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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
A Thoro Job.

Governor Cummins Of Iowa took
his medicine to the last drop yester-
day. Not knowing what the platform
would be, but knowing that it was
sure to be against him and opposed
to the Iowa idea, the governor stood
up before g. convention dominated by
his opponents and declared that he
stood squarely in the middle of the
platform-no lettering on the edges
for him. .-.
And when the surprise package was
opened, when the governor at last
looked at what he had taken in the
dark, he found himself committed to
what Is to his mind the last degree
Of acknowledgement sham reciprocity
which plans to get American goods
into the markets of other peoples
while keeping their goods out of our
markets.
Time and again Governor Cummins,
with that strength Of reasoning and
lucidity Of statement that character
lie him, has emphatically declared
that there Is no room for genuine
reciprocity except in competitive prod
ucts. The reciprocity the other crowd
has in mind is the reciprocity that
arises from exchanging flour for ba-
nanas, a reciprocity that it should be
quite beyond legislation to effect, be-
cause it Is the kind Of reciprocity that
tariff laws should never have any
thing to do with. We do not raise
bananas in the United States, there
fore there should be no tariff on them;
there is no banana industry to pro-
tect But now Governor Cummins
must stand for a reciprocity plank
that substantially declares, to the great
amusement Of all thinking men, that
we will give foreigners a chance at
the American market if they have
something to sell that no American
thinks it worth while to make-pro-
vided the foreigners will open their
markets to our products regardless Of
what they may make at home.
The truth is that the gentlemen
who have overwhelmed Governor
Cummins do not care a fig for the
foreign market. But they do not care
to say so in so many words. They
wish to throw a little sop to the peo-
pie who have been talking about the
necessity Of getting foreign markets,
but they have not the remotest idea
Of doing anything that will promote
our foreign trade. Their whole eco
nomic horizon consists Of that SNUG
conservatism embodied in Mr.. Han
mas "Stand pat and Let we'll enough
alone" 1--WE are all right to-day"
they say; 1--WE are prosperous; the
ship Of state glides smoothly over calm
waters; wherefore, let us take no
thought for the morrow" D"
AS for Governor Cummins, he has
played the part the loyal party man
should play. He swallows the party
creed without grimace, and is there
by in a logical position gracefully to
cram his doctrine down the, other fell
lows throat when his day at platform
making comes. Nevertheless, the gov.
ernor has our sympathy-and needs it
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
AMERICAS WONDERLAND
Lecture by Rev. John Wesley Carter To~


Rev. John Wesley Carter will deliver
an illustrated lecture on Our Northwest
tern Wonderland in the auditorium OF
the Church Of the Redeemer, tomorrow
at o. M Mr.. Carter is an eloquent and
entertaining speaker, and has proved him.
self a lecturer Of ability. The stereopti-
con slides which will be used are the very
best and will show beautiful views eof
Alaska, the Puget Sound country and yell
lowstone Park. This lecture is given for
the benefit of the Young Peoples Chris
tan Union Of the Church Of the Redeemer,
and the proceeds will be used in defraying
the expenses Of delegates to the National
IL. P. c. u. convention which meets in
Providence, R. l., in July. Rev. d. Dean
Fleetwood, the assistant pastor OF the
Church Of the Redeemer is president of
the Twin City District Y. P. G. U. and IS
also state transportation agent for the
| convention. It is expected that a large
delegation will attend the convention from
the twin cities.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
LOCAL POLITICS
FLETCHER ENTERS RACE
HE DESIRES REVERSAL OF YER
DICT OF TWO YEARS AGO, AND
: WILL THEN BE SATISFIED.

