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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
REDS IN RUSSIA
GRID FOR FINAL
FIGHT FOR SWAY
Revolutionists Make Feverish Pre-
parations for Great
Struggle.
GENERAL STRIKE Is
PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY
Much Depends Now ON the Stand
Of the Russian Railroad
sf&Ss Il :.

st. Petersburg, Dec. IS, $3.50 Pm
The revolutionary organizations are
making feverish preparations to fight
the government 3 policy Of repression.
The new workmen' council, represent
tatives Of other proletariat organiza-
met secretly in the outskirts of St.
Petersburg today and discussed ways
and means until almost morning.
The great majority of the members
favored the immediate proclamation OF
the general strike which had been
planned for January, but it was agreed
that success depended on whether the
1t is understood that a tentative de-
cision was arrived at to strike on
Wednesday, provided the central COM
nlttee at Moscow consents.
Division In Ranks.
There is a division Of sentiment in
fhe ranks of the railroad men, and
The government has made special ef-
fort to redress some of the grievances,
dreading above all things a suspension
of traffic on the railroads, which would
make it impossible to transport troops.
A railroad man said today: eve
have had q majority of our demands
granted; BESIDES the people in the
small towns along the railroads were
SO eQTdSeQ hL tne ldSI SIIlho tudt CAoy
are likely to kill any railroad man they
can catch in the event Of another
strike"
r. However, the governments note
practically notifying the railroad men
that if they strike the authorities viii
be unable to afford them protection, is
regarded as grim warning that they
will be abandoned to the mercies Of the
"black hundred,' and another note
has been issued threatening them with
" exceptional measures If the lega
means do not suffice.
Adding to Flames.
The revolutionary agitation is add
ing to the flames. The Russ, which ap
pears under the name of Motive
("Fame' -, today, in stirring edi
torial, summons all the organization:
to sink their differences and present {
solid front to the advancing hosts Of
reaction. The paper says:
"Witte Is at last unmasked and has
shown himself q worthy successor Of
Won Plehve and Trepoff by tearing W
the government 8 promises. But every
blow of reaction is like the blows o.
hammer which YIELDS tirmer the sWorC
with which the nation will win free
DOM
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
KLINE WINS FROM
BIG IRON COMPANY
Verdict of $4,000 for Injury
Caused Thru Fellow Employees
Carelessness Is Upheld.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-In an opinion
by Justice Holmes, the supreme court
Of the United States today upheld the
validity of the Minnesota state law
holding railroad companies responsible
for injuries done to employees thru the
carelessness of other employees.
The case was that Of the Minnesota
Iron company VS.. Mark NJ. Kline. Kline
was the engineer Of train on a road
In St. Louis county, owned blythe iron
company and was Injured thru the fail
ure of q brakeman to set a switch. The
jury in the trial court brought in a YER
dict for S. 900. @..*s ...
The court, however, took the case into
It's own hands, and ordered that the YER
dict be set aside, on the ground that the
state law awarding damages to the SER
wants Of corporations because Of care.
lessness on the part Of their fellow
servants was unconstitutional. The
state supreme court reversed this find
ing and ordered that the verdict of the
jury be carried into effect. That deci.
sion was affirmed today. q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
CHICAGO BANKERS
TO THE RESCUE OF
WALSH CONCERNS
Clearing House Banks Step In and
Guarantee Against Bank
Failure.
THREE FINANCIAL
CONCERNS IN STRAITS
Chicago National, Home Savings
Bank and Equitable Trust
Go. Have Trouble.
CHICAGO NATIONAL
BANK NOT CLOSED

Chicago, Dec. 19.-The following
statement was issued by Controller
Ridgely at 11:45 am. today:
"a misunderstanding seems to
exist as to what has happened to
the Chicago National bank. This
bank has not failed or closed it's
doors. It has been embarrassed by
the investment Of a large amount
Of it's assets in unavailable secur-
tiles, but the banks of Chicago have
come to the relief and have guar
anteed the payment in full, on de-
mand, Of the creditors Of the Chi
cago National bank. The bank is
open for business as usual today,
with these guarantees behind it
that it will meet all it's obligations
and pay every dollar at once.
-'William 3. Ridgely,
"Controller Of the Currency
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
SERIOUS RIOT IN
A CHINESE CITY
Two Foreigners Killed and Many
Wounded in Street
Conflict.
Yankee Warships on Their Way to
Shanghai-Naval Forces
Landed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-;The state de-
partment has news from Shanghai that
serious situation exists there. Two
cablegrams received at the department
over night state that trouble arose thru
a strike and was increased by a dispute
growing out Of some cases being tried
before: the consular courts.
Two foreigners have been killed and
Naval forces, supposedly from the
British squadron, are guarding. the
Streets Police stations have been
burned.
+. No Americans have, thus far been
injured but the fetal statement was
made that the situation is regarded as
serious. Two American cruisers are
now on their way to Shanghai.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
Looting by Mobs.

