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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13
Eskimo Patience.


The number Of years the Eskimo viii
spend in plodding away at the most
simple things shows them to be probably
the most patient people in the world.
When we were near King Williams
Land, I saw an Eskimo working upon q
knife that, as nearly IS could ascertain,
had engaged good part Of his time
some six years preceding that date. He
had fiat piece of iron, which had been
taken from the wreck Of one OF Sir John
Franklin's ships, and from this he was
endeavoring to make . knife-blade,
which, when completed, would be about
twelve inches long. In cutting 1t from
this iron plate, he was using for q chisel
an old file, found on one of the ships,
which It had taken him two or three
years to sharpen By rubbing its edge
against stones and rocks. His cold
chisel finished, he had been nearly as
many years cutting . straight edge
along the ragged sides Of the irregular
piece Of iron, and when / discovered
him he had outlined the width Of his
knife on the plate and was cutting away
ct it e would probably have taken
him two years to cut ont this piece, and
womore 70 fashion the knife into shape
and usefulness.
The hle which he had made into q
cold-chisel was such proof Of labor and
patience that i WAS > great curiosity to
ne. and gave him butchers knife IN
exchange for Il Thus almost the very
thing he had been % long trying to
make he now unexpectedly found il his
possession. When / told him that 0ur
factories, Or big igl00s, could make
more than BE could carry Of such
butchers knives during the time We had
spent ii talking about this. be expressed
great surprise. ISL. Nicholas Jor June.
ERoM chr engsrneaa % grasp we sclEie-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13
She Pulled the Wrong String.

sTve been a-laughin' most fit to kill
myself all the way up" said the driver
doubling up over the brake handle In
another paroxysm rs the reporter swung
on to the front platform with the calm
confidence and grace Of the possessor Of
q S., 600 accident insurance policy. 1--WE
picked mp an old lady down here ON
Grand sts and after the conductor
helped her on and she had fixed her
self In the seat young Teller had given
her, she pulled out an old-fashioned
purse and counting out five pennies
says, Conductor, / want to get out ct
Great Jones street..
"sAll right, mum, says the conductor,
and he went back on the rear platform
and began talking to friend. When
we got up by Prince street she waved
her parasol and sung out:
Conductor, amt this Great Jones
streets?
No mum, says the conductor, this
is Prince.
when we passed Bond street she
jumped clean ont Of her seat, 'this must
DO Great Jones street.
asBe easy, mum. says the conductor
with scowl. I'll look after ye.
ssPretty soon We did come to Great
Jones street. but the conductor was
talkin' politics and he didn't notice it, /
made up my mind I'd see the fun
through, 80 I kept the horses movin' st
a right smart pace. Just Is we were
agOln' BY, the old dame saw the name on
The lamp post. Did she heller not
much. She just grabbed Tor the cord
that runs 70 the clock and commenced
xingin' up fares at the rate og 500 .
minute. The conductor was IS para
lyzsd he couldn't move & hand. While I
WA laughin' % I couIdn'k have stopped
IL "a wanted to Bimeby, man il
the corner pulled he ban and tie horses
stopped. Then the old LADY poi ont
and sailed up the street leaving fhe con
duotoE starin' helplassly ct he clock
which registered fifty fares when 10
hadn,t had do1sn passengers o. since
We lalt he stables.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13

WEDDING N a DIME MUSEUM.
The ArmIess BrldeRroom Placing the
Ring On the Brides Fingers with hIu

