davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
AN UNWISE BILL.

1t is matter of surprise that a man
so usually level-headed as Representa-
tive ELMQUIsT should have proposed SO
radical and injudicious change in our
municipal government as that involved
in the bill introduced by him in the leg
iSlature requiring the members of the
board of public works to be elected in
stead of appointed, as under the existing
law. With all due Difference to Mr..
ELMQUIsT's opinion, we know whereof
we speak when we say that the taxpay-
ers of st. Paul are not only opposed to
the proposed change. but they have
solid reasons for their opposition to it.
In whatever other respect our munich
pal laws may need amendment,
it is sure there is no change
or reformation needed in the manner OF
constituting the board of public works.
There is no principle Of political govern
ment better understood than that offices
which are held by appointment are the
most conservatively administered.
There are two reasons for thls-one
being because of the direct responsibility
of the incumbent to the appointing
power, and, secondly, because OF the
certainty of gettinga more capable man
in the Office. When the incumbent of
an Office knows that his official tenure
is dependent upon his capable admins
tration of the Office, he has an incentive
to perform good work and to protect the
public welfare. But where he acquires
the Office by manipulating primaries,
and relies for the retention OF his
position by forming all sorts of combtna-
tons and practicing all sorts of politi-
cal skulduggery, the interest of the tax
payers is very apt to be lost sight of in
the indulgence of individual ambition.
If there is any office known to our
municipal government where conserva-
tism is needed, and requiring a special
fitness on the part of the incumbent, it
is position on the board of public
works. The taxpayers have too direct
an interest in this Office to permit it to
be turned over to the professional poll
tician, and that is what would be done
in case MIR. EIMQUIsT's plan is
adopted. The mayor is elected by
the people, but the emoluments
of his office are not sufficient to tempt
the politicians to scramble for it; con-
sequently we are always sure of having
a representative man as the executive
head of the city. The taxpayers would
prefer to trust his Judgment and integ-
rity in the matter of selecting members
Of the board Of public works than to
take chances with the ward caucuses.
1t would be infinitely safer to do it, and
if Representative ELMQUIsT has the in
terest of st. Paul's taxpayers at heart
he will withdraw his bill and be con-
tent to let well enough alone.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
FAvoRs A TONNAGE BILL.
The American Shipping League
Adopts important Resolutions.


Adopts Important Resolutions.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-At the sec
ond days meeting of the convention of
the American Shipping and Industrial
league the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President,
Joseph Wheeler, of Alabama; first vice
president, Ambrose Snow, of New
York; the other vice presidents were:
Leo A. Kelly, Pennsylvania; and j. s.
Clarkson, iowa. Charles S. Hill, of
Washington, was appointed national
secretary. and Aaron Vanderbilt was
reelected treasurer. Resolutions were
adopted favoring the passage of the
tonnage bill, which asks for an allow
ance from the government for United
States built and owned vessels of 80
cents per ton for each thousand miles
sailed or steamed; also favOring syS-
tenn of coast defenSes; the building and
equipment of strong and efficient
navy; the Improvement of the harbors
and rivers of the whole country; ade-
quate compensation for carrying the
mails and the passage of the navy re-
serve bill. Vice presidents and secre-
taries were also appointed from every
state and territory in the Union, the
important changes from last years
officers being the election of the follow
ing vice presidents: Hon. A. 81. Gar
land, Arkansas; Senator Higgins, Del
aware; Hon. A. K. Porter, Indlanapo-
lis; Hon. Preston B. Plumb, Kansas;
Russell A. Alger, Michigan; Hon. W.
d. Washburu. Minnesota Hon. nj. A.
Bradley, Ohio: Hon. Wharton Barker,
Pennsylvania; Hon. Nathan Golf. West
Virginia, and Russell Harrison, Mon
tana
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
A SHORT VISIT.

The interstate commissioners made
short visit to this city. The object of
their coming seemed to have been more
for general information concerning
Northwestern railroad affairs than to
make any special investigations. They
had the opportunity of meeting our lead
ing Northwestern railway officials and
talking over railroad affairs, so that we
hope their visit has been by no means
prefitless one. They heard that dis
ordinations were being made by some
of the Northwestern roads, but, either
because they did not have the time to
investigate, or there were no specific
charges preferred against the CON-
panies, they declined to tarry with US.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
LITTLE LAUGHS.

