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clause and 1t was defeated, much to the
credit of the legislature
During the recent electoral contest in
the Canadian province of Manitoba the
leader of the opposition had plank in
his political platform similar to the Hard
wick bill in Georgia. 1t made provision
that before the franchise was given to an
alien he should, in addition to the three
years residence In the country, be able
to read the constitution of the country,
and give some evidence that he under
stood the nature of his responsibility as
a voter. This plank was severely criti-
no doubt It contributed largely to the
defeat of the Greenway government.
When 1t IS understood that the Dominion
government has been actively engaged in
supporting the Greenway party ever since
1t obtained the power in 1896. and that its
policy was to import large contingents of
immigration from the Slays of Russia and
Austria, and that the policy of both gov
ernments was to make use of this class
of settlers at the earliest possible mo-
ment, 1t became matter of necessity that
some provision should be made in the
interests of the country that every voter
should have some idea Of the RESPONSE
bility that attaches to the privilege. The
people of Manitoba took this view of the
situation. and would have sustained, the
Conservative party If it had gone further
and refused the franchise to all foreigners
of recent importation who not only could
not read, write or speak the English
language, but also who held such re-
Hgious views as prevented them from
taking up arms in defense of the country
In case Of invasion, OF course these i'm
posed disabilities were not intended to
be enforced against foreigners who have
hitherto enjoyed the privileges referred
to, but to the recent irnportations Of
Doukobers. Gancians or Mennonites. The
French. Germans, Scandinavians, Ital-
ians, Icelanders, etc, who are already in
possession of the franchise would not be
th'eIAeleu WILL HeHce. tne popularity cL
Mr. Macdonald's proposition. The opposi-
ton 1t received from the leaders of the
Greenway party was not we'll taken and
doubtless contributed largely to It's over
throw. The power to govern any country
IS sacred trust, and ought not to be
scattered Unfortunately to those. who
know nothing about it's polity and care
less about its interests.
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ECHOES FROM EXCHANGES.

