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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Moments Magazines for May

Rev. DIR James u Barton, corresponding
secretary Of the American board of missions
presents the remarkable story of Miss Stones
captivity in tie Woman's Home Companion
for May. Eugene Wood writes Of Where the
Circus Starts From" and Anna S. Richardson
gives a glimpse behind the scenes OF de-
partnent store Louis Joseph. Vance de-
Baynes takes his readers on little journey
to the woods and fields. ana Captain Joseph
Hamilton tells some new things about the
battles of Charlottesville and Gettysburg.
The storias ere by Will n Harden and Cyrus
Townsend Brady and there are fairy stories
for the children by Elliot Flower and Tudor
jerks. schreyvogel and his pictures are de-
scribed and illustrated with reproductions
from the unost famous OF the western paint
ings. Meredith Nugent has something new In
the way Of an amusement for boys and the
other pages are full of interesting matter for
the honsekeeper and mother.
The May Ladies' Home Journal has an
article on the outdoor life Of President Roose-
Welt, who enjoys cutting down tree quite
as much as riding a spirited horse. Helen
Keller presents second number OF the
pathetic story Of her life and Nellie Blanchan
writes of the way birds build. their nests
Ernest Thompson Seton assumes charge Of
the department for boys on American wood
craft Edward Box says page of sarcastic
things on ''The Wisdom OF New York" The
stories are by Grace s. Richmond and Laura
Spencer Porter. The spring brides will be in
terested in the wedding superstitions and
nature students will enjoy Professor S. c..
schmueker's Seeing Things Outdoors.
Harper's Bazaar for May is an unusually
good number. Lillian Bell writes-in clever
way Of THE Trials OF a Young Housewife
and Josephine Dodge Daskam contributes a
college story. Most mothers will appreciate
Marion Foster Washburne's Every Morn
ing's Comedy" Ada Sterling describes play
houses for children, and Barial Blay, Margaret
Hamilton Weleh and josephine Grenier writes
Of domestic and culinary topics. There are
pages and pages OF pretty fashions and@sey-
eral pretty designs for summer needle-work.
Good Housekeeping for May is full of sug-
gestions and recipes for the housekeeper and
In addition there IL excellent reading matter
for the other members of the family. The
May breakfast is described as it Is con-
Quoted in the old New England town where
the custom originated. F. 0. Jones tells how
to build safe home, and Jeanette Young
writes Of ten years Of country life Julia
Ditto Young reviews the rise OF the shlr,
waist; Katherine Scott Umsted gives sonaf
ideas for putting children to sleep, and Flor
ence Van Fleet Lyman tells how a training
school for servants may be conducted IN
small town. President Eliot has few words
to say on Woman education and the relation
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
"A HISTORIC, BLANKET
INDIAN ATTACK on
I HUNDRED YEARS Ago

dams attacked the fort. The women put on
the mems hats that the Indians might be de-
sceived and loaded and reloaded the runs,
which the. old men fred, with such rapidlty
that as night drew nea- Chief Brand. ordered
a retreat, saying that he had been deceived
about the number Of the men in the fort.
] The harvesters FASTENED to the fort as
soon as possible after they heard the firing
and hurried after the Indians. They met them
at Canada Greek, two lies above ST. johns
Vile, and a battle was fought, in which sew
eral of the Indians were slam.
The blanket has been passed from one Mary
to another until at present it is in the pos
session of Mrs Heth, the last lineal deseend-
ant, who appreciates fully Its value as an
historical relic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

ling, while her technique is being steadily
brought to a high plane.
After course Of study with Clayton D.
Gilbert of the Johnson school, Miss Jackson
went to Boston last fab to study at the Elmer
son School ot Oratory, to which she will re-
turn In the fall. She just reached Minneapolis
this week, having stopped on her way home to
give a recital in Aurora, Ill. She has several
excellent summer engagements In Minneapolis
and the northwest Her recital last night was
benefit entert ainment to raise money for
the building fund Of the new Christian church
in South Minneapolis. The feature of her
program was her cutting of Dr. Henry Van
Dykes story, The Lost Word Christmas
legend OF long ago, a tale similar In style and
spirit to his classic, THE Other Wise Man.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

r., but it's a pity A
horse can't laugh"
Miss Larson stood at
the window and en-
.joyed, !, audFbly, : the
sight Of three autemo-
biles as they were
towed down the ave-
nue. by a correspond
ing number OF farm
wa CONS. Seems If
they would enjoy a
picture like that. They
don't need to worry
a mite bout bein' set
aside. for, as far as I
can see. the only COM
Portable way to take
r;Jo t~ ma - fhn-n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

