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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
CAPITAL CULLINGS

The house yesterday adopted the Underwood
amendment requiring an education test for
immigrants.
The following postmasters were appointed
to-day: !owa-sensy, Plymouth county, jon
ter Tail county. Lettie Shaver.
William Henry Eustis, of Minneapolis,
reached Washington to-day after a couple of
weeks spent with his brothers family in New
York. He will start for home the first OF
the week.
The house committee on military affairs has
manifested disapproval of the proposition OF
Secretary Root for the retirement OF officers
of the army. The feeling is accepted as an
indication OF growing opposition IN con.
gress to the idea of promoting officers just
before retirement in order that they may en-
Joy the benefit OF increased pay.
The campaign of the irrigation advocates
has been very thorough. The house member
ship was divided into groups and each man !,
is announced that sufficient number OF
votes are pledged to insure victory. The
house leadership is arrayed against irriga.
ton but the recommendations of President
Roosevelt will have a strong influence.
Secretary Hay and Mr.. Aspiroz, the Mexi-
can ambassador, signed a convention provfd-
ing for the arbitration Of the famous Plus
claim. based on the application of the Ca
tholic church in California for overdue inter-
est on trust funds in the custody Of the
American government. This involves about
81, 000 900 and is the first case to go before The
Hague tribunal In any form.
Fred A. Maynard, special United States at
torney in suits which have been brought
against Senator Clark of Montana and others
to recover title to timber lands alleged to have
been fraudulently obtained, came to Washing
ton to take Senator Ciarks testimony last
night and left for New York this morning.
where he will examine other parties. The
States court at Helena, when the case comes
to trial -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

Of Physicians and surgeons Of Columbia uni
versity, were married clandestinely a year
ago.
New York-In a wild chase after burglars
through Harlem lea streets tree to-day fory or fty
was shot in the temple and killed instantly.
At Fifth avenue the two others were sur
rounded and, after being dubbed and beaten,
surrendered
Nashville, Tenn.-Governor McMillin pae-
doned John Jones, who is serving a two years
sentence in the penitentiary for manslaughter.
He killed a man who dshonored his home
and publicly taunted him with his wife's dis
honor. The first jury disagreed and the Sec
ond convicted him.
Goshen, Ind.-Four officers and physician
were summoned to care for George W. Hattie,
who was roaming the streets raying maniac
and threatening to end his life on being ac-
cused by his bride of day, Dr. Anna G.
Kaufman. of having deceived her by saying
he had not made transfer of his property.
Canyon City, Cola forest fire covering the
whole top of Sheep mountain, between this
city and Victor, is in progress and the 11lu-
mination can be seen from here. The noun
tain seems to be a mass OF seething flames.
There are prospectors at work on the noun
tain, and fears are entertained for their safety.
New York-By unanimous vote, the ire
movable rectors and consultors Of the arch
diocese Of New York to-day named Rt. Rev.
John NJ Farley as their first choice to
coed the late Archbishop Corrigan. Bishop
Charles F. Mcdonnell, of Brooklyn. was sec
ond choice. and Civar Gen. Mooney was third
South Bend, Ind.-John w. Churry, aged 81,
q carpenter, shot and killed his sweetheart,
Susanna Kecskemet, aged 16. early this NOR
ming, and then killed himself with the same
revolver The couple had planned to die
together The girl had laid her best dress
and undertaking on a chair in the parlor
and the man attired in his best clothes.
Simla, India-with the object of preventing
India from being flooded with Cartel sugar.
a bill has been introduced in the Indian coun-
Gil empowering the government to impose a
countervailing duty on bountied sugar until
the Brussels convention becomes effective.
Sugar shipped prior to May q will be ex-
enpt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
Mr.. HILLS CONFESSION

