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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
MINNESOTA POLITICS

What will the legislature do with the
primary law
This Is the question a great many poll
ticians are asking. They recognize that
there IS a strong popular, sentiment in
favor OF a primary law 1t has strenuous
opponents, who are wondering whether
the people will permit a repeal Members
OF the legislature are being sounded on
the proposition. None of them will an
nounce openly their hostility to the law.
They reached the nomination under the
new system, and even if it was a hard
road to travel. they cannot help feeling
that the law which landed them is not
wholly bad. Most of them commended
the primary law before and after the
primaries, and will have hard work to
change front.
It seems probable that the law will be
amended to some degree, but. there is
very little chance of it's repeal The prin-
c1pal fault is with the section requiring
voters to declare their party affiliation.
Opinion Is much divided on this point, and
lively contest may be looked for over
the attempt to change this provision
The Red Wing Republican, which
sounds a warning against a wholesale
amending of the law, and wants it re-
| tanned practically as it is, observes:
About the only change that seems
really necessary is to abandon the rule
which REQUIRES the voter to declare his
is contrary to the spirit Of the secret bal
lot, 1t discourages the participation Of the
independent voter in the primaries and
| it keeps others away from them. The
original method Of the Hennepin county
law was a good deal better. The dangers
that voters of one party will turn in and
| nominate candidates for the other, at the
| price of losing their voice in their own
party, is imaginary or greatly exagger-
ated. Leave the voter alone and he will
do his duty
| The Crookston Times says in reply:
This feature of the law has, it is true.
| met with more criticism than any other.
| but we doubt whether it's repeal would
improve the law. In fact it would seem
! that with this provision of the law
| stricken out it. would prove very unsatis-
| factory and might even be utterly con-
demned by the people. The statement
that the danger that the voter of one
party will turn in and try to nominate a
candidate of another party is imaginary
| or exaggerated, is amply disproved by the
| first test of the law last September"
! The ninth district furnishes candidate
| for second assistant clerk of the house.
| He Is K. J. Weeks, a real estate man of
| Thief River Falls. Mr.. Weeks has opened
| his campaign by mail, distributing cards
| and folders to the members.
Knute O. Sandum, editor of the Bricelyn
Sentinel. is candidate for the same posi-
ton. The second district delegation is
| back of him.
Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
Increased Imports.

Some apprehension has been created in
certain circles by the rise in our imports.
We have been proceeding for a number of
years on constantly increasing export
showing, our exports increasing more rap
idly than our imports. Just now the ten
dency is the other way; our imports are
increasing, and in some lines our exports
are falling off. This has given rise to an
apprehension that we have passed the
crest of the prosperity wave, and may look
for less prosperous times. This view,
however, seems to be rather superficial. 1t
is shown that manufacturers materials
constitute large part Of the increase Of
imports, The New York Financier
calls attention to the fact that
from 1890 to 1892 the imports Of man
ufacturers', materials have increased 60
per cent, while all other importations have
increased 5 per cent The treasury figures
for the first nine months of 1902 show that
the importations of manufacturers mate
rails formed $3.50 per cent of the total, a
similar period.
1t certainly is no calamity that we
should be importing material for manufac-
ture to supply constant local demand. We
are importing iron, but it is because we
do not produce iron fast enough to supply
the mills. We made 1s,0O0,oOO tons of pig
iron last year. but even this was no,
enough to supply the demand, SO we en-
larged the import to some extent.
SAssuredly whi!s consumption is still sc
far ahead of production, as it is in most
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
sPEAKERsHIP COMMENT

