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the hopes and fears Of the speculatore
and adventurers who were his chosen
companions; who as . Senator chiefly distin-
guished himself as . shameless demagogue in
selecting memorial service To William King
as IN occasion for venting his spite upon
Massachusetts by defaming her history, and as
secretary df state rendered his short career
memorable only as q breaker and disturber OF
the peace among nations Let others, if they
will, bend their knee to the man who bent the
knee to James Mulligan. I scorn the homage.
This presidential election is botha test and
training of the character of the American peo-
ple., Says Wendell Phillips, "The character OF
q state is well shown by the character of those
she crowns" Still more profound was the
saying of the Greek orator, centuries ago, 1T
is not your palestras or your schools that in
strlct your youth, but much more your be-
stowal Of public honors" r.,
The character of the people will be such az
the character of those you crown. Mr. Blaine il
held forth TO the young men of the land as an
ideal Republican candidate" The phrases OF
chivalry are invoked to do him honor Men OF
Massachusetts,, read the Mulligan letters, and
see your Plumed Knight full draw by himself
in those letters which were not burned. II
you would have picturesque background and
some interesting pastures of your knight, read
Mr.. Mulligan's testimony-which Senator Hoar
ence of trials never knew the testimony Of
disinterested and unimpeached witness sci
aside merely because his testimony was moi
agreeable to the accused. But if you take Mr.
Blaine's letter alone, what do you think OF
of your hero? Mr. Blaines advice is to read
them The Boston Journal goes beyond the as
surance of its candidate and says, 'It will help
rather than in1ure him." When you read these
letters, remember that they were written by
man holding q position of which, few
nights ago, George s. Boutwell, spoke
as follows: s'The speaker, until his commit
tees are appointed, is the most potential be.
ing in the United States. He shapes all your
policies-eterything Of yours, in fact" Al
the close of this correspondence, this knight
writes out a certificate of character for Mr..
Fisher to sign: ''Your conduct was in the
highest degree honorable and straightforward
If were to adopt it and repeat it, should
not be thought satirical? Mr.. Blaine, in q word,
has precisely those vices of mind and charac-
ter that prevent the most brilliant demagogism
from ever rising to the plane of wise states
manship.
One more picture of the Plumed Knight a,
Augusta See his courage in voting on the
prohibition amendment It was late in the
afternoon, and the ladies had all gone, and he
walked in and voted for everything else except
the question which most concerned the people
of Maine. Now, talk about not having the
courage of his convictions-he has no convic-
tons. -Boston Transcript Report of the Ire
mont Temple Speech of the Hon. Robert q.
Pitman
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Our federal constitution in three
years will have been in operation one
hundred years, it having been adopted
September II, 1887. The constitution n
of the United States has been pronounc-
ed by Gladstone to be ''the most won
derful work ever struck off at given
time by the brain and purpose of man. /"
''Its wheels move as smoothly to-day
as at any time since the Inauguration of
the first President. Amendments have
been made from time to time without i'm
pairing it's original symmetry and force.
but there is tendency towards tinker
ing the immortal instrument to sub
serve temporary purposes which should
be checked. It is fair to assume that
General Washington, Benjamin Frank
lin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Ham
ilton, James Madison and other patri-
otto men who framed the original consti.
tuition, were quite as wise and far
seeing as ths, politicians of the present
1av
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02

The New York Times (rep) does not sup
port Blaine add says of Cleveland:
There is absolute assurance that to the best
of his ability Mr.. Cleveland would devote him
self unreservedly to the promotion of the
interests and the welfare Of the whole
people He would surround himself
with those best able to advise him,
and most in sympathy with his high pur-
poses, and endeavor to make the Government
the means of promoting the prosperity, secu-
rity, and dignity of the Nation. It is natural,
theref ore, that business men, regardless of the
party ties of the past, should, out of pure self
interest, work for his election rather than that
of man with whom politics and public SER
vice have been a means for promoting schemes
of private profit, personal aggrandizment the
protection of corruption, and the strengthen
ing of party through the distribution of spoils.
But, as we have said, the self interest of bust
ness men is identical with that of all who have
stake in the country's prosperity. They
show that they know where safety lies by or
ganizing to give effect to their support of
Cleveland
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New Secretary OF the Treasury.

