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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
CAUGHT In A CROWD.
Mysterious Disappearance of a
Gold Certificate.

William Sprague, Moorhead insur-
ance agent. was robbed in st. Paul Fri
day night of a $1,000 gold certificate.
He was passenger on the late Omaha
train for Saltwater, and as the train
pulled out of the union depot he was
accosted by stranger who informed
him that he was on the wrong train.
He made an attempt to leave
the car, and in the vestibule
was rudely jostled by several men, one
of whom was his informant. The con-
ductor appeared upon the scene and
assured Mr.. Sprague that he was on the
right train, whereupOn he returned to
his seat. Sprague claims to have had
the bill, which was the property of one
of the insurance companies that he rep
resents, in an inside vest pocket,
sewed between two strips of card
board, and says he discovered his
loss just before reaching Saltwater
junction. He hired q team at Still
water and drove Immediately to st.
Paul, it being too late to secure train,
then believing that the money had been
lost before leaving this city. 1t is prob
able, however, that the bill was taken
during the jam in the car vestibule, it
being part of well-laid scheme to re-
lieve him of his wealth. No arrests
have as yet been made.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
CAUGHT IN THE CORRIDORS.

The usual Saturday exodus set in at
an early hour yesterday, and by4 o'clock
the Merchants rotunda was compare
lively deserted The approach of the
HOLIDAYS was an important factor in pro
ducing this result and contributed
towards making a scarcity OF political
news. Many of the candidates for the
various legislative Offices, however,
fingered on the field of battle and en-
livened the scene by their presence.
Fred Norris. Senator Sabin's secre-
tary, has gone to Michigan for the holi-
DAYS. Senator Buchanan went home
Thursday. and will not leave the con-
genial atmosphere of Sank Rapids until
after Christmas. W. ID. Washburn
came in during the afternoon and went
to his headquarters. Ignatius Donnelly
has established himself in rooms next to
those occupied by the Minneapolis can
didate, but the two gentlemen do not
take advantage of their proximity TO
hold conferences.
W. r. Estes. W. G. Whiteman, editor
of the Ortonville Star-Herald, and e. j:
Kirkpatrick. editor of the RuShfOrd
Star. were about the lobby during the
early hours of the afternoon. MIR.
Whteman is candidate Tor enrOlllng
clerk of the senate.
~
"The political situation will be barren
of interest until after Christmas" said
Oliver Dalyrimple, but as soon as the
holiday season is over the pot will begin
boiling. | have no idea as to the result,
and until the certificate has been made
out and tucked in the lucky senatorial
candidates pocket, speculation is worth
very little"
Gov. McGill yesterday dispatched no
tice of their election to the Republican
electors of Minnesota. The electors
will report TO the governor Jan. II, and
the l4th they will hold q meeting for
the purpose of casting the presidential
vote of the state.
The railroad commissioners have APP
pointed Jan. 9, at 10 o'clock, for hearing
the application of the Duluth IL Winni-
peg Railroad company to increase their
capital stock. The company does not
state the amount they desire TO increase
their capital, but Gen. Becker said he
understood it was from S5,000,000 to
S7OO0,000, or an increase of S2.0OO,0OO
stock.
~
An enthusiastic teacher writes of the
work in the Manual training school:
''One of the most enthusiastic boys has
Just fimshed sled with thills. whipple-
tree all complete, to which he will har-
ness his dog. In design, construction
and finish he has displayed much skill.
We can be sure that during the Christ
mas vacation as he drives down the ave-
nue. with jingling bells behind his faith
full dog. it will seem all the merrier to
him because he has made the rig with
his own hAndS.N
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
All Aboard for the South.

