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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
Some valuable asphalt beds have been

Some valuable asphalt beds have been
found on the lands of the Chickasaw ma
Two mines are in active operation there
These mines have been thoroly tested, and
the results have been very f1attering. A
well sunk 1872 feet did not reach the bot
tom Of the asphalt and the deposit covers
q large area Of land. If this material
could be laid on the streets without rake
offs to anybody, what grand thing ii
would be.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

80 John Hay Is going to give back to
China s22,ooo.ooo to which, he says, we
have no honest title. John may be right,
but considering the size of the pot we
should say he might make an effort to
prove ownership.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
NEWS OF THE BOOK WORLD

Religious Book from the Pen Of Rev.
pr. David J. BurrelI.-The former pastor
Of Westminster Presbyterian church Of
this city. now OF New York city. has writ
ten g book, Tho Teachings Of Jesus Con-
corning the Scriptures, the sixth in a Sc
RES on the teachings Of Jesus by eminent
writer's. The book has not come to our
desk yet, but the reviewer OF Leslle's
Weekly has this to say Of It:
The Teachings Of Jesus Concerning the Scrip.
lures" Is book that commends itself to every
Christian believer. It is not large volume,
but few works Of any size contain 90 much
potency OF argument The book essays to prove
by the attitude and the words OF the Savior
himself the entire authenticity Of the Scriptures
as divine revelation. DIR. Burren shows that
Jesus positively approved the sacred writings
existing In his time and placed his anticipa-
tory approval on writings concerning his life
and doctrine which were to be made by GER
tain OF his inspired followers. On this basis
the New Testament is held to have coordinate
authority with the Old as being equally true
and trustworthy. In yerihcation OF his view
the doctor quotes many saying by Jesus.
and he maintains that the silence Of the Master
as to alleged errors OF Holy Writ indicates
that In his Judgment the Scriptures are worthy
OF absolute credence as the perfect word OF
Cod The book Is well and engagingly written
and 1t interests from cover to cover. A gooi
index increases its value ,45 s@sz
No A 1or1n &C.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Ex-Controller Eckels thinks that the
possessions of great wealth and corporate
power may be depended on to put the
public good above selfish interest. Then
they cannot object to having their inten-
tons pat into the form Of law. r4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
A MILE OF OLD CARS
a NlI6 OE OIU ClARS
Great Northern Preparing to Remove
Accumulation from Crookstou,

Great Northern Preparing to Remove
Accumulation from Crookston.
Special to The Journal.
Cookston, Mimi, Feb. 10.-Roadmas-
ter Kennedy Of the Great Northern at
this place has ordered the $50 small,
28-foot box cars collected here this
winter prepared for shipment to smaller
roads to which they have been sold.
The cars form train nearly a mile
long. They have been standing on the
logging spur east Of the city, and the
accumulation of snow and ice will all
have to be she yeled out by hand labor.
A large crew of snow shovelers will be
employed the next week or more with
the work.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

The Arizona legislature has passed res
3olutions thanking the senate for leaving
the territory out Of the statehood bill.
When Arizona comes in she wants it to
be by the front door and to be ushered
into the parlor and set in a red plush
chair. - - =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
Minneapolis, Feb. Z. = 9'
TALKS LIKE EIscH.
MAN tF
Indianapolis News.

1-E-7- y 900 1HuIduHpOllS news. ----I--71
In his argument in favor of permitting
gambling houses to operate under suitable
regulations, Mayor Fleischmann Of Cincin-
natl says:
The existence Of gamblin is q fact.
There has always been gambling ana IL
seems certain to me that, for ages to
come, there will be-
In his enthusiasm, no doubt, Mayor
has overlooked the fact that
the same argument might be used for
permitting q judicious amount Of burglary
and arson
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Now they accuse Senator Warren of
Wyoming Of padding this payroll one
brother n-law, one son-in-law and one
rank outsider. Well, what is senator to
do when he runs out of relatives?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

