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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
RVS. And THE
GOVERNMENT
Proposition That the Latter
Acquire All Securities.
RATLROADERS' RELIEF
Startling Development in Forma-
ton of the New Company.
CONTROL BY UNcLE'SAM FAVORED
by the Turn That Affairs
Are Taking.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Washington, Nov. 16.-In official finan-
cial circles the possibility of the North
ern Securities company offering to place
itself under the control of the United
States government, was discussed with in
terest Speculation was caused by the
following, published in New York as com
ing from member Of the Hartman fac
tion:
Some people have made the point that the
government of the United States should take
over all railroads after they had been
brought as closely together as possible. We,
for our part, would be perfectly willing to
turn over to the government the securities of
all railroads we control on the same terms
which the government now buys back It's own
bonds.
While no ground could be found for sup
posing any overtures along this line have
really been made government officials were
not at all surprised by the implied will
ingness of a portion of the stockholders
to part with the securities to federal au-
thorities.
The following statement made by rich
oHclal ana one WHO Is Drought IHto COIL
stant contact with the railroad promoters
shows there may something decidedly sig
nificant behind the interview given out
in New York.
The government ownership Of railroads
would be far from unwelcome to many big
financiers of the country. These men are
harrassed so much as to make life miserable,
and if they could sell their securities to the
government, receiving bonds in exchange, why
should they not be willing to dispose of
their holdings? They would be in COM
manding position as regards legislation You
may rely upon it that whatever action con-
gress might take their interests would not
suffer. believe that their dividends would
be larger than they are now, and at the same
time the worry and embarrassment of man.
aging concerns would be done away with.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
DISBARRED
S. Oak. Attorney Punished
for Expressing Pleasure
at Czolgosz's Crime.
&eCSIGinN, HasdSN atou.

Frens The Jesernst B~reeW. ROsns -, Pese
@sstGGt1s1, Washington.
Washington, Nov. 16-secretary Of tho
Interior Hitchcock to-day disbarred Will
liam Buderus, a pension attorney ae
Sturgis, S. D., from practice before hia
department for having openly, cruelty
and boastfully expressed satisfaction and
qualification at the shooting of President
Mckinley by Czolgosz 1t was reported
to the department that Buderus on he
day that Mckinley was shot said:
II am glad that he was shot. I hopa
that he will die, as there will be one more
tyrant less"
Buderus was called upon by the interiors
department to show cause why he should
not be disbarred from practice for having
used the language attributed to him. In
reply the attorney did not deny having
said the words, but pleaded that he had
regretted the use Of the language immedi-
ately it was uttered and had suffered much
from local disfavor This was not suffi-
cient extenuation in Secretary Hitch-
cocks opinion and an order of disbar-
ment was issued. This will prevent
Buderus from practicing before the ins
terror department and it's bureaus, inA
cluding the land Office and pension bureau.
w. W. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
BEFORE THE BATTLE
Things Got Lively When the Minne-
sofa Band Arrived.

