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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
THE GAME OF DRAUGHTS.
REFERENCE BOARD,

CONDUCTED BY J. B. FERGUSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

SOLUTIONS.
Problem 80, H. Ernst. R to KB4.
Game ending 13. KtxP ch, etc. Correct
solutions of both from Otto W., Master
Keeney, NJ. o. d. and J. G. stephens.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
SCHOOL LEGISLATION.
D the Editor of the Globe

To the Editor of the Globe.
Let me ask the attention of our legislators
so far as possible to a necessary change in
the law, which fixes school age at five years.
1t ought to be deferred to seven or eight, and
it is hoped it will be by this legislature for
these reasons:
First-Children of five years old naturally
belong at home III their mothers care-free,
active, unconfined. the supreme object the
training of the physical, and not the mental
Parents have something to do with training
their children, at least while they are in their
mothers lap 1t is 100 soon Tor the state to
take them.
a systematic public education at eight years
of age will come out at sixteen as far adj
vanced as if beginning at five. 1t is believed
that few teachers of experience will deny
this
Third-It is dangerous to health and life
Such restriction upon young children is q
war on nature. not only for want of exercise,
but very often for ventilation and other con-
ditionS. And, still more, is mental danger.
The writer once had little boy eight years
old, with the best promise, mentally and
physically. His ambition got touched up O
. little to get higher commentator from his
teacher, and in a few days inflammation
seized his brain and he died, running over
his lessons in figures. All others as well as
the doctor saw what had done it. Other sim
liar cases are known.
Fourth-The cost is heavy School houses
are crowded to Inconvenience and unhealth-
mess. New ones have to be built and other
changes made or inadequate space endured,
which is extensively true. To this is to be
added the cost of books and teachers, and
the cost of this young three years class may
not fall much below one-hfth of the whole
school bill. But the equivalent i'll education
cannot be found. The state should not take
up the education of the children until they
have reached an age of capacity, and then it
should be compulsory. May this legislature
take right action on this important subject.
OLD TEACHER,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
a THE . PER CENT SCHEME.

1t is figured out that the proposition
so much in favor with some of the ALI
ance, particularly in the Southwest, to
loan government money on farm prod
ucts and real estate at per cent. would
be made to do service for the million
aires in way that will throw into the
shade all expectations of farmers. The
zeal shown for the measure by Senator
STANFORD, of California, whose pos
sessions, largely real estate, are estl-
mated at s50,O00,000, is given solution IN
this way. A writer in an Eastern paper
has some computations as to how much
the AsToRs, VANDERBILTs and their
plethoric class could add to their in
come by this agency. They have large
amounts of the requisite security for OBJ
tanning the government issues. On
$100.000,00O of their real estate they
could borrow $50,000.000, and with this
buy more real estate. On this added
+, $4,000, 900 of realty they could get
S25, 900 more Of the 2 per cent
money. This will enable them
to swell their securities $4,000, 900 more.
This process goes on until they have
added 800. 9S7, 1872 to their s1OO000.0O0 of
real estate. They would pay the gov
eminent trifie less than S2.000O00,
while it is assumed that a 5 per cent in
come would be moderate for business
property. If they were making s5,O0O,-
600 a year before, they now would
have sS,000.000, or a gain of $4,000
year in rentals. The property is sup
posed to enhance in value about $780,
900 year, so that they could work
about So. O00, 900 year out of the scheme.
Still, 1t does not appear that these bo-
nanZa people are, as a rule, making
special efforts for the success of the
project. Possibly they may presume
that too many people would be able to
borrow also at per cent to make the m
willing to pay the per cent on prop
erty leased. But farmers do well to
hesitate in giving the measure entire
confidence
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21

other force for dislodgment. The tasks
and duties of the government are con-
stantly added to. and the sphere of the
legislature is extended into the most
personal of mems concerns and the reg
ulation of all their movements. The
state is assuming the minutest control
over the management of industries,
directing the contracts they may make
with their employees, and by compulsory
insurance schemes and other devices
guarding It's citizens against the conse-
quences of their own imprudence and
imcapacity.
If we had state of congestion such
as people on the continent have to deal
with, the sessions of our Legislature
would need to be much more frequent
than once in two years, and some iron
hand would have to impress on it the
necessity for economy of time and eff
fort. Its solemn task. as things are, is
to save the state from disaster in the
future by shaping the laws so as to Sc
cure to all men equality of opportunity.
The advance of monopoly must be
stayed, and state functions must be
jealousy kept in the hands Of the re-
sponsible if we are to be spared the ter
rible troubles of the complex life of the
old world.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
ABOUT THE STATE.

