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The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
A Norseland Legend.

BURLINGTON ithWkeNc.
1t is beautiful legend OF tho Norseland .
Amilias was the village blacksmith, and un.
der the spreading chestnut treelan his village
smithopiken stood. Ho tho hot iron goham.
mcrcd and sjhod horses for fifty cents all
round, please He made tin hjelmcts for the
gIodds and stovopipc trousers for tho heroes.
Mimir was n rival blacksmith. He didn't
go In worry much for defensive armor but he
was lightning on two.edged bjswords and
cut and slash svrcutlasseses. He made cheese
knives for tho other gIodds, and he made the
great bjsysstnsen, an Arkansas toothpick,
that would make free inclsion clear into
the transverse semicolon OF cast-iron ich.
thyosaurus and never turn Its edge. That
was the kind OF bhinrpin Mimir said he
was. one day Amilias made an impcnetra-
Bile suit OF armor for second.class giodd,
ana put II on himself to test II and boast.
fully inserted n card In the Syenssfka Nordon.
bjravlskI Ikanaheldcspiv kgorodovusak en-,
saying that he was wearing n suit OF home.
made, bostchillcd Norway marine underwear
that wonld knick unnumbered saw-teeth In
the pot.metal cutlery Of the iron.mongery
over the way. That, Amilias remarked 10 his
friend Ljohnn BIrobinson, was the Kind of n
bdiuockk he was. When Mimir spelled out
the card next morning he said, "Bjji" and
went to work with n charcoal furnace, n cold
anvil and A. Il. Hays isomorphic process,
and In little while ho came down street with
a skiyaard that glittered!like dollar-storo dla-
mond and met Amllias down by tho new
opora.houso. Amilias buttoned on his now
bIarmor, and said, "If you have no hereafter
use use for your old chylcese knife, sirlkel"
Mlinlr spht on MS hands,
whirled his skivaard above his
head and fetched Amilias n swipe that seemed
to miss everything except the empty air
through which II softly whistled. Amilas
smiled, and said, $50 on 4" adding that It
"soemed to him that he felt n general sense
OF cold iron somewhere In the neighborhood;
but he hadn't boen hit" "Shake YOURSELF"
said Mimir. Amillas shook himself and i'm.
mediately fell into halvos-the most neatly
divided man that ever went beside himself.
"Thats whore the boiler-maker was away or
In his diagnosis" said Mimir, as he went back
TO his shop to put up the price OF cutlery sixty
that good action Is never thrown away, and
that kind words and patient love will overcome
the harshest natures.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

Mr.. ORTIZ, of Indiana, has his eagle eye
fixed on the craftsmanship of Foreign Az
fairs. He has strong claims. He should
be placed in position to adjust that little
difference between this Government and
Venezuela. His foreign policy would, no
doubt be vigorous.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

THE FRIENDS OF BENJAMIN III. BREws.
TER have expressed some surprise that his
name was not sent in for Attorney General
yesterday. They declare that the Presi-
dent had promised to nominate him simul.
taneously with Secretary Frelinghuysen,
and the delay astonishcs them. 1t may
serve the uses of perspicuity to remark
that the friends of Mr.. Brewster referred
to are A. NJ. Gibson, George Bliss and
Billy Cook. Isaac w. McVey is said to
have also indicated preference for Mr..
Brewster.
1t was rumored last night in pretty high
circles that the delay of Brewster's nomina-
tion was caused by Presidential hesitancy.
touching certain consequent items of the
programme. 1t Is understood that Mr..
Brewster desires the removal of Solicitor
General Phillips and the appointment of
A. M. Gibson to succeed him. 1t is also
stated that the friends of Billy Cook are
pushing him for the District Attorneyship,
vice Corkhill, whose carly removal" was
announced by Charles ]. Guiteau the other
day in open court. 1t may not be improper
to add that the friends Of Billy Cook re-
ferred to are George Bliss and A. NJ. Gibson.
The projection of this programme, we
learn, involves the appointment of Jerome j.
Kinds, Special Assistant Attorney General,
vice Billy Cook, to be made District At.
torney. Whether any person has been
designated TO succeed Kinds in his present
position, we are not advised.
As to George Bliss, we do not understand
that he wants any Office, preferring to work
from the outside. The friends of Mr.. Brews.
ter as aforesaid do not consider the miscar.
riage of their programme among the posi-.
bilities. They are willing to give the
President a little time for reflection, but
express confidence that the influence: of
George Bliss and the terrorism of the New
York Times will suffice to put the thing
through. 1t is our opinion that the Presi-
dent ought to hesitate long time before
making up his mind to encounter the
hostility of the powerful persons who are
understood to be backing Mr.. Brewster.
They are about the only Reformers now re.
manning at large.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

A PARTISAN LADY has had telephone
line carried from tho opera-house to her
dressing room, but in Dundee, Scotland, an
invalid has found better way by estab.
fishing the same style of connection be-.
tween his sick bed and the pulpit of his
chosen minister.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
BOARDING.