Austin Register-Messrs. Jamison and
Martin are representing nlne-tenths or the
republican party of the state In their In
sistence that whoever Is elected speaker
he shall be warm friend OF the ADMIN
istratiOn.
'. St. Cloud Journal Press-Governor Van
SAINT is committed to the principle of law
full control of corporations. He opposes
the unlawful aggressions Of corporate
wealth. This was the issue clearly detlned
in the recent election, and on this issue he
was given the largest majority of any
governor in the history Of Minnesota.
Now If Governor Van SAINT and his ad-
visers are convinced that the railroads and
other corporations are trying to nullify the
verdict of the people by the election of a
certain man for speaker who would be the
willing tool Of the corporations, who would
appoint committees in the interest of the
railroads.&c. is not only the right Of the
governor and the men who are interested
in his success to prevent the overthrow
of the expressed will of the people, but 1t
is his sworn duty to do it. Another course
would be traitorous and cowardly. s.*
New Ulm Journal-Inauguratin the
speakership contest so much earlier than
has been the custom does not seem to
have benefited DR.. Babcocl in the slight
est. From present appearances the Wa
dena man is beaten at every point and
there IS now nCCie QOuDC DuC that L.. H
Johnson, Of Minneapolis, will be the next
speaker Of the Minnesota legislature. In
the meantime the doughty doctor is utter
ing protesting walls and railing at the
state central committee for what he terms
their interference. It is to be noticed
however, that the men with whom he has
always been associated are working
nightly in his interests, and they are
parties who are not so vitality concerned as
is the committee.
Winnebago City Press News-It is u1l-
usual to get up a warm fight SO early over
the speakership of the Minnesota legisla-
ture. This year, however, is an exception
clined to the opinion that he had a sure
thing, but the tide is gradually turning
against him and in favor of Representative
Johnson of Minneapolis. Jim Hill, il
seems, is backing Babcock. On the other
hand, the people are feminist any pet OF
the merger
Red Lake Falls Gazette-Babcock is
backed by the anti-administration forces
This alone should be sufficient to bring
the legislators in the ninth In line against
him. In no district of the state did the
voters speak with greater emphasis in the
Endorsement of Governor Van SAINTS pol.
icy. and the legislator who will Willingly
or unwittingly place himself in position
Of hostility to tho administration and in
cidentally to the wishes Of the people. will
hear from his constituency III no uncertain
tones. No ninth district legislator is JUS
tilted in supporting Babcock, the Great
Northern candidate. The fate Of W. F.
Street should serve as wholesome ex,
ample.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
DAILY DIVERSION

/ His Hind Feet-The Rev. E. L. Yeo-
mans late Of Orange, ~, j., was very
fond of children and made much Of them
in pastoral way. One Sunday he
preached sermon from the somewhat
fanctful text, Thou makest my feet as
the kinds feet. and was gratifed to no.
t1ee that the young son of one of his con-
gregation gave it unusual attention and
seemed very much interested Meeting
him q; few days after he said:
well, Louis, saw you in church last
Sunday wide awake as usual, and listen
ing with both ears ~
Yes, Sir" ~,
Z sand do you. remember the sermon?''
Yes sir
'sWell, I am curious to know if you can
repeat the text
mo, sir; I don't think can, It was
something about your hind feet, but /
didn't just understand what
~ An Added Detali.-A recent meeting OF
bank directors included J. Edward Sim.
mons and Russell Sage. In the course OF
q general conversation Mr. Simmons re-
marked
Money isn't everything--is it, Mr.
sage?"
NO replied Mr.. Sage thoughtfully
'sThes work of collecting it is very Inn
portant."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

: 1t is suggested that Mr.. Lind spent $14
more than he was authorized to spend
to secure his election. It seems that the
proper person to institute proceedings tc
prevent the issue of certificate of cleo
ton is the one who received the next high
est number of votes. This of course
calls for action by Mr.. Fletcher, if by any
body, and there is a peculiar propriety il
this inasmuch as everybody knows that
Mr.. Fletcher did not spend any more
more money to secure his election thar
the law allows.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
IN a NUTSHELL.....
Sans ahona Revenue 70 Largest N

