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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
BUTTER-Extra creameries. per

toes, easy. Fancy country dressed
{: veal, steady. Strawberries. steady.
BUTTER-Extra creameries, per lb, 21c;
frsts, per h. zoe; seconds, per Id, lie;
dairies, extras, per Id, 19c; dairies. 1rsts,
per Id, 1Sc; seconds. per ID, 151ac; roll and
print 15c; packing stock, per Ii, 1o1sc ladies'
t1Fsts 1Se; seconds 1Sc; renovated fancy 1'c
EGGS-Strictlv fresh, case count per dog,
13hc; checks and seconds, 1oc.
CHEEsE-Twins or flats, fancy, per lb, lac;
No /. 1sc; No. 2, 1oG11c; No. 8, ID, 7@sc;
limburger, No l. per 10. lac; linlburger, Nc.
2. per 10, 1oIl1ci pultost, per h. Sc; prImost.
i, 15GJi5Hsc; No. 2, S1S@9c; Young Americas.
fanGy 15G GhGiGs l1g12G mixed COON,
1o@11c; chickens, yearling ROSTERS, per III.
7c;- hens, Id. -111a@l2c; roosters,S per h.. SC;
chickens, broilers, 1h to lbs per doz, 81 so
s.; SCOT; duck, white, 1oc; ducks, colored,
DRESSED MEAT EAT y fancy, per III ,;
or overweight, 4@5c; mutton, fancy, country
dressed. s12@sc; mutton. thin, SOC: lambs.
milk pelts on H. s@loc; lambs, fancy fail.
FIsH-Pike, large. per Id, 7c;. pike, small
and N 5Sc rIPpe s neksTa to arg e.
heads, skinned, per ID, 465c; turtles, ID,
POTAToEs-white stock, per bu, in car
lots, soc; white stock, less than car lots 9oc;
mixed red, in car lots Soc; small lots, sacked
75s Ten soqtesr6 ad Der R bu Silver
Skins. per bu, g; 5 Spanish, per crate. So;
gd RB Pc b. y zs9w Rss Dq pss H.
s1.6o; green, medium. per bu, s1.35; marrow
DRIED BEANs-Fancy navy per bu, 81;
nboica navy Der bII 81 rneolu01
picked, bu, S175; medium, fair, SIPS; me-
dunn mixed and dirty 65@9oc; brown. fancy.
per bu, 81, fair to good, s1.4o@1.65; Lima,
California, lb, 6@7c.
Missouri Pippins. brl, .s5@5.5O Winesaps, bril-
ST. Willow Ty ~ gsE CHOICE, 1924 50; Ben DAYS.
4 1aae'' D''' sS''s' AVS '''''' pay
|CHERRIEs-Calforn per 1o-lb box, 81.
GRANgERR rs ,oJefs bI boxes $50:
$3.50; choice, ySS50@3.75; California seed
lngs, s3@3.50; Mediterranean sweets, all sizes,
box, ss.7o@4: blood oranges, half box, $500;
grape fruit California, per box, SIS. .
LEMONS-Messinas, fancy, s3.75@4; choice,
$3.50; California, fancy. as to size. $3.50;
PINEAPPLEs-New, southern. large. per
doz, 81: small and medium, S1.25.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES car lot re-
ceipts, per crate, "a OTIS, $3.50.
BANANAS-Fancy, large punches, 3d. me-
dunn punches. $780, small punches, So 25@
$50.
aeg sds. box
s1.25@1.5o; egg plant new. per. doz, $3.50;
peas, green, per Pc b.; sl.5o; hons, owl
Cabbage, California, ii, a,zc raaishes, home.
grown, per doz, soc; onions green, per doz
punches, zoe; lettuce per doz, 35c: lettuce,
@4oc; parsley, doz 30@35c squash, summer,
doz, 5o@6Gc; carrots, 40@50c; caulifower,
crates, s1.75; cucumbers, per doz. s1.25; celery,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
COPPER IS STEADY
Tin, Lead and IRON Are All Holding
% N. ,.... rs Firm, s& f.

