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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Mrs. Edgerton. handsome short costume of

Mrs. Edgerton. handsome short costume Of
black satin, lace trimmed.
Mrs. George Finch, corsage and train of
apricot velvet trimmed with white lace, over
whi'e satin; natural flowers at corsage, white
plumes in coiffure; pearls and diamonds.
Miss Dean. short dress of black silk with
narrow front of jetted passementerie: COR
sage round and sleeveless; tea roses.
Miss Winnie Murray, pretty costume of
pale pink silk combined with pale blue bro
cade.
Mrs. Fred Wright short costume of white
satin, front dotted with large pearl beads and
round sleeveless corsage edged with same.
Mrs. Arthur Rogers, draperies and corsage
Of white satin over quilted petticoat of same
material.
Mrs. Gov. Hubbard, magnificent trained
costume of white brocaded silk; diamond Or
naments.
Mrs. D. G. Dickinson, handsome short dress
of wine red plush, combined with satin of the
same tint; pink flowers.
Mrs. G. G. Wovenshall, short dress Of Irish
popliu, ashes of roses; ornaments, canoes.
Fannie Wiley, short dress of white wool,
front Of beaded lace.
Miss Boles, short costume of white silk,
lace trimmed diamond ornaments
Miss Draper, demi trained dress Of
wrinkled tinted crepe, baby waist,
low-necked, with short pulled sleeves, broad
sash Of cream surah; pearls and natural
flowers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
The COrOmer's Theory.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the GLOBE.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-In reference to
making an autopsy on the body of Mr..
Vanderbilt, Coroner Messemer said this
afternoon:
1 have not yet decided to make an autopsy.
I have heard some gossip which implied that
Mr.. Vanderbilt may have been poisoned
while eating his lunch, but this canse 1 very
much doubt. l shall consult Drs Fordyce,
Barker andMiller and get their diagnosis of the
case, after which will look into the testi-
mony of Mr.. Garrett and examine it atten-
lively. 1 shall not make an autopsy tonight,
if 1 should decide to make it, but if do so at
all, will make it tomorrow morning.
DR.. Messemer inclines to the theory that
Messrs. Garrett and Vanderbilt were discuss
ing the proposed extension of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad to Staten Island, and, the
discussion waxing hot. the consequent ex-
citement caused Mr.. Vanderbilt's death.
The Vanderbilt family are satisfied that Mr..
Vanderbilt's death was caused by apoplexy,
and they are Mortified at the idea of an
autopsy. In consequence of Mr.. Wander
bilts death the proposed dinner to Robert
Garrett by Erastus Wiman and others,
which was to take place tomorrow even
ing, has been postponed to Wednesday Of
next week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Federation ofLabor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Federation
of Labor Unions of the United States and
Canana at its session to-day considered the
resolution giving the legislative committee
of the federation authority to manage all
strikes and lockouts in cooperation with
the local organization, to levy assessments
upon the different organizations not in ex-
cess of cents week per member, and
limiting the benefit to be paid members of
strikes to SO per week. 1t was finally de-
cided to extend the time for voting on this
measure to March l next, in order to allow
all organizations an opportunity to express
their sentiments in regard to it. The reso-
luton providing that the eight-hour resolu-
tion to go into effect May next was
brought up. but its consideration was post
poned until tomorrow.
A resolution was offered denouncing the
use of boycott for every frivolous, trivial
or imaginary grievance" 1t was referred
to committee which met tonight and de-
cided to report it favorably. A resolution
was also offered urging on congress the
consideration of an international law fixing
the hours of working people. 1t was re-
ferred to committee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
ROSE WROTE 1T.
A Part of the Presidents Message
Attributed to Miss Cleveland.

