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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
"POLLY'S" COMMAND
Which: Was Literally Oheyed by a
... - Startled Woman.
Columbus (Ohio) Journal

Columbus (Ohio) Journal.
A story is going the rounds wherein
figure two well-known Columbus ladies
and a parrot Mrs. A. paid special call
at the home of Mrs. B. the other day
and was ushered into the living room by
the maid of all work to await the appear
aEce Of Mrs. B.
Mrs B. had come into possession of a
parrot only short time before, and had
been keeping the bird in the living-room.
Polly has a very. good command of Eng
lish, and appears to know when to use
it. Mrs A. sat down with her back to
the bird, without noticing, and as Polly
made no sound, she remained in Ignorance
of it's presence.
Observing beautiful vase on the man
tel, Mrs. A. rose from her seat and cross
ing the floor, took down the dainty piece
of brio a brac to examine it. She gazed
on it rapturously, completely absorbed
by its elegant decorations, when suddenly
| from just behind her came the shrill and
stern command:
Drop it! Drop it,"
Mrs A. obeyed and turned with scream
to face the imperturbable gaze Of Polly,
who sat in her cage with her green head
| slyly perked to enc side. On the floor lay
| the beautiful vase, smashed to bits. At
! this most embarrassing moment Mrs. B
entered the room. Before Mrs. A. could
explain the situation. Polly shook out he1
feathers and remarked: you're it
You're it! You're it,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
CITY NEWS
CALL PRICES FAIR
Coal Men Say Business Is Regulated
by Just Policy.
SMALL MINE OWNER PROTECTED
Local Dealers Discuss Possibilities
of Proposed InvestiEa ton of
the Anthracite Trade.

There is some difference of opinion
among local coal men regarding the pos
sibilities of the proposed investigation OF
the methods of mining and marketing an
thracite coal, about to be commenced oy
the United States attorney general.
Some insist that the Sherman antitrust
law cannot be made to fit the situation.
Others make the contention that If the
law can be applied to the anthracite coal
traffic wide field for investigation will
be opened in long list of staple COM
modities.
The point is made that the coal traffic
from the mine to the consumer does not
differ in methods of pricing from many
food products In which the wholesalers
and retail dealers are concerned.
Anthracite coal forms very small per-
centage of the total coal business done in
owning hard coal properties are repre-
sented in Minneapolis. The remaining
companies dealing in the product handle
1t on commission for the operators, most
Of which are railroads. The price is
fixed by the operators.
The so cents per ton decline in April,
and the subsequent raise Of 10 cents per
ton each month until September, is a
plan decided upon by the mine owners as
the best to encourage more even distri-
button during the year and at the same
time give the consumer an opportunity to
buy his coal to advantage.
1t is said that since the community of
interest among the operators was formed,
fair profit has been made on hard coal,
but this does not exceed 10 per cent. In
dependent mine owners do not grieve over
this condition as it means a small. profit
instead of big loss as under former con-
ditions.
The coal men assert that any investiga-
ton made in the methods of handling the
traffic will prove that the policy followed
has been absolutely fair, and that the in
dependent mine owner has stood better
show than under demoralized market. 1t
is also pointed cut that retailers in
northwestern towns almost without excep-
ton have been pleased to see stable con-
ditions in the trade.
Coal sales now represent a little profit
So instead of a loss, as was the case before.
The wholesalers have the same opinion
They further say that stable prices have
made every factor in the business more
prosperous and that the consumer has
been fairly treated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
TWINS TO THE RAINY
Minneapolis, superior, St. Paul &
Winnipeg Railway Incorporated.
WILL JOIN CANADIAN NORTHERN
Well Known Twin City Men Are the
Moving Factors in the 81 @E e
Project. -,

Articles Of incor2orati ton Of the Mime
apolis, Superior, st. Paul & Winnipeg
railway company were filed to-day. The
articles call for a line or lines to be
constructed from a 0oint at or near Min
neapolis and st. Paul, running northerly
through Anoka. Mora. Aitkin and Grand
Rapids, to point on the Rainy river IN
Bcltrami county, this state, to connect
with the Canadian Northern railway. A
line from a roint in Anoka county north
easterly to the city of Superior, in Doug
las county, Wisconsin is provided for also
The amount Of the capital stock is
$780, 900 for incorporation purposes, as the
articles provide for an increase Of the
capital stock to 10,O0OO 600. as we'll as a
bonded Indebtedness of $10,000,0G0. --'. :;
The incoroorators are Samuel NJ. Ham
ley, John ]. Elliott, Harlan P Benton.
Erwin H. Fuller, of Minneapolis, an1
James l.. Lowering, of st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
BAND DRAWS A CROWD
Journal Newsboys Give Another
Concert in New England Series.

