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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-20
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| 1893

Inc th1rty-second meeting convened at
the West Hotel, Minneapolis, Feb II,
1898. Mayor Pratt welcomed the visitors
and President Stanton responded. The
presidents address and the reading of
papers occupied the remainder Of the day
A larger number of papers than usual
were presented, which occupied the great
er portion of the time, and notable fea-
ture of the second day was an invitation
extended by w. j. White, representative
Of the Canadian government, for trip
from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast. On
motion Of Mr.. c.. s.. Mitchell of the Alex
andria Post-NeWs, the invitation was &C
cepted and all the dtails left to the ex-
ecutive committee. 1t was at this meet
ing that committee Of five consisting Of
D. Sinclair, ]. A. Leonard, w. B. Mitch
ell, H. P. Hall and David Ramaley was
appointed to secure the placing of a
suitable memorial tablet in the new state
capitol inscribed to James NJ Goodhue,
the editor of the first paper issued in
a matter of more than usual interest and
resulted in the following officers being
chosen:
Presidents A. Langum, Preston Times.
First Vice President-E C. Huntington,
Window Reporter.
Second Vice Presdent-W. J. Monro, Morris
Sun.
Third Vice President-Joseph Leicht, Wi
mona Westlicher Herold
Recording Secretary-C. P. Slime, st. Paul.
Corresponding Secretary-Leslie Matthews,
Litchtield Review.
Treasurer-David, Ramaley, A. 0. U. w.
Guide. St. Paul. ~ @.-' ....... S.
Executive Committee. S. Mitchell, Alex
andria Post; II. P. Hall. st. Paul Trade
Journal; c. G. Whitney, Marshall News
Messenger.
The death Of j. H. Manchester. editor
Of the Lake Benton News was announced
and an appropriate resolution adopted on
the subject.
The social event OF the meeting was a
banquet rendered the editors at the West
hotel by the Minneapolis Press club.
Thomas Lowry presided as POSTMASTER
and speeches were made by Mayor Robert
Pratt, C. w. Stanton, president of tbs
association, Governor Z. NJ. Clough,
Frank A Day. Martin County Sentinel;
J. Adam Bede. Pine City Budget; James
Gray, Minneapolis Times, Ed A. Paradis,
Midway News, James J. Hill, st. Paul; c.
S. Mitchell, Alexandria Post-News; Cap
tain H. A. Castle, auditor OF this treasury
John A. Johnson Of the st. Peter Herald
and 3. B. Herbert. editor Of the National
| Journalist, Chicago.
The summer meeting was an excursion
across the continent from St. Paul to
Winnipeg via the Northern Pacific and
from Winnipeg to Vancouver, Victoria
and Seattle. and return via Canadian Pa
cif1c and 500 lines. 1t was the largest
trip the association ever took and the
courtesies extended by the railroads and
others were fairly overwhelming. There
were 1S5 in the party.
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1897 !