"a Firm.
New York, May l.--The local market for
copper was active and steady, with sales of
100 tons standard for August delivery at
II soc and 10000 lbs casting in lots of SO, COO
lbs each, for June. July and August delivery
all at 12c. The market closed with standard
quoted at 1850 to 12c for spot to August;
lake at 12Ac to 121ac, electrolytic at 121sc to
12Ac and casting at 12c. The London cop
per market was IS higher with spot and fu-
lures at e54 15s.
Tin was steady here with spot quoted at
301sc to S012c. five tons for June delivery SELL
ing at 297sc. The London market for tin
was IS lower with spot closing at Gl37 and
futures at elsa.
Lead was steady and unchanged at all mar
kets. with London closing at Ell Us 3D. AID
New York at 41sc. Spelter was also steady
and unchanged, with London at els los
and New York at 4.45c. ..
The local iron market ruled steady to firm.
Pig iron warrants continue nominal. No.
northern foundry, S19.5092050; No. 1 southern
foundry, S1S5o@19.50; No. 1 southern foun-
dry, soft, SIS 50919.50. The English markets
were higher. Glasgow closed at 54s and Mid
dlesborO at 49s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
A Popular Type Of Bank Architecture

This bank building at Moline, ILL.,, in
the renaissance stvle, is Just completed
after the design. of Harry w: Jones, the
Minneapolis architect New banks. in
Chicago have been erected after this mod,
ern plan of building. The Northwestern
National Of Minneapolis, will build some
thing after this style. An Interesting cir
cumstance in connection with the erection
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
BOSTON WOOL
Better Demand and Il Firmer Price
Tendency. ..-..-

IeAGency.
Boston, May 21.-The wool market is look
ing up little this week. There has been
activity and considerable inquiry. Prices are
practically unchanged, however. Woods have
been in better demand and holders are lit
tie more encouraged at the. prospects. Inc
new woods on the market are selling because
they cannot be probably turned over at
market values. Quotations on choicest staple
territories on the secured basis are as fol-
lows: Fine, 50652c; fine medium, 47@4Sc
and medium, 45c; while the ordinary grades
secured are: Fine, 47@4Sc fine medium,
4S@45c medium 4s@49c. Fine washed feeces
are thoroughly we'll sustained, with limited
offerings; Ohio and Pennsylvania nominal at
2S@29c; XXX and above, 26127c; x, 24q'2ec.
Michigan, 22@24c; Delaine wool is In very
small supply, with the market firm. Ohio
fine delaine, 2SG2Sc; Michigan, 2512@27c; No.
1 washed. combing, 26l5027c; No 2, 2592fc;
coarse, 23@25c Australian woods are firm at
quotations. Combings, choice secured, 700
72c good, 67@70c; average, 65@66c
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
New York Mining Stocks.

New York, May 21-Adams Consolidated,
90: Alice. a.: Breeze, so; Brunswick Consoh-
dated, II; Comstock Tunnel, 81; Consolidated
California and Virginia. 1856; Deadwood Terra
vile consolidated, 5; Little Chief. II; On
tario 80: Ophir, us; Phoenix, g. Potosii,
%; Savage, 10; Sierre Nevada, 49, Small
Homes 40. Standard, $50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21

Of the Moline bank is that Minneapolis
entered Chicago's field, The plans were
drawn by a Minneapolis architect, l.. A:
McIvor, of this city. decorated it, Ford
Brothers furnished the ornamental glass
work and the Fire Proof Door company
manufactured the big entrance doors.
Mr.. Jones is drawing some new plans
for the First National bank of Albert
Lea ~- So s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Bradstreet's Supply Report.

