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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
A CRYING PUBLIC NEED.
High-Priced Gas that Might be Less
but for the Monopoly.

but for the Monopoly.
A stranger, and especially if he come
from the East, will be impressed with two
facts in Minneapolis: First, the small pro-
portion Of population receiving any private
benefits from the existence of a gas COM
pany; and second, the large number of
families in good circumstances and living
near the business center, in which oil is
burned exclusively. The cause is the same
in both cases. The price of gas is held at
such figure as to be almost prohib-
itory. tits not a necessity in Minneapolis.
but a very expensive luxury, and is one of
the articles which, if it comes high. we can
not have. The stranger will also be sur
prised to walk up Nicollet avenue from
Bridge square to Tenth street and note the
number of first-class and flourishing stores
in which oil is burned in preference to gas.
Gas in Minneapolis is of good quality and
is an excellent illuminant, consequently the
sole reason why it is not in general use is
that it is held at such an eXOrbitant figure.
Minneapolis gas is manufactured largely
from Pennsylvania soft coal, the freights on
which cut not inconsiderable figure in the
price. But these freights alone are not
sufficient to account for the difference be-
tween the price here and the price at which
gas is made further east. In the soft coal
country the price is 80 cents, net, per 1, 900
feet and it is apparent the difference in
freight, much of which is lake and river
transit, would not satisfactorily account for
the difference between 80 cents and the
small fortune asked for gas here. The one
reason for the high price is that it is con-
trolled by monopoly which is
growing wealthy, while it is free from
competition and holds prices to please
itself. The Minneapolis Gaslght
company, to use a common and slang
phrase that is frequently applied to it, lis
making money hand over fist" out of it's
exorbitant prices. Even the city, though
granting the use of the streets and alleys,
is one of the victims and pays for each pub
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
MINNEAPOLIS PERSONALS.

Capt. E. G. Babb has returned from a
visit in Maine.
DR.. j. A. Bowman yesterday returned
from visit to ST. Louis.
Charles Swanson of the Nicollet house
has returned from visit to Winnipeg.
Rev. F. T. Gates has gone to Kansas on
a two weeks visit to friends and relatives.
G. C. Wheeler, prominent real estate
man of Fergus Falls, was in the city yes
terday.
w. E. Pond, general emigration agent
for the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road, is at the West.
G. J. Eddy. Fargo; E. L. Sawyer, Fari-
bault; W. L. Dow, Sioux Falls; G. W.
Babcock and wife, Kasota, and A. Fl.
Kingsman were among the Northwestern
arrivals. at the Nicollet yesterday.
Hon. B. F. Baker, of Maine, a former
resident of Minneapolis, is visiting friends
in the city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
FEMALE SUFFRAGE.
The Question Discussed at the LIB
erRl League


The Question Discussed at the Lib
eral League
One of the most interesting of the meet
ings at the Liberal league was held last
evening" DR.. Martha G. Ripley, in &C
cordance with the announcement was pres
ent to lecture upon the question of woman
suffrage, and by vote the rules were SuS-
pended and she was given the privilege of
answering each speaker briefly.
Mrs Ripley spoke very rapidly and COW
cred great deal of ground. The question
is with her more than a hObby-it is her
life. and she could not resist so good an OPP
portunity to talk upon her fayorite theme.
She gave an interesting account of the
growth of woman suffrage, and short
history of its success in the territories of
Washington and Wyoming, reading letter
from Judge Brown, of Laramie, Wyo., in
confirmation of her assertions.
Prof. Kreich agreed with Mrs. Ripley as
to the right of women to vote, but did not
believe in any suffrage-either male or
female; and then went on to talk about the
capital and labor problem.
Mrs. Hodgson thought the time has come
when the man must be taken by the hand.
He believed with Ingersoll that woman is
LIS
constant. and that she would have a bene-
fetal effect upon the politics of the country.
NJ. A. Mowry admitted the right, but
asked whether it would be good policy He
went on to say a word in favor of the much
abused Mormons, and condemned the ac-
ton of the courts in convicting bishop of
the Mormon church who was found guilty
of marrying three women.
Mrs. Ripley answered this by saying that
there was a limit even to human rights
That there is no right which will permit a
man to abuse society and the laws of neral,
ity.
Mrs. Brewster. a matronly looking woman,
sounded keynote which brought forth APP
plause. She said as long as mOnopolists
and priests rule the country, so long would
the ballot be denied to women. The work
ingmen in seeking TO secure laws to benefit
their condition should remember that with
women voting they can accomplish their
needs The women will be their friends,
and will help the oppressed.
Mrs. Brossnan made the point that the
objection so often urged to the effect that
women should not be found standing around
the polls peddling votes was foolish in the
extreme. They would not do so unless
they chose. 1t was the same way in which
the opponents of negro suffrage used to
meet the question by asking, Would you
want your wife or sister to marry negro?"
L. H Smith and j. P. McGaughey also
made interesting remarks, the latter raising
the only valid objection to the question that
was given during the evening. Mrs. Ripley
was evidently surprised in finding that her
theory had no opponents She asked those
present to state their objections, but as none
were given she announced herself as eX-
tremely gratified.
the next meeting of the league.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
The CIosing Concerf.