Some one says that Hon. r. G.. Evans
has more fr ends GU. side Hennepin ccur-.
ty than he has at home. Tha, was iII: t
exactly the condition of affairs with
Hon. w. H. Eustis.-Sleepy Eye Dispatch
Gov. Lind has refused to audit csr ain
bills drawn upon the state laboratory
fund for the salaries of health officers.
The governor thinks that the re guar "a.
propriations should pay the salaries of
these officers. Just as they Rave done be
fore, and that the extra a;lowaric. made
by the legislature should go to other and
legitimate expenses of the department
In this the governor Is sIs:a.n!I by lh..
state auditor. Ths hoard has given it
out ;aat this restrict on by IT, go rno-
Will cripple Its Efforts to eradiII'a hNg
cholera, and the hogs will have 20 .;ut:cr.
Inasnuch as the board has been st1Lg-
CLING with the hog epiGemic for hIlf
dozen years, and has found no remedy
1t can recommend to the people, 1t Is
not likely that the hogs W Il suffer on
this account but the men who hav.. b,cn
enjoying the luxury of the literally COIL
pensated positions on the board of health
may have their extravagances properly
restricted.-Mankato Review
The hopelessnsss OF the Collins gaber
Material campaign has never becu 50
abundantly proved as by the aiao rity with
which the Collins men have CIR praeed
the Evans possibility, clearly indicating
their cheerful willingness TO throw the
Judge at the first opportunity. And he
secret of ail this is that the Collins sup
porters are In mortal terror of lln SAINT
and ready To accept any man Who gives
promise Of staying the political hand cf
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the gallant captain.-ortonviIe HeraId-
Star
Guess you are all right about Van
SAINT. 1t looks as though he wo.!,i geF
the plum This was the opiaior gwen
the Standard a few days ago by a gen
tleman who has been in the Twin CIIIes
and Yfo stands pretty close to seve11;
prominent Republicans who ;..s sulp S
10 be party leaders. 1t is well SHOWN
that there have been a numb r Of quiet
gatherings of the faithful IN the Twi.:
Cities lately, and it is noticeable that
shele Is a decidedly more friend:, tcra
IN the daily press in it's comment on lae
captains candidacy since these events.
These little matters give rrsLty plain IN
cleat,on of which way Tic viii q is b.. w.
tng.-Fairfax Standard
Israel Bergstrom has been chasing
around the state this summer and tau,
eiectioneering himself into d nomination
Tor secretary Of state, and incidentally
taiHli;g insurance. He las announce Il
himself as candidate-Das sci Anchor.
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rear and the aggressive tactics of White
and Symons at Ladysmith, Dundee, Gen
coe and Elandslaagte, and of Baden
Powell at Mafel1ing and Kekewich at
kimberley no doubt helped to strengthen
the fear of the Boer leaders that it
might prove disastrous to have them har-
assing their rear while they were driving
the rest of the British into the sea.
1t Is probable that this fear had but
little foundation. The greater mobility
of the Boer forces would have made
the British so left behind very wary
OF leaving their entrenched positions for
any great distance,'1f IL indeed they would
have left thern=ateatt and once the Dutch
OF Cape Colony and Natal had been en-
couraged to ss. he scattered British
garrisons couaA have been starved into
surrender at aeisnrs
At present Ptetorfas has but one line Of
railroad communication to the seaboard
left open; that Is the line running east
through Midddbnrg to the Portuguese
port of Iouradzo Marques. on
Delagoa baEa 8 aad that port is
strictly guarded by British war
vessels so that war supplies for
the Beers, whether Of men, arms or am
munition, can hardly enter. The seizure
Of this railroad would naturally be one
of the first attempts of a British ad-
vance on Pretoria and would follow a
junction of the British columns operating
through the Orange Free State and the
forces advancing from Natal through
Latng's Mex and Majuba, at Glandsfon-
tein, where the railroads from Durham,
East London ande Port Elizabeth join
E and continue westerly to Johannesburg
and north to Pretoria. Here will proba-
bly, be fought decisive. battle, in de-
fense of the Transvaal capital If the
British forces reach that far and succeed
in driving the Beers back.
But, immediate interest centers upon
the imminent battles on the Modder and
on the Tugela rivers, and the results
will prove the turning point Of the war.
Decisive Boer victories would prove a
death blow TO British prestige and soon
bring about al peace very advantageous
to the Beers. Drawn battles will prove
as disastrous to the Beers in the long
run as :defeatss=and defeats mean the
Inevitable downfall of the two Dutch
republics and British supremacy over the
whole of South Africa
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THE QUESTION OF FRAxcu,sr

The question Of the elective franchise Is
receiving more than ordinary attention
"a tne legislature of the state o: Georgia
\ bill was introduced by one Hardwick
the provisions Of which, although an
parently fair to all parties in that they
required the voter 10 be able to read
write and understand the constitution ~
the country. as to the. clause ",,n.
+ derstand gave certain parties the
power to decide how much vas Impl.od
In the word understand" As this was
liable to lead to grave Injustice to the
intelligent black, and b: perverted 10 tho
advantage of the ignoran: white voter q
vigorous protest was Instituted by The
educated pcgroes against tbs oh.oxions
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YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURES
Washington time q p. m. St. PauD..
DESERVING OF SUPPORT.