A Part of the Presidents Message
Attributed to Miss Cleveland.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Literary experts,
who have carefully examined the presi-
dents message, have identified the author
ship of portion of that long and interest
ing document. The Introductory para
graphs were from the presidents own hand,
as were the arguments in favor of sus-
pension of silver coinage and civil service
reform. About one-half of the message,
all that relating to foreign affairs, is by
discovery made by the literary experts is the
fact that Miss Elizabeth Rose Cleveland,
the accomplished lady of the White house,
is the author of much of the paragraph
against polygamy. The following extract,
when compared with the peculiar literary
style that characterized Miss Cleveland's
book, leaves no doubt of her authorship of
that portion of her brothers message, to-
wit:
The strength and perpetuity and the des-
tiny of the nation rest upon our homes,
established by the law of God, guarded by
parental care, regulated by parental author
ity and sanctioned by parental love. These
are not the
HOMES OF PoLYGAMY.
The mothers of our land, who rule the
nation as they mold the characters and
guide the actions of their sons, live according
to Gods holy ordinance, and each, pure and
happy in the exclusive love of the father of
her children, sheds the warm light of true
womanhood unperverted and unpolluted
upon all within her pure and wholesome
family circle. These are not the cherries,
crushed and unwomanly mothers of polyg-
amy. The fathers Of our families are
the best citizens of the republic.
Wife and children are the sources
of patriotism, and conjugal and parental af-
fection beget devotion to our country. The
man who, undefled by plural marriage, is
surrounded III his single home by his wife
and children has stake in his country which
inspires him with respect for it's laws and
courage for their defense. These are not the
fathers of polygamous families. There is no
feature of this practice or system which sane
tions it which is not opposed to everything of
value in our institutions.
The general comment here upon this lit
tie essay on the beneficence of marriage
and the family is that, coming from an old
bachelor and an old maid, it is very good.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
western Union Resolutions.

New YORK, Dec. "a special meeting
of the board of directors of the Western
Union Telegraph company was held this
afternoon and the following tribute, which,
by resolution, was spread on the minutes,
was offered:
When a member Of the board, it was Mr..
Vanderbilt's constant endeavor to build up
and strengthen the company and to place it
in an independent position, with ability to
defend itself against all its rivals. We are
indebted to him for wise counsel and able
service. In the great domain Of railway
transportation in which Mr.. Vanderbilt had
long held the most conspicuous position, his
conduct had been guided by wisdom and
sagacity of high order, and he had won the
confidence and esteem Of all of vast con-
stituency in the various corporations with
which he had been associated. AS a citizen
he was known to us as man of great public
spirit, with kind heart and generous inn
pulses, which keeps his memory dear to the
community as public and private bene-
factor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

the hotel looked like a vast palace of
light, so magnifcently was it illumi-
mated Alighting from the carriage, one
was ushered through the entrance by polite
policemen in their best dress. where he or
she fell into the hands Of gracious servants,
who directed each across the rotunda to the
marble stairway which led to the cloak and
coat rooms. a corps Of assistants aided
the ladies in undoing their wraps and the
gentlemen We're divested of
THEIR HEAVY COATS,
overshoes and hats in the twinkling of an
eye and a check for the entire outfit showed
into their pockets almost before they
knew it by attendants in polished
livery and kid gloves. The
attendants worked with a harmony and
unison that gave the impression that they
had been rehearsing for the occasion, tire
lessly, and their prOmptness greatly accele-
rated the carrying out of the program. Long
before the hour of 9, the long and airy halls
were filled with people and the various
drawing rooms and parlors looking out on
the main corridor, presented a charming
panorama of constantly moving and shift
ing colorS.
In the reception room, at the head of the
main stairway, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Brugh
received their guests, assisted by Mayor
Rice and daughter and Stanley Proudft
and Mrs. Alvin Patten of Cincinnati.
Mrs. Burgh wore superb costume of bro
caded velvetSwith knots of flowers in natural
tints upon a white ground: train and
front draperies of scarlet satin; front
panels ornamented with punches of plumes
in scarlet, white and black; plumes in
coiffure, scarlet gloves, diamonds and
flowers.
Mrs. Patten wore trained costume of
salmon pink with trimmings of deep red,
and pink and red plumes in high coiffure.
Miss Rice appeared in handsome short
dress of White Grape combined with
watered silk and trimmed with white lace
The gentlemen wore the conventional
dress suit. 1t was nearly 10 o'clock when
the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
St. PauPs Peerles Hostelry Formally
Opened Last Night With Grand Re-
ception and Ball.
Upwards of Eight Hundred People As
semble in tne Spacious Parlors and
Reception Rooms.
A Dazzling Display of Elegant COS
tumes--A Magnificent Floral
Design.
A Fascinating BALLROOM scene--A
Sea of Whirling Figures and
World of Music.


