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THE SPRINGER BILL.

The labor problem presents such a di-
versity of features and so many new COM
plications are continually arising in connec-
ton with it. that it is most difficult for even
the highest craftsmanship 10 formulate any
plan for its solution that will at once meet
all the requirements and provide all the
equities that are essential to a proper adj
justment of the relations of labor. Hereto
fore the discussion of the subject has been
mainly confined to the schools of political
philosophy. with the exception of the
harangues of political demagogues which
were not entitled to be dignified as argu-
ments. The recent message of the presi-
dent of the United States to congress- upon
this subject has seemed to precipitate
it as national issue and it is now lifted
from the domain of theoretical discussion
TO that of practical legislation. 1t is an
issue now to be met. discussed and decided
in the halls of national legislation. 1t is
an issue from which the boldest and wisest
craftsmanship may desire to shrink, yet it
is one that admits of no evasion. 1t must
be met and decided.
1t is foreign to our republican institutions
have the general government occupy the
relation of arbiter between any two classes
of the citizens of this republic. The
bare fact that the government is
compelled to recognize that class
distinctions do exist is an unpleasant
thought to the American citizen. Yet we
cannot shut our ewes to scenes which are
daily presented to our view, nor is it the
part of craftsmanship to ignore facts which
are so conspicuous that they are seen and
known of all men. That we have fallen
upon evil times in the history of our repub-
lie when the government is compelled to
legislate in the interest of any class or
classes is the most lamentable evidence of
how far we have drifted from primitive
moorings under Republican domination.
However much we may deplore the
fact. it exists nevertheless, and as
nothing is ever gained by CRYING
over split milk, the very best we can
do is to make the most of the situation as
the Republican party has left it, 1t is
therefore an evidence of his practical states
manship when the president called the at
tention of congress to the subject and to the
necessity for taking prompt measures to
apply a remedy for the troubles that exist.
Another evidence of the practical tendency
of Democratic craftsmanship is the
bill introduced by Mr.. SPRINGER TO
create a labor bureau and provide
for an arbitration commission.
The SPRINGER bill doubtless possesses
many crudltles and imperfections. 1t would
be singular if it did not. But it has the
merit of beieg the first stagger at a prac-
teal solution of the matter. The necessity
for labor department in connection with
the executive administration of the govern
ment is now so apparent that but few will
dispute its expediency. The labor interest
of the country has attained such proper
tons that it becomes absolutely neces-
sary that there should be bureau for the
collection and dissemination of informa-
ton concerning labor matters. That part
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
A MORMON DODGE.

There is humorous sort of philosophy
in Mormonism, after all. The pastoral
epistle of the first presidency to the general
conference Of the saints, held at Provo on
the 9th of this month, deplores the perse-
cution and hideous wrongs which the So
called people of God" are called upon to
suffer under Democratic administration, but
congratulates the church that while things
are bad enough for all practical purposes,
still they are not as bad as they might be.
The saints are encouraged by being re-
minded that they are in great deal better
condition than the prosecuted church was
i'll the days of the first Alma, when the saints
had taskmasters put over them, and those
who were found calling upon the name of
the Lord were put to death. Presidents
Taylor and Cannon tell the Mormons that
the present persecution is the result of a
long-ago Matched conspiracy, the Protest
ant clergy of the territory being at the
head of it. The epistle has been printed IN
pamphlet form and is being distributed
broadcast throughout the country with the
evident purpose of working up sympathy
for the MOrmons. 1t is too late in the day
for the Mormon leaders to ATTEMPT the
sentimental act. The humbuggery of this
so-called religion has been too thoroughly
exposed to permit it to enlist sympathy
from virtuOus nation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
SHIP RAILWAYS.
A Favorable Report Ordered on a
New Atlantic & Pacific Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The senate
committee on commerce to-day voted to
make favorable report on a new Atlantic
IL Pacific ship railway bill as a substitute
for the original ship bill. Eads and such
others as may be associated with him are
created body corporate, with the title of
the Atlantic & Pacific Ship Railway COM
pany, with power to issue capital stock and
bonds not to exceed in the aggregate $780,
900, 900. The United States obligates itself
to pay said company, for period of five
years after the said railway shall have been
completed and tested, any sum of money
required to make twO-thirds of the net
revenues of said company amounting an
nually 10 the sum of So, 500, 900. provided
that the total liabilities of the government
shall i'm no case exceed the sum of 81, $780,
900. The obligation of the United States
shall not attach until the railway shall have
transported, in the presence of a board of
engineers appointed by the president of the
United States, loaded vessel, weighing,
with her load,
NOT LESS THAN SIX THOUSAND TONS.
at an average speed Of not less than six
miles an hour, and place her in the harbor
at the other side of the isthmus without in
jury to the vessel. At the end of one year
thereafter the road is to be in condition to
transport vessels weighing. with their car
goes, not exceeding 1000 tons. and the
guarantee of the United States shall only
continue as long as the railway is kept in
such repair as to admit the transportation
OF vessels not exceeding the weight named.
1t is the duty of the company to make re-
turns to the auditor of railroad accounts,
showing the gross earnings, so per eentum
of which shall be assumed to be the net
revenues. In no event Will the government
pay more than 2, 500. 900 to make up any def
cIencies of either the second or third years,
remaining two years. During the exist
enee of the guarantee the agents of the
government are to have the right to inspect
The books and papers of the company.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
A story OF the Empress Eugene.

