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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-21
ROSSINI MUSIC AT HARRIET

CARLYLE M, Scott g new march, "Uni-
versity of Minnesota opened the con-
cert given last evening on the Harriet
roof garden. Tho rather unfortunately
placed on the program, when but about
half the audience were present, the
favorable. It is Of decidedly martial
character and has marked swing and
rhythm. A number Of well-defned
airs, "whistling tunes,' swing thru the
march, which is but semipopular. In
the composition are number Of splen-
did passages, displaying ingenuity, real
musical thought and musiciapship, and
again the impress Of the popular style
is noticeable The march was well
played and will be repeated in subse-
quent programs.
Following it were four Rossini num-
bers, Of which the ever-loved overture
to civilian Tell' was easily the best
and most appreciated. Sincerity Of
treatment was evident from the first
notes, thru the incidental solos for oboe
and flute, which were exquisitely given,
to the Swiss battle song, which was
taken at furious tempo and rose :, to
Prayer from the opera " moses, y
was given with stirring breadth of
style. The overture to "The Barber
Of Seville'' was comparatively spirit
less, tho the conductors control was
seen in some neat stacatto runs by the
horns and woodwind.
Herman Bellstedt again demon
strated his right, if that were needed,
to be classed as one Of the best cor
netists, in his first solo, 'sInfamma-
tus,' from the "Stabat Mater Puri-
ty Of tone and nicely of phrasing added
to his musical taste, made it one of
1sthe most ENJOYABLE numbers The &C.
compartment which supplied the dra.
matte background was especially well,
directed and was finished and sympa.
| thetic Mr.. Bellstedt's encore was
"Sing Smile slumber,' by Gounod. It
| was lovely.
The Brahms Hungarian Dances, on
the second part of the program, were
full Of spirit and verve: The well
known La Paloma proved its popularity
as an encore. Herman Bellstedt's sec
ond solo was enthusiastically encored
and after playing 'fUnder the Ole
/ Apple Tree0 he amused the audience
with the posthorn.
/ Henrietta Boardman.
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Meat and Book Trusts.

In the United States district court
In New York city, Judge Ray recently,
handed down decision of considera-
BILE interest to book dealers and book
buyers. It puts a definite stop to COM
binations of publishers to uphold what
they call publishers prices and prohib
its them from combining to prevent
those who will not agree to keep up
prices from getting books.
The publisher in the case in court
had printed in one of their books this
notice.:
The price of this book at retail is
81. No dealer is licensed to sell it at
retail at less price, and sale at a
less price will be treated as infringe
ment of the copyright.
A large department store in New
York having purchased consignment
of the books, put it's own price upon
them and was sued by the publisher.
The court held that the dealer, having
bought the books in the open market,
became the sole owner and could put
what value he chose upon them. More.
over, it was violation Of the Sherman
antitrust law for publishers to com
bine to attempt to restrict the right
of purchase by dealers or to dictate the
price at which sales should be made
This decision affected books, but its
principles are strikingly applicable tt
the operations Of the meat trust, which
not only attempts to but does imi
the production Of meat, fix the price t.
retailers and pick out certain retailers
as worthy and others unworthy to be
come its agents.
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Protect the Reservoirs.

Representative f. G. Stevens inter
view in today's ournal tells very
clearly the reason for the upper Mis-
sissippi reservoirs. Read between the
lines, it may reveal the source of the
opposition to them.
The dams keep up the river, the river
keeps down freights. This is the case
in a nutshell. Who would naturally be
averse to having freight rates controlled
by the river navigation7 The railroads.
IF they were opposed to the river navi-
cation controlling .freights would they
come out openly and say SO? Very
likely not. How would they make their
opposition felt? They would begin a
campaign against, them on some sub
sidiary issue, some local issue.
s This is just what has happened to the
reservoirs. They are opposed by some
because Of the overflow of lands, lands
which the government paid full value
for when it obtained the right to over
flow them.
These lands are in the hands Of land
men, some Of whom are only railroad
agents, and they are working up a case.
If they can stop the impounding Of the
waters of the upper Mississippi, the
lands will revert to them, considerably
improved in value. But who would get
the benefits Actual settlersa No; they
have not gotten the lands as yet and
before they got them they would pay
full value to spectators.
Even If the land complaint was based
"a justice, which it is not. it would
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still be case of the greater interest