KoLBS HOTEL. COR. EIGHTH AND i
N sts. II, W. Members of Congress and others
ter, will do well to examine the rooms at this
well-lOcated House before making permanent ar
rangements elsewhere. Terms reasonable. d6-6t
EIRST- GLASS BOARD, with large rooms at
II 476 Penna. ave-, opposite National Hotel.
Board from IS to $40 per week. Transient, from u
to 81 so per day. Terms to suit for families. Mrs:
o. q. Howard. p~oprietress n?-d
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

ELIZABETH CADY STANTON has pub
lished letter upon the absence of any
allusion to female suffrage in the Presi.
dents Message. She thinks that as Mr..
Arthur noticed so favorably the Vermont
woman's candy, he should not have passed
in silence over the suifragsts tafIy.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
Tuesday, Dec. l3, 1881.

OUR ESTEEMED Hoos1ER FRIEND, the
indianapolis Times, says that Delegate
Cannon, of U tab, is heavily loaded with
wives. He should be fired out of Congress"
If he is not heavily loaded with other
mems wives he will do to keep here as a
curiosity. S,ily
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

Mr. FRELINGHUYsEN, who will be hence
forth known, until furthur notice, as Sec.
retary of State, is a nephew and adopted
son of the individual who ran for Vice.
President on the ticket with Henry Clay
in 1874. Mr.. +. will make valuable Sec
rotary of State. His hair is parted almost
in the middle, and he knows how to cngi-
neer a claw hammer coat.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under the head of"Situations
Wanted" and Help Wantedr iciH hereafter
be inserted in THE EVENING CRITIC three
times FREE. We invite our friends wishing
situations or help 10 ardh themselves Of ibis
offer. Answers directed in care of CRITIC
Office ,oiH receive careful attention. Business
advertisements three lines three times for 25 cts.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

MEssRs. BLISS AND BREWSTER have each re-
ceived $4,000 for their services, to date, on
the Star-route cases, and Mr.. Cook has re-
ceived $3.50. As the prosecution consisted
principally OF brag, bluster and blunders II
is difficult TO sec where the equivalent for the
fees comes in.-E Exchange.
understood, never pauses to consider the
triAing question of equivalents. If it get:
nothing in return it generally feels amply
repaid by having contributed to some citi.
zen's temporary support.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

THE EXTREMELY able editor of our es-
tcemed contemporary, the Republican, seems
to think that our beloved country has more
foreign policy on hand than it can con-
veniently manage. "That man Blaine "
is troublesome. Nothing in particular can be
said against his policy except that it was his
policy. Therefore Secretary Frelinghuysen
should reverse it. Fish was great model
of Stalwart diplomacy. Fish never had
any trouble. Nobody ever has any trouble
who makes it a point to surrender before
being attacked.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

at WILL DE NOTICED that the 'Ohio man
is paying a great deal OF respect to Keifcr. The
'ohio man is about out OF meat" Cincinnati
Enquirer.
We have not the time just at present to
figure out exactly how much meat the
Ohio man requires to stay his appetite, but
there are patriots from other sections of the
country who incline to the belief that the
Ohio man could run along on low diet now
for few years.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

THE BALTIMORE Gazette mildly inquiries,
"Why should steamship lines be subsi-
dized?" Well, perhaps they shouldn't be
from the Baltimore standpoint. Possibly
this country should be content with the
present ocean-covering display of its starry
flag from the topmasts of the celebrated
Baltimore fleet of schooner-rigged scows
that monopolize the guano trade between
Chincha and the Eastern Shore and occa-
sional blunder into Brazilian port for a
few bags of coffee. The public sentiment
Of Baltimore is very valuable-as rare
and curious relic of the last century. Bal
timore has not been really excited since 9
brother of Napoleon married into one of hel
first families.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
PERSONAL.

7 ETTERS WRITTEN ON ANY SUBJECT,
- MS. revised, briefs drawn, collections made,
pensions, attorney for land warrants and patents.
Speeches and lectures prepared at shortest notice.
All business confidential. MRS. NJ. a. LACH.
MAN. Sl3 18th street n. W. de-
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
ron ssxr.

