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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

New Works. Great Subway Not an I'm
alleged Blessings-From the great shout
ing that accompanied the opening of New
Yorlk's $50,000,OO0 subway, the outside
world was led to believe that the under
ground was at the worst a round about
way to paradise, and a very delightful and
economical road to travel. Now, however,
it is being discovered that the road was
costly, and IS In the power Of frenzied
f1nanciers as keepers; Of the tollgates. Ray
Stannard Baker in MccIure's Magazine,
tells this plain truth about the matter:
# the history Of the subway shows anything
at all, 1t shows that capital all Of the way thru
has not only been greedy not only pursued dog
in-the-manger policy, but it has been wholly I'M
original, non-progressive. Capital : wants no
changes; capital Islands pat.'' Nothing could
show more clearly the utter failure Of private
monopolies In furnishing the public-promptly-
with new Conveniences. The public suggested the
subway, the public thru Its engineers made
the plans and proved the feasibility of the en-
terprise, the public forced the building of the
subway thru a threat of municipal construction
(the worst bogy of capitaD, and finally furnished
all the money for the work, and then, deliber-
ately, gave Mr.. Belmont all the property and
afterwards tied itself up for fifty years by con.
tract which prevents city control. Oh, the
fnanciers might we'll present cup to Mr.. Bel
mont. Surely he is unmatched, unequaled in all
this country! Talk about financial genius! Is
not this supreme manifestation?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

"The Lighthouse by the Sea- is meet
ing with popular approval at the Bijou.
The play abounds in sensational scenes
and exciting climaxes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02
Wide-open Tax Amendments.

Taxation legislation without restric-
Lord providing for amendment of sec
lions 1, 2, and 4 of article of the
constitution, the proposition to be sub;
mitted to the people at the next gen.
eral election. The amendments are the
same as those of bill killed in the SER
ate two years ago, and as recommended
by the tax commission of 1902.
The sections are amended to read as
follows:
Section 1.-The power Of taxation shall
never be surrendered or suspended.
Section 2-Al1 taxes shall be uniform
upon the same class Of subjects within the
territorial limits of the authority levylng
the tax, and shall be levied and collected
for public purposes only.
Section 3-Public burying grounds, pub
lie schoolhouses. public hospitals, acade-
mics, colleges, universities and all SEM
| inaries of learning, all churches, church
property used for religious purposes. and
houses Of worship, institutions Of purely
public charity and public property used
exclusively for any public purpose shall,
by general laws, be exempt from taxation.
|. Section 1.-The legislature may by .
general law or special act authorize mu.
nicipal corporations to levy assessments
| for local improvements, or upon the prop
i erty to be benefited by such improve
ments, or both, without regard to cash
| valuation, and in such manner as the leg
! isature may prescribe
Increase Death Damages.
| A bill sure to secure the active OPP
position of employers generally was in
| troduced by Senator johnson. 1t pro-
vides that the limit of damages that
may be collected for death caused by
wrongful. act or omission of any party
or corporation, be increased from
$4,000 to 100000. $780,.
Senator Gjertsen presented bill pro-
viding for the use of voting machines.
It infinitely describes what the machine
is to be like, and designates the attor-
ney general and two machine experts
as a commission to select the official
machine. Owners of machines must pay
fee of 5000 for submission of their
sample. The use of the voting machine
is made optional with towns, and cities,
which are also authorized to issue bonds
for making purchases If desired.
Bonds Of Liquor Dealers.
Two bills were introduced relative 70
! liquor dealers bonds. One by Senator
Peterson provides that such bonds shall
be liable for damages in all cases where
the principals on such bonds are liable.
A bill by Senator Morgan provides that
every liquor dealer shall give bond
of $4,000 to the state, and that "every
married woman shall have right OF
action on such bond for all damages
sustained by her or her children, in con-
sequence Of intoxication by her hus-
| band.
A bill by Senator Mansion appropri-
ates $4,000 for the Grand Rapids state
experimental station.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

The supply Of amateur talent is not
running out, as the applications for APP
pearance at the Unique tomorrow night
are more numerous than usual. and the
programs at both shows will be made up
almost entirely Of volunteers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

