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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
time Republican congress was casting lots
for his vesture and parting his rament, the
ambition Of Mr. EvARTs seems eminently
prOper,
Al 4SK4 sN0 ITS Value.

When Mr.. SEWARD favored the purchase of
Alaska from Russia, he was met with the OPP
posing arguments that the country was value
less, and had little to recommend 1t beyond
its timber aud tisheries-in short, that it was
a poor acquisition, and one that the United
States government would do well to let alone.
CHARLES SUMNER spoke favorably Of the
purchase in the senate, and eventually the
territory was passed over to US when the
money was forthcoming to the Car. But
our acquaintance with our investment was
limited and rather vague until at the last
session of Congress Ex-Governor JOHN KIN
KEAp, of Nevada, was sent to Sitka to take
charge of affairs. In 1861 Alaska cost
1900, 900, and at that time neither
Mr.. SEWARD nor Mr.. SUMNER conjectured the
value of the Seal Islands, which are in real
ity worth more than all the main land, and
the other islands.
The Seal Islands are leased to the Alaska
Fur Seal company for s55, 900 year. The
tax on each fur seal skin sent from the is
lands is s26215, while on 100, 900 skins, the
number limited by law in any one year,
amounts to s262.500 making, with the rem
tai, total of 1917, 800. The yearly income
from the Seal islands is four per cent. on
the investment, and SIT ZOO profit. The
lease of the company now holding the is
lands was for twenty years, and it expires in
1887.
But Alaska has other nses which the origi-
nal purchasers did not con lecture either. 1t
seems that the contribution of $780, 900 by
the Alaska Fur Seal company paid into the
BLAINE corruption fund carried California.
Such surplus ought honestly to go into the
treasury Of the United States, ard congress
might examine this prosperous monopoly.
Another probable aid to an added politi al
levy in The future, may he understood in the
charter of limited stock company in San
Francisco with capital Of 81, 900, 900 for the
purchase and the working of a great marble
quarry on Little Nequoskinski inlet near
Sitka, Alaska.
Verify our possession proves to be richer
than the two original advocates Of its pur-
chase ever onjectured. 1t has uses, too, as
the BLAINE corruption fund discovered ad-
vautageously, aud alas, unsvailably in chang
ing the national result Money could not, and
did not affect that.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

ing unlocked and becoming tributary to our
city as the commercial centre of this great
section. But most especially shall we labor
TO extend the power and progressive devel.
Opment of SAINT PAUL aud MINNEAPoLIs the
queen cities of the great Northwest who sit
like twin sisters on opposite banks of the
Mississippi, Occupying the gateway of traffic
as it sweeps on in ever increasing tide to the
marts OF the world. Notwithstanding the
existence of petty jealousics between the
sister towns, arising from local causes,
we recognize the fact that their interests are
identical in all matters pertaining to COM
mercial power, the prosperity of one involv-
ing the prosperity Of the other, the retrogress-
ion of one necessitating the retrogression Of
the other, and knowing that there is strength
In union We shall seek to cultivate harmo-
NOUS relation and feeling Of sisterly love
between these two imperial cities and shall
give our best Efforts toward elevating the
moral, social and material conditions of both
alike. =,
But the chief merit upon which the GLOBE
shall rely fur public support and appreciation
shall be as a newspaper and family journal.
Neither pains nor expense shall be spared In
authentic news items from all
parts of the world and giving them to our
readers in a bright, intelligent man.
uer that will make the paper
Indispensable to all news readers. We shall
make it point to avoid sensationalism, to
eliminate all trashy and immoral literature
from our columns, to discuss all questions,
either on our editorial or local pages, In a
courteous, genteel manner, and, in fact, to
make it journal that any family of the most
delicate taste or refined sensibility would
give it cordial welcome to rs circle. In
our news, local and editorial departments,
the GLOBE will secure the best talent that is
available With these few words of introduc-
ton the GLOBE, under its new management,
makes its bow TO the public.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
SAINT P1UL,, C4xNTY.L.