From the Pal Mall Budget.
The following is the latest story that is
told about the Empress Eugene, who has
ever been a striking figure since the day
when she charmed Napoleon III. with the
wreath of violets which she wore in her
golden hair. ''TwaS morning then, but
now the night has come" A few days ago
says the chrOnicler, visitor to the Marcus
church>at Venice, where the ex-empress is
now staying, observed a lady, dressed
in the deepest mourning, kneelng in long.
silent prayer before one of the side al
tarS. When at last she rose she looked
about her in search of something which
she missed and then walked slowly away,
and supporting herself by the IL, towards
the entrance. The stranger politely offered
his arm, which was gratefully accepted, the
lady meanwhile explaining that one of the
beggars must have taken her silver headed
walking-stick away. without which she
was Every helpless" Outside the church
two liveried fOotmen were waiting; the
stranger on retiring offered his address
card (alas, for cruel Nemesis, he was
German from Berlin). glancing at which
the lady was seen to shudder slightly and
then return the civility by whispering,
Empress Eugene, and-homeless.
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Secured by Minnesota Congressman for
the Improvement Of Various
Rivers and Harbors.
Another Ship Railway Bill in Place Of
the Present One, Which
Benefits Eads.
Recoined Into the Standard
Article.
The Friends OF Marshal Hawkins of
Indiana Disprove the Charges
Against Him. w aifs.
Rivers and iHarbors.

/, WASHINGTON. April 29.-The house has
done at least one good thing. 1t took up
the river and harbor bill and passed favor
ably on the Minnesota appropriations in 1t.
Mr.. Reagan made an effort 10 cut out the
appropriation for reservoirs, but Gillian
and Strait and Wilson were on their feet in
an instant and before Mr.. Reagan got
through he thought he had been struck by
a Minnesota cyclone. His efforts were as
tonishingly unsuccessful. The reservoir
appropriations remain in the bill. Mr.. Gil
iillan offered an amendment making $780,
600 Of the appropriation for the Mississippi
below ST. Paul available for use under the
discretion of the secretary of war for further
experiments with Adams flume, and it was
adopted with but little opposition. The
provisions of the bill as they relate to Min
neSOta as it now stands are as follows:
Improving the Red River Of the North in
Minnesota, and the money heretofore appro-
priated for locks and dams is hereby made
available for dredging said river, according TO
the plan of the chief OF engineers recon-
mended on the 18th of March, 1884, provided
that not exceeding $4,000 shall be thus ex-
pended on Goose rapids. The Yellowstone
river between Glendive and the mouth, Mon
tana, SIS, 200; harbor at Duluth and charging
the basin between Minnesota aud Rice's point,
$4,000; and the consent of the
UNITED STATES
hereby given to a change of the existing dock
line on the east side of Rice's point by the
municipal authorities of Duluth; provided,
such "A change meets the approval of the sec
rotary of war; harbor at Agate bay, $50, 600;
harbor at Lake City, $4,000; improving st.
CroiX rivec, Wisconsin and Minnesota, $500;
continuing operations upon reservoirs at the
head waters OF the Mississippi river, $4,000;
provided that in the opinion OF the chief en-
gineers, the expenture of this appropriation
and ultimate completing of this part of the
reservoir system adequately improves
navigation. For operating snag boat
on the upper Mississippi river $4,000;
improving the Mississippi river at st. Paul
and Des Moines Rapids, $4,000, OF which
sum g, 900, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, shall be applied 10 the removal of
the rock at Duck creek chain, at the Rock Is
land rapids: ZOO TO be available, If desired
by the secretary OF war, for continuing ex-
periments with Adams hume. Improving
the Mississippi river at Des Moines rapids
canal, under the modified project. $50, 900, OF
which sum $50, 900 are 10 be used for pier con-
struction. Dry docks at Des Moines rapids,
$65. 600
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
An English "stHou,e..

