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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
A Disjointed Library.
To the Editor of The Journal.

To the Editor of The Journal.
Owing to the lamented resignation Of
the librarian of the public library, it will
be necessary for the library board to select
a successor before next January, the time
at which the resignation is to take effect.
The present time is opportune for dis
cussion Of the desirability for a change
in the duties of city librarian.
At the present time there are practically
two librarians, one appointed by the Athe-
naeum board, and one appointed by the
board of the public library. The former
receives $500 year, the latter 5000. The
librarian appointed by the Athenaeum
board is paid by the city, just as the
librarian appointed by the public library
board is paid.
The most important function of a libra
rian is the selection of new books. In
the case of our city library, the librarian
appointed by the public library board has
almost no voice in the selection of books.s
This strange condition arises from thss
fact that the revenues of the library de-
rived from taxation are mostly absorbed
in administration expenses, such as the
payment of employees and the care OF
buildings; while the purchase of new
books Is done with the income from
Athenaeurn property The city librarian
is not expected to attend the meetings
of the Athenaeum board nor is his opine
chased. Does it not seem absurd for
city to be wise enough to pay a good sum
for a competent librarian and then to all
low his most important duty to be taken
from him?
In the matter of the selection of assist
ants, the librarian chosen by the public
library board and paid $4,000 per year
has no voice. One would suppose that
the selection and dismissal of assistants
is proper duty. to place upon the head
of city library. No officer can be
an efficient executive, or be properly held
to account for the success of the institu-
ton over which he presides unless he have.
such power. / have no doubt that our
city librarian does not covet nor will the
new one covet unlimited responsibility.
It is still the fact that. without liberal
power in this regard, efficient service cam
not be maintained. If board employs an
executive head, 1t should assign him ex-.
| ecutive duties and sustain him in the
performance of them until such time as
| the board ceases to have confidence In
| him. Then it Is time to replace him.
| Were it wise to go into details, no doubt
| q strong case could be made out as to
/ the lack of wisdom of the present condi-
] ton. But this would work injustice to
worthy employees, who are simply victims
of the present absurd conditions. What
/ our city library needs is such co-ordina-
4 ton between the city library board and
4 the Athenaeum board as will result in
placing the executive duties of librarian
!. ship in the hands Of the one who is the
chief officer. It is foolish to pay the head
officer for being executive and then to tie
his hands. ALBERT w. Rankin.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

utes a thoughtful paper on the consolida-
ton of banking interests in this country.
producing some suggestive statistics and
valuable article on "Our Public Educa-
ton in Music,' and notable paper is
Henry James critique on Emile Zola A
remarkably fine poem is Arthur Ketch-
um's 'The Sea Wind It shows the true
inspira ton. The Atlantics short stories
are always attractive and captivating.
Alexander Blacks "The Widder,'' Esther
Tiffany's "Amos Mareea,'' and *Lafeadio
Hearns curious Jap tale, for instance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
The Presidents Courage.

President Roosevelt continues to live UP
to his reputation as a man of courage.
He has been president only two years
but during that time he has, with admir-
able disregard of the practical politics
aspects of the problems that confront him,
taken steps which, tho indisputably right,
have risked or incurred the emnity of the
powerful capitalistic class on the one hand
and the powerful labor unions on the
other.
There is no doubt that the presidents
course in the anthracite coal miners
strike and the vigorous enforcement Of
the interstate commerce and Sherman
antitrust laws have brought down on
him the wrath and hostility, even If con-
cealed, OF that portion Of our people who
have more money than patriotism and are
incapable Of taking a national and general
view of any subject in which their ma
teriaI interests are concerned.
The presidents more recent insistence
that employment in government offices
shall be directed by the civil service and
other official regulations instead Of by
the. rules of some little coterie has un-
doubleday risked the loss of the political
support Of organized labor the country
over. We have hopes. tho, that union
labor will show itself broader and more
reasonable than such stand would show
it to be.
| That the presidents position is morally
right scarcely any one denies, but it is
pronounced inexpedient. Union men have
been heard to- say that he has needlessly
4 alienated the labor vote. when he cour5
easily. have lodged the issue. and that a.
any rate there was no use in making {
J general ruling on the basis of the Miller
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