This afternoon at 3 clock will be inaug-
urated a series of monthly meetings Mt
Assembly hall in this city which will no
doubt be productive Of much good in a
variety of ways. On that occasion the
Rev. Father Lawler. of the Cathedral.
and the Rev. f. B. Cowgirl, Of the First
NJ. E. church, will deliver addresses On
subjects of immediate interest to the pro-
ducing masses of our people, Once III
each month on Sunday afternoon during
the winter similar meeting will be held
which will be addressed by other gentle
men of prominence among the clergymen
and business and professional men of the
city. . -.. ee-...
Such meetings as these possess especial
value in a community like ST Paul, where
It is desirable that the various classes: Of
' our people should be brought to know and
understand each other more fully than
3 the. ordinary opportunities of daily life
admit Of The movement has been in
augurated through the influence of the
clergymen of the city and is designed to
promote good will and mutual under.
standing among the men of the various
callings. and to aid IN the practical dis
cuSsion and more thorough und erstaud-
. Ing among the people of the various So
cial and industrial problems which are
appealing for settlement with added In
sistence each day.
II any fair proportion of the members
Of the various Christian congregations OF
the city should concern themselves In the
success of this movement the result. " ill
be a great lessening of the friction which
arises from those of our citizens of diff
fercnt cailings and walks of life remain
ing unknown to each other. The work
involved is in the nature Of true Chris
tian endeavor. Tt is IN that spirit it has
been inaugurated, and in that spirit it
should be. accepted by. the people whose
cooperation is sought
Sunday afternoon is a peculiarly fitting
and seasonable occasion for the holding
OF such gatherings. They have already
secured the promise of the active. COOP
Grafton in their success of the men OF the
several mechanical callirgs who are en-
rolled IN labor organization They should
also have the active support and promo
ton of all ocher classes of our citizens
who are interested in the general welfare
as we'll as in the prosperity and happi-
ness of those around them.
There arc but few of us who have NOT
more or less leisure on Sunday evenings
That leisure cannot be any better be-
slowed than by attendance.on such meet
lngs as are planned by the clergymen of
the city to be held in the prosecution of
uhls movement. In Minneapolis during
the past winter and for some time before
movement Of assomewhat corresponding
character was maintained through the
eiIorts OF one Of the local clersymen, and
Its meetings We're attended by all classe :
OF the people of that city and became OF
great popular interest and value Anv-
thing which Will promote the general en-
hshtenInent and well being. as this move.
ment will undoubtedly do, is entitled TO
the support of all good citizens.
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THE ST. PAUL GLOBE SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 1899.

longer than fifty-four hours a week;
whose factories are made to close prac-
tically on Saturdays of eachy- week land.
the shops on Wednesday or Thursday;
among whom. for all employees. a Satur-
day half-hoIiday prevails throughout the
year, besides the closing of these places
at p. m. on twenty days each month,
and by whom all Industrial disputes are
settled by compulsory arbitration. pre-
sents to view phenomenon in self-gov
ernment the like of which men have
dreamt of, but no man has ever seriously
thought of seeing realized in actual opera
tIon.
Nor is there any sign of breakdown.
of anything that takes root under the
Southern cross. All they have over there,
even of natural production, especially in
vegetation, which ministers greatly to
the comfort of humanity. has had to be
introduced from abroad. In all that the
soil and climate of America produces, and
that has been shown to be Indigenous,
Australia was on the coming OF the
white man an absolute barren waste.
Democratic ideas have taken as deep root
and have grown as Justify as the import
ed flora and fauna of the continent, and
have shown the strangest developments
In the way of improvement that nature
presents to view anywhere.
Long before the twentieth century has
reached its closing years the Australian
commonwealth promises to take lead.
ing place in every phase Of the onward
march of human progress.
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WEATHER FOR TODAY.

MinnesOta-Generally fair Sunday and
Monday; southerly, shifting to westerly,
winds.
Wisconsin--Rain Sunday; Monday fair;
fresh southerly shifting to westerly
winds
Iowa-Rain in eastern. fair and cooler
In western and central portions Sunday;
Monday fair: colder in eastern portion; !;
southerly. shifting to westerly, winds
North Dakota-Fafr Sunday and Mon
day; variable winds.
South Dakota-Fair Sunday; colder in
eastern portions; Monday fair; northerly
winds. = "
Montana--Fair Sunday and Monday;
variable winds.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations, taken by the
United States weather bureau, st. Paul,
7. +: Lyons observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night.
= Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
highest temperature Observation-Disclosures. ~
Lowest temperature .................... 40
Average temperature .................. Il
RdIly range ..-'''................-.. Z
Barometer ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % rs
A. 2IOAllIui'y Observation-Disclosures. Us
I IeCIPIIdIloIl 80. :....... lI3
Z y. m, wind, southeast: weather rain
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Honorx Even.

