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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
TWO VIEWS

1t is expected that Speaker CRISP will
snnoune cthe house committees today,
and it is said on very good authority
hat the coinage committee will include
large majority who favor free silver.
There will probably be seven free coin
age Democrats, one free coinage Re-
publican, three anti-free coinage Re-
DublicanS and two anti-free coinage
Democrats. The names of most of
these are not yet reported, but it may
be safely assumed that the free silver
members Will hail from the South or
the mineral belt of the Rocky mount
aims, and the gold advocates from the
East or the new Northwest, of which
we are part.
There never has been a more extra
ordinary division of sentiment on pub
lie question than is presented by the
contemporary agitation of the money
problem. The states south of Mason
and DiXon'S line, without regard to
party. seem to be practically a unit for
the white metal. This is also true of
the states which produce silver. In
New England the feeling prevails
among Democrats and Republicans
alike that to open our minis 10 silver
means a financial crisis and confusion
terrible to contemplate. In the agri-
cultural districts to the immediate east
and west Of us there is no such wide
spread alarm, but it is accurate to say
that there is no demand here for free
coinage act, and, while the SHERMAN
law is severely criticised, most people
would probably prefer that there should
be no legislation at all for the present
about our currency.
The lines thus appear TO be drawn
very closely according to geographical
subdivisions. the South joining with the
extreme West, and the Northwest with
the extreme East. On both sides is the
greatest honesty of opinion. and the
friends of a silver standard are as sim
cere as the friends of a gold standard
in the view that the prosperity of the
country depends on the success of theil
present efforts. We are ruined if we
have free silver, say the leaders of both
parties IN two sections of the country.
we are ruined if we do not, answer the
leaders of both parties in two other sec
lions of the country. The Eastern press
talks about the silver craze of the
South, and the most respectable news
papers of Colorado, edited by the most
stalwart of Republicans, together with
the most respectable newspapers of
Georgia, edited by the most broad
minded of Democrats, declare that the
East is poisoned by the virus of gold
worship bred in Wall streets idolatrou,
temples. If both sides are right. the
country is sure to be ruined anyhow
If one or the other is wrong, how are
we to account for its errors? Good mer
have gone astray before in the history
. Of the Union, but never so unaccounta
bly, and so unanimously as in the pres
ent instance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
TOLSTOI AND IBSEN.

What with smallpox, typhus, influ-
enZa. famine and cZariSm, the troubles
of the poor Russians come along not
Singly but in battalions.--Boston Her
aid.
Ibsen is coming to this country. 1t is
to be hoped that he will bring with him
the correct pronunciation of his name.
Chicago Mail.
Count Tolstoi's noble efforts on behalf
of the famine-stricken Russian peasants
force an unwilling world to forgive
him for perpetrating "Kreutzer Son
ata."-Omaha Bee.
Howells has hardly got outside of
Boston before the citizens of that intel
lectual hotbed threw Ibsen and Tolstoi
over board and concentrated their ener-
gies Oh the skirt problem.-Chicago
Globe.
1t is striking comment on the pres
ent terrorism in force in Russia that
the wife of Leo TolStoi was obliged to
go to the car and personally assure him
that her husband was not engaged in
revolution while distributing relief to
the starving peaSantry. - New York
journal.
The noble heroism of the Tolstoi fam
lily, which is scattered over the empire,
each member giving personal attention
to the distribution of food, should be
seconded by liberty-loving Americans.
The TOlstOiS have devoted their private
fortunes to the work, but In face of a
calamity so vast one family'S fortunes
is no better than a penny.-St. Louis
POst-DiSDatch
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
AMATEUR BILLIARDS.
Some Very Good Playing in Last
Nights Games


