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T uesd day Evening,

give aErallroad this right, else 1T might
never be started, and it was the DUTY of
the government, having given an extra
ordinary privilege, to keep track Of the
person enjoying it, to see that he did not,
abuse its powers.
It is Just as untrue that the railroad
sells it's product in an open market.
Theoretically any set Of men may form
a railroad corporation and condemn a
right Of way, but in practice it is not
true. The capital required to build
railroad is SO large that road once es-
tablished practically shuts out a com
peting line, and it enjoys then an ,.ex-
elusive relation to the public. The
policy of the private owners Of railroads
of late years has been to still further
minimize competition by consolidating
the stocks of those railroads which do
compete.
The policy Of the government in seek
ing to exercise it's legal rights over rail
roads is direct result Of the railroads
abuse Of their powers over the public.
Congress, up to 1887, has passed no
laws regulating interstate commerce,
and but for the high-handed perform,
ances of the now aggrieved individuals
who run our railroads, perhaps never
would. But the right to do so has al
ways existed, as the railroads very well
know. They also know what has caused
the people to demand its exercise.
There is another assumption that rail-
road men make, and that is that rail-
road regulation Of rates would mean a
general reduction Of rates. We have
been warned by two or three railroad
presidents that government supervision
means the reduction Of wages. The
government has not suggested the re-
duction Of rates; it has come voluntarily
from the other side. This may mean
that the railroads know that rates are
too high and that the government is
going to find it out. If it is a case of
guilty conscience it is significant of
the rattles, for railroad presidents have
not in the past been accustomed to give
themselves away in this manner. New
ertheless government regulation is di-
rected not toward the reduction Of rates
but toward the elimination, Of favorit-
ism. In the case Of the midnight
SCHEDULED government regulation might
well mean an arbitrary raising of
rates. The "midnight schedule -
is a device whereby a rate is
summarily reduced in order to carry out
an agreement with a favored shipper
and as soon as his shipment, is on the
cars the rate is withdrawn, and his com
petitors pay the old higher rate. The
government would be as much interested
in stopping that kind Of business as it
would be in reducing rates.
The aim of government supervision is
to inject into railroad rates first fair
ness, second stability, third publicity. II
there is anything in the present scheme
of running railroads that collides with
these principles it must be something
which also collides with American indi-
vidual liberty, SO that President Tuttle Is
plea fails, even from the standpoint OF
the witness he has cited in court.
| Are YOU an ct al? Well. even If you are
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
Private" Railroads Again.

The customary attitude Of the Amer
lean railroad president toward the gov
eminent supervision of rates is well
illustrated in recent address Of Presi-
dent futile of the Boston & Maine be-
fore the Newton club Of Boston. Among
other things Mr.. futile said: ...
When the United States government
or state government undertakes the
supervision Of the private business Of
corporation or an Individual, to the
extent Of saying what price they shall
charge for their product in the open
market, then [ say in the most: tenn
perate manner that I fear we have en-
tered upon course which is against
the fundamental principle upon which
liberty, and I don't want to live to see
the end Of it.
Two fundamental mistakes in this
are SO characteristic of all railroad
presidents that they are deserving of
notice. There. is first the assumption
that it is fundamental to our liberties
that the individual should never be
interfered with, and, second, that a
railroad is an Individual.
The liberty of the individual has
never been recognized in our scheme
of government any farther than it
could be carried out without interfer-
ing with the corresponding liberties of
a neighboring individual. The govern
ment is always interfering with indi-
viduals. The right to carry arms, for
example, is supposed to be somewhat
fundamental, but the government has
often interfered with it in the interest
Of the mass. The right to hunt and
fish in free waters, either for sport or
profit, is an individual prerogative, but
the state has limited it in many direc-
tions in the interest Of the present gen,
GRAFTON and Of posterity. The right to
free contract is inherent, but the state
limits that, making it impossible for a
man to contract away any rights which
may interfere with the reserved rights
of his dependents. We have usury
laws which are an interference with
private rights. We have laws regulat
ing the delivery of stuff sold by weight
Purefood laws abound. If President
b futile, as an individual, will look over
the laws Of the state in which he lives
he will find his liberty SO curtailed il
hundred directions as to make hin
want to move to Madagascar or Tim
buctoo, where he may roam at viii.
His second assumption is that tn
railroad is an individual selling it
product in the open market. Neithe
3 one OF these things is true. The rail
road is the creature Of the state strictl,
s and as such it is given certain privilege
and undergocs some restrictions which
do not apply to natural persons. I
has, for example, the right of eminen
domain, whichis in effect a license to tn
4 railroad to compel other individuals t
sell it their real estate. No natura
person enjoys this privilege. tt wa
4 necessary that the government Shout
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
WANTS MONEY FOR FORESTS
Forestry Board Anxious to Begin Prac-
tical Work.

