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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-16
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

For Minnesota-Fair Wednesday; colder
In eastern portion; northwesterly winds :;
fresh to brisk on the lake. Thursday
fair.
For Wisconsin-Gene:all fair and cold
err Wednesday; northwesterly winds;
fresh 10 brisk on the lake Thursday
fair.
For Iowa--Fair; colder Wednesday,;
west to northwest winds. Thursday fair.
For North Dakota-GeneralIy fair We'd
nesday; rising temperature in northwest
ern portion; winds becoming southerly.
Thursday probably fair.
For South Dakota-Fair Wednesday;
colder in northeastern portion; northwest
erly winds. becoming variable. Thursday
probably fair.
For Montana-Fair Wednesday, EXCEPT
occasional rains or snow in extreme
western portion; southerly winds. Thurs
day occasional rains or SHOWS probable.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations, taken by TIE
United States weather bureau, st. Paul
P. L. Lyons, observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night
Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
Highest temperature OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. u
Lowest temperature ...--............... 20
a t-ya t,kaT--a ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-16

lady living IN of the large manufacturing cities of
Connecticut writes y tenyearod daughter Irene has been
with terrible sick headaches and spells Of vomiting
she little tot Her father thought outqro them hnt
She didn't She did chew her enough and what She threw
up seemed but half dgested Through advice of friend
began giving her y u'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-16
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURES.

washington time q p. m. st. Paul..
Evening star., 1901-12-21
The Needs of the Poor.

The intense cold Of the past few days has
increased the suffering of the poor to the
point that relief is imperative lest many
freeze and starve, The charity work of
Washington was never more highly organ
lied or more efficient than at present. The
agencies for distributing aims are readily
reached by all who desire to give, and the
chances of waste or duplication, leading to
improper giving, are small. But there is
always need of funds and goods In abun-
dance The most effective organization
cannot work without means. There is an
immediate call for resources just now, with
scores Of families dependent for support
upon the charitable agencies. While cash
is the best gift, permitting the distributors
the widest range of relief yet old clothing
groceries and fuel are desirable and always
useful Probably In every weIl-to-do house
hold in this city there is at least one suit
Of cast-0n clothing, never to be worn again
by a member Of the family. This is certain
to be Infinitely warmer and more present.
able than the clothes worn by some man
out OF work whom the winter has caught
at low ebb, his courage waning before the
succession Of bleak, hungry days. Or chill
dren's clothes, always being outgrown, may
bring not only happiness but actual relief
from physical distress to the little folks of
the byways. Youngsters who should be at
tending school are kept at home because Of
the lack Of shoes and wraps. They cannot
be sent barefooted and shivering into the
streets even for the sake Of education. How
many Of these might be helped through a
little thought for their needs when the
suggestion has reached the comfortable
home. The prices of the necessities of life
were never higher in times of peace. Even
the provident feel their pinch. The poor are
literally suffering because they cannot
make their money go as far as they could
a few months ago. To give now in abun-
dance through the appointed agencies is the
duty Of all who appreciate this situation
Washington has always been generous to-
ward it's sufferers. 1t will assuredly re-
spond literally now to tie call for help.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Gov. Taft to the FiIipinos.

Governor Taft. on the eve OF leaving Tor
q visit home. tells the people OF MAMMA
that he will return next spring and resume
the duties of his office. This is welcome
announcement both there and mere II
would have been unnecessary except for
the fact that gossip had seized the COVER
nor's departure as a topic for political
speculation. A report was started that upon
his arrival IN the United States he would be
assigned to new duties. This he contra
diets, and in doing so testifies that he likes
his present duties, as also the people of the
Philippine Islands, and that he will be glad
to return to them.
This, to repeat, is good news both there
and here. The post Of governor of the
Philippines is one of very great Importance.
and it will increase In Importance for some
time TO come 1t calls for a thorough
knowledge OF law, for good judgment, for
a taste and capacity for hard work, and
for what is known as the executive faculty.
or all these qualities Governor Taft has
demonstrated the possession in so cor spicu-
Gus a degree that his success at Manila is
one of the shining American achievements
Of the hour. We have so many capable
men engaged in public affairs 1t would be
Inaccurate to say that his place at Manila
could not be filled. but It is safe to say
that any new appointee. no matter how
capable, would for considerable time be
busy in acquiring the knowledge of the sit
uation which Governor Taft now enjoys.
We need not only executive talent Of
high order IN the Philippines, but the spirit
of patience here at home, in the solving of
the Philippine problem. We should not ex-
pect an early solution of 1t, for two reasons.
In the first place it is a most difficult and
complex problem. Connected with it are
matters Of race, religion, hundreds Of years
OF governmental abuses. and customs of all
kind foreign to anything with which we
are familiar. In the second place we shall
have for some further time to reckon with
a divided sentiment here at home. They
are not in the majority by any means, but
there are men in high station in the United
States who are opposed to the retention of
ances on the subject are collected and for
warded to the archipelago. and act as so
much fuel to the fires of Filipino discon-
tent now burning in certain sections.
To sum up. it is no easy matter to handle
a problem difficult enough of itself, and yet
to the difficulties of which we are adding
cross purposes of our own But the solu-
tion. put aIliteratively, seems to be Taft,
tact and tirelessness. and. as now applied,
1t ought to be continued to the end.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

