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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
BRAZIL REDUCES THE
TARIFF ON FLOUR
Grants Preferential Rate of 80 Per Cent
Barrel on Flour.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 80. -
without the sacrifice Of a single duty
on products entering the United States,
and, in fact, without any consideration
at all, Minister Thompson has secured
preferential rates on the following
products of the United States.
Flour in barrels, 80 per cent: -four IN
sacks, manufactures Of rubber, still
wines, paints, varnishes, condensed
milk, clocks and watches.
Minister Thompson says that with
the exception of flour none Of these
articles is being imported into Brazil
from the United States in any guam
tity. AS for flour, the imports. for
merly 1900, 900 barrels per annum six
or seven years ago. have fallen off to
100000 barrels on account of the ex-
cessiye duty. So the minister says that
If the American exporters, manufac-
turers and farmers are ready to take
advantage of this opportunity, there is
a boundless market open to them in
Brazil.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

endar year of s2S.7O. When these rates
are compared with the commercial rate
now in existence and offered by the
Great Northern and its allied proper
ties from Chicago, st. Louis and other
interior points through to Manila of So
a ton, the difference between public
and private management will become
clear. While the rate of So per ton
would be increased somewhat in prae-
tice by the ships option of measure
ment or weight, the comparison with
what the government has to pay by
other routes is suggestive.
With reference to shipments by the
all-water route from New York. it has
to be remembered that the reports IF
federal officials are as shrewd in con-
cealing as they are in disclosing. For
example, practically all Of the freight
shipped from New York to the Philip
pines on government account, proba-
bly, every pound Of it, has to be as
sembled first at that port; that is to
say, it has to be carried from interior
points Of production to the Atlantic
seaport; and that freight rate, together
with cost Of transshipment, is charged
to the government. What this would
make the all-water route rate IL 1t
were added, no one but government Of
fcials could say, and they do not tell.
The business done by the San Fran
cisco route, however, is hardly less
than gigantic steal. There can be no
excuse for paying these enormous
rates, together with the cost of the
clumsy old transports, when rate
could be obtained by the government
from New York through, If desired, by
the northern rail and water route,
that would amount to only a small
fraction Of what it must pay for obhg-
ing San Francisco politicians. AS far
as its Philippine business is concerned,
the government seems to be anything
but good manager.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED.


1t may sometimes be thought that
we are too severe in our criticisms of
the current phase OF accepted morality
in public life. On the other hand, plain,
everyday, matter -of-fact occurrences
seem to indicate that no criticism can
strike quite hard enough or deep
enough. What are we to say or to
think, for instance. when an item is in
cluded in the general deficiency bill for
payment of double mileage to all sem
ators and representatives on account Of
the extra session last fall? It makes
us feel humiliated and abashed that
there should be single man sent to
either house Of congress capable of
defending this grab. 1t is not enough
that 1t should be defeated. The pitia-
bic thing is that it should ever have
been proposed.
The first fact is that comparatively few
senators or representatives pay railroad
fare at all. Many of them travel on
passes presented to them by railroad
companies, probably in most instances
at their own solicitation. OF course the
man who travels on pass and also
draws mileage Is not sensitive There
Is no use mincing words about 1t, for
no alert and honest conscience could
declare anything else. But here Is a
strong case. The interval between the
regular session and the extra was SIM
ply that required for the rise and fall
Of the chairman's gavel. They were
simultaneous. The only dividing line
between them was technical and legal
one. A member of either house could
not have Travelled from one side of the
chamber to the other between the two
sessions. Think of the impudence Of
suggesting under these circumstances
that he be paid mileage exactly as If he
had gone home after the adjournment
Of one session and had to return to
Washington in time for the beginning
of the next.
What creates real concern is the in
sensibility Of men otherwise honorable
to the disgrace Of acts like this, and a
Ecertain public Indifference to their
moral aspect. There is a serious and
dangerous tendency to condone such
lapSes or dismiss them with a good
natured word Of apology. Such things
are said to be expected in public life,
and men do not look upon filching from
the government with the same disdain
that they would upon private dishon-
esty. Yet all the same robbery is rob-
berry, and thief is a thief. A man
who draws money from the public
treasury to which he Is not entitled.
not only legally but morally, is not
honest and not fit to be trusted in
either public or private place.
Happily, the house struck out this
item of the appropriation, and when
1t came to going on record, not man
dared vote for it. But it should
not have been suggested or defend
ed. We know of nothing today in
the stress of public affairs so much
needed as higher standard Of critt-
cism and Of fidelity in all that relates
to the public life Of individuals and
the conduct of public affairs.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Treasury Has No Gold Coin.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 30.-For
the first time in many years the treas
ury finds itself without any gold coin
In its vaults. This condition Is the
result of an unprecedented demand for
gold certificates during the time when
the mints have been fully employed in
coming Philippine silver and subsidiary
silver for the United States. The sec
retary has given instructions for the
mints at Philadelphia and San Fran
cisco to begin the coinage of double
eagles on Feb. 1. and to work overtime
until a sufficient supply has been
coined to meet all demands.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
LET IL STAY DEAD.

