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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
THANKS OF BOARD
Atheneum Directors Send Resolutions
to MI. Peavey.

At the last meeting of the Atheneum
board the following resolutions, ac-
knowledging the valuable gift by
George W. Peavey, were adopted:
Whereas, George w. Peavey has pre-
sented to the Atheneum 27s volumes Of
1.-THE Calendar Of State Papers" Of Great
Britain, a work containing the history
and official records Of all the transactions
Of state policy Of the British empire
since England first began to make state
records for history; and
Whereas, 1t is difficult to estimate the
value to the Atheneum and to the citi-
zens of Minneapolis of this collection and
this gift, helping to make our library, as
it does, one Of the most complete and
valuable in its historical records;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the
directors of the Atheneum, That Mr..
Peavey's gift be accepted; that the thanks
of the Atheneum and Of the city of Min
neapolis, thru the Atheneum, be rendered
to Mr.. Peavey for his generosity and that
a copy of this resolution be sent him.
John E. Bell, President.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
"o0ERY'A RELIGIOUS VIEWS
Correspondent Francis McCullagh II

s..'., New York Herald
During our. little trip to Dalny Private
Hara taught me some Japanese and dis
cussed all sorts Of subjects with me from
the merest trifles to abstruse problems OF
philosophy, and his smile, his "aliveness'
and his fine teeth were my entertainment
all the way. In sooth, he was a very
engaging little fellow, and If Japanese
privates are all like him I am afraid that
there will soon be no chance for us poor
whites on the face of this planet
Like all Japanese, Hara was entirely
under the Anglo-American influence, save
in the matter Of religion.
'None Of us Japanese believe in re-
ligion," he said, proudly: 1--WE believe
neither in a God nor in a hereafter. In
our funeral services, it is true, we adj
dress the spirits Of the dead as if they
were present, but that is only our polite
ness. Besides he added cheerfully, a
question twinkling in his eye, mo edu-
in Christianity"
I quote him because, from a four years
experience of Japan, am convinced that
he speaks not only for himself, but fol-
the more advanced portion of the nation
OF few things is intellectual Japan so per-
fectly certain as that religion is merely
an old wife's tale; and If an earnest man
from Oxford or Maynooth thinks he
makes a good impression on Japanese
philosopher by confessing that he be-
lieves in Christianity, he errs grievously;
in fact he might as well seek to make al
impression on his Japanese friend by as
surfing him that he is one Of an ancient
band Of believers who hold that the earth
is fiat. In short, the Japanese regard the
extraordinary delusion about Christianity
as the one weak point in the European
intellect.
Hara said that the Japanese generals
had no religion, and, so far as he was
concerned, that settled it.. He told me
that there We're Buddhist and Shintc
priests in the army, some attached tt
the forces in the capacity of chaplains
some wearing the uniforms of private
soldiers which they temporarily dis.
carded for the sacerdotal robes whenever
the necessity arose, but that, tho the
officers attended their services, they "did
not believe in them.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES

Spirit Lake, Iowa, having tried munich
pal ownership of the Waterworks and
lighting plant, is advertising for some one
to take them over for twenty-five years.
The town confesses it doesn't know how
to run them. "a-
James Dalrymple declares that Cleve-
land, Ohio, has one of the best street
railway systems in America.
Edward D. Robbins, attorney for the
Consolidated Street Railway company of
connecticut, claimed before the board of
railroad commissioners that his company,
under the charter granted by the last leg
1slature, could go into any town in the
state where it is now operating a street
railway and take private property for
railroad purposes without being obliged
to show the public necessity or conven-
fence of taking it. The commissioners
told Mr.. Robbins that such charters bred
municipal ownership very rapidly.
The trustees of the New York state
| capitol are talking seriously of erecting
an electric light plant for the big build
ing. Inferior service and high prices from
the local plant is the cause.
Rochester, N. Y, is moving against the
nuisance of strung wires in the business
district
William Belcher, the defaulting mayor
of Paterson, N. j., was elected on a re-
form ticket. So far as could be judged
his work as mayor was above reproach
So good were the results of his govern
| ment that the friends of honest admins
tration were hopeful of an extension Of
reform to the county. Then Belchel
turned out bad and the grafters have
| been Growing ever since.
During the last six years since the
! London county council began to reach
out after new projects the expenses Of
| the county have increased $4,000, 900 {
year and have grown from SIS head ir
| 1892 to $27 a head in 1904.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
The Leadership of the House.

