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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
REDUCING TAXATION

Mr.. TILDEN's suggestion that the sur
plus revenue be applied to building up our
coast defenses has received favorable in
dorsement from all sections of the country.
1t occurs to us, however, that still better
suggestion to have come from the Sage of
Greystone would have been that we have
no surplus. 1t is true that we have no
coast defenses, or next to none. And it is
equally true that we are in the fortunate
condition just now that we do not need
any. There is no telling when we may
need them. and upon the principle that
peace is the time to prepare for war
there may be wisdom in the sugges-
ton that our coast lines be put
in condition for any contingency
that might arise. But our maritime
interests are suffering from a more serious
want at this time than lack of coast de-
lenses. We do not stand so much in need
OF ships of war as we do of merchant YES
sells. Our ports and harbors are more in
need OF vessels sailing under the American
flag than they are Of cannon and frowning
fortresses. 1t was the policy of creating a
surplus revenue which drove our merchant
men from the seas. The surplus revenues
come from excessive tariff duties. A high
tariff has robbed us of our place on the high
seas, and has driven US from the markets of
the world. The first thing we want to do
is to get rid of a system which produces a
surplus. AS it is always better to do one
thing at time. it would be we'll for the
Democratic party first to finish the work of
reforming the tariff and reducing the taxes
Then it will be all right to consider and
adopt some measure for improving the coast
defenses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
NEWSPAPER EREEnOM.

The editor of the New York World hav-
ing been arrested at the instance of Mayor
GRACE in suit for libel the New York
Star dances a lively jig at the prospect of
the Worlds downfall. AS the Star is a
new rival of the World for public favor
and Democratic patronage the exhibition
is natural enough. When the Star has been
in the newspaper field long enough it will
have learned that newspapers are seldom
crushed by libel suits, and if such is the ex-
pectation in the present case then Mayor
GRACE and District Attorney DOR
sHEIMER will probably meet with
the usual Disappointment. If Mr.. GRACE
has been maligned he is entitled
to legal redress and will get it. But
that will not stop the World. We know
nothing of the merit of the quarrel between
the mayor and Editor PULITZER and con-
sequently do not propose to discuss it. We
merely suggest to the Star the improperly
of one newspaper rejoicing over the mis-
fortunes of another. At the same time the
Star lays down some general propositions
worthy of Endorsement 1t says:
The enforce ment of the law of libel is
even more important to the press than to the
individual or to society at large, The free
dom of the press, like all other forms of free
dom, must be regulated by law. If there be
no such regulation the press runs to license,
to degradation and to impotency, just as So
ciety, when not regulated by law, degenerates
into anarchy, disorder and barbarism.
There is a great deal of sound sense in
this view of newspapers relations to the
public, and every reputable newspaper will
sanction it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
sternation and an immense deal Of indigna-
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sternation and an immense deal of indigna-
ton among the millionaire nabobs who
live in that locality, Mr.. JAMES is a
wealthy man and able to carry his threat
into execution, Consequently the GAR
RETT portico is the great issue in Balti-
more at this time. Everything else is
lost sight of in the intense interest
with which the decision of the supreme
court is looked for. Even for a time HIG-
GINS is forgotten and the civil service re-
form movement drops out of sight. So far
as Mr. GARRETT is individually concerned
he could build high wall between his own
residence and the asylum. This would shut
out the view on that side, but it would be
hardly possible to get a wall high enough to
prevent colored orphan from scaling and
occasionally frescoing the outside of his
million dollar house with bizarre patterns in
butter and molasses. When he comes to
look at the situation in all it's aspects 1t
must be apparent to the millionaire railroad
president that his neighbor has the bulge on
him, and the wisest thing for him to do is to
withdraw his appeal aud take down the
portico. Ely doing so he will secure more
comfort than thousand porticos could give,
and at the same time would preserve the
toniness of Mount Vernon square.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
Bushels of RjlIs.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Indications are
that the number of bills offered in this con-
gress will exceed those offered in any other
congress. Every member comes loaded
down with measures to be offered at the
first opportunity. The first bill day usually
runs late into the evening and laps over
onto the next day. The number of bills
introduced in the last congress was over
1000, while not 1000 became laws. Of
course very large proportion Of the meas
ures that are introduced are first presented
in the house. Of the 1851 bills introduced
in the last house $3.50 were of private
character, and an examination Of the Jour-
nal shows that about so per cent. of these
bills have been introduced in former con-
crosses, and that fully 40 per cent. have at
various times been favorably reported, as
,S48 copies of each bill are printed. The
cost alone is very considerable item, ap-
proximating $100, 900 for each congress.
The following table shows that, in spite of
the steady increase in the number of bills
introduced in congress, the relative number
which became laws has steadily fallen off,
with the exception of the last two con-
crosses, when very unusual number of
private pension bills were DaSsed:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
A VALUABLE PICTURE.
And the Curious Story Told by 4
Owner

