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The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30
the STE lHASAlP MINNESOTA"
Her Importance in Oriental Trade.

On Jan. 81 the steamship Minnesota
sails from Seattle, Wash, the western
terminal Of the Great Northern rail
way, on her maiden voyage across the
Pacific. This is the making of a new
era with American commerce with the
orient. 1t Is an era Of progress and
development. 1t is fitting that the
originating Of modern economical meth
DDS of transportation in our trade with
! the orient should be the conception OF
purely American enterprise. The mon
ster ships Minnesota and Dakota OF the
Great Northern Steamship company are
the forerunners of new era which Will
bring about a vigorous campaign OF ed
ucation in oriental affairs.
The great events which followed the
war with Spain have opened the eyes
portance ta9 of ths ne% ed T % of Trade in
| the orient. The acquisition of the Phil
ipplnes and the consequent wonderful
trade which grew up awakened the
merchant, the manufacturers and those
interested in transportation properties
to see that in the countries Of the orr
ent as we'll as the Philippines, q great
and mighty trade could be builded.
In this the reason for the formation
of the Great Northern Steamship COM
| pany originated, and it should be a
| source Of satisfaction to every Amerl-
can citizen that American brains and
American capital which furnished the
money; it was American brains which
designed the greatest cargo-carrXing
vessels ever built, and it was the skilled
American workmen who wrought the
| completed whole, and, furthermore, 1t
| that in the orient lay vast wealth tha5
needed only American enterprise to dl-
vert toward the United States.
| In speaking Of the vastness OF orlen-
| tai trade writer says: 1T is estl-
| mated that the countries Of the orient
nearly $2OOO,OOO,oOO per annum, and
| that at least go per cent of that com
] merce consists of imports from other
countries. During the year ending June
30, 1904, the United States imported
4O9,976, and exported to Asia merchan-
disc valued at $50, ,136,316, making a
\ total commerce Of 1904 SAG, ,283, or lit
tie more than 10 per cent of the whole;
1.-The total tbn fscs of the enfea endea
J june june 80, 1904, was $2,42e, ,562, ,24e. The
a Il oriental trade was only about 8.4 per
cent of the whole Our exports alone
{ amounted to ST. ,435, III ,26l, yet our ex-
port to Asia amounted to only $780,,
+ 136,316, or 4.S per cent OF the whole
d the oriental countries is 800ooo,o 900,
y more than one-half Of the population OF
g the world-that we are Thousands OF
miles nearer those people than any
g other nation, that we produce .nearly
a all of the commodities that they import
r. and that they produce great quantities
d of commodities which we use, but &c
not produce, it makes us realize that
"a our oriental trade has been sadly neg
" lected in the past:
The entire foreign commerce of Asis
is only about $3.50 per capita each year
Jf # 10 DoSSihlp TO increase our sale
~ 10 cents Der capita each year, our trad
or with the orient would be doubled
ut These are facts which should not b.
he lost sight Of
-. An important point to be considere'
is that the track Of the steamers OF tn
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30

spherical contour of the globe makes
the Asiatic shore line almost con-
tinuation or projection of the Ameri-
can shore line to the other side Of the
globe. Thus the most direct route from
San Francisco to Japan or emma, n IN,
Sandwich islands, is northerly past Pu'
get sound and the Bering sea.
1t is 1880 miles further from San
Francisco, westerly by way Of Hawaii
to Yokohama, Shanghai or Hongkong,
PsEee 70 Eve the me
thought another expression: The San
Francisoo round trip to the Orient by
way Of Hawaii is $500 miles longer
than the Puget Sound trip tby way OF
Bering sea and the great circle track.
| This is equivalent to a. weeks voyage
Of a fifteen-knot vessel, or nearly
nine days at twelve knots. As may
readily be seen, this advantage in Itself
forms a logical basis for the faith or
the Great Northern Steamship com
pany in the Puget Sound route to the
Orient 49,,
about twice the length of that via Puget
sound. From New York to Hongkong,
thru Suez canal, the distance is IL l,575
miles. as compared with $3.50 miles from
Seattle to Hongkong. From New 7 ork
to Yokohama via the canal route, the
distance is more than $4,000 miles, as
compared with 4,240 miles from Puget
sound to that port.
The far-reaching influence Of the es-
tablishment of this new Transpaccltic
service will certainly work marvelous
reforms in our trade with. the Orient
The immense freight-carrylng capacity
Of the Minnesota and Dakota, the un,
eycal1ed passenger acconmO Odat10ns and
% The rail connections with the Great
4 Northern NJ, and Northern Pacific railway
practically puts the merchant, manufac
turer and farmer of the northwest 3
comnetitor for the trade with the Orl
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30
IN CAPITOL
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
plans Annual Meeting.

