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whose prosperity known of
wholesome results Of the poIicy-Dallas
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-27

Plugsy-Say. Mugs. when you
come ter think of it, dis way of
livin' amt so bad after all. is it?
Mugsy-Yer bet yer life it amt.
Jest think of havin' to hustle q
lot of furniture and kids aroun'
dis time er year.
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Miss Edith Pillsbury was hostess at
dinner in the Palm Garden Of the Palace
on Thursday night, covers having been
laid for eight
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-27

Mrs. William CIun entertained in the
garden at dinner on the same evening.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-27

M THEN Charlie Winter took an
N| apartment in the Pleasant fat
wv building year or two ago he
found Il 81 deliphfful nlace To
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-27

THERE every indication that the immigration to this country
from Europe will both in numbers and undesrabiy
the Of
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-27

Next Thursday win bring forth the nup-
tials of Miss Alice Livingston Newhall
and the Rev John Alexander O'Meara-
the only important social affair on the
cards for the week.
There seems to be an epidemic OF matri-
mony among the clergy of late, three
prominent churchmen marrying within as
many weeks
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
NEW YORK LIES HEAD
PREDICTS RECORD YEAR

New York, Jan. 2:-The several finan-
cial reviews indicate that 1904 has been
a year Of very great prosperity.
The president message with it's
recommendation as to the. tariff
and control of the public cor
porations has been very favor
ably commented upon by the bust
ness interests and no fear is expressed
that extreme opinions on either side will
prevail in congressional enactment
The great corn and cotton crops have
made the west and south prosperous
and comfortable, and the labor situation
in the manufacturing districts Of the
north and east is most satisfactory
The banking interests in all sections
report excellent result for the year.
The insurance business, except for the
Baltimore fire, has never been more
prosperous. The life part Of it is mani
tested by the early report Of the New
York Life company. President Mccall
states that the new year has produced
the largest business ever reported by
any similar company. The policy hold
ers are nearly one million in number
and the insurance in force approximates
two billions in amount. The last quar-
ter Of the year added nearly one hun
dred and thirty millions of applications
five hundred millions for the year. The
company's policy reserve, securities in
clude government, state, municipal anc
railroad bonds to the extent Of $500,
100000. No stocks Of any kind are hele
as investments, and no bond in the list
is In default of interest. The company
during the sixty years of it's existence
has paid in claims the policy holder.
$450, 100000.
The enormous exports Of the fsca
year 81, 900 and the advance
unless labor troubles which are mo-
looked for now, arise to change th,
situation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
MAYOR HAYNES MESSAGE
Suggestions and Ideas Of the Retiring
Executive Transmitted Today.

Following an established custom of
the city, Mayor Haynes, Just before re-
linquishing his control of municipal
affairs, presented his retiring message.
He held that he felt it to be the duty
OF the retiring mayor to call the atten-
those matters Of special Importance
which have come to his attention dur
ing his term Of office and to suggest
remedies for apparent abuses.
The message first took up the matter
of the city's finances, which were re-
ported to be in excellent condition and
comparing favorably with those Of
other cities. The. gross bonded debt
of the city is $9,434,00O with interest
cept On about $4,000, which draws 8
per cent. Continuing, the message saws.
in part:
The sinking fund at present is s2,o4s.-
546.77 which deducted from the gross
bonded debt Of the city, leaves a net
amount Of s7,3S5,45 Under strict
Interpretation OF our city charter our net
bonded Indebtedness should not exceed 5
per cent of the total assessed valuation Of
the city, which at present is s131,532,-
397. and since s per cent of this sum
produces only $e,576, 619.85, 1t would seem
that we have already exceeded the legal
limit. but as stated by the city controller
inc explanation Tor this apparent oVerlsSue
is found in the fact that the bond buyers
generally recognize in our water plant a
dividend payer, and therefore deduct all
outstanding water works bonds in addition
to the amount in the sinking fund from
the gross bonded debt in order to deter
mine the true extent OF our borrowing ca
pacity.
Should Guard Margin.
On this commercial basis It appears that
we still have margin Of about one mil
lion dollars for future bond issues, and
| this should be carefully guarded to meet
those imperative needs sure to arise in
the future.
Bonds tG the amount Of 81. 400. 900
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Delays May Be Entailed by Communi.
eating with Toxic.

