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, 1906-01-29

The following letter from Harold G..
Merriam, written at I%niracombe, De
v~onshire, England, to the editor Of The
Republican, ome with the request
that the papers OF the state take the
matter up, using rs much OF this let
ter as they see fit; in the hope OF in
citing effort on the part OF the young
men of the state to try for the Rhodes
scholarship belonging to the state, Mr.,
Merriam entities his article THE
Rhodes Scholarship" 1t follows:
There is in the United States a lack
of interest in the Rhodes scholarship,
especially in the western parts OF our
country. This is due, l believe, to a
lack Of knowledge OF everything CON
corning them. 1t is not even known
what they are, or how they are obtain.
ed, or what they mean when obtained.
The blame for this cannot be laid upon
any n or anything; not eyen can we,
as is usually the case, blame the news.
papers, fCr there is no blame. 1t is
natural hat entire ignorance regarding
them should exist. An infant is not
ltown-wide known until it becomes a
man nor worldwide known until he
does something to command the worlds
attention. A newly found mine does
not spring into existence Of a sudden,
liz is developed and when its resources
are discovered and promoted it be,
comes known. The Rhodes scholar
ship is in its infancy; how can We eX-
pect it to have become known in the
two or three years it has existed? 1t
is a mine discovered but not fully de
veloped n promoted; its dividends
are yet to be paid.
l wish to make only a few simple
statements, in hope that some men OF
our state may become interested. Ii
our own men fail to become interested,
then | hope outsiders may become so.
As a matter of absolute fact l have
heard that men of eastern colleges in
tend to go west for the sole purpose Of
gaining Rhodes scholarships. Wyo-
ming is one of the states to which they
are making | commend their ambition
and determination, but do not wish to
see them in our state, because We do
not need them. We want Wyoming
represented by a Wyomingite. When
We have no men of ambition and spirit
and determination to fulfill that ambi-
ton, then we will fall back on outsid-
ers. We have no men OF that sort, we
can still be represented by n of our
selves. But let our ambitious men
wake up and avail themselves of in
Vulnerable advantages before they are
gathered in by eastern men.
What is the Rhodes scholarship? 1t
is a three years course of study in OK
ford university. 1t gives the holder of
it approximately $500 a year to live
on and pay all expenses; there are no
restrictions regarding the expenditure
of the money. The idea that Rhodes
scholar rolls in wealth as l have
heard it saiL, is entirely erroneous. Elk
penses in Oxford are considerable; af-
ter these are paid, one has little money
left for travel, one has enough, but rot
too much; if one is careful he can trav-
, 1906-01-29
MERRIAM
EXPLAINS
A WYOMING RHODES SCHOLAR
TELLS SOME OF THE UN-
KNOWN THINGS ABOUT
GREAT ENTERPRISE.

Says 1t is Not Generally Familiar to
the People, Especially in the West,
and Hastens to Excite Interest in
His Own State-Makes a Few
Simple Statements for Guidance of
Those Who Wish to Know.
, 1906-01-29

The Republican is in receipt of a
copy of the Pittsfeld, Mass, Sun n
tanning the article upon Yellowstone
National park from the pen of Cover
nor Brooks published some time ago in
this paper. The Pittsaeld paper shows
itself to be an adept in the matter of
arrangement and illustration. The Mr.,
Machines mentioned in the article is
a resident of Pittsfeld, hence the pub
LEGATION at that place.
, 1906-01-29
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
West Bound.

In effect at the Laramie station at
the present time:
, 1906-01-29
FEDERAL CONTROL OF INsUR-
ANCE.

