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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
The ACQUITTAL OF WALLER.

court-martial, by a vote of II to 2,
has acquitted Major Littleton w. T. Wal
Ter of the Uniter States marine corps of
the charge of killing natives Of the Island
of Samar without trial. AS court mar
tials are always more inclined to severity
than lenience, we may conclude that the
verdict is just one. 1t Is to be re-
GREETED, however, that so little of the evil
dence offered the court has been cabled to
this country. We have only the vaguest
intimations as to exactly what Major
Waller did. We know little more than
that he ordered some natives, alleged
treacherous scouts, to be shot, and that
they were shot. There have been stories
to the effect that some of them were put
to death in a. slow and cruel manner.
These stories were probably not supported
by the evidence. We gather from the
meager dispatches that Major Waller
frankly admitted the responsibility for
the killing of the natives The question
was whether he was acting within his
authority. In his plea to the court Major
Waller said that he was either right or
wrong, that he had committed a criminal
act or had not. That he did not esteem
himself a murderer and that his people
would never so condemn him. The ver-
dict Of the court indicates that the evil
dence showed that Major Waller was act
ing within his authority.
1t is a horrible thing to put men to
death summarily, and the natural impulse
is to condemn Major Waller because he
did that thing. But the circumstances
must be considered. Balangiga must be
remembered, the native tendency to
treachery must not be forgotten. Major
Walters command suffered horrible
things in it's march across Samar. If
treachery was contributing cause to
these sufferings and Major Waller had
been delegated the power of life and death
in such cases the only question for the
court and the people TO determine is
whether he used his authority justly.
On the other hand the evidence shows
a lowering of the moral tone of the
American army In the Philippines, or at
least part OF it, that should be sharply
that General Smith, commanding in Sa-
mar, had instructed Waller to kill and
burn Unfortunately, sparing only
women and children under ten years Of
age, and that Waller had said that he
could not carry out such instructions. If
General Smith ever gave Waller such
instructions he should be shot, no matter
how cruel, 11eartless and deceitful is the
foe in Samar The evidence given in the
Waller trial calls for the court martial
of Smith, even though as the pacifer of
the last of the rebellious regions In the
Philippines, he may be counting on hand
some rewards.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

had been was forgotten So, with all due
respect I say you are a fool if you stay in
Washington twenty-four hours longer
Tom.
The letter was crumpled and thrust back
into his pocket. Return to Texas. If only
he could! The washington project. as Tom
called it, had long since been RELOCATED to
a place in the background of his future, and
he had only chung to it because there seemed
nothing else for him to do and because he
was not ready to go back to Texas. But the
reference to Miss Atmar did away with that.
- Mechanically. his fingers sought the three
remaining half dollars in the depths OF his
trousers pocket. Ten minutes before he had
been celebrating whether to expend them for
lodging and trust to his finding work for
meals or to take them to some good restau-
rant and let chance or luck provide the
lodging. Now food and lodging were both
forgotten. They must take him back to
Texas.
He was on the questionable side of the
avenue, where there was usually little pass
ing But as he moved forward again he no.
ticed that people. in increasing numbers were
arriving and taking positions as near the
curbstones as possible. Already they were
three or four lines deep.
He glanced across to the other side. That
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
The NonpareiI Man
me t1rtuOSi KisSeFS' Union,

me truth is slowly leaking out in New
orR mat Paderewssis press agent hired
twenty ladies' to butt in and kiss the pianist
at the close Of his concert. The idea would
nave been winner had not the secret leaked
out IN managerial circles, and before sun
down kubelik's managing editor had hired
thirty bargain counter line busters at So each
to jump in and kiss Kubelik. Both parties
carried out their agreement to the letter, but
the ladies who drew only 81 each and an en-
trance ticket discovered that the kubelik
eleven had drawn So each, and charges Of
rnprotessionalisrn were freely banded about
on the Rlalto. In fact, the two parties nearly
came to blows on the streets and the police
We're obliged to interfere.
"a Vlrtuosi kissers' Union has now been
formed, and any ladies cutting prices under
the ~ union scale will be boycotted
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