Somerrille Journal.
He-Are you sure that l am the only
man that you have ever loved?
She-Just as sure you are that you
have never loved any other girl.
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Cervera something more that the mere
Spanish Castiian warrior, the modern
survivor of Spanish knight errantry. But
never a word escaped the lips of this
dauntless man amidst aI~-fIis misfor-
tunes which could enable any man, how
ever discerning. to distinguish II m from
any of the aggregation of vain idiots to
whom the honor and fortunes of Spain
were entrusted in that co flic-. This Off
cial correspondence happily shows how
brave and clear-sighted man was he
t" whom was entrusted the command of
that Inflated expedition.
Several members of congress, In the
Roberts case, are overlooking the course
of wisdom for people whose houses are
mostly windows
In threatening to send the Philippine
commission back to Manila. President
Mckinley seems to be unduIy harsh.
Congress is not showing any disposition
to adopt the various infants left on the
doorstep by the administration
When the sultan of Turkey thinks Of
China he wonders how he will look divid-
ed into spheres of influence.
France, before twisting the lions tail
further, out of respect to the humane So
ciety. should apply cocaine.
II is now several days since any of
the powers have swapped Samoan islands
''unsght and unseen"
An urgent plea for ice still comes from
Guam They are probably we'll supplied
with mint.
Latest reports fail to indicate that the
czar has Adamzaded anything during the
week.
Mr.. Tillmans pitchfork will be missed
when the senate comes to making hay
After all, if son1e women were out of
jobs their husbands would go hungry.
People who despise little things prob
ably never caught fourth deuce.
The 10 per cent a week swindie is not
seemingly a sectional issue.
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How Business May Best DC Pro-
mOted.
Phlladelnhia Record.

Hhltadeipha Record.
The carefully pepared and well dis
played advertisement is the most sue
cessful promoter" 1t "sces" more peo-
pie In one day than the average human
promoter can interview In the whole ot
his professional career. 1t appeals to
the reader directly and conyincingly. and
catches trade that could not be influenced
by the most eloquent talker. The wise
business man employs the most potehtial
agent to strengthen and increase, his
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

People who despise little things prob
ably never caught a fourth deuce
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

After all, if some women were out OF
jobs their husbands would go hungry.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

The 10 per cent week swindle is not
seemingly a sectional issue.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

Mr.. Tillman's pitchfork will be missed
when the senate comes to making hay.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

Latest reports fail to indicate that the
czar has Adamzaded anything during the
week
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

An urgent plea for ice still comes from
Guam. They are probably we'll supplied
with mint
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

Mayor Kiefer has. already moved into
his new house on Tenth street. before
the snow came. 1t is remarka bic, almost.
in it's humoristischness that the mayor.
who would not by the W. c. I. q. con-
vention speak out IN meeting. should for
his residence select site that faces the
street known by the name OF Temper
ance, to do it so much honor. Is that not
so, again? The. Philistine.
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When the sultan of Turkey thinks Of
China he wonders how he will look dfvid-
ed into spheres of influence.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

Several members Of congress. In the
Roberts case, are overlooking the course
of wisdom for people whose houses are
mostly windows.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

II is now several days since any of
the powers have swapped Samoan islands
"unSight and unseen"
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

Congress is not showing any disposition
to adopt the various infants left on the
doorstep by the administration
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

In threatening to send the Philippine
commission back to Manila. President
Mckinley seems to be unduIy harsh
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

further, out of respect to the humane So
ciety. should apply cocaine
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

They have locked up man In New
York on the ground of insanity who not
only deserves well of his fellow men. but
should have a monument erected to per-
petuate his fame He claims to have in
vented a device by which women can
tell when. their hats are on straight with
out bothering people to death about 1t.
He says he. is the man who first thought
of putting splrit-level under a woman 8
hat. and he was sent to the insane ward
of the nearest hospital. Geniuses are al
ways thought crazy.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

We hope those persons who asked
Dewey to return the money they con
tributed toward his house will get it-ir
the neck.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-10

We hear that Mr.. ]. ]. McCardy is go
Ing to give "a Christmas dinner party for
all the teachers of ST. Paul. They are
asked to bring their work and spend the
afternnnn
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-26

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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-26
Franklin No Orator.