The President has appointed Postmaster
General Gresham, Secretary of the Treasury
vice Folger deceased First Assistant Post
master General Hatton will act as postmaster
general until Gresham's successor is appoint
age In 1882, after serving term in the
Indiana Legislature, he accepted lieutenant
colonelcy in an Indiana regiment and at the
end of the war had attained a generals posi-
ton under Sherman After the war he resumed
the practice of law, and, declining the collec-
torship of the port of New Orleans, offered
him by President Grant, was made United
States district judge by the latter, his court
being located at indianapolis. During his
judgeshlp he rendered several noted decisions
He succeeded ex-senator Howe as Postmaster
general, his cabinet appointment being dated
April 3, 1888
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Henry Bickford, Cincinnati manufacturer
Of machinery, assigned Assets, 435, GOO;
Liabilities, 425,00O.
.'Give me 'Conk' or give me cold pizen,n is
the alternative OF Mrs. Cornelia Conklin, nee
Mann the deserted Oyster Bay, L L, bride.
It is contemplated to erect statue at New
Orleans to the late Capt Samuel G. Reid, who
commanded the brig Gen. Armstrong, to COM
memorate his battle with the British squadron ut
Fayal, Sept % and "a, 1914.
J. g. Danford, Astounding president of the
Savings Bank Of Cheney, Wash, telegraphs
from British Columbia that he had sold al his
interest in the bank to parties who had assumed
its debts and liabilities. He claimes that he
has done nothing dishonorable.
Advertisement in the Rock Hill, 8. O., Her
aid: All persons are hereby requested to take
mp Thomas Black, alias Starr, black. chun-
~ negro, who has persuaded my daughter,
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Converted to Cleveland.

Gen. G. T. Christensen of Brooklyn, N. Y,
who has been Republican for thirty years.
has recently declared himself as opposed to
the Republican candidate for president. Gen.
Christensen was asked what he and the Scan
dinavian Independents, whom he represents,
would do in the coming campaign.
whatever influence represent" he replied,
sshan be exerted in favor of the election OF
Gov. Cleveland. We shall hold public meet
ing of Scandinavians when the issues Of the
campaign will be more fully set forth. We
don't rely SO very much on the strength of our
vote here-about Is, 0O0-but when you consid.
or that there are 100000 persons of Scandi.
navian birth in the country, many counties in
Minnesota and other Western states being
wholly populated by them you will see what
an enormous voting strength our people
possess. The prospects are excellent, and
believe almost all our people will vote for the
reform governor"
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Bishop Huntington for Cleveland.

Northampton Letter to Springfield Republican.
Among the prominent men Of the country
who spend their summers in the delightful old
Syracuse N. Y, who resides for the summer
in an old-fashioned farmhouse somewhat
modernized, in the quaint and historical old
town of Hadley. Your reporter had very
pleasant chat the other day with this we'll
known theologian on the political aspects of
the day. While the Bishops tastes and work
do not lead him into politics, yet he is keen
observer of what is going on in the political
after mature reflections and careful investiga-
ton. AS to his own position the Bishop
said: ST class myself with the independents,
for am in the habit of voting according to
the character of the men placed in nomina-
Of Mr.. Blaine he said: "Well, I have no
desire to publish my opinions to the world,
nor do I care to hold them back l have
never been in favor of Blaine, whom 1 recog-
nize as trafficker in official influence, and
am very much panied to see SO many of my
New England friends yielding up the high
standard of morals SO requisite to the Presi-
Dental candidate in the past Nothing has
been said in this miserable attempt which
can bring him into the society of the pure
statesmen of the past It would, indeed, be
should be informed by this election that the
people Of the United States condone the offenses
proved against James G. Blaine The moral
effect would be very depressing should they
be told by his election that they can lie, de-
fraud, become demagogues, bribe-givers and
takers and still not forfeit the public conf
dence 1t is humiliating spectacle to see so
many men like Hoar, Dawes, and others
twisting his dishonored record in such way
as to become deliberate attempt to make his
conduct reputable. To me the action Of those
who sneer at the attempt to purify the political
atmosphere is contemplate"
). As the Bishop spends most of his time in Cen
trail New York his opinion of Cleveland has
weight In answer to his views Of Cleveland
he remarked: "Eis public life has been trust
worthy, upright and manly He is q man Of
honor, and there is much in his public career
to admire" Touching upon the scandal con-
corning Gov. Clevelands private life Bishop
Huntington said, with emphasis: believing,
ns do, that this il thing Of the past and no
part of his present character, I shall certsinly
vote for him Until came into this state I
never heard aught about this scandal He
does not look with complacency on the past
and is not living as dissolute man. Accord
ing to the Christianity which teach We are to
forgive, and a. understand that he is living
an honorable lifein the present, see no reason
why should not cast my vote for the reform
Governor, Grover Cleveland"
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"Burn this letter."