The MSnneupolis Journal for the first six months Of the
wear 1903 carried 818 columns, 81 per cent.
more Foreign Display Advertising than the Daily
Tribune.
The Minneapolis Journal for the first six months Of the
year 1903 carried 600 columns 70 per cent. more
Want Advertising than the Daily Tribune.
The Minneapolis Joerma for the first six months OF the
wear 1903 carried 1863 columns of Real Estate adver
tsng while the Daily Tribune carried none.
The Minneapolis Journal for the first six months OF the
year 1908 published 1343 columns of advertising
than for the period in 1902 while the Tribune,
according it's statement published July 18TH gained
only 754 columns this year, the Journals gain
over the Tribune being 589 columns, or 70 per cent
The Minneapolis Journal out of 7O51 residences can
vassed, had 5,629 subscrbers-theE Evening Tribune
1,5O8-the Morning Tribune 832
The Minneapolis Journal in SO apartment and fiat build
ings canvassed had 1922 subscribers-the Evening
Tribune 206 and the Morning Tribune 1873.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

It has been reported that the Rosebud
Sioux have rejected a proposition to sell
416,000 acres Of their lands at $3.50 the
acre. They would scarcely be the pro-
gressive Indians they are supposed to be
il they would accept it. It isn't alto
gether plain why they should be asked to
take $3.50 for land that is worth much
more .-. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
TRIBUTE FROM a conTEMPoRARY
Faribault Journal.


There are very few papers anywhere
which exercise so great an influence in
shaping public opinion as the Minneapolis
Journal. The enterprise and sagacity Of
its managers has brought it and kept it
politan journals of the country. In pre-
senting the news of The northwest 1t has
really no rival, and lis editorial comment,
whether one agrees With it or not, is al
ways interesting and always treats of live
topics. The Journal fs a great paper and
its success. tho extraordinary, is not sur
prising. 1t has desefvedbit. e
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

Even the south finds something to COM
mend in President Roosevelt now and
then. His stand regarding the conflict be-
tween union labor rules and the laws and
regulations Of the government has won
the approval Of the Birmingham Citizens
al ---.- y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

Macaroni wheat doesn't seem to lack
for friends. Here Is the secretary Of
agriculture saying that 1t makes as good,
If not better, bread than ordinary spring
wheat 1t may yet be case Of the first
shall be last.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

the Introduction into this country OF any
new industry that can be profitably pur-
sued; but there is no reason. why we
should exert ourselves to introduce new
industries for which there is no special
demand
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

AN INVITATION is extended to all to visit
The battery Of presses consists Of three fourdeck
Goss Presses. with u total capacity Of IA, Guy
and counted The best time to cali is from e:le
to 4:S0 p. m. Inquire ut the business onice ana
be directed to the visitors gallery. OF the fless
Room.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

The studio Of the New Yrok artist, Mrs.
Cadwaller Guild, in Berlin, is frequently Wis
tied by Emperor William. She is at present
making bust Of Prince Hnery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
JUST AN .AkeRAvAHoN
Cedar Randi Republican.

Cedar Rapid Republican.
It cannot be said that Jett and White
are not being severely dealt with. They
are only allowed a pitt OF whisky between
them a day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

THE JOURNAL is published every evening.
except Sunday, at 47-49 Fourth Street South.
Journal building. Minneapolis. Mimi
Mgr. General Advg. Tribune Building.
NJ. LEE STARAE. Chicago Office,
Tribune Building.
Representative. as Post Building
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

It is rumored that D.. r. .Noyes of St.
Paul is to become a member of the board
of regents of the university. If this is true
he will probably take the place of T. l..
Schumacher, whose term expires next jan
uary, along with that Of Judge Greenleaf
Clark, president Of the board. Mr.. Schur-
meier's opposition to Governor Van SAINT,
both before and after the state conven-
ton, will probably mean that the gov
lernors will forget him when it comes time
to make the appointments.
Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

State Printer Dare goes after the pri-
mary election law in his Elk River Star
News and his declaration that it will get
just one more trial is echoed by some Of
his newspaper colleagues. 1t is fully ex-
pected that an earnest attempt will be
made at the next legislative session to re-
peal the law.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
A very prosperous and successful hay
fever season was opened last Saturday.

