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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-22
9TH OF July Privileges
It SHADY VIEW PARK

Sealed bids may be left nj ETb's Book
Store until June 18th where all lnforma
lleges, to-wit,
One Shooting Gallery.
One Restaurant.
One Beer stand.
Two Ice Cream and Cake Stands.
Two Lemonade and Fruit Stands,
Two Flying Horses.
One Cigar Stand.
One Soda water.
One Mineral Waters.
Bids will also be received for other games
suitable for the occasion,
TERMSi One-half cash whom bid IL &C.
management reserve the right to,reject any
and oil bids.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

He looks very much like man who has be
come recently conscious of having misla!d
something and is earnestly and abstractedly
endeavoring to remember what he did with
the ''dodg asted thing.'' But every one who
knows Charley Kittelson knows that he has a
level head and an easy conscience. He ls
just the man you would ask to chop little
wood for your wife while you were away and
expect him to do it, too, of pure good nature.
He is eminently man to be trusted.
Mr.. Kittelson came to Southern Minnesota
in 1855 a poor, friendless Norwegian boy.
He had no money or educational advantages,
but he had grit and an honest heart and
worked at anything he could lay his hand to.
AS he approached manhood his reliable char
acter and candid manners won him county
position of trust for period of several years.
Then as matter of natural sequence, he was
hoisted into the legislature, whence the tran
sition into the state treasuryship was easy.
He was elected to this Office in the fall of
1879 and was given the ombination of the
vault in January, 1880. He has kept it ever
since and has gained the good opinion of all
who have come into contact with him Off
cially. In person the state treasurer is of
medium stature, has brown hair, blue-gray
eyes, is gaunt, and makes no attempt at per-
sonal adornment. In private life he num-
bers hosts of friends, and does not object to
having good time with them.
The state librarian, William Henry Harri-
son Taylor, is direct descendant of men
notable in the history of this country. Ben
jamin Harrison, his grandfather, was
signer of the Declaration of Independence.
William Henry Harrison, his uncle, is i'm
mortalized in history as Tippecanoe and
president of these United States. Still farther
back in the pages of mouldy history may be
found a narration concerning the mishaps
of an ancestor, who suffered mutilation at
the hands of English royalty on account of
his too independent instincts. So by reason
of birth alone, were he not one of the insti-
tulions of the state capitol, would the hand
some gentleman whose portrait heads this
sketch be entitled to prominent mention.
Born in Virginia, after boyhood passed
among the patriarchal surroundings peculiar
to the mother of Presidents,' young Taylor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
SECRETARY LAMONT.
The Manner in Which He Became the
Presidents Confdant.
From the Buffalo News.

From the Buffalo News.
was asked the other day how Daniel s.
Lamont became private secretary. Shortly
after the election the papers of the state sud-
denly took an active interest in the private
secretaryship. 1t about equaled the recent
cabinet gossip. Mr.. Lamont's name was
then freely mentioned. One day there
came letter from Mr.. Lamont to Grover
Cleveland In it he said that ne did not
want to be held responsible for what the
papers said about his connection with the
private secretaryship, and hoped that Mr..
Cleveland would not hold him responsible.
In fact, the matter had disturbed him be-
cause he did not wish to be placed in false
position, and his letter was prompted from
these motives He had not thought of the
office and had no notion of making any effort
to secure it. 1t was plain letter from
candid man and different from some from
those who were scrambling for Office. At
that time Grover Cleveland did not know
Daniel s. Lamont, but Mr.. Bissell, Cleve-
lands partner, had favorable acquain ntance
with him. They were classmates at Yale.
Col. Lamont was selected through no
pressure, as has been intimated to me, for If
IUdI pTtsSuIt lIdQ DtCu C4tibSu OOAs 6dLuOuL
would have been probably thrown overheard
like all others who have relied upon political
influence for positions within Cleveland's
gift. He was selected upon his merits as the
results Of inquiry and Mr.. Bisselps frank
statement Of his merits.
Speaking of Col. LamontI am reminded
that during Cleveland's preparation of the
draft of his inaugural message, in Buffalo,
he sent for Col. Lamont. He came to Al
bany and assisted Mr.. Cleveland. Shortly
after he returned to Albany, few weeks be-
fore the Inauguration, an Albany paper pur-
ported to give an interview with Col. La
mont, in which synopsis was given Of
what were intended to be the points of the
governors forthcoming message. Some
body sent the newspaper slip to the governo-
as a reflection upon Col. Lamont. Speak-r
ing Of the matter few days after, Buffalo
lawyer asked Cleveland II the points pub
lished were true. 81 don't know" said Mr.
Cleveland. Somebody sent me news
paper slip containing an alleged synopsis
Where and how they made it up don't care.
l have too much faith in Col. Lamont to
believe for moment that he would indicate
one syllable of what it contained to any
newspaper man. 1 merely glanced at 1t,
saw the reflection intended by the sender,
and, tearing the slip up, threw it in the
waste-bzsket."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