AS the new state capitol is not fully
COMPLETED. it has been decided to hold
the annual meeting Of the. Minnesota
State Agricultural society in the SEN
afe chamber of the old capitol, on ian.
10o1S. Secretary Randall Of the society
was in St. Paul yesterday making ar
rangements for the meeting.
O. o. Bradfute Of Ohio will address az
the society on live stock. a. j. Glover
dress on dairying: Dean Davenport 1,S: Of
the State Agricultural college Of llae
nois will speak on 'The Relation OF
Agricultural Colleges and ExperimentEal "a
Stations to the Farmers" Severa! To-
cal cal speakers will address the society, ,
among whom are professors OF the state
agricultural college and prominent men
residing in the twin cities.
# has been inadvertently stated IN
some papers that the society would q ask
an ana appropriation Of 100000 for a live
stock amphitheater at the fair grounds,
This is quite mistake, as the amount
to be asked is Just twice as large $780,;
! 900. In fact, the board Of manager. fee
that. in view Of the rapid growth OF the
/ fair. a, $25O,OOO building would be the
most economicalsas building costing
$4,000 less would probably be out
crown within q comparatively shor'
Lime = !
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30
OLD MAN DROPS DEAD
IN A REVOLVING DOOR

Austin F1ske, 80 years old, dropped
dead while passing thru a revolving
door into the Bradley building, on East
Fifth street, st. Paul, this forenoon.
The old man, who is distributor for
Job printing firm, and bore the weight
of his years with some difficulty, had
picked his way slowly and cautiously
along the ice-coated sidewalk and was
laboriously pushing the door
When he WAS half way in young
vigorous shove. Mr.. Fiske leaped for.
ward quickly to avoid being hit and
then fell heavily to the floor.
Picked up a moment later, he was
dead
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30

Groat Northern Steamship company Is
the shortest route. The route OF the
vessels to the orient is 1000 miles Is
shorter than by any other, That 1t
takes the short cut is easily seen by
Investigation. On the average map,
North America and Asia are placed as
if they faced each other in almost par
allel positions, whereas, in fact, the
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-30
CERTAIN OF ONE THING

.'Well little boy said the knd-hearted den
tist "does the tooth hurt you:
"I don't know whether it's the tooth or
whether It's just me-" groaned the boy. 'But
i'm blamed sure that If you'll separate us the
still he howled Justify when the dentist eff
fected the separation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
SWEETSER, PEMBROKE & co.
After Paying so Per Cent. 10 Cretiito
Leave the Court 10 Wind Up the Concern

After Paying so Per Cent. TO Creditor,
Leave the Court to Wind Up the Concern.
petition In bankruptcy was filed at
4P. M yesterday against Sweetser, Penn
broke 4 Co, corporation, Wholesale dealers
in,dry goods, formerly at s7e Broadway
by Butler, hoffman, doline' 4 Mynderse,
attorneys for three hf the large creditors
namely: The Arnold Print Works, S5o, 900;
A. D. Juilliard 4 Co, Sl2O21, and Lawrence
4 Co., $50, 8sS. 1t was alleged that the
corportion is insolvent and committed an
act Of bankruptcy on Oct. 1. by admi ting
in writing by its president, who was au-
thorized to do so by the board Of directors,
the inability Of the corporation to pay it's
debts and willingness to be adjudged bank
rupt on that ground;
Judge Holt Of the United States District
Court appointed William NJ. Haines OF
Englewood and George L. Putnam Of IL
assets, with bond OF $780, 600.
AT the Office Of Sweetser, Pembroke d
Co., now at $40 Broadway, it was stated
that the liquidation has been nearly COM
pleted by the corporation. but it has been
thought desirable to close up 1t in the
bankruptcy court. II would be premature
to ente r into any details regarding liabilities
and assets, az in due time the receivers will
furnish full statements to the court. which
will be available to all interested.
Since the corporation has been In liqui-
dation, dividends amounting TO 90 per
cent. have been paid to creditors. The
corporation went into liquidation in May
mittee. George l.. Putnam. one Of the
receivers, was vice-president and secretary
Of the corporation. The business was es-
tablished in 1854.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
GARTER HARRISON FREEZES IN
To Soc Judge Parker. Vine Has Not Ac'
cepted Invitation to chicago.