Danz's orchestra closed its series of
sacred concerts in Turner hall yesterday.
The attendance was unusually large and
the audience was delighted with the ex-
ceedingly popular program produced.
There was not a single number that was
not pleasure, and to say that one was
better than another would require unusual
discriminating power. Prof. Frank Danz,
Jr., and E. Baker each appeared in a solo,
and each was applauded to the echo. Mr..
DAMS solo was Little Grandfather by
Langen, peculiarly enhancing violin Sc
lection. Mr.. Bakers Bombordon solo LA
Favorite" by Hartman set the audience wild
with ecstasy. He was encored three times,
cheerfully responding twice. 1t is indeed
too bad that Mr.. Baker has not Oftener
favored his audiences with solos.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Russian Recruits i'm New York.

Special to the Globe.
NEW YORK, May 2.-The Russian corvet
Strelok changed her anchorage yesterday,
dropping down the river to a point more
convenient for her commander to reach the
Russian consul's Office. Capt. Skryloff made
several trips to the consul yesterday, and
many messengers passed between the ship
and the officer bearing cipher cable dis
patches. Roman RoSen, the consul, refused
to be interviewed, giving as a reason that
he was busy attending to matters
deemed Of great importance to his gov
eminent. These important matters proved
to be the enlistment of a large
number of able-bodied young Russians
for whom agents have been securing the
city for two weeks. The Strelok has a crew
of $50, which is 100 more than there is any
need for, and the new men will be used on
the ship in training classes, finally taking
the place of the present complement, per-.
hitting the latter to take to Russian waters
certain vessels now lying in this harbor.
The recruits reported for duty on the Strelok
last evening. The English man-of-war
Garnet left Fortress Monroe yesterday
morning, and it is expected to arrive here
tonight. There is great deal of excite
ment among the agents and owners of for
eign shipping vessels.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
IRELAND,S WRONGS.
The Fire of Patriotism Kept Af1ame
at the National League
Meeting.