AT the conclusion Of the noon per-
Torrance at q Philadelphia Dime
Museum there was q stir In the audience
when the curtain was ruDg up and the
orchestra began playing q wedding
march. Then q maiden with very red
cheeks marched down the aisle by The
side Of man without arms, followed by
Miss Sadie Boustein hanging on the arm
OF young man in blue coat and brass
buttons. Behind them marched man
whose name was given as the Rev. Geo.
II. Harding, and who said he was Q
clergyman. The armless man was John
Huber Of Dayton, Ohio, "a years old,
and one Of the well-known curiosities
Of the museums Of the country. He has
cultivated the use Of his feet to such an
extent that he eats, writes, and, in fact,
uses his toes for almost anything that
fingers are ordinarily used for. While
sitting in the museum Miss Sadie Bou-
stein saw him and fell desperately in
love with him. TIE armless man re-
turned her love, and the grand march
down the aisle of the museum was pre-
lminary to a wedding.
With bridesmaid and groomsnlan on
either side, John Huber and Miss Bou-
stein stood up to be married. It was the
first appearance Of the blushing bride on
the stage, but she did not exhibit any Of
the stage fright common to such occa-
sions. She was attired in a neatly
fitting light dress, trimmed with velvet.
She is 81 years old, and fairly handsome.
The. bridegroom looked supremely
happy. He was playful as a kitten, too.
The Rev. Mr.. Harding introduced him.
self to the groom, who raised his foot
and shook the hand Of the astonished
clergyman so vigorously that his spec
tacles fell down into the orchestra. Mr..
Harding announced that he was ready
to proceed. and the parties took their
positions on the stage. The bride re-
peated the response in firm voice, as
did the groom. There was great curl
osity manifested as to how he should
place the ring on the brides finger, but
such q trife presented no difficulties to
him. Seating himself In chair he took
the ring between the toes Of his right
foot, and, taking hold of his brides
hand with his left toes, he gracefully
placed the ring on the fourth finger.
Mr.. Harding omitted half the ceremony,
and this led the audience to believe that
the whole affair was q trick. The
preacher, howev er, says differently.
81 married them according to the
ritual Of my Church." he said, shut
good deal of it is useless, and I omitted
it."
Mr.. Huber wound one Of his legs
about the waist Of his bride, drew her
toward him, and kissed her, much to
the delight Of the audience, and thus
ended the ceremony.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13

Tompkins's Corners, q hamlet seVei
miles back Of Peekskill, N. T., is mainly
inhabited by the Tompkinses. Mani
Of them are named after Andrew jackson
a reporter inquired there q day or w.
ago for Jack Tompkins.
(Which one do Jon want, " said ID
person addressed. s'Turkey Jack, Ano
Jack, Big Jack, Terrier Jack. Store Jac1'
Andy Jack, Twin Jack, Little Jac1,
Tinker Hill Jack, Black Jack, or MaSa
Jack 2"
The reporter was unable 70 tell ct nIs5
but Il turned ont that be wanted NIUE
Jack
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13

A TEXAN who has lived for years
among the cowboys says that many of
them are graduates Of Eastern colleges.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13

NRvER impose npea i business mans
tina See him s. hn le.anxa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13
THE FAMOUS AMAzONS.

a VISIT TO THE KING WHO aAs
A BATTALION Or WOMEN IN ans
ARMY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-13

Tho Amaxoms are Women Reeveem ahe
Ahes 81 rs and 25-WIvcs Or the Kang.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
THE LEGTSLfTERE.

The session Of the legislature begins at
noon to-day. The slaughter Of the inno-
cents took place last night and the decks arc
now clear for active work
The farmers are largely represented in the
House aud naturally selected Farmer Gibbs
as their speaker. 1t was also very natural
for the AIilers' Association, Of Minneapolis
10 join with the farmers in the election Of
Farmer Gibbs. The millers are such lOpsiy
friends OF the farmers that they wanted 10
help them get Il speaker. or course Farmer
Gibbs will be very hostile to the Milers As
saciaton When the caucus OF the Milers
Association met at the Merchants yesterday
afternoon aud sent for Farmer Gibbs to
make trade with him, he must have as
sured them Of his uudying hostility, or else
they would not have supported him.
The farmers are ever 50 happy because
they hay, Farmer Gibbs 20 make their com
mittecs. lie combs the hay seed out Of
his hair with rake, and Of
course he viii stand By the farmers. And
then the millers pick up the hay seed aud
make "MlddIiugs Purifier" ont OF it and that
gives Farmer Gibbs a very white complexion.
The miilers are so devoted TO the farmers
that they viii grade No. wheat as No. aud
W 4, and that is why the farmers and
millers have joined hands, kissed As it were,
over the bloody chasm, aud united in a
salvo for Farmer Gibbs. IS the session
wears on we shall see Farmer GibDs develop
in sll his gnrgeousuess. What gallant adj
yocatc OF farmers rights he will prove to be.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
WHERE WAS SMITH?
The Triple-lnitialed Member Of the
Numerous Family Fails to Come
to Time at Fergus.
An Improvised Combat Between Hafey and
a Coon Named Gilbert.
Especial TELEGRAM to the Glcbe.l