Whether marriage is a failure or not, the
run on the bank eontinues.-Puck.
During a street-car tie-up the excitement is
apt to be high tied.-Boston Record.
The promising young men of commu-
nifty are no better than the paying young
men.-New Orleans Picayune.
When a stylish girl goes down the street
almost all the young men feel sort of q
blind impulse to follow the fashion.-Somer-
vile Journal.
eye Of a needle than for the savage to ges
through his need of an idol.-Puck.
The Kansas legislature contains ten news
paper men, who at once elevate its standard
of intelligence and reduce its average per-
centage of wealth.-kansas City Star
Coal Dealer-Would you like chestnut coal.
Customer-Yes; bur there is one chestnut I:
don't want and that is your joke of calling
1,6O0 pounds of coal and the driver ton Of
chestnut coal.-Texas Siftings.
PENNSYLVANIA Farmer-Been out in Kansas.
Ell! Returned Emigrant-Yes; was there
ten years. "Farming?' Yes" what did
you raise?' Most everything except mort
CAGES Philadelphia Record
He-Well, may hope then, dearest, that at
some time may have the happiness of max
ing you my wife? She-Yes, hope so, am
sure am tired ST suing fellows for breach
of promise.-Texas Siftings.
Nibble-What kind of a table did Mrs.
Hashcroft set while you were boarding there,
Wabble? Wabble-I haven't the least idea,
A pretty young widow was boarding there at
the same time was.-Terre Haute Express.
Jobley-What is the play tonight? Fin
horn-Sort of variety. pink tights and blonde
wig affair. Jobley-Not exactly the show to
take wife to- Ell? Finhorn-Well. no-at
least not your own wife.-Terre Haute Ex-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
LIKES AND DlsLIKEs.

The st. Paul GLOBE has gone and done IT.
that is, TUNED the cold water hose, as it
were, upon the deluded persons looking for
ward to the creation Of board Of public
works as the joyful solution for all the
troubles this municipality suffers. st. Paul
has been there. ''-Mankato Free Press.
Mr.. Donnelly is very free with charges Of
money being continually used by others to
Illustrate his pet schemes, but if one should
ask him the size OF the hole made in that
$500 to secure his four votes in the sena-
torial caucus would be have any right to
take offense under the circumstances?-
Hastings Gazette.
CHANGING over the recent appointments OF
Gov. Merriam, one is almost forced to be-
lieve that he has rewarded his enemies and
his friends may take care Of themselves. Per-
haps, having bought his friends, as he re-
Gently told reporter, he does not need to re-
ward them further. Time will tell whether
that is wise.-Anoka Union.
Gov. Merriam has thus far made few
good and few very poor appointments.
Why should he pick UP the unknown Will
Jams for railroad commissioner, and the
equally obscure and inexperienced c. P.
Bailey, of Detroit, for insurance commits
sioners The appointment of Sam Nichols TO
the Office OF Oil inspector is entirely appro-
pirate, for more unctuous political leech it
would be hard to find.-Albert Lea Standard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
TAKING CORPORATIONS.

For the information of our readers we
publish III advance the bill which will
probably be introduced in the legisla-
ture to-day, proposing an amendment
to the constitution, whereby the
property of all corporations, including
railway, telegraph and telephone COM
panies, sh I'll be assessed and taxed as
other property. 1t is estimated that if
this proposed amendment is adopted it
will add materially to the revenues of
the state. If this be true it may
naturally be expected that the whole
corporation influence will be brought to
bear against the measure, and the
Legislature will consequently have
lively time in disposing of it. Still the
whole proposition can be put into a
very small nutshell. If corporations
stand On the same footing with in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01

the appropriation for the support Of farm
ers' institutes for the next two years made.
There should be no hesitation about continu-
ing SO meritorious an institution.-AlbertL Lea
Enterprise.
The resolution Of the GOodhue county
commissioners to the legislature that few
hundred dollars be appropriated to each Of
the sixty three high schools in the state for
the dissemination of the normal methods Of
teaching seems to De meeting with general
favor throughout the state.-Waterville Adj
vance.
We hope our legislators will not forget the
farmers institutes when making their appro-
priations. Every one is interested directly
or indirectly in agriculture. and this great
means of disseminating information among
our farmers. should be encouraged in every
proper manner. The dollars turned into
that channel will prove to be well spent. u
An important measure is now pending in
the legislature to change the laws requiring
an unanimous agreement Of juries III civil
cases. The bill, If it is passed, will require
only nine oft of the twelve to agree upon
verdict. The jury will consist Of twelve men
as heretofore ana the same care will be taken
to find twelve men who don't read newspa:
pers and who have not settled opinions, but
after the new law comes into operation it
will require more than three cranks on a jury
to agree to disagree. 1t seems to be good
innovation ON the time honored but cumber
some jury system.-St. Peter Tribune.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
The Action Of the Senate
Caucus Has Paralyzed
Them.
Small Hope for Statehood at
the Present Session OF
Congress.
Senator's Will Frame q Broad
Substitute for the Omni-
bus Bill.
President Cleveland Nomi-
mates Wade as Chief just
ice Of Montana.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Moody, Gen. Taylor, Maj. McChesney,
of Aberdeen; Mr.. Shadmon and Mr..
Miller, of Huron, and all other Da-
kotains here are chagrined at the action
of the senate caucus. The party declara
ton against the admission of New
Mexico and the determination to formu-
late new omnibus bill seems to them
the knell of hope for admission during
the present session. Indeed it is mani
fest that the Republican senate will not.
as Senator Sp00ner, said last night,
"boW down at this time to Democratic
house." The Republicans of the senate
grasp at future party advantage.
1t is understood that. they
intend to have an extra ses-
sion of congress devoted exclusively
to the admission of the territories. As
Senator DOlph to-day expressed it: Owe
Republicans feel that the admission of
the territories under Republican aus
piees will be easy of accomplishment.
There is absolutely no possibility of
Democratic filibustering in the next
cidal. The Democratic party would not
dare to fillbuster. We have the adj
vantage and mean to keep it on this SUBJ
jeet." MIR. Springer was very busy
with his Oklahoma bill, but took time
to say: ''If the Republicans refuse to
enter into conference on the omnibus
bill they will stand before the
country responsible for further de-
lay in the matter of admission
of the territories. have. done
my best and they Democratic part has
done its best" Conversations with Da-
kotians here elicit the opinion that Mr..
Springer is willing to concede every
thing the senate might ask if only a con-
ference can be had. He would even
give up his project in behalf of New
Mexico. But the Republicans are clad
in war paint, wear tomahawks and will
not concede single point. They will
formulate territorial legislation them
selves from now on until four territories
are admitted, namely, two Dakotas,
Montana and Washington.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
THE coNoUERoR CONQUERED