On Dec. and IS, 1883, and each sec
ond succeeding Tuesday during Janu-
airy, February and March, 1889, The
Burlington" will sell round-Tip tickets
to principal points in Tennessee, Missis-
sippi, Alabama and Louisiana at about
half rates. These tickets will be good
for sixty days from date of sale, with
stop-over privileges all wed south of
the Ohio river. For full Information as
to rates and routes call on or address j.
C. Howard, City Ticket Agent, 300 Mic
ollet avenue, Minneapolis; Charles
Thompson. City Ticket Agent, corner
w. J. c. Kenyon. General Passenger
Agent. ST. Paul
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
BRUPE's PUNISHMENT.
Locking Up a Witness for Safe
,KeeDiu0

at the municipal court yesterday,
James IRVINE, the negro charged by
Christina johnson with attempted rape,
was bound over to the grand jury and
imprisoned in the county Jail in default
of bail. The girl returned to the dis
reputable house in which the crime is
alleged to have been committed, the day
following Ervine's arrest, and was sub
sequentIy arrested and locked up for
safe-keeping at the instance of County
Attorney Egan. She was taken sick
Yesterday. and it became necessary TO
remove her to the city hospital.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
New Church society.

The Episcopal Church Parish of ST. Ma
Tiers was organized at the residence of j.
Il. Southall i'll ST. Anthony Park Thursday
evening. Dec. 20. The meeting was well at
tended and enthusiastic. The newly-elected
vestry held its first meeting Immediately after
adjournment of the parish meeting. Bishop
Gilbert will visit the parish to-day at D. N.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
Shaving Stands and Case,

With a splendid adjustable mirror,
nice present for your best man, at Brad
street, Thurber & Co.'S, Syndicate
Block, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
Cheap Wood!!i

Maple, Oak, Birch and all other kinds
of best quality at lowest prices. Call
and get our prices before purchasing
elsewhere. Pioneer Fuel Company. 20e
East Seventh street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
Ladies, Writing Desks.

An elegant Christmas present. All
new designs. at Bradstreet, Thurber &
Co.'S, Syndicate Block, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
BOYS IN BLUE
Preparing an Ovation for Col
legians From Yale.

The concert to be given by the Yale
College Glee club at the Peoples thea
ter Friday evening promises to be
among the social events of the season,
and among those who have secured
boxes are: l.. K. Stone. Mrs. j. L. Mer-
riam, E. |. Frost, William Peet, ]. n.
jackson. j. &. Pyle, M. j. Boyle and
Harry Weatherby.
An attractive programme has been
arranged by the collegians. which is di-
yided into three parts, as follows:
PART 1.
Banjo Club.
Meath the Fins. -. ......... Carm. 1alen
Warbie-Come Rally. $500. Carm. Yalen
Mr.. Simmons and Club.
A Father Eye Keeps Guard ....... .Abt
PARTH.
Banjo Club.
falrest is She. ........................ Nevlns
Old hi coIonv Times old R RnpIisb
Double Loss ,,o.o uoIro,,,,d
Mr. Simmons and club.
altZ .......... ........... Carm. 1alen
PART III.
Kentucky Galopade .............. .Rosenfeld
Banjo Club.
The Dude Who Didn't Dance. ........-
Mr.. Sherman and Club.
Down the Road to Sally's.. ........ Shepard
The Lovers Com plant. ......... Granville
Bright College Years. :. ....-.... Carm Yalen
At the conclusion of the concert the
visitors will be entertained at a recep-
ton given by Mrs. John l.. Merriam and
Robert Merriam, a Yale undergraduate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
CHRISTMAS CALLERS

Bundles are frequent callers these
Holidays. They come for everybody
and from everybody. We are sending
out at least our share of bundles, as
most people know that when they want
the best they are sure to find it here.
30 they very sensibly waste no time in
looking round, but come at once to
Headquarters. We will give you no
trash, no shoddy, no misrepresentation,
but we guarantee to give you the best
in the market for the least money.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23

Women, especially, are invited to
look through our complete assortment
of Mems and Boys Finest Furnishings,
Caps, Etc. They'll be sure to find here
Just what their male relatives and
friends most prefer for Xmas, while our
prices are guaranteed to be as Low or
Lower than the same quality Of goods
can be bought for in America.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
Ia the Tariff n T.xs

