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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
A DWELLING DESTROYED.

A. E. Swans House Near Andover,
Oak, Burned by Prairie Fire.
Special to the Globe.
ANDovER, Dak., April 2.-The dwell
ing house of A. E. Swan, situated about
one mile north of town, was burned
with nearly all its contents at noon to-
day. The occupants of the house had
barely time to make their escape to
save their lives. w. E. Swan was con-
siderably scorched about the face, and
had good share of his coat burned on
his back. The house caught fire from
a prairie fire sweeping up to it. The
wind is blowing perfect gale, and the
; fire company is in readiness. The tenn
perance workers are holding meetings
here twice day, with night sessions.
They are preparing for the coming
campaign.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Quiet at Mabasha.
Special to the Globe.

.WABAsHA, Minn., April AIT the
general city election to-day the follow
ing ticket was elected: Mayor, Jacob
r. E. Stearns; treasurer, NJ. L. Drury;
aldermen, Bruce Odell, M. Kuehn and
G. j. Haines; conStableS, Robert Nc
Clarney, III. Kennebeck and Frank
Piper. The election was very quiet,
aud but a small vote was polled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
At ShakOpee.

Special to the Globe.
SHAKoPEE. Mimi, April 2.-The fol-
lowing is the result of the election:
Maysr, II. j. Peek: treasurer, M. G.
Berens; justices, G. A. Stephens,
Charles Bornarth; aldermen, A. III.
Phillips, Martius Berens Jr., John
HilyerS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
At Blooming Prairie.

Special 10 the GIobe-
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn.. April a.
At the annual village election the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
e. Morton; trustees, A. Olson, G. II.
Johnson, NJ. j. keenan,; recorder, Peter
Prahm: treasurer, j. c. Brainerd: as
SCISSOR, A. Mayo; justice, l.. E. Hatch;
constable. NJ. Dugan; street commits
siOner, Peter Gosha.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
At Milbank.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
M1LBANK. S. D., April 2.-The an
nual charter election resulted as fol-
lows: Mayor, Henry S. Volkmar; clerk,
Thomas L. Bouck; treasurer, August
Mittlestaedt; assessor, r. F. Rodgers;
city justice, S. G. Jones; aldermen,
First ward, l.. M. Kaercher: Second
ward, w. B. Saunders aad w. j. Let's;
Third ward, E. W. Phelan. The issue
over which the election was fought was
an effort of the Diggs faction to defeat
Mayor Volkmar for reelection, but the
latter was reelected by majority in
every ward.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Hooked in the Eye.
"
Special to the Globe.

FERGUS FALLS, April 2.-Grant Bates,
while stabling stock for E. A. Bicktord,
OF the town of Maine, stopped to tie a
young heifer. She raised her head sud-
denly, striking him in the left eye with
her horn, bruising the eyeball and rup-
turing some of the blood vessels. He
will probably lose the eye.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Got Some Silverware.

SpeClaI 20 tHe GIODe
RED WING, April "A farewell sup
per was rendered Rev. G. W. Boquist.
the retiring pastor of the Swedish Mis-
sion church, who goes to Minneapolis,
last evening. He was presented with a
silver coffee set, silver ink stand and
gold pen and holder, and purse of $50.
He left with his family for his new
hCme TODAY,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
The Arkansas Election.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 2.-The
returns from the judicial election in the
state were very meager tonight, but
indicated the election of the Demo-
cratic nominees. In Little Rock the
whole Republican ticket, except the
maVOr was elected,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
BeIoit for License,
Special to the Globe.

BELoIT. Wis.,. April 2.-In the cleo
ton to-day, d. S. Foster was elected
mayor by large majority. He was
candidate on both the Republican and
Democratic tickets. A Prohibitionist
was his only opponent. The candidates
elected are mostly committed to license,
and large vote was polIed for building
a new bridge across Rock river. The
contract will be let at once.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Won't Fight Them.