When a man talks to a friend he some
times makes damaging admissions that no
enemy could draw from him. ]. j. Hill
furnishes case in points asst Saturday
he was interviewed by All. Blethene pubs
Usher Of the Seattle Times. The inter
view was published in the Sunday Times.
1t contains startling admissions OF the
power and inclination of the railway gods
to punish the foolish mortals who dare
to interfere with their plans.
After saying that it was an exceedingly
low rate on lumber that had made it pos
sible for the lumbermen Of Washington
to do business in the east, Mr.. Hill "sar-
castically asked If the people Of that
state thought he was compelled to con-
tinue that rate"
To quote further from the Seattle Times:
Touching railway commission, Mr.. Hill
said, that the only outcome would be to raise
rates in the state of Washington.
While Mr.. Hill shows a good deal of feel
ing about Washington in connection with
the Northern Securities company, he simply
observed that If the people of Washington
did not desire a continuation of efforts which
the Great Northern had made in behalf of inn
migration and low lumber rates, but pre-
ferred that the railways should adopt course
which would always result in a profit. then
the people there would certainly be accom-
modated. But he said that if that were to
occur it would mean not only stagnation
in that commonwealth, but actual retrogres-
sion to an appalling extent.
What do these threats mean if they do
not mean that unless Washington is
good" very quick and very thoroughly it
will be taught to fear the might Of the
railway master? The merger appears to
very much better advantage when it's pro-
moters do not make threats.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
IN A NUTSHELL

New York-seven hundred people wrecked
meat shop yesterday
Madrid-King Alphonso says that bull fight
ing is cruel and that he would like to substi-
tute horse racing
Pittsburg-Joseph Pearson, a horse jockey.
was shot and Instantly killed by his wife,
Louise He threatened to strike her with
Ratchet.
Colorado Springs, Col.-United States min
lister to Spain Beilamy Storer has donated
81, 900 toward the fund for building the annex
to Glockner sanatorium.
James, for many years principal Of the
Montrose high school, committed suicide last
night by hanging himself.
Havana-There was a row in the Cuban leg
islature because of proposal that the flag
unfurled by. Lopez in Cardenas be hanged
with the flag of Cespedes.
Chicago-Angered because sufficient haste
was not made with his evening meal. Fred
erck W. Eberhardt last night shot his wife
Mary, killing her instantly.
Dallas, Texas-The two new bishops elected
by the general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south. are 3. E. Hose. Of
Nashville, Tenn, and A. Coke Smith, OF
Petersburg, Va.
Gently resigned as chief of staff Of the Kan
kakee insane asylum, is hopelessly insane at
his home in Herscher He diagnosed his own
case months ago as insanity.
to a crate Of baby foxes in front of South
Water street commission house to-day. The
foxes were to be had at 81 each, but even at
this figure buyers were scarce
New York-A collection of photographs
illustrative of German art presented by EN-
peror William of Germany to Harvard univer-
sity and recently reported as having been
stolen, is reported to have been returned
Washington-It is proposed to install an
electrical voting machine in the mouse OF
representatives, by the aid of which the roll
could be called or registered within five min
Chicago-Eustin A. Batcheldrer has been ar
rested charged with being the leader Of a
band Of counterfeiters. Letters found in
Batchelder's possession indicate that he Is
the son Of prominent manufacturer of St.
Johnsbury, VT.
Buffalo, N. Y.-The loss by fire which last
night destroyed the transfer freight sheds Of
the New York Central railroad. together with
their contents, is to-day estimated at $3.50, 900.
J. J. Lester, an empioye OF TIE railroad COM
Elgin, Ill.-Carrie Nation, the famous
Ratchet thrower of Kansas, is reported to
have signed contract with the Elgin lodge
of Elks to appear here during the carnival
week. She will be asked to give three
speeches The local saloon keepers protest.
New York-NIiss Cecilia Lolita Weeks.
daughter of Mrs Car1ysle Henry Weeks, OF
log West Seventy-fourth street, and grand
daughter Of the late Carlysle T. Weeks, from
whom 1t is said she will inherit q fortune of
several millions, and Gerald Harrison CIRCUIT
Of Saginaw. Mich. student in the College
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
SENATOR HOAR's SPEECH