In southern archipelagoes he'd fought the
bloody cannibal; 70
He'd skinned and tanned the crocodile and
found him very tanable; u
Not word of fear he'd uttered. not word
and not a syllable.
When he killed the Bengal tiger, and he
found him very Ellable.
He claimed his strength was very great, for
bears and lions suitable;
He used to boot the grizzly BEAR and found
him very bootable; =
He claimed in killing monstrous snakes, that
he was very capable,
No boa-eonstrictor could escape, for he was
unacceptable.
In fighting hippopotami, he said he was in
viucible.
No jaguar could make him vince, because
he wasn't winceabie.
He made the ramping elephant no longer
recognizable.
And pulverized the roaring bull ard found
him pulverizable.
Just then his wife came in and said: I'D
think it quite commendable.
If you'd come and tend the baby, and you'll
find him very tendable."
The way she took him by the ear will make
this poem readable;
She pulled him out and led him home, and
found him very leadable.
IS. ". Fess in Yankee BLADE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
CARING FOR THE INSANE.

The care of the insane is one of the
great humanitarian problems that con-
front the lawmakers. The old an d
vicious system of herding this class of
unfortunateS in the jalls and poor
houses is being outgrown. But the ex-
pense of proper care for the demented
is becoming serious matter. Dakota
already has two spacious asylums, and
they are oyerfiowing. The past four
years Missouri has spent 100000 in
improving its facilities for the care of
the insane. The number of those re-
curing confinement on account of over
throw of the reason is increasing out of
proportion to the population. It is a
study for the social scientists to deter
mine why the tendencies to insanity are
increasing, in view of the greater en-
lightenment of the age and its better
comprehension Of the physical de-
mand,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
THE STEVENS AMENDMENT.

From the singular unanimity with
which the lower house of the legisla-
ture yesterday, in committee of the
whole. recommended the passage of the
STEVENS amendment to the constitu-
ton proposing change in the jury
system, we infer that the amendment
will be submitted to vote of the peo-
pie at the next general election. If it
is submitted there is scarcely doubt of
it's being ratified. The change proposed
by the STEVENS amendment is to abol-
ish the unanimity feature of the jury
system and to allow verdict to be
rendered by three-fourths of the jurors
who sit in any civil case. Still the pro-
posed change is so radical in its nature
and so disturbing to the musty tradi-
tions of the past, the people of the state
will unquestionably reflect upon it and
discuss it in all its various bearings
before giving their assent to it. 1t is
proper that they should do so and thus
be enabled to render an intelligent and
satisfactory verdict at the polls, when
the amendment comes up for ratifica-
ton or rejection.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
RUDOLPH OF HAPsBURG.

