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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-02

The fashion OF furnishing the veranda ike
sumner parlor has led 10 the production OF line
OF furniture which viii not be injured by the
weather Furniture OF wood is put together with
screws instead OF glue and finished with wafer
proof varnish. and rugs made Of such materials
as cocoa fibre and buffalo grass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-02

washington Sept. The following army and
navy orders were issued yesterday:
The colored American., 1903-01-10

responsibility and emolument. Mr..
Macy entered the Land Office in 1890,
when but a boy. His proficiency as
a StenOgrapher soon resulted in his de-
tail to serve as clerk to the Assistant
Commissioner. Gov. Richards was
quick to discover his worth, and not
only retained him as his private Sec
retary, as other Assistant Commission
erS had done, but made large use of
his varied talents and special fitness
in managing the details of the office
which devClved more largely upon him,
than upon any previous Assistant Com
missioner Like Cortelyou, Vanderlip,
Allies and the host of young men who
started as confidential clerks and made
use of the opportunity thus offered to
display their fitness for higher and
broader service, Mr.. Macy is sure to
forge ahead as occasion may arise for
the new Commissioner has every con-
ffdence in his ability and fitness, which
are beyond question.
The colored American., 1903-01-10

the Club are Misses Beatrice DeLong.
Ruth Wetherless, Rowena Lemos,
Georgia MarSton, Clarice Jones, Pearl
Lewis, Georgia Jones, Beatrice Patten,
Marguerite LemOS, Beatrice Chase
Rose keating and Louise Clark.
The following program was rem
dered: Song, "An April Girl" Miss
DeLOng; march, Hail to the Spirit of
Liberty" Miss Wetherless; Essay on
Christmas, Miss Marston; instrument
tai solo, Lilly of the Valley Mazurka."
Miss G. Jones; Piano solo, "The
Ameer," Miss Lewis; recitation, "He
had His Dream" Miss G. Jones; Pi-
anO solo, Baby McKee," Miss Patten:
piano solo, LA Fete des FIuers."
Valse EIegantine, Miss Chase; reading
minutes and roll call; piano solo.
Flower Song" Miss Marston; in
strumental duett, Spanish Dance"
Misses Patten and Chase AT the close
of the program the Club enjoyed MANY
games and then repaired to the dining
room, and pertook of the refreshments
which awaited them.
The colored American., 1903-01-10
NOT AN ANIMAL TRAINER.

Calvin Chase in his Washington Bee
says: ''BroOker T. Washington isn't
the man to lead him." Well. we have
known the Tuskegee Wizard since he
first commenced his career in Alabama
and this is the first instance where it
has ever been inferred that he would
lead a canine. The fact is Mr.. Wash
ington is leader of men. not animals.
His school has a department for the
training Of. such. however. and if Mr..
Chase needs training, get some one to
cage and tag him and express the pack
age to Tuskegee and the subject will
be placed in the proper department.
Mobile EGpreSS
The colored American., 1903-01-10

During Miss, Mabel Ruby's visit to
Baltimore. her hostess. Miss Ella
Brown, gave musicale in her honor
IN which Misses Lizzie Kitchens. Rose
Murphy, Lille Thomas, Mr.. Henry
Anderson, Mrs. Cabel Galloway. Mrs.
Sallie Hatchett, Miss Maior;e Hurst
and Mr.. Harry T. Pratt took part
The guests numbered fifty.
The colored American., 1903-01-10
THE CHRISTMAS MEETING.

1H CFiflIO I MAS MEEIING.
The regular meeting of the Girls s
'Sec-to-nO" Musical Club, of which
Mrs. A. V Chase is directress, met last
Saturday at 2 p. M, at her residence,
1912 Fla, ave-, n. w. The members of
The colored American., 1903-01-10
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

The resignation Of Commits
eioner Herman n May Mean 56e
Promotion Of 06e Efficient and
Popular Assistant Hon. w A,
RiChards-A Banner Depart
ment Of Ore Govern ment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
DEPARTMENT
OF INSURANCE

