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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

THREE NICE COUNTRYsHORSEs FOR
sale at y JACKSON'S STABLE, COY IL
East Marshallt Streetigi .sg II .s* III i8
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SIX Nc IN UNION c "A RIP E N TIE r s
sswanted. Apply GEORGE 81 s9IoS1 e,
n Roberts Street, Barton Heights q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

NV fair Louise Is Ser the seas;
~ I'm half seas oyer, too,
X II she could be a8mermaid, ahs
Would be my. water Lou.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

q STOCKTON HOTEL, Cape May, N. U.
Largest Hotel on the atlantic Coast. Situated
directly on the Ocean, Surrounded by lawn
Of twenty acres, Appointments . and cuisine
large Cafe and Palm Garden. Orchestra Of
sixteen pieces. Same management as the past
fourteen years. For terms. etc.. address p. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

CHEAPEST LINE q. OF, RUNABOUTS,
Top Bugges and Surries' In the city; don't
\ forget It. w. G.. SMITH, 314 N. Fifth
I. Street. " y .Niyl Nl.sy.JA9Nl1s,ssl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

WANTED-TIRsT-CL MAN WITH
u aw-mill to saw. and deliver a abroad
y satatton lumber from tract OF about. a
timber. Address II s4J, care this office.
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COFFEE AT THE
d Crown Dairy Lunch Room. Eighth ana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25
q II Ell p WANTED-Male.


ANY 1NTEl.1.1G EN- T T ERSONa M AZ
AZ earn 40 to $50 ilonthlyant home n spare
st time corresponding Tor newspapers no
& canvassing; experience unnccessnry'
i 81 Send for particulars. PRESS S4Nl'l--t
8iGATlS, Lockport, N. Y. S III " I
BARBERS-TWo$ 6 GOD WHITE BAR
"a hers. Write c. F.lGRlFFlN, tCioldsboro,
8s n e., at once
HAVING TEAM AND
5 scraper equipment unemployed can,
hear of attractive piece OF railroaa
grading work in Virginia on TidcWat C
n siepERx 81 Sir 4 CO coSTRAcT1NG COM
~ sSPANY.s Keysyille, Va, or 1ll6 Pennsyl-
"a yanla Building, Philadelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

,GENERAL}SNIAC AND FOUN,,
I shop in the state n1nxtng "a. special ty
Of repairs work. Il; ST CKLANDtJIA.-
CHINE CO., Il TWEEN ty-fourth and Main am
w Streets. Phone 1883. a 5S825 x ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

UNSURPASSED COFFEE ar THE
Y Crown Dairy Lunch Room. Eighth and
Broad. ~ 3T5.F5i AZ IL
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SsHUMATE HoN1NG gsTRoP; MOTH
4 ing better; no honing necessary, $LO0.
K WAGNER DRUG co. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

THE 4 WRITTEN q orr AG Il, Rs OCEAN
" View, Va, large rooms, nice porch es.
excellent able; rates reason able. !; AZ
&, dress Mrs. H. NW1LT1IN, Ocean X view
.IHn.. iYlrginin, Bay station. .6sa.s a1alia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

F1REAfEN BY ND 8 I3R.AKEMEN ON
Ell Pennsylva and other railroads; ex-
perencc unnecessary. Firemen, WY,
III become engineers and earn $500 month
NJ ly.} l3rakemen.} SIS, Ebecome conductors
nd earn $3.50 Positions awaiting
strong. competent young men. state
55& nge. Send stamp. Name position pre-
5SS ferred. Address RAILWAY ASSOCIA-S
ITO N, care 4 Richmond mes-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

5COTTONsEED MEAL FOR SALE.
* Washington, N. c. US &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25
SHOE REPAIRING.

WHY PAY zoe. FOR RUBBER HEELS
4 OF any old make when we will give you
with the name stamped on the heelsfor
\ IS cents. We are able to do It, for we
buy direct from the factory at " holesale
prices and give you the benefit. Red
( Cross brand, rs CENTS as good as others
& Charge double. White Oak Leather
Half soles-Men's, 75 cents: ladies', 60
Is cents. DRBW'e ELECTRIC SHOE
FACTORY. No. ZIG East Main Street.
Phone N67. W Y " t ~ 3fg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

.WANTED-IF YOU WILL DISTRIBUTE
Anti Cigarette, s. and expenses day.
Write US quick. STAR SERVICE CO.
Dallas, Texas. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

5NANTED-A YOUNG MAN TO CLERK
in "a. shoe and furnishing store; expe,;
snaed prefeArdrf8gR s6s E and
N aBroad Street. 5{g Iii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

FOR sALE-BEDROoNrs FURNITURE,
Z couch, sectional case, chairs, efrigera-
y. tor, Kitchen furniture md utensils AZ
i; Building Fifth and Main Streets.
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BOOK BINDING AND PRINTING.