Special Telegram TO the GlCbe.
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi. Jan 5.-Four hum
dred people were disappointed at the Opera
house tonight by the non-arrival of c. A.
G. Smith to fight Hafey. Every one was
looking for good fight, when the manager
announced that Smith had failed to come to
time, and the money was awarded to Hafey.
Smith was denounced as a coward. A fight
was arranged between the negro, Gilbert,
of the Jefferson combination, and Hafey, on
the same terms as the other fight.
In the first round Gilbert showed that he
was the better man, as Hafey was winde d
and acting on the defense.
In the second round Gilbert forced the
fighting, pounding Hafey in good style.
Hafey continued to grapple him, and refused
to break when called upon by the referee.
Gilbert showed that he was game, and
pounded Hafey in a terrible manner, but
escaped himself without losing a drop of
blood.
At the close Of the second round Hafey
was bleeding profusely and refused to come
to the center for the third round. The
money was then awarded to Gilbert. Nc
Keown, who acted as manager, then challenged
Gilbert, Offering to knock him out in six
rounds, and the fight will occur tomorrow
night for $500 a side. Gilbert has made
many friends here, and will have good
hackers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

THR New York Tribune throws out the sug
gcstion that With a President as inexpcr-
fenced as Mr.. Cleveland, and as little ac
quainted with the leading men of the party,
and a Secretary OF the Treasury as strong as
Mr. Bayard, It would not be difficult for the
Secretary to shape the policy of the admins
tration So rs TO get all the credit himself and
leave all the blame to be shouldered by the
President. This iuuendo is intended as a
cunning stab, a belttlng of Cleveland. but
as the most classic say, 1t is "too thin"
President Cleveland will not be over
Swallowed by any man In his cabinet, no
matter how strong he may be. Mr.. Cleve-
land is not inexperienced in the policy Of
honesty. and his friends have no fears Of the
impression be will make on the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
st. Paul Fire Department Association.

The annual meeting was held last even
ing. During the year there have been four
additions, four deaths and ten dropped
leaving the total mempershlp eighty. Re
ceipts for the year, S364.50; cash on hand
Jan. Z. 1884, sl95 SO; disbursements during
year S452.40; balance on hand, sl07.46'
which With s1.75O city bonds makes total
assets, 81, S57. As. Officers elected for 1885.
Timothy Reardon, president.
J. 2. Leituer, vice president.
Louis Hertz, secretary.
Peter Joseph Dreis, treasurer.
Trustees-Henry Tubrsing, J. G.. DON
nelly, C.. Hoffman. John Lunkenheimer
Patrick Butler, y. h. Birge.
Finance Committee -Cbas. II. Williams,
George W Freeman, John Lesh.
Committee on Membership - Peter Els.
worth, Jacob Peterson, James Dillon, J. T.
Leitncr, Fred yolk. Quarterly meetings viii
hereafter be held.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
The Art of Cooking.

The large, intelligent audience assembled
at the rooms Of the G. Y. L, yesterday az
ternoon. were surprised and delighted gen
tlcmen. particularly 50 with the rare treat
served up in Mrs. Emma p EEiug's lecture.
and the delicious bread specimens OF her fine
art, with which the audience was treated
Ladies', who considered themselves graduates
in The art Of bread making. after tasting this
bread wish 10 take lessons again Ot Mrs.
Ewing. EstrytliuE slc said Vas 50 plain
aud practical, aud opening up 4 new era a.
&c did tn cookery. Mrs, Emma 2. Ewing
gives \ free lecture this afternoon al 2.S0
O'Clock, aud everybody, especially bachelors,
widowcrs aud unhappy married meR are
cordially invited ~ be present.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
The Millers' Association Captures Farmer
Gibbs

The Mlllers Association Captures Farmer
Gibbs.
The curtain was rung down on the first act
of the legislative drama of 1885 at II o'clock
last evening by the adjourn ment OF the house
Republican caucus by which the successful
candidates were named The day had been
busy and trying one to the various appli-
cants for positions. The morning trains
brought the great body of members elect not
already in the city, and the caucusing soon
grew fast and furious. AS on Saturday and
Sunday the principal interest conferred upon
the contest for the speakership. During the
forenoon both the Gibbs and Cornish forces
exhibited enthusiasm and confidence, and
the indications then were that the result in
the caucus called for in the evening would
be very close. Early in the after
noon, however. there was marked change,
the Gibbs men being unusually ju-
bilant and the Cornish men cores ondingly
despOndent--a result caused, it was soon as
certained, by the detection from Cornish of
several delegations before counted for him,
prominent among which was a large portion
of the Hennepin members. With these de-
fections the Cornish men gave up the strug-
gle and at the caucus in the evening that
gentleman. after being placed in nOmina-
ton, withdrew his name and Mr.. Gibbs was
nominated by acclamation. While this re-
suit had been brought about in the contest
for the speakership, the states that were sub
sequently successful in the caucuses had
been very generally agreed upon, so that for
the balance of the afternoon there was a
marked decrease in the buzzing and button
holing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
Swearing the Ba lgers In.

