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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
HOW IT WORKED.

The Australian ballot system in Ohio,
at the late election, produced the same
effect in the voting as on the first trial
in Massachusetts. The candidates for
governor were voted for by thousands
who did not go through the whole
ticket. MCKINLEY had 12,313 more
votes than the lowest man on his ticket.
and CAMPBELL Is, 336 in excess OF the
hindmOst Democrat. No doubt, in most
cases the voters who missed aimed to
vote the straight party ticket, but made
the mistake of marking the name for
governor in place of the party
designation above. This was the
ruling of the judges, but it is
doubtful whether it was the intention
of the lawmakers, and is palpably alb
surd. A cross opposite the first name
ought to carry the whole ticket through.
The preparation of the ballot ought to
be made as simple as possible. and the
apparent intent OF the voter recognized
where possible. Still, it is the common
experience that many voters will not
follow long ticket far from its head.
If cross at each name is required, the
ones the voter is most interested in will
be checked and the others let go. But
experience Will soon show what exact
form of the vote is most satisfactory.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01

of the vote in the disputed district. No
party is to be justified in perverting the
lawful expression of the people, how
ever fragrant have been the devices by
statute makers to work injustice. The
Democracy in New York gave their
candidate for governor at the late elec-
ton $4,000 more votes than his Republi-
can opponent received. The injustice
of system of districting that would not
carry the legislature the same way
is monstrOus. When the organs give
out their vituperative assumptions
in the New York case, some unfragrant
memories may be recalled. The great
fraud of 1876 must come up to stife the
accusing tongue. 1t is a hideOus spot
upon the record of the party, that will
never be effaced. The past year the
legislature of New Hampshire was
stolen from the Democrats, with the
governor and senator. Connecticut has
year after year given the larger vote to
the Democrats, and yet the Republicans
have held possession OF the administra-
ton. They are holding down the eX-
ecutive chair with a man who was not
even candidate at the election. No
wonder the New York Democrats do
not mean to be cheated of their rights.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
CASUAL CHUCKLES.

Most peoples idea of forgiveness of
sin is the privilege TO go on shining
Atchison Globe.
Some men join church with the very
same kind of motive that others rob a
bank.-Ram's Horn.
The man carried away with enthusi-
assn is frequently brought back with
disgust.-1exas Siftings.
rs Fletcher sure his wife's poodle is
dead?' HE must be. l see he's offer
ing $50 reward for t."-BrOoklyn Life.
PennOyer-It was case of love at
first sight! Prettiwitt-I thought he
couldn't have got real good look at
her.-EpOch.
"WOman's voice is best adapted to the
telephone, they say" $50 | have heard
She seems to find plenty of other uses
for it. though. "-Indianapolis journal.
John" said the wife of the dying
man. here is DR.. ParsOnberry come to
talk to you" Tell him I'll see him at
the funeral" gasped John.-New York
Sun.
Don't You think his poems rather OBJ
Scure?" Yes; but, you see, his ideas
are too good 10 be expressed in common,
everyday English. New York Press.
If there is a bigger bore in this world
than the man who is always telling
stories, it Is the man who will not listen
when we have a story to tell. boston
Transcript.
Papa. why does the drum major of a
band wear that big thing on his head?'
because the natural size of his head is
not equal TO the occasion, my son."
Did you see father, Harry?" she
asked. Yes: / told him | had been
counting you and well, what did
he do?'' lie set aside the decree of
the court. w ashingtOn Star.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
THE BRAINS COMING.

A leading Boston paper IS preparing
a fine engraving to present its patrons,
comprising the portraits of one hun
dred of the living notableS of MaSsa-
chusettS. the selections being made by
the public. Most of the number have
been chosen, and the suggestive COM
ment is made that less than one-third
of the number are Republicans. There
was no thought by the paper to intro
duce party distinctions. and there is no
question that the voting public has
been free from party bias. The Incl
dent is more significant in Massachu-
sets than it would be in any
other state. Probably twenty-five
years ago not one in ten in
such collection would be a Demo-
crat. In reply to criticism, it is stated
that ten years ago large number of
those now placed as Democrats were
Republicans. Among these are several
of national reputation. such as EDWARD
ATKINSON, L. W. HIGGINSON. FRANCIS
A. WALKER and eX-Congressmen II.
L. PIERCE and Il. NJ. MORSE. The sons
of many of the most noted Republicans
are now Democratic leaders, like An
DREW, HOAR and others. The brains
and conscience of the state are now
largely found in the Democratic party,
and the drift is in that direction.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
THEY'RE WITH US.