Advertisements Of Three lines under this head
Inserted times for Is cents is..--
II suTpHEN. nryr.r HIM. ROGERS.
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT,
No. sie + street northwest.
CLower Floor)
HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.
every description, In all parts Of the city for rent
RoOM.RENTING A SPECIALITY,
on new and novel plan, for the convenience Of
the public, afiording, FREE OF CHARGE by aid OF
aes, giving an accurate description OF Rooms,
Houses. Lots, Furniture, Location, etc, WITH Ex-
cHASoE OF REFERENcE WHEN REQUIRED.
We also rent Pianos Organs, Furniture, and all
rentable property on the most reasonable terms.
and give reliable information as to Hotels, Board
ng-houses, Transportation. the best Insurance
Companies, etc, etc.
NICE FURNISHED ROOMS.
No. ola 18th st. n. W., magnificent parlors and
rooms. furnished elegantly. Cheap to good
party. Private entrance.
No. 0io 10th st. II, W. large. nice parlors.
No. ial5 st. n. w, fine parlors and rooms
No. 1901 st. n. W. fine pnrlors and rooms. or will
rent the whole house.
No. 7iS lith st. n. W., splendid parlors.
No 43 10th 81. n. W.. very nice parlors and rooms.
No. g29 9th ST. H. W., fine rooms.
No. 800 fth st. II. W., splendid parlors and rooms
No. elo lith ST. NJ W., extra parlors orwhole house
No l2ii ilth st. H. w, nice large parlors
No. 30 list st. n, e., elegant parlors and rooms.
No. 224 1st st. n. e., elegant parors and rooms.
No. 1219 st. n. W., splendid parlors and rooms.
No. H16 Pa. ave. n. W.. double parlors and rooms
No. 70s 18th st. N. W., double parlors and single
rooms.
No. 500 9Th st. II. W., double parlors.
No III 18th ST. n. W., double parlors and rooms.
No. 7l5 9th st. II. W., double parlOrs.
No. COZ 9th 81. n. WI, double parlors.
No. 1905 Il st. n. W., 10foom hotise.
Ne 933 q st. n. W., elegant large double parors
No. 9l5 q st. n W., double parlors and rooms.
900 VACANT ROOMS WANTED IMMEDI
ATELY,
Furnished and Unfinished, The demand upon
ms il increasing. Those having Rooms and other
property for Rent will find II GREATLY TO THETH
INTEREST TO call on us Office Hours n. m. to
del3 SUTPHEN & ROGERS.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

LOANS
In sums to suit at Q per cent.
AT AUCTION.
On Monday, Dec. -, at $3.50 p. m lot 20. In square
SID.
On Thursday, Dec. Is, at p M, No. o39 ut. n W.
The above Ia only small portion OF property on
my books. For full list call at office for bulletin
issued on LIST and 18TH ueclu
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

A CHANCE FOR A SPEC.-THE OWNER
IA ofan excellent patent, granted last year,
Patent-otllce and attorney fees. 1t Is well worth
from 500 to $1,000. Address Westward, Critic Of
aaa
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

A RARE CHANCE,-WANTED- OR
n more persons, with few thousand delars,
o Join in equal partnership, for five years party
,avlnE l2Soo acres OF me grazing ana nggcmtnrh ~
tock-raising. Odell tS Co., S06 + street N. W.,
ID. G. decl3-3ts
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

LNOR SALE-Call and see our list of property for
Il sale. JOHN SHERMAN d co., st. Cloud
Building fe7.tf
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

VXTANTED- TO BUY HOUSE IN NORTH.
w western sectino of city; must be In healthy
location; price not to exceed $1,000 Address J: +.
D., Critic office. del0-3t
The Evening critic., 1881-12-13

w ter ut Laue's, Creamery Butter Stand, In
Northern Liberty Market at 25, 20, IS, 40, and 45
cents ppr mound. dp10-3tS
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
SENATE.

