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who was that?'
Jinfou shook his head. 'tAh, 1 cannot
tell you everything, Mr. vyse,,' he said,
drawing back into his corner 'eWhen 1
have the idol again. then-perhaps But
until then 1 must keep that information
to myself It may come in useful. Oh
you can believe me when say I did not
kill the man We Chinese use the knife,
not the gun. A gun makes too much
noise at midnight
"An air-pistol doesn't" limited Teddy
meaningly.
He had long puzzled over the fact that
no shot had been heard, and he mad
thought of an air-pistol as possible eX-
PLANTATION of it. Jinfou smiled approv-
ingiy.
"You are clever, Mr.. Vyse. Yes. an
air-pistol was used, but not by me. L
saw the whole thing, however"
"Humph! If the police knew that, 1t
would go badly with YOU"
Jinfou waved his lean hand contemptu-
ousIy. 81 don't care for the police, sir.
They are stupid, and-I can look after
myself But now we must understand
each other 1 don't know where Mr:
JAYNE is, but / may help you to find
him You want him, you say. Very
we'll, you know what I want Perhaps
we can nelp SoCh OIiASA'
$50 long as you didn't murder
.I did not, Mr. Vyse. have taken your
word on one subject. cannot you take
mine on another? I am not murder
err
"AH right, I believe you
And strange TO say, he did. 1T was
true. Jinfou belonged to the most treach-
erous of nations, came from country
where the end is everything, the man
ner of it's attainment nothing. Yet theTe
was something about his manner ana
sneech now that he had thrown off his
attitude of aggression, which impelled he
lief in his plain statement Ele might
in the course of his career known what II
was to spill mans blood; but, even 50,
reddv could not help believing bim when
he declared that he had not shot Gen.
Burnley.
''I knew you would believe me-, said
.Jinfou simply ''You are brave Eng
lish boy. and 1 am proud to be yuor
friend. Forgive me if pay compliments J.
You know we Chinese are tond OF HOW
erv sneech. but-no more of II" He
spread out his hands and afterwards roll
ed fresh cigarette. "Now, ( suppose
there are many things you would like to
ask me- Well, l am willing. Ask away.
Teddy nodded and reopened his bag.
which was on the seat beside him. out
of this he took Fancy's picture Of the
Boojum and passed it 10 Jinfou who rec
ognized it and nodded.
What is the meaning of those Chinese
charaeters?" he asked.
1.-THE gods name," said Jinfou. prompt
ly "Wang-Ho is the gods name. The
god of ill-luck, who must be constantly
propitiated to avert misfortune"
''Whang-Ho!" Teddy started andore-
membered Was it you who put an ad-
vertisement in the Telegraph above that
name?'
mo I don't do my work through
English newspapers. But there are 9TH
ers who want Wang-Ho, and they
made away with your friend in the hope
of getting it,
''Eli Marks?"
''Yes, he Is the man"
HE denies it,
Naturally Jinfou sniied cruelty.
docs man calmly admit crime? But
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simple. There is no opposition to j. c.
Michael, the candidate of the great ma
jority of such members, which relates in
the slightest measure to Mr. Michaels
only complete, but as being a close ap-
proach to the ideal He is generally re-
garded as one of the best equipped attor-
neys in the special line of professional
experience and learning necessary to the
able discharge of the duties of the place,
that the city holds.
There is no objection to him on the
score of party feaIty. His devotion to the
interests of his party has brought him
the admiration and personal attachment
of every Democrat in the city who
takes an active interest in the success
of his party.
There is no objection raised on the
score of superior claims on the position
of any man or number of men in the
party ranks. Mr.. Michael has been chosen
to fill every breach that has occurred in
the battle for Democratic re-ascendancy
years He has never failed, and never
faltered. His professional abilities have
been invoked in every difficult or desper-
ate situation which has confronted the
party adherents in that time. He has
given them just as willingly and advo-
Gated the party cause just as ably and
as zealously in party adversity as in
good fortune. He has never been a
factionist. There is no question of NUM-
cipal or PARTY policy in which his ad-
vice has not been sought, or in which it
has not been given with advantage to
party caRdidates and party prospects.
Mr.. Michael is, then, as nearly the
ideal candidate from the point of view
of the public as well as of the party in
terest. If he is beaten it will be because
one or two Democratic members of the
council have been able to make the party
interest and preferences bend to their
prejudices, their pique or their personal
ends. When that result has been achiev-
ed we may bid goodbye to party feaIty
or party solidarity in this community
The O b appeals to it's Democratic
friends in the council to unite their forces
and put ali end to the petty chickering's
which have shown themselves in this
matter and in one or two others 1t is
hurtful to the party, and will ultimately
prove even more so to those who engage
III it. We have no retainer on behalf
OF Mr.. Michael He is no more to us than
any of the other gentlemen whose names
have been mentioned We regard him as
having by far the superior claims to cleo
ton of any man that has been mentioned
or is likely to be- We believe that the
party debt to him is great. There is such
thing as party gratitude On that score
alone, If no other, the G lob e would feel
1mpelled to urge, even more strenuouslv
than it has or can, the election of Mr..
Michael as city attorney by his partv
associates in the council
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TREAT THEM Alike.