The waists. interests over which the de-
partment of insurance of this state has
supervision renders said department one
OF supreme importance to our citizens
vigorous warfare has been Waged
by the commissioner against all fnan-
cially irresponsible corporations, and
such as may have been found insolvent or
unrelia bic. or whose business methods
were of a questionable or dishonest char
acter, have, if Minnesota corporations,
been placed in the hands of a receiver
and their affairs wound up, and if cor
poratlons organized under the laws of
other states, have been debarred from
further business transactions iH this
state, thereby safeguarding the interests
of our people to the fullest extent posi-
bic under the existing laws.
There has been collected and turned
into the state treasury through the in
surance department during the past two
years, on account Of taxes and fees, near
" 100000 this being an increase over
the receipts for the immediate preceding
two years Of about $50,090, and over that
of a like period ten years previous of
nearly $200, 900. .gSsst
In view of the large revenue from this
department and the great Importance Of
the business under its supervision, ample
facilities should be granted by the legis-
lature, in the way of funds, to secure
the best possible results in the way of
insurance supervision.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
FORESTRY

While our country excels in many
branches of industry, it is outstripped by
many other nations in the care and de-
Velopment of it's forests. The value of the
forests as actual wealth, their usefulness
in giving increased water supply, the great
advantage in adding to the beauty of the
landscape and their health-g giving qualities
need not be urged but only mentioned.
Everyone recognizes the great necessity
of procuring forest areas in our state The
very fact that nature has been so bountiful
seems to have encouraged wastefulneSs.
Minnesota can justly claim great credit
among her sister states for what she has
done to preserve her forests and encourage
development. BountieS have been given
for nearly thirty years to encourage tree
planting on the prairies and nearly $500, 600
has been wisely expended. For eight years
has been in operation with most excellent
results. During this period, while disas-
trous forest fires have occurred in other
states, Minnesota has wholly escaped.
The establishment of a forest reserve of
two hundred thousand acres on the Chip
peWa reservation is to be commended, and
SO should any measure which has for its
object the creation of other parks and
reserves.
1t is estimated that there are now about
thirty billion feet of standing pine timber
within the state, nearly all of which is in
private hands. and which will be cut and
marketed within the next fifteen years
After this time We will have to ship in
our lumber from other states or countries
unless we show a wise foresight and thus
make our state independent of outside
supply and save to our people a very i'm
portant industry. There is a large amount
of young and second growth pine, part
of which will in twenty years, if preserved
from fire, contribute to the lumber supply
and If proper steps are now taken our for
est areas can be replenished and preserved
so as to completely supply the people Of
our state with lumber.
It would be wise for the legislature to
authorize the Forestry Board to begin
gradually to buy up. at low price. tracts
Of agricultural land and to plant the
same with coniferouS trees.
heartily commend any measure which
looks to the protection of our forests, or
which will aid in their development
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
PUBLIC EXAMINER

The office of public examiner is being
conducted with the greatest efficiency.
This department is rapidly growing in
Importance and the necessity of diligent
and painstaking service in the administra-
tion of the Office is appreciated by the
public. At the last general session a law
was passed making it the duty of the
public examiner to examine the books and
accounts of all corporations which by
law pay taxes to the state on a gross
earnings basis. Under this law the pub
lie examiner has been enabled to ex-
anime the books Of the different railway
companies and to ascertain whether the
amounts required by law on gross earn
ings have been properly computed, and
paid to the state. These examinations
have brought a large sum of money to
the state treasury owing to the discov-
cry of errors and oversight in computa-
tons on the part of certain railway COM
panies. This law imposes new and most
important duties upon the department. I
commend. for your careful consideration,
the report of the examiner which con-
tains many valuable suggestions. es-
pecially urge upon your attention the
statements in relation to the gross earn
ings law. In view of the importance Of the
work of this department. and in order
that the laws pertaining thereto may be
enforced, l recommend that an adequate
appropriation be made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
yICKsBURG COMMISSION