In the Senate yesterday the appropria-
ton bills for building, repairing and
furnishing the insane asylums were intro
duced by the finance committee, and the
committee on education reported sub
stitute for two bills previously introduced
on the subject of text books for the public
schools. The House joint resolution rela-
tive to crookedness in the letting of the
contract for convict labor to Seymour,
Sabin s. Co., was concurred in, and a
committee appointed All the Senators
appeared anxious to have the matter in.
quired into in the most thorough manner,
and if there is anything sinuositous to
have it unearthed. The bills relating to
the consolidation of the railroad lines
into the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha line were vigorously fought
over in committee of the whole, with
Senator Kinds opposed to their passage,
and Senators c. d. Gilfillan, j. B. Gill
tillan, d. Buck and Castle in favor, and
were finally reported back, with the
recommendation that they pass.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09

The above caption is the title of little vol
ume of ouly fifty-siX pages which came hand
somely bound and with q bright, fresh face,
highly suggestive of the compact and whole
some information to be found within. The
full title of the book is captain Jolly, or the
Picturesque st. Croix," and the work is the
production Of Mr.. VIM. H. Dunno, well
known journalist who has sojourned in Min
ne.ota for nearly a year to recuperatc his
health. His sojourn in Minnesota has result
ed benefically from two-fold standpoint.
While rambling amid the romantic wilds of
the State, breathing the celebrating atmos-
phere, feasting his eyes on her grand and va
ried scenery and drawing inspiration from her
mines of historic lore, he has gathered the
material for highly entertaining and instruc-
tive narrative.
The work is q narrative account of trip
made last summer down the st. CrOix river
from Taylors Falls 10 Prescott in company
with Captain jolly, of the steamer "Magic. :"
The narrative is descriptive and historical,
fact and fancy being so charmingly COM
mingled that If the grandeur and beauty of the
objects described were capable of exaggeration
it would be difficult to tell where to draw the
line The book is written in colloquial style,
in so fresh and sprightly manner as to be
really captivating. As a compendium of
valuable historical facts concerning every set
Element between Taylors Falls and Prescott on
the st. Croix, the work is really invaluable
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
The Watch Stealing at Hutch's Saloon.

The case of the city against Clarence
Wells and John Kingsley, charged with
the larceny of watch from the person a
young man named Charles Davis, was
called for hearing in the police court yes
terday afternoon. The alleged robbery
took place in Hutch's saloon on Eagle
street last Friday night. The court room
was crowded with a delectablc gang CT
''elegant' gentlemen of leisure, who
were disposed to view the proceedings
in the light of a side-show or picnic
The testimony for prosecution
was circumstantial, pointing pretty
conclusively to the guilt of Kingsley.
There was no testimony against Wells and
he was discharged The testimony wa
grossly indecent. 1t was shown that the
parties had passed the afternoon in thu
saloon, shaking dice and playing cards
for the drinks, and that they were all in
dulging i'll beastly debaucl. A large
number Of witnesses were sworn for the
defense, few of whom are old timers.
The entire evidence showed that a
scuffle had taken place outside the saloon
between Kingsly and Davis, and
the prosecution relied for conviction on
the suppposition that the sculiie was de-
signed by the former, who embraced The
opportunity to steal the watch, and this
theory was opposed by Mr.. Haas, counsel
for defendant. In summing up Mr. Muir
ray alluded to the disreputable character
Of the saloon, which he characterized as
a rendezvous for harlots, PROGRESSES and
outlaws. The defendant was fined $25
or thirty days, and he paid the fine.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
HORKINGMEN'S MEETING.

Considering the Question of Convict Labor.
A large meeting of the workingmen of
St. Paul was held at the old court house
last evening, to consider the question of
convict labor. Mr.. A. Iverson was chosen
chairman and E. Larkin secretary. Judge
Goodrich made few remarks expressing
sympathy with the workingmen, and
counselinG a thorough organization. He
was followed by Mr.. Adams, who con-
sldered that the time for action had come;
and the workingmen should set about
protecting themselves against ruinous
competition. Arthur Koenig spoke at
considerable length, reciting how con-
victs were employed in Europe. He de-
clared that every workingman in the
State was affected by the competition of
the convicts. He urged the appointment
for the best interests of the laboring man.
r. Ii. Boyle, who announced himself
as from the penitentiary, made rambling
address. He claimed that the convicts
must work, and that the manufacture of
thrcshing machines had less to do with
competition with mechanics than any
other, and seymour, Sabln d 20. were en-
titled to great credit for establishing such
an important industry in Minnesota.
The chairman presented preamble
and resolutions reciting that the work
ing men were opposed to tothe letting of
convict labor, and asking the Legislature
to abolish it.
Mr. Glenn, of Minneapolis, spoke
briefly, counselling deliberate action.
There should be settled plan before any
thing was presented to the legislature.
Mr.. Minor and Mr.. Stanley followed
IN emphatic speeches, in which they
denounced the letting of the convict
labor, and charged that there was cor
ruptlon and bribery at the bottom OF it.
On motion an executive committee was
appointed consisting of Messrs. McClary,
Sevar, McCabe, Minor, Kennedy and
Glenn, and after little desultory dis
cussion the meeting adjourned
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
afternoon Session.
TEXT BOOKS.