Daring the next year the executive de-
partment of the government viii have
fulI charge of the Cuban and Philippine
questions. The supreme court has held
that Cuba is foreign territory, neverthe-
less congress has made certain demands
upon the Inhabitants of that island and
the power is in the hands of the presi-
dent to enforce them. The supreme
court may hold that the Philippines are
part of the United States and must be
governed under the provisions of the CEN
stitution. In that event the people of the
islands would have a voice in the forma-
ton of a territorial government; this
would simplify matters to a great extent
Should the supreme court decide that the
United States under the constitution can
hold colonies and frame for them a gov
ernment suited to their needs as judged
by congress, then the status of Cuba and
the Philippines will be all but Identical.
The position assumed by the United
States in regard to Cuba and which VII
in all probability be carried out by force
of arms if necessary, is that of limited
sovereignty and fully as complete as that
maintained by England over the Austria
Ian commonwealth.
Why not put the Philippines on the
same basis? Maintain a provisional gov
ernment there until such time as CON
vention can be called TO draft and adopt
such fundamental laws as the United
States deems necessary TO the proper gov
ernment Of the islands, and require of the
Filipinos the same pledges as we are now
requiring of the Cubans Demand prefer
entiI trade relations, control of the
tre~ty making power, full and equal
rights for American citizens living or do
Ing business there naval and coaIing sta
lions and any other concessions necessary
to guarantee an adequate, complete and
permanent government.
Unless there is a scheme to rob the
Filipinos Of their birthright. their lands.
minerals and franchises, all we want is
an opportunity to develop the islands
with our superior civilization machinery.
We do not want to go there to live; we
VIII go to stay only so long as we can
make something out of the islands, then
we win come home If this be true. AMI
there is no one who will deny it, all we
want is a stable government and proper
trade relations. These car. be had in the
Philippines more readily than in Cuba.
Let the president issue a proclamation
embodying the above principles and
within sixty days there will not be an
armed Filipino in the field.
If these children of the war with Spain
are not to be taken into the bosom of the
family of states and territories, let them
be treated alike and given the same
measure of freedom. 1t is the only just
way to do.
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-BY FERGUS HUME.-