The Thanksgiving number of the ST.
Paul GLOBE was dandy. The GLOBE
is first-claSS daily paper.-Litchfield
Review.
The st. Paul GLOBE of Thursday
morning was gem of artistic typog-
raphy, and in the richness of its varied
contents an ideal Thanksgiving ad-
ditiOn. Its generous showing OF North
DakOta's magnificent resources was all
that could be aSked.-Grand Forksl On.
D. Herald.
d The Thanksgiving and Praise edi-
ton of sthe St. Paul GLOBE was a mar
vel Of beauty and completeness, by far
excelling anything previously produced
by that enterprising journal, and more
than justified the advance notices.
Every Minnesotian should sent copies
TO his friends in other states.-AItkin
Age.
The Thanksgiving issue of the st.
Paul GLOBE was all that the previous
announcement proclaimed it would be.
1t comprised twenty-fOur pages and
cover, and was as handsome, If not the
handSOmest numberI of a newspaper
ever issued III the Northwest. Mr..
Baker, OF the GLOBE, scored great sue
cess IN this, as in many other instances.
The Thanksgiving GLOBE is one of the
best advertisements of Minnesota yet
isSued.-St. Cloud Times.
The Thanksgiving number of the st.
Paul Daily GLOBE contains twenty-fOur
pages of choice reading matter, and is
grand affair IN every respect. With its
fine, clear print and unique illustrations.
together with magnificent review of
the Twin Cities and the Northwest, it is
a souvenir that should be treasured in
every household which it enters. For
push and enterprise, theEGLOBE cannot
be eXcelled and seldom equaled. Long
may it wave.-The Hub.
For enterprise and prOgressiveness
the st. Paul GLOBE is clearly in the
lead of all Northwestern daiiieS, and
there are but few Eastern daiIieS that
equal it. The Thanksgiving edition is
a triumph of art, and sGrpaSses any
previous effort. 1t contains a complete
review Of the industries and resources
Of the peerless Minnesota,
the DakOtaS and Montana. 1t shows
that these states are not only the great
est in agricultural possibilities. but are
also the richest in minerals and timber.
Every one should procure a copy of the
GLOBES Thanksgiving iSsue-it will
make priceless addition to your
ibrary.-NOrth Branch Review.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
THE CONVENTION.

The GLOBE publishes this morning
the latest convention news from at home
and abroad. There seems to be but one
opinion, and that is in st. PaulS favor
The Minneapolis newspapers are out as
a unit for this city with heartiness and
depth of interest they have never before
displayed in behalf of any enterprise
calculated for our advantage. The East
ern press agrees that the Democratic
national committee must follow the eX-
ample of the Republicans and name
some point in the West for the holding
of the convention. The name of st.
Paul has proved a good one to conjure
with. and Oh every side are heard ex-
preSsiOnS of warm appreciation and
promises of support. The friendly feel
ing and admiration for this town which
are spread over the length and breadth
of the land have kindled a hearty re-
Spouse to our demand for this honor.
Where we are not the first choice be-
cause the claims of some competitor
nearer at home appear entitled to the
preference, we stand next in favor. The
extracts from many newspapers given
in another column show how we'll the
outside world regards our candidacy.
The size and enthusiasm of Satur-
days and last nights meetings indi-
cate the local sentiment. The windows
clOse-barred against the cold were not
able TO contain the applause and dem
onstrations of these two gatherings.
Yesterday the committee of one hun
dred, selected without reference to
party affiliations, settled down to work
in solid earnest. The foremost men Of
this city were on hand, and announced
themselves ready to contribute freely of
their time and money that the project
might be carried through. This time
there were no dissenting voices. 1t was
assumed that we wanted the conven-
ton. The question debated was how
were we to get it. These sa me men
know how to accomplish an object
when they have put their minds Oh it,
because they have had experience in
this line. There was the most valuable
interchange of opinion. and the plan of
campaign was mapped out with ac-
curacy and completeness.
There may have been room for differ
ence of opinion at an earlier stage of
the proceedings, but there is none at
this time. We might have decided at
the outset that we should not go into
the contest. but we have not done this
We have resolved to make the attempt
Having so resolved, we must succeed.
1t is too late now 10 turn back. Every
body must come into the ranks, whether
he counts the victory worth the effort
or not The honor and reputation of ST.
Paul are at stake. We have undertaken
to get the convention. and we must not
fail in our ambition. Let US all put our
shoulders stOutly to the wheel and set
things going.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
THE MAJORS BLUNDER.
Its COnstitutiOnality Questioned
in the Supreme Court.

