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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
THE FIGURE CRANK.

These people who are all the time
showing up statistics to prove things
are apt to be nuisance. AS figures
nav the u. WASHINGTON quality as to
veracity, they disturb theories that
everybody knows to be solid and I'M
nIutabe. For instance, some lmperti-
pent statistician finds that i'll the last
feieral census decade. with an increase
of 30 per cent in population, and de-
crease of relative illiteracy, there vas an
increase of crime of 81 per cent. Then,
to To- more specific, take Iowa and South
Carolina. Iowa is about at the head of
the list of states that have intelligent
people, as Intelligence is repnrte.l in the
census. Only two other states have so
small a percentage of illiterates. On
the other hand, South Carolina has more
people unable to read and write than
any other state, over So per cent, in
fact. But South Carolina has very
much smaller percentage of crime than
the intelligent prohibition state. 1t is
even stated that the Palm Ito state,
with all its shortage in education. had
t''wer criminals in proportion to popula-
l.
other contrast afforded by the census
figures between these two states. South
Carolina has about the smallest per cent
of insane people, and Iowa among tho
largest. 1t is not, however, assumed
that Iowa should burn any of its school
houses because more people who can
read and think go crazy or commit
GRIMES tsrhA
tai requirements are less numerous. Ii
Is probably generally true that insanity
is more prevalent among people with
active minds and who develop their in
tellectual faculties than in the conserva-
tive sorts that plOd in the beaten paths
only. People with ideas are more likely
to become crankS, and the crank is at
the bOrderland of mental soundness.
An increase of insanity seems to be
one of the penalties of free thinking
and mental growth. The Dakotas and
Massachusetts have perhaps larger
per cent Of people who DO head work
than most other states. and their aSy-
lums are always crowded. Insanity is
net common among unciviliZed people,
and few OF the uneducated who do not
Inherit mental unSoundness are found
i'll asylums. Yet few would stay the
intellectual expansion and activity of
the age. There is more trouble with
the figures that are produced to show
that crimes keep pace. or somewhat
more, with intelligence. People VINO
hunt up figures of that class should be
dlscountenanced. If education is not
to develop honesty and goo citizen
ship, what business has the state to tax
people to promote it? These are phase s
not under present consideration. 1t is
only proposed now to doubt the value
claimed for many figures.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
Fourteen Persons Injured,
One Fatally, by the Ex-
plosion Of a Boiler.
Lynx-Eyed Lawyers Unearth
a Series Of Frauds in a
Chicago Failure.
Careless Clerks Tangle the
Affairs Of a Canadian
Bank.
Fire Wipes Out the Business
Center Of q Southern
Town.

NEW BRIGHTON, Pa, Jan. 15.-At
$40 O'Clock this afternoon the boiler of
the steam shovel used by the Pittsburg
Il Lake Erie Hallway company in ex-
cavating at Fallston. Pa, exploded with
such force that several pieces were
blown across the river and driven into
the ground fourth of a mile away. Be-
side the regular force employed in run
ming the machine. number of Italians
and theicondurtor and engineer of Train
NO. were sitting in tool car back
OF the shovel. All were more or
Mt. Washington Pittsburg), repairer
of boilers and engines, who had lust ar
rived, had both legs broken and was
badly mangied. He died on his way to
the hospital. The injured were: James
Hopes, fireman, of Elizabeth, Pa, face
burned and arm broken, serious; Mart
Dicky, of FalstOn, burned about hands
and face. Pat Sullivan, laborer. face
and head burned and hand bruised;
William Mock, burned about face;
conductor of gravel train. burned about
face; Italian, name unknown, face
burned; Italian, name unknown. eyes
burned; William Rice, bruised and
burned; William Griffin, engineer,
head cut; John Anderson. William Nor
gan, James Furnier, cranemen, and
William Stewart, slightly injured;
Ben Jackson, of Fallston, at first
reported missing, is all right.
The boiler seemed to be in good condi-
ton and the guage indicated forty
pounds of steam. The cause of the eX-
plosion has not been determined. but
the machine has been in use for many
years. The tool car caught fire and two
barrels of oil slowed therein increased
the destruction. All windows in the
vicinity were broken and the shovel de-
molished. Dr. Mcconnell, of this place,
treated the injured. after which they
were sent to the West Pennsylvania
hospital at Pittsburg.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
EVETIES BY TELEGRAPH.