Cepteu lnvItutlOu 10 SucueV'
Carter II. Harrison. Mayor Of Chicago.
struck New York In the middle Of yesterday
afternoon and made haste to the apart
ments OF Candidate Parker In the Hotel
Seville. The Mayor was with the Judge
more than an hour.
For what did you Gomez" Mr.. Harrison
was asked after the conference.
II came to deliver the electoral votes OF
Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana said the
Mayor Of Chicago
ITO whom" was a question not asked
Some one inquired whether Mr. Harrison
had no other mission, at which Carter d.
appeared surprised.
isn't the contract big enough'' he asked
How about Illinoisl'
@There is no complete canvass eaid Mr.
Harrison. "The canvass Of Cook county
shows that 1t IL undoubtedly for Parker.
The State is normally Republican but this
year there seems to be good chance for
the Democrats to carry 1t. The German
American vote will have good deal to do
with the result. One-third OF the vote In
Illinois Is the German vote, and believe
that II will be cast against imperialism.
The Germans in this country ran away
form OF government.
How about the Harrison Hopkins
breach?"
"There Ia no such thing In Illinois now.
said Mayor, Harrison. THE DemooraH
there are all together. When we carried
our contest into the st. Louis convention,
and were beaten we decided to turn In and
fight the common foe
do you think Judge Parker will 60 West
to speaky"
thing for Judge Parker to decide" The
Chicagoan added that the candidate had
been invited to Chicago to attend recep-
ton at the Iroquois Club, but had not ac-
cepted Mayor Harrison started for the
Waldorf Astoria, remarking that he would
get good sleep and return to Chicago.
He came East at Judge Parker's request,
The Presidential candidate had a lot OF
callers yesterday for many State commit.
teemsn are here and all the boys wanted
to shake the constitutional hand. The
days list included Senator German, Hilary
A. Herbert. ex-Secretary Of the Navy;
Hugh Duffey. Jr.. D. w. Van Huezer,
H. W. Michel and John Courtney, all Of
Cortland; William F. Balkan, treasurer Of
the State committee; President Fornes Of
the Board Of Aldermen; John w. Mcdonald
Of Comptroller Grouts Office, vice-Chairnan
Nicoll Of the national committee, Joseph
Button Of Virginia John W. Crawford Of
Mount Vernon, n. Y, and Committeeman
Gehrn Of Monroe county. The Judge's
evening was taken up with the visits Of
State Committeeman, He is going home
to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
OBITUARY..

ehsrs the Sds Ct citizen St Of White
xxx y that 'ff as Ts' on e o RI s a4
house Of Horton c 4 BSagnn@, whose place q
made a fortune in selling Government uni.
forms during the civil war. Mr.: Horton
M Eorcn wa s' fm IL 81 thu sGy
Che organizers in sss Of. the Central Bank Of
Of that bank at the time Of his death. lie
was a director. in many. institutions. He
Leaves son se9ty H9r'Gn and Mo d,Sh'c
tate is valued at half a million.
Julius Freyhan. one n1 Of the v weslthlsst bust
weeks ago, he had an apopiectic stroke He
was taken home. but never rallied; A native
q Brcslau, Germs1y. ha cane TO this country
served ry in the. Confederate Army. He ac-
CURED large fortune In the cotton business.
He Sas M Rsns s Ne% ossns Of the Lane
james II. Thayer an old employee at the
aide HOUSE. M.ntci Ia Of hseTt dIseHe NJ
National Bank Of Boston. he w was NS al one
t%e Rsp 4m Of fRt%9 s.s snd
He is survived by two daughters and one
son.
posit department OF the Fret National Bank,
Brooklyn. died on Tuesday at his home. $50
served az treasurer Of the South Bushwick
Reformed Church for twenty-five years.
A wife. son and two daughters survive
him.
David Thompson, a contractor and builder,
died suddenly Of a stroke OF paralysis in the
Medbury Hotel. Bsllston, n. y, Yesterday.
He was 50 years old and prominent Mason.
Mrs. Max Z, Butler Of New York died Of
pneumonia at her country home in Pittsfeld
Pa, yesterday, At the age OF 70, She was a
daughter o. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore DeEraw
OF Orange, n. J.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
BADLY CUT, WALKED A NILE.
italian, Cut In tho Face From Behind,
Leaves Long Trail Of Blood

