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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
SOME MORBID TENDENCIES


All the world is fast becoming a
clinic instead of a stage. Life is being
viewed through medicine glass, dark
ly- There is an odor of anesthetics in
the air. The drama cloaks a treatise
on heredity; fiction. dissertation on
obstetrics. And the trail of degeneracy
is over it all. The Anglo-Saxon is not,
naturally, a morbid creature 1t was
not he who first suggested examining
his ears to find out whether he was
doomed mentally, morally and phys
icafly. There was a time when he was
content to work and play hard all day
and to retire at night without worry
ing about his ability to conquer a pre-
natal destiny. But a handful of Latin
decadents and Teutonic pessimists
have seriously threatened his peace of
mind. He has reached that point
where he is willing to admit that there
are degenerates without hope. He can
listen with equanimity to paper that
gravely considers whether or not these
same degenerates should be killed off
in order that the healthy ones of the
world shall be nnencumbered. And
throughout all the nauseating details
Of morbid introspection he is borne
up by the thought that he is learning
to know himself
AS a matter of fact he is presuning
to scan God. For there is hopeless
ness about all this self-analysis that
seems to impugn the motive OF the
Creator. The result is directly trace
able in the increase of suicides, in the
appalling number of murders that are
being committed by individuals of all
ages, in the reeklessness and crime
that appear to be rampant: For while
the sanely poised man is not engulfed
in the wave of morbidity that seems to
be sweeping over the country, his
weaker brothers are. F'oolishly be-
ieving that the philosophy of life can
be found in medicine book, they pin
their faith to it, and. it is natural
enough that when a problem for which
medicine has no solution presents it
self these weaker brethren drift help
lessly.
OF course the pendulum will swing
back and much of the morbidity that
is affecting civilization today will van-
ish. Faith always has and must con-
tinue to reassert itself. To "see God
in the clouds and hear him in the
wind is the great privilege of hu-
manity, and while the present day en-
thusiasm for strictly medicinal ex
PLANTATION of life may cause it to for
get for while to avail itself of the
privilege, it can never forego it alto
gether.
One of the healthy signs of the re-
verse swing will be an Indifference on
the part of the people to all book and
drama problems that have hopeless
denouement; an eagerness to open the
windows to let in plenty of fresh air
and sunshine whenever pessimistic
Individual shows an inclination to an
alyze his own emotions; refusal to
peruse any treatise that attempts
minute analysis of bodily functions.
For a clean and wholesome knowledge
of the physiological facts of life is suf-
fcient for humanity's needs. This
knowledge with faith has brought man.
and will continue to bring him. very
near to God.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
SUNDAY, OCT. %, 1904
STILL THE COMMERCIAL VIEW


The statement of a visitor in this
city, an Englishman from Pretoria,
concerning new and old conditions in
South Africa, is particularly interest
ing as indicating the drift of the age.
His position and his argument are
identical with those which are used to
support our position in the Philippines,
our theft of Panama, our diversions in
other parts of the world and all the
policy that in general goes under the
name Of Imperialism" This gentle
man is perfectly sincere and believes
that the extinction Of the South Afri-
can republic has been great bless
Roosevelt who said, as this gentleman
does: "Of course it is rather hard on
the slow, easy going Beers, but it is
best for the world, and we must al
ways count best the benefits which Will
affect the greatest number"
This is the gospel of American Re-
publcanism today. 1t has been the
gospel of every tyranny that ever
cursed the world. 1t is the gospel Of
Russia in Finland; and it is poles away
from the idea on which the American
republic was founded and in which
every worthy American is nurtured
from his birth. Our idea is that the
individual and the state will prosper
best under the largest liberty of choice,
and self-made opportunity for self de-
velopment. This spells liberty, Not
what some other man thinks best for
me, but that which I think best, as
long as 1 invade no other mans liberty
or rights, is best. This means free
dom; this means progress; this is be-
hind the illustrious story of the United
States and by this word alone may
any people be saved.
Note in the interview of this gentle
man, as in all that Mr.. Roosevelt has
TO say about other peoples, the as
sumption of divine right to decide
for everybody else. 1T is best for the
world" I'VE must always count best
the benefits which will affect the great
est number Yes, but who is to de-
eide? Who knows what is best for the
world? Who is entitled to say that
this man or this people must surren-
der all that they hold most dear, give
up their ideal life level their ambi-
tions to the dust and accept the will
of some other man or power on its
own statement that this sis best for
the world?
There's the rub. 1t is noble thing
to subject my own inclinations to dis
appointment because I believe this is
to be better for others. That is altru-
ism. It is not noble thing or a bear
able thing to do this against my will
against the protest of my mind and
heart and conscience that it is not best
for me or for the world. but altogether
wofst-because some exterior author
ity tells me so. This is absolutism and
tyranny on one side and groveling sub
mission on the other. It destroys man
hood and integrity at both ends of the
scale
From a strictly commercial point of
view the South African gentleman is
possibly right for the moment. Tenn
porariIy It may doubtless be admitted
that the gold mines of South Africa
viii be worked more freely and profita-
bly, that, more railroads will be built.
@Hsa sste
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Silence Is Confession

