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St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19

coal mine. The Farmer gives list and
account of the wells in operation in the
state. There are sixty that are classed
as such, all exceeding 100 feet in depth.
Besides these there are about $50 smaller
wells that flow. Eleven of the wells ex-
ceed 1000 feet in depth. The deepest of
which data are given is the Highmore
one, sunk 1852 feet, which has flow
reported to the government at 5000
gallons per minute, but put down in the
table of the Farmer at 5000. The flow
of the wells ranges from Is gallons to
5000 per minute, with pressure of
from 35 pounds to 200 per square inch.
Nine of them exceed $50 pounds. More
than third of the sixty wells have pres
sure exceeding 100 pounds to the inch.
The bore ranges from two to six inches.
There seems to be no formidable diff
ficultyin the application of these waters
to agricultural purposes.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
THE PARK QUESTION.

The GLOBE observes with interest
the public discussions in reference to
our city parks, and hopes that they will
be fruitful in an ultimate improvement
in this direction. The scheme outlined
by Judge CLARK in his letter to the
chamber of commerce yesterday is a
very intelligent and practical one. 1t
does not seem best at this particular
time to make any very great eXpendi-
lures for public Fairgrounds. We do
not need great many Of them at pres
ent; but it is important that we should
have some, and that those which we
have should be attractive and satiSfac-
tory. The idea of~a boulevard of some
nd, running from the river at the In
dian mounds back and around Lake
Phalen and then across to Lake Como,
after Judge CLARK'S suggestion, would
open up beautiful regions in our inn
mediate neighborhood, the accessibility
and cOmeliness of which are not now
generally appreciated.
Nature has been very kind to ST. Paul
in supplying it with many spots which
are parks in themselves, and which for
many years will be available without
public ownership to those who care for
such things. On the road to Mendoza
are grounds admirably adapted for quiet
lettering on summer afternoons, and at
the terminus of the Grand avenue
electric line, or mile beyond the ter
minus of the Selby avenue cable system,
are woods filled with low-growing
spring flowers, and enIivened with
bright and extensive views up and
down the river. In other sections are
the lakes, and particularly Lake Pha-
len, which is ever wind-swept and
shady, even on the warmest day; and
for the twilight are the bridges, which
should be thronged with people at this
season Of the year between sundown
and darkness.
The most serious objection to taking
advantage of these places at present,
except to those who care to reach them
by the street cars, is the condition of
the approaches. The topography of the
country about ST. Paul and the charac-
ter of the soil make some form of pave
ment absolutely essential TO comfort.
In the built-up portion of the city the
streets are very pleasant for walking
and driving; but after one gets beyond
this section the dust, when the weather
is dry, and the mud when there has
been rain, are exceedingly unpleasant.
a drive on the Summit avenue bouie-
ward at present, for example, carries
one through hurricane of dirt, and
leaves him at the END as white as
miller and as grimy as a chimney
sweep. Sooner than submit to such
discomfort. men who would gladly walk,
ride or drive under the springs clear
skies sit on their piazzas or beneath the
shade trees on their lawns. OF course,
1t will not be possible to extend the ex.
penSive pavements into the remote sub
urbs, but some form of cheap macadam
will have to be adopted, and. until that
is done. the precinct of the watering
cart widely extended. Economy is all
very we'll in its way, but the amenities
of life are worth some outlay, and our
citizens will gladly submit to it if they
will be made more accessible thereby.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
MRS. HARRIsoN's PRESENTS
Curious and Valuable Souvenirs
Received on Her journey.

