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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
PHuosoPH1c INSTRUCTION.

A writer in the Boston Journal of Educa-
ton claims that the cultivation of the OBJ
serving faculties is the philosophic method
of instruction, at least in the primary
schools. A comparison of results from the
old methods in use in the conservative
states, like Massachusetts, and the radical
progressive states of the West is made in
order to show the advantages to be gained
by pursuing the methods of the latter.
The writer of the article in the journal of
Education, after tour of inspection among
the schools of the West, expresses the con-
viction that there are no better schools in
the land than are found under the shadow
of the Rocky mountains; and yet they have
not had tenth part of the time for growth
that the schools of Massachusetts have. In
less than two decades they have taken root
and sprung up into vigorous life, to help
make the" Great American DESERT a garden.
The fathers of education in the new West
claim that the secret of their marvellous
success is found in the develop ment of the
observing faculties of pupils. They are
right, no doubt. At any rate we never saw
so wide-awake, prompt, intelligent pupils
as class always on the alert and never in
different or stupid-as we saw beyond the
Missouri river. Like soldiers at drill, they
were up and dressed" Their whole ap-
pearance, eyes flashing and tongues unlim-
bered, seemed to say, lit is fun to be here. :"
If cultivating the observing faculties puts
children upon the qui vive like that the
method mI1St take the premium.
The history of Gen. GRANTS success is
used as an illustration of the correctness Of
this method of instruction. His career
shows what observation will do for boy and
man, in school and out. Like most of boys
young GRANT was inquisitive, as well as
sharp to discover. He was singalarly for
tunate, too, in having parents who fostered
his disposition to inquire into the reason of
things. His questions were answered,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
UNAyAHING MENDACITY.

We find upon our table pamphlet which
purports to be a comparison between the
cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, but
which is in fact such an aggregation OF mis-
statements and gross perversions of statisti-
cal figuring that it is beneath the dignity of
a reply, OF even notice, further than to
condemn it as malignant attempt on the
part of somebody to misrepresent one city
at the expense of the reputation of the
other. The malignant tone of the publica-
ton exposes the animus of the writer, and
consequently defeats the purpose for which
it was written. The document answers
itself. The only wonder is that any indi-
vidual could reconcile his conscience if
he has one, to the publication of state
ments which are wholly at variance
with the facts as they are shown
1t is unfortunate for Minneapolis that it
should be made the victim of the pretended
friendship Of those who are, in fact, its worst
enemies. A wide-awake, enterprising city
like our twin sister does not stand in need
of the advocacy of those who deal in false
hoods concerning its neighbOring cities. No
city or community was ever built up by the
efforts of dirt-slingers. A city of true en-
terprise and genuine goaheadiveness about
it doesn't want to stop in its career of pros
perity, and spend its time railing at some
other city which is showing the same COM
mendable qualities that it has been exhibit
ing. By doing so it only makes itself ride
ulous in the eyes of the whole world. Peo-
pie who are interested in finding out the
standing of two cities will go to reliable
sources for their information, and will not
be satisfied to take the statements of every
batherskite writer who sets himself up as
an oracle of statistical knowledge. The
pamphlet in question will not hurt St. Paul
a particle, nor will it benefit Minneapolis.
It is only one of the many sad illustrations
we have every day of the world of the weak
ness of poor human nature, or, as SHAKES
PEARE's paunchy hero expressed it: Lord,
HAL, how this world is given to lying"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
FIRE TAXES.

