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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
THE CITIZENS FIRST DUTY.

THE CITIZENS FIRST DUTY.
The cause of good government issues
a call for volunteers. On Tuesday next
will be held the primaries, at which
candidates for all Offices in the munich
pal government will be chosen, to be
voted for at the approaching election.
No machinery intervenes between them
and the free action of the people. All
that has been swept away by the es-
adjustment of the direct primary sys-
tenn. The people have the naming of
The men between whom they are after
wards to exercise the right of choice.
Their opportunity and their duty are
alike clear.
No man can lay claim to decent citi-
zenship who does not fulfill it's first
conditions. No man has right to lift
the voice of reproach against any gov
eminent that may be set over him if he
has neglected to do his part toward
choosing it, The fault of American
politics, the crime of the American
voter is in thrusting tauntingly aside
this sense of personal responsibility for
the kind of government that exists, in
charging abuses and weaknesses to in
dividuals or parties or Bosses or to that
vague thing named politics. and re-
fusing to hear the condemnatory an
sWer which alone is relevant and true,
Thou art the man.
Our government will be exactly what
to office will represent accurately the
average intelligence, honor and public
spirit of the men who choose them. If
our people are sincere, high minded
and patriotic, if they go to the polls
and perform the duty of citizens, if
they insist upon the presence of these
qualities in the men who are to fill pub
tic office, then and then only will we
have a government itself patriotic,
high-minded and sincere. Complete
power of choice having been restored to
the people, unconditional responsibility
goes with it. That which shall be done
and that which shsU not be done on
Tuesday next must be charged up to
the account of the voting body as
whole.
TIL e Clio b e makes it's appeal to
citizens and 70 Democrats. 1t is a
Democratic newspaper and st. Paul is
a Democratic city. The government
which has been given to this city by the
Democratic party meets with approba-
ton on every side We hope to see
that party continued in power, and
have not the slightest fear of the re-
suit. Yet in all fealty to good citizen
ship we see plainly that a condition of
this should be the selection by
the Democratic voters at the primaries
of men as candidates who are fit to
rule. Democrat, Republican and citi-
zen may unite in one party next Tues
day by making the prevailing thought
fittest man for public place.
The time has. come when municipal
government of the highest order is
possible wherever the direct primary
system prevails. Among the voters men
with a stake in the community, men
with business interests, men who prefer
good government to bad, men who are
first astounded. then disguised, then
enraged by malfeasanee of public off,
Gals, men who place good government
above all other considerations-are in
the majority. They have but to appear
at the voting booths on Tuesday and
put their convictions behind their bal
lots in order to impress their will in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
A SCHOOL POLICY COMMENDED.

The committee on education Of the
Commercial club has formulated, we do
not doubt, in its report on the school
question the actual opinion of nine
tentfls Of the people of st. Paul. 1t
follows lines that T he G 10 b e most
heartily approves; and, being both as to
the theory and as to practical appliea-
ton SO admirable and so convincing, we
hope that it will find favor in the eyes
of the school authorities.
The general recommendation of this
report favors the maintenance OF high
school facilities as they are, urges spe--
cial care for the grade schools, making
conditions and improvements wherever
needed, and authorizing just such adj
| dition to high school facilities, if any,
as may be necessary to accommodate
additional pupils. We think that the
Commercial club in its final action upon
the report might proftably go a step
farther and definitely ask such an In
crease in the conditions of admission
to the high school, such a raising of the
educational standard, as would either
decrease the number of pupils there or
keep it stationary, to the great benefit
Of our entire educational system.
The figures presented by Supt. Smith
are strongly cenirmatory sof our view.
whether so intended or not, It appears
from the statistics that only 8 per cent
Of the pupils who enterqthe first grade
of our schools graduate from the high
school. Certainly nothing can justify
the appropriation Of huge sums of
money for the special benefit of per
cent of the public school children of
the city. The 20 per cent, of the pupils
who are reported as now entering the
high school would be considerably re-
duced, we think, should stricter
standard be established, Even assum-
ing proportions to remain as they are,
| however, it is still clear that we ought
to consider first of all the greatest
good of the greatest number.
Let US for a few years set the So
called ''high school problem" entirely to
one side except in so far as we con-
slider how the attendance may be re-
duced by making the requirements
more severe. If we shall insist upon
standing our educational pyramid upon
| it's base instead of upon its apex; if we
shall confine our laboFs and our money
| to making the grade schools more sat
| isfactory if we shall spend the next
| ten years in providing ample room for
| every child of school age within the
city, for making the school buildings not
only commodious but adapted to the
work, in raising the teaching standard
and increasing grade teachers salaries
until we can command the best talent
I in the country, we shall be doing no
more than our simple duty to our chill
dren, our educational system and our
country. When this has been performed
| it will be time enough to take up the
| high school problem; and we shall then
be surprised to find how completely by
| that time it will have solved itself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Hearst,s Bid for Office.