"
CHICAGO, Dec. THE history of the
picture by Raphael, appropriated here for
debt, as related by Honore Keiffer, its
present owner, is a remarkable one.
Keiffer, who is now in reduced circum-
stances, and occupies position
as cook in prominent hotel.
kept an art store in Paris.
In 1882 Benedictine monk, with two COM
panlons one OF whom was named MOnasco.
came to Keiffers store with this picture.
They exhibited proofs showing that it was
the original Virgin and the Book by
Raphael, and said it was worth 500, 900.
They wished Keiffer's assistance in selling
it. Accordingly the painting was placed
on exhibition in Keiffers store and soon at
tracted the attention Of the keeper of a
fashionable cafe, who offered $50 900 for it,,
This was refused because Monasco insisted
upon too big share of the proceeds. The
painting was then left with Keiffer as Sc
curty for several others, which Monasco
took from the store to sell upon commission.
He returned afterwards and. claiming that
the pictures had been stolen, demanded the
return of the Raphael. This Keiffer re-
fused to do. During the dispute over the
matter Keffer failed in business and pack
ing up the valuable picture with other Or
binary effects
TOOK A sTEERAGE PASSAGE
for New York. His wife sailed as cabin
passenger. and apparently total stronger
10 MIN. Kelffer landed, and came through
the customs department, with his baggage
unchallenged. From New York he went
directly to his brother in Waterloo, Ia, to
whom he showed the painting explained
Its history and named its value.
The sum named excited the brothers
cupldity, and one day he secreted the paint
ing in some of his effects and quietly
set out for parts unknown. Discovering
his loss, Honore started in pursuit and ar
rived in Chicago in time to cause his
brothers arrest before the picture was dis
posed OF. Keiffer had now come to
the conclusion that it was not wise
to trust his treasure in ire
sponsible hands, SO he placed the
painting in private safe, where it re-
manned until the opening of the Calumet
club art reception few days ago. The
customs officers and others call the paint
ing worth $4,000 or $50, 600. 1t is on
panel Of wood about two feet and a half
long by eighteen inches broad and
has very venerable appearance. On it's
back is fastened a parchment document in
RaphaelS handwriting and bearing his sig
nature. Also On the back of the picture
are several seals, one being that of Pope
Clement XIV. Though he hts a family to
support on meagre income, Keiffer says
he will not part with the painting at any
figure.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Straiton s. Storm. New York cigar mar
faeturers. started up again yesterday
employees are said to be $40, 900 out of D
Farley & Co. of Toronto have failed
$50, 900, and will pay Is cents on the doll
John II. Havelin of Havelin's theater
cinnati, dangerously hurt a few evel-
since, will recover.
Carmichael, cashier of McMasters C
Toronto, is said to have absconded
$4,000.
Raphaers ''Yirgin and Book" Walt
$4,000, has been seized at Chicago
ground that the duty has not been paid
Jack O'Brien, who disappeared t,
three years ago, has turned ND in Lob
NH.
Two or three New York families are suffer
ing from trichin8ss.
The famous Mcguire bonds turned I'D a
Lexington, KY.
The Cincinnati senatorial contest case i
before the Ohio supreme court.
The City of Bayou Sara burned ON saturda,
night at Madrid. Mo. Loss, s1OlSnco.
The New York & Chicago Telegram com
pany, capital s1.000OO0, has been incorpor
ated at Albany, N. Y. :.
The gale at Panama continues. nh
Der of persons drowned is not obtainej
AT meeting of the Tammany soci
night in New York resolutions suitabl
death of the late vice president were
A block of wooden buildings In Tor
ARK. including structures used as tn
head county court house, was burned l.
night. Most of the county records W,
sumed. Loss about $11 200, INSURANCE,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
WILL NotImfefere.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Much apprehen-
sion has been manifested in the West in re-
spect to the scope of Commissioner Sparks
recent decision, to the effect that homestead
claimants, who have previously had the
benefit of the presumption law, cannot
commute their homestead claim. Mem
bers of congress have received many letters
on the subject, indicating widespread fear
that this decision was to be made retroactive
which would have the effect of upsetting
the titles to many claims which had passed
by purchase into the hands of third parties
Senator Van Wyck, on behalf of many of
his constituents, recently made inquiry of
Gen. Sparks in regard to the matter and
was informed that the decision will, unless
reversed by higher authority, be guide for
the future action of land officers, but that
the commissioner is not inclined to go into
the actions of his predecessor, nor interfere
with claims which have already been Sc
cured under former rulings of the land
Office in this respect, unless fraud is shown
to have been perpetrated in securing such
claims.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
A BUTTERINE VICTORY.

