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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
standpoint CT the addresses The weak n

standpoint CT the addresses. The weak
spot is in respect to effective ~Organiza-
ton. Some Of the Minnesota delegation
think that the convention has not been
practical enough, that it has left the plan
of battle too much up in the air and that
there is not enough preparation made for
the work that makes votes in congress-.
A committee on finance, however, re-
ported in favor of the appointment of one
or more national organizers to direct Or
ganiZatlon generally and to assist in the
formation of local and sectional auxiliary
organizations and the enlistment Of the
active assistance Of commercial bodies all
over the country.
This committee also raised on the spot
some $4,000 to carry on the work, until
such time as it may enjoy a more definite
and regular income.
Hustlng vice presidents will probably
be appointed, charged with the work Of
pushing the cause along in their par
ticular states.
The Minnesota delegation decided not
to commit itself to active cooperation
with the league before consulting its
constituency. After a conference to be
held in Minneapolis it is probable that if
the business interests are favorable steps
will be taken to form a Northwestern
Reciprocity league to include at least
Minnesota and the Dakotas and probably
Wisconsin.
It is likely that this league will make
it's bow to the public through a conven-
ton to be held in Minneapolis which will
probably be addressed by John Charlton
and other distinguished advocates of reel
procity. The proposed northwestern
league will be auxiliary to the National
league but will make speciality of Ca
madam reciprocity and conduct cam
paign of education especially OF congress-
| men, along lines that will look to prac-
tical results. ~ ~.'# ..
The appointment by the executive com
| mittee Of the reciprocity league of spe-
| cial committee to look after Canadian
| reciprocity is significant of an intention
| to concentrate, the leagues work largely
! ON Canadian relations. This committee
consists of Campbell Shaw, Buffalo; H. c.
| Staver Chicago; Secretary A. J. Noble
Chicago, and w. S. Dwinnell. Minneapolis
| ~ Theodore M. Knappen.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

$l.OOO,O0O has been appropriated by some
large company to buy land and build
warehouses or other needed buildings in
Minneapolis. The fact that hitherto the
trust has not invaded Minneapolis, al
though it was formed to belt the world
with chain of holdings, makes it patent
that this big company has taken cog
nizance of the advantages Of owning i'm =
proved property in the twin cities. Few
other concerns would be able to- throw
so much money into the field at one time.
Another bit of evidence is the fact thai
several of the companies and large bust
ness firms which hold leases almost ma
turing have been approached by vel
known business man as to the probability
of making long leases in case buildings
should be erected especially for thei]
needs. 1t is, however, quite certain thai
this sum has been set aside by some or.
ganization for investment here and the eff
feet on the local market will be inspiring.
A Spur to improvements.
It is well known that the scarcity OF
warehouses and other kinds of CONNER
cal buildings makes it SO difficult for
outside concerns to enter the city that
Minneapolis is the loser. Business firms
are likely to go along the lines Of least
resistance in locating and conditions be-
ing almost equal to seek other localities
The knowledge that a reputable concern
stands ready to honor a sight draft for a
building, will encourage the influx OF
manufacturing concerns.
e. What effect the invasion of the United
States company will have on local con.
tractors is a problem. The company, as
is we'll known. absorbed. among five com
panies the Fuller Construction company Of
Chicago. This is the company which does
the construction for the parent organize.
ton. Undoubtedly local labor will be
used, but it is probable that local archi
tects and contractors will not come il
for much profit. : The United State:
Realty and Construction company wa!
formed among other things, to WORT
economies in construction and manage
ment and the whole business is done b,
it's employees.
The trust has had representative i,
Minneapolis ever since 1t was organized
For a time legal complications stood ii
the way Of rapid expansion, but now al
is smooth sailing. 49,
It is believed that the new factor Il
willing to buy property at REASONABLE
prices It would be difficult for small
holders to be obstinate in their demands
| If they wont sell at a fair price, they ma,
| be induced to accept shares of the cor
poration. 1t seems likely that the loca
field will be dominated to certain ex
| tent by the company.
| What advantage it will have in the con
| struction of steel buildings may be see1
/ from the fact that the president of tn
steel trust s a director Of tn
company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
NOR. SECURITIES IS HIT
Banking. Interests Charged With
Doing It-0ther Stocks
Are Groggy.
Special to The Journal.

