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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
JEFF WAITING FOR
SQUIREs ANSWER E |
Champion Will Take on Burns or
o,Brien if the. Austral-
ian Refuses.
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Journal Special Service.
Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-Promoter
Skinner Of the Rhyolite, New, Athletic
club is waiting here with Champion
j. j. Jeffries for reply to cablegram
to Bill Squires of Australia, announc-
ing his willingness to meet the great
king of the heavyweights in finish
fight for $4,000 purse and the cham
pionship of the world. An answer is
expected momentarily, and that it will
be one of acceptance both Skinner and
Jeffrics are certain.
The exact date Of the fight may cause
some friction when the final articles are
framed for signature. The promoters
want the fight to take place early in
the spring, while Jeffries will probably
hold out for longer time for train.
ing. eff the Australian should fall
down on making good with Skinner for
this battle, there will be still Burns,
O'Brien and some of these other fellows
to fight. will not fight Johnson, said
Jeff yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
OFFICER STAYS OFFICER
In PRESENCE OF TROOPS

Chicago, Dec. 26.-In the presence of
four troops Of the Fort Sheridan squad
ron OF the Ninth cavalry, who had just
begun their Christmas dinner in the
dining hall of the fort last night, Ser
geant John Griffin of Troop Shot and
almost instantly killed Corporal vii
liam Taylor of the same troop. TAYLOR
received the bullet thru his breast and
died on the way to the hospital.
rigid investigation has been ordered by
Major McComb.
81" A court-martial in time of peace
cannot sentence man to death, - said
Major McComb. eff Griffin is to be
tried for murder, and that is what he
ought to be tried. for, the case will 90
to the United States COURT
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
SKINNER REFUSES
TO GIVE $4,000.
Nevada Mine Owner Says $4,000
Is Enough for the JEFF
sqnires Fight.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service
Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-Frank G. Skin
ner, who is in the city, again asserted
he would offer $4,000 for finish fight
between James J.. Jeffries and Bill
Squires, the Australian heavyweight,
before the Ryolet club.
The difficulty appears to hinge on the
purse, which Jefries says he will not
vices at $4,000. This, Skinner says avs
he will not give, as he thinks there
never was a proposed battle in the
history Of the ring worth that amount.
Skinner said: 81 will give 100000 for
a fight between Jeffries and Squires,
but [ will never offer more than $780,
900 for the battle. s.
1T has been reported that / offered
$4,000, but that is untrue. I don It
thing that the battle would be worth
any more than I have offered for it. /
don t care for the fighters What I
want to do is to put our town on
the map. and if I see that can do it
by, pulling off big scrap out there, we
will have the Scrap 80 =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
BATTLING NELSON
GOES TO EUROPE
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New York, Dec. 2e.-Battling Nelson
sailed for Europe on the liner Majestic
& this morning. He said he was sorry
that he would not be able to box at the
McGovern benefit. 81 won't be able
to give poor Terry the benefit of any
crowd I mi ht help to draw, but I can
come in with a cash proposition that
WILL let me out little for a while'
He >gave Terry's mother 500 as q
Christmas gift. ~ ...s,.1
Nelson will join his manager, Billy
Nolan, in London and from there the
pair will wander up toward the east of
Europe and wind up in Copenhagen,
where Nelson will join his father. Mel.
son Will continue in his stage business
on the other side, and he said that he
expected to stay as long as it was worth
while. He said he would be, back as
soon as he saw chance for a good
fight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
BASEBALL MAGNATES
TO UNRAYEL TANGLE

~ The Minneapolis Baseball company
will not let the Kelley suit 90 by de-
fault. An attorney has been engaged
and the case will have hearing on
its merits. en
All agree that the $1,000 due Kelley
should be paid, but the Cantillons and
Aug. Koch hold that it should be paid
by W. H. Watkins. The case will prob
ably be fought along this line. Kelley
is sure of gaining a Judgment against
someone in the end. "f-,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
FIGHTS GALORE
IN PHILADELPHIA
Every Athletic Club in Quaker
City Has a Boxing
.-.~ Matinee.
Journal Special Service.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.--Three boxing
matinees were held here yesterday aft
ernoon. The star bout of the day was
to have occurred at the National Athle-
tic club between Young Erne and Tom
my Quill of Brockton, Mass. The lat
ter failed to appear. however, and Ed
die Chambers took his place. Erne and
Chambers fought at fast pace for
three rounds. Then Erne took the lead
and punched Chambers about as he
pleased without making any effort to
score knockout. s--''. ~.
In. the other bouts at this club, Tony
Bender was beaten by Kid Carsey Of
Chicago, the former being unable to
stand the Kid $ body punches near the
finish: Tommy Lowe of Washington,
boxed a draw with Tommy Smith Of
this city, the, latter giving a wonder
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
BRAlNERD HAS FATAL .'..
SHOOTING ON CHRISTMAS

