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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
A Hug Not a Hug.

WHEN is a hug not hugs The school board of
w .s Elizabeth, N j., has decided that it is not
when there is lack of recprocation One of the fair
schoolna 'a1s Of that delightful and modestly named
burg accused the principal Of huggng her in the cloak
room. She went before the board and testified, de-
scribing how the principal threw his arms around her
and drawing her to his scholastic bosom heavng with
the combined effects of Greek and emotion gave her
a hug The facts seemed to be established when the
principal testified that he might have squeezed the
lady's hand in Of enthusiasm over the sue
cess Of the work. but he could not have Rugged her.
Had not the plaintiff testified that her hands hung at
her sdea If so, there could have been no hug since
there had been reciprocal movement on her part.
The board deiberated by itself and found that
there had been no hug, that there could be no mug
without the assistance and active seconding Of the
motion by a huggee. There had been no huggee,
therefore no hug The exception to this rule laid
without being aided abetted. But the plaintiff
had described the principal bear she had not
even called him brute, which may be- the: genus
comprehending the bear species 1t was too late to
amend the complaint and the plaintiff lost her case
her Job and her hug, for whatever opinion she may
have upon the subject herself court Of competent
jurisdiction has found that she was not Rugged "
The Elizabeth school board has advanced propo-
ston Of logic which may be all right in schools but
which would work confusion in the world Of law
Suppose that the courts should hold that there could
not be an assault unless the plaintiff could prove
that he struck back; that there could be no murder
unless the murderer was Immediately killed by the
lnurdered that could not be put or a train
unless he at and the same time put off the man
who put him offs , :,
~ The Elizabeth precedent must, fear, be worked
ont with more care in the schoolroom the cloak
room before it is applied in the police court.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
ANGELINA

Wen de fiddle gifts to singin' Of vahgInny reel
An mence to feel tcln in an in yo heel;
You jes' bettah TEX hint an git yosef clean O.
view.
Case de time is mighty teptin wen de chune is in de
swing,
Flu darby saint or man. to cut de pigeon
An couldn't hep fom dancin' eff yo feet was boun
wifi Irvine.
Wen Angelina Johnson comes a-swingin' de lima
Don't you know Miss Angelina?
She's de da'n Of de place
wy dey amt heightened lady wifi sich mammals an
SIGH grace. ..
She kin move across de cabin, panks rough
wo,
Jes' de same's eft she was dancn' OIL ball
room fo'.
Fact is you do see no collaborating you see look
An dat one oil squealsy you 5es BAN;
Cotton britches look lax broadclof an nsey dress
Wen Angelina johnson a-swingin' down de line.
Some say dancins sinful ard de blessed Lawd
dey
Gwine punish fu' steppin' wen hyeah de music
play.
But tell you don't bIeve it, fu Lawd wise and
good
An he made de banjos metal an he made de hddle's
wood,
An he made de music in I dom quite tink he'll
keer.
Ell our feet keeps little de melodies We hyeah
wy dey's somepn' downright holy in de way faces
shine.
Wen Angelina Johnson a-swinging down de ln&
Angelina step SO gentle, Angelina bow low,
An she If huh skut dainty dat huh shoetop skacey
An dem teef a-shinin' you by de han
Go way, people, daint anothah SIGH lady in ani
Wen she's movin thoo de hggers a-dancin' by huh
Folks jes' sock-stiu a-stan'. and de mos nigh
hol's dey bref
An de young mems, des a-sayin' 'Is swine mex dat
Wen Angelina a-swingin' down de
60. Paul Laurence Dunbar.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
Great Britain in India.

I'm MR. BRYAN's letter India today may be
i found further evidence of the widespread feeling
of unrest in India Mr. Bryan writes severe arraign-
ment Of the British government and Of it's policy IN
India He makes the distinction between holding COZ
onies for their benefit and holding them for explota
ton The latter. is the English policy as to india
while the colonial government of India has been
cited as an example of successful colonial effort it is
no doubt true that Englands hold upon India is
TODAY than at any time since the Sepoy rebellion The
Indians are patient and have waited for such treat
ment by England as would develop the national spirit
and generally improve the condition Of the people But
the last governor prior to the present was reac
tonarv and his harsh rule has led to positive and
significant hostility toward Britain than has been man
Tested for many years. Those who are familiar with
conditions in India tell us that revolt against Eng
sh rule is not the most improbable development in tho
far east today. -. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL
An international egislature.

