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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
PERSONALITY OF MUTSUHITO
THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN
Gives the Treasures His Palace to the War FndThe Story
Of His Life Is the Story Of the New Japan
Raised the Standard of Womanhood in Japan.
London Mail.

Mutsuhito, the wonderful emperor,
has done wonderful thing. In the
reforming days of Japan the mobiles
gave up their estates to the nation.
Yesterday we were told by our special
correspondent that the Emperor OF
Japan had handed over the treasures
of his palace to the war fund. -
The chief Of a. nation which may
fairly be reckoned among the youngest
and most vigorous of the present age
represents in his person dynasty that
held rule over Japan so long ago as
the palmy days of Tyre and Carthage,
before Daniel prophesied the downfall
Of NebuchadnezZar. '.+'}&
From Darkness into Light.
The story Of Mutsuhito is the story
of the new Japan, and there is moth
ing writ in the annals of romance
more wonderful than that. Conceive
a country still maintaining system
Of feudalism to-day. and tomorrow
standing forth for nearly everything
we associate with enlightened govern
ment; imagine, if you can, the Eng
land of King Stephen and his robber
barons changed by the magic touch
of some wizards wand into the Eng
land of Edward VII, and you have
no very exaggerated idea Of the star
Ting metamorphosis which came over
Japan when it's present ruler, then a
lad Of Is, succeeded to the throne on
Feb. 13, 1867. --
For many centuries Japan, with
truly oriental topsy-turvyness had
lived under emperors who were mere
fgure-heads, bereft of all authority
the puppets Of military distator
known as the Shotgun, who was the
real sovereign Of the country; but
Mutsuhito came to the throne as ar
absolute monarch-the day of the
Shotgun was at an end. In the new era
Of reform thus inaugurated the fig.
ure of the MARQUIS Hirobumi Ito
stands out like that Of Bismarck II
the making of Germany, but nothing
less than the direct and personal in
fluence of the emperor could eve1
have achieved without the bloodshet
of great civil war the memorable
event of 1889, when on Feb. II the
absolute monarchy was abolished ant
a constitution more liberal than tina
Of some of the great western powers
was promulgated. February, by thu
way, would seem to be a. fatefu
month to Japan, since it has wit
messed the accession of the emperor
the founding Of the constitution, ant
| the present encounter with Russi'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
$3,OOO,OOO for Peru.

At a secret session of the Chamber
Of Deputies yesterday, the finance
minister announced that loan OF
100000 would be raised in the
United States. A credit bill providing
for the loan will probably be passed
to-day. There is no secret connected
with the brewing of golden grain belt
beer. It is made of the finest barley
malt and hops by the most approved
and scientific methods. This beer is
especially suited to family table use,
a regular beverage from day to day.
A case should be kept in every home.
Many families regard it as necessary
as chairs and beds, because of its i'm
poEtance in general healthfulness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Office Of County Auditor, March Let

OIl1CC OI equity AuulIOE, MATCH 4oIu,
1904.
Sealed bids will be received at this
office until Monday, April 4th, 1904,
at 1880 o'clock a. M, at which time
the said bids will be opened by the
Board Of County Commissioners of
Hennepin County, for reflooring the
south half of bridge No. 6. over the
Grow river, near Rockford, according
to specifications to be seen in the Of
flee Of the County Surveyor
Proposals must be made on blank
forms furnished by the County Sur
veyor and accompanied by a certified
check, payable to tMe order of the
County Treasurer, for 5 per cent of
the amount Of the bid, as a guaranty
for the execution Of a contract If
awarded.
The successful bidder must enter
into a contract with the Chairman Of
the Board Of County Commissioners,
and give a surety bond in the amount
of the contract, conditioned on the
faithful performance Of the contract.
The Board Of County Commission
ers reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
sioners.
HUGH r. SCOTT,
County Auditor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
ST. PAUL CITY TICKETS