Frank Benyan.o, an italian waiter living
at go West Houston street. was found
half conscious and suffering from two ugly
gashes across his cheeks, early yesterday
morning, at the corner Of Minetta lane and
MacdoIgal street. He was unable to OK
plain how he came by the wounds. He
was sent to st. Vincent's Hospital His
injuries are not likely to be fatal.
Detectives from the Mercer street station
followed q trail Of blood leading from where
Benyanzo lay. II led them FOR nearly a
mile through the italian neishbOrhood and
finally brought up In front Of q tenement
on Elizabeth street. The detectives could
learn nothing from the occupants of the
tenement. Then they concluded that
Benyanso had been wounded In Elizabeth
street, and walked west through Prince
and along Mulberry street to Houston
street. The bloodstains were traced along
this street for seven blocks to Maodougal
street and thence north to the spot wins re
the waiter was found.
Benyanzo regsined consciousness yester-
day afternoon. All that could be learned
from him was that he WAS at tackled from
behind while standing in front Of a tenement
at III Elizabeth street. He said he had no
idea who had inflicted the gashes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
DIAMONDS AND COTTON.
SuIly Plunged In Both--CasuaI JeweIry
P,rchsses and n MlOO 600 Account.

The sull v diamonds, of which good deal
was heard when the Sully speculation
went wrong, were the subject OF testimony
yesterday in the Snlly bankruptcy pro-
ceedings before Referee Macgrane Coke.
at e3 Wall street. Tiffanys account against
Mr.. Sully amounts to 100000.
Salesman Bcgart, Of Tiffany h Co., said
that Mr.. and Mrs. Sully had frequently
made purchases Of from e50Oo TO $50, 600
and charged them to the account Of d. j.
Sully. Diamond horseshoe pins, watches.
card cases and candelabra were among the
articles bought.
Mr.. Sully's daughter came into the store
on Feb. 2, 70 wait for her, father, When
he arrived he told the girl to pick out
present for her mother, and she choose
a $4,000 diamond corsage ornament and
an sis,500 diamond pendant.
Mr.. Sully himself was not present, and his
lawyers asked for weeks postponement.
The proceedings will continue this morning
however.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
Berrien-Hewttt.

MoNrcLAtn, n. j., Oct. Fin the First
Presbyterian Church tonight Miss Agnes
Hewitt. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Crane
Hewitt. was married to Mr.. William Price
Rerren. 1t was also. the. twenty-eiRhth
Mr., Hewitt Is a nephew Of the late Abram s.
Hewitt.
The cersme Sn, was ,t performed by The Rsy
The brides attendants were her sister. Elinor
Hewitt and Miss Winifred Hewitt. The beat
man was Merwin Berrien, the bride groom B
brother. and the ushers were James Berrien,
oliver sawyer. Clifford Cairns and Charles
o.. TruAS, Donald Ross, Of Broc klyn. and
Albert Wright, Of Trenton. n. j.
reception followed the ceremony at the
home OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mre.
Berrien will make their home In New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
Baur--Trowbridge,

BOSTON, Oct i2--MIss Edith v. Trowbridee.
daughter Of John T. Trowbridge. the author
and poet, and Carl H. V. Baur Of New York
we're married at noon To- day at the home OF
the brides parents In Arlington by the Rev.
Ffederic uill- OF the First Perish Unitarian
Church. Tho best man was DR.. =. IT. Jelin.
hays OF New York. The bride was unattended
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
Dinner 10 Jacob W. Mack.

A dinner was given at the Hotel Savoy
last evening by the Board Of Education to
that body. About forty were present. The
speakers all expressed regret at Mr. Macks
resignation and much esteem for him and
appreciation of the valuable service he
had rendered the public school system.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
CHICAGO Police Disperse Labor Rioters.

CHICAGO. Oct. l2.-Rioting started in con-
nection with the strike Of the expressmen
and bus drivers OF the Frank E. Scott Trans
fer Company to-day. An attempt OF the
company to send out WI CONS from its barns
vas opposed by the strikers.
The first four wagons were attacked as
they went up the street. When the situation
looked most serious, the police charged ard
DISPERSED the mob.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
STONE CUTTING FIGHT rs on.
En- ployers Break With the Union and
Vow Never 10 Recognize II Again.

