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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

The Sixth battery Of field artillery has
found way of beating the railroads. 1t
is walking from Fort Leavenworth, Kan,
to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, a distance
of 1000 miles. The shoe manufacturers,
as they read this item, smile grim4y.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Colonel Russell B. Harrison and an
other colonel had discussion in the for
mer colonel's office over a matter Of So.
Colonel Harrison called his fellow colonel
a liar and the other colonel arose and ad-
ministered several stiff punches, which
sent Colonel Harrison to his corner. Col
&onel Harrison claims he was not expect
ing a scrimmage, but was dressed only
for light signal practice with the face.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

In Utah there: is talk that Reed smoot
may be unchurched for his part In the
recent election in Salt Lake City. If
Smoot should drop his key to the church
and also lose his pass to the senate there
would be sadness in Smootville impos-
sible to cut with q hayknife. ~ 25' @
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

If Napoleon had realized that in less
than a hundred years American women
would make such grotesque uses of his
style of hat he would have worn SOM
brero or joined the bareheaded brigade.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

: Prince Louis of ;Battenberg admits to
the reporters that he made a fool of him
self in talking OF the ease with which
New York could be destroyed by q fleet.
At;%the times he spoke he, had not met
Commissioner -McAdoo. When he saw
the commissioner and had the system Of
protection explained to him he saw it
would be no easy job for a fleet to do up
New York. Then they took him into
Wall street and explained the workings
Of the stock game, and again he saw
that any unsophisticated fleet which tried
to take New York without an immense
capital would be up against it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Citizen Menz's stone devil has been
surrounded by a fence, and it now costs
10 cents to see him. What is the use
when every man has devil Of his own
which he exhibits for nothing?
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Budd brothers, the whirlwind dancing OF
Haide's Imperial Russian troupe, the
singing of Ethel Robinson, the eccentric
comedy Of the Misses Carver and Pol
lard, the two .farcical sketches produced
by Harry Corson Clarke and company,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Kelcey, and the
scenic novelty known as the Spook Min
strels, gives the current Orpheum bill
plenty Of variety. ,.
Hap Ward in his new musical feast.
"The CRATER" drew two large audiences
to the Bijou yesterday. Prominent in
the supporting company are Lucy DAILY,
William Friend and TONY Williams. The
dance and march numbers are original
and diverting. The scenery is elaborate
and the wardrobes, which are rich and
varied, are worn by a large chorus of un-
usually attractive young women.
isis Hopkins that delightful play of
rural life, the scenes Of which are laid
in Posey county, Indiana, and in which
as the awkwardly quaint country girl with
the odd mannerisms and the funny pig
tails, Rose Melville has made for herself
place as one of the foremost American
character actresses, will be the attrac-
tion at the Bijou next week ' .s -.
A great vaudeville act IS presented at
the Unique this week in the sensational
shooting of Smith and Winchester, aero
batic rifle shots. Louis A. Hanvey's
comedians, in a brand new sketch; Marie
Laurens, the sweet singer, formerly with
Ellery's Italian band, and the Topsy
Turvey trio present high-class acts tha,
are winning favor with large audiences
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Backache is almost Immediately re-
lieved by wearing one of Garter's
Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache
Plasters. Try one and be free from
pain. Price 25 cents.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Proceedings instituted by the govern
ment against; the Pabst Brewing company
of Milwaukee and a number Of railroads,
on rebate charge, are important be-
cause the result will determine whether
the railroads have a. right to give re
bates thru. the very obvious device of
private car companies. The. Milwaukee
Refrigerator Transit company, tt is
charged, is composed Of stockholders of
the brewing company, and yet this pri-
vate car concern receives about T12 per
cent, rebate on all the shipments made
by the brewing company = -
f. Last night at the overflow meeting at
Hennepin Avenue church a scolored man
got the floor and told how he had come
from st. Paul every night to attend the
revival meetings and expatiated on how
much good they had done him. Perhaps
we shall be able to count this good man
as an Offset for some Of the Minneapoli-
tans who are said to hurry to st. Paul
early Sunday morning for fear the natives
will drink all the whisky in the place be-
fore they arrive. . "
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

President McCall's announcement that
Perkins is coming home is comparatively
What about Hamilton?
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

If Mr.. Hearst fails to secure the may
orally the cowboy epitaph Will be ap-
propriate: HE done his damdest. An
gels could do no more"
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16
Rhu-Maca Tablets Promptly Cure
giving permanent relief.