Things Got Lively When the Minne-
sofa Band Arrived.
| From Staff Correspondent.
Madison, Wis. Nov. 16.-Madison was
| the Mecca of northwestern football en-
thusiasts to-day. At o'clock this morn
ing, special trains began to arrive from all
directions and kept coming up until noon,
bringing hot rooters to see the great
western game Of football for the season
of 1901. By noon it was estimated that
nearly 10000 visitors were in the city.
Everybody was expecting Mueller, Mime
| sofas right guard, to play. 1t was not
known that Minnesota authorities had de-
clded to withdraw him as foreshadowed in
The Journal Of yesterday when it
that Minnesota would withdraw the big
guard out of Difference to the senti-
ment against his playing
Strathern, who has played substitute CEN
ter it was decided, should take Mueller's
place. He has shown fitness for the place
by his work in the game against the Has
kell Indians. Thorpe was chosen to play
the IS1L -udllDdCh POSlLlOus AQUG VIII play
right end in first half and Hoyt in the sec
ond half Schachts arm is still in bad
shape Strathren was in bad shape yes
terday. On his arrival at Sun Prairie he
was taken sick with severe cold, and it
was feared that he might be seriously
weakened. Word was sent to Madison for
medicine to be used in an effort to fix him
up, and it was felt he would play. The
crowd, however, knew nothing of all this,
and there was loud talk on the part of
| Madisonians against the gophers for per-
sisting in playing Mueller, and demand
In some quarters for odds in the betting,
though late last evening there was good
deal OF money placed at even terms, one
bet of $1,000 being made.
The gophers arrived in train loads to-
day. coming early. They were confident
of success whoever played the game, Muel-
Ter or any one else, and showed their en-
thusiasm.
The arrival Of the Varsity band was the
signal for ''whooping 'er up" and there
was no end of hot air for the rest of the
| morning. The band, with eight coaches OF
lusty rooters, arrived at about $40. Tho
next section Of the Milwaukee train ar
rived soon after, bringing hundreds
more, Large numbers poured in from
Chicago, Milwaukee, Duluth, Superior and
all surrounding points. The hotels were
| overrun and simply could not feed the
| hungry multitude. 1t was announced this
morning that the game would be called at
2 o'clock.
Weather is cold and slightly cloudy.
Wisconsin Betting Slow.
Wisconsin betters are not supporting
their team. This noon the prevailing
odds were 100 to rs on Minnesota, but
comparatively little money was wagered
at those figures. Wearers Of the maroon
and gold are holding off in hope of bet
ter prices later on. The Minnesota crowd
which arrived in Madison this morning
brought $26s9O0 to risk upon the gophers
chances Of victory At present, however,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
new STEEL TRUST
Duluth Interests Said to Be
Concerned in Combina-
tion No. 2.

New York, Nov. 16.-Concerning the
meeting of capitalists in this city to-day
10 take steps towards forming a new steel
corporation, smaller, but modelled on the
lines OF the United States Steel corpora
tion, the Tribune says that like the United
States Steel corporation, the new COM
pany will absorb three classes of plants.
These comprise blast furnaces and steel
works, iron mines and coal and coke prop
critics, thus providing for every line of
material utilized in steel manufacture
The plants to be absorbed, it was said,
teresrs, concerns with a large earning
capacity and ready market for their out
put. The territory coveed by the plants
of the new concern Will include Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio. Some OF the plants are
situated in the Mahoning valley, while
some of the iron ore will be mined in the
Duluth region. Said a member of the
law firm of Blymyer, Hobbs & Slower,
the attorneys having the legal details in
hand:
The new corporation will not enter the field
TO fight the United States Steel corporation.
Those entering the new concern are doing so
simply as matter of rejection. They are
getting out Of the wet while there is yet time.
We hold that there is ample room in our
markets for this combine and those already in
the field. In England where a process of
consolidation has been going on in the steel
industry similar to the one here, there are
four concerns controlling the steel output.
There should be room for at least as many
here.
All information in regard to the plants
which are TO be absorbed or as to the
capitalists interested in the new COM
bination was refused
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
AStrugg|e Of Giants On