The inventor of the Lebel rifle is dying in
London.
There are 1921 affiliated Free Masons in
Connecticut.
Schools in Southern Germany are being
closed by influenza
King Humbert's son Victor has started
East on three months tour.
Two hundred and iftv-four foreigners
landed in New York yesterday.
The car has sent his photograph to Ser
via's king and letter along with it.
Forty eight of 173 deaths in New York
city yesterday resulted from the grip.
Preble, the bankrupt New York envelope
maker, owes S155, 20; assets, sos, 4s9.
Rochester. II. Y, has thus far this month
had thlrty-one pneumonia deaths-fourteen
of them since Sunday.
The Woman's Board OF Missions in 1899
sent twenty-five missionaries to foreign
fields. Receipts for the year, Sl12llO.
The Kentucky legislature Yesterday appro-
priated $4,000 for the sufferers by the cy-
clone in Western Kentucky The measure
was at once approved by the governor.
A new trial in a capital case for the first
time in the states history was yesterday
granted IN Delaware. A distant relative Of
the victim was found to have served on the
jury.
James Hayes, the letter carrier who was &C.
cidentally shot by his cousin, James Hayes.
in street fight with negroes two weeks ago
at Springfield, Mo, died yesterday. James
Hayes will not be arrested.
The marble statue of President Garfield
recently imported. at New York. and in
tended to form part of the Garfield memorial
structure now in process of construction
at Cleveland, O., will be admitted to free
entry.
Deputy Sheriff Poison. who was accidently
shot by W. &. Larabee in street fight be-
tween the latter and Mason Morris. at Macon,
Mo-, died yesterday. DR.. Larabee, who was
shot by MorIisis suffering from blood poison
and is not expected to live.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
A GOOD YEAR.

If the prophets of the time are worth
anything, this year is to be one of
largely increased commercial and bust
ness activity. The industries will swell
with the ozone of prosperity, new rail-
roads will be built, and there will be a
1iyelier hum all along the lines of en-
teTprise and development. This sort
of anticipatiOns are in the air, and all
the Western cities that hope to he great
centers OF traffic or industry are not
only looking for enlarged thrift, but are
preparing to reach out and grasp all
that can be had. The fact is recog-
nized that location and circumstances
are not by any means the only-in fact,
not often the most-influential factors
in the upbuiding of cities. Public
spirit. enterprise and broad and
liberal deviSing by the men of
local affairs are the great agencies.
The local opportunities for the coming
year seem more than ordinarily fay0ra-
BILE. They are largely in the control of
the community, and may bloom out and
develop into grand fruitage. or
shrivel 10y negligent nutrition. 1t is
quite possible for st. Paul to make
1890 memorable in its career for the eX-
hibition of SagaciOuS and fruitful enter
prise on the part of its citizens. The
falling leaf may witness the closest con-
necJion of the twins with electric and
cheap transit. with consequent new ac-
tivitieS developing along the connecting
lines; two firSt-claSS opera houses may
be built; a grand and commodious
library building and auditorium may
have given twenty thousand visitors en-
larged and inspiring impressions TO diff
fuse abroad. Possibly million and a
half government bIilding will be IN
process of construction. with these as
public and general structures, there
will be no question that private enter
prise and capital will exhibit their
wOnted aertnesS to improve good op-
pOrtunitieS for investment. There will
be business blocks, tenement houses
and residences quite sufficient for de-
mands, if recent years afford any indi-
cation. st Paul has an assured and
commanding position as commercial
and railroad, as we'll as financial center.
The location and environments are pc
culiarly favorable for manufactures.
The railroads and river afford facilities
for easy shipment for any number of
great industries. All over the Eastern
states manufacturers are looking for
more eligible locations nearer the buyers
of their goods. st. Paul meets the es SEN
tial conditions Of their requirements,
but people generally prefer to go where
they find encouragement and hospital
ity extended them. 1t is not a matter
for the outlay of money so much as ac-
tiyity in indicating the advantages that
await fortunate possession. The move
mentinaugurated for this purpose is in
the right direction, and should have the
most cordial Endorsement if 1t manifests
the needfui vitality and comprehension
of the demands of the emergency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
COMMENTS ON CLEVELAND.