"A play straight from the heart, story
of love and laughter, hate and tears" is
the way one critic describes "The Fatal
Wedding" the play that will hold the
boards at the Bijou next week.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02
THE MAGAZINES

1.-THE Trail of Lewis and ark."-With
the numerous Lewis and Clark books be-
ing issued in anticipation Of the Lewis
and Clark exposition this year, one would
get the impression that everything about
the Lewis and Clark expedition was
known, but the fact that o. D. Wheeler,
a member of the Minnesota Historical So
ciety, and editor Of Wonderland, has had
great difficulty in following the trail Of a
hundred years ago from the Missouri river
westward, is evidence that there is much
yet to learn about the famous journey.
Mr.. Wheeler, we learn from The Reader
Magazine, that alert western periodical,
has put the results into a book which
he gives the title, 1.-THE Trail of Lewis and
Clark" It is thefresult Of much hardship
and labor, but with its many illustrations
and accurate text it should be a valuable
addition to the Lewis and Clark literature.
G.. P. Putnam's Sons are the publishers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

LoNDoN-Journa1 on file at American Express
ONCE. Waterloo place. and u. S. Express
office, 90 Strand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

new YORK OFFICE. Tribune building.
81 D. A. CARROLL, Manager
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

eARIs-Journal on file at Eagle bureau 50 Rue
Cannon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

OENAARK-Journal on file at U. 8. Legation.
ST. PAUL oFF1cE-42o Endicott building. rele
phone, N. W. Main 2SO.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

The Ferris Stock company is playing at
the Lyceum this week 1.-THE Black Flag
play which has a record Of many sue
cessful seasons. Next week Conan Doyle's
great detective story, 1.-THE Sign of the
Four" Of which Sherlock Holmes is the
chief character, will be the bill
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

CHICAGO OFFICE, Tribune building.
ssH w. Y. PERRY. Manager.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

The Weber and Fields style Of enter
tainment, as exempli6ed by the Carter De
Haven sextet at the Orpheum, appears to
be what Orpheum audiences want, as De
Haven and his chorus girls receive
many recalls at each performance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

EAST SIDE oFF1CE-Central avenue and Sec
ond street. Telephone, Main No. 8.
1ELEPHONE-Journal has private switchboard
Tor both lines. Call No. on either line and
call for department you wish to speak to.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-02

All papers are continued until an explicit order
Is received for discontinuance and until all ar
rearages are paid.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Primitive Paper-Making.

Tn Madagascar kind of writing. paper used by some of the native nota- bles and the fetish priests is made from the bark of shrub named ha- hova. The bark fibre Is boiled and macerated until a thin paste is obtain ed. Then a leaf of the plant called ravinla, or travellers tea is coated with pulp formed from particular kind of rice, and over this is spread the hahova paste on both sides of the leaf. After the coating has thorough ly dried and adhered, it is polished with a smooth shell, and the paper is ready for use. The manufacture of the ink employed, like that of the pa- per itself, is monopoly of the nota- bles and priests who use it. This pa per may be bought by European trav- elers at less than penny a sheet, but only a few hundred sheets are pro- duced in month.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Timely Advice.

When the financial panic of 1893 broke out, the senior editor of a trade journal published in the interests of business men and financiers was on a visit to a mining town in the sfar West. Fearful lest his junior, in the office at home, might give editorial ut terance to pessimistic views and weak en public confidence still further, he hastened to telegraph office and de- spatched brief message of advice.
 It happened that the junior partner on this particular day had just be- come the father of pair of fine twin boys. While his friends in the office were congratuating him upon this event, a messenger entered with a telegram. He opened it, and read the following message from the senior partner:
 Dear George-Things look blue, but they will brighten up soon. Take a cheerful view of the situation. Hi ram."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Whats tho Matter.

In . certain town in the North of Ireland there is fishing-tackle shop, tho sign whereof is a brazen trout hanging at the end of fishing-rod of massive proportions. Late one night townsman who had been dining mot wisely but too well" happened to see this fish. He looked at it, then, went cautiously to the door and knocked gently.
 "Who's there?" demanded the shop. keeper from an upper window.
 "Sh-h! Don't make a noise, but come down as quickly as you can," was the reply.
 Thinking something serious was the matter the man arose and stole down stairs.
 "Now, what's the matter?" he in. quired.
 Pull your line in quick; you have got bite," roared the tipsy one as he erratically turned corner.
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A Modest Request.

