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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
Results in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia North American,
summing up. the results Of the anti
graft crusade in that city, claims that
they. are the most substantial ever
achieved in the history of such move
ments. The itemized account Of the VIC
tories Of the people certainly tends to
carry out the claims made by the North
American. They include:
The rescue Of the gasworks from a
private company which was to have had
seventy fve-year lease amounting to
virtual confscation Of the property.
The resembling Of ordinances under
which the traction company would have
received in perpetuity 10 miles of
streets, without compensation to the
people.
The stopping Of a corrupt job ON the
filtration plant and the killing of va.
Irious contract jobs allied with this one
The ferreting out Of the corrupt cleo
! ton methods whereby the gang former
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
ADJUSTMENTS
EanciuIIi to Give Wauner,

Lake Harriet proved the Mecca for a
host of MinneapOlitans this afternoon.
The cool lake breezes were so tempting
that it didn't require much effort to
board the Lake Harriet cars and spend
the afternoon listening to the excellent
concert rendered by ,Fanciullfs band. =
!. The program for the afternoon was
happily chosen. The Army of the Poto-
mac" one Of Fanciulli's most popular
compositions, was the initial, number on
the program and the enthusiastic recep-
ton it received was we'll merited. Fan
ciulli has become firmly established in
the hearts Of Lake Harriet audiences with
his original compositions.
The intermezzo "Nenamoosha,'' a char
acteristic Indian piece, and the sketch,
Little Japs," both compositions by Fan
ciull1, were well received. 'Nenamoo-
sha," meaning '1ove," was composed by
Fanciuli when the rage for composing
Indian pieces was at its height. Fan
ciu1lis idea in the composition is original
and unique, and the piece as interpreted
by the great bandmaster Is decided hit.
During the rendition of the composition
one can see the Indian war dance, the
love feast Of the chiefs and all the ex-
citement and life of the Indian village.
Mr.. Piccirillos barytone solo was we'll
received and he was forced to respond to
an encore. Excerpts from when Johnny
Comes Marching Home" proved popular,
and was repeatedly encored. =.
Tonight is Wagner night, and Minneap-
oils music lovers will have a. chance to
hear the most famous compositions of the
great master interpreted by one who has
been declared by critics to be one Of the
most perfect interpreters of Wagner the
world has ever seen. - ..-~..-~ r.
The program will include the Grand
March from "Tannhauser," the "Vor-
speil'' from "Parsifal," and 1.-THE Evening
STAR" played by Sig. Piccirillo. excerpts
from 1.-THE Flying Dutchman' and the
| overture to '"Tannhauser."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
GOODNOW IS NOT
BACKING BOYCOTT
His Interests, as Agent in. China
for American Houses, Lie
the Other Way.
BY w, w, Jermane,

Washington, Aug. Histories have
been published in this city, in st. Paul
and on the Pacific coast to the effect
that John Goodnow of Minneapolis,
former consul general at Shanghai, is
back Of the Chinese boycott Of Amer
lean goods. The stories are not cred
tied in official circles here.
Inquiries at the state department to-
day reveal the fact that no advices
have been received from American Of
fcials in China connecting Goodnow
with the boycott in any way. 1t is
pointed out. here that Goodnow, since
his resignation, has become the Chinese
agent for several large American e1-
porting firms, and that in encouraging
the boycott he would be acting directly
against the interests of his employers,
and thus imperil his own livelihood.
Hence the state department does not
believe the stories. Furthermore, if
Goodnow were helping the boycott, they
say that their cable advices would state
that fact ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
OTHER POWERS AFRAID
Diplomats Fear China Will Extend Use
Of Boycott.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE state de-
partment has received dispatch from
Consul General Rogers at Shanghai
saying that the students are in control
Of the boycott situation; that the
Chamber of Commerce is powerless, the
government inactive, and representa-
stives of the other nations in China ap-
prehensive over the present situation
and what it may lead to.
While Mr.. Rogers dispatch is not
entirely clear, government officers here
infer that he means that the diplomats
of other countries in China fear that
the Chinese may adopt the boycott
against the nations which they repre-
sent, to secure some concession or
other. The Chinese have found the
boycott apparently a powerful weap--
on, and the possibility of its spread
against other nations is regarded as
great.
There is not much doubt in the minds
ing the attitude Of the Chinese govern
ment, which is believed to be opposed
to the boycott. The inactivity of the
government officers, as reported by Mr..
Rogers, is thought to be due more to
mere helplessness than to desire that
| the boycott should be effective.
Mr.. Rogers says also, in his dispatch,
that all the American interests seem
to be affected by the boycott. The
students are apparently in complete
control. The Chamber of Commerce
which several days ago passed reso.
lutions deploring the boycott, has lost
its hold on the movement which start
ed in May.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
THE UNEASY CHAIR