BLANK-BOOk BINDING AND JOB
Printing. g., 3. ADKINS e. CO.. Nos.
and 9 Governor Street stj
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PAPER HANGING.
WANTED,

FAMILY HORSE.
\ that lady can drive or ride and at same
time has good speed and lie. Address
to-day, II. c. COOPER Murphys Hotel.
city. a.h. Ln.E ~ -lN ..L. go !. .as4M
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PERSONALS.

THE ART 81 SCHOOL, 1l12 S$ CAPITOL
what q good Judge said Il Of young
girls first oil painting: 1t would
readily pass as the work Of q student
Sin the second or third year OF oils
solicited. Visitors vel come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

COFFEE AT THE
Broad, Ell
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COLD WATER PAINT. 5

No MORE WHlTIsWAsHING USE
STANDARD Cold Water Palnl;5it stays on
harm, house or fence; We haye II In
white or ~ colora wanted. CONG n, tx
Z STORE CIIAS. w. YAtIQHAE,G. QUO
Sauare. ahase, EtrHt No. 7e7 n !, l'
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-0sLAY THE FLlEs.n \

" = 3lI1AyH a FAIRLY GOOD AssoRT-
ment OF screen doors and windows le ~
which VI will close out at Gut prices,
New Store, west Broaa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

MILLER WANTED FOR ..ss ROLLER
q process -four mill; twenty-five barrels
daily capacity; located near, Chase
CITY, Va; good house and good WAGES
n 10 right man. Apply Immediately 70 -
sigl26. this office. ;i55 & l A4 g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

II f Il ID Err 4 For ~ Oh PRESSES;
\ steady work; good pays must be expe-.
SOUTHERN STAMP & STATIONERY
co. 4 (Ask for Mr.. Rosendorf.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25
q AARksVILLE is NoT5A DRY TOWN.
COFFEE.

iCOFFEE AT TIL
Crown Dairy Lunch Room. Eighth ans
+ Broad. :4i3r4 m 4.i3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

ESTIMATES cuEERFUI.LY% GIVEN ON
Awnings Tents ard Flags: prompt work;
4 large stock. H. 4. COPELAND g Cos
Phone 2678. NJ ", 8sl5 FIJI X: 8
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Apply i where i will do the Most Good, vs.
\ s UMMER BOARDING.

BOARDERs 1NvANTE D---IlARG E, COM
Portable rooms; shady lawn and CON
venient to depot. two "a arg 9 connecting
e rooms suitable for family Az Address II.
~ G.. BOX g1S3. "A sllland Va ~ t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

kYANTED-ATl ONCE. A RELIABLE
II drug clerk (registered) to manage O.
+ small store. Apply TO lis TWenty-sixth
Street. Newport News, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

OVER "A K1ILL1oNf1N sHuMATH
Dollar Razor; buyer runs no risk; abso-
{ lutely guaranteed to give satisfaction:
RI WAGNER DRUG co.
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X : ----..-,-''- So n - Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

SVANTED-Ar ONCE, ONE GOOD
steam shovel engineer. Apply to,
y PHILLIPS s. lALLPORT, lilo East
MAIN Street, city, sisslf. st @ S{
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car. AND WAGONS.

n10CTORs, BUGGIEs-A SPECIAL LINE
az close or open tops; steel or rubber
tires high class, at low prices w. c..
SMIfII, 8lA N. Fifth Street. (
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

COFFEE AT TFIH
4 Grown Dairy Lunch noom.s Eighth and
4 Broad. s{5 5is III
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beach, ln del,ghtfuiy located, With
spacious ro6nis and sverandns 'tiye min.
,sutes' walk, from slhotel and post. hc e.
| moderate rates ga Apply to Mrs w. 4.
& KLB " Virginia ID ca CHI, 70. 9s u
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FOR ;,.#.sALE,...

FOR SALE, GROCER Y, b. LAUNDRY
and dairy wagons, runabouts and bug,
giles: single trucks,s ,psIat g t9TY
SONFBROS.a els BROOKE "A yenue. y ~ ~
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MOST COMPLETES .aTocK OF AVN
ings, Tents ana Flags i'm the South;
\ prices right. H.D!ICOPELAND{ q CO.,
Il. l0S North Ninth.Eas;, Phone rs 76, asE s.i
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COAL AND WOOD
! WTHIs 10 YOU RcHANcE."

