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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
ROBERT B. LANGD0N.
A Conspicuous Figure and Leading
Resident of the City Of
Minneapolis.
His Prominence as a Capitalist, Con
tractor and in Politi-
cal Way.
something of His Early History In
Vermont and Elsewhere--H His
Successes.
His Secret Designs On the Federal
Senatorship - His Political
Record.

A very tall man, conspicuous figure on
the streets of Minneapolis and in all the
Republican gatherings municipal, county
or state, is Robert Bruce Langdon of that
city. He is above the average in height, is
spare and angular and in many respects is
a type of the ideal New Highlander so far
as personal appearance is concerned. He
is great hand for outdoor exercise, and,
although possessed of carriages and other
vehicles, is generally seen walking from
home to his office or to other places.
His facial expression is frank and shows
a personal contentment, Indicative of man
who had amassed great fortune or of a
successful officeholder of long standing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
A LOST MARINER.

Notwithstanding his reputation for level
headedness Gov. DAVIS evidently lost his
bearings last evening when he INDUCED
the statement that the Republican party
was the especial champion of
the cause of the working
men. 1t was apparent to the governor
himself that he was sailing in strange
waters, for he didn't dwell long on the
theme, and made no effort to back mp state
ment with proof. The fact that the
Republican party is responsible for the
existence of monopolies is too distinctly
written on the pGges Of h story for even the
ingenuity Of as expert a politician as
eX-Gov. DAVIS to wipe out. If there had
been no monopoly there would have been
no oppression of the laboring classes. If
there had been no Republican party there
would have been no monopolieS. These are
facts SO plain to the senses that no amount
of sophistry can explain them away. Sup
pose we concede that the Republican
party is entitled to the credit of freeing the
colored bondmen. the glory of that fact is
entirely .dimmed by the additional fact that
the same party fastened the shackles which
had been stricken from the cOlored race
upon the limbs of the white laborers. But
for the arrogance and tyranny of monopolies
which were bred and nurtured into strength
through the agencies of Republican princi-
pies, there would be no labor organizations
to-day, for there would be no necessity for
them. 1t is because of the logical
results Of Republican domination that labor
is now compelled to organize to protect it
self from being forced into servitude more
calling and oppressive than cursed the negro
race in the South prior to the war. Hence
it is that labor unions cannot ally them
selves with the Republican party and MAIN
tain their respect and dignity and useful
ness
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
A MUSICAL DEPARTURES.

For many long day the piano has ex-
erted universal sway. 1t has claimed every
one for its victim. No girl could be con-
sidered finished" without a greater or
less-generally less-familiarity with the
omnipresent instrument. Fashion de-
manded it. and fashion was to be obeyed.
Harmony both in music and in the suitable
ity of talent to the art, were entirely sec
ondary. Thus what has been aptly termed
the piano evil became prevalent. While
here and there performer was to be found
whose playing was "a thing of beauty and
a joy forever" the great majority did net
the level of dull commonplace. But we
have changed all that. A new era of sweet
strained harmony has dawned and
fashion has at last decreed some
thing which has the merit of
novelty and the surety of concord ofsweet
sounds to recommend it. The fashionable
girl has closed the cover of her grand or up
right and is becoming, an adept in more
pleasing form of the art divine. The once
general but long-neglected harp is again
coming into favor. and even the pie
beian banjo is not Sighted, while
the new-made devotees of the guitar
are legion. There is something
indescribably fascinating about this more
purely stringed music which is ex-
tremely pleasing to the musical palate.
satiated with the heavier and less delicate
measures of classical music, or the lily
executed and hackneyed music of more
modern composition. A captious critic
may hold that harmony evolved from such
instruments is unworthy serious considera-
ton. But the mission of the art is to
please, and as expressed in this form it gives
the greatest pleasure to the greatest num-
Der, it would seem to require no other
excuse for its existence. The reign of
lighter methods of musical expression
is a welcome one. May their subjects be
as numerous as have been the victims
of the pianO-fOrte.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
THE ST. PAUL GLOBE