The COMING THING IN FICTION
Relentless thinking is reappearing in the
world of the new novel. That fact is
the most hopeful sign Of the times, says
Nathaniel Stephenson in The World TO-
gay ZOE August. It shows that the
strenuous life, Of which we have heard
SO much, is not wholly physical. The
key to the announcement upon strenu-
BUSINESS Is an emphasis on personal in
dependence. To be strenuous in the
meaning Of it's most conspicuous expo
nent is to keep your will independent Of
circumstances You are not to sit down
and let fate judge. You are to take the
pit In your teeth-with apologies for the
lmage-and go, not fate's way, but your
way.
In our recent fiction the subject mat
ter Is In accord with this idea. What
people will read, today, is the literature
not OF dissection but Of movement. Not
the analysis Of our minds in repose, but
the display Of character in action. Hence
We have that wide range Of conflict
man resisting, enduring, overcoming his
dlfficulties-Which fills the fiction of the
moment. We have the story Of adven-
Sture; we have Mr.. Kipling's splendid
tales; we have the business novel that
takes over the scene of warfare into the
| market-place. But everywhere it is war
And one should also notice that what we
| crave is successful war. He who fights
and wins-in some way or 'other-is the
man we want to hear about. For the
novelist Of the strenuous age love is the
1 expression of an interior standard not de-
pendent on external stimulus. His hero
must deal by woman, not in the spirit
OF give and take, of balanced bookkeep-
/ ing, of paying for what he gets in its
own coin, but in accord with his innel
standard irrespective of how she act:
i toward him In this respect the love sto
ries of the new fiction are of similar de-
sign with the war stories, the bushes:
stories. All Of them are the glorifcation O.
the man whose standards are within
himself, whose actions are controlled b.
his will, who is not at the mercy Of hi
sensibilities acted on from without.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
Sensation at Wonderland.

The amusement devices that carry peo-
pie thru the air with rush are appre-
ciated at Wonderland these hot days and
nights. The scenic railway, the airship
swing and the chutes are especially popu-
lar. There was a large attendance at the
park last night. Tonight a display of
PAINS fireworks will be added to the pro-
gram of free attractions, which includes
cannonban juggling by Land and Susen-
cite, the triple trapeze act Of the Zamora
family, and Professor Thompson's ride
down the chutes incline on a bicycle.
After riding hundred feet down the
incline his wheel strikes another incline
the chutes. The impetus sends him thru
the air nearly the entire length Of the
lagoon It is a stunt quite as sensa-
tional as that performed by Schryer al
the state fair two years ago, concerning
which there was SO much ado.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
NO FLAVOR IN IT
RroOk1yn Faqle

A Brooklyn pastor tells of q Scotch
critic in his native country who showed
him where his trouble was.
"Tammas,' said he, .'can you tell me
what is wrong with my preaching?
have tried to do right since I have been
called here, but do not think that I am
pleasing the congregation. Now, what Is
wrong?''
you're bonnie minister and a fine
man." said Tammas. "But We dinnie
preach the right sort o. doctrine. Ye
speak ABBOTT responsibility an sicr
things. But We dinna preach ABBOTT the
deevel. Moo, reeleegion without the
deeyel Is no worth damn" ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
Some Encouraging Figures.

The attention of Minneapolitans gen.
orally is called to few figures COM
piled by The Journal from the
records of the Minneapolis clearing
house and brought right down to date.
The banking week always closes on
Thursday, and the figures are up TO
Yesterdays close of business. 1t will
be noted. that in these thirty-two weeks
Minneapolis rolled up volume OF busl-
ness reaching the great total OF $780,
3O2 .962.66, and with two-ffths Of the
year yet to run, there is every lndlca
ton that the final showing for 1919
will be such as to make us all proud
So far in the year there is gain OF
$62 1921, 1912.
The largest Minneapolis figures ever
recorded were made last year, when the
roll showed $S43,23O,773, compared
with $741, O49,3 42 in 1908. This an
chored Minneapolis firmly in the posi-
ton of twelfth place, her population
| at that time putting her in eighteenth
place. This year she is likely to jog
I'D another notch if other cities do not
watch out. -,
This gain of 1852, 221 1912, in a little
over half ethe year, should convince
anyone that the city has grown very
materially and that the census figures
recently issued cannot be far out OF
line. It must be remembered that
while there was a short crop OF wheat
last year, the high prices made differ
ence in bank clearings, but this was
felt during the heavy grain movement
Of the fall Of 1904, as we'll as IN the
early months of 1905, so that the gail
cannot be attributed to that.
It is due to general expansion Of
+ business in lines other than the lou:
; and grain trades: Il EEG 3 r!st +; +
This year there is everything tt
Indicate a very satisfactory wheat crol
} that will enable the flour mills to ru1
at greater capacity, and there are abun
dant crops Of other grains, so that tn
movement of grain Of all kinds, tina
last year ran to 134,000,O00 in Time
apolis, should 60 far above that tota
this cor-ing crop year.
Taking it all around, the thirty-tw
weeks figured up make a comparlso
that ought to inspire confidence in tn
mind of every business man. Their
; can be no doubt that the predominant
financial position of Minneapolis in tn
-, northwest is fixed for all time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
The Presidents Two Points.

