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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Means For Enforcement of Law Need
Improvement.

In 1887 measure was enacted for the
regulation of interstate railways, COM
monty known as the interstate COM
merce act. The cardinal provisions of
that act were that railway rates should
be Just and reasonable and that all
shippers, localities, and commodities
should be accorded equal trea tment. A
commission was created and endowed
with what were supposed to be the nee
essary powers to execute the proviS-
ions of this act.
That law was largely an experiment.
Experience has shown the wisdom of
it's purposes, but has also shown, posi-
bly, that some of its requirements are
wrong, certainly that the means devised
for the enforcement of it's provisions are
defective. Those who complain of the
management of the railways allege that
stablished rates are not maintained;
that rebates and similar devices are
habitually resorted to; that these pref
erences are usually in favor of the large
shipper; that they drive out of business
the smaller competitor: that while
many rates are too low, many others
are excessive; and that gross prefer
ences are made, affecting both localities
and commodities. Upon the other hand,
the railways assert that the law by its
very terms tends to produce many of
these Illegal practices by depriving car
riers of that right of concerted action
which they claim is necessary to estab-
lish and maintain non-discriminating
rates.
The act should be amended. The rail-
way is public servant. Its rates
should be just to and open to all ship
pers alike. The government should see
to it that within its jurisdiction this is
so and should provide a speedy, mex
pensive, and effective remedy to that
end. At the same time it must not be
forgotten that our railways are the ar
teries through which the commercial
lifeb1ood of this nation flows. Nothing
could be more foolish than the enact
ment of legislation which would unnec-
essarily interfere with the development
and operation of these commercial
agencies The subject is one of great
Importance and calls for the earnest
attention of the cOngreSS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03
made public regularly at reasonable

made public regularly at reasonable
intervals.
LACK OF UNIFORM LAWS.
The large corporations, commonly
called trusts though organized in one
state always do business in many
states, often doing very little business
in the state where they are incorporated.
There is utter lack of uniformity in the
state laws about them; and as no state
has any exclusive interest in or power
over their acts, it has in practice
proved impossible to get adequate reg
ulation through state action. Therefore,
in the interest if the whole people, the
nation should, without interfering with
the power of the states in the matter
itself, also assume power of supervision
and regulation over all corporations do
ing interstate business. This is eSpe-
cially true where the corporation de-
rives a portion of it's wealth from the
existence of some monopolistic element
or tendency in its business. There
would be no hardship in such super
vision; banks are subject to it. and in
their case it is now accepted as SIM
pie matter of course. Indeed, it Is
probable that supervision of corpora
tons by the national government need
not go so far as is now the case with
the supervision exercised over them by
so conservative a state as Massa-
chusetts, in order to produce excellent
results
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03

npon whom the success of business OPP
erations inevitably rests. The slightest
study of business conditions will satisfy
anyone capable of forming Judgment
that the personal equation is the most
important factor in a business opera
ton; that the business ability of the
man at the head of any business con-
Germ, big or little, is usually the factor
which fixes the gulf between striking
success and hopeless failure
CAUTION ADVISED.
An additional reason for caution in
dealing with corporations is to be found
tiOns of today. The same business con-
ditionS which have produced the great
aggregations of corporate and individ-
ual wealth have made them very potent
factors in international commercial
competition. Business concerns which
have the largest means at their dis
posal and are managed by the ablest
men are naturally those which take the
lead in the strife for commercial su-
prefnacy among the nations of the
world. America has only just begun to
assume that commanding position in
the international business world which
we believe will more and more be hers.
1t is of the utmost Importance that this
position be not jeOparded, especially at
a time when the overlooking abundance
of our own natural resources and the
skill, business energy, and mechanical
aptitude of our people make foreign
markets essential. Under such cOndi-
or to fetter the youthful strength of
our nation.
UP OR DOWN TOGETHER.
Moreover. it cannot too often be
pointed out that to strike with ignorant
violence at the interests of one set of
men almost inevitably endangers the
interests of all The fundamental rule
In our national life-the rule which I'M
derlies all others-is that, on the whole,
and in the long run, we shall go up or
down together. There are exceptions;
and in times of prosperity. some will
prosper far more, and in times of adj
versity some will suffer far more, than
others; but speaking generally, a pc
riod of good times means that all share
more or less in them, and in period
of hard times all feel the stress to a
greater or less degree. 1t surely ought
not to be necessary to enter into any
proof of this statement; the memory of
the lean years which began in 1898 is
still vivid, and we can contrast them
with the conditions in this very year
which is now closing. Disaster to great
business enterprises can never have its
effects limited to the men at the top.
1t spreads throughout, and while it is
bad for everybody, it is worst for those
farthest down. The capitalist may be
shOrn of his luxurieS, but the wage
worker may be deprived of even bare
necessities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03
TROUBLES AHEAD.
Filipinos in Future Should Be Treated
Like Indians.

