Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-01-01
BACKBONE.

nation. In three years, by saving what
, they pour down their Threats, they could
have banks running in their interest with
an aggregate capital Of $2,250, 000. 000.-
Bishop G. c. McCabe.
se National NJ Chairman Stewart opens
coast at Rediands, Cal, Feb. 10. R. Eos
ter Stone began work there on the 18th.
The engagement of F. w. Emerson with
the National Committee closed with the
year 1903. He is now open for engage
ments with state and local committees.
The Anti Saloon League state conven-
ton will take place in ST. Paul, Feb. %,
e.. Judge Chas. A. Pollock Of Fargo, N.
Iowa, will be among the speakers. Ali
temperance organizations, Epworth Lea
CUES, Christian Endeavor Societies, Sun
day Schools and like bodies are invited to
send delegates.
Press dispatches from Washington re-
Gently stated that Geo. B. Cox of Cincin-
natl dined with President Roosevelt at the
White House by special invitation. This,
be 1T noted, is Geo. B. Cox of Dead Mans
Alley; Geo. B.. Cox, the notorious, saloon
prietor and Republican boss of Cincin-
natl.
State Sec. c. E. Hopkins, Bookings, S.
D., has returned from months sojourn
bride. He expects to spend the greater
part of his time in the field this year.
Miss Elsie Pyncheon, an experienced
stenographer. and ardent Prohibitionist,
will be in charge of state headquarters
during his absence.
=, The Scandinavian Grand Lodge Of Good
Templars met at Duluth, Dec. 1881. A
gain of eighteen new lodges and 1856
members was reported, making a total
There was balance of 1924 in the treas
ury. The officers are: w. P. Carlson,
G. G. T.; Miss Corinne Shading, G. v. T.;
Ole Ellingsen, G. T.; A. Norm, G. s. J. T.
Prof. Arthur E. Haynes of the State
apolis Journal, that since we have state
bank examiner, a state examiner of stocks
offered for sale would prevent the loss of
the savings of many Woodworking, honest
people. He adds, "But why stop here?
Why should not the state protect it's peo-
pie from the greatest of all frauds and
curses-the liquor saloon?"
The close Of the year finds North Da-
kota in splendid condition. All the coun-
have a comfortable amount of assets over
liabilities and those counties have re-
duced their debts largely in the past year.
balance in all funds, and warrants of rs
out of 80 counties are payable in cash on
demand from all funds. It really looks as
though a state might be able to worry
along few years without the aid of
saloon revenue.
On. the last day Of the old year Ma
tional Chairman o. W. Stewart appealed
for a campaign fund of $259,25 for 1904
from 20,470 persons. plan was pro-
posed, to divide the contributions into
classes running from $3.50 to 81, 900 each.
In 10 days 612 persons had subscribed
nearly $4,000. Such cause as ours de-
mands and ought to have a campaign
fund Of one quarter of million of dollars,
at least in presidential years. Pledges
should be sent to Chairman Stewart,
Manhattan Building, Chicago.
Prominent citizens of Austin strongly
commend the Southern Minnesota Normal
College Of that city. Over 500 students
are registered this year. The work is
thorough. The moral influence is of the
best. The buildings are coinmodious.
Expenses are remarkably low. We learn
that the board, for which only $1.75 per
week is charged, is plain but good. All
formed by personal examination on the
ground. President Boostrom makes a big
offer in this issue.