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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28

General Arthur Sturgis, of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad system,
came to St. Paul to learn President Hills
system Of accounting. Mr.. Sturgis' pres
ence in the city was unknown save to a
few railroad officials who met him at the
Minnesota club. He returned to Chicago
last night and 1t is understood, will i'm
mediately arrange for the introduction Of
the new method of accounting over the
Burlington system.
The visit of Mr.. Sturgis, it is said, was
not without some embarrassments to him,
as it not only involves the abandonment Of
a method which he has been years
in building up on his own system, but it
involves the accepting of instructions and
information from a much smaller system
for the Great Northern's gross earnings
are only half as large as the Burlington s.
and it's mileage is in about the same pro-
portion
HIPS Statistical System.
Mr.. Hills pet system, which was adopted
by the Northern Pacific as soon as Mr..
Hills influence was felt in the affairs of
that company two years ago, is in reality
a system Of statistics, whereby monthly
comparisons may be made to show in
crease or decrease in every branch of the
operating department. 1t has little or
nothing to do with traffic, but is confined
almost exclusively to figures dealing with
actual cost of running the road. It makes
division superintendents responsible for
economies in operation, maintenance, con-
struction, betterments, train service, and,
in fact, everything coming under the head
Of operation. Cost of transportation, cost
of maintenance of stations, wages and
economies therein-all matters are
watched by the division superintendent,
who tabulate the results each month.
The divisional statistics are then sent
to the auditor Of disbursements and he in
turn dissects them into their various
classifcations for the use OF the president
and other officials In this way any proper
official of the company may at any time
tell how much more or how much less the
operating expense was for any stated
month, In any branch Of the department,
either purchasing, construction, operating
or maintenance.
System Promotes Rivalry.
The system also promotes rivalry among
division superintendents, for. 1t is. well
known that the superintendent making the
best showing always stands highest in
Mr.. Hills favor.
The aim OF every system of railroad Is,
Of course, to operate full trains with full
car loads. as this makes a tremendous
difference in operating expenses.
In the one item of coal consumed and
the cost thereof, the workings of the Great
Northern. system may be shown to advan-
tage The problem Of railroads Is to run
the largest ton miles pet ton of coal. IS
fuel Is the heaviest item Of operating ex-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
New York City Officials Indicted

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of
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
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Rideau Hall
Edwards the Princess
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Tragedy Ends in a Wedding


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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
IN SPITE OF
THE POLICE
Loomis Convicted of Running
a Gambling House.
HE'LL TAKE AN APPEAL
A Stay Granted by the Court for
That Purpose.
GAMBLERS USED CHIEFS OFFICE
Their Agent Made Propositions for
Compromise While at the
City Hall.

Charles Loomis was this morning con-
victed Of maintaining and operating q
gambling house at 113 Washington avenue
S, and was fined SIS or eighty days in the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
U. 5. Flouring Mill Co. Foreclosure

o oreclosu Of the
Milling in all the
OF
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the Standard Milling
in the
will not be because that
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Terrible shrinkage.

One of the enterprises which have been
financed by H. Marquand & Co. is the gas
depressed prices worked to the firms ad-
vantage so far as 1t showed profits on
their contracts, but the blow to their
and electric company of Bergen county.
This stock. which is listed on the stock
exchange. sold on Monday of this week
for 101A. compared with the high record
price Of 101N on June 10. The first sale
this morning of 800 shares under the rule
for the account of the failed firm was at
80 on g cash sale. Subsequently it sold
at 80 for cash and at 80 and 45 the regu-
lar way
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Runs on Banks in SaxOny


Berlin
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28

Hamilton. Bermuda. June 2S.-The Brit
ish transport Armenian, having on board
the first shipload Of Boer prisoners to be
quartered on barrels and fuckers island
here, arrived in these waters to-day It
is rumored that there is much sickness on
board.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
More Armenian Massacres Likely
YORK. Sum SpocEaT Services.

We SorVs@
fromE
have Oreshadowed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Helena Firm Loses Heavily.

Special to The Journal
Helena, Mont, June 28-The A. NJ. Hotter
Hardware company, of Helena, was caught
for $26 600 by the failure Of the Seventh Ma
tional Bank OF New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
HILLS IDEAS
THEIR TEXT
Burlington Officials Take Up
a New Study.
COMMUNITY IN EFFECT
Gen. Sturgis Comes to Learn Hill's
Accounting System.
IT IS THE ESSENCE OF ECONOMY
ON All Phases of Railroad
Operation and Expense.