The people of the interurban dis
trict are to be congratulated upon the
second Knockout Of the promoters of
an amusement park between the two
cities. The first proposition was to
place this in the vicinity of Merriam
Park, but after a vigorous protest it
was withdrawn. The next suggestion
was to put it at the corner of Smell
ing and University avenues, and the
friends Of Hamline and Manchester
Joined forces to give it a death blow.
In both cases the people deserved the
success that they secured
The keynote of the whole opposition
is struck in a remark of DIR. WALLACE.
of Manchester college, that the district
possesses and intends to retain, if pos
sible, "a valuable asset in the shape
of quiet and peace" In these lively
and uproarious days of ours, we are
apt to forget that there are human be-
ingS so made and lives so guided by
their own sense Of values as to find
in noise and hurly- -burly an intrinsic
evil, and in peace and quietness the
most sacred and fructifying element.
1t Is not enough for every man that
his premises shall not be directly in
vaded, if there is a very maelstrom Of
riotous performances sufficiently near
to him to infect and finally dominate
his life's environment.
This fact is too often disregarded in
our exercise of public authority and
our application of official rules. For
example, last year, on the plea that It
would accommodate lot of people, the
city permitted the location Of a base
ball park in the heart of the residence
district down town. 1t simply ruined
the beautiful neighborhood, drove away
residents, caused the sacrifice of cost
ly property and subjected to intoIerabIe
annoyance those whose material inter-
ests were so bound up in the district
that they could not move away. That
the crowd has right to spend some
shouting hours daily looking on at it's
favor1te pastime we fully agree, be-
cause we share its enthusiasm and its
enjoyment that it should exercise this
right without giving annoyance or
causing loss to others is just as GER
tain.
The proposed amusement park In the
Midway district is along the same
lines, only far more Objectionable. 1t
would bring with it crowds of noisy
people, braying performances by all
kinds of musical atrocities, hosts Of
fakirs and the restless, nervous, clam
orous atmosphere which belongs to all
places of resort of this variety. There
is no reason and no right in permitting
1t to encroach where it is utterly dis
tasteful and destructive of mental
peace and moral enjoyment. If it must
exist, let 1t find place Of it's own,
where those who enjoy it will seek it
and where those who do not will not
be interfered with. 1t is much to be
desired that every project of this sort
hereafter should be forced to locate it.
self where it will not disturb anybody,
and that the value of a quiet life
should be better appreciated or at least
respected than it is by the lovers of
the lively and the strenuous.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Prenostarous.

It is preposterous that the bright
prospects of success of the Democratic
party should be menaced by this man
Bryan, who Is determined that where
he failed twice no other shall win.
Twice he was nominated for president;
twice he led the party to defeat. In
stead of having the decency to retire,
he is making himself as conspicuous as
possible; knowing that he cannot pos
sibly be nominated, he is determined
that no man who can be elected shall
be nominated. The Democratic party
can save itself only by throwing him
out. AS he will not go, the party must
eject him by force. If it cannot do this
it cannot Win.-Philadelphia Record.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
The Election of Senators.