London, Dec. 18.-A dispatch to the
Evening Standard from Shanghai says:
During the rioting carriages and motor
cars were smashed. Mobs are footing
in several parts Of the city. There are
borhood of the town hall and on the
Shaking road, which bisects the CEN
trail district Of the foreign settlement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
DEATH DENIES CHRISTMAS BOON.

Chicago, Dec. 1S-Wi1liam e. Marches, 81
years, died on an Illinois Central train shortly
before 1t reached the southern limits of the
city yesterday. He suffered from consumption,
and accompanied by his sister. Mrs. j. F. Ralke
and q nurse. Miss E. Owens, was returning to
his home in Racine. Wis. He did not expect
to live much longer and had requested that he be
taken to his home to sDend his last Christmas
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
BROTHERS DRowNED sKAT1Ne,

Coldwater, Mich. Dec. 1s.-Ralph and Ray
drowned yesterday afternoon while skating on
the Coldwater river. The lads broke thru the
Ice and their bodies clasped in each others
arms were found TODAY
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
CRANE CALLS MEETING JAN 4.
Snecia1 m

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 1s.-Chairman
Crane Of the republican state commit
tee, has issued call for meeting of
the committee at Sioux Falls, Jan. 4, to
discuss matters in connection with the
coming campaign.
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Early Shopping

Will be the rule this week. In
the morning Is the time to
get best results.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18
Must Meet Crisis.

The. great difficulty confronting the.
bankers in the meeting was to arrange
legal settlement Of the. case in the
pitifully short time at their. disposal
before the hour of commencing bust
ness this morning. 1t was finally ar
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-18

ANext Sundays journal
Will be splendid Christmas
edition, an ideal paper for the
Sunday before Christmas.
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
FINANCIAL.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY

OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND F STS
PAID-UP CAPITAL ONE MILLION
- Loans in any amount made on APP
- proved real estate or collateral at rea-
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- Interest paid upon deposits on monthly
- balances subject to check
- This company acts executor. ad-
- ministrator, trustee, agent treasurer,
- registrar, and IN all other hduciary ca
- pacities.
- Boxes fo- rent in burglar and fire. proof
- vaults for safe deposit and storage OF
- valuable packages.
JOHN JOY EDsoN. .Presiden,
JOHN a. SWOPE Vice President
ELLIS SPEAR Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER. Treasurer
HARRY G. MEEM-. Assistant Treasurer
BOYD TAYLOR Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY. Real Estate officer
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared to assume the management of
your real estate. Careful attention given
TO all details.
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, 1.r--3.il1-The following
Were the quotations on the cotton mar
ket today:
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PENDING DEALS
CAUSE ACTIVITY
Important Changes Are in
; Specialties.
LONDON Is NOT A FACTOR
Varsity Race Draws Spectators in
British Capital Away From
the Marts.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The stock mar
ket opened firm, with fractional ad-
vances, but only moderately active.
Dealings were largely professional and
the important changes were in special
ties.
The first sale of Rubber Goods pre-
ferred advanced over 2 per cent. Ten
nessee Coal and Iron rose ~. National
Lead gained a point. Changes in the
railroad list Were not important as a
rule and traders were inclined to neglect
this part of the market. Amalgamated
Copper is inclined to strength. Little
significance was attached to the trading,
and about the only topic of discussion
related to the probable character of the
bank statement.
There was vigorous bull manipulation
and continued accumulation of a num-
ber of shares later, understood to be in
connection with pending deals. Hooley,
Larned and Company gave out most of
the buying orders in Peoples Gas, and
specialists in this stock attached import
ance to the municipal election in Chi
cago next Tuesday, the result of which
is already considered to be favorable to
Chicago corporations. James r. Keene
is said to be active in the Peoples Gas
movement now in progress. Interests
close to American Smelling had points
to buy National Lead yesterday and
today
London was not a factor in the trad
ing. owing to varsity race on the other
side
Southern iron stocks were compare
lively neglected, owing to postpone
ment Of action on reported merger till
Monday. Room traders took the bull
side OF the market shortly after the
opening.
Government bonds unchanged. Rail-
road and other bonds firm
The Washington times., 1905-04-01