1t was Poor Richard who remarked,
Here comes the orator, with his flood Of
words and his drop of reason" and dur
ing his whole life Franklin was no
speechmaker. Il served" Jefferson said,
with General Washington in the legis-
lature of Virginia before the Revolution
and during it with DR.. Franklin in con-
gress. l never heard either of them
speak ten minutes at time nor to any
but the main point which was to decide
the question. They laid their shoulders
to the great points, knowing that the lit
tie ones would follow themselves"
John Adams, in one of his periodic out
bursts against the man whom the public
deemed greater than himself, contrasted
his own services in congress, In which he
claimed to have been ''active and alert in
every branch of business, both in the
house and on committees, constantly pro-
posing measures, supporting those l ap-
proved when moved by others, opposing
such as | disapproved, discussing and ar
guing on every question:" with those of
Franklin, who was seen, he says, "from
day to day, sitting in silence, great part
of his time fast asleep in his chair"
Yet Franklin was appointed on every
important committee and Adams on few,
and the sage, could he have read his
brother congressman's comparison, might
fairly have retorted, with the wisdom of
Poor Richard, He that speaks much Ia
much mistaken" or "The worst wheel Of
the cart makes the most noise. l..
Ford in Century.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-26

A little nonsense now and then 10
relished by the wisest men, and fash
of humor Is dcubly valued from the
serious minded.
A few days after the late Colonel
George Warnings appointment as COM
missioner of street cleaning night fell
with presage of snow. Toward 8 in
the morning the storm broke violently.
and cleaning mantle soon covered the
streets. The gallant colonel rose. array.
I'd himself In his long military cloak.
pulled his visored cap down low and set
forth to inspect the first work Of his
white winged myrmidons. Meeting one
OF his trusty lieutenants, the latter ex-
claimed. "Oh, colonel. as your soldierly
figure came on through the storm. You
reminded me Of Moltke inspecting his
lines on the morning Of Sedan"
eyes, replied tho colonel gravely.
"He was another Waring, "-Harpor's
Round Table
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-26

Charles Dickens delighted to tell sto'
ries Of John Forster, the writer and
editor with whom he was much associ.
ated. Mr.. Forster had so peremptory
and so decisive manner that 1t I'm
pressed all who came in contact with
him. His servants were kept In per.
feet and almost abject submission tc
his wishes. and yet he showed many
kindnesses to them, and they were
greatly attached to him.
The story runs that on one occasion
a cabman called at the printing Office
and was unable to give the name OF
the person who had ordered him to
come at a certain hour without fail.
The Office porter asked for descrip.
ton Of his fare, and the cabman stated
that he was "a stout gentleman" Tc
this the porter replied that there were
several stout gentlemen In the office
and inquired whether this one was tall
or short.
81 don't know which you'd call him, y
returned the cabman. 81 don't take
special notice; but there can't be two
like him; he's that there harbitrary
cove!
The porter summoned Mr.. Forster
without hesitation and found he had
made no mistake. When the story
leaked out, nobody enjoyed 1t more
than the "harbltrary cove" himself.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-26
Beauties of St. Bernard Pass.

The writer, in describing the perilous
journey over the st. Bernard pass, in
part says:
"We see little trickle Of water start
from a snowbank and swell, fed by
dashing streams, great and small.
Some Of these fall from heights a mile
above US, tinkling and sparkling and
hiding here and there, but finally
reaching the valley. Pink crocuses
star the fields, and barberry bushes, on
fire with berries, line the wayside. The
scenery grows richer; there are more
cultivated fields; houses begin to ap.
pear on every ledge; now and then q
fine tower of some mediaeval castle
rose above the trees; then the silvery
gray olive, the fantastic vineyards;
the swarms Of black eyed, dirty chill
dren begging; all tell of Italy. Under
a burning sun and covered with dust
we reach Aosta, tired and hungry, but
rich in elevated thoughts, aspirations
and pleasant memories Of our varied
and interesting experiences" National
Magazine.