The Carnival OF Nations, which closed its
exhibition last evening, was the most unique
and We NAV add, the most successful, enter-
tainmeut ever given in this city. ThOse who
had charge OF the exposition and the man
agemrut of its details dcserv" all the applause
that has been bestowed upon them by AN ap-
preciative public, while no language can tx
press the gratitude due the unscldsh and
charitably disposed ladies aud gentlemen who
contributed their time and energies toward
making such a brilliInt success Of an enter
prise OF so much labor and elaborate detail.
In this mornings issue Of the GLOBE we
present correct account of the weeks car
nival, accompanied by illustrations which
will enable readers who did not enjoy the
pleasure Of Witnessing the display To form
some conception OF It's magnitude and gor-
geousucss.
When We remember that the design OF the
carnival was 10 aid deserving charity n our
midst, the better emotions Of our nature well
up in gratitude and tender appreciation to-
ward those whose hearts, full OF ''the milk Of
human kindness" conceived the idea and
put IL into execution. And, then, when we
recall the fact that our citizens turned out ir
such crowds to patrUuize the laudablc enter
prise, we find renewed cause for cougrstula-
ton that We have acommunity alive with the
spirit OF the Master whose dii y work on earth
WAS to alleviate suffering aud TO continually
evuce tender commiseration for tie poor
and friuujlcss.
Under the light Of such charity aud unset
fish generosity we feel that It IS good 70 live
in Saint Paul. Il speaks well for her people,
aud as az invitation to strangers to come and
dwell In our midst such exhibitions arr
worth more for immigration purposes than
all the advertising schemes We could prliect.
For after all, houses aud lands and wealth.
With all is forms OF glitiering attractions,
are worth but little n lie il 10 be spent In a
community which lacks the spirit which
makes all the world feel akin and where the
bond Of perfect brotherhood is not c.
meoted. Laying aside the features which
sppcsl so fOrcibiy 10 the emotions and SYM
paihies Of the human heart, aud, looking at
It in the more material aud practical light Of
business proposition, the carnival has been
{ success, ani Stil contribute largely u the
increase Of S. P4urs wealth, prosperity aud
population.
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A Good Deal of Speculation as to the
Important Gathering in New
York Next Week.
Capt. Eads Getting an Uncomfortably Firm
Grip OH Mississippi River
Matters.
Congress Likely to Put Through the Regular
Money Bills, and Leave the Rest
to Another Session.
The House Discussing the Galveston Har-
Dor Appropri ation-The Rights
of The Soldier.
The Financial Fee in Land Grant For
feitures-Minnesotians at the
Capital.
Why Cleveland Invited Them.


WASHINGTON, Jan 31.-The visits of
Messrs. Randall and Carlisle and Vice Presi-
dent elect Hendricks to President elect
Cleveland at Albany have created ripple on
the political surface here. 1t is stated that
after the visits of Senators Bayard and Gar
land, who went on their own motion, it was
decided to change that plan. Speaker Carlisle
was invited as the highest official representa-
tive OF the Democratic party Randall was
invited because President elect Cleveland
recognized that he represented a large ele-
ment in the faction opposed to Speaker Car
Isle. These two invitations, then, were in
tended as tributes to the position of two men
in the party and are not to be construed as
evidence that either will have personal inlu-
ence in the designation of the cabinet.
Mr.. Cleveland was also guided in part
in the selection of these two gentlemen
by the well known fact that neither would
accept cabinet Office. 1t is also said that
Mr.. Hendricks was summoned to Albany by
telegraph by Gov. Cleveland in order that the
three official representatives OF Democracy
might consult before the conference at New
York next week The conference promises
to be the most important gathering of Demo
Gratis here since the war.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
The Power of Captain Eads.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Some members
of the house after an examination of the
river and harbor bill, expressed the opinion
that it was prepared to Il con siderable extent
in the interest of Capt. James B. Eads. In
addition to providing IS, 900 annual salary
for his service az director Of Galveston harbor
and $40, 200, 900 job with gratuity Of
$75, 900 when he has gained twenty-five feet
of depth, it proposes to make him practical
dictator over the Mississippi river commits
sion. After appropriating 5000, 600 for con-
tinuing the improvement, 1t says that this
sum, together with the sums appropriated
for the Mississippi river from D,s Moines
rapids to the mouth of the Ohio, shall
be expended under the direction Of the sec
rotary OF war, according to
the plans OF the Mississippi river
commission, but this is to b. done Gas APP
proved by an advisory engineer Of said com
mission, which office is hereby created, said
advisory engineer to be appointed By the
president ut a salary of SO, 500 per an mum, and
Jas. B. Eads is hereby recommended to the
president for that position" Should this
then become a law, and the president should
Ill the newly created office with the person
named, he would be master of the river works
from Iowa to the gulf at a salary of s., 500
year, arising from his double employment.
The arguments employed by Capt. Eads TO
recommend him to such favorable considera-
ton by the river and barbor com mission have
not beeu asccrtained. There has been no
other instance Of the bestowal OF such marked
favor TO one person in many congresses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
MEN