The thirty-frst meeting convened in
st. Paul Feb. 10, 1897 in the parlors OF
the Commercial Club.
Mayor Doran welcomed the editors and
by request of President Alvah Eastman
Judge J. A. Leonard Of the Rochester Post
the second president OF the association
responded in behalf of the editorial or
ganization. A resolution was passed in
dorsing the Omaha exposition. and the
treasurer's report was read. showing a
balance OF $250.36 In the treasury. Beyond
this, the appointment of committee on
resolutions and the presidents address,
no other business was transacted in the
morning.
At the afternoons session, Judge Chas
E. Flandrau read very valuable and en-
PERTAINING paper on '"The Law of LIBEL
The afternoon was chiefly devoted to the
reading Of papers by w. E. Eastman Of
the Saltwater Gazette, Charles F. Hendryx
of the Sank Center Herald, Condo Hamlin
Of the Pioneer Press and Ed A. Paradis Of
the Midway News. Mr.. Hamlin's paper
was 1.-THE Social Relations of the City and
Country Press" and Mr.. Paradis' was a
reply. These papers were discussed by
G. S. Mitchell of the Alexandria Post
News, c. w. Stanton OF the Appleton
Press, John A. Johnson of the st. Peter
Herald and H. P. Hall. The papers and
discussion occupied the entire afternoon
session. An obituary notice was also
read of the late George c. Chamberlain
formerly editor Of Jackson Republic the
sixth president of the editorial association
At the second days session resolution
was adopted recommending the appoint
ment of l.. p Hunt as public printer.
A paper on "The Uses and Abuses of the
Country Press" by W. G. Whitman Of the
Ortonville Herald Star. was read, and j.
Adam Bede spoke in a very entertaining
manner on ''Pi and Other Things When
the election of officers was reached, the
late e. P. Barnum arose and eloquently
nominated G. W.. Stanton for president.
Several seconding speeches were made,
after which Mr.. Stanton was unanimously
elected. The following is a complete list
of the officers:
officers Elect -Recapitulated.
President-C. W. Stanton, Appleton Press.
First Vice President, H. G. Hayes Sleepy
Eye Dispatch.
Second Vice President-W. D. Easton, Still
water Gazette.
Third Vice President-C. D. Belden. Austin
Transcript.
Recording Secretary-C. P. Slime, st. Paul
Corresponding Secretary-H. j. Essler St.
Peter Herald.
Treasurer-David RaInaley, A. o. U. w.
Guide.
Executive Committee P. Hall, st. Paul
c. c. Whitney, Marshall News-Messenger; E.
A. Paradis, MidW avs News. st. Paul.
The summer meeting was from Aug
to and consisted Of a trip to Milwaukee
and Detroit with a stop on the return at
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Reporter. ~ BY Julius II. Jchn1ahl Redwood Gazette

to quit" but two warm friends of boil
Of us interceded in my behalf-one being
Colonel Albert Scheffer, and 1 was re-
tanned. l got in complete touch with Mr.
Hall, and I soon had, believe, his en-
tire confidence, with the result that the
more important assignments were given
to me. On two occasions Mr.. Hall took
occasion to compliment my work before
the entire staff, bot h pieces of work being
political in their character.
Only once was re.rinande6. The
committee OF senators from the United
States senate appointed to investigate the
condition Of the Alaskan Indians, had re-
turned from tcat territory, arriving in
st. Paul shortly after midnight of a certain
Friday. The morning newspa pers we're
all ''scooped'' on the arrival Of the party.
The night clerk had left his station at the
Ryan before the evening newspaper re-
porters MADE their morning run of the
hotels, and the register rage, containing
the registrations of the party, had been
turned over for the business of Saturday.
The day clerks. If they knew, never whis-
pered the arrival of the distinguished
party and that afternoon both the News
and Dispatch came out-completely
'scooped."
The Sunday morning newspapers re-
covered their ground and came out with
from one columns TO two columns Of rich
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nose careful and difficult to handle, owing
to the handling and ferreting out Of crime
being extremely secret in its nature. The
political reporter, Gnce acquainted with
thAe leaders Of the state, Is in clover.
The leaders are always pleased to have a
pleasant word in print, only human we
will admit. and by not abusing the con-
fidence they insist upon when imparting
news. you are sure to have them on your
staff forever.
have been asked to say in this article
what my views are regarding reporter
taking charge of country printing Office.
My advice Is for them not to do it unless
they have a thorough knowledge of the
business from alpha to omega. They
should know how to set type, run
press and do the general Office work.
as we'll as merely gathering the news,
By having this broad experience he is
self-reliant, and in cases of rush In any
one department. he can turn In and lend
his hand. He can make prices, without
asking those under him, can purchase his
own material without relying on help or
the words Of the salesman. In fact.
should anything happen. he can work
twenty four hours per day In the several
departments and start in the next day
with the satisfaction that though the
world be against him, he can accomplish
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My brethren of the city and country
press will pardon me for being personal
in whatever | may have to say in this ar
ticle, but inasmuch as my personal expe-
rience, commencing when l was 13 years
old, and continuing without break up to
the present time, IN a newspaper Office,
may be Of some value to the coming
wielders Of the pen and pencil, have Sc
lected to make some Of them personal
But few newspaper men of are twin cit
les, in fact Of the Minnesota press, will
not be able to recall Alden j.. Blethen,
now on the Pacific coast, but connect ed
with the Minneapolis Tribune when the
writer commenced his reportorial career.
I called On Mr.. Blethen in his Minneapolis
Office told him that l had made some pro-
fciency in the art of printing and was
then anxious to get at the news gathering
modes. Mr. Blethen received my desires
kindly, told me that there was a vacancy
over on the tail est. Paul. end of the
Minneapolis Tribune which I might have
providing proved myself competent. He
started me out on the princely salary Of
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1894 &