Articles wholly partly manufactured duties amount
$42s3505 revenue articles
amounted to $59. 974,4S4. F2
OF internal revenue taxes $11o,s5470s was levied
spirits $74 fermented liquors $624S907
tobacco 49," Hss4s ss#nz
very large part of the national disbursements of
$500 80 maintain the chief Alto
s21s311 maintain the president and
of employees The President gets $20o0o
King Italy, $S192550; the Emperor Austria,
s372oOoo the Emperor of Germany $s5o0OO the Gar Of
Russia, Sc 1000 900. s7 &rg<. lkg>.
The legislative department Uncle $11 215 515
department s3,473e16; treasury 2s6s6
$14493,92l s609s5,30 interior s16S,959 479
postal service $11S1soss1; agriculture S97; labor
justice, 4356O8; judicial ,0O7.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

stirred uneasiy. Mrs. Mcguire bent
again with her tender touch. Something
was in her hand when she stood up
right. She betook herself to the berib-
boned young woman in the little kiosk
of sweetmeats outside.
Here, a bit of a letter Augie," she
said. insinuatlngly. I'D like to have you
read it for me-
The girl took it. :
ITO the waiting woman with. the kind
face she said, slowly.
her hand. 49,. .
Never mind, I know the rest she
said, shortly.
Her face was a bewildered page as she
turned away. 1t cleared suddenly! She
went quickly forward.
Mr.. Fletcher. sir!''
The depot master paused.
For the love Of heaven, will you read
this for meme sight isn't what it once
was, even for print-and don't you say a
word of the contents to living mortal!'
She nodded as she read the inscription
and listened with distending eyes.
IF you have woman's heart-and
know from your kind face that you have
take care of my baby! I am dying and
have no one with whom to leave her Oh.
If you could get my mother to take my
child
The letter ended abruptly A name and
! address were written below. The depot
master looked over his glasses at Mrs.
Mcguire and whistled below his breath.
The Lord save us!' she calculated in
an awed whisper.
Half an hour later her feet were press
Ing the soft pile of Turkish rug in a
brilliantly lighted library. To the fact
that the footman was sisters son to a
| cousin of her own" she owed her admit
tance. In the hall her foot had tripped
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04


-, j. j: Hill said, in his speech in Fargo
not long ago, said that competition did
not cheaper rates: Valley City,gets hard
coal, on cheaper freight rate than
Grand Forks, Fargo or Langdon-and is
from 30 to 100 miles farther from Duluth
But Valley City. is on the Soo Possibly
that has something to do with the case.
If it has, then competition is a good thing.
,---Langdon, n. D., eourier-Democrat
Why does the CD: take Mr.. Hill seri-
ously When he talks nonsense? He likes a
joke. Competition always has cheapened
rates and prices and monopoly has always
advanced the1n-that is the rule The
experience Of the world is that way and
is likely to be till human nature is made
over in the New Jerusalem. But rates
and prices there do not concern the people
Of North Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
Attention is called to the first of

Attention is called to the first of a
series of articles on Canada and trade re-
lations with that country which appears in
r h Journal to-day. : The Jour-
IA has recognized the Importance Of
the. subjects and the peculiar interest of
Minneapolis and the northwest in it, and
in the series of articles commenced to-
day, hopes to throw some new light on
the matter which will be of value to the
business men and public men of this sec
tion There IS no political and CONNER
cial proposition before the public at the
present time of more interest to the people
of this community than this one ,...-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04


Colombia cannot block the isthmian
canal scheme entirely. An agreement
has been drawn up with Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA providing for the cession by
the United States is Ito have undisputed
control. DIOR this cession Nicaragua is
to reeive se,ooo,ooo and Costa Rica $1,000
900. This agreement has not been sub
mittsd to the senate or ratified by our
government, but as an alternative has al
ready had its effect. upon Colombia and
may persuade that little republic that 1t
will be to its advantage to make reason
able concessions to the United States for
the construction OF the Panama canal. In
deed, negotiations. along that line have
been renewed already. :.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
Copyright, 1902, by T. C. Mcclure.

