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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
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I" HE train has rolled into the little
village of Deerfeld, Wis, and
disting uished-looking man, short
OF stature, but well proportional and
sturdy, has aGghted. He walks off
leisurely, with firm step and dignifed,
masterful bearing. It is Knute Nelson,
United States senator from Minnesota.
He has come to Deerfeld, his boyhood
home, to see his mother, who lives with
her youngest son, William, we'll
known attorney. She is past 81, and
the sands of her life are rapidly run
when her beloved son, Knute, is with
her, and. he visits her often, while
journeying between his home and
Washington. ss:.~Es
Everybody in Deerfield knows Sena-
tor Nelson by sight, and all of the old
residents are on familiar terms with
him. He is just free and genial to-
wards them now as he was thirty five
years ago, when he left them. There
fore they love him and rejoice in his
eminent career. -
His progress up Main street from the
station is very slow, for here and there
come old friends, with whom he must
stop and chat.
"Hallo, Knute, kor guar da7"
("Hello, Knute, how goes it9) cries
some graybearded man from Voss,
Norway, the senator's birthplace, and
grasps Mr.. Nelson warmly by the hand.
IA, tax, noksaa bra, Nils" wOh
thanks, pretty well, Missy, is the
senatorial rejoinder-in this case q
genuine bit of senatorial "courtesy''-
and an animated conversation in the
dialect of Voss follows.
Finally the senator turns out of Mar
street into lane running eastward
and soon begins to climb high hill, on
the top Of which stands his brother 4
house.
The people Of Deerfeld take great
pride in the fact that their community
was Senator Nelson IS starting point
indeed most of them regard it as the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

The people Of Deerfeld take great
pride in the fact that their community
was Senator Nelson IS starting point;
indeed most of them regard it as the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

visions to last him for several weeks,
and he boarded himself. -
The most valuable training that
Albion academy afforded Knute Nelson
was doubtless the debates in the lyceum
In those days it was believed by all
ambitious boys, much more than now,
that the road to fame and greatness
leads thru debating society. Young
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Crown Princes Finances Low.

It is perhaps not altogether impos-
sible that the somewhat unpleasant de-
velopment Of the question Of the royal
grant about which wrote in my last
letter has also disagreeably impressed
the king. The government not wishing
to take the initiative for increasing the
civil list, left this to the private mem
bers. This hint was, however, not
taken notice ,of.
Then the chief court official wrote
to the minister of finance saying that
the master Of the purses in the crown
princes household had put before him
the sstate Of the crown princes finances,
which were in a deplorable state, and
that the help of parliament. was ur-
gently required. The. same plea was
used, as before, namely that the disco
luton of the union deprived the crown
prince of a large part of his income,
the grant from Norway, the greater part
OF which seems to have been spent: in
Sweden. This action on the part of
the court official mentioned, behind the
back of the responsible government,
created great dissatisfaction in the wild
est circles, and after few days the
demand was Withdrawn at the desire
of the king, it is said
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
fJorway-a swedish view.

The effects Of the dissolution of the
nnio d are now beginning to be felt in
Norway in no pleasant way. It is no
good going over the old ground again,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Nelson grew fond Of the weekly loren
sic struggles and before long took rank
as one Of the very best speakers in the
school. So able did he become that it
is related on, good authority that he
even challenged the president Of the
academy to debate, when that worthy
man made statement in chapel which
condicted with Nelson g beliefs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

tened to respectfully, but I doubt that
they are likely to change the lack of
cordiality toward the Danish nation
that at present is prevailing in Sweden.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

