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A TRAMP DIES SUDDENLY.
Caught in Tree, He Hangs by
His COat-Tails Until He Stran,
oil

Caught in a Tree, He Hangs by
His COat-TaiIs Until He Stran,
giles.
San Francisco Alta.
An old hunter who came from the Elh
Head mountains. in the northern part OF
Colorado, brought with him the story of
a tramp's singular death. About
month ago there came to the hunters
camp man who was footsore, ragged
and nearly exhausted from cold and
hunger. 1t was evident from his APP.
pearance that he could not have traV.
eled much further without periShing,
He explained that he was professional
tramp, but that for some time he had
been attached to party of hunters. But
when the latter had started off to dis
pose of their furs he had decided to ioi1
another party, and had struck out oveI
the plains and mountains on his way tc
where they were located, when he was
caught in a blizzard and had lost his
way. He had wandered around aim
leSSly for several days without food
and bottle of whisky, which he for,
tunately possessed, was the only thing
that kept him alive so long. lie had
about concluded to give up the search
for signs of habitation when he rar
across the hunters camp above re
ferred to.
The second day after his arrival he
was left alone in charge of the camp
and when the hunter returned at night
the tramp was found swinging from the
limb of neighboring pine. He climbed
the tree for the purpose, undoubtedly
of taking view of the surrounding
country and to get his bearings so as I'd
be able to continue on his way. He had
evidently slipped from the topmOst
branches of the tree, and in his down.
ward passage the tails of a long coat
which he wore had firmly caught on
lower limb. The coat, which was also
fastened at the neck by strong buck,
skin thong, was jerked up over his
head, entangling his arms. In this
posture the unfortunate tramp soon
died. His body was frozen stiff when
found. There was nothing on his person
by which he could be identified.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
THE NEW ELEMENT.

Col. FRANK BURR is a New York
newspaper man of independent ten
denotes, who has made in his profession
a reputation which entities his views to
a good deal of consideration. He has
Just concluded a tour in the West,
whittier he went to look into the politi-
cal situation, and makes some deduc-
lions of interest.
He finds that the West has taken Mr..
BLAINE at his word, and has practically
ceased to think of him as presidential
candidate, in striking contrast with the
East, which still regards him as very
strong probability. 1t appears to him
that Ohio's apparent preference for
SHERMAN is a matter of course, and
that there is no enthusiasm in the move
ment in his behalf; that Michigan, Iowa
and the other states have no plans be-
yond the support of ''favOrite sons"
and that, so far as the Democrats are
concerned, there is but one man con-
sidered, and he, of course, is CLEvE-
LAND.
But the most significant assertion
made by Col. BURR is contained in the
following language: "There is one
point l wish to emphasize, and it is that
the professional politicians are being
crowded to the wall. There is new
and mighty force gaining control of
politics all over the country. 1t is COM
posed of young men, and that class of
people who have never heretofore min
gled much in politics. This element,
mark my word, will be gigantic factor
in future campaigns"
All of which is as true as gospel.
There is new element, composed of
the younger blood and more liberal
minds of the country, which will make
itself felt in the coming election. A
less shrewd mind than that of Col.
BURR could not fail to recognize the
fact. 1t is patent in every community.
and exhibits itself in some way in nearly
every newspaper in the land. 1t is an
element which is apt to think party OBJ
legations less binding than the consider
atiens of reason and common sense. 1t
is an element which does not hasten to
condemn everything which does not
bear its party stamp.
1t is an element which lives in the
present and looks to the future, not to
the past. 1t is all element which, there
fore, has little sympathy with the gal
vanized issues of the Republican party,
its worn-out war cries, its hypocritical
protestations of devotion to the peoples
interests. it's broken promises and it's
monopolistic instincts. 1t is an element
which, recognizing the fact that the
Democratic administration has been
founded Oh business principles and has
been conducted in the interests of the
entire people, without regard to class OF
party, recognizes also the logical neces-
sity of doing its best to continue that
administration.
1t is appointed that the Democratic
party shall succeed itself in governing
the nation, and twill be the young men
who will be largely responsible for that
result.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Paper Bottles.

