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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
CLEWS ON CORNERS.
The New York Banker Does Not Regard
Them Beneficial to the Public.

The New York Banker Does Not Regard
Them as Beneficial to the Public.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 23.-The senate COM
mittee on corners resumed its session to-
day. Mr.. Henry Clews, banker and broker,
of the firm of Henry Clews & Co., testified
that in his opinion corners are the result
of speculations carried to extremes, and
have universally led to disaster. Speaking
of futures, witness said, in former years the
amount of the crop was not known till it
was gathered and sent to market, but at
the present time by means of cable tele-
graph, the value of the crop can be ascer-
tanned. This leads to speculations in fu-
lures. All importing houses deal in fu-
lures. The goods are sold to be delivered
in month OR year from showing of sam
pies. The goods may either have to be made
or grown in the meantime. They must
come $500 miles across the seas on these
transactions and legitimate speculations.
There is no need for any legislative action
to put stop to Yankee enterprise and
legitimate speculation. Mr.. Clews strongly
deprecated any interference on the part of
the legislature, and cited cases to show that
no interference should be permitted. In
conclusion witness said there is, however,
class of stock and grain dealing which
should be suppressed by law and
these are bucket shops. This busi-
ness is merely betting on quotations.
as they pass over the tape in the indicator.
The inducement held out by such concerns
captures as customers people of small
means, as clerks. This bucket shop bust
ness leads not infrequently to acts of dis
honesty. Railroads obtain their franchises
through either congress or state legisla-
lures, hence are under their control, and
can be regulated thereby. The pooling Of
railroads should be prohibited by law. So
should combinations of coal companies,
owing to their prejudicial effects upon
public interests, and public policy. They
build up monopolies, thereby enriching
and making all powerful the few at the ex-
pense of the many. Short sales nd:futures,
especially in the grain market, form at
times important sustaining power in the
market. Mr.. Clews. in answer to a aues-
tlon, said his business amounts to more
than $4,000 a year. The witness then
gave an outline of the Hannibal & st. Joa
corner when the stock ran up to 2OS with
out paying dividend.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
sUBSCRIPTION RATES.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Seven issues per week, delivered by carrier,
naail or Implied by newsdealers- ONE DOLLAR
PER MONTH.
Six issues per week (omitting Sunday by
mail, as follows:
One month, 80 cents; three months, $3.50;
six months, IS; twelve months, $40. Postage
IL prepaid on all papers sent by mail.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
The Globe on the Trains.

The GLOBE has always been supplied to the
rsws men on the trains, but at the previous size
encountered difficulties which do net now need
to be recounted. At the present size it ought to
be found every vhere. Parties who cannot In
the future obtsin it on the trains or OF news
dealers will C, nfer favor by reporting the mat
tar tothis Office with particulars.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

AFTER the GLOBE comment on Mr.. Van
derbilt's six cent Fourth avenue railroad,
the people of New York concluded it was
time to rise up and kick. They according
ly did so, and as the result the fare was re-
duced to five cents, beginning last Sunday.
The distinguished Mr.. Vanderbilt has ev-
identity weakened upon his declaration,
s'the public be ID"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

The failure of James Smyth j. Co., e1-
tensive manufacturers of yarns, is an
nounced. Liabilities not. known, bat be-
lieved to be heavy. Over production and
a dull market are the causes of the failure.
At New Orleans Judge Fighter rendered
decision ordering the city council to levy
and collect annually tax of $65O,OOO to
pay interest on and provide sinking fund
for the redemption of the consolidated
bonds.
The nomination of George M. Lamson to
be United States district attorney for Ne
braska, has been withdrawn by the presi-
dent.
Indian Commissioner Price has sent a
circular letter to all Indian agents, pro-
mitigating the rules suggested in the re-
cent letter of Secretary Teller, abolishing
the evil practices existing among the
various tribes.
Assignments were yesterday filed as fol-
lows at New York: Theodore Weston, arch
itect, Broadway, liabilities $170,s22; actual
assets 1925 Joseph H.Adams & Son, 282
Pearl street, liabilities $105, 64S; actual as
sets $21, $40.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

Upon the ninth page an entertaining
budget of Christmas miscellany will be
found. 1t embraces among other things
an interesting story by Emily Huntington
Miller. of this CITY.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

The Dorsey correspondence is not pop
ular theme with the Republican papers.
They don't like to have the secrets of the
campaign of 1880 become quite so public.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
CONGRESSIONAL,
THE SENATE STILL HARPING ON THE
CIVIL SERVICE BILL.

