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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

The growth Of Minneapolis is simply
phenomenal in the history Of civil de-
velopment. In 1S49StheSh first house was
built on now what is the west side of
the city Of Minneapolis Ten years be-
fore settlement had been made at the
Fails Of St. Anthony, on the east side
OF the river. It remained distinct from
what proved to be the more tlourishing
sister, Minneapolis, until 1878, when
the two cities were united. In the
first five years of its history Minneapo-
lis had $500 inhabitants. In fifteen
years its population was $4,000, and in
1880, twenty-f years after it's estab-
lshment as a village, and thirty years
after the first house was built, the OFF,
cial census fixed the population at
48,o53. The growth the past year has
been even greater, and fair estimate
fixes the present population not far
from 10000. The percentage Of growth
between 1870 and 1880 was 269, not ex-
ceeded> by any city of its age in the
country. - ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
LABOR DAY ADDRESS
AB0UNDs IN FIGURES
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONERS
SPEAKS AT FAIRGROUNDS.
Emphasis Placed on Value of Union
Label as Means Of Promoting Cause
of Workingmen-Data Given Show
ing Exact Condition Of Union Labor
in All Parts of the State.

Organized labor is congratulating
itself over the success attending the
celebration of Labor day by the twin
city unions Several thousand members
Of Minneapolis unions were in the vast
throng which went to the fairgrounds
Monday, and the exercises there's were
well attended. There is a general feel
ing of satisfaction over the outcome.
particularly because of the fact that
the Labor day attendance surpassed
all previous records.
union, No. AZ, was the orator Of the
day for the Minneapolis laborites. He
spoke at 10 o'clock and his speech con-
tanned much statistical matter of great
interest. In his Introductory remarks
Mr.. Williams laid particular stress
upon the union label as a means for
obtaining desired results by organized
labor. He advocated the patronage of
label products by union men and
women, and asked the wives of mem
bers Of organized labor to cooperate
with their husbands in securing label
goods in preference to other products.
Value Of Label
If organized labor would confne
itself to the purchase and consumption
Of label articles, Mr.. Williams said,
in short time merchants would han
die large lines Of these goods and the
result would be that the number OF
union members employed in their manu-
facture would increase materially.
In his address Mr.. Williams used
some Of the statistics relative to labor
unions which have been gathered by
the state labor bureau. These are in
teresting because they are new and
cover ground heretofore untouched. 1t
will be seen that the first union or.
gained in Minnesota was Typograph-
ical union. No. 80, which is still in
existence. Perhaps the most wonderful
thing in the. figures quoted is the fact
that only six unions are reported to
have been organized so far this year
This is taken by some to mean that the
field made up of the state of Mime
sofa is well organized, but by others it
is viewed as an indication Of inactiv-
ity. MIR. Williams said in part:
Taking Stock.
This is the day the state has dedicated t,
that it he should take stock Of his pos
sessions. He is the foundation which uphold
the fabric Of our institutions Upon his labor
rests the prosperity of the nation in time o.
peace, and In war his valor protects her
The labor union has done more to elevate til,
standing of the working man than all othe
influences combined. 1t has gathered up thu
scattered units unconsidered and despised, ant
united them in grand army to uplift the stand
ard Of the man who works.
Mt has raised wages, shortened hours, an
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
particularly sratified at such evidence
OF sympathy and friendship

particularly sratified at such evidence
OF sympathy and friendship.
The choice wines and liquors sold by
p. II. Bradshaw at the fair grounds,
Nos. 1 and Amphitheater building, are
found to be a sure preventative from.
colds and other bad results of the damp
weather.
c. A. Pillsbury & Co. have arranged
to send all the men in their mills, 500
in ALL to the fair tomorrow by paying
them full time. H. F. Brown will give
all his employees leave of absence and
a ticket to each one. Alderman Haugan
closed his place today, and all Of the
banks did the same, except the Securi-
ty. The offices of the city clerk and
city controller will be closed today and
tomorrow. This is an example that
should appeal to our business men,
James Creelman of the New York
Herald, Ed R. Johnson of the Pioneer
Press, Winslow Upton of the Signal
service, and a Tribune reporter are to
accompany Professor King on his air
voyage to New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
T H e 10 U-R N A L
Ofacial Paper Of tho City.
FRIRDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. 1881.

