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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

powers and privileges OF ownership and con-
troll, but specifically empower the corporation
to do any acts or things designed to enhance
the, value of the stock of the companies
mentioned which, Of course, includes the right
to increase freight rates directly, or to change
the classification of freight so as to increase
the rates. ..--
Knowing that several other states in addi-
ton to Minnesota would be affected by this
consolidation, and that the declared public
policy Of such states, through constitutional
or legislative provisions, was similar to that
of our state. I deemed it wise to call a con-
ference of the governors and attorneys gen
eral Of the states through which these lines
of railway pass, in order that such method OF
procedure might be adopted as would be
uniform. This conference was held at Helena
Mont. There were present the governors and
attorneys general not only of our state but
of Montana, South Dakota, and Idaho, and the
attorney general Of Washington. The COVER
nor of the last named state died just prior to
the conference, and owing to this fact his
successor, Governor Mcbride, was unable to
attend. Governor Mcbride, however, has
since, in a published interview, called the at
tention of the people of his state to the
dangers threatened by the consolidation of
these two companies.
Governors Stood Together.
The conference was harmonious throughout,
and that the official representatives of the
various states were wholly in sympathy with
the action Of this state and its determination
to oppose this consolidation, is shown by the
following resolution which was unanimously
adopted:
In our opinion, the consolidation, or threat
ened consolidation, of the Great Northern,
Northern Pacific and Burlington railway sys-
TENS in the several states through which they
run as parallel and competing lines is con-
the exception Of Idaho, is in violation of the
constitution or laws of said states; and,
mindful of the obligation which the law i'm
poses In such cases upon the officials of the
several states here represented, we hereby
give our unqualified approval and Endorsement
to any proper and suitable proceeding which
may be instituted in any court having juris-
diction by the sovereign state Of Minnesota,
or any other state affected thereby designated,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

manner to all classes and kinds OF property.
It is not my purpose to analyze the proposed
code in detail commend it to you as a vast
Improvement over our present inefficient sys-
tenn. That provision alone which provides
for franchise tax on public service corpo-
rations will bring large revenues to the state.
Corporations Of this character are so taxed in
many states Of the union.
"A Permanent Commi.sion.
Without going into. details, Permit me to
call your attention to the provision for a per-
manent tax commission. In the state Of
Michigan a law was passed providing for
such coanmisson-that being practically the
only change IN the then existing law-and the
Hrstsyear after the same went into operation,
assessments were increased about $3.50, 900. Ooo
EVERY interest should have an opportunity
TO be heard, and no injustice should be done
10 any industry or to any Individual The
large interests of our state will probably be
represented and seek a hearing, but we must
near IN mind that the man who has for wears
uhcompla1nlngly, paid his share and more OF
taxes cannot appear; but his rights as a citi-
zen and taxpayer should, nevertheless. be
CONSIDERED. The best way TO aid him is to
see to 1t that all who have contributed too
mule or have escaped altogether, pay their
be lessened -
1t Is confidently predicted that the enact
ment OF this code will result in largely in
creaslng the assessment in our state. If so
the rate OF taxation will be materially de-
creased; and II those who oppose the listing
or all property at It's full money value will
bear IN mind that as assessment increases.
the rate decreases. less opposition will be
heard This, however, suggests matter
winch certainly calls for your most earnest
consideration. The issuance of bonds by mn
niclpaitles IS limited to a percentage OF ex-
listing local assessments. If YOU so les5slata
pear III mind that, as assessment increases
then you should consider the advisabtltty Of
enacting measure which will prevent the
corresponding increase of municipal bonded
indebtedness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05
Washable I,affeta Ribbon.