Girls Gossip in London Truth.
We went to charming at home the other
day, given by sisters, one of whom is an
artist. The door was opened by tall
Oriental in his native garb, and, leaving
the daylight outside, we found ourselves in
a sort of radiant gloom, soft. colored hang
ings sutting out all light except that afforded
by Chinese and japanese lanterns. Our
tall artist-hostess draped statuesQuely in
some soft, clinging white material. re-
ceived us, and passed us on to the picture
room, where we encountered a speaking like
ness of Lady Harberton. one of the most sue
cessful portraits l have ever seen. We
then found our way to the tea room, which
had been formed by erecting a tent over
the small London garden, which was
boarded over, a good idea where inside
space is limited. Here we received our tea
from the hands of bare-footed Venetian
girls in their picturesque national dress, and
heard some good singing. The whole af-
fair was so thoroughly out of the common
that thought you would like to hear about
it. When was coming away passed the
hostess without a word. taking her, in her
white draperieS, for statue. Soft. loose
folds of drapery, when gracefully arranged,
effectually put us out of conceit with our
tight bodices.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
GERONIMO.

1t is serious reflection Cd The police and
military powers of two governments when
GERONIMO and his struggling band of
Apaches can repeat depreciation after dep
relation upon the citizens of the United
States and Mexico, and not be brought to
Justice. People residing in the southwest
ern part of Arizona and along the northern
boundary of Mexico are being murdered by
the score, yet the blood-thirsty lvages are
permitted to go on with their wholesale
murders and virtually no attempt made by
either government to capture them. tits
disgraceful. There are officers in the
United States army who know enough
about Indian warfare to capture or destroy
GERoNIMo's band. In the event there are
- -''"h officers let congress authorize the
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Senate Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-In the senate
to-day bill was passed authorizing the
acquisition of an additional strip of ground
for the postoffice building at Fit. WAYNE,
Ind, and appropriating 5000. 600 for the
purpose. The Fourth of July claims bill
was then taken up. and after some slight
discussion passed Mr.. Beck then took the
floor on the postoffice appropriation bill
and spoke at considerable length in op-
position to an amendment which appro-
PIRATES $500, 900 to pay for carrying the
United States mails to Central and South
America, Australia, China and Japan at
the rate OF 81 mile for each outward trip.
At the conclusion of his remarks the senate
went into executive session, and when
the doors reOpened adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
Expensive nressmaking.

Girls Gossip in London Truth.
1 see that the scientific system of dress
cutting is to be taught in all the national
schools of Ireland. We shall have, there
fore. suppose, in few years, to draw
upon Ireland for our dressmakers, and 1t
seems to be very money-making business,
10 judge from the recent case of Gates VS..
Maxwell Heron. In the evidence it came
out that 8 dress which cost eS1 to make, in
Guiding materials, was charged to the Gus
toner R9l0. Surely some of this must come
under the category of unearned increment.
a witness on the miliner's side said that
1T was seldom that prices were discussed, 4"
which, l suppose, means that orders ara
given for dresses without any reference to
cost This seems good way to get rid OF
an income at railway speed, but how would
the world get along without the IMPROVE
dent? They are very useful class.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30

What This Famous social Carnival
Has Been and is.