THE peace movements Of the world at the present day
soften the horrors Of war, the other to end
tirely While the first object appears to recognize
as method Of settling contentious
and the other appears to deny the efficacy OF war Tor
that purpose they not contradictory. The frst
admits the existence Of the institution, since its ex
isenoe cannot be denied and seeks to mitigate It's
severity while the other looks forward to time when
war may be abolished entirely. It must be said that
the peace people have present hope OF declaring
war at an end but every argument they put up for
stitution itself. The process Of chipping OF the ex-
tremities Of will in time attack the vital parts
Of the institution and bring about its death Hence
the peace people justified in their seeming recog
milton Of The late peace conference at Lake
Mohonk adopted as its platform this statement:
tWhile we shall welcome any action by the coming
rights and obligations Of begerents as to each other
and neutras; of lessening the horrors OF war,
the Red Gross movement it is hope that the con
ference will remember that 1t Is consecrated TO tne
great work Of ending well softening war; and OF
subectng the relations Of nations to the DOMINION OF
law rather than Of force" a
To this end the conference expressed the hope that
the second Hague meeting twill elaborate ana propose
intervals that these conferences may become
permanent and recognized advisory congress OF the
nations. This sounds like ambitious program, out
why international congress to pass advice upon
international questonsq Mr. Barthodt and the inter
parliamentary union believe in the immediate practi
cability of international parliament of two houses.
Many statesmen doubt the possibility, but none deny
the inspiring character Of the thought. 1t is an i'm
mense conception and that must sooner or later
be worked out It would be sufficient glory for the
twentieth century have brought it into being Such
parliament would have no binding power over the
sovereign states represented in it, at first at least but
its moral influence would be immense. The history
Of all great national parliaments shows that they be-
gan as advisory bodies. They were subject to being
overridden by the executive who ruled by an alleged
divine right. The progress from advisory to fairly
representative capacity might be expected in an In,
ternational SC well national parliament 1t would
be decades possibly centuries before an international
legislature would be supreme but the idea once planted
would grow, the Russian duma is destined to grow
until its advice would amount to a command and Its
denial Of the right of two nations to to war would
amount to total prohibition to draw the sword.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
The Burden of Bad Roads.

EUROPEAN travellers who reach the outlying dis
- tricts Of America marvel at the unspeakable
character of country roads. The nations Of the
old world, they say, too poor to afford such bad
roads. Only country with the marvellous wealth Of
The waste Of bad road is enormous, and it does not
fall altogether the farmer, but on the consumer as
WELL It has been figured that ton of freight can
be hauled a well made road at an average cost
of 10 cents mile. The average cost of such trans
portaton the country roads of America 10 70
cents mile. This additional cost is added eventually
to the price of the article hauled. For sevenm1le
haul it comes to than dollar a ton
The state of Minnesota is just entering on an era
Of progress in good road building The state highway
commission created by the last legislature has no
money spend roads next year, but is doing some
effective missionary work and arousing business men
and farmers to action Next year the commission w
work small scale that is true, but 1t will be a
starter. The tax Of one-twentieth of MILL levied
for the first time this year, will bring in about $42oo
next year. To this will be added 5000 received
interest on the internal Improvement land fund.- max
ing $4,000, Of which every cent may be spent on
roads, the expenses Of the commission provided
by a direct appropriation. Wherever this money is
spent locality must supply two. thirds, and the
state onehird provided the roads or bridges are built
to the approval Of the state engineer.
The sum available next year is less than 81 200
to each county, and under the law county may re-
ceive than 3 per cent Of the fund, or 100.
The first years work will be small scale, there
FORE and will be valuable for its educational
effect local roadmakers than for the actual amount
of road built The legislature is limited to one
twentieth of mill the tax, but amendment to
the constitution has been submitted, raising the pos
sble levy to onefourth Of mill. At that ratio on
the present valuation about $212 900 would be raised
each year by direct taxation, which with the other
revenue would fund Of $4,000, nearly $4,000
to each county. AS the locality must spend 81 to the
state ST. would be average of $4,000 spent
yearly in each county permanent bridges and scien-
tifc roads, that will not require remaklng every
summer. %.Ss2.
The amendment ought to be adopted It has al.
ready received the Endorsement Of the republican party
in it's platform. The only flaw in the amendment is
that it leaves out mention Of state highway commits
sion but that is not material The original section
was adopted in 1898, authorizing highway commits
isature still abolish it at any time, and the
reference made the commission in the constitution
is not mandatory. The omission will do no harm, and
the only effect Of the amendment will be to authorize
an increase of the levy to onefourth of mill, which
would mean tax Of Is cents each 81 900 OF as
sessed valuation. The state can stand such a tax
better than it endure poor roads. :.Ea
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
Editorial Section.
What the Rate Law Contains.