scientific American.
One of the most interesting of the
many uses to which paper has been put
is the manufacture of paper bottles.
We have long had paper boxes
barrels and car-wheels, and more re
Gently paper pals, waSh-basins and
other vessels; but now comes further
evolution of paper in the shape of paper
bottles, which are already quite extern
sively used for containing such SUBJ
stances as ink, bluing, Shoe-dressing,
glue, ETC., and they would seem to be
equally we'll adapted for containing a
large variety of articles.
They are made by rolling glued sheets
of paper into long cylinders, which are
then cut into suitable lengths, tops and
bottoms are fitted in, the inside coated
with waterproof compound, and all
this done by machinery almost as
quickly as one can count.
They are cheaper and lighter than
glass, unbreakable, and consequently
very popular with consumers, while the
fact that they require no packing ma
terial and are clean, handy and econo-
mical, commends them to manufact-
urers. Unlike glass, they can be
manufactured and shipped at all
seasons; and, being made by machinery,
the supply is independent of labor
troubles, which are additional adj
vantages to manufacturers who use
bottles
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
vOLAPUK.

OIL learned maiden hear my asseveration;
Fondly love yor, both tender and true,
Though such an old-fashiOned love declra-
ton
Must appear crude and uncultured to you.
If should simply state my tender passion
My burning words would evoke but
smile;
So I will WOO you. dear, in latest fashion.
Tell you my love in the Volapuk STYLE
Ali Such a language as this for love-
making
Surely no maiden its charms could resist,
No more occasion for signing or quaking,
| am in the future a Volapukist.
Back I will HE myself unto my college,
Study, by Jove! all the night and the
day,
Until I've mustered up sufficient knowledge
To WOO you, dear, in the new-fashioned
way.
Then will place my arm around you Sc
And say: 30 mar deko boka tashurs;'
And as you move close to me. quite de-
murely,
You will reply: 'Taya ma I am yours !,
All! such language as this for love-
making
Surely no maiden its charms could resist,
No more occasion for signing or quaking,
am in future Volapukist.
Herman Brunswick in Philadelphia Times.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
ARE LAYING DEEP PLANS.
Fletcher in Washington in Consultation
With the Senator's.
FORMING A BIG SYNDICATE.
Dakota Politics Waxing Warm---Iro-
quois Members Have a
= Love Feast.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
! WASHINGTON, April 23.-Loren
Fletcher, the noted Minneapolis politi-
clan, is here in deep consultation with
Senators Sabin and Davis, Congressman
Lind and Maj. Strait, in regard to state
politics. The scheme is, McGill for gov
ernor, if possible, if not, then Maj.
Strait or Lind. This political syndicate
are also laying deep plans as to the
United States senatorship. They fear
Nelson as a candidate, and are outlining
all possible plans to circumvent him.
Davis and Fletcher are particularly hos
tile to him. Fletcher, of course, expects
to go to congress and will eventually
turn up as dark horse for United
States senator.
The statement in Grand Forks spe-
cial that eminent Democrats have for
warded a series of grave charges against
Gov. Church is not credited here. If
charges are made they must be substan-
tiated before the president would act on
them anyway. The assertion is believed
to be roorbach to hurt Church in his
present fight with with Day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24