Has a Larger Circulation than that
of Any Other Newspaper Printed
Northwest of Chic ago.and it is Stead
lily and Rapidly increasing Keeping
Pace with the Growth of the Great
City of which the GLOBE is Admits
teddy the Journalistic Represents.
tive.
Hts the Best Advertising Medium
for Those who Desire to Reach all
Glasses of Newspaper Readers i'm the
Great n orthwest, and Especially in
nIiuneSOfa and IA K OTIS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

PITTsBURG, May 1.-The first game here
of the championship series against St. Louis
attracted one of the largest crowds ever
seen at a base ball game in this city.
Nearly 5000 tickets were sold. Eleven
innings were required to decide it in favor
of the visitors. Through errors of Robin
son and opportune hits the Pittsburgs got
three runs in the third inning, and up to
the eighth inning had the game well in
hand The Browns then turned i'll and by
hard hitting tied the score. After that it
was nip and tuck until the eleventh inning,
when COmiskey made the winning run on
long two-base hit and sacrifices by Welch
and Robinson. Score:
St. Louis. 20 0 0 o 1 2 1 o Is
RETIRED WITHOUT A HIT.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-Atkisson to-
day achieved the feat of retiring the Metro
politans without safe hit. The game was
a most interesting one, and while there
were no particularly brilliant plays, the
clean and sharp work of both teams in the
field drew forth frequent bursts of applause.
Attendance 2, 700. Score:
Athletic. ........0 1 0-3
Metropolitan. o o o o o ID
RESULTED IN A TIE.
BALTIMORE, May 1.-The Brooklyn
club did better work with the bat and in the
field to-day than the Baltimore team, but at
the end of eleven innings neither side had
been able to score more than six runs and
darkness necessitated the calling of the
game. The visitors could have made a run
in the eleventh inning but for Pinckney's
stupid base running. while Phillips could
have won the game with hit, but failed to
make it. Score:
Rolf
Brooklyn. Il 0 1 0 2 o 0-6
CINCINNATI HAD A SNAP.
CINCINNATI, May 1.-The Louisvilles
did not succeed in batting McKeon with
any effect to-day, and by making bad
errors at critical points lost the game. The
fielding was pretty on both sides. Whites
catch of a fly in the left foul line was the
feature. Attendance 1000. Score:
Cincinnati. ......0 2 0 0 2 2 Is
Louisville. .......0 0 1 CT
Won by the American.
NEW YORK. May Madison Square
Garden tonight had fully 5000 spectators
who witnessed the easy victory of S. E.
Myers, the American champion runner. in
the first series of races. 1000 yards three
quarters of mile. and if necessary 1. 100
yards. At 1880 Myers was welcomed on
the track by deafening outburst of APP
plause. He looked in splendid trim, al
though trife nervous. He was
closely followed by his really manly
looking opponent, w. G. George, champion
Of England, who, with seemingly good
natured, jaunty air, looked around and
smiled at his hearty greeting. The appear
ance of the two men could at this time be
contrasted fully. One looked a veritable
greyhound in slimness and appearance.
The other presented in contrast fullness of
middle-distance worlds championship.
When all was ready the shot was fired by
G. S. Goldn, and when the smoke cleared
OFF George was seen leading by about eight
feet on the first lap. On the second lap
Georges lead was only six feet, and when
the bell rang on the fourth lap, which told
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
THE DIAMOND FIELD.
Result Of the First Three Days Playing
of the Clubs in the National
League.
st. Louis First and Metropolitan Last
in the Race For the American
Association Pennant.
Myers, the American Champion
Runner, Beats George, the
English Champion.
The Races at Ivy City, in Which
Northwestern Horse own
erS are Interested.
The NationaILeague.