Senators should be elected by a di-
rect vote OF the people. But until that
can be provided for-and, popular as
the idea is, amending the constitution
to put it into force will be slow busi-
ness-state conventions or primary
elections should settle the matter in
advance of the meeting Of the legisla-
ture, and thus leave that body with
nothing to do in the premises but ratify
the choice previously expressed by the
people at the polls.-Washing Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Value of Good Manners.

Miss Artless-Then name the happy
day. L rightly guessed you to be too
gentlemanly to say NO to lady.
Young Slyboy-Your leap-year offer de-
lights as we'll as hatters me. But there's.
first, Sally Snap, then Widow Winsome,
third
quite too much the gentleman for sim
pie girl like me.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

that they are more unhappy than the
rest of mankind. They have done moth
ing to warrant the punishment of pub
licity being inflicted upon them ana If
all their lamas are as gentle as Kim's
lama, who sought for the River of the
Arrow. they surely merit considera- :
ton. Therefore it is to be hoped that
curiosity's conquest is yet far off.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Thomas Jefferson was advocating the
Narrow Escape.

"John," whispered Mrs. Swackham-
mer, hoarsely. John. wake upl In the
basement-hear them-theyre working in
the basement"
"Wh-wh- what" gasped Swack. He
dived under the pillow and clutched his
pocketbook What is it?'
BIB burglarsI" chartered poor Mrs.
Swacllhammer. Don't you hear them"
Jaw, rats!' said Swack, as he lay down
and prepared for sleep again. You
scared me nearly to death. 1 thought 1t
was plumbers.'-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Three TruIsms.

There is more Joy In church over one
millionaire that repenteth than over nine
ty and nine poor persons that need no
repentance.
When man celebrates his birthday he
takes a day off, woman, a year.
There are but three kinds OF men In
the world: The II wills" the 81 won'ts,"
and the II can'ts. ."-Chicago Post.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

1t would appear that Col. Lowry,
who does not use slang, has proper
appreciation of the value of the fall
guy" as Col. Lumpy Schue describes
the party who assists unconsciously in
bunco game.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Chance for Universal Peace.

Both Russia and Japan would do
well to make a note of a recent Ameri-
can invention by means of which ex-
plosives can be set off at immense dis
tances by wireless electrical currents.
When an operator can sit In Toxic and
blow up Russian ships at Fort Arthur
by pressing key the world will be in
sight of universal peace.-Chicago
Chronicle
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Suspicious.

''The new cook comes with fine recon-
nendations" said Mr.. Bliggins.
yes" answered his wife. they sound
as if the people she was with thought q
great deal OF her, or else they were will
ing to do almost anything in the hope OF
getting rid of her. Washington Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Evans Home for Work.

Consul General Evans Is the latest
off1ceholder to be announced home to
work for the denomination Of Roosevelt.
He is on his way from London to Ten
nessee for the purpose of holding an
early convention in that state and nail
ing down the delegation for the x-civil
service reformer.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
What Comes First.

But Canada will not get all she wants
in the way Of trade relations. She can
get into the great home market that
we have built up on equal terms with
our own people in only one way. We are
In no hurry for political union, but that
will have to come ahead of commercial
union.-Washingto Post.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

In refraining from farther prosecu-
ton of DR.. Ames, County Attorney
Boardman should compel the doctor to
agree not to run for mayor of Mime
apolis again.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
A Pretty Trio.

Henry Watterson, William r. Hearst
AID William J. Bryan are to assist in
the construction of the Democratic
platform of 1904. This will insure at
least three minority reports.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Another Jolt.

"Jeffersonian simplicity" received
another shortarm jolt in the solar
plexus when Gov. Taft was met in
Washington yesterday by a troop of
cavalry as an escort. - New York
World.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

According to the statement of Secre-
tary Root the horses used in his de-
partment have been long enough in
the service to be entitled to be made
brigadier generals and retired.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Similarity.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, don't some Of these South Ameri-
can generals remind you Of race horses?'
"In what way?"
''Why, they have such funny names and
you never can tell who is coming out
ahead Washington Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

The party who insists on blowing out
the gas must be related to the woman
who looks for gas leak with a lighted
candle.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
It's an III Wind, Eto.