We repair pitch and gravel roofs
Carey Roofing after ten wears service
perfectly sound and water tight. See
w. S. Mott Co., Tel. 376.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

A firm IN Oklahoma is canning eggs
AS an expo, Gamer Of eggs the hen suits
most Of US better than any firm.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

trAIurphy must CO." says the New York
World. Why did not the World support
Hearst? If it had Murphy would be gone.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

The Russian word for liberty Is
VOLTA. The war cry now is Give me
VOLTA or give me vodka. = ss
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

clined to join with various professors in
the thought that football is brutal. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16
one Fare for the Round Trip via Chi
cago Great Western Railway

TO points within l5O miles. Tickets on
sale every Saturday and Sunday up to
Dec. II. Good returning the following
sale every Friday. For full informa-
tion apply to r. I'll. Heard, G. "a, 5th
and Nicollet av, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

The seat sale for Robert Edeson in
"Strongheart,' which plays a return en-
gagement at the Metropolitan, beginning
next Monday, opened today. Henry b.
Harrison, Mr.. Blossoms manager, has
surrounded his star with an admirable
company, practically the same seen here
last year, and quite the same production
as was seen in New York and Boston,
where "Strongheart" proved a tremen-
dous hit, running in the latter city up to
the 1st Of July, when Mr.. Edeson was
compelled to end his engagement there
owing to a throat affection: r.
Following the reported successful pre-
,m1ere Of ,'.Anns La Mont, - the modern
problem play in which Florence Roberts
created the title role at Salt Lake City
last month, it is stated that Miss Roberts
and her specially selected company of
players have been accorded almost unan-
imous praise during their tour OF the
northwest Headed by Max: Figman, the
we'll known, comedian, Miss Roberts.
company comprises d fine coter1e OF
players Miss Robertsfwill be seen IN the
title role ;of tam La Mont" : written by
Paul Armstrong, author of LINE &aer
to the Hoorah," at the Metropolitan for
three nights and Saturday matinee, start
ing Thursday, Nov. 2S:
Arrangements have been completed
whereby ''In the Bishops Carnage
which is having such tremendous
vogue at the Metropolitan this week, Will
be given an extra performance on next
Sunday evening. The German company
billed to play on that night, has been in
duced to cancel. s -,..- r.,
There is small opportunity for hoping
that Minneapolis will get anything better
in the way of polite comic opera this sea-
son than Lady Teazle," now being pre-
sented at the Auditorium by Grace var
Studdiford and a company that possesses
enough talented members to portray the
princlpal roles in a finished manner, anc
q, chorus splendidly trained and notable
for it's. comeliness. Lady Teazle' vii
run for three more nights with SATURDAY
matinee. %
The Frank L. Perley Opera company
| mon syndicateJ will be seen at the Au'
| ditorium the first three nights Of the
week Of Nov. 20, in that most delectablt
| of romantic comedy operas, ,The Cir
and the Bandit Viola Gillette Is thu
| prfr11a donna and Mabel Hite CONTINUES
to furnish continuous hilarity as Queer
| essa.I Another old favorite is Josepl
Miron who plays the part of the bandi
chief. John s. Sparks; the famous come
| dian. makes fun as the American multi
,ni,ionaire. r. Henry Coote, whose sue
cess in the "Prince OF Pisen" and late
/ with FRITZ scheff, isifwel1 known, la
| the role of Angelo. George J. MacFar
/ lane has his old part Of Romano.
rhe European acrobatic comedy Of th,
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Cheer up. Mr.. Carnegie says evolution
will settle the troubles Of the Jews In
Russia in about 400 years. = '.*t- ,
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Carey Roofing will neither run in hot
weather nor crack in cold, weather. Alb
solutely guaranteed. See w. s. Mott
ca Tel 376
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