The state forestry board will endeav-
or to get an appropriation passed inn
mediately so as to begin work on the
new forest reserve granted by the ma
tional government. Two years ago
one was asked to start planting on the
Pillsbury reserve, but in the rush OF the
and the board has not been able to do
an ythlng with the practical side Of the
forestry question.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
ADVICE FOB NOLAN
Glencoe Man Has Substitute for Whip
ping Post Bill.

famous thru his bill for whipping post
for wifebeating. This morning he re-
ceived request from New Jersey for
a copy Of the bill. But this did not in
terest him half as much as the follow
ing heartfelt advice from Glencoe,
MINI, which was unfortunately anony-.
nous:
have enough savages enough to pass your
whipping post bill but would say if you
would pass bill to tie a cable chain on
the womens tongue you would save the
post anyway beside nearly all the drunk
erds murders Desertions divorces ruined
homes few men only can stand the flashing
of a womans tongue all day and night +,
experiences.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
unlaue-A Levitation Illusion.


Levitation, the overcoming of gravita-
ton by some occult means, is exemplified
Dy clever illuson-for an illusion it
must beat the Unique tbeaters this week.
Saad IN white, and singing. Ben Bolt" a
young Woman comes upon the stage. A
blonde young man makes Svengali- like
motions and she apparently falls into a
hypnotic state. He causes her to sit in a
chair, her feet not touching the floor.
Then the chair, in response to some I'M
seen power, slowly tips backward to an
angle OF 45 degrees and then forward
again. 80
The next experiment is more startling.
The woman is placed in casket and in
response to more waving Of the mesmer-
lists hands is seen rise slowly and remain.
suspended In midair, apparently unsup-
ported To demonstrate that the body is
not held up by any wires or mechanical
device, hoop is passed over it, The hoop
mas previously been passed thru the audi
ence, Where It has been carefully ex-
amlned and found perfect. The whole ex-
pertinent IS performed in the clear open
light OF the stage and there are no drap-
cries to confuse, -.
The act is named zelda" the magician
IS Carl +. Kittrick and the subject is his
food for thought h. his
The other numbers on the bill, with the
exception OF Delmo, a tramp comedy jug
gler, are what are termed in stage par
lance, singing turns and they are all
strung together. They are also similar
IN that they finish better than they begin
Blamphin and Hehrin, in operate duets
are amateurish in their first number, but
show to better advantage in their CLOSING
selectlon. Leonard Drake gives some
clever limitations of animals. Marshal
and Erwin, very robust woman and 3
thin man of the Sunny JIM type, prove
very wearying in their society sketch, bul
redeem themselves with their songs.
,-aE .sr... ..'..- H, G. Davis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

Rev. G. L. Morrill, did not by any means
exhaust the list of liars in his Sunday
speech. He did not say anything about
the pink liar and his personal tax state
ment; the blue liar, who has been sitting
up with a sick friend; the seal-brown liar.
whose discolored optic was achieved In
an impossible bout with doorway, or
the lavendar liar, who is not at home to
a distreSSfu1 caller.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
RATE HEARING RESUMED
Several Delegations Present Complaints
of Discrimination. - .-..

The railroad rate hearing was re-
snmed at 8 clock today by the joint
legislative committee. Several dele
cations were on hand to present com
nnlaints Of discrimination. One from
Mankato was headed by F. M. Curryer
and: Thomas Hughes, representing the
BOARD of Trade. -. ....--
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
FOR BETTER HOTELS
Commercial Travellers Have Bill to
Make Them Safer.

