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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
THURSDAY EVENING,
vas an ex-convlct, and his discharge fol.

was an ex-convict, and his discharge fol-
lowed
This was the first of series Of similar
occurrences. Though he carried with him
his proofs of Innocence, he still found
himself the object of suspicion. In prls-
on, however, he had turned his hand to
play writing; and the play, written behind
prison bars, was finally produced IL
was called THE EX-Convict," and 1t made
money. a later version Of this same play
was presented at the Bijou no longer ago
than last week under the name of The
Little Outcast'; but Hal ReldSs name was
not billed as it's author.
The success of this first play determined
Mr.. Reid's future profession lie TOOK
up play-writing as a means of livelihood;
and his plays have made him one OF the
most prosperous of American dramatists.
prolific writer, it is not probable that
even he himself cannot readily recall all
the plays of which he is author. How
ever, on the road this season, no fewer
than eighteen companies are presenting
his plays Among these plays are La
Belle Marie" which is said to have made
s3S,0 for it's owners; "A Homespun
Heart" ION the SuWanee River" AT
Cripple Creek Human Hearts, AT the
Old Cross Roads, THE Peddler," which
recently played a single week to receipts
of $500. and in popular-priced house,;
The Dean. His Little Sister" For
Love of Woman, KNOBS or IenneS-
see" knights of Old Kaintuck,' Prince
of the. World and IA Little Outcast.'
Three plays are to be put in rehearsal next
month and will be sent out before the sea
son closes, They are "A Race for Honor
"Driveu from Home and alone in the
World. Two companies are playing
1.-The Night Before Christmas" and three
are presenting Human Hearts, which
Mr. Reid declares, has made over 100000
since it's first production, ten years ago.
The dramatist is now in Minneapolis
where he was summoned by the news OF
his mothers serious illness. Since he ar
rived she has become much better and is
now out OF danger. But even this las,
visit was not to pass without emphasizing
the equivocal position in which Mr.. Reic
stands before the community. One of his
plays, 1.-The Prince of the World, was pu
on at the Lyceum theater, where it is nov
being presented by the Ferris Stock com.
pary, Mr. Reid is himself in the cast
as is also his wife. Yet he plays under
the name Of Henry Dhmont, while Mrs
Reid is programmed as Bertha Belle
Westbrooke This was done simply as {
business proposition. and Mr.. Reid him
self admitted wisdom
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
The Legislature
WILL IT STAY DEAD?
Stone Bill Requiring Consent Of
Commission to Rate Advances
Killed in Committee.
Friends Claim It Is a Proper Meas
ure for shippers Protection and
Should Be Considered.

Representative Stone of Morris intro
duced a bill last week providing that rail-
road companies must get the consent of
the railroad and warehouse commission
before raising the rate or the classified
ton on any commodity. This measure
has been recommended by the commits
sion in it's report, and Is generally IA
Vored by shippers.
Yesterday afternoon the house COM
mttee on railroads voted to recommend
the bill for indefinite postponenlent. If
the house when it meets Monday adopts
that report, the bill is. dead. Though
there was no contest before the commit
tee there is a strong probability that on
the floor Of the house an effort will be
made to get consideration for the bill.
No shipper has been heard on the PROPOSE
ton, and the action of the committee
was taken upon statements by F. B. KEEL
logg, attorney for the Chicago Great
Western, and p. M. Root of the Milwau
kee. They, contended that such law
would interfere with roads making emer-
gency rates. Railroads would not re-
duce their tariffs for fear they would not
be able to get them up again. The only
argument for the bill was made by Judge
Ira B. Mills Of the railroad and ware
house commission, who said rates had
been too unstable, and shippers had suf-
fered by frequent changes, which this
measure would tend to prevent.
There was not a full attendance of the
| committee yesterday and very little dis
cussion for so important a measure. None
of the members Of the committee have
ever been active in railroad legislation,
either on one side or the other.
| Friends of the bill contend that 1t
should receive more careful consideration
at least. They say that there is nothing
unreasonable in such regulation. II
only provides check against arbitrary
| increases OF rates, and the commission
which has never dealt harshly with the
| railroad companies, Is not going to block
an increase that is called for. Emergency
rates are not usually made for the bene.
fit of the shippers, but as result Of
sharp competition. and when they are
made and Immediately Withdrawn the,
simply disturb business conditions. I'm
der the proposed law the company be-
fore restoring a rate, would have to mak'
application to the commission, which
) would set date forra hearing and motif,
interested shippers. If the former rat
was just, it would not take long to de
termine the fact, and the commission
) could give its. consent in very shor
time II circumstances demanded.
Under the present law, If rates are to-
high, the commission may on complain
of shippers, institute an inquiry and a
a result order the: rate reduced. In sue
. a proceeding the burden Of proof is o.
the shipper, who with a: limited knowl
edge Of 2conditions is decidedly at dis
advantage. The Stone bill would plac
the burden of proof on the carrier, when
ever an effort was made to raise tn
rates, either directly or by. changing tn
classification of any commodity.
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WashInqton Art Calendar.

