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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Value of the Prison Irvine Plant.

1t is little wonder that the binding
Irvine trust is starting a campaign to
put the state prison Irvine plant out Of
business. The state has never been
able to supply the Minnesota market
for Irvine, but it has fixed the prices
which have practically governed within
the state. These prices have given the
state a very good margin, and have re-
suited year, by. year in fine net profits
for the institution; yet they have been
low enough to save the farmers to
a cents pound under prices ruling
elsewhere under the dictation of the
trust. - 3D..
At these low prices the plant has
made such good revenue that it has
grown from an original appropriation
Of $4,000 to an investment of $780,
4lS.51, all paid out Of the profits of
the business, except the first appropria-
ton. It has saved the farmers Of the
state, according to the calculations of
the state board of control, no less than
$2,416, O74.45 since it's installment. This
pretty penny has been saved the farm,
ers, and would otherwise have gone
into the pockets Of outside capital. The
plant has competed with no Minnesota
| institution or labor.
The Irvine manufacturers plan to in
stall a plant in the state with a loca
organization, which will arouse interest
among Minnesotans and possibly work
up some antagonism for the prison
plant. It's chief purpose, however, i:
to turn out a fax fiber Irvine, which
will undersel the sisal and manila
product of the prison and kill it's mar
ket, eventually putting the state out o.
the Irvine business, and placing the con
sumers of the state once more at tn,
mercy of the private producers VIII,
form what is known as the trust. Til,
fight means cheap Irvine for the mex
few years, but it also means that tn
prison competition is so hateful to tn
trust managers that they will go t.
great lengths and make financial sacri
fees to rid themselves of it, The bit
terness of the fight will be the measur
Of the value Of the state factory to COZ
sumers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
The Legacy of 1905.

The year 1905 was one of uneXceeded |
business prosperity in Minneapolis. The
stat Of building and real estate
tion, Of bank clearings and other
money transactions We're eminently sat
isfactorv. Progress was made in SO
many directions that it might be said |
that Minneapolis took on a new rela-
tion to the trade and commerce Of the
northwest.
The state census which was taken in
1905 showed Minneapolis on a square,
honest count, to have over two hundred
and sixty thousand population. This
showing was what people who had been
in touch with the growth of the city,
who had watched the influx of popula-
ton and the in-gathering of new COM
mercial and manufacturing enterprises,
expected, but it was revelation to the
ordinary citizen No doubt it contribu-
ted greatly to an uplift among all the
citizens who realized that they were
citizens of no mean city, but of one
which had outstripped all competitors
and set it's own pace in the running for
supremacy.
Other progress was made during the
past year. A great series of religious
meetings was held, series which
claimed the attention and held the re-
spect of the whole people. It resulted
in much good. The religious life Of
many men and women was quickened
hat ~ ~ ct;
proved that under proper conditions the
churches are capable Of a spirit of CO.
operation and mutual helpfulness. It
was striking object lesson in the art
of cooperation, and one whose value
should not be soon lost upon the
churches.
Morally, the community also took a
significant stand in its reception Of the
mayors Sunday-closing order. This
was an object lesson to officials who
are timid about enforcing the law.
Minneapolis, in common with other
parts Of the country, has felt the reviv.
ing influence of law enforcement senti
ment. This city has joined the pro
cession. It belongs by nature to those
wide-awake American communities
which are for order, decency and the
repression Of the influences which make
against the true interests Of the coun
fry.
Altogether, 1905 was year of graft
Tying progress. It's legacy to the young
new year is valuable one, but it is
not one which will declare dividends
tnaided. It's is legacy of opportunity
Will the Minneapolis Of 1905 develop
and improve what the Minneapolis OF
1905 gave her?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Overcoming an Obstacle.

