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"SQUARE DEAL" TO
SMALL CENTERS
GET AS LOW DISTRIBUTING BATE
AS TWIN CITIES.
Railroad Commission's Comparative
Table Shows They Fare as Well
According to Given DistancesSame
Basis Used in Making Bates for
Twin Cities and Other Distributing
Centers. Small jobbing centers in Minnesota
are on an even basis with Minneapolis
and St. Paul in their distributing rates,
in spite of a general impression to the
contrary.
The railroad and warehouse commis
sion has compiled a table of compara
tive rates for use in its move to reduce
freight rates in the state. This shows
that the existing rates for shipments
out of the twin cities are on the same
basis as distributing rates from the
small centers, such as Faribault, Man
kato, St. Cloud, Crookston, Moorhead
end Fergus Falls. For similar dis
tances the rates are usually the same.
There are variations, but they go both
ways, and are because of competition
with a short line. For instance, the
rate from Minneapolis to Morris over
the Northern Pacific is low for the dis
tance covered, because the Great North
rn's short line rate governs to Morris.
The table was compiled from the
tariffs now on file with the railroad
commission. For each distance three
rates are given: first, the rate from the
twin cities to some station at about
that distance second, the distance tar
iff rates from the spne distance, and
third, the distributing rate from some
mailer town for the same distance.
Distance tariff rates govern between
towns that are not recognized as dis
tributing centers, and are, as a rule,
slightly higher than the distributing
rates.
G. N. Distributing Centers.
^Distributing centers on the Great
Northern, outside the twin cities and
Duluth, are Crookston, St. Cloud, Fer
gus Falls and Moorhead. The first
class rate for a twenty-mile distance
from these towns is 15 cents. The rate
from St. Paul to Andover, 19 miles, is
also 15 cents, and the other classes
run the same, 18, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4 and 3
cents.
The 100-mile rate from small towns
is 41 cents, first-class, and on the other
classes, 35, 27, 21 16, 15, 14, 12 and 10
cents. Exactly the same rates prevail
from the twin cities to Melrose, 100
miles. At 120 miles the rate is 45
cents, first-class, which is better than
the twin cities get to Round Prairie,
121 miles. The Round Prairie rate is
47 cents. On all other distances the
Great Xorthern shows the same rate.
The 200-mile rate is 60 cents for-small
centers, and that is the rate from the
twin cities to Pelican Rapids, 200 miles.
A similar showing is made on the
Northern Pacific, but Morris and towns
on that branch get a lower rate from
the twin cities because of the Great
Northern's short haul to Morris. In
other places the distributing centers of
St. Cloud, Fergus Falls, Moorhead,
Crookston, Braiiierd and Thief River
Falls fare just as well as the twin
cities. Their rate for 100 'miles is 41
cents, first-class, and the rate from the
twin cities for that distance is just
the same.
The Soo has no distributing centers
in Minnesota outside of the twin cities.
On the Milwaukee, Faribault is given
distributing rates. Faribault's first
class rate to Farmington, 33 miles, is
24 cents, while from the twin cities to
Eggleston, 32 miles, it is 25 cents.
Rates on the Milwaukee.
Here are some of the other compari
sons made:
Ist-elasB
Miles. Hate
Fanbanlt to Adams J2
Minneapolis to King's Cooley.. 6"
Faribault to Lanestoro 100
Minneapolis to Good Thunder
Faribault to Grenada 119
Minneapolis to Dakota 121
Faribault to Jackson 150
Minneapolis to llajwa^d 150
Faribault to Iona Lake 108
Minneapolis to Iakefeld 139
Minneapolis gets the worst of it on
short distances, but on the longer hauls
the rate is lower. This is because the
Omaha is the short line from Minneap
oplis to southwestern Minnesota, and
makes the Milwaukee's rates low for
the distance covered.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis gives
distributing rates out of Albert Lea
which are higher on some distances and
lower on others than the rates out of
Minneapolis for the same distance. On
some distances they tally exactlv. From
Minneapolis to Clarkfield, 157 miles, the
rate is 50 ^ents, and from Albert Lea
to Winthrop, 159 miles, it is also 50
cents.