Actual work toward unifying the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific and the Bur-
lington systems has commenced
The first step was taken Tuesday. when
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
DUTCH CRISIS

Cabinet Resigns Because of Adverse
Election Results.
The Hague. June 2S.-The cabinet has
resigned in consequence Of the recent
elections by which the government sup
Dorters lost thirteen seats.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Danish West India Sale Goes


MeMvY Y0rk1 1uwS SnooGagS SsrvEpw
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danger of failure
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
HEATH OUSTED
Brother of Perry S: No Longer Bank
Vice President.

Hamilton, Ohio, June 2S.-Following the
failure of the Seventh National bank of
New York the directors of the Miami Val
ley National bank of this city reorgan-
ized the institution by ousting Vice Presi-
dent Fletcher Heath, who had been acting
president of the institution. The direc
tors then selected E. w. Whitaker as
president and Cashier Bake as vice presi-
dent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
COMING TO MINNEAPOLIS.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux City, Iowa. June 28.-T H. Green for
many years secretary Of the Tolerton Stet-
son company, wholesale grocers, of this city,
will go to Minneapolis soon to take charge
of the business of the Dunham a. Eastman
company, which he has recently purchased.
He goes into possession July /
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28

credit deprived them OF resources to take
advantage of these conditions.
The failure was expected all yesterday
and caused no surprise. Yesterdays late
rally In the market was attributed to buy
ing for their account to cover short con-
tracts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Proposition That It Be Made at the
Expense of Every State
in the Union.
Congressman to Agree
Upon This Scheme to Transport
Western Grain.

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28
Great Police investigation.

Assistant City Attorney Waite has been
so overwhelmed with work during the
past few days that he has not been able
to give his undivided attention to the in
vestigation ordered by Judge Holt. He
has, however, done everything that could
be expected under the circumstances, and
has called in, one by one, the police off,
cials under suspicion. the employees OF the
clerk of the municipal court and the dep
uty sheriffs who had a hand in the raid
of Loomis' place. Clerk Allen Of the
municipal court has also been asked to
state his information
The information cleaned in this man
ner must necessarily be about the same as
that which has been published, and unless
something unexpected develops it is prob
able that the report of the city prosecu-
tor will be made not later than Monday,
perhaps tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28

that the evidence introduced did not
show, because there was house used for
gambling purposes at l13 Washington ave-
nue. S. and even that Loomis had owned
chips In the house. that Loomis main
tained and operated that gambling house.
Judge Holt denied the motion. Loomis
was found guilty and was fined SIS or
eighty days and costs. Upon petition Of
Attorney Larrabee stay of thirty days
was granted looking to an appeal Judge
Holt ordered the paraphernalia destroyed
forthwith.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-28

of ton miles per ton Of coal on every diyi-
sion for every week in the year.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19
MR. JEROME'S APPEAL.

The Rochester clergyman who at the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Jerome's speech on Sunday opening
in that city declared that Justice Jerome had
evidently signed a compact with the liquor deal
ers which merited condemnation, even if made
by a second Roosevelt entirely missed the
point of the question at issue. Such criticism
as he and men OF his type make of Mr.. Jeromes
unquestionably high minded attempts to solve
the liquor problem in the interest of good morals
and good government merely give the average
person an impression of narrowness and bigotry
which hurts the temperance cause The wisdom
of the change III the law which Mr. Jerome adj
vocates is open to serious question, but there
is not the slightest doubt that a great number
of serious, temperate, Christian men and women
In this city believe that the law as it stands
puts premium on dishonesty and that a more
liberal law would promote temperance general
morality and administrative honesty Some of
the most prominent clergymen in this city favor
Sunday opening under careful restriction and
they know thousand times more about the re-
quiremerts of practical Christianity here than
the Rochester pastor who is so quick to charge
that Mr. Jerome has made compact with the
liquor dealers.
Mr.. Jerome is trying to accomplish a great
good Whether the opening he desires would
succeed in accomplishing it, and whether even
If it would his method is the wise one, is a mat
ter for consideration. Many who fully appreci-
ate the difficulties and dangers of rigorous and
inquistorial enforcement of the liquor law on
Sunday in community where thousands of peo-
pie are accustomed 10 drink beer with their
dinner as the average American drinks water
feel that a general Sunday opening would in
volve most serious evils, owing TO our climate
temperament and social customs. They think
that, instead of having families enjoying them
selves harmlessly in beer gardens after the Ger
man fashion, we should have men leaving their
wives and children for overindulgence in the
saloons. District Attorney Philbin and ex-
Mayor Schieren, German and a liberal share
these views. and they are not less experienced
in human nature and the problems of govern
ment than Mr.. Jerome They do not deny
that some way should be found to supply the
legitimate Sunday demand for liquors without
permitting the liberty to be either an excuse for
official blackmail or opportunity for a riotous
day. MI Jerome's plea in the name of religion,
morality and liberty for the adoption of his
plan 10 cure The real evils which he feeingly
describes does not meet these objections Thou
sands viii agree 10 all he SAYS about the bad
conditions which have existed under the pres
ent law. some of which apparently inherent
In it. who are not convinced Of the wisdom of
| his particular plan and will not be by being
| sectured.
Moreover, there is need of enlightenment as
i to just what Mr.. Jerome's plan is. Does it in
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19
FOR INDUSTRIAL PEACE.

