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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
The Passing Of Cheap Land.

1t is the boast of western Canada
that it has an abundance Of cheap
or free land for the hungry. But
even in that country the era Of cheap
land near railways is passing away.
The building OF new railways will open
up much more cheap land. but there is
a tendency to discount that effect by
taking homesteads or purchasing large
blocks Of land along probable railway
locations. The average price of the
land now offered by the Canadian Pa
cific Railway company is between IS
and Sc an acre. Much of this land is
either in undesirable regions or at a
considerable distance from the rail-
way. Two years ago the uniform
price was SO an acre and much of the
land was alongside the tracks. This
most eously situated land has
all. been sold, and now, the prevailing
price for unimprOved land within
easy hauling distance of a railway is
about $40, even at points 400 miles
west or northwest from Winnipeg.
In this connection it is pertinent tc
mention j. j. Hills reference to west
ern Canada in his speech Of yester-
day. He said that he had beens some
what nisquoted in what he said al
the Bismarck irrigation convention
about that country. He then gave Il
as his deliberate judgment that the
area of profitable agricultures'in west,
ern Canada is about three times the
area of Minnesota, or, approximately
$50 600 square miles. This is abou
the judgment Of most students @
the question. After making deduc
tons for poor land, there remain
about 100, 900, 900 acres capable of till
age. -. sa5@
But it will be long, time before it il
all under the plow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
Mr.. Hill on Oriental Markets.

Mr.. j. J. Hill took great satisfac-
ton yesterday in pointing out to the
state agricultural society how success
full he has been in realizing his dream
Of an oriental market that would bal
ance the European market for Amer
ica's surplus of breadstuffs. ,Circun1-2
stances he said, had favored the
work, with the result that more has
been accomplished in five years than
he had expected to accomplish in the
remainder Of his lifetime. 1t was
with the comfortable air Of the man
who has accomplished his purpose,
who has attained his goal in the face
OF much soothing and adverse ctrcum-
stances, that Mr.. Hill read statistics
showing how much wheat and -four
is now being shipped from the Puget
sound ports to Asia, Australia and
South Africa. 90
1 This was an. exhibition of a worthy
pride with which The Journal
sympathizes. We have not always
agreed with Mr.. Hill, but we have "a
ways respected him, and from the first
this paper has commended Mr.. Hills
far seeing endeavoEs to create a de-
lnand in the far east for wheat flour.
We are as pleased as he is to OBJ
Serve the numerous evidences that his
foresight and cultivation of an OPP
portunity that, was not apparent to
many men are bearing substantial re-
suits. f..
4 If as Mr.. Hill predicts, the Cham
berlain campaign shall win in Eng
land. the oriental market will sud-
denly assume an Importance that even
Mr.. Hill did not suspect five or six
Years ago. At that time nobody
dreamed that the British people would
ever seriously think Of taxing their
foodstuffs. 1t is hard to tell whether
Chamberlain will win or not. But he
has made enough Roadway to make
1t the part of wisdom for us to con-
slider carefully what are likely to be
the effects of a victory by him on
our agricultural operations. We must
consider also, how it may be pos
sible by. taking thought to avoid the
disaster, temporary at least, the tri-
umph Of Chamberlainism would 9th
efwise spell for our wheat farmer!
and flour millers. 81.
ST Mr.. Hill, complained rather petu.
rantly that his, reward for. the work
he has. done in4epehing oriental mar.
kets Is to be made. a defendant in 6
Suit in which he is charged with
Violating the laws of his country. He
iterated and. reiterated this charge
putting himself in the attitude Of {
Find father cursed with unfilial chill
dren. He assumed that his. railwa.
combination was necessary to thu
opening of the oriental markets.
gave the necessary power. Ergo t.
brevent the combination would be t.
close the oriental market. Let thu
blood of the Maynard people be OF
their own heads!~ &41S
T. Now, therenis no petty spite o
mean opposition. to Mr.. Hills goo
Il Works in the prosecution of the stat
did government cases against tn
tierger., If that, combination is il
legal, the courts will say SO: if it i
Hot, the courts will say so. Wha
iaore can Mr., Hill expect2
There was one highly importan
omission in Mr.. Hills speech - a,
Omission that has characterized al
His interesting speeches in which h
Mas had oceasiento refer. to. the mer
ger. He says it gives him the powe
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
RAILROADS.
II. ALLIANCE
| WITH MEX. CENT.
TT CANNOT BE A MERGER-BUT
WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC.
The Same Financial Interests Will
Control Both Systems Spey-
ers, Is Is Said, Are Backing the
Plan, and Will Be in Control.