Brainerd, Mimi, Dec. ga. L. Hag-
adern, a stationary engineer, was IA.
tally shot yesterday by Henry Towers.
foreman painter in the Northern Pa,
cifc shops. -e'.
;. The two men had been quarreling and
Towers went home, took a shotgun and
shot Hagadern thru the lungs. =
Towers is in jail. Hagadern is at St.
Joseph hospital and will die.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
FRISCO CELEBRATES

:, San Francisco, Dec. 26:-With all the
pomp and elaborate ceremonial and
with special music the sanctuaries of
San Francisco celebrated Christmas
Day. It was no ordinary Christmas for
San Francisco. Half of the churches
have been rebuilt on less pretentious
lines since the disaster of last April.
but that was the only change. The same
spirit animated the churchgoers as filed
them year ago, when none dreamed
of. what was in store for the CITY.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
WOMAN FEIGNS DEATH
AS, HUSBAND KILLS SELF
Journal Special Service.

JVurnaI Spec1aI oerV1ce. -. = ~" z y = y
, New York, Dec. 26.---TftI think I'll
kill you now.'' a. :.
This was the Christmas GREETING that
John j. o 'Rourke, a well-to-do Young
electrician Of Morris Park, L. T., gave
his wife yesterday. He fred two shots
into her head and after watching her
half an hour while she feigned death,
he put bullet into his own brain. She
viii. probably recover. @
The 0 Rourkes occupied acomfort-
able house and John had a good bust
ness, but he didn It get along well with
his handsome wife. She had him ar
T res al, last week for threatening to kill
keep the peace.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
MARVIN HART IS
@ CLEVER ON MAT
journal Special Service.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 26-Marvin
Hart showed his versatility yesterday
by winning match on the mat from
Alex Swanson of Terre Haute, Ind,
welterweight champion wrestler. The
local pugilist proved a surprise even
to his friends, who knew he was a
handy man in this direction also. By
the. terms of the contest, Swanson was
to have thrown Hart three times in one
hour of actual wrestling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
INDIAN RUNNER
WINS ROAD RAGE
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Journal Special Service.
Hamilton, Ont, Dec. 26.-The ten
mile road race held here yesterday was
won by Thomas Longboat, the famous
Indian runner, who won the race on
Thanksgiving day and the ward race
in Toronto a couple of weeks later. His
time, $3.50, was record for the course.
Cumlmns finished second and George
Adams third. e -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
PLEDGE SUPPORT RI TO POPE
Knights Of Columbus Send Cheering

Cablegram To Vatican.
New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 26.-The fol-
lowing cablegram was sent today to the
Vatican by the Knights of Columbus:
THE Knights of Columbus OF America
sympathize with his; s. holiness in his
efforts to adjust the difficulties of the
church in. France and assure him of 4
filial and loyal support. ''sss,s 3
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
BANANA BELT sun:
SPOILED HOCKEY GAME

Two games were played In the Twin
City ckey league yesterday and the
third between the Eagles and Lake
Shores, both Minneapolis teams, was
postponed on account of the poor con-
dition Of the ice. e.. : az
The Three.A team lost to the Chin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
BIG. SHIPPING STRIKE
Hamburg Ships Tied Up Because OF Lack
of Sailors. IS
Journal Special Service

of Sailors.
Journal Special Service.
Berlin Dec. 26.--Owing to disagree
ments between the officers and the man
ayers OF the Hamburg shipping compan-
les numerous steamships are unable to
proceed to sea. Officers Of the, Geramn
East Africa line, the Woermann line,
proceed to sea. Officers of the German
Australi4 Steamship company and North
Baltic company have gone on strike re-
fus1ng to recognize, the right of the COM
pan1es to interfere in their private at
fairs Matters are extremely serious, as
the companies have issued notice that
they will discharge all officers who be-
long to the so-called Captains club. Al
ready fifty officers Of the Hamburg ship
ping companies have been dismissed,
Steamship traffic u q deadlock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
FELKEY VS.. ATHOS.