McetIHSs
The Irish National league held its meet
ng last evening and an attractive program
was presented.
Judge j. Quinn delivered the first adj
dress of the evening and said the principle
of liberty was actuating the Irish people at
the present time in struggling for the right
to legislate in their own interests in a home
parliament. He said England had acknowl-
edged the injustice of her treatment toward
Ireland by granting her concessions within
the past few years, or since
set Irish parliament party had
come Unto existence. The Irish were
the only civilized subjects of England
deprived of their rights, and the demand for
self-government coming from that people
was eminently proper and entitled to con-
sideration from Great Britain. One thing
was certain, that so long as Ireland was re-
fused justice the people of Ireland and
the people of England would never be-
come assimilated or united. The statement
that Ireland was
INCOMPETENT TO GOVERN HERSELF
was an absurdity, as Irishmen had given
sufficient evidence of their ability to govern
English colonies, and had attained high po-
litical positions in every country where they
had settled. II England did not grant
Ireland justice in peaceable manner
he was confident Ireland would get it ere
many years in spite Of her. Mr.. James Y.
McHugh moved the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Minneapolis branch
of the Irish National League of
America hereby expresses its uIl-
qualified approval of the course pursued
during the past years by Charles S. Parnell
and the Irish parliament party,
under his guidance, and pledges itself to
support them by moral and material aid in
the contest they are waging against land
lordism, and to this end we commend
the parliamentary fund to the generosity
Of our fellow citizens.
He supplemented the resolution by
ringing speech, in which he
arraigned England of committing the
grossest barbarities on the Irish people
since gaining supremacy over Ireland 200
years ago. He accused the British govern
ment of pursuing policy of confiscation,
spoliatiOn and robbery in that island, and
of reducing the people to
DEGRADATION AND FAMINE
by odious laws. The rapaeity of land
lordism was depicted in glowing language.
l. II. Steele and Thomas Canty
followed in brief addresses in reference to
the attitude Ireland should take in case of
an Anglo Russian war. Though expressing
no sympathy with Russia, which they stig-
matized as a tyrant of the first water, still
they wished she would whip the oppressor
of Ireland in case there was war, which
they doubted on account of England's I'M
WILLINGNESS to tackle the MuScOYite.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Miscellaneous Pointers.


ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-The German
Gazette states that it is credibly informed
that peace is assured. The present diplo-
matte action of England is retrograde
movement, which she seeks to make as de-
Gently as possible. The Gazette, in COM
menting upon this information, expresses
itself as skeptical about the situation being
so favorable for peace as indicated.
POOR IDEA.
BRUSSELS, May 2.-Le Nord, in an edi-
tOrial upon the condition of the relations of
Russia and England, says no self-respecting
government could submit the questions at
issue to arbitration. 1t would be impossible
to find capable and impartial judges possess
ing the elements requisite to insure an equi-
table inquiry.
MORE TRANSPORTS.
The admiralty to-day chartered more
transports to be added to its transport feet.
The vessels will be equipped to carry troops.
The fitting of ships ON the first naval re-
serve with torpedo nets and machine guns
has been completed.
NOT YET.
The report that the king of Denmark had
been selected as arbitrator between England
and Russia is denied The situation is not
yet snch as to admit of the appointment of
an arbitrator.
SMALL POX.
Besides Col. Kennedy only two of the
Canadian vOyageurs are suffering from
small pox. The remainder of the voyageurs
are in healthy condition and anxious to re-
turn to Canada to fight the rebels in the
Northwest.
WILL 1T BE NECESSARY?
Colonies of the volunteer regiments have
been privately informed that the government
will be willing to accept the volunteers for
service abroad in event of necessity.
FOUND ITS CoMRADE.
New YORK, May 2.-The British war
ship Garnet, whose movements on this side
of the Atlantic in connection with those of
the Russian steamship Stelok, attracted
so much attention, arrived in quarantine at
this harbOr from Fortress Monroe this
evening. The SHelok reached here Thurs
day.
LOOKING AHEAD.
MONTREAL, Quebec, May 2.-In reply to
cable inquiry from the British war Office
the Canadian Pacific railroad officials have
stated that they can undertake to transport
at any moment torpedoes or other material
for coast defences. They also say there
will be no gaps to speak of for the Montreal
garrison and artillery to cross in going West
if there is not a completed road.
GOING HOME.
DARMsTAT, May Queen Victoria and
Princess Beatrice have started for home.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
proposals for work oxen and PIows.
WHITE EARTH AGENCY, !
Mimi, April 30, 1885. {

Mimi, April 80, 1885. {
Sealed proposals endorsed proposals for Oxen
and Plows," will be received at this Agency until
IL o'clock noon of May 81 1885. Cat which time the
bids will be opened), for furnishngf for the Indians
of the White Earth and Lake Winnebagoshish
reservations "a yoke of work oxen. with yokes and
chains; "a Cross plows and breaking plows.
The work oxen to be delivered at the different
reservations must be sound, gentle and well
broken to work, from to years old, and to
weigh from 1900 to 5000 pounds per yoke.
OX-yokes must be of large size, and such as are
known as 'freighters' yokes," with staple and
ring, and the chains to be 3-S inch cable. thirteen
feet long with hook on each end.
ALI bids must be accompanied by a certified
check on United States depository, payable to
der of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for at
least five per cent. of the amount of the proposal
which check shall be forfeited to the United
States in case any bidder bidders fail to
promptly execute a contract with good and suf-
ficient sureties; otherwise to be returned to the
bidder. The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids or any part of any bid,.h deemed for the
best interest of the service. Any additional in
formation can be had from he undersigned.
T. J. SHERMAN,
q. 8. Indian Agent, White Earth Agency, Mimi
may4-3w-dexsun
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Mexican Matters.

