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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
OUR ONE NATIONAL SPECTACLE

democratic people does not take
kindly to pomp and vain show. The
political party that is successful in elect
ing its presidential candidate is salts
fed to express its enthusiasm with a
street parade and fireworks. The COM
mittee that it sends around some weeks
later to inform the distinguished one
of the honor that is his performs its
task in the most informal way. Always
the disposition is in this country to
under rather than over dress the occa-
sion. The one exception is the inaugu-
ration of the president, and even in
respect to this event there are many
people who honestly favor the simpIic-
ity that is associated with the jefferson
inaugural
But in spite of diverse opinion on the
subject, more or less ceremony has all
ways attended the Introduction of the
president into Office, and the majority
of Americans recognize its necessity
and appropriateness. A beautiful ideal
is that Jeffersonian one of an unostenta-
tious ride to the capital, with the
stop at the hitching post, but it is an
impossible one today, and careful re-
search has failed to disclose facts
which prove that it was ever realized
in history. And certainly the modern
tendency is to make the taking of the
oath Of Office an impressive spectacle
and to have gala features precede and
follow It
There has been nothing In the Roose-
welt administration to prove that the
head Of the family or its members are
averse to ceremonial affairs, and IL may
be expected, therefore, that the Satur-
day inaugural WIFI be one of the most
impressive in the history of this country
and that no awkward circumstance
will be permitted to detract from it's
success as a spectacle. From 10: 80 in
the morning, when with his large escort
the president leaves the white house
for the capitol. until midnight, when the
inaugural ball formally Closes Wash
ington will be eli fete. There viii, how
ever, be nothing local in the spectacle.
For on parade viii be seen rough
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
THE PASSING OF THE LISTENER

Complaint is being made that such
conversation as our grandparents were
wont to listen to is not heard in the
modern drawing room. Even Senator
Depew laments the fact that there are
no conversationalists nowadays. But
his is the complaint of the monclogist.
AS a matter of fact 1t is not the con-
versationalist who is passing. it is the
listener. Everybody wants to talk, no.
body wants to listen. Hence the dearth
Of brilliant conversation.
The word has always been a mis-
homer. Conversation" says one lex
icographer, is general interchange of
sentiments" 1t is nothing Of the sort.
Nothing more disconcerting can happen
to the individual who has reputation
as a brilliant conversationalist than to
find himself tete a tete with a fellow
being who has a similar reputation to
uphold. To make a conversation pos
sible there must be a party OF the first
part and party OF the second part,
but the party of the second part must
be silent party. Otherwise the con-
versation is bound to be failure.
Whether the passing of the listener is
to be regretted is a debatable ques-
ton. AS a result of his passing we
have small talk instead of conversation.
But this small talk is not so trivial as
the adjective implies. Sometimes it is
chiefly about the weather. but fire.
quently, too. 1t is a general interchange
of sentiments. Modern folk express
themselves as well and as brightly as
the folk of other days. The only real
difference probably is that they do not
express themselves to such great
length.
Because greatness IN many lines is
commoner now than 1t used to be, it is
not valued so highly. In this matter of
conversation. at any rate. more is de-
manded of the individual today than
society demanded OF him In the past.
He must contribute his quota of ideas,
or what passes muster for them, to
every gathering. and. he must so con-
dense his Wit and wisdom that there
viii be no danger OF hts boring his fell
low guests The listener of the past
was person who had nothing to say
for himself and who didn't mind being
bored He promoted conversation.
There is no such individual today. and
therefore everybody who desires to
make social reputation for himself
must talk to the point. must talk en-
tertainingly and must. aboye all. talk
briefly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
TODAYS WEATHER
WASHINGTON. March 1.-Forecast:

WASHINGTON, March Forecast:
For MinneSota-Fair, warmer Thursday:
Friday fair. colder in the west portion,
fresh east to south winds, becoming yari-
able.
For Upper Michigan-Fair, warmer
in east portion, variable winds.
For South Dakota-Fair Thursday and
Friday.
For Wisconsin-Fair, warmer Thursday:
Friday fair, light to fresh east to south
winds
For fowa-Fsir Thursday. warmer in the
central and west portions: Friday fair.
For MontaRa-Fair Thursday; Friday
fair. colder.
For North Dakota-Fsir Thursday.
warmer in east portion; Friday fair.
colder.
ST. Paui-Observations taken yesterday
by the United States weather bureau
w. K. Oliver. observer. for the twenty
four hours ended at O'Clock last night
barometer corrected for temperature and
elevationl: Barometer, 30.15: relative hui
Nudity. 81: weather. cloudy: maximum
temperature. "a; minimum temperature.
81: daily range. 8: mean temperature, "a I:
Z p. m temperature, "a: wind at d. m,
south: precipitation. o.
Yesterdays temperature at other points:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
What the Editors Say

The best way to be miserable is to
think about yourself, how you have lost,
now much you have not made, and
the poor prospect for the future. A
brave man. with a soul in him. gets out
of such pitiful ruts and laughs at dis
enlargement, rolls up his sleeves.
whistles and sings, and makes the best
Of life. This earth never was intended
for glory, and the man who rises above
his encouragement and keeps his mar
hood Will only be the stronger for his
Observation-Disclosures News.
Spinsters have become so numerous
In Delaware that an old maids club
has been organized for the purpose of
appealing to the legislature to tax
bachelors. Viewed in the light of the
conditions that lead up to a procedure
like this, it is about time that Della
ware had stopped Dragging about its
peaches.-Fargo Call.
II every state in the Union having oil
wells will follow the example of Kan
sas and put in refineries. it would help
hold the Standard Oil company in
check When a private corporation
gets strong enough to defy a great
state, it is too powerful for the best
good of this republic.-St. Cloud Jour-
nal-Press.
The strongest evidence that Min
nesota is in need of an immigration
bureau is the success attending the eff
forts of our Canadian brothers when
exerted upon our own people. We
have had just about energy enough to
make good our losses.-Alexandria
Post-News
The St. Paul Globe asks what is
the matter with st. Paul. Well, its
business men don't pay their share of
the tax for one thing, they can't count
ballots for another. and probably be-
fore the Legislature adjourns it can tell
the reSt.-Le Sueur News.
There is a good deal of moonshine
about gay Paris" says Col. Watterson.
We always thought it was absinthe,
but Col. Henry Watterson of Ken
lucky is qualified to know.-Stevens
County Review.
Why should anybody, even a crank.
want to blow up Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania? Up to the time of go
ing to press he has been entirely HARM
less.-St. Cloud Times
Wonder what excuse the iceman will
have for high prices next summer
Faribault Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
PRISON Irvine PLANT
WILL BE ENLARGED
Yearly Output VIII Be In.
creased by Two Million
Pounds

Preparations to enlarge the Still
water prison Irvine plant are being
made. 1t is proposed to increase the
annual capacity of the plant from TO-
100000 to 100000 pounds of Irvine.
The necessary machinery will be in
stalled in time to add from 500, 900 to
6O0,O0O pounds to the output for this
season. Warden Wolfer leaves tonight
Tor the east to purchase the machinery.
Inc addition to the Irvine plant will in
Volve an outlay of from $50, 600 to S75.-
600.
The enlargement of the Irvine plant
IS in line with the suggestion of Gov.
Johnson in his inaugural MESA ge.
though the governor yesterday refused
to take credit for the movement The
action is taken by the state board of
control, and will carry out nrecop-
celved ideas on the part of the menu
bers of the board.
Before meeting of the binding
tWihe committee of the house recently
j. f. Jacobson, chairman of the board
said he had been an advocate of the
enlargement of the Irvine plant and in
tlmated that he had been outyOted nv
other members of the board. The
warden is known to be a friend of the
plan increasing the output of the plant.
and 1T is hoped to eventually supDly all
the Irvine that will be needed bv the
Minnesota farmers. The present plan
is to order the Irvine of the prison an
thorlties through the farmers clubs
put II the increased quantity manu-
Iactured cannot be disposed of in this
way during the season tba rrOd,,o+ ,,,tII
De sold to retail dealers, who will be
under contract to sell on a certain
margin of profit to their customers.
1t is estimated that about II 600 OOO
pounds OF binding Irvine are used each
season by Minnesota farmers. and the
enlarged capacity of the Irvine plant
WIN permit of the manufacture of more
IMAM two-thlrdS of this quantity. IT
Is expected to sell the Irvine in f1tura
at profit of not more than 1 cent n
pound, and the proceeds are to be used
exclusively for the enlargement and
development of the plant. Compare
livery little additional building will he
required at Saltwater to house the new
machinery to give the plant its 1000 :
VOO pounds Increase, and it is expeort
ed 10 nave the new machinery running
In time to assist materially in sunnIv-
ing the demand for 1905.
Ihe law requires that the aDDronri-
atlon for the increase of the twina
plant must be approved by the gov
elhof. GOV. Johnson said Yesterday
mat he would heartily approve of anv
increase in the plant since it is being
conducted along so successful lines.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Extends Meat Indult