There are still troubles ahead In the
islands The Instruction has become
an affair of local banditti and marau-
ders, who deserve no higher regard
than the brigands of portions of the
Old World. Encouragement, direct or
indirect to these fnsurrectos stands on
the same footing as encouragement TO
hostile Indians in the days when we
still had Indian wars. Exactly as our
aim is to give to the Indian who re-
mains peaceful the fullest and amplest
consideration, but to have II understood
that we will show no weakness II he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03
FAvoRs IRRIGATION.
Water Must Be Brought Within
Reach by Government

The reclamation of the unsettled arid
public lands presents different prob
lem Here it is not enough to regulate
the flow of streams. The object of the
government is to dispose of the land to
settlers vino will build homes upon it..
To accomplish this object water must
be brought within their reach
The pioneer settlers on the arid pub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03

Advocates the Establishment of q
Bureau of Forestry.

The department of agriculture during
the past fifteen years has steadily
broadened its work on economic lines,
and has accomplished results of real
value in upbuilding domestic and for
eign trade. 1t has gone into new fields
until it is now in touch with all sections
of our country and with two of the is
land groups that have lately come I'M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03
NEW TERRITORY.
It Must Be Developed on Traditional
American Lines.

In Hawaii our aim must be to develop
the territory on the traditional Ameri-
can lines. We do not wish a region of
large estates titled by cheap labor; we
wish healthy American community OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-03

where either because of natural or of
economic causes we are beyond the
reach of successful competition.
l ask the attention of the senate to
the reciprocity treaties laid before it
by my predecessor.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
COMFREY.

tFTOm the I1neS.)
Daniel McPhee, of Golden, was a
guest of his brother, John, of this place,
Tuesday. He was accompanied by Alec
Hughes.
Oscar Wall and II. J. E ftman left for
Minneapolis Monday. From there they
expect to go to the northern woods to
work for a few months.
Ike and Carl Meyers left for Minneap
oils last Monday. Carl went down to sell
his scrap iron. Ike left there for Che
halls, Washington, as was stated last
week he expected to do.
Ole s. Erickson returned from his trip
to the Twin cities Monday. While there
he purchased machinery for the purpose
of manufacturing window sash and
frames, door frames, etc.
Carl Thompson and sister, Henrietta,
left for Omaha, Monday morning, where
Miss Thompson will remain permanently.
From there Carl will 60 the far west and
seek his fortune in the state of Washing
ton. That this tickle goddess Will smile
on him propitlously will be tie wish Of
his friends here
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
A. Magazine Free.

Beginning with the 1st of January the
Review willissue to each fits subscribers
sixteen page magazine, which will go
out with the paper the first of every
month. 1t is the handsomest publication
ever offered as supplement with q
country newspaper. Eight full pages of
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the family. Eight full pages In colors
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full page of the latest music; full
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not a subscriber or regular reader of this
paper.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
FLEETING TINE