That the standpatters realize the
strenuous nature Of the resistance they
must make against tariff-reform SEN
timent is shown by the considerations
which enter into the choice of the
chairman Of the appropriations commit
tee of the house. An interesting dis
cussion of this matter may be found in
our Washington dispatches today. Gen.
eral Bingham Of Philadelphia stands
at the head of the appropriations COM
mittee as it is now organized. Under
the rule of promotion by seniority he
should be chairman in the next ses-
sion, but it is generally admitted that
he is disqualified by age and physical
condition.
Mr.. McCleary of Minnesota Is the
ranking member, and yet Mr.. McCleary
may not be chairman of that commit
tee. The reasons are set forth in the
Washington dispatches referred to. The
considerations are not personal but po-
litical. Mr.. McCleary achieved dis
tinction in the campaign Of '96, when
he rendered services to his party which
Justify his claim for consideration. I'm
der present circumstances, however, it
appears that the leadership of the ap-
preparations committee is likely to car
ny with it leadership on the republican
side on the floor of the house.
This treasury is facing a deficit.
Either the revenues must be increased
or the expenditures reduced. The rev.
enues cannot be increased by adding to
the tariff without supplying the opposi-
ton with ammunition which might be
very effective in the next campaign.
On the other hand, the deficit might be
met by the reduction of expenses and a
policy Of economy is always popular.
But policy of retrenchment will re-
quire at the head of the appropriations
committee the strongest man the repub-
icans can find for that position. The
question is not simply els Mr.. Nc
Cleary cut out for that job?' but els
he the best man the republican house
membership can furnish?' If not, the
exlgencies Of the case will probably set
him aside and place in the Craftsmanship
Burton of Ohio, who is recognized gen
orally as the strongest man on the re.
publican side.
Of course, it will be disappointment
for Mr.. McCleary if he shall not sue
coed in reaping the natural results of
his long service on the appropriations
committee, but personal ambitions and
personal interests are often sacrificed
in politics to party ends. Mr.. Nc.
Cleary will always be recognized as a
prominent member of his party, and
one who has rendered it distinguished
services, altho he may not be preferred
in this instance and under these pecu
liar circumstances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

enumerators did not cover five years
ago. 1t is the most complete census
ever taken. In Itasca county alone the
state census will show the population
OF over 100 townships that the gov
eminent did not enumerate five years
ago, for the simple reason there were
no inhabitants of any consequence in
these townships.
In st. Louis county over sixty new
townships are returned by the present
census. Beltrami county shows over
twenty newly organized townships in
the past five years, and number Of
enterprising villages, which have also
appeared on the map in Itasca, ST..
Louis and many other northern coun-
ties within the last five years.
Kanabec county shows ten newly
organized townships, and Red Lake
county shows population of over
1000 white inhabitants residing in a
few townships ceded by the Indians
within the last five years.
FTen years ago Roseau county was
canvassed by two enumerators. This
year the county had twenty-seven. Ait
kin county shows twenty-five newly or
Crow Wing county twenty-five, Hub
bard county twelve, Cass fifteen and
several new villages. Carleton county
shows nine new townships, Morrison
five, and many other counties show
newly organized townships.
In Norman county the present CEN
sus will show the enumeration of white
inhabitants in eleven townships on the
reservation, and also in an incorpo-
rated village on the White Earth res
"There have been within the last
five years over 100 new villages organ
lied or Incorporated. Some of these
villages have less than 100 population,
but conditions arise that call for these
civil organizations. The largest village
in the list Of new villages is Chisholm,
in the iron country Of ST. Louis county.
Chisholm has a population OF nearly
1000 today.
sIn Beitrami county there are nine
new villages that show combined
population Of over 1000.
Where Gains Were Found.
GA true investigation proves that in
the rural communities of the old set
tied portions of the state population
is not holding its own as rule. The
gain in population has come from the
big cities, the smaller cities and vii
| OF northern Minnesota.
"The gain in population outside of
| Henrepin, Ramsey and St. Louis coun-
ties amounts to little less than 1OO,-
| 900. Of this, all Of $4,000 must be
credited to northern Minnesota coun-
| ties, both CENTRAL eastern and western
and Red river valley counties. This
only leaves about $4,000 gain for the
remainder of the state, and we will
find this gain mostly in the urban COM
hunities- cities and villages.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
n. D. S0L0N HANGS TO
GRAIN INSPECTION HOBBY