Harper's Magazine.
The origin of 1.-The season" has been the
subject of many and varying theories. The
politician imagines it has grown up round
the sittings of Parliament, a sort of flower
ing creeper on the edifice of British liberty.
The man Of science considers it a develop
ment of nesting time. The shopkeeper
would Of he had ever heard of them) re-
gard it as a relic of the old st. James and
st. Bartholomew fairs. In the eye of the
debutante it is remnant of the golden age.
In all probability 1.-The season" had its
rise in the gayeties of the royal court and
its place in space and time was first deter
mined by the habitatiOn and movements of
that body. The place of 1.-THE season. as
it exists for us is now fixed, and does not
change to Windsor or York with the au,-.
regis. 1t would, indeed, be calamity if it
were otherwise. The Imagination can
hardly figure Kings Cross Station if ''the
season" had to transport itself in the month
of May to the metropolis of the north.
Fortunately nowadays the vortex of fashion
revolves round fixed point. That point is
Mayfair No one would think of saying it
was ''the season" in the Strand.
The time of 1.-THE season." as has been
said before. is not so easy to mark out as
begins after Easter, but not always actually,
any more than spring always actually be-
gins on the 21st of March. 1t is true that
balls and dinners and other signs of 1.-The
season" often appear before Easter, just as
III warm year we may get taste of spring
before the March east winds. And as that
chance visitation of warmth is exception
ally sweet. so these early parties are dis
tlnguished by goOd-fellowship that is
wanting later on in the year. But, however
pleasant they may be. no one would think
OF calling the period in which they occur
1.-The season."
A season. in the words of Webster, is so
called with reference to Its fitness fol
anything contemplated and done" The
things contemplated or done in 1.-The Lon
don season" may be termed genericaIly. in
the language of the press, fashionable
arrangements" Any one taking up the
Morning Post on Monday can read a list
of them for the ensuing week. He will see
that if he chooses he can in the next day
or two attend ''balls, " Emission meetings."
''smau musics." ''sales of dolls" prom
enade shows" receptions" scientific
lectures, ''cricket Matches" ''bazars."
afternoons" concerts" charities, {"
shooting at the clay or real pigion, ''dra-
matte matinees," ''polo," races" or
musical sOirees in the East End"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
CHAMPAGNE DRINKING.
How Americans Cons une the Seducfs
i've but Costly ReVerage.

New York Letter in Cincinnati Enquirer
The task of serving the American public
with champagnes is divided among dozen
or more houses, but three or four carry off
the palm in fashionable favor. The public
APPETITE varies, and and one year it will de-
mand Mumm, and another year run on
Pommery, and third year give its mouth
to ClieQuOt But so many people drink
wine that when ran across Mr.. A. Debary,
the head of the American agency of Mumm
81 Co., to-day. and found that he had just
returned from France, Immediately began
to pump him for information. He said:
THE stock of champagne, especially of the
large houses in France, promises to furnish
good wine for several years to come. The
struggle is constantly to get the best vim
tages, and every house naturally thinks it
has secured 1.-THE choicest when asked an
opinion. We are no exception. The stock
of wine in France is large. The champagne
business is reported dull all over the world.
1t is accounted for on the score of general
hard times"
Where is the largest consumption of
wines?"
America now consumes as much or
more champagne than any other country.
The consumption here has been steadily in
creasing, until | think we now lead the
world. The finest wines are sent here and
find customers. The trade in this country
has suffered from the hard times the
same as elsewhere. When people have
necessity for economy champagne is not
drunk so much"
''What has been the effect on prices?"
1.-The hard times have had no effect on
prices. The price of champagne, on the
other hand, has been very high, but there
does not seem to be any near prospect of
reducing the price. Fine wines will always
command high prices"
Would the tariff make any difference?"
The tariff Is very high, but L do not
think that effects the sales to any extent.
If the tariff was reduced to Sc a case it would
be about the right thing. Still, as wine is
luxury. it ought to be well taxed"
''What do they say abroad about Califor-
mia wines?"
They do not regard them as competing
with French champagne. The general
opinion is that for a century to come the
California wines will not come into the
market to compete with France. The grape
growers of California have not yet found
the secret of growing grapes or of the treat
ment of wine. For one thing, they have
no cellars. In France they cut their cellars
out of limestone. The cellars of our house
are several miles long. The temperature
does not vary five degrees summer or Win
ter. Another thing against California is
the fact that it requires immense capital and
a long time to make good wine and bring II
to perfection"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
JEFF'S LAMENTATION.