The Minnesota butterine law seems des-
tined to meet the fate of it's New York pre-
decessor. In the opinion of Judge KooN,
our state law being the same as the one
adopted by the New York legislature, has
the same unconstitutional features which
rendered it invalid in that state. If the
supreme court of this state sustains Judge
KooN, the only thing left to the farmers of
Minnesota will be to 60 to work and secure
the passage of law with the Objectionable
features left out. The dairy interest of
Minnesota is too great not to make every
possible effort to protect itself against coun-
terfeit butter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
LOGAN DTSPLEASED.
He Will Go A fter Postma sfer Judd,s
Scalp.
Special to the Globe.


WASHINGTON, Dec. There can nc
longer be any doubt of the proposition that
Gen. Logan will at the proper time demand
of Postmaster General Villas the grounds
for the removal of Frank Palmer, post
master at Chicago. Just before
the displacement of Mr.. Palmer,
Gen. Logan gave intimate friends
OF the administration to understand that he
would be qualified if no changes were made
in the Chicago offices. Gen. Logan at the
time wanted the particular patronage left
as it was for two good reasons. In the
first place he unquestionably felt that a
Democratic postmaster in Chicago with the
senatorial fight which was in progress al
| Springfield BODIED no good to him. and Sec
Ondly, Palmer was and for years had been
one of Logan's warmest friends. Mir.
Palmer was. however. just previous to the
termination OF the senatorial fight, per-
| emptorily retired and another gentlemen
appointed to the position. Gen. Logan
was very much displeased, and is under
stood to have said that the administration
had
DISCHARGED THE ONE MAN
of all others he wanted to see retained.
The shrewdest politicians all agree that
Logan Will make q HSIlG on The COMBINATION
of Mr.. Judd, and the reasons for the re-
moval of Mr.. Palmer will, in the course of
time, be brought before the senate. 1t has,
within the last fortnight, been an
open secret that the attention of President
Cleveland was, before the change. called
to certain evidences of offensive partisan
ship on the part of Mr.. Palmer, and upon
these proofs Mr.. Cleveland decided
to order the removal of that gen.
tleman. These grounds it now trans
pires are in the form of afidavits
which, after being shown to President
Cleveland were turned over to Mr.. Villas,
and at present remains in the personal Gus
tody of that officer. Mr. Villas has
all along declined to give to the
public the information embodied III
the documents. The postmaster general
holds that the affidavits are by him held in
a judiciary capacity and it would mani
testify be indicate to give them to the
world in view of the fact that in course of
few weeks the documents will probably be
demanded by the senate. The main charge
is that Palmer sanctioned the closing of the
postoffice ON election day in November last
and that carriers were permitted to cleo
tioneer for Blaine. Numerous discharges
from the carriers service have since been
made on this same ground.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
AN EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Concerted Action Asked by the So
cialiSfic E.ahar arfY

