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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
A DUTY OF THE CITY

We hope that the conference COM
mittee will include in the budget for
next year an amount sufficient to put
into good condition those streets which
connect with the principal roads leading
into the territory surrounding ST. Paul.
Nearly a year ago now T h e Clio b e
condition Of the highways in Ramsey
county and published the results 1t
was then. made known to the people,
as it has been known to every one who
travels into the country, that one of
the most difficult problems in road inn
provement was the connecting link be-
tween the paved city streets and the
country thoroughfare.
The boundaries of st. Paul being ex-
stretch of highway running through
comparatively unimproved property,
unable to bear any heavy assessments,
between the place where good surface
ing ordered by the city ends and the
county road begins. AS chain is no
stronger than its weakest link, so a
road is no better than it's worst section.
Let the road prepared for the farmer
in the county be never SO fine, and let
the asphalt or macadam on his arrival
in town be all that it should be, his
team cannot pull any more pounds
holes that separate one good road from
| another, These sections are within the
city's jurisdiction, and the city should
do something. to put them into passable
condition. sAz
We published recently a letter from
| a correspondent depicting the deplor-
able state Of one of these road bar
| riers between city and country. When
| we get a county board that will give
| to reckon with. the fag ends of unim-
proved city streets. The time to begin
| is now. Notwithstanding the many
demands made upon the Getty treasury
none. we think. issof greatersimpor
than this. City and county must take a
long pull and strong pull and a pull
all together. Let the city authorities
appropriate the money necessary to
make first-class highways on the main
4
Then let the people selectea board OF
honest and efficient county commits
sioners who will see that the money
collected by taxation for road improve
ment goes into the construction OF
first-class, up to date, permanent roads
land nowhere else.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Mining Engineers conqreaate

DULUTH. Mimi. Sept. 14.-The
twenty-seventh meeting of the Ameri-
can Institute of Mining Engineers be-
gan here today with over 100 mem
bers in attendance, and having as
guests prominent engineers from Rus
sia Mexico and Cuba. This mornings
session was called to order by Presi-
dent James Gayley, first vice president
OF the United States Steel corpora
tlon. large number of papers were
presented by title only.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Affairs Of the Northwest

faction attacks the national committee.
the credentials committee and the ma
tional convention ITSELF
The arguments continued through
out the day
The court decided to admit the
amended complaint of the stalwart
faction, recitfng the action of the old
committee of Monday and denying it's
right to meet and decide which con-
Ventlon WAS legal after it had been
out of existence two months.
The briefs and arguments of C,hvno-
Weth and Barnes for the La Toilette
faction will be devoted principally to
denying the right of the court to as
sumo jurisdiction of the case and wilt
answer to O1in as leading counsel. The
arguments will be continued tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
THURSDAY, SEPT. is, 1904.
ADMINISTRATIVE INcAPAcITY