Any reason or even plausible defense
Mr.. Corte1you might see fit to make of
himself and his conduct would prob
ably be accepted by the American peo-
pie, but continued silence on his part
will inevitably condemn him and the
government he represents in popular
estimation. The silent contempt ar
gument is not convincing in the cir
cumstances which confront Mr. Cor
teIyou.-Charleston News and Courier.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
VIII Not Satisfy the Public

Still, it will hardly be denied that
Mr.. Cortelyou's position as the head
of the national Republican committee
amounts, under the circumstances, to
a national scandal. No explanat ton
that the Republican leaders make of
the matter, no denial that Mr.. Cortel-
you is doing anything wrong, serves
to satisfy the Savannah News.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Time Needed

Wife Breakfast will be served in about
fifteen minutes.
Husband-Why, thought the cook had
everything ready.
Wife-So she has; everything but that
new instantaneous breakfast food. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Among the Merrymakers
A Ghost Story

the manager of the Hamlet" company
Cant we get along with less people?"
You might give up the ghost sug-
gested one of the gravediggers.
And the manager, wrongly thinking the
suggestion referred to himself, discharged
the humorist misunderstanding Plain
Dealer.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
The Result

The managers of the national Demo-
cratic campaign are ignoring Mime
sofa, conceding it to Roosevelt, and
their energies in more
doubtful states. Following suit, the
are letting the state alone
as well. Roosevelt, as a result, will
probably run behind McKinley's vote
in 1900, and, as result of Republican
the Democratic state ticket
is likely to be elected.-St Louis Dis
patch.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Maybe He's Dead

+ If Johnny comes marching home again,
Hurrahi hurrah
Well be a lot of surprised ones then,
Hurrahi hurrah!
His ma will cling to him and gush,
For John was in college rush.
Twill surprise us all
If John ever marches home.
Cleveland Leader.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Russia.s Case MIGHT Be Ours

Our imperialistic friends will find in
the frightful slaughter of human being
in the eight days battle near Mukden
food for serious reflection. The butch
illustration of the evils to which i'm
perialism leads.-Baltimore Sun.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
If Not BIaekmail, What

If under such circumstances Mr.
Roosevelt's peculiar employment of Mr..
Cortelyou is not blackmail, what is
blackmaiI? If it is not a scandal with
out a parallel in the history of the
country, where is the parallel Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
WILLING to Give up

The beggar approached the bald-headed
man who was enjoying his after-dinner
cigar on the yeranda.
Please, SIR said the mendicant, "have
you copper you could spare?''
weed. you'll find him on the back porch
making love to the cook. Chicago News.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
A GREAT INDUSTRIAL OPENING