1t has been found impractieable to have
afternoon games in the amateur billiard tour
nament until after the holidays. Many of
the contestants find it impossible for them to
absent themselves from their places of bust
ness until evening. Consequently no games
were played yesterday until evening 1t was
the second day of the tourney, and four new
aspirants TO the Foley trophy manipulated
the cue. The Yictors were Wilmot and Cant
Hardacre
Play was begun at s o'clock sharp. the
first game being between Wimot and GREEN
Inc former had spent the major portion of
the day at practice with Charley Fairchild,
ana despite the task he had set himself by
this excess, he was in very 1good form for
the championship struggle. although he
tallea 10 follow up the mark he had set in
the afternoon while at practice. He had
then played rapid billiards. encompassing
great runs for an amateur, ranging from 81,
the highest number of points, down to
Slightly above the 10 mark. Wilmot started
in steady and confident, and soon had the
game well in hand. Green played bravely.
but he was unable to keep the rapid pace,
afaIthough W1lmots highest run was but %.
Inc game shows Willmot 100. and Greene, ~.
Inc second contest for tine evening was
between Sibley and Hardacre. ''Sib'' was
not at himself. Many of his admirers had
selected him as a sure thing but Hardacre'S
persistant counts proved too much. The
latter has good idea of natural angles, and
there was little attempt at close nursing. He
pounds out shots here, there and everywhere
IN studied way, while Sibley played with
abandon, and he seemed somewhat out OF
luck Ill close work, for, remarkable for him.
seven was his highest run.
Wimot is now scheduled by the talent as
the probable winner, although Dan Callahan
has the confidence of good many. He is a
rapid and easy shot, and he piles up counts
before his adversary realizes it, and all with
amazing little effort. Thayer is the most
graceful shot. in the estimation of q good
many. and he is a dangerous clement.
lie has good nurse stroke and plays posi-
ton successfully, and there are four players
IN the tournament that have not yet COM
peted, SO II is difficult matter to make pre-
dlctIon. The four candidates that have lost
each one game are not out of the race by any
means for each must play all the others be-
fore the championship is settled.
The games this evening will be between
Wider and Markham. and Sibley and Thayer.
The results this far are:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
ENGLISH "PAUPER LABOR"

A couple of English gentlemen visit
Ing in st. Paul, who are personally in
tereSted in the Industries OF that conn
try, express something of amusement
at the references to the "pauper labor of
England" as cOntrasted with the condi
ton of the wage earners in this country.
They insist that the organizations
among the industrial classes. espe-
cially those skilled in the arts. are more
efficient and better subserve the objects
sought than the similar bodies in the
United States. A good deal of pertinent
information on this subject is furnished
by Prof. ROBERT A. WOODS. lecturer at
AndOver seminary, in a book of his
lectures and papers recently pub
lished. He spent six months in the
cities of England and Scotland, gather
ing information as to the social move
ments and industrial conditions in those
countries. His account of the condi-
tiOn of the coal miners in the North of
England does not suggest the stories
given so frequently of the miners in
Pennsylvania, Indiana and other re-
giOns. They work but eight hours
day. and have their unions and COOP
erative stores all in fiourishing condi-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
JAMES N. CASTLE.

Representative Castle insists that the
election of Crisp does not impair the
chances of Cleveland for the Democratic
presidential nomination. - GAINESVILLE
Argus.
Congressman Castle will ask congress
to appropriate SS5O.OO0 for government
building at st. Paul. 100000 for Still
water, and $4,000 for Anoka.-JaneS-
vile Argus.
Representative Castle claims to have
made a record as chairman of the COM
mittee on mileage by settling up the ac-
counts of 800 of the members in about
thirty minutes after commencing OH the
wOrk.-Stiilwater Gazette.
Congressman Castle gets the chair
manShip of the committee on mileage as
a reward for voting for Speaker Crisp.
Notwithstanding this is Mr.. Castle s
first experience as national law maker,
it is believed that, with the assistan ce
of clerk, he will be able to add up the
number of miles the congressman trav-
eled In going to Washington without
making single error. Castle has a
great head and we are glad that Speaker
Crisp appreciates and recognizes the
fact. Martin County Sentinel.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
AN OHIO TEMPEST.
A Banquet Boom for Hill Is OBJ
jeCteu To

