davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
Amount of Advertising
carried by the Mime
apolis Papers for October
AS to the Referendum.

Viewing the dismal results Of the ref
erence to the people of proposed amend
ments to the state constitution and local
bond issues the first impulse is to jump
to the conclusion that the referendum is
nothing but an iridescent theory, strong
in its appeal to believers in popular rule,
but hopelessly ineffective, if not injurious
to the common veal, in practice. Nothing
seems to be able to dispel the mental in
ertla of the people when confronted with
political questions that are not as it
were, demonstrated by the use Of names
The voters like not abstract propositions
that stand by themselves. Occasionally
We have a bond issue or a constitutional
amendment associated with some lead
Jag candidate that the people are at last
made to understand that they are one and
inseparable. But except in such rare in
stances the people as a whole do not be-
come interested. This is all very disap-
pointing, for in that perfect democracy to
which we ASPIRE principles are Of greater
Importance than a preference between
men.
people to interest themselves in such vital
questions a valid reason for refusing to
refer matters of legislation to the other
half? Because half the people are indif-
ferent, shall We in sense, disfranchise
those who do take keen interest and eX-
press an opinion? Should we rather not
encourage this half by ignoring those who
disfanchise themselves, instead Of count
ing their indolent or ignorant indifference
rs Of equal weight with the intelligent and
energetic interest Of the others? DO we
not encourage accessons to the 1ndiffer-
emit by an absurd requirement which
dooms the intere sted to see their activity
foiled election after election by apathy?
While universal suffrage gives every
man the opportunity to take part in gov
eminent it does not teach that the man
who refuses - us4 this great privilege is
the political equal Of the man VINO does,
or that his silence is of as much value as
the vote of his brother. Political Ques-
tons should be decided as the fate Of the
candidates is decided. by the preponder-
ant vote Of the actual voters, not Of the
possible voters. A majority of those vot-
ms on such questions as bond issues and
constitutional amendments, or even more
than majority. If you please, should be
empowered to decide them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

The recently issued Alumni University
Minnesota contains much matter that will be Of interest
the people Of the whole reach
many who not formerly of the university
but its statistics will interest
state is strongly and warmly interested in its
higher school.
Graduates of the university established in South
Africa Central America Turkey China Canada England
France Germany India Italy, Japan, Hawaii Mexico
the Philippine islands There less than twenty four
in the ast-named country of them,
Green general manager Of the Philippine Lumber
velopment is leader Of American
new contiguous territory of the orient.
There about 100 Minnesota Wisconsin,
about the number in Washington state South
kota about $50 in North Dakota, so
Montana so in Iowa. IS Illinois, 80 in California
to 20 in
The most of the alumni of remain in Minnesota
Hennepn county alone having 1923 and Ramsey, $50.
The total attendance the university for the
lege 1885, of whom 2,614 1.O42
public $12O75 annually capita
the university. This only little
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
Cuba and Colombia.