Representative M. D. Fowler will in
troduce a bill in the legislature promul-
gated by the Travelling Men S associa;
ton to compnel better and safer hotel
accommodations. The law will provide
that each hotel of two stories shall
have in each room two rope fire es-
capes. In hotels of over two stories
there will have to be metal fire escapes.
The bill also provides for the appoint
ment Of regular inspector OF hre es-
capes and minor safeguards.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

The Nebraska senate is going to observe
Thursday as the anniversary OF the day
when Senator Richards O'Neill arose IN the
sacred senate chamber and said: Every
man should be nroud of the land Of his
nativity, whether he was born there or
not" There are some memories one does
not willingly Let die.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

10 Southern Texas, $27.75 Round Trip
Galveston, Fort Worth, Houston,
Beaumont, etc, via the Minneapolis &
st. Louis r. r. Tickets on sale during
February and March. Limit twenty
one days. Stop-oyers permitted.
q Call on J. G. Rick City Ticket
Agent. 424 Nicollet avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
At the Battle Of Gettysburg.

- NJ the 5attIe OF 0ettyspurg.
To the Editor of Tho Journal.
Please give me the number of union
men and confederates killed and wounded
at, the, battle Of Gettysburg. #
~, &C. N. Wood.
= Edmonton, Alta, Feb i.
Union Troops-Killed, ;3,072; wounded,
IA, 497; missing, 5,434; total 23,003.
ederates-Killed, 1852; wounded,
IL, 700; missing, 5,150; total, 2O,451.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

In the history of railroading in this
country every time the courts have de-
clared the business to be public the rail-
road presidents have frightened their belts.
spat on their hands and declared .sAll
right, KIT It's private business. just the
same But the private snap" railroader
is about. played out and the real railroad
talent IS getting on. 80.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

Strong attempts are being made to end
the governments free seed graft. It is
an old abuse and hard to cut out
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

After reading President Northrop's re-
port we are moved to inquire f we can
not reduce the Dingley :l,lt iesson Bahama
weather and let in a bunch? Is there any
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
An. Anti-"Nail Measure.
Conveyance Bill Passed.

The committee on Judiciary recon
legalizing conveyances of real estate
from husband to wife and wallace's bill
legalizing the reconveyance Of cemetery
lots. Both reports were adopted.
The Roberts bill appropriating $780,.
900 for completing the south wing. of
the St. Cloud reformatory was passed.
Eight or ten petitions protesting
against the passage OF the free text.
and other counties in which the paro-
chial school element is strong. ssE ~. ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

in again." while Oyama bluntly refers to
his retreat This is not courteous s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

The weather clerks below zero' pre-.
diction scores bullseye every time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
JOHNSON won ON
HIS JUNKET PLAN.
MEMBERS HAVE HOT
DEBATE IN HOUSE.
L. H. Johnson Wanted Committee
Sent to Inspect Wisconsin Agricul-
tural School and w. P. Roberts OBJ
jected on the Ground Of Expense
The First Anti Cigarette Bill Is In
troduced.

Lawrence johnson and w. P. Roberts
tried, conclusions in the house this morn
ing over the formers resolution for a
junket to Menomonie, Wis, to study ag-
ricultural schools. johnson won.
Early in the session Mr.. johnson in
Jroduced a measure providing for the es-
tabllshment Of county schools of agri-
culture and followed it up on Jan. l2
with resolution authorizing the speak
Wisconsin school. He called up this
resolution this morning and urged it's
adoption.
Mr.. Roberts, as chairman of the com
mlttee on appropriations, objected to
the Junket on account Of the expense,
insisting that the information desired
could be obtained by the use of a 2-cent
stamp. The debate between johnson
and Roberts had reached the acrimon-
ious stage when R. ]. Wells Of Brecken-
ridge, broke in: =" In view of the com
plete harmony in the Hennepin delega.
ton, / move the previous question:
Much merriment greeted his sally. The
motion prevailed and the resolution was
adopted by a vote Of 63 to ~.
- TO Stop Medicine Jags.
Gustav Erickson of Candy, proposed {
bill prohibiting anyone but a licensed
liquor, dealer from selling stomach bit
ters, tonics,. cordials, or patent medi
cines, containing twenty or more PEI
cent Of alcohol, unless there be a labe
true per cent Of alcohol. Any one vic
lating this provision is liable to the sam,
punishment as for selling liquor withou
license. The proposed law does not ap
ply. to druggists filling physicians pre-
scriptions. ..,
Under this measure the dairy AM
food inspector is authorized to order tn,
analysis Of any medicinal compound
and in case it contains twenty or NOR
per cent of alcohol, or the percentag
is less than that shown on the label
prosecution must be instituted.
-. An Anti" Nail'' Measure.
Burdette Thayer got in the first anti
cigarette bill Of the session. His meas
ure prohibits any dealing or giving
| away Of cigarettes or cigarette paper
or substitutes for either, on penalty of
fine ranging from $50 to 800. The Law
is to go, into effect Immediately afte
its massage. ~" ts. q.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