COLUMBUS. o., Dec. 22.-There is
considerable excitement among Dem
Ocratic politicians here over an at
tempt to trick the jackson club
into turning the Sth of January ban
Quet into a presidential boom for
David B. Hill. The chairman of the
committee OH invitation was given con-
siderable latitude in inviting guests.
To the surprise of the most of the club
members it was announced that Hill
would be invited to respond to a toast,
and that his Ohio boom would be in
augurated on the occasion of the club
banquet.
SO excited have members become that
a special meeting has been called to
protest against Hill being Invited, and
a resolution will be offered by a state
Officeholder charging Hill with treach-
cry to Cleveland in 1888, and
with cODniving TO defeat Campbell
III Ohio this year. Among the members
of the jackson club are Gov. Campbell,
Calvin S. Brlce, Joseph j. Karb, mayor
of Columbus; Allen w. Thurman, and
many other Democrats prominent i'll
state and national politics.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
MOTS THAT ARE MERRY.

Running expenses are those which
you pay as you go.-Augusta Chronicle.
Local pride is most apparent in peo-
pie who have land for sale.-Mllwaukee
Journal.
The stage driver has good many of
the whOaS of life to contend Whilst.
Joseph News.
Good looks go a long way. but finally
the paint wears off and there you are
Galveston News.
Every man in trouble feels that his
friends are not as indignant as they
should be.-Des Moines Register.
At this season of the year we believe
it is cOmmendable for a woman 70 mince
matters.-YonkerS Statesman.
The crooked finaDcier finds himselfin
Strengthened circumstances in the course
of me.-WaShington Star.
Nature makes no mistake, they say,
but when you have been bitten by a
rattlesnake or mad dog it is hard for
you to assent to the statement. kansas
City Star.
Identifying Norcross from a single
trousers button is not unprecedented.
Often by the absence of shirt buttons a
married man really first begins to ind
out his wife.-Philadelphi Times.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
TROOPERS IN DANGER.
Cara Said to Have Entrapped
American Soldiers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-The secre-
tary of state has received a dispatch
from the United States consul at Laredo
saying that Capt. Hardee. Third cavaI-
ry, and his troop, together with a
United States marshal, were
surrounded near Fort Macintosh.
Tex. by large body of Mexican in
surgentS under Cara. No details are
given, and it is not stated what followed
the action of the insurgents. 1t is,
therefore, not known whether the Amer
leans are at liberty or are still prisoners.
The matter was referred to the war de-
partment. A telegram of inquiry
was sent to Gen. Stanley, command
ing the department of Texas, and
a reply was received saying that he had
ordered troops to the scene of the report
ed trouble and would report later in the
day. Army officials do not attach much
significance to the consuPs telegram.
They think he was deceived by rumor
of trouble that had little foundation in
fact.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
THE AUDITORIUM.

The Democracy has furnished the in
centlve to the construction of our ne W
auditorium, and this deserves to be
ranked high among the many things
which it has done for st. Paul. We
may secure the convention now, or we
may not. Many considerations enter
into the choice of the site for such an
assembly, and in the hour of decision
it may appear that some other place has
better claims than we have. 1t is Ger
tain, however. that without the audito-
rum we should not have succeeded in
our immediate ambition, and with it
even a failure will include some ele-
mentS of success. No city of our rela-
tive size and Importance is so deficient
III this one particular as we have here
tofOre been, and, while all the prestige
and profit which accompany important
assemblies have accrued to Minneapolis
as matter of course and without effort,
because of its exposition hall. we have
not been i'll position to even seek such
gatherings, because we have had no
facilities for their entertainment. This
barrier to our progress will now be re-
moved, and all the agitation and effort
expended in this latest movement will
not have been in vain, even if nothing
more substantial results from it than
the building itself. Years of debating
and persuasion would not have accom-
pliShed what few short weeks have
done with the help of an excited pop
ular hope and the general desire to win
the Democratic national convention for
st. Paul.
As the casual observer looks back
over the last month, the path to our
present position does not appear 10 have
been an especially difficult one, and it
would seem as though the promoters of
the project had only to suggest in order
TO accomplish. But this is superficial
view. The city's heart has been so
thoroughly set on the idea that the
opposition which has existed has
not shown itself openly where it
might be seen and marked. 1t has
worked in secret, and has embraced
many factors, some Influenced by self
Interest and some by Indifference. Ag-
gregated they have presented a strong
thought and much alertnesS to overcome
them. 1t would not be possible to name
all the citizens who have co-operated val
iantly and skillfully in this preliminary
skirmish, but if any one stands out con-
spicuously among them, it is Mr.. OPP
PENHEIM. He was the first to publicly
propose the market house plan and to
show from what source the necessary
funds could be secured. He has been
present at every meeting, armed with
statistics and information. He has met
every argument advanced by the oppo-
sition, analysed every pretext under
which it has been sought to defeat the
project, impaired energy to the body
OF advocates and pushed the matter
through to speedy rehabilitation. He
has proved himself a tactician and
leader of high order, and the city's
thanks are due to him, as we'll as the
many others who have worked with
him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
TODAY'S WEATHER.