mo man can PUT the case against O.r
Philippines aolicy better than the vener-
able Senator FIoar. His speech ir the
senate yesterday aroused emphatic ap-
plause from the galleries and the demo-
cratic side of the floor. With great
oratorical effect he drew an antithesis OF
senting our course in Cuba as being one
that adds luster to the flag and American
principles of self government while the
other furnishes the flag and insults the
declaration of independence. From Gu,
ba,' he said. you have brought home
nothing but glory. From the Philippines
you have brought nothing OF glory"
Yet we are doing more for the Philip
pines than we have done for Cuba Our
work in the Philippines has cost US vast
ly more In blood and money and labor
than Cuba. Our work in Cuba is done;
our work in the Philippines has scarce
begun. The time has nos come when any
man is Justified in drawing such conclu-
5sions as those of Senator Hoar.
Fifteen or twenty years hence will be
time enough to begin to Judge whether
or not we have served the Fi1ipinos as we
should. A majority of the American
people believe that the government is
pursuing the wisest policy with regard to
the Filipinos, both for them and for
themselves Since the control OF the
islands tfell into our hands it was in
evitable that theneeforth their future
would rot be shaped without reference to
American as we'll as Filipino - welfare
Thus far the favorable results of this
policy have been all for the Filipinos.
The Americans have actually gained
nothing and spent much.
For our part we are firmly convinced
that the American occupation and ad-
ministration Of the Philippines is the one
bright spot in the several hundred years
of the recorded history of those islands.
We believe that it will be the means of
lifting the people out of barbarism or,
what is but little better, a hybrid Spanish
civilization, and of starting them on de-
velopment which, if they have in them the
seed of nationality, will make them ma
ton sooner, better and stronger than they
ever could have been without, Our help.
And If there is not in them the <posst-
bflity of successful nationality the best
rule and assistance they can have. is
that of the American people.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

The breakdown Of the local authority
IN Texas Yesterday illustrates defect
IN our highly decentralized form of gov
ernment. local grand jury will never
tndict one of the temporary fends who so
disgraced the nation yesterday and even il
there should be indictments local jury
will never convict. Public opinion in the
locality approves Of what is done. and
the courts will respond to public opinion.
Probably there is nothing in the Texas
constitution that gives the state authors
ties any powers equal to the demands Of
the present case. The fendish atrocity
and the utter contempt for law shown
yesterday make timely the suggestion Of
Alfred 3. Pillsbury in the Harvard Law
Review that the federal government has
power to interfere in such cases. Mr..
Fillsbury argues that under the four
teentb amendment congress can make
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
OTHER PEOPLES NOTIONS
Proportion of College Men

To the Editor Of The journal:
want to enter my protest against the I'M
fairness and misleading character of the fol-
lowing statement from T h ournal:
If a seat in the house OF representatives, or
in the senate, is to be looked upon as an
evidence of success in life college education
is not to be regarded essential to sue
cess. Out of 1856 members Of the lower house
Isl, or three-sevenths, never went to- college,
and of the ninety senator's 81, or one third
We're equally deficient in their training for
public life.
To be fair, this statement should have added
that less than l per cent of the people are
college graduates and that the college gradu-
ates furnished Isl members of the lower
house, while the other 205 came from the
other 50 per cent OF the people who are not
college graduates. And so, in the senate, 1
per cent of the people who are college gradal-
ates furnish one-third Of this body, while
the other two-thirds come from the 80 per
cent Of the people who are not college gradu
ates- Arthur Edwin HAYNES
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
HOW to Fight the Meat Combine