How to Finance a National Theater.-
James 8. Metcalfe discusses, in an inter-
esting article in the February number of
the North American Review, the practi-
cability Of Financing the National Thea
ter" Mr.. Metcalfe sets forth in detail
the objects which would be served by
the establishment of national theater,
and indicates the improvement in the
drama which might be expected from an
institution which should be free from the
limitations that necessarily affect theaters
conducted on commercial basis. Draw
ing his figures from existing conditions.
Mr.. Metcalfe estimates that allowing for
the expense Of constructing building
which would be worthy in every way OF
such an enterprise, and for the cost OF
maintenance and production Of plays,
$6,000,000 would be required for the estab-
lishment Of national theater. It would
be futile to expect that the state or the
nation would contribute the funds for
such purpose; it would also be unwise.
for In that. case the management Of the
theater would be affected by political con
ditions changing from republican to DEM
ocratic and from democratic to republican,
as the results Of elections might deter
mine. Mr.. Metcalfe suggests that suf-
ficient number Of the millionaires Of the
country might be induced to contribute
toward the adequate endowment Of an In
stitution which would be so instrumental
in promoting the education OF the people
provided certain special privileges in The
national theater could be secured to them.
The Lamp Goes oah-The Lamp has
gone out. or, rather, 1t has become what
it WIS before 1t became The Lamp This
months issue will bear the old title The
Book Buyer It win hereafter be devoted
exclusively to the interests OF Charles
Scribner's Sons and Will abe distributed
|gratuitously among the lovers Of good lit
eratslre The Uneasy Chair Wishes to 81
scoslnt such = lover 8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
STANDARD OIL SEEKS
REVENGE ON KANSAS
New York Sun Special Service.

-
Independence, Kan, Feb. 1o.-Ths
Standard Oil company yesterday sus-
pended operations in the Kansas field.
Orders were given to stop buying oil,
and henceforth enough will be taken
from the Kansas field to supply only the
two Standard refneries at Neodesha and
Kansas City. This will require about
10000 barrels daily. The average pro-
duction for January was $4,000 barrels
a day, and for more than half the Kan
sas product there will be no market. The
order threw 900 men out of employment,
and will paralyze developments in Kan.
sas fields, thus throwing thousands Of
others out Of work.
The action is generally accepted as
the reply Of the trust to the Kansas
senate, which Wednesday passed bills
for the installment of a state refinery
in competition with the Standard COM
pany.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

'In Dahomey," tho new musical COM
edy to open at the Bijou next week, will
present the two famous colored Gomez
dams, Williams and Walker, in the best
vehicle for their fun producing talents
ever afforded them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

The Texas legislature has taken up the
divorce matter and the assembly has
passed a bill obliging guilty parties In d.
vorce cases to remain unmarried three
years. The other party may not marry
again for year. It is sometimes well
to take little time for thought.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Damages for mental anguish over not
receiving telegram may be all right, but
who is to pay for the mental shock Incl
dent to receiving one?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

The senate has given the new st te Of
Oklahoma twenty-one years Of enforced
prohibition. Oklahoma ought to reply that
it will if the senate will.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

A Mrs. Hochs association to save wo-
men from being in too great haste when
handsome strangers are in sight might be
of advantage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Deputy sheriffs are looking for two CAL
ifornia state senators by order Of the
grand jury. Bad system that Of the
grand jury; it ought to be abolished.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
EXPOSITION RATES FIXED
Great Northern Announces Prices and
Limitations of Tickets.