Chicago, Jan. Negotiations are
said to be in progress between the
Rock Island and Mexican Central in
terests with view to effecting a close
traffic alliance. Actual consolidation
of these systems will be impossible,
Mexican laws and the charter of the
Mexican road rendering this utterly
impossible. 1t is said to be the inten-
ton, however, to have both systems
controlled by the same financial inter-
ests. The Speyers, it is said, have
agreed to dispose Immediately of So
000, 900 of Rock Island bonds, and to
dispose of further issues as they may
deem necessary. It is known that the
Speyers practically control the Mex
lean Central.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

of the
-
A Record for 1908
that: Counts.

THE JOURNAL in 1908 carried
1893, 756 inches of advertising or
62, 1854 inches more than in 1902,
an increase of about 20 per cent.
THE JOURNAL in 1903 carried
over 10000 inches more in its
daily issues than any other Min
neapolis or St. Paul paper carried
in its daily or daily and Sunday
issues combined. {, 2 :
The Journals: Circulation
for December averaged 81, OO5
copies, which goes directly to the
homes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
Rules for st. Louis Brokers.

Hornsby has signed the bill placing re-
strictions and limitations on the business
of ticket brokers. The brokers opposed
the bill in both branches Of the assembly.
The new ordinance forbids brokers to deal
in excursion. communication and mileage
tickets. It provides that the broker shall
furnish each passenger with certificate
stating the exact use which may be made
Of the ticket, and in case the purchaser
finds it cannot be so used, shall refund
the money. 1t also gives the mayor the
power to revoke the license of any ticket
broker for violation of the ordinance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

The democrats have made worse mis-
take in deciding to hold their convention
In ST. Louis than they could have in going
to New York or Chicago. Everybody
knows that they didn't call it at Chicago
because they were afraid of Hearst, and
their action in going to st. Louis has
done more than anything else to boom
little Willie. 1t is a confession Of his
strength which is encouraging his fol-
lowers everywhere.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

income is pretty sure to lead dogs life
Of 1t before he gets thru, II he is sue
cessful he will probably have to sacrifice
many ideals and leave high ground. II
all good citizens would interest themselves
in politics it would not be such difficult
work. however, for the poor man who ass
pires to a political career.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
A Plant In Rhyme.
To the Editor of Tho Journal.
OH The COno-Harriet linef


% the Editor Of Tho Journal.
Oh! The Como-Harriet line!
The service-it is fine!
Crowd up 'front.'" Crowd up 'front.'"
And they pant and they grunt
On the Como Harriet line.
Oh! The Como Harriet car!
Now SO near and then so far;
How they step upon your toes,
Tear the buttons from your clothes,
On the o-Harriet line.
Oh! The Como Harriet line!
Leaving home you see a sign;
Breathless from the killing pace,
See the gates shut in your face
On the Como-Harriet line
Oh! The transit, it is slow:
Linden Hills is filled with woe,
Sunnyside begins to walk,
Shadyside begins to talk,
OF the Como-Harriet line.
Oh! The Como-Harriet con!
He is popular, every one.
His style is so commanding,
While the people are all standing.
On the Como Harriet line.
The council-it. is lax,
For good people pay the tax
Crowd them, jam them, make it hot,
The best service, it is not
On the Come Harriet line.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
FOREIGN FLASHES

The Hague-The Venezuela arbitration tribunal
will deliver its decision Feb. 20.
Berlin--There is q renewal Of the report that
the kaiser has cancer of the throat tho his
physicians deny it.
Hayana-Tne senate after n long debate has
approved the bill authorizing President Palma to
increase duties In his judgment, not to exceed
so per cent more than the present rates.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
RAILROAD NOTES,

. he "Y'' at Sherburn will be investigated
tomorrow by the state railroad and wa rehouse
commission. The citizens want a connection
between the st. Louis and Milwaukee roads.
w. b. Dixon northwestern passenger agent
of the Milwaukee has nearly recovered from
each day.
The North Western road has issued orders that
passenger trains shall not exceed their schedule.
That means trains must not make up time when
late. The management does not to take
the extra risk In this weather
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
Ripe Wants a sIdetrack.