President Roosevelt's modesty does
not prevent him from sounding all the
changes in his letter of acceptance
upon his favorite theme of administra-
tive efficiency. Over and over again
he lauded the Republican party, and
incidentally himself, for governing ca
pacity. Here, he said, is a party that
does things. We know how to transact
business and we do it. Look at us.
Suppose We do. Cast glance in the
direction of San Francisco. A few
days ago the Russian cruiser Lena
put into that port. She was supposed
to be in need of repairs, but she also
might be taking advantage of neutral
port to recruit for a new sortie against
her enemy. The obligations of neutral
ny imposed upon the United States are
binding. This is no novel problem. 1t
has happened in every war waged
since the word neutrality had any
meaning in mans ears. 1t has hap
pened before with other countries in
this War. The rules prescribed by in
ternational law are matter of record.
The situation presented no problem
which should puzzle any administra-
tive officer cognizant of his duties and
the regulations governing them.
The situation caused by this incident
at NaShinptnr, 1nd
house could hardly be more disturbed
if the Lena had sailed UP the Potomac
and thrown a shell at the Washington
monument. After some forty-eight
hours elaboration comes the cheering
conclusion that the browning develop
ment has been 1.-The clearing up of the
official muddle arising out of the doubt
as to which of five departments of the
government should deal with it, Sure
ly we must congratulate President
Roosevelt and the Republican party
upon this instance of wonderful "ad-
ministrative capacity" 1t required only
two days for the government to find
out which Of five different departments
ought to handle an incident not out of
the usual order and easily to have been
anticipated. 1t was also sapiently con-
cluded that, two heads being better
than one even in this administration
the subject should be turned over to
the state ana navy departments con-
Jointly
Now practical affairs do not wait
upon such worrying of muddleheads as
this. The authorities of San Francisco
had to do something. They seem tic
have acted with fair common sense
and greatly relieved the Washington
authorities, which Immediately ratified
their course. But even yet it is clear
that the administration has a bear by
the tail; and its double headed. back
action arrangement to turn over the
handling of the Lena affair to two de.
partments as widely sundered as The
state and navy is fair measure of its
efficiency"
Talk is cheap. President RooseveIt's
5 letter was loaded down with self-con.
graduation and choice epithets OF
praise of himself and his party for sup.
posed knowledge of how to act and
readiness to do things. Judged by
actual facts, when We compare the
Lena incident with exactly similar diff.
ficulties that have occurred since thu
beginning of the war in. the ports soI
other countries. we find that the "goy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Startled hx a Romh

BARCELONA. Spain, Sept. IA
dynamite bomb was exploded last
night before the gate of ST. Joseph
erphanage. 1t injured nobody, but
caused panic among the inmates and
passersby. Five anarchists are detain-
ed in custody on suspicion of being
concerned in this and in the recent ex-
plosion at the law courts
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Can't Find the comanche

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 14.-The
cruiser Tacoma, commanded by
Commander r. F. Nicholson, arrived at
Rio de Janeiro yesterday, having cruis.
ed from San Francisco down the west
coast of South America and round to
the Brazilian port in search of the
missing merchantmen Comanche,
which has not been heard of since her
departure from a. Chilean port several
months ago. The Tacoma failed to find
any trace of the missing schooner and
has practically abandoned the search.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

y What delightful day yesterday
would have been if had not inspired
the old timer to- tell what climate
they used to have before Summit ave-
nue. butted Pigseye off the map.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Postoffices Advanced

Special to The Globe
WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. 14-The
postoff1ces at Michigan and Omemee, N.
D., will be advanced to the presidential,
class Oct. l, with salaries of postmas-
ters at $1,000 each. The offices at
Springfield and washington Springs
viii be advanced also and these post
masters will draw $1,100 a year each.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Among the Meuymakers
The MilIcreek PhiIosopher

Lots of physicians succeed because thew
never look SURPRISED at anything
If l have a good mess of Brussels
sprouts for dinner, I don't care if the
carpet on the parlor floor is an ingram
one.
I often wonder how mountain climbers
can be. so neryy and so foolish at the
same time
I am ashamed to break crackers into
my soup. but wish 1 wasn't
Pity the pony that is hitched to the
hand organ. He would, doubtless. prefer
a sore back.-Cincinnati Commercial-Tri-
bune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The mere fact that Minneapolis
carries with it no consolation. The
spellbinder sells all kinds of talk for a
price. &c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Is a Professional Optinist

If a beef. pork and mutton famine
should be forced, Secretary Shaw pos
slbly would tell the workingmen not
to grlexe as long as the yenison season
is opens-Baltimore Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
FROST LESS FIERCE
THAN EXPECTED
But 1t Does Considerable DAM
age in North Dakota.
. iTa ezfsrsrs
Nevertheless

Special to The Globe
DEVILS LAKE, N. D., Sept. IA
Last nights heavy frost, the first Of
the. season. destroyed thousands of
acres of late flax, some wheat and
small grains. Rains still prevent
threshing. -1il9
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Pretty Good One at That .