On Thursday afternoon the National
league teams opened the season, Boston
playing in New York, Philadelphia in
Washington and Detroit in st. Louis. the
game scheduled for Kansas City and Chi
cago at the former city being postponed on
account of rain. It is Of course impossible
to say what the outcome will be, SO few
games having been played, but one can see
in the beautiful work of the New York and
Chicago teams an Indication. at least, that
the struggle for the pennant will again be
between them, the other clubs being left to
contest for positions from the third peg
downward. The games won and lost by
each team are appended:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

OLIVER HOLMES has sailed for England,
an interval of fifty years having taken place
since his previous voyage. 1t is to be pre-
sumed, however, that the angry tossing
waves will give him a reminder of his pre-
vious experience of seasickness, which will
last him quite comfortably for fifty years
more. Then, too, there is the awful posi-
bility that Poet TENNYsoN may write an ode
to him, or at least insist upon reading one of
his late compositions. The journey of the
glacial OLIVER seems to be beset with singular
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
How She Looks
Troy Telegram

IIOy IcIcSTdu
Miss Folsom's hair is soft and brown, Of q
shade between light and dark. 1t is combed
well back from her full forehead. and loose,
wavy tendrills fall away from their confne-
meEt against the ivory wilderness of her face
She has violet blue eyes, well-shaped nose
and mouth and full, round chin. The warm
pallor of her complexion contrasts with the
deep red of her full lips, in which all her
color concentrates itself. Her shoulders are
broad and her bust and waist of classic pro-
portions. She has fnely-molded hands and
feet; not small, but well suited to her height
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
Roycotters i'm Trouble

NEW YORK, May Michael Stroh, a
bartender. Hans Holdnif, musician, and
Paul Wilgig, a waiter, all members of the
Carl Sahm club, recently engaged in sys-
teniatic boycotting of concert saloon, were
arrested to-day on bench warrants charging
them with extortion. They were indicted
by the grand jury yesterday. They not only
boycotted the concert saloon, but also i'm
posed a fine of $1,000 on its proprietor.
which he paid. The maximum penalty for
the offenseis five years in prison.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

THE GLOBE is. indebted to c. JEvNE & Co.
for an invitation extended to its staff to at
tend novel baking exhibition, sort of cook
ing school matinee, which is TO be held at
their establishment every afternoon during
the present week, and this journal hereby
takes the liberty of inviting those st. Paul
young ladies who are matr1monially inclined
and whose culinary skill is susceptible of i'm.
provement. to accompany its representatives
Incidentally an acknowledgements is made OF
the gift from Mr.. d: A. DOYLE of an artistic.
ally constructed cake. product of the above
mentioned cooking process, representing the
GLOBE onward rolling. AS thousands have
already concluded, the GLOBE takes the
cake" with pleasure, too.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
American Association.

The contest in the American Association,
counting out two clubs, is beautiful to be-
hold. st. Louis is getting such lead as to
cause suspicion that the other teams will
have no show Of capturing the pennant
from the Browns, and the Metropolitan al
legged ball club is apparently in company
with clubs with which it cannot cope. The
Brooklyn team is doing some remarkably
good playing, while Cincinnati is giving
it's friends trifle of uneasiness. Extra
inning games have been of frequent occur
renee during the week. The record to date
is as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

the runners there was only one more lap to
run. Movers was only about two feet be-
hind George. Then, as if struck by whirl-
wind he swept past George with the
greatest apparent ease, and looking behind
at the three-quarter distance saw George
virtually left. He then logged home, the
winner in 2 minutes and % 2-5 seconds,
beating George 4s seconds, and in distance
fuIlv fiftaen feet
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

engaged in the construction of
the canal by which the water power of the
st: Anthony falls at Minneapolis was first
utilized as motive power. feature that
has since made Minneapolis famous the
world over. The firm prospered and the
individuals members became well-to-do and
wealthy. They branched out. Mr.. Lang
don built an elegant home, one of the most
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

THE Knights of Labor are wise. They re.
Train from participating in the so-called work
ingman's canvass in behalf of Maj. NEwsoN
Ii they were disposed to do it they know il
would injure their cause by attaching it to a
losing side But they are not disposed to dc
1t. because when the labor unions want to
put up candidate they will select one who
knows hard days work when he sees it.
Being an old settler and poet is of no special
benefit to the cause of labor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