Mr.. Cleveland is emphatic in the dec
larati0n that he has not returned to
New York politics via the rapid transit
line. Washington Post.
1t is now fight to the death between
these rival Democratic chiefs cleveland
and Hid, with the chances of ultimate
victory largely on the Cleveland side.-
Brooklyn Standard Union.
As the presidential campaign Of 1892
draws nearer, eX-President Cleveland's
inclination toward letter writing grows
stronger. Mr.. Cleveland is wise in ap-
preciating the value Of advertising
Baltimore American.
Mr.. Cleveland's friends complain that
he is becoming very impatient and i'll
natured. He differs in that respect, it
is to be added, from Gov. Hill. who
seems to be unusually serene and agree
abIe.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Democratic clans in this state are
getting together; that is to say, they are
approaching each other with hostile in
tent. When the clash of arms begins
the Republicans will cry: "Go it Cleve-
land, go it Hill."-New York Tribune.
Wherever Democratic banquets were
held on JacksOn's day the name Of
Grover Cleveland was widely applauded.
Not only the Democracy, but the entire
country honors man who shows integ-
rity of purpose and the courage of his
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
FRAUD UPON FRAUD.
Defined Bros Peculiar Methods
Astonish Creditors.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Each day brings
to light more frauds in the Deimel
Bros failure. All night long the cred
itors' lawyer and expert bookkeepers
were at work, and partial statement
of the result was made in Judge Col
Inns court this morning. eve have dis
covered your honor" said Attorney
Mayer, 'that the inSOlventS. some time
before the failure, took a number of
pages from their ledger. Other pages,
with corresponding numbers, were pre-
pared and inserted in place of those re-
moved. These were Smeared with
coffee to give all appearance of age and
use, and were filed out so as to suit
the exigencieS of the case. We have the
bOokbinder to testify that he replaced
the pages removed by new ones'' MIR.
Mayer went on to say that he had dis
covered that Jan. and 6, the latter the
day of the failure, the firm had been
hard at work loading all their machin-
cry on cars. A carving machine and
fixtures, valued in all at $4,000, had
been thus taken from the store. He had
also discovered that the firm had kind
of agent in the person of John E.
O'Meara, through whom they had sold
large quantities of hardwood lumber
anu Z lass VI HiliCil t1cy lldu DuECildSeu
huge amounts in excess OF what they
had ever needed in their business.
Shortly before the failure, over 1,0OO
pieces of silk and pushes had
been cut into short lengths for
furniture, rendering the goods
valueless to the manufacturers.
Receiver Helmer has resigned his posi-
ton. Another charge is made against
the insolvents. 1t is said that since
January they have shipped carloads of
goods to a man named Wineman. in
Philadelphia. Joseph Defined was ar
rested this morning on the capias issued
out of the federal court yesterday, and
was at once taken before Judge Gresham.
There it was shown that ne Was under
orders from the state circuit court to ap-
pear before a master in chancery and
make answer concerning the same mat
tiers. 1t appearing, therefore, that the
detention of Deimel would, under the
circumstances, be in the nature of con-
tempt of the process of the state
court, Deimel was released from Gus
tody.
This afternoon Judge Parker Jr., was
appointed by Judge Collins receiver for
the firm of Deimel Brothers III place of
Frank A. Helmer, resigned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
FLORA IN FLAMES.
Business Portion of Mississippi
Town DESTROYED by Fire.

tOnh DtStfOyeO ny FtF0.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 15.-The bust
ness portion of Flora, Miss, with the
exception of one small store. was all
destroyed by fire last night. The fire
was discovered about a. M. Cause UNI
known. Flora is on the line of the Yazoo
City & Mississippi Valley railroad, a
branch of the Illinois Central, running
from Yazoo City to Jackson. Miss. The
town is the most important point on
the branch, having about LOCO inhahit-
ants. 1t has been prosperous from the
beginning and was dong fine bust
ness.
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 15.-Shortly before Z
O'Clock this morning fire was discovered
in the large dry goods store of ID. Craw-
ford, corner Broadway and Franklin
avenue. 1t started in the millinery de-
partment on the third floor, and, owing
to its location. the firemen had great
difficulty in getting control of the
flames. 1t is estimated the damage will
amount to $4,000 on the stock and S30,-
00a on the building. 1t is thought the
fire originated from an over-heated cleo
tric light wire.
New YORK, Jan. Is. The storage
warehouse of O'Reilly Bros, on East
Forty-fourth street. was on fire early
this morning and damage of S5O,O0O
was done to the building and the goods
stored there, principally by water.
BOSTON, Jan. 15.-The mills of the
Walpole Emery company. located at
South Walpole, Mass, were burned at
midnight. last night. The estimated
loss is, on building, s25.epO; machinery,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
CHEAP SCBooL ROoKs