BALTIMORE. March cardinal
Gibbons has just received from the
holy see a renewal of the indult which
was granted on March 10, 1895, and ex-
pires on March 10, 1905. The renewal
extends the privilege granted in the
former indult TO March 10. 1915. The
fndult permits to all workingmen and
their families the use of flesh meat
once a day on all fast days and DAYS
OF abstinence throughout the year, with
the exception of Fridays, Ash Wednes-
day. the Wednesday and Saturday OF
Holy week and the eve of Christmas
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1905
is THE END NEAR

There is a portent of overwhelming
meager reports that have come from
the scene of the great battle that has
been on for several days on the Shakhe
river. 1t is indicated that Kuropatkin
is about to retreat from his carefully
constructed defenses along the river;
that his left has been turned and that
his army will probably be compelled to
retreat. A retreat at this juncture
and the total abandonment of the elab-
crate defenses provided during the
winter would mean irretrievabIe dis
aster, for it is certain that the Rus
sian commander has made all his prep
arations for single throw of the dice.
There can be no doubt that the two
great armies of Russia and Japan are
aligned for tremendous struggle. The
line of battle is of such great length
as to permit the engagement at one
time Of more men than have ever fig
lNQ ia q 1liOoSiA DdbliS, anu IL Is
timated in the few dispatches already
received that the losses have already
been great Indeed anything like a
general engagement must result in i'm
mense losses on both sides, even if one
army was at once forced to retreat.
The character of the country to the
south and east of Mukden is such as to
insure practical destruction to a re-
treating force compelled to abandon it's
guns and ammunition, and if the Japa-
nese have forced Kuropatkin, or any
considerable portion of his army, to re-
tire from the advanced intrenchments
we may presently hear that Russia is
ready for peace proposals.
The amazing activity of the japanese
has evidently again proved too much for
the Russians. Kuropatkin has been for
two months strengthening himself in
his position. The battle that has been
inaugurated was as fairly a challenge
for a final test of strength as though
formal arrangements had been made
for it. Kuropatkin accepted it as such.
That he has strengthened his force
since Liauyang is not to be doubted.
That his dispositions have been made
with a view to winning that single
great engagement necessary to the sat
isfaction of Russian honor before en-
tering upon the consideration of peace
proposals is certain. But the Japanese
have acted with all the forethought of
the Russian commander and with a
greater capacity for work. They have,
1t appears. actually brought the siege
guns captured at Port Arthur into po-
sition opposite Putiloff and are batter
ing the Russian positions with amnu-
nitiona and guns taken from the great
Russian stronghold.
The climax of the war has been
reached. The next few days will tell
bloody tale, such as has not before been
told in theshistory of the world. The
immensely Of the forces engaged, the
desperation of the Russians the high
and sanguine spirit Of the Japanese.
the Importance of the stake, to Russia
ut least all these things go to insure
the certainty of battle that should
be the browning horror of the war and
settle the status of Russia for the pres
ent generation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
THE JOY OF LAwMAkINc