The great cry Of the Democratic party
is that the tariff is tax,n and that you
can notmake people rich by taxing them.
They therefore propose to repeal the pro-
tective duties. The tariff is not tax in
the meaning which is usually given to
that word. One of the sovereign powers
of every nation is to levy taxes, and the
great study of law makers is to reduce
the burden of taxation. But protective
duties are not burden II citizen
gives to his Government fifty cents and
is enabled thereby to make one dollar,
no burdtp is imposed upon him. II he
pays slight increase in price for some
Of his purchases and is thereby provided
with Sfes5l yfzz5.sss & jls aeeaSsl waGes, he
is not bisrdened as he is iIl the case Of a
direct tax upon his home. We owe the
existence Of our great Industries to the
protective tariff, Our people are gene.
rally happier, more comfortable, better
provided with schools, and all the enjoy
ments of life, on account of the protec-
tive tariff. Instead of tho tariff being
oppressive it is relief from a great bur
den. We are compelled to raise from
three to four hundred million dollars an
nually for the support of our Govern.
ment If it is not raised by tariff OF
through internal revenue taxes it will be
levied upon the the city and farming
property of the country, aud increase
the burdens already borne by the tax.
payers. That such a tax would be o
burden no one will have the hardihood
to deny. With the removal of our pro.
tective duties hundreds of millions ol
Il ~ al .Nfr xuntflI in IN
this country from Europe, our indus.
tries would be suspended, our money
would go abroad, and we would expert.
euce again the same business depression
that prevailed in this country during
the low- tariff period of 1s57-5S. Then
taxes would be heavy and burdensome.
Under the present protective tariff we
manufacture six .sevenths of the goods
of an imported kind which are used in
this country. The cost of manufactur.
ing them is paid in wages to our work
ingmen, the profits go to employers and
employees. the money remains here and is
sent forth into a thousand channels of
activity. Another advantage of manu-
featuring at home IS that nothing is
paid to the middIemcn in Europe, to
shipowners for the cost of traesporta-
tion across the ocean, or to the importer
on this side. But free trade would COM
pei us to pay not only the wages of Euro;
pean workingmen, and the profits of
foreign capitalists, but it would also
oblige us to support European middle;
men, foreign steamship companies and
their agents on this side, 1t is free
trade that is the tax, and it has always
proved to be very burdeusome one,
too CLegelaad Leader.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
NasmrtIl the Inventor.

The great achievement Of Nasmyths s
life was the invention of that powerful
steam hammer which still continues to
be marvel to all who sec the opera
tion, at once mighty and delicate. It
is said OF this ma chine that it can chip
an egg resting on an anvil without
breaking it, while it can also deliver a
twelve-ton blow which will mako q
whole township tremble. We cannot
do better than quote Nasmyths own de-
scription of this crowning mechanical
triumph of his life:
1t consisted of, first, massive an
vii on which to rest the work; second,
block of iron constituting tho hammer
or blow-giving portion; and third, an
inverted steam cylinder, to whose pis-
ton-rod tho hammer block was attached.
ALI that was thon required to produce
most efESSSiyo hammer was simply to
admit steam of sufficient pressure into
the cylinder SO as to act on the under
side of the piston, and thus to raise the
hammer block attached to the end of
the piston-rod. By very simple ar
rangement of slide valve, under tho
control OF an attendant, the stoam was
allowed to escape, and thus permit tho
massive block of iron rapidly to descend
by its own gravity upon the work then
on the anvil. Thus, by more or less
rapid manner in which the attendant
allows the steam to enter or escape
from the cylinder, any required number
or any intensity of blows could be de-
| livered."
One Of the first uses to which the
steam-hammer was put was that of the
driving of piles. There were many me-
chanic, who did not belicve that 1t
would drive piles faster or bettcr than
was done by the old method. So Mas
myth resolved 10 have match between
his steam-hammer and the ordinary
pile-driver. Two immenco logs were
selected, and tho two machines began
to work at the same moment. The re-
suit was that whilo it took the old-fnsh-
ioned machine twelve hours to drive its
log to the proper depth, the steam.
hammer had finished its task in four
and half minutes.
The invention of the steam-hammer
not only made Nasmyth famous
wherever in tho world the mechanic
arts are practised, but add cd quickly
and largely to his worldly wealth. Ho
was only thirty-onc years of age, and
had already achieved a great life w0 (.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
The Record on Protection.