it was Eli Marks. nevertheless. AS for
| myself, L was in the house when your
friend was carried Off 80
''I know. Gaskell saw you So it is
Eli Marks, after all, muttered Teddy
restoring the picture to his bag. The
liar, to tell me Philip did it! Why does
Eli Marks want Wang-Ho?"
''Ah, that's a long story" Jinfou look
ed at his watch. Plenty of time. I'll
tell you, Mr. Vyse. 1t may enable you
to understand the position. DO you know
who I amp
mo, L do not, further than you arc
named Jinfou"
L call myself so in this country. but
in China I have another name which I
need not mention. am a bonz, what you
call priest, a priest of the great Wang.
Ho, god of ill-luck. His temple is in
Canton, in the street of the Thousand
Blessings
"Gummy!" said Vyse. with chuckIe
Shouldn't have taken you for a priest!
What are you doing hereabouts, then?"
THAT is story. / speak English we'll
do not? ought to, as 1 have been ten
and more years in this country. was
highly educated in China and might have
gained high rank in the government. had
1 not become the priest of WWg-
That office brought me here. and that L
necessary to my schemes
What schemes" q"
Schemes for the recovery of twenty
four golden images of Wang-Eo. which
were stolen from the Temple of Canton
when your English war was In progress.
I have priests at the Chinese embassy.
but they could not help me. SO l had
to hunt around for myself. I think now
that 1 may succeed-with your help"
said Jinfou, politely.
Hope So But how did these gods get
here?"
Now we come to the story Jinfou
settled himself comfortably and began:
''One Of the Ming emperors Ilesented
twenty-five golden effigies of Wang-Ho
to the shrine of the god in Nankin
Afterwards, when the dynasty ended,
these were removed to the present tenn
pie in Canton. During the Opium war
they were again in danger as the peo-
pie believed that Wang-Ho had sent bad
luck in spite of the sacrifices made The
gods were put into an iron box and
given in charge of q priest. But he prov
ed false to his trust and came to London
in one of your troopships. But Wang
Ho was angered at the desecratlon of his
ef1igIes, and smote the renegade priest
with sore sickness. The priest then
took one Of the golden gods, and. having
had it followed out, placed therein tho
Key of the iron box which held the other
twenty -four. and written paper saying
where he had hidden the box.
This he sent TO China, but the vessel
which carried It was captured by pirates
and the golden god fell into their hands.
Before the priest died he wrote letter
to the Canton temple. Informing them
there of the dispatch OF che idol, and
asking to be advised of its safe arrival.
The priests made Inquiries and learnt
Rwxkz dc rNN
pirates. They sent two priests TO search
for 1t there and two to London to SEQ
if they could trace the treasure. When
any one of these four searchers died he
was replaced. Ten years ago one died In
London. and I came in his stead"
''And are there two of them here IIow?'
asked Teddy, filed with interest ut this
strange .aie.
cro BE Continued Dalyl
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SPEAKER HENDERSON AND IRRT-
CATION.

The attitude of Speaker Henderson TO-
ward the various propositions to reclaim
the arid lands of the West deserves the
strongest condemnation 1t is the atti-
tude of the small caIiber politician rather
than that of the broad-guaged statesman
Nor is it Henderson alone in this indie
fensible position. Allison. also from
Iowa, in the senate acted the part of the
Cog in the manger, preventing the pass
age in that body of the Hansbrough ir-
rigation bill which was by odds the most
equitable piece Of national legislation at
tempted during the ffty-sixth congress.
Has it come to the pass when those
seeking important and needed legislation
must be prepared to brihe the representa-
tives from states not affected by the pro-
posed measure, by offering them some
equivalent in the matter of national an
preparations by agreeing to support some
measure for the especial benefit of a
state or locality? Has the craftsmanship
Ct this great nation degenerated into a
scramble for spoils-a traffic in influence?
las the congress of the greatest nation
on the face of the earth become an auc-
ton block where senators and representa-
tives offer their support of national
measures to the highest bidder?
The senator's and representatives from
the arid regions of the West have the
most meritorious claim ever presented to
congress for favorable action. The re-
Gion that would be benefited by the in
auguration of a national system of irrt-
cation comprises nearly one-half of the
area of the United States. And the
benefits would accrue, not only to the
lands redeemed but to the entire nation.
It was little that was asked, but even
that was refused, because the representa-
tiFes Of the West had nothing to offer in
return for this support And when that
West through the Hansbrough bill asked
for the poor privilege of using the money
received from the sale Of it's own lands
to redeem the desert. that too was re-
fused by the Ll1iputian statesman OF the
Henderson stamp
member of congress ought to he
able to give sE intelligent reason for
supporting or opposing measure. The
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THE CITY ATToRNEysHIp

The time approaches closely when the
common council will be called upon un-
der the city charter to choose a success
sor to the present corporation attorney.
The G. b sincerely hopes that the
choice will be made promptly, and that
the local Democracy will not be charge
able with any such disregard of a public
obligation as prevailed, for instance.
through the schemes and counter
schemes of Republican politicians when
successor had some time ago to be
chosen to the then county assessor. The
public expects the election of city at
torney without delay and without regard
to the personal schemes or prejudices of
individual members of the council. They
will hold the present Democratic admin
istration responsible for any delay or
failure that may ensue
The existing situation among the Dem
ocratic members of the council and
among the Democratic candidates is very
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Agatnst sunaax Theatrica,s.

