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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
in our fair state. Our fortunate condi-
ton in this respect is due to cur 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
exposition as first prize for the best labor
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
1857 establishments were inspected, en-
ploying 1898 people. During the nine
months of 1902 $500 establishments, en-
ploying 99,191 people, were visited. and
the significant feature of this work is the
fact that, although nearly 1000 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
ment of the conditions of the laboring
share of the fruits of their toll
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

subject of legislation, and your attention
is particularly called to it in considering
a new proposed gross earnings law. Much
litigation has been successfully conducted
by the commission, some of which is of
particular Importance.
Rates on live stock have been reduced
over a large territory. All roads charg-
ing over 8 cents have been required to
reduce passenger rates to a maximum
rate of cents per mile.
| would suggest for your honorable
body, the extending of the state law SO
as to prohibit the railway companies from
raising the rates on any commodities or
merchandise, or to SO change its classifi-
cation as to have that effect. between
stations in this state without first OBJ
tanning the consent of the commission.
l take this occasion to say that the
commission has at all times worked in
harmony with the chief executive, and its
work is to be commended.
It is proper to add that the work has
been somewhat hampered by lack of
funds, and as this Is one of the most i'm
portant branches of the state govern
ment, I suggest this matter be given
your serious consideration at this ses-
sion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
PUBLISHING EXTRA
SESSION LAWS

1t has been customary to publish laws
IN newspaper supplements Immediately
after a legislative session, so as to ac-
quaint the courts and the public at the
earnest possible moment with the new
enactments. This has been regarded as
essential and necessary because the bound
volumes of the laws cannot be procured
for number of months after the close Of
the session 1t has been customary to
appropriate the sum of $4,000 for this
purpose: At the extra session a bin pro-
v1dlng for an appropriation for this pur-.
pose was introduced near the close of the
session. but owing to there being made
qquate time for the full consideration Of
the matter, it failed to pass. The publi-
cation Of the laws was regarded as a ne
cessity, and when it was discovered that
the appropriation was inadequate, the
auditor, the secretary of state and the
governor pledged their recommendation
for reimbursement to those who We're
willing to publish the laws. Upon the
faith of this recommendation the laws
We're published. and hence recommend
that an appropriation of $1,000 be made
by you for the purpose Of reimbursing
those who caused these laws to be pub
lShed in the neWspapers of the state
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

there We have got to have good roads
Ior me system at the pI esent time
the Importance Of the question, has be-
come deeply interested in this movement
and IS doing all thatsit can to assist the
great expense has fitted out road-making
machinery, and the most scientific experts
are f, glyl ng practical lessons in road build
ing throughout the United States.
found tagging in stfliss work. for in my
JUDGMENT much s8TifI~ be added to our
growth ana .prosReritY through perfected
system OF good roads: In order to establish
Suon a system, after the most careful
conslderatlon am satisfied that the legis-
iature should, under the authority given
by . me constituai 0naE amendment adopted
IN 1923, provide for aestate highway COM
mission and enact the necessary legisla-
Iion 70 carry out the provisions of that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
GOOD ROADS


No argument is necessary to prove that
the prosperity and welfare of a people is
vastly improved by a perfected system of
highways. Good roads not only add value
to every acre of land in their vicinity, but
rural life by bringing people into closer
social relations. The pecuniary benefits
are also marked, for good roads lessen the
expense Of reaching the markets and rail-
way stations with the products of the
farm. Fully so per cent of all our prod
ucts primarily have to pass over our
highways. Good roads have their decided
effect upon the establishment of rural free
delivery routes. Where roads are good
the free delivery system comes more
quickly. The postmaster general of the
United States IS reported to have said.
system in the most available places; when
application is made for rural delivery we
send an inspector to look the territory
over. Particular attention is paid to the
roads; if they are good the chances are
just so much in favor of the system: but
if the roads are Of CLAW wet and muf,ly
most OF the time, that settles it right
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
NATIONAL GUARD

The system of inspecting the national
guard in camp, inaugurated last year,
has aroused more interest in the per-
Torrance Of duty and induced better at
tendance, entailing, however. an increase
in the cost of encampments. Necessary
improvements and additional buildings
erected on the camp grounds; rifle prac-
tice has also been stimulated by more
liberal allowances of ammunition and
ordnance on the part of the federal gov
eminent. But the expense at these camps
of advanced rifice practice and the main
tenance Of buildings on the camp grounds
has been betrayed entirely from the ma
tional guard fund proper, and threatens
to seriously impair the efficiency of the
service unless the legislature makes pro-
vision for this increased attendance at
buildings on the grounds and for the nee
eSSary rifle practice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
RAILROAD AND WARE.
HOUSE COMMISSION,
GRAIN DEPT.