Tennyson plays chess better than he writes
poetry.
Schuyler Colfax's estate ia valued at about half
million.
Senator Evarts Is slim. but not at all dudlsh in
his dress.
Ben Butler has a sneaking fondness for Boston
baked beans.
Gen. Rosecrans says be thinks he ought to be
appointed secretary OF war.
Fran Is Murphy, Temperance pleader uses
three yards OF blue ribbon week as LaIGes Of
his cause.
President Arthur, on his retirement, should
receive the title OF xxx President" lie will
make the third Eek"
John c. Emo proposes TO build hotel on Or
leans islsnd, near Quebec. lie viii probably
catch the ex cashier custom.
The car receives the snug sum OF s,216,OOo
year. yet he can't eat more tIan one m n &c pie
for dinner without dreaming OF dynamite.
Mr. Oscar Rochtiizrky has been appointed
commissioner OF the bureau Of labor statistics In
Missouri His name il sneczy one to pronounce.
Arab Pasha, the exile. has developed into
school teacher and lecturer. Having 10 oppor
tunity OF disehGrging d ION. be is "eaching the
young idea how 10 shoot"
George Bancroft, the historian. has resigned
his place on the Washington monument commit
tee, he feels unequal TO the laDors OF the ded-
iyaion ceremonies. lie has given up horseback
riding this winter. but will resume It as soon as
the weather moderates.
Leland Stanford. senator elect from California.
has arranged to leave his fortune Of Si5.oJO,OOO
TO the state Of (a.ifornia. The debt OF CHlfor
MIA S. 900, 900, is to he paid. and the large bal
Anoe Is TO ne used as a fund for 3 thorough sys
tenn OF popular education.
The Marquis de Blacas, Of France, after losing
so heavily IN the bankruptcy Of the Onion Gen
ers.e, went to Canada, located near Toronto, and
Is now farming upon a large scale. His success
has induced a number OF other wealthy young
Frenchmen to follow him, and they will
ssi Tor Canada early in March.
James Russell Lowell, United States minister
TO England, was asked recently by New Orleans
exposition exhibitor for bis autograph. and
asked 20 write it upon piece Of ELK which vac
furnished. The ink the ELK blurred BADLY.
aad. returning i, Mr. Lowell got OF the follow
ing: Il suppose sn author might be glad 70
have what be writes spread. but in this case
have vaiuly tried 10 prevent H."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
Cabinet Suggestions.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. !

Speclal Telegram 10 the Glooe.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. - Ex-senator
Davis, of West Virginia, has volun-
tariIy removed his name from all con-
sideration in connection with the cabinet
by advising his friends that he could not and
would not accept any public position.
The friends of Senator Jones express con-
tidence that he is the coming postmaster
general. He has the cordial support Of
Senator German and all the other mt mbers
of the national committee who were associa-
ted with Mr.. Jonas in tie management Of
the campaign. The suggestion lately made
by few southern Democrats that it would be
better to give the south the interior depart
ment than the department of
justice does not meet with any favor,
especially among prominent congressman.
With almost entire unanimity they agree
that the south would much prefer to have the
postoffice department and the attorney gen.
eralship and that the interior department,
with its control of the entire pension system,
had better for while remain in northern
hands.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
THE DYN4NITE RESOLUTIONS.

