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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
LITTLE LAUGHS.

In these sealskin sack days it is fur to a
woman heart.-Washington Post.
All things come around to him who waits,
including bald head, false teeth and ear
trumpets, and heaps of miscellaneous
troubles-Somerville journal.
Inquisitive Son-Papa, do you think we
ought to annex Canadaf Speculative Cashier
Well, my boy, that depends upon how the
market goes next week.-New York World.
The name of the postofiee at German, Md.
has been changed to Euclid Now the first
problem of Euclid is: Who will get the
Philadelphia Press
Guilty? should say so His is capital
otfense' ''Capitaly' certainly. He took
S15O,00O. If that isn't capital, don't know
what s.''-Harper's Bazaar.
1T says in the paper quoth Mr.. Sprig-
gins, THAT they are pushing the Poughkeep-
sic bridge hard. suppose they want to see
If it's real good ana strong. s."-Harper' S
Bazar.
He-Believe me, dearest, when say that
shall be the happiest Of mortals if you will
but consent to share my lot and She
just a moment, Mr.. Breeze. is it corner
lot?-Time.
20. youah mistaken, me boy. Towker is
weally a gentleman" What makes you
think so?'' "well, j saw a bill from Lon
don tailor in his mail, don't you knowahT'
New York World.
Country Wife (at French opera)-'Come,
John, let's go; this show is positively inde-
cent joint know it is, Mirandy, it's
awful, but paid SO for these seats and I'll
set her through if it kills me. Epoch.
Landlady Crying TO start the conversation
Are you fond of the antique, Mr.. Slim:"
New Boarder (suspiclously)-"Um "Um-er-not
at able.''-New York Weekly.
Bobbv-Pa. whats the difference between a
Campaign fund and corruption fund
Father-There's mighty big difference.
campaign fund is what our party spends and
a corruption fund is what the other party
ses.-Binghamton Republican.
What's become of all that brandy left in
this bottle ten minutes ago:' howled the
tragedian behind the scenes, hourishing an
empty flask and looking at the comedian
with a savage glare. II saw one of the scene
shifters smelling cork a little while ago.
replied the coined an. 'and / think your
brandy is in the supe."-Norristown Herald.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
THE TEMPERANCE TAG.

1t seems incredible, but it is evidently
believed by some, that the little mean
ingless temperance tag on the tail of the
Republican platform was used with
such effect in the rural districts as to
hold the vote that was inclined to go to
the third party on that question. aDd
even draw away many that had been
voting for the single issue. In New
York state the Prohibition vote fell off
about 1900 from the previous year. and
certainly did not go to the Democrats.
This shrinkage gave the state to the
Republicans and changed the result of
the election. 1t is evident that tags on
platforms ought not to be allowed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
THE FOXY STATESMAN

When Mr.. BLAINE was allowed to get
at the head of the GARFIELD admins
tratlon he facilitated that event by art
ful and not quite veracious use OF the
influence of both GRANT and anti
GRANT elements. The acquiescence in
what was alleged to be an assured fact
was presented to the presidents mind
in the light of an ardent desire for that
result. In political foxcraft BLAINE is
an adept. His feelers now point to the
wreck of the new administration with
out his guidance, and the vigorous beat
ing of the tom-toms in his favor does
not excite apprehension.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
MANAGERS ON The RACK.
The Interstate Commission. Begins Il
Overhaul Some Suspicious Tariffs.
GENERAL MANAGERS MEET.
1t Looks as if The Western Passenqef
Association Will Be Re-
organ Zed.
Speeial to the Globe