There is nothing about the situation
In San Domingo, we are told, which
need disturb the modus vivendi.
United States officers are still in COM
mand Of the custom houses. United
States auditors are still making the
udivvyo between the government and
the foreign creditors. The auditors will
turn over to the foreign creditors their
share and take a proper receipt for it.
And if the government disappears, as it
did the other day, the United States
auditors will just freeze onto the other
portion of the customs receipts until
Che government shows up again.
Any long-haired individual with a
bowie knife and a red sash who ap-
nears at the custom house and claims to
IL the administration will have to show
Uncle Sam.
Meanwhile, the treaty with San
Domingo lags. The main trouble with
IL now is that the senate has no means
Of knowing with whom it is dealing.
However, this embarrassing obstacle has
been overcome by suggestion that the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
MEETING AT NIGHT

The gray sea and the long black land;
And the yellow half-moon large and low;
And the startled little waves that leap
In fiery ringlets from their sleep,
As | gain the cove with pushing prov,
And quench its speed + the slushy sand.
Then a mile OF warm ea-scented beach,
Three fields to cross till farm appears;
A tap at the pane, the quick, sharp scratch,
And blue squirt of lighted match,
And voice less loud, thru its joys and fears,
Than the two hearts beating each to each.
browning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Little and Big Constituents.

Hon. William s. Bennett, member
Of congress from the seventeenth dis
trict Of New York, comprising por-
ton Of Manhattan Island above Central
park, has hit upon new way OF recog-
nizing his constituents. Ordinarily
the congressman after election consults
with the "leaders'' of districts, wards
or precincts, but Mr.. Bennett decided
there must be broader order OF things
established, 50 on the opening day OF
the session he addressed to each OF his
constituents-5O,0 in ala letter
admitting his arrival in Washington
and his readiness for the transaction
Of business and in effect asking the vot-
ers what he could do for them.
A surprisingly large number of
answers have come by mail and they
are surprisingly monotonous in tone
Mr.. Benefits constituents as rule
ask for something he cannot give
them. Several hundred want an in
crease in their pensions, several hun
dred more want jobs. Only few want
garden seeds or literature Of which a
CONGRESSMAN has an unlimited supply
BE will not be able to increase pen
sions except thru the tortuous process
| of interviewing the bureau or by the
uncertain method of introducing 8
private bill. So far as jobs are con
cerned, congressman are now much less
potent than aldermen owing to the per
nicious activity Of the civil service
cranks.
1t seems that very few Of Mr.. Ben
nett IS constituents demanded a reduc
ton in the tariff and scarcely any
the railroads. Matters of general leg
islation do not seem to agitate constitu
ents after election. Those are natter
that are left to the good sense and dis
erection Of the congressman, while thu
constituent ~bestows his thought OF
what can the congressman do 70:
"me.''
Very few congressman receive il
! their mail suggestions for legislation tt
ameliorate the condition of the race
Very many Of them receive personal re
quests more or less selfish. The Kan
sas City Star recently published thu
| story Of how constituent Of Senate
Nelson had written him asking him t.
step over to the pension building AM
get pension increased and then g.
over to the fish office and have som
trout seed sent to Minnesota right of
When he finished with these errands h
was to go to the postmaster general an
have a certain man named postmaste
at Koday. If he then had time he wa
admonished to-, jump on the attorne::
general and have a friend Of the coTsti
tuent who had been Jailed for selling
liquor to Indians let out.
This yarn is probably apochrypha.
But it is none the less somewhat typica
Of the American constituent. It throw
light upon the lesser human side o
congressional life. It gives us to Sc
the member Of congress as the "serv
ant of the people. = The people d
not all want the same thing. Blu
they all want something which vii
benefit them, and while we may smil
at the bland and childlike selfishness o
these little personal demands, yet the.
are much less resonant Of danger tha1
| the personal appeal Of the big constitu
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
CHANNING'S CREED
William Henry Claiming.