BURN this letter.
81 have endeavored in writing not to be in
delicate"
81 will sacrifice great deal to gesa settle
ment"
SIT will be in my power to cast an anchor to
windward in your behalf"
''No one will ever know from me that have
disposed of single dollar in Maine"
81 do not wish to seem ilnportunate and
troublesome, but if you knew the agonies have
suffered in this matter during the last six
months, you would pity me, / am sure and
make great efforts to relieve me- Pray let me
know what am to expect for some like these
you can do me very great favor"
81 want you I'd send me letter such as the
inclosed draft 1t will be favor shall never
forget"
ssRegard this letter as strictly confidential; do
not show it to any one The draft is in the
hands of my clerk, who is as trustworthy as
any man can be.
ssBurn this letter Blaine to Fisher.
s'Taking into account the 100, 900 bonds you
sold to Tom Scott, and the amount of money
you received ON the Eastern contracts, our
relative position, financially, in the Little Rock
4 Fort Smith Railroad, bear q wide contrast"
Fisher 10 Blaine.
eff you knew the agonies have suffered in
this matter during the past six months you
would pity me am sure, and make great eff
forts to relieve me. Pray let me know what I
am to expect blaine to Fisher.
81 have placed you in positions whereby
you have received very large sums Of money
without one dollar of expense to you, and you
ought not to forget the act on my part"
Fisher to Blaine
Inote what you say about the importance Of
my keeping quiet here. blaine to Fisher.
'Blaine is an important man for us to have
feel all right towards us."-Caldwel to Fisher.
ct can do something, feel very sanguine,
with Thomas A. Scott Blaine to Fisher.
81 will make it all right with you. - Blaine
to Fisher.
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THE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN.


The New York Star, (Tammany organ) says
editorially: sThe Tammany organization has
expressed itself rnanfully fearlessiy and frank
y. Itbelieves that grave mistake wss made
1t Chicago, but it feels the plan Of its duty
still lies within tho party lines. Bigotry and
prejudice have been shown. which have hot
helped the party nor rendered to popularize it's
principles Nevertheless. after mature refiec-
lion Tanimany holds steadfastly to the allegi-
lnce which had birth nearly century gone
ranks it knows how their industry and skill
have developed our resources and multiplied
our national wealth. Itwould not invite them
q disassociate themselves from tho party to
which they have uniformly owned and given
adherence
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s12,s2o,7o2 81


The net increase in capital stock is ST 141. $50,
and in surplus, $12s,21s.14. The increase in
capital, surplus and individual deposits amounts
to 50, 453,26S.4S, and the increase in loans,
SO, 407, 1914. The banks held in cash on June
20, $S17, 4s2. 81, or 9.S per cent of the imme
date liabilities and in corresponding banks the
sum of $l,210,5 O5.48, or 14.5 per cent of i'm
able funds the sum of So, O27. 9sS. O2. or "a 8
per cent of such liabilities. The total increase
of deposits of the banks are $5S4,415.79, and
combined capital, surplus and individual depos
its of all the banks of the state show grand
total Of $45,499,OO6. The loans of the eighty
six national, state and savings banks amount to
$37, 572,756. The increase of the banks are
National, Is; state, 8; savings, o; private, IL:
making an increase of 35
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02
The average life of railway car is