Received on Her Journey.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Saturday,
when Mrs. Harrison had her trunks un-
packed, all the souvenirs of her jour-
ney were brought to light. She now
has them all arranged on the
tables up stairs, in the cor
ridor. and they make glitter
ing array of precious metals. The pres
ents made to the president are also
among the display and between them
all the number must certainly reach
400. On one long table are arranged
all the gold and silver souvenirs.
In Utah the president was given the
freedom OF the state in the form of
silver map of the state nearly a foot
square. In San Francisco the invita-
ton to the Palace hotel banquet
was on thick gold card; the menu
card was another gold plate, and
the freedom of the city was on a su-
perbly wrought square of gold. From
the launching of the Monterey, Mrs.
Harrison has Sc veraI elegant mo-
mentOs. One is a purple velvet sash,
another is large silver Iadle
with picture of the ship IN the bowls
and the third hammar made from one
of the first rivets placed in the ship.
Mrs. Harrison also has a spoon to show,
for nearly every town and city
she visited in the silver states.
The souvenir from the San Francisco
ladies has the card of invitation for the
reception at which it was presented on
its face, wreathed in grapevine. From
different cities on the coast she has
elegant gold and silver knives and
spoons made in odd and attractive
shapes-a miners lamp of silver was a
present in one place. and little dishes
of silver filigree work are reminder of
another
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
Mails for Alaska.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The first Off
cial act of the postmaster general on
his return to the department from his
Western trip was to authorize the es-
adjustment of very complete service
with the territory of Alaska, which will
be inaugurated July l, the contract
having been awarded to-day to the
North American Commercial company
of San Francisco, which will put on a
line of steamers running as far west as
Onalaska, touching at all the inter
mediate ports. The service will bring
into contact with civilization a vast ex-
tent of country and people who have
heretofore been bebacred from com
munication with the United States ex-
cept by means of a chance sailing vessel.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
CITY HALL GOSSIP.

1t looked very natural to see Villa m Pitt
Murray presiding over a cou neil meeting. Of
course, it has been some time ago but all old
citizens will remember that Aid. Murray was
once president of the council for eight years.
and knows how to swing the gavel Yes, I'm
little rusty, yet" said he. yesterday, ''but
I'll get back to my old form in week. and
them" with a wink and a laugh, Tom Prem
dergast and 1 will run the council once
more"
1t was whispered about the city hall yester-
day that Aid. Banholzer was about TO resign,
and wherever it was heard. the comment was.
Its too bad" little investigation led to
the following: Aid. Banholzer feels that he
has not been treated just right in the matter
of appointments. and, through no fault of
his own has been compelled to break some
of his pledges. He Feels worried over it, and
threatened to cut the Gordian knot by re-
signing, but he viii not do it. He is too good
man to lose, and his friends, both in and
out of the council, will not for a moment
think OF such thing as allowing it. They
think heis right in his position, but time will
enable him to do as ne promised, and still
continue to serve the city in the council.
I t
The first meeting in June the council will
elect successor to City Clerk Prendergast
OF course, his successor will be Thomas A
Prendergast. II would be a bold man who
would try conclusions with him for that Of
flee. A group of aldermen were yesterday
discussing the election, when Aid. MURRAY
remarked: Il was just saying I'd bet Tom
would get the unanimous vote of the council.
and the man wouldn't take the bet, s'IIl
tell you what I'll do said Aid. Costello. .'rll
go TO that fellow and get him to take the bet.
SO 1 can stand in with him and vote against
Tom to win the bet" Yes you will re-
torted AID Murray; mo money could make
you vote against him." Costello acknowl-
edged the corn
t +
Talking about Clerk Prendergast-The new
charter certainly gives him plenty to do. He
is clerk of the BOARD Of aldermen. clerk OF
the assembly, clerk of the park boist1 and
secretary Of the municipal conference,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
WOULD NOT SHAKE HANDS.