William Henry Charming
To live content with small means; to
seek elegance rather than luxury, and
refinement rather than fashion; to be
worthy, not respectable; and wealthy,
not rich; to study hard, think quietly,
talk gently, act frankly; to listen to
stars and birds, babes and sages, with
open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all
bravely, await occasions, hurry never; in
a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and
unconscious grow up thru the common
place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

The officers of the Cleveland Retail
Coal Dealers association, indicted on the
charge of violating the antitrust law,
pleaded guilty and were fined $500 and
costs. This was so easy that they
smiled as they paid it. The price of
coal remains unchanged.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Orpheum-Refined Vaudeville.

An evenly balanced bill with but one
act Of the Shine variety constitutes
the Orpheum offering Of the week The
bill shows more of quality than many of
its predecessors, and while there is a
splendid array Of laughmakers the fun is
clean and comes without straining after
effect or the use of the slapstick.
The bill opens with the Dorio trio, a
combination worthy of a better place on
the program. The singers in "a Night in
Venice" are Edith Merrilees, A. Gallietti
and Alfred Dorio. Miss Merrilees is a
soprano with voice of surprising
strength and sweetness, and Dorio long
ago won his reputation as barytone.
Gallietti, the tenor, is the equal of his
associates. While the selections were
given in Italian, the singers made hit
with the somewhat critical audience of
the Orpheum. AS rule those who depart
from English get scant consideration at
the Orpheum, but these singers made a
hit.
Estelle Wordette and James kaseIl
gave "A Honeymoon in the Catskills''
which offered nothing new or novel and
| its presentation did not rise above the
| mediocre. The Dionne twin sisters,
mandolin players, aroused some little in
terest, and were followed by the billed
headline act, Her Friend from Texas -
| In which Francesca Reddng carried the
role of the wealthy widow looking for a
| husband. The usual situations followed.
| Inc act goes more thru the contrasting
physique Of the players than thru its
cleverness. One sutton is Of the "Cholly''
type and the other is Of the six-foot
buffer style. The antics Of the lovers
| furnish the fun of the skit
Marion Carson, the girl prima donna
made the biggest hit of the evening, and
was given several encores. She possesses
a voice which gives promise Of future
successes, and her girlish grace wins fol-
her the sympathy and appreciation Of hel
audience.
The eight Arabs are always popular in
Minneapolis and their pyramid work an6
tumbling has lost none Of its sureness
and Wonder-provoking quality Mike
| Hlghball the orator Of the company, has
a new speech, which makes a hit with the
audience. Last night he raided the king:
English for a very broken specimen O.
the Happy New Year" and handed thi:
out with all the JUNCTION Of a youngste
pulling his first-caught toad out Of hi
pocket to show it to mother Mike wa
proud OF that speech. He intersperse,
the whole act with yells of approval TO
himself. Mike knows that he is tn
finest bit of work that ever came owe
the Sahara turnpike and takes no troubl
to conceal it. new invoice of bandana
has added to the costuming Of the act
The Mitchells, colored entertainers, fur
, nish lively twenty minutes. Mitchell /
all African, and knows it, and takes ad
vantage Of it all Of the time. He Is tn
bounding dancer Of past renown. and !
, just as good as ever. Mrs. Mitchell is
, mature octoroon and a graceful dance
The olive branches content themselve
, with singing. The act goes well, upstaii
), and down.
The show closes with two tear squeez1n
films on the kinodrome j. H. r,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
AND SHE DID

In boat on a stream they foated along,
He and she, a sweet June day
(Oh, know this is not an appropriate song,
For month when the skies are gray; --.
But what matters it, anyway?)
She sat at the tiller, and he at the oars,
And he looked In her wonderful eyes,
And wished he might float to some faraway
shores
With her into paradise. aas.s-
(And he heaved couple Of sighs.)
And so he asked her to be his wife
(Only he put 1t thus, you see):
''Ah, Will You not promise to float thru life
Like this together with me7'
('What Il chestnutty speech" thought she.)
But she answered: 'Oh, yes thru life like this
We will paddle and drift and foat!"
(Which shows that che was wise little miss
He was doing the work. you'll note,
But she was steering the boat)
Teddy in Cleveland Leader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
souNoNEss OF PUBLIC OPINION
Century Magazine.