Its COnstitutionality Questioned
in the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O.-The three
tariff cases involving the constitution
atty of the Mckinley tariff act
came up for argument i'll the Unites
States supreme court this after
noon. All the justices were present.
Notwithstanding the great Importance
of the suits, only small audience list
ened to the argument. The three cases
before the cOnrt are those of Boyd, SUIT
ton q Co., Sternbach & Co., of New
York city, and Marshall Field IL Co., of
Chicago, against the collectors of Gus
toms of New York and Chicago respect
lively.
Three points are involved in the de-
ciSion of these suits. and the court
heard all the cases as one, and made an
order by which to each of the attorneys
representing the three firms was as
signed one of the points at issue
to be reviewed in the opening
argument. As the argument progressed
the justices of the court asked a few
leading questions. w. w. Smith, of
New York argued the bounty clause,
contending that bOunties were UNI
constitutional and that the bounty
section invalidated the whole
act. Chief Justice Fuller asked
If the record showed that
any money has been paid under the
sugar bounty clause by his clients. Mr..
Smith did not know as to that. but they
had a right to complain because taxes
were increased on their goods, for the
purpose, as they believed. of paying the
sugar bounty. In answer to Justice
Gray, he reiterated his opinion that the
whole act was unconstitutional because
of the sugar bounty.
Edwin 3. Smith, eX-asSistant attorney
general, and now of New York, argued
the reciprocity feature of the Mckinley
act. maintaining that it was delega-
ton of the taxing power to the president
which vitiated the whole act. n. W.
Bliss,Of Chicago. argued the third point,
that that law was unconstitutional be-
cause of the omission of the tobacco re-
bate section from the bill as signed by
the president.
After he had stated his objection,
Justice Bradley asked: Your position,
then, is that wherever an enrolling
clerk. by accident or by fraud, happens
to omit section of law, although that
law is reported to the president and
signed as law, it is void?
Mr.. BlisS-Yes. sir.
The argument Will be continued to-
morrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
LYNCHERs BALKED.
Indianapolis Jail in Danger oP
StOrming.

INDIANAPoIIs. Ind, Nov. 3O.-The
county Jail. situated in the very center
of the city, was surrounded by mob
OF 800 Infatuated people shortly be-
fore midnight tonight, thirsting
for the blood of Charles Birsow.
an allround criminal, and his latest
crime was an outrageous assault on a
little girl living in the northeastern part
OF the city. A few men gathered in the
rear of saloon in the same portion of
the city, and this was soon added
to. A descent was made upon the Jail
by fifty sturdy fellows, and in the march
a force of 200 men Joined in. The jail,
a fimSy old structure, was easily en-
tered, but the mob got no further than
the strong doors in the office.
At one time they were upon the point
of going into the blows of sledge ham
merS and plying of crowbars. but the
sheriff and posse of officers cleared
the room by a hard effort. Once
dispersed the backbone of the gang
weakened and from then on only cries
of, I'VE want the brute. lynch him."
and "GiVe him to u.s. etc. The office
again filled, but there was no further
attempt at breaking into the BODY
of the Jail. Twenty minutes after the
first attempt the Jail was surrounded bv
OIncerS. Inc flnSleaderS held another
meeting within TWO squares of the Jail
a few minutes later.
A plan is now on foot to break into
the blacksmith shop IN the vicinity and
secure more tools. An attack will be
made at 4 O'clock in the morn
ing. A force of several hundred
stone masOns. with some Iator-
ers i'll the pork packing establishments
are organizing i'll the southern part of
the city and will be at the Jail in two
hours.
2:10 a. m.-The mob has dispersed
and The Jail is full of police.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
TO THE LAST DITCH.
The Omaha Determined to Fight
Competing ST. Louis Lines.