En- plOyers Break With the Union and
Vow Never TO Recognize II Again.
After final conference between repre-
sentatives of the Journeymen Stone Cutters
Association and the Employing Stone
Settlers Association all negotiations for
a settlement of the stone cutters strike
have been called of. The union wanted
TO regard the machine stone workers as
skilled mechanics under its Jurisdiction.
The employing tone settlers. it was an
nounced last evening, will never again
recognize the journeymen stone cutters,
in which case the biggest fight in the present
series OF strikes and lockouts is on. The
journeymen stone cutters union In even
stronger than the housesmiths' union was
last year. when il prolonged the fght against
the arbitration agreement until winter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
fuiford, the Trap Shot. Dang erousiy III.

UTICA, o ct. 12.-E. d. Fulford, the trap
shot, who has q national reputation, lies
at the point Of death in this city. He was
first stricken with pneumonia, which led
to a number Of other serious com licstions
Mr.. Fulford has been growing weaker the
last two or three daye. His recovery is
doubted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
d. Altmtatt j. On.

showing a complete assortment Of Autumn and
Winter HOSIERY in various Ayles and wesyes. 70. Men.
Women and Children. included is sdea assortment of
Silk Hosiery 70. Men and Women. Orders executed for
Women's Silk Hosiery in shades 10 match coeames
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
May start FAN River Mills on Oct. "A.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct l2.--lt Ia said
here now that the cotton manufacturers
will attempt to start all the mills on Oct. ~,
yet.
The determination OF the strikers to re-
sist TO the last is apparently as strong as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
DIAMOND POLISHERS GET MORE.
A 10 Per Cent. Advance In wages Given
by All Employers After Q Strike.

Edward Van Dam, whose diamond cutting
works at lol Beekman street were idle for
several weeks as the result of a strike, has
compromised with the union. and yesterday
all the old employees were back at work
The wage schecule is - per cent. higher
than 1t was. The men t, led to get so per
cent. advance.
All the shops have now conceded advances
which were demanded in August by the
Diamond Polishers Protective Union OF
America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13

B. Altman & Co. will continue their sale Of
LACE CURTAINS and UPHOLSTERY FABRICS.
to-day Thursday. October 9th
LOO pairs Irish Point Lace Curtains; former pieea
$l05O and 5000 per pan. It '' $3.50 and $50
$50 pairs Renaissance Lace Curtains. heavy ne. exh.
wide; fosmes price. $3.50 per pan. $3.50
5000 yards Of Silk Damask and other fabrics, suitable
for DrApeies. Val and Furniture Covesnp: former
prices $500 to $675 per yud al $500 and SIS
Silk Damask Squares "a inchesl for Cushion TOP"
and Chair Cover, each. 75e and $.25
Nhufe,ntf etrrrf NH 1tnf Aurtun. Nrm Tnrk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13

ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC RUGS
UPHOLSTERY FABRICS ETC.
B. Altman & Co. direct particular attention to their
RUG DEPARTMENT..
A large assortment Of Oriental Rugs is shown, especi.
ally selected for their designs and combinations Of
eoors, which are adapted to the various schemes Of
interior decorations and in sizes for Reception or
Drawing Rooms, Gbranes Halls, etc. Also the very
best quality Of Domestic Rugs
UPHOLSTERY FABRICS for Wall and Fur
niture Coverings, Portieres and Window Hanginss
Also Lace Window Drapenes and Bed Covers
NOTICE Orders will be attended to for the complete
furnishing Of Private Residences, Hotels and Clubs.
with Rugs Door and Window Dapenes etc., for
which designs and estimates will be submitted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
%. AItnts1tt & On.
MERlNo UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENTS

The complete aoeh Of Underwear in various weights and
fabrics, for Men, Women and Children, are now ready,
including SILK. Wool. Merno and Cotton. Attention i
especially called to the Bes.ph" superior undersament
which made expressly for B. Altman & Co and can b
had only Of them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13

Mr.. Higgins Reads q speech, in which lie
Admits Mistakes Have Been Made
at Albany and Promises to Garry Out
the Best Traditions Of the Governors
Offce-Says Judges shouldn't Seek
Political observation-disclosures Stirs W
the Audience by an Eloquent Review
OF the Republican Party's Work for
state and NatiOn--Appealt to Young Men
Williams news., 1904-01-30
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet it may be of some help to consider the matter. If the cause is some thing over which you have no con- trol it is obvious that worrying will not help the matter in the least. On the other hand, if within your control you have only to act. When you have a cold and fear an attact of pneumonia, buy bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and use it judiciously and all cause for worry as to the outcome will quickly disappear There is no danger of pneumonia when it is used. For sale by The c. A. Cover Drug Co.