New York, May 21.-Special cable and
Geographic communication received oy
Bradstreet's show the following changes IN
available supplies compared with last &C
count: .. .
Wheat-United States and Canada east of
the Rockies, decreased 3,S04, 600 bu; atoat Tor
and in Europe, increased 100000 bu; total
supply, decreased 2,4O4, 900 bu.
Corn-United States and Canada, east OF
the Rockies, decreased zoos, 900 bu. :,
Oats-United States and Canada, east OF
the Rockies, decreased 900 bu.
Among the more important decreases re-
ported this week are those Of !, 800 900 ,, bu
at Manitoba storage points. 562 UJo ou at chi
cago private elevators, 200 900 blu each at
northwestern interior elevators and at Co
teau 900 bu at Newport News, and $1,000
bu at Lincoln elevators. ... ~, ooo
bu at Depot Harbor and $4,000 blu at St.
.JOSeDh
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21

The North Western Line will make a
special rate OF $50 for the round trip
from the twin cities to California: Tick
cts on sale May 25th to June 9Th, good
returning for 60 days. Full particulars
of Mr.. j. A. OBrien, City Ticket Agent,
322 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21

Their gentle action and good effect on
the system really make them perfect lit
tie pill They please those who use them
Carriers Little Liver Pills may we'll be
termed "Perfection.' So ~ L..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Excursions to Isle ROyHIe.

Ask Great Northern Ticket office, 300
Nicollet avenue, for information about
excursions to Isle Royale, most beautiful
island in Lake Superior. Magnificent
fishing, new steel steamer. '' e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21

.sshirts" 81, Shirts $50, Shirts So.
@'Shirt Matinee" Hoffman's Toggery
Shop.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
GENERAL PRODUCE
Official Quotations minneapolis Pro-
duce Exchange.
. Wednesday, May 81

Extra creamery butter, steady: ex-
ira dairy, steady. Strictly fresh eggs,
steady. Live poultry, steady. Pota-
toes, easy. Fancy country dressed
veal, steady. Strawberries. steady. {:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Red Cedar Shingles Irregular.
white Cedar Products Higher.

There seems to tie no limit to the advancing
tendencies of white cedar. The shortage of
four and fve-inch rounds is pronounced and
manufacturers are holding for one-half cent
over list, which is the highest ever known.
Halves in the six and seven-inch sizes are
also firm and in short supply. Shingles are
steady to firm.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
A + eVg' Real
Bargains in
South
Minneapolis nc;
L0Dw THEM OVER
LOOK THEM OVER

2527 E 22d st-Twelve-ro room brick house. ar
ranged for two families; hardwood finish
p. downstairs; full basement, city water, wet
sink up and downstairs and plumbing
rOughed in; storm and screen windows and
in good condition; rental $23 per month.
Price, $1,000, on terms. -, .-.~. -
-S1S 2Sth av S-Occupies two lots; has 20
rooms, arranged for four families; full
basement, divided into four cellars; sinks
up and downstairs, with @cistern pumps;
good we'll, two cisterns, back plastered
storm and screen windows; rental $36 per
month. Price, $4,000, on terms. = Good
investment - *. :, :;
2010-2012 25th av. S-SiXteen room house, ar
ranged for four families; full basement
city water and sink in each fat. storm and
screen windows rental $29 per month
Price, $1,000, on terms. ~
1928 E 22d st-Occupies two lots; 12-room
furnace; cellar, city water, cistern sink,
and all fenced with iron fence; storm and
screen windows. Price. $780,. + ~.
81, 300 buys l251S 18th st S; 11-room house; we'll,
cistern, sink, storm and screen windows,
woodsheds, two cellars At the above
price the owner will single roof and paint
house. or deduct reasonable amount for
same. ,e.a-s
YALE REALTY CO.
1O1-1O2 Bank of Commerce.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Nes1igee shirts, straw Hats.
Low Rates to California.