A a. Fl. Felkey, local lightweight champion, and
Amos french wrestling champion will meet
In a finish match at the Dewey tonight. Later
Felkey challenged the foreigner to a finish
match for $100 side bet and the latter ac-
cepted. -~-- ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
Boy Accidentally Kills Another.

~ ,'-s's-
. Window, Mimi, Dec 26.--While 90
ing home from Christmas exercises last
night, which were held in the sKrahn
schoolhouse, about eight miles north of
Window, a boy named Veins acciden-
tally shot and killed FClaas Dick, boy
IL years old IS 81 s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
AUSTRALIAN BOXER
IS AFTER FITZ
Journal Special Service.

=, Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 26.-Jack
another Bob Fitzsimmons, arrived in
Los Angeles yesterday. Cox is % years
old, has been fighting about three years
and during that time he has fought
thirty odd battles, winning them ali
with the exception Of five BY the
Sunderland route. Cox is 6 feet 2
inches in height dzweighs 1853 pounds
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26

WILL SPAR FOR POINTS.

Roy Moore and Herb Catherwood will meet in
letic clubs entertainment in Deitrich's hall TO-
night and will spar for points, Both boys are
ton. GALLUP
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
MURPHY THE WINNER.

Eddie Murphy the South Minneapolis roller
skating champion, defeated young Carlson in
their match at the Nicollet rink last night by
less than three feet The boys raced one mile
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-26
RIOT IN BUCHAREST
Zionist Congress Invaded by Anti-Jew-
r. ish Mob =: -sri

Bucharest, Rumania, Dec. 2s.-Ths
Zionist congress in session at Craioya
was invaded today by members of an
anti-Jewish society A riot ensued dur
ing which many Jews were injured.
The authorities INTERVIEWED and re-
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
Oyer-HayWOOd
Under Arrest =!

Special to The Sentinel.
Denver. b.19.-Late yesterday
evening c. II. Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners and
Charles d. Hayward. secretary were
arrested on a charge of completely
in the murder of Former Governor
Stuenenburg. Of Idaho.
The arrest was made at the re-
quest of Idaho authorities and an Of
ficer is here from Idaho to take the
men to that state.
Denver. Feb 19-Today there
are no developments in the arrest
OF President Mover. Secretary Hay
ward. A. H. Pettibone, members of
the executice committee of the West
ern Federation of Miners, and their
removal 10 Boise City. Idaho. on the
charge OF being implicated in the as
sasslnation Of Ex-Governor Stuen-
enburg.
Governor Mcdonald has returned
to Denver. When asked concerning
the ordering OF the requisition and
the attempt at secrecy regarding the
arrest OF the three men. he said that
the evidence presented to him appear
ed so strong that he did not consider
that he had a right to refuse to per-
nit the accused from being removed
from Colorado. Beyond this Gov
Mcdonald declined to be quoted.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
NEW CANDY HOUSE
OPENS TOMORROW

tomorrow morning the new con
tectionery establishment and refresh
ment parlors to be known as "The
Fresh Every Hour" store, will open
for business.
For several weeks the prophet
ors of the new business, Messrs. May
hew and Humphreys, have been get
ting everything in readiness for the
opening of the establishment The
building formerly occupied by the
City restaurant was repaired, re
decorated and repainted, making one
OF the prettiest small store rooms
imaginable. Handsome and modern
fixtures were installed and Messrs
Mayhew and Humphrey and a com
plete and modern candy manufactur-
ing kitchen was installed, and the
young men are now prepared 10 make
candy of the highest class and Will
cater to the best trade.
Both Mr.. Humphrey and Mr.. May
hew are candy makers of long eXper-
fence
Special attention will be paid to
individual orders, luncheon and even
ing parties. All kinds of ices. sher-
berts, etc, will be made The gen
tlemen are prepared to furnish many
new ideas in the service OF ices and
confection dainties for parties.
They will have complete line of
fresh candies every day. The Fresh
Every Hour" opens tomorrow morn
ing CAN at once and Won will see
that Messrs. Mayhew and Humphrey
have a first class establishment pre-
pared to satisfactorily fill every want
of the trade.
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w. +. PLATT SELLS INTEREST
IN THE FURNITURE BUSINESS