MADISON, Wis. jan. Sat II O'Clock
noon to-day the state officers. with the ex-
ception of Lieut. Gov. Fifed and Attorney
General Frisby. took the oath of office, which
was administered by Chief Justice Cole. No
ceremonies were observed. About fifty
spectators, mostly officials and clerks,
were present. Lieut.. Gov. Fifeld took the
oath in Ashland, and Attorney General
Frisby will be here this afternoon. The Dane
county officials elect also took the oath of
Office to-day. The officers are nearly the
same as during the last terms, O'Connor,
Democrat, succeeding La Toilette, Republic
eau, as district attorney, and Baker. Repub-
lican, succeeding Esser as treasurer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
Washington Notes:
VOORHEES, PENSION BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The Voorhees, bill
amending the pension laws provides that all
pensions which have been or may be granted
in consequence Of military service rendered
since March 4, 1861, shall commence from
the date Of death or disability because OF
which the pension Is asked, and In consider
alton Of pension soldier or sailor shall be
presumed 10 have been sound physically at
the time Of enlistment.
SECRETARY TELLER's VIEWS OF INDIAN
LEASES.
Secretary Tclle- has written a long letter
TO the chairman Of the senate committee on
Indian affairs upon the subject Of leases Of
Indian lands. He says In part that the in
terror department has for years recognized
the rignt Of Indians TO receive compensation
for pssturage Of stock on their reservations,
and that such right has also been recognized
by the courts and the senate committee.
The privilege to pasture cattle is only
a license, not a lease and conveys
no interest IN the lands occupied. The In
dams, the secretary s,did attempt TO make
leases, but the department refused 10 recog-
nizc them beyond treating them as licenses
reyOcable By the Indians ~ will. No one
can question their right to make such dispO
sitiOn Of the grass growing on
their lands as they have made.
Concerning the pecuniary gain which
the Indians now derive from the licenses 10
USE the products Of their lands which they
grant The whites, the secretary says they are
nov receiving $50 for every dollar received
under the old system. With respect To al
lowing the Indians 10 control large and
valuable tracts suitable for agricultural
purposes, the secretary concludes they should
not be permitted 10 own such tracts to
the exclusion OF settlers, when such lands
are not Decded by the Indians, and that ii is
a misfortune to any country 10 have its
lands held in large quantities by few
owners, the more 50 If held By owners
Who viii neither make use Of it themselves
nor allow others ~ do so.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
.Democra 10 Caucus.

A caucus of the Democratic members of
house WAS held last evening in the reading
room of the Merchants hotel, and was called
for $3.50, but it was nearly Q o'clock when
business was commenced. 1t was called to
order by Hon. Edward Durant, who explained
that it was the first time in the history of
Minnesota that the Democratic party had
the control of the general government. This
being the case it was deemed suitable by the
party that an organization should be formed,
so that when desirable to have consultations,
meetings could be called by some officer au
thorized to call them. He therefore proposed
Judge Wilson, of Winona, as chairman, who
was unanimously selected for the position,
and r. L. German was made secretary. At
this point brief consultation was held as to
the propriety of excluding the representa-
tives OF the press, and it was finally con-
cluded that there were some matters to be
considered which it might be desirable not to
have made public. The newspaper men
were therefore excluded, and the
doors were closed. About 10 O'Clock
the doors were thrown open and it was
learned that the result of the deliberations
was the nomination of the following officers
for the house:
Speaker E. W. Durant, Washington
county.
Chief Clerk-O. P. Hawkins, Grant
| county.
First Assistant Clerk-Dr. Garrett Murphy,
Blue Earth county.
Second Assistant Clerk-Henry Willard,
Goodhue county.
Engrossing Clerk-Thomas Cowing, Doug
las county.
Enrolling Clerk-Martin Loso, Stearns
county.
Sergeant at Arms-J. G.. Baasen, Ramsey
county.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms-C. P. McGin-
mis-, Stevens county.
Postmaster-F Frank Randall, Brown county.
Chaplain-Rey. DR.. Wechsler, Ramsey.
county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
MAYO & Clark Estate.