The rumor that the bench show of
war lords in st. Petersburg is planning
10 dlsplace Kuropatkin shows the folly
OF despair. The general cannot do the
impossible, but he is the best they
have.-NeW York World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Has Something up His Sleeve

Don't be. too facetious about Kuro-
patk1ns snetreats. 1t was by his mas
tarful retreats that Washington first
gained great military fame.-New
York World
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Almost Out

Truth. having been crushed to earth.
struggled brayely to arise, and finally sue
ceeded.
Just in time, toe!'' exclaimed Truth
would have counted me out.'-Chicago
Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
How He Puzzled Hin,

watch me puzzle that waiter" said
Smartelliek waiter, will you please
bring me beer sandwich?'
Yes, sir"
The waiter went away and returned a
few minutes later carrying a tray con-
tanning two WHISTLES, with a glass of
beer between them.
That will be 40 cents, SIR he said
Chicago Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
But That Won't Helm Him Anv

The only defense offered for Mr..
Roosevelt is that he is a profuse talker
and doesn't mean one-tenth of what he
says.-Mempllis Commercial-Appeal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Fine Talent Beinu Wasted

> Some London clairvoyants have an
income of S100 a day. And yet Gen.
GrosNenor prefers to remain in this
country predicting the political future
as pastime-Baltimore Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Let Him Dream On

Secretary Wilson is now predicting
That Vermont will go Republican in
November That mans political dar-
ing Will lead him to claim Iowa before
long.-Washington Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
A Note of Warning,

The repeated announcements that
there is a tightness in the Eastern
money markets may be merely another
way of letting US know the campaign
collectors are approaching Wall street.
Atlanta Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Handicapped

The rhinoceros grumbIed one morn.
It's a wonder folks know am born:
But / haven't chance;
You can see at a glance
That I never can blow my own horn. -
New York Sun
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

( SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Sept. 14.-Dis-
patches from South Dakota show that
no damage was done to corn by the
light frost of last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

+ OMAHA Neb., Sept 14.-Frosts
We're general over Western Iowa and
Eastern and Central Nebraska, al
though no great damage was done.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Maybe He Fooled the JUDGE

After reading Secretary Taft's eulo-
gy the public is forced to conclude that
Mr.. Roosevelt is at last tame enough
to stand without hitching.-Ch Chicago
Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Had Plenty of Them to Il ct

China would feel under. obligations
if the international lawmakers would
get together and fix a fair rental price
for Observation-Disclosures City Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. IA
Cloudy. .lwea Their and higher winds
saved the Iowa cornfields from a kill
ing frost last night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

AT the Star the Thoroughbreds COM
pany is drawing big houses with bill
that has many good features, including
very funny burlesque. Tomorrow is
ladies matinee, day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
Rested

DO you feel rested after your vaca-
tion?"
Yes replied the man of misanthropic
tendencies. After all that railway travel
and sunburn and rowing and tennis ordi-
nary. work seems like blissful repose-
Washington Star
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
His Great Head

Friend-Why do you allow your faugh-
ter to bang the piano so hard?
Papa-Fm hoping she'll either sprain
her wrist or bust the instrumentEChi-
cago News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
What the Editors Say

