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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30
POOR SHOWING
OF MINNESOTA
A SIZE-UP OF WHAT HAS BEEN
DONE AT ST. LOUIS.
Reasons for the Fal1-Down on the
the Commission Was Handicapped.
Correspondence of Tho Journal.

Correspondence of The Journal,
to be pretty we'll understood in the
Minnesota colony here that the people
at home are dissatisfied with the
showing Minnesota has made. When
the early visitors saw the state build
ing and expressed their dissatisfac-
ton, they were told that the COM
missiOners had to choose between an
expensive state building and poor ex-
hibits on the one hand, and small
building and good exhibits on the
other. Those who received this eX-
PLANTATION then went to look at the
exhibits. There, too, they met with
disappointment. 1t has doubtless
been noticed by Journal readers that
members Of the Minnesota State Ed
torial association, who visited the fair
in the first part of June, were almost
unanimous in their expression of dis
satisfaction with the states showing.
There is little doubt that the editors
fairly represent the general opinion
OF MinneSOtanS who have been at tn e
fair.
When the editors saw the exhibits
they were for the most part incom-
plete, and there has been much i'm
provement since that time. For ex-
ample, the agricultural exhibit was
not complete and no butter and cheese
were to be seen. Since then Mime
taking first place in the first butter
scoring contest. But that does not
affect what the visitor sees in the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30
SOME SCENES BEFORE THE BOLT.

has been spent on this exhibit than on
any of the others Evidently the
money has been we'll spent, and the
success of this exhibit gives rise to
the suspicion that other exhibits could
have been made to shine If more
money had been spent on them.
To summarize the effect of the Min
nesota exhibits on the average specta-
tor, it Is only fair to say that one
feels that the state has not been eff
fectively advertised at St. Louis SO
far as exhibits go. And as for the
building, the general verdict is that
it does not help any.
The thoughtless citizen Of the north
star state, disappointed over the fact
that Minnesota is lost in the immensi-
ty of this great show, is likely to
blame the commission. He would
come nearer the proper thing If he
would begin by blaming himself for
failing to do his part last winter and
two years ago to see that the great
state of Minnesota made an adequate
appropriation for fitting representa-
ton at the fair. The total appro-
priation Of 100000 was altogether
too small for a state of Minnesota's
Importance, especially in view of the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

agricultural exhibit. It has to be adj
mitted that excellent taste has been
displayed in planning the general
scheme and that it has been carried
out we'll. 1t IS a pleasing exhibit and
it's artists avay IS far ia better
tural building. But somehow or 9TH
err, the exhibit does not make a hit
with the public. It does not succeed
in advertising the state as a great
agricultural region. 1t does not cause
Minnesota to stand out in the memory
of the sightseers as a state that has
a wonderful agricultural exhibit. One
occupy enough space, one side of the
square in which it stands having a
small slice cut off for South Carolina.
The exhibit gives the impression that
too little money was spent on 1t.
The Mineral Exhibit.
The one great mineral of Mime
sofa is iron, and in the production
Of iron ore it leads all the other states.
Keeping this primacy in mind, it
would seem as If it would have been
possible for Minnesota to have an ex-
hibit in the department Of mines and
metallurgy that would be a tremen-
dous advertisement for the state. But
here, too, the goal has been missed.
Somehow the Minnesota mineral ex-
hibit utterly fails to make hit. One
Of the most prominent features OF
this exhibit is the model Of the city
and port Of Duluth. 1t is we'll done
and must have cost a deal of money,
but the connection between the model
and the states mineral production is
not established to the satisfaction Of
the man who runs as he reads. Most
Of the visitors to the fair are Of that
Sort and are reduced to a walk or
brought to a standsttll only by some
thing wildly striking in vast as
semblage Of striking objects.
The state has no exhibit as a state
in manufactures and only two or
three Minnesota manufacturing firms
make private exhibits. Among them
are the Pillsbury-W ashburn and
Washburn-Crosby companies Of Min
neapolis, which have excellent exhibits,
but they are placed in the agricul-
tural building.
The Minnesota exhibit in the forestry
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