The Hon. Edward Tanning, member
from Olmsted county, tossed into the
camp of the banded cohorts of corpo-
rate plunderers yesterday a couple of
bombs the defamation of which made
music in the strained ears of the
friends of the plain people and advanc-
ed the Hon. Edward some numbers
on the road to fame. The first missile
law to compel merchants in towns of
more than $4,000 inhabitants to file with
the county assessor each year sched-
ules showing the amount of insurance
carried on their stocks and requiring
the assessor to assess each stock at
the amount of the insurance. The
other bin proposes law to prohibit the
use Of patented articles OF processes in
the paving of city streets. The sight
of the squirming Of the myrmidons OF
power as the purposes of these meas
ures were disclosed in the reading Of
them by title, must have rejoiced the
soul Of the Hon. Edward, who has
hitherto been content to hide his light
in the ruck of the membership of the
house. Now that he has taken the GEN.
ter of the stage and invited the atten-
ton of the chroniclers of history, the
member from Olmsted will be COM
PEELED to put aside his diffidence and
take his place as the champion of the
masses who dwell in cities of less than
so, 900.
We fear, however, that the Money
Devil-who appears never to even So
journ in cities of less than $4,000
will render the attack Of the Hon. Ed
ward Ineffective. Spacious pleas will
be made to the members of the legisla-
ture setting forth that insurance, as a
trustworthy in Blackjack as in st.
Paul. 1t will be shown them that the
! human disposition to err is as preva-
lent in Stewartville-where, in his ca
| pacity Of sage and professor of the
| art tonsorial. the Hon. Edward dis
penses wisdom and promotes pulchri-
tude in his private capacity-as in Min
neapolis, and that it would not be fair to
add to the burdens of the man who
loads up on fire insurance because he
| wants to get rid of the agent We
warn the Hon. Ed that he has a fight
on his hands, which latter are like to
become as sore as his feet have been
made by walking on patent paving.
The Hon. Edward Tanning has in
him the making OF a statesman. He
has a very well defined idea of the To-
cation of the gallery and he knows
the acoustics of the forum Moreover,
he has avoided the byways that bisect
the path of glory. He goes direct to
the goal. If the Money Devil should
| emerge from the jungle of Fourth street
| and suffocate these twin children Of
| his legislative genius in their infancy
he will not be deferred. He will ap-
peal to Stewartville, and will there
find balm for the injuries done his feet
by the pavements of cities of upwards
of $4,000 and the bruises inflicted on
his bounding spirit by the club of de-
rision welded by the hirelings Of urban
greed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02

The statement by Congressman
Longworthy that an American diplomat
held a diplomatic reception in his shirt
sleeves carries with it some comfort
mat might not have had a shirt
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Pioneer Woman Dead

Mrs. Bridget Mcmahon, a half CEN
fury resident of the city. died at her
home 352 Virginia avenue, Tuesday
afternoon at the age of IS. She had
been all over a month. Mrs. Mcmahon
was born in County Clare, Ireland. in
1887, and came to St Paul in 1855,
where she has since resided She is
survived by two children. Thomas and
Elizabeth Mcmahon, who live in the
city. The funeral will take place this
morning at 8 O'Clock at St. Joseph'S
chapel InteFment at Calvary ceme-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
UNDERGRADUATES BID
Mr.. NORRIS FAREWELL
Delegation Presents Him With Roses
at Union Depot

w. r. Norris, manager of the ST.
Paul agency of the Washburn- Crosby
company, left last might with the
Roosevelt club to attend the Inaugural
ton ceremonies in Washington. Mr..
Norris is greatly interested in kinder
garten work and holds the post of life
member and honorary vice president
of the Saltwater Kindergarten asso-
citation.
Just before the train pulled out for
the east last night a delegation of lit
tie friends of Mr.. Morris from the
Saltwater kindergarten arrived at the
depot, and marching in column cap
tured the mill man and presented him
with box of American beauty roses
to decorate his berth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
eIee Club to Give Concert

The annual concert of the Hamline
University Glee club will be given Fri
DAY evening at the university chanel
Inc club. under the efficient direction
Oh Prof. Keller. has made quite a repu-
.dtlon ana mas had a very successful
season. Over twenty CONCERTS re
been given out of the CITY. ali of wbich
were a success.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
President Names RattIeshin.