T I'll e GU II A l. is published
every evening, except Sunday, a,
47-43 Fourth Street South, journal
Building, Minneapolis, Mimi.
G. J. Bil1soa, Manager Foreign Adver-
Using Department..
NEW YORK OFFICE-S6, 81, So Tribune
building. I +
CHICAGO oFFICE-3o7, sos Stock Elk
change building.
WASHINGTON OFFICES Post build
ing. W. W. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The despatch with which cold FLOODED
2 murderer in DetroitWas hurried to prison
Tor life sets an example that can we'll
be followed in other cities. Now and
#tnen there are criminal cases in which
the evidence is SO nicely balanced that
the accused is entitled to every delay that
can possibly be wrung from the laws. But,
On the other hand. there are many
crimes OF fragrant nature, where the
guilt OF the accused is certain that the
ends-of justice and public order are best
ettalned by the utmost possible celebrity
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
Where Grandpa Got His storte,


Grandpa's farm ran down to the banks of
the Sandy river and he used to take his corn
about ten miles up the river in his fat boat
to the grist mill at the falls. One spring the
family ran out Of meal and grandpa made the
trip soon after the ice went out. When he
arrived at the falls, heavy rain storm set
in, followed by a sudden rise in the river
Grandpa was Obliged to lay by week at the
village.
When the river went down title grandpa
loaded his grist on the boat and set out
for home He used to tell lis children that
on his trip up he had noticed the sand swal-
lows excavating their holes in the high banks
but on his return he saw that the sandy banks
had in many places been washed entirely
away, leaving the holes sticking out high and
dry up in the air.
We used to marvel a good deal at grandpa S;
stories until one day we got hold of the old
patent medicine almanic that grandpa used
to hang up by a string in the chimney corner
and there we found this story, and several
others, which grandpa had appropriated and
made use of, putting himself in as the hero
Of the tale. Our childish faith in our pro-
genitor was somewhat shaken by this revela-
ton, but grandpa had thrown it into much
| more dramatic form than the author OF the
almanac had so we forgave him.
A ]. Russell
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
RANGES OF ADDRESS

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Saturday in the presence of a larger
throng than that which did honor to the
bier Of John G. Calhoun. Hampton'O was
the spirit which, met half way BIZ Will
liam Mckinley and later by Theodore.
Roosevelt, is fast stamping out the last
smoldering remnants Of the national di-s
vision which was the price paid for the
abolition of slavery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
COMPLAINTS

Subscribers will please notify the
pers are not Delivered Promptly,
or when the collections are not
promptly made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Bede's Mudget'is out again. 1t has been
alternating for two years, but the noise
of ]. Adams campaign for congress has
awakened it from its long sleep.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

THE Dairy Farm which will he the at
traction at the Bijou all of next week is 4
most successful rural play. It goes without
saying that if a play can run les weeks, II
must have merit This is the first time the
play has been seen in this city at popular
prices. The original cast will be seen and the
play will be deliberately staged
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
Casually Observed.

Inquiry shows that the British have ex-
pended about $4,000, 900 Tor mules since the
war began. No wonder Missouri feels a.
little touchy on the subject when some of
the best blood of the state has suffered ard
bled in the cause of humanity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
NEW INDUSTRIAL CROW HATCH
ERy

A farmer in Pennsylvania has started 4
crow hatchery. He expects to make money
from the birds he will raise by selling their
heads to mlliners for so cents each and
their wings for % cents pair. That will
make the value of a crow ST.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The coming engagement of the original
Dearborn Opera company in THE Explorers
and The Burgomaster,' is a musical event
Of unusual interest In order to give each
presentation the proper artistic finish Miss
Edith Hutchns will be added to the company
seen here a few weeks ago She will assume
the leading role in both productions. The
Explorers" will be presented OH Thursday and
Friday evenings, and 1.-THE Burgomaster'' in
its original eastern form on Saturday after
noon and evening"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

When Captain j. Reno died faith
ful soul was gathered to his fathers. He
took homestead on the site of Mime
apolis, and saw the actual wilderness give
place to city of 100000 people: AS the
city grew the captain remained ever
faithful to It's interests His devotion to
navigation on the Mississippi and his de-
termination to make Minneapolis the head
OF navigation, were almost pathetic The
great river had taken hold on his imagi-
natlon when he was young man and
the charm was never dispelled 1t was
oenled to him to live to see the consum-
nation OF his dreams, but he did live to
see great progress made in the actual.
material works that will within two or
three years make Minneapolis the head of
navigation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