Journal Newsboys Give Another
Concert in New England Series.
, In spite Of the cool weather Saturday even
ing, the journal Newsboys' band attracted
large crowd to hear the last but one of the
series of concerts given at the band stand in
front of the New England Furniture and
Carpet companys store. ~
The concert was preceded by parade up
Nicollet avenue, the band playing the march,
Gate City," an arrangement of national
airs. Saturday evenings program was well
chosen, and rendered with much spirit, al
though the cold numbed the fingers of the
young musicians and made perfect harmony
difficult. ~
" After the concert W. l.. Harris of the New
England entertained the band at luncheon at
the Grill restaurant.
Next Saturday night the last of the New
England series of concerts will be given
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
BOAT BLOWN TO ATOMS
DYNANIITEr@ USED WITH EFFECT
Albert Chapel OF orono Loses sAim
r. : - - 80 gTC 0tyTO- - --nes -.
.~. as Result of Neighbour
-. b, -, hood: .Fcud. l..

A rowboat belonging to Albert Chapel. Of
Orono, was @destroyed%by dynamite Saturday
night, the explosion shaking, every cottage
in the settlement and suggesting to the
frightened lake jewellers stories OF volcanic
eruptions and dire disaster. . &c., -.
. The boat was a new one, launched the day
before, and its destruction is attributed TO: a
neighbor, with whom Mr. Chapel has had
trouble. The miscreants whoever he VAS
evidently knew little Of the power OF dyna::
mite, for he used enough Of the explosive to
have sunk a cruiser -l. 49,: g.
Cottagers fear. that the matter will not end
here and serious trouble is feared.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
PACK At n. BRIGHTON
Anderson Fowler May Decide to
Buck Beef Trust.
HE OWNS UP TO UNCERTAINTY
The Site Impresses Him as Advan-
tageous md His Company
Has the Money. -.

Special to The Journal
New York, May 1.-THE purchase by
Anderson Fowler, president of the Anglo
American Provision company, Ill Produce
Exchange, of the former Minneapolis Pack
ing company plant at New Brighton, has
raised the question in the minds of many
as to whether Mr.. Fowler intends to
buck the beef combine in the northwest.
When the list of combiners was published
that of the Anglo American company was
conspicuous by its absence. The trust
men are we'll represented at South St.
Paul, but the independent company had no
footing in the northwest until the pur-
chase of the dismantled plant at New
Brighton. ~ -. -. 4 =
Mr.. Fowler has heretofore said nothing
as to his intentions in regard to the re-
Gently acquired property and when inter
viewed he had only this to say as to its
future: -&.--,,
II purchased the plant at New Brighton,
Mimi, about three months ago through J.
F. Conklin, a Minneapolis real estate man.
I have no definite plans in regard to the
plant; in fact, no plans at all. The machin-
cry made practically vaueless in its
present form by recent fire, and Mr.. Conk-
lin has sold the machinery. IS
II do not know what l will do with the
plant. I do not think I will know until
fall .~ ..... ..,;
lueu uOluluS VIII Uc uGut ills SulLIIel
was asked - - -
"Oh, I don't know replied Mr.. Fowler.
LAS l said, my plans are not~yet made. I
may sell the plant, and may reorganize and
refit it. But as I said, my plans are not&yet
made"
, Mr.. Fowler said that he inspected the
plant when he visited Minneapolis a few
weeks ago. He8 added: .$"New~ Brighton
seems to be Very good place for new
packing plant-a very good place.,''s
More than this he swould mot say but
what he does not say rather serves: tc
strengthen the .apInion that. his company
intends under certain conditions to invade
this territory. .Anglo-American con-;
pany has abundant capital. sand if NeN
Brighton is determined to be the .prope1
place to establish an equipment for the
| handling of beef, it will mean much stc
Minneapolis, for tits Believed that Mr.
Fowler will not stop at heavy expenditure
to make the outfit the2most modern fo1
the killing and dressing of cattle.
]. F. Conklin of the J. f.. Conklin & Zonn,
company said today Mr. Fowler of til,
AngloAmerican Provision company, undo
certain conditions can be brought here Fur
Their than that I have nothing. :to,say at ;thi
| time" gSrS : ~ 10 ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
MORE TROUBLE FOR SPAIN.
80 Ghica on Tribune