If the temperature permits, take look
at that display in the window. Isn't it al
gorgeous array Of oolors? Can you namel
them all? There's white, cream, black
mails, blue, pink, scarlet, cardinal, golf,
navy, Nile, olive, lilac, turquoise, old rose,i
nickel, tan, beige, brown-ninteen of themi
so far, and there are others. That ribbonl
will wash. We call it the minneapolis
ribbon because we have the exclusive
handling of it. Sale prices for No 40,
lie; for No. go, 14c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

There is still pretty good assortment
of French Flannel Waists at HALF their
price. They may last week out. If not,'
your friends will tell you what you have
missed. Whoever buys the LAST will
not get the BEST. That's human nature.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

The Journals 1909 Almanac and Year
Book contains much valuable information.
You can't afford to be without it.. POST
paid to any address upon receipt Of price,
Is cents. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

Why don't you try Carriers Little Liver
Pills. They are positive cure for sick
headache, and all the ills produced by dis-t
ordered liver. Only pill q doze.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

designed and intended to speedily and finally
test and determine the validity Of such con-
solidation or threatened consolidation And,
further, we unanimously protest against any
or STILES free competition in the trade or
commerce of the country.
1t was determined, owing to the Importance
OF the case, and for the purpose of getting
the matter disposed of at as early date as
possible, to bring the suit in the supreme
court Of the United States in the first in
stance. The question of original jurisdiction
In that court was argued on Jan. q. 1902.
by Attorney General Douglas and one of his
associate counsel, M. ID. Num- The appica-
ton to file the bill was opposed by the North
ern Securities company, and some of the
ablest corporation lawyers in New York. New
Jersey and Pennsylvania appeared in behalf
OF that corporation. II the supreme court
does not take jurisdiction, it is the intention
of the attorney general tosat once bring suit
In the state courts, and every effort will be
made to speedily have the case reached in
the court of last resort where it must finally
be disposed Of Neither this company, nor
any other company, combination, consolida-
ton or trust shall violate the laws of our
state if it can be prevented
What the final decision will be it is difficult
to foretell, but it does not seem possible that
New Jersey corporation no matter what it's
capitalization, will be permitted to violate
the laws of the sovereign state Of Minnesota
It the final decision should be against the
state the battle is not then lost. There is
one remedy that never fails and which is
more supreme even than the supreme court
] quote the words of Judge Brewer in an ad-
dress made at the bicentennial of Yale col
1ege, in which he said, speaking of trusts
and the inability of the courts to crush them,
appeal must be taken to the great court
OF public opinion, whose DEGREES are irresisti-
BILE In that court every man is counsel and
every is judge"
An Appropriation Suggested.
It is pleasure to commend Attorney Cen
eral Douglas for the able and efficient manner
in which he has endeavored to vindicate our
laws. learn from him that the enactments
upon our statute books, and which are quoted
above, are ample, and that no additionaHleg-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05

New Black Dress Skirts.
Made of Lymansville Cheviot, style
brought down to the moment of writing.
with deep stitched founco, lined with
good percaline. Made for a Z 10
$3.50 skirt. We sell it at..... -
New Walking Skirts.
Spring style, made Of fine Melton, with
stitched pointed founce, perfect fitting.
The colors are black, Oxford, and medium
gray. Instead Of 500, 10
the price is. .......... ~
The old things are NOT old. except that
there is something newer on hand or soon
will be. They are current today and will
be for many weeks or months.
For instance, is warm Astrakhan
Cape out Of date? OF course not, but the
old price is. That used to 10 n
be $3.50, and now it is. o.OU
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05
The Vessel Tonnage Tax


The proposed code provides for the repeal
OF the vessel tonnage tax In this respect
allow me to make the following suggestions:
Every good citizen takes pride in the COM
mercial advancement of his state. It should
De our policy to foster tendencies which
promise greater wealth and prosperity to any
section OF the state. Although remote geo
graphically from the seaboard it is apparent,
unless prevented by legislation, that this state
may soon outstrip many Of her rivals in the
magnitude of her shipping interests The reg
1stration of vessels navigating international
waters at the port of Duluth indicates that it
is favorite port. When we bear in mind
that Interstate tonnage is beyond the taxing
power OF the state, and that the revenue de-
rived from tonnage tax upon vessels must
always greatly exceed what would arise from
any other method applied to that class Of
property, it is apparent that the subject is
one which calls for your most careful con-
sideratton. I trust, therefore, that you will
be able to enact legislation which, while not
IN violation of the constitution, will preserve
to the state advantages already gained. and
present no impeachment to the growth Of our
influence over navigation upon the Great
Lakes. -....a~-.e . .r.Na.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05
Drdpery Goods.