Notwithstanding the outward demon
STATIONS of grief at Berlin, oceasioned
by the death of the crown prince of
Austria, it is plain to those who have
observed the trend of European affairs.
that the sudden taking off of Austria's
prospective emperor must afford secret
qualification to BISMARCK and his i'm
perial master. Prince RUDOLPH had a
profound antipathy for both of them,
and it is believed he harbored the
thought that WILLIAM occupied the
throne he was entitled to and would one
day fill. The Austrian crown prince is
described as having been a mild-man-
nered man, and was popularity supposed
to have had more fondness for books
and amusements than for military
glory. But on two notable occa-
sions there was developed spirit
unde rlying the nature of the
man which most probably would have
asserted itself in case he had lived to
mount the throne of Austria. The first
exhibition of this spirit was at the
funeral of the old Emperor WILLIAM,
where, amid foreign princes all wearing
the German uniform. he alone walked
conspicuously in the white regimentals
of an Austrian general, his breast blaz-
ing with national colors. The spectators
observed that as the imperial coffin left
the dome he bowed low before it, but at
the same moment his eyes meeting those
of the German crown prince, he ADAM
doned his reyerential attitude and stood
erect, his hand mechanically seeking
the hilt of his sword and proudly step
ping forward. placed himself at the
head of the cortege OH level
with Prince WILLIAM. The second
public exhibition of this same spirit was
at recent reception at Berlin, where,
to the disgust of the royal gathering, he
praised BoULANGER and defended the
noted Frenchman from the slurs which
the German officials were casting upon
him. 1t could not have been pleasing
thought to WILLIAM and BISMARCK
that the Austrian throne was to be oc-
cupled by ruler who cherished such
deep resentments at his country's mis-
fortunes, and who openly expressed adj
mlration for Germany's arch enemy. If
he had lived to be emperor of Austria
the probabilities are that he would have
cut an important figure in European af-
fairs
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
POINTS FOR LEGISLATORS.

The legislature has not done much work
yet, although good batch of clerkships is
turned out daily.-Fergus Falls journal.
The senate has appointed committee on
reapportionment That is step in the
right direction. We hope to see 1t followed
up by others.-St. Cloud Times
Gov Merriam has gently limited to the leg
islature that they must 'pare down. all state
appropriations to the very bottom. as the
state finances are in very bad condition
An open confession is good for the soul, any
way-Chaska Herald.
Representative Malsnd has introduced
county local option law. The bill will prob
ably be opposed by the Prohibitionists, as
they are in the habit of wanting the whole
hog or none, while the liquor element will
oppose it, as matter of eourse.-Preston
Times.
Everybody who has the interests of the
farmers of the state at heart will hope to see
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01
ONE AGAINST A DOZEN.
Editor O'Brien Overpowered by
Prison Officials and Forced to
Don Striped Clothing.

DUBLIN, Jan. 31.-Editor William
O'Brien was to-day lodged in the Clon-
mel Jail to undergo the sentence of four
months Imprisonment. imposed on him
at Carrick-on-Suir for offenses under
the crimes act. When ordered to re-
move his civilian clothing and don the
prison garb, Mr.. O'Brien refused to
obey the order, whereupon he was
seized by warderS and his clothing was
forcibly removed. His beard was then
shaved off. He made a desperate re-
sistance, and was exhausted by his
effort to prevent the removal of his
clothing. The proStration of Mr.. O'Brien
after his struggle with the warders was
so severe that it was deemed best to
summon priest to him.
NATIONALISTS ARE AGITATED.
Special Cable to the Globe.
DUBLIN. JAM 31.-The Nationalist
are greatly agitated over the report that
William OBrien received such rough
treatment at Clonmel Jail. 1t is stated
that he is severely injured about the
body, and is completely prostra-
ted by the brutal handling he received.
He is naked, with the exception of
shirt, as the wardens stripped his own
clothes off him, and Mr.. O'Brien re-
fuses to wear the prison garb.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-01

told that her husband was serf-'
ously i'll she arose Immediately. Her
cOuntenance became as pale as death
and she stretched out her hand for the
telegram, sobbing: HE is dead, 1 am
certain" Then, after reading the dis
patch. she wept bitterly, waiting
repeatedly: "My poor childw She
wanted to see the body as soon as
it arrived at the palace, but
was persuaded to wait until the morn
ing. When she viewed the remains an
other heart-rending scene took place.
She first stood like one entranced, then
suddenly burst into tears and
SANK TO HER KNEES
burying her face in the bed. When per-
Suaded to leave the room she was una
bic TO walk without support. She now
secludeS herself in the nursery with
her child. The emperor paced his
room during the greater part of
the night and was unable to
sleep. The emperor saw his
son for the last time OH Sunday
night at the German embassy soiree in
honor of Emperor William. and the
words of greeting there were the last
exchanged between them. All the
members of the imperial family have
arrived, or are on the way here.
On "Wednesday at p. IN. vigils will
be held; on Thursday at 10 a. m. the
funeral sermon will be preached and
the first mass celebrated, and on Friday
and Saturday, at IL a. M, the second
and third masses will be celebrated.
The emperor and the entire coust
Will attend all the services. The two
court theaterS, the opera and the Burg
mil al r,.afs Ev.i
day. The streets and shops are assum-
mourning-the first month deep, the
second lighter, and the third half
mourning. TIE Neue Freie Presse has
been confiseated for publishing report
that the crown prince was shot at Mey.
erling.