Senator Wilson, from the committee on ed.
ucation, reported bill relating to the distribu-
ton of school books by Contractor Merrill,
the same being substitute for bills previously
introduced.
This bill materially smplfies the operations
of the textbook law. The labor heretofore
performed by the district clerks and other
district officers is entirely eliminated. Nearly
all of the labor imposed upon the county audi
tor is removed. The books are to be ordered
by county superintendent and sold at the
State superintendent cost prices by agents
appointed by the commissioners of each
county.
By Senator Wilson-To authorize the pur-
chase from A. G. Loun sbury the portraits
painted by him of the governors of the State
aud appropriating s7O0 for that purpose
STATE PRISON CONTRACTS.
The House joint resolution proposing an
investigation of the matter of letting the con-
tract for prison labor TO Seymour, Sabin &
Co., was concurred in.
Senator Wilson moved that j. B. Glfillan,
Mccormack and d. Buck be appointed such
committee on the part of the Senate, to the
end that if there was in the matter any crook
edness that it might be unearthed.
Senator Castle expressed his satisfaction at
the appointment, and desired that they make a
thorough investigation.
Senator Crooks wished the Investigation to
proceed in q thorough manner.
Senator Buck said he seldom shrank from a
iisagreeable duty. He said he was on the
committee to Investigate the charge of sec
teransm at the Normal school at st. Cloud,
aiid he was opposed to being standing COM
mittee on Investigations.
Senator White was in favor of a thorough
investigation, and was willing TO allow them
,l,nrn r,I OF r,fh n
end that their work might be complete.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Notwithstanding 81 600
to be expended in charging the grounds OF the
State Normal school at st. Peter.
By Senator Miller-To designate the hospi-
tai at which insane persons shall be commit
ted, and relating to the discharge of patients
from such asylums.
Adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
Shall Minnesota Raise Sheep, or Shall We
Raise Dogs and Wolves?

To the Editor of the Globe:
The legislature is now in session and
there are farmers enough in it, If they
have ,thimblefull of sense to the head,
to have some legislation to encourage
sheep husbandry in this State. At pres
ent there is no encouragement. Wolves
and dogs forbid sheep raising. 1t don't
pay to raise sheep to feed wolves and
dogs. The writer tried it, and lost nearly
every sheep. And now with the hope of
exciting some interest he appeals to the
legislature to enact a strong dog law
taxing the worthless ours out of exist
ence and making each township pay for
every sheep killed by dogs. In this way
if the dog tax doesn't equal the dog de-
struction of sheep, the property of the
town makes itup unless they can ascer-
tain the owner of the dog and make his
property liable.
If the farmers Of town find that
some neighbours dog is causing their taxes
to run up, that dog will soon be found
out and the town rid of him. Every tax
paper in that town will be committee
of one to run out every worthless cur
which has the habit of sheep killing
As to wolves, if hunted down by lively
hunters, they leave, it is said. Give a
bounty to wolf hunting. The winter
season farmers, town people, and sports
men generally have leisure, and if profit
could be added to the excitement of the
chase, wolf hunting parties would be
formed, and the wolf would be driven
back from the thickly settled portions of
the State, and sheep husbandry relieved
and encouraged to this extent.
There is great need of something in
the way of bounties to encourage wolf
hunting. Grade the bounties if you like,
so much for full grown wolves, less for
the cubs.
Winter acorI is the great demand of the
working people of Minnesota. Make q
law which will encourage the entire farm
ing community next winter to go on one
grand universal wolf hunting and eX-
terminating expedition-so generally and
so protracted as to make an end of the
thing for wears to come. and the State
will gain in sheep and wool and increased
taxable property in a few years enough
to put back into the treasury all that had
to be paid in wolf bounties.
4 FARMER.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-09
THE ten thousand dollar offer to Fore

THE ten thousand dollar offer to Fore
paugh & Tarbox to withdraw appears to
have been Pickwickian affair. The Of
fer was unauthorized and seems to have
been made by mutual friend, who real
izing that money is the root of all evil, )"
thought such an evil proceeding could be
reached with cash. We will not harrow
the public by querying as to what might
have been if the offer had been accepted.
The controversy being entirely of sani-
tary nature, neither the question of cash
or morals should be allowed to obtrude.