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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
PULPIT SHOTS.

There is reasonable basis for the pop-
ular disfavOr that meets any attempt of
she pulpit to prescribe the partisan
complexion of the ballots good citizens
may drop on election days, but there is
room to hurt the sacred missiles at the
evils of corruption that have so often of
late years sullied the purity of the fran
chise. One of the guild who is apt to
talk as his mature judgment prompts
quite recently used language of this
character:
But what of him who will enter the arena
Of political strife prepared to barter for an
Office? What of him who will couptenance
such despicable doings. / care not how high
IN public esteem one may be held who is
thus guilty; the higher he stands the greater
seems the crime. Though he were member
Of the Christian church, he ought himself to
be DISTINGUISHED; yea. more, he should be
braided like CAIN, and known as criminal
before God and man. Whatever suayItv of
manner any may possess. whatever polish of
outward behavior any may exhibit, let us
call him rascal who does rascallv deeds
him thief who steals. and him who sells ar
buys vote traflicker in the sacred livery of
high heaven, and worthy 10 be poliucallv
banlshed where there shall be weeping and
gnashing of teeth'"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
NORTH DAKOTA POLITICS.

1t is conceded that majority has
been secured in both houses of the
North Dakota legislature of those in
favor of again submitting to the pOpu-
lar vote the prohibition clause of the
constitution. When it was voted into
that instrument by trifling majority,
its opponents claimed that this was
due to their Over-cOnfidnce and neglect;
now the PrOhibitiOnists allege that
they were too busy saving the old party
to notice the still hunt the other fell
lows were getting in on them. 1t there
is reason to believe that the majority
desire to change this part of the consti-
tuition, the pportunity cannot properly
be deCied. But the jamestown Capital,
which is Republican, but aims 10 see
facts in their natural coloring, seems
to credit the statement that the ma
jority in the legislature design to 90
further. and not only repeal the prohi-
bition law, but enact license measure.
In the face of the constitution it would
be manifestly impossible TO legaliZe the
sale, but it is quite probable that it is
the purpose TO repeal the statute en-
forcing the constitutional provision.
This may follow the theory that a bet
ter act may be drawn. There is
political feature to the matter, which is
presented by the Dakota authority. At
each of the Republican state conven-
lions the pledge has been given the
prohibitionists that the party would
enforce their policy as long as it stood
in the constitution. The Democrats, as
party, had no faith in the efficiency
OF that system, and gave no prom
ises. The point presented by the
Capital is that, if opposed to sus-
tanning prohibition, it is not a
Republican legislature. There is a
nominal Republican majority of twenty
or more, and some of the Independents
are known to be prohibitionists. 1t
would follow, then, that about half the
Republican membership has abandoned
the party in this very essential matter.
and, in view of the prohibition element
that controls the party, is no longer Re-
publican. If this means a reorganiza-
ton of parties in the legislature that
will put the body more nearly in accord
with the prevalent sentiment of the
country on distinctive Issues, it is a
matter of cOngratulatiOn for the people
of that irrepressible young state. There
are indications that the evoiutions i'm
the legislature will be politically in the
direc ton of the promotion of the fittest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
THE STATE EDITORS SAY.