WASHINGTON Dec. 22,-Forecast until s p.
N. Wednesday:
For Montana: Showers northwestern;
air i'll southwest portion; warmer in east
ern. stationary temperature i'll western por-
ton.
For Iowa: Fair; colder Wednesday morn
ing, followed by rising temperature; warmer
Thursday; winds shifting TO southwest.
For North and South Dakota: Fair; warm
er; southerly wines.
For Minnesota: Fair; winds shifting to
south; warmer. except i'll extreme east por-
ton slightly colder.
For Wisconsin: Fair; northwest winds;
slight changes III temperature. except colder
in extreme north portion.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULT-
URE, WEATHER BUREAU. WASHINGTON, Dec.
%, Gas p. m Local Time, S p. N. 18th Merid-
ian Time.--ObservatiOns taken at the same
moment of time at all stations
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
THE PLUMB FUNERAL.
Special Train to Meet the Remains
at KanSas CITY.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 22.-The
funeral train bearing the remains of
the late Senator Plumb arrived at the
depot at 40 this afternoon. The two cars
composing the train were detached here
and sent as a special to st. Louis. The
party was composed of Senators DOlph,
PETER. Paddock and Palmer and Con-
gressmen Funston, Peel. Cole, Broder-
lex and German. The other members
of the party were Senator Plumb's
three children, Preston. Dale and
Carrie, and his private secretary.
EMPORIA. Kan, Dec. pa special
car draped in mourning left for Kansas
City tonight with a large committee
from this city. who will receive and ac-
company the congressional party TO
Emporia, where the remains will be
taken charge of by the Grand Army of
the Republic, assisted by the Knights
Templars and other societies. After
the services here Thursday the body
will be laid to rest in the family bury
ing ground at MaplewOOd cemetery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
NEW QUEBEC CABINET.
Considered Exceptionally Strong
as q Whole,

QUEBEC, Dec. 22.-The new De Bouch-
erville cabinet, appointed to succeed
the MERCER administration. is composed
as follows: c. B. De Boucherville,
premier and president of the council :;
L. G. CaSgraln. attorney general; S. j d.
Hall, treasurer; E. j. Flynn, commits
Sloner of crown lands; G. A. NanteI,
commissioner of public works; Louis
Beaubien, commissioner of agriculture :;
L. I. PellIter, provincial secretary; l..
X. Mason, l.. E. OtaiIon and J. T. Nc
Intosh, ministers without portfolio. The
new government is considered eXcep-
tiOnally strong. 1t is now stated that
the Quebec legislature will not be sum-
moned for the Doth inst, but that the
lieutenant governor will Immediately
issue proclamation dissOlving the
legislature and ordering a new election.
Premier De Boucherville will form a
royal commission to inquire into the
dOings of Mercier's late government.
All departments will be investigated.
The commission will be composed of
French Canadian judge, a superior of
ficer of the civil service and an account
ant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
IN BEN'S PASTURES.
Blaine Club to Be Organized in
Indiana.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 22.-There is
a movement on foot, and it will prove
successful, to organize a Blaine club in
this city. Col. r. C. Wilkinson, of the
staff of the late Gov. Hovey, and Capt.
w. NJ. Blakey. a leading attorney, are
at the head of the movement Every
Republican member of the bar with
only three exceptions, is taking an
active part In the canvass. A meeting
to perfect the organization will be held
on Jan. 2. The Harrison contingent is
also making a strong effort for organiza-
ton, but the Blaine club will certainly
hold the balance OF power in the RepuD-
lican ranks of the First district of In
diana.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Columbia Oil Affairs.

