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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
Il CREERY VIEW OF THE BUSINESS
OTTIDDE

Ex-senator HENRY G.. DAVIS of West Vir-
ginia, in an interview with the Wheeling
Intelligencer, gives a roseate prospect for the
business situation. Mr.. DAVIS was twelve
years in the seuqte, was chairman Of the
senate committee on appropriations while
the Democrats held control of that body,
and is known throughout toe country as
gentleman of large and varied business ex-
perience, and consequently his views are en-
titled to consideration. He says:
THE general indications in the country are
that business is slightly on the mend, and that
there is an improvement. Never before in the
country history have we had severe or long
depression in business, when the balance of
trade with the world was in our favor. The fol
lowing figures show the run of trade for nearly
fifty years, when the balance of trade was against
US by these amounts: 1891 to 1887, both in
elusive, Sl49675, 9a1; 1845-1S46. both inclusive,
SIS, OPS; 1850 to 1857, both inclusive, $780,
0I3,573; 1864 to 1873, both inclusive, S1,047,-
O7O, 223.
beginning with 1875 and since the balance
has been largely in our favor; being for the last
quarter of 1884, S1O2, 422, IFS.
''For the same period in 1884, we had an ex-
shows that during the periods above named,
when we had financial troubles and general de-
preston in trade, our imports exceeded our ex-
ports; while during the last quarter of 1884
trade was more than 800, 100000 in our favor
ave have more money in the country now
than at any time in our previous history. In
1860 with population of 81, 900 900, We had s
total circulation of S55S, OOO 900, or SIS pei
capita. In 1884, the population being estimated
at 81, OOO 600, the circulation was Sl,5H, 5SS, 140
S29 65 per capita. In other words, the cir
culating money of the entire country has in
creased one-half, or so per cent. in the last five
years, and ihreefold since 1860.
''In the cities of the East money is plenty at s
low rate of interest. The banks have more money
now than at any time in the history of the coun-
try; want of confidence is the trouble. 1t look:
to me if better times ought to be near al
hand, and l hope a change for the better will
soon come"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
Practical EDUC4rTOy

This is practical age and practical ideas
are going to prevail. A good illustration OF
this fact is given by the action Of the Harvard
faculty adopting a resolution making n radi-
cal revolution in the requisites for admission
to the college by substituting science and
modern languages for Greek and Latin. The
war between the Latin aud anti-Latin parties
has been going on for some time, and has
been very bitter. The old scholars chung TO
the dead languages on no better ground than
that the fathers used TO learn them. Mr..
CHARLES francis ADAMS has led the attack
upon the classics, and gradually a change
of sentiment has been brought about until
the faculty has been won over to his views.
Il is something strange, it is true, to see a
Harvard graduate tSke his degree without
ever having looked into a Greek or Latin
book, butthe tendency Of this age Is to dc
away with studies, the use and advantage of
which eaunot be seen, and To substitute
something practical in their place
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
TILE N.IRKEYS.

The morning hours OF the stock market III
New York yesterday were characterized by mac
tivity and declining stocks, which was not
changed till after O'Clock. The heaviest de-
clines among the active stocks were in Lake
Shore and st Paul each of which lost IS the
former at 6655 and the latter 81. Newfoik Cen
tral fell of 3 at 94I and Northwestern an equal
amount at 9iI Missouri Pacific was weak and
dropped from 93% to %. Northern Pacific was
strong and showed no loss from the closing Of
the preceding day At ? O'Clock the whole list
became strong, and by 3 o'clock the losses Of
the earlier part OF the day were recovered, and
prices went up. Lackawanna opened at 1925,
and foated around until the last hour when it rose
rapidly to l04aS, where it closed with gales of
81, $50 shares Northweste n advanced to ys14 and
closed at 9jas The Missouri Pacific could not
recover and stopped Is lower at the close. The
stocks were very dull and responded fully TO the
afternoon advance. The market closed steady
ard strong Grain was weaker in the East and
declining. In St Paul il was dull and in Mime
apolis lower.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
OUR SECRErI> OUT.