Senator P. J. McCumber of North
Dakota, who was in St. Paul yesterday,
will Introduce bill at the next session
Of congress, providing for federal
grain inspection system.
''I am convinced that federal inspec.
ton of grain will be boon to wheat
growers Of the northwest he said.
spections for many years. The fault
IS p in the system and cannot be remedied
until the system is changed. There
are as many different systems today as
there are different states inspecting
grain. What is No. l northern in one
state may, be No. 2 northern in one
adjoining"
Senator McCumber is much pleased
over the reduction Of rates on railroads
for shipping grain, and says the redue-
tior will mean a saving of 81 100000 to
North Dakota farmers alone this fall.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
KEENAN, on the Sea Fight.

George KEENAN,, the correspondent of
the Outlook, visited the captured Rus
sian battleship Orel at her mornings in
a Japanese naval station and obtained
from Russian officers with whom he
conversed in their own language a
lively account Of the battle of the Sea
of Japan. His conclusions, which are
theirs also, are that the Japanese OBJ
tanned their great victory primarily
thru the extraordinary accuracy Of
their long-range gunfre. They found
the Russian ships within few minutes
after the opening of the fight and were
able to hit them at will at distance
Of four miles or more. The Russians
were at the same time practically in
the dark. They could not see the gray
tinted Japanese ships thru the mist ex-
cept as vague forms, and had no chance
to hit them.
" From them Mr.. KEENAN, learned that
Rojestvensky did not expect to fight
the whole Japanese squadron in the
Tsushima straits. He reasoned that
Admiral Togo would not dare to leave
the two northern passes to Vladivostok
free and that he would meet therefore
one-third of the Japanese fleet in the
Sea Of Japan and either defeat or pass
it with the bulk Of his vessels before
Togo could come down with the remain
der of his ships. Unfortunately for
him Togo anticipated his reasoning ex-
actly and therefore anchored his whole
fleet off the coast Of Korea.
Two or three things are clear from
the result Of this battle: (1) That good
guns require good powder and good
gunners. The Russians had neither,
while the Japanese had both. The ex,
traordinary destructiveness of shimose
powder was the cause of the wreckine
Of many Of the Russian ships before
they got fairly into action. (2) Ships
that have travelled far have little or
no chance with ships freshly cleaned
The Japanese circled about their antag
onists in this fight, chose their OWL
range and accomplished the demolition
of more than twenty great ships with
out losing one of their own. An in
comparable advantage in the future sea
fights is with the nation which has
many naval stations dotted over the
earth, enabling her to keep her ships
in trim for the best and fastest service
90 1t is a fatal mistake to have much
woodwork in battleship. The Rus
slams testify that when the shimose
prolectiles sheathed with shimose
shrapnel struck them the flying splin
tiers set fire to everything from the Goa!
in bags to the paint. The smoke from
their own burning debris prevented
them from even seeing the enemy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Fireworks at Wonderland.