EDITORS Note-We are not inclined to-
question the accuracy of our exceedingly
capable and well-informed correspondent
in Stockholm, as to the state of feeling
beneath the surface with respect to Nor
way and Denmark. 1t is perhaps quite
natural that the people of Sweden should
not feel altogether kindly toward either
Norway or Denmark as a result Of the
rupture Of the Norwegian Swedish union
and the participation of Denmark In that
affair to the extent Of furnishing Norway
with new king. 1t may even affect the
commercial relations Of Sweden with the
other countries, as our correspondent in
dicates but the governments Of the three
nations are not insensible of their. COM
munity Of interest, and the most signifi-
/ cant recent development in Scandinavian
politics is a proposition emanating from
! denmark for the formation of tripartite
alliance. This of course. is in the in
terest of defense against the aggressions
| of the greater powers and recognizes
what is, after all, a deep and abiding
j feeling of community OF interest and mu-
i tual confidence existing between the peo-
pies of the three nations
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Special Correspondence Of The Journal.
- TOCKHOLM, Feb. 24.-King Os-
car left Stockholm last night for
- the south of France, where he
will join the queen, who went there
some time before, and where he will
spend some weeks for the benefit OF
his health No doubt last years ex-
citing occurrences would have made
deep impression upon natures even less
susceptible than King Oscars. Per
sonally he must have felt very deeply
the tearing asunder of the bond that
united the nations over which he
reigned, especially as he, while believ-
ing that he acted according to the con-
stitution and for the welfare Of both
nations, was met with the accusation
from Norway that, in resisting the bill
for separate consular service he was
violating the constitution. The way
the union was broken by the Norwe-
gians must have been felt by him as
a personal insult. That he has 'grieved
deeply is a well-known fact, and this
grief has certainly not been lessened
by the foolish attempts of the ultra
chauvinists here to show their dis
pleasure over his strong resistance
dS dlnSC tuoll oIGoHlP1 W LoiSo eho CouH-
try into an unnecessary and criminal
war against the offending partner thru
which they maintained that the honor
of Sweden should be avenged.
1t is no small matter for man who
has entered upon his seventy eighth
year to meet with such cares and
vicissitudes, and many less strongly
constituted than King Oscar would
have broken down before the strain
Althe his health no doubt has suffered
1t would be wrong to say that it is
bad, but his physicians have advised
him to seek rest away from the care:
of the state in the sunny south, so suit
able for nature like his.
During his absence the crown primo
will take over the reins of government
a position which he has filed man,
times Of late years for shorter periods
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

begin at the Lyceum Theatre on Sunday evening
October Z, and Monday afternoon October y.
The sale OF course tickets will open at the
Lyceum Theatre box office on Monday. October
/. and close two days later and seats for single
lectures can be purchased on and after OCTOBER
5. The lectures will be profusely illustrated
with views and motion pictures.
''The Red MIL" at the Kn.ckerbocker, with
Montgomery and Stone stars. is packing the
house at every performance, and on Wednesday
midweek rnatinees will be begun.
1.-The Lion and the Mouse" will tomorrow
night enter upon the fftieth week of its stay
at the Lyceum Theatre. where indications point
to a second solid year Of popularity.
Among the other plays that remain are THE
Girl OF the Golden West" at the Belasco: "The
Hypocrites." at the Hudson: His House in
Order" at the Empire; 1.-The Prince OF India"
week, at the Lyric: "a Midsummer Nights
Dream" at the Astor; Mrs Wigs of the Cab
bage Patch" CAST week. at the New York;
ett's; 1.-The Price OF Money" Oast week. at the
Garrick, and John Hudson's Wife" at Webers
Music Hall. with Tuesday matinees. Clothes"
also continues at the Manhattan.
Although Miss Rose Stahrs success in The
Chorus Lady" at the Savoy Theatre, has been
pronounced. Henry B. Harris has been unable
10 extend her season there beyond the original
period of five weeks. so tomorrow night she
will begin the last week of her engagement
there. On Monday. October 8. Mr. Harris by
arrangement with Charles Frohman will pre-
sent her at the Garrick Theatre, and the fol-
lowing Monday THE Chorus Lady, will be
transferred to another Broadway theatre.
AT Lew Ffelds's Herald Square Theatre "Ab bout
Town" goes into its fifth week Hits In tha
comedy burlesque made by Miss Edna Wal
Iace Hopper. with "a FIckle Maid" and "Am-
steruaIn; Louise Dresser with I'm Sorry" and
Tonic" - No4A
The last week of Marie Cahilrs engagement
at Dalys Theatre in Marrying Mary bexins
Monday She will go on tour, opening at tha
chestnut Street Theatre Philadelpbin merit
week Marrying Mary" could remain nt DeIvis
ior the rest of the season. but the fates decree
otherwise. ~ -'eS oeS'oe
Increasing crowds assemble nightly IN tbs
Harlem Casino. 124th street and Seventh oyeru.
10 listen 10 the playing OF Rigo the syns,, sda,.
and his royal Imperial Court Tzigane orrcnestra'
They give two concerts on Sunday
THE Tourists" continues at the Matest,c A,
the Casino MY Lady's Maid" displays the ,racas
of three charming maids At the C,r,+ar,or
THE Little Cherub" goes on its cherubie wav
"Mzpah" remains the play at the Academy
Of Music.
Beginning Monday, the regular fail season will
be inaugurated at the Eden Musss. In addi.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