In accordance with the amendment Of
the constitution giving permission to hold
the annual meeting outside of St. Paul
the year the legislature was not in session,
the twenty-eighth annual meeting con-
vened at Minneapolis. The business SEES
sions We're held al Century Hall on the
10Th and 18th OF February, 1894 with Presi-
dent John A. Johnson OF the st. Peter
Herald In the chair
Mayor Eustis, in behalf Of the city. and
Smith B. Hall, president Of the Mime
apolis Press Club, opened the exercises
by a cordial address of welcome. President
Johnson responded to the welcome, fol-
lowing 1t with his annual address upon
the theme, The Mission of the Press
G. G. Whitney OF the Marshall News
Messenger chose for the topic Of his paper
How to Conduct a County Newspaper"
The final paper Of the first day was by II.
p. Hall, and entitled 'Early Journalism il
Minnesota
The Evening Banuhet.
In the evening perhaps the most elab-
crate banquet ever given the association
was enjoyed at the West Hotel. Mayor
Eustis presided in a most happy manner,
handing the keys of the city 10 the edi-
tors through their president, in an elo-
quent speech.
John A johnson accepted the keys in
manner which only president of the
mand. Governor Nelson responded to ''Our
Commonwealth" w. B. Chamberlain of
the Minneapolis Journal to Newspaper
Men, II. P. Hall to 1.-THE Capital of Min
nesota and the ST. Paul Press Club S. P.
Jennison of the Red Wing Republican to
The Father Of the Craft" the late DR..
Fred Barrett of the Tower Journal to *'The
Solemn Aspect of the Publishers Life"
and Rev. Dr.. Shutter to Craftsmanship of
the Press"
Robert G. IngersOll delivered a lecture
that evening at Minneapolis, and after it's
conclusion he appeared accompanied by
his wife, and responded to the call with
his usual eloquence.
Including the visitors and citizens about
500 were seated at the tables.
Following the banquet the Minneapolis
Press club, the St. Paul Press club and
the editors, headed by a brass band,
marched to Harmonic hall, where smoke
social was thoroughly enjoyed Smith B.
Hall and A. J. Blethen were in charge of
the ceremonies. In addition to stories,
songs and speeches, professional actors
from all the theatrical companies playing
in the Twin Cities gave entertaining spe-
cialties. 1t was red-fre night in the
history of the association.
The opening business of the second day
was the reading of a paper entitled "How
to Build Circulation" by Alvah East
man OF the 81. CLOUD JOurnal-PresS. the
remainder of the morning session was
devoted to considering the question of the
long talked-of business organization.
The treasurer's report showed that 1863
members had paid dues the previous year,
and that a balance of $76.74 remained in
the treasury.
The following is a complete list of off
GERS selected:
Presidential. G. Day. Albert Lea Standard.
First Vice President-C. G. Whitney, Mar
shall News Messenger.
Second Vice rPesident-Bronson Strain, Bat
tie Lake Review
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Windsor Hotel on the evening of the 18th.
at which over 400 were present L. D.
Wilkes acted as chairman. There were
responses to the toasts by Mayor Kiefer,.
r. A. Kirk, Senator John A. Johnson Of
the st. Peter Herald. Condo Hamlin, E.
Vanish, William H. Lightner and Charles
S. Mitchell. There was also a presenta-
ton of a gayel to the speaker of the house.
A. N. Dare of the Elk River News. Fol-
lowing the banquet smoke social was
given at Elks hall.
The summer outing was attended by $50
and the trip comprised Omaha exposition.
Denver and Colorado Springs.
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1893 /