Badly beaten as the Republican con-
,reSsmen are in this state, Merriam
Jared even worse. The five Republican
candidates for congress received some
1000 votes, while Merriam got only
$1,000. II the Mckinley bill beat the
congressman, what made Merriam fall
behind even these badly beaten candi-
dates? 1t can DO laid to one thing
Merriamism in olitics.-Litchfield In
dependent.
/. The st. Paul GLOBE is entitled to the
gratitude OF the Democrats of MinnesO-
tn for the vigorous and intelligent way
IN which 1t conducted the late cam
paign. Its editorials were able and
fectiye, and we Cannot but think that
the result In this state is in large
measure due to its able and effective
advocacy of Democratic principles. 1t
gides us pleasure to bear this testimony
and say that the GLOBE made no mis-
take in the late campai2n.-MankatQ
Review.
III looks now as though the Midway
News Democratic). by supporting Mer-
'riam for governor and booming Heat
Wole for United States senator in place
of L. X. Davis was simply developing q
grand scheme which is emphasized by
Brother Heatwole just before leaving
IOr EliSidnu. announcing Unal he WAS
candidate for that place. The scheme
is this: Meri>m is a candidate him.
self, but in ort1r 10 secure his election
as governor has made such pledges that
he is not, that to 20 back on them would
ruin him politically, so he set the bee
buzzing in Brother HeatwoIe's bonnet
as blind, Heatwole and Davis to buck
each other Merriam hopes about equally
and then Merriam steps in as com
promise (?) candidate don't you see. and
rakes i'll the persimmons.-Fair
News.
Some of Gov. MeIriam's papers have
nominated him for vice president on the
ticket with Blaine in 1892. This talk
would be ludicrous, if it were not SO
pathetic, after the late run Merriam
made. He ran 95S votes behind Dun
nell in the First district. behind Com
stock i'll this district. behind Hall and
Lind and behind the state ticket in
almost every county in the state. The
Republican party will need vote getters
in both places in 1S92.-Duiuth Times.
1t is now the universal opinion that
had the Alliance ticket not been in the
field Judge Wilson and nearly the ell
tire Democratic ticket would have been
elected. The Alliance may learn some
time that if the wrongs they complain
of are ever righted it must be through
the Democratic party.-West Duluth
Sun
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
SHOULD GET TOGETHER.

Too many cooks have been proverbial
for making trouble in the culinary ar
rangements. There is apparently a
considerable surplus of directing forces
in the development of the incipient
stages of the Columbian exposition at
Chicago. A large number of very clever
gentlemen from the various parts of the
country have gone to Chicago expecting
TO figure as among the Well-reuuited
architects of the universal exhibit.
They do not take kindly to any local
ordering that does not recognize them
as possessorS of authority rather than
ornamental fixtures only. There is a
very unfortunate conflict of authority
evident between tie local directory and
the general commission. Tina respect
i've spheres seem 10 he so indefinitely
prescribed that mutually of plans is in
dispensable to successful operation.
The most serious of the dissensions is
that of the still veXed question of the
site. The local directory, which has
strong supporters in the press of the
city, is determined to have more than
the gateway of the great show i'm the
heart OF the city. The demand covers
many of the most important depart
ments. for some Of which permanent
structures will be erected on the Lake
park. if that side of the contention pre-
walls. This is the dictate of local
interest, and means a considerable
durable beautifylng of the city,
The commissioners take the view
that is generally held abroad,
that the success of the EXPOSE
ton requires it to be substantially
undivided. There must not be a half
dozen miles between the main portions
of the fair. The obstinacy with which
the local interests adhere to the Lake
park feature is not calculated to inspire
confidence in the breadth and unselfish-
ness of their aims. But, whatever the
differences, they must be speedily COM
posed, and the efforts of all in position
there brought to common alignment,
or the success Of the enterprise will be
endangered. The season has been near
ly frittered away in Improbable dissen-
sion, aud there is no time to be lost. II
would lie a misfortune for the whole
country, and especially for the West.
for the scheme 10 fall short of reason
able anticipation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
MERRY TWINKLERS.

Sniggins (angrilyEDO you know that
your chickens come over in my yard?
Snooks-I supposed that they did. for
they never come back again.-New York
Herald.
Portland Police Judge-Come, you'd
better plead guilty. You'll get off
Patsy the Tramp-Aw, I'm dead onto
yer. Yer wants to go to dinner. don't
yer'-Westshore.
base ball is taken from the old game of
FOUNDERS.
Hardknock and now there are
a lot of professional FOUNDERS that
ought to be taken from the game of
base baIl.-The Weeks Sport.
Uncle CASTOR Cat 1.-The Battle of Get
tysburg'')E faint kerrect, Ashbei,
'taln't kerrect.
His Nephew-What is wrong with it,.
uncle.
Uncle Gaston-See that fir tree down
near tn stun-wall? Well, WIZ behind
it durin' tn hull fight, am convincing,
ly) where be L in tn pictur?
She Ito colOred gentleman who has
surrendered his seat)-lt is too bad to
deprive you of your seat.
He (gallantly)-No depravity, miss
Westshore.
THAT court house of yours is credit
to the town." remarked stranger i'll
Boomopolls.
"Humphw returned the Man-who-
couldn't-get-away: IF you was payin'
taxes here ye'd think it was consumed
Sly hit more of a debit?"-Puck.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
METHODS OF SPEED.