The individual and the state are
strangely Indifferent to the possibilities
Of a great industry at present neither
regarded nor followed. Were some
body to point out to our people new
product of the soil by sowing which
upon their waste lands they could add
millions to the productive capacity of
the state, he would be deemed bene-
factor; and all the newspapers of the
state would ring with the extraordi-
nary theme. Yet we have a resource
of exactly this kind lying unimproved
and unnoticed. We refer to the re-
foresting of denuded timber lands on
a large scale and as a strictly CONNER
cial enterprise.
Gen. Andrews, in recent interview.
points out that the young pine now
growing on land where the timber has
been cut away is exposed every year
to danger from fire. After the mer-
chantabIe timber has been cut away
the new growth is neglected. Under
brush grows up, slashings are left
where they fall. and match carelessly
thrown down or an unextinguished fire
of hunter or camper destroys in a few
days what would a short time hence
become a splendid fortune. The entire
community appears to be as reckless
of this and as apathetic in regard to
its future as if it had never heard that
good pine lumber was worth so much
per thousand feet.
When money making enterprise de-
pended altogether upon the individual
this might be understood, because the
scientific cultivation of forests as
source of profit necessarily involves a
long period of time You can take a
tract of timber already grown ard
manage it on scientific forestry prin-
ciples that will make it yield hand
some money every year indefinitely
and still remain as valuable as at first.
If you take a tract, however, that has
already been cut over and begin to re-
forest it, many years must elapse be-
fore the timber is grown to sufficient
size that you can begin to cut and
sell. This is a long time investment
1t does not attract the individual. 1t
- hot nt% 70 OFT ~
combinations of individuals, and that
in these days, when corporations can
be formed and managed successfully
for any work that is certain of returns.
though they be small and long in ma
turing, reforesting ought to be en-
gagged in upon the most extensive
scale.
There is no uncertainty about this
enterprise. 1t is not like mining or
manufacturing or even ordinary agri-
culture, in that returns may prove
unsatisfactory after much money has
been spent upon even the most promis-
ing prospect. No fluctuations or dis
appointments of the season can affect
it. Trees will always grow upon
ground suited to them and where they
have grown before. There will always
be a market for lumber. Not only
that, but the price of lumber is certain
to rise indefinitely with the enormous
avoaSS of ,.fy,s,,y,,,,tian ova, y,ro5,,o
ton He who can be sure of a regular
source of lumber supply in the future
has an investment infinitely more Sc
cure and certain of returns than the
best guaranteed bond of the strongest
government on earth.
This is the prospect that sound, SCI
entifc reforesting opens. It does not
require immense capital or enormous
outlay. Vast areas of land can be had
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Makes Biocer Gains That Way

Rather than .'bucking the line" Mr..
Cortelyou's method of procedure from
inside information might be described
as going around the end. New York
World
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
The Corporations Must Pay

The very fact that he was put in
that place as the presidents personal
choice was notice to the trusts and all
corporations expecting favors that they
must come down with the stuff.-In-
dianapoliS Sentinel.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
An undouhted Truth

The president says he will do in the
future as he has done in the past. In
deed, if he is indorsed at the Novem-
ber election he will probably do a little
Enquirer.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
uncle Eben,s PhiIosopny

man dat is 'busin' de trusts" said Uncle
Eben, 'she's got to show me dat his finan-
cial difficulties ain caused by buying cir
Gus tickets an playin' policy. Washing
ton Star
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
But Why Stir up Profanity

1t might be interesting to know what
Rev. Charles Wagner, author of THE
Simple Life,,' thinks of one of those
Newport dog dinners. = w W2shington
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

by ordinary common sense and hui
nlanity. This is one of the questions
into whose decision no consideration
of expense ought possibly to enters
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
Got It
"Give nae a little t:

"Give me a little timen' she pleaded,
with downcast eyes.
"WeH,' said the judge, "shoplifting is a
pretty serious offense. but I'll make it
only six months on account of your
youth and inexperience. Chicago Trib-
une.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

While. f1attering himself that things
are easy for Mr.. Roosevelt, the chair
man of the speakers bureau of the ma
tiona1 Republican committee admits
that there is something of a fight in
several close congressional districts in
Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Nebraska,
Iowa and Wisconsin.-Sioux Falls
Press.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

Bob Dunn makes great complaint
because a sworn official Of the state
has done his simple duty in reporting
the condition in which he found the
affairs of the ex-state auditor Does
Mr.. Dunn want us to understand that
he would not have made such a report
had the positions of these two officials
been reversed morris Times.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
True TO Her Sex

She cat the theater)-Tom, dear, that
man in the box has been staring at me
for the last ten minutes.
He-Shall go over and thrash him?
She-Mercy, no! But do tell me if I
look all right.-Chicag News.
On Top
Bacon-The ladder of life is just like
basket of peaches.
Egbert-How that?
4.Why you always find the big ones on
top."-Y Yonkers Statesman.
Efficiency
The candidate is pretty sure
To stand in wondrous grace
If he works as hard to hold it
AS he did tc get the place
Washington Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

In saying we believe in the "open
shop, we mean that it is to be free to
union and non union labor alike and
as free from dictation by the trust
union as from the labor union. To as
sumo that the dictation of the trusts
is to be substituted for the dictation OF
the labor unions, is to forbid the open
shop in its truest and best sense
MonteVideo Leader.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