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-Sidney A. Ste
vens. receiver of the Columbia OIL COM
pany, made a report Of the condition of
the company to Judge Blodgett today.
The liabilities are S1.132. 532, including
$1,000, 600 in stock. ana the assets are es-
-timated to be worth S44S,37S. The eSti-
mate includes the plants at Owatohna.
Mimi, and Memphis, Tenir
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Missing Heir Found.

CORTLAND, N. Y, Dec. 22.-JOhn
Owens, the missing heir to the immense
Givens estate here, has been found in
Wheeling. w. Va. He has been missing
since last June, when he left for San
Francisco. He was heard from on his
arrival there and then all trace of him
was lost. His baggage was found in San
francisco, and it was supposed he had
been murdered and his body concealed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Short-sighted Action,

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 22.-rhe bill
providing for the representation of the
state at the worlds fair was rejected
today by the house of representatives.
The senate had already passed the bill.
Great Indignation prevails throughout
the state at the action of the house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Mai. Overman's Accounts.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 22.-Maj. Over
man. the government engineer lately in
charge of this district, in whose ac-
counts discrepancies have been found,
is here by permission of the war de-
Dartment preparing his defense. He
says he will be able to explain all
shortages satisfactorily.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
IS SOPkR OUT?
The Michigan Official Now Desires
to Remain.

to Remain.
LANSING, Mich, Dec. 22.-Dapiel
Soper, who rendered his resignation as
secretary of state to the governor
a few days ago, when charges
of malfeasance were preferred against
him, today addressed letter
to Gov: Winars, in which he states that
his resignation was rendered upon the
advice of others and without mature de-
liberation on his part, and that, having
received no notice of acceptance of his
resignation, he now wishes to withdraw
it and submit himself to a thorough in
veStigatiOn of the charges against him.
Mr.. Soper says he did not intention
ally commit any wrong in the discharge
OF his duties, and protests that the gov
ernOr is without authority to receive or
accept his resignation. The governor
was seen tonight and said that the re-
slgnation was accepted on the 10Th, and
that he would appoint SOper'S successor
as soon as possible.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Bishop Dwenger Dying.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 22.-Bishop
Dwenger, of this diocese, is lying at the
point of death, suffering from heart
failure. His physicians hold out no
hope for his recovery, and his death is
said to be only question of a short
time. He has been in an unconscious
condition almost constantly since last
FRIDAY
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23

THERE was something of an uproar in q
New York city meeting of Methodist minis
ters when lay brother suggested that in the
lower part of the city the Easements of the
churches be used for billiard rooms and
bowling alleys instead of prayer meetings,
and that soft drinks" be allowed. He would
have in connection rooms for lectures. read
ing and music. He may have have been only
a little in advance of the times.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23

SENATOR CHANDLER at the head of the sem
ate immigration committee indicates strin-
gent action ii that quarter. lie has prepared
bill requiring consular certificates to all in
tending immigrants. 1t is a difficult subject
to treat without doing injustice to any, and
CHANDLER is not a broad-gau man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Steamship Arrivals.

Observation-Disclosures: Steamer Spree.
PRAgL PoINT-Passed: Steamer France,
New York. for London.
New YoRK-Arrived: Steamer Colorado
Hull
MovTLLE-Arrived: Steamer Anchoria, New
York, for Glasgow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23

ONE of the last acts of Senator PLUME was
to Introduce pension bill for the fifteen
day volunteer infantry of Kansas" 1t is
probable that many who served less than
fifteen days are drawing pensions. Still, the
deserving will get less than they ought to
have if everybody is to have hand in it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-23
Dayennorf Ill Again.

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. 22.-Fanny
Davenport is confined to her room at
the Cadillac with rheumatism, and the
company has gone to Buffalo without
her. The doctor who attends the actress
does not regard her illness as serious.
Miss Davenport has just emerged from
a siege of pneumonia which Frustrated
her in Chicago. and her illness gives
rise to some anxiety.