In some of the subsequent eras man
Of this time will perhaps be remem-
bered as an egregiousIy bad prophet,
if he attempts TO set any limit now in
mortal view TO the rapidity of transit
for either iDanimate or breathing things.
The statement appears that a company
is arranging for pneumatic tube be-
tween New York and Philadelphia to
carry packages at the rate of four miles
a minute. No large anticipati0nS are
likely TO be realized that have the
pressure of the air as the motor. Only
small packages can be profitably, if at
all. taken long distances. The expert
ence in Paris and elsewhere is not IA
VOrabie to it in an economical way. An
experiment in an electric way with
road for carrying parcels. in the vicinity
OF New York, is regarded as a success.
Small packages are carried at the rate of
three miles minute. 1t is not linn
tied in capacity like the pneu-
matte tube. At Vienna and other
European cities somewhat similar
services for small traffic are in use.
One in operation in suburban district
OF Boston is described in some detail.
1t is termed the postelectric railway.
1t uses long car shaped like a cigar
running ona single rail supported by
posts, and kept on the rail by guides.
above. The motive force is electricity.
The car is II feet long and 10 inches in
diameter and weighs $50 pounds. The
experimental line Is but about three
fifthS of mile i'll length, and the speed
is pretty near that of the cannon ball,
but not precisely stated. The construc-
ton is such as TO reduce friction to a
minimum and allow high speed with
safety. There are curves and consider
able grades on the Boston line. There
are coils of wire at intervals along the
track, the latter forming one path for
the electricity and the coils the
other. Some form of the electric
force and. single rail contriv-
ance will apparently in no long
time come in Use between the chief
commercial points Tor the conveyance
OF mail matter and express pat kages.
1t will be special convenience To the
newspapers i'll allowing correspondence
~ W pAhiNe 40 NlAttCls NitlUut Tie Id
borious use of the telegraph. Letters
may perhaps come to st. Paul from Chi
cago in all hour or less, and at similar
speed frt III more distant points. After
the mind becomes accustomed to the
use OF this degree of celebrity for pack
ages. the effort will be to devise similar
passage for persons. There are 10 linn
.tations to the possibilities in this direc-
ion, as the conditions are understood
and met
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
THE SAME yIM ELAINE.

With scarcely one important eXcep-
ton. Republican leaders now admit that
the strongest man-in fact, the one
strong man left in the vanguard of
their sadly demoralized party-is JAMES
are turned the eyes of the
rank and file. A large percentage
of the latter were Schoolboys
when the Plumed knight first
placed his imprint upon American
politics. They know him chiefly through
his II wenty Years i'll Congress" or, to
paraphrase later work by WARD
h.CALI1STER, Politics as ! Found It,"
But in this recent great apotheoSiS of
BlaineiSm no one should lose sight of
the fact that this is the same BLAINE
who was repudiated for cause by the
Republican party in 1876, in 1880, in
1884, and almost contemporary in 1888
in favor of BEN HARRISON.
He is the same BLAINE of the Little
Rock deal. the nuburned FISHER let
tiers, the audaciouS congressional inves-
tigation which didn't investigate; the
same SinuOuS evader of potent charges
and well-defned scandals; the same
man who returned from luxurious
coaching tour in Scotland to declare
that England was '.plaStered all over
with trusts" and that trusts were
purely private affairs with which the
public had nothing to do" Wherein
has Mr.. BLAINE materially changed his
erroneous, un-American opinions? Why
should he now pose as the Moses of des-
perate, lost, itinerant Republicans? 1t
is claimed that he violently assailed the
MCKINLEY bill. Yet we have the testi-
mony of MCKINLEY, REED, ct al, to the
effect that the present tariff measure
was drafted on lines strictly III accord
ance with the opinions and teachings of
Mr.. BLA in the campaign of 1888.
No one can seriously dispute tue fact
that BLAINE has been for twenty years
High ProtectioniSt-ln-Ch of the Re-
publican pgrty. TO deny it is to give
the lie direct to hundreds of his most
impassioned speeches. He placed him.
self in immediate and direct antago-
nism to Mr.CLEyELAND's tariff message
then took up the cudgels i'll favor of the
highest OF high tariffs, and when and
where has he since laid them down?
The subterfuge of his reciprocity
scheme is straddle, compro-
mise; an Intangible, clumsy plan.
which must OF necessity fall of
its own weight when put to the test.
What is the test? TO place in the hands
of one man, scrupulouS or unscrupu-
lous, the power to bull or bear the lead
ing markets and industries of great
nation. Could anything be more dam
gerouss If MIR. BLAINE is the strongest
man left on the storm-swept decks of
the Republican ship, God help it. No
one can close his eyes to the fact that
the BLAINE of to-day is attached to
BLAINE record of twenty years stand
ing. The leopard can no more change
his spots than can thoroughly tattooed
man his stains.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
THE REPUBLICAN MINORITY.

