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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
THE INDEPENDENTS.

The unwavering allegiance of the In
dependents to President Cleveland is a
| source of great worry to the Republi-
cans, because they see in it an encour-
aging indication of Democratic success.
All effOIts to win the Independents
back into the Republican ranks have
been in vain. They can not be bought,
because they are not after office and
are not seekers for the f1eshpots. They
can not be cajOled, because they are
men of Intelligent convictions, who
stand for principles and are uncompro-
missing supporters Of conservative. eco
nOmical and progressive administration
of public trusts. The reactionary and
Illogical platform adopted at Chicago
made it impossible for the Independ-
entS to fall back into the Republican
ranks, and the fact that the magnetic
man from Maine has been placed at the
head of the Republican campaign
makes it all the more impossible for
them to recant their mugwumpism.
In recent interview with the Brook
Ign Eagle WILLIAM j. COMBS, one of
best known Independent Republicans
in Brooklyn. states the reason why
the Independents can not support
HARRISON and high taxes. In eX-
planning the reason for the sOlidity of
the Independent vote in favor of
CLEVELAND, MIR. COOAIBs gives a CO.
gent exposition of the main issue of the
campaign. Commenting on Mr.. COMBS
/ interview, the Eagle says:
To the marrow of the tariff discussion he
goes without hesitation or equivocatlon. He
places the absorbing question of revenue re-
form in such compact and Understandable
shape that no room remains for miSinterpTe-
taiion of his luminous demonstration. To
the matter in hand he addresses himself not
as novice, but as merchant of high stand
| ing, extensive experience and manifest ca
! pacity. What, in common with other clear
| sighted citizens, he perceives is that the Re
! publican canvass is based upon fallaeious
assumption; that it depends for success
not on the enlightenment but the
| deception of voters; that it involves repudia-
| ton of the lessons taught and the admoni-
| tons conveyed by the most illuStrious lead
ers who have adorned the gallery of Repub-
! lican craftsmanship; that il hinges neither
| on argument nor candid representation of
| actual conditions, but on a silly attempt to
| scare the masses into declaring against their
! own welfare. There is little danger that
| tactics of this description will avail the
| party of high taxes and small benefits; but
| even if that party were destined to prevail,
| success would have TO be accomplished with
out the aid of the Independent Republicans.
| They would rather be right every time than
10 be temporarily on the winning side. In
| unfolding the wise, firm and honest admin
| istration of President Cleveland, they know
! they are discharging a msnifestly patriotic
| duty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
BRIC-A-BRAC.