mics, the boy went to work in true Western
style, in timers shop, where he learned
the trade. In 1858, at the age of Il. he
struck out for himself. and for four years
manufactured, in Chicago, some first class
tinwsre. In fact, it may be stated with
truth, that the governors productions, as a
rule, are noted for their water
holding qualities. In 1857 Mr.. Hub
bard came still further west, and
settled at Red Wing, Mimi, where he es-
tablished newspaper in name as in politics,
Republican This venture was conducted
with success till the year 1851, when at the
breaking out of the civil war he enlisted as
a private in Company A, Fifth Minnesota
infantry. IN one yesr from that date he
commanded q regiment, having seen some
ariuous service and earning his promotion.
In 1864 he was made 4 brig2dier general for
gallant aud meritorious services" st the
battle of Nashville, Tenn. At the time OF
mastering out of service in 1865, Gen.
Hubbard had been engaged in more than
twenty battles, and had been wounded three
times After mastering out Gen. Hubbard
returned to Red Wing and engaged in the
grain trade, adding milling in 1870. His
business success was phenomenal for a
period OF years, he being at one time men,
Der Of the firm of Hubbard & Brown, miIlers,
Red Wing; that OF Hubbard,
Wells & Co, Forest mills, Good
hue county. aud largely interested in the
Mazepp$ Mills con pany, Wabasha county By
the failure OF certain OF these enterprises, he
has recently been reduced 10 moderate cir
cumstauees- Meanwhile be had gone into
politics 70 considerable extent, having been
register OF deeds in GOodhue county from
1S5s to 1850, and state senator from 1871 to
1873 While in TIE legislature be vas chair
man Of several important committees, regu-
lar and special Ee is also RoysI Arch
Mason Among his business enterprises
nay BE mentioned the prominent part taken
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

soon crossed the border northward and got
himself appointed clerk of the district court
in Hamilton county, Ohio, position which
he held until he became postmaster of Gin
cinnati. At the conclusion of his term he
occupied for number of years the once
famous residence of his fghting-unce at
North Bend, Ind, where he made ambi-
tious attempts al farming and horticulture.
When the war broke out he went in as
colonel Of cavalry regiment, participating G
in several engagements of note. After leaving
the service he came to Minnesota and settled
on farm near Minneapolis. About this
time Mr.. Taylor took prominent part in the
Grange movement and became high official
of the Patrons of Husbandry In August,
1881, he was appointed state librarian and
has retained the position since that date.
Mr.. Taylor is man Of striking personal
appearance, gray beard, spare and wiry. AL
though about sixty-five years of age he is eX-
ceedingly active. OF socabe disposition,
and a man of family, the old gentleman is
what is known as good ''raconteur," hav-
ing seen lots of the wicked world and re-
membering a great deal of what he has seen
and heard. His disposition is humorous
and his temperament sanguine. While not a
working politician the ''colonel'' is free with
his tongue in politics as in society.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

