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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
OUR RAILROAD SYSTEM.
Growth and Business of the Transp0rta-
ton Lines.
MILEAGE INCREASING FAST.
Over Twelve Million People Are Sup
ported By the Rail-
roads.

Advance sheets of the introduction to
''Poor's Manual of Railroads for 1882
have just been issued containing sum-
married. statement of the condition and
the growth during the year of the rail
road system of the country. The vol
ume itself will be shortly issued. Ac-
cording to the returns received by
Messrs. Poor. there were in the United
States at the close of last year 1861
miles of railroad, of which 7,02S miles
were built during the year. Several
small and unimportant roads were
abandoned, however, so that the in
crease in mileage is only 6,S01 miles.
This amount, however, has only been
exceeded five times in the history of the
country-ln 1887, when 12,S72 miles
were added; in 1856, when $500 miles
were added: in 1882, when IL 500 miles
were added; in 1881, when 9,S47 miles
were added, and III 1871, when 1879
miles of new road were built. The
number of miles in each state at the
close of the year and the number of
miles built during the year are given
below.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
A Curious Lawsuit.

A very curious cause lately came be-
fore the justice of the peace of Neuilly,
France. Some time ago Nine. Pluyette,
widow Of fifty, but who still attaches
much importance to personal appear
ADDE'S, had the misfortune in playing
with a lapdog to receive from it so Sc
came out of the socket. Having heard
much of artificial eyes and being recon-
mended to apply to an expert manu-
facturer in this way named Tamsier,
she gave an order for a glass eye, for
which the Optician charged 100 francs
500. Refusing to pay this charge, the
manufacturer summoned her before the
justice of the peace.
Nine. Pluyette having appeared, hold
ing the glass eye in her hand. the Judge
asked her why she refused to pay the
bill which NJ. Tamsier had sent in.
For very good reason replied the
defendant. Il can see no more with
this eye than ] could BEFORE"
''What?' said the judge. ibid you
really imagine that you would be able
to see with a glass eye?''
did / think so?'' retOrted the angry
dame. Certainly did. Will you he
so good as to tell me what eyes are for
except to see with. l ordered the eye
for use, and until NJ. Tamsier makes
me one with which / can see will not
pay him a SOU"
The justice of the peace endeavored to
convince Nine. Pluyette that glass eyes
were for others to look at and not for
the wearer to look through: but, finding
all appeals TO her reason of no avail, he
condemned her to pay the plaintiff the
amount of his demand. When the de-
PENDANT heard the decision she became
furious with anger, and, after dashing
her glass eye on the floor, she rushed
out of court amid the laughter of the
crowd
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
A SIGNAL OF DEATH.
The Flag on the White House
Floats at Half
Mast.
An Old and Deerepit Porter
aa Causes a Scare at the
rs
Capital.
The New Cruiser Charleston
Speedy, but Lacking in
Horse Power.
Weather During the Week
Was Favorable for Harvest
ing Everywhere.

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. "A rumor
that the flag on the executive mansion
was flying at half mast this evening
spread rapidly through the city, and the
conclusion that there had been death
in the official family of the president
was rapidly drawn. and ques-
tions of all kinds came pouring
into the offices on newspaper row.
Inquiry at the White house elected
the following explanation: Uncle
jerry" the colored porter, whose duty
it is to raise and lower the flags, waits
Saturday evenings until the concert in
the White house grounds is over before
lowering the flag for the night. HE was
sitting on the roof of the mansion toy
ing with the flag ropes. when uncon--
sciously he lowered the flag to half
mast. The mistake was not discovered
until several hundred people had seen
il
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
WITHOUT A SUPERIOR.
The Cruiser Charleston Meets All
Requirements, Except Horse

z WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Acting Sec
rotary Walker this afternoon received
by telegraph the following official re-
port upon the performance of the new
cruiser Charleston upon trial yesterday
near San Francisco. The report is from
Commodore Benham, president of the
trial board. dated Aug. "a, and reads
thus:
The ''oficial trial of the 'Charlestons' en-
gines and boilers was finished yesterday aft
ernoon The probable average total horse
power is 6, 700. Maximum revolutions for
one hour 116 g. 10; average revolutions for
four hours, 10; vacuum never below twen-
ty-six Ship's draft, at starting trial, six
teen feet eleven inches forward, nineteen
feet aft 4 continuous speed by log of
eighteen knots maintained. The ship
was actually under forced draft for eight
and one-half hours. The performance of
the machinery and boilers was admirable:
during the entire period it was not found
necessary TO slow nor was there any heat
ing
Commodore Walker expresses himself
as highly gratified with the result of the
trial. He says that the smooth running
of the machinery under the trying con-
ditions of forced draft for SO long a
time. and the continuous high tide
maintained. stamp the Charleston as
vessel without superior. 1t will be
noticed that the vessel showed 6.1U0
horse power. while the contract require
ment is 1000. The design eontemplates
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Nothing If Not Polite.

Atlanta Constitution.
A balloon which went up from cir
Gus near Montgomery several years ago
sailed away eight or ten miles, and came
down in a field where some negroes
were ploughing. Terrified at the spec
tacle of a chariot coming down from
heaven, they verify believed that the
last great day had come, and, remember
ing all their shortcomings, fled in terror
at the approach of the awful judge.
One grav-headed and rheumatic old
negro was unable to get away. He
could follow the plough, but could not
run. and the chariot came down upon
him with terrible sWiftness.
In that awful moment his whole life
rushed upon him. he thought of all the
petty sins he had committed. and the
ghosts of hundred chickens seemed to
rise up in judgment against him. But
in that desperate emergency his mind
did not desert him, and remembering
that politeness always counted with his
earthly master, he quickly decided to
greet the Lord of heaven and earth in
becoming style. As the aeronaut
touched the earth and began to untan-
gle himself from the meshes about his
car. the old darkey, vita an air of pro-
found ObeiSance, removed the wool hat
from his shiny pate, bowed low, and
said with pious JUNCTION:
'Mornin', Mars Jesus, how you LEFT
YOUR Da?r
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
For Sc

Five hundred yards soft
Sheer India LinOn; former
price 15e per yard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
COAL Is VERY CHEAP.
The Combine Has Not Caught On
in England.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Tory politicians
have eagerly watched the result of the
London councils invitation for $4,000
tons of coal, for the alternative of the
councils Offices and for works in the
public parks, involving the expenditure
of many thousands of pounds.
They have freely predicted that
the people of London would have
to pay at least 10 per cent advance upon
all their contracts Oh account of the
recent decree of the council that every
person rendering for works or supplies
will be required to make in his tender
declaration that he pays such rates of
wages and observes such hours of labor
as are generally accepted as fair in his
trade. The tenders have just been an
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
ROUNDING UP THE REDS.
An Important Discovery Which
Will Bring the Cherokees Into

An Important Discovery Which
Will Bring the Cherokees Into
Line.
VINITA, Ind. Ter. Aug. 24.-Judge
A. Nj. Wilson, of the Cherokee commits
sion. was in the city, en- route to Fay
etteville, Ark. He stated to reporter
that in looking over the records of
the Cherokee legislature for 1872,
he found an act authorizing the sale of
Cherokee lands west of the Arkansas
river. The act was was approved by
the governing chief at the time. The
discovery of this act will probably
hasten the negotiations with the In
dians considerably. inasmuch as there
is no necessity now OF submitting
the matter to the people for vote,
or of calling a session of the legislature
to authorize Chief Mayes to make the
sale. Mr.. Wilson's visit to the Chicka7
saws and Arapahoes developed the fact
that these indians are quite willing to
sell their lands at fair price.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

a speed of eighteen knots. This ap-
pears to have beeen realized. although
there is discrepancy in horse power,
which, if this trial should be accepted
as final. would subject the contractors
to penalty. Consequently the engin-
GERS officers believe that another trial
will be had, and that with machinery
made smooth, and the experience gained
in the preceding trials, the vessel which
has already so successfully met ex-
pectatl0nS in other respects will realize
the technical condition of 1000 horse
power developed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
STRIKERS WILL PARADE.
A Gigantic Procession Will Occur
in London To-Day.