For a man who has been in public
life as long as John A. Johnson ana
one who has been SO active in party
affairs, he has certainly carried himself
Wen to gain such general good will
and respect as is evidenced by these
newspaper comments. There must be
a good reason for this and the reason
must be that the candidate is man of
high character and of stainless integ-
rity.
There is not a shadow of doubt ex-
pressed from any quarter that should
Messrs, Johnson and Winston be elect
ed the administration of state affairs
would be in able and efficient hands,
and there can be but little doubt that
thousands of Republicans and indie
pendentS throughout the state will cast
their votes in favor of the Democratic
ticket. They are being urged to do so
by number of Republican papers that
believe the nomination of Dunn was Sc.
cured by unfair methods.-Duluth Her
aid.
| There has been so much said about
where the campaign funds come from,
who's going to back Johnson? He
| hasn't the means to run a state cam
paign.-Aitkin Age.
It's a bit queer that it hasn't ec.
CURED to you, Brother Hollister, that
sary to have campaign fund times
when the people decide the question
long before election day; and this yea1
the people have decided that they want
Democratic governor, and inasmuch
as the Democratic candidate is a clean,
brainy, straight young man, a native
of the state and a credit to it, they
will merely ratify the decision next
November. John A. Johnson does NOT
need a campaign fund.-Aitkin Inde-
pendent.
Statistics show that in st. Paul there
are 646 people who earn living by
working nights, which does not include
the street car employees. There are
1000 people who work Sundays, while
the rest of. the residents are either at,
church, attending baseball games,
playing smear" or basking in the sun
shine.-Stillwater Gazette.
The present uprising for the rescue
OF the supreme court from the filthy
mire of party politics could easily have
been averted by keeping the party it
self out of that filthy mire. 1t is not
only the supreme court that now needs
to be rescued; it is the Republican
party itself.-Midway News.
The prophecies which Editor Eddy
IS printing IN his paper ought to re-.
heve his mind of sorrow over not be-
ing able to capture the Republican
nomination for governor. 1t is a de-
lghtful way to work off surplus steam.
Lace City Graphic-SeptineI.
The primary election law isn't work.
ing as nicely as many supposed it
would, and many shrewd men predict
it will either have to be amended or
repealed together.-Winnebago City
Press News.
The organization of RooseveIt-La
Toilette clubs is a burlesque The con-
vention that nominated the president
voted as a unit against recognizing the
governor.-Janesville (Wis.) Gazette.
The Republican elephant sincerely
trusts he isn't in for such a disagree
able fall as the Russian bear-Ana-
cOnC1a Standard
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
That's the Burning Question

Never mind about Brother Fair
banks Arctic temperament; has his
bar'l thawed out yet?-Atlanta Consti-
tuition. f1
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
No chance About nd

Parson Jackson-An yo' suah yo' didn't
acquiah dat turkey in a game OBJ charlce2
Nose Mokeby-Dead suah, pahson. I
used nah own dice.-Town Topics.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
NOTHING Good. at Any Rate

As long as Odell is the Republican
party OF New York there is no telling
what may happen to Roosevelt
Memphis Commercially
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The shortage; in the wheat crop and
the number ofx.harvest hands in the
labor market brings prominently be-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The primary election law isn't work.
ing as nicely as many supposed it
would. and many shrewd men predict
it will either have to be amended or
repealed altogether.-Winneba City
Press News
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

fall. rise.
The Mississlppi river at st. Paul Will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

That's Why's He Is So Brasil,
Well, anyhow, Tom Watson doesn't
have to worry about his chances
New, York Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

ernrnental efficiency of the present
regime is. almost as high as that of
China
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

Under Southern Skies written by
.Lottie Blair Parker, author of way
Down East. which is being presented
at the Metropolitan all this week, is
told by the author with many amusing
ana entertaining touches, notably that
of the Halloween party with pump
KIN dance. There Will be a matinee
on Saturday at popular prices.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

For His Brothers Crime is the title
OF the new Blaney melodrama which
comes to the Grand next week, COM.
mencing with a matinee Sunday aft
ernoon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The organization of RooseveIt-La
Toilette clubs is burlesque. The con-
vention that nominated the president
voted as unit against recognizing the
governor.-Janesville (Wis.) Gazette.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
At ST. Paul Theaters

