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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
DELAY IN
MEETING CRISIS
Some Members of Riksdag See
Check on Moves Toward solv-
ing Difficulties.
swedes Predict that Norway Will
Agree to q Plebiscite
Soon.
Bv the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
Stockholm, Sweden, July 26.-Both
houses Of the riksdag have held secret
sessions to discuss the report presented
yesterday of the special committee APP
pointed by the riksdag to deal with the
crisis between Norway and Sweden. 1t
is understood that the report was APP
proved in principle.
Some regret is expressed at the reslg-
nation of the Swedish government be-
fore the riksdag had acted on the COM
mittee's report, as it is feared it may
impede progress toward solution of
the difficulties between Sweden and
Norway.
Committee Was Unanimous.
Editorials in the newspapers this
morning generally express satisfaction
over the unanimity Of the special com
mittee in it's report to the riksdag.
According to well-informed persons,
the reason for this unanimity was that
the committee had privately received
information to the effect that Norway
was willing to submit to a referendum
the question Of the establishment of a
Notifications, but that she would not
consent to a general election.
It is understood referendum could
be arranged to take place within fort
night. Altogether, the prospects are re-
garded as peaceful.
Much depends on the character of the
new ministry. If it is not Of too con
sentative or nationalist color, negotia
tons are expected to proceed smoothly
The king is being urged. to choose strong
men, who, having decided upon mod
crate and conciliatory policy, will mo-
be turned from it by agitation in eithel
country.
Expect Little Friction.
Several prominent members Of tn,
riksdag yesterday privately expressed
opinion that Norway would agree to
plebiscite, and that the question of for
tifcations would not raise serious diff
fculty.
The forts are of recent construction
but Of small military value, and thei
| retention was mere matter Of senti
| ment, it was said, and if forbearanc
was displayed in the negotiations NJ
i trouble would arise.
Many Swedish politicians are NOR
concerned over the after effects Of
dissolution, taking the ground that Sc
cession would SO Seriously weaken Nor
way in q military sense that she woul,
! be compelled to seek alliances yyhicl
might lead to foreign complications
both Norway and Sweden then becom
ing active counters in the game of id
International politics.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
WHITE LEAVES PARIS
He Sails This Evening for the United
States

Paris, July 26.--M. Witte, Professor de
Martens and number of officials max.
ing up the Russian peace plenipoten-
tiary party left the st. Lazare railroad
station this morning for Cherbourg
the North German LLOYD I'm me s tea oa
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse this even
ing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
JAP BANKS PROSPER
Show Large Increase in Resources In
Past Year.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, July .26.-In view of tho
large subscription in this country to
Japanese bonds, statement just issued
by the controller of the currency show
ing the status of japanese banks is Of
more than ordinary interest. In the
empire there are 1924 banks Of vari-
GUS kinds, the total resources of which
aggregate $953,oOO,oo0 in American
money-an increase of $50 100000 over
last year. Loans and discounts amount
to $685. ,S50,000; bonds and other in
vestments, $113,200,OOO; due from
banks, $63 ,850,000; cash on hand, $685.
100000; other assets, $31, 100000.
The liabilities of these banks are:
Capital, $196, 250,0O0; surplus and
profit, $58 100000; circulation, $146,-
250,000; deposits, $475,500, 900; due to
banks and other liabilities, SIC, 400, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
CARS men MUST
QUIT MANCHURIA
Japs Assure China that Peace
Enjoys Will Demand Eva
cuation by Troops.
OPEN DOOR PROMISED
FOR THE PROVINCE
Elomura' Spokesman Says the
Japanese Will Insist on an
Indemnity.
New York Sun Special Service.

