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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

affair to pass on the merits of the con-
troversy, as we suggest The clio b e is
entirely conscious of the obstacles which
any and every public body engaged in
conscientious effort to reduce public
expenditures must encounter. The state
beard of control must share in those diff
fcult;es. The disposition on the part of
the disinterested citizen would naturally
be to symRathize with, the state board
of control at the outset OF. its. career, and
in al efforts ostensibly engaged in to pro-
mote public economy. The Clio b is
for the present unable to share in this
disposition with reference to the state
board of control.
Almost the entire course of the board
N its last official transaction was i'll
advised, if we are to accept the opinion
OF the Business concerns of this and 9TH
er minnesota cities interested in the out
come of that occasion. The specifca-
tlcEs of material called for in the bid
ding were generally effective. No bust
ness man felt himself safe in bidding.
The one case specified by a st. Pam
drug house, in which the Specifications
called for the best of given article
seems on it's face~to stand for an aggra-
waited case of either ignorance or delib-
er2tion on the part of the board The
successful ffrm-an out-of-the-state con-
corn. if we are not mistaken-presented
in this instance what was a concededly
infer.or article, and accordingly had it's
opponents. who took the specification too
literally at disadvantage
There is but one principle on which
the Globe will insist in any review it
attempts of the conduct of the board of
control or any other public body in it's
disGensation of public contracts, and that
is that~the Minnesota concern which Of
fers a bid has a distinct claim on the
consideration of that body, over any out
side concern, and that claim must not
be ignored.
On the plan of opera tions thus far pur-
sued by the state board of control in
the discharge of public business there is
a moral certainty of a general revolt
on the part of the citizens of the state,
and especially of the business interests
of the several state communities, against
the operations of that body.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
ORE HANDLING ON THE GREAT
LAKES.
Engineering Magazine.

Engineering Magazine.
When the shipments of ore from the
Superior region first begun, the methods
used in mining were still crude and ex-
pensive. The pick and shovel and hand
drill were then the best known imple-
ments for dislodging the ore. In deep
mines the ore was lifted out of the shaft
by means of derricks and horse whims;
where it was possible to enter on the
level, wheel barrows and carts were en-
pIoyed. plank road from the mines
to the docks was constructed soon after
the mines weret opened, and for a num-
Der of years, wagons hauled over these
roads all the ore shipped down the lakes
Power drills sdriven by steam or COM
pressed air were introduced in 1878. Tram
cars We're first used about 1880. In 1857
a railroad was built from Marquette to
the adjacent mines. Since then the dis
coVery OF new mines, the invention of
new methods Of mining, and the improv-
ed holsting ma chinery used at the mines,
nave reduced the cost to such an extent
that ore that would have sold for sew
eral dollars a ton fifty years ago has
OF late been sold at the mines, ready for
Shipment, as low as Y cents per ton.
Mach1nery is used for almost every move
the ore makes, from the time 1t is dis
LOGGED from the bank till It is piled I'm
as finished steel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
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AT THE THEATERS.


Of the many favorites of tickle ROYALTY
ancient and modern, Nell Gwynne was
perhaps the most wholesome and nict,,r.
esque. In the present Gwynne yoeuA
no doubt there have been more logiooS
plays presented with the little orsnpa
girl as the leading figure than that given
iast night at the Metropolitan In fact
last nights play is not so much q NAV
as 1t is a succession OF interesting nic-
lures that charitably Shows the best side
Oh the kings favorite and makes a hero
out Of her royal lover. The orange ned
oler, the Drury Lane actress and the
mistress of Charles II,-gffmpses of these
three periods of Nells life are pictnr-
esquely shown, and if there is little of a
plot to connect the pictures, there is q
very human touch in the authors con-
ception of Nell Gwynne.
MISS May Buckley gave am interesting
portrayal of the role of the kings ia.
Ioflte. Especially good was her eomeov
work in the first act, where she endeav-
OTIS TO show Mr.. Charles how good a
lam she mas to the title actress Miss
buckley's voice alone betrays the effect
Oh hard summers work. Her acting last
evening was as spontaneous as if she
were making her first bow to q ST Pa1I
auolence An enthusiastic curtain caIl
at the end of the second act rewarded
her efforts ooo
Sc irving was a very presents hla
Charles II. Mr.. Irving's too freouent
gesticulation is to be deplored, but he
reads his lines intelligently, and his con-
ception of the character of the pleasure
loving, duty-dodging Charles is entitled
TO respect. Kate Jackson, as Mrs. Snow
crop, and Harry Jackson as the Duke
OF Rochester, the kings boon compan-
ION, have little opportunity of displaying
thelr talents. but they filled their smas1
roles acceptably. Maude Turner Gordon
prayed the part of the Duchess of Ports
mouth During her brief engagement with
the stock company Miss Gordon has
proved conclusively that she can learn
her work has improved with every ap
peara1ce. Robert Folsom's work last
week IN the role of Jim Seaton revealed
special adaptability in character parts.
Inc role OF Douglas Haynes last night
save MIN little opportunity for displaying
MS special talent Charles E. Inslee was
SATISFACTORY as the Duke of Buckingham.
DIS was also Victor de Silke as Mr.. Bet.
quate. eoe7
Nell Gwynne' will be repeated the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
IL BEL CANTO.