They tore down into the boulevard by the
Peavey fountain jest as horse driven by
two women came roun' the other way I've
seen human bein's shy at that racer, so
poor dumb animal can't be blamed for run
min away. The buggy was tipped over an
the women thrown out. One Of 'em has heart
disease an she tainted dead away and they
had dretful time to bring her to-
If she lives III never ride in your Oh
racer again., says Mr.. Morrison, with a
groan, ars they was pourin' water over her
an if she don't, won't either ,a
Mr. Pillsbury didn't say anything; but he
must ha' had appropriate thoughts, seems it,
j. "A. j. Helper.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24


posed for people who can't take exercise less
they call it by fancy name. There's other
things you might do to make you tired, but
there amt anythin' will teach you to con-
troll your temper bettern ping pong, less
prhaps it's croquet.
'Everybodys playin' the game, seems if.
/ hear EN- over at Newells' an Christians,
an Heffelhngers an Hoeghs an everywhere
else l 60 The Browns have set. was over
there yesterday, an when I saw the little
net an the little rackets an the little balls,
says to the cook, says 1: The chil'ren got
new game?'
:. Hum says the cook. An that's all she
said.
l"Mr. Brown brought a man from Chicago
lome to lunch, a broker the dinin room girl
called him, an after lunch they went into
the library to talk 'brokin' an the chi'ren put
up the net on the table an began to play. 1t
isn't much Of a game from my point OF view,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

as it is to appear. When Mrs. Wilde has
completed the figure panels, the cartoon Is
turned over to Mr. Baird. who adds the
watercolor representation OF the mutlions
and mosaic work, which frames the panel
and gives to the window much OF its grace
full and brilliant character
Z The design is next enlarged and the pat
tern cut in the workroom. The glass for the
various parts is then selected and cut by
the pattern The faces are always painted
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
SPRING GARDENING.

BaltimOTe IIS6WS.f -. Z,
YES said the amateur gardener, after the he
others had finished telling their stories, - !
planted some spring seed onions last night
ana thew came up this morning. =
Fertile grounds OF course, said the ironi-
cal chorus. :.
Nope; chickens, replied the q. 9. as ne
said he'd take the same.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

Mt. Clemens, the Mineral Bath City
is reached without change Of cars only
by the Grand Trunk Railway System.
Time tables and beautiful descriptive
pamphlet will be mailed free on applica-s
/ ton TO Geo. w. vaux. A. 6. r. q T. A..
1875 Adams st, Chicago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
MISS EDITH May JACKSON
A Minneapolis Reader Who Has Just
Returned From a Years
IN,

Miss Edith May Jackson, who gave recital
last night at Portland Avenue Church Of
Christ, is one of the charming Minneapolis
girls who has taken up the study Of oratory
and dramatic art in a serious way. She has
already made a successful beginning in plat
form work, for which she is well fitted. She
has cultivated taste and keen intellectual
powers that guide her correctly in the selec-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
lREAL CONCERN.

Ph1IaNeIDhla- PreSS.
Well, . said the girls father, sternly, after
the ttinid sutton had finally stated his case,
..de you think you could support a family,
young man
s Gee whit exclaimed the young man,
I"hAve you lost your job?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
+ food and character is traced by William

Of food and character is traced by William
Noyes.
The Designer for May is largely fashion
number and the fashions are extremely pretty
and practical John De Morgan describes the
May day of English poetry and prose, ana
Jane W. Guthrie writes Of .tThe Art OF Bas-
kerry There are stories by Ellen oiney
Kirke and L. NJ. Montgomery, and short
play, 'Joseph's Coat" by Mary Dawson
Mary Kilsyth illustrates some original ideas
in cottage furnishings
The New Idea for May devotes many pages
to spring fashions and other pages are given
over to novelties in needlework. The stories
are by Emery Pottle, Lewis E. MacBrayne
and George Edwards. Walden Fawcett writes
of Miss Alice Roosevelt and the other Wash
ington debutantes, while William Armstrong
tells Of Albani, Queen Victorta's favortte
singer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

did you ever play
ping pong?" Miss
Larson trailed the
ball OF mending cot
ton across the room
for the third time in.
five minutes.
It's a game an
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