ST. PAUL CITY IlCh EIS
-
Col. Wr1gnt HEADS hepuDHcan IlCKet
Smith Democratic Ticket.
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st. Paulss CITY primaries yesterday
developed no surprises. +. p. Wright.
who defeated Robert A. Smith Tor
and will have another
chance at MS opponent VINO Aau
WalkaWay ZOE the oe1nocrAtlc noH4Ila-
ton. me ucket named py the oWo
! pa a.,, uoS ~ o0 'o@en ~ 1"0'' - ~
Republican Ticket,
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r. r. heller.
.. II. reeves.
II loss - C saei,e,,, a,.r
prank Arnold.
T. Watson Smith
THOMAS Montsomery.
I. ~. Holt.
ALDERMEN.
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saoond ward-Rohar+ T(iafer.
Third ward-1 n WILSON
E,a,,.th wyo ~ -Tohn uouora
Nil w. D,,,.es,,.
ci-tt Ward-G - Rrn7eEnar
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
CITY NEWS.
THE STATE COP.
MEETS TOMORROW
DELEGATES WILL BE CHOSEN
FOR CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Instructions for Roosevelt First, Last
and All the Time Are a Foregone
Conclusion-Personn Of the Dele
CATION Is Practically Agreed On Al
ready.

CATION Is Practically Agreed On Al
ready.
Minneapolis will entertain a repub-
Ecan state convention tomorrow. It
will be called to order at noon, in the
Bijou opera-house, and its delibera-
tions will doubtless be over in two or
three hours. The only business to be
transacted Is the selection Of four dele
gates at large to the republican ma
tional convention, June 81. at Chicago,
and four alternates at large. The con-
vention will instruct them to vote for
Theodore Roosevelt. first and last.
It seems to be conceded that Mime
sofas big four" will be Senators Nell
Thomas Lowry Of Minneapolis. This
will represent each Of the twin cities,
the north and the south sections Of the
state. The only chance for a contest
is over resolutions. This is the only
opportunity that Minnesota repub-
licans will have to declare themselves
on national issues, and the advocates
Of tariff revision and reciprocity will
urge the adoption Of resolutions, to
show the national leaders of the party
where Minnesota stands. minnesota
delegation in congress wants an ex-
preston. and in the absence Of some
thing will assume that their constitu-
enlS are Wiling W sldAIu paI oI1 I1ie
present tariff.
There will be 117e delegates entitled
to seats in the convention, leaving very
little room for spectators. The dele
gates were all chosen at the county
conventions yesterday. Robert Jani-
son, chairman Of the state central
committee, will call to order, and in
troduce Mayor T. w. Hugo Of Duluth,
who has been designated to act as
temporary chairman.
Hennepin county will have 118 dele
gates. Credentials will be issued to
them at the door of the theater, by
Secretary Thomas Girling, who will
be on hand at 1880.
OF course the air will be full of poll
tics, and the various candidates for
state office will embrace the oppor-
tunity to meet representatives from
all over the state. Judge l.. W. Col
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
KAISER REACHES SPAIN

King Alfonso Greets German Emperor on
His Tour.
Vigo Spain, March 16.-Emperor Will
liam of Germany reached here on the
North German Lloyd steamer Koenig Al
bert yesterday.
King, Alfonso sent the minister of marine
to greet Emperor William, and at o'clock
he personally visited the kaiser. The in
tervieW between the monarchs lasted for
| Later Emperor William returned King
Alfonsos visit. The river was Illuminated
| and thousands of bonflres were burning or
the surrounding heights.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16

But there is no trace Of barbaric
splendor in mis- daily life, his tastes
being simple to a degree, and no part
Of his days is given to self-indulgenoe,
for he resembles the kaiser in the zest
with which he enters into the minutest
details of current affairs, being con-
stantly in touch with his ministers and
the court officials. He is great read
err Of books and newspapers, and Is
credited with a happy gift for the
writing of poetry, a pursuit in which
the empress is no mean competitor
with her husband.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16

Inns will have headquarters at the
Nicollet house, In charge of Perry
Starkweather.
b. r. Ward has been named SER
geant-at-arrns of the convention and
he established headquarters to-day at
al Globe building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16
FORMERLY KNOWN As


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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16

PROPOSALS FOR Observation-Disclosures
L. 1904 Sealed proposals. in tripiicate, viii
be received at this office until II a. M, April
49, 1904, and opened then for the construction
of Deadhouse at Fort Smelling, Mimi. Plans
and specifcat lions may be seen and blank pro-
posals with full instructions had upon applica-
or reject any all proposals, or. any part
thsyeof.-R. II. Schofeld, Constructing 9. y.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-16

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
PANIC NARROWLY AVERTED.
Cry of Fire in a Philadelphia Theater
Causes stampede-New York
Houses May Close.