Special to the Globe
WAsHINGToN,isDec. 1S-The inter.
state commerce commission, to-day. be-
gan general examination and inveS-
ugation of the tariffs and clasSifications
the roads and lines associated under
the name of the Southern Steamship as
Sociation, as well as all the roads in the
South and Southwest, south of the PO.
tomac and Ono and east of the MiSSiS.
Slppi rivers. About thirty roads are in
tereSted and involved in the nveStiga-
ton. and most all of them were repre-
sented by counsel and leading officials,
when the examination opened at II
O'Clock to-day. Judge Cooley, in OPEN
Ing the Investigation, stated that it was
for the purpose of eXaming some of the
rates made south of the Potomac
and Ohio rivers. and to cOnSide
in friendly and informa
way the manner OF making
rates in this territory. Two important
matters, he said. were involved in this
investigation. First, the extent to
which exceptions prevail to the general
rule of the long and short haul section
of the law: and next, the reasons apply
ing to particular cases. why these eX-
ceptions are deemed juStitiable under
the law. Inc tarlH SheetS or the East
Tennessee. Virginia d Georgia railroad
were first taken up to-day, and Edwin
Fitzgerald, general traffic manager of
that ro ad, explained to the commission
in detail the variations and exceptions
and complications of the classifications
and rates as shown on the tariff sheets
of the company. Sol Haas, traffic
manager of the Richmond d Danyille
road. explained the changes made i'll
rates by that company during the past
two years. Some reductions and adj
vanees had been made, but on the whole
they were slight, and W. III. SheIlman,
representing the Central Railroad sOe
Georgia, read paper urging more
liberal construction of the the long aud
short haul clauses of the law. The iu-
vestigation will probably occupy tho
time of the commission for several
days.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Badgers Want Bridges.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-In eompli-
ance with the demands of petitioners and
at the urgent solicitation of Congress
man Thomas. of Prairie Du Chen, Sen
ator Spooner to-day introduced bill
authorizing the city of La Crosse to con-
Struct and maintain a bridge for We
hicles, animals and foot passengers
across the Mississippi from La Crosse to
BarrOn'S island. Also similar bridge
or bridges from Barron's island TO the
Minnesota shore, provided that the
work be commenced within year and
completed in three years. Reasonable.
lawful tolls may be collected and the
bridge shall be post road for mails,
troops, etc.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Chips From the Ties.

Oscar Vanderbilt, travelling passenger
agent of the Northern Pacific road. reached
St Paul yesterday morning with a party
from Winnipeg, who are on their way to
various Canadian points.
The Northern Pacific train of excursion,
lists from points north of Grand Forks, and
from Winnipeg. was very large one and
consisted of eighteen cars.
p The Omaha road put on extra cars yester.
day afternoon and last evening, on their
Chicago trains, owing TO the increase in their
Canadian travel.
II mas been determined that all the Chicago
lines will sell round trip tickets during the
holidaysat one and one-third fare.
p. b. Groat, emigration agent of the North
ern Pacific road, has gone to Dakota to be
absent about week.
The Manitoba road has received one OF
the two new rotary snow plows ordered.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
A JUST COMPLAINT.

An organ of the G. A. r. alleges, and
makes it matter of complaint. that no
veteran was ever appointed TO Office by
Republican president since JOHNSON,
unless he belonged TO the Republican
party; and consequently the selection of
soldiers was due to their politics, and
not their army services. Although the
statement is addressed to Gen. HARRT-
SON, Democrats who are veterans will
not do well to incur travelling expenses
eastward on that account.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE New York Star having named
GROVER CLEVELAND for attorney gen.
eral under HARRISON. how would this
do for Happy family cabinet?
Secretary of State-JANEs G.. BLAINE.
Secretary of the Treasury-BENJANIN F.
BUTLER.
Secretary of the Nayy-BELyA LocKwooD
Secretary Of the Interor-RUTHERFoRD B.
HAYES.
Secretary of War-Rey. BURcHARD.
Attorney General-GRovER CLEVELAND.
Postmaster General-CHARLLs 4. Dana
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Mrs. Cleveland Goes Shopping.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18.-Mrs. Cleve-
land accompanied by the Rev. Charles
Wood and Mrs. Wood, visited some Of
the leading stores to-day, selecting
Christmas presents. At six o'clock
they dined with Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Childs, at their Walnut street resid-
ence. The dinner party was quite
small. Among the guests were Bishop
Potter of New York: Eugene Winthrop
of Paris; Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Dreyel
and DIR. Da Costa.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
A Corporation With a Soul.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-The PhiIa-
delphia & Reading Railroad company
has given two months extra pay to tho
women whose husbands made up the
crew of the cOmpany's steam collier,
Allentown, which was lost with all on
board, off the Massachusetts coast last
month. Arrangements have also been
made for free passage to Christiana,
Sweden, for Mrs. johnson and children,
fam ly of Seaman Martin Johnson. of
the ill-fated steamer, none OF whom can
speak English. but all of whom are de-
sirous of returning to their friends and
native land. The Allentown was not
insured.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Patents Issued.
ecial TO the Globe.