in approachabe majesty, and it is not every
where that one can stare boldly at governors
and assistant officials. The terra Gotta fe-
male, perched away up in the billiards which
rage above, should indeed be andaged about
the eyes, else consciousness of her position
above those precious brains might precpitate
a catastrophe boldly predicted at the time of
the last official reception at the capitol.
Seriously speaking, there is ample melting
cause for reflection and admiration afforded
by visit to the capitol building. Those
whose professional duties have brought them
in almost daily communication with its
sparsely-peopled official interior, have learned
much by acquaintance with men whose pub
lie careers are matter Of history, and have
formed pleasant friendships with courteous
officials which shall not soon be forgotten.
Familiar as their faces are to-day, the time
will come when the visitor can but recall
with pride personal association albeit but OF
a business nature, with men whose names
are both locally and nationally famous. With
out attempt at elaboration, few running
sketches are herewith appended, made on the
run, as it were, of prominent men whom
every visitor delights in honoring with his
acquaintance or inspection.
In sketching the prominent figures famil-
lar to frequenters of the capitol building, it
would be manifestly disrespectful to select
for the first representation any less eminent
parsonage than his excellency the governor
of the state of Minnesota. While it is to be
presumed, and is doubtless the case, that
every well-informed citizen of the state is gen.
orally familiar with the personal appearance
and public record of Lucius F. Hubbard, sue
cinct recaptulation of a remarkable career is
always interesting.
The present governor Of the state of Min
nesota was born in Troy, n. Y, in 1886, at
which place he received the usual amount of
schooling given boy of not wealthy parent
age After graduating from various acade-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
Some of the Executives Who Admin
lister the Affairs of Minnesota
at the Capitol.
The Governor, With a Record Of Gal
lantry in War and of Indus
try in Peace.
His Private Secretary the Large-Sized and
Witty Gen. Jennison, With Musi-
cal Tastes.
The Secretary Of State and His Assistant,
Representing MinnesOta's Citizens of
Foreign Birth.
The Librarian, Venerable Youth-The
Keeper of the Combination of
the State Safe.

Very properly there is no one building in
the state Calls and penitentiaries always ex-
cepteD upon which is centered so much
curiosity and interest as that focused upon
the huge structure standing upon the square
bounded by Wabasha, Tenth, Cedar and
Ninth streets, known among architects as
''Buffin gton's barn." This periodical home
of Minnesota statesmen and politicians is
regarded by the average rural visitor as a
show almost equal in interest to the peren-
nial circus. And truly it should be regarded
with feelings of more than passing emotion,
for do not its tiled halls resound to the tread
of the concentrated and sifted wisdom of a
commonwealth comprising over one million
inhabitants? Here, too, the great officials sit
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
FIRED Won BAUMBACH.


Massachusetts, man, born in 1880. He at
tended Harvard college, but instead OF
graduating came to Minnesota in 1857 and
opened out as lawyer. He soon became
known as a genuine Yankee of brains and
capacity. He took a prominent part in the
exciting and bitter political contest of 1859,
which resulted in the election of Alexander
Ramsey as governor. He was then appointed
the governors private secretary, a position
which he has held under three different ad-
ministrations. Since then he has served as
secretary of the senate two terms-during
the Impeachment trial OF Judge Cox-as chief
clerk of the house for three sessions; was
state librarian for one and one-half years,
and secretary Of state for four years.
In 1860 Mr.. Jennison went to the front as
second lieutenant of Company D, Second
regiment, Minnesota volunteers. He was
promoted to the adjutancy of the same regi-
ment, and in one year became colonel of the
Tenth regiment He was nominally colonel
of that regiment until his discharge,
three wears later, but in the
meantime was brevetted brigadier general
for gallant service at the battle of Nashville,
where he was severely wounded in the head.
He participated in the battles of Mill Spring,
siege of Corinth, Tupelo, Nashville Spanish
Fort, Blakely, and in several Indian fights
during the Sibley campaign of 1868.
Like all smart men, Gen. Jennison has
served his purgatorial term at Journalism"
He first tackled the Press at st. Paul as heavy
editorial writer. For some occult reason he
didn't keep it up very long. To man in the
business this seems indeed singular. Then
he became one of the propIietors of the Re
publican at Red Wing. History is silent con-
corning the outcome, and the general"
wont talk.
The governors secretary is now 55 years
old, is tall and portly and of military mien.
His complexion is neither light nor dark.
He is good story teller, reads immensely, is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