90 or 60 perfectly promise 70 visit your country.
Please inform details OF amount OF money
necessary for the Journey from here to America
the whole Journey; perhaps fate commands to
go there. was given 20 understand that there IS
q medical examination before entering the country
Please inform me IL this IS true.
Will you kindly take the trouble OF sending me
from my generous respected. dear father-lfke.
! shall. all being well. supply you in return a
large Historical Book of the SOudan-
Please tell me the address of the gentleman who
Joined you (from New York; in making the visit TO
Halfa TO communicate with him. Unfortunately
lost his card.
Hearty thanks in anticipation and with kindest
regards to your brother who Joined you 10 here
Yours sincerely. SHUKRAII4A MOHARIB.
Please address: Shukralla Moharih, Halfa Prov
ince Headquarters Halfa.
7 am anxiously awaiting your reply to this.
SH- MOHARIB. Halfa.
His respected dear father-lks Oscar has not yet
sent that fountain pen. even in exchange for the
promised large Historical Book but II he does
send 1t soon will. for. having been three months
IN Egypt. I cannot resist the call. though 1t
be couched in mission school English for 1t is the
same old cry. the echo OF Egypt-"Backsheesh?'-
"Oh, stranger. q gtftr'
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

dressed and very Intelligent In appearance met Us
card, sir. SO that we may write to you letter 20
and presented card TO one OF the youngsters; The
boy said Thank you, SIR very politely. and then
said SAL Please. sir TO give me an English bookY'
sented him with the only English book that could
spare: IT was Herbert Spencer's Essay EduCa-
u9ni And the boy marched Off with II 70 his
school-which, as learned later, the American
Presbyterian Mission School! But that the boy has
not forgotten his promise to write TO friend.
quite got the ingrained backsheesh habit out
or his precoctous little system, Is shown by the
letter recently RECEIVED from him. 1t is wonder
1ul letter. full of strange syntax, and full Of SIN
eerity and Of ambition and of much worldly wis
dom considering that II Is written by a thirteen
year-old Egyptian lad who has been ten miles
from tho banks OF the Nile. Here IS the letter:
Halfa. April 9. 1903.
Sir: beg to offer my best compliment to your
esteemed person Since you had loft Halfa no let-
ter referring to remembrance received shall
henceforth incessantly communicate with you and
not 10 stop my letters from being sent 10 you.
cannot explain how much we enjoyed when the
American and English tourists visited our country
and explained 70 their other friends that Is by
rar the better than other country, being full OF
antiquities relics and ruins OF ancient Egyptians.
i am very anxious to see America. the most
civilized nation in the world but 1 am unable TO
pay expenses incurred IN the journey "a lot OF
money!. Should be IN hand OF Egyptian rounds
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
INLAND OF BACKSHEESH
Constant Demands Beset Travellers
an Egypt.
By Burton Holmes.

There is one word OF Arabic that every traveller
who has been in Egypt is certain 20 remember
that word is "backsheesh." Literally IL means "a
gift or "a present.; really It means when spoken
by proud son OF the Pharaohs "I need tho
money" And he does need tho money, for, al
though Egypt is now in a more prosperous oondi-
ton than ever before IN modern times her pros
perity IS so little removed from what we call pow
erty that at first glance we do not distinguish the
difference. Therefore. when hear the word
'backsheesh" we hand out the pasters which ara
after all. only nickels but which give as much JOY,
to the Egyptian recipient as would silver dollar
to poor but proud American 'objeot OF charity"
why should give you anyth:ns?' asked Of q
good looking. healthy lad. who had ''backsheeshed
our party for half mile rode our donkeys
toward one OF the temples that tourists go to SEQ
along tho Nile because you very RICH" he
answered. IN very good English. That's IL The
native thinks that every foreigner Is very rich"
else why should he to Egypt and pay high
temples which until this generation Lad been on
free exhibition as far back the memory Of man
can go2 To relieve the overburdened foreigner OF
his superfuous wealth is regarded as an act Of
kindly charity. Blessed those who take'' IS
the favorite beatitude OF the dweller on the Nile
And SO the "backsheesh" business fourtshes The
tourist gives because IL Is easier than not 10 give
because II IS amusing; because Il costs him prao-
tcally nothing TO 'backsheesh'' an entire village
into state of ample pecuniosity Or there bs such
d word-and why not ''pecunious,' as well as 'T1n-
pecunious." unless, many people find II Is an
inaccessible stateO.
The reilah demands baclSsheesh for the same
reason that the traveller gives it--because IL is
easier than not because It amuses him because IL
costs him no effort to shout 'Backsheeshf' at the
top OF his lungs all day and best OF all because
1t pays One or two dirty children possessed OF sll
earthly infrmities dumbness, can suppor, a
native family In comfort. provided they don't lose
their voices and that the tourist crop is good Tha
unconsidered plaster of the traveller represents a
considerable part OF the income OF a family,
anu aio uial plas'er may De had for the asking. why
not ask. why not send the children down 10 tha
shore to ask. and why-f the gods and the tourists
remain propitious-why waste the days n life IN
tofI7 "
6u' now ana then the backsheesh proposition
DISCUSSES itself In sundry curious NOV. Io- 1
ample, there was our experience ar wadv IJaifa
the town near the Second Cataract nearly n thou-
ssiu i'ii'es Ifoin the sea- Two email boys. neatly
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
WEEK AT THEATRES.
MANY Nep Plays-Ne7c Stars and
Ne7p Departures.