Senator Dryden, president OF the
Prudential Insurance company, has in.
troduced his bill providing for federal
control of insurance. This bill, If it
becomes a statute, will take all control
of insurance companies out of the
hands of state authorities and consti-
tute all kinds Of insurance interstate
ommerce. 1t lodges the control in the
department of commerce and labor.
Aside from the fact that it is ex-
tremely questionable whether the con-
]stitution authorizes federal control Of
n business so intimately connected with
the state, there is grave reason to
doubt the advisability of transferring
the power of control from the states
to Washington, where it would be far
removed from local influence.
Possibly some such supervision as
the national government now exercises
over the national banks would be all
right. An examination like that given
periodically through bank examiners
would doubtless result in much good,
but to take all control and power to
tax entirely out of the hands of the
states would be a dangerous policy.
The Republican could cite numerous
instances wherein u state govern
ment has benefited individuals who
could hardly have been given relief
from Washington. Insurance agents
are not always the most exemplary men
and they sometimes contract debts or
make un~warranted representations. I'm.
der such circumstances our state in
surance commissioner has felt himself
called upon to take a hand in the in.
terests of Wyoming citizens, In some
cases, too, Hon. Leroy Grant has been
compelled to step in as between the
policyholder and the company to pro
tect the former from unjust aggres.
sions.
A department at Washington would
little interest in the individual states
and having little or no knowledge of
particular cases. Would it not be more
likely that one man would go wrong in
his decisions than that forty-ive men
would err in cases in their own states?
Certain it is that the forty-fve men
would be more likely to give their
home people just as fair treatment as
the one man at the seat of the national
government.
Again, the individual states are at
the present time receiving quite a reve-
nue. from the variou insurance com
panies, both fire and life. Wyoming
collects from them something like $685.
900 per annum. This they can well af-
ford to pay, particularly the fire COM
panies. They now receive from the
people of this state about three times
the amount they return through losses.
And, finally, what the presidents of
the big companies are asking for is on
general principles a good thing to deny
them. The states have efficient control
of insurance and have been showing
themselves quite active in probing for
fraud. A continuance of state control
would certainly not be detrimental to
the interests of the people at large, but
if the government desires to supervise
through a system of inspection, all
well and good.
, 1906-01-29

.tunity to distinguish himself during the
brief campaign, but that was not an
important matter. Manifestly the
wounds of the civil war had been heal
ed n the bitterness engendered by it
had gone when the ex-army officer and
eX-confederate general was put back
in the army. 1t would be hard to find
a parallel in the annals of any other
country.-Chicago Tribune
, 1906-01-29

Extra copies of the splendid illus
trated number of The Republican are
now ready at this office and may be
had for the small price of Is cents, 8
cents postage being required to mail
them. Do a good turn for your state.
county and city by mailing copies to
friends in the east.
, 1906-01-29

Jailv Republican, so cents a mouth.
, 1906-01-29
National Live Stock Association.
National Wool Growers Association
Western Live Stock Show.

American Stock Growers Association
Denver, Colo, January 20, to February
8, 1906.
For the above occasion the Union Pa
cifc will have On sale January 2Sth
30 and 30th, tickets Laramie to Denver
and return at rate of s9.15, limited tc
return until February 18th.
/. ". EMMoNS, Agent.
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table was artfully concealed by a

table was artfully concealed by a
handsomely carved flower vase filed
with dahlias, above which a chandelier
shed forth such an abundance Of RAJ
diant and soft light until the guests
fancied the banquet was taking place
in mid air with the sun as a light giyer.
The table ware was. of the very choic-
est china and cut glass ware, being I'M
ported by a Minneapolis dealer.
Mr.. Covington was assisted by Mrs.
Alex. Payne who presided at the chat
ing dish and prepared wholesome
and dainty portion of Welsh Rarebit.
Sparkling wine which riyalled the i'm
ported wines, was made and served by
Miss Maymie Combs. Milwaukee also
added a helping hand to the merriment
of the happy guests.
Those present were Mrs. Payne, Mrs.
Clayton, Mrs. Garvin, and Misses May
ME Combs, VERNE Giles, Cornelia
Clayton, Of st. Paul; Miss Florence
Drake of Saltwater. Mimi; Mrs. Amel
Jackson of Canada and Mr. Richard
Covington. noted musician, former
ly of ST. Paul.
After the delightful repast was
served ITO the guests scores of toasts
were drunk to the health and happi
ness of their much loved friend, Mrs
Jackson, and the guests departed tc
their respective cottages at the Lake
| we'll pleased with the success of the
occasion.
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pacity when he was elected by the
Common Council of this City to the
office Of City Clerk.
The council at this time was Demo-
cratic but party lines were waived in
the desire to secure the best man for
the office. Mr.. Jensen served as City
Clerk under both Democratic and re-
publican rule and so faithfully dis.
charged his trust as to earn the ap-
probation, respect and good will of
the members of the council and the
patrons of the Office.
AT the inception OF the good roads
movement Mr.. Jensen, recognizing the
to the City and County. OF
permanent thoroughfares joined hands
with the promoters and worked un-
ceasingly in this behalf. Largely as
a result OF his activities in this direc-
ton and his fine official record he was
elected County Commissioner. receiy-
ing one of the largest votes of any man
on the republican ticket.
During the two years of his service
on the County Board he has ALWAYS
champloned good roads, good laws
and good government.
Il His Individual efforts have been ra-
sponsible for the laying of some ten.
miles OF permanent roadway, an i'm
proyement which must rebound to the
benefit OF both City and County. He
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08
. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1906.