London, Jan. AT noon the Jap
anese legation received an official COM
munication from Toxic, leaving no doubt
that the Japanes will soon be in ef-
fective occupation Of Port Arthur, the
magnificent defense Of which is the sub
ject of eulogy on all sides. -, -
At the Japanese legation It" was
said that the negotiations over the
terms Of surrender might entail con-
siderable communication with Toxic
and possibly prolonging the negotiations
there was little disposition to doubt that
an agreement would be reached
Minister Hayashi expressed relief at
the fact that the sacrifice Of life on the
part of the garrison and the besiegers
was about to be ended.
The fall Of tho fortress, the minister
added, would mark the close Of an i'm.
portant phase Of the war and release a
large number Of troops which would be
available for the reinforcement of Field
Marshal Oyama, but Baron Hayashi was
render would have any definite, immedi
ate influence In the direction of ter.
minating the war. AS to mediation
the minister reiterated that he knew OF
no attempts in that direction.
Hayashi Talks of Terms.
"The legation,'' continued Baror
Hayashi, "has nothing confrmatory Of
the reports Of a definite surrender, but
our information goes to show that the
surrender Of the great fortress is i'm
minent. The terms Of surrender, Of
course, come within the province of the
generals, but it is very unlikely that
Russian troops still at Port Arthur wht
are believed to number nearly 10000
men, will be allowed to reinforce thu
troops now in the field.
Tribute to Stoessey.
1.-THE surrender will in no way af
feet the glory belonging to Genera
Stoessel and his men nor our admiration
for their splendid defense.t'& { : !
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lung mountain and feIT'' fort, by way
of Panlung mountain. 5 "a 80 81
simultaneously the e1treme Japanese
right crossing south along Pigeon bay,
captured the heights south Of Hou-sann..
yen-tao.
s Forts Deserted.
"A dispatch from the Japanese army
before Port Arthur received at noon to-
day says: s55.
.kwan mountain and G fort, following
an explosion at 1880 this morning,
opened "a sudden and fierce rifle fire,
which suddenly stopped. Our scouts
were dispatched to the scene and i'm
mediately afterwards found the enemy
evacuating these places. Our forces
Immediately occupied these two forts
and also the heights known as M and
N, south Of the forts.
stThis morning almost all the
enemy's ships, large and small, were
blown up in~the entrance and inside
the harbor.'
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have been issued by the direct vote Of
the people, in accordance with iegisla-
tive act. The tax rate since 1895 has
varied from 21.6O mills to $3.50, but the
apparent increase is due to a decrease
In the assessed valuation. The present
cost Of maintaining the public institu-
bers, $2,151 200.
The work Of the various departments
Tor the past year was reviewed at some
length. The engineer handled $1,3O3,2 6O,
laying more than eleven miles of sew
ers, 1851 miles Of watermains, 1921
mules nn1e;s OF curb and gutter. 1857 miles Of
miles Of sidewalk, besides doing other
work. The work on the new bridge
across the river at Thirty-second avenue
n is we'll under way, and will provide a
much-needed Improvement. Attention
was given to the waterworks, reference
being made to the improved service for
Lowry hill and Prospect park. Com
mendation is given to the metered ser
vice.
Filtration Approved.
I have long been an advocate of the
natural or sand filtration bed for our
needs. 1t costs something at first but it
never wears out, and We know 1t to be
absolutely automatic, reliable and mex
pensive in Its operation. We should try
no experiments. 1 beg to refer you to
my inaugural address of two years ago.
where you will find my reasons for those
views more fully expressed. l also beg
to refer you to the report of the COM
mission OF experts appointed by your
honorable body to investigate and report
upon this subject; which report you will
find embodied in council proceedings of
the past year. I am gratified to say that
their conclusions fully coincide with mine
This is matter which 1 am confident
demands your early and earnest attention. .
Library Interests.
-, The changes made at the public
library by the opening of the open shelf
| reading room, the opening of the hand-
some Pillsbury library on the East Side
and the opening of two additional
branch stations, are commented upon as
| beneficial to the reading public.
we are all familiar with the beautiful
| parks and parkways of this city and ap-
preciate their value to the ethical and
social life of our people. Little need be
said In behalf of our parks, for they
speak most eoquently for themselves. 1
do wish, however. to again emphasize the
importance of establishing a system Of
public Fairgrounds. Older cities have
learned the folly of delay in this mat
ter, and have been spending vast sums
to provide such grounds in their con-
gested districts. We should profit by their
former experience before we are COM
PEELED to profit by their present example
Mention is made of the generous gift
Of Thomas Lowry, w. H. Dunwoody
and others Of land for the Parade, the
new park at the foot of Lowry hill.
Credit is given to City Attorney Frank
Healy for his services in abolishing
the grade crossing on Como avenue and,
securing new bridges across the rail-
way tracks at Holden street and West.
| ern avenue.
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!. new MAYOR
TAKES REINS
Continued from First Page.

