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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The formation of trusts in Canada and
Mexico well in the United States In both countries
American capital largely Interested but the Mexican
trusts seem to be about American The
Mexican government however said to be worrying
about the trusts it has power time to
the tariff duties, in to- break monopoly 1t Is
willing that Mexico should profit to the fullest extent from
the superior advantages Of consultations capital AT the
time it feels that the knowledge that the scratch of
will take off the protective tariff will tend to keep
the trusts in their place restrain their greed.
In dealing with railroad otherwise the
government has taken that Is decidedly novel; The
federal recently purchased the major part
of the the Interoceanc Railroad
bonds thus obtaining the controlling interest in the road
The bonds bought at 9o interest at the rate
of ~ cent annun. ..:.t - ~
Payment was made from the reserve funds of the
tonal treasury. '....- .'.-'. S. -E,'. .. =
The bonds were bought not profitable investment
of funds, but formation
trusts having in view the of import
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
IN A NUTSHFLL....,..,.,
They DO Some Things Botter n Mexico Than Here

traffic Of the republic It is calculated by the government
important railway the Inter-
will position likely
operate the native manufacturing and
commercial interests. $3.50. $50 Us
There be hint for American railway policy in
the above Why would it plan for congress
authorize the investment Of surplus
the bonds railways forming transconnentaI lne7
line thus indirectly under control but still
private management nominal" ownership, would
sautary effect At the time it
likely the evils Of actual
operation t $500 .5.g4Ss !. |Es- ,
the early United States senate committee.
the late Senator William Window chairman,
railway betweenSt Louis and the
Atlantic seaboard restraining Such
suggested the sound theory that where
between private combination is
always possible. But, 1T argued IT, there east
west trunk line under government control dangerous
of private parallel lines would be impossible,
would always have reckon with reasonable
that would be maintained the government line
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
Republican County Ticket.

The Hennepin county republican ticket
Is one that can be commended to all vot-
ers. Taken as whole it Is an exception
ally good ticket, composed of tried and ex-
perienced men. It Is doubtful if the vot-
ers Of this county ever had a better ticket
offered to them. n
Judge David Simpson who seeks re-
election as district judge is good lawyer
and a painstaking and impartial judge 1t
is especially important that judges should
feel that faithful performance of duty will
be recognized and rewarded by the people.
Judge Siml son is most emphat ically en-
titled to reelection on his record, to say
nothing Of his personal qualif1ca tons and
excellences. 49,. - F.. r. s. 49,
Judge F. G, Harvey has a record as pro-
bate judge of which he may we'll be proud.
His popularity has often been demon
strated, and Is as great as his record is
good He should and doubtless will be re-
elected by a large majority.
George c. Merrill has been the best reg
lister Of deeds we have had in that office
An a long time.
David G. Bell, as county treasurer, has
been splendid official, administering his
office faithfully, impartially and ably. Re-
election in his case will merely be just
recognition of his good work.
Hugh r. Scott has given US the best
administration the county auditors office
has had for several terms He is de-
serving OF reelection by a large majority
10. w. Dreger has been in the sheriff
office only a few months. but ii that time
hAs won tha confidence and respect O
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
cupld's Own Column.

REGINAL FAIRFAX ANSWERS THE
= PLEAS OF THE HEARTSICK. ~
Dear Mr. Fairfax: I am a young man
Of 10. Last week when I called on the
lady with whom I am keeping company
her father kicked me down the front
steps. Would you say that he intended
to discourage my attentions to his daugh-
ter? am Of good family and have s27
in the bank. Yours truly, @~
I, 1t would, on the surface, appear as II
the father objected to your visits to his
daughter. Seek him at his place Of
business and, have an understanding with
him on the matter. We may be wrong.
Dear Mr.. Fairfax: Last week while at
tempting to kiss*a young lady at the gate.
she slapped mysface. Would you con-
slider that this was playful or an ATTEMPT
to throw me. Very truly. =
e. Y. Seldom"
In this case something should be
judged by the appearance and actions of
the young lady. It Is quite common un-
der the circumstances you mention for the
girl to playfully slap the gentleman. Pos
sibly this was her kittenish~ way.
would not take, umbrage without being
perfectly sure that offense was intended.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
::*The@:Nonpareil Man
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-.,s Casually Observed.
Those kids struck a gait last night