Referring to the letter of Mr.. CHARLES
BERNARD, published in the Century for
October, the Louisville Courier-Journal
says that it is time the business community
was giving some attention to the subject of
fire taxes, in which it is so directly inter-
ested. 1t states the loss by fire in the
United States to be over 500, 900, 900 an
nualIy. The cost of fire departments and
other measures of prevention is estimated
at $50, 900, 600. The cost of insurance, that
is, the expense of distributing the fire loss.
not the insurance itself. is $50, 200, 900, in
all making the annual fire tax $3.50, 900, 600.
The Courier-J ournal says:
There is a prevalent idea that the net loss at
a fire is the loss less the insurance. We read
that factory is burned, loss $780, 900, insur-
ance $4,000, and the conclusion is that it is a
matter of minor Importance. The insurance
does not make good to the community the
value of the property destroyed; it simply
distributes that loss among the insured, and
charges 80 per cent. for distributing it. The
insurance company does not replace the prop
erty; it only gathers together a fund
for the benefit of the sufferer. It is
therefore matter of very great con-
Germ to reduce this tax. If it were a govern
ment item of expense the politicians and the
W
the people to action.
1t is then urged that there needs to be an
awakening upon this subject. There should
be better understanding of it than has yet
been received. The first duty is ''for every
man to see that his premises are properly
protected and guarded from fire; that he
has every applia nee which is in the least
serviceable in extingushing a fire in its in
cipiency. Every ''lurid confagration" is
at first only feeble fame. Care, training
and little knowledge would extinguish
many fires which neglect, ignorar or
carelessness permit to grow into grave dis
asters. Men in charge of property should
be taught to act and act promptly in an
emergency. The head of every establish
ment should have frequent reports concern
ing his property; the insurance officers
should make rigid and frequent examina-
tions of all dangerous districts and suggest
or order changes to guard against disaster.
Again, the methods of the insurance
companies should be improved. Any man
can get insurance on his property. It is
much easier to get fire insurance in a good
company than it is to get a life insurance
policy. Men who are under suspicion of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

pressed at this time for new sources of
business industry, we are more or less in
clined to be negligent in making provision
for our future growth and more firmly es-
tablished business prosperity. Now is the
time that we should commence to prepare
for the city's future expansion. Ii there IS
any one department of industrial enter
prise in which St. Paul is lacking it is in its
manufacturing interests. We have been SO
absorbed in other directions we have neg
lected this department. The proposition
laid before the chamber of commerce yes.
terday looks to the Inauguration of scheme
whereby manufactures can be established.
The proposed scheme is modest enough in
its demands, but it is a beginning, and
of our citizens agree to subscribe 500 each
annually to the fund. This will aggregate
$40, 900 each year to be devoted to the es-
adjustment of some sort of manufacturing
industry. The amount to be paid by each
subscriber IS comparatively light tax, yet
when the whole is aggregated it makes a
considerable sum, and will be no inconsid-
cradle inducement to manufacturers to locate
their works in St. Paul. Every shop, mill
or factory that goes up adds just so much to
the permanent wealth and resources of the
city. The establishment of one manufac-
turing business is just that much en-
couragement to the establishment of another.
And thus it is by the establishment of one
another and another will be added, until ST.
Paul will become the manufacturing center
of the great Northwest, as it already leads
in railway and commercial business. There
is no man who has the slightest interest in
the future prosperity and development OF
the city but can very well afford to contrib
ute 500 year, even as a bonus, toward
building up manufacturing industries in ST.
Paul. 1t is a small investment, but an eX-
ceedingly safe and solid one, and will in
time bring muniticent returns to the prop
erty holders.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
APennsyIvania Bull Fight.