Draperies in best colors and designs,
S2.95 and $500 pair.
81 yard for Art Burlap, plain and
o. figured Denim, Cretonne, Benga-
line, ETC. This is an awful price
cut, the goods being worth from 15c to 25c
yard, but we're now talking about short
pieces, say 3 to 10 yards long.
!Silkoline at Sc yard Will you notice
that price if we put it in small type?
White Swiss. imported kinds worth
SOC yard, closing out TO-
See what fine big Couch 1 20
Cover we can sell you for. W
Window Shades will soon be more ex
pensive, because the cost Of the materials
is advancing. Those we are now selling
at 1oc each may be the last at that figure.
The most popular and best look a.
ing Curtain Rod will cost you, here ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-05
Amendments Affecting Grain.


l would recommend that an amendment he
made placing the exemption on personal prop
erty at one hundred dollars, as it has been
Tor many years. This will be especially hen
enclal to the people of small means. This
suggestlon, I am advised, meets with the ap-
proVal OF the tax commission.
would also suggest that the bill ba co
AMENDED as to require the listing of pronertv
on May rather than April 1, for the reason
That the time to prepare for putting into
operation the new code If it passes, probably
Will be too limited to make the necessary
preparations for proper assessment.
Our grain men express the fear that the
proposed CODE If put into operation. would
DC against their interests and drive their
business into Wisconsin. BY making the
date OF listing the same as in that state and
exempting all grain in interstate transit
though temporarily stored in elevators. these
interests would be placed upon an equal foot
Ing with those Of our sister state This. in
my Judgment, should be done. All other
grain except that in Interstate transit is as
sessed and taxed in Wisconsin as other per-
sonal property, on May l.. This suggestion
am also advised, meets with the approval
Of the tax commission. IA. -
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
An American Jockey Wins the Derby.

The one hundred and twenty-sec-
ond renewal of the English Derby at
EPSON Downs Wednesday was of great
interest to Americans. American
owners were represented in the race,
American horses ran, American
jockeys rode, and an American jockey
was upon the winner.
There are other features of general
interest, aside from the race itself.
The winning owner, P. Gubbins, is
Irish, and so is the winning horse,
Ard Patrick. Mr.. Gubbins also won
the Derby of 1897 with Galtee More,
also an Irish horse. Sceptre, the
favorite, finished fourth, doubtless
beaten by a heavy track.
"Plunger" Sleyier, owner OF the
favorite, stood to win $500, 900 on bis
sensational FLY, and was so certain of
victory that he refused an offer of
VAOO,OVO lOi uiS OlChCOo. cOhuuf
Reiff. the popular little American
jockey, riding for w. c. Whitney, was
offered the mount on Sceptre. Mr.
Whitney gave his consent, but the
little fellow Loyalty rode Intruder,
saying he would rather be beaten on
his employers horse than ride Scep-
tire.
King Edwards tact saved him from
an awkward position. Sceptre is, or
was, an English idol, and the people
started to raise subscription and buy
her as present for the King, that he
might own the winner of the "Coro-
nation Derby" Had he not checked
the movement, the plan would prob
ably have gone through, greatly to
the disappointment of all concerned.
j. III. Martin, the winning jockey.
is Familiarity known as Sheets" He
is one of the best of tho Americans
now riding in England, and is a
typical American jockey of the high
est class.
The English Derby, the great race
of the world, has thus been won by an
American horse Parole, 1881, and
two American owners (Pirre Lorillard
and Mr.. Whitney,, and an American
Jockey. 1t remains for an American
Jockey to win on an American horse
owned by an American.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
Tomatoes and Floods Everywhere.