Madame" said the soldier of mis- fortune, who was touring the country disguised as tramp, "I do not want anything in the way of homemade delicacies for the interior department, but if it ain't asking too much l would like to have you do a little sewing for me-"
 "Very we'll" replied the kind-heart- ed lady. "What can I do for you in that line?"
 "'Iis but a trif1e, madam" explain ed the lone globe trotter "I have q button here that will thank you to sew a shirt on."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Painfully Frank.

An individual recently went into a drug store and asked for morphine. The druggist objected to dispensing it without prescription.
 "Why?" asked tbe customer. "Do I look like a man who would kill him. self?
 T don't know" replied the druggist. "If I looked like you l should be temptedw
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
A Wise Young Woman.

He-It is true, darling. that I haven't penny that l can call my own just now, but my father is worth million, and
 She Gnterrupting)-Excuse me, but is your mother living?
 He-No.
 She-Oh, my dear boy! Will you do me a favor?
 He-Sure. What is it?
 She-Introduce me to your father.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
His Busy Season.

The Drummer-Well, how's busi- ness?
 The Druggist-Booming.
 The Drummer-That's good. Re ducing your stock rapidly, eh?
 The Druggist-Sure thing.
 The Drummer-What articles seem to have the call nowadays?
 The Druggist-Almanacs and calen- liars.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Poor, but Polite.
rarl.' ''

Want some money, do ye?' said the kind old lady. Now. 1 wonder eff ye deserve it. What would you do with q penny eff gev it to ye?"
 Lady" replied the polite beggar, Eyer kindness would touch me so dat I'd buy a postal card wid de money an write yer note O thanks. ."-Catholic Standard and Times.
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His Excuse.

Deserted Woman-How could you fly from me when you know that l believed you were an angel?
 Repentant Lover-It was all mis- take, dear; you see 1t was the first time I'd ever been endowed with Q pair of wings and I didn't know just how to work them!-Kansas City Press.
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Mean Thing!

My husband always expressed a preference for the brunette type," said the dark-haired wife to her friend.
 ''Ies, I think he likes dark-haired women better still. The .hair don't show so plainly on his coat, you know" said the other, with sneer- Yonkers Statesman.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Proper Thing.

Here Is a chap said the literary editor as he glanced over a manu- script, "who rhymes politics with 'kicks.'"
 "Huhw growled the political editor. 'That fellow is on to his job, all right"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Not in His Line.

"What kind of place would yor like?" asked the manager of the inteli- gence office.
 "Oh," answered the young lady ap- plicant, "a place where 1 can have every thing I want with but little to do and no one to boss me-"
 "EXcuse me, miss," said the manager, "this is an employment office. not a mat rimonal ag.ncy"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Translation.

Miss Parvenue Cat the dressmakers, reading sign)-Robes de soiree ct de ville-
 Mrs. Parvenue Qnterrupting)-Dis- gusting. I hate these American dress makers who want to be Frenchy. Why can't she say in plain English: Dresses of silk and velvet?-Town Topics.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Had a Kick Coming.

Short-Hello, Long! Where are you going?
 Long-I'm on my way over to the postoffice to register a kick against the miserable delivery service.
 Short-What's the trouble?
 Long-Why, that check you promis- ed to mail me ten days ago hasn't reached me yeti
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
A Judge of Shoes.

Stranger-If l order shoes of you, are you sure you can make a good fit?
 Cobbler-A good fit? Just you ask Mir. Richman. He always comes to me and gets his shoes made to measure.
 "Who is Mir. RichmanT
 ''He is the owner of that big shoe factory downtown"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Japanese Victories.

"You seemed to take the town of Flung WangChang very easily" said the admiring crowd, according to the Buffalo Express. How did you man. age it?"
 "Oh, that was nothing," said the Japanese commander, modestly. We simply tackled it one syllable at a time"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Feminine Charity.