MAKE YOUR LITTLE ONES HAPPY.
We have few OF the IS lawn swings
left, which We will sell at $3.50 to close
them out. New Store, YAUGHAN'S, y
Wost Broad. III MI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

WE WANT YOU 10 CALL AT 703 EAST
we have the largest and best line OF
Trunks and Travelling Necessities in the
Z city; repairing done. II. VS. ROUN-S
TREE & BRO. Trunk and Bag Co,
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SITUATION WANTED-Male.
HELF WANTED-FEMALE,

T earn SO to $50 monthly at home in spare
time corresponding for newspapers; no
,canvassing: experience unnecessary.
f.6end for. particulars. PRESS SYNDI-
i CATE. Lockport, N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-25

NORTHUMBERLAND KIND.wJ3EPAIRED
and built; hundreds ofasatisaed GUS
toner's. because We employ only ,eSpert
4 treatment for ais STRICKLAND MA
8 CHINE CO., Twenty-f and Main.
E GIests, ..,..
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TRUNKS AND BAGS.

If YOU NEED A TRUNK. BAG OR
suit case. might as well come where
the newest est! things are: Cheaper. too 2;
these things. o. H. BERRYt& CO.!
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14

whether there was any connection
whatever between the refusal to open
the mint and the opening of the mines,
but suppose man had opened the minis
and Providence, knowing the wisdom
of basing currency upon gold, had gone
ahead and opened the mines regardless
of the fact that the minis had already
been opened. If Mr.. Towne g theories
of finance are sound, the opening Of the
minis ought not to have made any spe.
cial difference except perhaps to in
crease the prosperity which Mr..
Towne's financial theories promised if
the minis were opened.
Mr.. Towne, Of course, is quite excus-
able in his desire to account for disa-
greeable things and square his unful-
filled predictions with the facts, but he
must concede to those who never took
his predictions seriously a brief inter
val of quiet amusement. Everything
for which Mr.. Towne has become IA
nous in public life-particularly the
paramount issue of free silver and anti
imperialism-have been SO completely
discarded that, much as we may ap'
prove Mr.. Towne personally, it will
be quite necessary for him to be iden'
tilted with some issue that will live long
enough to get itself adopted by the
American, people before he can be taker
seriously in politics. - =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
"Standpattism" in GERMANY,

A, group of buildings at .Huehinhen,
near the German-Swiss frontier, caught
fire Sunday morning. A fire engine from
Basic, Switzerland, was rushed to as
sist in extinguishing the flames. The
Swiss fremen had, however, not reck-
oned upon the tariff. When they at
tempted to cross the frontier they were
stopped by the customs officers, who
insisted that the duty be paid before
the engine crossed the line between
Germany and Switzerland. The fremen
pointed to the burning buildings and
explained that they were going back
as soon as the fire was put out. The
customs officers pointed to the regu
lations and allowed that their instruc'
tions did not provide for fire engines
going back. They only covered fire
engines coming in. While the debate
went on the fire also made progress
and when the debate was concluded the
fire had licked up all it wanted and
gone home.
What beautiful illustration of the
attitude of the "standpat0 congress
man.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
Charley Towne on Prosperitv.

/ Charley Towne made speech at a
Jefferson day banquet in Kansas City
Ilast night, in which he took occasion
Ito eulogize. Bryan and attack Presi-
ldent Roosevelt. Neither of these per
gformances at democratic banquet are
lcalculated to create surprise, nor, per-
|lhaps, will Mr.. Towne's statement Of
1.-THE reason why the financial theories
(which he advocated SO vigorously in
|l1896 and 1900 have been proven to be
|lfa1se and mischievous. He recognizes
|snow the fact that he was wrong then,
|Sbut says the predicted panic that was
Ito follow the adoption Of the gold
|gtandard did not materialize, not because
linen opened the factories rather than
1.-THE minis, but because the country has
|Rcome to produce enough gold to supply
11Bthe money market without material
Increase in the use of silver. So he
Isdevoutly ascribes the era Of prosperity
Ito Providence, not to policy. He says
When man refused to open the mints,
Hood opened the mines
We do not know what authority Mr.
aTowne has for his announcement. Of the
sSsseason why God opened the mines OF
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
CIVIC PRIDEiN SPOKANE