it looks as though most of this money
would be taken home again, irrespective
of the afternoons result. In the hotels.
billiard rooms and cigar stores even
money was offered on Minnesota with no
takers. A few small bets were made at
10 to and 10 to s, but even these
prices failed to tempt the badgers. In
the lobby of the Park hotel Minneapolis
grain man offered $25 to $75 that Wis
consin would not score. Another better
offered $40 to $50 that Minnesota would
score Is or better. Neither found takers.
For the first time in many years the car
dinal was bet to standstill on it's own
grounds. Shortly before noon a party OF
Minnesota rooters climbed to the dome
of the state capitol and from there mega
phoned offers of 100 to 80 on the gophers.
They were not called upon to produce.
Probably $1,000 would cover the sum total
Of bets made here this morning. Both
sides are holding off. This will mean a
wide scramble to place money at the field
this afternoon and the price may be ex-
pected to fiuctuate worse than corn during
a Philips corner.
Madison Unprepared.
AS usual, Madison seemed totally un-
prepared for the crowd which arrived this
morning. Men who failed to turn out OF
their berths until the train arrived found
themselves unable to get into either ho-
tells or restaurants. Many got no break
fast until noon, and there was much kick
ing in consequence.
The street, hotels and other semi-publio
buildings were thrOnged with Minnesota
adherents. ski Nah" and Poor Wis
consin" resounded necessarily, while
badgers responded with "U Rah UrahI's
and the old familiar "Anoka, Anoka. An
Okla, Minnesota" The people of the town
is more than doubled and the market on
doughnuts is decidedly bullish.
Never before has Minnesota sent such
delegation of rooters to cheer on the
team. On the morning trains came men
of all walks OF life. from justice Of the
state supreme court to a little colored
newsboy brought down by one party as a
mascot. University eds are we'll repre-
sented, and large number of Minneapo4
| lis society women are here as we'll
| Will Semple, who was Minnesota's off,
| cial mascot in 1885, but who has now OUT
grown that role, came in with his father.
f. B. Semple
| Early this morning an improved steam
calliope, decorated with cardinal appeared
| in front of the Park hotel and footed de-
iance to the visitors. 1t will probably
be heard later, although so crude an in
| strument could scarcely be expected to
do Justice to Chopin's immortal funeral
march, and Minnesotans now feel confl4
dent that no other air will be appropri~
ate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
DREADED DENTIST
Fear Causes the Death of a
Girl in the City of
Chicago.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Chicago, Nov. 16.-Fear of a dental
operation so affected the feeble heart of
Mamie Ferry, a 17-year-old daughter of
A. B. Ferry of Oak Park, a retired capit-
alist, as to cause her death while she was
being taken to the county hospital in a
patrol wagon. Miss Ferry left her home
to attend dental clinic at the Chicago
College Of Dental Surgery. She was of
"a nervous disposition. and for several
days she had contemplated this with ap-
prehensian. Just after alighting from the
elevated station at Wood street she was
seen to stagger and fall to the sidewalk.
She was carried into a neighborhood
house where restoratives were applied and
a doctor summoned. Her removal to the
hospital was ordered, but she died before
the hospital was reached.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
PREHISTORIC
Skeleton of a Giant Found in
a Cave With Specimens
of Rude Art.

Middletown, N. Y. Nov. 16.-Hunters
from Susquehanna, Pa, while excavating
for a hunt near Shohola Glen discovered
cave in which they found the skeleton
of a man of gigantic size. 1t was swathed
in rawhide trappings that kept it in a Sit
ting posture, the knees drawn up to the
hand and clasped in bony embrace with
feshless arms. Near the skeleton were
several bowls of reddish clay, almost as
hard as flint. A stone tablet was found
near the skeletons side covered with
rude pictures of birds and beasts, among
them one of a monster half beast, half
reptile. A number of implements were
also found in the cave, among them a
huge ak made of stone and stone spear
heads of unusual size.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
HIGH FLYER FOR N. OAK
Wonderful Increase Shown I'm Rea
sources and DepOsits-StatS-
ment of Examiner.
Snecial to The Journal

Special to The Journal
Bismarck, n. D.. Nov. 16.-An abstract
of the statement Of the condition of state
banks III North Dakota on Sept 80, Just
prepared by the state examiner shows a
large increase in resources and deposits.
Those subject to check have increased
$1,600,000 over the statement Of July Is,
Certificates of DEPOSIT have increased
100000. The amount due from banks is
81, LII, 900. Cash on hand, $414, 900; capital
stock paid in, $50, O,OOO loans and discounts
1903 900.
The abstract shows total loans and dis
counts, $5,S20,000; deposits subject to
check, 81, 1896 900; certificates Of deposit,
81, ,707, 900; amount due from other banks,
81, ,062, 900; cash on hand, $972,000. 4
The total resources of the banks Ia (ha
state are $9.603, 900. This is the best
showing in the history Of the state.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
LOSS TO YALE
Hutchinson Dormitory Burns
With the Effects of
Students.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 16-Fire to-
day practically ruined the finest of the
Yale student dormitories, the Hutchinson,
which was erected a few years ago at
cost of 100000. The furnishings OF the
buildings and the personal effects of 200
or more students were also destroyed.
Eugene Hale WinslOw, student from
Punxsutawey, Pa, was cut off from exit by
the stairways, and was rescued with diff
iculty from fifth story window. He was
unconscious when brought to the ground
and still remains in that condition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
POSSIBLE ATTACK IN COURTS
Claim Is Made That No Law Is Being