! This win be week crowded with theatrical
Sncsdents Of more than tho usual interest New
plays and new players viii bid for favor in a
Eaalf dozen Broadway houses
II. q. Irving. eldest son OF Sir Henry. will
appear at the New Amsterdam tomorrow even
tng IN Stephen Phinips's tragedy" Paolo and
FRANCESCA" supported by his wife. Miss Dor
rthee Baird. During the Irving engagement
(which Is positively limited 90 four weeks. there
.Win be nsttnees on Wednesday and Saturday.
ar. frv1ng's repertoire. fl addition to "Paolo
and Francesca" includes 'sThe Lyons Mall
s.hfau1oette- "AIarkheim," Charles l." "The
1seiiss Iago, IN ~othela," and Hamlet"
The full cast for ~Paoio and Francesca" fol-
scrrsI
&alateHk~S
Issia- Esroourt Phillips
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
the work Of ths Circuit Court ne last ConErsss
failed 20 make an appropriation

the work OF ne Circuit Court ne last ConSsss
failed 20 make appropriation
The Southern Pacific Company Is Mating
elaborate plans 60 bring coIoniSts TO Caifturns
this winter. despite reports thar the Trans
continental Passenger Association viii declare
colonist rates Illegal under the new rata law
Colonist business this fall has been heavier
than ever before. and. with the adveFti$ins
matter which Will be scattered broadcast oyss
the country and the high wages thar can -
offered in San Francisco and throughout -
sta<a, President Hartman counts on pre@A'-<
all records In colOniSt travel.
Tho MacDonough estate has let contracts ro'
seven-story, reinforced concrete ofacs nrls'
ing on Kearney street. between Bush and Fia@
which will cost 100000
Rear Admiral Lyon has given orders for re
construction OF several boulevards at nAs'
Island, which viii make the navy yard on'
OF the handsomest IN this country.
Grape growers Will get good returns Ai'--'
crops this season. as prices for wine sFAs
range from S23 to $50 ton. The des'F1SN
OF great quantities OF wine IN the san 20
cisco fire has helped the market. and sa VII IN
ies are running 10 their full capA0iI'n ns,ne
Sonoma County as high as $50 a t0h = S,sssss
OF their inability to obtain hands % peA ,o--
grapes. although cutters are given y "
which is double the price paid last SsA-
The irst rain OF the season came -,
but the downfall was Hight resisterins -,
one-eighth to one-third OF an inch IN s5 diS'b tbs
counties of Central California IL as I4s
dust and did not damage tbs hops o'
The Dumbarton land and lmprov0'- 20
Company is building Ievees and closing
creeks near AIviso preparatory 70 ..,-. aSlns alons
1000 OF the 2OOOO acres whlch u
San Francisco Bay.
The Union OF Company. OF Los AIS, ,s.sa,
nounces that it has paid S2,29o0OO N e''--.
on a capitalization OF S1OOOoOOo FOr
year the company has been hahS,cSVT now ons
lack OF water transportation pUs othsrs
steamer IS in commission and thFe9 .,T.ing
Will soon be ready. The coInps.'IS ISSo4a-d OF
up a successful tight against tho S'@'-'
Company.
The old Crocker mansion IN Los @Ais- -. ,os
been purchased by the 3. P. O. OF 80 \,
$4,000. Thirty-fve thousand dollars We ~
spent on furniture and fixtures - ~ coun-
make IL the finest EIks clubhouse "a -" ylsit0rs
try The Los Angeles lodge mas hi''
than members.
Ex-Mayor Stone Of Seattle In ms We, @o-lss
only $500 month for fife TO BIS s0'.. ..n,,sucy
l. Stone. because OF the young ma" .,,ea st
to speculate wildly. The estate Is Sfonss
ST5oO0O and one-half OF II goes ~ -
grandson on tho death OF his "i30"
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
ROSE STAHL.
N AThs Chorus Lady, sc ,ns
Savoy.