Philadelphia, April 30.-A miniature
panic occurred during performance at
the Standard theater. Only three or four
children were hurt, and they not seri-
ously. Several women tainted, but
quickly recovered.
The trouble occurred near the end of
the performance and was caused by the
screams of a woman in the gallery who
had been frightened by mouse. She
jumped from her seat and so alarmed
those sitting near by that one of them
cried Fire" Instantly the crowd rose
and began to rush for the exits, but the
actors got the orchestra to strike UP an
air and called upon the frightened per-
sons to be seated. Many already had
reached the doors and there was quite a
crush, but it was over in moment and
the play was resumed.
New York, April 30-It has developed
that several of the smaller theaters here
have failed to complete alterations or
dered by the city authorities immedi-
ately after the Iroquois disaster in Chi
cago, and it is possible several houses
will be compelled to close on the frs
day OF May when their licenses expire
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
LATER NEWS.

The German commandant in south
west Africa has cabled for immediate
assistance. Emperor William has as
sumed personal direction of affairs.
New York theaters, failing to be
given clean bill by the building and
fire departments, will be closed at the
expiration of their licenses April &c.
D. J. Scully, the deposed cotton
king" announces that he has quit as a
cotton Spectator and will organize a
company for the scientific handling Of
cotton.
Two indictments for grand larceny
were returned at New York against
David Rotnschild, former president of
the Federal bank, and now held under
$25, 900 bail
James Delchil and Friend Amicon
were electrocuted at the quarries of
the Columbus, o., Stone company as
the result of a telephone wire falling
across highly charged wire.
James Loeb and ten friends, it is
said, will give $1,000,000 to endow a
conservatory of music at New York.
the interest from the fund to be used
to pay salaries of instructors.
The Supreme Council knights of
Columbus, a Roman Catholic order,
has refused to pay the death benefit
due the estate of ex:Mayor Patrick
Coughlin, of Bridgeport, Conn, be.
cause the latter was a mason.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
ORDER AGAINST STRIKERS
Union Men Are Enjoined from Inter-
fering in Management OF
Santa Fe Road.

Albuquerque, n. NJ. April 3O.-Judge
B. S. Banker. of the district court, has
issued an injunction upon the request OF
the Santa Fe railroad against machin-
lists, boiler makers, their helpers and ap-
prentices and metal workers, now on
strike, restraining them from in any
manner interfering with the agents
and employees of the company in the
management. movement or operation of
the company's engines, cars, and all
other machinery and appliances. They
are also enjoined from interfering with
the men who are taking the places Of
the strikers. and are restrained from
entering upon the company's right Of
way and other grounds and property.
The injunction is the most far reaching
ever issued by court in the territory.
The strike situation has assumed
larger proportions by the action of the
metal workers, coppersmiths, pipemen,
with their apprentices and helpers, the
boiler makers and their apprentices and
helpers, in walking out An effort is be-
ing made to have the blacksmiths join
thes trikerS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
CRUM REAPPOlNTED.
President Roosevelt Again Names
Him as Collector of Customs at
Charleston, S. c.

Washington, april 80. - President
Roosevelt on THURSDAY directed the re-
appointment of w. D. Crum as collec.
tor of customs at Charleston. S. c..
The president has received positive as
surance that the senate will take up
ing next session and that it will be dis
posed of finally. Until he is confirmed
Crum cannot draw any salary, but it
is said that his friends have arranged
to see that he is provided with ample
funds. Should he be confirmed the
government, of course, will pay him
the back salary
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
The. MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

