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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
MAY GUST SENATOR DAVIS
| Gov. Marian, of Minnesota, Anx-
| ions to Go to Washington


Special to the Chicago News Record.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. Ex-senator
Davis awoke this morning to find that
there is another Richmond in the field
for the senate rial seat to be awarded by
the legislature this winter. Gov. Mer
riam is candidate, and his friends are
busily laying wires to encompass the
downfall of Davis. About forty of the
seventy Republican members of the
house just chosen are pledged to Davis,
but none of the twenty-five hold-over
Republican senators are pledged to him.
Besides these it is known that at least
two Alliance senators favor Merriam.
These are Senator Donneily, the Popu-
list candidate for governor in the can
vaSs just closed, and Senator Hompe, of
Otter Tail county.
Added to this interesting state of
things is the speech of Gov. Merriam
two years ago before the Farmers Aili-
ance, in which he came out fatty for a
lower tariff. This document is now
being printed, and will be spread broad
cast throughout the state with a view of
catching some more Alliance senators
and turning from Davis some Republic
ans who favor modified tariff.
The scheme of the Merriam men will
be to prevent a caucus and thus force a
free-for alright in the legislature, in
which Merriam expects to win in the
same way that Sabin beat Window in
1883, by combining the opposition and
finally breoking the deadlock by secur-
ing half a dozen Democratic votes.
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FOUR BARRED OUT.
Alabama Democratic Senators
Apply the Cleveland Test.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 16.-In the
senate Democratic caucus last night all
were admitted who voted for the Dem
ocratic electoral ana congressional
nominees without reference to the vote
between Jones and Kolb for governor
in the August election. Under this
rule twenty out of thirty-three
Senators remained in the caucus. j. C..
Compton, of Dallas, was named for
president, and w. l.. Clay for secretary.
About twenty-siX were not able to gain
admission to the house caucus because
of their support of the fusion candi-
dates for president and congress. Hon..
f. l.. Pettus was unanimously nomi-
mated for speaker.
Both houses of the legislature organ
lied today by the election of officers
selected by the Democratic caucus. The
governors message was read. 1t is now
definitely certainty that the Kolb ele-
ment will be too feeble to attempt any
revolutionary proceedings. So far it
has not agreed on any unusual step.
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GIVEN UP TO HoRsEMEN.
Gotham's Horse Show in the Hands
of Turf Followers.

Gotham'S Horse Sh oW in the Hands
of Turf Followers.
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Judges. Jockeys,
gro0mS and handful of scientific horse
men had the horse show all to them
selves today. When the first judging
class of the day was called, the prizes
awarded were as follows:
Two-year-old Hackneys-W. Seward Webb's
Dalsey DImple.
Yearling Hackneys-Josepn Z. Widener's
Pride of Wayne.
Mares, exceeding fifteen hands, three-year-
Odds or over = W. Seward Webb's White
Socks.
Mares, fifteen hands or under, three-year
olds or over; certified to have foaled this
year-W. Seward Webb's Lady Alice
Mares exceeding fifteen hands high three
years old, foaled 1SS9-W. Seward Webb's
Nitrate.
American hackney stallion, two years old
George Rufus Jr.
stations, three years old or over. to be
shown with four of their get-W Seward
Webbs imp. Matchless of Londesboro
Fillies, two years old and under three
shown to Wagon-C. j. Hamlin's Princess
Royal.
Fillies. one year old, shown in hand-C.J
Hamlin's Grace Hamlln.
Trotters, stations one year old, shown in
hand or by side OF saddle horse-W. B. Dick
erman's Mere Vale
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
SINGLE TAKERS CELEBRATE
The Election OF Cleveland and
Stevenson in a Banquet.

Stevenson in a Banquet.
NEW YORK, Nov. ia dinner to
celebrate the victory of Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr.. Stevenson was given by the
members of the Manhattan Single Tax
club tonight at the Columbian reStau-
rant. 1t was attended by some 800
persons. and speeches were made by
Henry George. Hon. John Dewitt
{ Waner, Thomas Shearman, H. w. b.
Allison. G. X. Adams. There were
many ladies present Henry George
replied to Our Victory" In speak
ing on the subject, MIR. George said that
this election had again, and even
more decisively than in the congress
ional elections of 1890, given to the
Democratic party the mandate that it
. abhOrred protection Oh the part OF po-
litical wisdom no less than the party
that upheld it. and called on the Demo
cratic party to obey its mandate. Mr.
George further said that, il the Demo-
Gratis in congress do not act promptly
and courageousIy in cutting down the
tariff, we must look for industrial de-
preston. The policy is not i'll holding
back, but in pushing forward.
"Triumphant Democracy" was the
toast assigned Hon. }. De Witt Warner.
He made brief speech and was fol-
lowed by Louis +. Post, who talked
about the next governor of Ohio,
Thomas L. Johnson, clone Rule i'll
Taxation by Hon. William E. Ellison
and "Our Country by Charles F..
Adams were the final speeches, which
brought the affair to an end.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17