Washington, July 26.-Japan has
given formal assurance to the Chinese
peace conference with Russia her pleni-
potentiaries will demand the evacuation
of Manchuria by Russian troops. Ne.
gotiations then will be instituted di-
rectly with China for the restoration Of
the province to it's rightful sovereign.
AS a result of these assurances China
will not seek to induce the belligerents
negotiations. Japan is determined loyal
~ to keep the promise made before the
war to evacuate Manchuria as soon as
Russia is expelled therefrom. The car
dinal point of her international policy
will be the cultivation of the celestial
government
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
FEVER ON THE ISHTEMUS
Two Are Fever Stricken and One Is
Dead from Scourge. y

Washington, July 26.-The Panama
canal commission today received
cablegram from Governor Magoon re-
porting that Louis Strand, a Swedish
employee, was taken sick with yellow
fever at Matachin, July 20, and that
J. G. Sutherland, Scotch employee,
was stricken at Culebra, July Fl.
Governor Magoon further reported
that Albert G. Berger, an American
employee at Panama, whose home is
at Cleveland, Ohio, and who was taken
sick July 10, has died.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
FROM s14,ooo,ooo to $11o,5oo.

New York, July 26.-Properties of the
Southern Textile company organized two
years ago with capital stock of $14,-
100000, as a holding company to COM
bine cotton goods mills In the south, were
sold at auction by order Of the trustee IN
bankruptcy for s11o,5oO, to the Interna-
tional Trust company of Baltimore.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
SAVED BY A WATER SPANIEL.

Duluth, Mimi, July 26.-Frank Bridgman, age
Z years, and Olive Pugh, age II, were saved
from drowning, in Chester Park last evening by
water spaniel. The two children fell into
one of the deep pools in the creek. Mrs Frank
SSpurbeck rushed in to pull them out, but found
the water beyond her depth. Her daughter also
tried 1T, but could not reach them. They were
rushing to get sticks to reach the little ones
when their dog ran down the sand and plunged
In. He pulled to Mrs. Spurbeck and then
went back for the other, gettin gboth out and
none too soon. = :, -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26

Chicago, July 26.-Mayor Dunno today
appointed Captain John M Collins as
chief OF police In the city Of Chicago.
Collins succeeds Francis O.Ne1u, who re-
signed few days ago.
The new chief has risen from the ranks.
He was q patrolman In the front line of
police at whom the anarchist bomb was
thrown in Haymarket square many years
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
His Equitable Loan.

IT personally had one loan with the
Equitable Life, which could have been
obtained without difficulty at any other
like responsible institution on as good
or better terms. It was paid because
the. rate Of interest was higher than
I was willing to pay, and without my
even attempting, to have it reduced;
"There is nothing in the Union Pa
cifc preferred stock syndicate that can
be criticised. An opportunity was
awaited Of by Mr.. Hyde to join myself
and associates in the acquisition Of
Union Pacific preferred stock on IA
vorable basis. There was no profit or
advantage to any one member Of the
syndicate over and another, and
neither the Equitable nor any of it's
allied companies OFF anyone else was
financing the syndicate.
"Like many others of the fifty two
directors, I attended the regular meet
ings, which were held quarterly, but
was not member of any committee nor
active in the management.
Beginning Of Scandal.
"The Equitable controversy was
started by an attempt on the part Of
the Alexander faction tosousts + he Hyde
faction, and it Mas during that con-
test that the main body OF directors
became informed for the first time Of
the prevailing methodssof conducting
the company S business by both those
factions. This led to the appointment
of the Prick committee, of which I was
member, and to the Prick. report,
which I signed and which fully <ex-
pressed my views. .*
'sI believe the new management will
correct the extravaganza methods Of CON
Quoting. the company's business pointed
out in that report. In my opinion, these
methods involved vastly greater loss
to the policyholders than the particular
transactions dwelt upon SO extensively
by the public press.
:" There has been to omuch mystery
surrounding the Equitable affair. [, have
always been ready and willing to an.
swer any questions asked by anyone en-.
titled to do SO, and have never tried in
any way to avoid it; and will return in
ample time to give testimony that may
| be desired.o
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26

e. FOUND DEAD AT HELENA
Helena, Mont, July 26.-An unknown man
was found floating in the lake east of the
Helena smelter today. He well dressed
and about 30 years old Coroner Bennett will
hold an inquest this evening.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
Norway's Press Defiant.

