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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
"HoME TALENT' IN THE
SCHOOLS

The discussion in Minnesota whether
or not what are called home teachers
should be engaged for work in the
graded schools in preference to those
who come from other sections of Min
nesota or from other states is one that
ought never to have been begun.
Even to debate the question shows an
unhappy absence of the right point of
view. As test of fitness, the condi-
ton is absolutely out of order; and TO
take it into consideration at all implies
that the standards of those in charge
of educational work have been twisted
out of shape.
The only rule to be followed in Sc
curing teachers for the public schools,
country or city, is to get the best that
can be had for the money. OF all
branches of employment, the business
of teaching should have the most i'm
partial and conscientious scrutiny.
The children are helpless. They can
not even tell whether they are getting
good instruction or not. An employe
in a business concern or a public Office
knows if the work is being badly
done. The child learns only by an
experience that may cripple it through
the whole of its after life. It is the
business and the solemn duty of edu-
cational authorities everywhere to get
the best teachers that can be had for
the money that the public is willing to
spend. No railroad or business Office
or mercantile concern dreams of ask
ing, if a satisfactory employe is to be
secured, where he was born and
whether he will live with his family or
board. All it wants is good service;
and on any other basis an economical
and efficient management of business
would be impossible
That is the only rational rule to be
applied in the selection of school
teachers. All the arguments dragged
in to support the proposition that
'home talent should be employed in
preference to outsiders can be traced
back, in the long run, to some desire
to establish a local pull" Every
school board and every superintendent
would naturally, other things being
equal incline to favor the applicant
whose antecedents and associations
were thoroughly known. But the con-
dition that other things must be equal
ought to be very rigidly applied. We
hope that this question will never be
heard of again; because wherever it is
heard it indicates the application of
an improper standard, and a totally
wrong conception of the duties that we
owe to our public schools.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
PERSONAL MENTION

RyanAE9 B. McMurty, San Francisco;
?. P. -Pethenthal Helena. Mont; H. Y.
Ogden and wife, Milwaukee; w. G. Lynch,
Eau GAffe. Charles Wilson. Vancouver;
c. L.. Arpen, Grand Rapids; A. G. Well,
Winnipeg;aMaurieeF Fried, Milwaukee.
Frederic w. Bailey. Sioux City; C.
Boynton, Mantsato; w. S. Dillon. Racine.
Wis; g Essteyer, Caledonia; J Boylaner,
H.~GormaT; Goodhue, w. H. Shift, Mason
City
Merchants@Ws H. Robinson, Mayfield,
S. Ds:sN:sF. Coleman, Bismarck; r. Nc
Kay. Milwaukee; w H. Roche. Renville;
C. s. MeCnrdy, Duluth; NJ. C. Parker, r.
L. CaHgyer, j. Waggoner and George
Hanleyf Yates.
Windso@F. A Chesterman, Lake Mills,
Iowa; FIJI. Winer and wife, Marshall;
j. H Valley, Milwaukee: ]. H. O'Neil and
wife, Park Rapids; Mrs. l.. c. Lanans,
Lake Mills: A. II. Rutledge. Cass Lake;
DR.. A. |. Whifticl. Miss Freda Whittick
and NJ. F. Steward, Duluth, Mimi; w. A.
Schomaker, St. Cloud; M. II. Bracket,
Pine City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
What the Editors Say