Gov. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, in his in
augural address indicated some practi-
cal measures of state policy, and among
them urged the adoption of the chief
features of the school book system in
force in Indiana. He argued thatas the
state furnished all the other equipment
for the schools. it should also provide
the books. The Indiana system. as I'M
derStood, does not supply the books to
the pupils free, but secures them, either
by its own publication or of the pub
fishers. at greatly reduced figures. Gov.
CAMPBELL states the reduction at from
80 to SO per cent. This could evidently
be effected in 2il states by capable man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
LOOSE BUSINESS METHODS.
A Banks Affairs Tangled by
Careless Clerks.

TORONTO. Ont, Jan. 15.-Financial
circles were greatly excited here
to-day by rumor that several clerks
in one of the leading banks of the
city had embezzled 100000. On inves-
tigation it appears that the report was
very much exaggerated. There had
been some Irregularities at the Ontario
bank owing to carelesSness or an
accountant who recently resigned.
The books of ledger-keeper Harry
Brown were not properly checked,
and Brown, as it appears, al
lowed two customers of the
bank to oyerdraw their accounts to the
extent of $4,000 without the knowledge
or consent of the bank managers.
Brown has not been at the bank for sew
eral days owing to illueSs. To-day he
suddenly left the city. An examination
Of the bank books is i'm progress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
His Veracity Questioned.

Duluth Sunday World.
When Gov. Merriam was in Duluth
some weeks ago he gave it out cold that
as ''sO0n as the appointment of a dep
uty oil inspector for this county has
been decided upon Duluth man will
be chosen" Considering the fact that
brother-in-law of the state inspector
has been holding down the Office since
last July; that his bond is on. file at the
county court house; and that Stand
ard oil clerk has been performing the
duties while remitting his emoluments
to his st. Paul chief. it will not be
thought extravagant if the governors
veracity is questioned. Still it is said
he paid hard cash for his Duluth sup
port in the nominating convention, and
so is under no further obligation to peo-
pie hereaboutS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
ODD ITEMS FROM ABROAD.

DIR. Onofroff. now in London, is mind
reader of ability superior to any that
has been exhibited before hun. He
reads minds without contact with the
person.
The prices of camphor and gum PROM
Use to rise. I he German government is
making gigantic purchases of these art
leles for the manufacture of Smokeless
powder.
The Beethoven House Scciety'' of
Bonn has come into possession of Bee
thoyen's last piano. 1t was made by
Conrad Graft, of Vienna. Because of
Beethovrn's deafness it had four strings
to each key instead of three.
A Florentine millionaire, the MARQUIS
carlo Guigneoni, has just purchased the
iar-famed island of Monte Cristo. He
mas started to build castle there. with
villa on the seashore and hermitage
III one of the most retired spots.
Paganini's favorite violin-a Guar
nerIus del GeSu of 1743- is preserved
under glass case in the municipal pal
ace of Genoa. his birthplace. He be-
queathed it to the city, on condition
that 1t never should be used.
The Peral submarine boat was tried
again in Cadiz bay on Dec. rs with
great success. She cruised for four
hours with nothing but the turret visi-
bic, then dived to a depth of twenty
feet, and reappeared three and a-half
miles away. Her speed all the time
was six knots.
A young lady in the town of Minsk,
Russia. purchased pair of gloves la
Sara Bernhardt. Immediately after
putting them on her hands began to itch.
The next day her arms were covered
with sores, and week later she died of
blood poisoning. The doctors suppose
that the skin belonged to an animal that
had some contagious maady.
In the wine cellar under the Hotel de
Vile. Bremen, there are twelve cases
of holy wine, each case Inscribed with
the name of one of the Apostles. 1t was
deposited in its present resting place
263 years ago. One case of this wine
cost $40 rix dollars in 1924. Including
the expense of keeping up the cellar,
interest on the original OUTLAWS and upon
interest, one of those oxhoftS would to-
day cost $50. $40 riX dollars, OF about
81 l10J Oil1 q hottie
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
IMITATION TERRAPIN.
Mrs. Ward, OF Washington, Tells
How to Make 1t.

