar Vincent
Ct the .s First Baptist church rel this even,
the Mob. The second lecture will fol-
low tomorrow evening at the same
place.. on The New Social Philoso-
ply. DR.. Vincent is said to inherit
from his father the eloquence and felic-
ity of expression which made John H.
Vincent of Chautauqua famous. The
lecture tomorrow evening will be equal
" attractive. The Metropolitan Music
store is handling the tickets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
ORDERED TO FRISCO
Twenty Eighth Infantry Will Do Tenn
porary Duty at Preside.

Orders were received at Fort Smelling
today directing the Twenty eighth in
fantry to proceed with all possible dis
patch to San Francisco for temporary
duty. The date of the departure has
not been fixed, but the regiment will
leave as soon as arrangements can be
made. The troops will carry rations for
thirty days. but expect to be stationed
at San Francisco for a much longer
period.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27

E: w. Peck, state secretary Of the
Y. M. c.. A, will address the last Of a
series Of mass meetings for older boys
on the subject, HWhat Is az Boy
Worthao at the First Baptist church
at pm. Sunday. Mr.. Peck is in his
SEVENTEEN year Of association work and
all at that time has dealt continuously
with men and boys His good nature
and jovial disposition have endeared
him to the boys who have come under
his influence while he has been con-
Quoting this series.
The st. Paul's Episcopal church boys
choir will sing and the boys depart
ment orchestra will furnish the instru.
mental music. All boys over IA are in
vited to attend this meeting.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27

especial Sale" Waistcoats, 81, SO, So.
Most gentlemen value any article of
apparel coming from Hoffman 81
more than from the ordinary stores,
nevertheless the prices are lowest,
quality and style considered. g..
Hatters-Tailors- Outftters, -
No. 81 4th St S.-No. 10 NicOllet House,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
City News
THE WEATHER
The Predictions

sMinnesota-Fair except probably
showers In south portion tonight or
Saturday, variable winds.
9Wisconsin-Fai tonight; Saturday
Increasing cloudiness with probably
showers in south portion; variable
winds. sas.
Iowa-showers tonight and Saturday.
night and Saturday; variable Winds
North and South Dakota and Monta-
Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day. ", ." a'...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
NECRoLoGIC

FREDERICK w. KAssEBAUM died
at the residence, 2945 Hennepin ave-
nue., Friday, at the age Of 60 years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27

Chicago, April 27.-On the second night Of
the Central A. A. U. aquatic championships. helt
ming association. two seconds were clipped of
the Central A. A. U. record for 100 yards las
night by H. ]. Handy, Central \. NJ. c. A.
of the Milwaukee A. G. close second
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
CLOSE ATHLETIC SEASON
Park Avenue Congregational Church
Glasses Give Exhibition Tonight.

Glasses Give Exhibition Tonight.
~, "<5--e .rgI E5-y. IA. h.~H.y t.,
Park Avenue Congrega tiolal church
gymnasium closes successful season this
evening with an exhibition Of the work in
the classes under Professor Morse and
Miss Matson. -
The girls and young ladies' in Miss
Matsons classes will give six numbers Of
drills and exercises upon which they have
been working during the season. g
|, The remainder Of the program will be
filed in by the boys and young men un-
der Professor Morse, who have some
numbers to amuse the audience. The
program will be concluded by wrestling
match between two of the young ath-
letes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
WANTED, POINTERS
ON GOYERNORSHIP
STRAW VOTE MAY BE TAKEN AT
CAUCUS.
Republican Party Workers Are SO Tho
roly at Sea on State Politics That At
tempt May Be Made to Have Rank
and File Help Out With Suggestions.

It is by no means improbable that
the primary system may be applied in
formally and unofficially to the govern
ship and other state offices in Henne-
pin county on the occasion Of the re-
publican caucuses on June 2, to elect
delegates to the county convention.
There is a division of sentiment over
number Of state affairs, notably the
best candidate for governor for the
county to back in the state convention,
and tho ACCESSIBILITY of an instructed or
uninstructed delegation.
A suggested plan proposes the in
formal adoption of the primary idea to
secure an expression from the rank and
file of voters. It is proposed that the
campaign committee or some other body
furnish a special ballot to be distrib-
uted and voted while the caucuses are
in progress. y On the ballot will be
blanks where the voter may register his
preference for governor and his opin-
ion regarding instructions for the dele
cation to the state convention.
Would Induce Heavy Vote.
It is urged that by thoroly advertising
the idea and working up an interest in
the plan heavy vote at the caucuses
could be secured and that in the same
way some line could be secured on the
preferences Of the voters. There is nc
way Of forcing the result on the county
convention for consideration tho II
might properly be brought up at that
time. If one candidate should make
an especially strong showing it would
be a useful thing to have in hand in
the state convention. A heavy vote
for or against the instructed delegation
might also head off a fipht over the
question in the county convention.
The plan was informally suggested al
the republican meeting last night anc
received considerable favorable com
ment from those to whom it was men
toned: It is entirely novel and may
not be acceptable to the practical poll
ticians with axes to grind, but it might
prove an interesting novelty to the vot
ers and result in creating considerable
interest at the caucuses. The plan il
to have it handled Independently o,
| the caucus vote and to do the work a.
the polling places during the two hours
they are open.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
WOLF BouNr1Es PAID

The state auditors office has issued war
rants for $7,666 in wolf bounties, covering pay
ments by the counties during the past three
months. The amount pays for the scalps Of
1000 wolves and II cubs. During the last
fiscal year the state paid $20,224 for wolf
bounties, and some counties paid additional
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
Weather Conditions.

The pressure has risen in the upper
Mississippi valley and the. upper lake
region, the center of the high pressure
area being located over the middle
Rocky Mountains. - The pressure con
tinues low over the Atlantic coast
states, and is falling again over the
country west Of the Rocky Mountains
The low pressure area over the south,
west has increased IN energy and is
causing precipitation north Of its cen,
ter, in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas
Nebraska, Colorado and southern Wy.
oming. AS the storm continues in its
enthusiastically course it will cause
rain tonight or Saturday in this vicini
ty, with little change in temperature
Rain has fallen in North Dakota, Sas
katchewan and Manitoba during the
past twenty-four hours, in advance of a
slight barometric depression now over
Saskatchewan.
-Chas. A. Hyle, temporarily il
charge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
MUST PHONE DEAL
HAVE CITY'S OK?
OFFICIALS TO LOOK INTO TRI-
STATE PURCHASE.

Old Mississippi Valley Company's
franchise Provides for Council s
Consent to the Transfer of Stock,
Rights or Property-Does It Apply
to Twin City Phone Sale?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27

Weather Now and Then. ..'
Today, maximum 66, minimum 4S de-
grees; a year ago, maximum IS, mini
mum 53 degrees. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-27
JACK JOHNSON WON.

Chelsea, Mass, April 27.-Jack johnson got the b
decision over Sam Langford after fifteen rounds
of fighting at the Lincoln. Athletic club.