s . ,
The Evening Journal this week con-
sists OF eight pages, double its usual
size. constituting the largest paper
ever issued regularly in Minneapolis or
st. Paul OF T h u n Is sixty
four long columns goodly number
Will be found filled with advertise
ments Of the leading business houses
OF the city. In this connection it is in
teresting to revert to the small begin
ming Of The Evening Journal and it's
rapid growth in circulation and intlu-
ence. It was started nearly three
years ago, small in size and with little
!: capital and no Geographic franchise.
! 1t struggled along until the spring Of
1880. when It was purchased by it's
present proprietors, who also pur-
chased and added to it the Associated
Press franchise purchased of the late
Evening Tribune, which was then dis
continued.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

John 7. Smith, Kansas City; Morris Brown New
York, and P. Mahoney, Boston. Mr. French will
be remembered by many Minneapolis unionists,
he having spent several months in and about
this city doing work for the cigarmakers.
Nine delegates deposited credentials and were
seated at the last meeting Of the Trades As
sembly. W. E. McEwen, secretary treasurer Of
the State Federation, was present and gave q
talk. Philip Carlin, one Of the delegates Of
the Carpenters union to the annual convention
left for Niagara Falls, N. Y, Wednesday to
be present at a meeting of the committee on
hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Thru the efforts Of Organizer Frank Hoffman,
the culinary workers in Of the large local
hotels have been organized, and this hotel will
as result become the. headquarters of the
A. F. Of l.. next November -.
w. E. McEwen delivered the Labor: Day adj
dress at Winona. Mr.. McEwen spent several
days in Minneapolis last week, looking after
the interests of the State Federation political
committee and visiting the state fair. .
o. B. Colvin has been elected business agent
of the Steamitters union in the place of Will
lam P. Dahl, who resigned. The election was
held at a special meeting of the steamftters
and helpers. Mr. Colvin has assumed his duties.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

that General Organizer Robinson who has been
assigned to special duties in this territory, will
be present. Mr.. Robinson will devote consider
able time to the work Of organization in the
twin cities. +. =. -
B.: O.. Pittinger has resigned as president OF
Journeymen Horseshoers' union No. OF, and "A.
e. Raymond has been chosen to succeed him.
Mr. Raymond is well and favorably known
among the organized workmen Of the city, hav-
ing represented his union in the Trades AS
sembly for several years. ..-5
Names of the delegates who will represent the
international Cigarmakers' union announced
as follows: George r. French, Louisville, KY;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Labor Notes. :

The Billposters, Bartenders, Quarrymen and
Millers hold their regular meetings today. :, =
At recent meeting of the Retail Liquor
Dealers: association the label of the Bakers
union Endorsed. I: s.
Steps are being taken to reorganize the jani-
tors, and an open meeting is to be held In the
near future for this purpose.
Meeting Of the Commercial photographers
union, which were discontinued this summer,
will be resumed Thursday evening, Sept. p,
when regular meeting will be held at Fra
ternity hall.
There will be meetings tomorrow evening of
the United Union Label council and the Car
penters District council and on Thursday eve
ming the Building Trades council and the Metal
Trades council will meet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

In defiance Of the fact that organized labor
has announced that it is not and will not be
sponsor for any advertising feature in the way
of convention souvenir for the A. F.. of L.,
unauthorized canvassers are said to be at work
soliciting for such a publication.
Reinholtz Phillips has been named as assistant
secretary Of the Retail Clerks local. increase Of
business demanding additional help. The clerks
forwarded $233.15 to their brethren in San Fran
cisco recently, and a receipt for the same has
been received from the Red Cross committee.
There will be a special meeting Of the Custom
Tailors' union tomorrow evening. 1t is expected
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Chief Inspector of Grain, M. w. Yer
xa, presented a communication at the
meeting Of the board Of: trade this
morning, asking the appointment of
three deputy inspectors and upon his
recommended ton Kinsie Maxwell. w. L.
Coe- and J. A. Walter were appointed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
AMUSEM ENTS
Academy of Music