New York. Dec. 12.-Speculation in
Northern Securities has received the re-
ward which the banking interests laid up
for it The most prominent banking peo-
pie in the city have declared that any
speculation of that kind would be dis
couraged' and the ways of the banks
when it comes to acknowledgements are
we'll known. Yet Northern Securities is
stock that must have great intrinsic
value and the most conservative people
on the street think that, when it finally
finds its level, it will sell much higher
than at present.
Under a flood Of liquidation from all
quarters to-day stocks dropped rapidly
More margins were demanded from mem
bers of the big specializing pools and when
they failed to respond and their stocks
were thrown over board, United States
Steel and Southern Pacific suffered the
| most. 1t is understood that Mr.. Keene
is getting rid Of his holdings in these
properties. It is almost impossible to get
time money and many loans are about
due, the situation is serious. Some of the
! smaller fry insist that the banking inter-
ests are manipulating the money market
with view of adding to their millions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
NO REPLY FROM CASTRO
The Demands OF England Said to Remain
Unanswered. -

London, Dec. 12.-The foreign office in
forms the Associated Press that the Brit
ish government disclaims responsibility
for the sinking of the Venezuelan vessels
off La Guaira. 1t attributes this act en-
tirely to the German forces
It is understood that nearly all of the
Venezuelan news which the government
gets comes through the state department
at Washington and is based on Minister
Bowen's messages. The foreign office
here has received no trace of the reply
to the. demands of Great, Britain and
Germany which Venezuela Is reported to
have transmitted to those powers through
the United States consul at La Guaira,
though it has officially received a copy OF
President Castro's proclamation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

Yesterday, after long conference with
President Castro, United States Minister
Bowen obtained an order for the liberation
of the remainder of the British and Ger
man subjects who were held prisoners,
and an hour later all had been released.
Minister Bowen and Secretary OF Legation
Russell went to the Jail five times and
assisted the poor colored British subjects
and those who were i'll. ~ - ..' 49,.
The order for the release Of the prison
ers has made a good impression and is
looked upon as a polite act on the part
of President Castro. -. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

| Regarding the reports that the Ger
| mans wantonly destroyed the Venez-
| uelan vessels captured at La Guaira,
| it is said here that according to the
| official advices received up to the
| present only one vessel was disabled
! and none was sunk and that the Brit
! ish participated equally with the Ger
| mans in the action taken.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

Washington IA cabesran
quesed
ing out the claims for British
subjects during
THE UNITED STATES
In conformity
Will
channel Of
methods araton epsa
subjects
no declaration OF forthcoming.
REPLIES
Up
ceved
the
likelihood Of President
London
Minister
to
E -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
CLERGUE NOT CAST DOWN
Consolidated Company Receives a Large
Government Order for Rails.

Special to The Journal.
Sault Ste Marie Mich. Dec. If. H.
Clergue. general manager of the Console
dated Lake Superior company. said this
morning there was no cause for a de-
cline in Consolidated shares. The steel
plant closed down because all orders
booked were filled. Last night the COM
pany received orders from the Canadian
government for steel rails sufficient to
keep the mills in continuous operation at
prices satisfactory to the company.
Clergue further stated that the COM
pany's various operations were progress
ing with entire satisfaction; that the
company owns outright all the various
mines and plants free from bonds or
mortgages; that only bank loans were for
current and operating expenses and that
those have never been equal to the ma
terial and stock on hand. .a j.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

The foreign office officials also said
that they had not received informa-
ton to the effect that Venezuela had
recomm ended Mr.. Bowen to act as
arbitrator. They think it Is not
likely that the proposition has been
made but If such is the case they do
not consider that arbitration at this
stage would be acceptable to Great
Britain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
REALTY TRUST
Is COMING HERE
United States Realty Company Will
Spend 100000 in Minneapo-
lis and St. Paul.
Funds Will Be Expended for Invest
ment or improvements as 0c-
casion Arises. @@i...:
Advent of the Company Will Tend
to Firm Up" the
Market.

A million dollars for, the purchase of
sites and the construction Of buildings in
Minneap polls; like sum for similar pur-
poses in ST. Paul; in short, the enormous
sum of 100000 thrown into the market
at one time is almost indu,table evidence
that the United States Realty and Con-
struction company. the see, 100000 sky
scraper trust Of New York city has in
Vaded the twin cities.
Real esta te men on the inside know that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
They Favor the Reciprocity Treaties Nego-
. . tIated by kasson.