a Safe Cough Medicine for Children
In buying a cough medicine for chill
dren never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. There is no dan
ger from It and relief is always sure to
follow. II Is especially valuable for
colds, Group, and whooping cough. For
sale by all druggists.
The Washington times., 1905-04-01

bid, an advance of a small fraction, and
93A asked. The common. on the con-
trary. WAS comparatively active and
buoyant, gaining nearly point On
sales of 400 shares The first sales were
OF two 20 share lots at Sc, and following
this four 100 share lots We're traded IN
the price advancing by eighths from
35% TO 36is. The close was 36 bid, and
363, asked These figures make new
high record for this stock.
There was one sale of 100 shares Of
Lanston at 16 and the closing was at
1914 bid and 161s asked.
Graphophoae preferred sold at SA for
seventy shares. this also being the
closing bid. with 9A asked.
There was no trading in Washington
Gas, Mergenthaler, and Greene Copper.
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
Home Building Association

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
on EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS
1t will accommodate you for building buy
ing, or improving a home, for investment
and need money Call on the undersigned for
information and taking stock Applications
Tor loans from agents soiicitI
GEO W. LINKINS. VIM. H. WETZEL.
Pres, 500 18th 81. NV. Sec, 2135 st. nw
A s. TAYLOR, E. s. WESTCOTT
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The Washington times., 1905-04-01
NEWS AND GOSSIP
Of THE STOCK MARKET
WASHINGTON.

The local exchange had Il dull session
today. Washington Gas certificates and
Washington Railway common were the
only securities showing any activity. Of
the certificates $4,000 were sold, the
price starting at 1882. but going down
quickly, and the last sale was at 1928
This, too. was the closing bid, with 1925
as the offering. After the call several
odd lots, aggregating $3.50, sold at 123
The Gas and Z 6 per cent bonds sold
a. al ll3 for two odI lots, aggregating
u, z00. and closed at 11315 bid
There was no trading in Washington
halfway preferred which closed at 1914
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales-Washington Gas certificates, $40
Q12S, 81, 1,OeoQ123l1e 81, l,00041231s, 81 00oql23is,
81 00oQ 12351s, s1,000n123is, 81, to0n123, 81 00o
0l22A. $3,O00d1221s, S1,000Q1223z, S1.0001s
I22A, s., ,0oGa122sz, s., ,OO0@1224a, s1,000Q122$..
Washington Gas a, S9o0Hl15.
Washington Gas B, SS09gi13.
Capital Traction, 29@l4o3s.
washington Street Railway, common.
29Q25zs, 20a26, l09Q25aa. 50@25B, 50q257s,
10oQ26, 1G9M 261s-
L.anston, 100G16
Graphophone, preferred, 7GQS$4.
After caIl-Washington Gas certificate,
oaoSi123 fanI122 S6(d 1Z3 SllI123
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported by W. Is. Hibbs & Co.. 14Io
Street. Members Now York Stock Exchange,
Chicago Board OF Trade. and Washington
Stock Exchanged
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, April Following were
tl,n nllntatinns on tnday,S 4xchanoe.
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
ThePresiident

Or. Agnew's Catarrh al Powder Re-
Iieves In 10 Minutes.
D. T. Sample, President of Samples
Installment Company, Washington. Pa.
writes: For years / was afflicted with
Chronic Catarrh. Remedies and treat
msnt by specialists only gave me tenn
porary relief until | was induced to Use
DR.. Agnews Catarrhal Powder 1t gave
almost instant relief Is
DIR. Agnew's Heart Cure is for the Nerves.
Heart and Blood.
Aoso by MODER1s ERUG Co.
IA 9Th st. N. ".
The Washington times., 1905-04-01
LIST OF cOTTONS
ASSUMES WEAK TONE

NEW YORK, April 1.-The feature at
the opening of the cotton market was
liberal selling of July by a local commits
sion house, causing il to break four
points. Later on the whole list assumed
rather weak, tone. Except for a little
scattered support from spot houses on
the scale down and some buying by Wall
Street interests, the bull side was not
very we'll represented. The weather is
good, except for heavy rains in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Gifts In Toyland