Senator Clapp must lie awake nights
worrying lest the naughty Democrats
steal his senatorial toga. With the
number of Democratic candidates for
legislative seats insufficient to make a
majority in that body even if every one
was elected, we wonder what the SEN
ator would do if his seat should hap
pen to get in real danger.-Belle Plaine
Herald. Il,
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23

The stalwart Republicans of Wis
consin have decided to place a ticket
in the field, and have engaged" former
GOV. Seoffeld to carry the banner. The
ticket will be headed National Repub-
l1can," and will take the place of a.
rump convention, held at the time that
the state convention was held, when
mr.. COOK, OF Neenah, was nominated
for governor The plot in Wisconsin,
IS fully as dark and mysterious as is
the plot in Minnesota-in e. o. d. cir
cIeS.-Graphic-S Sentinel
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The JOKE
WAS REVERSED
THREE FELLOWS WHO TRIED
TO PLAY A JOKE ON FELL
Low WORKMAN.
WERE ), The SUFFERERS
The Story is Out and the Fellows
Don't Want Anything Said
About It.
WERE ! The SUFFERERS

On the day before Thanksgiving
the employees of we'll known whole
elsa firm in the city ratified off three
turkeys among themselves. One Of
the turkeys was won by one Of the
most popular fellows in the store. He
took the bird home and as it was
alive he placed it in the wood shed
for safe keeping. A little pup which
was not over six inches in length
and about three inches high was also
kept in the shed. In day time when
the pup can be seen a baby would
not be frightened at it but at night
when it can not be seen its bark is
enough to scare ay one. About elev-
en- o'clock On Wednesday night three
other fellows from the hardware
store thought it would be a good joke
10 steal the turkey and when the
s?oon was behind a cloud they eau
tiously advanced to the shed and at
tempted to do the dirty deed. One of
them heard something move in one
corner of the shed and thinking ii
was the priced bird he started after
it. He found a box we'll filled with
straw and of course he had to inves-
tigate. His hands came in contact
with the mouth of the pup and the
fun began. He let out one unearthly
yell and started for the gate with the
pup close onto his heels. His compan-
ions in crime did not wait to see the
cause Of the trouble but taking adj
vantage of a few seconds start they
beat their unlucky friend to the
street. The story crept out the next
day but the participants refuse to
say anything about it.
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MONEY LOANED

From to per cent.
Thompson s Loan and Real Estate
Agency, Main and Seventh streets.
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MILTON.

Seventeen members of the Cam
bridge Chapter, No. 9 Royal Arch
Masons, made a pleasant call on E.
B. Newman Thursday night and
made him a present Of a handsome
easy chair.
The dinner given by the M. E.
church ladies on Thanksgiving day
was fine. Many from neighboring
towns enjoyed the feast.
Rev. F. C. Mccormick is at St.
Louis attending the Fair. He will
return in time for services today. at
which time be begins a revival serv-
ice.
DIR. Rudolph Meyers, of Hunting
ton, is visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Edgar p. Jones. Mr.. Jesse Lowell,
he runcle, was Thanksgiving day
guest. while en- route to- Colorado.
Will Dorney, of Culison, Kansas,
guest of his uncle, Cornelius Con-
nell, was accidentally shot in the
lSSS Willie huiltlilS IuuI SddS. liz It.
eeived about eighty shot ranging
from the thighs to the ankles. His
injuries are not deemed serious, al
though it was a close call.
Rev. G. Jensen, pastor of the M.
E. church, gave a fine address at the
union Thanksgiving service at the
Christian church. It was held in
the evening and drew larger audi
ence than when the meeting was
held in the morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Beeson enter
tanned dinner party Thanksgiv-
ing day. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. G. c. Floea, of Corners
vile.
The Christian Endeavor Society
ha da corn social at the home Of Ed
gar Jones Friday evening. The
house decorations carried out the
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What The Earth Produces.

The earth has nourished us through un-
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Have you ever thought that it is probable
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LETTER LIST

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Otey, Grace.
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Gentlemen s List.
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Christie, Arthur M.
Cannon, Col. r.
Carey, T. J.
Conner, Col. W. H.
Davis, Col. w.
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Green, Col. W. P.
Gibson, Sam.
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Norris, C. L. & Co.
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