power which contains within itself the
elements of disintegration. When war
was actually made, changing in the
twinkling of an eye pending issues by
reference Of differences to the dread
arbitrament Of arms, the sagacity OF the
statesman, the quick apprehension OF
the party leader, the patriotism OF this
lover of his country as it was and as
it would be, made instantaneous re-
Spouse.
GEN. j. c. BLACK.
Gen. j. G. Black, United States pen
sion commissioner, responded to the
toast, "Triumphant Democracy" He
spoke ST the restoration of the Demo-
cratic party to power after vacation Of
twenty-five years, saying there was
great need for its restoration, as the
body polite was sick nigh unto death.
The causes leading to this physical con-
dition of the country were attributed to
the long and continued miSrule of the
Republican party. The relief was the
election four years ago of the Demo-
cratic party. 1t had cured all radical
defects and made the country sound and
healthy. 1t was an applicant once more
for the continued care of our institu-
tons and it was again ready to meets its
duCiouG Luz, I1c hepuDllcdl party. LII
trenched as the Democracy was in the
hearts of the American people, it will
not go backward on the path of restora-.
tian, but will continue ia triumphant
Democracy" In responding to the
toast sBe it enacted" ex-Gov. j. Ster-
ling Morton, of Nebraska, paid his re-
spects to the professional and unintelli-
gent lawmaker, claiming that laws usu-
ally worked more harm than good on
the people. AS shining example, the
Morrill, tariff law was cited as the father
of all ''trusts"-the lineal descendant of
that rapacious, far-reaching robber of
the nineteenth century, ''Be it enacted
Other toasts were responded to as fol
lowe: "Grover Cleveland by t. M.
Patterson. of Colorado; Progressive
Politics." L. D. Thoman; ''The Boss
Trust" Gen. 1. N. Stiles.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
IROQUOIs BANQUET.
The Anniversary of Stephen A.
Douglas Birth Fittingly OBJ

CHICAGO, April 23.-The fifth annual
banquet of the lroquois club held to-
night on the anniversary of the birth
day of Stephen A. Douglas, was sue
cess from Democratic standpoint.
Plates were laid for $50 guestsiand every
seat was taken when President New
berry called the aSsemblage to order.
Many prominent Democrats from all
parts of the country were present and
the inforced absence of Henry Waiter
son was productive of universal regret.
Among the letters of regret received
and read was one from George William
Curtis, who wrote among other things:
..'My engagements, already made for
the time mentioned, compel me to lose
the signal pleasure which you pro-
pose to me, and | can only as
sure you of my confidence that the
counsels of the Iroquois club by their
patriotism and independence, will
greatly aid wise popular decision in the
Impending national debate of this year."
Chairman Roger @. Mills, of the ways
and means committee, writes from
Washington as follows, after expressing
his regrets for his nOn-attendance: 1--WE
are on the eve of another great national
struggle, and the occasion will be APP
propriate for expressing our devotion to
Democratic principles and our fidelity
to party organization. Our president
has boldly planted the colOrs in the
field and challenged our opponents to
try results with us on the issue pre-
sented. He has done his duty faith
fully; he has made every effort to re-
deem the pledges we as Democrats have
given to the people to reduce taxation.
He has called the attention of congress
to the heavy and unnecessary burden
of taxation now resting on the neceS-
saries of life. He has urged congress
to reduce tho rates and make them
lighter. These extraordinary duties
are bringing to the national treasury an
excess of $S0,00O,000 per annum, and yet
the Republicans are
IF OPPOSING THE REDUCTIONS
on food, clothing and the implements of
labor. Letters were also received from
Senator A. ii. Colquitt, of Georgia; Con-
gresham Frank Lawler, Gov. John w.
Davis, of Rhode Island, and others.
After an elegant menu had been dis
cussed the toasts began, the leading one,
owing to the day, being ''Stephen A.
Douglas" This was responded to by
Hon. Melville w. Fuller, who began
his Grafton by picturesque allusion to
ject. The little giant was traced
step by step in his phenomenal strides
to the heights he attained. A
man of the people, knowing
their wants, their hopes, their as
pirations, he drew his own inspirations
from the people. His environment may
have lead him into error, but time will
vindicate his adherence to the funda-
mental tenets of his political faith.
Those cardinal doctrines were predicated
upon the capacity of man for self-rule,
and that the attainment of success in
that direction required the independence
of local Self-gOvernment as cOntradiS-
tinguished from that GENERALIZATION of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Railway Earnings.

The earnings of 1O7 of the leading
railroads of the country for March,
which have just been made public, show
a decline as compared with the same
month last year. The aggregate re-
ceipts in March, 1887, were S26. los, 1853,
which is 1925, TAG in excess of those of
the corresponding month this year.
This is remarkably slight falling off
when all the circumstances are consid-
cred. The interruptions to traffic by
strikes and storms this year were far
more numerous than year ago. The
railroad business in March last year
was increased, too, by the fact that the
interstate commerce law went into OPP
Grafton in April. Shippers, imagining
that the act wonld result in an increase
of rates, had more goods forwarded in
March than they would otherwise have
done.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Which Died First?
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.