The twenty seventh annual meeting be-
gan in the rooms Of the st. Paul Chamber
OF Commerce, Feb. Is, 1893, President G..
s. Pease of the Anoka Union presiding.
Forty members were present at the outset
and the attendance was considerably in
creased before the conclusion OF the ses-
sion. The usual annual address Of the
president was delivered in which he dis
cussed at some length the matter of ad
vertising and advertising rates The
treaSurer'S report was a genuine relief,
showing as it did a dissipation Of the
dangerous surplus" and that only $12.99
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1895
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The twenty-ninth annual session of the
association convened in the rooms of the
Commercial club in st. Paul on the Goth
OF February 1895, with President H. G.
Day of the Albert Lea Standard in the
chair. The welcome was extended by Cor
poration Attorney Chamberlain in the alb
sence of Mayor Smith, who was prevented
from attendance by illness.
The presidents annual address, contain
ing many valuable suggestions, was deliv
cred as usual, and the treasurer's report
showed s10l.9S. One hundred and ninety
eight members were enrolled during the
year 1891. --~ .~
considerable portion of the first days
session and some Of the second days was
occupied in considering the report made
by Ed A. Paradis from the committee ap
pointed to formulate the long talked-of
| business organization. The chief ques-
ton at issue was whether this organiza-
tion should be transformed into a formal
business organization, or whether that
should be an entirely separate affair.
After much debate it was finally decided
that it would be for the best interest OF
all concerned to incorporate the business
organiza ton as an independent body.
On the second day four papers were
ing social session and reception, extend
ed by the Commercial club and Jobbers
union, was held in the club parlors, where,
in addition to the refreshments, excellent
music was rendered, photograph exhi-
btion given, songs and recitat1Ons rem
dered by theatrical people in the city, and
impromptu speeches, the whole making up
a delightful evening.
no the second day four papers were
read. -"
"The Editor as Ali Educator Leslie
Mathews, Benson Monitor.
The Editor as Moralist," w. r. Edwards.
Tracy Republican.
Rochester Post. .'..
The Editor a Politician ]. H. Man
chester, Lake Benson News.
A visit was made during the day to the
art gallery of James j. Hill, which was
greatly enjoyed.
The following is complete list of Of
ficers elected:
Presidcnt-C. c. Whitney, Marshall News
! Messenger. .-r'
First Vice President-Alvah Eastman, St.
Cloud Journal-Press
Second Vice Presidents. A. Langum, Pres
ton Times
Third Vice President-W. R. Edwards.
Tracy Republican.
secretary-M. J. Bowling, Renville Star
Farmer.
Treasurer-David Ramaley, A. O. U. w.
Guide. 80.
Executive Committee-C. P. Slime, North
western Printer, st. Paul. II. P. Hall. st.
Paul Morning Call; C. S. Mitchell. Alex
andria Post News ID H. -s.,...
The Excursion.
The excursion in 1895 took place in Sep
TENDER land was trip to the Atlanta expo
sition via Nashville and Chattanooga. That
year was the first time that the commit
tee were over the trip in advance, GUS
tom that has ever since prevailed. It was
also the beginning of the coupon book
system for all expenses. 1t was on this
excursion that NJ. j. Bowling was mar
ried at Atlanta.
1896
FasaS75sSssass5asM
The thirtieth annual meeting began in
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the package by express. The pub
fishers did so for very reasonable con-
sideration, and seemed greatly pleased
with the suggestion. This bundle of ready
print arrived in due season. the first and
fourth pages of our next Issue were
printed upon the blank side of the sheets
and sent out, and until quite recently,
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1906 !

The thirtieth annual meeting began in
Conover hall, st. Paul, Feb. 20, 1895.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
New Year Superstitions.

With the exception of All-Saints'
day there is no time in the whole
twelvemonth about which so many
suspicious cluster as New Years.
Some form of divination is prac-
ticed to foretell the future in almost
every land on January l. This, Of
course, is practically the case with
young people who desire to know
whether they will get married the
coming year or soon thereafter. In
the country districts of England and
Germany there is tea and coffee
test which is most satisfactory. A
teaspoon is balanced carefully on the
edge of u cup. Then tea or coffee. as
the case may be. is dropped into 1t,
drop by drop. Every drop thai the
spoon will hold without losing its
balance means another year before
the wedding. One or two large drops
will usually upset the spoon. and this
is very popular way OF looking into
sbe future, especially with maidens
kho are reaching mature years.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
BUFoRD NOTES