The Great Northern has announced 4
special rate for the Lewis G. Clarke ex-
position at Portland, Ore, Of $45 for the
round trip. Tickets will be on sale
May %, "a, and 20; June Ii, IA, Is, 81.
% and 20, and dates in July, August
and September. The tickets will allow
ninety day stopover at Portland, and
will be good for returning over the
Northern Pacific.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
GOING INTO MEXICO
Gould System May Be, Extended to
Tampico.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Austin, Tex, Feb. 10.-The report
comes from Mexico that the Gould sys.
tenn Of railroads is to be extended from
Laredo, Tex, to Tampico, Mex, and
that George Gould, who is now on his
way to the City Of Mexico, will make
application to the Mexican government
for the necessary concessions to build
the road. Tampico has grown to be an
important port on the gulf coast. The
Gould line extension will make con-
nection with the Mexican Genital at
Monterey and Tampico.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

The four brothers Bard, premier aero
bats, continue to provoke enthusiastic APP
plause by their wonderful acrobatic feats
at the Orpheum.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
Bank Examiners.

10 tne Ed1tof OF Inc Journal. a@ng +
I have read in this days edition of
The Journal the letter of F. W.
Frank, asking why national bank exam
liners do not find out the full inwardness
of the affairs OF the bank they examine.
and what is the use Of having them.
In the first place the national bank ex-
aminer, under the present banking law.
beyond which he cannot go, cannot scru-
unize the value Of the paper placed before
him unless he has reasons that make him
suspicious Of some Of the loans.
Secondly, as long as the position Of ma
tional bank examiner is made a political
one you will never have what is wanted
in q man who is Independents, Of either
party.
I have known Of national bank exam
liners being appointed who did not know
anything about banking and cashier of
leading bank In the district told me
that he did not know whether the exam
liner was examining the bank, or whether
he was doing the work and examining the
examiner.
Take this position out Of politics and
appoint good, competent men, and then
you will have more satisfactory service.
One Who Knows.
Mfnneapolis Feb
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Mason and Mason's extraordinary dia-
lectic vagaries in Fritz and Snitz'' at the
Bijou this week seem to have made
pronounced hit with the playgoing public.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

A machine to make change has been in
vented. The machine takes a small rake
off for its work and is likely to prove
profitable. sa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
FraZee, MIMI, Feb. 6.
The Vote for President.

y {.
To the Editor Of The journal.
Nhat was the official vote for the presi-
dent at the last election? "A Reader.
Austin Mimi, Feb. 5, 1905
The New York World Almanac gives
the following totals:
Parker, 5,0s2,754; Roosevelt, 1924
Debs, 4o2, 2S6; Swallow. 25S.7s7; Watson,
117,SS5; Corrigan, 32,0SS. Total popular
vote, including scattering votes. 13. 52S.979.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
EXPENSIVE WILDERNESS ourcRY
Kansas CITY Star.

OF course, our latter-day evangelists
cannot be expected to live on locusts and
wild honey. but 1t would be interesting to
know what John the Baptist would think
Of the salaries received by the cryers In
the wilderness Of Kansas City.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