81 up and always fair" always fair
Hoffman's Toggery Shop.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21

California, doz, S125; carrots, doz lunches
7o@S5c: beets, per doz punches, 60c; tomatoes,
Florida, per 6-basket crate. $3.50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Real Estate, Loans Rentals and Insurance.
217-218 New York Life Building.

found in this city.
it's completeness al
woods and beautifl
home is up-to-date
will find anywhere.
Hill. The price is
reasons for selling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-21
Hardwood Lumber Is Firm.

Market on hardwood lumber continues firm
Eastwood is attracting the most attention, in
all probability, and is decidedly firm on com
mon or letter, due to light supplies and heavy
buying this spring Birch is on a steady to
firm basis, with supplies well absorbed. Ma
pie and elm are quiet. OaN is firm, but
southern receipts are heavy and this is cut
ting into demand for northern to some extent
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
AROUND THE WORLD.
A Trip That Has Never Been Made
Despite All Claims to the
Contrary.

No one has yet really made jour
ney round the world, says relia BILE
authority. The course usually fol-
lowed is approximately about 10000
miles in length. The shortest time for
this distance is that made by George
Griffith, an Englishman, who accom-
plished the distance in 64h days, as an
ordinary passenger, via Suez and Hong
Kong.
The only way to make real trip
around the world would be at the
equator, where the circumference is
24,s55 miles, nearly 5000 miles longer
than the usual route.
Some years ago an Italian offered to
accomplish this task in three years,
provided the necessary funds we're
found; but nothing came of it. It is
extremely doubtful whether such a
feat is within the realms of possibility,
as the man rash enough to undertake
it would have to spend months in the
pestilential basin of the Amazon, hew
his way for hundreds of miles through
the terrible Congo forest and cross
the great twin islands of Sumatra and
Borneo, in latitude where fever of
the deadliest description is everywhere
prevalent.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
CYCLISTS BULL-FIGHT.
Queer Novelties Lately Witnessed BY
the P"pulace In = Mexican
Ring.

An appreciative crowd of nearly 5000
people saw a commendabl exhibition
in the Romita bull ring by a repre-
sentative cuadrilla of Mexico City
cyclists one afternoon recently. The
affair was we'll carried out and ap-
plause was generous during the after
noon, reports the Mexican Herald. The
five bulls killed were from the haci-
enda of Atenco, the property of Senior.
Barba bosa.
The features of the day were the
placing of the banderillos from BIZ
cycle by Jose Basurto, and "a Don
Tancredo en- biciclo" by Alberto
Elgues. The former placed the sticks
in the neck of the second bull with
skill and daring; the latter coolly sat
on his wheel, which was propped to
stand upright in the center of the ring,
while the bu.!, luckily, paid no atten-
ton to him. He was applauded.
The first bull found Manuel G. San
chez prepared to do him to the death,
but Manue's preparatory course had
obviously been incomplete. He failed,
even though using some strokes never
known before, to kill the bull, and the
beast was finally lassoed.
Jose Cosio braved the second bull,
and dispa tched him neatly with an
estocada de pulmon. The other bulls
were tackled and killed cs;lternate Or
der by the two matadores.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
A PARCHED MOUTH.
An Infallible Sign That Will Betray
m Anxious or Worried
Condition.

It is not alone the hot weather or
hard work that makes your mouth
dry; anxiety, serious trouble gener-
ally, will parch your mouth and
throat more quickly and effectively
than anything else.
There are persons who will not be-
tray in the least degree, by their
looks and general demeanor, that
they are worried. Many criminals,
for instance, appear as cool as Gu
cumbers, although they are inward
ly much perturbed; but to an at
tentive observer the state of their
minds is made clear by the parched
mouth.
You may take it for granted that
a person who is prey to deep ankle
ty will show signs of difficulty in
speaking; that is because his mouth
and throat are dried; and you will
see that he rolls his tongue about
in order to moisten it. He must be
very cool individual who can pre-
vent that sign of anxiety.
On the Mississippi,
On the Mississippi between St. Louis
and Minneapolis, 60 sawmills are in op-
Grafton, and 179 steam crafts of.vari-
Gus kinds navigate this stretch of
river.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
Has 4 Phrenolosical Quarrel.