In this branch Of the state service YOU
will find the most thorough discipline
Practical civil service prevails. All high
positions are filled by promoting men in
the service. Helpers are promoted to
the inspectors only afte "a thorough test
and examination.
The cost of the service in the grain de-
partment has been decreased in the face
of the fact that the capacity of cars has
been practically doubled
!. The department is so we'll managed
mat the grades established on all kinds
OF grain are accepted the world over
Inc railway department for years has
been hampered in its work from the fact
mat practically no two railway compa
mes nave the same system of bookkeep-
ing, nor have the same basis for re-
porting the gross earnings for the purnose
OF taxation. This matter has been taken
up by the present commission. and uni
form system has been adopted and ac
cepted by the various railway compa-
This question might properly DE the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
GAME AND FISH
COMMISSION

The work of the game and fish commits
sion has been most efficiently performed
Every effort has been. made to prevent
fish, and no offender has been permitted
to escape There has been 800 convic-
tions and the fines collected amount dur
ing the past two years to nearly So. 900
Ia addition many violators of the law were
sent to jail. Some 10000, 600 fry have
been distributed to our lakes and rivers
When it is remembered that this valu-
able. asset ard food supply is worth many
millions to the people of our state. every
endeavor should be made to protect it,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS

At the last general session a law was
passed providing for a tax commission
whose duty it was to frame a tax code
Tor our state and also to prepare a bill
or bills providing for the necessary con-
stitutionai amendments. Pursuant there
to a commission was duly appointed
which commission made its report and
presented a proposed tax code for con-
SideratiOn by the legislature. The COM
mission reported that owing to consti-
tutiOnaI limitations it was very much
hampered and restricted in the prepara-
ton of the code proposed At the extra
session, called Immediately after the fl
ing of the report of the commission, and
after the most thorough consideration of
the subject matter, it was deemed wise
to present to the people of our state for
adoption or rejection at the next general
election certain proposed amendment to
the constitution The said amendment
was submitted to the electors of the state
at the election held on the 4th day of
November last, and owing to failure on
the part of the voters to vote upon the
proposed amendment the same failed to
receive the majority provided for by the
constitution and was lost. The proposed
amendment if the same had been adopted
and ratified by the voters of the state,
would have removed many of the restric-
lions of which the tax commission COM
islature to pass many tax measures which
seemed to be imnerative and required I'M
der existing conditions.
URGES REsURMIssIoN.
l earnestly recommend that you pro-
vide for the resubmiSSion to the people
of the amendment as submitted at the
last election. Should such proposed
amendment be submitted to the people
and be adopted and ratified, the door
would then be open for new methods of
taxation. Under such conditions the leg
islature would be enabled to pass a grad
uated income tax; also a registry tax on
all mortgages, a tax on franchises, and
if desired. to provide for a gross earn
ings system as to public service corpo-
rations in lieu of direct taxation. In a
word, it would permit tax reform, and all
the property in the state could be brought
under equal and uniform taxation.
Should an amendment Of the character
indicated be passed and ratified, the leg
iSlature would then be enabled to pass
such legislation as would largely increase
the public revenues, which, together with
the proposed gross earnings law pertain
ing to railway companies, would make it
possible to do away entirely with taxa
ton for state purposes. Experience has
taught up that it is utterly impossible to
pass a code changing the entire system.
Legislation along tax lines must come by
evolution and until the constitutional linn
itatiOnS are removed, in my judgment, it
eral tax legislation.
Would also recommend the resubmiS-
sion of the amendment permitting the in
vestment of school and university funds
in the bonds of counties school districts
cities towns and villages to the amount
of Is per cent instead of per cent. The
security would be ample, and the rate of
interest higher than can be secured from
other sources.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

court of the United States, and that is the
power of the American people, and when
mighty force.
Before closing, I desire to commend At /
Iorney General Douglas and his associates
Tor the able manner in which they are !
conducting this suit, and will state that !
II is their intention to press this action
until finally decided by the court Of nigh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
SEVENTY TWO MILLION
DOLLARS FOR THE ARMY
Appropriation Bill Provides for MusN
tering Out Porto Rico Regiment

appropriation Gil FroWdeS TOT MuSN
tering Out Porto Rico Regiment.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. The
house committee on military affairs
today concluded the preparations of
the army appropriation bill, which will
carry an appropriation of 1858, 337,
about $5,G00,0 900 less than the estimate.
The appropriation last year was $91,-
246,636. Provision is made for the
mastering out of the Porto Rico pro-
visional regiment on July 1 next, the
soldiers to receive two months extra
pay; also that soldiers qualifying as
expert riflemen shall receive 81 extra
pay per month; also to authorize the
secretary of war to accept $4,000 from
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton for the erection of memorial
building for the physical and moral
welfare Of the enlisted men at such
military post as the secretary of war
may direct.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

the. new capitol should not be completed
ana ready for occupancy July 4, 1904.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
.sAzAAMAi.

and your careful attention is directed to
the needs of the commission for the
coming biennial period.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
NORTHERN SECURI-
TIES COMPANY

In November 1901. a corporation called
the Northern Securities company was or
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
His Bauuaqe.