DR.. Sarah Hackett Stevenson told the wonl-
en- Of the Chicago club that Rousseau was
right when he advocated the return of man
to g. state OF nature. IF l were to express
myself on the whole subject of Dress said
Dr.. Stevenson, Il should say, give me an In
dian blankct--for cold weather. Clothes are
largely the cause of disease One trusts
that Mrs. Stevenson will not carry out her
dress reform in Chicago, else Bathhouse John
might drop dead OF heart disease
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
TIE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAI;.

tons with Canada, as taken up by our
commercial bodies, is presented as fitting
material of discussion by the United
States and British joint high commission
with the view of preparing, on the basis
OF equivalent CONCESSIONS. a reciprocal
trade agreement between the two coun-
tries. In 1898 the joint high commission
received proposition from the Canadians
that any reduction of duties to the United
States should also be granted to Great
Britain, and the Canadian commissioners
refused to agree to the abolition of the 25
per cent preferential duty to the British
government, and this, with the demand of
the Canadians for a part of Alaska, had
the effect of stoppinggall negotiations. 1t
is possible to arrange a reciprocity treaty
with Canada, for if ,undert great tariff
obstacles, Canada is our third largest
customer, the mutual convenience of pro-
plnquity would be enhanced by the re-
moval of some, at least, of the obstacles
to larger trade relations
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

A wild steer dashed through Wilmington,
Del, causing a stampede and butting Nor:
man Rayard,s colored, through a restaurant
window. MFR. Bayard was unhurt, but his
feelings Were injured and he unfurled a ra-
zor about foot long and went out to look
for the animals owner
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
CONTINUED

All papers are continued until an ex-
plicit order is received for discontinuance
and until all arrearages are paid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The most talked-aoout rural play of the
year in the east, Arthur Sdp1an's york
State Folks is to be the attraction at the
Metropolitan the first half of next week 1t
will be seen with the complete original cast,
numbering forty and headed by Ray L. Royce
and James I.ackaye
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Socialists tried to sweep the Brussels car
pet with King Leopold, but his majesty S
automobile was too hasty for them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

"Old Dan Wells of Milwaukee left for.
tune Of $4,000, 900. In a moment of excessive
generosity he made a will leaving $4,000 TO
LEGAL charities, the rest going in trust for
his family. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Fiddle Dee Dee," vaudeville full of fun,
interest and music, opened weeks engage
ment at the Bijou yesterday Z. will be re-
viewed in this column tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Anna Eva Fay, who was doing a mystic
stunt in Kansas City last week, went into
the astral and foresaw the election of the
candidate for mayor who was afterwards de-
feated. n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
ART STUDENTS TO PAINT SCHOOLS

A suggestion made by professor in the
University of Chicago that the students OF
the art institute should try their prentice
hands on the decoration of the school rooms
of the city has been taken up and three stu
dents at the institute have begun to make
designs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

"Humpty Dumpty" opened an engagement
of four nights and matinee at the Metro.
politan last night to large audience. re-
view Of the production will appear in this
column tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
DICKENS OFFICE EFFECTS SOIL

DIChENS' OFFICE EFFECTS SOLD
Charles Dickens Office table. chair anG
looking glass and another high backed chair
he used in the EDITORS Office of All the Year
Round were sold at auction in London lately
for S425. They were given at Dickens death
to his housekeeper and sold by her to a
| collector.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

IF John Lind has given up the idea of
running for congress in Hennepn county,
said one of the wise ones the other day, sit
is because he realizes that the cry of carpet
Dagger would be used effectively against him.
He has only been a resident of Minneapolis a
little over year, and ran for office two
years ago as a New Ulm man."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The Avery Manufacturing company Of Far
go footed its new whistle and o. P. Nok-
ken's horse was startled. jury gave Mr..
Nohken $500 for his injuries and Mr.. Avery
has had muzzleEput on his noise extractor
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Mark Twain has not only paid off an $50, COO
debt, but he has just bought a SAT 800 house
overlooking the Hudson river. AS he might
have gone through bankruptcy and avoided
paying the $4,000 debt, good many finan-
clers fear that the humorist is losing his
mental grip.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The democrats will not be alone in their
convviality this evening. The Monitor
League will have a smoke social at Hof!in 8
hall. Professor Carlson of the university, and
A. W. Benson will speak. and music will
be furnished by the Orpheus Singing society
and RingWall's orchestra
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Judge Caldltelly of Cincinnati allowed Mrs
Ditchen a divorce because her husband
spanked her with pancake turner Perhaps
it would be we'll for the judge to explain how
he would discipline the family
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