The Norwegian papers are still print
ing defiant editorials and there is still
little improvement in the tone Of the
press on either side the line. The Men
ingshedbladet, published at Christiania,
prints an interview with Rev. Gustav
Jensen, well-known "prost '(dean in
the church, which is, perhaps, typical
Of opinion among the most conservative
IT should like to see the union main
tanned, not alone for historical reasons,
but for the strength it brings. It is
true that after the laundering policy of
former Premier Bostrom Of Sweden, the
dissolution Of the union was to have
been expected. Still, it could have been
opportune time and in a more suitable
manner. I am decidedly of the opinion
that altho Norway was patient, it would
have been much better to have contin-
ued to be patient while longer and to
have made. a few more attempts for a
solution Of the difficulty. This would
have been wiser course, tho an IN
things act had a certain Justice behind
it. Undoubtedly, its decision is an ex-
! preston Of patriotism and desire to
defend the honor of Norway in the flu
ture. It was taken quickly and decid-
edhly vat Tho nroc1,mation Of tho ator.
thing to the Norwegian people did not
show forth the reasons for this aet as
it should have done. I greatly disiked
to read it to my congregation on Pente
cost Sunday. It laid too much stress
on the favorable opportunity graspec
and the sagacity displayed, and too lit
tie stress on the great cause which lay
behind the action taken.
il "I wish Norway in these great anG
delicate questions would use more pa
thence and diplomacy. He who has TIT
right on his side always gains. by pa
Norway had the right to act as sh,
did--and this Gains my mind.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
JAPS INSIST ON INDEMNITY
Also Want Open Door in Manchuria,
Says Komura's Spokesman.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York. July 26.-Aimar Sato. OIL
cial spokesman for Baron Komura. jap
anese plepipotentiary, said in an inter
view at the Waldorf Astoria, where
Baron Komura arrived yesterday:
am confident that peace will be
negotiated: successfully by the APP
pointed delegations. The japanese will
be guided by moderation and no excess
sive demands will be made, but the SEN
timent in Japan and Russia is for peace.
and; in the interests of humanity and
property, there must be peace.
The cost to Japan, however, has
been very great. On beth sides the loss
in men has been $4,000, Russia IS being
$1,00o,ooo day and there is feeling
that there ought to be indemnity
Mr.. Sato said that the question of an
armlstlce would probably be among the
first the plenipotentiaries would con-
slider. Japan, he indicated, would prob
ably make known her demands first.
Her terms have been formulated by the
listers.
Want the Open Door.
Mr.. sato emphasized the announces
Japan did not seek territorial aggrand-
izement, and on this, point the speaker
said: We want in Manchuria equal
opportunity or what Mr.. Hay called
the open door,
Mr.. Sato further said that the Japan
csc would prefer to have negotiations
IN the English language The matter.
however, would be settled after Presi-
Edent Roosevelt heedntet the two COM
missions essss.7"
| 1--WE admire NJ. Witte and Baron
Rosen, Mr.. Sato said. The announce
ment OF NJ. Witte g appointment to the
peace party was more welcome to us
than that of any other person could
great statesman.
We are almost boyish in our enthu-
siasm, and friendship for AMERICA he
went on. While we are friendly with
China as orientals, our greatest friends
are America and England. Why, the
hrst monument ever erected to any for
eigner in Japan was that to Commodore
Perry. and the policy and conduct of
the American people for the last fifty
years has been one of help to us. We
regard America as an ally without a
treaty.
Mr.. Sato said Japan would not have
the Philippines as gift. even tho q
bonus accompanied it.
At the Waldorf-Astoria.
At the Waldorf-As Komura o.
cupies a suite Of fourteen rooms, on the
fourth floor, fronting Fifth avenue. The
rooms have been made as japanese as
possible by the management. All the
heavily cushioned American furniture
has been taken out and the carpets
ripped up and replacedwith light wicker
work and grass mating. Many Jap
anese screens are scattered about. The
eminent visitor will be waited upon by
japanese bellboys and servants. It is
said that some of these bellboys are the
sons of wealthy japanese residents Of
this city. They will serve Baron Ko-
mura thru patriotism.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
Welcome for Future King.