William Kelley is large, powerful man,
with considerable experience in handling OF
orses and cattle. On Friday last he was
sent by the Poor Board to bring back the
Jersey bull, Duke of Maumee, recently
purchased. to be placed on the Poor Farm.
The animal cost considerable money. and
Mr. Kelly was loaded down with cautions
as to how he must care for him and not lei
his charge come to any injury. Mr.. Kelley
lassoed the bovine. and placinga snapper
in his nose, tied rope to it and led the bull
to the train.
The animal was placed in an ordinary
freight car and tied to ring in one end.
Naturally very ugly and eXcitable, the bull
got almost frantic with the noise and mo-
ton of the train. Kelley dared not leave
him and remained in the car. Within ten
minutes of the start the bull broke the rope
with which he was tied close up to the ring
in the nose. The train was running along
pretty fast, and Kelly was afraid that the
animal would jump from the car. and SO
tried to keep him in one corner. Then the
bull seemed to think that possibly Mr.. Kel-
ley would jump from the cars, and so he
turned and drove the gentleman into the
opposite corner. Then the jersey Taurus
seemed to be struck with the idea that #
ilO llllSN WI. AcllCy up through JIe ROOT IL
would be safer for all concerned. Mr..
Kelley naturally objected, and some twenty
minutes was spent in very much the same
position couple of marbles would take in
a rapidly revolving pan.
FINALLY Mr.. Kelley succeeded in getting
hold Of the ring in the nose of the gentle
man from Beaver, and 10 this he clung.
When the bull would get FESTIVE and try to
shake him loose, people along the line
thought it was thunder. Kelley started out
to save the bull, but inside of twenty min
utes would have given $50 to save himself.
He finally half tired the animal out, so that
he would stand pretty quiet except when
the train would stop. Then the bull would
lead Mr.. Kelley up and down the car a few
times for exercise. Kelley says it was so
dark that he could only see the animals
eyes and white spot on the end of his tail.
The two eyes, he says, looked like coach
lamps. Az Charters the train stopped. A
tramp came along. and seeing the car door
open, climbed in to steal a ride.
Here you" said Kelley, ''Gota match?"
yes" said the tramp, as he produced
the lucifer.
''For Gods sake light it and help me tie
this bull" said Kelley.
The tramp, getting the location of the
pair, soon helped Kelley tie him, and the
rampant bovine rode into Pittsburg in the
gray of the morning quiescent.- the
Pttsburg DISPATCH
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
GATRoN0MIC GOssIPs.

Colored cooks in Baltimore are said to
old the fgurative cup for baking and
roasting sweet potatoes to perfection.
Spring chickens are beginning to carve
and taste as if the tender springs had been
almost entirely removed.
New York, says an exchange, has the
best beef in the world, not excepting Lon
don. Thanks, awfully, dear boy"
Pumpkin and mince pies for Thanksgiv-
ing consumption will soon be in process of
manufacture throughout the land
A light breakfast, delicate lunch and
heavy dinner at 6 is the gastronomic craze
among our great American fashionables.
Terrapin are creeping into notice. al
though the gastronomic student says that as
yetit is little too early to enjoy them.
In some Boston restaurants they have a
special sauce for baked beans.
Eggplant, one of the best of vegetables
is usually ruined at hotels and restaurants
by being fried in superhuity of batter.
Now is the time when the festive clam is
induced to take back seat but whether
reluctantly or not cannot be ascertalned.
During the past season the proportion of
people at summer hotels who ventured to
eat entrees was small enough to be signi-
fcant.
There is great deal of rubbish written
upon the subject of frogs legs. Penny-a-
liners make them out novelty here every
season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

In THE last report of the Massachusetts,
bureau of labor statistics, Mr.. CARROLL
d. WRIGHT, commissioner, presents a most
interesting table of information concerning
the physical effects of college education on
girls. By elaborate statistics, covering every
aspect of the question, lis shown that the fail
ure of health, which can justly be charged upon
college life is no greater thar among young
women in other occupations, or in no occupa-
ton in general society. The report will go a
long ways toward removing popular prejudice
against the new experiment of giving young
women the benefits of higher education. A
college career for girls will not be looked upon
with so much disfavor in the future as in the
past.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

THE modest funeral ceremonies over the re-
mains of Gen. MCCLELLAN were in keeping
with the modesty of the brave soldier whose
faithful services were never justly appreci-
ated by the country, but who never COM
planned of the injustice which had been done
him. The country never had a more loyal
citizen nor a more capable commander of its
armies than the man who was laid to rest
yesterday. The victim Of political intrigue,
he was robbed Of the military glory which
was his due. Yet he never faltered in his de-
votion to his countrys cause. 1t is safe to
say that no commander of the army of the
Potomac had the confidence of his soldiers
and stood higher in personal esteem with the
men who wore the blue than Gen. GEORGE
B. MCCLELLAN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
A TYRANNICAL MONOPOLY.