The more such an unbIushing at
tempt to capture the highest Office
within the peoples gift is countenanced
by any considerable number of Demo-
Gratis, the more sober and sensible folk
will be turned against that party and
its ticket. 1t is degrading to the party,
and is bound to have it's effect in re-
polling support and inviting the disre-
spect of the voters of the country 1t
is in this practical aspect that the
Hearst movement is to be viewed and
feared.-Springfield Republican.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
A Medical View of Whipping.

Against this subordinate sway of
savagery-this proposition to rule little
children by terror and by pafn-the
Medical Record most emphatieally pro-
tests. The whip inspires terror Of it
self and not of the crime; its physical
effects. quite aside from the pain en-
gendered, are bad and may be deplor-
able; it's moral influence is shameful
and degrading.-MedicaI Record.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
One of the Fixtures.

"Well. we'll it sounds like slavery
times to hear of this traffic in human be-
ings. 1 understand old Col Bumlusch
has actually been sold"
What You mean the colorrers per-
son has been sold?"
Eyes. The paper says Gilligan sold his
saloon yesterday with all it's fixtures to
somebody else.-Philadelphia Press
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Hudson Bay VS.. Canadian Sea.

The reported desire of some Cana
dams to have the name of Hudson bay
changed by legislative enactment to
Canadian sea is easily understood They
take an increasing pride in their dis
tinctive name, and they think that their
control of the great body of water
would be better indicated by the pro-
posed titular alteration But is it wise
to change at this late day a name so
interviewer with history and tradition?
Journal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Justice Done.

Justice has unquestionab1y been done
by the conviction of four of the men
charged with completely in the postal
frauds. No one can possibly contend
that they did not have a fair trial; in
fact, every resource known to the law
was tried to save them; but their guilt
was too clear. The verdict is a tri-
unph for the government, which must
relieve the president of no little anx-
Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Strenuous Smoker.

Something about three for a quarter"
said the young man as he bent over the
cigar case at a tobacco store.
"Strong, medium or mild?" asked the
clerk.
s'Oh. strong" was the young mans
quick reply ''The mild ones break in
ones pocket so easily, you know. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Fairly Certain.

1t is safe to say that Mr. Booker
Washington would be quite content to
ignore the question of dinner engage
ments that is being so earnestly dis
cussed if he could be assured that peo-
pie of his race will not be burned at
the stake.-Washingt Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Some Good in II.

Did dat last job O. yours do you any
eood?'' asked the first burglar.
"Well. it'll improve my education, l
guess The man of the house was book
agent, and before | got away he made me
buy a cyclopedia. Philadelphia Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Quick Reward.

Sunday night the pastor of a Des
Moines church prayed for Japanese
success Monday a representative of
Japan placed an order for 1000 barrels
of pork with Des Moines packing
house-Detroit Free Press
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Neutrality,

''How are your sympathies in this East
ern fuss?" they asked him.
ssOhl / don't care which whips" re-
turned the veteran war correspondent,
with a bored look. I've Travelled in
iinrikisha and I've Travelled in drosky,
and one tires me about as much as the
other. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
He VIII If He Wants To.