WASHINGTON. March lone of
the new battleships authorized in the
pending naval appropriation bill viii be
named. it Is stated, the South Caro-
lima The request that the ship be so
named was made by the president.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
News Condensed

faTls-The council of ministers has de-
ciued 10 accept the proposed change in
the 1lll providing for the separation of
church and state whereby religious pro-
SESSIONS hereafter will be strictly pro
hibited. 1t has also been decided NOT To
acceDt the proposition whereby pensions
ACCORDED TO the aged clergy were TO be
cut OH after the separation
Paris-The appointment of Count de
brazza. the African explorer. to investi-
tality brought against officials of the
French Congo is expected to bring ont a
complete exposure of the situation in
New York-The condition of James r.
Duke. president of the American Tobacco
company. who was reported very i'll from
DIood poisoning. is said to be not serious
He is confined to his house as n result az
an operation for the removal of corn.
ST Louis-Judge Adams of the United
States district court holds that the revenue
law which provides that nothing shall he
added TO whisky. after it has been placed
IN barreIs and inspected, refers only, to
taxable substances.
Chicago-Firing through his overcoat
pocket at two men who attempted to rob
him. Assistant County Attorney Louis B.
Anderson shot and fatally wounded one
of them, Frank Fl. St Armand, a negro.
The other escaped.
Chicago Charged with embezzline 81 500
from the Equitable Fire and Marine in
Surance company of Providence r. l.,
John Mayberry. for fourteen years secre-
tary OF the company in Chicago, has been
arrested.
WashingtOn-The house leaders decided
on modified provision for government
participation in the exposition planned to
be held in the vicinity of Jamestown Va,
ON and near the waters of Hampton roads
in 1907.
New York-Immigration statistics show
more than 100 per cent increase of new
e0n1eTS ong2 ie F re over the CORE
were 53,460. as against 23,410,
Washington-James R. Garfield, COM
missioner OF corporations. has completed
the report of his investigation of the OPP
erations OF the beef trust and it will be
sent TO congress Friday.
Chicago-James A. Logan Jr, II years
old, colored. confessed to having muir
dered Mrs Della Tracy. the woman found
dead on a sidewalk In Hyde park. The
woman was domestic.
Mammoth Springs. Ark.-A passenger
was stopped by bandits near here and the
express car robbed of probably 81 900. The
bandits escaped
Il
westbound Baltimore e Ohio express was
burned with 1.500 registered letters. $780,
GOO in currency and hundreds OF pounds or
mail.
New York;. II. Finch has been sub
mitted to an operation for the removal Of
his tongue. About two-thirds was cut
away. yet he viii be able TO speak intelll-
gibly.
indianapolis Ind.-Gov. Hanley has
signed the anti-cigarette bill. which will
go into effect in June. It prohibits all
traffic in cigarettes
Indiana polls Ind--The convention Of
the Psi Fraternity decided to establish
three new chapters making twenty two in
all.
PhiIadelphia-The annual meeting of the
National Lumber Dealers association has
begun here.
Guthrie, Okla.-The antitrust bill
passed the lower house unanimously.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Among the Merrymakers
Breakdowns

II was out with my automobile eight
hours yesterday"
You mean to say you were in the ma
chine that long"
No. l was in it an hour and under it
seven hours fixing the breaks. Chicago
News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Implement Men 70 Meet

The Retail Implement Dealers As
socfation of Central Minnesota viii
hold a meeting at the Merchants hotel
Friday, March 3. commencing at 10
a. m The association was but recent
iy organized, but already has large
membership. .--.--...-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02

theory that vacations are unnecessary
in that large force Of financiers who
have been classifying their accounts and
cannot take a chance on an investiga-
ton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
And He Only Watched the boo.

Uncle Joe" Cannon finds that there
are several other entrances to the treas
ury.-Chicago Reeord-Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Can't Even Lose Six Dollars

Col Astor lost six $1,000 bills in
theater- Most people couldn't be so
careless Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Rumors Don't Break Bones

The air is full OF rumors," says a
ST Petersburg dispatch, but what keeps
the grand dukes in is that it is also
full OF bombs.-Brooklyn Union.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02

They Must Need the Money

Addicks is being pushed aside from
the senatorship trouble in Delaware,
which means that others will be per-
mitted TO bid.-Philadelphia Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
Only Experience Teaches

The Russian people might be less
keen to acquire a congress if they knew
more about the United States senate
Kansas City Times
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
But Nobody Says il to His Fac.

Yesterdays expert utterances having
shown that Stoessel is a coward and a
brave man the matter can be regarded
as settled.-Pittsburg Dispatch
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-02
IL All Depends

Green-Guzzles Is rather shallow. is he
not?
BroYn-You wouldn't think so il you
had ever invited him to drink with you
Chicago News.