The minstrel in his motley cloak,
With plume and floating hair
Could turn the torches tawny smoke to
incense I'm the air
The dame upon the dais dreamed
The good Knight pOndered near.
Inc man-at-arms statue seemed that
leaned upon its spear; a
And all the humble vassal throng
Were mute in groups apart -
The while he sang fitting song for
every beating heart.
He sang of meadows. trippingIv.
mat dimpled meath the breeze,
OF kline that stood where ripplIngly the
waters Tapped their knees;
OF vines with clusters, amethyst,
OF orchards saSgtng low,
OF red moons peering through the misr
when heaped barns overflow;
OF feast days frequent, glad and long, -
OF liege lords kind and mild.
And as the bard gave Ger his song the
vassals stirred and smiled.
He sang again-of battlefield
And puissant deeds of wa;
OF splintered pike and riven shield and
cloVen helmet bar;
or glory hand in hand with death.
OF valor deifed;
OF men who cheered with latest breath
the cause for which they died;
OF leaguered towns defenders held
Tho plague and famine came.
And as he ceased there hoarsely swelIed
the warriors deep acclaim.
He sang again-and now his song
Moved all the listening band
Each peasant found among the throne a
peasant maiden's hand:
The man-at-arms resolved to seek
The heart he longed to know.
And something brushed a lady's cheek
when once a torch burned low.
The arches echo held it long
The raptured hush above
The lowly, lofty. worldwide soneA-ss
earth-old song of lovei
Bessie Miller in The independents
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
DEss4TTsE-4orrox GENEn

1t would be unadvisable at this stage
of the controversy to pass upon the mer-
its of the difficulty now in progress be-
tween the state board of control and the
state normal school.
There is, however, the circum-
stance which should be taken in
to account at this time, that
whatever right the board of control
may have in the premises its manner of
exercising it has led to the usual result.
There is no business concern in the state
which has been brought into contact
with the new official body that does not
regard itself as having substantial
cause Of complaint TIE allowance of
contracts recently made in connection
with the bids for supplies for the state
Institutions has been attended by almost
universal dissatisfaction on the part of
the bidding business concerns of the cities
of the state.
The citizens of the state, and the bust
ness concerns doing business in the state.
have weil-defned right to special con-
Germ at the hands of any and every pub
lie body engaged in the expenditure of
the public funds. This right the board
OF control has chosen in it's official con-
duct thus far to ignore. There seems
to exist the same high-handed procedure
which is complained of in the case of the
normal board
1t is not desirable at this stage of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
A REPRESENTATIVES, UEyoN

The proceedings of the convention of
the International Typographical union
held at Birmingham, Ala, during the
past week furnish plenty of material to
the student of the dominant Industrial
and social questions of the day.
The typographical unions are generally
regarded as embodying in membership
the highest standards of intelligence pre-
vailing in the trades union movement.
The introduction of the typesetting ma
chine involved a revolution in the call
ing. Yet it was revolution peacefully
accomplished and promoting, rather than
>lessening, the productive capacity of the
capable printer.
There has been less of disturbance be-
tween employer and employee in the print
ers' than in any other calling. The prin-
ciple of voluntary periodical agreement
has found more general operation among
them. The standard of compensation re-
mains uniformly higher and the hours
shorter than in most ether mechanical.
callings
1t is not surprising that the spirit Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

conservatism should show itself plainly
in such an organization. 1t did show it
self Enthusiastically at Birmingham. The
organized printers look after their own
interests They have little more of con-
sideration to bestow on the affairs of
other labor organizations than to extend
to them as, by resolution, they extended
to the striking steel workers, their sym
pathy and moral support" They find
themselves well able to shift for them
selves, and they are willing to do so.
But they expect other organizations to
do likewise. They want no burdens
thrown over on their shoulders that are
not their own
1t is understood in labor circles that
the union printers are seriously consid-
ering withdrawal from the American
Federation of Labor That body has little
to offer to the International Typograph-
ical- union. The printers are FESTIVE un-
der the Improbable connection which is
understood to exist between their organ
ization and such weaklings as the stere-
otypers, electrotypers, mailers, etc. So.
under the digniied disguise of granting
to these poor relations the privilege or
trade autonomy, they make the referen-
dunn. The result viii be the same as it
was when a. referendum was taken some
time ago on the question OF the men at
work voluntarily allowing one day 8
work a week to the poor devil who plays
sub
The International Typographical union
is a very sensible body. It is ahead of
most organizations in all the require
ments to producing collective prosperity.
1t is a near approach in it's ultimate
aims to the trade guild of old, and it's
apparent drift is in the same direction
that of winning for its Individual mem
bers a higher social plane and for itself
such privileges as will render its MEM
bership a very substantial worldly ad-
vantage.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
WHAT MUST BE DoNEe