ST. PAUL POLICE GENEROUS.
Members Of the st. Paul police forcc
yesterday donated $156. to the aid OF the
Little Sisters Of the Poor The money
W. collected by policemen among the
Iaerah&xo az the force. {
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Wolf Larsen, man of great physical
strength and much intelligence, but no
conscience, commands a sealing vessel.
He rescues from the ocean Humphrey Van
Weyden, delicate physically, alert and
well equipped mentally. and an idealist
morally. Instead Of putting back to port
with Van Weyden, Larsen takes him
along on the sealing cruise.
The two men are exact opposites in
their attitude toward life. Larsen be-
lieves the only law is the law Of force.
and has no respect for any other thing
under heaven. He regards life merely as
a physical battle for the best life has to
give, and that man as most successful
who gets E most Of the best, regardless
Of the feelings Of others. Selfshness he
considers the divinest law in mortal man.
These are not instincts with him. they
are his formulated philosophy. Larsen
puts his views thus: .
One man cannot wrong another. he can only
wrong himself. AS see it, do wrong always
when consider the interests OF others Don't
you see? How can two particles of the yeast
wrong each other by striving to devour each
other? It is their Unborn heritage to strive
to devour and to strive not to be devoured.
When they depart from this they sin.
Against this vicious VOLTS philosophy,
| is placed Van Weyden's altruism, his be-
lief in self-sacriflce, his faith, hope and
love. -.
Aboard Larsen's boat on long cruise
these two natures are in conflict, and
Mr.. London's story Is a strong sermon as
to the relative merits Of the two. AS be-
| tween the two, as Mr.. London paints
them, we should say the difference was
that between being in hell and being in
| heaven. .s eE .-.,. ,..... 49, s. ~. ...S
Regarded simply as story, the book is
thoroly entertaining, tho you wonder
every now and then why some one doesn't
rid the world Of the wolf Almost any
means to that end, you are convinced
would be justifable. But that would have
spoiled the story, and, Of course, Mr.
London could not permit that.
The Macmillan Co., New York, $780,
carnegIe's Library score.-From Stats
tics recently compiled by Horace White
says The Literary Digest, it appears that
Andrew Carnegie's benefactions in the
form Of public libraries have already
amounted to the tremendous sum of $50,
325,240 OF this amount $29,094,080 has
been given to the United States, where
there are now GIG towns containing Car.
negie libraries. a&,as
j Holds Much ZangwIIIIan DIaIog.-I
Zangwill, in his story Of Eileen O'Keeffe OF
Nelly O'Neill in The SerIo.Comlc Govern
ess, Is guilty Of creating a character who
wins your interest and then of leading hel
to fate that doesn't suit you. Eileen
the governess, or Nelly, the music-hal
singer, was quick at giving conversation
unexpected turns, at making witty talk
In that lay her charm, or a part of It
and it Is that that will make you like her
who, from her experiences with men
says: I'm fever, and or the ninth day
of me the man comes out in a rash pro-
posal."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

There will be three more performances
OF Blue Jeans" at the Lyceum. Next
week the scene changes from peace to
war. William Gillette's Secret Service
will be the Ferris company's offering.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

The Virginian,' the dramatization of
Owen Wister's delightful story, is to be
seen at the Metropolitan next week. The
case includes all the notable names in
the original New York production.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

It Is marvellous how long winter lives
with its backbone broken.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
The American Tract Society, New York.

Jack London Writing AIIegorles Jack
London's The Sea Wolf has laid the au-
thor open to the charge OF writing an al
legory. True, THE Sea WOLF Is a novel,
but under its features as a novel may be
seen the allegory very clearly outlined,
tho we don't think one needs to press the
allegorical In the story too far.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
Foyer Chat.

& Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds will
give three more performances of Girls
Will Be Girls at the METROPOLITAN
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

In walking tho streets Of Warsaw it
lust as well to keep behind fat man.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
AT THE THEATERS

The backbone Of the ooalbin is broken
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

Twelve amateurs have made app1ica-
lions to appear at the Unique theater
this evening at both performances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

eARIs-Journal on file at Eagle bureau, So Rue
Cambon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

LoNDoN-Journal file at American Express
Office Waterloo place, and U. 8. Express
office, 90 Strand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

NEW YORK OFFICE, Tribune building,
b. A. CARROLL, Manager
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

ably not have thought much about seed,
had the idea forced home to them that
nothing could be more important for
their welfare and the prosperity Of their
country than the selection Of the best
seed at all times. 4
Last fall Iowa turned out a magnifi-
cent corn crop, not only in quantity, but
in quality. That a good part Of the
increase was due to the good seed propa-
ganda that preceded cannot be doubted.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

ALI papers are continued until an expnclt 9roer
Is received for discontiruance and until all ar
searages are paid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

CHICAGO OFFICE, Tribune building,
w Y PERRY. Manager
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10
THE MAGAZINES