The GLOBE promised its readers to give
them list of the anyiously- looked-for cahi-
net appointments about the Sd of March
But some ungracious scamp has distracted
our list from its pgeon-hoe and in semi
official way has telegraphed it from Albany.
Gov. CLEVELAND will probably understand
that we didn't divulge his secret, so we give
it publicity this morning. BAYARD, Man
MING, GARLAND, Villas and WHITNEY were
really our choice-LANAR was not, but as
Mr.. CLEVELAND had such personal liking
for the eloquent Mississippian we will inter
pose no objection and let it go. Mr.. PAT
COLLINS is really our favorite for the naval
secretaryship, but recognizing the propriety
of rewarding our Mugwump friends we yield
to Mr.. CLEvELAND'S better judgment and
Mr.. ENDICoTT can have the place. 1t is a
pretty good cabinet, if we do say so, and we
know that Mr.. CLEVELAND will never regret
the gratuitous advice the GLOBE has conf
dentially given him in selecting his cOnstitu-
tional advisers. We do feel q little sorry for
the Chicago papers, as their advice has been
entirely unheeded, but the country would be
in danger if the president had to rely upon
Chicago for inspiration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
HOW PEOPLE LOOK WHEN FROZEN.
Danger Ofan Eur Droppinq off, If TOo
RdsTIU HdHd'rd.

Man itoba Letter to the n. Y World
II is rather a common sight to see people
partly frozen. The part affected turns as
white as marble and loses all feeling. I'm
less you see yourself in glass or are told
of it you are not conscious Of being frozen.
In this plight it is best not to go near a
fire, as sudden thawing is very painful.
People geL orally try friction, rubbing them
selves with snow, or, better still, with para
fine oil. Occasionally, when one is frozen
and far from help, the part frozen, If an ex-
trcmity, will sDab off. Last year a man living
about thirty miles from US was told that his
ear was frozen he put up his hand TO feel and
the ear dropped off in his hand. Limbs
sometimes have TO be amputated from Sc
we're frost bites. Ny Kittens ears froze and
broke of last winter and a neighbours pony
lost its ears in the same way.
| was surprised when first found the
mustard frozen in my mustard-pot, which
stood a foot from the kitchen stoyepipe and
two feet above the stove where there was a
blazing fire all day and every day through
the winter. Yet the mustard froze between
every meal. Bread frOZe If left for half an
hour in room without a fire.
Such stories must sound almost incredible
except 10 those who like myself, hay witnessed
the facts, though OF course, Only in the most
severe weather Winter is, Of course, not
equally severe throughout. Part Ot my de-
s:ription applies only 10 its colder half. But
TO woman the most trying part Of winter
IN Manitoba is not its sevcrity--fOr you i've
in warm house-but its length. Snow lay
on the ground last season for six months
and a half, and the great lakes were frozen
for the same period.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

CoREA can probably afford more exciting
amusement to it, ruler than any kingdom
in the world. In fact the life Of monarch
in that region Is one perpetual round OF ex-
element With revolutions at home. aud
the Chinese aud japanese at hand 10 take
either side, with king or rebel, as interest
dictates. the Co7ean rulers earthly career. is
made up OF more vlcissituies than ordinarily
fall TO the lot Of kings. But this constant
turmoil is so hshitual the sovereign does not
look upon IL as 4 harisLip-but rather likes
tin fact would have lonely aud lost
sort Of feeling Il it didn't exist. L ia re
markable to see with what chee-fulness Co
rcan monarchs surren der their heads 70 re-
bellious subjects. But lately a sovereign
has. arisen in Corea who Is disposed to revo-
lutiouiEe old ideas. He takes an entirely
different view Of royal destiny from what his
predecessors held He mauifests 4 selfish
determination % prolonC his existence. aud
but for the timely interference Of the Chinese
would recently have reversed the Old order
o. things and chopped Of the heads Of bis
rebel subjects. Corcz1 customs are hard TO
break up. aud the king mag Be expected 70
have some more fun before his reign ends
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

Pail Mall Gazette.