The God that rules the elements looked
down with favor upon st. Paul citizens
last night and allowed them to participate
in the formal opening of the Hotel Ryan,
the peerless hostelry of the Northwest, I'M
der the most propitious circumstances. The
sky was buried i'll clouds that considerably
kept their burden to themselves and tenn
pered the atmosphere to degree of mlldness
that rendered wraps of extra heavy weight
extremely burdensome and uncomfortable.
More than 1.S00 invitations had been issued
and at least l, 600 had been accepted which
portended an affair that for brilliancy and
elaborateness has not been eXcelled and
hardly equalled since the city's incorpora-
lion.
AS early as o'clock the guests began to
arrive. and there was an almost continual
lrriving and departing of handsome turn
puts for an hour and half. From without
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

at the reception room. Without, in the
corridor. was stationed Seiberts orchestra
which filled the upper air with melody
that tlOated seductively through the broad
nails and spacious rooms. The musical
program during the reception consisted of
the following selections: Overture. ''Festi-
val" Bach; selection, Journey Through
Africa" Suppe; grand march, Tam
hauser." Wagner.
In the blue drawing-room stood mag
nifcent floral cornucopia on center table,
the gift of Mrs. P. r. l.. Hardenbergh. 1t
was an object of unbounded admiration,
and the fragrance that it breathed filled the
room. 1t was a great mass of Gala lilies,
imbedded in heliOtrope. smilaX, anemones,
myrtle, panSieS. YioletS and tuberoseS, the
contrasting colOrs blending harmoniously,
and giving striking effect. This was the
only departure in floral decoration notice
able. nearly all the dependence for effect
being placed upon the rich and elegant cos
tunes of the ladies.
IN THE BALL ROOM.
a half hour before the last guest had
been received the ball was on. and the great
dining hall, with its pillars and posts, its
over-arching and gaudily decorated ceiling.
was filled with whirling and pirouetting
figures,
GLIDING GRACEFULLY
through the bewitching mazes of waltz.
1t was a scene enhancing. From the bal
lcOny over the entrance TO the hall. in look
ing down upon the undulating
sea of forms below, one could
well believe that he was dreaming.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
sc. PAUL'S PIVOT PIER,
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation
Discuss the Presidents Remarks on
Our Bridges
Miss Cleveland Accused Of Being the Au
thor of Growers Remarks on
Mormonism.
Mr.. Mcmillan Introduces a Bill for
the Relief of Minnesota Swamp
Land Settlers.
Morrison, Springer and Others En-.
liven the House Proceedings With
Discussion.
Minnesota Measures.

MQhneSOId measures
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Minnesota
members informally discussed this
morning the allusion in the presidents
message to the pier of the railroad bridge
at St. Paul. Mr.. Gilfillan says the matter
can be easily adjusted. The city bridge
was constructed under the federal law. but
the railroad bridge under the old territorial
act. The whole complaint of the pivot
pier being an obstruction in the channel
comes from the engineer of the war depart
ment, who says he has no authority to
interfere. Senator Mcmillan introduced a
bill giving the state of Minnesota the right
to select other lands, except mineral, in
case settlers have secured homestead or
pre-emption rights upon swamp lands once
decided to the state by the government; also
bill to grant William P. Faenger 1888 for
property destroyed by the burning of the
government building at Fort Ridgeley Jan.
10, 1885. Senator Sabin introduced bill
to refund to Edward A. Grant, postmaster
at Fargo. $6,95O for clerk hire paid during
several years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
A Result of Flirting.
'pecial to the Clio