CINClnndtl EHQulrer.
Surrogate Ransom, of New York City,
has before him difficult problem con-
corning the estate of Adrien and Lucie
Crucy. the brother and sister who in
1886 were found dead in bed in their
house on Twenty-seventh street and
Lexington avenue. A revolver, out of
which shots had been fired, lay close to
them, and note written by Adrien say
ing that they had committed suicide.
There has always been good deal of
doubt as to whether Lucie committed
suicide or whether her brother killed
her before killing himself. He was an
old merchant who had become embar-
rassed, and he and his old-maid sister
owned the house in which they lived
and died. The particular question be-
fore Surrogate Ransom is: Who is heir
to the property? 1t all depends upon
which of them died first. If Lucie. then
Adrien's creditors will get the estate. If
Adrien, then Lucie's estate at any rate
will go to her heirs in France.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Hermit and Yelled Lady.

The Historian.
Eight years ago handsome man OF
dignified bearing and refined appear
ance passed through st. Helens, Col,
umbia county, and took up his abode in
deserted cabin on the Nehalem. Hero
he lived like a hermit. A beautiful
dog which accompanied the stranger
into the woods died about five years
ago, and the fashionable clothes which
the recluse wore when he made his re-
treat were replaced by coarse fabrics
and strong country shoes. Twice each
year the hermit was visited by woman
of graceful form and easy manners,
who always dressed in black and was
thickly yelled. No one knew who this
woman was or whence she came. She
remained with the hermit about an
hour, and for three or four days after
her departure the recluse remained
within the cabin. When at last he APP
peared he looked much sadder and more
aged than ever before. Last Tuesday
morning the cabin was found in ashes.
The hermit was not to be found. His
mysterious visitor called on him about
a week ago. He may have burned with
the cabin, but there is no trace of him
to be found
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
The King of Spain Lost.
Court journal.


Young Alphonso XIII. can now walk
by holding on to his mothers or nurses
hand. He is taken care of his anna, or
nurse, his ava, or governess, and host
of servants, and yet the other day he
was lost in the palace. The regent was
with her ministers, while the royal chill
dren were playing alone in room,
when the princess ran off, leaving his
majesty sitting with his toys upon the
floor. The queen was called, and the
palace was in terrible state
of excitement, for the king
was missing. The nurse hurried
back to the play-room, but they could
not find Alphonso XIII. The princess,
who was found in a gallery close by,
could not tell what had become of the
brother. The palace was searched high
and low. The queen was distracted and
kept rushing from room to room, but
still Alphonsito did not turn up.
At last they heard noise and kicking
in cupboard. 1t was quickly opened,
and there sat his majesty. He must
have crawled in after his sister had
gone, intending to play at hide-and-
seek, when the door closed on him in
some way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24

not intend to bear the brunt of the
squalI which will break. He is too old
a sailor upon tempestuous political
seas to venture out in boat con-
structed of such untrustworthy planks
as are to be found in the Republican
platform. Hence his positive declara-
ton that he. is not presidential candi-
date.
1t is very excellent example which
the senator sets his associates, and they
would save themselves a good deal OF
needless worry and useless exertion If
they would follow his example.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
TO ENTERTAIN THEM.
Waterfowl Preparing to Enter
tain the Democrats, May 2.

WaCeftOWn preparing 60 EnCer-
tain the Democrats, May 2.
Special to the Globe.
WATERFOWL, April ga special
meeting of the board or trade is being
held tonight for the purpose of taking
action looking to the entertainment of
the large number of persons who will
visit this city attending the Democratic
convention to be held here May 2. The
delegates will be properly cared for and
entertained by the citizens. Politics in
Democratic circles has been red hot in
this city and county for week past.
Primaries were held Saturday night to
elect delegates to the county convention.
Hon. NJ. III. Day had been here the night
before and had conference with
friends. Speeches were made by the
admirers of Day by Judge Van Buskirk
and Julian Bennett, while Col. Sheafe
proved to be the champion of Gov.
Church's interests in this part of Dakota.
Day will have majority Of the dele
gates from CodingtOn county. While
the convention will indorse the national
administration, the fight is bitter one,
and both sides are sanguine as to the re-
suit.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
LIGHTHOUSES OF JAPAN.
Little Structures that are Easily
Made and Quickly Destroyed.