An imposing array Of speakers has been
secured for the Ray Jones meeting at the
Fourth Ward wigwam tomorrow night
Frank NJ. Nye. John H. Steele, W. H. Grim
shaw, w. H. Eustis, John A. Schener, j. L.
DobDn, J. S. Dodge, F. R. Hubachek and c.
A.. Daily are named on the program.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

= The not-tomcbilist is getting to be about
as deadly character as Pizen Pete of Quick
Gulch, Arizona.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Roosevelt Heavily Insured.
President Roosevelt since he became chief
executive Of the nation, has become one of the
most heavily insured men in the United States.
The president has taken out a policy for $780,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

There has been some wonder expressed over
the fact that the Madison Independent Press
Jacobson's home paper, is supporting liver
SON In the light of the foregoing story, II
is the most natural thing in the world
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
MINNESOTA POLITICS

JACOBSON j. IT. jacobson does
not intend to be a
WON'T RUN candidate for state All
ditor.
FOX AUDITOR. This announcement
will be a severe dis
appointment to q great many friends of the
Lac qu Parle statesman who have been max
ing their plans to support him for the nomi-
nation. Some of them, indeed, have already
done work in his behalf, supposing, from his
silence, that he was a receptive" candidate.
This is not an official announcement but,
as a statement of Mr.. Jacobson's present in
tentlons, 1T Is authentic. During his recent
visit in the twin cities, he told several of his
friends that he would be entirely out of poll
tlcs This year, except as private in the
ranks. working for the success Of the repu5-
lcan party. He told this, it is understood
70 state Auditor Dunn, and the two buried
their hatchets. They are agreed on one thing,
to support Samuel C.. Iverson for state au
ditor.
Mr. Dunn has declared neutrality in the
authorship contest, but he naturally prefers
his deputy as a successor, and whatever in
Huence he exerts upon the nomination will be
for; 1verson. Mr.. jacobson is also gool
friend of 1verson, and. while he has nothing
particularly against Halden, he will throw
his support to the present deputy.
AS to the congressional fight in the seventh
Jacobson is for Young and will probably take
an active part in behalf of the Appleton man
However, he will stick pretty closely to busl
ness, as he is making more money than he
has in ten or twelve years past, and has nc
intention to~lose his present opportunities.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

Now that his chief has returned to the post
of duty, Mr. Iverson will take a vacation and
spend some weeks in the pastoral occupa-
ton of building fences
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14

The Bemidji Pioneer, which is Loyalty sup
porting the candidacy Of W. f. Street for
state senator, says:
Dr.. n. D. Watson, OF Red Lake county, may
be a candidate for state senator When he
comes to travel over certain Street down
mud.
To which the Ada Index replies:
Just as like as not. But when he strikes
the Norman county pike he will have clear
sailing
They do say that Watson will have strong
backing in Norman county, including SEN
ator Myran Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-14
CANDIDATES.

Lee of Anoka will be actively in the race.It
will be clean, straightaway fight between
lverson and I{alden. With three-or more
strong candidates and consequent deadlock
III the convention, there would be a great
probability of stampede for Dunn; but with
Just two candidates, on or the other will win
on the first ballot. Dunn has positively de-
clared against a third term, and has never
given any encouragement to the persistent
mention of lis name by his friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Big Business I'm Land once,

CHAMBERLAIN. S, D., Oct. ~5,-(special.)
The business done by the United States
land office at Chamberlain for September
is as follows: One hundred and hfty-two
original homestead entries, for %, 222
acres; fourteen final homestead proofs, for
2,156 acres; thirty committed homestead
proofs, for 4,401 acres; one final timber
culture proof, for $50 acres; two cash
sales Qsolated ~tracts), for eighty acres, or
a total of 1879 entries and 80. 1920 acres. For
the six months ending September 80 the
business was as follows: One thousand
three hundred and twenty-nine original
homestead entries. for 1872, 727 acres; 100
final homestead proofs, for 1s,72s acres;
1852 committed homestead proofs, for 21, TOT
acres; eight final timber culture proofs, for
1880 acres; eight cash sales Of isolated
tracts, for 47O acres, or a total OF 1.6o7
entries and 234 ,912 acres. This eclipses
by considerable odds the business done dur
ing any other six months in the history
Of the Chamberlain land once. And there is
no sign Of a material letup, a large number
Of homesteaders arriving every day