being sacrificed to the smaller.
The great interest is the interest of
all the people in reasonable freight
rates. The river navigation, potentially
and actually, has already saved the
shippers and consumers of the state mil
lions Of dollars. Congressman Stevens,
who knows what he is talking about,
says the river does more to regulate
freights than any ten laws congress
could pass. .-% r.
It is scarcely conceivable, then, that
the government can be moved to aban-
don the reservoirs just at a time when
the freight question is the most acute
economic problem before the country.
But it is not safe to assume that be-
cause an Improvement justifes itself in
large way that it is secure. The
smaller interests are always the most
active The people of the United States
and particularly Of the northwest, will
have to protect the reservoirs against
the assaults Of the local interests, which
probably are only convenient ambush
for larger enemy.
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protection until they put. the lumber
business on a proper basis. This was
our view when we were having this
trouble with the retailers, and that was
at the time of our last discussion of
the tariff. | do not think the duty will
ever be imposed.
"The shipments of lumber in this Sec
ton are increasing very rapidly. In
1903 the lumber cut of British Column
bia was about 3O0,00O,O0O feet; this
last year it was over 650,000,000 feet.
Of course, there is large export
trade from here to Australia, but the
larger part of the increased market has
other side Of the mountains.
Fighting Forest Fires.
"We have rather effective system
of fighting forest fires, led by four
great interests-the Dominion govern.
ment, the provincial government, the
railroad companies and the lumber own
ers. The government passed strin-
gent law in regard to forest fires, es-
rangers. When the danger is greatest,
these rangers are out all the time. If
fire occurs, the ranger has authority
to call out everybody. He is also a
constable, and he makes trouble for
| the prospectors who do not take proper
care in putting out their fires. Each
owner of timbered country pays pro-
portionate. part, based on the square
mileage Of his forests, the government
roads as well. We are determined to
put an end to the evil of forest fires.
"The effects of this new law have
! been most beneficial. In the two years
| of it's operation we have had no bad
fires along the main lines. In the
Kootenay country we have not been
quite so successful, because last sum-
abilities are that, with the proper adj
ministration of this system, we will be
able to keep forest fires down to a
| minimum.
Extent Of Timbered Country.
"Our lumber supply in Ontario and
/ Quebec has been very seriously de-
pleted. This is shown by the prices.
| know Of timber limits on the Ottawa
avenues of the great lumber industry,
which five years ago could have been
bought for $4,000 square mile, that
today could not be bought for $25, 900.
The Ontario government last year sold
some timbered area at $33, 1000 a square
mile which ten years. ago could have
been bought for $4,000. This is the
result of the depletion Of the eastern
forests. We estimate, with the million
and half acres which the Canadian
Pacific bought last month on Vancou-
! yer island, thru acquiring possession of
} the railroad there, that the company
owns today in British Columbia three
} thousand million feet. While there is
an appreciate diminution in the tim
, bered resources of eastern Canada, /
| do not think that timber cutting has
) proceeded far enough in the west to
have made any hole in natures great
} SUPPLY
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-21
Is the Law a Joke?