A Chicago physician declares doctors
are useless in pneumonia cases. Pneu-
monia cases, however, probably will re-
main useful to doctors.-Milwaukee
Sentinel
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Her Cultivated Taste.

''How is you daughter getting along
with her music?'
Every WELL" answered Mr. Cumrox.
''She has got along so far that when.
ask her to play anything like she looks
naughty and says, The idea!' Wash
ington Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Sermon ON charltv.

"Dey say dat Charity klyers a multi
tude er sinners?'
Eyes. dat's her intention; but che gives
de kiver ter de saints ter distribute, en-
dey gots lots er use fer 1t deyse'f"-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

The gentlemen who sold Panama are
apparently going to be given chance
to die in the last ditch.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
Among the Merrymakers
The Services of the Fathers.

Benjamin Franklin had just driven his
bargain with France.
"There!" he exclaimed proudly: 81 think
they ought to put my face on the trading
stamps for thatr'
Like all geniuses, however. he was un-
appreciated. being relegated to the 1-cent
rural local drop letter.
Thomas Jefferson was advocating the
use of decimal currency.
Just think" he exclaimed, "how much
easier it will be to borrow ten dollars
than two pounds, one shilling, one PEN
nyY"
With a joyous whoop, congress surren-
dered to the argument.-New York Sun.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

A whole lot of people are worrying
about what Eustis will do. William
Henry will do just what he has done
heretofore, remain a private citizen.-
Redwood Reveille.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

1t seems that Senator DIETRICH is as
innocent as a newborn baby because
he made the sales before he was sworn
in. Moral: Avoid being sworn in az
long as possible.-Oshkosh Times.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

Isn't it shame FOR man like the
Hon. J. Adam Bede to bury his talents
in cengress7
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

The Lakefield Standard recalls the
fact that in 1898 the Van SAINT adher-
ents called Judge Collins "Jim Hilrs
hired man." What curious things the
whirligig Of politics brings about
Hubbard County Clipper.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

We do not know that 1t matters so
very much If lot of the Democratic
papers do say a good word for Bob
Dunn. If Mr.. Dunn is so popular that
the Democrats speak we'll of him. 1t Is
a good omen. It Is not often that one
party can choose a man who Is salts
factory to the other party also.-Iron
Trade Journal.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

The appointment of w. ]. Donahower
to the position Of attorney general has
met with considerable approval all over
the state, because he was In line for
promotion. His appointment, however,
is no indication that he will secure the
nomination this year. He will first have
to reckon with Senator e. T. Young
Lakefield Standard
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01
Bnrh From the Ekclnc Hub Ol the lmpsnal Nsl-y

The railroad Is expected Io cruss the river next week
 Work Is still progressing on the hotel. which IS b,g iob.
 Lester Bridcnslinc Is attending the Imperial schuOl.
 The summer crop. arr doing we'll, and ,hcrc will bc much cattle icvI on hand this fall.
 Mir. Archcr is organizing 8 syndicate oi farmers to bring tu'inluAd "t cattle from Texas.
 Mrs. W. (. Raymond Inns arrived al her homo in No. :. She came from New Brunsw ick.
 There Is plenty ot water. both in No. and No 5, and everybody is full oi hope anal confidence.
 J. V. Tagsari and NIT. Van Horn arc working. with large force. on the power canal bey ond llohville.
 The C. h. Co. has built fine s,ruc-  tnrc in the Palmetto canal at the head oi the Pampas. IL is a ten foot drop.
 F.. Mead. who has been spending week on his ranch on the EAs,side. went To Los Angeles Friday to visit ~itl his family.
 J. C. Bowen has returned from his vacation spent at La Jolla. ani expects this year to contract for carpenter work instead oi farming
 The Easisids k showing renewed nc tivity from the returning citizens, as we'll as many new corners. who aTedrup. ping in with the tlood tide oi inmi.ra- ton.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01
HEBER
Ncs. ol Ps~ans Ewns
 From the Cclloec Town