There is letter at this office for
Mr.. Ernest Blue.
THE ELK EXPRESS CO., now has
it's Office at 522 st. Peter street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Murphy have
moved from 500 st. Anthony Ave-, to.
554 Aurora
Mrs. M. J. Brown of Fuller street
entertained at tea Wednesday evening
Mesdamasl Harper and Grey of Mime
apolis.
Mrs. French, Mrs. Thomas, Miss
Herbert and Miss Brown were guests
of Mrs. r. T. Grey of Minneapolis last
Friday.
The victory of Cans over Nelson last
Monday filled the hearts OF many peo-
pie with joy and the pockets of few
with cash.
Mr.. Sterling Winstead, nephew OF
Prof. Arthur Winstead, is sick at the
residence of Mrs. S. Russell, 2O6 W.
Sixth street.
The Misses Ella and Josephine Chur.
Of Chicago, who have been guests OF
Miss Nora Godette, will leave for
home tonight.
Mrs julius N Avendorph and son,
who have been guests of Mrs. f. l..
McGhee for several weeks, left for
Chicago yesterday.
When you wish first class shine
call at the Peoples Shining Parlor No.
1877 E. 9Th street, Walter Porter, Prop.
He'll shine 'em up for nickel.
Mr.. H. w. B. Green, a former resi-
dent of st. Paul, but who has been
resident of Chicago for a long time,
has again come to St-~Paul to reside.
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Mrs Sarah F. Duty of Fargo, N. D.,
who has been the guest of Mrs. r. G.
Howard of Central Ave-, after very
pleasant visit has returned home.
The greatest state fair on earth has
had a week of delightful weather and
delighted hundreds of thousands of
visitors, breaking all records to smash.
Forks, who has been the guest of Mrs.
B. R. Durant, has gone to Mendoza,
Ill, to visit the mother of Arthur
Campbell.
Misses Herbert HawIey and Kin
loch, who have been the guests of Mrs
Allen French for the past few weeks,
have all returned to their homes in
the far East
Anyone wishing any hair work, hair
dressing shampooing, manicuring,
face massage, etc, call Or address Mrs.
Elizabeth J. Allen, 351 w. Seventh
Street, up stairs.
Mrs Dover of Gaultier street en-
tertained at dinner Sunday in honor of
Mrs j, c.. Jackson of Lexington, KY,
Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Graves, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Fl. Dillingham;.
Bertha Walker, who was arrested
for the larceny Of $50 from Felix
Smith, a. State Fair visitor, was dis
charged Thursday morning, the plain
tiff having failed TO appear.
Mr.. George r. Hickman, a son of
the late Rev. R. t. Hickman, died at
the residence of his mother 592 Rice
street, Thursday. His funeral will
occur at the residence today at O.: 80
p, m. Interment at Oakland.
Miss Henrietta Jenkins, after a de-
lightful visit of several weeks with
Mrs. 0. H. Allen, left yesterday even
ing for her home in Chicago, in COM
pany with Mrs. j. w. Milton, who will
spend a few weeks visiting friends in
the windy city.
FIRST CLASS MEALS. like moth.
er used to cook may be had at Mrs.
Ella Smiths, No. 566 Cedar street
Breakfast from 700 to 11:0O a. M,
dinner from 1900 to 2:S0 p. m. Meals
to order when desired. Regular meals
rs cents. Sunday dinners a speciality.
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THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. Mrs.
Julia Hinson, proprietor, No. 317 Wa
basha, up stairs, Meals 25cts. Break
fast from 700 to 1900 a. M, Dinner
from 1900 m. to 800 p. M; Supper
from 500 to 500 p m. All regular
meals Is cts. All home cooking. Tel.
N. w. Main 2315-L.
Mesdames J. B. Turner and j. w.
Hackerny gave delightful high
noon breakfast on last Friday for Mrs.
Nancy Hackerney of Chicago, Mrs.
Geo. Patterson of Chicago, Miss
Myrtle Carr Of Carlton, Mo-, Mrs.
Retta Ross of Indianapolis, Ind,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. e. Franklin Miss
Cora e. Anderson and Mrs. Arthur N.
Mcdonald. The dining room was
being pink and white carnations with
smilax. Eight courses were served
and all had a most enjoyable time
Mrs. T. H. Lyles, on last Tuesday
gave delightful reception in honor of
her nieces Misses Ella and Josephine
Chur, of Chicago, and Miss Fannie
Diggs, of Boston, Mrs -Adelbert Lee Of
Chicago, Mrs. ]. G. Jackson of Lexing-
ton. KY, Miss Aida Fogg, Of Superior,
Wis, Mrs. John Stewitt of Winnipeg.
The beautiful house was profuseIy
decorated The hostess was assisted
in receiving by Mesdames Jennie Wat
son. w. R. Morris of Minneapolis, j.
@. Adams, O. c.. Hall. j. H. Dilling.
ham, R. Anderson, F. D. Parker, A. H.
Lealtad, o. D. Howard, H. F. McIn-
tyre; Misses Hattie Loomis, Clara
Howard, Daisy Taylor, Nora Godette,
Frances Elliott. Misses Vergie Taylor
and Nordine Howard served punch.
Prof. Hunter presided at heEpiano.
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SEEKS REELECTION.