Capt MOFFETT'S paper records an in
cident in connection with the visit of
President HARRISON at Portland, Or,
that was, perhaps, overlooked by the
official hiSt0r ans. The suayity and COM
placent smiles put on for the trip be-
came somewhat aWry at Oakland, in
California, and were joggled out of
place a little at Portland, as this pas
sage shows. Among the many who
wanted to shake hands with the dis
tlnguished visitor was one who is
youched for as "a colored lady of high
reSpectability." She would perform
this act of courtesy not only for the sake
of keeping up an extensive record of
the sort, but as matter of race graft
tude. She tells the story in this way:
have had an idea that | owed a debt of
gratitude to the Republican party for the
freedom OF my race. In my anxiety to ex-
press my gratitude have always had long
ing to shake the hand of a Republican presi-
dent.
I once extended my hand to Gen. GRANT
and he gave it cordial shake. l have Shaken
hands with RUTHERFoRD b. HAYES, with
President GARFIELD and with Mr.. ARTHUR
had no idea that was doing an ill-man-
nered thing IN offering my hand to President
HARRISON.
But when I offered my hand to him he
drew it back, just as the Telegram said.
Thinking that probably he didn't see me or
noIce me, again spoke and said, Mr.. Pres
ldent, l want TO shake hands with you.'' Like
DOUGLAS of old, he drew his cloak around
him with an air of Scorn, and in the coolest
sort of tone said, Excuse me- and then
looked the other way.
y almost broke my heart, was SO morti-
fed. And then, too had bought a new
bonnet and dress all for this occasion NV
husband says he is going to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket from this out. and there will be
good many other colored men vino will do
the same thing. The colored people are an
amlable race, but they know how to resent
Rn insult.
MARY JONES, the indignant lady, is
mulatto, and it is possible that her pres
ent mood gives mole positive shade to
her features. Women, whose features
have no trace of race mixture, are un-
derstood TO feel and say things when
eyes that they could allure turn con-
temptuously from a new bonnet and a
new dress. MARY JONES was, perhaps.
moved by the white blood in her veins
in her Indignation. Some time since
the president is understood to have
drawn the line at kissing of babies. no
matter of what color. If he has gone
to new line now, the color line, in
shaking hands, men of that complexion
may remember that the president is
staunch advocate of force bills and all
other measures that may enable them
to vote the Republican ticket, but shak-
ing hands is another thing. He has
often limited it is bore to shake hands
with any people. On an electioneering
tour it cannot be avoided. 1t is proba-
bic that on this bout there was reso-
lutte purpose to repress all race repug-
nance, but the lady had on no gloves,
and the president did not know that
she had husband who could vote.
Perhaps, too, the president thought
there were not many colored votes in
Oregon. He did not expect MARY
JONES to get into the papers.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
THE FLORIDA SENATOR.

The Democrats are having long
siege in the Florida legislature trying to
elect senator. 1t would seem. to be a
simple enough process when there is
but one Republican in the body, and
usually but two Democrats voted for.
1t would be easily settled if it were not
for the absurd rule adopted that the
successful candidate must have not only
two-thirds of those present, but all but
a third OF those elected. Senator CALL,
who has filled the position quite ably
the past six years, has more than ma
jority on every ballot, but lacks some
thing of the two-thirds. There is some
advantage in the two-thirds rule, and it
has Democratic traditions and prece-
dents, but it will be misfortune if it
shall operate to defeat the choice of the
party at the dictation of railroad corpo-
ratiOnS.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
Who Is Your
Music Dealer?

We don't ask this through
idle curiosity, but with a view
to being of service to you in
case it has never been your
good fortune to deal with US.
Once a customer always a
customer has been the rule
here, and this ad is especial
ly addressed to those who,
unfortunately, are not on
our listof customers. Wheth-
er you want a fine instrument
or the latest sheet music,
we have the test. Is the best
too good for you? Keep up
with the times by dealing
with the foremost music
house in the West. We
cater to all pocketbooks and
guarantee satisfaction.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19

or favoritism to any one. We are now
disposing of more than $4,000 cases
month. and | expect to see this number
considerably increased. My wish is to
see the pensions which are justly due
to old soldiers granted to them
while they are living, and believe that
the old soldiers of the country will APP
preciate the labor which is now being
performed in their interest in the
office" Then, Mr.. Commissioner, you
do not contemplate reSignlng at this
timer" asked the reporter. Il do not"
and the commissioner added that his re-
lations with Secretary Noble were en-
tirely pleasant and that there was no
quarrel between the secretary and him
self
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
RAUNI,S POSITION.
The Commissioner Speaks of &
Scheme to Ruin Him.