"McG1nnity, would youse be after
tellinii' me wot all this means? I'm
after readin' in the papers bout tellin'
a mans character by the bumps on his
head" said Mr.. Morrissey. Its new
tingter me-"
"pon't spake of bumps on ther head
ter me-" answered Mr.. McGinnity.
Didn't I go home last pay night an
begin ter talk bout Their, same ting
TER Mrs. McGinnity, thinkin' fool like
that she's be impressed wild me learn
III an forget all about me not handin'
d Yer me wages wot I'd lost a shakin'
flee down Their street. An didn't Mrs
eMcGinnnity pick up a rollin' pin an
raise more bumps on me head in four
minutes dan asiven of thin professors
could till about in . week. & Don't talk
ter me bout bumps, Morrissey, cause
pe temper is short an thin bumps
% me own head are still as sore as
boil. Milwaukee entinel. 555
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
Timber Land, Act June g. 1S7S--Notice for Pub
LEGATION United States Land Office, Duluth,

Timber Land, Act June g. 1s7s--Noticefor Pub
LEGATION United States Land Office, Duluth,
MINI December G. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provision of the act of Congress of June 3.
1878 entitled AN act for the sale of timber l. nls
in the States OF California, Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended 10 all the
Pablic Land Sta by act Of August T.. 1892.
William H -. Denham OF Duluth, County of st
Louis. State of Minnesota has this day filed in
this Office his sworn statement No. 1929 for
the purchase of the South East Quarter Of
Section one, in Township 81 north Range west
and will offer proof to ehow,that theland sought
ismore valuable::for its timber or stone than for
agriculture purposes, and te establish his claim
to said land before tie Register and Receiver of
this office at Duluth. Minnesota on Monday,
the 10th day of March, 1902. 49,.
He names as witnesses: +
John F segog, Roy J. Bell. James A. Tucker,
and Chas Peterson, all of Duluth, Minn.SS
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abovo-describeti lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on OF before said 10th day Of
March. 1902. ..-- <.& =, 81
1921 WIN. E. cULKIN. Register. /
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS

What is the excitement on the pia2-
q, Cholley p. '".Fenah just arrived
without any golf clubs Boston Com
mercial Bulletin. t.s s.
"Colors are 50 changeable on the
beach" "Eh?" Zone is either blue
from cold or red from sunburn."
dianapolis News.
A Stage Paradox.-"Funny about
critics, isn't it?" "What is?' "Why,
it's when they treat US co,dly that we
consider ourselves roasted."-Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin.
A Private Flirtation.-Capt. Love-
lace-"But you certainly were flirting
with one of the men in the ranks. -
Miss Coquette-"Ah, yes. But that was
a private affair. Town and Country.
Money is like blood" said the
spendthrift nephew; ut isn't any good
unless it keeps in circula tion." Eyes,"
answered the wise uncle, "but you
shouldn't let either of them get away
from ou."-Baltimore American.
Her Father-"Young man, do you in
tend to marry my daughter?" Young
Man-"Funny! Thet was the question
your daughter asked me the first even
ing I came here. What a curious lot
your family is! Will let you know when
/ make up my mind."-Boston Tran
script.
Rosalie-"Have you chosen any of
your bridesmaids YETI" May-"Yes,
Fanny Lyon" Rosalie-"Why, 1
thought you hated her" 'May-"No,
not exactly; but the bridesmaids are to
wear yellow, and you can't imagine
how they will go with Fanny's COM
plexion"-Fun.
ALPS Well That Ends Well.-Step-
mother (entering village school with
whip)-"My boy tells me you broke
your cane across his back yesterday"
schoo.master turning pale)-"Well,
IL may have struck him harder than
I intended, but" Stepmother-"I
thought I'd make you a present of this
whip. You'll find it'll last longer and
do him more good!"-Punch.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08