Special 10 the UIUDt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Minnesota
and Dakota patents issued to-day, re-
ported by Paul & Merwin, patent attor.
news, go Temple Court. Minneapolis,
Mimi. Minnesota - Shipping book,
Frank johnson, Minneapolis: bilge bung.
Marion Richardson. Little Falls; ruling
pen. Julien Zwickert, Austin. Dakota
Grain elevator, Ambrose Dreffenbach,
Devils Lake; print. Aaron French,
Beresford: wheel, Gunder Olson,
Houghton; mining chain, Joseph
Treyeek cad CITY.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE bill introduced by the Massa-
chusetts congressman for the repeal of
the interstate commerce law was ap-
parently in the interest of the railway
magnates, but is not likely to become a
law. While the present act does not
accomplish all hoped for, the people
look upon it as start in the right di-
reCtion.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
THEWHYs AND wHEREFoREs

The New York paper that figured out
1000 Democratic votes in that state cast
for HARRISON has received some re-
sponses to its call for the reasons for so
voting. Most Of them are trivial, and not
suggestive of more mental development
than the law requires in voter. One
had heard that MIR. CLEVELAND went
fishing on Memorial day; another voted
against him because he had been told
that at one time Mr.. CLEVELAND spent
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Supposed to Have Sunk.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1S.-The
schooners August Flower and William
Wiler. which sailed from here together
Nov. 19. are believed to have sunk at
sea during the recent storm and all on
board lost. Nothing has since been
heard from either vessel. Each vessel
carried mate, four seamen and Stew
ard. The vessels were valued at S13, 900.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Los Best Friends.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1s.-The
fourth annual meeting of the National
Indian Defense association was held
here to-day. Rev. Alexander Kent was
reelected president. Among the vice
presidents are: Judge W. J. Godfrey,
of Nebraska; Dr. +. Grinnell, of Cali
fOrnia, and Col. W. G. Harkins, of In
dian territory. Capt. n. Bicktord was
reelected secretary.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

cents for two years, and so cents after
wards. John II. King will leave Thurs
day morning for home. He is not san
guine of the passage of the bill in the
senate, although it is sure to pass the
house. Definite assurances are said to
have been made by the president that
he would sign the house bill without
requiring submission to the Indians.
Senator Dawes. however, seems in
elined to stick for that fatal clause.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Supreme Court Decisions.

Special % the GIODe.
.WAsHINGToN, Dec. 1S.-In the
supreme court of the United States to-
day Henry L. Dechert, of Philadelphia,
was admitted to practice. In CASES No.
6O1. Robert j. Hu bard. appellant, VS..
George Crane. administrator. ETC., and
cos. Emily S. Wolcott. appellant, vs..
George Crane, administrator, ETC., ap-
peals from the circuit court of the
United States for the northern district
of Iowa, dismissed with costs as per
iSfnut1fion
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
1888. / 1887. Increase
Southern halfway Schemes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-Director Ruth
erford, of the Richmond Terminal COM
pany, says that the negotiations now in
progress with the Norfolk d Western
people are for the sale of part or all Of
the holdings of East Tennessee first
preferred stock. or for joint lease of
the East Tennessee by the Richmond %
Danville and Norfolk IL Western com
panies. If all the East Tennessee first
preferred stock is sold by Richmond
Terminal, half of it will be taken by tho
Norfolk q Western and half by the
Richmond x Danvlle.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

IT Is thought that PittS6urg, and.
perhaps, some other cities, are likely to
have fights over school matters that in
volve sectarian interests or prejudices, as
in Boston. Issues of this sort provoke
bad blood and disturb good feeling. 1t
is hoped they will not be allowed to get
into the local politics of communities
generally.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
A GIGANTIC SwINDLE.
That Is What the Washington
Aqueduct Proves to Be.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The joint
congressional committee now engaged
In investigating the construction of the
aqueduct tunnel is rapidly nearing the
end of the receipt of an enormous mass
of testimony. The report of the board
of expert engineers is the only testi-
mOny of any Importance that has to
come i'll. and that is, in the opinion of
the committee. the most Important evil
dence in the case. The committee will
give great deal of weight to that re-
port, but it is already known
that the majority is decidedly favor
able to an abandonment of the present
'.hoie in the ground" and the consrruc-
ton of surface aaueduct in which to
carry the water that was to have been
conveyed by the pepper box tunnel.
The latest reports from the expert who
is engaged in sounding" the lining.
point to degree of 'rottenness' in the
construction greater by far than any
yet limited at
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

IT is not good time to recall the
ancient adage that Growing hens and
whistling girls come TO some bad ends,
in view of the way ALICE }. SHAW is
whistling her way to popular favor.
But there are exceptions TO all rules.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

HOLIDAY. the editor of the Indian
apolis News. is confidential friend OF
the new president. and some signiii-
canee is given his utteranees. If he
speaks advisedly, there will barely
be a BLAINE in the cabinet. He says
the assumptions by BLAISE's friends
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Dew Makes a Discovery.