The legislature of 1902 passed an act
Tor the appointment-of four commissioners
to cooperate with. the National Park
commission in ascertaEning and exactly
determining the positions of Minnesota
troops and organizations in the siege of
VlcKspurg, and also to recommend to the
governor OF the state such subsequent leg
1Slation as will. in the opinion of the
commission, permanently and suitably
mark the position of such troops so as
certa1ned, and Worthily commemorate the
Yalor and services of Minnesota soldiers
III the campaign and siege of Vicksburg''
The commission was composed Of the
born, Gen. L. F. Hubbard, Gen. c. c.
Andrews and Capt. Henry S. Hurter-a
representative of each Minnesota regi-
men, Tne4t ana az OF the battery engaged in the
These gentlemen met July 4, in Vieks-
p puIg' ana organized by electing Gen. San
porn president, and Gen. Andrews secre-
tary. After a careful survey of the field
and personal examination of the park.
the positions We're located.
IN closing their report the commission
make the following recommendations:
I'VE therefore respectfully recommend
that your excellency in your next mes
sage to the legislature ask~for an appro-
priation of $25, 000 to be expended in the
erection of a suitable monument in Vickso
burg National park, to commemorate the
services OF the Minnesota soldiers that
rendered military services in that cam
paign. and those who fell in the assault
and siege of Vicksburg in 1863, and an ad-
dltional appropriation of SIS, 600 for the
erection OF three permanent bronze tab
lets, suitably inscribed-one upon Bald
WIN Ferry road on the spot or near
where the officers and soldiers of the
.Fourth Minnesota Infantry fell on MAY
~, 1868; one on theisgraveyard road near
the enemy'S .redarn5 where the Fifth Min
inesota infantry made its assault. and a
third designating the principal position
occupied by the First Minnesota battery"
At least three of the commissioners live
IN st. Paul, and I am sure would be
pleased to meet with the CO.'S n1ittee to
Whom their report will be submitted; and
discuss fully the desirability of aDpropri-
atlng the sum asked for, or one SUFFICIENT
Tor the purpose mentioned in the act and
also as to the time for the commences
ment Of the work.
Our state is justly proud of the record
war to save the Union. Very pronerlv
suitable monuments have been erected at
gettysburg. and Chickamauga comrnenor-
at1ng the brave deeds of her heroic SONS.
Ihere was no mare important victory
won than Vicksburg; during that terrible
struggle. Not only the entire Confeder-
ate army surrendered but the, Confeder-
acy was cut IN twain and the Mississippi
river once more was flowing, as Lincoln
declared 1t ever sholld, ''unvexed to the
Let this monument be erected and these
tablets placed. that future generations
may know that Minnesota honors the men
living and dead. who then and there made
SO many sacrifcesk that the nation might
i've 1t is to these 2nen and their com
rades that we owe all the rights and
privileges that wek enjoy under9-t flag
that makes US free.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
DAIRY AND FOOD DEPT.

During the past two years the efficiency
Of The state dairy and food commits
sion has been brought to a greater state
of heipfulness, to both the dairy and mer
camille interests of our state than ever
before since its creation. At least one
hundred more creamerieS and twenty-five
more cheese factories are now IN opera
ton. Every one of the seven hundred
creamerieS and one hundred cheese fac
tories have been inspected once and many
of them twice during the biennial period
and the excellence of the dairy products
is in large measure due to the efforts of
the department in assisting creamery Off
pecially to the inspection and manage
ment of the state educational butter and
chez sc contests conducted monthly from
April 1, 1901, to May l, 1902.
Minnesota butter commands a premium
In the Eastern market of one cent pound
which upon the output Of f1fty-five million
poundS means a net gain for quality alone
of $3.50. 900. This being true how earnest
should be our efforts to dot every one of
MfnneSOta'S eighty-tWo counties with
creameries, especially in the twenty one in
which none are now in operation. No bet
ter or more promising dairy field is now
open to the energetic huSbandman than in
Northern Minnesota, which with its health
full climate, pure water and luxuriant
grasses awaits their coming.
Great credit, too, is due this depart
ment, for 1t not only advances the dairy
interests, but gives encouragement to di-
versified farming, which is so essential to
our future prosperity.
Food inspections have been equally mer-
itorious and the results commendable APP
proximately twelve thousand food samples
have been analysed by the department
chemists. These samples have been gath
cred from every city. town and hamlet in
the state by the corps Of inspectors, and
Wherever the result of nay analysis has
demonstrated the illegality of any article,
prompt and vigorous means have been
taken to drive them from the market
Thus the people of the state are sure that
the fod they consume is free from impure
ties or injurious ingredients and the pub
lie health thereby protected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
SANIT0RIUM FOR
CONSERVATIVES