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A letter or postal card addressed to Drake
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

sofa lumbermen showed no interest in
showed no interest in being repre-
scented at St. Louis; and these two
cases are typical Of the attitude Of
the whole state.
Then, again, some Of the states and
foreign countries that make such sue
cessful exhibits, In addition to having
abundant funds may be described as
made a specially of exhibitions and
fairs. They know before they begin
just what they want to Dc and just
how to go about it. California and
Canada are cases in point. Canada
has regular exhibition bureau with a
corps of trained experts always ready
and equipped by experience to make
effective displays. The point" Of
every Canadian exhibit at st. Louis is
plain. It is a good advertisement Of
the country, and will doubtless be
the means of interesting thousands
in the Canadian west Minnesota Is
DESTROYS of securing immigration, but
it is exceedingly doubtful whether the
exhibits at the fair will turn Mime
A Conservative Policy.
The Minnesota commission has been
determined from the start not to get
into debt. This is a policy that is
conducive to peace Of mind to the
commissioners. Other states, finding
that their appropriations were alto
gether too small to get results, have
gone ahead, determined to make a
good showing and trusting to the
generosity Of the next legislature to
pay the bills over and above the
original appropriation. Minnesota,
on the contrary, has planned to use
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

its appropriation SO as to pay every
bill as it is incurred and have enough
money left after the fair is over to
bring the exhibits back to the state.
Finally, the management of the st.
Louis Exposition has not been Of the
best. There has been too much red
tape, too much one-1nan power. Off
Gals have been tied up and tangled in
rules of their own making. The re-
suit has been that heads Of depart
ments find themselves lacking in au-
thority, and it has taken about twice
three times long to get results
1t should. In this way time and
money have been wasted and the Min
nesota representatives as we'll as those
from other states have seen days
elapse and much energy expended
without visible results.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30
Voluntary Aid.

The people Of Minnesota seem to
have taken little interest in the show
ing the state was to make at st. Louis.
Members of the commission report the
most discouraging apathy and lack Of
public spirit. There was almost no
disposition to cooperate, no willing
ness to give time, material or labor for
that seem to have accomplished more
with their money than Minnesota had
the benefit Of such voluntary assist
ance and cooperation. The Mime
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

fact that it is one Of the Louisiana
Purchase states. Minnesota spent
$150,000 on the Chicago exposition,
and the prices Of building material
and labor have been much higher dur
ing the period of preparation for the
St Louis fair than they were when
preparation was being made for Chi
cago. The cost Of the Minnesota
building we'll illustrates how little can
be obtained for lot of money. That
building cost between $4,000 and
$4,000, Notwithstanding reports that
it cost much less.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30
Splendid Educational Exhibit.

The state educational exhibit is an
excellent one; it is the one palpab1e
hit of the states whole representa-
ton at the fair. In the first place, its
location is excellent. Approaching
from several directions in the educa-
tional building, the Minnesota exhibit
looms up. The booth or enclosure is
in exceptionally good taste and is an
artistic triumph: The exhibits them
selves are we'll chosen, are widely
representative and are credit to the
state. It is said that more money
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-30

and fisheries building Is disappointing.
It would naturally be expected that
such a great lumber producing state
as Minnesota would have a forestry
exhibit that would rank UP toward
the top. AS a matter Of fact there
Der or lumber Minnesota might be
wholly treeless prairie SO far as the
forestry exhibit tells the tale, except
for a reproduction of a scene In the
Minnesota woods, showing some pine
trees and some wild animals. This
part of the exhibit will advertise the
state among sportsmen, but 1t en-
lightens nobody as to the states tim
Der wealth; it tells nothing Of the
logging and numbering and of the
thousands of men employed in these
Industries, not to mention the result
ing traffic by lake, river and rail. y,
The fisheries exhibit started out In
striking fashion, but the warm wealth
err killed the fish, tho this defect can
be corrected. Certainly there are no
fish to compare with those that were
sent down from Minnesota the first
part Of the month to meet an I'M
timely death.
The states horticultural exhibit does
not seem to come up to the expecta-
tons Of those who know what a
f1ourishing horticultural society the
state boasts, but later in the season
this exhibit can be greatly improved.
The advent Of the strawberry season
has made it possible to make the ex-
hibit much more effective than it was
earlier. Still, Minnesota is not sup
posed to be in the banana belt, and
cannot be expected to make such a
| demonstration in horticulture as many
other states. .
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BRAKES Palmetto Wine,