contracts or administrative favors to the
leaders. The local government is conducted
upon a business basis. The actions of Com
missioners and subordnates are always ex-
posed to blaze of publicity and subjected
to the closest scrutiny. The accounts are
audited by the federal officials and the
slightest discrepancies are held for the mos.
detailed explanations
Standing watch over this excellent ad-
m1nistrative machinery, supporting the
Commissioners in their efforts to secure
larger appropriations for the city's whole
some growth, freely criticising them upon
occasion for their actions when not in ac
cord with the public thought, is a body of
citizens second to none in the world for In
telligent public spirit and pride in the Dis
trict. Legislation Is the net result of the
Judgment of people, administrators and
Congress. The course is always clear to
the end of local betterment. The actions
of Congress- the capitals legislature, are
as keeniy and inteliigentiy observed by the
people are those of the Commissioners.
The chance of jobbery is reduced to the
lowest possible minimum The legislative
process. just as the administrative. is con-
exerted upon the legislators here as in
other cities. where the political machine
and Its exponents continually work for
party and personal advantage.
The participation of the government in
the support of the District. supposedly con-
tributing half for it's maintenance ins,Ires
constant federal surveillance over local
affairs. thus raising the local administra-
tton to the same high plane as that occu-
pied by the federal government. The beau
tiful, rapidly developing capital is today the
result Of this mutuality of intelligent con-
Germ on the part of both residents and ex-
officio governors and legislators. Scandal
and corruption are virtually unknown to-
day. Peculation in office, so rare as to be
cause of exceeding wonder, is promptly
discovered, and sharply punished. The
men chosen for local offices are selected
for their character and standing in the
community. They are retained in the serv-
ice as their fitness warrants. Although no
civil service law specifically protects the
local administration, the merit principle
prevails.
Thus Washington has grown into a COM
pact, highly organized community, secure
in its safeguards against political mall
administration. insured of q continuous
prosperity long as the fundamental law
upon which its present form of govern
ment rests is respected by Congress. 1t
will continue to serve as a shining example
to other municipalities, machine-ridden and
burdened by partisan governments.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

The usual "coal famine scare has been
started along with the cold snap This COM
bination never fails to appear once or twice
during each winter. The coal famine In
truth would be a terrible visitation, but
the country is evidently far from such an
experience at present. The only possible
cause now In sight for a shortage of the
supply of fuel is a temporary blockade of
the transportation lines, by wrecks. floods
or snow. But 1t Is not to be believed that
the east will be visited by any assortment
of elements sufficient to check the flow of
the supply to market for more than week.
Coal prices are far more likely to rise
through the natural operation Of the ma
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Advice From the Opposition.

Mr.. Roosevelts policy of comforting with
democratic leaders about appointments
where republican sources of information are
not altogether satisfactory Is wise, but it
did not originate with him. Mr.. Arthur,
who reached the presidency under very dis
treSsing circumstances, found 1t advisable
to take reliable democratic opinion about
number of appointments, and even General
Harrison, who was rated as a hard-and-
fast partisan and man little given to
consulting with even the leaders of his own
party, now and then called on a democrat
for an opinion in a hot contest for place
between two energetic republicans. Mr..
Mckinley sought democratic advice about
both men and measures, and always OBJ
tanned it. Mr.. Roosevelt is in line with ex-
cellent precedents. and there can be no
doubt that he will profit by the course he is
pursuing.
1t is one of the most interesting of the
traditions of the first Cleveland administra-
ton that famous republican senator Sc
lected the minister to England who sue
ceeded Mr.. Lowell. Mr.. Cleveland wanted
a man of the diplomatic caliber, who at
the same time would preserve the prestige
of graceful speech which during Mr.. Low
ellis term had become associated with the
post. Mr.. Edmunds of Vermont, who had
been consulted, brought forward one of his
democratic friends and spoke of him so
highly that Mr.. Cleveland acted on the
recommendation. 1t proved to be a capital
selection. Mr.. Phelps, both as diplomat
and after-dinner speaker, held his own even
in comparison with Mr.. Lowell, and
achieved great distinction in the office. All
things considered. indeed, it was the most
successful appointment that Mr.. Cleveland
made during his first term as President.
There is no danger in seeking advice like
Is great one, and no man worthy Of it
would fail to give a President the benefit
Of his best information and opinion At
the top In our politics, there Is, as we all
know, a free exchange Of ideas between
men of opposing parties. Some of the warm
est personal friendships exist between men
who are continually arrayed against each
other politically. They are alert and un-
compromising in all matters relating to
legitimate party warfare, but they rely for
success upon no petty advantages, and they
are quite superior to tricks OF ambuscades
in their operations. The democrats whom
Mr.. Roosevelt is consulting at present about
patronage will oppose him warmly in 1904,
but they Will sincerely assist him now to
the full extent of their power in filing the
public offices with competent and reputable
men. They owe that service, when de-
rnanded. to the country, and they would
neither profit themselves nor advance their
party's interests, by Withholding it.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
A Call to Constituency,