Markets Duryea, Nye, nhle. Petersen,
Rand.
Printing Gerber. Ehle Nelson. Cast
ner, Petersen. s.
Railroads = Chatheld. Holmes, Clark,
Schoonmaker, Rand. b.
Police August, Van Nest, Ryan. Pet
tersen. ST
Paving Holmes, starkweather. Nelson,
Mumm, Mccoy. '%s&
Underground Wires-MoIaskey, Stark
weather. Munnm Satterlee.
Health and Hospitals-Nye, Chatfleld.
Van Nest .. .e ...'
5Cancellation-Ryan westphal Nelson.
Ordinances Cashier Westpbal, Holmes.
Rules-McCoy, Starkweather, Gerber.
Bethany Home-Ehle, Nye, Saterlee.
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Russians Blow Up Forts.

The Russians yesterday blew up two
of their own forts near the railway and
completed the destruction Of the cruiser
Bayan. It is said the. forts were blown
up because of shortage of men and
ammunition. .y.,.5 t,A. nst%-,s-,r -
Port Arthur is described by later ar.
are said to be nearly all destroyed.
Three Japanese destroyers, after en-
'tering the harbor and making demon
stration, joined other Japanese warships
waiting outside. The opinion is gen
eral that interesting developments are
likely to occur tonight.
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Toxic, Jc1. General Nogi report
ing last. light says:
The center and left columns opened
an attack against Wan-tai hill at 8
O'Clock today. Awaiting skilfully of
the result Of our bombardment, our
troops stormed into and entirely oceu-
pied the position at :35 pm.
s.sst We captured three guns at t'H'
fort and four guns at Wan-tai.
Our trophies at Sung-s mountain
were three seven-mill1meter field guns,
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necessary to recall certain incidents in
connection with the recent elections in
this city and state, as well as elsewhere
turnout the country. to emphasize the
need Of early improvement. along this
line. Some Of the strong points claimed
for the voting machine system are = a
guaranty OF absolute secrecy, protection
against fraudulent ballots, prompt returns,
with no missing precincts or corrected
figures, and a reduction in the expenses
Of elections that would i'm a comparative
ly short time pay for the innovation.
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Two Destroyers at Tsing-Tau

ta daPed n tbe evanng
says that the Russian destroyors Smirli
and .Berki and merchantmen with 500
soldiers on board have just arrived
there. s.~t ...,
Captain Kartow, commanding the tor
pedoboat destroyer Vlastni, says the
Japanese expected to enter Port Arthur
Tuesday.
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The corporation of Liverpool wanted some
land to add to the city's watershed but offered
only $1,000, 600 for it, whereas the owner wanted
S2,2S5. 000. But the parties submitted the matter
to arbitration and the arbitrators fixed the value
of the land at 1892 555 -
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Voting Machines.