Timber Land. Aet Jpes 3, 1874: -Eoaes ct
+ ,Puolications-Uuited Statee Land Office Du.
luth, Minn., December16. 1901. ss
Notice is hereby gwen that in compliance
June 5, 1873, entitled An act for the sale Of
timber lands In the States of California, Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
70 al the Public Land States BY act Of Ausnst
of st. Louis, State Of Minnesota has this day filed
in this Office bis sworn statement No. 1896 for
the purchase If the 81 Of neA and nwA of neA
and neg Of nwA Of SECTION IS, in Township g.
proof to show that the land sought is more valu-
able for its timber Or stone than for agricultur.
al purposes and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this Of
fee al Duluth, Mimi, on Friday, the 18th day
of March, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
Axel Berglund Olaf NJ. Fredrickson, John
Morrison Of Grand Marais, MINI, and John T.
Culbertson and Herbert H. Bartlett of Du-
luth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described are requested TO file their claims
In this Office On o. before said 18th day of March,
1902.
VIM E. OULKIN, Register,
J. H. Sharp. Atty. IT, 1928
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878 -Notice for Pub
ication.--United States Land Office, Duluth.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878 Notice for Pub
!ication. United States Land Office, Duluth.
Mimi, January q. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June J. 1878. entitled IAN act for the sale of tim
6 b. LAM in the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada: and W. shngton Territory as extend
ed to al The Public Land States by act of Aug
ust, ie92. Lynn l.. Culber' son. of Duluth coun-
ty. OF st: Louis, state of Minnesota has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No: 6OO4
Township 81 north Range west 4th P. M. and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or srore than for agricultural purposes. and to-
establish his claim to said land 'eore the Reg
lister and Re ceiver of this office at Duluth, Min
nesota on Wednesday the 25rd day of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
John Morrison, Alex Rerelund and Olof Fred
rickson, of Grand Marais Mimi, and Byron J
Cu'bertson and John 7. Culbertson of Duluth,
MINI.
ANY and all persons c aiming adversely the
above-descrlbed hnds are requested to file their
claims in tins Office on before said 23rd day Of
April 1902.
WIN. E. CULKIN, Register.
J. II. Sharp, Atty. FL
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-08
! SPEED IS FAR TOO LOW.
TRAINS on the siberia. Railway no
z Not Make More Than Nine i,
/ ~ Miles an Hour. =.

!: Traffic between Moscow and Port
Arthur over the Siberian railway will
be opened over the Trans-Siberian rail-
way within very few weeks, but the
results seem likely to- prove disap-
pointing. According to the latest CAL
culation. the journey from Moscow to
Port Arthur will take % days, even in
favorable circumstances. Indeed, ac-
cording to the Odessa Novosti, during
practically half the year the railway
administration refuses to guarantee
arrival in Port Arthur from Moscow
under month and a half. People here
are asking what has become of the
promise of seven days trip from
Moscow to the Asiatic termini of the
Siberian railway in saloons rivaling in
comfort and luxury even the trains de
luxe of the continent, says London
exchange.
The average speed of the Siberian
passenger trains was to be about IS
miles an hour at least. AS matter of
fact, an average inclusive speed of
from seven to nine miles an hour is
the most the administration of the
railway is prepared to guarantee. The
difference between IS miles an hour
and nine is one which is puzzling Rus
slams immensely, even when every al
lowance is made for difficulties during
a portion of the year owing to storms
on Lake Baikal and the vagaries of the
ice on the Shilka and Amur. The
opinion is general here that the utility
commercial, military or otherwise
of the gigantic undertaking spon-
sored by the Russian government and
paid for with borrowed money will
scarcely prove commensurate with its
c01oSsaT Oron0rtinps