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New-York tribune., 1904-08-12

years ago, and the result IS = compromise In
most OF their schools the lessons are now con-
Quoted in German hour Ct each day. one
day Of each week. And this continues 70 incense
their American nei=hhors against them. IN the
district schooIhouses bIackboards may be seen side
by side. with the lesson written on one in English
and on the other IN German. The teachers are
Mennonite girls. born IN America. but thoroughly
Mennonite in aIl their traditions The Meuuouites
90 not care for the higher education. They seldom
send their sons or daughters ava. 10 school or
college. They are opposed 10 luxury and extrava-
gance In every form. out they believe in solid
comfort. Most OF the families IN these farming
communities began life in q sod house To-day
many OF them wealthy.
Some OF the earlier villages have grown into
cities. Newton, Hutchinson Salina. Abilene and
other prosperous Kansas towns ara largely Men
MONTE E.khart. Ind, the centre % the Memo
mite publication business. IS almost entirely Men
monte There are nearly million Memories IN
the Northwest, and the immigration may be said
70 have oaly begun. II began I'M earnest only two
years ago. Il is comnz'1oV faster than ever. and
VIII continue TO do So.
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prairie country because OF Peter the Great
THEIR ADVENT N RUSSIA.
That strenuous monarch. when he started 20
civilize Russia single handed. found that he -nus-
have outside help He sent first for German off,
GERS for his army, then FOR German school mas
Jers for his schools and finally for German farm
20 teach his peasants agriculture Germans
came into the country ia such numbers that IL was
necessary 70 locate them somewhere So land vas
given them in Little Russia. q belt stretching al
most tha entire length Of Russia and half wide
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New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
WoMAN VIZ euMpTloN.

A massachusetts woman who was trytnz tn
introduce an American invsntio3 found herself Ise
a-one N London oy her husbands sudden Gsath
says The Youths Companion She had go 49,
1he funeral expenses were paid and rathar than 2,
nome 20 De dependent she resolved 70 seek foreuaa
on the spot For tine she cast about for a pr,r,
-7'Hs openIns-soTns occupation soF which she va
personally fitted and which would paw her ano,,gt
10 I'VE on At length the chance remark OF a psI-
10" h1TyWor11n gave her an Idsa- Shs senr
most or her money 20 the United States 20 nav
Ao- supply or beans and Cranberrfes SET N a
cOoA stove IN her rOou-, and naLed cards % Amer
lean residents in London. stating that altar c--
tam date she would supply them With baked bean~
ana brown bread on Wednesdays and SATURDAY..
aid Gran berry pies every day Orders came beeor-
SAe was Talrly ready She surpIfsd FoO<F VL.-
tasted Ike home In three months she rlov~I -,
la- scr quarters and employed I've assfstanrz an
az the emo or a year she opened a regular sh0n
Wtlete she sold not only beans and cranbe-rv Dfe-
otJ every American thing the exile longs FOR f0r,
sll9rs 20 coHIacLlolery, not OTniCting ice Cresr
Is now a r3Ch woman ~
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
SOCIETY OF BIBLE READERS.

