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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25

MANY cULPRIIs ARE RESPECT
ABLE MEN AND WOMEN.
Stealing Seems to Be a Fad or an IRE
sistible Temptation to Young People
Who Have NO incentive to Crime
Harsh Measures to Be Adopted by
Municipal Judges.

Municipal court judges and the police
are confronted with a serious problem
in the way Of an astounding increase
in petty thieving.
There is always more or less stealing
on the part Of the criminal class, but
the. present: trouble lies much deeper,
for an unusual number of young men
and women are trying their hand at
the game for. the first, time. Many Of
the youthful crooks are of good fami-
lies and there is no ordinary tempta-
ton or excuse for their acts. All efforts
to account for the condition have been
futile and the police have given it up,
| saying it must be in the air.
Within the last week there have been
| at least dozen such cases and in
every instance the offenders could
offer no excuse. They said they saw
something they wanted and simply de
sired to steal it.. Some had money in
their pockets at the time of the theft
and could have purchased the coveted
article without putting themselves out
| in the least. :>-.s :-..
Probation Plan Fails.
The judges at first tried the pla1
of placing the offenders on probation
and allowing themto go, but they hav'
changed the policy recently and Friday
Judge E. F. Waite spoke his mint
freely while passing sentence on {
young man convicted of stealing cigars
"These cases. are becoming far to,
common he said, "and they can n,
longer be treated as if they were o.
little Importance. It is a serious mat
ter to steal even one cigar.''
= He concluded by sentencing tn
young man to the workhouse for thirt,
days. IT, >.'@ III. :
There is little stealing by the regu
lar criminal class. Most of the old
timers have been driven from the cit,
and those who still hang about ar
spending most Of their time in. tn
workhouse. These thieves are easil
captured and their cases easy to han
die. The thief who has offended fo
the first time, however, makesja NOR
difficult problem for the police an
courts. The best punishment'sin eac
case is often hard to decide upon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25

After settling in some spots and dis
integrating in others, the new national
guard armory, facing the Parade, has
begun to crack.
Those who have watched the build
ing closely since the first reports of
poor workmanship say that all these
cracks have appeared within the last
fortnight and worst Of all that they
are widening. In the majority of cases
the cracks are so small as to-, seem
trivial, but to the builder the fact
that there are any cracks at all is
matter of some concern and the large
number only increases the gravity of
the situation.
This danger is new one wholly
apart from the defective concrete work
which led to the dismissal of the con-
tractor, William Porten, and later on
to a discontinuance of all work. r.
The cracks have appeared in all
parts Of the building-way down in
the foundations, higher up, and in the
walls proper. The assures can be traced
for several feet in several places
while often it is only a brick or two
which is broken off or couple of large
stones which have separated.
What will happen when the weather
warns up and the frost goes out of the
ground it is idle to speculate upon al
this time, but the worst will probably
be known in few weeks. It is thu
general hope that there is nothing seri
GUS, but practical men, architects anC
builders, shake their heads obviously
when interviewed on the matter
Thinks Foundations Weak.
An expert when asked for his opinion
as to the cause of the cracks said tina
to him they indicated that the foun
dations were not strong enough. TIL,
theory is now that not enough pile
were driven in the peaty soil to sus
tain the structure or that they wer
not set deep enough.
Tests Of the concrete work have beef
under way for some time and repor
will be forthcoming before long. An
other concrete footing has been uncov
cred and this has shown large crack
Like the other footings it will be re
moved and replaced with new work. Al
connected with the building are keer
ing as mum as oysters. Building Tn
spector James G.. Houghton absolutel
refuses to discuss the armory at thi
time.
- Unless something more serious is di:
covered it will be possible to repai
! the damage. It will cost a mint {
money, however, in case it is necessar
to strengthen the foundations. For Il
, present nothing will be done until lat
, in the spring when the foundation
have settled as much as they are like,
to. At the best there will be a lor
delay in the completion Of the buildin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
Lone SQUAT TER IS
TO Be MOVED AGAIN
PARK BOARD PROCEEDS AGAINST
MRS. ANDERSON.
Aged and Resolute Woman Who Has
Defed sherifs Galore and Courts
DEGREES With Impunity Must Get OFF
Park Property-Business Is Business
This Time. Declare Officials. $