In President Roosevelt S Chautauqua
address today, he covers two important
points. One is the Monroe doctrine and
the other governmental supervision and
control of Interstate commerce.
i The president takes advantage Of the
opportunity to present to an audience
of educated people the administration
theory of it's policy in the San Domingo
ease. The action Of the administration
has been criticized a good deal and the
senate, jealous of it's power, has failed
to move as promptly and as sympathetic
cally in accord with the policy OF the
administration as was expected. In
view Of this fact, the statement OF the
president is important. and significant.
He proposes that the country shall I'M
derstand clearly what the executive de-
partment undertook to do and is now
trying to do, and the Importance Of that
action; and that the responsibility for
failure to accomplish satisfactory re-
suits shall be located in the right place.
1t is evident from the president s. state
ment that he believes that only such
prompt action as was taken thru the
state department could have prevented
serious international complications;
and while the senate may coddle it's con-
ception of it's Importance and dignity
by compelling the state department to
modify the order of things, the object
aimed at and the end sought by the ad-
ministration will undoubtedly be &C
complished in the end, because it is
right.
The significant utterance Of the presi-
dent in his discussion of the other point
in his address is the announcement of
his conviction that all corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce should be
under governmental supervision anC
control. The president uses some very
plain language in expressing his rea
sons for this view and makes it quite
clear that the neglect of proper regard
for public interest as we'll as private
rights by men clothed with the powe
which some of the great corporation
legislation and developing feeling O.
hostility which threatens danger to mel
of large property-those who have tn
most reason to deprecate the develop
ment of such hostile sentiment.
In this connection, however, he warn
the public against undue excitement an
ill-considered action. The very ditficu
ties Of. the problem suggest caution an
conservatism. At the same time tn
president points out the cases, of som
particularly offensive violators Of tn
law and indicates his strong determine
ton to punish them if the law provide
penalty.
This excellent speech is in the natur
of a message to the country, warnin
those who have shown a disposition t
abuse powers they possess and seekin
to guide public sentiment wisely an
safely in it's attitude toward this grea
question of the maintenance of publ
and private liberty against the Ell
croachments of corporate power.
should be matter Of great public sati
faction that we have for president ma
who is not only able and fearless, bl
able and prudent and who, recognizin
the responsibilities of his position, take
advantage Of a public occasion such {
this one to shape public sentiment c
this highly important question.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The retirement Of Rear Admiral Clark
from the navy recalls the famous voy-
age Of the Oregon at the time of the
Spanish-American war. Clark was not
intended for commander of5the Oregon
but it happened that about the time the
war began the Oregons commander was
relieved because Of i'll health. Clark was
the only officer on the Pacific coast Of the
proper rank to take her over and so the
command of the Oregon devolved upor
him at the right moment to connect hi:
name with naval achievement which
will live permanently. Captain" Clarl
as he was then never had but one regret
about the voyage of the Oregon, and tina
was that he did not fall in with some o.
Cervera's squadron. .,. -.- ,--r.~. ..s 70. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

James A. Tawney has made an eloquent
address to the council Of Winona against
trusts which come into his little city
and try to grab off his little business.
The same speech enlarged would do very
nicely on the floor Of congress next win
ter. Will James deliver 1t once more?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
Foyer Chat.

''The Sorceress," the latest tragedy
drama Of Sardou, the famous author OF
Cleopatra, y Fedora and other master
pieces Of dramatic art, will be given its
first presentation on any western stage
by Florence Stone and the Ferris stock
company at the Lyceum next week.
Christopher, Jr.," the current play, is
full Of bright humor and original situa-
lions. The vaudeville act Of the Sisters
De Van, is creating interest on account OF
it's wonderful feats of balancing, and the
musical specialties are excellent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
WHY SUBSCRIBERS ARE LIGHTNING
PROOF