The average life of railway car is
ten years. 1t is estimated that there
are 500, 900 carsin the country; hence
$4,000 q year must be built to keep up
the supply. Three thousand feet of lum-
Der for each car equals $50, 900 900 feet
a year. The ties for the 121, 7S2 miles
of track at 2 900 to the mile, which on
the average last six years, require 1885,
BIT, 056 feet, board measure, every year.
Thus to keep road bed and cars in
repair, to say nothing of new work, calls
for 1,785 ,377 ,056 feet of wood, which is
nearly one-fourth the entire output Of
the Northwest, and almost one-twe1fth
that of all the mills in the United States,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02
Casualties of the Week.

ABE Smith & Co.'s extensive glass works at
Pittsburg were burned Loss 500, 600
The machine shop of the Lake City Tool COM
pany at Madison, Wis, was Quilted by fire.
Loss on building, patterns, and damage to ma
chinery, 81, 500; fully covered by insurance. 1t
is supposed that the fire originated over the en-
CINE.
Miss C. L Welton, wealthy young lady of
New York city, persisted in snow storm on the
ssd inst while W descending Longs peak, Col 4bo
season at Colorado Springs, visiting Pixies
peak and other points of interest
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02
A sweet Little Pet.

At Rathdrum, Idaho, pet bear broke loose
and ran on the streets in rage. The animal
attacked girl twelve years old and dreadfully
mangled the child with its teeth and claws and
nearly crushed her to death by hugging. Foul
men hearing the girls cries rushed to the
rescue. The bear turned furiously on them
dropping the child. Three men were badly
torn, one having hand nearly chewed off.
The fourth man escaped the animals fury.
Before the bear could be despatched he made
his escape. 1t is reported that the girl cannot
live The people are greatly incensed agains,
the owner of the animal
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02
Cost of State School Books.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kiehle
has issued circular to county auditors in
which he says that on and after Oct l., 1854,
the state text books will be sold by the various
agents at prices named in the accompanying
schedule A reduction of five cents has been
made in the price of the common school
geography, first reader and American history
This change will entitle the several agents to a
credit of six cents for each of these books re-
manning unsold at that time A circular to
state text book agents says that by reason of
larger orders for text books since the adoption
of the agency plan, the cost of transportation
has been SO decreased as to warrant the re-
duction of the selling price of several of the
books. 1t is therefore ordered that on and
after Oct /, 1884, the Common School Geogra-
ply" shall be sold for so cents, the "First Read
er" for 10 cents, and the american History"
for 60 cents.
The price of state text hooks are now as fol-
lows
Common school speller, Is cents; introduce
tory geography, 50 cents; common school geo
graphy, so cents; first reader, 10 cents; second
reader, 20 cents: third reader, 30 cents; fourth
reader, 40 cents: higher reader, 80 cents; geog
raphy of Minnesota, 50 cents; primary arith-
metic, Is cents: intellectual arithmetic, IS cents;
elementary arithmetic, 80 cents; practical
arithmetic, 80 cents; how to speak and write,
81 cents; lessons in language, IS cents; English
",
physiology and hygiene. IS cents; academic
dictionary, $l.40; writing books, 10 cents each;
manual of penmanship, CLIO.
Frederick Sawyer, eldest son Of A. J. Saw
yer, prominent wheat man of Duluth, died
ct Avon Springs, N. Y, of abscess on the side.
aged twenty-six.
Ira O. Gilbert of Duluth, dealer IN pine
lands, died Saturday. He went to Duluth four
years ago.
The Second Congregational society of Min
neapolis is going to build new church.
Mr.. I. Ware died at his residence in Owa-
tonna OF Inflammation of the lungs, aged fifty
eight years.
Farmers in the vicinity of Alden have banded
together for the purpose of handling their own
wheat They have hired an agent to attend to
their BUSINESS who will receive his pay from
the association.
Capt and Mrs William Adams, of Richfeld,
have lately donated to the First Congregation
al church, of Willard, Mimi, o. 600 for build
dition that q $4,000 building should be erected
Murphy closed his St Paul crusade. His
converts perfected a permanent organization
with John b. Brisbin as president
James Seaman of Sherican, MINI. was thrown
from his wagon and paralyzed, dying the next
day
Saturday night the Meriden mill ct Meriden
nine miles from Owatonna, was destroyed by
Gre. The mill was built about six years
since by cooperation Of the citizens Of Meri-
den and the farmers OF the western part OF
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Rail and River Notes.