The conference of capitalists and labor leaders
held here this week under the auspices OF the
industrial section of the National CIVIC Federa-
tion has produced one definite result which may
prove TO be of far reaching Importance II
would be rash TO say that the appointment or q
standing committee representing capital, laoor
and the general public, in pursuance OF reso-
luton unanimously adopted, marks the end OF
strife between employers and employed. II
might even be unsafe 10 predict that an era OF
industrial peace is about TO begin; but undouDt-
edly hopeful step has been taken on that patl'
and movement so auspiciously started ought
to be supported by all good citizens so far as
their influence extends.
The discussion which led to this action was
singularIv frank, friendly and dispassionate.
No conference contested questions concern
ing which widely different views are stouty
maintained was ever characterized by more
admirable spirit. There no sign of arti-
fetal forbearance on either side. Those present
who chose TO speak declared their opinions with
perfect freedom, but without either betraying
prejudice or provoking resentment, and in every
respect the proceedings were credtable TO all
who took part in them. The committee selected
by Mr.. Straus TO encourage the settlement of
industrial controversies through Cancellation
and arbitration represents a high standard OF
character and intelligence. It includes labor
leaders whose rectitude of purpose and sobriety
of Judgment have been thoroughly tested, and
is otherwise largely composed of distinguished
citizens who possess the confidence of the coun-
try 1t is TO be hoped that most if not all who
have been asked to serve will feel it their duty
10 consent. Assuredly an earnest effort to cult
vate good understanding between the forces
whose irrational antagonism has cost those
directly concerned so much in years gone by
and laid such heavy burdens on the public is
we'll worth making. At the least it could
scarcely fail TO bring additional reproach on
men who should thereafter hastily declare an
industrial war: and that is virtually equivalent
to saying that it would have an important prac
teal effect. for the pressure of public opinion is
not easily resisted.
The most hopeful feature Of the agreement
which has been embodied in the appointment
of this committee is that it provides an easy
way for the adjustment of differences before
they have become fixed and bitter. The com
mittee has been described as an agency of con-
ciliation, and in that capacity it seems likely TO
find its true vocation and perform a beneficent
work Its advent in field which contains so
many monuments of folly should be heartily
welcomed, for its success will depend in no
small degree upon the character Of the original
response made throughout the country to the
humane overture of the conference.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19
PROGRESS TOWARD STREET SIGNS.

Mr. Cantor and his colaborers appear 10 be
making progress toward rational system OF
street signs and toward redemption Of this city
from the most disgraceful and barbarous con-
dition in that particular known in modern
days in any civilized city in the world The
progress may not be rapid, though expedition
is desirable. But it is better than merely
rapid; it is well advised and on the right lines.
The city should be provided with signs as soon
as possible. But. above that and before it, they
should be the right kind of signs, such as will
exactly serve the purpose of signs and give TO
the millions who use them permanent salts
faction.
Several interesting facts were developed at
the conference held on Tuesday by Mr.. Cantor
end representatives of the Fine Arts Federation
and the Municipal Art Society. One is that
Mr.. Cantor is considering whether TO have the
city put up the signs or to hare the Illuminating
companies do so. There are arguments in favor
of each of these plans. But the paramount con-
sideration concerning them is that of the need
of uniformity in the signs. That can be assured
II the city puts them up. II il should be
decided to require the illuminating companies
10 erect the signs. the question properly arises
whether the same pattern of sign is equally
applicable TO electric and 10 gas lamps. This
is probably TO be answered affirmatively. II So
It suggests the need of requiring the various
compenies, electric and gas, TO adopt the same
style Of post and lantern at all places where
signs are TO be displayed.
Again. Mr. Cantor intimated that he had
already practically decided against signs on the
corners Of buildings and In favor OF those on
lampposts. The necessity for such decision
may be regretted but, we have hitherto
pointed out. there be little question that
such necessity exists. Metal tablets on the
walls Of buildings would doubtless be cheaper
and far more durable than glass signs on lamps.
But the signs are TO be put up not merely TO be
cheap and durable, but t. serve as signs easily
1egible at all times. And that signs on bufld-
ings not legible at might, and are not as
legible in daytime as those on corner Iamp-
posts. is proved by the experience of cities
which have adopted then-if indeed it is not
obvious upon the face CT ii. Such signs cannot
be properly Illuminated at night, they are TOO
far away from people in vehicles In the middle
of the street, and it is difficult il not impossible
to make them uniform. Translucent signs with
opaoee lettering with lights behind them are
the only entirely legible at night, and
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19