comfortable this winter. Tns United Pass
will sell 150 old cable cars, formerly r,.s -
the Valencia and Sutter street lines ana So
cars win soon be housing people a. ths 80
south OF the park. In this It'd cItrnats -,,a-.
car makes very comfortable hons for 80
family.
The contract was let this week 10 cha, n.
Palace Hotel site within four months a..
which work viii be begun on ths nsr 49,,
which Is TO contain reproduction Of IN. ,ss.
garden and other features that made "a ,s
hotel so attractive A temporary Palsoa r4o+,s !.
wooden structure OF 222 rooms. az po., -
Leavenworth streets. VIII be opened ocos.. Il
judge w. W. Morrow, Of the Unitsd s.,..
Circuit Court. has been ordsred to tats y.,..
months rest because OF hernorrhagss a. s,.
right eye. which threaten 90 DESTROY hix rv.,
The affection Is said to have bean caases \,
too much reading. An extra Judge shuuIa \.
appointed for this court to take Judge Mc-rc~s.
place whils he serves on the Cfrcuis cou,s A
Appeals, but, owing to an error IN ssssr,Ats.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

William Vaughn Moody's drama, called The
Great Divide" win be shown at the Princess
Theatre Wednesday night. with Miss Anglin
and Henry Miller IN the leading parts The sup
port selected for Miss Anglin and himself by Mr.
Miller includes Mrs. Thomas Whinen. Laura
Hope Crewes and Caroline Harris. Among the
men are Charles Wyngate. Charles Gotthold
william J. Butler, Robert Cummings Wilton
Taylor, Leon Roberts. Henry 3. Walthan. Fred
erfck Moore Nolan Gagne and Bertram Har-
rison
On Wednesday evening, too, Miss Eleanor
Robson begins long engagement at the Lib
erty Theatre. Her first play will be Nurse
Marjorie" by Israel Zangwill. She is supported
by II. B. Warner Reuben Fax Ernest Main
waring. A @. Andrews Leslie Kenyon w A
Eackett, Hazard Short Essex Dane Kate
Denim Wilson and Ada Dwyer
The engagement OF Nat c. Goodwin at the
Bijou begins Monday night He viii present
Farce by William c. and Cecil de Mile, en-
uued The Genius" Mr.. Goodwin's leading
actress is Miss Edna Goodrich Others IN tbs
e~ss are Nell OBrien. Robert Patton Gibbs, II.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

tacuiar novelty. entitled starlight" The -Four
Fords present their ensemble dancing evoiutions:
Julia Redmond and company Will be seen for the
first time in this city In the piaylet entitled "Too
Much Married; Thomas Keough and company
VIII appear In the comedietta How He Won
Her. and the Artois Brothers will appear as
the acrobatic Pierrots.
This weeks attractions at Keith g. Proctors
Twenty-third Street Theatre promise a pienti-
rul amount of novelty. Miss Emma Carus will
offer new series OF musical selections; Lydia
Dreams ventriloquist, will make her American
debut IN ventriloqual speciality. with scenery
of Its own; Carleton Macy and Maude Edna Hall
VII! present a comedietta, THE Magpie and the
Jay; the Empire Comedy Four, one OF the most
successrui of all quartets will present their
newest glees; Mathews and Ashley. IN "a
Smash-up IN Chinatown; Kochley Brothers.
European acrobats; Hayes and Johnson. IN "a
Dream of Baby Days; Scott and Wilson, comedy
acrobatic speciality; the Mysterious Howards and
many others are on the bill
At Keith & Proctor's F1fty-eighth Street this
week the programme Is headed by Edward
Davis, an ex-minister. and his company IN his
original playlet '"The Unmasking"; Toby
Claude will be heard in her new vocal selections
and the fourteen Black Hussars will present
their rollicking musical speciality utilizing al
most every musical instrument eXtant
The stock company at Keith & Proctor's 125th
Street Theatre this week will present for the
Blind by Henry Arthur Jones and Wilson
Barrett. This Is a most extensive production
for a stock company, as It necessitates the spe-
cial painting of fourteen different scenes.