sBackaches is almost Immediately re-
lieved by wearing one Of Carter's
Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache
Plasters. Try one and be free from
pain. Price IS cents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

South Dakota is Offering extraordinary
inducements to settlers just now. The
session of the legislature lis half over and
only seven bills have been passed to date.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
Foyer Chat.

Few heroes of modern fiction have +a,x-
en- so firm a grasp: on the hearts Of read
ers as has "Thes Nirginian," a young
knight OF the cattle country. In him MI
Wlster has shown us a specimen of sturdy
american manhood that cannot but be
effective IN stage presentation. Dustin
t'arnum and Helen Holmes are in the
leading roles at the Metropolitan next
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

The New Ulm murder case is being
staged. Will somebody get an ak?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

DENMARK-Journal on file at U. 8. Legation.
ST. PAUL oFF10E-2o Endicott building. Tele-
phone, N. W., Main 230.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
~ cnba NEW Orleans and Florida.

Low round-trip Winter Tourist rates
daily via the Minneapolis & st. Louis
R.R. Thru connections made by the
.iiterature on Cuba can be had on appli-
cation 10 ). r. 4sfcke1, City Ticket
Agent, 424 Nicollet avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

The Illinois legislature will have to be
Steffinsed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

Williams and Walker in ''Dahomev''
VIII be the attraction at the Bijou next
week, and an enthusiastic reception will
be given them by the discriminating.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

PAR1s-Journal on file at Eagle bureau, SO Rue
Cambon, ...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
infant industry which Is going to be

II the government INDUCES in the diver
sion Of controlling railroad rates, we are
solemnly warned by James B. Dill that
wages will go down. Well, suppose the
government puts the rates upA
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

LoNDoN-Journal on file at American Express
office, Waterloo place, and U. S. Express
office, 90 Strand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The house committee on roads and bridges will
recommend the present law relating to town
provisions of the new code. The revision pro-
vides for All apDointive overseer in each town,
who is allowed to appoint deputies.
The house committee education held a pub
afternoon, hearing objections from various inter.
ests. The bill is backed by the state fedora ton
OF labor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

Are you an ct al? Well. even If you are
that won't save you hereafter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07
THE LEGISLATURE
LEGISLATIVE DoINGs
TODAY
SENATE.

SENATE.
Bill presented looking to establish
n1ent OF hospital for crIpples and de-
formed children.
Two more antlmerger bills Intro
duced by Senator Wilson.
Bill to require the stock In loan
companies to be listed for taxation.
Bill introduced for state inspec-
tion Of school buildings.
Bill introduced permitting diversion
Of Bassett's creek.
Bill introduced to place statue Of
alexander Ramsey In national capitol.
Adjourned to Wednesday, 10 am.
HOUSE.
Antlcigarette bill introduced.
Bill prohibiting the sale Of prepare.
tlons containing 20 per cent alcohol,
except on prescriptions.
Messrs. johnson and Roberts clash
over formers resolution.
Adjourned to Wednesday, 10 am.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

tionsand lives OF the other characters. Is
careful artistic and attra active. Her
lighter comedy worlssis cta rming, while
her emotional work touches the heart
strings. a - Ss5a i
81. Murdoch is a realistic politician.
Claudia Lucas Is not an altogether sue
cessful villainess, but nevertheless sue
ceedss in winning the dislike Of her audi
ence. The other members OF the company
are we'll cast. Merton q. Harrison.
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EAST SIDE oFF1CE-Central avenue and Sec
ond street. Telephone, Main No. 8.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-07