A Good Deal of Opposition Man 'fested--A
Number of Lively OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tors HOar and Butler Have a Tilt--The
House Without a Quorum.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

Can be found on the SC, 10c, Csc, SOC and $1.00
counters, at one-half the usual price charged
elsewhere. Novelty Store, 20 West Third.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
The Destruction of Forests.

AssO DcoSs ssOetVSs VI II OTcStSs
The New York Tribune demands from
the lawmakers some protection for ou1
forests. It's note of alarm is sounded none
too soon. Our forests are now being laid
waste, not only by the AK OF, the woodman,
but by storm and fire, and reckless,y vast
ed by farmers and manufacturers of tur-
pentine. With an immense area of wood
lands, there is actual danger of lumbe r
famine in the early future. To prevent
such catastrophe France, Germany and
other European powers have adopted
stringent forestry codes to preserve their
forests from ruthless destruction. None of
of these countries suffer from loss of tim
Der as does the United States. In the lake
region, the few remaining pineries are be-
ing burnt away by fire; in the South, the
wasteful production of turpentine has ruin
ed thousand of acres of pine trees; in Cali
fornia, the mountain torrents are destroying
the forests with frightful rapidity.
And thus the work of destruction goes
on, from year to year. A large portion of
the United States IS no longer heavily wood
ed. There were forests in the Eastern
states once upon time, but these hav.
long since disappeared befroe the advance
of civilizations; the lake country is good fol
only ten years more; and the South re-
mains practically the only section which
possesses ample timber. As for the far
West, it is treeless prairie country, which
has not sufficient timber to supply the fuel
needed. 1t will surprise many to learn that
the United States is already proportionate-
ly less wooded than nearlylany European
country, notwithstanding which the de-
struction of forests goes on here beyond
anything ever known before.
Congress has passed number of tim
ber-culture acts, whose incapacity to stop
this forest destruction is proved by the fact
that the wastage still continues. 1t has
evidently something more to do if it de-
sires to preserve this rich heritage to our
desce ndants.
[@Read the advertisement of Kayanagh,s great
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

For the accommodation of customers that
have bought goods and not called for them, We
will keep open to-day until 1880 p. m.
E. EYTLE, Il jackson street.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

persons outside the departments for any
vacancy that might occur, he would vote
with Mr.. Brown to amend the bill in that
respect.
Mr.. Pugh's amendment was rejected, IS
to %, as follows:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
Free of CharVe.

|QAn persons suffering from Coughs, Colds.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Loss of Voice or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs, are requested to-
call at Lambie & Bethune's drug store and get
Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, free Of charge, which will con.
vince them OF Its wonderful merits and show
what regular dollar-size bottle will do. Call
early
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

For the accommodation of customers that
have bought goods and not called for them, we
will keep open to-day until 1890 p. m.
E. IiYTIE II jackson street
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
House..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The house with
out transacting any business at 1850 ad-
journed until Wednesday.
During roll call on adjournment Mr..
White of Kentucky, repeatedly interrupt
ed with points of order, and the speaker
pro tenn. Mr.. Page finally refused to recog-
nize him, causing much merriment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

I've hundred loads of rock for sale at SOC per
load. Apply Water Works Office.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

The Journeym N Plumbers will give their Sec
ond annual ball on Friday evening, Dec. 20, at
Pfeifer's Hall.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE,

Read the advertisement of Kavangh's great
SIC, 600 sale.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

Buy your Christmas presents at Aliens drug
store.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
Holiday Presents.

Drop in at Aliens drug store and take a look
before purchasing your Chritmas presents.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

Elegant Christmas presents at Aliens drug
store.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

aS Nc says, TO more Gpau Inc average COLI
forts of life. Mr.. Ewing wanted him to 60
to the salt wells and coal mines, but Sher-
man did not like it. His two brothers-in-law,
Hugh and Tom Ewing, had meantime gone
to Leavenworth, Kas., and bought large
tract of land and practiced law. They
offered Sherman an interest in their law
firm as we'll as in their lands at Leaven-
worth, and the firm was launched. Judge
Lecompte admitted him to fine bar on the
ground of general intelligence. Sherman's
old army friends gave him contracts on the
military roads, &c. There was not much
profit in Kansas prospecting, and Don
Carlos Buell., who was in the war depart
ment, wrote to Sherman that he could get
a military college in Louisiana which was
about to be established. Mrs. Sherman was
to remain at Lancaster with the family
while the general went South. The military
school was up toward Texas about
Alexandria. While Sherman was getting
this institution ready his brother was run
ming for speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives against Bocock, of Virginia,
and it began to be whispered that the
brother of the terrible abolitionist ought
not to conduct the Louisiana military
school. Onenight, at great dinner party
at Gov. Moore's, Tecumseh Sherman was
called to talk on the slavery topic. He
said John Sherman was no abolitionist,
though he preferred the free institutions
under which he lived to those of slavery.
The people did not persecute him, though
Sherman went north in the summer
and got the arms from
Washington for his school. His father-in-
law gave him horse and he bought the
saddle and bride which he used on the
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