Detroit Dec. l2.-At the reciprocity con-
vention yesterday the following resolutions
were adopted:
"Resolved. That we reaffirm the resolu-
lions adopted at the first convention OF
the association at Chicago. which en-
brace in their scope the general prin-
ciple Of reciprocity and the establishment
of liberal. fair trade relations with all the
nations Of the world and that we again
call attention to the reciprocity treaties
negotiated by Commissioner Kasson, in
GLIDING the very important treaty with
France; and we again request that these
treaties be ratified and also that a recip-
rocity treaty with Cuba be speedily nego-
tiated. and ratified
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

The release of the French steamer o.
sun seized by the Germans at La Guaira.
has not yet been reported to the foreign
office, but the officials accept the I'M
official reports of her release, thus re-
lieving the incident of it's gravity.
After an exchange Of cable messages It
has been agreed to appoint distinguished
Spanish jurist as referee in the Franco
Venezuelan arbitration. His name will
not be announced until the arbitrator as
semble at Caracas.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
CASTRO'S WAR TALK
How 1t Is Regarded In BerIIn-The
IL Sunken Vessels.

IL Sunken Vessels.
Berlin. Dec. 13.-President Castros war
preparations and his public utterances
are regarded in official quarters here as
designed to see how far the allies are
willing to go. as test Of the further
attitude Of the administration at Wash
ington and above all, as efforts to units
his own people and reconcile them to his
dictatorship. -.
s The foreign office received cablegram
yesterday from the German charge DAT
fairies, Herr Won Pilgrim Ballazi filed at
La Guaira. This Is sure indication, the
foreign office thinks, that the situation Is
not so tense as the press kilograms repre-
sent it to be. -.' ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
Local League Likely to Be Formed
With the Canadian Situation
as Its Speciality.
The Detroit Convention Adiourns
After Adopting Some Moder-
ate Resolutions.
The Minnesota Delegation Will Con-
suit It's Constituency and Con-
fer in Minneapolis Soon.

From a, Staff Correspondent
Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1.-THE reciprocity
convention adjourned yesterday att
ernoon after adopting resolutions
that were very satisfactory to ALL
1t is thought that they are
moderate enough to command the sup
port Of all shades and degrees of believ-
in reciprocity
The convention is generally pronounced
a success. Certainly it was from the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

While the marine ministry is not con-
sidering the immediate dispatch Of REIN
forcements, if it is necessary to occupy q
port marines will be sent. The navy de-
partrnent garrisons the coast defenses and
has at it's disposition fifteen battalions Of
marines who are serving on shore.
Later Dispatches Tell OF sunken Ships.
Later in the day the following dispatch
was received here from Willemstadt, Cu-
racoa:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

Caracas, Dec. 12.-It is stated on good
.fluthority that the Venezuelan government
has asked United States Minister Bowen
to act as arbitrator in the controversy
with Great Britain and Germany. + T
The English telephone office here has
been seized. 80. :"
Everyone in Caracas believes that the
situation is desperate and threatens war
unless Minister Bowen succeeds in having
the matters in dispute submitted to arb1-
tration. 1t is said on the authority of an
official near to President Castro that the
president has allowed Minister Bowen to
communicate with the Berlin and London
governments through the state depart
me1lt at Washington, this being the only
hope of avoiding a serious conflict. 1t is
reported that the plar of the British and
German forces is to secure the ports of
La Guaira and Puerto CabellO.
Protecting the Capital.
The government has taken preservative
measures at La Guaira. All the deposits
Of coal at the navy yard and all the Brit
ish cars on the La Guaira railroad have
been brought here, rendering impossible
the transportat ton of the allied troops by
rail. General Ferrer, the minister of war,
spent all day to-day in choosing spots in
the mountains where trenches are to be
dug.
Enforced Military Service.
The governor of Caracas has issued the
fall
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

The dispatch was semioff1cial and was
filed at Willemstadt yesterday. The war
ships engaged Ill the affair were the Ger
man cruisers Panther and iVneta and the
British cruiser Retribution.
The dispatch probably refers to the Ven
ezuelan ships seized Dec. 8 and reported
to have been sunk early the next morning
off La Guaira.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

1t is fully recognized here and at
the other capitals that the United
States Is the only power in position
to act as an intermediary. Hence
there is no intention on the part of :
the European powers to take con-
certed or individual action.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
COMMISSIONER PARTRIDGE RESIGNS

New York, Dec. 12.---CommissiOner Of Police
John N. Z Partridge has resigned to take effect
Jan. i. Mr.. Partridges resignation was tend
cred in a letter to the mayor. in which he
said: For the last fortnight / have been
under, physicians care Though not seriously
i'll II am advised that complete recovery
calls for more rest than L can get while
performing the onerous duties Of this Office z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

All Venezuelans living in the fed
eral district, between the ages of IL
and SO years, must enroll themselves
in the militia; any such persons re-
fusing to enroll voluntarily, as pat
rioIis1n demands, will be declared
traitors and sent before the tribunals.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
VENEZUELA ASKS The i. S.
TO PROPOSE ARBITRATION
CASTRO THINKS THAT COUNTRY ASSIST IN PULL
ING OUT OF VERY BAD HOLE.