The sudden declination of Mr.. GRAY in
favor of Mr.. LEWIS in the Sixth ward, coupled
with a rumor that it was the result of bar
gain and sale, has had the effect of arousing
Mr.. GRAY's late followers to the pitch of in
dignatlon. While he may attempt to sell
them out, they are independent enough not to
be made parties to his contract, and give no.
tice that the transfer cannot be made. AS
an evidence of their independence, as well as
to resent the reflection upon their integrity,
they announce their purpose to transfer their
vote to Mr.. BRYANT.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

THOSE persons who are predicting the most
direful consequences from the present labor
agitation should remember that the country
never enjoyed an era of greater prosperity
than following the troubles which occurred
in 1877.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

THE University Of Pennsylvania is making
extensive preparations to produce a comedy
of the ancient Greeks. Although the Phila-
dephians fear lest the undertaking may be
somewhat in the line of an innovation, thew
are willing to give the project, which, on
the whole, is not opposed to their well-known
conservatism, both moral and financial SUD-
port.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

IF THE demonstration at the Exposition
rink last night was "a great outpouring Of
the Republican Masses" as previously an
nounced in the Republican papers, it would
be curious to see Republican meeting when
there was no outpouring of the masses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
An Old Family.
Troy Telegram.

Troy Telegram.
There are now two distinct branches Of the
Folsom family, one in Maine, which valiantly
supported the ''Plumed Knight" and the one
at Buffalo, which was as devoted to the
interests Of Mr. Cleveland and whose fair
representative it is now said will be partici-
pant in the honors that have come to their
candidate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
viii surrender His Freedom.

From the evidence at hand, and it seems in
disputable, we are led to the belief that Presi-
dent Cleveland will surrender his freedom to
the fair Miss Folsom in June. That the fair
prospective bride may find the president
plastic subject is the earnest wish of her
many friends in Buffalo.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

not to expect clean sweep this year. Some
other year will suit the governor, and the
voters will accommodate him by postponing
the clean sweep until some distant time in the
very remote future
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

The number of teachers of elocution in the
country has rapidly grown until now it has
reached 5000. In spite of this manifestlv
sufficient cause no one has yet suggested
that the real reason of the numerous riots
has at last been discovered.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
FOLSOM FANClES.
Correspondents some times Lie

Correspondents Sometimes Lie.
Chicago Times.
Some of the Washington correspondents
again declare that the president is going to
marry Miss Folsom. But these gossips have
been known to lie before, and Folsom in uno,
Folsom in omnibus.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

Now that the ancient and reminiscent
JEFFERSON DAVIS has returned to his accus-
toned oblivion, 1t is to be presumed that the
esteemed Atlanta Constitution will return to
a state Of sanity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

PITTsB URG has succeeded in making a fac
simile Of the famous peachblow vase. None
others are genuine unless bearing the Pitts
burg trade mark of sooty spots beneath the
enamel.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
Will She Write q Book?


When Miss Folsom becomes Mrs. Cleveland
book from her pen on ''How Won Presi-
dent would sell tolerably well on railroad
trains and at summer resorts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

Humphrey, the assistant <<rsA,-seH1---.-&i
city editor on the Pioneer Press, was few
years ago, reporter on the Chicago Tribune
and covered the city hall for his daily assign
ment. He was up late at nights and slept
until noon. With many other newspaper
men, he had room on Dearborn street near
Adams, directly in the rear of Lehman's fair,
where everything is on sale from threshing
machine to Mikado fan. Lehman's business
increased and he decided to utilize the inner
court between his building and those on
Dearborn street, wherein the reporters slept.
Of course he failed to consult them about the
extension but went to work
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
AS AN oFFICE-HoLpER.