Hcademy OF MUSIC.
One week beginning Monday, Sept.
Is.
First appearance in this country
since his season at the Drury Lane
theater, London, of the eminent TRACE
dian.
JOHN MCCULLOUGH
heading a powerful company under the
management of VIM. NJ Conner Mon
day, Virginius; Tuesday, Othello; We'd
nesday, Damon and Pythias; Thursday,
Richard Ill; Friday, Virginius; Satur-
day. the Gladiator; Saturday matinee,
Lady Of Lyons, Mr.. Mccullough as
Claude Melnotte.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
country,

The annual election of the Miller's
association resulted in the following
officers being chosen: President, w.
F. Cahill: vice president, E. V.*White;
secretary, F. L.. -Greenleaf.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
DAKOTA DOTS

The contract for building the peni
Tertiary at Sioux Falls has been
awarded to R. D. Silver of Lincoln,
Neb. .-.~
court scene at Huron suggests that
that the population of Beadle county is
composed of two classes-lawyers and
unnaturalized Canadians.
Lead City has now daily paper
called the Tribune
Volga has the foundation in for
Congregational church ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Governor Pillsbury has appointed
Daniel Bassett to the state board of
equalization, vice A. T.. Ankeny, re-
signed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29
Charles Swift Finds Dead Man
In Barn, and lnvestiga-
ton Follows
is 1T SUICIDE OR muRDER'
A Revolver Of Large calibre Was
Found Lying Beside the Man, Who
is Believed to Be Walter Craig, Who
Worked For Mr.. Swift In Former
Years-lowa News.
Special to Times-repub1ican.

Special to Times-kepublican.
Avoca. Oct. 29-The authorities OF
Avoca have q mystery surrounding
either murder or q suicide, which,
they are not fully determined.
During the afternoon Saturday, when
Charles Swift went to his barn, he dis
covered dead man lying therein, who
was not there earlier, in the day. The
man lay stretched upon the floor with
a bullet wound in his breast. Within
a few inches OF his left hand was
found revolver of large calibre.
The man was, stranger, hut 1t Is
believed he is Walter Craig. a fellow
who worked for Mr.. Swift in former
years, but who has been absent from
the locality for the past five years. 1t
was not known to anyone In the COM
inunity that Craig had returned, altho
some one was heard to say they had
seen him about the place the evening
previous.
The man was we'll dressed, but there
was nothing in his clothing or upon
his person by which he could be iden-
titled Whether he had committed SUI
eide or had been murdered, his identity
and the motive behind the strange case
was entirely lacking, and the case Is
being investigated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29
Refusal To Pay Attorneys Fee
Results In Property Going
To Latter
PECULIAR CASE AT NEVADA
Execution For Sale Issued, to Force
Collection, and Defendant Failed to
Redeem Property In Given Length
Of Time-Property Which Attorney
Gets, Worth $500.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Oct. 29.--Because OF the op-
stinacy Of DR.. Isaac Bowden, of New
hall, Herbert E. Hadley. young at
torney Of this city. becomes the owner
of splendid two- story brick store
room with an membranes of about
$1,000 against 1t, and worth probably
about $4,000, for the insignificant sum
of about $50. Hadley has been exc
cuted deed to the property by Sher-
If Ricketts,, and is now the owner of
the property.
The story of the transaction Is Pc
culiar one. A year ago last August,
Hadley secured judgment against
Bowden for about $1,000 for a client.
and attached the property. Bowdei
paid all of the judgment with the ex-
ception of SO cents and the costs
The latter consisted largely of Mr.
Hadleys attorneys fee Bowden abso
lutely refused to liquidate further, and
he made his threat good in a way.
There being no other way to force
collection, an execution was Issued for
the balance and the costs, amounting
In all to about $50. The property was
duly advertised and sold in front of the
court house by the sheriff, Mr.. Hadley
being the purchaser. This occurred
about year ago, and the defendant
had year in which to redeem the
property. which he failed to do. The
year expiring and nothing having been
done in the matter, the sheriff execut-
ed the deed and Hadley is now the UNI
disputed owner of the property.
The only reason Bowden had for his
action in the matter is alleged to be
that he had dislike for the attorney
and was determined to beat him out of
the fee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29
IRON ALL OVER IOWA