Good Housekeeping says that when
children drink kerosene Oil give them
mustard and water to empty the Stom-
ach." That is all we'll enough, but if
the child has no more sense than to
drink kerosene oil you want also to give
it sollaking dose of birch oil on the
back and vicinity to teach it something.
-Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
Brown Ito Sarcophagus, the under
taker)-What in the world induced you
to settle out at Blankville? There's
hardly dozen families there, Pm told.
Sarcophagus-True, there are not
many people there. but then there are
three grade crossings within half a mile
of my houSe.-BoStOn Transcript.
A small boy of three, who is decidedly
irreverent, on praying God bless papa"
added, "and make him good boy; if
you can't, just warm HIM up."--Baby-
hood.
1--WE find" was the verdict of the
Arizona coroner's jury in the case of
the man who had been hung for horse
stealing, shat the deceased came to his
death from perfectly natural causes.
He knew it was Jake B0rnaby's horse"
Chicago Tribune.
Mrs. Jason-Mr, Jason, you were
drinking last night. Don't try to deny
it. Mr.. Jason-Yep. "Well, should
think you'd want to go somewhere and
hide yonr diminished head" 1T hasn't
begun to diminish yet."-Terre Haute
Gazette.
dearest Stanley, what has hap
pened? Speak to me-"
Jaw, nevah mind! stwive no noah!
Spent months and months inventing
this scarf. First time | go out meet
fellow from the Bowwowry with one
Just like it. No use. l StWiye no NOAH"
Harper's Bazaar.
Citizen Ito lawyer)HI want you to get
me pension.
Lawyer-Yes. sir. Where were you
wounded?
Citizen-Oh! l wasn't wounded: but
nv substitute was killed.-New York
Sun.
1t begins to look as though the de-
fauiting Pitcher that goes to Canada
may get broken.-Boston Post.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
RAKING up RECORDS.
Hon. Thomas Wilson Meets a
Long List Of Questions
at Lake City,
And Takes Pains to Answer
Them at Considerable
Length.
The Editors of q Lake City
Paper Prepare a List for
Mr.. Dunnell,
And Wagers Are Freely Made
That He Will Ignore
Them in Toto.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
LAKE CITY, MIMI, Oct. Icon
gresham Wilson spoke in the house of
his friends this evening on the subject
of low taxes. Wabasha joined with
Lake City in giving him a warm well
come. by sending up large delegation
with cornet band. The torchlight
procession before the speech was sue
cess. In accepting the challenge of the
Republicans to answer certain questions
propOunded to him-and which are noted
elsewhere-Judge Wilson said: Il
will gladly answer every decent ques-
ton. They shall have all of the an
sWers they desire, and more, too"
Through DunnelFs instigation there
has been set afioat a story that in the
old house file 206, of several years ago,
Judge Wilson. as member of the legiS-
lature, aided and abetted an attempt on
the part of the Omaha and St Paul d
Sioux City roads TO evade the payment
of taxes due the state. To this charge
Judge Wilson replies: Il fought for
the bill which compelled this company
to pay the taxes, and, though opposed
by powerful lobby, carried it
through. At my own Instigation
and through my own individual efforts
suit was commenced in the lower courts
to compel those taxes to be paid. When
the case went to the supreme court L
wrote to Attorney General Hahn, offer
ing my services to aid him in prosecut-
ing the case there. He replied, accept
ing them and enclosing a retaining fee
of SlO0, with the statement that he
would send me more in time. | wrote
back to him, returning the 500. and
stated that desired no fee for my serv-
ice. 1t was a case directly in the in
terest of the people, and as it was
matter of justice to the taxpayers |
gave my services without fee. L went
before the supreme court and argued
this case to compel this railroad to pay
the taxes due the people, and verdict
was secured compelling them to be paid.
Now, Just because it is election time,
some sneaking fellow seeks to pervert
the truth because it may make capital
for my opponent. L would not make
fight for any office on falsehOOds nor
utter against any opponent that which
was not true" ID. L. y.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
THE siOTX CONFERENCE.

1t is probable that the visit of the
Sioux chiefs to Washington, and the con-
ference between them and tie secretary
OF the interior. will be productive of
good, because it has given the public a
better insight into the difficulties that
exist between the government and the
Indians in regard TO settlement of the
Sioux reservation. The Indian griev-
ances are not altogether imaginary.
Their objections to the new treaty rest
upon a mere solid foundation than was
popularity supposed. The main Objec-
ton to signing the treaty, as stated by
JOHN GRASS and his fellow chiefs
to Secretary Villas, is that the
government does not propose to
pay them enough for their land.
Naturally enough, they fail to see the
justice of being forced to sell land to
the government at 80 cents an acre,
when the government will turn right
around and sell the same land to the
white settler for S1.25per acre. The In
dian thinks that he might as well have
that extra rs cents on the acre on his
own land as to let the government
speculate on it, and he is right about it.
What the government should do is to
pay the Indians the exact amount for
it, less the fees and expenses of surveys
and sale. This would be just, and would
remove the most serious objection to the
signing of the treaty. The suggestion
made by the Sioux chiefs that the lands
allotted to the Indians should be so
divided and appOrtiOned as to give them
an equal proportion of farming and
grazing lands, and not all grazing lands,
is also proper one. That is a fair
thing to do, and should have been con-
sidered by the trainers of the treaty.
While in these two respects the Indians
unquestionably have justice on their
side, there is another demand they
make which has more of an element of
greed in it than of justice. 1t is the de-
maud that the squaws be given an equal
allotment with the bucks. 1t would be
singular, however, if all Indian did not
ring in some extraordinary request
when he goes a-begging.
Still, taking everything into consid-
Grafton. no fair-minded person can read
the speeches of JOHN GRASS and his
fellows at the Washington conference
without feeling that the government
in this instance, as in so many others,
has sought 10 take an unfair advantage
of poor Lo, and he was perfectly justified
in making his kick. The white people
of this country have no special love for
GALL and SITTING BULL. Their bloody
exploits in connection with the CUSTER
massacre are too fresh to expect that
they should be fayorites. And yet a
great nation like ours cannot afford to
be Influenced in its treatment of the In
dians Icy any considerations other than
fair play and exact justice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
STRIKERS THROW STONES.
"Baron" Yerkes' Duped Ex-Employes
Engage in a Lively Riot
ANOTHER TIE-UP PROBABLE.
The Old Men Must Be Taken Back,
Else There Will Be
Trouble.