1t is possible to cook little squirrels so
deliciously like terrapin that it takes an
epIcure to tell the difference. This is
the recipe of Mrs. Ward, of Washing.
ton: Skin, draw and dress the SOUR.
reis and cut off the legs at the shoulder
and hip-joints, saving the rest of the
body for the soup, tricassee, or a pie.
DULY the legs are to be used for the iIni-
tation terrapln. 1t is somewhat re-
markable fact that the leg bones Of
squirrels are shaped like those of terra
pin. Put the joints over the fire in
little water aud stew very slowly until
tender. Take out the meat and keep
hot white you strain the bioth, of which
there must he a pint for one pair of
squirrels. Put the saucepan over the
fire with hearing tablespoonful of the
best butter and Scant tablespoonful OF
-four; stir until it bubbles. gradually
adding the broth until smooth sauce
is formed. Season with salt and red
pepper, add the squirrel meat, heat to
boiling; draw to one side and quickly
stir in the beaten yelks of four eggs.
A pair of Japanese screens sold in
Shanghai lately for sl4.oe0.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
TC-DlY'S WEATHER..

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-For Wisconsin:
Colder; fair; clearing in the extreme south
east portion; colder; northerly winds. For
Iowa: Fair; clearing in extreme eastern por-
ton; northerly winds; colder, except in ex-
treme western portion; stationary tempera-
ture For Minnesota: Fair; colder, except i'll
extreme southeast; stationary temperature in
central; slightly warmer in northwest por-
ton; westerly winds, becoming variable.
For North Dakota: Fair: q slight rise in
temperature; variable winds. For South
Dakota: Fair; a slight rise in temperature;
variable winds.
GENERAL OBsFRy ATIoNs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16

agement. The plan works well in In
diana, or it would not lie Endorsed in
OHIO. Some states and cities furnish
the books without any cost to the pupil,
and it is believed that the plan does not
present as many objections in practice
as are sometimes urged to it. Any
cheapening of school books is special
relief to the poor. They often are an
OnerUuS tax upon them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16
THE SECRET OF THE ROSES

Truth she makes pretty picture,
Sitting there beside the fire;
In her hand are crimson roses
Dare breathe my hearts desiref
To that hand how aspire!
As she holds my gift-tne roses
Does she for their meaning seekf
Maiden, do not, for their story
Makes me sad To me they speak
OF no salary next week.
M. 5. AFFORD In Time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16

The Republican members of the leg
islature in Maryland have sent a word
of hope to the White house in declara-
ton that they are for HARRISON for a
second term, but OH the other hand a
postal card NAL giant reminds him that
no man who ever killed hog in mis-
take for coon was ever elected Sec
oud time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16

In THE war times the reliable con-
traband'' was the source of informa-
ton; now the gentleman from Russia is
the authority Oh the grip. He comes
with various infallible and only effect
i've remedies. One is to anticipate a
little and cover the chest and fill the
boots with allspice or pimento. 1t IS
SAID to get i'll its enliyenlng work with
great rapidity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16

WHILE the English are putting a
good many millions into American in
dustries. the capitalists of this country
are spending large amounts in Europe.
One of them paid S1OJ.0JU for ''rhe An-
geluS," some time ago, and now Cor
NELIUs VANDERBILT has given as
much for another picture, THE Grand
Canal of Venice" Others are picking
up costly and presumed valuable works
of art. The English are the more prac-
teal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-16

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Jan. 15.-Fif-
teen men were overcome by gas in the
Hoosac tunnel this afternoon, and sew
eral barely escaped suffocation. They
were brought here this evening and it
is thought all will recover. The damp
weather seems to interfere with the cir
culation of the air in the tunnel, making
it dangerous for workmen to remain in
ciin