The Looming Fortunes. of the Genera, of
the Army---The Next Republican CaMdi-
date for the Presidency---His Record An
terror to the War as a Soldier, Lawyer and
Patriot.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

Read the advertisement of Kavanagh's great
SO, 600 sale.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

The fancy goods department of Aliens drug
store is well stocked. Take look at it before
purchasing your Christmas presents.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24

distribution of Offices among the states
and territories and congressional districts
according to population; second, non-par.
tisan selection of appointees from the
district according to their political status
at the time the appointments are made;
third, stringent prohibition of assessments
for political purposes.
Mr.. Plat questioned Mr.. Brown as fol-
lows: In the event that the Democratic
party comes into power in 1884, which the
senator hopes for, is it his desire
that removal shall be made of all
clerks and employees now in Office because
they are Republicans, and their places
filed by Democrats?
Mr.. Brown-It is my desire that justice
and equity should be administered in that
matter. It is right that the majority of
the people of this country should have
some share in the offices and employments
of the government. He was in favor of q
fair division of patronage of the govern
meet among the taxpayers and burden
bearers first, and after that scrupulous
adherence to the civil service rules. He
intended to offer an amendment providing
for this.
Mr.. Brown asked the senators on the
Republican side to say whether they
agreed with the senator from Delaware,
(Bayard) in thinking the bill as it now
stood would give outsiders the same
right to compete for all vacancies in the
service that persons already, in Office
would have.
No answer was made.
Mr.. Butler Silence gives consent.
Mr.. Brown-But don't see in their
countenances exactly what I desire.
Laughter]
Mr.. Pendleton said if it was the opinion
of any senator that the bill in its present
form would not permit competition by
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-24
GOOD TIDINGS.

Fear not: For behold bring you good tidings
of great joy which shall be to all people
Luke ii; 10.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-07-20

A Cincinnati woman was swinging in 4
hammock in the seclusion OF her back yard.
aud her feet hung down. "A neighbor look
ed through the fence anl cried. Shoot
them fe,t !" He was prooecated, and
though he protested that he meant no ad-
verse criticism of the feet, nor disrespecs
for the owner, was fined 81.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-07-20

Kate Claxton, the actress, had = lady
visitor at a Cleveland hotel, and the hsad
waiter, mistaking her for maid. PLACED
her at the servants table. ffter an explnns
alton had failed to rectify the error, ~
wgiter was threshei by Kate Ciaxene
husband, who was fined $ in apolice eesas:
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-07-20

Plain facts : Shasings.
A fool-killer-kerosens.
To hive long-Grow long
A hollow mockery Echo.
Bosom companioaa-S Studs.
Last thing Ii shoes Holes.
FIoatipg fuu-Boat at.ridsng.
Perpei { Il ation-Scandai.
| Copper -toed lnd'en ! eelsss
1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-04
BROOKLYA'S NEW MAYOR.

Mayor Lows message, which is given in full
elsewhere, Will be widely read not only in
BROOKLYN but in New-Yorll and other cities.
Very rarely has a Mayor taken Office
with larger opportunities for usefulness
To few chief magistrates of cities are
given so extensive powers as those which
the last Legislature conferred on the head Of
the Brooklyn government Mr.. Low will find
it extremely hard if not impossible to equal
expectation, for in his case anticipation has
passed the bounds of moderation and good
SENSE 1t was a creditablc victory for
the better elements Of the City of
Churches - the election of man for
Mayor who could be trusted to do his best to
correct abuses in municipal affairs. But no
matter how able, energetic and devoted he
may be, no one man, even i'll the Mayors
chair with all Mr.. Lows powers, can be ex-
pected to make perfect city government. He
must have the intelligent support, the hearty
cooperation Of the men who worked to elect
him, of all in the community who look for
good results from the success of November 2.
The message of the new Mayor does not
present an extended review of the Affairs Of
the various departments. That was hardly
advisable in the case of one just entering
Office. But the subject of the debt and taxes
is treated with great fullness, As It's import
ance deserves. Mr.. Low is sternly opposed to
any increase of the city debt which can by
any possibility be avoided. and recommends
that the Common Council signify TO the
Legislature its approval of the proposed con-
stituti0na amendment limiting the debt and
taxation of cities. In connection with this sub
iect the general dissatisfaction on account Of
the long delay in completing the East River
Bridge is referred to. Brooklyn is paying out
81 800 per day in interest on obligations
assumed on account Of this under
taking, but must wait long time
vet to get any benefit from 1t. Mr.. Low
might well have used stronger language con-
corning this matter. The feeling OF indignation,
both in New-York and Brooklyn, concerning
the shameful acknowledgement Of this enter
prise, is very strong, and the Mayors and Con-
trollers of the two cities should do their
utmost to press forward the work and
bring about change for the better
in l1e management. \ certain inilu-
ence which has been potent for evil
in our sister city for ten years or more
has been altogether too powerful in the Bridge
councils. Tweed and his gang lost their hold
oil New-York in 1871, but their allies, the
members Of the Brooklyn ring, retained their
power for years afterward, and have never
been dslodged from the commanding position
| in connection with the Bridge which they
had from the beginning.
Mayor Low is conscious Of the defects Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-04

