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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-06
IN a NUTSHELL
Philippines Already Necessary government

The delay of to enact legislation for the Philip
urgently the unsatisfactory nature Of
legislation with
tons already something of agitation home
rule for the Philippines
Brewster Cameron of Manila, who in Washington
resenting of the islands,
that thoughtful people in the Philippines believe
highest welfare Of the Filipino that
the internal affairs of the archipelago should he controlled
absolutely by the Philippine commission
The proposition is simply to give the Philippine commits
authority that the
territory its
thorty extended by the fact that the American tariff
the Philippines
COURSE the Philippine is yet popular
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posed in his vest pocket. Whether it was
attached to watch or no, he only knew.
1t seemed to be the last relic of former
prosperity.
He stepped inside the door and glanced
about, peering around as though seeking
for something, he knew not what. Finally
his gaze settled upon the glass door lead
ing into the office of the president. With
sudden resolve the old man stepped
forward and entered the room. He sat
down in a chair with a sigh of relief, and
pulled out a white handkerchief which as
yet had not been unfolded. and wiped his
brow. He was a clean old fellow, neatly
shaved, and with his scant locks we'll
brushed, but he was shabby. Too shabby,
thought the president of the Monroe Nat
ional Bank, as he looked him over.
''Well, SIR" he said CURLY to the old
man. The old man looked at him for a
few seconds in silence, then he replied:
II thought he began, that I would
stop in and see the old bank. 1t was
let me see-some twenty years ago that
I was here. Everything looks so familiar
to me. It seems like yesterday when ]
was here, I tell you, sir. But I see nc
familiar faces. I see none of the men
who were here in my time He said this
with forlorn; air. Given you, yourself
sir, are a stranger to me. Dear me
Burke, and Hallowel, and Stephens
Lhey re all gone now. ought TO nave
known that, too, for seems to me I heard
there was new management here. -
The old man .rambled on. But the
president, after his first glance at the
man, frowned and kept his eyes on his
work.
"Chatterton,' he called, 'I want to write
that letter to the County National Of New
York. Well need about $25O,O0O from
them, and I want to enumerate the Sc
curities we can put up. Bring them ou
here, will your"
A man came out bearing a little drawer
full Of bonds. The old man looked on The
president glanced once more at him, ant
then swung around in an impatient man
ner.
II beg your pardon, sir" he said test
| lily, "but you see I am very busy. You
don't want to see me on business do you?'
The old man looked first at the presi
| dent and then at the bonds. There was al
| intelligent look in his eyes. But he shool
| his head.
"Just wanted to see the old bank h
replied forlornly. USED to work her
myself you know
''Well, them continued the president
CURLY, "you must excuse me. I'm bus.
! man.
| Good day, sir,'' replied the old man
! The president turned his back. He di,
not deign to reply.
The old man stepped to the cashier
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-06
HThe EVIL Eve, at the Bifolf.


~ The Evil Eye has returned to the BIZ
jou this week, after an, absence Of two
years and with what is practically new
cast. Fortunately, however, the spectacle
shows no signs of wear. The further
funny freaks Of Mid and the continued
comical contortions of Nod" are still
amusing, especially to children who find
the entertainment provided very much to
their liking.
The Brothers Kennard are about the
only members of the original cast who
remain and they score their usual sue
cess as the twin mutes. Their acrobatic
work is funny, particularly the turn of
one of the brothers upon a pole, during
which he performs a number of seemingly
impossible feats to the establishment of
the audience until it is discovered that he
is aided by an invisible wire, when the
house laughs, rather shame -facedly, at
having been banlboozled.
The Phasey troupe is with 1.-The Evil
Eye" this season. The girls dance grace
fully, skip rope with abandon, play fairly
well, but sing abominably In fact, the
singing of the company is its weak point.
The electric maypole dance at the open
ing Of the third act is very pretty con-
ceit and the scenery is good.
Richard r. Brown, who has succeeded
AL Wilson in the role of Kalsenheimer
amuses the audience with his work. A!
present the jokes all carry weight for age
Some one who has facetiously billed him
self as lima Skeleton" contributes an ex'
cellent contortion act; and the Trouba'
dour Four present an amusing singing
specialty, more notable, however, for it
hunor than it's harmony.
.+E- H. j, S. Lawrence.
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Mayor Haynes Inaugural.