me last legislature provided for the ap-
polntment OF commission to investigate
the accessibility of establishing a state
sanitarium for, consumptives. The fol-
lowing members of the medical profes-
sion We're selected: H Longstreet Tay-
Ior, of st. Paul; James L. Camp, of
r roIaliieI ID ana George s. Wattam, of War
1 Its 1heys spent several weeks during
the past winter visiting the sanitarium in
the East and gathering data upon the
supJect Ihelr report contains so much
SaIudoie Information upon the cause and
cure OF tuberculosis and the desirability
Oh Sanitarium for treating consumptives
mat II was deemed wise to have said re-
your desks. -
The commission recommends that $780,
wv De appropriated to build a sanitarium
ana procure suitable site. The loca-
ION ION they recommend is just south CT
Walker, Cass county
=, quote from the. closing paragraph of
the report:
The commission advises the erection
OF san1tarlum in Minnesota as neces-
saIy PROTECTION to the people, not as a
tnarlty. although no institutions do more
20 re1leVe human suffering and misery
tnan these In which the victims of the
Sietl Whlte plague from among the poorer
classes are nursed back to health. Con-
Sumption is the greatest impOveriSher of
the working class and brings more misery.
SUFFERING, want and ,hardships to the farni-
lies OF IT'S victims than any other disease
since at the same time every patient is a
center of possible contagion there are
two strong reasons for the sanitariun1. as
It provides a defense to the patients fam
ny against the tnroads of poverty, and to
ms FAMILY and neighbors a defense against
the contagion of this dread disease
There can be no question about the
benefits of be derived from the estab-
II would Undoubtedly accomplish all that
is claimed. 1t Isl Jonly a question then
whether the funds can be obtained in
view of the great demands at this time
upon the state treasury This is for Won
10 determine after most thorough in
Vestigation. II o.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
BUREAU OF LABOR

1t would be difficult to find a commu-
nifty where labor troubles are fewer than
in Minnesota. While others nations, and
many sections of our own country, have
been disturbed by serious strikes and
lock-Outs, eliminating in violence and
bloodShed. and resulting in the loss of
many millions of dollars, both to labor
and capital our state has been singular
ly free from them. The inhuman en-
ployment of children; the unlawful i'm
portation of cheap and pauper labor has
not d1Sgraced the records of any industry
in our fair state. Our fortunate condi-
ton in this respect is due to our wise
statutory provisions, enacted in behalf of
LABOR, and in the enforcement of these
statutes.
Our state received one of the five
medals which were awarded at the Paris
laws, so that our enactments on this sub
ject have attracted international atten-
ton.
Among the many laws to which we
can point with pride are those relating
to child labor; laws regulating the edu-
cation and employment of children and
prohibiting the employment of children
in dangerous or immoral occupations; a
factory inspection law second to none in
the world; laws for the protection of the
health, lives and limbs of the working
people, laws for the protection of railway
employees; the eight-hour law, and many
others.
1 wish especially to commend the bu-
reau of labor for the diligence it has eX-
erciSed in carrying out the provisions of
the factory inspection law. During 1901
1867 establishments were inspected, en-
ploying 1898 people. During the nine
months of 1902, 1902 establishments, en-
ploying 9919 people, were visited, and
the significant feature of this work is the
fact that, although nearly 900 orders
were issued to the employees during the
twenty-one months above mentioned the
inspectors were always courteously treat
ed, and the bureau has found everywhere
among the employers a most willing spirit
to aid in improving all conditions.
I shall heartily approve any measures
which have for their aim the improve
menI OF tg @ ,,e OF Tine 9e iapGrng
share of the fruits of their toll.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
THE NEW CAPITOL