The Omaha's distributing rates out of
Mankato correspond in the main with
rates from the twin cities. From Man
kato to Fairmont, 51 miles, the rate is
2o cents, and from Minneapolis to
Blakelev, 51 miles, it is also 25 cents.
From Mankato to Worthington, 93
miles, it is 32 cents, and from Minneap
olis to Minreopa, 90 miles, it is 32 cents.
The Omaha's rate from Mankato to
Lake Wilson, 111 miles, is 40 cents, and
from Minneapolis to Vernon Center, 109
miles, it is 37 cents. Mankato's rate
to Pipestone, 40 cents, for 129 miles, is
the same as the Minneapolis rate to
Blue Earth. 132 miles.
The Great Western also gives distrib
uting rares out of Faribault, and they
correspond with twin city rates, except
where short haul competition forces
changes. The 40-mile haul from Fari
bault to Rich Valley costs 28 cents and
the 40-mile haul from Minneapolis to
Waterford is also 28 cents. From Fari
bault to Dodge Center is sixty-two
miles, and it is the same distance "from
Minneapolis to' West Concord. The
same rate, 33 cents on first-class, gov
erns each haul. The Minneapolis-Man
kato rate, for 99-mile haul, is only 30
cents, being held down by the Omaha's
short-haul rate, and so is much lower
than the Faribault-Lyle rate, covering
the same distance, which is 37 cents.
The table covers this disputed ground
thoroly, and a close study of it will con
vince merchants in the smaller centers
that they are getting a "square deal"
and no unfair rate manipulation in the
interests of the twin cities, as far as
Minnesota rates are concerned.
TRESPASS SUITS
State Combining Many Causes of Ac
tion in One Complaint.
Suits ordered bv the state timber
board against Hubbard county trespas
sers are going to be consolidated into
two actions, one against the Common
wealth Lumber company of Frazee and
one combining about a' dozen different
causes of action, against Bonness &
Howe of Minneapolis. Complaints in
the cases are now being prepared by
O. S. Jelley, special counsel for At
torney General Young, and will be filed
in a few days. Much evidence from
contractors and loggers who helped cut
the timber from state land has already
been, collected
Monday Evening,
NEW HISTORY OF CITY
1
'Half Century of Minneapolis" Will
Appear This Year, $-
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The story of the remarkable work ot
city building, accomplished in Minne
apolis in much less than the ordinary
span of human life, is to be told in a
new book to be published this year by
Horace B. Hudson, .whose long connec
tion with the press and considerable
historical work has given him a par
ticular familiarity with the history of
the city.
A few years ago Mr. Hudson wrote
a short history of the state, calling it
A Half Century of Minnesota." It
was the story of the fifty years from
the organization of the territory to
1899. He now proposes to tell the story
of Minneapolis from the year 1856,
when it was incorporated by the legis
lature, and will call the new book A
Half Century of, Minneapolis."
The earlier period of settlement will
be touched upon, but in the main the
work will be a history of Minneapo
lis' wonderful progress in the fifty
years which followed 1855up to which
date it had not been recognized even
as a village, most of the settlers being
squatters on unopened government land.
Mr. Hudson has planned a work which,
will be concise, divided into chapters
and subdivisions, which will make it
easy of reference, well illustrated, and.
generallv, an up-to-date, reliable and
creditable history of the city.
No history of the city has "been writ
ten for many years, while a large part
of the story of Minneapolis is that of
the last decade*. There is a continual
demand for something up-to-date, and
this demand Mr. Hudson will attempt
to supply. He has already received
much substantial encouragement and
warm commendation.
PLAY OLD MUSIC
Dolmetsch Trio Take Audience Back
Hundreds of Years.
The Dolmetsch trio will give a con
cert Wednesday evening in Plymouth
churcfy. The program will include music
of the fifteenths, sixteenth and seven
teenth centuries, and will be as follows:
"La ~iee4 vesta," for the lute, anonymous, 1600,
Arnold Dolmetsch.
Song, accompanied by the late, "The Lark,"
Henry Lawes. 1880 -Miss Kathleen Salmon.
"The Lord of Salisbury. His Pavan and Gail-
lnnd," for the Yirglnnls, anonymous, 1600, Ar
nold Dolmetsch.