While Marshall county farmers are
grumbling about too much rain, this
section of country is still the favored
part of the northwest.
Carroll county, Ill.,, was swept by
tornado Friday, some lives were
lost and tens of thousands of dollars
worth of property was destroyed.
For the second time during three
weeks Elgin was deluged by a cloud
burst which filled the streets with
rivers of water. Many houses were
struck by lightning and for time after
the rain had passed it seemed that the
CITY would be destroyed by fire.
A cyclone passed over the country
north of Rensselaer,, Ind, laying
everything low for distance of six
miles and width of 200 yards. Alex
ander Leach, wife and child were
killed.
In Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Michi-
gan and the DakotaS the storms were
equally severe and the damage is i'm
menSe.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
Flag Day is June ID.

The AmericanFlag association sends
oct circular from New York City,
asking some observance of Flag Day,
Saturday, June IA. The association
is, according to the circular, an
organization formed in 1897 OF flag
committees from veteran military,
patriotic and historical societies Of
the United States, and also of patri-
otto citizens, to promote reverence for
and prevent the dissertation of the
flag of our country. The circular
asks that flags be displayed on the
day from every church, school, public
building and private dwelling, and
that the mayor call upon the people
for such a display and to assist in
any patriotic exercises that may be
arranged. June IA is set down as
Flag Day because congress on that
day in l777 defined the flag as it ap-
pears today.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
Packers Did Wrong.

The fact that the meat packers in
Chicago have settled with the team
sters by yielding to some of their de-
mands leads to inquiry why they
could not have made this offer before
three days of rioting as well as after
it. The representative of this most
highly organized combination in the
country combination embracing
the essential features of truSt-told
the teamsters onSaturday that to con-
sent to their demands in respect to
the union would be to give up the
direction of their affairs, which they
would not do. They made their deci-
sion an ultimatum. Then the tr0ub-
lie began and Chicago was the scene OF
riot for three days. In those three
days the lawlesS element in Chicago,
which is larger and contains more
desperate elements than in any other
city in the country, has learned its
strength. That element will not re-
member that it was held in check by
a courageous police, but that its
violence led to compromise which
the lawless will interpret as fear OF
it's power, which it will exercise
whenever another strike Of any mag
nitude may occur. Every such resort
to violence and settlement after VOL
ence tends to weaken a wholesome
fear for the law by those who are dis
roSed to be lawlesS. If the packers
had conferred with the teamsters be-
fore the strike they would have been
entitled to some respect, but now that
they have yielded after several hun
dred people have been injured and a
few killed their concession will be at
tributed to fear. 1t is better for the
interests of all that efforts to be made
to prevent strikes than to compromise
after violence and lawleSSneS.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12

With the conclusion Of peace in
South Africa it becomes in order for
the United States government to re-
commission another United States
consul at Pretoria, the capital of the
late South African republic. This
yost formerly was held By the late
Adelbert Hay, but since his death
has been allowed to remain vacant as
a nomination to the place would have
involved a decision by the United
States government as to the actual
sovereignty of Great Britain over the
Transvaal, which question must have
arisen in connection with the issue OF
credentials. Therefore the consular
work at Pretoria has been cared for by
Mr.. William d. Gordon, by temper
airy designation. The salary is only
1000, while the total fees for last
year were only 81.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
Demand For Postal Cards.

One of the most noticeable develop
ments in the PoStoffice Department is
the increasing use of postal cards. The
number circulated through the mails
is Increasing every month, and to sup
ply the demand the United States pos
tai printing Office up in Rumford Falls
Me-, is being run night and day. 1t
is now turning out 5000, 900 postal
cards daily and still the demand in
creases. New York. Boston, Chicago,
Pittsburg, Detroil, Cincinuatti, Bait
imore and Troy use more postal cards
than other cities.
One Of the newest and increasing
uses for postal cards is TO secure Opin-
ions on all sorts of subjects. When.
ever business concern, social or
ganization or a political body wishes
to test the state of public feeling on
any point now it circulates postal
cards. They are printed so that all
citizens whose opinion is sought need
to do is to write "yes" or mo" or to
affix mark to question, sign his
name and drop the card in the mai
box. 1t is simple and effective
means of feeling the public pulse, and
it is helping Uncle Sans trade ir
postal cards wonderfully.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12