will soon have brought us new year.
Our days are passing away rapidly. When
will the la st hour come? Soon this dread
query shall be answered, only too soon F.!
But too soon, by far, for the many beings
who, through ignorance or stupidity, are
watonly shortening their. lives. Our bod
lily functions, provided we are in health,
take their natural course. Should, on the
other hand, these functions be disturbed,
then we become i'll. In their ignorance, a
great many persons, by over-ea ting. over
eating, over-exerciSing, or lack OF bodily
exercise. interrupt the even tenor of these
functions and make themselves sick.
Then to their first folly they.add the sec
ond. They either, needless of their SYM
toms, continue their toll, their mode of
living, or they confide in some quack. Are
not such people suicides? Are they not
wantonly shortening their lives? Most as
suredly. And the majority of such suicides
is recruited from those who take no heed
of the diseases of the stomach, the liver
and the kidneys, instead of curing such
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becoming a suicide!
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
SPRINGFIELD,

(ErOm the AdvanCe0
Rinehold Gulden has returned from
his Dakota trip and expects to return
there before long, going to Fessenden to
look over the country there.
Andrew Potter and Anton Berg went
to Rochester Monday, each to have an
operation for appendicitis. Word was
afterwards received that Mr.. Berg went
through the operation successfully and
that in few days he would be out of
danger. With Mr.. Potter the operation
was postponed a while till he should re-
cover from cold.
Mrs. VIM. Mueller was pleasantly re-
membered by numerous friends, Wednes-
day, it being her birthday. There were
a large number of handsome and appro-
pirate gifts presented to the hostess and
delicious supper was enjoyed. In the
evening Mrs. Mueller entertained a NUN
Der of the teachers in honor of her sister.
Miss Dorotbea Hauenstein, of New Ulm,
who is visiting here.
A letter from VIM. Blerman of Ell
Reno, 0. T., to Cashier Frank states that
the whole family has been afflicted with
diphtheria and the youngest child died
of that disease Mr.. Bierman was him
self taken down the day the baby died
and was confined to his bed eight days.
He writes that his friends here needn't
be surprised any time to hear that be has
returned with his family to Minnesota.
The sympathy of their many friends here
will 60 out to them in their bereavement.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
WHO is SANTA CLAUS?
Tradition Answers With a Pretty

Tradition Answers With Pretty
Story.
It is frequently asked, "Who is Santa
Claus? Here is a story about him that
lets light upon his real character. He
was bishop Of Myra and died about the
year 326. Among his parishioners $50
runs one story there lived a certain no
bleman who had three daughters. From
being rich he became so poor that there
seemed to him no means of obtaining
food for his daughters but by sacrificing
them to dishonorable life. Over and
over again the thought came into his
mind to tell them so, but shame and sor-
row held him dumb. Meanwhile the
maidens wept continually, not knowing
what to do and having no bread to eat,
and their father became more and more
desperate. When St. Nicholas heard Of
this, he thought it a shame that such a
thing should happen in Christian land.
Therefore one night when the maidens
were asleep and their father alone sat
watching and weeping he took handful
Of gold and tying it up in handkerchief
repaired to the nobleman's dwelling. He
considered how he might bestow it with
out making himself known, and while he
SlOOu HlCSOlulS luc lllOOu COIlluS lEOm
behind a cloud showed him an open win
dow. So he threw in the gold, and it fell
at the feet of the father, who, when he
found it, returned thanks and presented
it to his eldest daughter as her wedding
portion. A second time ST. Nicholas col
lected similar sum, and again he threw
it in by night. So wedding portion was
provided for the second daughter. But
~, ~, - i
now excited. He greatly desired to know
who it was that came to his aid There
fore he determined to watch. When the
good saint came for, the third time and
prepared to throw in the third portion, he
was discovered, for the nobleman seized
him by the skirt of his robe and flung
himself at his feet saying, ooh, Nicholas,
servant of God, why seek to hide thy
selfW And he kissed his feet and hands.
But st. Nicholas made him promise that
he would tell no man.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTH.
How the Day Was Celebrated In
OIGen Times.