The word has been sent out from the
Dunn state headquarters to such few
Dunn men as can be found in the diff
ferent localities, instructing them to
work the cry from now on that "tf1e
tide has now turned and Johnson is
losing his strength" There has GER
tainly been a change in the political
tide, but anyone who cares to see can
see that it is a change that causes it to
flow stronger than ever in the direc-
ton Of John A. Johnson. AT the pres
ent writing it looks as though it were
going to be landslide for Johnson
that will land him in the governors
chair by not less than $4,000 majority.
Swift County Monitor
Mr.. Dunn said that the state could
not drain the swamp lands owned by
railways, because the state has no
right to use public money for private
enterprises. Perhaps Mr. Dunn has
forgotten how he made an appropria
tion for the Southern Minnesota Fair
association which the legislature had
not authorized. Wasn't that taking
the state money for a private enter
prise? If Mr.. Dunn could once juggle
the public funds, why can he not do
SO again if given the chance ?-Olm-
sted County Democrat.
c. w. Van Dyke, Democratic candi-
date for congress, made our village a
very pleasant visit last Tuesday He
is making quiet canvass of the dis
trict, and his candidacy is meeting
with enthusiastic approval everywhere.
If the charges against Congressman
Buckman are true, all fair minded vot-
erssshou1d denounce him, and give their
support to an honest young man who
hoe IL
Lake Messenger.
The Democratic party in this state
is unfortunate in the name of it's can
dldate for governor. Haven't we al
ready had case Of ''too much John
son ?'-Detroit Record.
Not at all. Bro. Hamilton, though
it is very likely Bob Dunn will think
there has been too much Johnson
about the 9Th of next November.-Per-
ham Enterprise.
. John Lind has lost none of his foren-
sic powers and his speech at st. Paul
Monday night was a veritab1e sledge
hammer blow. He gave the history of
the Duluth & Iron Range railway grant
in detail and showed wherein the state
lost thousands of dolIars.-St. Peter
Herald.
The Saltwater Gazette is not quite
satisfied with the way the Prison Mir
ror is being run. The Mirror man
would no doubt be willing to exchange
places and let the Gazette editor run it
to suit himself-Red Wing Repub-
Hcan.
The condition of the Republican, par
ty in this state seems to be extremely
unfortunate for the interests of good
overnment-Luverne Journal
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
France Mioht intervene for Peace

Since Great Britain and France are
now on friendly relations, it would ap-
pear quite reasonable for the former,
as the next friend of Japan, to suggest
to France, as the friend of Russia, ne
gotiations for peace. Such proposals
could now come bonorab1y from the
side of Japan, and could be honorably
entertained. and they must have the
moral support of the nations generally,
including the United States. But il
must be clear that the United States,
whose proper interests are the most
remote, has no vocation to intervene
and that such Intervention would all
most certainly be resented It would
be national misfortune If the friends
OF peace should persuade our govern
men to embroil itself in the war in the
far East,-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
At St. Paul Theaters

Who's Brown ?' an original three
act farce from the pen of Frank Wy
att, in which William Morris is star
ring, will close it's engagement at the
Metropolitan with a matinee today at
2:30 and performance tonight. AS
Frank Fuller, Mr.. Morris has met with
pronounced success. The farce is a
laugh from the rise to the fall of the
curtain, and the great favor with which
he has been received is gratifying evil
dence that the efforts of Mr.. Morris
and his capable company of assistants
are appreciated.
1.-THE Jewel of ASIA musical COM
edy, will be presented at the Metro
politan opera house the first part of
the week, beginning tomorrow night
One of the features of the performance
is an octette of melodious singers who
do not, however, lay claim to excep-
t1onal good looks, consequently they
join in all the ensemble numbers from
the vantage point of behind the sceness
In Woodland" the latest comic
opera production made by Henry w.
Savage, which comes to the Metro
politan opera house next Thursday
evening, the authors, Pixley and Luders,
have chosen a theme which affords
splendid chances for poetic and pic
tureSque treatment. They have. gone
to the forest for their characters and
made them all birds, presenting a dain-
| ty story dealing with the adventures
Of the feathered tribe 1t is an idyllic
conceit and it's employment has fur
nished something entirely new to the
American stage. Woodland" was Mr.
/ Savage's annual summer offering in
Boston, and it ran there for four
months at the fremont theater. The
verdict of the Boston audiences was
that no more delightful entertainment
had ever been proffered the public than
this one.
There will be matinee at the Grand
| today and a final performance tonight
of ISIS Hopkins Rose Melville's char
acterization of the Posey county rustic
maiden is very enjoyable.
'Her First False Step begins an en-
gagement at the Grand tomorrow aft
ernoon at 2:30. Singing and dancing
Comedians spright1y soubrette,
bevy of pretty girls and a German
band are introduced to give contrast
in the melodramatic portions of the
story.
Today's matinee and performance
tonight end the weeks engagement of
Rose Sydell's company The show is
far above the average and those who
have missed seeing it should go today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Honor and camnaian Funds