II YOU are tired taking the large, old
fashioned gripping pills, try Carriers Little
Liver Pills and take some comfort. A man
can't stand everything. One pill dose.
Try them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
TALES OUT OF SCHOOL.

d The Smart Set.
Suitor-Your sister ard were Just talking
business out here on the veranda.
Her Little Brother-h.E no. you weren't.
When fellow begins to talk business sister
always takes him into tile conservatory
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Hall for Rent,

Kimball Hall-the most desirable hall
in the city for concerts, dances, recep-
tions, etc Reasonable terms Apply
Kimball Piano House, 727 Nicollet ave.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
SHE STARTED WITH WILLARD

of the Buren, Lady
Part.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

THE. SATIN DUCHEssE COSTUME.
: Here is reliable silk fabric that wears
: exceHently, that is soft, pliable, almost
waterproof, that dries quickly, that does
not cling. that is not too heavy and that.
consequently, will be in the future the
great article for wear in the warmer and
. moderate latitudes. The sashes are of
light blue silk, the collar of white, en-
broidered, and altogether it is artistic,
= beautiful and becoming.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

Do you want roof that will never leak?
See w. IS. Mott Co. Tel. 376.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

WATERETTE TAFFETA COSTUME.
It dries like eelskin is waterproof and
besides being light, is particularly protec-
dry quickly; and on the beach the sand
is easily shed and the garment does not
become uncomfortable.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
Might Increase Danger.
ALL In TURN PROMOTED.
Employees of Plumbing Board Ad-
Vanced by "A Resignation.

The District Commissioners today is
sued orders for the following promotions.
changes, and appointments to fiji vac1n-
c.es il the Office OF the Inspector Of
Plumbing and the Plumbing Board. made
necessary by the recent resignation Of
Mr. Charles b. Ball.
O l. Ingalls,, assistant engineer in the
sever division. is appointed Inspector OF
Plumbing. vice c. Z. Ban. resigned.
NJ F. Ward. assistant engineer. sewer
division at 81 500 per annum. is promoted
70 assistant engineer at SO per day, vice
Ingalls,
J. R. WhelDley. ltveler. sewer division
at 81 200 per annum. is promoted 20 as
slstaut engineer at 81 SEQ per annum, vice
Werd.
L. f. Quimby. IeveIer at 81 per day.
sewer division, is promoted to leveler at
81 200 per annum, vice WheiDley.
J. J. Reamcr. rodTl2n, sewer division. at
S7Se per annum, is promoted TO leveIer at
81 per day. vice Quimby.
4. r. McConegal, rodmau. sewer di-
vision. Gt $3.50 per day, is promoted to
roCman at $3.50 per anuum. vice Resmer.
j. B. Gordon, chairman, sewer division
at $500 per anRum. is promoted 10 rod
mar AZ $500 per day, vice McCoEcgaI.
J. l. Sneed chairman, sewer division
81 1926 per day, is promoted 20 chairman
at $650 per aunuu vice Gordon.
r. \ O'Brien. assistant inspector Of
plumbing. is appointed a member Of the
Plumt.ng Board; al appointments 90 take
effect this date.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
ADMIRAL SGHLRY ENDS
HIS WESTERN TOUR
Returns TO Washington in
Finest Spirits.
Declares He Never Enjoyed Himself
some Presents-TO Visit Albany

Admiral and Mrs Schley arrived in
Washington from their Western tour at
$50 this morning, the train being about
an hour late.
After breakfast in their private car.
they vent 90 their apartments al The
Richmond
Admiral Schley is locking in the finest
condition and is in The best OF spirits.
With the exception OF having slight cold
in the head and threat he is in the best
CT health.
When seen by representative Of The
Times. this morning. ard asked if he had
had pleasant trip ne said Il never
enjoyed myself more"
Since he left Washington a Ut4Ie over
two weeks ago the admiral mas nad
round OF entertainment. At every station
along the route Of the train a crowd was
gathered and everywhere he was Cheered.
At all the cities where he stopped for
a day or so De was given handsome pres
ents. At Knoxville he received a hand
some loving cup. At Nashville the
knights Templsr gave him a handsome
jewel In Chicago he received many pres
enJs of handsome design
When he arrived at his hotel this morn
ing he found his sesk literally filed with
letters. He viii remain in Washington
fer a week or so. Then he may go 10
Albany 90 visit friends. and II is expected
that he and N-s- SchIoy viii visit the
Charleston Exposition on February -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
10 AGAIN LBGALIZB
BOXING In new YORK
Bill to That End Has Been
Drafted.
Measure VIII BE Introduced at Al
bany Next WeeL.-aad Way BE
Enacted Into Law.