How to Fight the Meat Combine.
To the Editor of The Journal.
would not do it as the live
stock commission men of the south
west have done by advising the
holding back of live stock shipments, as
this will only disturb the market only to
glut it later, as this stock must come to the
market in the near future. Others advocate
"Quit eating meat" Thus they say they
would bust the combine Suppose we all
''quit eating meat" Whom would that hurt
Ourselves more than anybody else, and the
stock producers are the ones that would
ego broke" as the combine would simply
lock up shop and go off on vacation, spend
few dollars Of their millions which they
have extracted from us, tickle one another
under the ribs and ask how long it would
be before those hungry fools would want
some more meat. And as to the government
bringing them to time I think it difficult
proposition. It has never yet given us re-
lief from the trusts.
Having talked with local butchers In New
England and several western states buying
stock on the ranges and from the country
producer for fifteen years and shipping to the
several markets, I would respectfully submit
the following plan as partial solution:
That we In Minnesota lead off in a practi-
cal way by organizing a stock company on a
purely mutual basis, with sufficient capital
to acquire suitable site, build modern
slaughter and packing house. buy live stock
slaughter and packing house. buy live stock,
should incorporate under the laws Of Mime
sofa (not New Jersey Regulate prices so as
to give each stakeholder fair interest on
the actual cash invested, laying aside only
a small percentage for sinking fund, offer
ing the stock for sale ito every retail butcher.
banker and business man in the state OF
Minnesota and adjoining states. would sell
all stock at par, dropping that part OF the
modern way Of organizing companies, which
is to water the stock first, sell the watered
end Of it, hold a controlling interest, then
build out of the proceeds of the water. and
later freeze 1t out
+ Let it do a straight legitimate business.
operate under the laws of the state. open
the books freely to state committee, fur
nish each stockholder true report of the
1company's business quarterly. Also require
all stock to be rendered to the company for
thirty days, should any one wish to sell. thus
avoiding a. far as possible being abs
ste
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
THINKS IT CRUEL.

The young king Of Spain told diplo-
mat yesterday, that he thought SPANS
national sport, the bull-fight, was cruel
and that he would like to substitute horse
racing for it as the popular amusement.
This is very laudable determination
on the part of the young king, and tits
to be hoped that he may succeed In dis
placing the instructive love OF the dons
and the Spanish masses for a sport which
is inherited and derived from the Roman
ampitheater with it's bloody sacrifices OF
human beings and wild animals for the
delectation Of multitudes who went into
wild frenzies over the sight OF blood and
enjoyed the sensation. It is, however, an
almost hopeless task for the boy king to
attempt to overthrow the popular pas
time which for ages has been the pride
and delight of kings. queens, nobility ana
masses of Spain. An edict declaring that
horse racing must take the place OF the
bull fight would probably lead to popu-
lar revolution and the second overthrow
Of the house Of Bourbon in Spain. The
Spanish people are bred to bull fights,
and they will have them. The bull light
has become business and an industry.
The most aristocratic of the dons does
not hesitate to raise bulls for the bloody
arena The bull fight, too, is the prin-
cipal method the Spaniard has for en-
joying Sunday. He will rebel against the
suppression of the bull fight.
A spaniard lectured about the cruelty
of bull fights can very easily retort upon
an American, by calling attention to the
formidable list of deaths of negroes IN
this country by torture at the hands OF
white men, and ask: What have you to
say to this?" The burning of the negro
at Lansing, Texas, yesterday, for in
stance, where the negro was subjected to
the most barbarous fortunes by the cfti-
zens In this case, as in others, the per-
petrators had no fear OF arrest or trial.
There is something several degrees worse
than the sacrifice through torture of
bull on the Spanish arena, in such cases.
Americans would do we'll to rid their
country of the horrible scenes enacted at
lynchings before they lift UP their hands
in holy horror over Spanish bull hght.
It is Infamous to try and Justify. the tor
ture Of a human being on the ground that
his crime was heinous. Crimes must be
punished judicially, afterIdue process of
| law. This is not in accordance with the
views Of Senator Tillman and the south
ern men who stand by him and approve Of
such lawlessness and crime. The bull
fight is prayer and exhorta;tion meeting
as compared with such amusement as
some Texas people seem to enjoy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23
JOYFUL NEWS