1t is stated that the Standard Oil COM
pany has forced opposition refineries to
enter into contract not to produce single
barrel of oil beyond the limit set by the
Standard company for them. 1t does seem
that a contract of this character, which is so
clearly contrary to public policy and in vio-
lation of public rights, ought to be set aside
by the courts. If the courts Rave not the
power, then legislation should be had to
meet the requirements of the case. When
ever a restraint is thrown around trade
which does not allow the supply of an
article to be fitted to the demand of con-
sumers, point has been reached which
cannot be tolerated in free republican
government. The Standard Oil company
is a very powerful monopoly, but it will
have to mend its ways or it will go before
the reform hurricane which is sweeping
over the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
THE WINTER CARNIVAL.

The ice palace is an assured success.
Whatever doubt may have fingered in the
mind of anybody as to the enterprise being
pushed forward was dissipated by the cti-
zens' meeting at the Ryan last evening.
The excellent plan of organization pre-
sented by the committee appointed ON Satur-
day evening was submitted to and unani-
mously adopted by last nights meeting.
The enterprise is now fairly launched and
nothing short of an open winter can pre-
vent its completion. The officers and di-
rectory selected to control the affair are the
amplest guarantee of successful manage
ment. The projectors of the movement
have the unanimous and enthusiastic
support of the entire population of the city.
Mr.. FAIRCHlLD remarked last evening that
during his long residence in this city this
winter carnival was the first proposition of
public nature he ever knew that was not
opposed by somebody. To this proposition
there has been no objection, but on the con-
trary is receiving the heartiest commenda-
ton of all classes of our citizens. 1t will
be observed that, following in the line of
the suggestions made by the GLOBE yester-
day morning, the directors concluded to
place the shares of stock at the low sum of
S25, and to limit the amount to be taken by
any one individual in order that all of
our people may have an opportunity to hold
an interest in it. 1t is now as much within
the reach of the laborer as of the banker
to become stakeholder in an enterprise
which is to be the city's great attraction
during the winter season. 1t only now re-
mains for the directory to carry out the de-
tails which have been agreed upon and to
select time for the carnival when we are
sure to have cold snap, to give st. Paul
the liveliest season ever known in this part
of the worlds moral vineyard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
NEBRASKA ELECTIoNEERING.

NLDhASIAA LION
Nebraska is the right sort of ground for
good reform crop. When the reform seed
is sown in Nebraska soil it is not chol1ed
out by tares scattered by the hand of the
spokesman. At least we are led to believe
so from double-leaded card which appears
in the editorial columns of the Omaha Her
aid. They have an election in Nebraska
to-day and among the important officers to
be elected is a new sheriff for Douglas
county. There has been bitter contest
going on for several weeks between the
rival candidates. Mr.. PATRICK FORD is
the candidate on the Democratic ticket and
Mr.. WILLIAM CoBURN is the Republican
nominee.
1t is gratifying to observe that so far as
the Democratic canvass is concerned the
old machine methods have been dropped
and the party has swung back to first prin-
ciples. The primitive mode Of independent
personal electioneering has been restored.
Among the ardent supporters of the Demo-
cratic candidate is DR.. MILLER, the brilliant
editor of the Omaha Herald. In his paper
Of last Saturday appears the card above re-
ferred to and which reads as follows:
I will speak in Boyd's opera house Monday
evening next to as many Democratic and
other citizens of Omaha as may desire to hear
me in vindication of Mr.. PATRICK FORD and
in support of the Democratic state and
county tickets.
This meeting will be my own personal affair.
have chartered the opera house on my own
account and without consultation with any
candidate or committee. / shall be my own
president and secretary. If L decide not to
do all the speaking myself I will announce
in handful Monday morning any one or
more whom | may be able to get to assist me.
hope to make the occasion one of lively
interest to Mr. WILLIAM CoBURN and the Re-
publican ticket and of some Importance to
the Democracy of Douglas county.
GEORGE L. MILLER.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
MANUFACTURING IN ST. PAUL.

L ~
The proposition now before the chamber
of commerce in regard to raising fund by
annual subscriptions for the purpose of en-
couraging the establishment of manufacto-
ries in this city is one of genuine merit,
and deserves the consideration which our
business men will doubtless devote to it.
While we may not now so sensibly feel the
need of having manufacturing establish
ments in our midst, the time will come
when we will stand in need of their benefits.
The city is comparatively new, and having
been successfully established on a CONNER
cial basis, we are inclined to think that
there is to be no limit to our prosperity in
this direction. With the improve
ments which are continually being made,
our laboring population finds constant en-
ployment and consequently not being
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
THE DAILY GLOBE.