Spain, too, is having trouble with a
beef trust. 1t was found necessary in
Madrid to issue royal order directing
that reforms be instituted in the
slaughter houses. Such abuses as mo-
nopolies and combinations formed with
the purpose of extorting illegal profits
have for some time been apparent in all
Of the larger cities of the peninsula. In
consequence of the hard times, civil strife
and the beef trust, the average price OF
beef ao-day in Spain is 33 cents a pound
Whether royal order will have more
effect on the Spanish trust than state and
federal laws have had on American trusts
is question to which the answer proba-
bly, will be swift in coming.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
HIS NAME WASN'T GEORGE
His Name Is Gustav and the
Summons Called for
George.

Gustav F. Eve. the NE!l known grain
man, voluntarily appeared before Judge
Simpson this morning to see about the
stories that he had defaulted in answer
ing the summons to act as a grand juror
Mr.. Ewes excuse was that the summons
served on him was directed to George =.
Eve. His attorney did not consider the
service sufficient and he had left the city
on business in accordance with pre-ar-
ranged plans. - e @H
He admitted that he. knesw~of NO George
F. Eve and that he lived at the address
given. Judge Simpson said there was nc
question but that the intention was to
summon him. He had chosen to avail
himself of tochnicality and must stand
or fall on the result. Judgment was re-
served until next Thursday morning, to
permit the court to consult the law. d.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
RAISE PRICE OF BREAD

st. Paul Bakers Hoist Their Rates a
Centsa Loaf.
st. Paul bakers have increased their prices
and bread which formerly retailed at 4 cents
and cents loaf, now sells for five cents
and six cents. The rise went into effect
this morning The increase is said to be DUE
to the increased wages demanded by the bak-
ers, and granted by the proprietors.
The strike situation in Minneapolis remains
Unchanged. There has been no advance ii
prices, and so far as can be learned no such
move is contemplated. i433
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
HONOR FOR SKi-U-MAH
B. L. Newlxirk of Class of '97, Wins

B. L. Newkirk of Glass of ,97, Wins
Laurels at Munich.
Another University of Minnesota graduate
has brought honor to himself and to his
alma mater by the distinction which he has
won in a German university.
Word was received at the university last
week that B. L. Newkrk, who took his
bachelors degree in 1897 and his masters
degree in 1899, had won. the degree of Doc
tor of Philosophy, summa cum -laude from
the University of Munich, because Of the ~ex-
cellence Of his thesis upon the distance of
the Ring :Nebulae of Lyrae.'' Only recently
has any attempt been made at the measure
ment of nebular distances. and Mr.. New
kinks Investigations come as valuable con-
tributiona to astronomical literature:
Mr.. Newkirk was'an instructor in the as
Economical department of, the university be-
fore going to Germany, and a large part of
the material of the thesis was gathered in
the varsity astronomical laboratory.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
A GARDEN PARTY IN JAPAN.

Mrs. Roosevelt may have her garden
parties, but the empress of Japan gives a
sort of garden party herself twice a year,
when she throws open one of the Toxic
palaces, in the cherry and in the chrys-
anthemum season, and entertains the
court. The chIysanthemum garden
party happened not many weeks ago.
One bush had 1870 blooms on it, but lady
who was present declares there are finer
shows in the season in this country and
the chief charm of the flowers We're their
imperial surroundings. The empress and
all her suit appeared in European dress,
beautiful brocades, but old fashioned in
style. Sitting down they looked we'll
enough, but were funny to degree when
they walked This lady says it was such
a pity to see those gorgeous materials in
,travesties of 1.-The latest modes that it
quite went to her heart.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
OssE0's FINE SCHOOL
The Expense Arouses Opposite