The handsomest Art Souvenir Calendar
Of the year. An ornament to any parlor
or library and useful because of making
YOU familiar with the National Capital.
Has twelve pages with beautiful illus
trations Of the U. S. Capitol building.
white House Grounds, Interior Hall Of
Representatives, State, War and Navy
Department, Department Of Agriculture,
Washington Monument, Pennsylvania Av-
enue. u. S. Treasury Building, Emancipa-
ton Monument, Mount Vernon, the Home
Of Washington, Postoffice Building, Smith
sonian Institute and National Museum
and Monument to Unknown Dead at Ar
lington This souvenir is sold by art and
stationary stores for s1,o0, but you may
have one by sending 80 cents to T. w.
Teasdale G. P. A. North Western Line,
st. Paul, Mimi, or calling at City Offices.
500 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.

The junketing committee to, the st. Louis ex-
position left last evening.
Representative Daniel Sinclair, of Winona. re
appeared in the house yesterday after several
days illness. with strength enough to introduce
four bills One provides for summer sessions OF
the normal schools and is Of considerable i'm
portance. n.- ... .--
Representative Frank Clague displayed some
Of the qualities of floor leader Yesterday in bis
vigorous speech for the Nyquist bill creating six
erous round of applause and the bill won the
day. When first introduced. this bill looked like
a freak proposition, but under Mr.. Nyquist's
explanation yesterday 1t took on common
sense aspect. There are now seven state boile
inspectors, one for each of the old congresstona
districts. Most OF their work is done by depu
ties. who only get half the fees, the rest going
to the chief. There are close on sixty of these
deputies. and the Nyauist bill would make eacl
an independent inspector and give him all thu
fees he earns. --'-....
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HITS. VESSEL OWNERS
Duluth Men Find an interesting Section
in the 7Haualand Sill.


Duluth shipping, interests are up in arms
again, over the discovery that Mr.. Haugh-
lands tax bill provides for an advalorem
tax on water craft, instead of the present
nominal tax of three per cent a ton. This
question was fought out last winter at the
extra session, The tax commissions bill
provided for a valuation tax, which the
vessel owners fought on the ground that
it would result in all tonnage registered at
Duluth changing to Wisconsin or Michigan
where the small tonnage tax is imposed.
Their arguments resulted in striking this
feature out Of the bill, with the consent of
the tax commission, but it is revived in
the Haugland bill.
Tonnage tax is all right on vessels, but
not on iron ore, and the mining interests
of Duluth are agitated over the report that
some member is going to renew the fight
on this proposition by introducing another
bill for tax Of five cents a ton on the
output Of the mines.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
WARMING From Everett.

Colonel Everett of the Fairmont News,
which was for DR.. Babcock's election,
drops a hint which some Of the victors
will do well to heed in the following: -
The fact that very few believed that the cleo.
ton Of Babcock speaker was a blow at the
administration, made that election possible. If
members of the house had believed that vote
for Babcock was indication that they were
opposed to Van SAINT Babcock would never have
this fact and some of them taking the surest
this fact, and some of them taking the surest
possible course. to make the members OF the
house repent Of their action.
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sion to adjourn over the constitutional
limit of three days. The senate meets
to- morrow, and will probably have only
the senators who wanted adjournment till
Monday declared they would not attend,
and would prevent a quorum. Regard for
public opinion, however, will bring most
of them to the state house. The senate
has been in actual session two days less
than the house, and tomorrow will help
them catch up.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
Attention, Retail erocers.