Ninety thousand dollars for the gov
eminent stables sounds as if Roosevelt
expected to quarter regiment of cav
airy at the White house.-Memphis
Commercial Appeal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Couldn't Qualify.

Baggs-Why didn't Totters, the slack
rope performer. get that job?
Snaggs-Why, when he applied he was
tight. and they didn't want tight rope
Walker-Boston Globe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Knows Il Won't Last Iona.

Mr. Cleveland will observe that Col.
Bryan is utilizing the privilege accord
ed him in that remark, Let him go it."
Kansas City Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
His Client Needs Assistance.

Mr.. Root shows no disposition to
quit making arguments for the defense
until the case goes to the voters jury
in MISUNDERSTANDING Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Ericsson,s View.

John Ericsson often said "a battle
ship is nothing but torpedo food" and
the Russo Japanese war seems to be
indicating the words of the wise old
inventor Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Among the Merrymakers


Crumbs from wise mems stores OF
thought,
A smile and a word that life has taught,
Choicest bits from our exchanges,
A breath from the fields where fancy
ranges,
A smile of knowledge, spice of trash,
A dash of verse, now isn't it hashl
-Wayeross (Ga.) Journal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Her Experience.

stella-I see Japan and Russia expect
a land engagement.
Bella-Well, 1 have always found them
more satisfactory than the ocean ones
New York Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Another Reason for Protest.

Among other Japanese traits it has
been observed that the slant eyed Yam
KEGS of the Orient have small regard
for truth and veracity. If Russia hears
about this we may expect another pro-
test about the violation of the rules
Indianapolis Journal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
And Thomas Survived the Ordeal.

Cleveland doubtless draws consola-
ton from the reflection that Thomas
Jefferson also had 'em startling at his
heels.-Rocheste Herald
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
An Artist in His Line.

Oars one thing like about ole satan"
"Ten me dat!'
Gwen he roasts a sinner. nobody in de
settlement kin complain dat he amt well
donei'-Atlanta Constitution
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Nothing Mild About RobIsx.

Admiral Bob" Evans is on his way
home from the Orient, just as things
were getting exciting over there If
you listen closely you may hear Ad-
miral Evans coming.-Kansas City
Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Now VIII Mr.. Webb Sit Down.

But when it comes to that. Hon. G.
Cleveland could dine with horse
and still not be in the Teddy Roosevelt
class. Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Maybe That's the Trouble.

If their pay is really only $3.50 a
year Russian soldiers can hardly be
expected to fight like more than so
cents a month.-Detroit Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
Keen on Rohbina Up.

The Dreyfus affair proves the old
proyerb that unsettled questions have
no regard for the repose of nations. -
New York World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13
ParadoxIcaI.

ssrhere,s nothing in that fellow.
.eWhy. what warrants that conclusion?'
ssHe's full all the timeH'-New Orleans
imes-Democrat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

The easiest way to register is to do it
when you 60 to the primary TO vote
next Tuesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

If there be a desire of Democrats to
go back to the good old times of the
past Tor platform, why not revert to
this extract from the speech of Samuel
j. Tilden, delivered before the Demo-
cratic state convention of New York
on Oct. 4, 1871: "It is time now to pro-
claim and to enforce the decree that
whoever plumbers the people, though
he steal the livery of heaven to serve
the devil in, is no Democrat."-Duluth
Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

Mr.. Johnson's nom politicaI manage
ment of the public examiners office
will make it easy for any man to be-
lieve he is telling the truth and deep
ly in earnest. He positively couldn't
help any political game" Sure. He
isn't built that way. What he is look
ing for is fitness" and those who
don't find flaws where he wants flaws
are not fit. See?-BIue Earth Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

There is at least one point of marked
similarity between the Russo-Jap war
and the Dunn Collins Eddy scrap-so
many of the reports from the scene of
action slack confirmation. -Glenwood
Conner
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

The problematic relation between the
price of wheat and the price of Hour
always reminds us of the professors
question: Did the hen precede the egg,
or did the egg precede the hen?"-
Anoka Free Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-13