Spagnioletta for the treble viol, accompanied
by the virgin lis, anonymous, 1810, Arnold Dol
metsch
Ballo alia polacco for treble viol, bass rlol
and virginials, Giovanni Picchi, 1621 the treble
viol, Arnold Dolmetsch the bass viol. Mrs. Ar
nold DoliLetsch, the viginals, Miss Kathleen
Salmon.
Sonata for the violin, accompanied by the
harpsichord, Henry Pincele, 1680. Arnold Dol
metsch.
Song, ^accompanied by the harpsichord, "They
Tell Us That You Mighty Powers," Henry Pur
cell. 1880. Miss Kathleen Salmon.
Intermission of fifteen minutes.
"La Plainte," for the viola da gamba, ac
companied by the harpsichord, Marin Marais,
1615. Mrs Mabel Dolmetsch.
Chacone for the harpsichord. O. P. Handel,
1721, Miss Kathleen Salmon.
Sonata for the viola d'amore, viola du gamba
and harpsichord, Q. Tellman, Arnold Dolmetsch,
Mrs Mabel Dolmetsch. Miss Kathleen Salmon.
Sarabause and musette for the harpsichord,
J. S Bach. Arnold Dolmetsch.
Prelude and fugue In major for the clavi
chord, from the first volume of "Das Wahltem
perlrte Klavier J. S. Bach, Arnold Dolmetsch.
'PARADISE LOST' TOMORROW
The Great Oratorio to Be Sung at the
Auditorium.
Preparations have been entirely com
pleted for the presentation of Dubois'
famous dramatic oratorio, "Paradise
Lost," and the Philharmonic club is
anticipating the mrst finished produc
tion of its entire career at the Audi
torium tomorrow evening. The orches
tra, too, is in fine fettle, and has ac
complished wonders with the orches
tral score which makes great demands
upon the players. The soloists are all
at hand and will form one of the most
finished trios ever heard here, while
the roles of Moloch and the son will
be sung by Harry E. Phillips.
Miss Bussert is one of the most
charming young women in the country
and is as attractive off the stage and
in private life as she is on the stage.
She has made a great reputation for
herself by her recital and oratorio
singing, and is in constant demand. It
is noteworthy, too, that the demand to
hear her is greater where she has al
ready sung than in a new and untried
place.
Mr. De Gorgoza, the famous barvtone
who sings the role of Mephisto, will
reach -Minneapolis in the morning, at
the same time that John Miller, the
tenor, comes to the citv. Both are
fresh from their laurels won in recent
concerts, and will be gladly welcomed.
Seats mav be secured at the Metro
politan Music store.
SERIO-COMIC GIRL QUITS
Its Manager Says It.Died of Injustice
and Neglect.
"The Serio-Comic Girl" is no more.
When the curtain descended on the last
act in St. Paul Saturday night the
piece went out *f existence for the
time being and probably forever. The
S. C. damsel was not a winner, there
fore it went "bump." The principals
folded their workbenches and paints
and have hied themselves to that dear
New York where they will look for
other contracts.
Frank Howe, Jr., proprietor of the
show, is backing Charles Grapewine in
a farce comedy, "It's Up to You, John
Henry," and will probably call the
principals of the defunct serio-comic.
Frank G. Cotter, his manager with the
wreck, insists that the show was not
so bad, but that it Was unjustly treated
and died of unkindness, hard luck and
neglect. The piece was played last
season under a different name and has
had a few changes this year. It has
been out since Sept. 5, but has been
working from bad to worse all the time.
The chorus girls will join with Piff,
Paff, Pouf.
CASTOR IA
For Infanti and Children.
Tha Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
.Signature of
AT OUTS OVER DRAINAGE
NORTHERN MINNESOTA WOULD
NOT CONTRIBUTE TO LOBBY AT
WASHINGTON, BUT CITIES DID.
Northern Minnesota papers are crit
icising the officers of the Minnesota
Drainage league, A. G. Bernard, presi
dent, and H. G. Hays, secretary, for
leaving their wprk in Minnesota and
spending the winter at Washington
lobbying for a congressional appropria-
Mail Order Patrons
We pride ourselves upon the effi
ciency and facilities of our Mail Order
Department. Out-of-town orders re
ceive prompt and careful attention.