equipped with good plant. The
ditching machine was put in operation
on West Roland avenue and is work.
ing nicely. 1t digs a trench about five
and one-half feet deep, and will dig
from one to four feet per minute.
With 1t from 900 to 600 feet of ditch
can be dug in day, and it will do the
work of about sixty men. The huge
well, about sixteen feet in diameter, is
down about twenty-four feet. The ex-
cavators have passed strata Of quick
sand and are assured an abundance of
water At present about 10000 gallons
per day are being pumped out in order
that the work can progress.
keosauqua.
Mabel, aged years and z months,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Laugh
lin, of Linn Creek township, was burn
ed to death last Friday afternoon. and
was buried Sunday at the Mt Moriah
church. Mabel and her little brother
went out into the field where the faith
err was blowing, and where he had
burned brush pile. While some dis
lance away In the field the little one
went to the burning brush. where her
clothes caught fire Her screams at
tracted the attention of the father, who
hurried to her assistance, but she was
so badly burned that she died about 10
o'clock that night. 1t was terrible
blow Ito the parents, who are almost
crazed with grief and who have the
deep sympathy of all their acquaint-
ances
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29
TAKEN FOR INDIAN
Former Prominent Veterinary Sur
geon Of Northwood Victim Of Mis-
taken Identity and Nearly Killed by
Savage AssaiIant-Is Well Known
Base Ball Player.

Special to Times-Republican
Northwood, Oct pa message has
been received here from Waubay, S. D.,
telling of nearly fatal INJURY received
a few nights ago by DR.. Charles Will
Jams a well known veterinary surgeon.
who has lived at Northwood the great
er part of his life, moving to Waubay
about one year ago.
DR.. Williams was attacked while out
fishing, and hit across the back of the
neck with neck yoke. His assailant
was an Indian, who mistook the doc
tor for another redskin against whom
he held grudge. 1t was thought at
first that the assault might have fatal
results, but at last reports DR.. Will
Jams was gaining and will probably
recover. Nothing x is known as to
whether or not the Indian was cap
tured.
Charley" Williams was, during the
late SOS and early COS one of the best
known base ball players in the middle
west, and enjoys a wide acquaintance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29

from that half-acre are so great as to
encourage the planting of large areas
in this section next year. He will re-
ceive from the crop more than enough
money to pay for the land on which
.hey were raised. The half acre turned
out 1926 bushels of the tubers. They
are worth 80 cents per bushel. At this
rate an acre would bring in return
of SIS.
Clarion.
The farmers of Wright county are
beginning to husk and crib their corn.
It is in better shape than it has been in
November for the last three years. One
man south of Clarion is getting fifty
seven bushels per acre, and another
sixty bushels. An occasional field viii!
run as high as seventy-five and eighty
bushels The average. yield of the
county is estimated at forty-f1ve BUSH
els From to cents will be paid for
husking. There IS no soft corn, every
ear having matured.
ciarksvilIe.
Ben Skinner was fortunate to escape
serious injuries, if not death, in rum
away Monday morning. He is en-
ployed on county bridge work with SUI
pervisor Motifs crew, and had loaded
his wagon with lumber from the stock
near the livery barn. and the team
started to run. He was thrown upon
the front bolster and carried in this
position until the team hit post in
the school yard Mr.. Gkinne" was so
badly injured that he was unable to
arise, and was carried to the livery Of
flee and given the attention Of ply
sician.
Goidfield.
Howard Grill met with a painful ac-
cident at the ranch north of town We'd
nesday evening that will put him on
the retired list for few days He was
chasing stray steer, vine the nos
he was riding slipped and fell, landing
with all its weight upon Mr. Cribs an
kle Corn husking records are
being smashed to smitherens this fall
Here is the best record so far reported
and if anyone can beat 1t we will be
glad to have the facts: Fre1 He >
and Amos Fletcher husked and cribbel
112 ana 12o bushels respectively ore
day last week. while working for John
Ross in Dayton township. An unusua
yield is also reported from the Ross
farm. his corn averaging seventy bush
els per acre.
Charlton.
Work on the new water works sys-
tenn is now we'll under way, and il
nothing prevents Charlton will coon BIZ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29
DEATH OF MRS. HENDERSON.
Was One Of kossuth's and Alsona's
Earliest Citizens.