Meanwhile the Stockholmers. and all
Sweden for that matter, seem to have
gone daft over the approaching return
Of the future king Of Sweden from Eng
land with his bride, who is destined to
be queen If she and her husband live
long enough. The cables will long since
have given you accounts of the : do
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Circulation

Minneapolis merchants know
where they get the most value.
Just compare the Minneapolis
dailies.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26
At the Waldorf-Astoria.

Mr.. Sato said Japan would not have
the Philippines as gift, even tho 3
bonus accompanied it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-26

A thrilling Sherlock Holmes de-
tcetive story in today's Jour-
nal. It is well worth reading.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
FINGERS CUT ALMOST OFF

In an effort to save himself from
falling after catching his foot, Frank
Hayes had two OF his fingers nearly
cut off Monday afternoon shortly after
dinner. He works at the Grand
Rapids Lumber company's mill on the
west side. He was carrying some
strips Of wood and when he nearly
reached the machine upon which be
was working he caught his foot, and
fell toward the saw. To save him.
self from falling into the saw, he put
out his arm, and in doing so came
near to losing the whole hand. The
second and third fingers OF the right
hand were cut nearly through and the
index finger scratched. He saved
himself from falling further and push
ing the whole hand into the saw, by
grasping the frame work of the ma
chine with the other hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
ARIZONA, A STATE

Statehood is the topic, along with
reclamation, that in Arizona is
discussed most warmly in speeches
and the common talk Of men. The
Arizona people believe that they are
ready for Statehood, but they are so
vehemently opposed to being tackled
on to New Mexico that they are quite
willing to let the whole matter OF
Statehood drop for the present,
provided that they can be let alone to
work out the matter for themselves
and prove to the whole country, with
their new reclamation works and the
general development that these are
bound to bring about along every line
that they deserve Statehood. This
general hostility to amalgamatior
with New Mexico is intense. Pride
is so strong that young men lately
from the east talk like Southerners
before the war about "their state.
The residents believe almost univers
ally that in territory Arizona is ALREADY
large enough.-Collier's, July l, 1905
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
JACK THE HUGGER
Grand Rapids Acquires One Of
the Articles.

The summer season may now be
said to be fully opened, for a Jack the
Hugger has put in an appearance.
Monday evening a short time before
eleven O'Clock, young lady was going
home from down town, and when near
the corner Of Oak and Milwaukee
streets. noticed man running toward
her on the other side of the street
When he had passed her little way
he crossed to the side OF the street she
was on and approached her. When she
came up to him, he blocked the street
and attempted to talk to her. The
young lady attempted to pass the
man, who is described as short, heavily
built, wearing a black or dark suit
and black derby hat; he refused tt
let her pass, and seized her by tbe
arm. Though badly frightened, SHIT
had presence Of mind enough to tel
the fellow that a man whom she
knew was near and that he had better
leave her alone. This evidently
scared him off for he left her.
Upon telling her experience the next
day, the young lady learned that ont
OF her friends had met the same
experience at the same place the nigh
before, or Sunday evening. In boil
cases, the fellows were standing, wheI
first seen, near the fiat iron lot wher'
the new bank building is to be built
After the girls had gone some distance
in each instance alone, the man raj
and caught up with them. Having ;
real Jack the Hugger, Grand Rapid
may now consider itself as prominen
as any city in the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
SENATORS AND GOVERNORS