TOLEDO, o., Dec. 9.-The developments
of the Wilson burglary case to-day were
interesting as teaching lesson to the
average female with a tendency to flirt.
Miss Louisa Matthias was the pretty wit
ness who told the story of an escapade
which now forms one of the links in the
identity of Burglar Wilson. The testimony
is that Miss Matthias. with two friends,
Miss Flora Wilders of Perrysburg and
Miss Lou Small of Walnut hill, Cincin-
natl, were on the steamer Waite, going to
and returning from Detroit, on the 18th of
August, the day before the burglary. They
flirted with Wilson, who claimed to be a
drummer, Scott by name and so agreeable
was he that all hands had their pictures
taken in Detroit. These pictures were
found on Wilson when he was arrested in
New York, and the young ladies are gain
ing no small amount of unpleasant noto-
riety in consequence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
The Toilets.
Among the toilets were noticed the

Among the toilets were noticed the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. n. c. Murray, short costume of gray
satin, combined with bright tinted brocade.
Miss Ida Bickel, short dress of lavender
surate and pansy velvet &
Mrs. William Bickel, elegant costume of
black brocaded velvet.
Mrs. W. F. Bickel beautiful costume of
VIII tie brocaded satin; corsage round and
sleeveless; diamond ornaments. ~.
Miss Burbank, pink satin, profusely
trimmed with cream lace: plumes at corsage.
Mrs. E. A. Burbank, lovely short dress of
white silk, lace trimmed; yellow flowers at
corsage.
Miss Matte German, white satin corsaoe
trimmed with cut pearls; skirts of tulie.
looped with yellow roses.
Miss MacMurphy, corsage and square train
of cafe au lait silk, lace trimmed, over petit
coat of brown velvet; corsage BOUQUET of
pink honeysuckles.
Mrs. f. W. Flint, Chicago, short dress of
black satin, profusely ornamented with
beaded passementerie; orange plumes at
corsage.
Mrs. DR.. Murphy, elegant trained costume
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
English Opinions.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The Daily News
praises Mr.. Vanderbilt for his high-minded
and delegate generosity toward Gen. Grant.
The Standard takes different view from
other leading London journals in the esti-
mate of Mr.. Vanderbilts career and does
not give him credit for acts of liberality..
The Times says: Mr.. Vanderbilt sacri-
feed his health and even his life to main
tain his proud position. His career de-
serves careful study. His pursuits were
hardly ideal ones and their termination waf
almost disastrous.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Encouraging for LOggers.
Special to the Globe.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Dec. 9.-The trains
running from this city to Ashland and other
Northern points are literally crowded with
woodsmen, and the rush of the various log
ging districts for the past few days is un-
precedented. A good snow fell yesterday
on the hard frozen roads and swamps.
which will allow pinery work to proceed
without any interruption. There is ample
snow for all practical purposes, and it
fortunately fell unaccompanied by wind,
thus preventing distasteful drifts. Large
squads of men continue to arrive from other
states, and it is now believed there are more
men by hundreds than can be used. The
outlook, from now forward, to loggers is
most encouraging. and there will be no
hindrance in getting il the amount of cut
intended.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

and swing into a waltz, mazourka or galop.
Fifteen numbers were danced.
The following floor managers watched
carefully after the interests of the dancers:
Charles W. Mcintyre. Stanley Proudfit, c..
F. Sibley. A. W. Hardenbergh, F. w.
Hunter, W. W. Price, Whitney Wall and
Sherman Finch.
THE REFRESHMENT TABLES.
Refreshments were served in the ladies'
ordinary in an informal manner. The
doors were thrown open at 10 o'clock, and
those who desired to test the cuisine of the
hotel found an elegant spread of Salads,
cold meats, cakes and warm drinks. The
tables were arranged along three sides of
the room and the wants of the guests were
attended to by corps of wal Now
and then couple of old citizens would be
noticed in corner regaling themselves on
cold turkey and drinking to
EACH OTHERS HEALTH.
and congratulating themselves on being
residents of city that can boast of such a
magnificent hostelry as the Ryan. The
ladies seemed to enjoy the perpen-
dicular lunch as heartily as the gen
tlemen, and heroically ran the risk
of discOloring their costumes with
the hot tea or coffee that steamed in the
tiny cups in their hands. 1t was appar-
emily more enjoyable and social way of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