The Roosevelt administration shows
that it has proper comprehension of the
idiosyncrasies Of the Spanish American
Colombia
In the case of Cuba, which is some
what different from that Of the open and
senseess antagonistic jealousy of Colom
bia, it is necessary to be patient and not
prod the new republic too sharply. Pres
ident Palma is taking his time as to the
reciprocity treaty and it is reported from
Washington that the document has been
pigeon -holed for the present, while no
action whatever has been taken on the
subject Of the naval stations for our gov
eminent or on the status Of the Isle of
nor American property. 49,
The Cuban government is, meantime,
showing considerable ability in devising
measures for the relief of agriculture and
improving the finances of the island, and
there is, happily, now prospect for bet
torment Of the sugar market when the
terms adoped by the Brussels sugar con-
vention go into effect next year and beet
sugar prices strengthen, having Of
course, naturally a corresponding effect
upon the cane sugar market, the great
depression in which was caused by the
cidental heavy fall in prices. Under the
Brussels agreement. the system Of paying
bounties on sugars shipped outside the
producing countries will be abolished and
the production will be mimimized while
the sugar refining business will be revived
in England, and the market for Cuba s
raw sugar will be greatly amplihed and
the sugar trusts control of the raw sugar
market will be broken. Therefore the out
look for Cuba is quite favorable, If a re-
ciprocal trade arrangement Is effected
with this country, which can afford, for
the trade benefits which will follow, to
make a concession Of 33 1-3 per cent on
tariff rates to the Cubans. Cuba. if
handled discreetly as heretofore by our
government, will come out all right and
not cultivate the antagonism to us which
cl :acterizes Colombia and Chile and
some other Spanish-American republics.
In the case of Colombia there has been
much open antagonism to us by the gov
eminent, which has tried to suspend the
canal strip negotiations and has threat
ened to give notice Of It's withdrawal from
the treaty Of 1916, which gives our gov
eminent the right and duty of protecting
transit across the isthmus. This right it
has used to prevent Herrera, during the
present troubles, from obstructing the
railroad and bombarding the termini
Panama and Colon. Colombia demands
exorbitant sums for the canal right of
way and opposes the demand for perpet-
ual control Of the strip by our govern
ment: In this case our government has
to show it's teeth occasionally and stand
| firm. -... ~
i The United States has incurred the
jealousy of most Of the Spanish Ameri-
can republics simply because it Is the
dominant power of the western hemi-
sphere, and they have an irrational fear
Of absorption. This feeling has been dill
gently cultivated by old Spain since the
war, and by some Of the foreign repre-
lsentatives in Havana who have been try
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
Copyright, 1902, by T. G. Mcclure.

."Wel, Kitty said young Mr.. Billy
Dunn to his better half, I'm up against 1t
for fair. There amt thing In sight,
an that's a fact 80
"Ah, now" replied Kitty in an encour-
aging tone, don't go to sayin' that. Billy.
Sure there. must be- a-plenty O. jobs for
such fine man as you are yourself An
our good clothes still .lastin' an you
lookin so we'll, too Sure, now, go down
to Steve O'Connell an asst him. He'll
know man or two, that's what"
Now Ill tell you, Billy" said Steve
OConnell ten minutes later, leaning COM
fortably across his little bar, II don't
know. You see, it's just after election.
an everything's full up to the gunnel.
But now I'll tell you honest, Billy. I'll
do somethin' for you. I'll introduce you
to the man Ethat'll Introduce you to the
man that's cap'n O. the precinct an
there's one chanst in a hundred that
there'll be somethin don'."
The side door opened, and the tip Of a
helmet was thrust into the room. by
GeOrge!" exclaimed the bartender
Here's the man himself. Say, Multi
gam he called The helmet advanced
into the saloon with Mullgan under it..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

Often have we heard and used of late
years the phrase, the passing Of popu
lism." At last it is past and passe. Flo,
the first time in more than twelve years
the Minnesota legislature is entirely de.
void of populists or their ancestors, Farm
ers' Alliance members. The Legislature
elected Tuesday has 1856 republicans ant
26 democratic members, but =: not one
SINGLE, stray populist. 1t appears, how
ever, that in its death agony populism ir
Minnesota put a farewell shot into it's ole
mate. For farther particulars consult Mr.
Rosing, buried under 10000 adverse ma.
iOritY.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
OTHER PEOPLES NOTIONS
Get "a Gun.

To the Editor Of The Journal:
What think a most aggravating null
sance is the stuffing Of the private mail
boxes with miscellaneous trash. For the
past two months have found my box
crammed with such articles as a particu-
lar brand Of tea. headache waters, little
pills, soap, political pamphlets, laundry
ads" yeast. circulars. ETC., etc. Taking
them out and throwing them away does
no good. Three large packages of tea
taken from my box We're replaced next
day by box overflowfng with the same
delectable compound. I would ask If there
is no way of stopping so miserable nui-
sanoe?N ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

Nominally the republicans carried Mon.
tana at the last election. Really it was
the United Copper company, that took
unto itself the persimmons of victory. F.
Aug. Heinze, to be still more definite, is
the party that has won in Montana
Heinze not only triumphed in the state but
won in the Silver Bow county elections
Senator Clark and the Amalgamatee
Copper company may, however. comfort
themselves with the JUNCTION Editor J. j
Hill lays to his soul, that principles are
eternal, and will triumph in the end, ne
matter; how much base men may spur
them in this wayward time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
Legislature Largely New.