That high sense of honor which Is
supposed ? to inspire Theodore Roose-
welt does not induce him to stop the
collection of campaign funds from trust
magnates, who in turn receive an i'm
piled promise of protection from the
administration. Not in the whole his
tory OF American politics has there been
a more brazen blackmailing campaign
than is now being carried on by Cor
tefyou. a former cabinet official, who is
to return to the cabinet in the event Of
RooseFelt's eleetion.-Buffa1o Courier.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

another mighty foe. The precedents
set by the past have availed; and the
agitation for international peace, with
the machinery provided for securing it,
have wrought some practical results.
To The Hague go both the contestants
for adjudication of their quarrel. It is
a happy issue as far as war is con-
cerned, but the humiliation and
chagrin attaching to it are all on the
side of Russia.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
SATURDAY, OCT. %, 1904
WAR AvERTEp

It is highly ereditable to both Eng
land and Russia that they should have
reached SO quickly an amicable and
satisfactory settlement of the. grave
crisis that has existed for the last
three days. The differences are to be
settled by a mixed court to assemble
later at The Hague. In the meantime
the offending vessels are to be held at
Vigo, where Spain viii be requested to
permit them to remain. They are to
be held under arrest without bail. The
remainder of the squadron will be al
lowed to proceed on its way, and ia
pan gains thus much by her enemy's
indiscretion.
1t had hardly been expected that the
trouble would be so readily composed;
and, swift as has been the action of
the two governments, it has proceeded
none too quickly to avert an actual
conflict Such was the disposition of
the people of the two countries that,
had there been a little longer delay,
they could not have been restrained
from some overt act and their authori-
ties would have been forced to declare
war. Practically all England, speak
ing of the populace and not the gov
ernment, believed the act of the Rus
sian warships to have been willful
and premeditated, deliberate attempt
to pay off old scores; while all Russia
believed that torpedo boats in the in
terest of Japan were concealed among
the fishing boats, aided and abetted by
them while they attempted to destroy
the Russian squadron.
Back Of all that has been done and
may be done lies the desperate an
tipathy of Briton and Russ. The men
of both nations have believed for years
that war between the two powers was
eventually inevitable. They believe so
today. It is almost the identical situ-
alton prevailing for the last five or ten
years between Russia and Japan, the
same feeling that existed between the
South African republics and England's
representatives, and at any moment
the spark might be applied to the
train already laid.
For these reasons the North sea in
cident possessed a gravity out of pro-
portion to the real seriousness of the
circumstances. A little while ago we
fancy that it would have hurried both
peoples into the trial of arms that they
believe must come and to which
neither is at heart averse. But beth
have learned something in the mean
time. Not until another generation
has appeared will either of them 90
into any war gay1y or without count
ing the cost. Great Britain is today
suffering from her struggle with the
Boer, which set the empire back many
milestone on her road. Russia has
been awakened rudeIy from her dream
of resistless might and universal con-
quest, and taught that the foe she most
despised is more than match for her.
She can have no appetite for a bout
with England while her own reverses
are coming home in the daily report of
events in the far East.
Therefore the wise men on both
sides have repaired the breach without
an instant of delay. BY this the world
has been saved from another horrible
and bloody struggle, and Russia from
the downfall that must have been her
portion had she grappled at once with
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
TODAYS WEATHER

WASHINGTON d. c., Oct. 2S.-Fore-
-castsfor Saturdaysand Sunday:
MinneSota-Fair Saturday and Sunday;
fresh west winds.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and
Montana-Fair Saturday and Sunday.
Upper Michigan-Fair Saturday. warm
er in the east and. central portion; Sun
day fair; fresh west to southwest winds.
Wisconsin-Fair Saturday and Sunday;
fresh southwest winds.
st. Paul = Yesterdays observations,
taken by the United States weather bu-
reau. ST. Paul. w E. Oliver, observer, for
the twenty-four hours ended at z o'clock
last night-Bareneter corrected for tenn
perature and elevation Barometer. 1902;
humidity. s6S; weather clear; maximum
temperature, 5S; minimum temperature,
81: daily range. 81; mean temperature,
IS; Z p. m. temperature. 55; wind at p.
m, southwest; precipitation, 0.
YestefdaI's s. Tenperatures-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

moves of both generals until both have
returned to their respective capitals.
But it knows Russia's weakness and
Japan's strength and it knows why one
is weak and the other is strong. 1t
knows what no war correspondent
could hope to tell it by describing bat
ties merely. Therefore it has no right
to be captious concerning the amount
and the character of the information it
is receiving.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
For Shame. Mr.. Root