The Chicago Great Western railway has
been named as official route to Mankato
for retail grocers' convention, Feb. II to
10. Special train for grocers and friends
will leave Minneapolis Tuesday 18th, at
$50 a. M, st. Paul 9 a. M. for Mankato.
Special train leaves Mankato returning
after close of convention, 18TH Have
your ticket agent route you via Great
Western road and take advantage of low
rate. For particulars address John 8.
| TAYLOR, secretary Is 4th st N, Minneapo-
lis, or l.. c. Raines, agent. 9Th and Nicol-
| let, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
vERDI's REQUIEM
Stars Who Will Take Leading Part:
Come With Fresh LaureIs From
CHICAGO Concert.

SnlCd9O SOnCSFI
Miss S. Anna Cummings and DR.. Carl
Duff will come with fresh laurels to the
concert Of the Philharmonic club to-mor
row evening. Last week they both sang
at the concert Of the Apollo club of Chi
cago and were enthusiastically received.
OF Miss Cummings, whose initial appear
ance in this city will be tomorrow, the
Chicago Tribune says that in voice, train
ing and temperament she alike showed
herself gifted and well trained, possess
ing q voice Of fine range and purity under
excellent control.
The performance of the "Tannhauser'
overture will precede the singing of the
Requiem" 1t is confidently expected
that the rendition of this difficult and
brilliant composition will cause many a
patron Of music to ask why, with such
material in the city. should we not have
a permanent orchestra to play such com
positions oftener for the benefit of the
music lovers of Minneapolis.
Every one should be seated by Sis
The sale Of seats assures large house.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
ANDREWS BoNDsMEN SUED.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 1.-THE Detroit board of
education to-day began suit in the Wayne county
circuit court to recover from the bondsmen, of
wrecked city Savings Bank nix and treasurer O.. Of
the board. $500, 1856, which amount of school
funds the board had deposit in the City bank
when it suspended. Feb. 10, 1902. The suit is
against Henry S. Andrews, principal defend
ant, and against BOndsmen T. Pingree. f. S. Os-
borne, W. L. Andrus, Cullon Brown, Homer Nc
(iraw, r. c. Andrews and Joseph Schrage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
New Counties Request Granted.

The house judiciary committee agreed to
the amendments asked for by the new
counties Of Clearwater and Columbia, to
the bill prohibiting them from mourning in
debtedness until the courts have passed on
the legality of their organization: These
amendments will permit them to raise
money to defend the suits brought, and
also to carry on the necessary procedure
Of county government.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12

distributed by enterprising managers. Re-
Gently, however, he was not playing
hockey when the man with the. tester OF
stellar qualities was around and Mr..
Schiller has been selected by Mr.. Lederer
for the leading role in his coming big
spring production. Mr.. Schiller has app
peared in numerous musical comedies that
have appeared in Minneapolis in the past,
and his work has always been a feature.
He is perhaps best remembered by his
clever performance Of the detective who
was continuously asking, Can you keep
a secret?' in 1.-The Passing Show Last
season he was one Of the good things in
1.-THE New Workers. with Dan Daley,
and this season he makes decided hit In
"Sally in Our Alley The play in which
Mr. Schiller will be featured is by Harry
B. Smith, with music by Ludwig Eng.
lander.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12

Monday evening. -...
lett of the University Of Chicago, as
public speaker, is a happy combination,
adding to his eminent attachments, gal med
by extended studies in this country and
Europe, q charming presence, choice die
ton. and finished expression: He is a
critic of recognized ability, an author OF
note and a speaker of unusual culture.
AS professor of Semistic languages and
literature and joint editor Of the Biblical
World. he isa specialist and as public lee
turer he is perhaps the best known man
in Chicago university, being called repeat
eddy to return to the larger cities Of the
union to deliver his special series Of lee
lures.
Though known to many in Minneapolis,
having spoken here to select audiences
before, his lecture on Legend and Life
Chased on Warmers Tannhauser) at the
Portland Avenue Church of Christ next
Monday evening will be his first appear
ance in popular lecture, in this city.
The lecture Will be supplemented by vocal
selections by Mrs: Maud Timer Jones.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
$3.50 to Mankatoe and Return: Via Great
Western. :