Loren Fletcher will have another
try for congress- ~
He has filed his declaration of can
dfdacy for nomination as representa-
tive in congress. Be believes that at
the last election he did not have. a
fair show, and says now he desires to
serve but one more term. after which
he Is willing to turn the place over to
some other good republican. Mr..
Fletcher gives out the following state
ment:
have decided that I will be candi-
date again this fall and hope to be nom
mated for and elected to that office No
one can expect me to be satisfied with the
result of the election two years ago. I
am not willing to retire under such condi-
lions and will not until I have a fair hear
ing at the polls next November. This is
a republican district and it was thru no
fault of my own that I was not elected.
Conditions existed at that time that never
occurred before and are not likely to occur
again. I am a republican and believe
in supporting the nominees of the party
when fairly put in nomination by a ma
jority fairly expressed at the primaries.
My years of service in the Legislature
and In congresses during all of which nc
question has ever been raised Of my un-
swerving loyalty to the measures and
principles advocated by the republican
party, my devotion to the interests Of
my district and constituents, and my abil-
| tty to serve them-entitle me to seek re.
versal of that verdict. I fully realize thai
have received many favors at the hands
| of the people Of Hennepin county, and II
return Ihave given my best efforts to the
advancement of every interest entrusted
| to my official position. With what sue.
cess, leave 1t to the people to judge.
My long residence in Minneapolis, my
wide acquaintance with the voters Of the
district, the splendid support have re-
fceived in the past and. as I believe, the
satisfactory service Z have been ablestc
! render, all Indicate to- me that Issshoul6
lay aside my own personal inclinatfofis
and make the best effort in my power tt
recover the district from democratic rep.
resentatiOn. I sought the nomination two
years ago because there were many thing,
| for the interest of this district that hat
not been able fully to accomplish and tina
I felt could be completed within anothe
term. Knowing how vitality these matter
affect the welfare of this district, believ
that no one can be named who can d,
more than myself toward carrying then
forward, and for this reason T am anxious
to be in position to give them the benefi
of my experience and best efforts.
That there may be no uncertainty abou
my position upon that question, wish t.
state distinctly and plainly that If an
reelected and thereby the district Is re
turned to republican ranks, where it be
longs, shall at the end Of the term gladl
turn over the office to some young an
brilliant republican, and will do all ca,
to continue the district in the republical
column.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
WHY SHE DIDN'T WALK
Washington Post.

n washington Post.
There is a little railroad down in
southern Minnesota in district repre-
scented by one of my colleagues" said J.
Adam Bede Of the Duluth district, now
regarded as one of the most entertain
ing raconteurs in the house. ''This rail-
road is a few miles long, with a daily
mixed train that always gets to its des-
tination too late for a connection
"a lady who was riding on this train
one day complained to the conductor that
the train was going too slow, and, finally,
after many opportunities, asserted that
she could walk faster than the train was
going.
The conductor retorted by asking her
why she did not get off and walk
Z would do so,' she replied, but my
people will not be looking for me until
the train gets in.'''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
WANT WILLIAMS AS MAYOR
Voters Ask DR.. U. G. Williams to Enter
&, the Race

DR.. U. G. Williams was waited upon
last evening by about 100 voters, rep
resenting every ward n.the city, with
a request that he consent. to run for
mayor on the republican ticket.
Thomas Fl. Salmon was chairman Of
the delegation and w. HI. Kemper sec
rotary. Mr.. Salmon was spokesman,
and requested DR.. Williams to an
nounce his decision as soon as pos
sible.
In compliance with this promise DR..
Williams to-day issued the following:
To the Public and My Friends:
I announce myself candidate for the
republican nomination for mayor subject
to the next primary election. and If nomin-
ated and elected will endeavor to admins
ter the affairs Of the city to the best inter-
ests Of all the people.
Respectfully yours,
u. G. Williams.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
MORMON MISSIONARIES

At least 100000 Mormon missionaries
are scattered turnout the world In Eu-
rope they occasionally charter vessel at
Rotterdam to bring over their converts.
supplying each with sufficient money to
meet the immigration requirements, after
which converts must hand back the
amount to the missionaries accompany
ing them. If Smoot is dropped, no Nor
mon can enter the senate, because all
Mormons are subservient to the church
and all their actions are controlled by
that body.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
.ANTI-HEARsT MOVEMENT
1t Is Beginning to Show Signs Of Life
Here,