The Commissioner Speaks of a
Scheme to Ruin Him.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-.An Associated
Press reporter this evening called the
attention of Gen. Raum, commissioner
of pensions, to the statements that
he contemplated resigning his of
fee. In reply the commissioner said:
II have not said it was my intention to
resign, but | have said that | could not
undertake to administer so important
trust as the Office of commissioner of
pensions without the confidence and
support of the president and the secre-
tary OF the interior, and | now
say that | have too much
personal regard for the president
and too great a desire for the success
of his administration to giIe him any
embarrassment. | had an interview
to-day with Assistant Secretary Chand-
Ter, who is now acting secretary of the
interior, and also with Assistant Secre-
tary Bussey. They both expressed to
me their entire satisfaction with
my administration, and their entire
confidence in me personally" The COM
missioner then said that he wished 1.-The
public to understand that there is
coterie of men in Washington, Il few of
whom are in the pension office, who have
formed a conspiracy to break down my
character as a public officer and as
private citizen, and to bring the
pension Office into public dlsrepute.r
He added: Il am not to be driven from
the pension office by these men. | have
devoted my best thought and energy to
its organization, and the bureau is at
the present time one of the most eff
fcient working organizations of the
government. While there are
few perpons who should be removed
for disloyalty and iuefficiency the
great body of the Office is composed of
intelligent. industrious men and women,
who are performing their duties with
fidelity and zeal aud without partiality
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
FRIENDS OF TROTTERs.
A Meeting in Chicago Favors Con-
SolidatiOn.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-Sixteen members
of the board of directors of the Amer
ican Trotting Register association
were present at the opening of their
first meeting this morning at the We'll
lington. Ex-Gov. Norman j. Coleman
of Missouri, presided and Frank S.
Waters, of Chicago, acted as temporary
secretary. The election of officers re-
suited in the choice of w. r. Allen, of
Pittsfield, Pa, as president; Frank s.
Waters, of Chicago, vice president,
and j. II. Steiner, secretary of
the American Trotting associ-
alton, as secretary and reg
iStrar. The following resolutions were
adopted as moved by C. j. Hamlin, of
New York, and seconded by J. S. Sb-
ley, of Pennsylvania: Resolved, That
in the judgment of the board of di-
rectOrS of the American Trotting Regis
ter association the government of light
harness contests would be strengthened
by having but one administration
for the country and the officers
of the National Trotting association,
and of the American Tro&ting associa-
ton are respectfully asked to take steps
which will result in union or consolida-
ton. Messrs. Lucas Broad, of Ken
tucky; w. p. Ijalns, of Indiana; C. f.
Emery, of Ohio; NJ. j. Jones, of Ne
braska: G. j. Hamlin. of New York; T.
5. GOrton, of Illinois, and n. j. Cole
man, of Missouri, were elected as men,
berS of the executive committee.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
SOME BIG FEES.
For Services on Choctaw Claims
Large Amounts Are Awarded.

4 or services on OnOcIaW Claims
Large Amounts Are Awarded.
WASHINGTON, May 1S-In the district
court to-day Judge James announced the
opinion of the court in the suits brought
by Ward Lamon and others against
Mckee to recover part of the large
amount the latter received for his serv
ices in the Choctaw claims cases,
which resulted in the Indians getting
very large award. The court decides
that Lamon is entitled to recover from
Mckee an amount estimated at Sl50.000
for services in prosecuting the claims
from 1867 to 1871, that Latrobe is enti-
tied to recover S75, 600, that the assignees
of Luke Lea are entitled to S164.0OO,
and that Mrs. Cochrane has right to
per cent of the amount received by Nc
Kee. The court directs that $40, 600
paid into court by Mckee be divided
pro rata among the several persons, and
that judgments be given them against
Mckee for the balance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19

Secretary of State John Flittie, of North
Dakota, departed for Bismarck last evening
Mr.. Fhttie has just returned from a flying
trip to Chicago and will soon again settle
down to solid official work again. Hels one
of the most popular officials of the new state,
and is serving his second term as secretary of
the commonwealth.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
A Treasury OuandarY.

WASHINGTON. May 1S.-An interest
ing question has arisen at the treasury
department in connection with the pres
ent silver law, which authorized the
secretary of the treasury to purchase
100000 ounces of silver each month
and to issue treasury notes thereon.
The treasury notes thus far issued
on the bullion purchased under the
act aggregate S43, ,552, 900. The depart
ment coins 100000 standard silver dol
lars. and the law says that any gain or
geignorage arising from such coinage
shall be accounted for and paid into the
treasury. Under this law the govern
ment has already gained by seignorage
81, $4,000. The question that now con
fronts the secretary is whether or not he
can under any circumstances issue sill
yer certificates against this amount.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19

AN UNsoPnsTIcATED reporter in
Chicago who did not know Col. PAT
DoNAN has taken literally his little par
adoxes and varlegated illusions to men
and things i'll the Dakota land The
colonel is thoughtful enough to adapt
his reflections to the wishes of the paper
that seeks them, with no suspiei that
any intelligent person familiar with Da-
kota will misunderstood them. As we'll
might his pictures Of a tropical land
that puts any earthly paradise out of
the ring be taken as realistic. A Da-
kota man would as soon quarrel with
the dictionary as any of the quotations
from 1t by DoNAN.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
ARBITRATION REFUSED.
Chicago Cigar Manufacturers
Will Have None of It.