This popular route, having four trains
daily has been announced 1.-THE official
route for grocers and their friends who go
to Mankato, Feb. II to 10. Special train
from Minneapolis $50 a. m. on 18th, and
special train returning after close of con-
vention5 on 10Th for use of grocers and
friends. No extra charge for this service.
Tickets on sale at office of Secretary. John
S. Taylor, rs 4th st N, or L. c. Raines,
agent, 9Th and Nicollet. = s.1 : $780,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
GEORGE SCHILLER'S CHANCE
George Lederer Will Feature This Clever
Comedian in New Musical Play

The fact that "All things come to him
who waits is eNemplifed in the case OF
George Schiller who is playing Mr.. Mari
gold in sally In Our Alley" For years
Mr. Schiller has been waiting for the
time when his name should. appear in
somewhat larger type, than the ordinary
size used in announcing players. His
work has been such as to entitle him to
the recognition his ambition craved, but
somehow or other. Schiller always hap
pended to be absent when the prizes were
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
MardI Gras CarnIvais, New Orleans and
- Mobile, Feb. 1924, 1908

One fare for the round trip via, Chicago
Great Western Railway. Tickets on sale
Feb. 1922. Good to return Feb. 70 Tor
March IA by payment OF SO cents extra.)
For further particulars apply to l.. c..
Rains, general agent corner Nicollet av
and 9Th st, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
FAVOR FLAT PENALTY
County Treasurers oppose Fosseen's Plan
for Graduated Tax Penalties.

County Treasurers Oppose Fosseen's Plan |
for Graduated Tax Penalties.
County treasurers of the state will work |
against the bill introduced in the house by |
Mr. Fosseen, which abolishes the 10 per
cent penalty on taxes not paid before June
10, and substitutes graded penalty Of /
per cent month. At meeting of the
state association yesterday, all Endorsed
the argument Of County Treasurer Metz
would result in many corpora lions holding
Wuld result in many corporations holding
off on payment until toward the close Of
the year, thus getting the use of the
money at a comparatively low rate. AS it
| now stands in that county, n per cent of
| taxes are paid before June 10. The delay
would seriously cripple county admins
| tration.
The association organized permanently,
with the following officers: President, D.
G! Bell Minneapolis; vice president, Chris
Schmidt. Stearns county; secretary, P. j.
Metzdorf, st. Paul; trea surer, D. T. Quea-
~. Dakota, county. An executive and leg
islative committee was appointed, con-
sisting of L. H. Whipple, st. Louis county;
Schmidt, Stearns county; P. J. Metzdorf,
Ramsey county; L. J. Quealy. Dakota
county; A. L. Skoog, Carver county; B. N.
Anderson Freedom county.
Il Pro and Con Of Pension:
The house and senate soldiers home
committees gave q hearing yesterday aft
;. ernoon on the Gjertsen and Nolan bills.
which require all pension moneys to be
turned over to inmates Of the soldiers
home. Members Of the board and other
veterans argued against the bill. while
considerable time was taken by inmates OF
, the home and other comrades who spoke
t for the bill, and declared it an injustice
l to deprive the inmates of their pension
, money for support of the home.
Railroad Committee Busy.
The house railroad committee yesterday
referred the Perley bill, which prohibits
car sweeping, to sub committee consist
Ing of Messrs. Lemon, Hickey and And.
Gregg, for amendment. The antitrust bill
recommended by the National Live STOCK
! ! association was considered, and referred
to a subcommittee consisting Of Lemon
Hickey, Anderegg, Rider and Dorsey, wht
| are expected to report some sort of anti
" trust measure. The committee will recon-
mend for indefinite postponement the Mel
son resolution protesting against the pas
sage by congress of q bill allowing cattl
to be kept continuously on cars for fort.
hours. The Chinook bill, declaring tn
g Hastings & Dakota land grant forfeited
@ will be recommended to pass.
Is Senate May Catch Up.
It Senator Lord risked his popularity yes
o. terday by blocking the senate adjourn
~ ment, but he won the day and scored
It against on almost every point. Some o
~ the house members swore vengeance o
s the senator's bills when he compelled til
J. first adjournment resolution to lie over
l. but he gave right of way to the secon
one, which only gave the house permits
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
Homeseekers, Excursion.