@..s - SASuduy OpSSVNSu.
Those kids struck gait last night.
"Where is my wandering real estate
sign to-day?" ~.
The Castellane debts will be paid off
within five years. BY that time they will
have some more.
':Headquarters'' may be little uncom-
municative, but you will never fail to learn
all about the election at the barber shop
or at the cigar store. ~ n
Nothing like an open winter and gov
eminent investigation to bring the coal
trust to it's milk.
With one more interurban line St. Paul
will grow in value as popular suburb.
1.-THE president is said to be anxious for
republican success" wires Washington
genius. It might be real news If the
president was out hollering for the demo-
cratic ticket.
The Irish members of parliament are
resting while their tires are being
pumped UP.
London now talks Of throwing Yerkes
down and building its own tube railroads.
Score first flash Of intelligence for Lon
As between -manslaughter. football and
the Porto Rican election, the chances of
amusement are about even.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The teamsters have drawn hard and
fast line between,-a workingnnan and
capitalist. The teamster who owns one
team is an employee but if he owns two
teams he is an employer, since he will
have to hire a man to drive one of them.
According to this rule the anthracite
miners who have, just returned to work
were employers, not employees, for though
they worked for the mining companies
they had helpers paid by themselves, The
local dividing line, we believe, formerly
permitted man to own several teams
and be considered eligible for member
ship in the union. 1, 80. CO -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
Amount of Advertising
carried by the Mime
apolis Papers for October
Grand jury Criticisms.

The report Of the September grand jury
Is a businesslike document, replete with
Intelligent criticism Of matters within its
authority and full Of good suggestions.
The jury deplores the fact that there
Is no fund which grand jurors can use in
bringing to justice the perpetrators of
crime. This Is very serious flaw in our
criminal system. The grand Jury is most
effective when 1t is an investigating and
mere quasi judicial functions. The grand
Jury that sits in it's room and waits for
evidence to come In will rarely be able
to return indictments in certain species
Of crime, no matter how notorious the
prevalence Of the same may be.
A defect of a similar nature Is the alb
sence Of any law providing funds to meet
the expenses of the sheriff Of Hennepin
county in bringing back persons arrested
in other states under extradition papers.
The next legislature should be asked to
enact legislation which shall meet both
of these criticisms.
The jury does we'll to condemn such
patronage contracts as that entered into
by Mayor Ames, William Russell and DR..
F. r. Woodland. whereby the two latter
agreed to vote FOR appointees Of the board
of charities and corrections named by
Ames.
Perhaps the most important criticism
made by the jury is that leveled at the
lack Of system in auditing the various
departments Of the city government.
The recommendation that such auditing
be provided is excellent and should be
acted upon. The accounts Of the various
departments of the St. Paul city govern
ment are. by a special arrangement, au-
dited by the state public examiner, who
receives special payment for the work. 1t
might be we'll to introduce a similar sys-
tenn Of inspection here. If that is not
advisable the city controllers authority
ought to be extended to include the right
and duty of rigid inspection Of the &C
counts Of all departments.
Another good recommendation made by
the jury is that all city departments
should be required to deposit daily with
the city treasurer all moneys collected
up to the close OF business on the pre-
! ceding day.
In making these various criticisms anC
ways, the September grand jury has
proved itself a worthy successor OF the
famous April grand jury ..>
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

Score another shocking discovery for the
democratic state committee. The six tug
boats owned by Governor Van SAINTS COM
pany pay only s219.O7 in taxes to the state
Of iowa. II, the. committee will now figure
up how much. these craft would pay if as
sessed in Minnesota, at cents gross
ton, it's full duty to the public will be dis
charged. As:Judge Jamison says, the Ros-
ing committee appears to have no artil-
lery but pop guns.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

CHARLES KING. IearS ana MOTE ID
an attractive example Of attractive remi-4
niscential writing. Her conspicuous con-
nection with the preparation and publ
cation of 1.-THE Woman's Bible" was not
creditable to her fine intelligence, for that
work was a rather clumsy travesty on the
Christian Scriptures, which was emphat-
ically repudiated by the larger majority
Of the National Woman Suffrage associa-
ton. Miss Susan B. Anthony, who was
long associated with Mrs. Stanton in thS
campaigning in behalf Of woman suffrage.
says that Mrs. Stanton was the ''philosho.
pher and statesman Of the suffrage move-
ment' -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

very hard for professors of such a chair
as political economy .,to, avoid being &C
cused Of tinting their lectures with: par
tizan politics. Yet it ought TO be- possible
for a discreet professor to show, for in
stance that in his, opinion free trade. is
preferable to, protection, or free silver to
the gold standard, swithout'in any degree
playing the part Of = parttaan advocate Of
either theory. Good Judgment would sng-
gest to him the wisdom Of not devoting
much time to such topics when they are
the rallying issues 81 pal ties. ..--
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