The suicide in his cell of a person
condemned to capital punishment is a
severe reflection upon the sheriff of
Ramsey county. We believe that any
where except in easy going America it
would be followed by his immediate
resignation. But Ramsey county is
largely in America and we do not ex-
pect the resignation of the sheriff.
The person who thus escaped the pen
atty of the law, by, INJECTING death upon
himself had been convicted upon his
own admissions Of two most heinous
murders. First, he murdered citizen
for the purposes. Of robbery; then he
slew his accomplice to conceal more
surely the commission Of the first crime.
governor, going thru the forms of law,
fixed the date Of his execution, and the
sheriff, in accordance with the law and
the presidents, set the death watch
upon the condemned. The death watch
left his post without conceivable rea-
own life. Thus the law was made to
play the part Of the buffoon in a melo
drama, and the public, official and unof
fetal, does not seem to give the subject
serious thought. ... 54sS..
The law is supposed to carry with il
some dignity and it is the dignity Of
the law which in this case has beeer
carelessly handled by underlings. 1t i
not that the state of Minnesota ha'
been deprived of it's legal right to xii
a man that makes the St. Paul inciden
important. It is the fact that ther'
is a laxity Of discipline among sworn Of
ficers. A sheriff who permits prisone
to escape as Gottschalk escaped is il
very much the position of a captain VIII
loses his ship. He is disgraced. and tina
) is all there is to it.
The incident suggests the prophet,
and necessity of reviving a project 0
law, which was preached in the legis
lature some years ago, to have all pei
sons condemned to capital punishment
removed to the states prison, execr
, tions to take place there, invested wit
all the solemnity of the law and re
moved from the neighborhood of tn
morbidly curious The proposal was d.
feated by local influences. The fact wa
that the sheriffs received large fees fc
: executions. Legal killings were a ghas
ly local graft and local graft killed til
, bill.
, It, ought to be revived and be made
law, and meanwhile Ramsey count
should have new sheriff.
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GETTING SOAKED a. D. 7ss
Detroit ournal.

Detroit ournal.
The following verse is from drinkir
song written by Tanka,s one Of the mo
famous Japanese poets Of his day, WI
died A. D. 1856:
If it turned out
That I were aught else but man,
would be
A sake jar
For then should get soaked.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Fireworks at Wonderland.


Fireworks will be an additional feature
among the free attractions at Wonder
land park tonight. The park this week
has strong program of outdoor attrac-,
lions, consisting Of high wire walking
OF sensational character by Herr Gran
ada and Alma Fedora, and perform
ance on the Roman rings by the Juliens.
These, supplemented by delightful band
concerts and the choice of twenty odd
amusement features and diversions,
constitute a fine evenings entertainment.
Wagner Night at Harriet
Tonight being Wagner night" at the
lake, favorable weather will probably
crowd the Lake Harriet roof garden, as
Wagner nights" have heretofore been
among the most popular at this popular
resort. "Rienzi,' . "Lohengrin'' and "Parsi-
fall are on the first part of the program,
which will, with the exception Of Mr.
Bellstedt's solo-Schubert's serenade-be
devoted to the master of music drama.
Mr.. Bellstedt's second solo will be the
cavatina from Robert the Devil and
selections from "The Burgomaster" will
round out an evening worthy Of all per-
sons attention.
The big hit last night was made by the
'Warbler's Serenade''-a whistling trav-
esty-altho the Rossini numbers have
lost none of their popularity. Carlyle
Scott's march, university Of Minneso-
ta,'' was well received. This evenings
program:
PART I, s:15.
Overture, "Rienzi". Wagner
Grand selection Of scenes and airs from
1nciudng Introduction to Act III and dsne'
Wedding March, Kings Prayer
"The Swan song'' and Procession to
Cathedral"
vorspiel introductory to .'Parsifal'. -. Wagner
Cornet solo, 'Serenade". Schubert
Herman Bellstedt. e
March from "Tannhauser' .......... Wagner
'.t'.s PART II. ..-.
"reminiscences of Gounod. Arranged by Godfrey
Waltz, Golden Sunset ................ Hall
Cornet solo. cavatina from Robert the
| Herman Beils ttdt - y Nv -
| Airs from 1.-THE Burgomaster". ........ .Luders
. Foyer Chat.
Next week Florence Stone and Dick
Ferris will return to the Lyceum for q
season, opening In Madeline Lucette Ry-
ley's beautiful comedy, "The Altar Of
Friendship" A number of notable plays
will be produced, including Ohnet's .'The
| Ironmaster'' and Sardou's "The Sorcer'
ess.'' The current offering, Hoyt's "a
Temperance Town is keeping large au
diences in lively humor.
! Patrons of the Unique theater who dot
! on the amateur shows will be glad t.
know that among tonight's volunteer
! will appear Misses Margaret Howard
i Gladys Day and Esther Adams, the tire
i young misses who made such hit in tn
I production of the original playlet en-
! titled Blanca Tonight they will civ
tabloid domestic drama, original witt
q them, which they call ''The Unloved Wife.
i A rehearsal of volunteers is to be held a
4 the theater this afternoon at 5 O'Clock
i and it, is expected that there will b
enough talent to furnish a score or NOR
of specialties. The second of the gift
matinees for ladies at the Unique occur
today. r.
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A NECESSARY NOISE
Nebraska State Journal.