Good citizens Of Spokane. Wash, are
very earnestly engaged in: beautiful
city campaign. A recent evening meet
ing at the high school building was de-
voted to exhibiting lantern slides which
had been secured from the American
Civic association, going to show how 9TH
er cities have been improved. Much
practical work was done on Saturday,
which was Arbor day thruout the state,
and cleaning day as we'll in Spokane.
The school children had collected piles Of
rubbish in many parts Of the city, and,
by warrant Of special permit issued by
the mayor all such stuff was burned, so
far as possible, and that which could not
be so destroyed was hauled away There
was also very extensive tree planting,
600 trees being set up by the fraternal
order Of Woodmen, while an Improvement
company planted 1000 trees on Its prop
perry around Manitou park. AS the result
Of the days labor in various directions
Spokane was so visibly improved as to
constitute a valuable. object lesson in how
to do It,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
The .Anti-Dirt Campaign.

If there is any truth in the adage
that every human being who comes to
adult age eats peck Of dirt before
he dies, let us assume that the people
Of Minneapolis have had theirs. and
abolish dirt for this year, just as an
experiment.. II If it works. we'll there
will be those who will see that cleanli-
ness is continued.
TIL Journal reprinted from the
Chicago Tribune yesterday some sig
nifcant statements about the cost of
dirt. It, is charge upon the manu-
facturer, the jobber, the retailer, but
the sellers have all means Of getting
away from the burden Of the expense
of dirt. They put it on the consumer
So it comes back to the people them,
selves, the buyers Of the city, to lead
in the campaign against dirt. AS the
chief buyers Of. most commodities, it
is but right that the women, even if
they were not moved by other causes
should take the lead. They have made
beginning. They have secured the
cooperation Of the city council. They
need, however, the cooperation Of al
citizens, both great and small.
Freedom from dirt is like any othel
brand of liberty. It's price is eterna
vigilance and everlasting industry. Viii
not all the citizens of Minneapolis joi1
in the campaign9 sS...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
oHARM1Na STORY OF ENGLISH

CHARMING STORY OF ENGLISH
COUNTRY LIFE.-One rainy Sunday
recently, a. Sunday which had been ap-
preached by way Of a trying week, we
took up Hazel Of Heatherland. 1t must
have been the Heatherland of the
misfts that Hazel might have meant
any kind Of girl, but in all our read
ing we have failed to find the heather
land uninteresting, and it seemed to
offer the magic that would take us
away from the lowering skies and the
beating rain without. We were not mis-
taken. Hazel of Heatherland' is as
charming a story as we have come upon
in many a day and in much reading.
Not only is the heatherland there with
all the charm that William Black, per-
haps better than any other, has given
it, but Hazel is just such a girl as be-
and winsome.
There are no problems to vex the
mind in the story. 1t is just story of
the life of the English middle class
amid the quiet and peace Of the Eng
lish countryside It is told with a
naturalness that suggests Jane Austen;
it has satire like that of Miss Aus
tens and more sprightly wit and
humor.
Hazel is a girl of q, living with a
mother who is under the domination
of Angela, an elder sister Of Hazel IS
and something of an ogre. The free
spirit of Hazel meets rebuff at almost
every turn, except in the presence of
Robert Inderwick, who had been a
playmate in her childhood, had gone
away, and now has come back after
many wanderings. The end may be
foreseen, but not the delightful paths
by which it is reached.
The author is Mabel Barnes Grundy
for whose future work we shall be on
an eager lookout.
The Baker & Taylor company, New York. 81 so
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14