Wise legislation in this state has made
ample provision for the full and free
expression Of public sentiment at the polls,
thru the so-called Australian method of
voting and the primary system of nomi-
nations. One step more seems necessary
to insure the honest and accurate record
Ing of that sentiment, and. that is the
adoption of a perfected form Of the vot-
ing machine. Granting the mechanical
safety and accuracy of this invention, and
it has been tested satisfactorily In sew
eral cities, both east and west, every
consideration Of economy in time and
money argues for its adoption, to say
nothing Of the vital importance Of having
tho honest Intent Of the voter registered
'anscllztelx begond III question. Il u only
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HEAuAunRs FROM Co1Ds.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause. 70 get the genuine, eau Tor the full name
and look Tor the signature OF b. ". Grove. 25c.
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scago. asan Franoisco and other lesser Cit
les know Of no better time than now.
and no better place than this, to begin to
lay the foundation Of this reform Two
years ago, while I was acting mayor,
something was done along this line, but q
great deal more lies at hand to do and
while shall not attempt to outline an
elaborate system, shall, as soon as pos
stble, put Into operation some simple and
practicable civil service rules and reeula,-
tions. which will provide for physical
examination and a mental test sufficient
to ascertain If an applicant knows what
his dutiea are and is reasonably fitted to
perform them.
A maximum age limit will be main
tanned, both with reference to new appli-
cations and to retirement from the force
This method will practically eliminate
partlzan influences from determining ap-
pointments, and will give all citizens an
equal opportunity to be considered, regard
less of their nationality or party affilia-
lions. ....... -. =
Efficient service previously rendered to
the city will be accepted as credit In de-
termining the qualifications Of an appl-
cant.
A term Of probationary service before
final appointment will always be required,
and no removal will be made without
granting the officer to be retired hearing
in his own behalf
The younger efficient men and officers
OF the force should be given a chance,
and services well and faithfully performed
must be rewarded with recognition, thru
promotion or otherwise, before the age
limit Is reached. Officers of the active
force who are to be retired upon the
ground of advanced age will be fitted into
minor positions suitable to their age and
physical condition. Until the much
needed pension system is provided thru
new city charter, or by legislative en-
actment. this seems to be the only means
of honorable retirement Of aged employees
of the city. The plan is imperfect, and
should there be a considerable number OF
men attaining the maximum age might
prove to be practicable thru lack of
vacancies in minor places.
This discussion and this proposal Of the
Introduction CT the merit system into the
police department, suggests the query:
rs there any good reason why the city
council should not, in the same spirit.
voluntarily promote civil service rules in
the fire department Of the city, and no
longer hamper its efficiency by debating
to the chief appointments and promotions
upon the basis Of public patronage and
influence"
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The Smoke Nuisance,