Earliest Citizens.
Special to Times-Republiean.
Algona, Oct. 29.-Mrs. E. S. Hender-
son died at the home, of her daugn-
ter, Mrs M. B. Chaplin, after an illness
of about eight weeks. Mrs. Henderson
was born in Niagara county, New York,
November II, 1919, and was married to
Jas. Henderson in 1916, and lived there
until 1855 when they moved to Jack
son county. In 1857 they came to
Kossuth county, where she has since
made her home. There were born to
them seven girls and one boy, all but
one being present at the funeral, the
one having died in childhood in 1857.
Those from out of town We're Mr.. Jas.
Henderson, her only son from Rapid
City. S. D.; Mrs. A. B. Means, Mrs. v.
H. Slough, Mrs. A. d. Johnston, Mrs.
C. w. Plumb. and Mrs. C. w. Waldo.
all of Minneapolis. All were at her
bedside at the time Of her death Mrs.
Henderson was a women we'll liked by
all who knew her.
She was member Of the Baptist
church of this city. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. j. +.
Porterfield of this city and her remains
were laid at rest beside her husband,
who died some fourteen years ago, and
was buried at Riverview cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-29

Mediapolis.
Mr.. David Carmean dropped dead at
his home in Mortified.
Dayton.
A.deal has been completed by which
III. E. Tiffany becomes owner of the
hotel and restaurant formerly owned
by Grant Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. Tiffany
moved in last Thursday and are now in
possession.
Seney.
Perry Albro was quite badly hurt
last Friday by falling from wagon.
He tried to climb on the wagon, which
was loaded with grain and moving at
the time. His foot slipped and he fell
to the ground. One Of the wheels
passed over his ankle.
Eagle Grove. /,
G. C. Watson has put in dump and
elevator in his corn house. Mr.. Wat
son has 100 acres Of corn this year that
will yield so bushels per acre for the
entire field, and he has fields that are
yielding 10 bushels. This is not guess
work; he is weighing it. With the
dump and elevator large load is put
into the crib in five minutes.
Forest City.
The November term Of district court
convened today, with Judge ]. F. Clyde
presiding. The term will be of three
weeks duration and is the last court
session of the year The docket en-
bodies one criminal case, thirty old
cases. fourteen probate cases ard
eighteen new actions-sixty-two cases
in all.
WeIlsburg.
Will Buns has bought the butcher
shop and will take possession Novem-
Der Is. He will move his family into
the rooms over the shop so as to have
his residence convenient to his bust
ness Pete Peters will move into the
rooms now occupied by Will Frerichs.
And Will will move over his store.
Pete Peters will probably make bus
mess of buying cattle.
Manchester.
A barn on the Delaware County
State Bank farm, in Milo township. oc-
cupied by John N. Smith and family,
was totally destroyed by fire. Mr..
Smith suffered the loss of all his hay,
wagons, hay rack, bob sleds, plows, etc.
only one pitchfork being saved from
the flames and he carried no insur-
ance. The fire is supposed to have
been started by a 3-year-old child
playing with matches.
Wesley Sixta had in only half acre
Of potatoes this year. But the results