Chicago, April g.
FLOUR-Firm. Spring wheat, special
brands, $3.50; Minnesota hard patents, $46(
GAO: Minnesota, hard spring, straight,
81. 10@420; winter wheat, patents. $4.S09
$50.
WHEAT-Higher. Cash, No. 2 hard, $50
92c; May, sSA@90c; July, S5h@S613c; Sep
TENDER. s1b@S2c.
CORN-Steady to firm. Cash, No. 2, ASH
@4SAc: May 465k@47Ac; July, 4S1a@49c; Sep
TENDER, 4SM4812c; December. 44hc.
OATS-Unsettled. Cash, No. 2, 29c; May.
397sd40Ac; July, 3S55sq995sc; September, 3o7s
@e1kc.
RYE-Firm but quiet. No. 2, in store.
Zoe; sample lots, 70@71c: May delivery. Tic.
BARLEY-Firm, moderate demand, Of
ferings small Screenings, 3O@S6c; feed
or mixing barley. 30@s61kc; low-grade malt
ing. 40@42c; fair to good, 44a4Sc; choice.
5O@55c
BUTTER-Market feeling steady and un-
changed. Creameries, per h., l4@23c; dali
ries, 1214@21c.
EGGS-Tame and less active. Fresh
|eggs, at mark, new cases returned, 15A@
Ice per dozen; prime firsts, 1910
LIVE POULTRY-Marke dull and I'M
changed Turkeys, per h., 12c; chickens.
fowls, 12G12Ac; ducks, 12d 12kc.
POTATOES-Market steady and more
active. Burbanks, good to choice, per bu.,
$1.17@1.1S; Rurals, good to choice, $1.150
LII.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
MEMORIAL TO MARK HANNA.
Progress of Movement to Endow Chair
of Political Science in Ohio
University.

Washington. April 3O.-For the DUR
pose of imparting impetus to the move.
ment to endow a chair of political
science In Western Reserve university.
at Cleveland, O.. as a memorial to the
late Senator Hanna. William G. o.
valid came to Washington Thursday.
He is secretary of the Marcus A. Han
ma Memorial Chair association. and
after leaving Washington will visit
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston.
he association has started out to raise
$l50,0OO as an endowment fund and
already subscriptions have begun to
come in. The desire of the promoters
is that contributions shall come from
all classes of people, rich and in mod
crate circumstances alike. Mr.. Os-
valid expects to call upon a number of
the late Senator Hanna's colleagues in
the senate and other prominent off,
Gals in public life. He already has
received letters from 20 or 80 senator's
indorsing the memorial movement and
expressing wish to aid it in a friend
ly way.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
THE EAST.

Harris E. Dexter, the 14-year-old
Randolph boy who has been on trial
in Dedham, Mass, on charge of
causing the death of his brother Par
ker, was found not guilty.
Property valued at 100000 was de-
stroyed and three lives lost in a fire
at the John Stanley soap works in New
York.
The board of education of New York
city rescinded its order forbidding the
marriage of women teachers, and
dropped its opposition to the reinstate-
ment of teachers removed for violat-
ing the rule.
More than 5,0000 bushels of coal
have been shipped south from Pittsburg
on the present rise in the rivers.
1t is said that E. NJ Witherout, charged
with obtaining $18,800 on raised bank
drafts from the Nassau Trust company,
of Brooklyn, has been arrested at Al
pena, Mich.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
CLOSING DETAILS
OF THE transfer
J. PIERPONT MORGAN ARRANG-
ING PANAMA PAYMENT FOR
THE UNITED STATES,
AMERICAS INTERESTS
ARE SAFECUARDED
Final Payment Will Be Made in Paris
Money to Be Transferred in
Small Amounts to Avoid Strain
on the Market