Special TO the Globe.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-There was lively
riot tonight about $50 o'clock at North
Halstead street and North avenue. Four
cars, the first three manned by i'm
ported men, were following each other
closely down Halstead street. At
the corner of North avenue they
were stopped by barrricade Of
heavy wagons, ash boxes, beer
kegs, sewer pipes and stones. The
street was crowded. with people return
ing from work, and in a moment the
cars were surrounded by a jeering,
bowling mob. Stones crashed through
the windows of the cars, and the pas
sengers quickly deserted the vehicles
and joined the crowd in the street.
The force OF eight policemen who were
escorting the cars were unable to do
anything with the mob, and the i'm
ported men Oh the first three cars were
roughly handled. The crowd then
turned their attention to the fourth car,
when the driver and conductor called
out that they were union men. You're
all right, them" howled the crowd, and
in a moment the car was
DRAGGED FROM THE TRACK
and around the distractions by score
of willing hands and sent on its way
unmolested. In the meantime the po-
lice had sent for achievements, and
upon their arrival the streets were
quickly cleared. The new men, how
ever, refused to resume their po-
sitions on the cars. which were
left standing in the street for
In
night on Halstead street. Several men
were clubbed by the police in restoring
order, but only two arrests were made,
the prisoners being small boys who
were trying to roll stone on to
the track. 1t only needed this
incident to show that the strike on
the North side is far from being SatlSfac-
torily settled. The dissatisfaction among
the old men was intensified to-day by
the manning of the Wells street cable
cars and HalStead street horse cars by
the imported men. All the talk to-day
was of
DECIDEDLY wARLIKE TONE,
and although there. is some difference in
opinion among the West side men as to
whether they should again strike in
order to aid the North siderS, the Senti-
ment of the latter is practically unan-
imous that, whether the new men
are retained or not, all the old
men must be taken back, even
of it takes another strike to do it. The
committee which was appointed to call
upon President Yerkes failed, for some
reason. to visit that gentleman, but the
all-night meeting which is i'll session to-
night will probably take decisive action,
and it will be known in the morning
whether or not there is to be another
tie up.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
THE REGISTRATION.

There was a remarkably light regis
tration yesterday, owing to the fact that
it was the first day for registering.
There is not much probability that any
qualified voter will fail to put in an ap-
pearance at the polls on election day.
Some of them who are recent residents
of the state may be ignorant of the fact
that they are required to register, and
for that reason may lose their vote.
There are yet two more days of regis
tratiOn, next Tuesday and the follow
ing Tuesday, and the place to register
is at your voting precinct.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
REpURL1CaN INCONSISTENCY

The ridiculouSly inconsistent attitude
of Minnesota Republicans on the tariff
was strikingly illustrated by the Repub-
lican convention at Caledonia last Tues
day. \ resolution was adopted unqual-
ifedly approving the American system
of protection, and declaring that tariff
for revenue only was inimical to the
general welfare. And yet before the
sound OF the voices voting in the affirm
alive on this proposition has died out of
the hall, the meeting stultifed itself by
adopting another resolution indorsing
KNUTE NELSON'S vote and speeches in
favor of the MILLS bill and tariff
reduction. 1t would be COM
pIiment TO speak of such ac-
ton as an asinine performance, and yet
it was done 10y Republicans of sufficient
intelligence to know what they we're
doing. The only inference, then, that
can be drawn is that the Republican
managers have gone into the campaign
with the deliberate purpose of deceiv-
ing the voters, and shamelessly putting
the party in the position of being will
ing to indorse anything and everything
that will catch stray vote for its can
didates. To those members of the party
who are Republican from principle it
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
OIL FIRED BY SPARKS.
The Standard Oil Company Loses
a Cool Hundred Thousand by