signs placed at the top OF lampposts at the
curb line between the sidewalk and the road
way, are much nearer to all passers by thah
those on the walls Of buildings.
One of the chief difficulties Of the street sign
problem thus far has been its simplicity IhaI
is to say. the essential requirements OF the loeai
system are so simple that men have thonghI
these could not be all. and so have gone on
looking for something more. and have pIahheu
elaborate and complicated devices. 1t Is encouI-
aging TO see that this error is now oelns rear
lied and abandoned, and men are thinking oL
signs as signs d-primarily-nothlng more
Now a four sided lantern of ground glass, WIN
the names of the streets and of the intersectnS
streets-and possibly the numbers of the ADA
cent houses-painted upon the sides IN plaln'
bold letters and with opaque paint, and Win d
light placed within ii, and the whole hxed upon
the top Of a pole nine ten feet hlgh AT the
street corner on the curb line, exactly and IN
the fullest manner serves the purposes OF
sign as a sign and nothing more. 1t is douot-
less possible to add to it that which Will MAKE II
also decoration, beautiful as well as use1ul-
And that within reasonable limits OF cost
should be done But absolutely nothing should
he added to it or taken from it which would in
the least degree impair its usefulness simply rs
a sign Legibility and uniformity are the alpha
and omega Of the law. Observing them as
they seem inclined TO do Mr.. Cantor and MS
coadiutors will not 60 wrong, and they VIII
soon be enabled to give the city the sorely
needed equipment which we have been urging
so long in these columns.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19
pPETTY WEAR THE LIMIT.

Among current reports as to the leeiinso an
intentions of members Of Congress who resent
the findings of the Schley court OF inquiry Is
one to the effect that they will endeaVor 10 ue
feat the plans of naval development Whch the
department advocates. That is to say because
tribunal carefully composed by the depart
nent of officers in whose ability ana llhpartldl-
itv Admiral Schley expressed perfect commence
has unanimously found him guilty. as the result
Of a process which he himself demanded vi
various grave faults of conduct IN the SahtlaSo
campaign his partisans in Congress are no"
hoping to get square" with the department o3
voting against its naval proposals
Most of the purposes proclaimed by persons
dissatisfied with the findings against Adinlral
Schley are recklessly Illogical but this pretty
nearly reaches the limit. If there are reasons
yhv some or all of the bills to strengthen the
navy should be defeated, they ought to be pre-
sented as forcibly as possible, and II conclu
sive. to prevail But for the credit of the coun-
trv it is to be hoped that temper similar TO
that which sometimes drives a little boy VINO
has had the worst of a fight TO make faces at
the victor's sister will not be exhibited by mem
bers OF Congress in the imagined interest OF
rear admiral of the United States Navy.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-19
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

Washington Dec. Is (SpeciaD.-Lady PaunceIote
will give her first at home reception of the season
on Friday afternoon At diplomatic receptions heid
at the embassy only few friends usually call
The Hon SibyI Pauncefote and the Hon AUDREY
Pauncefote who attended the Whitney ball In New
York last night have returned to Washington.
Nine HengeImulIer Hengervar. wife OF the
Austrian Minister. has returned from New-fork
where she met friends from Europe and at
tended the Whitney ball. Beginning with the 8th
Nine. Hengelmiiler will resume her Saturday even
ing a homes from 10 to u o'clock. Last winter
Nine. Hengelmdller's Saturday evening entertain
ments were always occasions of great mirth and
pleasure
Freiherr Beno Won Herman. expert of the Ger
man Embassy for agriculture and forestry, was the
guest of honor at dinner party given by his col
lea CUES at the Metropolitan Club tonight That
his government has transferred him is regretted
only the Diplomatic Corps, but in society here
generally, where for six years he has held an en-
viabe position a charming companion and so
ciety leader Among the guests at Baron Herman :
farewell dinner Count A. Quadt, first
secretary of the German Embassy; Count Won
Hacke second secretary of the German Embassy
Count Montgelas. third secretary of the Ger
Embassy; Captain P Nignal military attache
of the French Embassy; Charles l.. Z. Lardyt sec
retary of the legation OF Switzerland; Harold de
Bildt attache of the legation of Sweden and Nor
way. and Senior Antonio del NisO. Charge d Al
faires of the Argentine Republic.