There is one advantage in living in
Venice. The paving of the streets never
gets so far out Of order that it breaks
the legs of the elephants when they walk
over it. Look at Eighth and Ninth
streets between Nicollet and Hennepin.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

How to make a perfectly safe airship.
Nail 1t to the floor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22
The Thief River Falls News falls in line

Editor Saylor says In the Buffalo Jour
nal, which has been a strong anti-merger
paper:
'The campaign for governor has
progressed to a stage which demonstrates
that there is no demand for Van SAINT for
a third term. The papers of the state
reflect public opinion pretty well and with
one or two exceptions the pa pers are OPP
posed to the third term proposition. 1t is
really better for the governor to retire
with flying colors than to make a fight for
another term. If 1t should win there would
be nothing to gain and he would be ex-
pected to smash Jim Hill and his merger,
which is quite proposition
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

Nebraska republicans have Endorsed
John l.. Webster for vice president. Who
in - that is, we would ask who is this
man Webster. ....-. .s .-.
The Ortonville Herald Star says the
sportsmen are preparing to tramp down
the fax, the corn and the millet knock
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

\ The CITdHILe Z dIIS JUuT11dI says. Z
1.-The second district papers, while they
would like to see Bert Miller occupying
the governors chair, are quite well salts
fed he cannot be elected, but all are in
favor of having him dispIace that other
Miller as a member of the grain and
warehouse commission. If Bert wants the
office let him have it, but the Journal
would like to see him get something bet
ter, for we do not see much honor in.
being on that commission"
AS we understand it, the idea in elect
ing a good man to office is not to honor
the man, but to honor the office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

The Morris Sun kindly mentions "a. J.
Russell. the man who writes the Non
pareil column of The Minneapolis Journal,
and who gets paid for being funny Con-
fession to the fact Of the pay is made
right here. If it missed us one Saturday
you would hear sound like the moaning
Of the sea at low tide.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26

Roosevelt -- Serious fires in cotton belt
region of West Mississippi and Ar
kansas--Conlmissio of Pensions
Ware to resi- gn---Poston suggested ms
city for irtcrna iional peace congress.
which comes to America in 1m4---
Name Of Rov Frank w. Gunsnulus, y.
n, If Chicago favorably mentioned
for the presidency of Boston univ ersity
More peonsHe indictments I'm
Georgia federal judges work;
ing hard for reappointment---O Open air
treatment for tuberculosis said TO be
fnctessful in New York -- Northern
Securities company denies report that il
is to surrender any. of its rights
photographic bureau preparing charts
Of all the sea. ready for navigation Of
ships In any emergency Reference Of
senator Carmack's resolution TO post
office com,nttee means that Aiere will
be 10 congressional investigation now
Insane man attempts 10 murder soc
rotary of the Bank of England Turk
ish minister's discuss Macedonian re.
forms but opinions a:e widely diffexant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
ESSEX JUNCTION..

\ frame addition is being built TO serve
as wood and coal shed for the up stairs
part OF the Gray & Midget block.
An Episcopal service will be hold in
Forc>ters hall Sunday afternoon at four
o clock. Everyone is cordially invited.
Mrs. l.. A Page and daughters Miss
Cora Of JeucrsonVille and Miss Laura Of
Montpelier seminary, are visiting Or. and
Mrs. David Marvin until after Thanks
giving
Mr. and Mrs j. II. Niee will have for
guests at dinner to-day Miss Corintha
Bostwick Of Burlington, the Rev. and
Mrs. Evan Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth
Marshall OF this village.
Miss Mary story returned last Night
from visit in st. Adams
Mr.. and Mrs. Is. +. Crown and chill
dren OF St. Adams and Justin Crown Of
Fairfax will cat thar kSgivine dinner
with the Sentlemen's parents. Mr., and
Mrs George Crown.
Miss 1rnIa Beach has been engaged as
librarian for the Essex Junction libre ~
in place of Miss Anna Palmer who has
resigned and will begin her duties Satur-
day.
Mr., and Mrs. c. c. Abbott. Jr., Of I'm
derhill are to be the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles w. Barney to-day.
The two men who were arrested here
Monday by OFFICER William Fielder on a
charge Of intoxca ton were given hear
days in ial. They claimed to be George
Gibson and Henry Smith of Burlington.
Sidney Martin came from Williamstowu
Yesterday to spend the winter with his
mother. Mrs. Henry Martin. and mis-
bTot ht r Allen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
ST. GEORGE.