party WORKER.
Legislature Largely New.
Holdovers are scarce in the next legis-
lature Only twelve of the fortytwo re-
publican senators were in the last SEN
ate, although ten others were in the last
house, and are, therefore, well broken In
the harness, and several others have had
legislative experience in previous years.
OF the eleven democrats who will be on
guard in the next senate, nine were men,
bers Of the last one. The new ones are DR..
Witherstine of Rochester and John c..
Hardy of st. Paul.
In the house there are only twenty six
republicans out Of 1O4 who were in the
last legislature, or less than one fourth Of
the majority membership. Four Of the
fifteen democrats are, old members. Dor
sey Of Mcleod. 'Fust of Hennepin, Butler
and Hickey Of Ramsey
Give jacobson the Credit.
The passing Of the populist will be
mourned especially by their democratic
allies, but the legislature loses several
good members in the retirement Of that
interesting party from its halls. The de-
feat Of the populists in Otter Tail county
is ascribed to J. F. jacobson in large
measure. He made some most effective
speeches through the county. unmerci-
fully flashing the populists from Otter Tail
Tor asserting the TAX DILL MT. JACOBSON
has gained a new nickname. Jake the
pop-killer.''
4 BY a typographical error the name Of
George w. Wilder Of Amboy, Blue Earth
county, was omitted from the Legislative
list published in Yesterdays ourna l..
| Mr.. Wilder is a republican. and was re-
elected to the house. Otherwise the list is
complete, and authentic, s...-
Republicans gained another house MEM
Der in the forty eighth district where DR..
Werner Hemstead Of Brainerd was re-
tired. First returns indicated his election.
but when the back precincts came in it
was evident that both Of the republican,
nominees were elected. This gives Nor
rison county two representatives.. I. w.
Bouck of, Royalton and H. A. Rider. Of
Little Falls. y .rs
The Kolars family were in evidence at
the election. c. c. Kolars Of LIE Sueur
was the democratic candidate for con-
gress in the third, and his brother. F.. w.
:Kolars of Sullivan, was populist candidate
for register Of deeds in Polk county.
| II ~. ~. Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
In the Right Direction.

The business community will be greatly
pleased with the Commercial clubs effort
to protect business men from undeserving
demands upon their purses in the guise
of charity or public benefit. BY an ar
rangement with the Associated Charities
that body undertakes within forty -eiglt
hours Of the receipt Of request to re-
port to the inquirer whether he will be
justified In acceding to a petition for
assistance. To facilitate references of
this kind business men are to be supplied
with simple blank forms, the dispatch Of
which, properly filled out, to Manager
James F. Jackson Of the Associated Char
tiles will elicit the desired information,
IF desirable, the request can be made by
telephone.
We would suggest, however, that a step
farther be taken in the interests Of SIM
plicity and convenience. AS we have the
poor always with us, so we have certain
forms of charity always with us. Solic-
itors for these ought to be provided with
permanent certificate, which would save
the person solicited the trouble of inquir-
ing, and the Associated Charities the use
less labor Of answering over and over
again the same inquiry from different
persons. There will be special cases that
will call for such special requests as the
club has only in view now. What might
be called the permanent cases ought to
be provided with permanent certificates,
and the public should have lists of such
institutions, organizations or purposes.
This plan has been introduced in San
Francisco with the most satisfactory re-
suits. It puts the burden of the inquiry
and justification upon the person or1cause
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

Congressman Select John Lind is al
ready making up his mind whether to
run again in 1eo4--probably, but then as
this year he wilrnot decide until the DEM
Gratis have beseeched him with tears and
most p1teous appeals. E. And then with his
usual political acumen Mr.. Lind will ac-
cept or refuse, according to the outlook.
Ii you are not. willing to concede even
political acumen to. Mr.. Lind, reflect that
he declined the democratic nomination for
governor this year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
TO THE WARDMAN.''