Pail Mall Gazette.
A Partisan newspaper has been teaching
its lady readers CHOW 70 be- attractive"
Surely the readers Of the Vic Parisenne
ought TO be in no need Of advice such as the
following: 'Look confident and Indifferent;
express yourself simply and With a voice as
sweet as possible. Be keenly alive to every
thing that passes, yet appear absentminded;
know as much as possible. yet please by
asking questions. Having read everything,
quote nothing; seen everything, appear IL
norant; beard all, always express surprise;
desiring everything, ask for nothing Be
light-hear to preserve your beauty; be in
dulgcnt TO attract sympathy so on.
These laws--some evidently auti-blue-stock-
ing laws-are laid down q absolute, with
one exception, "B.ush neither for shame
nor for pleasure" 10 which Is added III you
can help IT," Verify, the good old saying
holds good still: I'll faut soutfrir pour cire
BELIEF There are, however, some clauses
which might with equal advantage be ap-
piled to both sexes For instance: DO not
force wit: always listen attentiyeiy: be char
liable for your own satisfaction; be frank
and YOU need never be afraid Of the truth.
See things at glance; judge quickly and
think more quickly still IN order 70 keep
cool head" But wise as these saws are, and
however much the world might be benefited
by a more general application Of them, they
belong decidedly to the category Of precepts
more easily preached than practiced.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
AREAUTIEEL EYTR1CT

IT will be remembered that few months
ago a sensation went the ROUNDS Of the news
papers that Rev. J. G.. ARMSTRONG, rector of
st. Phillips church at Atlanta, Ga, was no
other than JOHN WILKES BooTH. There is
a striking likeness and the distinguished
divine was no little annoyed by the mistaken
notion that was published to the world that he
was tue assassin OF LINCOLN in disguise. OF
course he was able TO show up and dispel the
Illusion But as a singular coincidence in
this connection the Atlanta Constitution, a
paper not only remarkable for its sprightly
ability, but for its novel enterprising feat
ures, recently made up list Of names OF
gentlemen eminent for literary culture and
asked them to furnish ''the best thing they
ever read'' in ten lines or less, excepting the
Bible and Shakespeare Rev. Dr. ARM
STRONG responded curiously enough by quot
ing paragraph from the first inaugural of
President LINCOLN in 1861, which he says he
puts before all that has been written or
spoken in English. They are:
ave are not enemies, bat friends. We must
not be enemies. Though passion may have
strained. Il must not break our bonds Of aifec-
ton. The mystic chords OF memory, stretching
from every battlefield nd patriot grave TO every
living heart and hearthstoue. all over this broad
land, will vet swell the chorus of the union,
when again touched, surely they will be, by
the better angels of our nature"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
Honl@ LIFE of sou bern WODlen.

From New Orleans Letter.
The charm of Southern home life is all-per
vasive, and it radiates from Southern young
ladyhood. creamy mplexiOn with
faint pink flush underneath, soft eyes with a
world Of dreams in them, rounded figure,
tiny hands and feet and kittculsh WAYS
make it no marvel that the youth masculine
OF New Orleans is mostly married at twenty
three These lovely demoiselles make fascin-
aiing studies. They read clever books and
discuss their fnger-nails; they are shocked
at the conventional appearance Of the three
lettered pedestrian member, but are ''entnu-
siasticallv devoted" to the ballet. At seven
teen the New Orleans girl is charmingly
developed poem, in which cOqUetry and an
excellent idea of matrimonial necessities
make Eeil-balanced meter and admirable
rhvne. she is ia uately and entirely domestic,
lovable and lovin :. asking only to be shielded
from the facts Of life, and permission TO uu-
limited pirDueite.
One seldom sees plain-looking member
OF the fair sisterbood under twenty-five
Afterthat the whole beautiful structure is apt
to b.. a collapse. But in the day OK her
beauty and brightness the American gil
Of the South is an unparalleled example Of
beautiful wOnanhood. She would rather flint
than vote. and much prefers the acquire
meut Of the Kcnsington stitch to the prac-
fice Of medicine. she has mum Oerless eOus-
ms, al deeply in love with her, AID usually
returns the tender passion 70 limited and
discriminating degree, but doesn't take It
seriously.
Ire society girl here has no more 20 say
than Nortberp belle. bat she saws It better.
Conveniently, as N every other way, Sue
is graceful, arch and in excellent taste. Sue
Is not eloquent but her eyes are aud the
thi play Of light and shadow II her face, the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
THE coyrIor LABOR AeTrArIoy.