= THeWofkS at wonderland.
Those who visited Wonderland last
night saw the park under very pleasing
auspices. The evening was delightful
and fine display of Pains fireworks in
addition to the brilliant electrical illumin-
atlon, lent animation to the scene. There
We're good-sized throngs on the prone
nades the entire evening who played
the various amusement devices literally.
Inc Flying Baldwins, the best Of the free
attractions yet presented, and De Nuts
comedy high wire act, together with band
concert, furnished good evenings en-
tertainment. This is children's day
again, and thousand or more young
sters, guests Of T he J o u r. a !, will be
entertained. All the attractions that ap-
peal to children will be free to them,
While the street railway company gives
them free transportation to and from the
park. The children will be those from the
Washburn Home, the Associated Chari-
ties, the Home for Children and the He
brew society.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
,te's nrnmise that the

Secretary Bonaparte's promise that the
Bennington inquiry would not be a white
wash nor would it look for a scapegoat
appears to have been only partially kept.
The whole responsibility for the disas-
ter is, it appears, to be loaded upon En-
the engineer force of the ship. His as
sistants, who might have testified
whether he was responsible or not. are
all in that trench dug for the victims of
the disaster. If this does not look like
loading it upon a scapegoat we do not
know what the expression means or why
the secretary used it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
YOUTHFUL TEACHERS
Average Age In Some Counties Is Only
Seventeen.

Statistics as to the ages of teachers
in Minnesota show that in some north
ern counties of the state the average
age of the teachers is not over II years.
In many instances, the teachers are but
Is or 16 years of age. In the southern
part of the state the average age OF
instructors is much greater
The attendance of teachers at summer
schools recently closed was 6,0Sl, over
1000 greater than a year ago. The cost
of the schools was $33,72S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
The Fishing Season.

The best fishing lakes in The state Of
Minnesota are located on the line of the
Northern Pacific Ry. They are from
twenty to two hundred miles from the
city, and are made easily accessible by
frequent train service. Week end and
summer excursion rates are now in ef-
feet. Call at City Ticket Office, No. 10
Nicollet House Block, for further in
formation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
MIGHT CHECK FULL COFFEE POT
Baltimore Sun.

H--s BdlLlmOT6 sun.
A tax on coffee would make the political
pot boil.
Quick Service Chicago to New York.
Over the Pennsylvania Short Line,
representing "The Standard Railroad
of America
By the Pennsylvania Special in eigh-
teen hours. By The New York Special
in twenty-three hours. By The Penn
sylvania Limited in twenty three hours.
BY The Manhattan Limited in twenty
four hours. By The Keystone Express
in twenty-eight hours. By The Allan
tic Express in twenty.eight hours.
First-cfass up-to-date equipment.
Double tracks of steel all the way; rock
ballasted and free from dust.
Ticket offices are those Of every con-
Meeting line from Minneapolis and else
where. Pennsylvania Information Blu
reau at sign of red Keystone" at 412
First avenue S, Minneapolis. A. w. Ar
mold, City Passenger Agent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
Lewis and Clark Exposition

Is attracting more attention than any
exposition in recent years, for the fact
that there are SO many attractions in
the great northwest for tourists. The
greatest Of all these is the Yellowstone
National Park, on the line Of the North
ern Pacific Ry. Call at City Ticket Of
fee, 10 Nicollet House Block, and esk
for the touQist publications.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

Mayor Dunno, who was fined for speed
ing an auto beyond the limit in Evanston,
says he Is no judge of speed. This has
been proved in his effort to Immediately
munfcipalize" the street railways of Chi
cago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

A writer in the National Magazine
claims that Scotland is decadent, that it
lives on anniversaries and Carnegie
libraries. In Scotland the motto is enjoy
the past while you have to bear the pres
ent. The future of every scotchman is
Of course assured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