Tis here at last. The sky is gray,
The snowflakes eddy round,
The wind attunes his boisterous Law.
We shiver at the sound.
SO let's be thankful, one and all.
Although the pipes be froze.
Let us be thankful as we crawl
Into our fur-lined clothes.
Zen though our very nerves be chilled,
Let's sing gleeful song.
For is this not hope fulfilled
For which we've waited long?
So tune your thanks in cadence rich,
Nor pause to breathe sigh.
Remember, 'tis the snowstorm which
We wished for last July.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Why Washington Ii Well Governed

Why Washington Ii Well Governed.
The Star has received the following in
quiry from the editor of the London, On
tario. Advertiser:
There Is a great deal of talk about mn
nicipal corruption in some OF the larger
cities of the United States but We seldom
hear anything of the kind with regard 10
Washington 1 am aware that your system
Is unlike that of other places. but 1t would
De rather interesting and perhaps useful to
nave IL editOrially explained briefly exactly
wherein the difference consists and the ef-
feet OF the difference"
II is gratifying to know by this token
that Washington's excellent repute as a
well-governed city has spread across the
border. The Information desired is easily
given. to account for the phenomenon of a
degree Of municipal morality at the capital
superior to that which prevails in other
large communities. Here, in brief is the
federal capital, which the Constitution has
set apart as the seat of government 1t
has always been strictly the nations city.
the nation owning more than half Of the
land areas within the city and controlling
the entire District It Is governed as is no
other American city, by board of three
Commissioners appointed by the President
Two of these are civilians. of opposite DO
litical faiths, who have been bona fide resi-
dents of the District for at least three
years prior to their appointment and claim
ing residence nowhere else, II these should
entertain political preiudices, they are mu-
tually checked, while the balance of power
is held by the third Commissioner, detailed
from the corps Of army engineers. and OF
course without party bias.
Thus the administration is absolutely non
partisan There is no dominant machine
. No ward heelers are to be placated, no in
dividual voters cared for at the public ex-
psnSe. No primaries are to be affected BY
Evening star., 1901-12-21

The resignation rumor works along very
contentedly without results during the dull
season. For when few genuine resigna-
tions actually fall In, the rumor is amply
repaid for all that 1t has done fruitlessly
in days gone by. The resignation rumor, In
fact. has "eopper-riveted cinch'' on futu-
rity. 1t Is ordained that no man will re-
main forever In office. Sticking everlast-
ingly at 1t brings to the resignation rumor
success without fail
Evening star., 1901-12-21
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Evening star., 1901-12-21
A Form of Cenerosftx

That fellow is kind Of hard to depend
on
He seems to be very generous"
Yes He's regular Santa Claus"
Il don't understand"
He is willing to take the credit for CIV
Ing you anything you want provided some
one else stand the expense"
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Cities in Winter.

From the New York Tribune.
Paris, the city Of pleasure, is under a.
blanket OF snow. But beneath the mantle
1t persists In Its gayety, its restless activ-
ity. Its pulses are not stopped or even
slackened So Of New York in the iciest Of
winter weather. A true metropolis cannot
be overcome for many days by tempests
chances.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Mr.. Wakeman's sudden removal from the
position Of appraiser of merchandise Of
New York Is a reminder that there are
other ways Of getting a man out of office
than by waiting for him to resign.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

nipulators of the market to keep pace with
the normal demand than because OF an
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Evening star., 1901-12-21

Secretary Cages retirement from the
cabinet will give the II told you so'' fra
ternity chance to gloat. AS every mem
ber Of the cabinet was on their list for re-
tirement, the doctrine Of chances was sure
to give them material for self-congratula-
tion, sooner or later.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
How 1t Happened.

yes" said the member Of Congress, II
had been in Washington but a short time
when l awoke one morning and found my
self famous"
"How did you manage it?"
Published my biography in the Congress
sional directory without trying to conceal
any facts or trying to assume a statesman
like pose. 1t was an accident: but it was
effective"
Evening star., 1901-12-21

great many people are willing to con-
cede that 5000 is not. sufficient pay for
the work member of Congress Is sup
posed to do. But the accent on the sup
posed to do" is strong
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Travel.
From the Mexican Herald.