All papers are continued until an e1pncft oroet
Is received for discontinuance ana untli aii ai
rearages are paid. - -r't .-"-.. ft'e$Es.'.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

Rhu-Ma Tablets Cure Rheumatism.
SOC and 81, at all druggists.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

J. Benson Foraker has hardly the
strength left to turn In a still alarm.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

on file at American Express.
211 Rue Scribe. and Eagle bureau. 'oS = '' Aue
CambOn. =. -"
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

~ The Drainage league interests are go
ing to take a hand in naming the. next
state ticket They VIII present strong
plank for the platform, and will insist
that the candidate for. governor, pledge
himself to support the drainage cause.
They will also pay some attention to the
nominees for auditor: and secretary of
state, as those two officers are also mem
bers Of the state drainage commission.
Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

IoNDoN-Journal on file at American Express
Office, 3 Waterloo place, and U. 81 EXPRESS
office, 90 Strand. s.,.t : = #%Eas5i. a.
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swEDEN-Journal on file at American Legation
StockhOm. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

NEW YORK oFFIcE-rribune building
ID. "A, CARROLL, Manager.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

NORWAY-Journal on file at American consui'
ate, Christiania. ~.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

DENMARK-Journal on file at American Lesa-
tion; Copenhagen.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

CHICAGO oFF1CE-Tribune building: . :.
=, w. Y. PERRY, Manager
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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POSTAGE RATES OF SINGLE COPIES.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-16

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ond street Telephone Main No. 8.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Beat the Eng1ishman.

Among the anecdotes of the late Colonel Tom
Ochiltree which are floating through the papers
just now, the following is probably the best
Once upon time he upset Lord Lonsdale. when
that Engllshman was entertained here his way
home from an expedition to Alaska. His Lord
ship was regarded by some of his admirers as a
wonderful explorer. He quite lion. dim
ner was given in his honor by Hermann Oelrichs.
Well, Lord Lonsdale told many thrilling stories,
and an audible ooh !" went around the table when
he finished telling of petrifed forest in Africa.
IN which he found number of petriefid lions and
elephants As the Englishman lapsed into silence
and the applause sank to an echo all looked to
Colonel Ochiltree to defend his nationality and
beat this petrifed lion story.
Texas, said the Colonel, after rause "has
It's petriefd forest, but although they contain no
petri6ed lions they are remarkable for having
petrifed birds flying over them"
"NonsenseW said Lord Lonsdale: "that is inn
possible. Such phenomenon is contrary to the
laws Of gravitation'
All that's easily explained" responded Colonel
Ochiltree, quickly "The laws of gravitation down
there are petrifed. too"
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Teddy Thrashed Him.

Teddy Roosevelt is not a brilliant pupil but he
studies hard. In arithmetic and some other
branches he is most proficient. Like his father
he wears glasses. That the boy has that same
dislike for being imposed upon which is character
istic of his father. was proven by an incident
which occurred during Mr. Roosevelt's term Of
to school in Albany one day Teddy was accosted
by boy somewhat larger than himself, who sang
out. "Hey, Goggles, how's your pa?"
Young Roosevelt crossed the street in hurry
IF you talking to me-" he replied, "you may
as well know that I am as good as you goggles
or no goggles"
The larger boy had no other alternative than
to fight, and the fierce but brief encounter ended
in a very decisive victory for young Teddy. When
the victor arrived at home, with his clothing sad
ly torn and soiled his fathers only comment was:
"Well, Pm glad you thrashed him '-Womans
Home Companion.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Checkers.