instructed for any candidate for a
minor office, but pledged to act as q
unit. Then if we can land Dwinnell
for lieutenant governor, or one OF the
candidates for secretary of state, all
very well. But the delegation can do
more effective work in the convention
if it goes. free to act as the situation
demands.
The latest subject Of a governorship
boom is no other than Samuel R. Van
SAINT, now a resident Of Minneapolis.
The former governor was in earnest
about retiring to. his business, and; tho
he takes a keen interest in politics and
will not be silent, he has had no idea
of being g. candidate. The suggestion
has been brought into Minneapolis by
some Of Van SAINT IS admirers from out
side, who urge that his vote-getting
qualities are needed this year more than
ever. There is no question that Van
SAINT would be formidable candidate
IT he entered, hut there is very little
chance that he will come in. The most
bitter Of the Dunn men would fight him
from the start, and harmony would be
forgotten word before the convention
met.
Judge Robert Jamison is another sug-
| gestion made to Hennepin men by out
side republicans, suggestion which
would be turned down hardest of all by
Judge Jamison himself, who has for
sworn active participation in politics to
! look after his business.
Apropos of the sixth district situa.
ton. the De1afo Eagle says ''it takes
Cheney to smell trouble where none
exists Anybody living in the sixth
| district who fails to detect the odor
must have his olfactories paralyzed
Shifting the metaphor a little, there are
none SO blind as those who won Il see.
| The Alexandra Post-News comments
on James A. Martin s position as fol.
lows:
Disloyalty to friends Is not one of James A.
Martins weaknesses. Had he been less loya
he must have surrendered long ago to the impor
/ tunities of his friends and admirers turnout the
district. We personally know that this pressure
has had considerable force to it, that 1t has be
come almost demand from many republicans
In this district. and yet he remains steadfast i,
his purpose to not enter the race, for all OF
which his friends admire him the more. II
matters would 80 shape themselves as to per
NIT OF Mr.. Martins candidacy there is no doubt
OF the warmth of the reception which would be
rendered him.
Charles B. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-14
Minnesota Politics
Lund's Withdrawal Puts Hennepin Sit
uation Back Where It Was Before
Block Organization Met by Move
ment for Delegation Uninstructed and
Unpledged - Hennepin Men Being
Urged to Bring Out Van SAINT.

AS John G. Lund 8 announcement put
an entirely new face on the governor
ship situation, so his withdrawal re-
solves it back into it's original ele-
ments. In Hennepin county it is Block
against the field, and outside the cities
it is the field against jacobson.
Lund s short and spectacular progress
across the stage furnishes the sole topic
of conversation. Politicians have all
scent some kind Of deal with other
candidates. That superstition is nat
ural, but incorrect. One story is cur
rent to the effect that prominent re-
publican from outside the twin. cities
came in Wednesday to see Lund with
the express object of pulling him out
Of the race. that is a mistake, The
man in question was not in the city
Wednesday, and has not talked with
Mr.. Lund at all. The reasons for the
withdrawal are entirely business and
personal. IF it helps any one Of the
candidates, it helps Block, and Lund
is not willingly doing anything to as
sist Block to the nomination.
jubilant. The Lund movement was
threatening. and now that it has dis.
appeared, their plans for Block dele.
cation will have easier sailing. They
will have strong opposition in the
county, however. It has not centered
on any other candidate as yet, and may
not at any time, but will fight for. a
free delegation. The Block men are not
asking for an instructed delegation
but are working for a delegation Of
Block men, which would amount tc
the same thing if unit rule were
adopted. The opposition attitude was
expressed by one Of the leaders as fol
lows:
HIf Hennepin has no candidate Of
her own for governor, then our dele
CATION wants to 60 into that conven
ton without its hands tied, in posi-
tion to exert some influence for once
We want delegation uninstructed ant
also unpledged. We don It want an un
instructed delegation Of Block men, O.
Lord men, or Cole. men, or jacobson
| men, but delegation of good repub
licans who are ready to act for tn
best interests Of the party and of Hen
nepin, county. wouldn't want then
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THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL

means Of communication and the trad
ing nations have found that he has gen
orally laid the foundation for friend
ship and mutual benefit. OF course the
fact that the missionary has been doing
all this only incidentally to making his
message ineligible to his audience,
does not initiate against the mundane
value Of his activities.
In the past the missionaries have
been accused Of stirring up strife by
insistently putting before the orientals
something they had not asked for, did
not want and would not have. This OBJ
lection to missionary work applies, how
ever, to time when missionaries went
out clothed with an intense zeal and no
information. It is applicable no longer,
when candidates are given preliminary
training in the manners Of the people
they are to approach, and when the
theory Of the mission that it is first to
become part Of the community in
which it is set up prevails. The mission
ary nowadays carries not merely the
promise Of everlasting life. He carries
as well help to alleviate the pains and
trials Of this existence. He has revolu.
tionized the barbarous medical codes of
the orient, has softened the penal laws
in many lands, has In measure broken
down the distinctions between the sexes
and has done much to ameliorate the
distressing marriage customs of the fa1
east. And the missionary has not hat
all the, teaching to do. He has learned
many things which have reacted upor
the west and made Christianity more
Of reality in any country where il
was rapidly running into a 'tsystem.'
The missionary effort Of the country
has been well managed financially
There have been no scandals, no loot
ings Of the funds and little waste com
pared with the sums expended. Moth
ing that America has done has, we may
safely assert, been Of more real bene
fit to humanity than the work and thu
zeal put into missions. ---