The adoption of Senator BAYARD's resolu-
ton relating to the dynamite explosion in
London, by the American congress, was a
sympathetic expression for people of our
own blood in a distressing calamity, and In
that light was the natural thing to do and re-
ceived the cordial approval of American SEN
timent. AT the same time there may be
some misgivings as to the wisdom of such a
hurried expression. Aud this is more par
ticularly tie case in view of the fact that the
public press and public opinion had been
prompt to lay the crime at the door of the
Irish agitators, when in fact they were no
more responsible for it than the man in the
moon. The real leaders of the Irish move
ment, such men rs PARNELL and his associ-
ates. are MS free from that detestaLle system
OF warfare against English oppression as the
American congress is. The sentiment of the
Irish people is equally averse to the practice
of such methods to rid themselves from
British exactions.
Indeed there is no evidence that an Irish
man had anything to do with the work Of
blowing up the Tower and the House OF Par
feeling that existed among the lower classes
OF the English people, and the rebelious
spirit recently manifested by them toward
the nobility, it is just as probable that Eng
lish fends accomplished the ruin as it is to
suppose that Irish dynamiters did it. At all
events, if Irishmen of the O'DoSovAN Rosa
stripe did do it, then the Irish people are no
more responsible than the American people
and perhaps not so much, for in our desire
to extend the greatest liberty to the greatest
mum Der the American government may have
teen too liberal in INDUCING the conspiracies
OF Il handful of foreign Socialists and dyna-
mite murderers. Liberty regulated by law Is
the true theory Of our American government,
and not to license lawless individuals to form
conspiracies for wholesale murder
and an indiscriminate destruction of
property under the guise of aiding "a worthy
cause, or of avenging an oppressed peopl
who suffer from the cruel exactions of pow
erful nation. Instead of wasting time in the
discussion of valueless resolutions more
practical good could be accomplished by con-
gross In appropriate legislation on the subject.
A strict law against the sale, manufacture or
use of dynamite with severe penalties and a
rigid enforcement would be worth more than
all the tears we could shed from now until
doomsday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

al am not ashamed Of the name OF Broadrib, "
said Mr. Irving actor, To a Detroit reporter land
in private CORES pondence always IL. But
there are well known reasons why artists do not
like to figure before The public in their own per-
sonaity. | selected that Of wing without Il
thought of the American author. of whom
knew little"
1t is just barely worth adding to the candor
of the foregoing, that the nam OF BRoADRIB
on the bill-hoards as LOUIS xI and CHARLES
I, would furnish laugh before the tragedy.
and make the nominal personality" little
discorlant.
BoUcIcAULT Is a Selection" and HEAVY
SIDE the name.
BARRETT too sounds better than BRAN
MOAN. Fancy German baron of a son-ln-
law calling his wite's father-BgASNIGASi
CosTIsAN and the FoTHERINGAY, what an
cuphonious and genteel selection" is LAW
RENEE BARRETT. at your servicel
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
THE DAKOTA LEGISLATURES.
The SOlOns at Bismarck Rushing Through
Appropriation Bills at
Rapid Rate.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. |

lSpcCla lt4eSThlD 10 bue OlODe
BISMARCK, Oak, Jan. 2l.--The council
passed bills creating the Offices of commits
soner Of immigration and assistant commits
siOner Of foreign immigration, appropriatlng
$25, 900 for the permanent improvement of
the school OF deaf mutes at Sioux Falls, APP
propriating $500 for permanent improve
ment at Vernillion university, $50, 900 for
the permanent improvement Of the Agricul-
tural college at Brookings, $4,000 for per-
manent i'm proyemen al the normal school at
Madison, aud in the appropriation bills the
council abolshes the regents and provides
for the gov' rnment Of the university and
agricultural college by board Of directors.
Under suspen sion Of the rules the council
passed the house memorial protesting again ST
the removal Of the Deadwood land Office,
Wells voting no. This bill passed the house
by a unanimous vote.
The governor sent Especial message TO the
council recommending that a provision be
made for taking a census, 10 be taken in June
next.
Richardson offered Joint resolution recit-
ing the course taken by certuin citizens Of
Sphinx county In relation to Councilman Day
and Representative Miller, resolving That the
legislative assembly disspprUves Of the uu-
lawful. disgraeeful and unwarranted action
of said citizens, and extending 10 Mcssrs.
Day and Miller the united SUPPORT Of the
assembly and approval of their judgment in
the matter IN question.
In the house bills passed Incorporating
Valley Springs, changing the name OF the
Episcopal church of jamestown, authorizing
the joint committee 10 visit penal, charitable
and educational institutions Of the territory,
vacating portion Of the plat Of Sioux Falls,
aud authorizing Brookiugs county to issue
bonds 10 build a court house and Jail.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
The Land Grant Forfsi,nres.