Henry Ripe of Ceylon has petitioned
the railroad commission for a North
Western sidetrack from his mill and ele-
vator on private grounds adjoining the
right of way. The hearing will be Jan.
%, and r. j. Knox, former member Of
the commission, will represent the pc
titioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
THREE CENT CAR FARE

Mayor johnson OF Cleveland Succeeds In
His Fight.
Cleveland, Jan. 1.-THE Cleveland Elec-
trio railway has agreed to the establish
ment Of Scent fares within the city Of
Cleveland, in accordance with the terms Of
an ordinance passed by the city council
Monday night.
The agreement is practically victory
for Mayor Johnson in the fight he has
waged for nearly three years.
The ordinance provides for a straight
Scent fare within the city limits. and at
no point more than a mile and a half
within the municipal boundaries. For q.
transfer scent fare must be paid, as at
present
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

Mr.. Bryan declined to express a aprefer-
ence for president yesterday, at Indian
apolis. He did SO, he said because it
might seem as if he were trying to dictate
the democratic nomination, and he has
no desire, he says, to do that. Mr.. Bryan
is surely changed man since he made
that European trip.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
1rainmen Meet Officials.

The committee of Northern Pacific
trainmen is holding its first conference
with the management of the road to-day.
Questions relating to conditions of service,
Interpretation of rules and other specific
matters were taken up. The trainmen will
remain in session until the end of the
week. The conductors are transacting
business at the Windsor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

The stockmen in convention at Portland,
Ore, seem to take kindly to the idea Of
doing their own slaughtering and packing.
1t IS proposed to establish a s5,000,000
corpora ton. With the right kind Of mani
agement and plenty Of capital, the pro-
posed corporation would make short work
Of the beef trust.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
NEWS or THE BOOK WORLD

New "veIIucent' Bindings Made with Sue
RIndIngs-An Early Portrait Of Long
fellow That VIII Have Strange Look
to Many--Herbert Spencer Provides In
VIII for Publication OF Fresh Parts
OF His Descriptive Sociology" T.
Americans are growing fastidious in the
matter Of book bindings. This column
mas felt some STRINGS Of the bacilli, but
we still has the paper backed" purse,
and the bacilli have not made much head
way as yet. Still it has fears and hopes.
Our authority for the statement that
fine bindings are Catching on" is Will
liam Goodrich Bowdoin, who writes OF
the progress Of the art Of book binding
IN America in 1903 for the New Yorl,
Times Saturday Review of last week. Mr.
BoWdoin warns Minneapolis that she is in
danger OF an epidemic, as shown by the
exhibit of bindings at the arts and crafts
exhibit Jan. 20 to "a, 1908.
AS something new in the art, Mr.. Bow
doin calls attention to the .vellucent
process originated by Cedric Chivers. Ir
the year, says Mr.. Bowdoin, the process
was made practical "and some very beau.
tiful examples of this 'vellucent' binding
for several months have been on view al
SAAS s9AAS" AOOAAAo VI I1C oCOIl-ll dW COl1l.
pany Of New York. The popularity O.
this binding lies in the use Of trans
| parent vellum as covering for design:
painted or drawn in colors with as full
palette, as the caprice Of the arts
| suggested, and which provides for the in
PRODUCTION upon occasion Of various iri
descent materials and precious metals
pared to the thinness Of paper or ever
Of gold leaf, as we'll as mother of pearl
| beetles OF
When the design containing the variou
details is complete, the whole, being GOV
cred by the vellum, is pressed togethe
until the Vellum and that which it cover
become disseverable. The result is
! striking and very unique binding
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