First form 1.-the and graceful, robed in
immaculate costume, would whirl across
the vision, followed by flash of red, then
stately figure in heavy, clinging robes of
black and then blue, and pink, and move
on until the scene melted into kaleido-
scopic extravaganza. Seibert's orchestra,
OIL a raised platform at the extreme
end of the hall, discoursed the
music and their time was well
occupied in running off the lengthy pro-
gram of fifteen numbers. for there was al
ways crowd of dancers waiting at the
doors for an opportunity to get to the floor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Against the Buzzard Dollar.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-There was to-day
a meeting of the board of trade and trans
portation, and committee on silver coin-
age submitted the following:
Resolved, That the compulsory coinage OF
the standard silver dollar should be suspended,
and that the coinage of the silver dollar be
renewed only when demanded by the general
interests of the country, or when silver shah
be restored as good money through its inter-
changeability and equality with gold before
the law among the leading commercial na-
uons.
This resolution was recommended to the
national board Of trade for consideration at
its January meeting.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Lnean,s Cnmmiffee.

WAsHINGToN,D Dec. 9.-The caucus COM
mittee of Republican senators having in
charge the arrangement of the membership
of committees held meeting this after
noon. 1t is understood that decision was
reached to tender to Senator Sewell the
craftsmanship of the joint library commit
tee vacated by Senator Sherman and to
Gen. Logan his old position as chairman of
the military committee, now held by Gen.
SawaII
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Tribute to Alfonso.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-At the instance
of Senor Juan Valorea, the Spanish minis
ter, and the secretaries and attaches Of the
Spanish legation in Washington, solemn
requiem mass for the repose of the soul of
Don Alfonso XII. the late king of Spain,
will be celebrated tomorrow morning at ST.
Matthew's church. All the foreign lega-
tions will be represented. Many prominent
officials of this government have been in
vited and are expected to attend.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Washington Waits.

Senator Jones has reintroduced the old
postal telegraph bill.
Representative Blanchard of Louisiana
wants an investigation of the recent reported
discovery in Mexico and Brazil of a method
of preventing yellow fever by incubation.
Senator Cockrell seeks to have the United
States refund licenses paid to it by captains,
pilots, engineers and mates from May l, 1871,
to April 5, 1882, less the sum of so cents for
each certificate issued.
The secretary Of the treasury has in
structed the collector at Sitka to refuse
clearances to vessels laden wholly or in part
with timber, which has been taken illegally
from the government lands.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Fourth-class
postmasters were appointed to-day, as
follows:
Arkansas, 4; Colorado, 8; Dakota, 2; Illi-
nois L; Indian Territory, 1; Idaho, 1; Ken
lucky, 2; Kansas, 8: Louisiana, 1; Michigan,
1; Missouri, II; Nebraska, l; Pennsylvania,
5; Wisconsin, 1.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

eating than sitting at table ham
pered with the conventionalities of a formal
banquet. At IL o'clock the doors of the re-
freshment room swung together and those
who had not taken an early advantage were
barred out From that until the early
morning hours the ball room held the at
tention of the party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
CHANGING THE RULES.

Duties OF the Appropriations Com.
mittee Discussed in the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-After the read
ing and approval of the journal the speaker
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

William Gunnison s. Son, cotton manufac-
turers at Troy, N. Y, made an assignment.
Preferences were given for over $4,000. The
assets are not given.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

The Duke of Portland is said to be the
greatest matrimonial catch in England. His
income is S750,0 per annum.