Dolls, Games of all kinds, Magic Lanterns, Railroad Trains, Steam Toys, Steam Trains, Mechanical Toys, Iron Toys, Pianos, Tops, Banks, Horns, Guns, Rides, Sewing Machines, Animal Targets, Jumping Ropes. Roller Skates, Animals of all kinds, Rocking Horses, Schoenhut's Toy Circus, Irish Mall, Roly Polys, HODby Horses, Express Wagons, Velocipedes, Foot Balls. Basket Balls, Punching Bags, Tool Chests, Doll Houses, China Sets, Bedroom Sets, Swings, Knife and Fork Sets, Toilet Sets, Automobiles, Picture Blocks, Drawing Books, Rubber Balls, Doll Carriages, Drums, Chimes, And thousands Of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
For the Home

Bric-a-Brac, Gold Clocks, Bronzes, Cut Glass, Chafing Dishes, Fancy Trays, Hand-painted China. Jardineres, Candelabra, Fern Dishes, Electric Reading Lamps, Placques, Dinner Sets, Plates, Chocolate Sets, Lamps. Table Covers, Sofa Pillows, Comforts. Bed Springs. Hemstitched Lunch Cloths, Umbrella Stands, Japanese Baskets, Pedestals, Hampers, Andirons. Waste Baskets, Silyerware, Carving Sets, Utility Boxes, Mission Furniture, Rockers, Morris Chairs, Desks, Linen Embroidered Sets, Linen Embroidered Sheets q Pillow Cases,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Gifts For Children

Fur Sets, Comb and Brush Sets, Slippers. Leggings. signet and Stone Rings, Birthday Rings, Watches, Heart Lockets, Pendants, Cuff Buttons, Cuff Pins. Neck Beads, Stick Pins, Purses, Bracelets, Girls Toques, Girls Sweaters. Girls Caps. Girls Sailor Hats, Girls Dresses, Manicure Sets, Mirrors, Perfumes, Puff Jars, Neckwear, Hosiery. Work Boxes, Tooth Brushes, Jewel Boxes, Books, Miniature Crosses, Waist Sets, Napkin Rings. Pin Cushions, Hat Pins, Hat Marks, Gloves, Pajamas, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Mufners, Umbrellas, Belts, Bath Robes, Boys Suits. Boys Overcoats, Boys Caps, Boys Toques, Boys Sweaters, Boys Blouses, Boys Reefers, Boys Cravenette Goats, Boys Walking Canes, Needle Books, Knives, Fans, Combs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Gifts For Infants

Mugs, Plates, Trays, Neck Beads, Baby Pins, Chains and Rings, Miniature Crosses, Food Pushers, Sacques, Bonnets, Sweaters, Infant Hampers, Leggings. Flannel Sha- Barracoat, Powder Celluloid Rattlers a Baby Shoe Mittens, Baby Veils Da .os, Dresses, Coats, Caps, Fur Sets, Toques, Wrappers, Flannels, Lap Robes, Carriage Robes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
$12.S0 Waists at $9.95
 $11.OO Waists ali $8.95
 5 500 Waists at $5.95 Umbrellas for Holiday Gifts

The holiday display of umbrellas Is now at its best The line of choice handles is richer than ever before. Some are sterling silver, some moth- er-Of-pearl, some gold, and more aresthe richest natural woods, and while carry magnificent stock proud of the lact that price for the same grade of goods is considerably less than other stores. few of the most worthy specials:
 Union Tafeta Silk Umbrellas for women, 2o inches, with and tasse has steel rods handles of fine horn
 pearl and natural wood, trimmed with silver, IEn
 Wonens extra quality Union Taffea Silk Umbrel- as 2o inch, with selvage silk case and tasse, handles of fine ivory, pearl, horn and gun metal all of them EO sterling .er trimmed beautiful Xmas gifts at A.JU
 Splendid wearing Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas for Women 26 inches wide, sevage edge, large variety of long pearl handles silver and gold plated mounngs. An extra value in rain proof umbrellas, and beau- EO tltul gift for the holidays, price JsOV
 Pure Silk Umbrellas, sevege edge, silk case and tasse, 2o inch, with steel rods, handles of fine pearl
 ivory horn, gun metal sterling silver and gold plated mountngs. very large variety to select from m and special values for the holidays at. C.UO
 SuperIative values in all Silk Umbrellas, with new designs, in gold and silver handles, pearl ivory in burnt designs and solid gold and silver hand chased. 1E m Prices. ces..................... $7.5O to AOsVU
 Mems 29 inch heavy quality union taffeta umbre- las with silk case and tasse, the handles are fine h4rn hq and lvory'sl'ver mounted. S3.5O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