CRY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, May 2.
Many thousand troops have been concen-
trated around the city in readiness for the
Cinco de Mayo procession Tuesday, when
the army which was to invade Guatemala
will be reviewed by the president. 1t is
rumored that large reductions in the army
will be ordered soon. The president
has summoned the directors of the
city hospitals to consultation on the
means of preventing cholera. Great polit-
ical interest was taken in the election of
state governors. In many of the states it
is believed that officials favorable to presi-
dent Dias will have to be chosen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
and violent and assaulted Murray with a

and violent and assaulted Murray with
knife. Murray seized rifle and shot him.
On the same night Private David Irvine
of Capt Cochran's company was shot by
Sentinel James McAulay while trying to
run the lines. Angus Fleming, seaman
apprentice, died from fever in the hospital
on the Both. A detachment Of the First
battalion, under Col. Haywood expects to
remain at Panama until r. and good
government are assured. 10 last detach-
,nent Of Blue Jackets left Panama to-day.
Among over 1,00O men there has been only
on board the French flagship Refine Blanche.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Library Committee.

The following standing committees of
the library board have been appointed by
President T. B. Walker:
Building Committee Lowry, j.
w. johnson and Judge NJ. B, Koon.
Finance-Mayor G. A. Pillsbury, E. M.
johnson and Cyrus Northrop.
Library-Prof. Sven Oftedal, Prof. Cy-
rus Northrop and John B. Atwater.
A committee consisting of Judge M. B.
Koon, John B. Atwater and Mayor Pills
bury was appointed to confer with the Min
nesota Academy of Natural Sciences, the
Academy of Fine Arts and the Athen@um,
in regard to the consolidation of the three
organizations
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Torture in Russian Prisons,

A NihiIist imprisoned in the Troubletskoi
Bastion has managed to communicate with
the outside world. He says the prisoners
are almost starved ON mouldy food. Disa-
greeable diseases prevail. The use of combs
and soap is forbidden. Jailers are cruel,
Vermin are abundant. Rats often eat dy-
ing prisoners. This is almost as bad as dys-
pepsia. But the torments of dyspepsia
need not always be endured, for Browns
Iron Bitters will conquer the disease Mrs.
Williams, of Starkville, Miss, was tor
mented with dyspepsia, and her daughter
with debility. Browns Iron Bitters re.
lieved both.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
The Lacrosse Climb.

The Minneapolis Lacrosse club will hold
its annual meeting at the West this even
ing, when officers will be elected and the
summer campaign discussed. 1t was pro-
posed to secure grounds at once and begin
field practice. 1t is quite probable, how
ever, that the Base Ball park will be leased
by them when the Ball club is not using
it. The boys are determined to make a
desperate attempt to win the championship
before the season closes. Several valuable
acquisitions have been secured and the club
is stronger than last year in many respects.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
The Dakota Governorship.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Two delegations
from Dakota are here to urge. the appoint
ment of a new governor for that territory
in place of Gov. Pierce. One favofs Bar
ney Caulfeld, who once resided in Chicago,
and represented the First Illidois district in
congress. The other is backing Mr.. lie
bach. Neither delegation has much fault
to find with Gov. Pierce, except on general
principle that he is not a Democrat. The
delegates have come here to push the claims
of their respective candidates On the suppo-
sition that all Republicans will soon have
to on
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Currency Outstanding.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The following
is statement of United States currency
outstanding at the close of business April
80: Old demand notes S5S, 005; United
States notes, all issues, S346, 681, DIG; one
year notes of 1868, $38, 5S5; two year notes
of 1868, SO. $50; two year coupon notes of
1863, $50; compound interest notes,
1904, gro; fractional currency, all issues,
$15, 342, 092.21. Total. 1862, 354, 66S.21.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
England's Proposal of Mediation Receives
Favorable Reply From the
Russian Capital.
A Temporary Settlement Predicted Which
Will End in an Ultimate
Rupture.
Disgust in London at Russ1a's De-
mands and England's HumtH-
ating Concessions.
No Cessation of the Preparation for
Actual Warfare in Spite of
Talk of Peace.
The proposal Accepted.