Competing ST. Louis Lines.
The Western Passenger association
will meet today i'll Chicago by order of
Chairman Finley. A long list of sub
jects are to be considered. Among the
important ones are the appeal
of the Wis cOnSin Central from
with regard to winter tourists rates
from Duluth and Ashland, an appeal Of
the Kansas City from the decision OF the
chairman in imposing a fine for alleged
violation of agreement, equalization of
emigrant rates from Canadian points to
the Northwest as against the Canadian
Pacific, and the Omaha rate to St. Louis
via Kansas City.
The case affecting the Omaha will
probably attract the most attention, as
it is matter of lie and death to the St.
Louis business of this company. Ever
since the Omaha road established
a rate between this city and
st. Louis, via Sioux City. Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Kansas City, the
short lines have been kicking from
Omaha'S tickets. The short line rate
from st. Paul to st. Louis is SO. while
the ON aha raie is $3.50, a difference of
SLIGO. notwithstanding the long haul
which the latter road has, the
other lines think that the rate
is too low, and insist that a still higher
rate shall be made by this line. The
truth of the whole affair is the cOmpet-
ing lines want the Omaha to withdraw
from this business altogether, but the
Omaha people object for the reason that
the amount of travel by this route
does not seriously affect the other lines,
and the rate is fair one. They say it
is matter of principle with them, and
the volume of business they get to this
point makes very little difference. The
Omaha to make the same rate,
but it objects again for fear
of injuring their local revenue
and their tickets being scalped on the
line. The Omaha claims it is working
on legitimate basis and will not re-
cede from its position, and has Il right
to make its own rates.
The fuss has been going on for some
time, and the local roads interested
have been making all sorts of proposals
to the Omaha, but of no use. An under
standing once and for all will be had
this time, and the Omaha has its back
up to stay. They will appeal their case
to arbitration if decided against them.
The other lines insist on the local
rate of S21.7O, which is a polite invita-
tion to this road to get out" They
claim that the Omaha tickets reading
via Council Bluffs and Kansas
City afford an opportunity to the
scalpers to dispose of them to
an advantage, while the Omaha says
the tickets can only be scalped at these
points by the broker, if he can dispose
of them in the space of four hours. as
the passage Is a continuous one,
The Omaha makes a local rate of 81 to
MankatO, which is added to the through
rate of SIC from that point.
1t is learned on good authority that
the Omaha will not submit, as it says,
TO the imposition by the other roads,
and it proposes to stand by its rights.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
WE MEAN BUSINESS

1t is evident that in the vocabularies
of the citizens who have put their Shout
ders to the convention wheel there is no
such word as fail. The meeting at the
chamber of commerce last evening was
even more intense in its earnestness of
purpose than was the preliminary gath
ering of Saturday night.
There are many reasons why this
should be true. Calm and deliberate
consideration of the project has con-
WINGED the most conservative that the
project is practicable, consistent and
advantageous to the best interests of the
Democratic party, the Northwest and
the city of st. Paul. There has also
been received during the past three days
a great deal of encouragement from To-
calities outside the state of Minnesota.
New York, Judging from the tone of her
leading journals, is with us in the enter
prise. Pennsylvania is friendly to our
claims. Even Chicago appears reluc-
tant to offer serious objections to st.
Paul, and one editorial writer in the
Chicago News could hardly be more en-
thusiastic were he resident of our city
and closely identified with its interests.
The ball is rolling towards st. Paul and
daily Increasing in momentum.
The idea has obtained to a certain eX-
tent that this city was not in position
TO advance convention claims. owing to
a temporary lack of suitable auditO-
rum. To attempt a defense against
such an accusation would imply GER
tain lack of intelligence Oh the part of
st. Paul's citizens most iudicrous in its
absurdity. St. Paul not only cordially
Invites the Democratic national conven-
ton to meet within her limits next sum-
lner, but she asks them 10 occupy as
comfortable and cOmmOdious quarters
as can be provided outside the far
famed Chicago auditorium. There is no
bidding under false pretenSes. We ask
no delegates to sleep in tents or trans
act the important business of nominal
ing the next president of the United
States in temporary Wigwam. No
matter whether we secure the conven-
ton or not, four months from the pres
ent writing will witness an outlay of
100000 upon building already cOmmO-
dlous, yet requiring this perma-
nent improvement and establishment.
This will be done. The meeting
last night decided that question for
good. AS guarantee of good faith the
Democratic national committee could
ask nothing stronger. Today the guar
antee fund of $4,000 will be subscribed.
At the meeting of the Democratic ma
tional committee st. Paul will appear
clothed with the power to offer as fiat
tering inducements from any point of
view, political or otherwise, as any
other city in the country. This is no
sentimental vaDOriZing. We mean bust
ness; and we mean, further, that. should
our claims be ignored, the refusal can
not be upon the grounds Of lack of
money, lack of work, lack of suitable
quarters, or lack of appropriate enter
tainment. Minneapolis is with us. All
promises that her friendly citizens may
make in our behalf we will fulfill. All
drafts she may draw in furtherance of
the convention enterprise we will cash.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
ICEMAN TURNER.