a COMMISSIONER PRoUTY contributes to the July
~ RevieW Of Reviews very temperate and mod
What 1t Will Do The question Of public moment,
he says is what practical results to be expected
from the operation Of this law He answers his ques
ton thus: Ono sudden startling result Of any
kind will follow. Considerable time will be required
to put many of its provisions In operation notably
those of the twentieth section with regard to keeping
accounts The benefit of this act will be In what
1t prevents than in what it corrects'
The things which are in the bill first,
tion of the making by congress The dele.
cation of this rate-making power bitterly fought
by the railroads. The opposition was back Of the
review discussion in the senate, and Mr.. Prouty is Of
the opinion that be positively known whether
have construed the law But if it should be
finally determined that this power has not been
ferred, much good in his opinion, has been accom-
plished. Formerly the order Of the commission was
Of effect until enforced by mandate of a court
Now the railroad must obey the order unless by
affirmative action it it's suspension. Formerly
a matter of course. Now it get it from bench
of three judges after five days notice and full
hearing. .-. ... =. IN. IT,. i ~. y. -
Some of the older and coarser abuses are swept
away, such as the payment of elevator allowances,
the granting Of portion of the thru rate to the
builder Of stub connecting track, the making OF
private rates by private lines the railroads being
now obliged to make the whole rate, including the
refrigeration charge, which is thus brought under their
jurisdiction and must be reasonable Where railroads
refuse to make joint rates the commission may make
them. Express companies made common carriers
and must file their rates. Railroads forbidden to
compete in the making and owning Of the commodities
they haul. Sleeping made common carriers
''The bill,'' concludes Mr.. Prouty, ':is sig.
nifcan in it's passage than in its provisions. While
President Roosevelt deserves the credit for it's ina
ton he would have been poweress without the people
support The enactment of the bill Is the people s
declaration that railways must submit to govern
mental control If the railways recognize this cond
tons will be fairly satisfactory Otherwise there vii
be renewed agitation, followed by drastic legs
lation'' -.' Ef&l %. ]e
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
The Insurance Campaign.

~ HE campaign that will be waged this fall for the
4 control of the New York Life and the Mutual
Life Of New York will be the warmest politics OF the
year 1t may be described battle between the indie
the independents are the polcyhoders who have been
clothed by the New York legislature with the oPpor-
tunity to recover possession Of their own by casting
votes that will be counted To aid them IN their pat
tie for their natural rights the policyhoders have
called to their assistance of the most dstln-
pushed mon in the country. The committee which IS
to select the polcyhoders ticket includes six COVER
Cardinal Gibbons besides such individuals as Richard
Olney Judge George Gray, Charles Emory Smith, Ben
iamin F. Tracey and others not well qnoWn nation
ally, but Of the most exemplary character. the
foreign polcyhoders in France, Germany Great Brit
ain and Canada expected to make common cause
with the polcyholders in America.
The Armstrong law provides that the companies
must make public the names and addresses OF their
poicyholders at least four months in advance OF the
election for trustees This is necessary in order that
the independents may get in communication with one
another It was this provision Of the law which the
machine fought and once defeated at Albany, but
which resuscitated by the influence OF Governor
Higgins and Charles E. Hughes. The election Will pc
held in November, votes being receivable by mail.
Long before that time each pocyholder will doubtless
receive the ticket Of the independents and circular
letters explaining why he ought to vote it. he will
no doubt receive equally urgent advice IRON the ma
chine His vote Will help to determine whether he
wants the Wall street management continued or
whether he will have a deal. The independents
ton with the owners Of policies. The machine is
already resisting the furnishing of this
It has turned down an appeal from Samuel Inter
never, but it cannot always decline There will come
a time. when 1t must post the Names The result then
will not be open to doubt. r. @ y, Is &ss l@s&F
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
Sunday, July I, ROOT
.Twenty-one Millions Saved.