The Expense Arouses Opposition
From Contributing Farmers.
A score of farmers living around Osseo and
the leading villagers Of the burg had noisy
time in the county commissioners room this
morning. The farmers want to withdraw
from school district No. 43 on account of
what they consider the extravaganza of the
villagers in maintaining school. Osseo has
long had the reputation of having the finest
village school in the state, but it has cost
money, and hence the opposition. But after
"a few words from County Superintendent D.
G. Mackenzie in opposition to the plan, the
petition was refused
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
terials of the same kind, quite enough

terials of the same kind, quite enough
for laboring man.
I'm far as actual nourishnent is con-
cerned, the cheapest and best that can
be secured is presented by the cereals
VIZ: Indian corn. wheat. cats. rye, rice,
etc. These bodies contain all the nouT-
ishment necessary to supply the waste
OF the body and the energy and heat
necessary to all animal functions and
hard labor in a form we'll suited to di-
gestiOn and capable not only Of maintain
ing the body in a perfect condition, but
also of furnishing the energy necessary
| to the hardest kind Of manual labor. The
waste material in cereals is small, and,
as compared with that in meat. practi-
cally none at all. In fact, the ordinary
wastes, such as the bran and germ, are
among the most nutritive compGnents of
the cereals, and both health and economy
would be conserved. as rule. by their
consumption instead of rejecting them as
IN the ordinary processes of milling. The
ordinary cereals of commerce contain only
about 10 per cent of waste. and this is
an exceedingly small proportion as COM
| pared With the percentage in meats
If meats should be used, as suggested,
more for continental purposes as in the
making OF soups, etc, and not more
| than once day as one of the staple arti-
| cles of the table, it would be better. in nv
opinion, for the health and strength Of
! the consumer, and especially would it be
saving in the matter of household ex-
| penseS.
| Cereal Foods Supply Energy.
ut is we'll known that men who are
| noufished extensively On cereals are ca
pable of the hardest and most enduring
manual labor. Meats are quickly d.
| gested, furnish an abundance of energy
| soon after consumption, but are not re-
| tanned in the digestive organs long enough
| to sustain permanent muscular eXerti0n.
! On the other hand, cereal foods are more
| slowly digested, furnish the energy neces-
| sary to digestion and the vital functions
in more uniform manner and thus are
better suited to sustain hard manual labor
| for a long period of time.
| 1T seems probable that the prices Of
meat, now abnormally high, will never
again descend to low point they
| reached few years ago, and hence the
condition which now confronts US, which
SO accentuates the question of the est
| of living, is probably one of permanency.
| Without entering into a detailed scientific
| discussion of the elements of food and
nutrition, it is hoped that in the above
resume there have been presented some
of the essential principles which may
| guide oru people in a wiser selection OF
their food, both in respect of its efficiency
for bodily use and it's demands upon the
| purse
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
AGAINST GRAY
"BiI1y" Edwards VIII. Be Il Witnes SIS
for the State.

An announcement which will be a bomb
shell in the big mitt" camp was made
this Afternoon in the form of a state
ment tina. lily Edwards, the con-
victed men:h cr of the gang, would appear
as a. witness against James Gray go. ,a
Gray is the we'll known confidence
worker who is accused of swindling Louis
O. Twitten in the courthouse. If Ed
wards appear against him it means that
the prosecution will have the assistance
Of man who was on the inside. Ed
wards testimony against police officers
did not create any particular personal APP
prehension in big mitt'' circles. His
testimony against Gray will be altogether
a different matter. ~
Twitten, the victim has disappeared
but it may be possible to convict Gray or
the testimony of an accomplice. r -
Gray's trial began this afternoon. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
HIS WIFE.
phi1ade1nhip Times

A brawny Irishman by the name of
Mike came into Herman Solomon's cigar
store the other night. A group of men
were seated there, and one facetious fell
low wishing to have some fun with the
newcomer, remarked: Here is Mike /
saw him out walking with lady last
night"
EYER liar" said Mike, that wuz me
wOife.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
ALL SAID "NOT Guilty"
Six Prisoners Make Their Pleas tt
New Indictments.