special train went through Co Cal eSico a feW days since.
 Mrs \. Laud.b.rs has been quite ill for several days, but is little morc comfortable.
 The first street light in Hcbcr made iis appearance al the Post othcc siorr a few days since.
 Henry Lake has been little under ihc weather for several days. A, last accounts be was improving
 John W. Granger from Sancis, Ven turia Co. is looking up odd friends and acquaintance in thc Valley.
 Mcssrs. Herman and Jamison are sending ont moe tender steaks and roasts-socd enough ,o suit the mos. ialidious.
 !. II. Whiting has built bridge over the Doguood near ihe foot oi Main street for ibc convenience oi the resi- dents west of town.
 Fred Abrams was bitten on the soft palate by an ant, be thinks. The parts immediately began swelling. and only tor ihe timely assistance oi Dr. Griffith with lance he migh, have lad serious results
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01

R.K. Adk~.on Nho las had charge oi Wesley rcrty's ranch Ihr ras, year. has gone to Chula Vista lo bring lead oi gop,is to the raucl, near hclrr. Mr. and Ms. Ferry Nill drive over the mountains, ant expect ,o bc here about Octul'cr l.
 Tie usual interesting service was held in the Heath block sunday. Rev. \. W. Thompson delivered very iu. s,rucii,c discourse. T.. r. Chcssnarl rendered. a coronci solo from Tram~a- uri and the choir sang several fine selections Services ct the usual hour 3 .SO next sunday. Sunday'scho"l a, l so.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01
Many Mothers of a Like Opinion

Mrs. Piim-r, nI C"r,inva. Iowa. says. "One oi my children was subject to crunp ot A severe tyl-, and the giving oi Chamberlain Cough Rcmr, ' promptly. always brought relief. Many Iuot!,.rs in ihis n-iglh,rhood think the same as l dn about this remedy and wsnl n" "iher kiud for their eiiLirru."
 For salr hy Imperial D'ng c". Dr. r. $. Anderson pr,pr. Phone TS.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01

Mi. Walker ST. has returned from Long Beach.
 Alamito. scl,orl in No. :. rc-opcnrd with |. r.. Cooley temporarily at the helm. ,-.nding the arrival oi ihc regular ncunlpnt-Mis- pendlrton,oi Duwnry.
 P.J. Green, of Pomona, will move his 575 head ut cntIlr Monday trpm Frank Chaplin's mnch fnr huishing irr,l. They are years old, havu bcvn iu the Valley since February and are im tnc condition.
 Frank \. Chaplin was over Thursday with Prof. Murphy ui the Reclamation Service. Mir. Murphy Is a constructing n.inc-.T And went to view the water works of Ihc irrigation system. He is we'll plra-cd with what he sa~, aud Friday went lo Calexico.
 SoutlNeil Brothers and Thomas Beach arc ihis week shipping n" hogs to I1,s Angeles. They have bc"n raised on Mr. Brach's ranch. SouthSell Bros are preparing to put in 52O acres in barley on the ranch belonging to Don Stevenson. on Ihe East side.
The Imperial press., 1904-10-01

\ carload oi gravel anal one of cobblc stones has been received by ihc Southern Pacific k. R. They will be used bc- meath the biz water tank in making a flooring that Will stand the washing away caused by thc overflow water from the engine pipe.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-16
SHEEP LINED CORDUROY COATS.

Any man who works much out of
doors if be has not already will appre-
ciate this splendid brown corduroy
outside, waterproof oilskip interim
ing, heavy full fleeced sheepskin lin
ing, sizes 80 to so.
Price a or
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-16
International Auto Races

BERLIN, Jnue 16.-At HAMBURG 70
day, in the presence of many notahIos
the machines that are to take part =,
the international automobile races 70.
the Gordon Bennett cup We're otficiau.
weighed. Everything is now in road;
ness for the great race tomorrow. Tho
entries this year include so many oar.
men and new machines, that even tbo
experts hesitate to make any pradic
lions as to the probable winner
Germany. England, Austria. Franco
Belgium, Italy and Switzerland will no
represented in the race. Universal 20
greet is expressed that the Americans
have not seen fit to make an entry
The race to be run tomorrow will ba
the sixth of the series of contests for
the Gordon Bennett trophy. The prize
has been won three times by France
once by England and once by Germany