Travel frequently improves the human
being, and 1t does the same for crude
whisky, which. after a sea voyage, returns
home ripened; and then there is the case
Of cottonseed kernels which go abroad from
the United States and come home again as
the best quality Of olive OIL
Evening star., 1901-12-21

The Ohio democrats will earnestly hope
that any misunderstanding between Mr..
Foraker and Mr.. Hanna will be war to the
knife this time.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Diss De Bar has been sentenced to seven
years penal servitude in England. This
makes 1t definitely and agreeably possible
to announce her retirement from public
Hfa
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Another boiler explosion occurred today
in Pittsburg. That city is in fair way
to become known for the present as the
accident center Of the United States.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

The popu1ists may find some consolation
in remarking that under some conditions
copper is an even more uncertain metal
than silver
Evening star., 1901-12-21

There should be as much care exercised
as possible to prevent the isthmian canal
from tempting people to get under obliga-
tions to the United States treasury's con-
science fund.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Colonel Watterson is doing all he can to
persuade Kentucky politics TO put up It's
six-shooters and get back to the parsua-
slons of simple and soulful rhetoric
Evening star., 1901-12-21

The open assertion In Chicago that the
bribing Of juries is general may serve to re-
yive the claims Of years gone by that Chi
cago was the ''wickedest city in America"
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Possibly the President has In mind a
scheme of reciprocity by which a Washing
ton man will be appointed recorder Of
deeds for some other town.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

You don't get such poetry as was written
IN days gone by said the regretful per-
son.
OF course you don't" answered the
SNUG modernist. There is no further de-
mand for it. There is so much days-gone-
by poetry already on the market that there
is no further demand for it."
Evening star., 1901-12-21
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Evening star., 1901-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Pert. hut Patriotic.

'Sir Thomas Upton is going to keep try
ing for the cup" said the young English
man.
YES" answered Miss Cayanne; "your
country is going to keep on trying, and ours
is going to keep on succeeding"
Evening star., 1901-12-21
1t Will.

From the Indianapolis News.
1t will do labor and capital good Just to
get together and talk 1t over
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Some Study Neceasarx.

From the New York World.
The new Siamese minister, Phya Akhara
Oradhara, will be made welcome In Wash
ington as soon as the President learns how
his name Is pronounced
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Italy will do its best to establish the
theory that the lynching question is not
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Evening star., 1901-12-21

Mr. Roosevelt's taste for athletics will
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President of the United States wide berth.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
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Evening star., 1901-12-21
Cruel Death.
From the Chicago ]

From the Chicago News.
Instead Of passing resolutions why don't
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to death?
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Helen Gould.
From the Hartford Pa

From the Hartford Post.
A college degree has been conferred on
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Evening star., 1901-12-21
May He Forgiven.
From the Minneapolis Times.

From the Minneapolis Times
If all our multimillionaires get to dis
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tunes will be greatly mitigated.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Signor Marconi will receive congratula-
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telegraph system.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Richard Croker talks about the future in
way that Is liable to put him under the
suspicion Of being a hard loser.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Very Small.
From the st. Louis Star.

From the st. Louis Star
About the smallest thing ever perpetrated
by either individuals or corporations was
the act of the Anglo-American Cable Com
pany In interfering with the experiments
Of Marconi in New Foundland
Evening star., 1901-12-21
The COaI SuDuIy.

Edison's silence leads to a suspicion that
he is inventing something that will work
Evening star., 1901-12-21
First Aid to Amuence.

Il care not for gold-though 1 shall not
conceal
A certain vague yearning for pelf
But just give me stock in the metal called
steel
And the gold will take care Of ITSELF"
Evening star., 1901-12-21
A Timely Warning.

Tie up your Christmas presents securely
before sending them through the mails, for
Uncle Sam will be too busy to stop and
retie them.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
John Hay.
From the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News
The name of Secretary Hay will be linked
indissolubly with the Nicaraguan canal.
That will make his fame secure.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
A Little Pun,

From the Chicago Tribune.
Postmaster General Smith resigns, we
infer. on account of Philadelphia Press of
business.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
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Evening star., 1901-12-21

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