The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
What the Editors Say

Why is II that whenever anything
happens In these parts that no other
county will own up to, the DEED was
done in Anoka county?" It gives peo-
pie wrong idea Of the place. one
might gather from the number OF dark
deeds done here, according to the Min
neapoliS papers, that this is an awfui
place when about the worst thing we
are guilty of Is Brother Pease. AT any
rate, Anoka county should be treated
with more respect by the Minneapolis
papers and news vendors In general
If this is not done, one of these days
something will happen up here and 1t
will be another case Of Wolf! wolff"
and no one will believe a word of it
Anoka Herald.
Ever since John Goodnow was ap-
pointed consul to Japan by President
Mckinley, there have been more or less
charges of corruption against him. His
nomination was protested by leading
Republicans of the state, especially ex-
Senator w. D. Washburn, as wholly
unfit to be made, and he did not even
nave the 1ndorsementt of the Mime
sofa senators, Hanna and Mckinley in
sisted. 1t was evidently a bargain be-
tween Goodnow and Mckinley for work
done. More charges of corruption are
now made. The selection of Goodnow
has been a stencil In the nostrils of
decent Republicans of Minnesota
Wright County Times.
We are glad to know that Lent be-
gins on Feb. II. 1t is rather early, but
affords an opportunity for those who
have been indulging in high and riotouS
living to reform before it is too late. 1t
Is time to begin thinking over the self
denial for that season. We have al
ready decided on our course. During
Lent we shall religiously abstain from
wearing diamonds. feathers in our hat
or indulging in champagne suppers. 1t
is period for self denial and we pro-
pose to set a good example no matter
what the cost-Fairmont News.
The Wadena Tribune tells this story:
1t is related quietly that one promi-
nent state apointee In Minneapolis was
| assessed for the sum of $4,000. Another
in Duluth was asked to contribute
$1,000. That both men refused is to
their credit.
We are greatly afraid if the Collins
campaign fund Is as shy as all this
would have US believe, that Brother
Alvah may shake Collins after aIl-St.
Paul Review.
Where is Judge Collins home? Where
has he voted for the past decade? Some
of our exchanges accredit him to Min
neapolis and others to ST Cloud. Phys
ically speaking, the judge is hardly
large enough to be simultaneously at
both places, and one would think st.
Cloud hardly large enough to contain
so many great men and officeholderS
as are accredited to it.-Blue Earth
Post.
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 q. 7. Young
Lakefield Standard.
We do not know that 1t matters so
very much If lot of the Democratic
, papers do say q 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 satis-
| factory to the other party also-Iron
| Trade Journal.
The Lakefeid Standard recalls the
fact that in 1898 the Van SAINT adher-
ents called Judge Collins Jim Hills
| hired man." What curious things the
whirligig of politics brings about
Hubbard County Clipper.
1t seems that Senator DIETRICH is as
| innocent as newborn baby because
| he made the sales before he was sworn
| in. Moral: Avoid being sworn in as
| long as possible.-Oshkosh Times.
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.