The labor element bad the opportunity last
evening to present its views TO the legislature
upon the convict contract system. This has
been 4 source Of agitation in a good many
states The system Of contracting convict
labor has been felt to be heavy blow to the
interests Of legitimate LABOR throughout the
country. and the labor element loses no OF
uortunity to present its grievance to legisla-
tive bodies. The argument in favor Of the
contract system IS that il saves money 10 the
state On the other hand it Is claimed that
it invariably opens the door to jObbery and
favoritism in letting the contracts while it
briggs prison labor In direct competition
with honest labor. II the latter be true. the
query arises, can the state Afford to save 4
little money in the expense Of its penal in
stitution at the sacrifice Of any respectable
and useful element Of society The legisia-
ture will tiud abun3 ani food for thought and
the exercise Of wise stzfesmanshio in dispos-
ing Of ihis problem, and it should be met
and answered with law that viii do equity
10 all classes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
JERSEY LIGHTNING STRIKES COW
GRESS

If Mr. TALMAGE would agree to withdraw
his fire from the New Jersey legislature for a
few days and turn Lis batteries on congress,
he might distinguish himself as public
benefactor. There is no American citizen
but experiences keen sense OF modification
when reading the proceedings of congress
and finds such disgraceful scenes enacted as
occurred on yesterday. The record sounds
more like a convention of cowboys, or a
council of sluggers, than it does of what
ought to be dignified body of statesmen
legislating for the interests of great nation.
1t NAV be said that the majority is not re-
sponsble for the disgrace, as it is the victim
of few obstreperous individuals who impose
their clownishness upon the body. The
majority should be held responsible,
for it has the power to expel the
hoodlums who abuse the confidence reposed in
them by an over-confding constituency when
they fill themselves up with 'Jersey light
ning'' and inaugurate drunken carousal in
the national congress. Chronic cranks and
habitual drunkards have no business in con-
gress, and when they appear there and ex-
hibit their asininity, as Mr.. WHITE and some
of the other members have been doing dur
ing the present session, then it becomes the
duty of the branch of which they are mem
bers to expel them. 1t is duty that con-
gress owes to the country and duty that it
owes to its own dignity and self-respect.
There can be no atonement for such conduct
in a public legislative hall, and until an ex-
ample is made by expelling the woodchuck
members these disgraceful scenes will not
end. AS this is the age of reform, let the
expulsion commence at once.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
THE u4cHIAVEL or wALn STREET.

J Il y.
One of the funny features of Wall street is
the lingering suspicion in the minds of stock
dealers that Mr.. GOULD has not really gone
South. When he announced his intention
in this direction general wink went around
among the bulls and bears, and the saga
cious said nc was going North or West, or
wasn't going at all. And wnen his elegant
private car sped out Of the metropolis on its
way southwark, the knowing ones in Wall
street smiled a smile which seemed to say
that the device could not fool them, for they
were confident that the old man was secreted
in some stock exchange, and would when
lesst expected spring a surprise on dealers.
And when reports came from all points along
the line from New York TO Florida that the
special car contained little man with black
eyes and long beard, looking like the dark
spirit Of Wall street, still the incredulous
stock brokers say that he has only initiated
the Russian ear, and has rugged up double
to represent him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

II there be a strong suspicion that a
colored gentleman is really hid in any par
ticular woodpile, the sensible thing to do is
to tear down the pile and find the dusky
citizen. II there is a job in the redistricting
scheme it is evidently not in the interest of
the people of St. Paul, for the people Of St
Paul knew nothing of its incubation until
the chicken was Matched. 1t might be well
enough for the legislature to take time and
see where the sable gentleman is secreted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
A GOLDEN SENATE.
Fire Hundred millions on ne Floor of the
UpPcr HoHSe.
Washington Cor New York World.

Washington Cor New York World.
1t is wonder to those who are familiar
with the relative value of the puplic places Of
Washington that any senator should think
for moment of giving up bis position there
to 90 into anybody's cabinet. A United
States senator in good standing has as desira-
bic a place as there is in politics. He yields
great power, aud on account Of the length
Of his term has a great Independence.
Then, too, states have grown into the habit
Of continuing their senators where they
manifest any aptitude, so that the man who
teaches that body and is at all good mana
ger has a reasonable certainty Of staying
there a long time. Then the increase OF rich
members in the senate has given that body
4 social prestige which generally follows the
wake of consolidation Of great wealth.
The money actually represented upon the
floor Of the senate by ownership and outside
relations Of nearly as close a character would
run very high in the hundreds Of millions.
do not think that it is too much to say that
$500, 600, 900 in the way Of private interests
are represented directly upon the floor Of the
senate to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
BEFORE AND AFTER.