Nebraska State Journal.
1t Is very plain that as a fire alarm
Mr.. Lawson Is the right piece OF appa-
ratus in the right place. He will arouse
the people and keep them awake. When
1t comes to putting out the blaze, how
ever, it will be necessary to call on
someone else. His plans for pumping
water are in the main too crude for con-
sideration.
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We are not money-loving people,
says Mr.. James B. Beck. Since as
Stunning the exclusive right to speak for
the people, Jimmie Beck has made sew
eral mistakes: The first was in assum-
ing the right. <.- HIN a..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-21

The New York Journal prints five
pictures on how to treat person over
come by the heat. In not one Of them
is there a soda fountain or a clerk
with three hairs in his moustache.
Golfers must not let up on it's crusade
against fake remedies.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-21

Times have changed since Monte
Cristo with a paltry 100000 francs
could yell HThe World Is Mine.' To-
day New York hotel would not take
him without baggage.
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Governor johnson, while conceding
Mr.. Lawson s right to make nominal
ton for the presidency, does not admit
that he is compelled to accept the nom
nation
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! Controller Grout has sued the New
Y ork American for $35O,0OO damages
and the New York Evening Journal
for 100000 damages for libel. Copy
right 1905, by w. r. Hearst,
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New French war experts have de-
clared against the drum in the army.
What in the world will the future his
torian do without the youngest drum
mer boy''9
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At the height Of the watermelon sea-
son the small boy is likely to have a
terrible error Of the mind in his stom-
ach. Castor oil will clear it.
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Depew is on the bounding billow
Some people of English descent have
clearly overlooked the point of his joke
on the Equitable, and he is coming home
to explain it. This is the bitterest part
of his homecoming, that Depew should
have to explain joke.
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Mr.. Root regrets that he cannot see
Mayor Weaver thru. He is with him
heart and soul, and believes he should
prosecute the Philadelphia ring out of
his own pocket if the district attorney
will not do it. The district attorney has
never given any very clear reasons why
he refuses to proceed upon the evidence
submitted to him Surely a man like
Elihu Root will not advise the mayor
to proceed if he did not have a 'prima
facie case. If the mayor has sufficient
evidence, what excuse can the prose
cutor give for not using it,
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The Balfour ministry was again in
minority in the house Of commons last
night. It is coming to be known as
the government Of the opposition.
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NO QUESTIONS ASKED
Baltimore American.