Tt is not possible at this time to form
an intelligent judgment as to the course
which will be pursued by the Democrats
of Iowa. So many considerations enter
into the case, some of a personal and
some of a political nature, that the re-
suit must be in doubt until the party
has made its formal declaration of prin-
ciples
put outside-the pale of practical politics
they will maintain the attitude taken by
the present leading candidate for LIE
Democratic nomination, of being the rad
icaI adherent of party policy which
proved disastrous. They will continue
to fight the old battles and to insist on
old issues. There is a splendid oppor-
tunity to win the fight on state issues.
Perhaps the Democrats of Iowa, like
so many of their brethren in the city Of
Philadelphia would rather see Repub-
lican success assured. In that event they
have an admirable opportunity If they
do not they will rise to the demands
of the occasion, with a moral certainty
of achieving success.
The action of the county convention at
Mason City, told of in the press dis
patches within a day or two, indicate
the right disposition. All elements Of
the party must be considered if success
cies which have brought national and
state defeat must be dropped inconti-
nently.
1t is desirable that there should be
continuous line of action pursued by the
party in the several states which will
place us back where we were when the
driven in on itself five years ago. and
the party stood sponsor, through it's ma
tional convention, for a financial policy
al war with that insisted on by the presi-
dent elected by the party and then in
office. No mere consideration of political
expediency should control. We must
stand straight before the American peo-
pie and win or lose on our accepted prin-
ciples.
If the Democratic party in Iowa fails
to avail itself of the opportunity which
now presents itself it deserves to remain
in the minority. 1t is conceded on all
sides that the opportunity is splendid
one, and that if ever party in state
election was justified in sticking to state
issues exclusively, the Democratic party
in Iowa is at this time.
The operations of the Republican ma
chine in Iowa make It quite plain that
the Republican politicians stand ready
to sell the state heritage for a mess
of corporation pottage. So plain has this
disposition become that the people are
in a state of revolt. There are two dan
gers confronting the Democrats of that
state. One is that they will not have
the courage to give expression to the SEN
timent OF the people on state issues;
the other is that they may follow the
Republican example of trying to assuage
the popular hunger by diet of national
political husks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
WORLDS MOST WONDERFUL DAsls.

Leslie's Weekly
The British government has undertaI ken
to restore the ancient order Of things by
storing the food waters Of the Nile so
that, by irTigating. once more the desert
lands of Egypt viii be in a condition 10
supply cotton, cereals, and other products
enough for the markets of the world.
since three crops can be raised a year.
This is to be accomplished by the cree
ton Of dams across the channel Of the
Nile. Two Of these are now nearing,
completion, thanks to British energy and
capital, which has made the undertaking
possible. y
1t Is of interest to know that 25C00 ma
tives and Italians are now at work iu
shifts Of 1850 each by night and dav in
the completion of the dam The same
quarries that supplied stone to King Me
ma are being worked by them, and the
grooves and notches Of Iaborers who cx-
tracted rough material for the temples Of
Fhilae and CleOpatra's needle were found
By the men who are using modern i'm
PIGMENTS propelled by steam to obtain.
stone for the dams.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19


first half of the week Thursday evening
Under Two Flags will be put on, and
Will close the Criterion Stock company 8
engagement in st. Paul Saturday night.
Friday afternoon there will be a special
matinee of THE Two Orphans"
Lovers Lane" a pastoral comedy
drama byaClyde Fitch, will be seen for
the first time in st. Paul next Sunday
night opening the regular season at the
metropolitan opera house. The play
scored parked success in New York
last winter, and comes to the Twin Cities
direct from an all-sumner run at Chi
cago. A strong cast is promised.
An excellent entertainment is being
given by the Meier family at Wildwood
this week. Miss Bessie Meier and Tom
Meier are the most skillful swimmers and
divers that have ever been seen in this
part of the country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

1t is reported that Fairbanks, the as
plring genius from Indiana who thinks he
ts in the presidential race for 1904 was
in a runaway over in Minneapolis. MIR.
Fairbanks must understand that any
man who cannot stick to his buggy seat
with two bronchos making tracks in
front of him cannot expect to compete
with strenuous Teddy out here in the
West. If Teddy had been in that rig
he would have vaulted over the dash
board, caught the check reins between
his teeth and-wen the bronchos would
have known their master, that's all.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
A Bad Habit FIRMLY Fixed.