-
Inc work on oprSnew capitol has not
progressed as WaS anticipated. 5 1t was
conhdently expected that this legislature
would assemble in the new building. and
that the sum appropriated by the last
leslslature would be- sufficient to com
plete the structure: IS While the work has
circumstances, it will take eighteen
months more to complete it,. and the
amount of money necessary to do the
work as suggested by the commission
will amount to ST. 500, o. 0ssssThis Includes
the entire cost of completion for occu-
pancy. and also the purchase price of the
necessary piece Of real estate. at the
southeast corner of the present Site
There are many reasons for the DELAY
and the increased expense; for the exact
information and data I refer you to the
Dor and material have advanced greatly:
contractors having plenty of work, were
slow to bid, thus lessenifg competition
and when bids were received they were
often SO high that rejection was neces-
sary New plans had to be prepared
looking toward more economy of construc-
ton in order to come within the aDpropria-
ton. This took time, and every article
used or to be used was increasing in
price These are some of the difficulties
p under which the eoTnmission had to Ia
Dor. Much progress however, has been
made. The DONG has walls and ballus-
trades Quilt of Minnesota granite1. are
nearly hearty halshed 99pding and skylghts,
walls are in place the structural work
being thus compIeteS.'' =:
:, The building is JHclosed and the steam
plant is furnishes sufficient heat to
enable work to progress during the win
ter, and plasteriag and lighting equip
ments are now in pr9gress.
MONEY SHoUEp BE PROVIDED.
would recommend that the amount
deemed necessary to finish the capitol be
appropriated This will be SUFFICIENT to
do this and complete the interior to cor
respond with the beautiful exterior.
This edifice. if finished as contemplated.
with Minnesota stone and marble will
compare fayorably with any state build
Ing of like character in the United States.
Our capitol should be the pride of ev-
cry citizen of the comm onwealth and in
order that it may be. 1t should be COM
pleted as designed by the architect and
recommended blythe commission. The
sum should not only be appropriated. but
appropriated early in the session. SO that
the commission may at once accept bids
already submitted and thus complete the
building in the shortest period of time.
The building sheuldsshe prepared for oc-
cupancy as soon as possible for many of
our state departments. such as the board
of health, the board of railroad and ware
house commissioners and the. board of
control, are located some distance from
the present capitol building thereby
causing great expense and at the same
time great inconvenience in transacting
business of the state. With sufficient
funds provided. there is no reason why
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
DRAINAGE

In accordance with the law enacted
during the last session of the legislature
appropriating $50, 600 for drainage, the
board thereby constituted, consisting Of the
auditor, the secretary of state, and the
governor, met, organized and selected an
engineer, and provided for the prosecu-
tlon OF the work as contemplated by the
law. After careful surveys contracts
We're entered into for nine bitches; sew
efal nave been completed and others are
Well under way. The work has been re-
Laroed by the unusually wet season. high
price or labor, and In many cases the
swampy nature of roads leading to these
bitches. In ali 1855 miles of bitches have
been contracted for, and when these are
completed, together with the expense of
surveys, the $4,000 will have been ex-
pended, These bitches have reclaimed
many thousand acres of land, and it is
certainly desirable that this work should
pc continued as the necessity for more
oItches is very great in some portions
o oi me state. A suitable appropriation
should be made to carry this work on
vigorously.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW

After trial of the primary election
law the consensus OF opinion seems to be
that the law will be a permanent method
or nominating candidates for office. Ex-
perlence has suggested amendments and
VIII continue to do so from time to tirne.-
Many amendments have been suggested
ana discussed in the public press and
otherWiSe, and undoubtedly some of those
suggestions are merftorious. A change in
the time OF holding the primaries seems
70 meet with popular favor, and after ma
ture consideration I recommend that a
change be made, providing for the hold
ing OF the primaries late in June or early
IN July. also recommend that the fill
ing OF certificates Of candidates be limited
70 tnlrty days prior to the date of the pri-
mary election. l am also of the opinion
that 1t would be advisable to so amend
the law that person desiring to become
an Independent candidate be compelled to
Jake the necessary steps prior to the pri-
mary election and not afterwards, as he
may do under the present law. 1t would
pc Wen also, for you to consider whether
IL would not be wise to so amend the law
that the different tickets would appear
on one ballot rather than for the eiector
TO call for the ticket representing his po-
ntical views, as under the present law
With such an amendment the voter would
vote only the one ticket representing the
party with which he affiliates MANY other
amendments will probably be suggested
and will undoubtedly receive your care
ful consideration. 1t is desirable to per
rect the law as nearly as possible at this
session, as there are many defects, as ex-
perience has shown