Help me CAsSIUS, or | sinki" will
virtually be the cry of the Republican
members of the coming session of the
Minnesota legislature. With the eXcep-
ton of those from few counties in the
state, the Republican members of the
two houses pose before the people as
minority representatives of their COLI
StiiuentS. Never before in the history
of the state has such an overwhelming,
though divided, vote been cast against
the entire Republican ticket. from Gov.
MERRIAM down to the swarm of con-
stables. The result of the election is a
rebuke under which the Republican
members of the legislature stand dis
credited. Not only are they in the mi
nOrlty on the face of the returns, but
they are numerically in dishearten-
ing minority in the legislature. Aside
from this, their corrupt schemes, now
being licked into shape by hotel groups,
cUteries and unofficial committees, are
not, and will not be Endorsed by the
people of this state; nor Should they be
aided, fostered or abetted by either
wing of the two political parties arrayed
against them.
Prominent among the questions that
will come to the surface in the next leg
iSlature will be those directly affecting
railway corporations and warehouse in
terests. The issues will be sharply de-
fined. All efforts to becloud and mys-
tify them will come from the discred-
tied minority branch of the Minnesota
legislature. Republican members are
no more there for their health than
they are for the best interests of Min
neSota taxpayers. Self-interest and
individual peculation in their ranks
will be so broadly indicated that he
who runs may read. To further these
nefarious ends the minority must seek
the aid of votes. From whence shall
they come? 1t has become almost pro-
verbal for Republican politician to
bank on dishonesty, Ana in too many
inslaI they have found corruption
availaDie and Doodle mighty. They still
remain devoted believers in the majesty
of the pOcketbOok. But that this small
band of deToraliZed political stragglers
can usnrp the functions and powers ofa
clear working majority in the next leg
islature is proposition too idle for
serious contemplation. The Republi-
cans will appear in their seats as men,
bers with all to gain and nothing to
lose in the coming contest. With
the Alliance members the case is far
different. The pages of their political
record have been but recently opened
for engrossment. Future success de-
ponds upon the purity of that record,
and the absence from its covers of Re
publican contamination. TO prostitute all
that they have gained in the battle thus
far would mean discredit at home and
contempt from the opponents of Mime
sofa bOudleism.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
n

Think for a minute that
you can get ''snaps" this
year after Xmas, even If
we don't have a day of
cold weather. In this
country ladies wear Seal
skins from November till
May, even if it is warm,
and skins have gone up
so much that merchants
can complaeently carry
over Seal stock this year
and mark it up enough
to pay all carrying
charges and a handsome
profit besides. We have
an elegant line of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
THE BLUE PARLOR.
1t Is Decorated $4,000 Worth for
the Winter