If there is any game which seems to belono ~
culiarly to the rural American, that game ~
checkers or draughts. There is hardly man wbo
was country-born and bred to whom the vo
word does not call up a picture.
It is a rainy day sudden shower in havino-
time. Father and the hired man, both in sbirf-
sleeves, are sitting upturned bushel baskets or
inverted water-pails, just inside the barn door
On their knees is the old homemade checker.
board, the squares nearly obliterated by nsn
Father is slowly pushing forward row of black
iron "pants" buttons, while Hiram is maxine
nervous rushes with white "china" shirt buttons
The "boys" who are bending over the board ARA
grinning but silent
Presently father will make a sudden, quick
move, and then lean back and say "There! See
what ye make O thatW and then the 'boys" will
yell
It is indeed, homely game, this poor relation
of chess. and seems distinctly Yankee Yet not
only is it one of the oldest games in the world
but it is played so well in other places that
team of ten English and Scotch players have
lately defeated, in Boston, the best ten American
players who could be found to compete with them,
This is the first international checker-mach that
has ever been held, although in the winter of
1888-1889 the American champion defeated the
most noted British player in series of hard
fought games.-Youth's Companion.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
THE HOME CIRCLE
The Sword of Robert Lee.*

Forth from its scabbard, pure and bright,
Flashed the sword of Leel
Far in the front of the deadly fight,
High DER the brave in the cause of Right,
It's stainless sheen, like a becan light,
Led us to victory.
Forth from its scabbard, high in air
Beneath Virginia's sky
And they who saw it cleaning there
And knew who bore it, knelt to swear
That where that sword led they would dare
To follow-and to die.
Out of its scabbardl Never hand
Waved sword from stain as free,
Nor purer sword led braver band,
Nor braver bled for brighter land,
Nor brighter land had cause so grand,
Nor cause a chief like Lee!
Forth from it's scabbard! How we prayed
That sword might victor be;
And when our triumph was delayed,
And many heart grew sore afraid,
We still hoped on while cleaned the blade
Of noble Robert Lee.
Forth from its scabbard all in vain
Bright flashed the sword of Lee;
'Tis shrouded now in it's sheath again,
1t sleeps the sleep of our noble slain,
Defeated, yet without stain,
Proudly and peacefully.
Father Abram Ryan
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Why Don't You =?

Why don't you answer your friends letter at
once?
Why don't you make the promised visit to that
invalid? She is looking for you day after day.
Why don't you send away that little gift you've
been planning to send? Mere kind intention
never accomplishes any good.
Why don't you try to share the burden of
that sorrowful one who works beside you? Is it
because you are growing selfish?
Why don't you speak out the encouraging words
that you have in your thoughts? Unless you ex-
press them they are of no use to others.
Why don't you take more pains to be self-sacr-
fcing and loving in the everyday home life? Time
is rapidly passing. Your dear ones will not be
with you always.
Why don't you create around you an atmosphere
of happiness and helpfulness so that all who
in touch with you may be made better? Is not
this possible? Glass Mate.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Pure Water in the Country.

Pure water. although it is ordinarily easily
obtained in rural localities, is not infrequently
polluted by mere neglect or ignorance.
Well water is used by such a large number OF
people throughout the country that the care of
the we'll should be clearly understood. 1t may
easily become polluted, and in many cases its
purity is rather matter of accident than design
For example, while deep wells generally re-
garded as furnishing purer water than shallow
wells, the reason is not always plain why excep-
tions sometimes occur. IF the top of well be
open so as to allow dirt to enter. if the upper
part of it's walls be loosely built that water
from the surface may enter 1t, WELL no
matter how deep, becomes fouled by the entrance
of decomposable material Hence well is safe
only when built of firmly cemented brick stone
for distance of twelve feet more from the
top, and it should be covered as to prevent the
entrance of dirt and surface water. Such well
makes it certain that the water in it must be
filtered through at least twelve feet of soil.
Ground water is that which falls rain and
percolates through the soil until it reaches level
at which the earth is fully saturated Here it's
farther downward course is tayed by impervious
strata, such clay other natural impedi-
ments. hollow in the earth which is below the
ground-water level becomes filled by the gradual
oozing of water into it from the saturated soil.
This is true whether the depression be natural, as
a spring, pond or lake, or whether it be of arti-
fetal construction, as a well.
The ground-water level varies according to the
amount of rainfall at any particular time, accord
my W lCS comparative eleVdIlOn WlCn the 1nl1no-
diatey surrounding territory and the porosity of
the soil itself
These facts show that wells may be constructed
at any point, but that their depths may need to
vary in order that their supply may be unfailing
1t water is found at shallow depth it is all the
more important that cesspools and other posi-
bic sources of contamination should be placed at
a distance considerably removed from the we'll
Organic materials of a harmful nature filter
but slowly through soil, and by the exercise of
simple precautions, well water can be made the
most constantly pure source of drinking water
supply.-Youth's Companion
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02