Ii the express companies do not get a
shaking up at this term of the leglsla-
ture it will be because there is no DIS
satisfaction among the people at their
eXtortionate rObberies. Those doing
business with them are the ones direct
ly Interested in one sense, yet like other
public carriers they fitch from the peo-
pie, and in the end consumers must pay
the freight. Their schedule is I'M
reasonable and unjust as all know; the
remedy is to make them carry consign-
mentS at a fair compensation taking
into consideration diStanceS.-G frantic
Falls Tribune.
Minnesota is in more need of new
constitution than many of the states
that have recently held constitutional
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES News.
DR.. FiSh's attacks do not have a
feathers weight in this vicinity. He is
no farmer, and cannot tell sheep from
a donkey. He was badly beaten for state
lecturer by Miss Eva Mcdonald. and he
feels sore over his defeat. The farmers
should throw Fish and his paper over
board.-Mower Transcript.
1t is said that the Omaha is the only
road so far giving passes to the legiSiat-
ure. The other roads are to he COM
mended. The members of the legiSlat-
ure have no right to receive railroad
passes while engaged IN business which
may be affected by such passes. Rail-
roads do not give passes except for an
actual or all intended consideration
Faribaut Democrat.
Donnelly and his friends seem this
year to be cryptogram and the Repub-
iicans failed to find the cipher.-St.
Peter Herald.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
GEORGE BANCROFT" :
Born Oct. 10, 1900.
Died Jan. II, 1891.

The floral tributes were beautiful.
The president and Mrs. Harrison sent
wreath composed of cameliaS, leaves
and lilies of the valley. and the vice
president and Mrs. Morton an elegant
wreath composed of white roses. Or
chids and lilies of the valley, entWined
with delicate fern. The services were
simple and brief, and were conducted
by Rev. DR.. Douglass, rector of the
church. During the services the choir
rendered the hymns Rock of Ages"
and Abide With Me-" There was no
address delivered, and only one floral
offering rested ON the easket. This con-
sisted of a huge wreath of white roses
and heliOtrOpes, bound with ribbons of
the German colOrS, and bearing card
stating that it was the gift Of William
ILL.,, emperor of Germany. This
beautiful tribute was placed
on the casket by Count Arco Valley, the
German minister. while the choir sang
LEAD Kindly Light" At the con-
clusion of the services the casket was
borne to the hearse, the choir singing
the hymn clark, Hark, Ny Soul" A
detachment Of marines in uniform was
at the church and assisted in seating the
assemblage. The remains were taken
to the Baltimore & Potomac train for
transportation to Worcester, Mass,
where the interment will be made.
They were accompanied by the MEM
bers of the family and a few intimate
friends. In accordance with the preSi
dents order the flags OH all the eXecu-
tive departments were displayed at
half-lnaSt to-day out OF respect to the
memory of MI. Bancroft.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21

Kalakana is dead.
There is a big split on senator at Bismarck.
The state horticultural society meets at
Minneapolis.
A janitor is Instantly killed by Pioneer
Press elevator.
Ignatius Donnelly gets a seorching protest
Oh the senate journal.
An unknown woman is killed at Dale street
by Great Northern train.
The Illinois vote for senator was Palmer
1Oi, Oglesby 100, Streeter 8.
The vote on senator at Pierre indicates that
Moody's goose is practically cooked.
Rev. A. M. De Ford, of Wisconsin, IS sent
to prison for five years for raising bank bills.
The Minnesota house declares itself in
favor of choosing United States senators by
direct vote
Mrs. Thomas Dixon is badly mangled by q
Great Northern switch engine at Monroe
street. Minneapolis.
The national house of representatives mar
rowly averts rough and tumble fight over
the approval of the journal.
Senator George regales the senate upon the
discovery of America to prevent the taking
of a vote OH the elections bill.
The Minneapolis financial statement shows
that no luxuries can be INDUCED in during
the coming year in the Flour City's govern
meut
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
SAVE THE STATE.