It had been a hard day for Mrs. Nc
CURE. No one could have blamed her for
wondering, as it drew to close, whether
every mother of large family was not
travelling with her brood on that particu-
lar holiday. For the twentieth time since
morning she made a tour of the domain
In an Intellectual attempt to evolve order
out of the reigning chaos.
Near one of the half dozen cots which
studded the waiting-room she paused
Her glance swept the women assembled
there ere she stopped over it.
M, she unused, :" It's a good two
hours and more since 1 seen her sitting al
that DESK
The tiny occupant of the cot, whose life
might have been reckoned by weeks,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

see what Captain Cutie called the bear
ings Of the observation" If we are going
to have q legislature to carry out the
pledges OF the party, the policy Of the
adninistra ton and the wishes of the peo-
pie, the house must not be placed under
the control Of the element supporting DR..
Babcock. That's all there is to the speak
ership fight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

lines in this country to-day, there is no
occasion FOR apprehension as to the per-
ish things; stock speculation has gone be-
yond the limit of prudence and good sense
temporarily; but the depression in specu
lative circles does not affect the general
condition; the people are almost univer-
sally prosperous. E& X
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

out all foreign anthracite. The president
would modify the specifications so as to
let in anthracite as was originally intend
ed. The coal schedule seems to have been
adroitly manipulated by the anthracite
people, a performance which they will not
be able to repeat, In all probability. e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
The presidents Recommended ton to :

The presidents recommendation to put
anthracite coal on the free list is simply
a recommendation to do something which
twas generally supposed had been done al
ready, but in connection with the anthra-
cite miners strike. it appears that the
coal admitted free was required to be of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

OF course nobody expects Governor Van
SAINT to take a hand in the organiza ton
of the house, and he has manifested no
desire to do So. But when Mr.. Eabcock
appeals to him for certificate OF fitness
for the office Of speaker. it will be per-
feetly proper for him to indicate along
what lines ana with what ends i'll view
the house should proceed. and that will
tell the story. The members can take no
exception to that: it is no more than is
done in every governors message; at the
same time they are not SO blind as not to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

Have YOU picked your All-Star football
team? Every football enthusiast is en-
titled to his own team Don't be euchred
out of any Of your privileges. -.s- x-..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

William o'Briens editor Of the Eden VAL
ley Journal and secretary Of the local
board of health, in a communication to
h e ] o ur II a L. resents vigorously the
statement of Health Officer Ohage that
smallpox exists in Eden Valley and that
he would quarantine against that village
If the officers there were not more careful
Mr.. O'Brien denies that there is any
smallpox in Eden Valley, that the nearest
approach to it is one case three miles
south, where a family has been quaran-
tined for two weeks: He thinks Dr.
Ohage's damaging statements in regard to
Eden Valley are very ungracious, mas
much as the doctor, he says, spends his
Sundays there hunting. Mr.. O'Brten says
further that the people Of St. Paul need
not be disturbed about smallpox in Eden
Valley even if there We're any, because
the people of that village have no occasion
to go TO St. Paul. but do their trading in
Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

Otis Skinner, whose artistic concep-
tions and grand productions have made
him a prime favorite with Minneapolis
theater-goers, is to be seen at the Metro
politan for three nights and Wednesday
matinee, commencing Monday, Dec. 8, in
his dramatization of Mary HartWell Cath
erwood's extremely interesting romance,
"'I.azarre.' Seats We're placed on sale
this morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

The military play, sergeant James, -
now playing at the Bijou, has made an
excellent impression. Much of its sue
cess is due to the excellent company.
Sergeant James is a typical American
cavalryman.. He Is one of the "listed'
men who fought the real battles and won
his chevrons by merit ~ -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

That local theater-goers are quick to
appreciate and take advantage of any,
thing novel in the theatrical line is shown
by the heavy advance sale at the Metro
politan for the engagement of Adolph
Philip and his German company, who are
to open tonight in New York in Wort
und Bid" a German musical comedy
drama which has a tremendous vogue in
New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

One Of the most important developments
of the industrial situation is the increase
in wages paid to railroad men. Within
the current year over thirty railroad COM
panies, embracing three-quarters of the
mileage of the United States, have in
creased the wages of their employees. The
increases vary from to 20 per cent, but a
fair average Is about 10: per cent. Ac-
cording to the judgment of railroad audit
ors and accountants, wages form about SO
per cent of the operating expenses, so that
the Increase is 10 per cent of the GO per
cent. The total operating expenses, &C
cording to the last annual statements Of
the companies reporting an increase in
wages, amounted to s711,ooo, 900. Now 10
per cent of 60 per cent as an increase in
expenses, involves an annual addition of
$43,Q0oooo to the cost Of operating thirty
odd railroads. The increase in wages to
railroad men is big item.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