SAND BEACH. Mich, Dec. 1s.-Spe-
eial Agent Dey make an additional seiz-
ure of forty pounds of contraband opium
in Bottomfield township last night. The
drug was found a short distance from
the place where the LOCO pound seizure
was made on Friday night. There are
still 500 pounds missing, OF which the
police have no trace.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Republicans Want a Rest.

Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-There will
be another Republican caucus held to-
morrow morning to decide on the ques-
ton of holiday recess. 1t is stated in
official circles tonight that resolution
will be adopted to adjourn from Friday
next until january S.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
POST MoRTEM POLITICS.

Hoosiers MonopoIize the Time OF
the House Discussing Election
Methods.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The house
to-day passed the legislative appropria-
ton bill The South Dakota bill was
the special order, but Mr.. Springer, of
Illinois. stated that before calling 1t up
he would call together the committee on
territories to determine when the terri
toriai bills would be considered. Mr..
Holman offered an amendment to the
legislative bill increasing the number OF
messengers on the sOIdIers' roll OF the
house from fourteen to twent5-- After a
long debate ii was rejected. 4 motion
of Mr.. Henderson of Iowa. 10
increase the clerical force OF
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Having a Good Time.

MankatO REVIEW
The Minnesota prison inspectors are hav
inc roval good time Junketing around the
country to examine into the workings of the
state penitentiaries. They did New York last
week. stopping at the best hotels and living
on the fat of the land. b, the time they get
through they may find something 10 employ
the Minnesota conyicts.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Fell on His Neck.

Mankato Free Press
Gen. washburn says President-eleet Harri-
son didn't ask his advice regarding cabinet
making. He simply had social visit with
the general and Mr.. Morton" We suppose
the two lately elected officials were so over
loved to see Mr. Washburn they fell on his
neck and wept, and forgot al about office
seekers and those other bores-a little worse,
who go to pay their respects"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

good deal of information in detail on
the subject could be furnished by MIR.
WAsHBURN, a gentleman at Minneapo-
lis who mas been spoken of as material
for United States senator. probably on
account of his relations to anti-mOnop-
oily and Agricultural interests.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Supposed TO be Poisoned.

SpeclaI 10 tnt JIUDt
FINDLAY, O.. Dec. 1s.-Eyery mem
ber of Alfred Gorby's family was re-
Gently taken very i'll, and the physician
who was summoned said that poison had
been administered. They recovered,
but to-day all were taken sick again
with similar symptoms. 1t is probable
that Mrs. Gorby and Charles Houek, her
brother. will die. No clue whatever can
be found as to the cause
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE railway depot in Bombay, COM
pleted this year, resembles palace
more than structure for railways, and
is said 10 have cost the large sum of
Sls,9o0,eo0. 1t is 1890 feet in length,
and the finest edifice of the kind in the
world. 1t would seem to be absolutely
out OF place in that heather region, un-
less it is designed for political effect,
impreSsiug the natives with the great
ness of the nation that kindly takes
charge of their affairs.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
As a Fraud.
saltwater Gazette.

StiIIWater GAZtIIt.
The Minneapolis Tribune is having lots OF
fun in stirring up the people where the Pion-
eer Press representatives have written up the
towns and secured subscriptions. The
write-ups, according to testimony claimed to
have been secured were not according TO
contract and the people denounee the en-
tire scheme fraud.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE amount sunk in the Panama
canal is put at SlOO,OO0,0OO, too much
money TO he quietly passed to the profit
and loss account-the latter exclusively
by the French people. Political crock
cry will be in danger unless the work
is continued
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Listened Beautifully.

Manka to Free Press.
General Washburn was down aud called
upon President Harrison yesterday. lie don't
believe in allowing senator Sabin TO monop-
olize all that sort of thunder. Ii j said the
pres;lent-elec; listened beautifully TO r ha.
the would be senator had to say.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Mexican Railway Matters.