Saturday the transfer of the int
crest of w. f. Platt in the Gourley-
Plat Furniture company, operating
stores in this city and at Fruita, was
completed and Mr.. Platt retires from
the firm. In the deal Mr.. Platt be-
comes proprietor of the furniture
store that was established at Fruita
by the firm last year.
The announcement of the change
in the ownership of the big furniture
house will come as a surprise to
many as it was not known that such
move was contemplated.
Mr., Platt's interest in the busi-
ness was purchased by A l.. Gourley
]. S. Gourley and Walter Jones. who
has been connected with the Heron
4 Cassells grocery for several years
This morning Mr.. Platt went down
TO Fruita to take charge of the Fruita
store. He will remain there several
weeks but not permanently. intend
ing to place a suitable manager i'm
charge of the store and heturn TO this
city. to give his personal attention
to other extensive business interests
he has here.
Mr. Platt purchased an interest in
Gourley furniture business about Is
months ago.
of the leading mercantile establish
ments in this section and is one OF
the largest furniture houses and un-
dertaking establishments in western
Colorado. Mr. Gourley built up a
large business which continued to
grow at Il rapid rate under the man
agement of the firm of Gourley &
Plat and Will continue to prosper
under the new firm.
Mr. Plat has for number of years
been prominent in the business cir
cles of Grand Junction. being con
sidered one OF the city's successful
business men. He has many friends
who will regret TO learn of his re
Nirement from the furniture bust
ness butwho will be glad to know
that he has no intentions of leaving
Grand Junction having great faith in
this city and its future development.
Mr.. Platt will return from Fruita
just as soon as he can consistently
turn the business there over to
manager. The Gourley-Pl firm
established first class furniture
house in the little city of the lower
valley and 1t has enjoyed rapidly in
creasing patronage.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
MIR. HERRoN's NEW WORK.

James II. Heron who has sold his
interest in the Heron q Cassells
grocery to w. NJ. Blakslee. will on
Monday of next week take the posi-
ton of manager of the real estate
department of the Horace 4. DeLong
real estate. Insurance and investment
offices.
Mr.. Heron will give most his
attention to the Bonita valley proper
ty which has been purchased by Sena-
tor DeLong and which will be plae-
ed on he market TO be sold in tracts
of various sizes, within a few days.
the plats of the property are now be
ing prepared and it is expected that
they will be completed during the
week so. that the land in this Won
derfully rich valley can be placed up
on the market.
The business of the DeLong agen-
cy which is one of the Oldest and
strongest real estate and investment
concerns in this section OF the state.
has grown to such large proportions
that II has become absolutely neces-
sary to secure the services of gen
tleman who can devi'e his entire at
Tention TO the real estate depart
ment.
Mr.. Heron is well qualified for
the work being thorough business
man and having n most extensive ac-
quaintance in this section. He VIII
add strength TO the agency.
For few days until Mr.. Blakslee
becomes familiar to some extent with
the business of the grocery firm, Mr.
Heron will remain in the store,
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The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19

The Reviewers club is meeting this
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Ott-
man.
Miss Marie Opdyke returned yes
terday at noon from Des Moines. Ia,
after a months visit with-friends.
Cards of invitation have been issu-
ed for party to be given Thursday
evening by Mr. and Mrs. lack A. Nc
Luen.
Mrs. d. w. Rhodes, and daughter.
Mrs Nellie Collins will leave this
evening for Denver for two weeks
visit,
Mrs Mary Lapham returned home
today at noon from Palisade after a
pleasant visit of a few DAYS with
friends at that place.
Ward NJ. Welker will leave to-
night for salt Lake City and after a
short visit there he will go on to Cal
ifornia for an exended visit.
Harvey Alderman has severed his
connection with the Enterprise gro
Gerry store. His delivery route has
been taken by Cecil Gorkey who has
been employed as clerk in the store
The band boys have a committee al
work soliciting subscriptions for the
support of the regular summer band
concerts. II is to be hoped that the
proper amount of subscriptions VIII be
secured so that this popular feature
of Grand junction summer life may
be had this year.
The thimble party at which Mrs.
Samuel G. McMulln entertained q
marty Of friends Saturday afternoon
al her home on Grand avenue, not
ice of which was given Saturday was
pronounced by those fortunate
enough to be Mrs McMullin's guests
10 he one of the prettiest of the
smaller social events OF the month.
Yesterday afternoon the tunera,
of the infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. A. Kephart of the Frui &
vale community, took place from the
residence. Interment at Orchaio
Mesa cemetery in charge Of Under
taker Gourley. The child. only three
weeks of age. died Saturday morn
ing. This is the second child Mr
Kephart has lost during the past
year. The family has the sincere
sympathy of many friends.
o. 5. and Clara A. Perkins have
purchased lots II to % inclusive IN
block 7. Consideration, S525. The
lots will be improved at once,
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
Will Benefit
The Stations !
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Special to The Sentinel.
Washington. Feb. 19.-The Adams
bill, which has just passed the house
is of particular Importance to Fort
Collins Colorado. II provides for
the appropriation of 100000 for
the betterment of the 10 agricultural
experiment stations. one of which Is
located at Fort Collins.
This year the appropriation for
the Fort Collins station will be $5,-
600 and each year hereafter, it will
be 100000 until the total yearly sum
reaches $40. 900, where it stops. The
bill now goes to the Senate where the
sentiment is favorable to it's becom-
ing a law.
Eugene Grubbs. of Carbondale, one
OF the trustees OF the Colorado Agri-
cultural college. has been boosting
it since IT was introduced
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The Sentinel so cents per month.
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Bridal Couple
Was Serenaded