The anti-Hearst political workers
of Henneptn county have at last
awakened to the necessity Of united
action against the Hearst supporters,
and from now on is to be waged a
fight on the part of the Hearst men
for an instructed delegation, and Of
the anti-Hearst element for an unin-
structed delegation. Political gossip
has it that Michael Breslauer will have
charge Of the anti-Hearst campaign. in
Minneapolis, and that r.. G.. Winston
and Elijah Barton are slated for I'M
instructed delegates from this district
to the st. Louis convention. Those
opposed to Hearst assert they are not
tied to Judge Parker, but favor any
other good man who can demonstrate
that he has the confidence Of the
masses and is a vote getter. From now
up to the primaries June Z, it will be
a battle Of two organized hosts among
the democrats. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
AT THE THEATERS
Foyer Chat.

There are yet four performances Of Miss
Percy Haswel and the George Fawcett
company in 1.-THE Great Unknown" at the
Metropolitan.
SAM" the new japanese comedy In which
Miss Percy Haswell will appear at the
Metropolitan next week, Is a newspaper
man and also the author Of Josephine,
Empress Of the French" a play used with
great success by Rhea. At present Mr..
Haven is editor Of the Union and Adver-
tiser in Rochester, N. Y.
Two big audiences yesterday saw Al w.
Martins spectacular production Of 'Uncle
Toms Cabin" at the Bijou.
Ben Hendricks, the Northland singer,
in his romantic comedy, ERIK Of
Sweden" supported by company Of abil-
ity and a complete scenic investiture will
be the attraction at the Bijou all Of next
week.
There was a good-sized audience at the
Lyceum this afternoon to see the Ferris
companys production of 'Dr. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde" The last matinee will be
given Saturday. For the coming week the
company will be seen In "a Contented
Woman"
The ladies' matinee at the Dewey seems
to be increasing in point of attendance.
Trading stamps are given for souvenirs to-
morrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
4 NEW aLooP THE LooPp

A new form of looping the loop is prom.
ised the Parisians. A French engineer
says he will make a motor car run down
a slope to chasm in the track, at the
end of which it will mount a sprtngboard
and turn complete somersault, coming
down on the other side of the chasm and
on a continuation Of the track. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
THIRD wARDERs EMBARRASSED
1 Rival Booms Prevent Workers from
4 Taking Unanimous Action.

There is a rift in the lutte Of third
ward happiness. Several weeks ago
a number Of members of the Third
Ward Republican club decided to get
into action in the mayor line and boost
Wallace G.. Nye as a favorite son Of
the third. Things were going SWIM
mingly when it was whispered that B..
n. Chandler had aspirations and the
Nye boom was held back. It is still
moored and number of the third
warders have announced that If
Chandler decides to enter the contest
they will feel bound to support him.
The workers declare themselves ready
to boom favorite son, but demur at
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
entering a contest involving favorite
Republican County COMMITTEES

The republican county committee will
meet at the Comm ercial club Saturday at
i o. M to fix a time for the primaries at
which precinct committeeman and deleG
gates TO the county convention of June
% will be elected. The opinion seems to
prevail the primaries will be held Mon
day evening, June q. The committee will
also decide upon the place Of holding the
and basis Of representation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
NEWS OF TEX BOOK WORLD
a Book That VIII Delight the Nature
Student, by William T. Hornaday, Di-
rector OF New York geological Park
Minneapolis Edition Of Luther's Works
In English - Speeches by President
Roosevelt In Book Form.