To the Editor of the G 10 b e: A bill
is before the legislature to prevent Sun
day theatrical performances. The OBJ
wark of Christianity, Dpon which civiliza-
tion depends. Aside from this reason,
Sunday rest is needed for every man The
Actors Stage alliance has been doing
it's utmost for many years to avoid
Sunday performances. Many leading act
ors absolutely refuse to play on Sunday.
In this city nine stage employees receive
but $6.75 a week for labor, including the
Sunday performance. Three others re-
ceive more They take down the scenery
Saturday night, working till a. m. They
begin work on Sunday ct n. M and
s Work x tlli p. m, ana dhen return rn at
the actors, work. not because they want
to, but because they are compelled. In
the interests of humanity and civilization
it is to be hoped the bill will pass.
William c. Pope,
Executive of c. A. l.
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fact that his constituents want it, while
serving to turn the balance in favor of
measure. everything else being equal,
ought never to be the determining fac
tor. Constituents are always selfish, and
as long as this policy of feeding local
appetites is continued. so long will we
have jobbery and log rolling instead Of
statecraft in our national legislation.
We wish always to speak respectfully
of the dead, but we cannot smother the
desire to ''point moral and adorn a
tale" by calling attention to the ship
subsidy and the Grout bills as worthy
country measures which, while benetiting
the few, would work great hardship to
the many. The River and Harbor bill,
which was laid to rest at the very dawn
of the new administration, was legiti-
mate child of the bargain and sale
method of legislation When majority
of the house of representatives can form
a trust to take from the public treasury
$55, 900, 600 to parcel out among their con-
stituents where it will do the most good,
the time has come for the application of
drastic measures to protect the people
from these annual attempts at highway
robbery.
1t would be interesting to hear the OBJ
jections which Speaker Henderson and
Senators Allison, of Iowa, and Platt, of
Connecticut, have to the passage of the
sum of their reasons, If honestly express
ed, would be that the friends of the IT.
rfgation bill were not in the combine
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Knows the Senate

Lester Prairie Journal.
A primary election bill has been intro
duced in the house which should pass.
but we doubt it for it Will probably be
killed in the senate, the graveyard of all
meritorious bills. It's about the same
thing as was passed two years ago for
the benefit Of Minneapolis alone. but it
covers the whole state and takes in all
OF the offices except state offices. its
good measure and ought to and would
become law il the people. who are in.
terested, would demand it OF their rep
resentatives and write to them. They
would not dare to refuse then and the
bill would go through and become law
without any trouble. Try It,
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ory of reciprocity as applied to a pro-
tective tariff and that the administration
was indefatigable. in its efforts to nego-
tiate reciprocal treaties with the COM
mercial nations to counteraet the effect of
the Dingley tariff schedule, and when we
remember that Notwithstanding the fact
that the president sent two messages to
the senate urging it to ratify these re-
ciprocal treaties, which it refused to do,
thus bringing on a tariff war, the full
meaning of the rebuke will be understood.
Were Mckinley made of the material
of Jackson or even of a Cleveland, the
senate would have been rebuked in entire
ly different terms. The public will be
glad to know that Mckinley with all
his smoothness has. resented this revolu
tionary action of the senate. even if the
rebuke is clad in the silkeh garb of di-
plomacy.
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STAR.