CHICAGO, May 1S.-Cigar manufact
urers to the number of thirty-fiYe mel
to-day. and decided to turn their estab
lishments into open shops forthwith.
1t was also decided to employ
all cigarmakers who were willing to
work for the old rate of wages. A
speech in favor of arbitration was sup
ported by the smaller manufacturers,
but the larger employers wonId not
hear OF the plan. An amend
ment was adopted which will
make it much more difficult
to adjust the issue between the two as
sociations. provided that the members
of the manufacturers association shall
hereafter keep what is known as open
shops. In these both union and non
union men will be employed. The fight
has now resolved itself into a mere
question of staying power.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
They're Onto Benny.

LONDON, May 1S.-The state of Mr..
Blaine's health continues to attract
great attention in the newspaper press
of Great Britain. The Chronicle
to-day. in discussing the presi-
dency, says: ''Mr. Harrison, a
protectionist pure and simple. opposes
Mr.. Blaine's policy of reciprocity, and
that while on his tour he endeavored to
take credit for the first fruits of this
policy is most significant
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
MiIler's Sentence COMMITTED.

WASHINGTON. May 1S.-The presi-
dent has commuted to one years actual
imprisonment the sentence in the case
of Conrad c. Miller. convicted in Min
nesota of violating postal laws. He has
declined to interfere in the cases of n.
NJ. Page, convicted in Iowa of violat-
ing postal laws, and John l.. Lay, con-
victed in Illinois of having counterfeit
coin in his possession
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
.ENERAL OBSERVATIONS
THE STORY OF DAY.

Col. s.M. Dayton, sherman's chief of staff,
Is dead.
st. Louis Kansas City rates have not been
restored.
Washington mine owners are importing
negro labor
The Minnesota Columbian commission will
organize to-day.
The Charleston is again out at sea on secret
orders after the Itata.
The National Union conference opens its
sessions at Cincinnati.
st. Paurs new assembly organizes by elect
ing William P Murray president.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19

This week will keep him hustling. There
was yesterdays assembly meeting and last
nights conference. Then comes the board
OF aldermen tonight and the assembly
Wednesday. The park board meets Thurs
day and joint session of the council must
certainly be held Friday, at the latest. 1t is
not very warm weather, but warm enough to
keep even a veteran like Tom in perspira-
fiOn
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
Death of Col. Cameron.

CHICAGO, May 19.-Hon. Charles Cam
eron, one of the best known lawyers in
this city, and for quarter of a century
leading politician, died this evening
from paresis, from which he has been
suffering for the last four months. Col.
Cameron was born at Fort Stanley,
Can, in 1925.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
PARTIAL NURSING,

1t often happens that the supply of
mothers milk is not enough to satisfy
the babe.
II feed my baby Lactated Food in
connection with partial nursing. She
is good-natured, full of life and weighs
twenty-one pounds. She cut six teeth
during the hot weather without trouble"
Mrs L. L. BARLOW, 40 Sydney ST.,
Dorchester, Mass, Oct. |, 1890.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
More Recinrocitv-

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Marshall p.
Grace and Edward Eyre, of Peru. are
stopping here at the Arlington, where
Senor Solar, the new Peruvian minis
ter, is staying. Mr.. Eyre is president
of the Peruvian board of trade, and it is
rumored that it is the purpose to ar
range the preliminaries for Ieciproc-
ity treaty between the United States
and Perm
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
Decides Against the Roads.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The inter
state commerce commission to-day, in
an opinion by Chairman Cooley. an
nounced its decision of the case of
Beaver & Co., manufacturers of soap at
Dayton, o., against the Pittsburg, Gin
clnnatI & st. Lonis Railway company
and sixteen other railroad companies in
favor of the complaint.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-19
Badger Base Ball.

Special to the Globe.
MADISON, Wis, May 1S.-The Lake For
est University nine crossed bats with the
Wisconsin State university nine this aft
ernoon. The Badgerites had walk
away, although they came far from
playing fauitless game. Errors
abounded OH both sides, and interest
did not rise to its usual pitch. The
score stood IA to in favor of Wiscon-
sin uniyerSity