The funeral services over the remains
OF Mrs. &. J. Sutton, vino died so sud-
denly on Thursday evening, We're largely
attended at her late home sunday morn
ing the I'D. The body was taken to
Burlington for burial IN Lake View
Cemetery. Besides the husband there are
two children Mrs May Marcelais and
en- Postma ster Edward K sutton The
bearers were NJ. w. Iinsdll and stephen
Noonin Of TINS town. Charles 4. Wright
and James Gates of HmcShUrgh Uncle
Norman IShaln remains about III" same.
MIR, and Mrs. clark Small OF Es~eN 80
tompanied by their little granddaughter,
Nora Hinsdin, Visited Mr.. and Mrs NJ,
w. Unsdlll one day lss week Geors ,
Boecher Esq. ana Frank colt Of Essex
Centre were in town IN business on day
last week. james Mllham md l.. /.
Brownson went TO Montpelier on the
list From Montpelier they 20 to Barre
and RoxburN on business Mrs. LYDIA
Place and Miss Jennie Tsham OF Hines
burgh spent sunday with II. II, Tilley
ami family Henry Lawrence and family
will soon return to Burlington to spend
thu winter. Mrs. E. n Ishsm and chill
dren have returned home from Hines
hurgh. where she spent a few DAYS with
he parents. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Curry.
-t;eorgs W Mansfield, who was dam
gerously sick last Friday evening, is very
much better Mrs, James Mllham had
quite a severe attack of heart trouble on
7riI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
EAST CHARLOTTE .

Mrs. Nellie Horstord and daughter
Macbelle. visited in Williston part Of
last week.-Cieorosc Sequin is in Middle
bury, where he was recently called To
care for a man sick with stomach trouble
Mrs, Alma Dean called on friends in
East Muukton Thursday of last week.
Tho Deerfoot Farm company of South
horo, Mass. have paid $3.50 within the
past three weeks for swine. which have
been carried to them from this vicinity.
J, T., Govern loaded another car for the
company Sunday evening, at Charlotte
station, paying 81 more per hundred than
the regular market prlco-Mrs. A G.
Narnoy spent two days last week in Bur
lngtun with her daughter Mrs, +. A,
Rich on South Union Stroet-J, II. Cow
ern purchased last week for the Deertoot
Farm company Of J. j. luinlan 81 fine
turkeys which the company are to dis
tribute among their assistants with fami-
lies for their THANKSGIVING dlnner--J. II.
Taggart went tc Bristol Sunday to attend
The funeral Of his hrother-in-law. j. j.
Dumas. which took place MondaN.-Miss
Rena Johns went to Bristol Monday evon-
ing ON a visit of few DAYS with the
family of her uncle. T.. L.. Ellison.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
EAST CHARLOTTE

Oracle Dow died has Monday Of IN.
hamm1toly rheumatism The funeral
was h'ld M following Wednesday, at
tho hone Of her sister, Mrs Crouk u,bor,.
she had lived Tor the past few wears and
where she died DR. Gotta returned ,c
Burlington last Monday after spending a
few days with relatives m tovn.-C,r,r1
Norton Of Addison spout last SUNDAY 10,
town, tho guest Of his aunt. Mrs I,ytr,s
bradley TIL" public schools in tnuo
closed the fall torn L,.t Friday. .rhn
school at the village. Taught by N',s
Cline and Miss iosford, closed win o..
ercises at the hal showing tho caref,,,
training OF inc teachers Miss k4thrin.
IIcwctt has closed her house and ,nrc
to speno tho winter with Mr. and NJ
Edwin Prirdle. Mr.. and Mrs. l.dwnr,j
Field, former residents If East Charlotte.
left town last MONDAY tor Cah'or,,i.
where they Will spend tho winter w. Nj,
and Mrs. William Cleavslaud Of Hrot.
ington were in town recently suporut.nd.
ing the erection at Il head stone I'm Loer
Charlotte cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
UNDERHILL.