Concerted Action Asked by the So
cialistic Labor Farty.
The following platform has been commu-
nicated by the Soc1alistic labor party to all
labor organizations in this city.
Whereas, The reduction of the hours Of Ia
Dor to eight day can be accomplished only
by united action of all workingmen and wo-
men, and
Whereas. Experience of the past teaches us
to believe that monopolists and their hire
lings endeavor to induce lawful authorities
to unlawfuly interfere against the rights and
demands of labor, and in favor Of capitalist;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That each and every working
mems protective or benefit association, trade
union Knights Of Labor assembly, etc., and
all workingwomen's societies are invited to
delegate, by election or otherwise, FIVE of
their members in order to constitute "con-
federation for the achievement of an eight
hour working day on and after the 1st day of
May. 1885,
Resolved, That the various delegations con-
shutting the confederation aforesaid shall
have power only to consider and devise
means by which concerted and effective
action in this matter may be taken.
Resolved, That the delegations aforesaid
are invited to hold their first meeting on Sum-
day, Dec. 49, 1885, at o'clock p. m, corner
Dakota and Fillmore avenues, West st. Paul,
and then and there to present their creden-
tialS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

THE PRICES.

In stocks the early dealings were accom-
panied with considerable feverishness and
increased activity. Later the market settled
down into more quiet and steady condition,
and so remained until about L o'clock when
special raid was commenced against the
Northwestern. This stock was then selling at
Ill, but it broke to 1927, rallied to no. then
dropped to 10924 and closed at no. Other
stocks, including st. Paul and the Wander
bits, sold with downward movement. The
result of the days operations was a net de-
cline In Northwestern of III, ST. Paul 13s and
Northern Pacific preferred 1as. The market
closed weak
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
A NOVEL ISSUE.

Wealth does not always bring happiness.
Such must be the reflection of Mr.. ROBERT
GARRETT, the millionaire president of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad company, as he
views the predicament in which he finds
himself, growing out of legal contest over
his right to erect portico to the palatial
mansion he is now building in Baltimore
Mr.. GARRETT is building fine house in
Mount Vernon square which, when finished,
will cost over a million dollars. Mr. GAR
RETT's neighbor is a well-to-do Baltimore
merchant by the name of JAMES. When
Mr.. GARRETT put up fine brown stone
portico to his house it shut off
the light from the windows of the
house owned by neighbor JAMES.
Mr.. JAMES applied to the district court for
mandamus to compel Mr.. GARRETT to
tear down his portico. The millionaire
railroad president, assuming that he had the
right to build porticos on his own ground, no
matter whose windows it closed up, fought
the case. and after tedious litigation the
court issued an order directing the portico
to be taken down. From this decision Mr.
GARRETT appealed the case to the supreme
court. 1t having been intimated that owing
to the peculiar relations which exist between
high judicial officers in some of the states
and the railroad companies, there is prob
| ability of a reversal of the decision of the
district court, and that Mr.. GARRETT was
to have the perpetual privilege of
sitting in the shadow of his own portico,
neighbor JAMES has announced his purpose
to be avenged on Mr.. GARRETT. His
method of revenge is novel, and yet it is
one that he has a legitimate right to adopt.
He announces that in the event the case is
decided against him he will donate his
| present hof =. to a eolored orphan asylum.
This threat stablish such an institution
| in Mount venom place is producing con-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
OpDosed to ReyoIution

MADRID, Dec. 7.-Senor Costello in an
interview to-day admitted he was not in ac-
cord with Zerilla and declared himself to
be opposed to revolution. He said that
the Republicans could wait the growth of
opinion in that country against the regency
The queen was a worthy woman. but she
was foreigner. There was an abyss be-
tween her and the public. In spirit he was
Conservative Republican. respecting prop
erty. moral order and religion. The people
could rely upon the army headed by Gen.
D0minrnaz
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
THE DAILY GLOBE.