Nothing illustrates the opportunities
of life in America to the average man
better than views of the social and po-
litieaI intricacies of the old world. The
whole history of Europe, until the last
half century, is nothing but record of
wars. of struggles for race and personal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and of violation of
economic principles, in the hope of Sc
curing an enemy's downfall or the tenn
porary triumph of new dynasty. The
shameful waste and destruction of cap
tal for the attainment of the prizes of
the lowest form of ambition have left
the Europeans heritage of deformities
and diseases which appear in their mar
row lives and the hardships of to-day.
Millions of people are reaping in bur-
den of taxation, penury and monotony
their defiance of Gods and natures
laws.
The condition of the farmer and the
artisan in Great Britain and Ireland aud
in France and Germany is the subject
of the utmost solicItude at the present
time. Efforts to alleviate his SORROWS
are making in England through private
agencies on very elaborate scale, but
the European distrust of any tool ex-
eept the government for the accomplish
ment of great results interposeS bar
rier to the introduction of light into
darkest England in any way except by
legislative action. As soon as the Irish
party is reunited. as it surely will be,
the English parliament will perfect in
some way scheme for the relief Of the
Irish peasantry which will involve the
assumption of tremendous obligations
by the English government and the EN-
barking on agrarian reforms of char
acter and magnitude never before
dreamed of in modern times. This will
be only preliminary to similar plans for
the assistance of the other classes of the
British and Irish poor. whose bitter cry
is in all mems ears.
In Germany the reign of socialism,
under the forcefu direction of the
young emperor, is already we'll estab-
lished, and promises to grow stronger
year by year. Social evils have become
SO definitely fixed that they yield to no
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
suOvT,D NOT SIGN THEM.

The mayor of New York has been
severely censured, and perhaps with
justice, for the appointment OF FAT
DIVER to an important judicial posi-
ton. He retorts that the appointment
was made upon the written recommend
alton of some of the most reputable and
estImable citizens. 1t is not improbable
that among the number may be some of
the severest critics. Those in positions
that control appointments in other sec
tions than New York could give sug-
gestive evidence as to the abuse in this
matter that is prevalent. The governor
of this state has not infrequently had
occasion to read with surprise names
that should not have been given to the
Endorsement of the parties using them.
In Ohio the recent report Of the board
of pardons finds the same fact prevalent
in the petitions for The pardon OF GRIM
inals. In eases that have no mitigat
ing circumstances men of high standing,
and who are presumed to believe i'll
penal endorsements, put their names to
such petitions. No doubt, in many in
stances. they would blame the board if
it exercised the clemencY they asked.
The governors of most states could
state facts in this connection that
would not look we'll in the biography of
a good citizen. The most frequent
cause of this practice is the desire to get
rid of ar ANNOYANCE in the easiest way,
or the cowardice or selfishness that
would subordinate good citizenship to
mean ends. Interests or individuals
may be antagoniZed by refusal or some
possible business advantage promoted.
The apology is perhaps made to ones
self-respeet that it will not affect any
thing; the petitioned party will under
stand what it means. This is degrading,
and should lose the party the confidence
of the community. The same caution
should be had in signing papers Of ad-
vice to authorities that would be had if
the deciding position were filled by the
party, or it were business paper.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
TIME TO KICK HIM.

The mutations of things in politics
are suggested by the manner in which
the anti-free silver Republican papers
are picking at Senator INGALLS, since
his late several hours speech in favor
of unrestricted coinage. These critics
have all been unreStrained admirers of
the Kansas dreamer Now his argyll
ments are weak and fallacious. his facts
distorted conceptions of realities, and,
brought into question. His parade of
the old Roman coin was clap-trap. 1t
was not true that the stamp of the
Roman government 1000 years ago
made it money ever since. That might
as we'll be claimed of the brass and other
base metals that have since been
stamped as money. 1t has only bullion
value, or fancy estimate as relic.
Said the senator: "NERo fiddled while
Rome burned" His application was to
the rich men and plutocrats who oppose
free silver. 1t is unkindly said that
this ''lurid haranguen is his first notable
effort TO plead the cause of the
poor against the rich. Still more
ungenerous is it to insist that he is
zone of the wealthiest men in all Kan
sas, and has never denied the public ac-
cusation of loaning money to the poor
farmers, whose votes he now seeks. at
Is per cent year" The attempts to
enforce discipline on the lines of such
measures as the coinage bill, the elec-
ton monstroSity and high tariff, are ter
rible strains on the party machine. But
INGALLS, little squirt of independence
might have been tolerated by the party
as dashing effort to break the opposi-
ton lines. Democrats need have no
sympathy with him. They should have
no faith in his pretenses to secure votes.
They may be allowed to jeer little at
him as one of their fouIest caumnlators
when he IS crucifed on the Alliance
tree. He is not likely to be in the SEN
ate very much after the 4th of March.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21