It is announced for the 'steenth time
that the one squatter on the st. An
thony parkway is to be evicted this
spring without fail The squatter is an
old woman who has lived there SO long
and defed the authorities so long that
she firmly believes that no power on
earth can force her to leave; =
A score Of former attempts to move
her have come to naught. When the
park board secured control of the east
bank of the river from the state uni
versity to the limits of st. Paul there
were score or more Of houses on the
lower levee occupied by squatters.
About eight: years ago notice was given
to them to leave. Most Of them tore
down their cabins and moved else
where. Several proved stubborn and
made considerable resistance, but were
eventually driven out. -. ~ 4
-. Il. r Work of Years.
The work required several years, but
with the aid Of the police courts and
the sheriff s force, family after family
was driven away, but sometimes not
until the houses were torn down over
!. their heads or their effects thrown out
! doors. Only one house was left, the
. one occupied by Mrs. Anderson.
For years she has maintained her po-
! sition there. .Sheriffs have had writs of
eviction and the courts have decreed
but she has continued to- occupy. .hel
home. H.. -, u <,.5:5.#l 49,.
: It is not likely that any serious at
tempt has been made to dislodge the
lonely old woman. The park board has
been lenient and so have the sheriff 5
men and she has been permitted to stay
altho many orders have been served OF
her and the sheriff has made severa
calls. %}+ !" III s 80
Now she must CO. ST. Anthony park
way is to be improved with view tt
making it a popular driveway. The ole
house with it's general tumble-down ap
pearance and dilapidated fences and ou1
buildings has been an eyesore for years
AS the owner has no legal rights on the
premises and never had, the park com
missioners have decided that the build
ings must be RACED. If the woman will
not move willingly the house and othe
buildings will be torn down.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25

Church unity is the purpose of an
important conference of Norwegian
I.utherans to be held in Minneapolis
this week. The Norwegian Lutherans
of America are divided into five fac
tions, each maintaining separate Or
ganization, with it's own educational
and charitable institutions and fire.
quentlv exhibiting considerable rivalry
in various ways.
It has long been the desire of many
members of all the organizations that
harmony, could be restored and the
church established as one great insti-
tuition for the welfare of the Norwe
gian people. But there has been so
much friction in the past that even the
most, optimistic friends Of union are
compelled to admit that the progress
of the work will be slow and labori-
Gus.
t. The invitation to a conference. was
issued by the Hauge synod and was
accepted by the United Norwegian
Lutheran church, which is the result of
the union of three church organiza-
tions sixteen years ago, and by the
Norwegian Lutheran synod. The Nor
, wegian Lutheran Free church, which is
seeding body from the United
church, will not participate in the con-
ference, but is negotiating with the
Hauge synod Independently of the
| others.
The Norwegian Lutheran synod will
be represented by DR.. H. G. Stub and
Professor O. E. Brandt of the theolog-
ical faculty of the Luther seminary
Hamline; Professor A. Mikkelsen
Sioux Falls, S. D.; the Rev. o. P. Vangs
, ness, Story City, Iowa, and the Rev: II
Halvorsen, Westby, Wis. :T21>> a.:
Opens Tuesday. :.,a
The United Church will he repre-
sented by President It. H. Dahl Of Min
neapolis; Dr. M. O. Bockman and Pro
fessors f. K. Johnson and& F. A
Schmidt of the theological faculty Of
the United Church seminary at st. An
thony Park. & .~,T~E$ 60
The Hauge synod will be represented
by President O. J. Eastvold Jewell
Iowa; Professor NJ. G.. Hanson; presi
dent Of the Hauge theological seminary
Red Wing, Mimi, and the Rev. Messrs
&c. Hotter, Minneapolis; J. M. Sand
ven. Roland, Iowa, and A. O. Uthein
Dawson, Minn.a>a.s:s S@a 3 q e. Il
The conferrees viii meet at the school
house Of Our Savior's church, II
Fourteenth avenue, next Tuesday morn
ing, and; expect to be in session sew
eral days. 1t is understood that tn
meetings will be conducted benin
closed doors. The joint committee ha
no authority to effect a union, but wi
discuss the disputed question most carr
fully and submit reports to the r
sDective organizations at their annu'
conventions. It can pave the way fe
q union and the outlook for harmony
not discouraging by any means, for tt
preliminary negotiations have been CO..
Quoted with extreme friendliness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
FIFTEENTH TO MEET
Spanish American War Veterans Will
Hold Seventh Reunion.