The Macmillan Co., New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-10

DENMARK-Journal on file at u. 8. Legation.
ST. PAUL oFFIcE-42o Endicott building. Tele
phone, N. W., Main 23O.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-12

l. is with great pleasure that I pre-
sent to the readers of Til g Journal
this economical, complete and modern
home. A cottage home, it stands on
one of the best residence streets in
Minneapolis, side by side with houses
costing from $4,000 to $4,000 From
the compliments that T receive daily in
regard to this house, this illustration
is certainly worthy Of, everyone's at
tention.
The size of the house is 26 'x2S'. Full
basement. First story g. high; second
story, S'-6''. The first story contains
four iberal-sized rooms, besides recep-
ton hall, vestibule, pantry and entry.
The room marked "Den' could be
used for a little music room or library.
By examining the floor plan closely
you will see that it is only separated
from the reception hall by a little
wood screen, which is all open and
makes unique feature Of this design.
IT one wished, he could take this par
ttition away and make it one large liv-
ing room. ~.
The second story contains three I'M
usually large chambers, all of which are
full height, besides store room, bath
room, splendid closet space, and an at
tractive balcony over the porch.
The sitting room has large open fire
place, built Of hydraulic pressed brick,
Roman size, with a heavy rich shelf
over the fire place breast, and makes
the room so inviting. -. 4. ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-12

Meanwhile he continued buying prop
erty here and is now fixture.
Altho Mr.. Fiske is not real-estate
man his business connections Of late
have been closely allied with real-estate
interests. Observations made on the
coast, even at Los Angeles, taught him
that Minneapolis was the place to make
real-estate Investments. Values he
found very low here compared with
other cities which had similar possible
population and amount of manufac-
lures. He purchased among his first
investments the corner Of Seventeenth
and Nicollet and put it in good shape
Lately he has confined his operations to
North Washington, where he has &C.
quired considerable frontage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-12
BUILDING ALL SUMMER
Heat Doesn't Stop Construction Work
July's Record,

Reports FROM the leading cities Of the
country to the American Contractor,
Chicago, showing the building permits
issued. during July, as compared with
those issued in the corresponding month
Of 1904, are highly gratifying and will
tend to decidedly encourage all those
in any way corrected with the building
trades, while interesting business peo-
pie in general.
Almost uniformly there is gain, in
many instances Of decided character
Coming from all sections Of the country,
these reports indicate that the present
year will prove a record breaker in
building operations, since the heat of
midsummer has not tended to slacken
the remarkable movement reported in
previous months. It is gratifying to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-12
My Livable Shapes.

In buying cups and saucers quite as
much attention should be paid to the
shape as to the color or design. The
fact that cup is of wonderfully deli
cate tint or that it has decoration
which appeals particularly to the pur-
chaser IS no guarantee of it's usefulness,
and usefulness must be considered when
one is buying articles that are to be
handled as constantly as are cups and
saucers. The standard patterns in cups
are after all the ones to be relied on,
tho one may be tempted BY novelties
whose eccentricities of shape are only
equaled by their capacity for causing
Inconvenience. These novelties, after a
few dozen have been sold, are generally
consigned to that mysterious place
to Which things that do not sell are sent,
and the old favorite shapes are again in
demand until another monstrosity is
brought out and foisted upon unsuspect-
ing shoppers.
Next to the shape Of the cup the han
die must be considered. The handle of
large cup should be in proportion to
the size and weight of the cup, with
an opening large enough to put a finger
thru, and the handle of a small cup
should be easily grasped between the
thumb and finger. Coffee cups whose
handles are put on at right angles to
that must be lifted by means of butter
flies or bees or other natural phenom-
ena attached to their sides may be very
pretty to look at, but their journeyings
| to and fro between the saucer and one 8
mouth are apt to be attended with
more or less uncertainty, and the plain
er the cup and the handle the more COM
fort will there be for the user.
In buying such constantly used arti-
cles as cups and saucers the idea should
be to have them "ivable"; so that
when a set is broken the feeling will
be one of regret and not one of relief
| that they need not be looked at any
| longer and that new ones will take their
places.