The most hopeful aspect of recent reye
lations is the demonstration of the
soundness of that public opinion which is
the mysterious dominator of communi-
ties. Those who are interested in the
psychology OF this element of social adj
vance may find much worthy of study in
the developments of the day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
TIE SUNDAY JOURNAL
MINNESCTA'S FOREMOST
Morris (Minn.) Tribune.

The Minneapolis journal Is to be con-
nratuated on running a good feature Of
local Interest In their Sunday Issue.
These features must cost more than the
ordinary syndicate features, but they are
worth more, and serve to keep T h e
y our a in the place 1t has made for
Itself as Minnesota's foremost newspa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Monday Evening,

treaty be addressed ITO whom it may
concern When it arrives at the island
the messenger will make diligent IN
quiry, even using want ads and posters
on the fences. When he is satisfied
that he has found the real bona fde
government, he will deliver the treaty
and all will be well.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Camille Flammarion says the people
of Mars are much more developed than
we are. Allowing for the fact that we
do not know that there are any people
on Mars or that If there are DR.. Flam-
marion knows nothing at all about them
he may be correct.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
THE MAGAZINES

A RevoutonIst on TubercuIosis-The
leading feature of The Readers January
number is the first instrument OF two
part article, on '"Tuberculosis, Climate and
the Great Southwest" The article is by
DR.. Albert Hale, of The Readers special
staff, who has made a comprehensive in
vestigation of his subject and who Sc
cured his facts at first hand. The author
is almost revolutionary in his treatment
of the subject, and the article is bound
to create Widespread discussion among
medical men, tuberculosis sufferers and
the thousands upon thousands of persons
who, in one capacity or another, are in
intimate daily contact with consumptives.
Arthur Cotton contributes a semi-philo-
sophical discussion of life under the title
"On a Certain Celebrated Roadmap."
The opening chapter Of a new "Susan
Clegg" story, by Anne Warner, gives new
opportunities for laughter to those who
have enjoyed the homely humor of
'Susan Clegg and Her Friend, Mrs.
Lathrop." The story is called 1.-THE Wolf
| at Susan's Door, it continues the back
fence conversations Of Susan" and Mrs
Lathrop." Other articles and stories
complete a well-rounded magazine.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

In a day or two the senate will learn
how easy it will be for for La Toilette
to have confidential talks with his con-
stituents without having the privilege OF
it's floor There be special correspondents
in Washington.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
WE ARE BROTHERS

Then let US pray that come 1t may
As come it will for a that
That sense and worth, Ger a the earth,
May bear the gree, and a. that;
For a. that, and a. that, "
It's comm yet for a that,
That man to man. the warld DER,
Shall brothers be for a. that.
$50 si {1s 5s3 Robert Burna
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

ent for more tariff, more law to make
me richer and my neighbor poorer. We
should think that congressman after all
would rather read the grabbed lines
and the innocent requests of their
little constituents.
The superintendent of the state en-
ployment bureau Of Illinois says: 'srhe
45-year limit has gone by the board
completely this year and don't expect
to see it revived We get lots of calls
for men over SO years Of age" The old
fellows are not only willing to work, but
as rule they are steadier and do not
enjoy raising Cain down town, nights.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

The literary editor has received No. 1,
Vol. /. Of the Building Manager and
Owner" devoted to the interests Of the
rental agent and superintendent Of our
large buildings. We have searched it's
columns in vain for an essay on how to
keep the janitor within the law
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

The grand dukes and aristocrats keep
we'll out of the way and kindly permit
the common people of Russia to butcher
one another. In the French revolution
the people, after a time, got together
Then there was a change.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

ga man must live" We justify
Low shift and trick to treason high,
little vote for little gold 49, ...-- .
To whole senate bought and sold,
By>~that self-evident reply. .......
But is 1t so? Pray tell me why
Life at such cost You have to buyf
In what religion were you told t
. man must live?
There are times when a man must die.
Imagine for 4 battle-cry,
From soldiers with a sword to hold
From soldiers, with the flag unrollsd, -
This towards whine, this liars lie
ga man must live
Charlotte Perkins Stetson.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
URBULENT