in London To-Day.
LONDON, Aug. pa gigantic pro-
cession of striking dockyard employees
and those who have Joined them during
the last few days will take place to-
morrow, the route extending from the
East end to Hyde park, where the
crowd will be addressed by speakers
from several stands. The remarkably
good order which has characterized
the paradeS thus far encourages belief
that there will be no trouble. The Saliva
ton Army in the East end has under
taken to furnish shelter and food to
strikers at half the usual price. There
is no change in the dockmen's strike.
Conferences between representatives of
the strikers and of the employers have
proved futile. The Commercial Dock
company declined to submit the matter
to arbitration. City clerks have been
employed to unload samples of new ar
rivals of tea. Dock shares have de-
clined l per cent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Cotton Mills will Close.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-In consequence of
the considerable advance in price of
cotton there will be still surther closing
of cotton mills in Lancashire next week.
All the cotton manufacturers issued
circulars this morning, asking their en-
ployes to agree to hatf-time schedule
for viii lie in order to to tide over
the situation and avert absolute closing.
1t is not known what course the men
will take
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Epidemic of scarlet Fever.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The spread of
scarlet fever in London is becoming
very alarming. During this month S31
patients stricken with the disease have
been received at the hospitals, which
now contain LOCO patients, notwith-
standing the large number who have
been discharged as cured. There are
now only twenty-eight beds vacant in
the fever hospitals, and it is proposed to
open the Northern hospital to con-
valescents to relieve the regular hos
Ditals
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
REID Is HOSPITABLE.
The American Minister to France
Entertains Yankee Working

PARIS, Aug. "a. - Hon. Whitelaw
Reid, United States minister to France,
gave to-day dejeuner to the delegates
of Scripps' league of workingmen.
Fifty persons were present. Among
the special guests were Gen. Franklin,
United States commissioner to the
Paris exposition, and Cornelius Van
derbilt of New York. Count Ney,
son OF Marshal Nay, acknowledged in
neat speech Minister Reid's toast-"The
prosperity of France" The count spoke
in warm terms alike OF the sentiment
and its proposer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Anarchism Is Increasing.

BERNE, Aug. 24.-Dr. Traschler, ex-
aiming judge of the Swiss home office.
is conducting an exhaustive inquiry into
the recent increase of anarchism. A day
or two ago he caused the arrest of two
boys for distributing an anarchist proc
lamation, and through them he expects
to reach the ringleaders. 1t is gener-
ally believed that agents a provacateur
are at the bottom of the agitation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
dave and Grover win Confer.

PLATTsBURG. N. Y, Aug. 24.-Goy
Hill and Col. Judson, accompanied by
Hon. Smith NJ. Weed, left Plattsburg
this morning by special train for the
Adir ondacks. A stop was made at DAN
nemora and tour of inspection made
of Clinton prison. The party took din
ner at Paul Smiths, after which they
started for Saranac. where they will
spend day or two, the guests of ex-
President Cleveland.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
SOLDIERS ON GUARD.
South Carolina Negroes Need Not
Attempt to Riot.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 24.-One
company of soldiers remained at Mount
Pleasant last night to preserve the
peace in the event that the negroes
should attempt to incite riot. Montgom-
cry guards and the Irish volunteers are
ordered to hold themselves ready to pro-
ceed to Mount Pleasant tonight upon
ment are also ordered to be ready for
service if needed. The ringleaders in
the attempted riot yesterday have been
committed to iail for trial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
ARRESTED AS A SPY.
Count Courtan, a Bavarian Officer,
Ragged in Algeria.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The Berlin Tage-
blatt announces the arrest of Count
Courtan at Orau. Algeria, as German
spy. He admits that he has travelled
through Algeria in obedience to the
order of the Bayarian minister of war,
but asserts that the object of his tour
was to study the geology of the country.
A set of geological instruments were
found in his trunk The case has at
tracted much attention, though the
charge that the prisoner is a spy is
based entirely upon his admission of
subsection to the Bavarian war minis
ter's orders.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
For 39c