Experienced shoppers at your service.
il*, 0/ Clf
A"T X^rXcf*
At 50c
yaxd
ing. The $1.25 quality.
tion. It is claimed that northern Min
nesota refused to contribute to tho
fund, that the executive committee of
the league did not indorse the lobby
proposition, and that the officers raised
their fund to maintain the lobby by
soliciting twin city business men.
Tho drainage interests that are at
outs with the officers maintain that the
work of the league was chiefly to edu
cate southern Minnesota and the twin
cities to understand that drainage is a
state affair, that the lands to be drained
belong to the state and that all tax
gross to appropriate money to drain
the swamp lands on the Indian reser
vations, a matter the Minnesota dele-
taWe#
ma-
*"*& sets to din
Parlo
0dd
&+*T% A) v/Iling chairs. You'll finely no diffi
culty in finding the pattern you desire.
lo
A
larff
tW. 3 illtC manufacturer who has discontinued
their manufacture, we offer them at this sale at prices much
below their actual value.
The Smal Size Rugs
There is always some nook about the house that the addition of a new
rug will greatly enhance in appearance. Such as the vestibule, hallway, bed-
room, bay window or den. We have some attractive floor coverings that
you'll admire for their beauty and quality and that you will concede to be
about as near to actual underpricing as is possible to attainor obtain.
Axminster Rugs
Desirable Oriental and Floral Designs.
At $3.2536x72-inch rugs, worth $4.50. At $1.7527x60-inch rugs, worth $2.75.
Brussels Rags
At 89c27x54-inch rugs, worth $1.25. Fringed ends, good styles.
Oxford Ingrains
At 20c yardRugs, splendid values at 35c.
At 25c
vard
Come in choice patterns and colorings, in the Brussels weave.
Brnssels Carpeting
for hall, or stair use. Worth much more than the stated price.
Remodeled Third Floor
A 4- Qftr*Black sateen petticoat, wide flounce trimmed with two
strapped ruffles, underpiece with velveteen binding. Deep
yoke band. Regularly sold the world over at $1.25.
A i OftfPetticoat of black moreen, has a wide flounce trimmed
r\l VOW with two
narro1
n*01"661
A -4- Oftr*^
Blac
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNALt Februarys t2, 1906.
payers are to be benefited. The propo- league succeeded in securing. subscrip-
sition at Washington is to get con^
Rugs, splendid values at 40c.
Some very pleasing and attractive designs and styles. Very desirable
Stylish Rirts, $2.95
We have left from our very successful sale of Saturday just about 30
skirts. They are quite as good as any in the original lot, and the assort-
mentthough, of course, not largestill allows of splendid choosing. Ma-
terials are broadcloths, mohair, cheviots and panamas. Circular, strapped
and pleated effects. $5.00 to $7.00 values. We urge early shopping. The
goods will probably be sold out rapidly, as was our recent waist ^j* ry f%r~
drive, where the whole offering was depleted before 3 o'clock.. .*p^
Remodeled Second Floor
ruffles, stitched bands and fancy edg-
petticoattwo with wide flounce trimmed with
"Ovtwo narrow ruffles and six rows of fancjf stitching. A grade
that sells readily at $1.25.
A 4- ^CBlac sateen petticoat with a flounce trimmed with a
rlX *J7 **%J wide ruffle. Four rows of strapping, eight rows of fine
tucks. $1.75 is what you generally are asked for this article.
A 4. CAFine black sateen petticoat, wide flounce
*P lf vJ-vrith two narrow ruffles and nine stitched bands,
lar price would be $2.00.
A 4- (tO O EFine sateen petticoat. Has a 14-inch flounce trim
rW P-^*-^7med with two narrow strapped ruffles and six wide
A $3.00 petticoat.
strappe
gation should have been able to take
car& of.
The Crookston Times makes this edi
torial comment: l&W*'^1-
YouVe heard that old expression, "Making a mountain out of a mole hill" well, we made a small mountain out of
petticoats when we inaugurated this big sale, and rapid selling has already reduced its size, figuratively speaking, to a hill,
although assortment is practically" complete.