Lulu-At Stella's wedding last week, owing to a misunderstanding she had to wait at the church nearly thirty minutes for the bridegroom.
 Pauine-Well, she had no kick con- ing. What is thirty minutes to girl who has waited thirty years?
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
PEACE IN SOUTH AMERICA.
How the Acre Dispute Between Brazil
 and Bolivia Has Been Settled.

1OW Sh0 hSIo OhoPhtC ASCt"CCh ASA oAAi
 and Bolivia Has Been Settled.
 A territory one-third larger than all New England has just changed hands in South America under treaty be- tween two nations.
 A territory larger than New England and the middle States combined is about to be awarded as the result of peaceful arbitration.
 This is the Acre or Aquiry dispute, involving Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
 When Spain and Portugal claimed to divide pretty much all the world ex- cept Europe between them in 1493, says the New York World, boundaries were left rather vague. When in 1750 these countries made a treaty as to their South American boundaries the limits in the unexplored forests were still left vague enough.
 In general they adopted the "uti pos sldetis" maXim-the rule of hold what you occupy"-and this was gen. erally reafiirmed a century later be- tween Brazil and other countries which had inherited the vague Spanish-Por- tnguese boundary.
 When a few years ago the richness of the Aquiry region became known and settlers poured in there was bound to Ue dispute as to its ownership It arose between armed Brazilian set tiers on the one hand and big Boli- vian land corporation formed in this city on the other, with Peru as an inactive claimant.
 But, instead of going to war over the country, Brazil and Bolivia signed a treaty on Nov. 17, 1903, which is thus summarized by Prof. John Bas- sett Moore:
 "Bolivia comedies to Brazil the whole of the basin of the Aquiry, embracing 191 ,000 square kilometers (about 9OO00 square miles,, part of which was ad- mitted to belong to Bolivia under the treaty of 1867, and receives in return 2296 square kilometers between the Madeira and Abunan rivers, inhabited by Bolivians, and certain tracts of land on the Paraguay, the sum of $1O,OOO,- 600. which Bolivia accepts with the intention of using the same mainly in the construction of railways or other works to improve the communications and develop commerce between the two countries.
 Brazil in addition to the other compensation to Bolivia, agrees to build a railway and to grant to Bolivia the same privileges and rates as she shall herself enjoy in the use of the line. The gain,' says Col. Church, which Bolivia will reap from the construction of the Madeira and Mamore railway alone is worth all of her territorial sacrifices.'
 A pretty sensible way to settle a boundary dispuate. Peru, which also claimed the Aquiry region and great tract tc the north besides, has con- sented to negotiate with Brazil con- cerning her claim through the friend ly offices of an arbitrator if treaty cannot directly be reached.
 Thus threatened three-cornered war seems likely to be averted.
 Mean Thing!
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Cause for Anger.

Amicus-Why are you so irate at hay ing your poem reproduced in that paper?
 Great Poet-Because the editor has appended a note to it, saying that he reproduces it, not on account of its merit, but to show the kind of rot man with an established reputation can get &C., cepted.-Tidbits.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Still in Doubt.

Frank-So you proposed to Miss Cash leigh last night, eh? Well, what was the result?
 Harry-At the present writing I'm like : small boys stocking on Christmas eve. Frank-Hows that?
 Harry-In suspense.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Not Very Conso1ing.

Madam" said the unlaundered hobo, "you see before youse a pore man wot is slowly starvin' ter death."
 Serves you right" answered the heartless female. You're not fit to die suddenly, like decent folks"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Those Boston Girls.

Gertrude-Do you think woman is Justified in using deception in order to secure husband?
 Frances-For mercy's sake, how do you expect woman is ever going to get married, I should like to know?-Boston Transcript.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Her Only Wish.

"You told me that when we were mar rled you would see that my every wish was gratifed," remarked the bride of a few weeks.
 "Well?" replied her husband, rather curtly.
 "Well, wish I was single again."- Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Modern improvements.

Its colder than Greenland's icy mountains in our apartments this morn- ing," said the irate tenant. "Why isn't the heat turned on?'
 ''It's turned on in the rooms 1 occu- py," replied the autocratic janitor, land just as soon as they get warm I'll turn it on in the rest of the building"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Bonbardm

Stubb-I read tbat the ancient suit OTIS of Egypt used to inscribe their love letters on bricks.
 Penn-Goodness, suppose the girl got angry and returned all the letters by throwing them!
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Obeyed the Doctors.