Chauncey Seabury, Of the hrm Of Maxfeld
& seabury, and receiver Of Mayo & Clark,
wholesale produce dealers. iDsOlveDts, hav-
ing completed the settlement of the estate in
a most satisfactory manner, received his final
discharge Yesterday spd was warmly con-
Erztulzfed By the business men interested
therein a. creditors. The receiver converted
the assets Of the hrm into SIS, 422.54 cash.
There we're 232 creditors and their claims
amounted 10 sl35, 712 30. The dividends
paid to creditors we're s54, 2s4.9T and the
total expenses Of winding up the estate were
s2l, I37.57.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

PHILADELPHIA juries are hard-hearted
cranks Vim. NJ. Hogan, theatrical fiddler,
courted Mrs. Josephine G. Wescott, awealthy
widow, and has been engaged in this enter
prise since 1874. At one time the rich lady
promised 10 marry him, but afterwards de-
clared she would not. But that was not the
end ont with William. He sued for breach
Of promise, and the cold-blooded jury as
sessed the value of his broken heart at $500,
all Of which goes to his lawyers, and they
want more, if they can get it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

The Republican papers Latter away at John
Sherman with zeal that ought melt the
heart of an iceberg. For instance, the Globe
DDlocrat, Of st. Louis, takes a hand in the
current amusement and pounces upon warm
hearted John in this mellow manner:
Senator John Sherman mas never yet been
known 10 turn deaf ear 10 a try OF distress
from any quarter, and accordingly when he
hearl that Gen. Grant was financially wrecked,
be promptly forwarded to the old commander -
his sympathy. We never think OF John Sherman
without recalling the lines OF Emerson:
"July was in his sunny heart;
October in his liberal hand.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
The Rnhcrt Strert Rridra.

Major McRcuEic, in barge Of the United
States engineering department. in this city,
has addressed letter 70 tue mayor calling
attention 70 the iaw, which requires the plans
Of the Proposed Robert street bridge TO be
submitted to ;he department AZ Washington
for approval Mayor O'BTien i0rEArird tie
letter % Ciiy EuSiuecr Soners yesterday,
with a request HAT be furnish TIE Plaus as
required hy law. Mr.. S0meFs said TO 4 GLOBE
reprcss utativc that the plans had not been
supplied because the city attorney aud couu-
Sary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
4 Fortunate Alliance.

Fred L. Niedhamer, an old time st. Paul
boz, who has grown 10 mans estate in this
community, has become connected as sales
man With the new white goods and notion
house Of Blabon, Warren & Chipley, No. 21i
Past Third street. The alliance Is one which
calls lor mutual congratulations. Mr.. Neid-
banner ia one OF the best statesmen who tray
els, aud the house IS fortunate which secures
bic services He leaves to-day for trip
over the Sioux City road, and the GLOBE
comments him and the house he represents
20 the business public wherever be goes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

AFTER all the fuss made in Maine last
season over Prohibition, the Portland Herald,
of January LIST, says all the hotel proprietors
in that town, with one exception, sell intoxi-
eating liquors, and sell not only to their
guests but to all who call for the 'ardent."
AS Mr.. Blaine did not vote for Prohibition it
seems it does not count, or, in other words,
Maine Prohibition means free rum.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06
For Sixty Days Labor With
Its Responsibilities and
per Diadem."
Farmer Gibbs Makes an Alliance
With the Millers' Association
and Knocks Brother
Cornish Out.
A Very Peculiar Medley for a Send
off by Granger House Of
Representatives.
Reports of the Caucuses, the Good and Bad
Luck and the Swearing Train
Ready for Exit.

The Minnesota legislature convenes in all
its august dignity at high noon to-day for a
session of sixty days, which, for once in two
years, is altogether too brief for the work re-
quired. For several days the Solons have wrest-
led with the patronage, the interest largely cen
terng on the speakership There were two
Republican and one Democratic caucuses last
night, all of which will be found fully re-
ported below:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-06

DIR. DAY don't propose to relax his grip on
''them persimmons" through any little out
side foolishness. He has accordingly
squelched the testimonial business of the let
ter carriers, and the silver water mug, like
the old oaken bucket, still hangs in the well.
The GLOBE suspects that the Doctors recog-
milton Of the appropriateness Of water
pitcher in the post office, had as much to dc
with his course as the civil service law. II
might be a good plan to engrave ''R. r. r.
on the pitcher and send it c. o. d. to the
sainted ST. John