to send it up the porch pillars, and let it string
along the piazza roof, from which the clusters de-
pend.
Bitlersweet Trumpet Creepers
For winter effects, nothing equals bltter-sWeet
Its scarlet berries resist frost and wind until late
in January Its leaves are long and pointed and
the vine is pleasant piazza guest IN summer
as well as the bravest and cheeriest of its tribe
when the SHOWS come.
The trumpet creeper, with its SNOWY trumpet
blossoms of orange and scarlet, and its vigorous
stem and leaves, always wins favor as hardy
climbing vine. It has beef used with admirable
effect on many two-storied houses, notably on
one fine old farmhouse with wide veranda and
an ,1nner balcony. ashrdaluaua
an upper balcony-From the Garden Magazine
for May.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Asked, But Not Answered.

At an examination in an English school, the
teacher was pleased with his class that he SAID
they could ask him any question they liked
Some were asked and replied to- Seeing one
little fellow in deep thought, the teacher asked
him for question The boy answered, with
grave face:
"P-please, sir, if you was in soft mud-heap up
to your neck, and I was to throw brick at your
head, would you duck?"
The answer is not recorder
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
BEAUTY IN VINES.
Judicous Vine Planting Will Add to the Attractive
ness of ANY Home.

There is no quetsion that the two best tall
growing hardy vines for foliage effect-are the
ampelopsis and Virginia creeper, the former being
the best for brick and stone and the latter for
wood. Ampelopsis requires no support because
its beautiful little tendrils which look like baby
hands fasten onto every surface with grip that
cannot be shaken. Virginia creeper requires
support and is more wayward in its growth,
that 1T often leaves large gaps of wall uncovered.
Morning GIories Flowers and Other Annuals.
Temporary vines are annuals that mature in a
season and die in the fall. They should be plant
ed In the same bed with permanent vines while the
woody species are getting their growth. These
ANIMALS of two kinds-those which are grown
chiefly for their flowers, and those which
grown to cover unsightly objects as quickly as
possible. Morning glories fulfill both duties.
sweet peas useful only for flowers, they gen
orally become unsightly themselves. The wild Gu
cumber vine is of the best fast growing an
nuals for covering such places, although its flow
ers are not snowy, and it quickly becomes
nuisance. 1t is good enough to cover rubbish
heap, but there are better things for good ver
anda.
The favorite ANIMALS are morning glories and
moonfowers. Morning glories are easier to raise
and more popular because they bloom in the day
time. Moonfowers open only at night and they
are not popular they deserve because peo-
pie do not understand that they should be grown
In masses One moonfower is no good, but
great cloud of mystical white flowers shmmering
in the moonlight make impression
Wistaria ahe Most Beautiful F1owering Vine.
Of all the tall Towering vines wstaria is un-
doubtedly the best and the common purplish flow
cred kind is justly the favorite. It's long grape
like clusters of pea-shaped flowers are much rich
er and stronger than the pure white. variety; and
the long strings of the japanese species have
never made a great impression in America pre-
sumably because we like mass effects whereas, the
Japanese like these loose and airy clusters and
care more for lines than they do for color The
wlstarla must be headed back and pruned with
care If you are planning to cover a wall with it
completely, and if you want big show of flowers
Magnificent effects have been produced by such
treatment in England. but they are unknown in
America. Our way of growing the wistaria is
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02
Where Was the Harm ?

Here, STRIP shouted Popley at his seven-yea[,
old, take that cigar stump out of your mouth
How dare you2'' !.
"Why, when you throwed it away I though.
you was done with it." replied the youngS"l
with surprised air.-The Pilgrim.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-02

his Is No 20 OF serte of Southern selected es
the Editor. ~ az" Oo''on Flant py