Housekeeper-You don't look as if you had washed yourself for a month.
 Tramp-Please, mum, tn doctors says tn proper time to bathe is two hours after meal, and I haven't had any thing you could call meal in six weeks.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Forgot His Name,

Magistrate-Why didn't you answer to your name?
 Vagrant-Beg parding, jedge, but forgot wot name I gave las' night.
 Fagistrate-Didn't you give your own name?
 Vagrant-No, jedge, I'm travelin' incog.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
We'll Mated.

Ross-Say, I've got a dog that can do almost anything but talk.
 Bateman-Well, you and your dog ought to make good team.
 Ross-What do you mean by that? Bateman-About all you do is talk.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
CQuSt1c.

"Yes, Miss Myrtle" drawled Reggy Van Pickle, "there is a time for all things"
 ''Indeedw yawned the girl in the Roman chair. "Then you have really looked at the clock"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
A Sons Suggestion.

"Papa," said little Arthur, after his mother had punished him, twill you do something for mel"
 "What is it you want?"
 "Marry somebody else, and I'd wish you'd pick out grandma, because she's always kind to me."-Chlcago Record Herald.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Too Bad.

MT. De Style-Don't you think bam- boo easels pretty?
 Mrs. De Style-Yes, they are so light, and airy, and delicate and so suggestive of nature in its pristine purity. I think they are lovely-but they're disgustngly cheap.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Her DiecOyery.

"Did your wife give you the usual box of cigars?"
 "No; she didn't. She found out that she could buy them cheaper by the bunch than the ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Had Been There.

Teacher tat night schooD-What is the Deserted Village"
 Shaggy Haired Pupil-It's any vil- lage when the reg'lar day passenger train goes through.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Rare Opportunity.

Man Overboard-Help! Help! Stranger-Phuy don't yez swim? ~ q don't know how"
 "Be gorry, ye've got an illigant chance to learn."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
It Depends.

She-Do you think that a woman can truly love but once?
 He-Well, if that's the only chance she has-yes!-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-08
Near Enough.

Guess what am thinking about?" "Yourself."
 "No, but you are close to it." q did think of saying Nothing at first"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-22
c.~n,.,, F,ro,e..or. scarc..

German professors are supposed to be as plentiful as strawberries in June. but the University of Vienna seems to be able to find men worthy of occupy ing some of its chairs, especially in the medical faculty. The late Professor NothnagePs place has been ofered to Professor Kraus. who, however, prefers to remain in Berlin. and no medical tn- structor now in Austria seems to be considered big enough for the place The chair of hygiene was vacated two years ago by the departure of Professor Gruber to Munich. It has not been pos sible to secure as his successor one of the only four men considered sufficient- ly eminent-Gruber, Rubner, Flugga and Hueppe-wherefore the professor ship will probably be offered to a younger man who has yet to make ms reputation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-22
Had Never Seen So much cy....

Charles Dana Gibson tells the storl of little slum urchin whom he accom-. panied on his first visit to the country
 It was years ago. A newspaper wal sending the children of the poor ts the country for a week. I went witt one of the bands to make some sketch. es.
 When the train drew up I helped out thin urchin of about six years. l and we logged off through beautiful rolling pasture--miles and miles oi green velvet.
 .The little fellow was very much ex. cited over the scene.
 Gee he said. they must need { lot of cops here.' @
 Why soT said I. 4& '" There's so much grass tS keep of of said the child"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-22
Why He Dropped Hi. shovel.

A few years ago witty but not over industrious Celt was one of the street gang at Newburyport, according to tho Boston Herald. and few moments be- fore noon he threw his shovel into the gutter. sat down on the curbstone and proceeded to fill and light his pipe. Just as he extracted the first pun of smoke Superintendent of Streets Pritch- ard came around a corner and, seeing Pat. roared out: Here! What are you throwing down your shovel for at this time of day?"
 'To cool it. sir-r." said Pat. where upon the superintendent lodged around a corner to get his face together.