BaIll1nuTe7 AlnerlCaI1.
Now the higher education Is facing the
problem of tainted money. 1t is highly
probable, however, that the higher edu-
cation will take the. broad and liberal
view that the faint does not necessarily
follow the cash.
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FOR THE PHoToeRAPHER,s SAKE
washington Post.

ss washington Post.
David r. Francis announces his candi-
dacy for the senate from Missouri
against Senator Stone. Mr.. Francis has
had his picture taken in almost every
pose except as being elected to the United
States senate by a republican legislature.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-21

Pettigrew is coming back to the re-
publican party. His return, however,
is less spectacular and less dramatic
than his walk-out in 1896.
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things HAVE CHANGED
Kansas CITY Star

Kansas City Star.
It is recalled that the Equitable Life
used to become highly insulted when
Webb McNall of Kansas wanted its OFF,
GERS to answer certain questions.
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Rockefeller, according to wierd story

Rockefeller, according to a wierd story
from Cleveland has lost his lifelong
ambition for the mastery over men and
money, and "sits for hours brooding
over the cry of tainted money which
has been raised against him. If John
is really brooding, it would be well for
fellows in Wall street to walk carefully
for a few days.
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overland methods Of approach. Some
have tried to make a sudden dash and
surprise the pole mapping, but the alert
ness Of it's defenses Of floating ice has
ever proved sufficient barrier to this
plan Of campaign. The latest, and pre-
sumably most scientific method, is to try
to take the pole by regular siege meth
DDS. This is the plan Of Peary. He
proposes to 60 as far north as is prac-
ticable in his ship and then travel north
ward with dogs and sledges. To ac-
complish this requires preparation,
knowledge Of the conditions and sea-
soned crew. In his former expeditions,
Peary has acquired knowledge Of the
conditions, learned the best methods Of
travel and what best to carry as COM
missary. He has obtained the con
fidence Of the natives and will be able
to utilize their assistance. Whether,
with all these advantages, he will be
able to locate the pole, we shall not
know for a long time, as it takes from
two to three years to accomplish the
task, provided it can be accomplished at
all. =
The results to be expected from act
ually standing on that portion Of the
earth s surface where there is no north
east or west, are best known to
scientists. Some problems Of astronomy
may be simplifed by the achievement
What else, it is difficult to say. The
early polar expeditions were influenced
by the hope Of finding a new passage
to China and India by way Of north
west Europe. The commercial motive
has long since disappeared from the
expeditions. They are now scientific an6
sentimental, perhaps as much the one
| as the other
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THE MAGAZINES

Danger Signals for Automobiles
The question Of a proper code OF sig
nails for the use of automob1llsts IS one
that, altho sof the greatest Importance,
has received little or no considerations,
says Country Life in America for July.
With horseless vehicles of all horsepow-
ers and speed capacities rushing over
the roads thruout the country, it is
really. wonderful that there have not
been a greater number Of accidents re-
corded. At speed of twenty miles an
hour a slight swerve of the steering
wheel, as a horse is driven in front of
the machine or child dashes out from
the curb, is sufficient to cause horrible
accident, and with the thousand and
one Instructions daily met with IN city
driving it is highly essential that a
set of rules be adopted that automo-
bilists and pedestrians alike may learn
for their mutual guidance and protec-
ton.
"A Universal Newspap Alfred
Harmsworth, the owner of thirty two
periodicals in England, is, perhans, the
most enterprising Of all young British
publishers. says the Metropol Titan Ma ga
zine for July. His principal! organ IS
the London Daily Mail and in .connecs
ton with it he has made novel, depar.
ture. In order to enable Engllshmen
residing in the colonies and foreign
countries to keep in touch with the
home news of the empire. he has sue
cessfully established a weekly summary.
which has already become known in all
lparts Of the world as the Overseas Daily
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Are there any more United States
senators who would like to explain9
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There are symptoms Of black rust
in last years coal bin.
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WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
RockefeIIer's Residence.

RockefeIIer's Residence.
To the Editor of The Journal
Please give me the residence address Of
John D. Rockefeller w.
No. 4 West Fifty-fourth street New
York.
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Russia says M. Witte is not crushed
merely bent. .r .-.
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Mail. It has only been in existence six
teen weeks, but now has subscription
list of $4,000,