Governor Taft Of the Philippines the
other, day told twenty-five. municipal Of
fcials of Cavite thatthey must unite to
suppress crime They agreed to do SO,
but asked Governor. Tart to DO something
to, suppress the 'disselute; foreigners and
Americans who: have settled among
them. Governor Taft was equal to the
.sitaution and promised TO hays enacted
a law that: would, reach this, class OF dis
turbers Of the peace. There must not be
law for the Filipino and no law for
the white man, Blythe way, the New
York Post said that it was certain that
no republican paper would notice this
occurrence. The Post will have to- make
an exception OF The Journal'::
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

the first convention
held in that interest
at Seneca Falls, N.
Y, in 1S49. AS ed
itor Of , The Revofu-
ton, she showed her
ability to WELD q
battle ak. metaphors
ically speaking, in
defending her pro-
gressive and radical
views. She wrote a
considerable portion
Of the History Of
Woman Suffrage"
and her Eighty
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The aggregate capital Of American rail-,
ways increased $451,O00.00O in 1901. It
would be, interesting to know just how
much Of this is water. There have been
neither new companies nor new construc-
ton to warrant such an expansion. For
1898, 1899 and 1900 together the increase
In railway capitalization was only $425,-
100000. The tendency seems to be to fill
up bonds, rather than shares. with wa
ter While the s451, 200, 900 increased cap
italization in 1901 included only $174,449.-
600 expansion Of stock it included bond
issues of no less than s276.s77, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

In view of the fact that the university
officials did nothing to punish the stu
dents who mobbed and subjected to great
indignitiest some humble park policemen
who were doing their duty, the public will
not take much interest in the severe rep
rinand of one of the college fraterni-
ties. The thirteen-inch guns were not
used when they were needed. but have
been brought out to deal with little fra
ternity row.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
Halloween joys,

This Halloween nonsense gives us
pause. Did you ever try IT? The dfrec
lions read thus:
To do It properly you must walk backwards
into dark room where mirror has been
placed. Suddenly in front OF the mirror YOU
must pause. Here you must wheel quickly around
and look at yourself In the glass. You must gaze
long and intently and over your shoulder VIII
come shadow. and out of the shadow viii come
q face. This face is the one you must hold IN
your memory forever aud forever. for it Is the
face OF the; one who will come Into your future
We gazed long and intently into the
glass as per directions. It reflected the
window and there in the depths Of the
mirror appeared two little devils run
ming away with our ash SITTER
The directions also said that because
the date occurred on Friday the charms
were more potent and certain elements
were brought to bear that existed at no
other time The law of Halloween read
as follows:
The Elf sleeps on other nights and never does
he wake at unseemly times. But on Halloween
the midnight bell is signal for his waking and
out he steps into the world to go his rounds
and work Ills havoc. Tie maiden OF to-day pulls
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

! Republicans have for the most part a
very good legislative ticket in this coun-
ty. This is fortunate because the sena-
tors on this ticket will be required to
elect a United States senator before their
term of office expires. This is an impor-
tant consideration and will unquestion-
ably cut considerable figure in the re-
suit"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The Canadian branch bank system,
with all it's facilities for the easy move
ment Of funds to places where they are
needed, is having trouble to handle the
western Canada wheat crop, although
twelve banks are represented in Winni-
peg and forty new branches have been
opened in the Canadian northwest this
year These banks have had to call on
others for help, the demand having used
up the entire note issues Of at least two
OF the banks ,- :. o. -. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

his republican successor, while his repu-
alton as controlling spirit Of council
whose record is a most unpleasant menu
ory Is well established. The people of the
third ward must have had enough Of
Ktichli by this time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
heads of cabbages in a dark garden, walking

packard. sfs- {. Is, ~ @f.rs,s.s-4H IS u e
After reading this, the ladies refusing to
walk backwards into the garden In the
wet in search Of cabbages, the writer gave
1t a try. Just as he reached the cab
bage patch a dark figure appeared COM
ing across lots with an umbrella. He
deep, sepulchral voice: Good evening" i;
and 10, it was the plumber with bill for
$27 for hunting gas leak last month.
You may all go to thunder with your
Halloween amusements. We are done
with them. A ]. R.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

gressive. But everybody knows that the,
United States Is the most changing and
most progressive nation in the world on
the material side, at least, and that. is
what concerns us In this discussion, To
maintain that the tariff is not to be
changed is equivalent to keeping growing
feet in the same shoes. -, T.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

If, by any chance, Mr.. Rosing were
elected governor of Minnesota he would
have merry time trying to square his
policy with the hit-and- miss way in
which his committee has grabbed at every
floating rumor and every sort Of disaffec-
ton that promised to make few votes.
The situation would be further compli-
Gated by the obligations he is under to
the interests that have supplied his COM
mittee with so much campaign money. II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