The truce Of death, as the suspension. Of
the strike Of the Chicago livery drivers,
on account Of the Iroquois disaster may
be called is over. and the war is on. But
the battle is to be fought on different
lines. No hearses are to be interfered
with Chicago has gained something thru
it's great disaster.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
coLoRED WOMAN BANK PRESIDENT

Maggie L. Walker Of Richmond, Va, the
only colored woman in the world who is
the president of a bank, received a Christ
mas present Of a handsome victoria ank
pair of coal black horses, the outfit cost
ing $500. The present is made by the In
dependent Order OF st. Luke. Of which she
is grand worthy secretary Of the fraternal
department. She Is president of the ST.
Lukes bank, which 10 one Of the enter
prises Of the society.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

President Hadley Of Yale asserts that
the poor man who stays in politics must
necessarily yield to wrong influences. He
therefore recommends that offlce-seeking
shall be left to men Of wealth. # all
wealthy men who enter politics were good
citizens and upright, this recommendation
would be excellent as general rule. 1t is
good advice in most cases. The man who
enters politics without an independent
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

Tom Johnson has won the three-cent
street car fare for Cleveland. Tom prob
ably says that he would rather do that
than be governor of Ohio. Probably some
Of the people who will benefit from the
cheap fare will take that view, too.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
GoULDs AFTER WIS. CENTRAL
So Milwaukee Rumor Says-Little
Credence Placed in 1t.

1t is reported in Milwaukee that
the Pere Marquette has bought the
Wisconsin Central. Representatives Of
the Goulds were heavy buyers Of Wis
consin Central in Wall street yester-
day. It is not known whether this is
for stock manipulation or whether q
deal is on. Representatives of the
road at headquarters in Milwaukee
believe little in the story that definite
offers for control Of the stock have
been made to principal holders Of the
securities.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

No, a seating capacity of 10000 will not
be required for the Michigan Minnesota
contest tomorrow night. This lis no foot
ball game-only a debate. IS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
MRS. DEPEw ON NH. DEPEw.

Senator Depew patted his wife on the
cheek. my dear" he smiled. .if you
ever had the chance to marry a second
time, would you marry brainy man 2"
She thought a moment. might she
smiled back at him, Just for the ex-
perience..' --s-sss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

An INVITATION is extended to all to Visit
the Press Room, which Is the finest In the West.
The battery of presses consists OF three TOUT
deck Goss Presses, with total capacliS oi
$4,000 ;eight-page Journals an hour, prah,eG; !,
from s;15 to 4:3O D. M Inquire at the business
office and be directed to the visitors gallery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

Nobody ever. dies, according to, Times
headlines. The deceased are always
claimed by death.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

George Sidney's characterization Of the
little Jew, "Izzy,' in the musical farce,
Busy Ivy" is spoken Of as a. very art
istic portrayal. This is commendable in
this day of outrageous character bur-
lesques. George Sidney and his clever as
sociates will show us the second edition of
Busy Ivy at the. Bijou next week.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

James A. Herne's beautiful comedy
drama. Sag Harbor'' comes to the Metro
politan for a half week beginning mex
Thursday evening. This is the fourth con
secutive season Of this successful play
which many critics prefer to Shore
Acres''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

Bijou patrons in goodly numbers are
awaiting themselves Of the opportunity
this week to see Mason and Mason in
Rudolph and Adolph.'s ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
AT THE THEATERS
Eoyer Chat.

Miss Marie Cahill will be the. next at
traction at the Metropolitan, opening to-
night in "Nancy Brown. - This piece,
which had a Broadway run Of five months,
has been termed the ''cleverest musical
comedy produced by American authors"
It is replete with song hits. One metro
politan critic said the piece was "as full Of
melody as the laughter Of a child" and
another that Nancy Brown was played
by the 'best musical comedy company in
America -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

The repertory for the gagen1ent of the
Bostonians at the Metropolitan the first
part of next week will include perform
ances of robin Hood" on Monday and
Wednesday nights and at the Wednesday
matinee. Tuesday night "The Serenade''
will be the bill
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

The Ferris production Of .'Fabio Ro-
mani at the Lyceum this week has made
la hit "a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

Next week at the Lyceum Dick Ferris
and his company will present the society
drama Jim the Penman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14