Special 20 the GIODe.
CANTON, S. D., April r. General
Gale denies the report that he will fight
the qualification or administration of
the new Yankton asylum trustees. He
saws he is entirely satisfied that the new
board will treat all matters fairly and
8 thinks the selections unusually good,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
WE'LL DONE
The Democrats Carry Everything
ar praipio I'm Ghian

Ine DefnOCraCS carry Every tHIHS
at Prairie Du CHEN.
Special to the Globe.
PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Wis, April a.
The election resulted in the choice of
all the Democratic candidates, city and
ward offices, with handsome majority.
The following are the city officers
elected: Mayor, c. Greele; clerk, d. S.
Quilligan; treasurer, l.. Cornelius; as
SCISSOR, w. B. Hunt; police Justice, G. c.
Chase; marshal, Charles Lindner. All
the aldermen and constables were also
elected. The Democrats are eXultant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Steamship Arrivals.

NEW YORK, April 2.-Arrived: Cam
ada. from London; Fulda, from Bre-
men; Apollo. from Hull.
LIVERPOOL April ARRIVED: Egypt,
from New York.
BosToN, April2.-Arriyed: Milanese,
from London.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
AT EAU CLAIRE.
A Republican Mayor With the
Other Officers Divided.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, April 2.-George
B. Shaw, Republican, was reelected
mayor to-day by plurality of sc over
d. P. Simons. Prohibitionist and
Union Labor. Simons has plurality of
200 over John Hummer, Democrat. Will
lam Owens, Democrat, was elected city
clerk; B. S. Phillips, Republican, was
elected are 1 Republican, Democrat, 1
Independent, fusion. A. G. Larson,
Democrat, is elected county judge by a
large majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Moving to St. Cloud.

Special to the GLOBE.
SAUK CENTER, April "A PROPOSE
ton has been made by the city of st.
Cloud to the Keller Manufacturing COM
pauy. of this city, to remove its works
to that city, and as the bonus offered is a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Residence Burned.

Special to the Globe.
BIG STONE CITY, S. D., April g.
Herman Loessin, who lives thirteen
miles southeast of here, lost his house
and contents, also seed wheat and other
grain by fire last week. Loss about
$1,000; insurance. 81, 200.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
INSTANTLY KILLED.

Boiler Explosion.
Special to the Globe.
RED Wing, April 2.-The boiler in
the saw mill of Philip Blakeley, at Wa
verify, Pierce county, exploded at noon,
and Mr.. Blakeley and John Wilkinson,
who was repairing pump in the mill,
were instantly killed. The remainder
of the workmen were at dinner, or there
would undoubtedly have been other
deaths. The bodies of the two men
killed were terribly mutilated, and the
mill is an almost total wreck.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Polygamy in Manitoba.

Special to the GIobe.
Fort MCLEOD, n. W. T., April 2.--It
has been found out that the colony of
Mormons who settled in this district
last year, making great promises of
good behavior. have not lived up to
their promises. Several instances of
polygamous practices are known to
exist
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
At Durand.
Special to the Globe.

SpGCldI 10 lH6 GIUDt.
DURAND, Wis, April 2.-The city
election resulted in the defeat of Mayor
Tarrant by Aid. Ostervicher. There
was au exciting race over city clerk,
Horace Frazer defeating Charles Hunt
by seventeen votes. For county judge
]. D. Eldridge has 161, A. G. Coffin 95.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03

of the common council last night Aid.
Mayo, the only Democrat in the council.
rendered his resignation, which was ac-
cepted and George d. Parmele was ap-
pointed in his place. The salaries of
several of the city officers were cut
down, and the following new officers
appointed: Assistant marshals, M.
Towner, III. Huny, P. Brown; lamp
lighter, Lal Williams; city recorder, E.
c. Yetler; fire marshal, W. S. Elkins !;
fire warden. III. Kalh.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Snowy at Grafton.

Special to the Globe.
GRAFTON, S. D., April At. F. Me-
Hugh was elected mayor to-day. There
was no opposition. 1t has been showing
continually for the past twelve hours.
Several ward candidates were showed
under.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
A Democrat for Mayor.

Special to the Globe.
EVANSVILLE, Wis, April 2.-In mu--
nicipal elections DR.. j. W. st. John,
Democrat, was elected mayor by 122
majority. The Democrats elect the
clerk and the Republicans the street
commissioner and council.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
BILL NYE'S ILLNESS.
Opera House Managers Bring Suit
for Damages.

Special to the Globe.
MASON CITY, To-, April 2.-Bill Nye,
the noted humorlst, is in much trouble
on account of impaired health. Most of
his engagements in Iowa had to be can
celled, and now the several opera house
managers have commenced suit against
him, aggregating s1,50O for breach of
contract. The parties bringing the suits
claim that they employed detectives.
and pretend to have good evidence that
he was petulent and feigned illness.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
STORM AT SIOUX CITY.
Small Buildings Overturned and
the Air Full of Dust.