Ex-CongreSsman Turner, of New
York, wants to be dOorkeeper of the
next house of representatives. He
certainly would be an ice-man for the
positiOn.-ChicagO Mail.
Iceman Turner, of Brooklyn. is Tam
many's candidate for doOrkeeper of the
house of representatives. When Tom
Reed tries to escape being counted will
he be met with an ce-pick?-Chicago
1nter-Ocean.
Tammany has selected Ieeman Tur-
ner for dOorkeeper in the next congress.
and all other candidates may as well
withdraw. The tigers claw is at the
capitol door. The body will soon be in
side.-New York Press.
Dan Quin" has met eX-Congressman
Turner, the prospective dOorkeeper of
the house of representatives, aid likes
him. Everybody does. The young New
Yorker is self-made man, a success
and an affable gentleman.-KanSas City
Times
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THE GOULDS.

Jay Gould is on the point of making
another trip to the West. His object
this time may be 10 sell a portion of it.
Chicago Tribune.
Jay Gould has given out the statement
that he has fOrSaken Wall street for
ever. 4 corner i'll some unfortunate
railroad may now be looked for.-Den-
yer Times.
The New York Journal announces
that Jay Gould has at last ''perma-
nently" retired from Wall street. Jays
faTewells come nearly as regularly as
PATHS, and the public usually reckons
on paying to keep up the farce in his
case alsO.-ChicagO News.
Eddie Gould is the tallest of all the
Gould family. He is of slender ply
sique. and fOnder of the enjoyments of
life than George is. though not given to
dissipation. He is the most popular
member of the family.-Chicago Mail.
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ceived during the year. This is an in
crease of 311,9O4 pieces over the last
year. On the unclaimed and undelivered
matter received, 422, $50 were letters
misdirected. OF the undelivered letters
1857 were entirely blank, bearing no
Superscrlption whatever, many of them
containing money, drafts, checks and
other valuable commercial paper.
There were 104, 673 held for postage;
1858 were addressed to fictitious per-
sons; 32,273 contained money amount
ing to S47,9S3. OF these 81, 1S3. or 20 per
cent, containing $50, 759, were finally de-
livered to the owners, while 9O,04O, with
S1l,223, were unbelievable; &c, SOP were
found to contain drafts, checks, etc,
representing 81, 1852, 293. OF this number
% per cent were finally restored to their
owners; 3,l66 contained lottery tickets.
or the 5.7l6,4 1872 letters received contain
ing no enclosures, 1,569,3l3 were finally
returned to the writer's.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
PARNELL's BIOGRAPHY.
1t Will Be Work OF Years and
CaPefuIneSS

LONDON. Nov. 3O.-The United Press
correspondent, Henry Harrison, Nj.
P, says that Mrs. Parnell,
widow of the Irish leader,
has no present intention of is
suing any defense of Mr.. Parnell
in the form of a book or biography. In
due time life of Parnell will be pub
lished, but it will be a work of
years, and will be the result of
thorough and exhaustive prepare
ton. 1t will not be ephemeral,
but work to take its place in the his
tory of the times. The letters and cor
respondence Of Parnell are at present
deposited in a place of security, and will
no doubt be fully drawn upon for the
life" when the time comes to pre-
mare il