Culver military academy has closed
the most successful session in its SIX
years history. Thirty-five were grad.
uated out of total of $50 cadets.
Following are the honor men: Ell.
ocution, /. ii. Patchin, Iowa; drill, j.
W.Westphal, Iowa; cavalry, f: T.
Garoutte, Colorado; department, c.
Winter, Illinois; spelling, ]. 81. Hos
letter, Iowa; best shot, L. B. Web
ster, Indiana; athletics, G. McQuaid
Iowa; scholarship, f. E, Solar, Ohio
the DIR. J. D. Younge, model cadet
medal, ]. B. Trinter, Pennsylvania
special mention in army register, j
A. Givin, Washington, D. c., j. b
Trinter, Pennsylvania, and A. 4
NOvilS, Colorado.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12

The working of credit was illustrat-
ed recently in New York in the case
of bank whose clearanceS one day
amounted to 81, 1923, 694. These were
settled by the payment of 10 cents in
cash. 1t is said to be the smallest
clearing balance recorded in the New
York clearing house in twenty years.
1t is more commonly interesting be-
cause it is sharper illustration than
usual of the advantages derived from
business combination. Without a
clearing house the days business OF
that bank might have involved visits
to two or three hundred other banks
and two or three days. time in the
settlement. AS ut was, two hours
after the bank closed its agent closed
the accounts for the day by the trans.
fer of a dime.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12

The scientific cranks and newspaper
correspondents who are crawling up
Mont Pelee's desolate heights to ex-
anime the smoking crater of volcano,
may satisfy their own curiosity, if
they live to get back to tell the tale,
but will not be contributing any very
valuable information on the subject.
They can say they have been there,
that is all. They cannot tell what
made the volcano bust forth and de-
stroy a city with its 10000 people,
nor when 1T will break out again.
South Bend Tribune.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12

Senator Hanna has begun his fight
against the Nicaragua route and is
forcibly in favor Of the Panama route.
He has made wonderful headway
against the Nicsu,cua r0nte since he
nrst took up the fight. When he be-
began there were not over three or
four republican senator's with him,
and now he has enough hackers to
cause experienced legislatures report
ers to predict he will win. AS the
preference of the senators now stand
there are about thirty-fiye who are in
favor of the Panama route, forty VINO
are for the Nicaragua route ano
thirteen who are doubtful
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-06-12
The Fearful Cost of War.

The war in South Africa between
the Boer republics and Great Britain
began May 81, 1899, and closed on
that date, 1902. 1t cost the Beers
their independence and the devasta-
tion of their country, the depletion of
their treasury, the sacrifice of thouS-
andS of lives and the entailing of a
vast amount of suffering upon the
whole territory involved in the strife.
1t is difficult to estimate, In fact, the
real cost of three years struggle for
their rights to the Beers.
To the English the sacrifices OF life
and treasure has been enormous.
Great Britain fighting force engaged
amounted to 500, 900 men, the flower
of her great army. Out of these lOO.-
600 fell either by the bullets of the
enemy by disease or were captured
and prevented from taking part in
the war at the close. The loss OF
high officers to the British was 2S2
killed in battle. Many of these be-
longed to the nobility of the empire,
and many were needlessly sacrificed by
the foolish tactics pursued by the
English. The Beers had no tactics tc
speak of, but they had never ceasing
courage and plenty of long range ano
accurate shooters. BY the terms OF
peace the Transyaal republic and the
Orange Free state that Joined in the
armed opposition to Great Britain, be-
come colonies of the empire. but the
price at which they were secured is in
deed of a staggering nature as pre-
dicted by President Kruger at thu
outset. The cost in money to TIT
English will foot up over a billion
| dollars.