We are aware of the fact
that any lady buying China
Silks at this season of the year
will certainly expect to get
them very cheap, consequently
we will place on sale to-mor-
row morning all the China
Silks we have in stock, which
is about one thousand yards.
The former prices Of this lot
of silks have been 65c, 75c and
Csc. These goods are not a
lot of trashy remnants, but
good full dress patterns and
desirable shades for fall wear.
Our doors open at 8 o'clock
promptly; be on time, as de-
lays in this sale will be a loss
of the most desirable patterns.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
WILL WAIT FOR NEWS.
Gotham Bakers Consider the Adj
visibility of Striking.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-The journey
men bakers held general meeting at
there rooms. 3S5 Bowery. to-day.
August Delabar. secretary of the
National Bakers union, presided
The main question before the
meeting was the ACCESSIBILITY OF order
ing a general strike. The majority
were in favor of striking, but cooler
heads pointed out the disadvantages of
precipitate action. and it was finally re-
solved to wait for news from the Brook
Ign strikers. The bakers will there
fore hold an executive session at the
headquarters of the union tomorrow in
order to decide whether to strike or not.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Forced to the Wall.

READING, Pa, Aug. 24.-Daniel p.
Shenfelder. brick manufacturer and
proprietor of one of the largest potter
les II this section of the country, made
an assignment for the benefit of his
creditors to-day. Liabilities, $4,000
assets, $4,000. The assignment was
said to be due to loss incurredin expert
ments with a new machine for brick
m a king
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Favored Inv UncIe Jerrv

WASHINGTON. Aug. "a. = Detroit
Commandery No. l, of Knights Templar.
have secured permission from Sec
rotary Rusk to pitch their tents in the
grounds of the agricultural department
at the time of the triennial conclave.
The commandery have secured quarters
at the National hotel, and they will use
the tents to entertain their friends.
Another commanderY will do the same.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Crane and His Love in Jail.

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. 24.-Second
Baseman Sam Crane, of the Metropoli-
on Monday last. are still in Jail here.
baving heen unable to nroc1re hail
To-day Crane had Fraunfelter, the hus-
band of Hattie. arrested on a charge of
perjury. asserting that he (Fraunfelter)
knew that he was bearing false witness
when he charged him with stealing
S0n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
GAS Is KING.
Londoners Have No Use for Elec-
trio Light.

LONDON, Aug. Notwithstanding
the strenuous efforts of electricians to
firmly establish themselves in the bust
ness of lighting London by electricity,
gas has never been SO generally used as
now. Conclusive evidence of this fact
was given the other day at the half
yearly meeting of the greatest gas COM
pany in the world-the Gaslight and
Coke company-and at meeting of the
Brentford company. Both companies
reported large increase during the last
half year in the consumption of gas. the
increase being greatest in gas for stoves
used for cooking. So great is the de-
mand for gas stoves all over London
that the gas companies can scarcely
meet ii.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Human Nature on the Highway.

Human Nature on the Highway.
1t was on a highway running into
city in Pennsylvania, says the New
York Sun. One man was driving out
with load of brick and the other driv-
ing in with load of hay. Both at
tempted to get the best side of mud
hole. and as consequence their teams
came head to head and stopped.
"You, there!" shouted the brick man.
You, there, yOurself!" replied the
other.
sNor
Neither will To
"Ell stay here whole year frSt"
'And I'll stay ten of them!"
Both proceeded to make themselves
as comfortable as possible, and to APP
pear careless and Indifferent as to re-
suits. Other travellers took the other
side of the hole and passed them by. so
it became question OF endurance. At
the end of an hour the hay man said:
''If there's any one man hate above
another it's human hog"
.sThen it's a wonder you haven't
hated yourself to death ~ was the retort,
and silence reigned supreme again.
Another hour passed. and the brick
man observed:
Pm going to sleep, and hope you
won't disturb me-"
Just what was going to ask of you,"
replied the hay mon.
Both pretended to sleep, but at the
end of the eighth hour the hay man sud-
denly called out:
Say! You are acussed mean manr
'.The same to you1'
Where are you going with those
brick?'
-Four miles out, to John Dayton's.
Where are are you going with your
hav?"
ITO Stiner's brick yard.'
''Say, man, Pm John Dayton myself,
and I've traded this hay for brick.'
well. Pm young Stiner, and was
driving the first load out"
What fools we are. Here. take all
the roadr'
''No-no-let me turn out"
'Fll turn"
"No-let me-"
And in their haste to do the right
thing the load of hay was upset and
wheel taken off the brick wagon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
is Norris to Blame I?