Our plan of placing articles on special tables makes choosing more easy and shows at a glance what a little money will buy. There are m an y things here which any person will ap- preciate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-23
OMITS ALL PRAISE
Minority Grain Weighing Report
Has No Compliments

The expected happened in the house
yesterday when two conflicting reports
came from the special committee APP
pointed to investigate the state weigh
ing of grain at terminals. ]. G.. Lund,
or Hennepin, reported the original re-
port written by him for the committee,
which, he said, six members of the
committee had agreed to without de-
bate.
A. Hanaford, chairman of the COM
mltee, reported a substitute agreed to
tuesday afternoon by himself, ole OPP
dahl, /. w. Bouck and E. H. HilIe.
The reports did not differ materially,
except that the Hanaford report
omitted compliments to the grain and
warehouse commission, and intimated
very broadly that the use of the hop
per scales system in weighing grain at
mills and elevators gives opportunity
Tor leakage. Both reports agreed that
track scales would improve the con-
ditions. Mr.. Lund spoke at length for
his report, and Mr. Hanaford for his
The former charged that the chair
man had been extremely dilatory In
handling the investigation and he
agreed with Ward Stone, also a men,
Der of the committee, that the major
ity report had been agreed to at a
meeting not regularly called, but held
in back room without notifying all
the members of the committee.
The house took the matter out of the
hands of the committee and passed it
on TO the regular grain and warehouse
committee of the house. 1t is not ex-
pected that final report will be forth
coming. from this committee at this
session.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-23
PROBES STATE PAY
Resolution Offered to Look Into
Salary Question

Yesterday was, resolution day in the
house. Two resolutions suggest in
quiries and the third is designed to
give the members of the house an in
sight into the completed plans for the
improvement of the capitol grounds.
A bill which is pending and which
authorizes state lease of lake and river
beds for mineral exploitation called
forth resolution from S. o. Morse of
Slayton. 1t provides for an inquiry to
be conducted by the governor, state
auditor and attorney general to de-
termine the probable value of these
lands and the royalties which the state
will receive. The report is to be made
to the next legislature. The resolution
was at once adopted. IL is limited that
the steel trust is behind the move
ment TO throw open the lake beds to
state lease.
M. S. Carl of Chippewa wants an
inquiry into the salaries fees and
emoluments of state officers. The
speaker is asked to name committee
of three to inquire into the compensa-
ton for 1903 and 1904 of the state
auditor, treasurer, secretary Of state
and clerk of the supreme court and
their deputies; the attorney general
and his assistants. the governors pri-
vate secretary, the dairy and food
commissioner and his assistants, MEM
bers of the board of control, the rail-
way commission, the labor commits
sioner. the superintendent of public in
struction, the oil inspector and the
surveyors general Sherman. S. Smith
gave notice of debate.
Mr.. Carl said that his resolution was
prompted by reports that the clerk of
the supreme court is receiving in fees
twice as much as the salary of the
chief justice.
James r. Hickey of Ramsey secured
the passage of resolution asking Cass
Gilbert, architect of the new capitol, to
bring the plans for the capitol park to
the house for the inspection of MEM
bers of the legislature. The plans
show a connection between the present
capitol grounds and Central park, and
II is possible that the legislature may
desire to make an appropriation for
additional approaches to the new
building from the south.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-23
DENIES THE CHARGE
Insurance Committee Presents
Its Findings to House

The house committee on insurance
Yesterday introduced the bill agreed TO
by the special insurance investigating
committee as committee bill. 1t pro-
Vldes for a state fire marshal, limits the
commissions paid to agents by COM
panies to Is per cent, and imposes a
tax of one-quarter Of 1 per cent on in
surance premiums written in the state
to the support Of the state insurance
commissioners office.
The fire marshal is authorized to in
Vestigate suspected incendiary fires
and to report excessive rates charged
for fire insurance. Accompanying the
bill was the report of the special COM
mittee.
The report finds unfounded the
charge that the country districts are
paying the city's fire insurance.; de-
clares against an anti-compact law,
Tor, the report says, Iowa and Wiscoue
sin with their anti-compact laws pay
higher rates than Minnesota; declares
that insurance companies pay too high
commissions to their agents for new
and rewritten business, which eventu-
ally comes from the insured, and that
salaries paid officers of insurance COM
panies are frequently out of proportion
to the value of their services. The re-
port cites the evils Of determinations
as between union and nonunion COM
panies. The benefits of the proposed
fire marshars office are told in the re-
port. All five members of the COM
mittee signed the report.