We have not been perfect; we are all
erring- mortals.-Elihu Root
For shame, Mr.. Root! Would you call
your honored chief hypocrite? Presf-
dent Roosevelt's modest and measured
letter of acceptance was devoted en-
tirely TO asseverating that he and you
had no faults-and had never made a
mistake. Why can't you stand by your
party5 and back up your candidate?-
New York World.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
A GREAT BEouEsT SAVED

The decision handed down by the
supreme court yesterday, sustaining
that of Judge Bum in the lower court,
in what are known as the Wilder will
cases is Of the utmost Importance to
st. Paul. The court affirms the valid
ity of the bequest in all particulars.
The decision declares that the will Of
Mrs. Wilder is valid, and that the be-
quest is not void but absolute. ALI the
really important questions are decided
in favor of the charity.
Both legally and as guide to others
who may seek to establish similar
foundations, the decision is full of in
terest. 1t is even more so for this
community, for whose benefit the
charity was ordained. A great sum of
money thus becomes available for the
purposes contemplated by the donors.
In what manner it shall be used to full
fill the real purposes intended, and
how applied so as to aid the deserving
and reduce the sum total Of human
suffering without lessening effort or
stimulating dependence are practical
problems for the future. No step could
be taken toward the utilization of the
bequest until the legal obstacles had
been cleared away. This has been
done by the court, and a gift to the
people saved that may be made of in
calculable benefit by that wise admin
istration which it is certain to receive.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

Miss. Harriet Beswelrs declaration
that all women love Roosevelt can only
be accepted as conclusive so far as
Miss Boswell herself is concerned.
And there is no accounting for tastes.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

There is that about the New York
Sun which might indicate that it was
not in favor of the election of Repub-
lican Candidate Higgins. But you
never can tell whether it is so or not
when you see it in the Sun.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

John Barrett says that Central
America favors the election of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, but what the president
would like to know is how Indiana
feels about it.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

= Enthusiasm is by no means depend
emf on numbers, yet we doubt if the
reception given a candidate by a
moocher in back room could properly
be described as an ovation.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

That Panama gentleman who has
been telling the truth about how the
administration got hold of Panama is
about due to commence lodging the
big stick.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

The polite but somewhat inconse-
quential Jap viii now give an imita-
tion of putting out the honorable lamp
of an ver-to-be-venerated grand
duke.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

The Philadelphia Record observes
that the Filipino Kisses when he kills
This intimate knowledge of the Fill
pino is one of the most undesirable re-
suits of dealing in two-dollars-a- head
people.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

With an output of seventy-two mil
lion pounds of butter in Minnesota this
year, we should not lack for the where
with TO grease the wheels of the car of
prosperity.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
A Republican Need

Tom Watson is still in poor health.
Chairman Cortelyou should see that he
has the best possible medical attend
ance.-WaShington Post.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
More Jox for Mr.. Shaw

The price of diamonds has again ad
vancedz sharply. This ought to be
cheering news to Secretary Shaw, who
has horror of cheapness. = Atlanta
Constitution.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Among the Merrymakers
More Money Below

A Kansas City woman visited the Pike
and in front OF Hagenbeck's met a girl
who formerly worked for her as a domes-
tic, How are you. Mrs Blank" said the
girl.
Why, Jennie, what are you doing
here?' asked the Kansas City woman.
Hereafter. replied the girl, "but I'm
thinkin of quittin to be one of the She
devils in another show. There's more
money in the he'll job.'-Kansas City
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
The Gossln

Ego always monopolizes the converse
tion talking about himseH2''
yes. bat he isn't so bad as his wife;
she always monopolizes the conversation
talking about other people. Detroit Free
Press.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Shocking