In the old capitol building, St. Paul,
Monday evening, will be held the sew
enth annual reunion OF the f1fteenth
Minnesota volunteers. The event this
year has more than usual Interest tor
The reason that banquet will be served
in the room that has been specially
fitted for the purpose. The business
meeting and reception will be held in
the old assembly chamber. 1t is urged
by the commander that all members
O attend
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25

Charter member of the Grand Army
of the Republic and probably the oldest
member Of that organization in point Of
membership in the northwest, Colonel
w. 3. McCord of Minneapolis has more
encampment of the G. A. R., which will
has just been elected one Of three dele
gates at large to represent the depart
mnt Of Minnesota in the national gath
ering.
Colonel McCord was a charter mem
Der of the second G.. A. R. post organ
lied, that at Paris, III. Later he en-
joyed the distinction of being charter
member Of the John A. Rawlins post Of
| Minneapolis and was the man who gave
the local organization it's name.
The G.. A. R. was originated by DR..
B. F. Stephenson Of Springfield, III.
The first post was organized at Decatur,
| ILL.,, April 6, 1866. A short time later
DR.. Stephenson organized a post at
Paris, III. The same year he called
delegates to meet in Indianapolis and
there, Nov.E20, 1856, was formed the
organization of patriots that now has
| COBB posts thru the United States and
nearly 100000 members in good stand
| ing. Colonel McCord was one of the
$50 delegates who took part in the or
ganiZation of the G.. A. R. IN the first
convention and is one of the compare
lively few survivors Of that memorable
meeting. Since then he has watched
the wonderful growth Of the G.: A: R.,
and is one of it's most faithful members
The Minneapolis encampment will
have added interest for Colonel McCord
if he succeeds in his efforts to arrange
reunion of the McCord brothers, fla
nous in the organization as unique
j group of fighters. Colonel McCord. is
the eldest Of the five brothers who saw
service in twenty nine fierce battles Of
the civil war, exclusive of the numerous
!, skirmishes in which all participated
e They served in three. different regi
9 ments, but compilation Of records
l. shows that each saw service in twenty
: nine historic fights. Their aggregate
! service was seventeen years. -...-
r. At the Chicago encampment In 19O'
j. the brothers held reunion, and Colone
IL McCord is trying to bring them to
n gether at Minneapolis this year. "Th
5, other brothers are Captain Thomas T
10 and M. A. of Newton, Iowa; James H
y, of Los Angeles and David N. of Schuy
4 Ter, Neb.
y. Another distinction that is sourc
of great pride to Colonel McCord is tn
fact that he commanded the first reg
ment of colored soldiers to be mustere
in under the authorization Of the wa
. department. Previously he had see
81 service with the Sixty-sixth Illinois.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
Minnehaha Council, U. G.. T., Holds
Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of Minnehaha
council, No. al, U. G. T., held in their
hall last night, officers were elected as
follows: Senior counselor, Thomas C.
Chalmers; junior counselor, W. J. Mort
land; past counselor, w. L. Grasse; Sec
rotary and treasurer, Vandever; con-
ductor, Fred G. Brown; page, Abe Van
Praage; sentinel, H. K. Richardson;
William Weed. J. D. Okes, w. L. Grasse
and T.. G.. Chalmers were elected dele
gates of the council to the grand lodge
with j. w. Swarth, Henry Blake and
William Weed as alternates. The new
officers were installed by District Dep
uty William Weed. The meeting was
we'll attended and a class Of sever
! candidates were initiated
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
SAWYER RETIRES
Moore Bros. Brace & co. Is New Real
Estate Firm.

G. L. Sawyer has retired from the
real estate firm of Moore Bros. & Saw
yer. His place is taken by Harry O.
title will be known as Moore Bros. Brace
& Co.: Mr.. Sawyer, who has an i'm.
proved farm in Cass county, North Da-
kota, will attend to this and his real
estate interests here. He does not con.
template entering active business fol-
some months, but he will remain a citi
zen of Minneapolis. Mr.. Sawyer will
live here in the winter He has beer
with Moore Bros. & Sawyer seven years
and previously was principal of thu
South high school seven years.
Mr.. Brace has been rental agent fo7
Moore Bros. & Sawyer six years ant
Mr.. Gegenheimer nine years in the in
surance department.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
ONE TRACK LAID
Great Northern and Burlington Make
Start in Improvement,

The Great Northern and the Burling-
ton roads have completed the first and
main sidetrack thru the new Boardman
wholesale tract from Fourth to Tenth
avenues S. The syndicate which w. B.
Boardman represents had some diff
Guilty in securing some right Of way
between Seventh and Eighth avenues.
This was secured finally by purchase
main track, which runs thru the alley
between Washington and Third street
leading from their tracks along Fourth
avenue. Next summer the two add
tional tracks will be laid, when the
tract will be fully equipped for the
establishment Of wholesale and manu-
featuring plants on six full blocks OF
trackage land.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
CLERKS CHIEF COMING
President Of Internati Protectiv
Association to Speak Here.