Now the merry Sleigh bells jingle,
And there's not girl that's single,
But will make her lover take her out to ride
ride, ride;
And he II sit within the cutter,
Filled with bliss he cannot utter,
With his elbow crooked around his future bride,
bride, bride.
But when he is his bride
In sleigh she Il never ride.
Or enrich the man wLo keeps the liyery,-y,-y,
But at home her husband-maybe,-
viii gently hold the baby,
While she blithey brews the gladstone catnip
tea, tea, tea.
-COxcerTiLIe .JOUrAdL
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

unobtrusiye action of her suggestive little
hands and the ever-changing emphasis anu
infection of her so't-syllabed words put
world of meaning into her most Ordinary
remarks. The only respect in whlch her
taste is questionable is her unlimited use oi
cosmetics. l have yet to meet q pretty glri
who does not endeavor to enhance her beauty
and succeed in hasteninT its destruction ny
the assistance of the powder puff-or mar
ried woman or an old maid They all 90 IL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
BEAUTY's BRIC-A-BEAC.

No prettier pedestals can be found Tor
marble or bronze st4tuary than those Of dexi-
can ONYX ornamented with 5rass.
Antique brass umbrella holders, wood and
coal scuttles are in high favor and are now
almost always Of domestic manufacture,
while thew we're formerly ali imported. Those
Of deep copper color with gilt ornaments are
very pretty.
Chinese and japanese f1ols are nov worn
as ornaments on the girlie By American
aesthetics. Even the silver opium pipe finds
a place among the collection Of cuiiosities
worn by the young ladies' Of the fashionable
world.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
CONFESSION.

/ had loved her since first we met
With love that dared not tell;
For feared might lose my pet,
My beautiful one, my Belle
But poured out my passion at last,
While she listened with downcast eyes;
And my throbbing heart beat fast
For dreamed might win my prize.
The more thought filed my soul with bliss,
And, emboldened by fancied success,
pleaded for one little kiss,
AS sign of the maiden's Eyes
Then her cheeks famed a sudden red
All. knew what her bushes meant -
81 will give you inst one, dear" she said,
''Just little one for assent. -
-lSODlerUiHe Journal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

IT is a matter of much pride to the people
OF St Paul that the Omaha line is SO dis
tinctively a local institution. 1t is one of
tire best Of our many st. Paul lines, aud our
citizens are justly proud OF it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26
1NEXCEPTIONALL WIsE CHIC1GO
JUDGE.


Judge PRENDERGAsT, of the county court of
Chicago, was called upon yesterday to deter
mine novel question. An alien citizen of
Chicago from the Celestial kingdom asked
the privilege of adopting white child, which
was denied by the court Oh the ground that
it would be contrary to the tendency of
our civilization to adopt child
into an alien. The Chicago court is quite
correct in its conclusion. The Chinese is an
alien in this country. He lays all Of his
plans to amass competence in America
and TO end his terrestrial career in bis own
country, and, in the event of his death, TO be
buried in China. He is inclined to
take upon himself none OF the response
bilities Of citizenship, therefore he is entitled
to none Of the privileges of the same.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

THESE British generals are the most pig
headed fellows on the face of the earth.
There is WoIsELHY Worrying his stupid soul
ont Of him about the situation in the Soudau,
when he has only to read Chicago or Gin
ciunati newspaper and see the whole thing
done for him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

If Mr.. Secretary FRELISGHUYsES could
divert his mind long enough from the social
war now waging between the BLAINE and
ARTHUR factions of Washington society to
rescue the portrait of his brother-in-law,
JOHN GREEN, from its infamy, the country
would feel prouder of his administration of
the state department.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-26

From the Scott County Argus.
The st. Paul DAuY GLOBE is now fairly started
under its new management. 1t is q bright and
newsy paper; Democratic TO the core; its edi-
torials are spicy and TO the point, and the Democ-
racy Of the great Northwest can congratulate
themselves upon having secured such an agrees
siye journal to champion their cause.