When lightning hits there are said to
be two occurrences, the A and the B
flashes, one up and one down, the flash
being an Interchange. For protection
against A flashes the old system Of YER
teal rods was quite effective, but to be
safe against B flashes one should be in
side a metal birdcage structure That,
it is argued. is what modern steel frame
building is like, and the consequence is
that no one is ever hurt by lightning in
a skyscraper.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
COTTON MEN AT WAR
Head of Southern Association Suspends
Vice President Peters.
New York Sun Special Service.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 11.-President Jor-
dan of the Southern Cotton association
has wired Vice President Peters de-
handing his resignation and without
waiting for reply, has SUSPENDED Peters
as an officer of the association. Presi-
dent Jordan said that Peters recent in
the efforts of the association to force
thoro probing of the bureau of cotton
statistics and other divisions of the de-
partment Of agriculture.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The Taggart who Is now 80 much In the
public prints is not the Taggart who man
president. This is said in justice to Mr..
Taggart. Which Mr.. Taggart? Oh, well,
now, what's the use of being so par
ticular?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

An appeal has been made to Rookie
Teller by Mrs. Charlotte Smith, president
of the Rescue League, who asks for
tainted money to deal with tainted So
ciety.'' Mrs. Smiths sense Of humor is
far in advance Of her feminine tactful-
mace
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
ROCKEFELLER A sTENoeRAPHER
Kansas City Journal.

If the Standard Oil company shc.1ld fan
and John D. Rockefeller should suddenly
see his stupendous fortune dwindle, the
richest man in the world would probably
take up stenography as means of hveli-
hood. Mr.. >Rockefeller is as expert q
writer of shorthand as any of the army Of
typewriters he employs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The city council yesterday not only re-
solved to maintain the present high level
of the lakes, but it raised the level Of the
oratory upon the floor at least nine feet
and five inches. Nothing like such a
flood of eloquence was ever pou1'ed out,
The aldermen did well, but the invited
orators from the improvement associa-
tions showed what the unimpeded art of
expression, as practiced on the prairies
of the eighth and thirteenth wards, really
means. It was a glorious occasion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The British army is going back to the
scarlet uniform, discarding the khaki.
The officers say that with the brighter
uniform they can get many more recruits.
The soldier with a crimson coat is more
attractive to Mary in the park than the
dull fellow in a clay colored blouse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

John Wanamakers Sunday. school adj
vice is, "shake hands with the man next
to- you" If the man happens to be an at
tractive woman, shake twice: once with
| her, once with yourself. "': - :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

Doesn't it make your blood boil to read
about receptions given by Governor Gem
eraa Wright at the palace at Manila?
+ "At the palace!" Did we throw over that
Boston harbor tea in vain? ,sr-@ .,.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

But some do say that Mr.. Rockefeller
goes about his business and makes no
answer to- attacks on him IA man; with
half q billion dollars roped and baled and
more on the way Is not SO easily annoyed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The expectation that it would be an
off year is shattered by the announcement
that Hsmry Watterson will enter the
political arena next fall He will be ac-
companfed by the 'star- Eyed. Goddess Of
Refornn.p'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

In the seventh inning the other day be-
tween New York and Pitsburg, at the
latter city, the Pittsburg team not only
tied the score but got in an extra run.
The excitement was so great that a local
"fan' had a stroke Of apoplexy and died
on the grand stand. If this was not a
happy DEATH where will you find it?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

j. Ham Lewis has charged the Chicago
chief Of police that he has no right to
chase out into the lake after the pool
room boat. In the opinion Of J. Ham,
"Man marks the earth with ruin,
His control stops with the sfsore.'
If Lord Byron and Jam Lewis have
Chicago even in one direction they have
done a. good thing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The latest one on Chauncey Depew
shows up in letter written last fall by
the convicted Senator Mitchell Of Ore
gon. Il take pleasure" said the senator,
Sin saying that I regard Senator Depew
as one Of the most valuable men in the
senate today. He has very strong per-
sonality." The humorist who received
the letter has just given it out. ..:.f
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11
LAMAS STAY MISSIONARIES
Priests in China Killed by Native Vo-
taries of Another Religion.
avn York Sun special seryic,

New York Sun Special Service.
9 Toxic, Aug. ia dispatch from Pc
king stated that a thousand Lama
priests have killed or wounded many
French missionaries and other Catholics
in the province of Honan. NJ. Dubail,
French minister. made strong com.
plant to the Chinese government.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

The anatomical congress will meet In
Boston in 1907. The little wits began at
once to mention the Boston girl in this
connection.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

Mr.. White Is convinced that: -.-A
For ways that are dark and tricks that are
vain, fs-...---,.
The heather pecu is ChineItar. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

If Russia thinks Komura's present
terms are hard, she ought to have a peep
at the set which he will present after the
battle of Hardin. a.- -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

If the peace negotiations should happen
to slip trolley it would be well to keep
the fact from that man Oyama until it
has been fixed. He is very timpetuous
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

A machine has been invented which
will manufacture forty pies minute.
But can it stamp them "just like mother
used to make?'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-11

Mr. .Pfister wants an Immediate trial
in order that it may be judicially de-
termfned what he did with that $4,000.
This would really be interesting and it
Is tosb1e hoped an immediate trial may be
had.