Non partizan city government in Mime
apolis should be much nearer realization
by reason of Mayor Haynes inaugural
address. That document contains several
passages that commit the new mayor per-
sonally to a non-partizan administration,
and at least one that recognizes that he
is himself a non-partizan official, though
a party nominee.
Moreover the mayor says in one
place, ''the people themselves emphatically
Endorsed the principle of non-partizar se-
lections for local offices at the recent eleo-
ton, and their will in this matter is en-
titled to profound respect In another
place the mayor says that he will not stoop
to control the board Of charities and cor
rections by means Of the power he has of
appointing two members, who, with him
self, will be majority. He wisely says
that he purposes to act in accord with the
spirit of the law, which assumes that the
members Of that board shall be free to
exercise their best judgment. ::
Moreover the mayor goes on record as
in favor Of permanent tenure of office for
civil servants. In this connection we may
say that we have nothing but approval for
the mayors suggestion that policemen
grown too old for efficient service should
be retired on a pension. ~
Mayor Haynes is plainly convinced that
there is pressing need of a new charter,
which shall reduce the scope Of authority
of the council and increase that of the de-
partments and extend the authority of the
mayor. In this view he is fully abreast
the best judgment of the city, and may be
counted upon to. use his influence to bring
about the much needed reform. go >. -.
The message contains nothing radical or
startling, and is such plain tatement
of the situation, without being too vocif-
erous in promise, as we might expect from
a. man Of MIR. Haynes judgment and pru-
dence. We might, perhaps, have wished
that the mayor had said something about
the policy he purposes to pursue in the
| only city department he: personally con-
| trols-the police. It is through this de-
| partment that a mayor principally affects
| the city for veal or for woe, and after
the deplorable Ames regime and the re-
SGllcIdIluSo 1lOlllS uIluSI 2kASC11lS S1NdS VI
Jones, the city is keenly2 anxious to know
what Mayor Haynes thinks he has learned
from recent events. But here again we
are confronted by the characteristic prl.
dence of the new man. He knows thai
one Of the most dangerous things to {
policy is talk about it. Words do no.
mean the same thing to all men, ant
whatever be the event the mayor WIZ
talks much about his policy will be &C
cused and mayhap convicted Of inconsist
ency or worse. =
The new mayor is evidently determined
to deal with events as they arise, and yet
if he has not in his own mind fairl.
definite policy, he will meet many troubles
We assume and most earnestly hope tina
the mayor will give us a clean and strong
sensible and practical administrator
which will, If choice must be made, lea
to puritanism rather than to looseness.
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1.-THE Still Alarm" at the Lyceum.

Joseph Arthur's melodrama, THE Still
Alarm was revived at the Lyceum the
alter last night by the Ferris company I'M
der difficulties. Miss Maud Gilbert, who
was cast as Gilmore Fordham, became sud
denly i'll Sunday and, although she played
the part Sunday night, she became worse
Yesterday and last night her physicians
refused to allow her to go on. Mrs. w.
H. Murdoch was consequently called upon
to play the role at only a half hours no
tice. The situation however, was ex-
planned to the audience and, all things
considered, the presentation of the old
play was a worthy one: -
sThe Still Alarm" is frank melodrama.
It's DISTINGUISHING features are a real
fire engine and .'real'' horses. Its plot deals
with murder, arson. forgery, abduction
in fact, the whole list of crimes SO dear to
admirers of this sort of dramatic enter
tainment The villain and one of the
heroines make their home in yellow
plush mansion; the hero and another
Of the heroines live five flights up, near
the roof of a rickety tenament. AS is
the melodramatic custom, poverty is de-
picted as ennobling; wealth, as despicable
and debasing. However, all this is con-
sonant with tradition and is nicely cal
culated to arouse the gallery to fine pitch
of enthusiasm
It is useless to cavil at success and
tells an interesting story and tells it rath-
er better than is usually the case - plays
of this character. The scene In tn. engine
house is realistic and, as usual, the Ly-
ceum stage carpenters and scene painters
have done their work well.
The piece serves to reintroduce to local
theater goers new member Of the Fer
ris forces, Robert Folsom who will be
pleasantly remembered for his work with
other stock organizations. Mr.. Folsom is
cast as Joe Jones, an old time volunteer
fireman, and he presents an amusing char
acterization of the veteran fire fighter.
In Cad Wilbur Miss Grace Hayward has
a role wholly different from anything she
has before attempted in Minneapolis. The
part is that of a variety hall singer and
in it the leading woman of the Ferris
company again illustrates her versatility.
Her singing and dancing, and her cavalier
treatment of the flowers sent her by .'the
dudes proved most diverting to the audi
ence; and her love scenes with Herbert
Brennon as Willie Manley were really
funny.
Ben johnson is excellent as Doc Wilbur
and effective work is done by w. D. Cor
bett and w. H. Murdoch in the anthetical
roles Of Jack Manley, hero; and John
Bird, villain. The play continues through
the week. II. S. Lawrence
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but the idea the having
established the forms of
shall give its the Philippine
to enact all required local legislation subject
territorial the congress
between such state and the would
simply that the power
keep altogether Of the field positive legislation regard
ing the internal affairs of the islands.
Distant regulation of affairs always failed
the Philippines not likely to constitute exception. Had
the Philippine commission had the authority the monetary
Of the islands would
and the foolish silver dollar of
would passed.
Mr. Cameron that the commission enjoys the
natives. requires to provide
ideal government is full authority
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The Speakership.