"Say, Mulligan. you know Mr. Dunn. No?
Well, make yourself acquainted with him.
Mr. Dunn, Mr. Mulligan. Mr.. Multi
gan, Mr.. Dunn. Mulligan.'' he continued,
BILLY wants to get job out O. your office.
Whatll you have? He wants to get
job, an could you oblige me as a fren',
Mulligan, by putin my fren' Billy Dunn
next to the wardman?"
AN I'll take great pleasure said
Mulligan smacking his lips, "in intro
ducin' to any wardman any friend O. me
friend Steye O'Connell. An that's really
elegant whisky you have on tap, Mr..
O'Connell, so it is"
Captain" said the wardman, a day or
two later as he ushered in a we'll dressed
man., this is Billy Dunn, pretty we'll
known around here and great friend of
a friend of mine. He wants a job, any
thing you know to tide over wor a while,
If you can do anything for him, cap, why,
I'm standing back Of him, you know
'Mr. Dunn" remarked the captain after
the wardman had left, 'I'll tell you Just
how it is You know; this is just after
election and everybody wants everything
in sight. There amt a thing i've got
that there amt dozen fellows trying to
hold it down. I'll tell you what I'll do,
though. I'll give you signed knock
down to the chief, and If he can do any
thing, why, there you are. That's the
best can do" " ..
He wrote a short letter of introduction,
and, being pleased with the applicant, he
made it a bit stronger than usual.
BLAINE it ALL" exclaimed the chief of
police as Dunn stood before him at head
quarters the next day. Kelly knows
blame we'll there's no use sending you fell
lows up to me. Every blame position in
my power to give is full, and Kelly
knows it," He glanced up from the let
ter The appearance of his visitor some
what Modified him. "Mr. Dunn he con-
tinued, I'm sorry, blame sorry, to disap-
point personal friend Of the captains,
but you know there's limit to Offices and
to, patience, too. But here since you're
a personal friend of Kelly's, there's one
thing I can do. I've got some influence
with the mayor, and I understand he's
got some small inhs left I'll write nnta
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

1t is gratifying to seea that DR.. welct
of the state hospitals for the insane at
Fergus Falls has had the courage vigor-
ously to oppose the practice OF permitting
visits to the hospitals. for the insane OF
persons who have no better motives than
those proceeding from curiosity. The
poor unfortunates of the insane hospitals
deserve better treatment for humanitarian
reasons than to beaqads objects sofs curious
examinations ana inquiry, to7;.ssaty, 5 morning
OF the inadvisability from the medical
standpoint of exposing them to the irrita-
tion{and exettee ten, tsoS sueh inspeettoes,ss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
A Lesson in Obedience.

The Pioneer Press, always tenderly So
1icitous for the merger, thinks that it is
about time Ito cease pounding the, air
with absurd statements. that, the forlna-
ton of the Northern Securities Company
was an audacious attempt of giant.cor-
porations to override the law" It as
sures us that all the Northern Securities
company wishes to know is what the law
is on the subject and it will obey with
alacrity, but it is absurd to suppose that
the corporations concerned intended to
violate any law, state or NATIONAL . :
They have certainly taken great pains
just to find out what the law is-this be-
ing their second attempt: Their reso-
lutte determination to- make sure that the
state law is all right and to 2prove their
own ready acquiescence is further empha-
sized by the testimony of the. vice presi-
dent of the Northern Securities company,
who told us in the Minneapolis hearing
manner selected. under the laws of New
Jersey, because it was desired to place 1t
as far as possible beyond Legislative con
troll and legislative Amendment If this
does not indicate a scrupulous concern
for the law and persistent intention on
the part Of the promoters Of the merger tc
yield instant and unquestioning obedi-
ence to the law as our contemporary as
sures us will be rendered, what does ii
imply?
How shall we escape the conclusion OF
our clearly discerning contemporary that
an important object Of the merger after
| all is to teach lesson In obedience tc
law and reverence for constituted au.
thority? $3.50, =. .'...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

The Porto Ricans have discovered that
officers cannot be elected or the govern
ment controlled by staying away from
the polls. Two years ago the federals
stayed at home in huff and took re-
venge on the republicans by letting the
latter do ali the voting and take ali the
offices. This year they were sufficiently
Americanized to vote and try to get all
they could
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