How the Day Was Celebrated In
Olden Times.
Sixty years ago skyrockets, Roman can
dies and Chinese firecrackers were IL
known in the south. The same may e
said of the Christmas tree outside Of
old Episcopal parishes. And still the
boys of those early days made deal Of
pother by the bursting Of hogs bladders
and the firing of shotguns at the break Of
day. The morning eggnog was seldom
omitted in their matutinal festivities.
The old time negroes the happiest yeo-
manry of the world were never refused
their traditional Christmas dram. There
were then no poorhouses, no charity hos
pitals, and the benevolent machinery Of
these degenerate days was unknown be-
cause not needed.
Country cuttings were all the rage in
the rural districts, and when work was
finished the neighboring fiddler was
summoned. After no little turning and
scraping the swains and their sweethearts
stood up vis-a-yis in two lines. At the
words "Set to your partners" they footed
it quite nimbly through the mazes of the
Virginia reel-no, stately minuet, no high
falutin german, but a rollicking move
ment that shook the floor until, as Burns
puts it,
The roof and rafters a. did dirl
Those were halcyon days the like of
which is not seen nowadays.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
CHRISTINA
NONSENSE
A Stocking Full of Mirth
Filled by the jolly
testers of the
Day.

"If I am not in error" Miss Daisy
Peachblow said earnestly, COMPRISING
her lips in an ominous manner at each
pause, ''if I am not wandering by the
wayside mentally, you stated a moment
ago that Reginald Sapley was bright
fellow"l
some such good natured remark" ad-
mitted Myrta Hapgood. ''Why, isn't he
bright fellow?"
"Well," said Miss Daisy, she is either
a fool or knave, and I'm quite sure he
isn't knave."
'"Then he must be a fool. There's only
the fool left Aren't you rather severe,
Daisy, dear?"
Judge for yourself. He was here all
Christmas eve, you kDOwT
"Yes. He remained until 12 o'clock, |
believe you said"
"Thats true-four long and weary
hours until midnight, and, as you can
see, have this bit Of mistletoe hanging
from the chandelier in the middle of the
room"
"Of course. Well?"
"Well, it was here last night, and dur
ing the long and weary four hours I nat
urally happened to drift under it a few
times, and he'-
"Tried to kiss you, did he? Ha, ha"
'Tried to kiss me!'' cried the indignant
Daisy. "What, that bright fellow try to
kiss me? Listen! Every single time I
happened under the chandelier he jump
ed up and down, waved his arms in the
air like crazy man and shrieked Look
out, NTH Daithy! Look out! You're
right thquare under the mithletoe, NTH
Daithyv Bright fellow? Fool-f-o-o-l!"
New York World.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

A poor complexion is usually the result
of torpid liver or irregular action of the
bowels. Unless natures refuse is carried
off it will surely cause impure blood PIN
Pies boils and other eruptions follow.
This is natures method of throwing off
move. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
world famous for remedying this condi-
ton. They stimulate the liver and pro-
mote regular and healthy action Of the
bowels but never cause gripping, cramps
or distress. Safe pills. Eug A. Pfetferie.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
II isn't The Cooks Fault,
1t isn't your GrOcer's Fault,

that the bulk coffee you just
purchased turns out to be differ
entfrom the stsame kind" bought
before. Coffee purchased in
bulk is sure to vary. 4
The sealed package in which
LION COFFEE is sold insures
uniform flavor and strength. It
also keeps the coffee fresh and
insures absolute purity.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
AN EvANGELIsYs STORY.