reader Of the Tribune who lives in the country.
FAR from Libraries ard concerts and numerous
other interests which I'LL up the time OF New
Yorkers has discovered a fountain OF daily re-
freshment and inspiration" which she would Ike
TO share with others. even though they do not
live in the country Ike herself II is simply this;
She reads each day a chapter OF that unfamiliar
old book the Bible. reading conscientiously from
Genesis 70 Revelation. and when time admits. not
only reading but studying It The benefit to be
derived from such courEo. she says. Is inealcu-
able and can be realized only by those who have
taken t.
But many. or perhaps most persons would never
be drawn 10 pursue such course without some
strong infuenca external to themselves This COM
pellinE influence furnished In the case men
doncf by Ire international Bible Reading Union,
which was founded IN is7S with headquartsrs IN
Lordor sn6 now has an American branch. The
expense OF membership is only four cents year.
20 be sent IN postage stamps, one cent stamps
being preferred For this sum a card OF mem-
bership Is mailed. giving one side the readings
for a year and on the other some helpful hints
Cards can be had any time application 20
the Bible and Prayer Union, Washington, D. 9.
but the present month is good time 70 begin. be-
cause tho Nsw-TestRnlsnt readings are now begin
ninE.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
FROM IsCHUA BRANCH

President Of the T. >. s. DO not think because
am not very active that have forgotten our dear
T $ $. but home duties come first and as
strength has to me these duties have SeeIneu
10 press harder ] still walk with a crutch out
am able 10 10 a great deal of hard work, as Wei
as some Sunshine work. Nv hume has been made
pleasant for several by the visits Of friends
from different places and by the visits of T. , =
friends by mail detterS, magazines and papers,
all OF which make sunshine for
I nave been particularly interested III the mother
who wishes TO get artificial hand for her little
girl. [ have thought that may be helpful TO
that mother. The harness which goes with 4
hand would - burdensome in the extreme 70 a
delicate child Why not get flesh cCIored rubber
glove. stuffed 10 make the correct shape and sew
II fitted sleeve under the chiIds dress sleeve.
This would be inexpensive. and the child grows
could be replaced by larger one hope this will
prove practicable.
I was also Interested m the letter from Miss
Sharp, the African missionary. 7 would like 10
rel to her. In the country We have many things We
could pass on I have organized a branch OF
the Natura! Plant Fruit ard Flower Guild, and
send flowers and fruit to several institutions in
Fresh Air girls II party is sent To this section
7 had some from Buffalo once. and when I told
them we had no early apples that year, one of
them replied: Perhaps you didn't plant them early
enough which illustrates how little these city
children know Of country life. Yours in Sunshine,
LUCY THOMAS GUILD.
VII! the friends IN FIrnira, y. Y. who send
barrels OF sunshine to Miss Sharp please write
Mrs. Guild about the cost OF transportation?
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
CLOAKS AND COATS OF LACE.
Smart and Costly Creations Worn at Fash
ionable Resorts

The cloaks and coats worn at fashionable sum
Uer resorts are luxurious creations For the most
part they made OF Iace-Irish Italian Chan
tiIly Alencon, Bruges and Brussels. and frequent
" several varieties are combined I'm a harmonious
whole. One with Irish crochet groundwork
trimmed with medalllons OF AIencon lace out
lined in tiny rrills OF Yalenciennes. Another coat
or Irish crochet has medallions OF Brussels lace
outlined with very narrow gathered ribbon There
Is border OF point de Venise to complete the
scheme.
These coats made over Eauze or chiffon. or
supple silk.
The beauty of the Casino coat is enhanced by a
touch OF color-a small turnover collar OF rich
orange. sapphire blue. or velvet. a series OF
tiny ribbon bows. fiat velvet buttons
Next in popularity TO the lace coats come those
OF black taffeta- Even the simplest are effective
in room filed with colored garments. and some
Of these black coats are extremely dressy.
The color known as a pigeons breast is popu-
lar just iT Paris "A much admired Iuanreau
ted bands OF sapphire. blue velvet edged with
gold plated braid. and was sashed up cape fash
ion all round and laced together again with gold
cords finished with heavy tasses. while the lining
is hardly pink at all
This. lovely soft ting OF gray so much sought
glove ne world 6,ts II Is gTadaalg soPsing the vogue
been worn with the eIbow sieeve Of the fashion.
BILE gown. light tan Is also coming In for its
From gloves the mind naturally turns 10 boots
One of the prettiest Developments OF the color
craze in this line the boots in morocco or seal
in ali shades TO match the gowns BlUe or grsen
purple or red-ary and every shade in fact that
produced IN leather. The erstwhiie popuIar buckis
is being succeeded abroad by a large silver button
world appearance. The Louis XIV heel is worn
more than ever and shows sign OF being pushed
Bile" footGear.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12