Paris, April 29.-The final details OF
the big financial operations involved in
the Panama payment are almost con-
cluded, the expectation being that an
agreement will be reached by Saturday.
J. Pierpont Morgan is personally direct
ing the transaction, and the indications
are that he and number of American
financiers whom he is associating with
will consummate the transfer of the
funds. 1t is Mr.. Morgan's intention tc
admit some of the leading Paris banks
to share in the transaction, but the car
rying out of the plan will be essentially
in American hands.
A correspondent Of the press saw Mr..
Morgan Friday. While no statement can
be attribute to him, the correspondent,
is enabled to indicate from this and
other sources the main features of the
payment, as follows:
Will Pay in Installments.
The transfer of the $40, 100000 from
the United States to Europe will be made
so as not to disarrange the money mar
ket of either country. For this purpose
the total will be divided into number
of smaller amounts, leaving America at
intervals and thus not causing strain
at any one time. Moreover, it is pointed
out, as the bulk of the payment comes
from the treasury without it's drawing
on the banks. there will be no undue
strain on the banks.
The depositary of the money here will
be the Banque de France. but until the
money is actually deposited in the
Banque de France it will remain ths
property of the United States The final
payment to the company will thus be
made in Paris instead of the United
States. This is one of the most impor.
tant details CT the plan, as it will pre-
vent the possible efforts of claimants tc
tie up portion of the amount after il
passes out of the hands of the United
States and before it passes into the
hands of the company
The retention of the ownership of the
$40 1000 900 until it is actually turned over
to the Banque de France will obviate
the chances of litigation in regard tt
the company's right to the money. The
interests of the United States are als<
completely safeguarded.
1t is said that the banking transaction
involves little or no loft to Mr.. Nor.
gan. he undertaking it largely because
his exchange facilities permit him t.
serve the government advantageously
It is also understood that whatever cos,
is involved the amount will not come
from the United States.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Payment of $4O,OOO,OOO was made to
the Panama Canal company in Paris,
and the title to all the company's
property now is held by the United
States government.
1t is reported that Russian SUBJ
marine boat sunk a Japanese trans
port with loss of 600
The force of Japanese which crossed
the Yalu river north of Euitjiou,
charged a Russian position near Liza
vena in the night and was repulsed
with considerable loss. Two gun
boats, which assembled the river to pro-
tect the crossing, were driven back by
the fire from Russian field battery.
Through the caving in of a coal mine
at Tocina, Seville, many miners were
buried. Fifty bodies have been recov-
ered
A force of Russians is reported to
have met a serious defeat@ after two
days battle along the Yalu river.
A number of torpedo boats belonging
to the Vladivostok squadron sunk the
Japanese transport Kinshiu-Maru dur
ing the night of April 26, and 200 SOL
diers, who refused to surrender, were
drowned. Prisoners to the number of
1877 were taken. The car is reported to
be indignant at the slaughter of the
Japanese, and may order the commander
of the squadron relieved and court
martialed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-04
WEST AND SOUTH,

A farmer named Woods was killed
near Ottumwa, Ia, by John Harris
(colored). They had quarreled over a
horse trade.
A force of 10000 men is rushing
work at the St. Louis worlds fair.
in order to get the grounds in order
for the opening
The former residence of Gen. u. S.
Grant in Galena was presented to that
city by Gen. Frederick D. Grant at
the commemoration of the war hero's
birthday.
The National Municipal league at
the opening of it's convention in Chi
cago reported satisfactory progress
during the year in purifying municipal
governments.
George Matthews killed Green Hen
derson in a quarrel over a young woman
at Middlesboro, KY, and fled to the
mountains.
Col. Robert Mann Woods, of Joliet.
was elected department commander of
Illinois G. A. R. at the encampment at
Springfield.
Fully 10000 acres of farm lands are
under water north of Hannibal. Mo.
and wheat crops are ruined.
Populists of Indiana in state conven-
ton at Indianapolis instructed dele
gates to the national convention to
work to secure the nomination for the
presidency of Samuel w. Williams, OF
Vincennes.
In trying to cross Kewenaw bay on the
ice, John Matson and Charles Kotila
of Pequaming, Mich. were drowned.
The mayor Of GAINESVILLE, Wis, Hon
A. o. Wilson, died after a long illness.
A jury found William Chounard guilty
of murder in the first degree at Cass
Lake, MIMI, for the recent killing OF
his wife.
A couple of Italians were electrocuted
at the quarries of the Columbus CO.,
Stone company, as the result of tele.
phone wire falling across a highly
| charged feed wire.
The wife of former Gov. r. L. Taylor
OF Tennessee was granted divorce. I'm.
pleasantness due to the fact that botf
had children by former marriages is
said to. have been the cause. 49, w..