II HE appropriations made by this congress, at the
= session just adjourned approximate nine hundred
millions Of dollars This is the largest appropriation
total charged to any congressional session since the
government was founded. OF course, this total in
cudes extraordinary appropriations for the Panama
canal and heavy allowances for the navy and the
army, where expenses are much higher than we were
accustomed to ten years ago. It strange, how
ever that the congress of the United States should
done in such loose way to make it possible for
heads Of depar nents and subordinates to incur
penses far beyond the appropriations regularly made.
We know better than that in municipal and state
and county governments. We provide by law that
departments may not spend more money during given
period than is allowed by the appropriating body For
instance in Minneapolis the board of tax levy appor
tions the city funds among the different departments
and holds them to their respective allowances. The
same thing is done with respect to the county
penses under recent law. The commissioners may
not exceed the amount appropriated by the board Of
tax levy for any particular purpose.
Senator Hemenway Of Indiana, moved by the fact
that last year congress had to pass deficiency appro
priation bill Of $31O00,000, introduced and secured
the passage Of law forbidding heads Of departments
The law did not go into effect enough to prevent
waste during the past year, Of course could
all emergencies be antic pated but the extra
incurred by heads Of departments and bureaus simply
because they were not careful to keep within pre-
scribed limits, have been reduced that the entire
deficiency bill for this session amounts to only 100000,
900, and is likely to be much less hereafter. The
penalties for loose business methods have been heavy,
but the tendency in that direction appears to have
been quite eectually checked. The strange thing is
that it was not stopped long ago. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
Loaning Power of National Banks.

NATIONAL BANKS are in receipt of notices from
4 Controller W. B. Ridgeley advising them
Of the law, approved June o. raising the limit Of
loans that may be made to any borrower Hereto
fore the rule Of the government has been that ma
tonal bank may not loan than 10 per cent of it's
capital stock to single borrower The law approved
juno % provides that national bank may loan to
borrower not to exceed 30 per cent Of its combined
capital and surplus Where the surplus is twice as
large as the capital it permits bank to loan to
borrower to the extent of 80 per cent of its capital
Where, however, the surplus is less than the capital
the borrower may be given only his customary 10 per
cent Of the capital and 10 per cent Of the surplus
whatever that may be-.
This is regarded Of special advantage to the
smaller banks thruout the country 1t enables them to
foster local institutions deserving Of good treatment in
way to be Of practical benefit while at the same time
imposing reasonable restriction upon the amount that
may be loaned to any borrower.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
The Postoffice Appropriation.

MT INNEAPOLIS gets $3.50 900 for site for
L. Il new postofice-just about half enough to buy
a site where the government would want one it it
proposes to erect building Of several stories but
to put up one-story structure, such the depart
ment now generally ,favors. Nevertheless, for this
$350,000 many thanks AS we understand the matter,
expressions Of appreciation should be distributed in
these proportions-o Mr. Fletcher for the first $780,
00O to Mr. Andrus assisted by Mr.. Thorpe, for the
next $3.50 OO0, and to Senator Nelson for the last
100000 MI. ss1@~-e1 ~ s.-.ss2
The government wishes to erect its postofices
railroad stations and takes this matter into con-
sderation, especially where there is union station
where the different stations situated as to
be able to put the postofce to two more of
them. Minneapolis hopes to have union station; but
in the meantime the principal railroad stations
situated that the postofice might be located within
the required quarter Of mile Of each within which
special provisions made for the delivery Of mail
from the, mail Undoubtedly the desirable and
natural place for postofce is the lower part of
town. and if the socalled civic center Improvement
contemplated by the Commercial club should be made,
postofice building would be part of the architec
ing recently att such figures that if the government
were to undertake to use whole block for post
office site it would take from 100000 to 100000 to
buy the ground. So that have appropriated by
the government up to date about one-haf enough
to get site to say nothing Of the building itself
There is evidently wpful lack of information
Washington to~the Importance Of this city, but
we have been content long here in this district to
cut no figure in the deliberations Of congress Won the
important questions of the day, that it is perhaps
mot altogether surprising that not much Importance
should be attached to. our requests in congress- II
u have to- do better in this respect hereafter M sE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
REFORM WITHIN THE PARTY
New York Sun.

i washington sends forth the virtuous decision OF
"a seek contributions from corporations this year The
members of the committee 'assert positively that
this viii not be1a 'smoney campaign" Their appeal
narty poor but honest One corporationthe federal
be allowed to contribute the Of
printing plant postal service without
erature ~ All others barred. w. as s, a.-s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

q For the first time it isSbeHeyed, in history clear
evidence has been found of the influence Of Chris
tanty in Pompeii This Is ia discovery Of high inter
lions were being made the northwest side Of the
dead city there brought light terra Gotta
sci bearing the socalled monogram Of Christ surroun
to the rst century Of the Christian It found
1T = depth Of about twelve feet below the surface
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
WINNIPEG PEaGING ALONG

= The spokesman-Review.
Winnipeg is agitating for Sunday streetcars but
insists that the street railway company must give each
of it's employees days rest in the week. The
pany is willing concede this if left optional but
wants to be in position to all Of the in
gency occasions 1t has taken over twenty years of
agitation to get to the point where Sunday
probable in Manitoba capital city.