Mr.. Langdon has so far contented him
self with representing the residents of Hen
nepin in the state senate for several success
sive terms, his nomination and election
being assured on public knowledge of the
fact that he was in the field. His long SER
vice in the legislature has made him we'll
known to the leading Republicans of the
state and has given him wide acquaint-
ance that will prove Of benefit to him in
plans for other officers. His career as a
member of the state senate, while not
characterized by any remarkable or original
measures, was creditable to himself, and
satisfactory to his constituents.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

'"THE wicked flee when no man pursueth."
That's why the Republican bosses are hiding
behind the trees before the GLOBE COM
menceS to fire.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
A KISS.
A soft and dimpled hand in mine,

A soft and dimpled hand in mine,
A sweet breath gently famed my cheek;
Two large blue eyes with lovelight shine.
The soul implies, though lips ne'er speak:
Two rows of pearly teeth were shining bright,
Surrounded by a wreath OF ruby lips.
Parting in loving smile of calm delight;
Cupid fingers there while loves sweets he
sips;
Her form in my embrace, close drawn to me-
Meier was there form and face compared 10
this;
Her head dropped on my breast, thrills ran
through me;
My lips pressed hers at will in one long
kiss;
My soul swan in joy, submerged in a sea of
bliss.
Then in that soft moonlight vowed we'd
wed,
My love so oft did plight, in wedlock's bands
We'd seek our happiness-all this said;
Now for all such sweet bliss breach Of
promise case is on my hands.
-~Omaha Herald
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02
r. B. LANGDON.

tunate in political affairs He can count
his money and stocks by the hundred
thousands and has record as state senator
for six consecutive terms. To hear him
talk one would get the impression that his
political aspirations were satisfied and
that he never entertained thought about
running for governor during the coming
summer. or that he had the most remote
hope that any combination could be ar
ranged by which he could be sent to the
United States senate to succeed Senator
Mcmillan.
THE KNOWING ONES
discredit his ayowal of being satisfied with
his political success, and intimate that it is
a way he has. when most anxious to secure
a place, to pretend that he is not an appli-
cant for that particular position and in fact
would not accept anything at the hands of
the people. They insinuate that
he and Loren Fletcher. also of Minneap-
oils, are training together at the
present time, and, that the combination means
that Fletcher will either capture the con-
gressional nomination from this district or
make it possible to succeed GilfIlan two
years hence, while Mr. Langdon will be
entered to take the senatorial toga thrown
QoWu NY OuuRc MCMlliau.
Others contend that Mr.. Langdon has
his eye on the executive mansion of Mime
sofa, and will loom up as formidable
candidate for governor at the coming Re-
publican state convention. He, so it is
said, will create surprise and CONSERVATION
among all factions by coming in as an
avowed candidate at the eleventh hour.
He is expected to rally the disorganized
forces under his own banner, and thus
walk off a victor.
MIR. LANGDoN LAUGHS
good-naturedly when accused of these Sc
cret designs upon the things political and
says that he is not an Office seeker, don't
want any Office, and don't see why his name
is always being used in connection with
offices. He admits that the impression has
got out that he has designs on the governor
ship and senatorship and says that he can
not visit any city in the state without his
visit is misconstrued into a political mis-
sion. This, he says, is his misfortune
rather than his fault.
He is one Of the men who believe that
it is the duty of every citizen of the United
States to take an active interest in every
thing pertaining to the public welfare
whether of a municipal. state or federal
character. He labors under the belief that
every resident of place should interest
himself in its local affairs and attend all
conventions. Unlike many men with pro-
nounced theories on every subject, he lives
up to them and carries them out. No con-
vention in Minneapolis would be complete
without the tall form of the senior member
of the firm of Langd0n & Co.
HE IS OPPOSED
To prohibition and, although good Re-
publican of long standing, is pronounced
in his opinion that prohibition does not
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors or
prevent drunkenness His opinion is based
on personal observation in Vermont, his
old home, where prohibitory laws have
been On the statute books for years and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

1T HAS been discovered that Miss FOLSOM
has relations in Omaha. Omaha will now
apply for rating as a city of the first class.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-02

lock-onts. 1t can be done by both sides
coming together in spirit OF mutual fair
ness and talking the matter over in COM
mon sense way.