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-The coro-
ner's jury to-day acquitted John Norris
of any participation in the death of
Mollie Boswell. The woman jumped
out of second story window to escape
ali attachment by Norris. The police,
not satisfied with the verdict. will try
to get additional evidence on which to
prosecute Norris
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Mexico's Show to Be squelched.

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. "a. (Via Gal
veston).-Congress has been summoned
to meet to consider the subject Of
abandoning the international EXPOSE
ton, which had been proposed for 1892.
and to substitute therefor national ex-
position for next year. The Krupp
guns, which were sent here by the
Berlin banker, Herr BleIchroeder, were
tested yesterday. The trial did not
prove satisfactory.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Exports and Immigrants.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-Mercbandise
exports from the United States during
July past aggregated in value $50, 247, 81,
against S45. 22S ,2S9 in July, 1888. I'M
ports during July past were valued at
$40, IT'S, 606, against 59.SSO,645 in July,
1888. During July past, 32,S45 immi-
grants arrived in this country, against
4O.9l7 in July. 1888.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
A Matter of Valuation.
Life.

Lie.
Miss Gladys Herbeau-It's not for my
property you love me, is it, George?
You love me for myself alone?
Mr.. Hermann-Yes, darling.
Miss Gladys Herbeau-For my real
worth?
Mr.. Hermann-Yes, dear. Real and
personal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
For 1888

Ten dozen Ladies' Jerseys in
Black, Green, Brown and Navy
Blue, all new goods, just the
thing for early Fall wear. Reg
ular price for these Jerseys, 50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
MilIionaire shaw DYING.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24.-Reports regard
ing the condition of Henry Shaw, re-
ceived from one of the physicians at
midnight, are to the effect that he is
very low tonight and that it is not be-
lieved that he will live till tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
BIG FIRE IN OHIo's CAPITAL
Several Business Blocks De-
stroyed, EntaiIing q Heavy Loss.

Several Business BLOCKS De-
stroyed. Entailing a Heavy Loss.
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 25.-Fire started
at 1 o'clock his morning in the large
eating house of Candy Brothers,
situated in the central part of the city.
The fire spread to the immense six
story building adjoining Candy Bros,
corner of Gay and High streets, occu-
pied by A. N. Hill, clOthier; Clewley's
confectionery, Faulhaber's hat store
and Burns. clothier. The building is
occupied on the upper floors by offices
and sleeping rooms. The fire also
caught the large Hester building, but
not much damage was done to it. Sew
eral women were rescued by ladder
from the sixth story. No one was in
jured. The fire is now under control.
Total loss will be from s150,000 to
$4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
For 49c

Just received, thirty pieces
more of those fine fifty-four-
inch all-Wool Ladies ClOths,in
sixteen different shades, which
we will place on sale to-mOr-
row morning. Don't fail to ex-
anime these goods, as they are
a decided bargain, and we can
not-guarantee the quantity to
last but a very short time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Bond Offerings and Acceptances.

BOnu OnerfnSS anu ACCepCanCeS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Bond offer
ings at the treasury aggregated s457.-
$50 to-day, all Is, at 12S. Under the
circular of April IL, 1888, bond pur-
chaSeS have amounted to S155, 533, 253,
and cost the government S179, 931, $40.
The S57, $50, $50 IS purchased cost S74,
325, $50, and the s97,673,00 AIS cost
sos, 605, SO4.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Praise for the Welsh.

LONDON, Aug. PA deputation of
citizens of Wrexham presented an ad-
dress to the queen at that place to-day.
The queen replied in person. She said
she rejoiced in the Improvement of
trade and prosperity among the Welsh,
with whom she heartily sympathized.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
JOHNNIE's DONE FOR.

Open up the cemetery,
Close your heart to vain regrets;
Useless the apothecary-
Johnnie's smoking cigarettes.
Merchant Traveller.