Civilization Is slowly emerging from the
era OF development when noise and dirt
were synonomous with thrift and prog
ress. The abolition Of what is known as
the smoke nuisance Is along the lire
or industrial and commercial growth
Considerations Of health and cleanliness
are entitled to full weight, but tho
strongest argument in behalf Of the adop-
ton of some method OF smoke consu1np-
tlon Is that 1t means the stoppage of an
almost 1ncalculable percentage of waste
In connection with the operation Of fac
tory engines, heating plants, motive DOW
err and every other form Of ENTERPRISE in
VolVlng the use Of fuel. Science has
demonstrated to a certainty that excess
slve smoke is caused by imperfect COM
Dust1on. and practical experience teaches
that imperfect combustion means not
only the impairment of health, the end of
cleanliness and the destruction of prop
erty, but the absolute waste Of the par
TALLY burned fuel. It is my intention to
cooperate in every way within my pow
er with whatever agencies are invoked
in this community to do away with this
blight and blemish on the progress and
prosperity of Minneapolis. Both the DO
lice and the health departments will be
devoted to this end, to the full extent of
their jurisdiction.
Other Matters of Importance.
There is urgent need Of a stronger
building and fire ordinance If this city
Is to keep Its rank and maintain its
growth The matter Of f1reproof construc-
ton In the business district should he
| carefully considered in all it's bearings.
While a member Of the city council In
the past I have been acquiescent in the
matter Of granting special permits in
the fire limits, am willing to admit my
error and to pledge myself to use vigor-
GUS efforts to put an end to the prac-
tice.
/ The matter of abolishing grade cross
1ngs, with their attendant evils, Is one
OF the live questions of the hour. and now
is the time to begin this sadly needed
reform. Every year of delay will add
to the expense of making the change.
both for the city and the railroad com
panies, to say nothing OF the growing
danger to life and property as the pop-
ulation and business of the city increase.
There can be no real justification for
delay in so important matter, and we
should be regarded as criminally neglf-
gent In our official capacities If we long
| er hesitate about so plain a duty.
believe your honorable body is perbans
already anticipating an early movement
along this line.
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defeated
battles Wa-angkau Telism. ~.
under and from hen until General se on Years Day sought
alternating
assaults by the combined naval and military forces
% he the R,n nn ~ onca more Noat From tho rsmnar +
the seas
sToEssEL RAISES THE WHITE FLAG
Requests Settling
Nogi Grants the Request.
Russians chiefs of safs at shuyng discuss
The meeting was the result of letter from General stoes General
Nog yesterday included the following by General
peor r j.. -.~r, <"~~.~.
first line Of our south and handed letter our off,
sToEssELs
Judging positions
una sa you consent " inc Same you VIII pease appoint
take this opportunity to exoeency
REPLY OF THE JAPANESE GENERAL.
dispatch flag
inc the conditions and order of Continuation F +n n s
accompanied your
parties
will be waiting
for ratification and
penary
parties and
avail myself of excuency
sroEssE1.
Marshal Ymaa chief
to Nog: .4
respectfully
capituaon his majesty
rendered comendable
is his majesty's wish that military
JOY.
telegram announcing that Gen.
had letter
boys crying extras
crowds in the streets
Thus the carried thruot
Bands appeared small
paid it's
reception
civil officials continued this
exchange
q
garrison liberal
disposition
permitting garrison
is possible
4
I. -
The
this Of in the harbor
T9ai9 yh aeenera Nog report
& center columns opened SDlA' guns .. ~
attack against at
bombardmen our
position pm. mined exploded am
In
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Civil Service.

In the matter Of civil service, as applied
to employees Of municipality, it is my
purpose to embody the spirit Of this un-
questioned reform In reorganizinK the de-
partment under my control There seems
no necessity for any argument to support
this purpose. but il any were needed it
can be found in comparison Of the eff
cheney Of public servants within and
without the lines Of civil service protec-
tion The time is not. far distant when Z
fully developed system of civil services vill
III IA force In al The mupicipalitioG of sfhiS'
q 4 nor q sttl Nov 1oxis iElhi-
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The Fashion Center.
The great Plymouth Clothing House.
LOGGER KILLED IN THE WEST.

Special to The Journal.
saltwater, MIMI, Jan. IA letter has been
received from the coroner at Sand Point, Idaho,
who says that Daniel McDermott was killed there
on Christmas Day. McDermott worked for log
ging firms hereabout years ago, but is believed
to have had NO relatives in this vicinity. The
residence OF NJ. Walsh was damaged to the ex-
tent Of $500 by fire yesterday.
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Forts Deserted.
DEsTRoYERs FLEE TO oHI-FU

-Four Russdah Boats There-ATe AT
: ready Disarmed.
p, Chi.fu, Jan. 2.-The Russian torpedo
boats Skory, Stratni, Vlastni and Ser
dity, now in port here, having arrived
this morning, have been disarmed, and
the Japanese destroyers which followed
them in have left the harbor. It is re.
wounded at Port Arthur and that 5000
able-bodied convalescents man the forts.
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.
The fort on shung-shu mountain was
captured Saturday morning. The works
were mined and exploded at 10 am,
many Russians being buried in the
debris. Those who remained in the fort
were captured.
There was little opposition to the at
tack. The northeast section Of the fort
was destroyed, affording cover for the
assaulters.
Thru an opening at the entrance into
the bomb-proof in the gorge at shun-
shu mountain all the entombed Rus
slams were gradually brought out. The
rescued number two officers and over
l6O men. According to The pris-
oners about one hundred and fifty
caused by the explosion. The tronhies
taken include field and machine guns not
1 vet enumerated. : -
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GRIP COLDS

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Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world divide Cold and
Grip remedy, removes the cause. Call for the full
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Shung-shu Is Mined.

two fifty-seven-mili and two ma
chine guns.'' "