Barry and Gunders appear to be as
thorns in the flesh of the anti-Dunn
leaders, especially as public opinion
seems to agree with that of the experts
in indorsing the honesty and integrity
Of the former state auditor.-Walker
Pilot
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

needs few A quire of white paper.
Quire each OF three shades of yellow. a
quire each of rose pink and coral pink
one Of olive green, pound of stem
wire and a gross of rose leaves will be
Z sufficient outfit II lamp shades are
to be made, a dark red gives a fine ef-
feet when placed over a light Aside
from the paper. one needs a couple of
spools OF coarse linen thread. a pot OF
white paste. a little cotton batting.
dull knife and a small cushion nearly
filled with bran This last Is to curl
chrysanthemums on.
Later on few rose centers, some
calyxes and cuiots for the carnations
and rubber tubing for covering rose
stems may be indulged in. One can
even ind thorns ready to glue along
the stems. Pond lilies have special sta
mems and pistiis, and poppies have a
natural seed cup and made pistils.
One thing may be mentioned as being
q great addition to any scheme of deco
ration. and that is TO purchase a good
sized bunch Of maidenhair fern and dip
IT into kettle Of hot water where an
ounce of beeswax has been melted.
lifting it out slowly. This coats it and
preserves 1t indefinitely. A spray of
this with any kind of flower adds
greatly TO its delicate beauty.
To make a lamp or candle shade dry
green colored leaves and ferns between
biotting paper, pressing heavily. Take
q plain candle shade. trace its shape on
butter paper. allowing turnings. and cut
out roughly. Arrange the leaves pretti-
ly within tie pencil lines. stick with
transparent gum. place a plain piece of
paper ON the top and press till dry. Cut
out and join carefully. Edge with green
or white fringe.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

The latest in homemade Christmas
gifts is the autograph" tablecloth. and
this is nothing more or less than the
autographs of ones dearest friends
written by them in pencil on nne
linen afternoon teacioth and embroid-
cred In outline with different colored
silks. the monotouy Of the autographs
being varied By an occasional spray Of
6owers.
This Device 10 . quaint record Of
sns's frisnds and at present excssdine-
b fashiouabls. oems people 20 b for
tAs autographs - esssnrstiD = the
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17
Social ana Personal

W. W. Cafky of Florence was in
Canon Monday.
Mrs. Jesse Waters is Ill threatened
with typhoid fever.
Mrs Mcbride was in from the Beaver
creek ranch Monday.
R. Rosenberg transacted business in
Denver last Thursday.
One Of C. G. Rittenhouse's children
Is III with scarlet fever.
Artist Babb-rger has returned from
business trip TO Denver.
Mr, Hilbarn Of Pueblo is visiting
her daughter Mr.. A. H White.
Vim. L. Mack Of Paonis was visiting
In the city Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. J g. Raine OF Cripple Greek has
been spending the week in Canon City.
A. E. Ford, wife and son Of Colorado
Springs visited in Canon City Monday.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

way OF becoming misplaced through
lack OF safe place for them. This
little screen viii be easily made at
home by any one handy with hammer
and nails or by carpenter. II is paint
ed TO initiate cherry, oak or any wood
desired. and the cretonne Is cut out
and tittcd and tucked 10 the frame
with small brass headed tacks. One
side Is made with divisions for holding
various materials for mending. Above
this Is narrow ledge or shelf where
the spoois OF silk or cotton. needlebook.
thimble case. etc, are to be kept Small
brass hooks are placed In the top Of the
frame for holding scissors, emery bag.
etc. A hanging shelf is arranged on the
other side. and above this are smaller
pockets
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

The newest chair cushion is heart
shaped. and 1t is handsome Christ
mas gift for a bachelor. The pattern
is quite easy to cut Fold piece Of
newspaper measuring eighteen inches
by seventeen inches in half leugthwise.
small plate may be laid on this fold
ed paper at the top and traced round
to act as guide for the shape of the
two sides. which must not come in a
straight line from the widest part To
the point, but In curved line One
pretty cushion IS covered with pink
china silk and elcei wih a frii. OF
the ss.." 1t is oruamented with an
app Ge design in eretonne Of red and
pink poppies The applique ninst b.,
done first. For this cut out a pretty
spray OF large flowers from piece OF
cretonne and tack it in the center OF
the heart shaped piece of silk. which
should first be lined. Then buttonhole
all around with floss silk.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