DR.. A. = Ames, mayor of Minneapolis,
announces that he withdraws from the
contest for another term and that he will
soon remove from the city.
This is the best sign of better day for
municipal government in MINI eapolis that
we have had for a long time.
DR.. Ames' influence as a politician has
always been distinctly bad. His election
as mayor two years ago was a pronounced
backset for the cause of good city gov
eminent in Minneapolis. Although he is
and ever has been a self-seeker, with few
ideas Of municipal government beyond
providing jobs for his friends and being
"goood fellow and the most chaotic
and incoherent conception Of public ques-,
tions generally and although his induc-
ton into office in Minneapolis has always
been followed by unsatisfactory admins
tration, he has possessed an inexplicable
power over a large numb + of voters who
have believed that he is 'for the people"
whatever that means.
On the occasion Of his election two
years ago as the republican candidate for
rational level-headed business men. who
actually permitted themselves to believe
that the doctor would reverse a record Of
quarter of century of public life and
give the city a clean, businesslike admin
tstration. For the past year most of these
men have not cared to recall their poor
judgment.
AS long as there remained in the city
as possible candidate a man with such
power for and tendency to public evil
the city was not safe. 1t is true that con-
ditions were so shaping themselves that
1t began to seem probable that he would
De cast out by an explosion of popular
wrath. But his withdrawal has saved the
people from an effort and has saved him
what tattered rags OF political prestige
may yet remain to man who has never
risen to any of the numerous opportuni-
Ties to serve the public veal that have
been offered him through his mysterious
mold on large number of electors.
Considering that the mayors withdraw
~ from politics and removal from Mime
apolis are pleasing to all of his former
opponents and large numbers of his for
mer supporters, it may well be said that
nothing he has done while resident Of
Minneapolis will be so popular as his
quitting of it, For once, at least, an act
OF his is deservedly popular.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

}sorbed by combine. If the railway COM
missioners would then see that We had as
good service and same rates as others, I
would say now the boycott would work. Let
everyone who wishes relief from the combine,
then refuse to buy meat from butcher who
buys his meat from the combine; he would
then have to buy it on foot, as Of old, or buy
it from company which would do legiti-
mate business under the state laws. I believe
other states would follow along this line;
then with the hearty cooperation OF the
people I believe the combine might extend
their vacation, as business would not be
pressing at home.
Let me have personal letter from each
and every one who wants relief from this
present beef trust with such suggestions as
you think would be beneficial, and state
how much stock you will subscribe for.
Capital stock $1,000,00o.
e p Moore,
Aitkin, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

Copyright, 1902, by the S. S. Mcclure Co.
Helena sighed impatiently I'm sick of
Europe. Let's go home, Aunt Caroline"
The elderly lady glanced up from her letter
writing
Very we'll, dear" she said patiently. "But
couldn't we wait few days longer? Albert
has written that count Hugo is coming home
in a week and"
Helena curled her lip. "And as have
managed to avoid meeting him for month
am now to wait here, in his own city, un-
til he arrives? No. That is too much like
sitting on his own doorstep, thank you, aunt,
and, besides, l don't care to meet anybody
prince or pauper. I'm tired Of everything"
And with this rather vague statement the
girl left the room abruptly.
Aunt Caroline looked at the bowl of red
roses on the table and shook her head.
Ever since they had left Vienna a month
ago the girl had been changed creature.
Even the languid interest which as a spoiled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

The Cubans must get over the resign
ing habit If they are to succeed in self
government. 1t is the custom In most
Latin countries to pout and resign when
You can't have your way. There are
times. Of course. when the most appro-
pirate thing man can do 10 to resign,
but the habit doesn't go very well with
system Of government modelled on that
of the United States.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

laws that will give the national govern
ment the right to interfere when citizens
are denied their legal rights. as In the
case of slynching. We have an Idea II
it were the law that the Eynchers should
be dealt with by Uncle, saw there would
not be many such awful crimes as that
of yesterday. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

graduate has more chances for success
than the average man without an edu-
cation. That is one reason why the Amer
lean people have ever been college and
university builders and eager to give their
children all the education possible,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

Brown county assessors are trying the
experiment of assessing property at its
full valuation. It might just, as we'll be
assessed that way as at 40 or any other
per cent. Uniformity Of assessment is
what is required.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-23

The democrats are going to nominate
John Lind for governor anyway and let
him decline If he dare. Inasmuch as he
has accepted three times the most orig
inal and striking thing he can do now is
to decline. And he will.