: The musical fantasy, "The Storks, y
which had run of five months at the
Dearborn @theater, Chicago. last summer
is to be the attraction at the Metropolitan
for three nights and Saturday matinee,
opening next Thursday. Richard earle,
who made such hit here with the 1.-THE
Explorers, is the leading comedian OF
the company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

For the week starting Sunday, Dec. Z,
the Ferris Stock company at the Lyccum
will produce ''Hazel Kirke,' one of the
prettiest and best dramas ever put upon
the American stage. =. E...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
CONTINU ED.
COMPLAINTS

Subscribers will please notify the Of
flee In every case where their papers are
not Delivered Promptly, or when the col.
lectIons are not promptly made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04

The beautiful young American actress,
Mary Elizabeth Forbes, who has been
meeting with favor on the western cir
cult by her impersonation of the title role
in Clyde Fitch's great war drama, Bar
bara Frietchie,'' is to give a single per-
Torrance at the Metropolitan next Sunday
night.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-04
AND THAT'S NO JOKE.
n,,:,, 10000

Philadelphia Record.
Hoax-It.s suspense that kills people +
Joax ~ Yes; especially when they are
hanged s'Si 81 81 8 ss 5s
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CHANGES OF ADDRESS.
Subscribers ordering addresses OF their
papers changed must always give their
former as we'll as present address.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
NORTH PARIS.

Some twenty-five or thirty new books
have been added to the Prentiss Library
lately.
Mr.. F. P. Joy of Prospect Harbor is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. E. f. Field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wood, nee Miss
Lizzie Andrews, visited at Charles
Starbird's last week.
Mrs. Nora Briggs is caring for Mrs.
Henry Tuell.
Frank Kimball has moved into the NJ.
d. FoSs rent.
Mrs. Carrie Page of Lewiston is visiting
at G.. G.. Fuller's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keene of Buckfeld Wis
tied at their sons, Samuel Keene's, last
week.
A new telephone line is projected to
start from Caleb Morrilrs and run by d.
II. Curtis and Lyman Beck's, thence out
by A. d. Littlehale's and through the
Tuell District and down by Abner
Benson's, and thence down the valley to
Will Berry's, to connect with line from
the Curtis neighborhood in Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
EAST eROWNFlELD.

An epidemic of humps has struck this
place, and it is serving young and old
alike.
The firm of S. j. & F. r. Staples
have just closed their contracts for win
ter coats, and their employees are enjoy.
ing weeks vacation.
Rowe & johnson commenced cutting
ice upon Burnt Meadow Pond this week
Mrs. S. E. Pease of Effingham, N. H..
and Miss May Lord of Boston have beer
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. John
son.
A masquerade ball and supper were
given in Red Mems Hall last Thursday
evening, when very enjoyable time
was had.
J. Wesley Perkins will cut upon the
Day lot this winter 100000 of pine, anC
in Cole City, in the western part of thu
town, about SO, 900 of spruce.
Miss S. j. Staples is visiting in Bos
ton, making contracts for work for thu
year 1902.
Alex McLucas recently caught in
Burnt Meadow Pond eight pickerel thai
weighed sixteen pounds. He also
caught one that weighed four and hal
pounds.
MI. Jesse Rowe has been invited tc
teach a private school at Snowville, n
H., this winter, and will enter upon hi
duty about Jan 18th.
Feb. 18th is the Tooth anniversary O.
the founding of the town, and there il
some talk of celebrating the event {
little later in the year.
The storms that commenced last Sat
urday continued until Tuesday, when i
cleared up, and the wind commenced tt
blow, and at the dawning of the new
year it was up on its hind legs and jus
bowling.
Daniel A. Bean Post, G.. A. R., helt
their annual installation of officers and ;
camp fire at their hall Jan 9th.