The people Of Minnesota gave Governor.
Van SAINT majority over Mr.. Rosing Of
nearly 10000. This is the largest majori-
ty ever received by any candidate for gov
ernor in the history Of the state. It was
ment Of the people toward the governors
policy, particularly with respect to the
aggression OF railway monopoly. Nobody
has succeeding in accounting for that
majority on any other ground.
Yesterday elements in the legislature
supposed to be hostile to the administra-
ton and 80 regarded by the governor,
succeeded in dominating the republican
house caucus. This was done in spite of
the earnest protest Of the governor and
his personal appeal to the members to
stand by his administration. Certainly,
something very important must have hap
pened to make such result possible in
the republican house. Something may be
credited. possibly, to an unskilfully man
who, however worthy as a man and a
legislator, seems to lack the ability to win
votes; something to the locality from
which he came and to the peculiar kind
of politics which prevails in that locality.
But all these things are not sufficient to
account for the result. Other considera
tons must have entered into the case.
Remarkable inducements must have been
offered in order to persuade the members
Of the legislature that it would be wise at
this juncture to place the organization of
the house in control of men rightfully
regarded as hostile to the administration
and unfriendly to it's policies.
We are assured, however, by the sue
cessful candidate, with whose environ
ment and support rather than his personal
characteristics, we have fault to fnd that
he is in sympathy with the administration,
and will do everything he can to promote
the enactment Of legislation, carrying out
the lines of policy which this administra-
ton represents. We are not able, in view
of his environment and surroundings and
chief support t. place sufficient reliance
upon these assurances to regard DR.. Bah
cocks preferment with satisfaction. I'VE
are disposed, however, to keep in mind
the multitude of assurances which have
been given by him and some of his sups
porters that the administration would be
upheld and legislation in line with it's pol
cies promoted by him and his chosen lead,
ers, and to await the result with an oper
mind. If the results are satisfactory nc
regrets will be cherished but full and due
| credit given for duty done. -
It is not consistent to turn to those
| whom the administration, for sufficient
reasons, regards as unfriendly, and ex
pect from such sources the best realiza
ton Of the administrations policies. Blu
the effectuation Of such policies is tn,
main thing, and from whatever sources
or by whatever means accomplished, il
most to be desired. 49,
| The Babcock organization is on trial
and every man who voted for it., ,.
The results have yet to be recorded
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Probably the thing that contribute

Probably the thing that contributed
more than anything else to. Johnson's de-
feat in the speakership contest was the
detection among Hennepin members. It
is hardly worth while any more for a Hen
nepin man to be candidate for anything
requiring the support of other Hennepin
men in a state contest. Local jealousies
and petty rivalries will defeat such can
didate nearly every time. No wonder the
biggest and strongest republican district
in the state is cipher in state politics
The balance of the state may. profit by that
kind of politics, but it cannot be ex-
pected to have any respect for it.
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and publication of satisfactory reports

and publication Of satisfactory reports
from that office, and that while he was
auditor there was reign of extravaganza
in the county commissioners office,
marked by annual deficits which grew at
an appalling pace, which it was felt he
ought to have prevented. He is capable,
no doubt, Of discharging the duties of the
office for which he received the support
of certain business men who have taken an
active interest in this matter; it remains
to be seen how fairly and efficiently the
public is to be served by him. ~
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T h J gu N a is in receipt Of a rather
quaint communication from the Howard
Association Of London, designed to stir
the editor up to the enermity of the evils
Of lynohing and convict camps in the
southern states. AS Americans we are
naturally inclined to resent this gratuitous
interference in our affairs of these frank
outsiders" but at the same time the COM
munication is strong reminder of the
estimate of the American people that is
taking form abroad. To the members of
the Howard association the United States
is on par with China, Turkey and other
countries where human life is not vigilant-
ly protected by law and authorities. !.
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Copyright, 1902, by T. c. Mcclure.