VioIateds5.
Special 10 The Journal 7
New York Nov. 16,--The likelihood of
an attack being made in the courts of
several states in the northwest upon the
new company on the ground that it vio-
lated the antitrust laws and the statutes
forbidding one railroad acquiring parallel
lines was much discussed in legal and
financial circles. While it was admitted
that such opposition would probably de-
velop, it was claimed that there are no
laws which prevent a corporation or in
dividual acquiring securities OF any sort
permitted under it's charter, and that as
the Northern Securities company would
not operate any railroad, but would simp-
ly hold the stocks and bonds of transpor-
tation lines, it would not violate existing
railway laws in the northwestern states.
This matter has been carefully gone over,
and it is said to be the opinion of w. P.
Clough Of st. Paul, the general counsel of
the company, that the legality of the deal
cannot be questioned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
SHOT DEAD AT HIS TABLE
UNSAFE TO TRAVEL IN THE WOODS
Several More Men Killed for Deer-a
Matt Brttz Numbered Among
the Dead.

Special to The Journal.
Ishpeming, Mich, Nov. 16.-Matt Britz,
a well-known jobber at Lathrop, fifteen
miles south of here, was shot this after
noon by George Miller, the 15-year- old SON
of a saloonkeeper of Lathrop. The boy
mistook Britz for a deer. The bullet
passed through the body, and Britz died
instantly.
Chippewa Falls, iWs., Nov. 16-Williana
Walsdorf, employed in logging camp
on the Jump river, in this county, waA
shot and killed by hunter yesterday.
A farmer named Martins, who came
here last spring and settled on land. was
shot by a stray bullet while sitting at q
table in his home eating supper. The
bullet entered one ear and came out the
other Death was instantaneous. The
woods are full of hunters, and it is un-
safe to travel on any Of the old logging
roads.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
MEDALED

Yale Professor HOnored for COntri-
buttons to Physics.
WSac York Sum Special Service
London, Nov. 16.-The Royal Society has
awarded the Copeley medal to Josiah Will
lard Gibbs, professor Of mathematics ut
Yale University, for his contributions to
mathematical physics. Four other
medals were awarded. The king approved
the awards.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16

COAL SHORTAGE AT EXCELSIOR.
Excelsior, Mimi, Nov 16.-Excelsior IS n
the midst of a coal famine The local dealers
are entirely out of both hard and soft coal
and are unable to get cars-A case of small
pox is reported in the family of Charles
Baschkowsky of Chanhassen, south Of Ex-
eelsior.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
Boundless Supply of Coal

Townsend
Point Hope
the whaer
from Kozebu sound Point
il
bnous coal and he
81 /
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
DEAD -AND-DoWN
Some Contractors Ready to Settle ON
MERGERS Terms.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Washington, Nov. 16.-Indian Commits
sioner Jones has received another report
from Captain Mercer on the recent de-
mand on dead-and- down contractors for
payment for green timber cut by them last
winter. The commissioner refuses to
make the report public, but it is learned
that Captain Mercer reports that num-
Der of contractors have decided to settle
with the department on the basis of
MERGERS demand. Still others are hang
ing out and Mercer asks for instructions
about suing them for timber trespass. He
will be instructed to go ahead and lay the
cases before the United States attorney
for action.
w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
R. C. STEVENS IS DEAD
General Western Passenger Agent of
the Great Northern

Seattle, Wash, Nov 16.-R. c. Stevens
general western passenger agent of the
Great Northern railway, is dead as the
result of severe cold contracted while
attending the Duke and Duchess of York
festivities at Victoria.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16
WHAT WILL UNDERWOOD Doe
No Official Connection With New
Company at Present.

Company at Present.
Special to The Journal
New York Nov. 16-It was stated at
the Erie railway Office to-day that Fred
D. Underwood, president, will have no
official connection at present with the
Northern Securities company. He is in
thorough harmony with j. j. Hill, presi-
dent Of the new $500 900, 900 company, and
the Erie road will work in harmony with
the new plans. 1t is not unlikely that
when the new company gets thoroughly
organized Mr.. Underwood may be official
ly connected with it, but in what capacity
is not yet determined.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-11-16

Mrs. Ruthven-Its a shame that reporters
are permitted to put the names OF society
people in the papers.
Mrs. Smythe-Indeed it is, my dear. They
always spell mine wrong.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-06
Fair Criticism Not an Attack on the
From the Nc,o York Herald.