st. Louis Globe. Democrat.
The Japanese get their share of adj
ventures by food, although their disas-
tiers in the rainiest season are small
things compared with the present flood
in China, where the Yellow river has
burst its banks, drowned 100000 people,
and rendered uninhabitable the valley
where 100000 lived. The big figures
in Japanese records of disasters are in
connection with fires. In this season of
cold wind the sky is Illuminated every
week with the glow of great conflagra-
ton either here or in Toxic, and if the
Japanese were not used to it, such con-
tinued Affections might be taken for
visitation of Providence.
The f1imsy little wooden houses with
their straw mats, are kindlings for a
fire, and when lamp explodes,
brazier upsets OF spark flies the whole
house is in flames in an instant. With
anything of a breeze to favor it, the
flames leap from house to house, and
soon whole quarter is blazing. Each
time burned district is rebuilt the
streets are widened, and this measure
has prevented many worse cOnflag-
rations following. Widening the streets
has been ruinOuS to picturesqueness,
and the broad thoroughfares lined with
low houses of implanted wood make the
streets of modern Japanese city,
monOtonous and uninteresting to the
eye.
japanese houses are toys in size and
toys in construction, resting ON corner
posts set on large rocks, that they may
give and sway with earthquakes, and
held in place and made stable by the
heavy roofs of mud and tiles. The only
way of stemming fire is to tear down
the houses in advance Of the flames, and
it is done as easily as child knocks
over house of blocks or cards. A rope
is fastened to one of the upright corner
posts, the crowd gives one pull, and
there is a crash and cloud of
dust as the shell of mud and
tiles falls upon the ruins of the
fiimsy dwelling. A matched roof or a
shingle roof drops quite as easily. The
ordinary house OF shop in the towns sell
dom exceeds twelve feet in frontage,
and if there is second story it is quite
as much in miniature and the roof not
more than fifteen feet from the ground.
It sounds frightful to hear of 500 or
1000 houses being burned in a night,
but with these lilliputian dwellings and
their microscopic landscape gardens
back of them, the area need not be more
than that Of two or four small city
blocks.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
TO-DAY'S WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPARTMENT, ST.
PAUL. Mimi, April "a, 1888. 1915 q. H.
Indications for twenty-four hours commend
ing at a. m. to-day: For st. Paul, Mime
apolis and vicinity: Warmer, fair weather;
light to fresh southeasterly winds. For
Minnesota and Eastern Dakota: Warmer,
fair weather; light to fresh southeasterly
winds, becoming variable For Southwestern
Dakota: Warmer fair weather. followed by
slightly colder and local rains; light to fresh,
variable winds.
NORTON ard after May 1, the official in
dications will cease to be made at this Office,
and will be resumed from the Office of the
chief signal officer, Washington city.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
ST. PAUL, April 23.-The following obser-
Yations were made at 8 :4S D. m. local time:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Red Wings Election.

Special to the Globe.
RED WING, April 23.-The election
passed off very quietly to-day. A light
vote was polled. Following is the re-
suit: Constables-D.M.B Baldwin, DEM,
500; P. j. Lundquist, Rep, 1856; G. G..
Johnson, Rep, 53S. Aldermen-First
ward, John Hack, 229; Second ward, G..
M. Harlow, 222; Third ward, P. M.
Luft. 257; Fourth ward, j. FL. Rich,
DEM, 1877, William Robsun, Rep, 126.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
OBITUARY.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the GLOBE.
New ULM, Mimi, April 2S.-Prof.
FritznSchuetz, of this city, died yester-
day. The deceased was noted writer Of
free thinker literature, and the pub
Usher of Rundschan.
Hugo Fischer, New Ulm boy, grad
uated from the Milwaukee teachers
seminary at the head of his class.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April %. - Ex-
Lieut.. Gov. Julius Catlin, prominent
retired merchant and politician, died to-
day, aged ninety years.