r. H. Seng Candidate for the County
Board.
Robert H. Seng has filed with the
county auditor notice Of his candi-
dacy for reelection to the board of
county commissioners Mr.. Seng is
well known to the voters and people
of st. Paul, having served as county
assessor and is at present Republi-
can member of the board of county
commissioners. He has made an en-
ivable record on the board as a pro-
gressive and alert advocate Of meas
ures advanced for the BEST interests of
the county.
Mr.. Seng was one of the original
champions Of the good roads move.
ment in Ramsey county. He stood for
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08
HOWARD WHEELER.

Republican Candidate for Nomination
as County Attorney.
Howard Wheeler was born in ST..
Paul and has lived here all his life.
He enjoys the distinction Of being the
youngest man ever elected to the as
sembly in which he served two
terms and led his party ticket by a
large majority at each election. Mr..
Wheeler is lawyer of marked ability
end was leader in the assembly while
a member of that body. He was a
candidate for county attorney two
years ago but was defeated owing TO
certain political conditions He how
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08

Mr.. Donahower is an old resident of
this city and state, and will be remem-
beredSas U. S. marshal under President
Harrison, and later On as a commits
sioner of the city water board for two
terms. He lis very fair-minded man
devoid of color prejudice believing
man is man for a that and a. that.
This is the first time Mr.. Donahower
has appeared before the people as a
candidate for their approval, and re-
spectfully solicits your support
SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
VAULTS.-We invite your inspection.
1t costs little to place your papers.
cash securities and valuables in, abso-
lutte safety Boxes in our vaults can
be had for 81 per year, Store your
boxes, trunks. etc, with US North
western Trust Co., 1873 Endicott Ar.
cade.
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The Fashion Tailoring Co

The above is the title of new firm
which has just opened place of bust
ness at $50 Jackson street, ST. Paul
Mr.. w. Martin is manager, Mr.. o. B.
Rivers formerly of Des Moines, Iowa,
where he was engaged in the same
business, has charge of the tailoring
department. They are prepared to do
first class work in all lines of tailor
ing, renovating, pressing and repair
ing of mems clothes. They have a
monthly contract system for those who
desire it. They make speciality of
ladies' tailoring. Work called for and
delivered. Patronage of the public
solicited. Lowest prices for good
work. Phone NJ w. Main 1881.
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He is promoter and builder of good
roads nine and one half miles of ma.
his auspices during his term of Office.
He is one of the pioneers having come
to- st. Paul in 1854 and for 80 years
has been state manager of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Maine.
Since he. is willing to accept another
term of Office it is a cause for congrat-
ulation by the taxpayers and citizens
generally who should show their ap-
prevail of his course by giving him a
big majority vote on the primary
election day
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GATES A. Johnson, JR.

<
Republican Candidate for Surveyor,
J. Ramsey County.
Mr.. Johnson was born and educated
in st. Paul, has lived here all his life
and followed the profession of civil en-
cheering.
Eight years ago he served two terms
as county surveyor when the Office was
on small salary basis and not on a
fee basis as it is now
During his term of Office he con-
structed some of the best roads lead
ing into st. Paul, in fact his hobby is
good roads.
Mr.. johnson is a son of Gates A..
Johnson, ST., who is well known by
everybody, he having been county sur
yeyor himself and also held lother i'm
portant Offices.
Mr.. Johnson. is a. member of the
Junior Pioneers, Independent Order of
Druids, United Order of Foresters,
Capt. Engineers Corps, NJ. NJ. G. and
served in the Spanish-American war
He has been member of the National
Guard for twenty-five years.
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MATT JENSEN.