MATAMoRos, Mex, Dec. 1S.-It has
been decided to construct railroad
from Corpus Christi to Brownsville. A
company has been organized to build
railroad from this city to Bagdad at the
mouth of the Rio Grande, and another
to the City of Mexico via Victoria.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

are insufferable," and that she occupies
no enviable position to-day as the sub
ject of such persistent and provincial
electioneering as the dead set of the
Maine men is giving him." If such
ideas are afloat in the HARRISON mind.
there is fun ahead.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE DOUGLAS doctrine of popular
sovereignty" in the territories seems to
be remembered by some of the Demo
Gratis in congress. If the recollection
mad been continuous and more marked.
some bunders would have been es-
caned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE conclusion of the millionaire vice
president.elect, after sizing up the man
at indianapolis i'll private way, was
that he would be president. is little
early for the tail of the ticket to learn
that the head can get along without
him, even in fly time, but it is n lesson
generally learned in the front part of
an administration
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Bond Offerings and acceptances

WASHINGTON, Dec Is. To-day's bond
offerings aggregate $40, 900. as follows:
Registered As, $4,000 at 1855: regis
tered AIS, $4,000 at 1851, S500,000 at
10S1F. The secretary of the treasury
accepted the following bonds: Regis
tered AS, 100000 at 10St4; $4,000 at
$1.0S with interest.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
ro-nAY.s WEATHER.

wAsHINGToN. Dec. 1S.-For Wisconsin:
Fair preceded by light snow on Lake Supe-
rior: slightly warmer; northerly winds be-
coming variable Tor Minnesota aud Da-
Fota: Fair: slightly warmer, winds becoming
southerly. For Iowa: Fair; slightly warmer; !;
variable winds.
nrnI.nAI npsFRY ATInNS
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
THE STATE PRESS.
His Enemies Question.

Chicago Globe,
The enemies of Hon. W. D. Washburn.
who is willing to abandon the wheat pool for
the muddy pool of politics and hold down
Senator Sabin's seat in the senate chamber.
are questioning the appropriateness of the
adjective prehxed to his name.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
rourists Not afraid of Fever.

GAINESVILLE, fla, Dec. 1S.-The
relief committee will return to the
donors the surplus funds subscribed to
yellow fever sufferers. All factories
have resumed work and tourists are
coming in.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
He May and He May Not.

ST. CATHARINEs, Oat.. Dec. 1S.-The
Star says it has the best of authority
for the statement that President Van
Horne will bring the main line of the
Canadian Pacific railroad from Chicago
to Niagara Falls.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Drowned in the St. Lawrence.

IRooUoIs, Ont, Dec. 1s.-Three men
named johnson. Oakes and DickeY were
drowned while crossing to the hnieri
can side of the river last night.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Gen. Casey SERIOUS Ill.

SptClaI 70 the UI0be-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Col. James
+. Casey, at one time revenue collector
of New Orleans. and brother-in-law of
Gen. u. S. Grant, is dangerously ill at
his home in West Washington. He was
stricken with apOpleXX on Monday
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

A CHICAGO theater is to present
"Robert Elsmere" dramatized. it is
said Perhaps however. the report is
sent out simply in the interest of the
publishers, as there is little in the
work that can be utilized in dramatic
way with success. Its supposed varia-
tion from the popular line of religious
thought has given it the notice it has
received. but theological dogmaS are not
good material for the stage.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

CONGRESSMAN Cox touched the pub
lie heart. or some vibrating element in
that vicinity, in his Dakota policy. He
is advised that some Democrats in the
South are willing that North Dakota
shall be called Sunset" with CeXville
Tor its capital. 1t would be good time
for book peddlerS in Dakota to add to
their assortment several very able
works from the Cox pen. the names of
which are not just now recalled.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

THE Chicago Tribune is regarded as
somewhat of an authority on railroad
matters. Ii estimates that on an aver
ace half OF the stock and one-fourth of
the bonds al the Western railroads are
"Water.'' Ii has been intimated that a
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

TRt tWEEKLY-(Daily = Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.l
1yi In advance 81 60 q mos. in adv ~ w
3months, in advance. 81 Oh.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19
Dawes Will Block the Game.

Special 10 the Globe
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The house
committee OH Indian affairs to-day de-
cided TO report Gifford's Sioux bill with
amendments. giving sI.25 per acre
during the first three years, then rs
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-19

The electric motor for street cars is
coming into use with such satisfactory
results that it is believed the equine
feature will become relic Of the past.