by him in 1878 in the building of the Mime
sofa Midland railway, the first narrow gauge
road built in the state. He was elected gov
ernor in 1882, and has occupied the position
ever since. Socially Mr.. Hubbard is favor
ite, and himself and family are the attrac-
tion of large circle of warm friends. In
personal appearance the governor is what
would be termed handsome, of medium stat
ure, fair complexion and hair. He is of
graceful manner, fluent talker, and has
shrewd twinkle in his eyes, which, asian old
acquaintance remarked, indicates that ga
man must get up pretty early to get ahead of
Lutte Hubbard"
Fully as conspicuous parsonage as the gov
ernor, on the first floor of the great building,
is Gen. s. P. Jennison, the 200-p pound private
secretary to his excellency. The secretary is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
VICTOR HJoRTsBERG.

particularly up in French, and is considered
a good political speaker. As is well known,
Gen. Jennison is fine and cultured musi-
clan, having won laurels with the directors
baton, as well az with the sword and secre-
tary's pen. He is said to be well fixed fnan-
cially.
Those who are intimately acquainted with
Fred Won Baumbsch, secretary of state, as
sert with unanimtv that if he were unable
to boast title of German nobility, be would
be entitled to prefix of like significance.
For he is pre- eminently gentleman of edu-
cation and culture. In person Mr. Won
Baumbach appears to great advantage, being
of fine stature and manly physique. His
complexion is dark and he delights in the
pursuits of the sportsman when not weighted
with the burden of greatness. The secre
tary is now in the forty-ninth year of his life
and the sixth year of service in his present
capacity, and has proved himself an able and
industrious public servant. He is a natural
diplomat, reserved, influential, has a great
affection for books of art, and is fond of
reading works of a liberal tendency. His
legal residence is in Alexandria, Douglas
county.
An imposing figure when the regiment
passeth is that of Maj. Victor Hjortsberg, the
genial blonde young gentleman who assists
the secretary of state in his onerous clerical
duties. The major comes from well-known
family in Sweden, his father having been in
that country a clergyman Of eminence. His
brother, DR.. Hiortsberg, was Victor's prede-
cessor in the Office now administered BY him,
having held the position for several years.
Victor was appointed to I'll the vacancy
caused BY his brothers. death. and has con-
tinued for dozen years or so to fill the po-
sition in every sense of the term. Mai.
Hjortsberg is under medium stature, of slen-
der physique, is man OF family, and as be-
fore stated has q weakness for the horrid
paraphernalia of war. He is favorite with
all who have been subjected to his clerical or
military manipulation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
FUN AND FINANCE.

Although people growl when plugged
coin is passed upon them, yet this same
plugged coin is the one they are most anx-
ious TO spend.-Waterloo Observer.
''Why is it that you never call on me e1-
cept when you want moneyr' asked wealthy
man Of his impecunious nephew.
Because / never think Of II any other
time. ."-Boston Times
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15
connubia, Life u, Chicago.

John Henry, don't you come near me-"
and her eyes shone like hotel-clerk dia-
monds. ''You are false, false as city milk.
Who is she7 Who is shea That creature,
Mrs. Dashf"
"Really, my love, you amaze me. Mrs.
Dash is a very charming lady, as everybody
knows, but have not seen her since she
called on you at this house. / have not been
calling on any one, assure you, my dear.
/ have been down to the club as usual You
never accused me of anything Of the kind
before."
''No," she replied hotly; 81 never bad the
chance, but now, now the proof stares me in
the face. You have not been TO the club.
You have been calling on lady. can see
1t in your whole appearance, you false, bald
headed old deceiver. Boo-hooV
'My appearancew
'sYes; you are-are-boo-hooi -soberw
And she rushed off to get diYorce.-Phila-
delphia Call.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