There is no other country on earth where
the scene witnessed at Montgomery, Ala,
on Wednesday could have occurred without
creating sensation. The chieftain of the
late rebellion reappeared upon tie identical
scene where twenty-five years ago he
inaugurated the most stupendous conflict of
modern times and pronounced an eulogium
upon those who fought under his leadership
and tribute to the cause fors which they
had struggled. If such thing mad occurred
in any European country it would have
been the proyocation, if not of popular
outbreak, at least of the stretch
ing forth of the strong hand of
the government to have suppressed
the man and the sentiments he uttered.
Here they are treated, as they deserve to
be, as nothing more than the harmless ex-
pressions of an old man who has outlived
his times. whose life is in past with which
the present generation has no connection.
The fact that JEFF DAVIS can at this day
stand in front of the capitol at Montgomery
on the very spot where he first took the
oath of office as president of the COnfeder-
ate States, and make the speech which he
made day before yesterday without creating
sensation, is splendid evidence of the
strength and conservatism and perpetuity
of our Republican institutions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
Historical Association.

WASHINGTON. April 29.-The following
named were elected officers of the Ameri-
can Historical Association for the coming
year: Presidents, Justin Winsor, librarian
Harvard university; vice president. Charles
Kendall Adams, president Cornell univer-
slty, William f. Poole of Chicago public
library; secretary. Herbert B. Adams,
Johns Hopkins university; treasurer, Clar-
ence Winthrop Brown, New York. The
following gentlemen. among others. were
elected members of the association: Chief
Justice Waite, Senator William NJ. Evarts,
Senator Joseph r. Hawley. Senator Orr
vile III. Platt, Senator John A. Logan,
Hon. VIM. Henry Smith, general manager
OF the Associated Press; Commodore George
Z. Belknap, u. S. n.
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NOMINATIONS REJECTED.
Pollard of Indiana shut Out--ROse-
Grams still Hung UD

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The senate in
secret session to-day resumed consideration
OF the nomination OF Charles r. Pollard of
Indiana to be judge of the supreme court
of Montana, and senators having fully di-
gested the adverse report in the case all OPP
position was withdrawn and the nomination
unanimously rejected. A motion was made
to remove the injunction of secresy from
the confirmation of Gen. Rosecrans to be
register of the treasury, which is held up
pending an investigation of charges against
hlm. by motion TO reconsider the vote
The motion was opposed ON the ground
that the subcommittee of the committee on
finance, which is understood to consist of
Senators Aldrich and Vance. had not yet
had an opportunity to examine the records
OF the supreme court which, it is said, con-
tain the facts in the charges brought against
the nominee. The motion, how ever was
pressed to vote and lost.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-30
PennsyIvania Hospitality.


A great many people visit the executive
department at Harrisburg to call on Gov.
Pattison, and the Jeffersonian simplicity
with which affairs are managed there en-
ables many of them to gain admission to the
gubernatOrial presence. The other day a
gentleman supplied with an unmstakable
cork leg and a check suit fashionable in
some of the back woods counties of the
western part of the state, appeared before
Private Messenger Hughes and asked
CURLY:
''Guv'ner imp"
mo, sir. He's out of town."
''Um. This is his sanctum sanctorum,
is it?"
This is his private office"
Eyes, his sanctum sanctorum," with q
look of deep pity at the messengers ignor-
ahce. "Well, there's my pasteboard.
Give it to the gunner. l live at Sewick-
ley, the Bryn Mawr of Allegheny county.
When he comes our way tell him to stop.
We kin give him clean table, clean cloth,
clean napkin, an Nom Samples is red hot on
griddle cakes. Nuff sed.n