Rev. Blake last Sunday preached his
last sermon At the Presbyterian church
for an indefinite time. Owing TO his
affected eye-sieht be will have to give
up his work for time and he will go
to Chicago soon to haye his eyes treated.
Rev. Baldwin will occupy the pulpit
next Sunday morning.-Silver Clif
Rustler.
Tom Leitch has resigned his position
as chief clerk to the superintendent OF
the F. 4 G. c. He 10 succeeded by G..
r. Hutchinson formerly Midland Term
inal agent At Cripple Greek.
r. d. Heath resumed his duties ~
d. 4 R. G. agent Monday. Mr.. Heath
has been out of the Office several month
looking after the interest Of the Great
Western Coal Co.
Mrs. F. e. Greydene-smith and ton
Vincent have gone east. After visiting
at st. Louis and Springfield, H.. they
viii go on to New York for the winter.
Jacob Brown and family of Spring
Geld, ILL.,, has ceme to Canon for the
winter. They have taken the Stock
ton residence at 51s Macon avenue.
Herman Loehr and wife went up to
Colorado Springs Sunday. Mrs. Loehr
remained for few weeks visit with
her mother.
F. d. Fowler and wife of Denver are
visiting Mrs. Fowler's mother. Mrs. A..
G. Curtis and sister Mrs. w. H.
Ferrier.
jas. Lantz was down from Denver
the first Of the week. Mr.. Lantz is
building big steam laundry in Den
yer.
Mrs. George Rockafellow and boy
have gone to Greeley to visit Mr..
Rockafellow until after Thanksgiving.
What shall write about asked the
new editor. Well about four columns
suggested the accommodating foreman.
PC. Eichhorn and wife of Pocotella.
Idaho, have been visiting Mrs. Eich-
horns mother Mrs. Harry Catlin.
". Z. SiDsop, vile anu hrs- oH1ith
returned the first Of the week from q
visit to ST. Louis and the fair.
Del Curtis was in from Glendale Mon
day. Mr.. Curtis has an apple crop Of
about 800 boxes this year.
Judge Bailey was in Florence Sstur-
day congrstulating local Democrats
over local successes.
Geo. Korn Of the F. & c. @. train
force has gone east for an extended
visit.
W. II. Pigg and wife have returned
from two weeks visit at the Worlds
Fair
Mn. NJ. E Boyd of Los Augeles;Cali-
fornia is visiting her son A. L. Boyd.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17
DAINTY PAPER GIFTS.
1hey Are inexpensive and Aeeepta-
hle-Pretty Lamp shade.


At this season of the year the max
ing OF Christmas presents takes up
much OF every womans time and
thought. To the perplexed individual
here is a suggestion. Nothing is less
expensive than paper. and out Of II
may be fashioned many dainty gifts.
Lamp shades are always acceptable
and are easily made in spite Of the ap-
parent difficulty. Dainty paper flowers
for use on handkerchief cases. glove
boxes, candy boxes and the like help
to make inexpensive presents very
charming. The ease with which they
may be made is as astonishing as the
perfection to which they may be
brought after a little practice.
Every conceivable color is represent
Cd in flower papers. but the beginner
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17
GIFT FOR A CHILD.
Pretty Doll of Crinkled Paper anA
How TO Make Il.

A doll dressed in crinkled paper Is
a pretty gift for child II the
garments are to be put on and TAX
en- on the paper must have bands
Of fine elastic at waist and neck, and
de with ribbons to match the paper.
The simplest method Of dressing the
doll otherwise is to cut a length Of
crinkled paper to reach from chin to
the dolls feet; run the neck up with
silk. and make 1t join at the back Cut
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

A scissor grinder was on the street
the other day. He said This life is
still one continual grind"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-11-17

drama or literature, but this fad occa.
sions a good deal Of trouble. as the au-
tographs of celebrities are more or less
oificpli to obtain