First Page-Opening of Congress, Crimes
and Casualties and Foreign News.
Second Page-St. Paul News.
Third Page-Minneapolis and Saltwater News.
Fourth Page-Editorial, Washington News
and General Telegraph.
Fifth Page-Northwester and Dakota News.
Sixth Page-Financial and Commercial and
Voice of the People.
Seventh Page-Want Advertisements.
Eighth Page-Ralroads and Additional Local
News.
Ninth Page-Official Publication.
Tenth Page-Official Publication.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
A MUsEMENT DIRECTORY.

ST. PAUL.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Wabasha St.-S p. m,
Haverly's Minstrels.
OLYMPIC THEATER, Seventh st. near Jackson
-s'Adamless Eden
SACKETT s. VIRGINS DINE MUSEUM, 81 and
96 Seventh St.-Museum and Stage Perform
ance.
FOURTH STREET FAMILY MUSEUM, Exposition
Block near Wabasha-Museum and Stage
Performance.
MINSEAPOLIS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Nicollet and Sixth
Boston Ideals-S p. M, ''Alone in London. J"
THEATRE COMIQUE, PIG, 221 and 223 First Av.
South-Minnie Lewis Female Mastodons.
SACKETT & WIGGINs' DINE MUSEUM, PA and
PIC Hennepin Av.-Museum and Stage Per-
fOrInance
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
MORE sCHOOI. RUII,DINes.

The report of Supt. WRIGHT con-
tains many valuable suggestions, and none
more so than that the school accommodate
lions be increased. With the rapid growth
of our population it has been almost impos-
sible to keep pace with the demands for
school houses A number Of our public
schools are unreasonably crowded, and the
effectiveness of good school work is very
much hindered by reason of it. There is
no tax which the people pay more willingly
or which is more of public profit than that
which goes to building school houses.
Money invested in school buildings is never
wasted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

Below zero.
THE HOME REPORT.
Barometer, 1905; thermometer, 3; rela-
tive humidity, %: wind, east; weather,
cloudy; maximum thermometer, Z; minimum
thermometer is; daily range, 25. River
Frozen. Note-Barometer corrected for tenn
perature and elevation.
P.F. LYONS, Signal Corps, Q. S. A.
INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s, l a. m.-For the
upper lake region: Increasing cloudiness and
light snow; warmer sOutheasterly winds be
coming variable. For the Upper Mississippi
valley: Light snow, and rain in Southern
portion; generally warmer; southeasterly
winds becoming variable. For the Missouri
valley: Light SHOWS; slightly warmer and
winds Incoming variable. rising barometer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08
Benevoient Association Fails.

FIT. WORTH, Tex. Dec. 1.-THE furni-
ture and fixtures of the Mutual Life En-
dowment and Benevolent Association Of
America were attached to-day, amounting
to $500. The association owns about
81. 100000. 1t is not known that the fail
Hre is complete. Since its organization the
association has paid out SS75,00o Eleven
thousand men have been victimized. 1t a
receiver is appointed and no death claims
are considered the preferred creditors will
get cent on the dollar. If the death
claims should be considered the preferred
claim legatees will receive rs cents on the
dollar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

AMONG the rules of the house that won t
be changed by SpRINGER's resolution are
those which, through custom, require mem
bers to sit with their feet on the desks and
listen to the last good story while matters of
vital interest to the country are being dis
cussed by two or three business-like mem
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

EDITOR DoRsHEIMER of the Star recently
had very narrow escape, his team having
run away. He will be in even more immi-
nent danger when Editor PULITZER of the
World replies to the editorial, in which the
| former calls the latter 'a disreputable per-
son." They have such queer ideas Of jour
nalistic courtesy in New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

BAYARD's son has illustrated the independ-
encc of American training by marrying the
girl of his choice in spite of his fathers ex-
pressed intention of disowning him, because
the young woman is only farmers daughter.
The country takes off it's hat to young Mr..
BAYARD and his bonuy bride.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-08

IT is question we'll worthy Of discussion
whether it would not be better now to have
an actual conflict, involving the necessary
deplerable consequence, between Mormon
arrogance and federal armed authority rather
than have the monstrous evil longer cloud
the fair fame of the country