Observation-Disclosures has private switchboard
for both lines. Call No. on either line and
call for department you wish to speak to-
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CHICAGO OFFICE, Tribune building.
w. Y. PERRY, Manager.
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AEw YORK OFFICE, Tribune building.
= T.. D. A. CARROLL, Manager
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AL papers are continued until an explicit order
n received for discontiruance and until all ar
rearages are laid. 'S'5 sEH. * ~ .'. ~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-01
A. P. ABBOTT & CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Those &c dimities are at Abbotts.
Sunburst petticoats, 69c at Fits.
Get a new-styled tie at Abbott's for
the Fourth.
Barefoot sandals for the baby at w.
J. AicLean's.
Hammocks, all patterns and prices,
at McANhorter's.
Cash paid for India wheat and barley,
at the Averill Mill.
Saturday only, Sunbnrst petticoats
at soc at Vaughans.
Il. " Jones went to Troy, N. ", to-
day for weeks visit.
@. D. Cyr went to Concord, n H.,
last night on visit.
]. II. Webster went to New York last
might on b business trip.
Sidney j. Brown left today for a
weeks visit in R0ebland Me-
p. Peltire went to Holyoke, Mass,
today, on visit with friends
Louis Griftiths viii sing at the Uni
yersalist church tomorrow morning.
Frank Ely went to Danyers, Mass.
today to visit relatives for ten days.
Alexander Brine went to New York
last night Oh a few days business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Pearsons went to
Burlington this morning for few days
visit.
Mr., and Mrs. David vannie left this
morning for Boston 10 spend Che holi-
days.
Mrs. Herbert Sanhorn has returned
from East Orange, where she has been
visiting.
Miss Tessie Beattie left this morning
for the Adirondacks where she viii work
this summer in a hotel
Ralph W. Gilhertson left this noon
for weeks visit with relatives in Man
chester and Concord, N. I'll.
Among those who have gone to Bos-
ton to spend the Fourth are Real Pc
russo, Joseph Lemay, Ed Parker, David
White, James Veale and Charles Bourgh.
Quality and prices are always right
at our store, although we are not all
the time making big "holler' about it.
Rebate checks with cash purchases.
Eastman Bros.
We have several large lots Of native
Strawberries engaged, including the cele-
brated Richardson's. Shall have plenty
for tonight. Remember we close all
day Tuesday, July 4th. Eastman Bros
A whist club picnic was held yester-
day afternoon at Dewey Park. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Steele, Mr.. and Mrs. F. ID. Ladd, Mr.
and Mrs. B. a. Eastman, Mr.. and Mrs,
II. Fl. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Jack
son, Mfr. and Mrs. e. A. Drown and Mr..
and Mrs. j. O. Adams.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-01
Table DamaSk and Towels.

Here are Linen values that viii appeal
to you as little better Than we usually
have.
Twenty-Five dozen is By 36-inch
Linen Huck Towels. These are the Is-
cent grade. Now al lOc each. A good
opportunity TO buy for hotels or lodging
houses.
One lot Of extra heavy Hemstitched
Linen Huck Towels with pattern borders
for 25c each.
Here is value in the way Of Bleach
ed Damask IS inches wide. Our 7sc
value. Now for SOC.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-01
Summer Dress Goods.

One LOT 81 White Pinhead Mcreefized
Wash Goods for children's dresses or
white shirt waist suits, sold early IN the
season at 3Se, now at loe per yard.
Two lots Of India Linons. These are
familiar goods at the original prices. Now
the &c ones for II lie and the zsc
ones for Zoe. Every lady with children
can use them, and here is saving Of
nearly one-quafter.
New lot Of Toxic White Silks that
were SSc. As they were all closed out
BY Boston party, part Of these goods
came 10 Is. Now they go al 5Sc per
yard.