The Standard Oil Company Loses
Cool Hundred Thousand by
Fire.
DULUTH, MIMI, Oct. 16.-Shortiy
after 10 o'clock this morning the Stand
ard oil sheds, located about two miles
from the center of city, were discovered
to be on fire, and, before assistance
could arrive, were completely enVel-
oped in flames. About 10000 barrels OF
oil were consumed, entailing a loss 10
the company of about 100000, with no
insurance in Duluth that could be heard
of, although it is said the company has
risks placed with Eastern and st. Paul
companies which have accepted risk at
less than the per cent asked by local
agents. There are conflicting sto les as
to the origin of the fire, but it probably
was started by sparks from a passing
gravel train. Seven cars belonging 10
the st. Paul & Duluth road were also
destroyed, and much of its tracks in the
vicinity twisted out of shape by the IN
tense heat. The North American and
Western Union Telegraph companies
wires were demolished. The steamer
Corona was just approaching the dock
with 10000 barrels more of Oil when the
fire was discovered, while other
vessels were either in port or expected
within fOrty-eight hours with cargoeS
aggregating $4,000 barrels more.
SMALL TALK.
Col NJ. W. Glenn, r. H. Shadrick and
Thomas Scott were early Minneapolitan ar
rivals to-day.
F. D. Banning, ST. Paul, largely interested
III some of Duluth's most valuable property,
came up this morning.
Duluth is preparing to handle Manitoban
province wheat, the custom house official
having just bonded twenty-five bins in
Elevator ID for that purpose.
The Minnesota Car company advertise Tor
the lumber necessary for their car shops,
paint shops and roofs of foundries now be-
ing erected at Grassy Point. The company
intend pushing operations as fast as posi-
bic, and will employ several hundred men
all winter on the preliminary work.
To-day is registration day, but from the
manner in which voters ayailed themselves
OF the first opportunity to place themselves
on record. more than ordinarily heavy
vote cannot be counted upon.
The Lansia steamer United Empire, ar
rived in port late last night with q cargo of
bonded freight for the Manitoban country.
Pile driving for the new Duluth West ST.
perior elevated railway will commence to-
morrow morning
President Colby, of the Wisconsin Central,
said In his recent visit here that half dozen
railroads would be in Duluth within a year
that were not even dreamed of now. And
now comes telegram from Philadelphia re-
guessing that twenty-five rooms for as many
officials of the Pennsylvania system be re-
served for Sunday next A special train will
bring the party, and they make the an
railroad situation with well-defined ideas
already for future action.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
ALL MooRHEAD WAS THERE
Hon. Eugene M. Wilson rendered
a ROusing Reception,


a ROusing Reception.
Special to the Globe.
MooRHEAD, Minn., Oct. 16.-The
largest political demonstration held in
this city during the present campaign
was that Of tonight. Incoming trains
from all directions brought in
large delegations, and the city
was filled with an immense
thrOng. The utmost enthusiasm
prevailed, and torchlight procession,
headed by MoOrhead cOrnet band
paraded the streets to martial music.
Many prominent Democrats from the
territory were here. The cause of all
this demonstration was the announce
ment that Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson
would be here and speak on tariff re-
form. When the train bear
ing the next governor pulled into
the Manitoba depot, Mr.. Wilson was
rendered an ovation from the immense
throng, while the band played ''Hail TO
the Chief" Afterward an informal re-
ception was held at the Grand Pacific
hotel. The speakers were escorted to
the opera house, where it was found al
most impossible to get in, every available
inch OF space being occupied by large
audience, many OF whom were Republl-
cans. Mr.. Wilson's appearance on the
platform was the occasion for pro-
longed applause, after which he began
his address, and for nearly two hours
poured a volley of hot shot into
the Republican ranks on the
tariff reform issue. His remarks
on the proposed reduction of the tariff
were unanswerable and will be the
means of bringing many votes to the
Democratic ranks. Speeches were also
made 10y P. o. Stronime, editor Of the
Chicago Norden, Hon. Charles Corning
O'Masness, candidate for the legisla-
ture, and others. Many representative
farmers occupied seats on the platform.
1t was nearly midnight when the meet
ing adjourned with three rousing cheers
for Cleveland, Thurman, Wilson and
the Democratic party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
James Erickson, of Cokato, Re
leased on Big Bail.