The Metweff duo, pair OF Russian
dancers, made a wonderful hit with their
indescribable dancing act, which Is one
of the features of this weeks bill at the
Star theater on Seventh street 1t is
claimed that this pair of great dancers
are newly in this country. and are nov
city that has not been seen here Before
The act is one that brings forth unstint-
ed applause. John West in a musical act
is convulsing in q makeup that is
very good following of the brownies, who
have become so famous. His eccentric
work is very humorous. Bartn and Flem-
ing give lively sketch that goes with a
vim, and Leslie and Curdy perform
black-face act that pleases the audience.
There is daily matinee and evening per-
formance at the Star.
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It has always been one of the chief ar
guments in favor of protection that it
would enable our manufacturers in the
end to undersell the foreign manufactur-
er and thus supply the home market with
goods more cheaply than they could be
imported even if there were no tariff
That our manufacturers can undersel
those of foreign countries, they are dem
enstrating daily in the markets Of the
world, but at home they take advantage
of the tariff to skin the public to the
bcEe
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For the present, at least. says Prof.
Wendell, of Harvard university, literary
New England is thing of the past, and,
though Boston is still rich in men Of
power and culture, the city is poor in
men of wide distinction. External
causes, declares the writer, have con-
trihuted to this decline; the shifting OF
the center of economic Importance west
ward, the deprtvingi of New England of
it's mercantile marine, and the immense
development of Western wealth. To-day,
for better or worse, power and erinence
throughout America have moUentarily
become questions OF material fortune
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gagement. The sale for this engagement
opens today at the Metropolitan Man.
ager Scott announces that he will strict
ly enforce the rule of only ten seats to be
sold to any one person.
GRAND.
King of the Opium Ring" which is
pelng presented at the Grand the current
week. Is an interesting play with enough
OF comedy and sensation to blend to-
gether into performance of merit. The
scenic equipment is elaborate and dis
plays deal of Oriental gorgeousness.
The only remaining matinee performance
will be given Saturday.
The sale Of seats will open this morn
ing at at the Grand box Office for the
engagement the coming week at that
popular playhouse of William H. West g
Big Minstrel Jubilee, which, for the past
three years has been winning golden
opinions throughout the country. The
street parade this season is entirely up
to-date and includes some new and novel
features.
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Suggests Another Star

SWanville News
The Duluth Herald is advocating the
creation of new state tc be formed
from portion of Northern Wisconsin.
part of the Michigan peninsula and
Northeastern Minnesota. to be called
Superior
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eff the Americans were to withdraw
today, 1 would, go with then,'' is re-
mark accredited to, Gen. Gomez while on
a recent visit to Gen. Wood to discuss
Cuban affairs Gomez knows the Cuban
people and no doubt has good reasons for
his opinion, that the withdrawal Of the
United States troops at the present time
would be followed by strife and Blood
shed among the Cubars themselves.
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McKinIey's power in dealing with the
Fillpinos is absolute 1t is more alb
sotute than King Edwards power over
the crown colonies in India and else
where. 1t is fully as absolute, if not
more 50, than the power Of the Russian
car over his most abject and be-
knouted dominions. Present conditions
may make it necessary to invest the
president with these imperial attributes.
He may be as honest and well-meaning
as his best friends claim; the question
still remains: Is it safe to intrust any
one man with such absolute powers?
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Glory Enough for One.

New Ulm News.
If Senator Pettigrew, of South Dakota.
had never done anything else than TO
aid in the defeat of Hannas ship sub
sidy steal, that would be enough to en-
circle his courageous brow with halo
Of glory for all time
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FURTHER PROOF PEADv

he will get all the credit for being able
to sell twine as cheap as the twine trust.
even though he makes IL from stock
purchased by his predecessor.
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Yes said tie Serpent, as it leaned
back with thatZaiES of contentment that
comes after eaed neal, and picked its
teeth with sfaa; i have no Kick
coming. I canGaiways make both ends
meet" fas
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Win DO M RenarIes.-

Lac Qui Parle County Vidette
EX-Warden Wolfer has been appoint
ed to his old position in the state prison.
and now if the state raises a good crop
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-03-07

Many of the things that have been done
during McKinegsss first administration
may be for the1beA of the country, but
still it is to be Teggetted that they could
not be ACCOMPLISHED by straighter and
more honorablezpaths.
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STATE PRESS COMMENT.
And Keep on Smiling

Lfchfield Review
My, how the st. Paul gang catches it
from the press Of the state. But, having
the offices, they seem to be able to take
an unlimited amount Of pounding
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-03-07

1t is hard to understand why foreign
ers should be entitled to purchase Amer
ican-made goods. at lower price than
American CONSUMERS
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to draw on than a strong Imagination or
a linen canvas
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-03-07

According to Sampson, the proper
preparatory training for a career in the
navy is a course at dancing school.
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The policy of Imperialism has thus far
cost the country about half billion dol
lars.