Grafton if he did not do so much as that. 30 ne
is spurred to the invention of statutes. lie
looks about him for place to fastcn publc
act finds his evil or abuse, dcvises his law
passes it if he can, and reioices in having
earned his money. Or, more often, MS con-
stituents in the belief that they suffer personal
loss if their representative does not get the'i
their fair share of the benefits of legiSlaton'
load him down with bills of personal or local
character, which he is expected to push through
The prevalent deluson is that the chief func-
ton of the legislator is to make laws. 1t should
rather be to repeal them We nave 100
many laws. The books are full OF stat
utes that are obsolete, dead and useless. Anu
instead of clearing the decks OF them we go
making more. We remember to have seen
in the eulogy of public man OF this generation
a statement of the number OF public acts he lau
caused to be passed, as an evidence OF Els IN
dnstrv and his fidelity to his constituents. 1t
is perhaps possible that in the general average
Of results the public may have been benefited
by this statesman's unusual fecundity, bu' IL Is
much more likely that at least half OF his work
was, to say the least, unnecessary and super
duous We believe chat legislator does vastly
better service to his constituents and the pubHc
who binders the enactment OF unwlsc and I'M
necessary laws than he who helps to pass
multitude even of good laws. The men who 80
I'D to the several state capitals this week as
lawmakers will encounter great tcmpta-
ton; to wit: to make laws. We offer them
that old and oit-used prescription, PuRchS adj
wee TO the person contemplating mltrimony-
"DOn'tw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-04
TIE .SSFvRLIyG OFLlWM4KERS

In nearly all the States the Legislatures
begin this week their annual sessions, to con-
tinue from two to six months. For three
months to come, at least, there will be a deluge
of bills for public acts descending upon this
devoted people Congress has already set the
ball in motion with between two and three
thousand, which will serve as the beginning of
the grist for the National hopper, and the State
Legislatures may be expected to contribute
several thousand more before the season is
over or the sound of the grinding begins to be
low. All over this fine fabric Of popular gov
eminent the workmen swarm. There are
plans for porticOes and pOrches, cupOlas, dOmes
and towers pillars and posts and buttresses. all
manner of additions, engagements, i'm
provements and adonments. Every legis-
lator for the State or the Nation must be either
architect or tinker. II he hasn't drawings for
winghe brings putty for knOt-hole. Every
body must be doing something to improve or
beantify the edilice, and as they go at it with
trowel and pumb-lne and hammer and
Ratchet they all unite with one accord in
praisng the wisdom and foresight CT "the
fathers" who constructed so excellent build
ing for their pOsterity. It's indeed, as archi-
tect and tinker agree, MOST excellent house ;
a refuge and a home for all races and all peO-
ples. But it is 50 in spite Of the architects and
thinkers who try every year to make patchwork
OF 1t.
II might be somewhat appalling to think that
such a mob of wild-eycd law makers each with
q score of defects in existing institutions in his
eve and a score Of bC-it-enarted remedies IN his
hand. are to be let loose against the framework
OF society the present week, were it not for the
reflection that the large majority Of them, rs
we have learned from experience, fab IN their
foolish eudcayor. It is a comfort to think that
50 much of all the putty and whtewash for
proposcd improvements falls at the foot Of the
Sneakers desk or gets lodged with the rubbish
Of committee rooms. For really We need but
little legislation; an infinitely small fraction
of the amount we have the machinery and
mower ior Here are in the whole country sey-
eral thousand men about to pldnge this week
into the business of making laws. Every one
of them is a laW-makcr Of course. And every
one thinks naturally enough that being in
trusted with The function Of law-making, he
ought Individually to make or cause to be made
at lea,t ono law. lie would upbraid himself
for taking money for which he gave DO consid-