Homeseekers rates to nearly all points
on sale at low rates by Chicago Great
Western railway on the first and third
Tuesday of each month to April. Avail
able in the through tourist sleeping cars.
For particulars apply to L. c. Rains, gen.
eral agent. corner Nicollet av and 5th st,
Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
FELI, INTO FIREBox,

Patrick O'Connell, foreman Of the foundry of
the American Hoist and. Derrick company In
west St Paul was painfully burned Tuesday at
ternoon. He was examining one OF the furnaces
when he fell headlong into the firebox. His fell
low worEmen rescued him, but rot until he had
rcce;ved serious burns about the head and face.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
DR., H. L. WILLETT'S LECTURE
Chicago University Man Will Speak at
Portland Avenue Church OF Christ
Monday.

Nothing contributes to American sue
cess more than the determination to en-
joy the best. In recognition of this fact
our great universities commission their
most gifted and scholorly men to appear
on the lecture platform. Professor Will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12

lite Omaha Road.
Go with the crowd. The popular route
for Grocers and their friends to Manka to
Feb. 18th to 10Th, is the North Western
Line Omaha road.C Only $3.50 for
round trip. Ten. trains daily: Morning
trains leave Union Depot, Minneapolis,
7:1O a. m. and $3.50 a. m. Further par
ticuars, J. A. O'Brien 900 Nicollet Ave,
corner 9Th ST. Phone 240. - t.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12

Right on the, Spot .r..
Where Rheumatism pains, rub. Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the great healer. Twill
work wonders. Stops pain or no pay. Csc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-12
Don't couah All Nlaht.

Restful sleep follows use of DR.. King S
New Discovery, the best lung cure in the
world. No cure, no pay. SOC, $1.00.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Women's Shoes

Highest $3.50 quality Surpass Kid and
NltaHc Calf Laced, But
ton and Bluchcr Boots, with n n n ~
ieht or heavy sOles. Mon , y ~ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
SAVE THE cHILDREn.
SCALDING MILK
Don't boil ito
SoCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.

We favor trinyeat law prohibit
ing tho sale. or use in ice cream. of
any CREAM not Pasteurized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

Regular s. grade Patent Ideal Kid,
smartlr styled Button
Boots, wi d high Louis XIV CO 1E
AiuminuLa heels. Monday y
only ..-....-..--.------.---.-
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-03
A GOPHER ANNIVERSARY
March 8, 1S49, the Bill Creating
the Territory of Minnesota
Was Signed. 49,.

March 3. 1S49 tiftyfour years ago,
President James X. Polk signed bill
that created the territory Of Minnesota
The original territory included all of the
present Dakotas as far west as the Mis-
souri, river The total population was
4S57. Mendoza, a village across the Min
nesota river from Fort Smelling, was then
the principal settlement. Yet possible
rivals had appeared in the hamlet OF st.
Paul and in the few house that constituted
St. Anthony, now East Minneapolis.
The Minnesotans were citizens of a reg
ular territory for several months before
they knew it. There were no telegra phs
at that time west of the .Alleghanies, and
the domucents announcing the creation Of
the territory March did not reach, St.
Paul until May 20. 49,. .r.~ ~. - .
Alexander Ramsey, the first governor
of the territory, who still lives in excel
lent health at the age of 81, had been a
member of congress from Pennsylvania.
Ie received his commission in March,
1849, but could not ,reach Minnesota until
the following summer. At St. Paul. he
could find no house to shelter him, no
tavern that might receive a stranger. He
therefore accepted the invitation, Of Henry
Sibley. future governor, who was oc-
cupying a substantial stone dwelling that
still stands at Mendoza. Mrs. Ramsey,
Quaker bred, did not wish to become the
guest OF strangers. She inquired Of Alex
ander, DO thee think it would be seem
ly?" WELL my DEAR replied the young
governor, Its :either that or q tent!', =