Il suffered for years with bronchial or
lung trouble and tried various remedies
but did not obtain perm anent relief until
commenced using One Minute Cough
Cure" Whites Rev. James Kirkman, evan
gelist of Belle River. Ill. Il have no hesi-
from ma1adies of lhis kind" One Minute
Cough Cure affords immediate relief for
coughs, colds and all kinds of throat and
lung troubles. For Group it is unequalled.
Abso1ut tely safe. Very pleasant to take,
never fails and is really favorite with
the children. They like it. Eugene A.
Pfefferle.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS no
character and good reputation in each
state lone in this county req1ired) to rep
resent and advertise old established and
wealthy business house of solid financial
standing. Salary $500 weekly with ex-
penses additional. all payable in cash ev-
cry Wednesday direct from head offices.
Horse and carriage furn ished, when nee
essary. References. Enclose se1faddress-
ed stampedenvelope. Manager. S16 Caxton
Building, Chicago SO
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
Summons.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF BROWN,
DISTRICT COURT,
Ninth: Judicial District.
TILLY WALTHER, also known
as Ti1ly Di1lrnan, Plaintiff,
VS..
III. C. DILLMAN, Defendant.
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, TO THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
r You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the com plant of the Plaintiff in
the above entitled action, which is filed in
the office of the Clerk of the District Court
of the Ninth Judicial District in and for the
County of brown and State of Minnesota
and to serve a copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscribers at their
office in the City of New Uln, in said
County, within thirty days after the serv-
ice of this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of such service; and if you fail
to answer the said complaint within the
time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief de
manded in the complaint.
Dated September IA, 1901.
HOIDALE & SoMSEN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
45-51 New U1rn, Mimi.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
CHRISTMAS WISH.

. .
wish that good old Santa
Would travel like show
And to his tent OF playthings
For nothing let me so,
And take along my stockings
To fill in laughing glee
With all the things he fondly
Hangs on the Christmas tree.
I'd see the pasteboard camel
Wink at the kangaroo;
I'd see the china wombat
And quagga chase the gnu; /,
I'd see the rubber ostrich
Serenely wink his eye
To see the monkey capture
The peanut on the fly,
And then I'd see old Santa ~.
With all his books of rhymes;
I'D grab him by the whiskers IN
And kiss him fifty times y, .iaji
And on his back go riding
Beneath the fairy dome
And with lot of playthings " u X X
Go running gayly home. ssl
'Tis then think old Santa
Should up and 60 away
And in some other village
Put up his tent next day,
And then go on still farther, "
And farther still and still
). To let all lovely children So
Their great big stockings fill.
'Twould then be always Christmas,
All musical with joy
And bending tree and turkey
And hobby horse and toy, :.
For while upon his travels
Old Santa'd scatter cheer;
He'd make a Christmas somewhere
Each day throughout the year.
-Woman's Home Companio
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
CHEAP HOLIDAY RATES.

The Minneapolis & st. Louis R. R.
will sell excursion tickets to all points
within 200 miles at one and one third
fare on December "a, 25, 81 and January
1, limited for return to January 2, 1902.
Ask agents for further information. 90
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
His Reasoning.

ut seems to me, dad" said the young
hopeful, "that the proper kind Of present
for Christmas is ten dollar bill"
Indeed? And why?" growled the
parent.
Because the seasons usually spelled
'Xmas.'"
But he never touched him.-New York
Journal.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18

Stops the Cough and works off the Cold.
Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no pay.
Price 25 cents.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
Negotiations N

Negotiations.
II called to see you, SIR" remarked the
popular young pastor Of the Church Of
the Extended Invocation to the proprie-
tor Of a. shoe store, ''to ascertain what
YOU would pay for an assorted lot of slip
Eers-say from one dozen to five-to be
delivered Immediately after Christmas"
Too Much Plum Pudding.
Twas the night after Christmas
b And all through the house
r Not creature sleeping,
Not even a mouse!
... Criterion.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
A Mean Insinuation.

Alright shall give my wife hand
some pair of spectacles for Christmas
Guyer-Why, I didn't know you used
glasses.-New York Journal.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
Old English Sayin

Old English Saying.
AS many mince pies as you taste at
Christmas so many happy months will
you have.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
Cunning.

Jimmie-But your stockin's have holes
in them.
Johnnie-Sh! I'm goin' ter put basket
beneath 'em.-New York Journal.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18

The future has golden tinge;
The past, too, may seem pleasant;
But just about the Christmastide
There's nothing like the present.
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18
The Attraction.

The Attraction.
He fingered on, quite loath to go; :,
They sat upon the stair,
But not beneath the mistletoe; T.,
She had that in her hair. Z
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18

She of the Cooking school.
He tried her mince to please the maid;
She begged him, Have some more, Matt2"
But he declined; he was afraid;
1t tasted like dt prmat
New Ulm review., 1901-12-18

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