Special to The Sentinel
Washington, Feb. 19.-Joe Letter.
of Chicago, and party of young So
ciety men of Washington. descended
upon Friendship" where Mr.. and
Mrs Nicholas LonEworth began their
honeymoon. at two O'Clock yesterday
morning, and treated the White
House bride and her husband to an
old fashioned serenade, which awak
ened the echoes in the distant hills.
Details as to the identity of the party
are difficult to get aside from the
fact that it was led by Letter and
numbered about score of well
known society men. including cong
ressmen. army and navy officers and
others in exclusive circles, who were
guests at the wedding.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19

Charles DuRoy, formerly employ
ed in the Haskell Drug store was a
pleasant visitor on his old employer,
George f. Haskell. onSunday. He
has been spending some time in Cali
fornia
Today at noon Mr.. E. b. Rogers
and bride, an account of whose mar
riage is given on another page, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. RAIDER, who
have been visiting in New Mexico.
Kansas and other states for the past
month, arrived from the East.
Herman Frohn. formerly well
known in this city is an arrival in
the city and is the guest of his father
m-law and family, Mr.. and Mrs o.
{. Ramsey. Mr.. FROM, was employ
ed in this city for many years in the
Arthur drug store and was one of the
most popular clerks in the city. He
IS being greeted by many friends to-
day.
William Connolly, son of w. G.
Connolly. formerly of this city was
an arrival here last night from Phil
adelphia. The young man has but
recently been released from hospit-
al where he underwent an opera
lion, but despite this fact he is
looking very well. He will be with
MS grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. Beyier, for the time being. His
Iather accompanied him as far as
Denver and then went northwest to
Seattle where in all probability the
family will settle.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
To Discuss the
Divorce Evil !
speclaI ID The sentlnel.

Special to The Sentinel.
Washington, Feb. l9.-The evils
of divorce are to be discussed. begin
ming today by delegates from 80
states. who win be here at the New
Willard hotel in what might be call
ed an "anti-divorce evil congress. q"
As South Carolina does not allow
divorces, she has no delegates here
and two or three of the other states
failed to respond to the call. Many
of the states have designated their
governors as members of the con
gressS Tennessee has sent SIN
teen delegates while Utah has sent
Senator Reed Smoot at the head OF
its contingent. His attitude in the
convention viii be watched closely.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19

oh sALE.-Steam engine and boil
IN good repair. VIII sell at
uarsain If sold at once. Also a
sooa rock crhsher for sale cheap.
;Apply at the Rhone-Walker Real
" company.
The daily sentinel., 1906-02-19
Mrs. YerkeS
Deserts Husband
sneclnl to The Sentinel.

Special to The Sentinel.
New York. Feb. 19.-Friends of
Mr.. Wilson Miner, the California
miner, who left his wife. the former
Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes. after two
weeks of married life, says he prob
ably will sue her in an effort to com
pei her TO carry out the provisions
of their pre-nuptial contract.
Mrs. Miner has practically isolat-
ed herself from the outside world
All efforts of the friends of the young
husband to reconcile the couple have
failed.