The earnings of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St Paul system for the third week in Septem-
Der aggregated $4,000 The earnings for the
same period in 1888 were 1851 600. showing q
decrease of $12, COO
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02
Jackets for women Who Wish to Look
Stout.
Clara Belle in Cincinnati ENQUIRER.

Clara Belle in Cincinnati Enquirer
The short cloak jacket or the jersey
is the most popular vestment for morn
ing walks or travelling, but jackets Of
ribbed-velvet or corduroy velveteen are
also much worn, and the short mantelet,
either with or without long ends in
front, is seen in broche velvet, grena-
dine lined with bright or black silks or
surahs: and, for afternoon or evening
wear, the Figaro or Carmen jacket, al
SO in velvet gauze broche, is likewise
adopted. This coquettish little gar
ment must be seen to be fully under.
stood and appreciated. but will try &c
describe it. It is tight fitting back
and front, cut very short, especially
ovsr the hips. The bottom is trim
med with lace founce, caughtup in
draperies with jet ornaments. There is
no special manner Of draping this lace
basque, the object of which is to give
an air Of unstutlied grace to the garment
There are no sleeves in this jacket, but
deep lace flounce. plated in at the
shoulders, falls over the arm to the ell
bow, and this, it its turn, is covered by
deep epaulet or over sleeve Of rich jet
beaded network, the loops and pendants
Of which fall as low as the lace
flounce itself-that is to say, from ten
to twelve inches in length. Ladies' who
are young, or who, not being stout,
wish to appear so, wear these Figaro
jackets or very small Inaptelets.
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MINNESOTA STATE BANKS.

A Fragment From the forthcoming BIen-
NAL Report of Examiner Knox-Thirty-
Two State Banks Now in Operation.
fragment of the biennial report of Bank Ex-
aminer H. NJ. Knox, has gained publicity; the
section relating to new banking capital, ETC., in
Minnesota within the last two years. As yet
but two-thirds Of the whole report is in the
hands of the printers. During the two years
charters were granted by the state to the fol-
lowing new banks;
The Bank of Benson: the Wright County bank,
Delano; the Bank of Glencoe; the Grant County
Bank, Herman; the Morrison County bank. Lit.
tie Falls: the Bank of Minneapolis: the Bank of
North Minneapolis; the Scandal bank. Mime
apolis; the Bank of Ortonville; the Pipe Stone
County bank; the Bank Of Minnesota, st. Paul;
the Germania bank, St Paul: the Peoples bank,
st. Paul; and the Nicollet County bank St.
Peter: in all fourteen The following have been
changed to the national system: The State
bank, Anoka; the Bank of st. Cloud the Bank Of
Shakopee and the Bank of Wabasha. Changed
to private bank with same name, the Morrison
County bank; and failed, the Bank of Farming
ton. There are now in operation thirty
state banks, whose resources and liabilities are
I, Ocyltro nori1o
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4 Vivid Portrait BY . Massachusetts,
Republican Judge.

cannot upon my conscience support James
g. Blaine. [Applause1 have lived to see
the Republican party defy the moral serse of
the country. have lived to see orators and
Journalists Of that party sneer At the senti-
mont Of conscience from which thu party
drew the breath Of life. Az test Of fealty to
that party, they require me to support man
who prostituted the Office Of Speaker Of the
stock-broker and jobbsr, in playing upon
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02

John ". Garrett, President Of the Baltimore
4 Ohio railroad, died 1t his private cottage st
Dear Park, Maryland. on the 18th inst
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-02

Wheat, Chicago spring, 75cg75Sc; No. 8
Chicago spring, 58c; No. 3 red, &c; No. red,