There once was saucy young car,
Out OF whom some rude Japs knocked the tart
Then his subjects true,
Went to swatting him, too.
My, how turbulent some people arei
kansas City Times.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Santo Domingo worked in revolution
We ought not to expect to edit the ma
tional sport Of the Santo Domingans.
They do not interfere in our football.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
"PLATTSY" ON THE WATCH
New York World

4
The chief fear of congress seems to be
that the postal department may wound
the sensitive souls of the express COM
panies by becoming efficient. When will
the American postoffice be civilized?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
LlNcoLN's WISH
Abraham Lincoln

Die when may, I want it said Of me
by those who knew me best that + al
ways plucked thistle and planted a
flower, where 1 thought flower would
grow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Lou Payn remarks that the man who
dared offer him graft would have been
lucky to get away with his head on his
shoulders. Nobody supposed Lou was so
grasping as this. g..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Members Of the national house may
we'll have introduced 10000 bills as re-
ported. Senator Aldrich does not object
to having bills introduced.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Three Denver men who were saved
by dog from a burning house permit
ted the dog to perish in the flames. He
ought to have been saved for the vivi-
section people to use.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Another steel trust with a capital Of
$3.50, 1000, 900 is being formed. The wives
of the men who are to be it's president
and vice presidents are already beginning
to tremble. s-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Judge Hamilton is shining example
OF a man who did a thriving business
without keeping books.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
PINGREE AS A PIONEER
New York World.

Ten years ago Pingree was denounced
as an anarchist. Today Pingree's pro-
gram would be regarded as mild and
conservative. Where is the thing going
to end? .-..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

The lesson Of q close election in New
York is that it brings the officeholder
closer to, the people.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

Judging by the chorus of steam
whistles, 1906 may be said to have fairly
blown in.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
Foyer Chat.

Andrew Mack opened his weeks en-
gagement last night at the Metropolitan
with the presentation Of 1.-The Way to
Kenmare," typical romantic Irish play
by Edward E. Rose. Mr.. Mack's brilliant
tenor voice was heard to advantage in
songs Of his own composition, which were
thoroly enjoyed by the large audience. A
full review Of the production will be given
in this column tomorrow.
Tim Murphy and Dorothy Sherrod and
an excellent company are to be at the
metropolitan the first half of next week,
appearing in a revival of the late Charles
H. Hoyt's greatest comedy success, "a
Texas Steer" For coherency of construc-
ton and character drawing, this play is
not equaled by any latter-day comedy
production. and it's revival at this time
| will be gladly welcomed by all of Mr.
Murphy's local admirers. Seats for the
engagement will be placed on sale Thurs
| day morning.
| "a Son of Rest" Broadhurst and Cur
rie's successful musical play, which re-
| ceived such a f1attering reception here
| last season, comes to the Bijou again
next week. Brimful Of bubbling merri-
ment, pretty girls, clever singing and
dancing, it will undoubtedly duplicate It's
! success Of last year.
The Unique will present a big novelty
bill this week, in which Emmons Elmer
son and Enmons, fun manufacturers, are
| the headliners. New jink-jinks on the
| high wire, pretty music bright sketches
neat turns by capable dancers, will be in
| PRODUCED in the New Years bill, which
has been selected with great care
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01
QUERY-STOPOVER FROM 1sos-'1
Chicago News.

chicago News.
Nearly all the railway tickets used by
Secretary Taft in his travels seem to
give him stopover privileges in Washing.
ton. -. .#. t.- ....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

The government of San Domingo re-
sernbles dog and calf mutually claim
ing precedence in an acre lot
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-01

We should all feel very sorry for little
Bunny Lawson If her papa was ''broke."