H. Haynes left for Grand Junction
this week and will likely spend the
winter there.
Eighteen inches Of snow an still q
comm. And the prophets! Oh, they
are buried under the beautiful"
Hay is hay always, and some win
ters it's more than that-it's more
precious than gold often, for money
can't buy 1t on many occasions. III
Martin Paulson, who returned to
his old home in Sweden last spring,
Is back In Colorado and writes that
he expects to be in Buford next
month.
Cattlemen would do we'll to take
this for a motto: 'Don't increase
your heard of cattle unless you in
crease your supply Of feed in the cor
responding ratio" The dry is past
when stockmen can depend on the
range for their cattle and horses.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
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The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27

Fly Snyder, the wolf-trapper who
was successful in trapping "a wolves
In six weeks recently in the vicinity
Of the keystone ranch, is having
troubles of his own. Some scoundrel
has been stealing his traps, seven
having been taken in the last few
days. Snyder says he would not care
so much if the thief would confine
himself to the traps but he would like
for him to leave the wolves that are
caught behind. He ordered four
dozen more traps Wednesday and is
keeping u sharp lookout for the thief.
1t is hoped that he will be rs success
full in trapping the theft as he has
been the wolves.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
Fine Photography.

Meeker is fortunate in having n
first class photographer in the person
Of G. Francis Britton.
Mr.. Britton has been located here
for some months, but people are just
beginning to realize that he turns out
work equal to anything in his line to
be had in the large cities, and his
prices for high class work are as low
as In the eastern cities. -Tr
An examination of Mr.. Britton's
work will confirm these assertions.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27

Ed COLON has his road house at
Axial about finished inside and work
is now progressing on the barns.
The meals being served are first class
and it is pleasure to traveller to
put up at the COLON hostelry. 1t is
certainly quite IL relief to be able to
get such splendid accommodation on
Il route where for the past season
travellers have had to go from Craig
to Meeker without n bite to eat unless
a lunch was carried.-Routt County
Courier.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
Group.

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group is usually well known to the
mothers of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment of it.,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval
than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Do not waste valuable time in expert
menting with untried remedies, no
matter how highly they may be re-
commended, but give this medicine
as directed and all symptoms of Group
will quickly disappear. For sale by
Strehlke Bros, druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27

A Missouri paper tells Of man
named Jones, a newcomer, having
deposited 500 in the preacher salary
box one Sunday recently. The
preacher asked why he had been so
generous and he said he had just en-
gagged in business In the town and he
wanted to help along the cause.
Then the preacher announced that
he would surely patronize Mr.. Jones
and asked all the congregation who
would do likewise to stand up. The
whole congregation arose and then
the preacher asked Mr.. Jones what
his business WAS and he replied, ''Tm
a saloon keeper.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
RANGELY ITEMS.

John w. Taylor is arranging for a
trip to Missouri soon.
Fred Carnahan was transbcting
business in our midst last week.
J. w. Grizzell came in with mis-
cellaneOus load of freight Saturday.
Several of the boys came in from
the gilsonite mines to spend the holt
days.
School work is dismissed for the
holidays and the children are qnjoy-
ing it.
The work at the oil wells is pro-
crossing nicely and indications are
excellent.
r. g. Gibson, ]. w. Rector, and J.
Q. McNew were shaking hands with
friends in Rangely last Saturday.
&c.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27

With the beginning OF the new yenr
our business men and all citizens who
wish to see Meeker pushed ahead
should take up the question reorgan-
izing our dormant board of trade.
Call 1t IL board Of trade, commercial
club, chamber of commerce or any
designation you please, just SO we
have an organization ready to take
hold OF and push along every public
movement having for its object the
advancement OF Meeker and Rio
Blanco county ~
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-27
Challenged and Accepted.

Last issue of Routt County Courier
contained the following:
"My attention has been directed to
a sweeping challenge by o. d. Grim
stead in a recent Steamboat paper, to
engage in II riding contest naming a
preference for Kid Waugh. While
the challenge is somewhat ill-tined,
and the undersigned is particularly
busy, if he insists on game shall
have to arrange in few days to ac-
commodate him. Maybe this will
hold him. Very truly,
Altman w. Vaughn"