New indictments.
Six minor criminal arraignments were
called before Judge SimpsonEthis morning.
Among them was Marshall Olson, the
Philatelist, accused of having embezzled
the funds of the Cooper Machine Oper-
ators' union, of which he was secretary
and treasurer. He is said TO have taken
$424.98 which he devoted tos the purchase
of postage stamps. He pleaded not guilty.
Fred Oldham denied the theft of a BIZ
cycle belonging to David Morrill, and
Louis White would not admit that he had
stolen bolt Of silk from the Minneapolis
Dry Goods company.
Thomas Lyons, arrested for burglariz-
ing G.. L. Hartsock's place at 1913 Wash
ington avenue N, denied the charge, and
similar plea was made by John Void to
the charge Of stealing jewelry and cloth
ing from Oscar Holmes of 318 First avenue
N. Matthew Aims was arraigned for a
pameless crime on a little girl years
old. He denied it and the case will &c
to trial,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
WAS READY AT ONCE.

visiting Englishman who attended
dinner given recently by suburban hos
tess whose hospitality is VIGOROUSLY in
adequate made reply to her that it will
be difficult for her to live down. Her din
ncrs have been referred to as samples
and invitations are not accepted with
alacrity the second time. TheAEnglish-
man was a big fellow. whose family had
been kind to the hostess when in London.
The dinner served merely as an appetizer
to the hearty Englishman. but the hostess
did not notice it and said to him AMIGA
bly,: "Now, do tell NE when we may have
the pleasure of having you dine with US
again. Immediately, madam, imme-
diately," was his unexpected reply.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
THE REAL ESTATE BANQUET
Its Importance VIII Be Commen su-
rate With Recent Activity.

rate With Recent ACTIVITY. 4
deliberately engraved invitations have been
received by the Minneapolis and st. Paul
men who are. to be guests Of the Mime
apois Real Estate board at the banquet to
given Wednesday at 1880 p. m. in the Min
neapolis club. The affair is to be remark
able because of it's appointments and the
list of distinguished men of both cities who
are to be present. The list of speakers is
not yet prepared. The arrangements are in
charge Of the executive committee, j. F,
Conklin, chairman; William Y Chute and
Walter A. Eggleston. '"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
INDIANS WANT TO PLAY
White Earth Band Asks to Appear
Before Teachers Convention.

Simon Michelet, Indian agent at White
Earth. MINI, appeared before the, public
affairs committee of the Commercial Club this
noon, and asked that the Indian band at
White Earth be brought to Minneapolis to
play during the sessions ofrthe National Edu-.
cational association convention.
The band is d school organization. A similar
request was received some time ago from
the Indian school at Chamberlain, s.. DE- The
committee took 70 action.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
THE LAKE PARK LEASE

It May Me, Taken by Mrs. Tvva m bly,
S. of Rockford.
The Lake Park hotel will probably be leased
this summer to Mrs A. A. Twon1bly Of Rock
ford, Mimi, according to the statement of
officials of the st. Louis road
The hotel was stated some time ago to have
been leased to James D. Clark, but the latter
failed to meet the conditions set, and the
deal was never contaminated
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
MAY MOISTURE

This Month Far Fettcr Than May
Last Year.
May is almost as treacherous as the con-
ventional April with its sudden showers At
midnight last night the stars were plainly to
be seen. At 7 o'clock small deluge was
coming down. Up to 3 p. m. the fall was
one-half inch. The fall of the first twelve
days in May, 1901, was IL inches. and this
year, 1.66 inches.
In April the precipitation for the entire
month was 2.70 inches as against 1.57 year
ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
REASONING

Fn1IaueIpnla PTeSS.
Mr. Markley-You don't. mean to say
you've ordered that expensive gown, after
my promising to do without spring over
coat? How selfish!
Mrs. Markley-The idea! | think it's
very unselfish Of me to let you have all
the credit Of posing as the unselfsh one.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13
Omission of Meat Advised.

At the early breakfasts which Amer
leans are wont to indulge in-that is a
hearty meal before going to their daily
Work-the omission of meat is to be earn
estly advised. Many of the ordinary
breakfast foods are to be preferred, es-
pecially oatmeal with sugar and cream,
and this, together with couple of eggs,
few slices of toast and a cup of coffee,
makes a breakfast which is entirely suf-
ficient for the man of sedentary employ
ment, and with a little addition of ma
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-13

]. F. Conklin of the J.. f. .Conklin & Zonne
company said to-day: Mr. Fowler of the
AngloAmerican Provision company, under
certain conditions can be brought here Fur
Their than that have nothing TO SAY at ;;this
time - g-,t.sz = >.sI- g:5Et