Governor La Follette's willingness
to go to Washington just after he had
acquired control of Wisconsin, has
caused surprise. At one time such q
choice would have been unheard of,
Formerly the Senate was often step
to the GovernorShip, never the re-
verse, but the Subsiding Of State
rights and the increase Of central
power have leSsened the once proud
post OF Governor and given vastly
greater Importance to an office which
used to be held mainly for the purpose
of expressing in Congress the wishes
of State Legislature. Speaking Of
this change at the Commencement Of
the University Of North Carolina,
Congressman Boutell recalls number
of interesting examples. Harrison
Gray, Otis and John Davis Of
Massachusetts, Robert Y. Hayne Of
South Carolina, William L. Marcy
and Martin Van Buren, of New York,
Alexander MOuton of Louisiana, and
a number of other well-known men
left the Senate for the Governorship.
In 1851 Jefferson Davis and Henry
Stuart Foote both resigned from the
Senate to canvass their state as rival
candidates for the Governorship. In
1874 n. P. Tallmadge of New York
gave up his seat in the United States
Senate from the Empire State to
accept from President Tyler the
Governorship of the Territory Of
Wisconsin. IF you wish," says Mr..
Boutell, Ito realize fully the extent
Of this change that we have been
considering, try to picture to yor =
selves the spectacle of Senator from
New York at the present day
resigning his seat in the most power
full legislative chamber in the world
to become Governor of Alaska or
Oklahoma" During the last forty
years no Senator of the United
States has resigned to become q
Governor.-Colliers July 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
BICYCLES AGAIN

An effort, and comendable one at
that, is being made by cycle clubs all
over the country to revive the
bicycling craze, The rapid rise OF
the automobile and the motor cycle
decreased to great extent the
number of wheels used all over the
world.
The new movement started in
England and it is being successful
there. Wheels are being brought out
of sheds, attics and cellars, and are
being used again, to the great benefit
OF the owners. Factories are being
rushed with orders, and dealers have
greater demand that they can
supply.
The move is a good one and is one
that Americans should take up
with. The average American lives
so fast in business he hasn't
time, ordinarily, to leave it, to get
exercise, and to see the country,
where he can fill his lungs with pure
air, the kind that makes men and
women out OF human beings. We
should join in this booming of the
bicycle craze. Let us get out our old
wheels; get our bicycles clothes on;
ride, ride and ride again; get out
into the country near to Nature and
God; let us get some Of that pure
sweet air and use it. The handiest
way to do it is to join the new boom
and ride our bicycles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
EXCURSION RATES
And Arrangements Via the
Green Bay Short Line 'The
Day Lifht Route"

Minneapolis, Mimi, annual meeting
American. association of Opticians.
Fare and one third-for. round trip on
certificate plan. Tickets sold July q
to 80 good to return to and including
July go ~..sx -
Also many other places too numer-
GUS to mention, during the warm
weather. Remember the time and
connections are good via the Green
Bay Short Line Thissis the line to
take when you 60 to Portland this
summer, or to any point west. Leave
ing Grand Rapids at 1922 a. M. on
our train No. !, you arrive in ST.. Paul
at 4:3O p. m. Take a lock at the map
when you are going to points north
of Green Bay or New London. Ours
is the short line, and connections and
rates are right. Let's talk about 1T
if you go or not. Let me fix. up your
itinerary when yon.are ready for the
road. Tickets sold to destination and
baggage checked through. a. D.
Hill, Local Agent. j2-9t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-27
THE MOUNTAINS OF LIFE

There's a land far away mid the
stars we are told, . r:
Where they know not the sorrows Of
time, . ~
Where the pure waters wander thro
valleys of gold. 49,:
And life is a treasure sublime;
IT'S the land Of our God, tits the
home Of the soul,
Where ages of splendor eternally
roll, -.
Where the way-weary traveller reaches
his goal ........t .,.-.
On the evergreen mountains of lite.
Our gaze can not soar to that beautiful
land,
But our visions have told of its
bliss,
And our souls by the gate of its
gardens are famed
When we faint in the desert of this
And we sometimes have longed for its
holy repOse,
When our spirits were worn with
temptations and woes,
And we've drunk from the tide of the
river that flowes
From the evergreen mountains OF
life.
Oh, the stars never tread the blue
heavens at night,
But we think where the ranSomed
have trod,
And the day never smiles from his
palace OF light,
But we feel the bright smile of our
God,
We are travelling homeward, thro'
changes and gloom,
To kingdom where pleasures I'M
changing bloom,
And our guide is the glory that shines
thrO' the tomb 49,
From the evergreen mountains of
life.
JAMES q. CLARK.