Special to the Globe.
SIOUX CITY, To-, April "A wind
storm, such as was never before known
in this section, because of the vast
clouds of dust that have filled the air,
prevailed here all day. At times it was
impossible to see distance of block
for an hour at time so dense was the
dust. Many small buildings were over
turned, and the roof was blown from
the Pierce building on Pierce street.
Business was practically suspended.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Springfield Democratic.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 2.-The
Democrats OF this city to-day elected
their candidate for mayor. Hon. Charles
E. Hay, and the whole city ticket. They
also elected their candidate for county
clerk to fill the vacancy, and a ma
iority of the board of supervisors.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Democratic JUDGES.
Special to the Globe.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. April a.
The judicial election in this county
to-day resulted in the election of F. T.
Condit, Democrat, for municipal Judge,
and j. A. Anderson, also Democrat, for
county Judge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
FOR LICENSE.
Willmar Voted That Way by Good
Majorities.

Special to the GlOpe.
WnLMAR, Minn., April 2.-The cleo
tion here to-day resulted in the success
of straight license ticket. John Will
Jams was elected president; A. f. Hans
com, B. W. Sperry, George Tyler, M.
Jorgenson, G. Hennings and Ell. Grass
we'll, aldermen; f. G. Handy, treasurer;
G.. Muller, city Justice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
KANSAS CITY REPUBLICANS.
They Get Everything But the
Treasury There.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April 2.-The
hottest city campaign ever known here
closed with the election of the entire
Republican ticket, with the exception
of treasurer. The Democratic candidate
for that office is elected by large ma
jority. There will be no change in the
council. which is Republican.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Excited over a Bond Issue.

Special to the GIobe.
SAUK CENTER, April 2.-The first
city election of Sauk Center is causing
a good deal of excitement and a hot con-
test is in progress over the issuing of
bonds to the amount of $1,000, for the
erection of city hall, opera house and
Jail, with the outlook favorable to the
voting of bonds. There are also some
warm contests for aldermen, as there
are anumber of independent candidates
in each ward, but the regul az caucus
nominees will probably carry the day
by good majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Very Close.

SpVCIdI 10 lIIG VIUUt
BLUE EARTH CITY, Minn., April g.
The village election resulted in the
election of G. A. ii. Kopplin as presi-
dent of the council; F. A. Whitlock, j.
+. Wiilmert and e. W. Seely, trustees! !!
August Sasse, treasurer; II. j. Neal.
recorder. and j. Ii. Sprout, justice. The
no license ticket is thus one ahead OH a
one 10 two
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Duly Installed.

Special to the Globe.
LITTLE FALLS, April 2.-The new
city officers, the first elected under the
city charter, were duly installed into
their respective offices this evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Very Proper.

Special to the Globe.
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn., April 2.
The Democrats carried the entire city
election at East Grand Forks to-day.
The amendment secured by w. C. Nash
to the city charter was practically up
held
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Democrats Garry Shakopee.

SHAKoPEE, MIMI, April 2-The
Shakopee Cornet band is out this even
ing serenading the victors in to-day's
municipal election. Harrison ]. Peck,
Democrat, was reelected for second
term. Charles Bonarth, elected alder
man in the Third ward. is the only Re-
publican who met with success, HIS ma
jority being nevertheless very small.
The others were Henry Philip and
RaranS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
License Wins.
Special to the Globe.

SptCIdI 20 IIIt OIUUe.
RIVER FALLS, Wis.,, April AIT the
election to-day F. A. Brackett, the Ii
cense candidate, was elected mayor
over W. S. Ensign by 81 majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
Will Still Watch the Weather.

Sp6CldI 10 IlI6 OIODe.
YANKToN, S. D., April 2.-Gen. Gree
ly, chief of the signal service, states
that the establishment of signal sta
ton at Sioux City does not mean that
the station at Yankton will be removed.
He says that the Yankton station is one
of the best in the service.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
A DEMOCRATIC SWEEP.
Every Man on the Ticket Elected
at MankatO.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATo, Minn., April 2.-The mu-
nicipal election has, to-day, resulted in
an overwhelming victory for the Demo
Gratis. Every man on the ticket was
elected. A. r. Pfau was elected mayor
for third term against Ii. P. Jensen,
who was supported by both the labor
people and Republicans, receiving
majority Of LAG. w. Bienapfel was
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
SAW NO SIGNALS.