FIltsDurg Dispatch.
The tipping habit was introduced first
by those who desired to be ostentatious
Oh tnelr wealth and to secure the most
attention at hotels. 1t has been followei
because the public had not the stamina
to resist the example There NAV be a
disposition to abolish it, but it is very
douDtful If a custom so fixed in the con-
trolling qualities of vanity and the desire
to be well served can be got rid of at
this late day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
Time to Abolish the Tariff.

st. Louis Republic.
The perpetuatiOn of the high prot ectivs
tariff threatens now to preciptate trade
war, Waged against this country by
European alliance, which would be Of u-.
finite cOStIness to American trade The
high protective tariff now only further
enriChes American trusts. 1t taxes the
American consumer for this sole purpose.
1t is time to abolish the high protective
IA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

a little painting representing herself as
a young girl Of about Catarinas age
Beside the painting was Catarina's lat
est photograph. A newspaper was s4II
in her hand. Her face was smoothed Of
wrinkles in it's last repose. In the pale
light of the lamp it had an expression
almost OF JOY. L. PiggOreet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

The federal officeholders of Wisconsin
and their friends, followers of the for
tunes of Spooner, have organized them
selves into what they call Republican
league for the purpose of perpetuating
machine rule.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

If the United States has guaranteed
Colombian sovereignty over the isthmus,
what will happen if the balance of Col
ombia is absorbed into United States
of South America? VIII Uncle Sam
keep up a Colombian government for the
sake of the isthmus?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

A morning contemporary gives space
to a special telling of an invention to
keep ROSTERS from growing. A few days
ago the same sheet printed on it's first
page as important news the death and
burial of a cat. The world is made up
of philosophers and other people.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

The steel workers at Bay View have de-
cided to break their contracts and obey
the mandate of Shaffer They did this
Under fear Of accommodation OF
course, it is not intimidation
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Edward VII. has prorogued my par
lament. In my speech I spoke of my
African colonies, the visits of my duke
of Cornwell and York and my satisfac-
ton with myself and the world gener-
ally. 1t was Mighty effort.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

If Canada had not padded so much ten
years ago she would have attracted more
attention now by her improved appear
ance in her new dress, the 1901 census
Like many foolish maidens she wanted
to look fully developed before her time.
Padders always come to grief 1t is the
real thing that satisfies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Conger is back again at Pekin. At
last the missionaries breathe easier
they have defender on the ground once
more.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Those who object to the Philippine
teachers marrying should post up on the
advice of st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Gen. Botha is about to surrender
Don't mention this fact where the news
papers can get on to it. Botna wants
to keep 1t a secret.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Can it be that Ames is a real joker?
Well, he took the city trick last fall all
right.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19
Echoes From.
......he State.

Graceville Enterprise-Frank M. Eddy
and NJ J. Downing have been up north
fishing. In angling for the political
sucker this pair are past masters of the
art.
Wabasha Herald-Prfsoners in Winana
county are not allowed to read the Wi
mona daily papers. Is this mode or
punishment or is the sheriff guarding
the morals of his boarders?
Graceville Pnenix-If Gov Van SAINT
wants to get votes out in this part of the
state he wants to keep his eyes open
and not turn down E. j. Miller, the com
petept Western man, for another man.
The western part of the state would not
ask recognition if there was no ability.
Washington County Journal-The state
board of control is meeting with disfa-
Vor in all cities where state institutions
are located, and many merchants are up
in arms against the board for its action
in having purchased supplies from con-
Germs located in Chicago and other East
ern cities 1t has generally been the ac-
cepted rule that share of the patronage
of state institution should go to mer-
chants of the city or town in wnich it
is located but under the present Sys-
tenn everything is bought by the board
of control, and they pay absolutely no
attention to the merchants located in the
towns and cities where the state inStitu-
tions are situated. In Saltwater, for in
stance, thousands of dollars nave been
annually expended in the past for sup
plies for the state prison, but this has
been Topped off and that mach trade
has been taken away from our merchants.
1t would not be surprising if the next leg
islature felt called upon to annul the act
creating the board of control.
Pelican Rapids Congressman Ed
dy is not carrying all the interest in the
next campaign with him into his new
district The fact is he has an opponent
in sight down there that comes pretty
near being as foxy as Eddy is himself.
If we know Bowling, and we ought to,
we won't be surprised that when Eddy
comes to open the next congress ional
egg in his district he will find a Bowling
chick in 1t. =.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Wal0asha Herald-Prisoners in Winons
county are not allowed to read the Wi
mona daily papers. Is this mode OF
punishment, or is the sheriff guarding
the morals of his boarders?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-19

Graceville Enterprise-Frank NJ Eddy
and M. ]. Downing have been up north
fishing In angling for the political
sucker this pair are past masters of the
art.