From the Nelo York Herald.
An incident at the meeting of the
American Bar Association at Denver is
interesting and instructive as an evidence
CT how lawyers from all parts of the
country regard temperate criticism of ju-
dicial opinions.
In an address on the decisions of the
Supreme Court in the insular cases, Rep
resentative Littlefeld of Maine main
tanned that in the manner in which the
results were reached and the variety of
inconsistent views expressed by the diff
ferent justices '.the cases are without a
parallel in our judicial history" At the
close of the address. which was roundly
applauded. Mr.. Adolph Moses of Chicago
took the floor to protest against il as IAN
unwarranted attack on the Supreme
Court of the United States" but he was
promptly ruled out of order and silenced
No doubt the distinguished lawyers
present would discountenance as strongly
as Mr.. Moses anv @unwarranted attack
on the Supreme Court. but thew evident.
" did not regard fair criticism in that
light Such criticism, whether it comes
from lawyer or the press. is not only
perfectly proper. but, if intelligent and
temperate may serve a useful public
purpose Courts and judges are neither
infallible nor beyond criticism. Like all
other public tribunals and officers. their
acts are open to examination and COM
ment. That is but a common right of
free speech and press When the priv
lege is not abused its exercise is not to be
regarded as either "an unwarranted at
tack on the court or personal reflection
on the judges.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-06
a Shattered Ideal.

From the Neic York Times.
Hamilton Wright Mabie on his last
trip TO Europe encountered a humorous
little incident on his voyage out The
morning of the second day he found him
self in the vicinity of miss who had
previously informed him she was from
the West and was making her first trip
abroad. and who had evidently not avail
ed herself of the register inspection priv
ileges so dear TO the hearts of the old
travellers A little volume of his own.
Under the Trees" lay in her lap.
"Oh, have you read thisgn she began
rapturousiy and without waiting for re-
ply, he is my ideaI-Mr. Mabie. l read
everything he writes-I've never heard
him speak or even seen his picture, but
l feed sure know Just what he looks
like-he's tall and slender, with square
shoulders and q mass of iron-vrar hair
and he has great dark shadowy eyes
the speaker, OF course. was fair TO color.
lessnessh He must be, you know. 70
write like this
At this point sIrs. Bolton Hall stop
ped to introduce DR.. Mabie to the friend
with whom she was walking. and in this
merciful inserinde the little schoolgirl
disappeared.
When it is a matter of ideals" unused
SIR. Mabie. whose appearance Is the re
verse in every detail of the little enthu
siast's portrayal. Il believe I'd rather
| the shattered than the shatterer be. Il
Iparaphrase Grant Allen-anyhow in thi.
| instance"
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-06
FOR UNIFORM DIVORCE LAWS.
State Enactment Not Likely TO Bring
About the Desired Results.

From the Nesc York Herald.
The State commissioners for the pro-
motion Of uniform legislation who have
Just held their annual session at Denver,
are taking the only course which is likely
to lead TO the needed reform Of the di-
vorce evil in the near future.
The abuses aimed at are notorious and
result from the fact that instead of one
uniform law for the entire country, there
are forty-fiye statutes, many Of winch are
loose and conflicting. The result is that
divorce is easily obtained in one or more
states where the law is lax by citizens
of another who go there and acquire q
temporary residence solely for that pur-
pose. This would be deplorable enough
IL the validity of the divorce obtained
were afterward universally recognized,
but. as is well known. it is often assailed
and sometimes defeated. with the most
serious marital complications and conse-
quences.
The true remedy for the evil is q uni
form national law enacted by Congress.
But this is impossible without a consti-
tutional amendment. and there is little
hope for the adoption of such amend
ment. The next best thing is to secure
uniformity in the existing laws by the
action of the several State legislatures.
This is the work that the commission
ers above referred to have undertaken
and which is deserving of all encourage
ment and support.