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The decora-
ton of the blue parIor. the historical
private reception room of the executive
mansion, was completed yesterday. For
several weeks it has been in the hands
of well-known decorator, who has been
pushing forward the work of redecora-
ton with a view to completing it in
time for the reception of the Brazilian
naval officers, who are to be here bee
fore the 1st of December. The oval
form of the room has been preserved,
and the new decorations are of
the historical blue in exquisite
standings and gradations of color.
The carpet, which was made by
an American manufacturer from
American material. is a Wilton in shades
OF steel or electric blue, patterned after
a special design. The woodwork of the
room is in cream and gold, The dado
and frieze are in hama relief work in soft
shades of blue lighted up with gold.
The chair rail and the picture holding
are of cream and gold. Between them
the wadded wall is covered with blue
silk, of graceful subdued pattern.
This silk was made in an American
factory. In fact, everything about the
new decoration is American except the
beautiful embossed silk plush with
which the old forms of the historical
furniture of the blue room have been
covered. The ceiling of the room has
beautiful relief border, with a
shield at either end of the
oval. Within this border a summer
sky effect is introduced, shading from
morning light near the windows to even
ing shadows at the end of the oval. The
light blue of the ceiling shades down
through the blue of the walls info tho
darker blue of the carpet. The windows
are hung in blue silk in harmony with
the walls. carelessly draped over EN-
blematic gilt rods. Above the curtains
are carved panels. the central design
carrying gold eagle, and those on
either side gilt shields. The room will
be lighted by electric light from lily
sprays about the picture molding, and
a crystal chandelier in the center of the
room. The total cost of the improve
ment was $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
COURT HOUSE BELLS.
Written for the Globe.1
Uith ,laao roiont;1-

with deep CeJecoon
And recollection,
L often think of those conrt house BELLS
" hose sounds SO wild would,
~ In days of childhood.
Assault my ears with their ding dong dells.
rs On this ponder
Where e'er wander.
s While oaths meander from lip to lip
= Oh, the bells of >handon
Don't sound half SO grand on
1.-THE pleasant waters of the mississippi"
I've heard bells jangle
And make wrangle,
;lAnd chimes new-fangle beyond the sea;
SC And COW bells tolling,
AS. homeward strOlling,
The lowing herds wound across the lea;
~ But your bells inspired,
q. With fury fired,
Make me far more tired than dose of grip.
~ Oh, not for minute
Are the ShandonS in it
With the tones that steal DER the Mississippi
I've heard bells clatter
With q weary chatter
Tho 1t doesn't matter Just when or where;
And | stood their frolic,
AS would the collie,
For OF ills all mortals must have their share;
But the court house pealing
A nausea feeling
Creates. / give you q friendly tip
No, the bells of Shandon
Have 10 demand on
The pleasant waters of the mississippi
I've heard be's tolling-
y dirge condoling,
AS onward rolling fun'ral passed;
While weeping morlals,
Thro' Oakiands portals
Rushed the growler (the bier to its home, the
last
This changing fearful,
Tho really fearful,
And quite an earful for one to ship,
Was rich in metre,
And far more 'sweeter''
Than the tones that swell DER the 'sMissis-
spp. Nj. J. Donnelly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
SOME OF THE SENSATIONS.

The Argentine Republic and some of
the South American regions are attract
ing attention as the agencies that have
given the BARINGs the financial
cramps. DR.. Koch in Germany is ex-
citing all ChriSteudom 10y his benelicent
adventures in remedial lore. The big
scandal that brings to light the social
malaria that infeetS even the most
trusted patriots in the British realm,
directs morbid eyes over the water.
The United States has surprised the
world by the yigor with which it has
shaken up the political order. Now
the red fellows who lag behind all
the civilizations come forward with
their sensation. There is some
thing of the mysterious about
the origin and prevalence of the
Messiah deiusiun among the Indians.
When the ebullition has had its full de-
veiopment, and the ghosts have ceased
To inspire brutal reveiry and savage de-
bauchery, there will be a field for the in
vestigator of the curious in the human
composition. 1t may be doubted that
The dangers are as great es they seem
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24
TO SAVE THE SENATE.

The totally unexpected break being
made in the majority built up by the
Republicans in the United States SEN
ate as result of the recent elections.
with the foreshadowing of its entire ex-
tinction in the early future, is inducing
desperation, and it will not be surpris-
ing If chicanery and corrupt transac-
tons defraud the people of their YER
Duct. The two senators in Montana
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-24

in the radiance of the great source of
terreSt rial cheer and Sustenance. If
one is buoyant with healthy life, IL is
almost Intoxicating to get into such sun
shine and initiate the lungs with an at
mosphere that is fitted by the Supernal
forces for consumption. TO the feeble
and intirm it must lend the glow of
lew life. 1t is luxury as a mere phys
zeal machine 10 get into the open air in
such bright. bracing and inspiring
Weather. One should drink in happi-
ness and content with every breath.