Mrs. e. M. Springer Of Wisconsin has1
undertaken the job of making Mr.. La
Toilette president of the United States
or La Follette's remarks about Ophelia
in his lecture just too sweet for anything,
and she just cannot help supporting him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

two forms, one battle for the truthful
labelling of adulterates which are not
of themselves poisonous, and the other,
the prohibition of the exposure for sale
and the sale of adulterated articles
which are poisonous.
The curious thing about all pure-food
laws is that they are an attempt to do
by law what commercial honor should
dictate without law. It is a reflection
upon the age that so many laws have
to be framed to prevent men from
poisoning their fellowmen for the sake
of 6 or so per cent profit they make
upon the fraudulent article Sold
The Norwegians from time to time
throw out a bunch of unanimity that as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
Ninth District

Totals .......... .226,155 19O,O52 36,1O3
h (a) Includes 2,25e Indians; no returns for In
(b) Includes 1,47e Indians: 1,51a Indians re.
turned in 1900. =, :.
(c) Does not includes Indians.
ld Includes 2,132 Indians; no returns for
Indians in 1900. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

Every cloud has its silver lining. Things
look dark at Portsmouth, but Percy
Brush has been declared eligible to the
football fight for three wears more.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
1T is INTELLIGl1LE
Colorado Springs Gazette

Henry James says the newspapers use
"slopp English" At any rate it is in
telligible, which is more than can be said
for the kind Henry uses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
IT'S A WONDERFUL AGE

Chicago Record-Herald.
Some of the walking delegates nov
have automobiles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

DER toward those for whom we care, no matter
be at first. 49,
Mcclure, Phillips & Co.. New York.
81 90 8tE7
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

There are 41,117 children employed in
the workshops of Pennsylvania, but the
picturesque governor says the state has
mo Ills worth speaking Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
Not included in county returns 2,511
New Civil Divisions.

In his comment on the returns, Di-
rector Wright says:
The present census will show re-
turns from over 300 organized and un-
organized townships, that Uncle Sam Is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
Eover Chat

"A Man With a Past which Dick Fer
IT'S, Florence Stone and the Ferris stock
company are playing at the Lyceum this
week, Is that. rare production of stage
literature, an original and different
farce. Large houses are enjoying the
play. Next week. which is the last of the
Ferris company's engagement, three IA
vorite plays will be given.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
NOT RockEFELLER's PAPA
Kansas City Star.

Kansas City Star.
John M. Phipps, an old farmer OF
Shenandoah, Iowa, indignantly denies
the rumors that he, is the father Of John
D. Rockefeller.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

tise well. The city and county ought
to assume as a basis this year Is mills
and work to that end, reaching it as
nearly as possible.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

Bishop Potter maintains that sermons
should be short and the kaiser agrees
with him., but says they should be shorter
than that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

The Grab family at the Unique theater
this week creates a genuine sensation by
giving some acts in contortion that seem
to be almost impossibilities. They style
themselves ''the four graceful Crabs"
and they certainly deserve the title, for
their performance is marked with a
finish and ease seldom SEEM H.. ....- 1 -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
1875, 325 1S4,357 11,o6S
Totals.
Eighth District.

Totals ...........2 17 554 156943 6O611
lal Carlton county; does not include Indians;
367 Indians returned in 1900.
(b) 1tasca county; does not include Indians:
1,20S Indians returned in 1900.
lc2 st. Louis county; does not include Indians;
ISL Indians returned in 1900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23

It appears that Miss Tarbell let go only
to take a new hold.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-23
THE WANING SEASON

= THE WANING SEASON.
Full tides of gold flow thru the August sea,
The days are dropping blossoms spent with
sweet u
In the ripe woods leaf falls at my feet
Frail ghost Of autumn come to beckon me.
Emery Pottle,: in Every bodys Magazine for
Sentemher