St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-22

dition. Councilman WALSH, of Grand
Forks. has 5000 bushels of wheat that
lie is only offered % cents a bushels for,
on account of atmospheric circum-
stances more readily connected with the
prefix North abroad. Still, it should be
conceded that the people who make the
state should best know what they want
TO christen it, and their wishes should,
and no doubt will prevail.
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Something is being said in the South
about change of name for that section
in the new state, but little encourage
ment is given it. There is no doubt
that Dakota. either with or without the
South, will be the decided preference.
1t is pretty name, and the South had
the first grip OH it.
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Hon. WALDO NJ. POTTER, the stall
wart and venerable editor, early and
fearless champion of division in the
North and Republican integrity, mildly
disclaims the paternity of recent let
ter in the GLOBE in regard to the James
town convention. dated at La MouTe.
The natural modesty of the profession
would dictate this course, but 1t is no
ticed that in connection with his dis
claimer he reaffirms the essential
points pertaining to the convention. He
makes it quite plain that the minority
got control of the convention by sharp
practice and elected PIERCE president
in order to give him prestige when there
are higher state Offices for him to aspire
to. According to Mr.. PoTTER's theory,
large portion of the convention was
disfranchiSed for this purpose, and
PIERCE was declared elected by 81 ma
j0rity, when the result fairly should
have been ID majority for STONE. 1t is
hardly generous to Gov. PIERCE to find
fault with him for removing from the
territory before the election. He could
not have known that Mr.. CLEVELAND
would fail, and that there would be a
chance for him to get good office in
the territory. Butthere was no delay
after the election in returning with all
the kindred and attachments. What
more could he do?
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The Alliance newspaper at Valley
City gets little bewildered over the
theory that Bishop WALKER sustalnS
and will continue the cratic rector at
Valley City. 1t accuses him of affiict-
Ing the community with drunken SpreeS
and unchristian conduct for two years,
and threatens that when the bishop
comes there must be change, under
penalty of disgrace, and perhaps tar
and feathers. This doesn't sound well,
and probably is due to special irrita-
ton. The bishop has the esteem and
confidence of all who know him. and it
may be accepted with assurance that
he will act wisely in all matters under
his direction.
There is natural righteousness in the
view attributed to Col. PLUMNfER that
he wants to be governor OF Alaska be-
cause civilization is imposing too many
restraints in Dakota. The colonel is
very much like DANIEL BOONE, but he
can, when needed, wear all the graces
of the courtier. He may be good deal
disguised by his association with Re-
publican politicians in the East, but he
would go to Alaska chiefly for the prom
Uses it offers, not only in material re-
sources, but politically. He will expect
to represent it in Washington before a
Democratic president succeeds HARRI-
son.
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Steps are being taken in the South for
a train from that section to Washington
to take in the Inauguration. No move
ment of a concerted character appears
in the North; but, Of course, If there are
to be twin states, both must be there.
No particular object is designated as to
he promoted 10y the movements, except
in a general advertising way, as con
gress will have adjourned and no spe-
cial session is probable. If all those
who want Office could be excluded from
| the ranks of the pilgrims, it would be
an unique portion of the great gather
ing: and legends to that effect upon hats
| and coats would elicit enthusiasm for
the territory, if credited. The assertion
that a company of such unselfish Re-
publicans could not be gathered in the
territory is a Democratic aspersion.
Facts can be made to disprove it. a
! full train load would not be an imposSi-
bic feat, unless local offices are in-
Guided.
The sixth annual session of the South
Dakota Educational association Will be
held in Redfield, Dec. 26 to % inclusive.
The programme indicates very inter
esting occasion, many of the most capa-
bic educators of the territory being
present and taking part. Among these
are Supt. DYE and Gen. BEADLE. The
secretary states that the people of Red
field will extend cordial reception TO
all who come, and the railroads will
| give reduced rates.
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The GLOBE is in receipt of the plans
| prepared by the government architect
for the large Indian school structure to
be erected at Pierre, and for the other
schools for the Indians. They are de-
sisned for about 200 pupils, and seem to
comprise all the modern features of
educational structures, including bed
and board; and Pierre is to be congratu-
lated upon securing this desirable acqui-
sition.
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The North Dakota Educational asso-
citation is to hold its annual session at
Jamestown, commencing Dec. q. The
inaugural address is to be delivered by
President SPRAGUE, of the Grand Forks
university, and papers have been as
signed number of the prominent edu-
Gators of the North. The hospitality OF
the convention city of the upper James
will be exhibited, the railroads will be
charitable. and no doubt a profitable