"The Forbidden Land, the comic OPP
era which will be at the Metropolitan
all next week, is said to possess pro-.
nouneed individuality evidenced by the
quaintness of the theme. Among the
members of the company are: Gus
We1nburg, William Cameron, w. H.
Clark, Joseph A. Phillips, Hugh F1ah-
erty. Abbott Adams, Alma Youliu,
Ethel johnson and Mamie Ryan.
The quaint dry hurnor of "Our New
Minister at the Grand is most refresh
ing. The minister, the deacon, the VII
lage detective. the village storekeeper
and Skeezicks, the smart boy from
New York, are all types of character
That make play success. The play
runs the entire week, including matt
nee SATURDAY.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The prophecies which Editor Eddy
is printing in his paper ought to re-.
heve his mind of sorrow over not be-
ing able to capture the Republican
nomination for governor. 1t is a de-
lightful way to work off surplus steam.
Lace City Graphic Sentinel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The Republican elephant sincerely
trusts he isn't in for such a disagree
able fall as the Russian bear.-Ana-
conda Standard.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15
J
i 8nnHigh
River BuiIetln-8 a. m.
- Danger Gauge Change in

sWashinston time q p. m. st. PauD.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-15

The present uprising for the rescue
of the supreme court from the filthy
mire of party politics could easily have
been averted by keeping the party it.
self out of that filthy mire. 1t is not
only the supreme court that now needs
to be rescued; it is the Republican
party itself.-Midway News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-07-23
CHAPTER III.
THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.

ItE ANON1 MUS LETTER.
Existence went on in whirl and
rnsh, and the season drew nigh to its
close. Towards the end of July. London
had lost its brilliance, and society had
retired TO its holiday retreats.
At Estercourt castle, the young duke
WAS enter tanning large house party,
and his guests, needless to say, include6
Lori Berys and his beautiful daughter.
kstercourt was an ancient and stately
castle on the borders of Suffolk. silent,
solitary, royal-looking place. shut in by
dense woods that covered hills and val
leys for miles around. Deer lived in
those woods unmolested, and the badger
and fox wandered contentedly in and ou1
the fem.
lake lay shining in the grounds
lew PAGES from the domieile itself, and
on its peaceful surface swans glided to
and fro, adding a charming touch to the
grandeur of the scene
On terrace overlooking the lake. Lady
viola and the duke strolled idly in the
cool OF the late afternoon, whilst down
oeiow an exciting game of tennis was
belhg watched by the others of the party
The sun was going down on the hills
beyond, casting last roseate hue on the
castle easements and on the velvet sward
at their feet. The air was still and
sweet, perfumed az it was by tile scent
Of the flowers, and silence reigned. save
Tor the twittering of the birds and an
occasional sound of laughter from the
merry PARTY on the lawn
Lady Viola gazed out over the beau
tiful view.
How lovely it isl" she said once.
now proud you must be of Your home
l1lkel know no place to equal it in ali
England!"
He was silent. He was thinking how
perfectly she fitted her present surround
ihgs, and what an ideal mistress she
would make for such a home Proud!
es' he was proud enough of Estercourt
set only because being master of il gave
IN The right to be her friend. He re-
ioiced IN the wonderful fortune that had
come to him, rejoiced in his title, IN
very thing, for one reason-that it was
ms TO lay at the feet Of the woman he
!e'ed with all his soul He was wonder
ING how long he could wait ere he told
Aef' More than once since she had ar
4'sed al Estercourt moment had come
Nhen ne had felt he might tell her with
GUY endangering his cause; then the fear
VI speaking too soon had sealed his lips.
ne loved her so greatly that he dared
!. IN no risk. He must be certain that her
@nsWer would be YES" for on that an
s"er hay his very life.
lazy Viola glanced at him as they
lou hoa are very quiet sbe remarked,
4 I'm are your thoughts so precious,
1ons that they cannot he shared with
:. l lear no thought OF mine is worthy
s mart with you, Lady Viola" he an
b - \. AID yet. if you really care to
&c ear them, they are yours. was think
w. now lonely Estercourt viii be, when
'"0 are nc longer here