Senator Hoar is a very old man.
but he Is not SO fossilized on some cues
tions as some Of the younger leaders of
the republican party. While Secretary
Shaw is going around the country deliver
ing what come near to being sacred tariff
speeches, the senior senator from Massa-
chusetts says the tariff will have to be
revised again and again and again here
after.
OF course it will be. Everybody knows
that except those who, basking in the sun
Of present prosperity, have forgotten the
cold days that were and the winter thai
lis to come. To says that the tariff does
not need revision IS to say that the United
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
all who have watched him. The Jour

all who have watched him. T h e J GU r.
n a hopes. to see him elected sheriff.
F. H. Boardman, county attorney, is an
able lawyer and popular and affable gem
tlen1an and should be elected over Mr..
Than. .-. i 49, -: .,." -: ".
DR.. U. G.. Williams has satisfa ctorily
performed the duties of the coroner's office
and we can see no reason for change in
that office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

There Is great deal Of dissatisfaction
with the republican nominee for alderman
in the tenth ward and some of the best
men in the ward are disregarding party
lines and supporting the democratic candi-
date, In which they have the support also
of some Of the most influential members
of the republican majority In the council
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The democrats have been wise enough
in several instances to- put forward their
strongest men for candidates for local Of
fees. In the fortieth district, for instance,
they have pitted sF..,G. Winston against
J.sF: Calhoun. Mr., Calhoun is probably
the strongest man they could have Sc
lected in that; district and.sis said to- he
making a; very7,visorous sscanpaign?H@ On
the other hand, M: Calhoun i is wasting no
time and is making no, false moves. Be-
tween these. two gentlemen, of course.
nothing but a square, honorable and dig
ntfied contest is possible, Both being per-
sonally acceptable the issue resolves itself
at once into political division Of the
voters of the district: Mr.. Calhoun is en-
titled to the. support Of every: republican
voter in his districts >. He is, a successful
business man, thoroughly Competent for
the office and justified in expecting the
unwaverings support Of, his party .,3',ys
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
MINNESOTA POLITICS

Unless voter knows all the facts, u
specious argument is likely to floor him
sometimes. All over the state great
dust Is being kicked up because the state
board OF equalization made some raises in
country real estate. For instance, Sena-
tor Roverud jumps on his successor, Ole
g. Laugen, who was member Of the
board, saying that this raise in country
realty will make the country pay larger
proportion Of the state tax.
Senator Roverud probably does not
know that the valuation of Hennepin
county was raised SO, 100000, and that
such stiff raise was made by the city
assessor Of Minneapolis and the county
board Of equalization that Minneapolis
business men twice waited on the state
board, begging to have it reduced. Their
prayer was not granted. The cities stood
their fair share of the raise in values, and
the only reason the raise was hot made
by the state board was that it was saved
the trouble. The board did not raise
realty values in st. Louis county, but the
county board added $40, 600, 900 to the val
uation Of the iron ore lands. Why not
take these little matters into account
when making campaign arguments?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

There is no reason why any man should
vote for a. democratic congressman, to
better his own material condition. The
diligert effort that has been made to
make wage earners believe that their
actual wages are less than they were and
that these good times are only a sham
has utterly failed. Two weeks, ago T h e
y Journal showed that the average
Minneapolis workman is better off to-day
in every respect than he was in the hard
times OF low prices, even assuming that
he had steady employment then, which
he did not, as he knows too well, unless
his memory fails him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

Mr. Kiichli is running on the platform
that he Is a good alderman for the
ward" but the showing made last night
from the records with regard to Mr..
Kiichli's record as compared with Mr..
Leighton's, is calculated to make the peo-
pie Of that ward ask what; he is good for.
His record IN the way Of public improve,
nents Is pitiful as compared with that Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
Dunn Praises Board. Work.

State Auditor Dunn Is out in an inter-
view in which he says that the state board
this year accomplished more than any
similar board since the state was organ
lied. The raise In real estate values was
only to keep pace with rising prices. Some
counties returned valuation a third
lower than adjoining counties just as
fertile. The board brought the lower ones
up to the higher level. Lots in the cities
are often assessed for more than they are
worth, while country property Is sell
dom assessed at more than % per cent
of its present selling value. Good sub
stantial increases were made in the as
sessment of public service corporations.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

The prospects for still further i'm
provement in the personnel of the city
council as result of next Tuesdays cleo
ton are by, no means unpromising. The re-
publican aldermanic ticket in general is
we'll selected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01
Books and Authors
THE LATE MRS. STANTON

The late Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
was a very aggressively controversial
writer, as an active champion of '.wom-
- sfnco
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-01

In proportion TO %proePlSulat ion little Bel
GUM is the greatest manufacturing coun-
try in the world, Fort*some time it has
participated in the Industrial depression
which has affected Al all continental Eu-
rope, but big orders from America are
causing renewed activity A $4,000 ton
order for stetel rails has been received
from Mexico, a $1,000 ton order from
Maryland 3 land. negotiations are pending
for $4,000 tons more forathe UnitedyStat es:
Such orders With other large ones TO
English and German houses tell the story
of the wonderful development Of the
United States at present. Although the
United States is the greatest steel pro-
Queer in the world it can not take care Of
Its own demands. ~ ul, 49,.