Leslie Cook has moved from HoNt Kin
neN's house to the chaplin house lately
vacated by t.. &. Avert. : WhiNpe has
sold his place. through the Reeves Villas
agency to J. IA. HauleN Of Jericho, who
Will take possession shortly. Mr.. Nhlpple
is as vet undecided whether he will leave
town or nOt.--A young son OF Mi ana
Mrs. William Mable died Sunday of
appendicitis and was was buried Tuesday
from the hCme of j. G. Whitaker, Mrs.
Mable's father-tiilhert Buchanan, who
visited AT ;. \. Halls last week. return
cd to Colchester ThursiaY.--l con Cook
is working for q. Il. Benedict.-Mr
Washburn is expected home from Califor-
MIA the last of the week, TO remain
through the winter, Her mother Mrs
Whitcomb. who has been spending a few
weeks on Long Island will come with
hcr.-Mrs. NJ +. Maurice returned
Thursday to her homo in Montgomery 90
Lucy Woodworth is working at IL, H.
Hale's-Mrs. Gale Hulett and sister,
Mrs Grace of Huntington are visiting
their brother. Walter Grace. Willis Prior
and mother are at Mrs, Ida Torrill's,--
James Hawley is moving his goods into
the house recently purchased OF r. 5.
Whipple. Saturday was the coolest day
so far this season the thermometer reg
isterng zero in the morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Parker were IN Burlington Thurs
day.-Cloverdale creamery paid for stand
ad milk for the month of October, 9? cents.
The steam shovel crew have finished
their work here for the season.-George
Prior has been laid up for few days
with a cold .--Augusts Stearns is Sick
Walter Grace had the misfortune 10 fan
and break an arm one dav last week.
The creamery is running every other day
now. The Rev. MI Barnard preached
a fine temperance sermon AZ the Metho-
dist Church last sunday morning, The
meetings which have been i'm progress
for the past two weeks. vii he continued
every evening OF inns Wceh,-l mon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
HINEsBURGH.

Coburn and Seymour Pierce ana Charles
Martin have returned from d deer hunt
ing trip in the AdirondaCks and brought
home a fine deer.-C. Il. Lucia has trap
ped and shot II foxes and four coons this
fall.--Owen Cogans is just out after be
ing confined to the house about four
VI ckS from tho effects of a rusty nail
stuck through his finger. He came very
near having lockjaw.-Mr Remington has
boon confined to the house several weeks
with erYsipelas but is much better now.
Saturday night John Ladd, coming from
Shclburne. tried to turn round in front
of the Methodist parsonage and tipped
over. The horse ran into Mrs Thomp-
sons yard and smashed the buggy to bits
MIR Ladd struck on his head, but was
not seriously Edward lsha ms milk
team ran away from the creamery Mon
day, four miles home. and smashed the
wagon. No one was hurt. The G. e. 6.
creamery receives about 1000 pounds of
milk every other day and the Valley
Falls about 12.000 every other daN.--Mrs.
l.. Bissonette, who has been very sick
with pneumonia, is able to be about the
house. Hiram O'Brien has bought and
moved to 4 farm about two miles this
side of Huntington village. His son,
Morton, will carry On tn" home farm
Tho Henry family gave AN entertain
mont here at the town hall on Monday
evening to "A small house. owing largely to
the bad weather. The drama Around
the World was well euacted.-Miss Grace
Wright of Philadelphia is visiting her
cousin. a. 5 Hun Announcement is made
of the marriage al Herbert Clifford Ia
Miss Kate Kelley. The Rev. c. w. SAT
fora performed the ceremony.-M and
Mrs. John Foley Of Charlotte were in town
Sundav.-Mrs. Daniel Wheeler and two
children Of Mortified are visiting at ..
A Baldwn's.-Mrs. Wesley Tucker is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS,


Ladies Aid is preparing for Christmas
sale, 10 be held in the town ball, Deem
ber s.--NIss Belle Cowles has returned
from Springfield. The graded school
closed for the Tina nlSSgiVing recess We'd
ncsday. Will Duprey spent a few days
with friends in Bristol recently--E. S.
Ruwley of Shclburne is visiting his son,
f. T.. Rowley.-'Th" pupils of tho y class
of the primary room III New Haven
graded school who attained for the term
ending November Il. an average in all
s'udicS of 81 or moro were: LuciuS
BaITowS. II; Gertrude Brown, 96: Loo
Coursey. rs. Fordyce Devoid, 30; Jane
Lawrence. ST: Harold Mcneil, ST.: Carrie
Merrill. 9>; Raymond Partch, ~; Lizzie
Ecle Santan. %: Mary Swain. Sc Ward
Whlleu ~: l<ittie Merrill. %. III the n
class thos, reaching - or more in all
studies were: Ellis Ienham, 81. Elijah
navignon ~; Edith May Guy, s.; 1sa-
belle Fortune. %. Albert Rule. rs; Marie
Ann DaVignon. n: Ethan Davignon. ~;
Mildred Hcifnasle. %; Harlan Palmer
80; Pauline Partch. a.