The materials are sateens, moreens, imported glorias and imported "heatherbloom," the latter fabric having all the
rustle, swish and lustre of silk, is of splendid wearing qualities. They are new goods, well made and stylish. You want
an inexpensively priced petticoat for ordinary, every-day wear, and here is an opportunity to secure a much better one than,
you had any idea of getting for the money.
trimmed
Regu-
tfk i
"The officers of the*league failed in
their efforts to' raise money in the
northern part of the state for a drain
age lobby and thereupon transferred
their operations to the twin cities,
which have recently shown hostility
and marked ignorance 'as to the real
interests of the northern half of tho
state, and there the officials of the
i
tion amounting, according to current
rumors, no information upon the sub
ject having been given out by the of
ficers of the league, to about $3,000.
Whereyot/r dollar does itsduty.
MINNEAPOLIS: 501-503-506-507-509-611 NICOLLET AVENUE.
NEW YOHK: 464 BROOKE STREET,
JIA3IGEESTEB: PARIE: CHEMNITZ:
NICHOLAS ST. 39 HUE DE L'ECKJQTTXER. S3 THEATER STRA88
A 4. d? e (\f\ An oak library table.
/\t 4)O.UU A sterling article and
worth every penny of the price we have
regularly charged for it$10.
A fe r|/^
A mahogany shaving
r\l *PUUU mirror. Just the thing
to please a man-'s fancy and extremely use
ful. Worth $12.00.
A fc CfVWeathered oak plant
r%.l. pO0\Jstand. Were you to buy
it for 97.00, the regular figure, it would be
a bargain.
A flffc Mahogany parlor
rYV ivOJif\J\J cabinet, in the popu
lar Colonial style. An ornamental and use
ful article. Regular $45.00.
A fifl
from ^v
vaSM
A
At $18.00fireside
A $ 0
golden oak eel-
-rl%l7ICF.Wiarette the handiest
article of dining-room furnishings. Always
sold at $30.00.
1 f\f\ Mahogany finished
4* 1 0 Davenport, upholster
ed in green cut velour. Always sold at
regular, $30.00.
weathered oak
chair. Its
name sounds pleasing and the chair is
built for comfort. Regular $28.00.
A
At $3.95~JUMt,ei
^T\A**nw^am^^
\m
This money'
Washington.
is now being spent
"Northern Minnesota has no objec
tion whatever, if the twin cities wish
to Spend money for a drainage -lobby at
Washington. The twin cities may be
able to accomplish something? for
drainage in that way. We sincerely
hope so. But northern Minnesota want's
the state drainage league to attend ^o
the home field. The suggestion that an
Th sijggj
office be opened in StTPaul is a good
one. Money spent to teach the
pie of southern Minnesota that drainage
means money in their pockets will profit
this part of the state a thousand times
more than money spent at Washing-
ton." JM* C* V""'
FEWt
At $10.00
A golden oak
hall seat. First
impressions count and an attractive
hall is certainly pleasing. Regular
$20.00
A 4%^0 O Three-piecepar
rel 4XO.VF* W lor suit. Mahog
any finish, loose cushions. The manu
facturer would be startled to find it
priced less than regular, $45.
fl(\row-Postsize.
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A Veritable Mountai of Petticoats
A 4. & CABla ck sateelne petticoat, widfe flounce trimmed witwides
r\\, P***-'\/narrowe and two broad tucks. Has yoke. Wt$*m
xtr
a
A"f *Rl R'?
sz
A
ftl *K**7i7and full. Has deep flounce trimmed with four rows of
wide stitched bands and a narrow ruffle. Underpiece finished with vel-"81^
veteen trimming.
A 4- 7C-Petticoat of new imported moreen. A 22-inch, threes
r\V J?Iy 2section source, nine rows of strapping. Felled seams.
Always sold at $2.50 by most merchants.
A 4- (t') EAPetticoat of fine imported gloria, a beautiful mater* 4J/7
rW %P^6r.i7Vf ial. Has 14-inch shirred flounce, and two rows of shir-^
ring, finished with narrow row ruffle and underpiece finished with velvet-.
een binding. Yoke top.
med with a wide silk flounce and has four rows of tucking and strapping^
**44' P1
-MMfflA VAM^IM
iron bed.
v/V/p ii seldom
have yon seen them priced anywhere
less than $18.