treasury. A good many gentlemen
are about retiring to private life, and
may be easier to impress with the util-
ity of enterprises than those who are
fresh from the people and not much ac-
Quainted with Washington lobbies. The
government is to be protected in its IN
terests by having six out of the fifteen
directors. but it is to issue the bonds as
they are needed for the construction OF
the canal as the work progresses, and
really becomes responsible for both
principal and interest of the bonds;
and, in fact, insure its. success fipan-
cially. Possibly it will be found when
the S100,000,O00 is expended that the
canal is far from completion, and the
government must extend its credit to
more bonds. The reputed cost OF the
attempt at Panama canal makes this
not improbable. Then it is remembered
that the earlier estimates of the cost OF
the Nicaragua canal were for 500, 100000.
This has jumped to SO, 900, 900 and $780,
000,060. There is growing demand
that, if the government has anything to
do with the scheme, it shall build, con-
troll and own the thing without any cor
poration partnerships. But if this is
desirable, there is a grave embarraSs-
ment in the fact that the enterprise is
entirely on alien soil. Concessions and
stipulations may be had, but it has not
been the policy of the country to be-
come entangled with other powers.
This would almost inevitably lead to
political complications. There is no
doubt that such canal would be con-
siderable advantage to this country, and
words of encouragement might be given
to those who have started to build it,;
but the words had better not be put OIL
bonds, as the matter is now understood.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
GEORGE READS HISTORY.
Pugnacious Democratic Senators
Hold the Fort.

Pugnacious Democratic Senators
Hold the Fort.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Mr. Farwell
Z was in his seat when the senate met to-
; day. On motion of Mr.. Spooner, the
vote agreeing some days since to the
| conference report on the bill for pub
lie building in Mankato. Mimi. was re-
considered, and the report Withdrawn
on account of the duplication of clause
in the bill. A correct report was sub
mitted and agreed to. The limit of cost
is 100000, but no appropriation is made
in :, the bill, that being left
Gas III other such bills) to
2 Thea committee on appropriations.
/ All morning business being disposed of,
; Mr. lAIdrieh moved that the senate pro-
: coed to the consideration of the resOlu-
ton to change the rules, submitted by
him on the 29th of December last. The
motion was agreed to without contest
OH the Democratic side. The vice pres
ident laid before the senate, as the I'M
finished business, the elections bill, and
Mr.. George took the floor to continue
his speech against it. The point of
order was made by Mr.. Edmunds that
the question OF change of rules was a.
privileged question which SUPER
seeded all other business. This
point was contested by Mr.. Black
burn. Mr.. George, however. claimed
the floor and declined to
yield to anybody. He was a yielding
man and had yielded himself nearly
out of court. He then went on with his
speech. After Mr.. George had spoken
for nearly three hours and half Mr..
Batter with view to give him a rest
ing spelD asked him to yield the floor so
that he CHR. ButIer) might send to the
clerks desk and have read the
chapter of the revised statutes relating
to the subject OF elections. MIR. George
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
STATE SENTIMENT.

There is no reason why Mr.. Donnelly
should not head the Alliance ticket for
president in 1892. He is unQueStionably
the brightest intellect in the organiZa-
ton, and upon the stump he is
equaled by few and surpassed by none.
Petty jealousieS and past inconsistencies
would doubtless prevent him from car
rying Minnesota, but in states where
his weaknesses are not so we'll known.
his keen sarcasm, powerful invection
aDd matchleSs oratory would carry the
people by storm.-Martin Sentinel.
Erick Erickson, of Freedom county,
has introduced bill into the house
making the railroad commissioner an
elective Office and reducing the board to
two members and fixing the salary at
81 900 per annum and a clerk at 81, 500.
Make the board three members and pass
it and it will be good laW.-Sleepy
Eye Herald.
There is a disposition evinced OH the
part of the Democrats and Alliance
members of the legislature to keep
down legislature expenses by opposing
the appointment of persons to positions
which are simply sinecures, such as
were made by the last legislature. It's
well.-Little Falls Herald.
The Chatfield Democrat, Wa5eca Her
aid, and number of other state papers
are seriously discussing government
control of railroads" Many very prac-
teal suggestions are offered. Some of
these mornings the railr ads will wake
up and find themselves without a
throne to their backs" Mind the pre-
diction.-Lakefield Standard.
| Now that the Alliance and the Demo
Gratis have control of the legislature of
| the state Of Minnesota, and being the
| parties who have ever yelled reform
until they were hoarse, we shall natur-
| ally expect to see the express and tele-
graph monopolies regulated. If there
| is any corporation in this land of ours
| that is bleeding the people, it's the eX-
| press company. And the Alliance peO-
| pie are not the ones who feel the effects
| of these eXorbitant charges to the eX-
| tent that the business men do. The
same holds true regarding the telegraph
monopoly. The state anxiously awaits
| the action of the combine. "-Lamber-
ton Leader.
If our reform legislature wants to dc
thing which will render it immortal,
| let it abolish the use of railroad passes
| and deadheading by express com
panies of dirty linen home to wash fol-
members. Other states are doing it.
| Why not imita:e?-Fairmont News.