Engineer SwandolIar Was Una
ware of impending Danger I'm
til the Collision Occurred.
Oliver Swandollar was seen shortly
after the catastrophe. He seemed very
agitated and uninclined to say much
His story was as follows: 1--WE left the
Union depot, and was signalled to go
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
NO CONTESTS.
One of the Quietest Elections
Ever Held at ST. Peter.
Special TO the Globe

Special 10 the GloDe.
ST. PETER, Minn., April 2.-In the
election to-day there was no contest
whatever, and the election was one of
the quietest ever known here. The
nominations of last nights caucus were
elected unanimously, as follows:
Mayor, Philip Dick; aldermen, II. G.
Miller and G. Carlson: treasurer, Cas-
per Babelich; justices, Charles Hensel
and ]. 3. Sackett.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
A FARMERS Loss.

House, Barn and Machinery De-
stroyed by Prairie Fire.
Special to the Globe.
WoRTHINGToN, Minn., April 2-Yes-
terday, during heavy wind, a prairie
fire burned the house, barn, machinery
and household effects of James Kahn,
five miles southwest of this place. The
loss is placed at $4,000. Nothing was
saved The wind carried a burning,
hay stack twenty rods.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-03
solidIy Republican Now.

Special to the Globe.
ROCHESTER,. April AT meeting
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-15
A Great stun.p-speaker's Hobby.


General George A. Sheridan, the Re
publican stump speaker and lecturer, was
aecosted by g friend on Broadway the
other day with Anything new in the pat
ent line, Geaeralg' and he quickly an
swered, $40, nothing today" and bis eyes
tginkled and his fat sides shook as he con-
tinued on bis way. The fact IS that Cen
eTal Sheridan for YEAR has had fad-rid-
den hobby horse, or series OF them
with the result that he Is quite poor man.
lie may he described. in short, as patent
fiend. always on the lookout for new pat
ent. out OF which To coin untold millions
in less time than il takes to write this par
agraph. Several years ago, before the
Cleveland administration came into power,
he was in Washington endeavoring TO in
duee the postoiiiee department to adopt as
its own patent mail bag and indestructi-
bic lock attachment. Ii worked we'll in
small way, but there were no millions in
Il. Then he came over 10 New York with
q grand Schemes new tangled ice machine
and coid-storage house on a grand scale.
He secured an ancient warehouse down
near the East river, on Goerck street. and
having communicated all his enthusiasm TO
few of his friends. with their combined
capital the works were completed.
Brewers and groeers, marketmen and poul-
trymen, Butchers and drovers all came to
see the Institution. 1t was just what they
we're looking for-but, somehow or other,
Shersaan's patent had II hitch in il. and at
tcr shaking large amount of capital, the
works were abandoned. Nothing daunted,
the general next oresnized world beaten
the American lotion Gin Cleaning Com
pany, whose patent for cleaning cotton was
Invaluable 10 The planter. A number of
y SAte ngtG' lends thought We'll Of the
ssenN|,nd visions Ut state rights being
has need before their eyes. Sheridan
alrly brimmed over when he explained
That be had bids from all the cotton grow
ing states-provided the machine would do
what was claimed for il. A year after the
company was organized it practically
ceased 10 exi.t--as the secretary, Charley
Chapman. viii attest. Next the general
tried to boom Steele Maekayes patent re-
yolving, reclining, closing oh air for theatres
and masic halls. He worked hard in in
PRODUCING il into the old Union Square
theater. But i, was too cumbersome and
tao costly. The general then went back TO
iecturing a. a legitimate means of uveli-
hood, and at which he il n success
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-15