Papa just disappeared up above, hold
ing on to line. said the young cod
fish.
that's the end of your poor fatheri'
will he be killed and eaten?''
Yes, and what is worse If he is
made into Goldfish cakes he will very
likely be eaten with a knife. e.''-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

If you don't think there is a cam
paign on in this country go over te
Winnipeg and spend a Sunday.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
some One ouaht to TelI Him

Secretary Shaw is going to be sur
prised when he learns that Grover
Cleveland is not candidate for the
presidency this year. - Washington
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

In the matter of burning up a type
writer James N. Tyner seems to be
something of an incendiarist himself.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
And John VIII Fall of the waeon

John L. Sullivan should be more eau
tipus in signing total abstinence
pledges. One of them may turn up as a
promissory note some day. - Chicago
Tribune. 49, ~ s
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Which Would Jar ARobr Evans

When brave old Kuropatlzin, whom
the Japs give no rest, hears that the
poor cZar cannot sleep he probably
thinks in expletives.- Memphis News.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

Gov. Wright's reply to Judge Par
kers speech might give one the inn
preston that Wright is for the ad-
ministration.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
News Condensed

Kansas City. Mo.-There were three
earthquake shocks in Kansas No damage
resulted.
Statesboro, Ga.-As far as the present
grand jury is concerned the lynchers OF
the negroes Cato and Reed viii go free.
The evidence is reported insufficient.
New York-In addition to the reception
scheduled for Wednesday evening Judge
Parker will address the German-American
Parker union at Cooper Union on the samo
night.
Albany, N Y.-The court of appeals af-
firmed an order adjudging Eugene l.. ASH
ley GlenS Falls attorney, guilty OF con-
tempt for refusing to answer questions in
the probate proceedings on the will OF
William Moore. millionaire lumber deal
er of Giens Falls Ashley said he had
sworn as a Freemason not to disclose tho
facts reIatin TO the estate. He was fined
S100 for contempt Of court.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Easy Money

Biggs-It's a pity young Swift doesn't
take advantage of the many good oppor-
tunities offered him.
Diggs-Yes; but I guess he finds it less
strenuous to take advantage of those who
offer the ortunities.-kennebec (Me.)
Journal
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

Just by way of reminder let us re-
mark that assimilated Filipinos have
no vote.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

Perhaps Admiral Rojestvensky didn't
know it was loaded.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
Explained
Say. pag'

Say. pd
well, what?''
s.Why does that man in the band run
the trombone down his throat"
z suppose ii is because he has a taste
for music. Town Topics.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
*R;se Fan

*Rise. Fall
The Mississippi river at st. Paul will
remain nearly stationary
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
WILDER CHARITY IS
PRONOUNCED VALID

Continued From First Page
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

Today's matinee and performance
tonight end the weeks engagement of
Rose SydelPs company. The show is
far above the average and those who
have missed seeing it should go today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29
*SpnnHigh
Riyer Rulletin-a !. n.

washington time q p M St Paul..
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-29

There will be a matinee at the Grand
today and a final performance tonight
of isis Hopkins" Rose Melville's char
acterization of the Posey county rustic
maiden is very enjoyable.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
A THING OF BEAUTY is A JOY FOR
EVER.
John Keats.


(F'rom "EndymIon," Book ID
thing OF beauty Is Joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; II will never
Pass into nothingness; but still VIII keep
A bower quiet for US. and sleep
Full OF sweet dreams, and health. and
quiet breathing.
Therefore. on every morrow, are we
wreathing
fiowery band to bind US to the earth.
Spite of despondence, OF the inhuman
dearth
OF noble natures. of the gloomy days.
OF all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened
ways
Made for our searching: yes. in spite Of
ALL
Some shape Of beauty moves away the pail
From our dark spirits. Such the sun. the
moon.
Trees old and young. sprouting shady
boon
For simple sheep: and such are daffodiIs
With the green world they live in; and
clear rilis
That for themselves cooling covert make
'Gainst the hot season; the mid-forest
brake.
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk rose
blooms;
And such too Is the grandeur OF the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty deadi
All lovely tales that We have heard %
read;
An endless fountain Of immortal drink.
Pouring unto US from the heavens brink