DR.. Lorenz has gone home with a fair
cargo Of American dollars, but a ships
load of good Wishes.-Buffalo Express
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
Total saving

The question of insurance rates was
taken up and it was found that the rates
upon state property ranged from IS cents
to 81 per 500 for three years. The board
succeeded in obtaining from insurance
companies the uniform rate of 1 per cent
for three years, making a direct saving of
more than $4,000 on this one item alone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
ACTRESS COOKS FOR
SENATOR HANNA
Ethel Barrymore Said to Have Prepared
His Daily Dinner for Week.

CLEVELAND. April Ethel Barry
more has been the guest OF Senator
Hanna in the past week Each day, ac-
cording TO authentic relations. the Sen
ator gives a reception TO society in her
honor. and Miss Barrymore prepares the
dinner
Whether the reception is held in the
Kitchen, while Miss Barrymore is fitting
about the sink and oven, or whether the
sink and oven are brought into the draw
ing room. where Miss Barrymore is re
ceiving. deponent sayeth not, nor does
it matter much Perhaps the Senator
dimes g { noon.
Enough that the domestic press agent
furnishes US this idylIic picture Of the
actress with her own hands preparing
the pabuIum that is to be transmitted
into Republican legislation. Senator
Hanna has declared that he likes Miss
BarTymOTes cooking as much as he does
that of his chef. who makes the famous
beef hash which has been tasted by
many Of the country-s famous men"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY DISTRICT |. O. M.
Henry Franklin to Be Grand Architect
for New Year.

The semiannual session OF the
grand lodge of the District of Colum-
bia. Independent Order Mechanics. was
held in 1. o. n Hall last night, with a
full representation from the different
lodges in attendance
The grand lodge degree was conferred
upon Past Masters H. Z. SALESMAN. J.
". Taft, William Wisemau, and /.
BarghaUsen.
The report of Grand Architect Heare
showed the order to be in a prosperous
| condition, and the report and all his Of
fetal acts were approved.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted as follows: Henry
Franklin, grand architect; c. W. Spates.
vice grand architect; Edward Bawsel,
grand secretary: ". E. Osmond, grand
! treasurer; R, y. Wilson, supreme rep
resentative.
! Grand Architect Franklin appointed
Ralph T. Br1cker. grand chaplain; J. W
/ Thomas. grand conductor; z. Hoffman
grand inside sentinel; F. 7. Scott. grand
/ outside sentinel.
/ The officers were then installed by
! Past Supreme Ruler I. H. Patterson
/ as senior grand architect. Past Grand
/ Architect J. T. Heare was installed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
NOT INDEBTED TO THE
CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK

To the Editor of The Washington Times:
In today's issue Of your paper you pub
Iish the report Of the receivers Of the
Capital Savings Bank TO the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia II
this report as published. I am men
toned as being indebted 20 the bank on
notes in-the sum of 81 .06S. This is most
egregious error. I an not indebted to
the bank al all. was informed by the
receivers that appeared as joint in
dorser on some old notes TO the amount
OF $50 In a statement TO the receivers
I explained that these notes had been
paid long ago. I expected that state
ment TO be fled with their report and
take It for granted that II was,
am sure that you viii do me the JUS
tice OF publishing this letter. I do not
wish TO shirk any responsibility or la
bility. 50 far as the Capital Savings
Bank is concerned. but I ought not TO be
saddled with debt in print that has no
/ existence in fact. Yours respectfully.
ROBERT u. TERRELL
/ Washington. D. C. April !, 1903
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02

players of the farce "a Hot old Time"
are now a headline feature of vaude-
Vile into which they have gone Tor a
short season preparatory 10 their re-
tirement from the stage. They viii pre-
sent Casey, the Fireman" The second
attraction in the bill viii be Sam Uar-
ris and Bobby Sidman, German comedf-
ans. who are the understudies for
Weber and Fields with the New York
Music Hail Company. They Will be
seen in the famous pool table and fiddle
scenes originated by Weber and Fields.
but which Harris and Sidman are said
TO do with equal success PowelI's cleo
trio theater, a new foreign novelty;
Hal Godfrey and company. John Douohue
and Matte Nichols. the singing. dane
I ing and acTobatic comedy duo. the Car
men sisters, women banjoists; La Mole
/ brothers. comedy gymnasts. and the
/ vltagTaph motion pictures Of a tour
/ through ancient and modern Rome com
/ plete the bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
SOON TO BE STARTED
Captain Hardings Selection AS Superintendent IS
Much Approved.