From 1850 to 1880 this country-with
short lapses of free trade, which always
produced disaster and panics-has en-
joyed the benefits of protection. Under
this policy, while population increased
116 per cent. and the farm acreage rs
per cent. the net value of the products
of manufacture has increased over 300
per cent. the gross value allowing a
gain OF Ar per cent.
But as the value increased, although
the prices of products have lowered, the
wages of the workers have gone up. Al
though the prices of manufactured arti-
cles are lower, wages have advanced in
the meantime, because the tariff has en-
abled US to take so many articles having
command of large home market that
the returns have been large.
In 1850 about ! 900, 600 factory labor
ers earned nearly $237, 600, 000-about
$24D apiece. In 1880 there were not
quite 9, $50, 900 laborers in manufactures,
and they were paid in wages nearly
$3.50, 0O0, 900, or about $3.50 apiece. This
remarkable fact of the wages and the
output increasing together, while the
prices of the products of factories were
decreasing, is worth thinking about.
Without tariff, and pretty high tariff,
new industries certainly could not have
been started; and without the securing
of a home market by continuance of
that tariff, certainly our manufacturers
could not have afforded 10 raise the
wages of their employees instead of low
ering them to the European standard. -
Philadelphia Times.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
All Taxes Arc Nnf Rnrdens.

II is not true that all taxes are a burden
to the laboring man, as claimed by Free
Traders. There is sound philosophic
principle upon which tariffs may be
based which is wholly advantageous to
the laborer and to the community. l
cannot discuss that at length now, but
will simply say that whenever tariff
protects the opportunity for developing
unrealized capacity in any direction it is
not burden bnt a good investment just
the same as the school tax or water tax
or highway iax. is not burden but a
wsse tnv5stfnetit. Nc rave u pay for
it, but it comes back in compound in
terest in improved citizens and better
social and sanitary relations. Any
tariff that protects the opportunities for
developing potential industries is not an
economic burden, but wise investment
which comes back with compound in
terest in superior productive capacity
and cheaper products without diminish
ing wages. Now this is exactly what
can be exclusively shown has been the
result of the American Tariff. IL is true
that, at the first, it only prevented wages
from falling by raising the price. But
the secondary and permanent effect was
TO enable us TO develop the highest pro.
ductive possibilities by which we now
supply our own population with the
various manufactured and agricultural
products cheaper than the lowest wage
paying countries can supply their popula-
tion. And what is more, through the
improved methods of production thus
made possible we are beginning to be
nb!e to produce commodities at as low a
price, aud in some cases lower. cent for
cent, than they can be produced in cheap
labor countries, while we pay from 40 to
200 per cent. higher wages than they do.
- George Gunt0a.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
Tlle stlletto.


Tho stiletto is peculiar weapon.
There is nothing of American manufac-
ture like it. In length it runs from six
to fifteen inches. Tho blade is about
twice the length of tho handle, dagger
edged, thick at tho narrow guard, and
tapering off to excessive thinness at tho
point. At the guard the diameter of
the blade is diamond shaped aud the
two extra edges run almost to the
point.
Tho real edges, which are rasor sharp,
make a wound which tho auxiliary
edges, more blunt than sharp, aggra-
vate to terrible degree. So effective
is it and so murderous in tho hands of
dexterous man, that the Italian gov
ernment has recently been experiment.
ing with it as q weapon at close quar-
ters and in the Massowah campaign sew
eral companies were armed with shields
and long stilettos. Tho weapon is car
ried in sheath like an ordinary dagger.
Another knife, commonly carried aud
frequently used by criminal Italians, is
what Professor Scannapicco, the Nea-
politan foncing MASTER calls the 'mol-
letta." The molietta bears somo rescm-
blance to razor, though considerably
longer. There is only one edge and
the blado opens like penknifc. 1t
swings loose, however, and when drawn
is opened by catching holl of the han-
die with the fingers aud throwing the
blade outward. This requires practice
and dextority. A small spring catches
the knife and holds it open. Il Is closed
pressure ppon tiny Fbuttoa'' on The
AZ Fdlc. Thcugh .pgs as eifscti1e a
'Aweapon as The stilotto, it makes an ugly
wound when used by an expert, and can
be opened almost as quickly as stiletto
can be drawn from its sheath. Tho ease
with which it can be concealed adds to
the frequency Of its use. Tho handle
is hard wood or bone.
There is an uptown establishment
that is said toimport stilettos aud other
Italian weapons. A small stiletto can
be bought for So Tho largest size cost
$5 and So. An imported molletta costs
$4 The prico places the real Italian
article out of the reach of many of the
knife users who failed to bring their
cowardly weapons across the ocean,
and they content themselves with a
species of small dagger, crude but Of
fcctive, and not infrcquently made by
themselves out OF we'll worn table
knife.-[New York Graphic.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
Some Specimen Foreign Wages.