NEW YORK. Feb S.-WiIIam Roche.
theatrical manager for Young Corbett''
and for George McFadden. has prepared
bin to be introduced in the Leg .s-ure
next week, legalizing boxing in thi ate.
The bill, which has been drawn up By
William s Katzenstein. provides that
boxing clubs doing business in New York
state must pay percentage Of the re-
ceipts Of the exhibition into state fund.
and that-a commissioner for the purpose
Of receiving such fund shall be appointed
By the Governor.
II further provides that before a person
is allowed 10 enter the ring. he must pro
cure certificate from a physician ap-
pointed by the commissioner showing that
he is in good physical health. and that he
viii box in strict accordance with the
rules laid down by the commissioner. and
also by the club organization giving the
exhibition.
Mr.. katzenstein said that the bill was
IN the interest Of fair boxing with ample
provisions 10 protect the boxers. He
added that he has had consultation with
number Of Senators and Assemblymen
relative 10 the bill. and that il seemed
10 meet with general approval
4 believe said Mr.. Katzenstein. that
OR bill VIII be fayoTably considered be-
cause 1t contains some very strict clauses.
which would make honest boxing contests
in this State an exhibition Of science
such as people would approve. The bill
has met with the approval Of almost every
professional boxer IN the country. and is
the result Of careful consideration Of
former bills"
Mr.. Katzenstein viii go 10 Albany on
Monday in the interest Of the bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
Mr.. J. 4. UATHELL ILL.
Prevented From Attending Testi-
moninI BeneRt rendered Him.

The only unpleasant feature Of the
testimonial benefit rendered Mr.. James
Fl Cathell a. the Masonic Temple last
night was the announcement Of the Sc
rious illness OF that popular gentleman.
who has been confined to his home since
Sunday. Between 800 and 100 persons en-
loved q programme Of exceptional merit
each number responding TO several en-
cores. The following was the programme:
Quartette. Misses Daisy and Edna Taylor
and Mcssrs- NJ J. Leaman and Ross
James: sketch, The Uses of Study 20
Misses Marguerite Weller. Clara Graham,
and Helen Hunter; tenor solo, VI. Harry
stevens: recitations. NJ. f. Kahn whist
ling solos. Edward S. Bowman; special
ties. VIII A Boyd. Columbia Mandolin
Quintette William Edward Todd, il di-
rector; William H. Conley in an imita-
tion Of Dan DelJ and other character
songs: musical specialDes, =. f. FCath-
erston; solo, Thomas J. Quiglcy. Mr.
CathelI must necessarily have been graft
fed had he been able 10 be present TO
close the evenings programme "ith a
solo. as had Teen planned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
PRUSSIANS DBNOUNGB
KlICRBNBR'S CAMPS
Storm Of Indignation Aroused
in the Diet.
QUESTIONS FOR Won BUELOW
Orators Of All Parties Join in Pro
test AEHiUst the British Policy and
Demand Assistance Looking To-
wards Relief of Beers.

BERLIN. Feb. SIN the Prussian Diet
today a storm Of indignation against the
British concentration policy in South
Africa was aroused by the Conservative
Rewoldt.
The row was started by RewoIdt de-
manding to know why Imperial Chan
eellor Won Buelow had not replied to the
communication Of the German eoneen-
tration camps commission, which re-
Quested that cooperation by the British
authorities be sought for the distribution
Of goods and provisions sent 10 the
concentrated Beers
Count ven Buelow was not present,
and nobody replied in behalf of the
Government.
This caused the orators Of all parties
70 join in denunciation OF the camps,
and a demand that the Government as
sist the relief projects.
Rewoldt said he committee had col
Iected 3C0000 marks and much merchau-
disc, and had recently sent goods valued
al $4,000 marks TO South Africa.
The committee, he said. has -150. 600
marks worth more. ready for Immediate
shipment. but wants an assurance that it
viii reach it's proper destination before
sending it,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
DISTRICT NEEDS TO BE
CONSIDERED NEXT WEEK
Conference Committee of Senate and House 70 Decide Upon
hzpo1faHf Propositions Of Local Interest.