Much satisfaction is expressed at the
District Building over the appointment
of Capt. Chester Harding as the super
intendent of construction of the pro-
posed municipal building. He was the
choice of the Commissioners, and it may
be said that his appointment is especf-
ally gratifying to them from the fact
that Captain Harding is considered the
best man in the District service for
the position.
AS assistant to the Engineer Commits
stoDeT Captain Harding has had charge
Of the Building Department, has given
it close attention, and has inaugurated
new methods which have expedited work
and relieved the department to some
extent he has shown great ability in
connection with public building. and the
Commissioners have come TO rely upon
his judgment in nearly all matters per
tanning to that line Of municipal i'm
provement-
Since the passage of the act grant
ing an additional appropriation for the
municipal building, all work has beer
at a standstiH awaiting the action Of
the President in appointing the super
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
NEW OFFICERS FOR
WASHINGTON ELKS
Robert c. Mitchell Installed Exalted
Ruler.

The Washington EIks, Lodge No. 10,
last night installed officers for the com
ing year as follows;
Exalted ruler, Robert c. Mitchell; es-
teemed leading knight. Charles H. Utter
mehIe; esteemed loyal knight, Jesse s.
jackson; esteemed 1ecturing knight,
Robert z. MattingIy; secretary, Richard
A O'Buen; treasurer, II. c. Mccormick;
filer. Benjamin B. Whitney; trustee
three years. Henry J, Alien; representa-
tive TO the grand lodge, T. D. Harper;
alternate representative to the Grand
Lodge, Richard A. O'Brien.
The following appointments were an
nouneed by the new exalted ruler: Es-
quire, Jacob Held; chaplain, Rev. Joseph
a. Specht.
In recognition Of the faithful services
rendered the lodge for the past twenty
one years. Nessrs- William H Danvers
Joseph Darr, William Dickson. Georg,
". Harrison, IL D. Jacobs, n. G. Ne
Cormiek. Joseph Y Potts. Robert J.
Walker, ana Jenjamtn B. Whitney were
made Honorary life members
The installation was conducted by Act
ing District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Edw. J Shine.
at the conclusion Of the ceremonies an
enjoyable social session was held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, april Upton
Clagett, negro. indicted by the last
term Of the grand jury for the murder
OF Charles Dyson, also a negro, was
tried in the circuit court for this cour-
y yesterday. and found not guilty by
the court, Judge James B. Henderson.
The Indictment charged the murder to
have been committed on the night Of
July I, last. The state relied upon one
witness 10 prove its case. namely, Ella
Bowen. Clagett's common law wife.
It appears that when she was arrested
recently she made full confession,
telling how that she and Clagett were
together when CIagett took a piece Of
fence rail and striking Dyson on the
head. rendered him unconscious. and
then Of their taking the victims uncon-
scious body and placing it on the Bal
tfmore and Ohio Railroad tracks just
above Rockville, where it was found the
next morning. She told this story also
before the grand jury
Yesterday morning, when the case
was called, as had been arranged. the
court house was filled with people in
ferested in the trial The case was sub
United TO the court, States Attorney
Talbot called Ella Bowen as the first
witness.
Her statements did not tally with her
former statements in the chief points,
nor did her testimony in any way con
meet the accused with the murder. The
witness was a most unwilling one. and
the States attorney eHdeavored TO
cross-examlne her. but this the court
would not permit. whereupou she was
withdrawn aud the case submitted.
Judge Henderson found the traverser
not guilty.
In the second case against Clagett. in
z charge Of assault with intent to kin
and murder, Frank Bowen, the accused.
plead guilty The court heard the facts
IN the case and sentenced the traverser
10 FIVE years imprisonment in the Nary
land Penitenuary.
John L. Brunett, the chief deputy in
the clerks Office here. has resigned his
position. b. Burnett is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for clerk OF
this county and has resigned his position
ar CHIEF deputy under Thomas Dawson in
order 10 make q thorough canvass of the
county before the primaries in July. lie
was retained by the present clerk be
cause Of the wishes of the bar and court
Ia the circuit court for Montgomery
county the following eases were disposed
IF: John Curry, guilty OF manslsughrer:
Anna Thompson. selling Intoxicating
liquor, not guilty William Lawson. sell
Ing intoxicating liquor, guilty, fined
Ea0o; Leonard C. Burns, selling intoxi-
eating liquor. not guilty.