James Erickson, who murdered John
Anderson at CokatO, Oct. 6, was in the
district court yesterday morning, to
have his bonds fixed. Six well-known
citizens stood ready to go bail for him.
They were accepted. and Erickson was
set at liberty. The trial will take place
at Wright county, in December, and
Mr.. Erwin is expected to spring
some unique defense to clear
the burly murderer. Erickson was
drunk and very pugnacious when
he committed the deed. Anderson was
a farmer unknown to him, who was
talking to friend in the saloon on the
evening in question. Erickson walked
up and ordered him with an oath to shut
up. He then struck Anderson two
heavy blows. The second was in the
pit of the stomach and caused the heart
instantly to cease beating. Anderson
fell corpse before his now sobered and
terrified assailant. He left a family
without means of support. Erickson
barely escaped lynching at the time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17

election that you had never been the paid at
torney of any railroad. DO you still stand by
that statement?
Congressman Wilson wastes no time
in cowardIy lodging of these inquiries,
to which the people have the right to
expect an answer. Against the silence
of Dunneil he sets full explanations of
his own course, and leaves it to his con-
stituents to judge. OF his vote against
the Logan pension he says:
Gen. Logan's fame is part of the heritage
of our country that will grow brighter as the
years roll on. While he and Blair were brave
soldiers and patriotic citizens, thousands
and hundreds of thousands were EQUALLY
BRAyE-AND EQUALLY PATRIoTIo. / CANNOT
VOTE TO GRANT BoUNTIEs TO THE RICH AND
FAMOUS WHO DO NOT NEED THEM, WHILE TIE
POOR WHO HAVE BEEN EQUALLY BRAVE, SELF
SACRIFICING AND PATRIOTIC, ARE UEREMEM-
BERED. This is neither republicanism nor
justice.
OF his vote on the direct tax bill he
SAYS:
/ COULD NOT VOTE for q measure that
opened the avenue for the introduction of
every old SOUTHERN WAR CLAIM and which
would have entailed upon the government
an UNLAWFUL expenditure of hundreds OF
millions of dollars.
His explanations as to his vote on
sugar and wool are eqnally lucid, and
to the inquiry why he left congress
when it was in session, he replies:
l left when there were NOT ENOUGH MEM
BERs PRESENT for the transaction of business
beyond mere routine, and not in the HEAT OF
PUBLIC DEBATE AND BUSINESS, as Mr.. Dun
NELL DID IN 1888, WHEN HE CAME HOME TO
DEFEAT WINDOW FOR THE UNITED STATES
SENATORsHIP.
From what l hear. am under the
impression that the Dunnell Republi-
cans are growing tired of asking ques-
tons of Wilson. He has a faculty of
telling them more than they desired to
hear or to have others know. Ii. l. q.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-17
WUMPs AND DEMOCRATS
They Unite in Nominating Strong
Ticket.

GRAND FORKS, Oct. 16.-The indie
pendent Republican voters met at Lari-
more to-day. The Democrats held their
convention at the same time. A con-
ference committee from the two con-
ventions reported the following ticket:
Council, William Bulge; representa-
tiyes, E. c. ID. ShOrtridge, j. Everett
Scott; auditor, G. r. Lavalley; register
of deeds, j. j. O'Leary; district attor-
ney, John NJ. Cochrane; treasurer. Abe
Abrahansen; superintendent of schools,
Nj. o. Shirley judge of probate, W. III.
Fellows; sheriff. j. K. Swan; coroner,
DIR. Duggan; surveyor, w. S. Russell.
The independents declared for high
license against local option. Fellows, of
Larimore, controlled the convention,
and perfect harmony prevailed. The
Democrats, aftera long discussion, in
dOrsed the ticket and declared for the
national prohibition and against local
option.