The United States Consular Reports,
now being issued in pamphlet form,
ought to placed in the hands of every
mechanic and workingman in the United
States. These reports are compiled by
consular agents appointed by the pres
ent Democratic administration, and they
ought, therefore, to be acceped by Demo.
cratic voters as thoroughly reliable. They
contain facts regarding the wages paid
in European countries and the condition
of the working classes which ought to
be carefully considered by every voter
who is disposed to support the Demo
cratic Free Trade candidates. Free
Trade in America means that every wage
Garner in this country must compete
with this foreign pauper labor.
Mr.. j. Schoenhof, Consul at Tuustal,
has been investigating wages paid in the
shoe factories of Lynn, Mass, in Ger
many, in Austria, and in England. Here
is what he said in report dated August
30, 1888, and published by the State
Department.
"The wages at Lynn, Mass. run on an
average of 81 per week for girls and $12
for men. have heard of girls earning
as high as S15, and men SIS and $24 and
even above. The general average is
probably not above $40, men and women,
all round for full weeks work"
The report of the Bombay, India, fac
tory commission shows that in the Bom-
bay presidency there are employed
40, ,91S operatives in textile factories, of
whom 81, 159 are adult males, 10, are
females, and 975 are children. The
commissioners personally visited several
of the factories, and heard evidence re.
garding the hours of labor and the wages
paid the operatives. Mr.. Wadai testified
as follows:
.'The same set of hands (men aud
women), worked continuously day and
night for eight consecutive days. Those
who went away for the night returned at
in the morning to make sure of being
in time when the doors opened at I'M. /;
and for the eighteen hours work from
A A. NJ, to 10 Z. NJ or annas &c. to
1891 was the wages. When the hands
are absolutely tired out, new hands are
entertained. Those working these ex-
cessiye hours frequently died"
Mr.. Drewet's deposition is nearly as
strong; "The season (ginning) lasts
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03
4 sabbath IN the MountaIns.

Afar from tho sound Of the Sabbath bell,
Afar from the Sabbath throng,
Whose voices to-day in worship swell
With jubilant notes Of song,
Alone on a lofty Alpine height,
Bathed in flood of resplendent light,
With the glittering peaks of snow in sight,
We gather for morning prayer.
Though small may our congregation be-
Scarcely exceeding the .'two or three,n
The Master himself Is there.
No pealing organ proclaims our praise,
No preachers voice is heard,
Our chorister's psalm on this pearl of days
Is that of the happy bird;
Our music the sound of the rushing rills,
Pouring down from the snowy hills,
As each its appointed work fulfils
Lenping down through the flowery dell;
And the wonderful works of our Father
teach
More than the wisest and best could preach,
Or the tongue of the learned tell.
Though they seem in eternal might ar
rayed,
There once was day, we know,
When the hills foundations first were laid
And first they were crowned with snow;
But when in fire at the last great day
All that is evil must pass away,
Do we not hope that the mountains gray
May delight our awakening eyesl
Emblem of all that is PURE and bright,
Pointing up to world of light,
And glory that never dies.
The Odessa herald. (Odessa, Del.) 1888-1892, 1888-11-03

don't tell them whore / am else they
will want me to go back to Lord Silu.
rian, and l can never forget him,
never"
''old scoundreli shouldsthink not.
But he can't molest you, dear Olive;
now that his miserable son is dead he
has no more authority over you than
have"
''Deadl jack" Icried.
''Yes, three months ago. All, Olive,
naughty girl to hide from me. II you
know how Ihave suffered.p
On my twenty-frst birthday became
Mrs. John Beaumont. My mother to
this day thinks herself tho aggricvod
party, and has to remember that my
purchase money enabled her TO ind
suitable husbands for all her girls before
she can forgive me for refusing to profit
by her excellent bargain. -[Tho Wis
consln.