We contend that flowers like this ought
not to, blush unseen amid mahogany bed
,steads, curly birch rockers, perambulators
and the joyous cribs Of yet unborn Austin
childhood. a. j. r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-14
THE NoNPAREJL MAN

Interesting Social Event In the Vicinity
OF the Calhoun school-Every lndlca-
tion That There Was Something Doing
at Calls Surprise Party''-""Elght
Candles and Eight Cakes" Con-
sumed During the Evenlng-List of
the Ladies' and Gentlemen Present
Printed In Full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03

was coupled with the pending negotiations.
and II Is limited that now this and possibly
further purchases are contingent upon a salts
factory issue II has been suggested that existing
sliding scales with Consumers OF billets and OF
rolled products. since they based on the Bes-
semer pig iron quotations. make Il desirable 70 put
backbone into the market Be this Il may. the
check the natural decentralization In the Bessemer
branch. which may be mildly reflected In other
departments OF the pig iron Industry.
The negotiations over the allotment and over the
prices of lake ores for the coming season have as
yet not led TO any agreement. but while the out
come is even more dubious than Il was. there IL
still chance that the principal interests may get
together al a meeting scheduled for tomorrow
The proposals made look 10 reduction in the
price OF 80 cents ton old ranSy Besserner ores
and 81 cents ton MeSaba Bessemer. The pos
sibility OF strike OF the bituminous coal miners
is causing some UneasinesS. and the railroads and
manufacturers are trying to accumulate fuel IN
feet many rolling mills. but would not cause much
distress TO blast furnaces and fOundries. because
the miners OF the principal coke producing dis
tricts. the COunellsville West Virginia. Virginia
and Alabama are not connected with the national
miners OTga n1ZatiOu, or working under special
sliding scale The minor coke districts Of Penn
syivania and other States would be seriously az
would. in the event OF marked rise IN bftuntnous
coal, stop their ovens and ship the raw coal on
the whole the tonnage placed In finished materials
IS fair. but not abundant. There has been mod
crate advance in the price Of merchant pipe Some
very low prices being made on the whole line
OF products which go into railroad consumption.
with the exception OF steel rails Goods are being
systems. which are lower than the base prices at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - New-Orleans-Com-
ulerciaL 25c discount; bank. 81 premium. San Fran
cisco-Sight. l5-; telegraph. INC Boston-l5c dis
count. Charleston-Buying. par: selling. 1-lOc pre-
MUM. ChicaEo-25c discount Cincinnati-3oc and
2Jc premium. savannah--Buyfng. zoe discount
selling. SOC premium. 81. Louise premium
Minneapolis-25c premium.
BANK CLEARINGS. - New York-ExchanEes,
SD 10. balances. 49, 53l Chicago-Exchanges
Ss5 62lE25. balances s. 2sz 4s7 Philadelphia EK-
changes. S2l.5s5. SO. balances. S2g7574 Boston
Exchanges. E2924 IS: balances sL522.Ts
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-Can money IN
London. =. a per cent open market discount rate
for short bills. 3lkq3 3-ls per cent; for long bills
3ls1o per cent Berlin discount rate. 81 per cent
Berlin exchange on LONDON . marks A. pfennigs
Paris discount rate. 9-l6 per cent Paris exchange
on London, - francs 16iz confines.
FOREIGN Securities British consos for
money s. 7-16. for the account. s. I-l6: French
rentes. - francs giz centimes.
THE SILVER MARTIET.-T}ar silver STAG: Mex
icsn silver doIla~s. SIC. Bar silver IN London
closed AZ - ll-lGd.
GOLD PREAuUAI.-In MADRID, Ss 20: Lisbon. p
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTs.-Custonas receipts
nue. receipts. S62l ga: miscellaneous receipts Sl3 54s
Receipts for the day. El20 ass. expenditures N720
GA. Receipts for the month to date. t3.2l5,199 eX-
peuclturcs $4,000; excess Of expenditures S3fs-
so Receipts Tor year TO date. 1855 536 $40; eXpend-
lures, S363,s9os55: excess OF receipts, S,537 "a
SJB-TREASUFT.-The Sul-Treasury was debtor
20 the Clearing House S67Z.Ss5