Washington is the favorite resort Of bridal
parties Il is q wise groom who takes his
bride 70 the capital After two or three weeks
stay there she is content 70 remain at home
during the remainder of her matrimonial
pTIzrimage.-Boston Transcript
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

One Of the most familiar figures seen as
eending and descending the capitol steps at
frosty morn aud devy eve is that Of the
hOuely. eare-vorn. serious and somewhat
shambHug state treasurer. Charles Kittelson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

When we hear of book pedler being laid
up with colic we have great amount OF SYM
patby for the colic.-FalliRiyer Advance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-15

Continued ON Seventh Pa.S.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-08-29
Hunters.

Luther Clark, Frank Robbins, Jim
Powell and Bill Pardy are going over to
Newark Valley to-day for q hunt. They
expect to be out three or four days. All
kinds Of meats in the market have declined
over fifty per cent in anticipation Of the
coming glut of game. Pardy has the rep
utstion of exterminating everything for
miles around when be turns loose his old
"choke bore" annihilator. As a shot,
Frank Robbins has the worst reputation in
3S States. He makes believe that he en-
joys the sport and kills things but Clsrk
and Powell quietly whisper that in all of
his hunts he has never yet brought down
anything but a NANCY coyote. 1t is now
in order for Frank TO turn States evidence
on the other two. We return thanks for
the young grouse and sage chicken which
we know we are going to get on the re-
turn Of these mighty hunters. or course
we do not want to discommode the rest of
the community, but if it comes handy, or
words to that effect.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-08-29
WHITE PINE In LON DON.

what Captain Drake Is Doing i'm
London to Develop Some of tho
Mineral Resources of Our Neigh.
boring County.
1t is evident that Captain Drake, who
has operated for many years past in mines
in White Pine county, has u~nbounded
faith in the mineral u of that sec
ton. We learn that the stockholders of
the Eberhardt Company had q meeting re-
Gently In London and adopted means to
provide money for thoroughly developing
their property in Hamilton and to pur-
chase the Monitor mine at Taylor. From
what we have been able to ascertain of
what was done at the meeting. "it was
proposed to raise ESQ, 900 by the issue of
10 per cent debentures, convertible into 10
per cent preference shares, at the option OF
the Subscribers, in the proportion of two
FL shares for each FL now advanced.
With ELS, 900 of this amount, the Monitor
mining and milling property would be
acquired, and if only the present rate OF
profits on the operations on that property
are maintained. a good balance would be
left for developing the E~berhsrdt mine.
The shareholders we're very favorably i'm
pressed by the evident honesty and ability
OF Capt. Drake. who was present az the
meeting. and there can be little doubt thai
his recommendations are made solely in
the interests of the Eberhardt Company,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-08-29
The Booming Lead Market.

Lead pursues the even tenor OF it's way,
and q very high tenor it is, too-for prices
gradually harden and chow 9 probability
OF even higher rates. There seems to be Q
see-saw. First the West buys freely and
ad vance the price q peg, and then the East
becomes frightened and jump in to buy,
which In turn raises Limits and causes the
West 10 go in again, and each wave lands
the price a little higher up. At New York
some 800 tons have been sold ut 81 Is and
even 81 80, while at st. Louis and Chicago
81 12k and 81 is have been paid for well
nigh 1000 tons. Supplies have never been
known TO be so short, and the expectations
Of sellers are no whit below 81 so at New
York, for the busy months of the Fall
when the demand outstrips all other sea-
sons nearly two to one. The holders OF
round lots are so completely satisfied with
the strength of their position that there is
nowhere along the line the slightest ten
dency to any weakness or concession. The
Richmond block is tied up beyond all
chances Of release before Winter, and the
increasing ravages OF cholera impedes ship
ments from Spain and makes any decline
from 81 Is New York practically impossi-
BILE. So the outlook is strong on every
side.