Dresser in Tuna
Has
A 4*.ZU.UU mahogany.
large mirror. A rare bargain. Regular
price was $30.
At $26.00 zsns.
in
Tuna mahogany
to match above chiffonier. Always sold
at $26.00.
A C? AA'-TMK* rocker.
r\l 4pOO\J\J Solid mahogany
trimmed, best hand-buffed leather. Sold
regularly at $74.00.
A pLZ.OO Morris chair.
Everyone knows their sterling worth.
You can't match it for $20.00, the reg
ular price.
i^o,^eihTVJ1,St.r!CeSle beautiful Irish point, French, Arabian and Marie Antoinette curtains. The
lots are rather large, but the prices we secured were small for this verv rea-
son, and we make a correspondingly low price to induce rapid sellm/
To enter into a detailed description of their merits would be unneoWsarv
Suffice we believe to state that the assortment is a most pleasinTonelSe
patterns the very choicest* and the materials of high quality.
Irish Point Curtains
$2.95 pairCurtains of $4.50 quality.
$3.95 P^rCurtains of $6.00 quality.
French Arabian
$2.95 pairIvory Colored Arabians, worth
$3.50 pairIvory colored Arabians, worth $6.00,
$3.95 pairArabian Colored Arabians, worth $6.50.
$4.95 pairArabian Colored Arabians, worth $10.00.
At $4.95 pairMarie Antoinettes, easily worth $10.00.
Mwort.h
MM
.Dee*p underpiecAe wit ful ruffle. Easily $5.00.
N. Y. LIFE REPORT
Result of Examination to Be
nounced This Week.
Insurance Commissioner T.' D.
O'Brien will give out the report of
the New York Life examination some
time this week.
The report of the actuaries has been
submitted to the five state commis
sioners who joined in the examination,
and for several days they have been
There is som
difference of opinion as to recommen
dations that will be made in the report,
and when that is Settled the report
will be given out the same day from
the office of each commissioner. 1
over it.
Servict and Satisfaction
We encourage a critical comparison
of our goods, prices and service, and
want to feel assured that every pur
chase here carries with it not only
value-giving, but complete satisfaction.
Clearance
Continues
furniture stores* could show equal value and variety
a regular prices. Our claims for superiority are based
on common sense, business-like and substantial grounds.
We have given the matter of critical comparison much
thought and attention ami can state candidly that compe-
tition shows- nothing hereabouts to equal our offerings.
You11 find the original price ticket on every piece, and
beside it the reduction price on a red ticket, showing the
saving aft a glance, A very large proportion of our stocks
includd in this spacB-making' ctesDramca. A. visit to cur big
fourth floor 6sigsBctmxaA wE reaafily convince you of* the
ggnutngDiess of this sale and the very Tonnarkabte values.
A .few furfher 1ril*t of i3m anniiMitirmp,
RATTAN ROCKERS
Easily Worth $4.00, But
Reduced
This
Entire
leadmff
th
New Lace Curtains
tw
Each Item is a Sterling Value
Floor.lots ^porterFourth several of
At $4.95 pairCurtains of $7.50 quality.
Certains.$5.00
Clean-up Od Pai Curtains
At Exactly Half Price
We have gone hastily through our stock and sorted out a lot of really excellent cur-
tains that have become somewhat mussed from counter and window displays. As far as
quality goes they are A No. 1 and in many cases patrons would find trouble in detecting
slightest of soils. A light cleaning will make them practically new goods We haven't
time or facilities at hand for this work and you save just half price on these soods
through a mere once handling of curtains.
The lot comprises Irish Points, real Clunys, French and domestic Arabians, Renaissance
Scotch Madras, Scotch Crete, Grand Dames, Cross Stripes, Novelty Nets, Scotch Nets and
Ruffled Curtains.
They range in price from 98c to
intrinsic value.
.0
a P*^ You secure them at just half their
i 'j*
Petticoa black sateen very 12-
%f
u^
JVA l\f\
-x',f i
skirt of that splendid material
black, imported "heatherbloom" taffeta. It is trim-
W
\*This Style, $3.95
si*