First Page-Washington News, Crimes and
and Political.
Second Page-St. Paul News.
Third Page Minneapolis News.
Fourth Page-Editorial, ST. Paul Personalities
and Miscellaneous Telegraph.
Fifth Page-Northwestern Sporting, Railroad
and Additional Minneapolis News.
Sixth Page-Financial and Commercial.
Seventh Page-Want Advertisements.
Eightn Page-Story and Saltwater News.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
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Signal Corps, q. S. a.
INDICATIONS,

WAsHTNGTOV, Nov. 3. I a. m.-For the
upper lake region: Fair. slightly warmer
weather. followed by local rains or SHOWS in
western portion. during Wednesday winds
becoming variable and finally shifting to
southwesterly. For the upper Mississippi
valley: Slightly warmer, fair weather, fol-
lowed by local rains, southerly winds, falling
barometer. For the Missouri valley: Fair
weather, following during the night by local
rains, warmer sOutherly Winds followed dur
ing Wednesday by winds shifting, Slightly
colder, northwesterly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

AT public sale of the wardrobe and be-
longings of the famous tragedian, JOHN Nc
CULLoUGH, in New York last Saturday, the
exclusive right to the Gladiator was sold
for Sl.500. The costumes sold at low prices.
The first dress worn in ''Othello." which cost
81, 900, was sold for 500. The crown worn by
KEAN, and presented to MCCUL-
LoUGH by DION BoUCICAULT, sold for SIS,
and was purchased by MARY ANDERSON.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
THE PRICES.

The stock market was feverish and irregu-
lar at the opening, and in the earlier dealings
was active. st. Paul, Omaha and Northern
Pacific were among the strong stocks The
market closed irregular and decidedly fever
ish, with only changes of small fractions in
most eases from Saturday evenings final
figures. st. Paul closed with net gain of
IL, Omaha common IL. Wheat was heavy
all around.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

WHEN the news reached New York that the
MCLEANs of Cincinnati were reaching out
for the Chicago Times and other large news
paper establishments in different parts of the
country CARL SCHURz took the train for
Boston and purchased the Post. The Mug
wump is going to be an early bird as well as
the boss.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03
HYDRopHosIA INCUBATION.

ii 1DROPHOBlA INOCULAIlON.
PAsTEUR's experiments in inoculating
against hydrophobia are reported to be a
complete success. 1t will now be in order
for the municipal authorities of the various
cities to adopt system requiring a general
compulsory incubation of dogs. By dong
this for several generations hydrophobia
will entirely disappear, as the maladv can
only be transmitted by the bite of a rabid
dog. AT recent session of the Academy Of
Science, DR.. PAsTEUR described the pro-
cess of cure by the incubation of rabbit
with a fragment of tissue from the spine of
a rabid dog. The poison was fifteen days
incubating. After the incubation of the
first rabbit and its death a portion of its
spinal marrow was inoculated into second
rabbit, and so on for sixty rabbits success
sively. The virus increased in strength,
until seven days was the period of incuba-
ton.
Exposure to the air diminished the force
of the virus. DR.. PAsTEUR then filled a
series of bottles of dried air with portions
OF inocuated spinal marrow at successive
dates, the oldest being the most yirulent
In performing the operation the subject is
at first inoculated with the Oldest tissue, and
at last by the newest tissue, whose bottling
only dates back two days and whose period
of incubation could not exceed a week.
Then the subject is absolutely proof against
the disease.
A cure was effected in the case Of an
Alsatan boy named MEIsTER, who had
been bitten fourteen times by mad dog.
Sixty hours after inoculations were made
upon the boy with pieces of spinal marrow
containing virus Of constantly increasing
strength, the test being from the spine of a
rabbit that died only the day before. Inocu-
lations were made for thirteen days, and
after hundred days had elapsed the boy
was in perfect health.