That William H. Crane and company
ter-goers in David Harum' is fully at
tested by the constantly increasing at
tendance at the Metropolitan this week
Last night marked the largest house OF
the engagement thus far
A feature Of Ezra KendalTs performance
in 1.-THE Vinegar Buyer" that excites
comment, is the fact that real treasury
notes are used in the various rolls of bills
displ aged by the actors. owing to the re-
cent decision Of the federal government
in placing a ban upon stage money!
Magician Kellar will terminate his en-
gagement at the .Bijou with performances
tonight tomorrow afternoon and night
In his program each, season Mr. Kellar
endeavors to introduce number of nov
elites. This year he has a number of new
and startling features and his perfor-
nance as a whole Is considered the best
he has ever given.
The version of "Zaza,'' In which Eugene
Blair will be seen at the Bijou next week
is the one made and used by David Bel
assoc for over two seasons, which enjoyed
such a phenomenal success in New York
and all the large cities of America. Mr..
GrcSsitt,y for q large sum, bought Mr.
Belasco's play, scenery, electrical effects
properties, and then engaged Miss Blail
to star in the title role and surrounded
her with an. exceptionally strong support
ing company. rjt$> *e:ffff1l:. t@r H*~Tzr.s*
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

Contrary to some expectations and pre-
dictions, the Alaskan output of gold con-
tinues to increase. Canadian and Ameri-
can Alaska together produced nearly SO,
100000 worth of gold in the last ten
months-some $4,000 900 more than the
entire product for last year. AS quartz
mining has hardly begun in Alaska, we
may expect to see the gold output of that
region kept we'll up with what it is now
for some years. even If there should be
decline In placer mining.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

he stood where he stood last July and was
In favor Of Spooner's reelection only on
condition that he expressed himself favor
ably to the state platform. The people
calmly contemplated the gulf between
their twin favorites, and refused to be-
come excited. They acted rather like the
benign mother Of two quarrelsome babies.
When the votes were counted on the state
and legislative tickets it was found that
they had said to Governor La Toilette:
"Ycu are on the right side in these re-
form issues you have raised. Here is the
governorship for you and a legislature
pledged to support you.'
On the other hand, they said to Senator
Spooner, Here is another term In the
United States senate" Probably the ma
tority Of the voters held that the logic of
the situation was with La Toilette and
that in view of the way the Spooner fed
eral ofriceholders had mixed In state pol
tiles it was right for La Toilette to de-
mand Of Spooner a pledge that such OPP
position should be ended. But they knew
that Spooner's essential public activities
were national rather than local, that he
was a tower of strength in the United
States senate. that the country needed
him there and Wisconsin pride was pleased
to see him there.
The people Of Wisconsin have refused
to part with the services of either La Fol-
lette or Spooner They have voted Spoon
err ont Of state notifies and have ienored
his views of them. On the other hand they
have confined the present potency Of La
Toilette to state politics.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
pemocracy's Record.
: = SSuSS~'o~J S'SSSStS'
st. Louis Globe-Democrat

> st. Louis GlObe-DemOcrat. =
Here is the real Iowa idea. taken from
speech by Governor Cummins: 1.-The
democratic party has never confronted q
serious difficulty from which it did not
recoil. never met a duty that it did not
shirk, and never encountered RESPONSE
bility that 1t did not evade." Iowa al
ways emphasizes this idearon election day
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07
Knew Better Than to Try.
st. Louis Glohe-Den,on,o,

? I-.-- st. LOUIS GIObe-DemOcrat.
Senator Vest says he spent the whole
summer of 1891 investigating the meat
trust at Chicago. and made a report of
over 600 pages to congress. but could not
induce action against the monopoly. How
is 1t that the senator could do nothing two
years later, when the democrats controlled
all bI ranches of the government
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

Pacific coast flour mills are being mer-
gerized. 1t is to be hoped that they have
taken few leaves from the notebook of
the experiences Of one Thomas Mcintyre
and will give us merger that will sue
cessfully make flour instead of utigation
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-07

The old witticism about dam by q
millsite but no mill by a damnsght is
seriously realized at the $780, where the
dam by the, millsite is developing 50, o0C
horsepower with not single wheel to
use it.