Mr. Mcmillan. chairman Of the Senate
District Committee and member Of the
appropriations Committee. promises that
during the coming week a srl7u Informal
conference committee Of Senate and
House members interested in the af-
fairs Of the District. viii take up the
question Of its financial condition and im-
provemeut needs. The meeting viii In
ciude the chief members Of the District
and Appropriations Committees Of both
houses.
The points for discussion at this cor
ference briefly stated viii be:
VIII the Appropriations Committee ap-
prove Of advancing money to the Dis
trict ont Of the United states Treasury
Tor improvements
Shall the personal tax law be passed.
as Row planned, or shall st be revised
=-mewhat ia accordance with the senl-
m-nts expressed by the Board OF Trade .
What effect viii the passage OF the
personal tax law and the revision Of the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
SENATOR SCOTT AFTER
AN OFFICIAL SCALP

Senator Scott Of West Virginia is seek
ing the scalp of the official who recently
ordered the inves igation Of the character
Of Mr.. J. K Hall, said to De candidate
for the Office Of postmaster at wheeling.
w. Va.
Two weeks ago a couple OF postofice in
spectors went to Wheeling it is said, at
the order Of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Joseph l. Bristow. They made a
searching investigation Of the private life
Of Mr. Hall. who is the editor OF the
Wheeling Intelligencer"
Mr. Wise is the present postmaster. but
there is more or less a contest on for his
succession.
Very indignant that anyone in the Post
Office Department should prompt an Of
fetal investigation Of the character Of
private citizen, and Grmly resolved 70
make trouble for the official who ordered
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08

course. the clerks wiz have to 90 No
amount OF influence can retain them in
their positions. Their names have been
stricken from the list without regard to
their autccedents OF records in the bu-
reau."
II this is so. clerks with an excellent
record viii be compelled 10 share the fate
or those whose record is anything but
in their favor.
In Highly Nervous state
The clerks. especially the women, are so
wrought up over Tire prospect OF recciv-
ing their walking papers and being landed
in the street with their means OF earning
a living cut of that they can hardly do
their work.
The Census Office is much unsettled.
The employees do not know what to eX-
pect. 4 clerk who has been faithful and
sldufuI does rot know in the morning
whether by evening he or sne viii be out
Of a situation. the same as the CLERK
who hcs been Indifferent and incompetent.
Some Of the women have been worked up
into such a state over the matter that
they almost have nervous prostration-
The army Of clerks in the big rooms are.
many OF them, performing their work
with uncertain fingers. and gIanciue at
each other in an inquisitivo sort OF way.
II almost seems as though they were lis
tering for the swish OF tie AK.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
GREAT NERVOUS STRAIN EVIDENT
No One Can Feel Sure of Be
ing Kept in Position.
RECORDS OF NO AVAIL
Names stricken on without Regard
To Influence, NntecedeRtS, or
Demonstrated Ability

The official ak Of the dismissal clerk
Will fall with a heavy blow upon from 800
to COO young men and women clerks at the
Census Office at o'clock this afternoon.
T. &c who viii be dismissed are taken
from the two large divisions Of the de-
partment, which formerly contained about
1000 clerks each It will come as a sur
prise to many OF them. although since the
wholesale dismissals have been in prog
ress he majority OF the employees have
lived in a state Of continual mental sus-
pense. No one knew at what moment the
ak would fall and sever their connection
with the bureau. Both men and women
are included in this afternoons dismis-
sails
Record and influence Futile.
Mr.. Langley. ;he appointment clerk OF
the Census, stated this morning that tho
clerks were being dismissed purely be-
cause the work OF ,heir departments was
practically completed The immense
amount Of work which has kept the army
Of clerks occupied for so long a tine is
rapidly being brought 20 a close in many
OF its branches. Consequently these
wholesale discharges.
Mr.. Langley said:
big divisions has been completed. and. OF
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-08
VETERANS 70 OPPOSE
PENSIONS TOR WIDOWS
Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. Har-
riSOn Not Needy

MANCHESTER. y. H.. Feb. Sex Con
gresham James +. Briggs says JhaJ Grand
Army posts an over the country wlIl take
mp the agitation against pension for
Mrs Mckinley and Mrs. Harrison.
To a reporter. Mr. Briggs- who is a
stalwart Republican and Grand Army man
said.
While many poor veterans are slowly
starving and freezing. persons who have
ample fortunes are seeking large annui-
ties The principle is wrong. II any
p esideut or Presidents widow was needy,
Congress ought to provide for him or her.
but Of late years we have not been gradu-
ating Presidents in that condition"