In these days Of trouble and stress for
place and power and in these nights OF
insomnia and nerves, there are few side
issues more restful or more pleasantly d.
verting to tired brain than an active
interest in some branch of natural his
tory
William T. Hornaday in the above SEN
tence from the preface to his The Amerl-
can Natural History (Charles Scribner's
Sons) has expressed "a truth which the
world has been slow In finding out, but
which 1t is now rapidly accepting. Hav-
ing recognized the truth Mr.. Hornaday,
who is director Of the New York Zoologi-
cal park, as well as naturalist Of world
wide fame, and who has exceptional IA
cilities for the study of natural history
and has made excellent use of them, has
given to the world a book that will be
of great value to those already engrossed
in the study Of animal life and at the
same time attract others to the study.
The book is one of the authors answers to
the question, "How can nature be made
available to. the young?" It is particular
ly addressed to teachers and parents. The
author insists on system, but he says that,
while anatomy is necessary to the adj
vanced student and while it is customary
to begin with the lowest forms and work
upwards, anatomy and the climbing pro-
cess are not the best.
All elementary lessons in natural his
tory he says, Should begin with ma
lures most important facts, and first
bring forward her most interesting ami
mails"
The reader of this book, therefore, will
find his animals taking their proper places
in a systematic arrangement, and will
at the same time plunge at once into
the most interesting features of the study
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
Barney Won't Run.

F. E. Barney, present county commits
sioner from. the first commissioner dis
trict, has announced he will not be a can
didate for reelection. William McMullen
will be candidate for the place, and 1t
is understood will have the support Of
Barney and his friends.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
Third Ward Collins Meeting.

There will be third ward Collins meet
ing in G. A. r. hall, Washington and
Twentieth avenues N, Friday evening. A
third ward Collins organization has been
formed, with Senator Jepson as one OF
the leaders. Captain Merriam is tempori-
airy chairman and Alex Sinai, secretary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
A FISH STORY.

De Catfish cry,
En- de Sturgeon say:
Wander Is fishin' man
Comm dis way;
"En he'll try fer ter git you
On his line,
En- he'll tell de folks
You wuz six-foot nine!"
Den de Catfish say:
LES swim up higher
We don't want to 'soeiate
Wild no SIGH liarl''
Atlanta Constitution.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
POLITICAL NOTE,

The Tenth Ward Republican club will meet
tomorrow evening at the Camden Place wigwam.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19
WASHINGTON BUREAU.
TRAVELLERS ABROAD

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AN INVITATION Is extended to all to visit
the Press Room which is the finest In the west.
The battery Of presses consists of three four:
deck Goss Presses, with total capacity OF
i44, 900 eight-page Journals an hour, printed,
folded and counted. The best time to call 10
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fery
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

Governor Odell made record Saturday
by vetoing the Niagara Falls bill that
gave away as waterpower the American
side Of the falls to a syndicate Of mil
llonaires to do as they would with, in
Guiding the right to condemn anvbody's
property that was needed. Our club will
be furious at Odell.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

Two big audiences yesterday saw Al w.
Martins spectacular production Of "Uncle
Toms Cabin" at the Bijou.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

The hypaper manufacturer is filled with
gloomy forebodings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

AN author1ty' says that one of the
finest places for microbes in the world is
the FOUL sink spout. 1t would be a good
idea for man with a careless queen of
the cuisine to listen few at the sink
spout and see If he can hear the microbes
singing: . "
MY sink-spout tits Of thee,
Sweet land Of liberty"
In this case it would be well to pour q
little concentrated I've or other chemical
down the tube. .-s "A T :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

- ~ had to come. Togo Jensen was born
IN south Dakota the other day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

=. Neenah, Wis, is so scared Of microbes
, .nat the board Of education has issued a.
akase TO the effect that all school chill
@uIen under II caught kissing each other
s st be spanked, but If they, are over IL
n lney WI pc sent home with a note an
nlouiictng their expulsion. Since II has
been discovered that pasteurized or sta ears
lllzed milk is bad, we look to see the dis
coyery made shortly that kissing is a.
sanitary and healthful exercise. "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

But as soon as the little girls mama,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-19

A Chicago lady Of the suburbs ra5ao+oa
sooo available man because he did hia
oa. aie' on the suburban trains. Lots
OF rich men do that. -1o'S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-04
AMONG The HORSES,