To celebrate the visit to Minneapo-
lis of H: r.: Conway of New York, presi-
dent of the Retail Clerks International
Protective association, the Minneapo,
lis branch of the organization will hold
a mass meeting at McElroy hall; Tues.
day evening. Mr.. Conway will be. the
principal speaker of the evening and
his long association with the clerks as
sures that he will have much Of inter
est to say. %. -
The IN Minnespolis loea! has e, about b :. 4o o
of the retail trade are eligible, and the
benefits enjoyed by members have
given the local steady growth. There
are about 1900 locals, with total mem
bership Of $4,000 in the United State:
and Canada.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
MCGOWAN HOME
Democratic State Senator Expects to
Stand for Reelection.

Senator John T. MCGOWAN of the
Thirty eighth district, the only demo-
cratic representative from Minneapolis
in the upper house Of the legislature, is
back from vacation trip to California
He says he has not made up his mind
definitely whether he will be candi-
date for another term, but if his health
continues to. improve he expects to file
for the nomination
There are already two candidates in
the field for the democratic nomination.
P. F. Herbert, who has been in the
house for two terms, wants to 90 to
the senate, and Charles Fust, a former
member Of the house, is also candi-
date, tho neither one has fled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
ACCUSED OF STEALING
Iowa Man Is Locked Up for Careless.
y ness with Harness.

was arrested last night by Detectives
Lyons and Martinson and locked up
at central station where he will be
held until an Iowa officer arrives to
take him back It is said that Baker,
who was employed at odd jobs about
the town., gathered up several sets. of
harness and disappeared in the night.
His description was sent to the Mime
apolis police and he was arrested
shortly after his arrival here.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
HONORED IN DEATH
Ritual Of Elks' Lodge Followed j
Funeral of O. A. Elmendorf.


The funeral Of Charles A. Elmendorf
lodge of the Elks, Hennepin avenue
and Sixth street. The beautiful ritual
of the order was followed in full.
After the funeral the remains were
escorted to Oakland cemetery, St. Paul,
for cremation, in accordance with the
wish Of the deceased.
Among the relatives and friends from
outside the city in attendance at the
funeral were Mrs. J. G. Williams of
Toronto, Can, daughter; Mr.. and
parents of the deceased; Mrs. P. H
Smith, Mexico, Mo-, sister, and
George Creighton, Escanaba, Mich.
brother of Mrs Elmendorf; Cal Caldwell
and Richard Wood, Sioux City; g. l.
Hadley and Charles Dunbar, Chicago
End Mr.. Thilly, Milwaukee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
BUYS BUSINESS PROPERTY
Adolph G. Schlener Acquires First
Avenue N Lot.

W. G. J. Hermann has sold to Adolph
G.. Sehlener for Mrs. Wyman twenty
two feet on First street N, between
Hennepin and First avenue n, for
$4,000, improved with a two-story
brick building. Mr.. Schlener has oc,
cupied this property for the last twelve
years as a harness shop. Now he is.re
building the rear portion and in that
way will increase his present space.
Mr.. Hermann has sold lot on Sec
ond avenue S near REIMBURSEMENT
street to John Mollberg, who intends
putting up dwelling, and lot ad
joining to William Brombach, who is
already excavating for an eight-roon
dwelling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
DIES AMONG STRANGERS
Charles Zackerson Comes for Health,
but Finds Death.

FEELING the need of medical attend
ence Charles Zackerson Of Harris,
Mimi. came to Minneapolis for treat
ment yesterday. He was seized with a
sudden illness, hurried to the Swedish
hospital and died within an hour. 1t
is thought that he was farmer and
wealthy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
MRS. FERRIS SEEKS DIVORCE
Well-Known Actors Wife Begins Ac-
ton in District Court.

z A note of issue was fled with the
clerk of the district court yesterday in
the case of Grace Hayward Ferris
against Richard j. Ferris, the we'll
known actor. The pleadings have mot
been fled and the attorneys refuse to
make public the grounds for the divorce
prayed for.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-25
WARNING CHURCHES TO
WORK FOR PEACE HERE.
CONFERENCE OF NORWEGIAN
LUTHERANs. THIS WEEK.
Representatives of Factions Will Con-
fer in Effort to Pave Way for Union
and Permanent Peace-Prominent
Men of the Several Churches on Com
mittee.

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L. h&bL Il
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