The English Foreign Office Says That Arbitration This Stage Would
Not Be Acceptable acknowledgements
Bluff Too Far to Have Settled by Any Third ParyEnforceed
Military Service Begun nezuela-Dnse Guaira
Caracas Is Hurried-Foregne Arrested Puerto Cabeo.
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1upeE j. w. HENRY DEAD.

) Kansas City. Dec. 12.--5udge John ". Henry.
aged IS. died at his home in this city to day
after a long illness. He formerly chief
Justice of the state supreme court and at the
time Of his death was judge of division No. 3
of the circuit court at Kansas City. He was
one Of the most widely known jurists. In the
eSt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

I LOOKING TO THE UNITED STATES
This Country Expected to Take the Init.
alive In Mediation
Paris. Dec. ia foreign office Official
made the following statement to-day TO
the Associated Press:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

No exchange of views has occurred
between the European powers con-
corning the Venezuelan situation and
no such exchange is intended. as it is
definitely held that the affair is one
in which the United States should be
/! left free to take the initiative in
mediation
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

! The German warships have embar
coed three Venezuelan ships and disa-
bled a fourth near La Guaira.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
HARRY JONES IN WASHINGTON.
From The Journal Bureau, Room As, Post Build
ing washinRtou, $685..

Washington, Dec 12.--Harry W. Jones, Min
neapolis architect. is here to attend the annual
convention of the Association of American Archi-
tects, The Minnesota chapter died some eight
years ago. and nothing has been done since. to
resurrect 1t. Mr.. Jones was then it's president.
The times are better and he thinks it will
be possible to take the matter up again. Mr..
Zones returns to New York tomorrow night,
and thence home early next week.
l.. q Torn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
DEFENSE OF LA GUAIRA

Heights Back Of the Town Fortified
Great Patriotic Demon STATIONS.
La Guaira, Venezuela. Dec. 1.-THE de-
fensive preparations at the strategic
points on the heights back Of the town are
being vigorously pushed forward. The
powder in the fortresses Of La Vigia and
San Carlos has been removed. Great
patriotic demonstrations are being made
ard every one capable of bearing arms ii
Offering his services. The embargo placed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

This statement was called out by the
suggestion Of the Temps that it was TINA
for Europe to speak in the interest Of
universal peace. The official added: =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

cheaper to walk his horses to Farley than
to pay the rate. The agent said he would
see what he could do, and later they got
a rate Of $50 car.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

upon the harbor~ corporation has been re-
moved. - a.as. - =, . - ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

The governor Of Caracas has issued the
following decree:
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Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter
with uneasiness, children take cold so
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my voice in time to win the medal. "
w. A. Rembert
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SILKS

The fancy plaid wasting Silks are well represent
ed here They of the late crazes of the
The prices range 81, 1925 and 81 so per yd.
Coored Tafetas we'll represented In the stock Thew
always staple Look well, WELL Prices 65c 75c
and 85c I'd. 1854
Black Silks the best values we'll as largest variety
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Special attention this week the 27.inch high grade
black Taetas the biggest bargain shown They
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If you want any kind OF silks you want to come here
for them.
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A Table Linen Talk

You will find here many
excellent values In table dam
asks, both bleached and I'M
bleached. There's no gain
saying, the wisdom and econ
omy of buying good linens at
low prices.
so inch cream satin Damask,
extra heavy quality all pure linen
choice patterns worth soc I'd, this
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70 inch bleached satin damask
beautiful assortment of patterns,
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$50 remnants bleached linen
Damasks, 2, d and 3 yards long,
'tmill ends' regular price 75c 81
and s1.25 yard, to close at soc, 75c
and $1.0O yard.
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His Life in Peril

81 just seemed to have gone all to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, of Welfere,
Tex "billiousness and q lame back
had made life burden. 1 couldn't eat
or sleep and felt almost too worn ont to
work when l began to use Electric Bit
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sleep like top, can eat anything, have
gained strength and enjoy hard work. -
They give vigorous health and new life
to weak, sickly, run down people. Try
them. Only SOC at the EldTidge Drug
Stores.
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Spent More Than $1,000.

W. W. Baker, of Plainview, Neb +,
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without relief She became very low
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She enjoys better health than she has
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