Another fine day brought out a good
crowd TO the Jamaica track, which was
fast.
Dancing Bells was a tip for the open
ing event but she did not show much
speed. Rob Roy took the lead I'm the
stretch and held IL 10 tho end Nevada,
Melrose and Incense were the three
that got away from the. post In front
and raced along about half-length
apart I'm the second race. with the IA
vorite In front place. This order was
almost the same to the stretch when
Incense moved up second. When the
field was Strengthened Redfern sent ST.
Bellane TO the lead and he won at the
end by a length and a half from Mel
rose. with Nevada the same distance
ay aY.
Lady Amelia had AL her speed I'm the
fourth and she opened up a gap OF sew
eral lengths on the field Tim Payne laid
second and Joaquin third. They held
this order TO the stretch where Lady
Amelia began TO back up. Jacquin then
moved up strong and just got up In time
to make tho first dead heat OF the season.
Tim Payne was third, length and a half
away. In the runon OF tho dead heat
Joaquin won.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-04
CANNON IS
NOT TO Be A
CANDIDATE

Washington. May 4-"Even at the risk
or being accused Of declining that which
probably could not get II / desired Il.
answer most unequivocally that n the
nomination were rendered to me I would
not accept IT under any circumstances
whatever.
Thus strongly did Speaker Cannon. In
an authorlzed interview with a reporter
yssteraay emphasize his determination
with reference In the wee Presidency. Aa
he concluded dicta ting what he had 10 say
the Speaker added:
III there In any language which can ba
more decisive, write IL tn
WHAT are your reasons for such a
statement he was asked. and replied:
II have been for almost 20 years a MEM
Der OF the National House of representa-
tives. ] may say my life work has been
IN connection with the legislation in the
mouse. / have been nominated by the
In which reside and have accepted the
nomination. have every reason to hope
shall be reelected.
Republicans of the congressional district
. lf the Republicans have majority In
the next house OF representatives" he
continues "of which, In my judgement.
there is no reasonable doubt, / will be
q candidate 10 succeed myself as speaker.
II perchanoe, however, the Republicans
should NOT have a majority in the next
house. ] Will take my place on the floor
ana give the best service in my power
10 give 10 the minority.
IN my Judgement. l can do better ser
vice In any capacity as member OF the
mouse OF representatives, than ! can do
elsewhere.
so Il have no ambition, touching the pub
lic service, outside of and disconnected
with the house ~ representatives.
"One word more. There are many men
IN the Republican party IN the Middle
West and elsewhere who are better equip
PED Tor the great office OF the vice presi-
dent than am, and who would add more
or strength 10 the ticket than / would. so
that the decision, az above announced,
ana my duty as a citizen and a Republi-
can run together I'm the conclusion that
have come TO. which is final"
Have YOU taken into consideration"
he was asked that IL had been suggested
that your candidacy on the ticket as vice
president is necessary to carry illinois,"
There is nothing in the suggestion"
he replied. THE Republican party Is
as strong In Illinois as IL has been I'm
quarter OF a century
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-04
FIELD DAY AT FORT ADAMS.

The frst field day Of the season OF
the Nsrragansett district was held yes
terdsy at Fort Adams. Newport. a large
number Of Newporters going over to wit
ness the games The games were in
charge OF the following officers: Referee.
Capt. Todd: umpire. Capt. Hall: judges,
Capt Spauldng and Lieut.. Barry.
The results OF the games up to noon
were az follows: 100-yard dash. won bv
Private Dawley, Seventy eighth company
time II 2-5 seconds; second, Private Neck
Ian, Seventy eighth company. 44O-yard
heavy marching ordcr. won by Private
schuler. Ninety seventh company. time
minute 81 seconds second Private
Lake. Seventy eighth company, Ss0-yard
dash, won by Private Merrell. Ninety
seventh company, time minutes, 2s
Bec0hds, second, Private Rish Seventy
eighth company. One-mile relay. four
men from Ninety and Seventy.
eighth companies. won by Ninety seventh
company, time II i-5 seconds Horse
work. won hy Private 1.isendahl. Seventh
ninth company, second. Private Perry.
Ninety seventh company Parallel bars.
won by Private Wood Seventh eighth
company; second. Private Perry. Ninety
seventh company. other events we're
held yesterday afternoon.