President of the T. s. s: In reading the poem
by Beaumont Kennedy IN the column It occurred
to me that you might assist me 10 find some one
who could recall one OF my old favoritss OF which
can only remember pue staIza.
wished 10 see thy face again
Though ~ were changed ne.
thought here could not he such pain
As rot 70 look ou thee
H4t, on. tw@ra anguish 20 my breast
To view thine altered eve.
r" see thee smile all tNa rest
And pass me CoGly by.
Also, where could I Obtain a copy or ms old
school reader. The Young Ladies' Class Book?
either OF both % them2 Truly yours
H-.THsford, y y 4 MEMBER.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
IN PLAYING OUT OF DOORS.

II Is mistake 70 supposo that wholesome out
door living can be attained by keeping the uttls
ones at play the refuse bucket or the kitchen
oesspool, which may offer the most uRwhoelomo
atmosphere they can breathe. Select dry place
IN the orchard or On the 'front.' Lawn anc let them
play there under the trees. protected sliks from
the sun and from dsmpress.
Sensible mothers live with their children out
doors as much possible In summer. often en-
lawn. The effect Of this outdoor life viii soon be
felt IN the improved health Of tho Children, as
well as In that of ths mother
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
LAYER CAKE

simple and delicious layer cake is rna6s "a
follows Beat the yolzs OF three eggs light. vttA
one clptui OF sugar and three tablespooufuIs o.
butter. creamed Add three tablespooaflls oF MN
and one and a quarter cuptIIs q pastry aor,-
which has been sifted several ,iunes with on. 20
spoonful of baking powder Fold in the wbfnns5
whites C7 three esES. and bake in Iavar tins i- a
fairly good oven This recipe makes an eyreiIs.f
cake r0r almost any tlins. especially "a whinusd
cream
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
TIE SUMNER BREAKFAST.

To make a meal IN hot weather attractive It
must not only Be oS Z appetiZing nature. but
tempting to the eye. The sight OF broken Zee and
something green. such as a few sliced cucumbers,
delicate lettuce leaves watercress. Is refresh
ing ~ breakfast a dull. hot morning. A bit OF
cracked ice should De served with these green
things. and the food should be simple Is
compatible with an ample supply OF nourtshment
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
HAD A PLEASANT DAY.

Mrs Shaw. OF New-Gloucests- Me- desires
through the column 10 thank every Sunshine
friend from whom she received pretty gifts and
CHEEKY letters her eigbtieth birthday as she is
not able 10 write to each one personally The
shoulder shawl and worsted slippers from the Of
fee much appreciated and. aItogetbs- ne
day was an unusually pleasant one. Mrs Shaw
wants Mrs ;. Mardn. OF Anson. Ne 10 have a
similar day OF sunshine on her birth5av Argrsf
70 Mrs Msrdiu Is in poor health. and since the
death of her lttIe daughter her Ufs has been suII
o -'' -N'''
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12

T. 5. 5. member living on a farm in Nebraska
writes that her week old baby girl is her four
teenth child and that she is much in need OF a
baby carriage. and does not feel she can spare the
money 10 buy it. She has thirteen living chill
dren. three OF whom are under four years old. and
all are bright and healthy. A branch 0rssfde-t
who happened TO be ar the ONCE when this lerr=~
vas received, said: Why. that woman not 01I,-
ought to have pension from the government but
everything else that she needs. and shall be
willing 10 contribute toward a baby carriage
New-York tribune., 1904-08-12
SEEING TOO MUCH OF ONE ANOTHER.

A long day spent in the society OF the Same
people is nearly always trying says a fashion
able woman While We all very efrusive. NE
don't really, a rule Ike each other very much
for very long. We get on au r4eht with those
OF our acquaintance whom We meet at tea parties
or when we dine out. but the majority bore Us In
tolerably when We find ourselves IN their company