Republican Candidate for Nomination
as Clerk of Courts.
The passport of Matt Jensen to popu-
lar favor lies in the splendid record
he has made in every public station
to which he has been called.
He is now seeking the important
office of Clerk of Courts, for which he
is, singularly well qualified, and the
people recognizing the past services
he has rendered as a public servant
will have no misgivings as to the flu
ture conduct of this office.
While a young man he was appoint,
en- a deputy in the office of the State
treasurer and was serving in that ca.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08

Please take notice that the Grand
Opening of the new and up-to-date
Dancing Academy at K. P. Hall, 211
Hennepin Ave, near Washington Ave-,
Minneapolis, will occur on next We'd,
nesday evening, and will continue on
each Wednesday evening thereafter.
This is designed to be a popular dane
ing school for ladies, gentlemen and
children. All the latest dances will be
taught and success guaranteed. Best
music Admission rs cents Prof. r.
A. Anderson, dancing master.
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PoTTGlEsER FILES.

For His Present Position on County
Board.
Nicholas tPottgieser, a member of
the present board of county, commits
sioners, has filed for denomination on
the republican ticket. He will UNI
doubtedly be nominated and re-elect-
ed, as his service on the board has
been entirely satisfactory, and he is
well known everywhere. He has been
a most painstaking commissioner,
thoroughly. honest and conscientious,
and, as chairman of the committee on
printing and stationery supplies, has
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08
PAUL II. GOTHAM

Republican Candidate for Clerk of
Courts, Ramsey County.
forty years ago, and after finishing the
common school course in this city,
went East to finish his education, be-
sides taking a course at the Shattucl1
military academy. In 1898 when war
was declared against Spain, he volun-
teered, and was commissioned senior
major and later honored with pro-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08

Mr.. William H. Lightner who is a
candidate for the Republican nominal
ton as state senator for the Seth Dis
trict is one Of the best and most fav-
orably known citizens Of st. Paul who
has always taken great interest in it's
material prosperity as member of
the charter commission, member OF
the chamber ofcommerce, chairman of
the Republican city-committee and in
various positions Of honor trust to
.Whlch he has been called. He is 2
lawyer Of acknowledged ability and
IS a man of sterling honor and integ-
rlty. He solicits your favorable con
sheraton, when making up your tick
ct at the primaries.
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against the strongest man in the party
and received nearly 1890 votes al.
though he filed on the last filing day.
He has been hard worker in the
ranks for many Years, and feels that
he deserves a promotion and solicits
your aid on September 18th.
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JESSE FOOT.

Republican Candidate for Renomira-
ton as County Treasurer.
Mr.. Foot, the present incumbent of
the County Treasurer's office, although
serving his first term, has shown
such capability for and devotion to
the duties Of his Office that his adj
ministration has received the hearty
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08
WILLIAM A. GERBER.

Republican Candidate for Nomination
i as Sheriff, Ramsey County.
Few men in Ramsey county are bet
ter known than William A. Gerber,
Republican candidate for sheriff and
few are more generally admired. His
popularity extends all over the whole
county. Mr.. Gerber is SO years old.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-09-08

Those OF our patrons VINO desire to
have matter published must get the
same in this Office not later than
Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may
be crowde! out. No notice will be
taken of any communication that is
not signed by the author
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and was born and educated in St. Paul.
He comes from one Of the oldest
pioneer families in the city, his parents
came here in 1857 and have resided
here ever since. Billy Gerber as he is
Familiarity known conducts dry goods
store at 35O-352 University Avenue. He
bears an excellent reputation as bust
ness man. His integrity and ability are
unGuestioned and coupled with his
wide acquaintance make him an ideal
candidate for sheriff. Remember him
when making up your ticket at the
primaries on September 18th.
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endorsement of the public generally.
He and his office force, rejecting the
spirit of their chief, have, by their
courtesy, patience and endeavors to
please, received nothing but worus of
praise and commentator. Mr.. Foot
has shown himself to be a fair, square,
unbiased gentleman in his dealings
with the people regardless Of race or
station and it behooves the voters who
wish the retention of such officers in
their respective Offices to vote for
Jesse Foot at the primaries September
is.