LONDON. May 2.-Earl Granville stated
this evening, after the cabinet council, that
from the latest advices the government had
every reason to believe that pacific settle
ment would be arrived at with Russia. The
session of the cabinet lasted over an hour.
1t is now known that the special cabinet
council held this afternoon was called to
consider dispatch just received from Sir
Edward Thornton, British minister at st.
Petersburg, in which he informed the gov
eminent that Russia had accepted, in prin-
ciple. the English proposal to submit to
arbitration the question of responsibility for
the violation of the agreement OF March II.
THE RUSSIAN PRESS.
Russian papers continue to repudiate the
idea of submitting the Penjdeh affair to an
inquiry or of referring the dispute to arbi-
tratiOn.
IN A NUTSHELL.
The Standard says: whether the reply
of Russia be pacific or not it must be borne
in mind that the struggle OF Russia and
England for supremacy in India has begun.
The orientals have keen eyes and judgment
and deal great deal by appearance. The
struggle is not one of frontiers or one of
fine points, but of international morality.
1t is competition for influence. credit and
prestige. and the side that sacrifices its
prestige throws away wantonly the weapon
that in Asiatic warfare is found to be of the
keenest edge and most trusty temper"
SIGNS OF PEACE.
The admiralty's arrangements provide for
the immediate dispatch of Is, 600 troops to
India if needed The government has Or
dered the governors of naval stations on the
Mediterranean to send reports of what
Stores are needed and they will be immedi-
ately supplied. The government continues
to engage fresh artisans to push the work
at the dock yards.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
BASE Bali Notes.

The Minneapolis club finally decided not
to go to Keokuk so soon. Manager Whit
comb will probably not leave the city until
the new park is inclosed and the grounds
graded.
The boys look very gay in their new uni
forms.
The University nine is playing good ball.
The Unions found it impossible to hit their
pitcher, and were shut OUT.
Our Wally Walker has been in trouble it
seems, from the following item from an ex-
change: The Cleveland club of the West
ern league opened the championship season
on the home grounds, Sunday, April 10,
with the Toledos The law and order So
ciety had the catcher of the Clevelands, w.
F. Walker, arrested the following Wednes-
day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04

ANTWERP, May S.-The international
exhibition was opened to-day by King Leo
pold, assisted by the queen and other MEM
bers of the royal family, together with the
cabinet ministers and foreign diplomatic
representatives. Seven thousand spectators
were present. The president of the exhi-
bition delivered long speech, in which he
attributed the great success of the scheme
to King Leopolds energy and patronage.
The king in reply said that he was gratified
at the success of the work in which he took
profound interest, and he thanked those
who had supported the enterprise.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
RinfinT Rebels.

= PANAMA, via Galveston, May S.-One
hundred and seventy rebels who escaped
from from Panama are recruiting and creating
disorder in the village of ABRAHAM. Gen.
Keyes is now leaving with forces to disperse
them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
Lord WolseIev Arriyed,

SUAKIM, May 2.-Gen. Lord Wolseley
arrived here tonight from Cairo, and was
received with enthusiasm by the officers
and men of Gen. Graham's command
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-04
c light, pays for some of them when not

lie light, pays for some of them when not
lighted.
In the matter of light, Minneapolis is
cropping in wilderness and needs-oh how
it needS!-a Moses to lead it out. When
some great-headed, grand-hearted, public
spirited citizen shall find the way or devise
the means to reduce the price of gas so as
to place it within the reach of ordinary
means, or compel the company to support
itself on less than 100 per cent. dividend,
the whole city will rise up and call him
blessed