Copyright, 1902, by T. G. Mcclure.
He assembled the high stone steps IN
slow and somewhat hesitating. manner,
and shuffled uncertainty into the panK.
His hat was rusty with age and the silk
binding was innocent of silk and shone
with new lustre from affair." His coat
which bore the appearance of: having been
made for someone else hung upon his
shrunken frame in folds. The bottom
Of his trousers barely reached his shoe
tops. His collar was bit frayed about
the edge. He was no longer young, and
yet his age was uncertain. He might have
been SO years of age, or u.s.. He used
cane. :.s!#
A thin gold chain was somewhat osten-
tatiously displayed. One end of it re-
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SENIOR sAGAsTA FORMER MIER OF SPAIN PASSES AWAY

Madrid, Jan. 6.-senor Don Praxedes
Mateo Sagasta, former prime minister of
Spain, died last evening.
He had been suffering for some time
from bronchitis. Yesterday his condition
became perceptibly worse and by after
noon it was evident that his end was ap-
preaching His heart and lungs were be-
coming affected. His family were by his
bedside throughout the day. Several l.b-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-06

At the inauguration Of the new mayor
yesterday the prominent citizen was con-
spicuous by his absence. There were quite
a number there besides the aldermen and
city officers, but they were mainly 1.-The
boys and professional politicians. An i'm
portant function was on, which should
have been an event among the most
responsible people of the town, but they
paid no attention to it-probably few of
them. in their offices and stores and fac
tories were aware Of what was going on
down at the new city hall. z:%s~~-
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The coal operators are giving us a sec
Now they are telling us that the coal
famine is merely sort of visible and
painful form Of divine retribution upon
the people who sympathized with the
miners, ~.
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pertinence, on the part of the barons, to
address itself more sedulously than ever
to the work of Kidding the country of
monopolistic lnjustices. =. ~
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= The :Markles are trying hard to make
the public believe that they are: humane
employers, but the public can't forget
the painful story Of the boy who has
been. toiling away his young life in their
,mines5 to pay off a debt to them con-
tracted by his father, who had lost his
life in those same mines -. s
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eral ex-ministers also passed the day at
the house Of their old leader. King AL
fonso sent twice to inquire as to Senior
Saga sta s condition. His majesty had ex-
pressed his intention of going to the bed
side to bid farewell to the country's old
servant but high officials objected on
the ground that it would be contrary to
court etiquette and the king reSretfuuy
abandoned his purpose.
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The city. engineer Of ST Paul is sand
ing the icy sidewalks Of that city. 1t may
be more necessary thereon account of the
topography of the place@st. Paul is more
hilly than Minneapolis, but the people of
Minnea polls are really too good to be
trusted to go safely over those places on
which the good book tells us only the
wicked are able to stand. " +:
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he proceeds, will be in daily touch with
the busiest haunts of men, even though
he be in the barren lands of Canada.
Tibet or the darkest spots in Africa.
Thus does the world get tanner. IS
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reciprocity treaty with Cuba only because
Oxnard consents? 49,,
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Think Of This.
miners.

Before throwing your hat in the air in
honor Of the Standard Oil Company, be-
cause it has decided to pension super
animated employees. ask yourself what this
greedy monopoly has dono for you. ~.
It raised the price Of Illuminating oil one
cent gallon as a Christmas present, and
to keep YOU from being overcome by the
news and prepared for it, it raised the
price of your oil one cent during the
three Immediately preceding months.
Through the thoughtfulness o. the oil
company you are now paying two cents
more for your kerosene than you were
If you are using some for cooking and
heating purposes in this time of scarce
COAL, you will be in a position to appreci-
ate the philanthropy of the company.
It may also occur to you that you are
paying the pensions, not the Standard Oil.
It's pensions to employees will never be
missed in the $780, 200, 900 it has added to it's
revenues by exacting two cents more from
you. Don't be SO simple as to suppose
that a cent was taken off the As per cent
dividends to snare it with the employees.
Iuo puUllC pays dltu lIc COIupdHy SoIS
the credit for philanthropy.
There were two surprises in the repub-
lican council caucus yesterday. Mr.. Sub
lette was supposed to be sure Of re-elec-
tion. He had handsome Endorsement a
few days ago from fellow engineers and
business men and it was understood that
he had a majority of the votes. But the
uncertainties Of politics were beautifully
exemplided in his case. In the case OF
| the assessor, Mr.. Fort was supposed to be
equally sure of reelection. Mr.. Rinke,
| made a good record as city engineer years
ago and we have no reason to believe thai
! the city will suffer by the change. Mr.
Minor has been county auditor, and while
| no one ever questioned his ability, it il
not forgotten that it took hard work or
the part of the public examiner and thu
! taxpayers league to secure the preparation
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