Ii q sfus2ssssx u sgss what diversified
aid sariess Ess4 sssag sasisE-tay Democracy
il. as Illustrated by me contest now gossag
os IN sew York. 0nso ard Massachusetts.
q easslAszmer u be soGla prepare speeeh
wssf adapted Tor s-sfvsfirg IN or 81 th0se
states. wousa Re IN dsEFsr Of rcsten-eggissg
IL ne ftausd asssnapi 70 dsilvsr i ia ore Of
The osherS
In OAio they have . rrssseetsonist cansli-
tariff question. and cor SIZE themselves 10
certain aIieEfa errors Of tss Republicans in
respect 70 ieAi legi lasisa. aTssi 70 criticisms
81 The neralastson u Governor Foraker for
, sisfss4 Terra. eAies. ~ re way. was 81
styisesi eopsss8esssg the large number Of
esssas8g good sssn whom the Republicans
81 0bi5 aat 70 select fysrn
IN New York their uhole reliance IL upon
the coEsosiaatsou ~ the liquor influence,
tie sase ~ s.,ss.se. Ard their faith IN Cor
srfer His capacity for shasp pracfice ard
for combining al o. the lowest aud West
clements Of society.
Ia Massachusetts,. where OF cogrse they
haze net ihe aEsost Of a hbow for success.
they have clean ticket and are making a
sqFsare. stafss.ap fight for principle which
even their political opponents must admire.
Free rss materials IL their war-cFy. n
which they have the sympathy Of many
manufacturers who dare not say so. Rus
sci. their candidate FOR governor. is an ed
ucated and talented man of considerable
fortune. lie IL supported by many of the
Murray Hiil biuebioods. and IL making q
gallant canvass. In 4 state where there
was sny show for Democratic success-in
New YORK under HBi's domination. for
instance he could not obtain nomiTa-
ton for constable. IL IL queer party.
They are towards where they have
chance 10 win. and only brave when lead
sar fosiors hope 0ld Thomas jefferson
must view with pride this chameleon
crew who claim him as their political pro-
geBitof.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-15


When i. u. Benham and sterted the
present AfSaasats eiatcier we had. after
paving for the type. just money enough TO
get out three issues; bat as had run--ex-
cuse nae. walked so many papers without
any money at all, felt greatly encour-
aged. II was some time before we BEGAN
to pat money in the bank--indeed. our
business in that direction has never en-
joyed = rush, There were times when il
was strain 20 pay the printers, but they
dldn't seem To- feel IT, They took the
money as emotiouiessly as IL we had found
il in the road. For a long time adyer-
tiers were slow in recognizing our I'm
r.veled facilities They were extremely
s;Ip.d. They didn't come around and dis
pate any ol our assertions. They silently
accepted our statements. but continued to
neglect their opportunities. We sent them
the following circular:
''titsiifescB The ArkfHssss Trrveier nos roes
a. ever the world. and il is with difficulty that
NC have kept 1t from going 70 he'll"
After this statement had been made. nd
refreshments began 10 move towards Us
Colonel Zen Simons advertised for a
strayed calf and John W. Fillpot pu; in an
announcer ent 20 the effect that he woald
not be esponslhls for debts contracted hy
his vile. We sent for Mrs. Fillpot and
to.t her that she had been insulted. "But
= bat am to doG" she asked. Madam "
my partner answ er,d. "put in All as.yer.
iiesnent stating that you will not he re-
sponsible for debts contracted by your hus-
band
She did 50 and our paper became q
Sucs>eSS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-15
Storm ing Gould's Breastworks.
New York speeial


Everything about the hundred millionaire
Jay Gould--is of public interest. You
will hear him talked about in groups of
men of all classes. and even his minutest
personal habits are topics Of conversation.
Not long since one of his intimate ac-
qaaintances and business associates told
me that Mr.. Gould had within short time
made new rule about his letters. They
are all opened by his confidential private
secretary. Those which relate to business
affairs in which he is interested are laid
upon his desk. All Others, of whatever
nature. are consigned 10 the waste-basket
His mail is enormous. II consists of beg
ging letters. propositions 10 enter new
business lines, threatening letters. and a
great many others, winch. under his rule.
are destroyed. His legitimate mail is still
enormous. and would task an ordinary
man 10 answer il. | am told, however, that
ne is never found TO be in hurry. which
shows that he must have extraordinary
working power. He has come TO limit his
reception of callers TO much the same lines
as his correspondence. II don't want 10
see you, SIR" he said recently to man
who pushei his way into his presence. Il
have no interest whatever in the matter
you wish to talk about. and you must ex-
c4sse me-" When the gentleman said that
he sought TO interest Mr.. Gould. the latter
quietly bat firmly responded: But. my
dear sir that is just what | do not want
| don't want 10 be interested in anything
more than | am now interested In"