WAsHIsGToS, Jan. 31.-The failure Of the
effort to get up and pass the bill 10 declare
forfeited the Northern Pacific land grant,
which has not been carried, will probably
discourage further movement IN this direc-
ton. The senate has sat down severely on
this sort Of legislation. The house passed
bills during the last session OF the present
congress 10 forfeit the land granted to aid
IN the construction Of the following railroads
In the order named: Tuscaloosa 81 Mobile,
Brandon 81 Gulf, Mobile q New Orleans,
Eiyton q Braidbuf, Memphis, Charleston,
Iron Mountain. Gin Arkansas) New Orleans
& State Line, Gulf & Ship Island, Texas q
Pacific, Oregon Central and Atlantic & Pa
ciic. These bills were sent az once ~ the
senate for its action, but that body has failed,
up 10 this time, TO act upon
any Of the bills except the
Atlantic q Pacific and Oregon Central. The
first Of these two last named bills the senate
amended by referring all questions affecting
the title Of lands arising under forfeiture TO
the courts, and requiring The United States
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

Col. WN. T. Villas Of Wisconsin, the bril-
liant young leader OF the Northwestern Dem
ocracy, was in the city on Yesterday the guest
Of Hon. p. II. KELLY. By reason OF his
elegant coud duct as presiding officer Of the
last National Democratic convention, coupled
with his extensive fame as orator ana advo-
cate, Col. Villas has become conspicuous
figure in the politics Of this country, and is
prominently mentioned in connection with
place in President CLEvELASD's cabinet.
Without any knowledge as to Mr.. CLEVE-
LANDS intentions we can safely say
that there Is no more fitting way for the
President elect to recognize the worth Of the
progressive young Democracy of the North
west than by calling Col Villas TO a seat at
bis council board.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

tutional government. The supporters OF this
proposition point to the French revolution
aad commune aud Russian uihilsm as warn
ings In this respect. Taking the arguments
and counter arguments that can be used In
discussing this question the legislature Is
likely to have something worthy Its consider
atiNn
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
James K. Jone. the Lucky Man.

LITTLE Rock, Jan. 31.-When the legisls-
ture met In joint session at noon ex-Gov.
Berry's letter withdrawing from the senatorial
rsce vas read. On the first ballot James K
Jones, representative from the Third con-
rressonal district. was elected to the United
Stats srpate Ire vote stood Jones y,
Dunn 40. c r BreckeD ridge 3, necessary to
q choice "a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
A Fatal Fall,

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 3l.-WhiIe walking
along Pennsylvania avenue bluff, near Six
teenth street, this morning, two boys named
Robert Sproal and John McGugan lost their
foothold and fell to the bottom, distance Of
200 feet Spreads skull was fractured and
he was hurt internally. He is still living but
there are no hopes of his recovery. McGuigan
was terribly bruised and cut, bnt his Injuries
are not fatal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

THE Chicago Ners in speaking of Senator
LoGAN's political sel6shness as evinced ty an
apparent desire To throw the election of SEN
ator outside of the Republican party If he
cannot bag the game himself, says John is
essentially and eternally for John" And
why not! Since the people of the entire
country repudiated John SO emphatlcaly in
the late national contest who will care for
LOGAN now If he doesn't take care of Num-
hrr Onrl
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01
yorthwesterners at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.--Angus Macdonald,
Of Winnipeg, is registered at the Palmer to-
day.
Z. B. Drury, Of st. Paul; II. S. Gillett, Of
Minneapolis. and II. J. O'Neill aud Il. NJ.
Longly, Of Winona, are az the fremont.
Tue St Pauiites at the Grand Pacific to-
day were: Or. D. w. Hand and wife, j. G.
Maxwell. c. J. Warren, c. J. Potts, Sher-
mEn Fiuch, ". II. ThurstOn and a. B..
Stickney.
Chss. P. Hatch and wife, IL Minneapolis,
arr guests at the Grand Pacific.
Ad,ibert Porter, Of WinOua, Is stopping at
the sherman.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-01

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 31.-A sleigh, contain
lug party of nine persons, while CRUISING
the track OF the Lake Shore railway, between
Oak Harbor aud Port Clinton, Ohio, at an
early hour this morning, was struck by the
west bound express, and two of the number,
Stephen Hall, Of Oak Harbor, and Miss Jen-
ME Hoople, of Wauseon. Olio were killed.
Mrs. A. D. Thierwechster, Mrs. John Vogel
and mrs. Charles Vogel, of Oak Harbor, are
probably fatally injured. John Vogrl was
seriously injured, but it is thought he will re-
cover. The party had been to Port Clinton
to attend ball, and were returning to Oak
Harbor when the accident occurred.