We respectfully direct the attention
of our South American friends to the
smooth and business-like manner in
which Uncle Sam conducts his political
revolutions. Washington Post.
Great year for the C's-Cleyeland,
Connecticut, California, Chicago, Camp
bell, Croker, Corbett, Choynski, Chris
TOPPER Columbus, and-weli, Christmas
will soon be here. It's great year for
crow, too.-New York World.
The Tennessee Democrats did some
tall work when they elected 'Old Pete''
Turney to the governorshlp. He stands
six feet four inches in his stockings
New York World.
Among the anomalies of the great VIC
tory it may be mentioned that nobody
has more ground for jubilation than
Croker. philadelphia Record.
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CONDOLENCES.

All hats off to President Harrison
Wheeling Register.
Mr.. Harrison has given the country a
splendid administration. = New York
Advertiser.
He has won and he retains the sincere
respect of the American people.-New
I DIRK Press.
One of the most able. wise and honor
able of long line of distinguished pres
idents.-Troy Times.
Men are often greater in defeat than
ia victory, and President Harrison is ali
eXample.-Toledo Blade.
He has earned the regard of his party,
and he will be saved in his retirement
from any aspersion by his political foes.
Chicago Times.
The president has proved himself to
bea man among men, and statesman
of extraordinary breadth and character.
Baltimore American.
He will take with him into an honora-
be retirement the respect, the good will
and the sympathy of the American peO-
ple.-W Washington Post.
Mr.. Harrison's four years. admins
tratiOn of public affairs will constitute
one of the most agreeable chapters OF
American political history
Herald.
Regardless of partisan proclivities,
President Harrison has the sympathy OF
every true-hearted man and woman in
the United States Harrisburg Tele-
graph.
We recognize that in all the relations
of private life he is man without re-
proach, and that in his public acts he
has cin,f.IU ttd nyn0IItad
the will of his party.-New York
World.
While the political fates have decreed
that Benjamin Harrison shall figure in
history as one-term president, thai
one term will stand without the dis
fgurement of any serious scandal, and
marked with many creditable deeds and
important public services.-New York
SUII
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
POETIC REQUIEMs
AS Served Up by the Philadelphia
Item (Rep.)


Item (Rep.)
Grover was elected,
And Ben he was rejected,
up the golden stairs;
1t was the tariff did it.
No matter how you kid it.
NJ cKinley's gone to climb the golden stairs.
AND THE NEXT DAY IT SHOWED.
There's word that's never spoken,
AS the party's heart is broken.
They gave MS the riZzle-dizzle,
And Cieve has now got the call.
With blaine or Alger chosen
We would never have been frozen,
And Ben would not now have
To turn his face against the wall.
AND THE NEXT DAY IT SHOWED.
Baby Mckee.
In the consOmme.
AND THE NEXT DAY. 1T SHOWED,
Who vas it licked dot Hoosier bold
Who made der day so fearful cold,
In der great fight just now?
Who trew dat brick so awful hard?
Who trew our Ben into der lard,
And Whitelaw Reid. who vas his pard?
VINO laid dem both Diet in row
Und on der next day made it snow?
Who made de Harrison men so ill
Who made dem guIp dot bitter pill?
Why, it vas der damned Mckinley b ill.
AND THE NEXT DAY IT SHOWED.
His dulcet voice is silent now,
That once would ever thrill;
He'll never more return to us.
His place Free Trade will fill.
Long years will pass ere his return.
To meet him once again;
We waited for the doubtful states.
But alas twas all in vain.
We little dreamed that Cleveland luck
Would all our hopes destroy;
Ben was the pride of all our homes.
Our idol and our joy
Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
Not one has aught to say;
Wen never bet again on Ben,
Because it does not pay.
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newspaper rumors, is going to send her
to the United States senate. And shall
Kansas get ahead of Minneapolis in
showing how highly it prizes verbal
facility and the effective use of figures
of speech? BY no means. With EUsTIs
as mayor and DAVIS as city attorney.
Minneapolis might close its theaters.
The pair would constitute in themselves
show enough to satisfy all the local de-
mand for amusement.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
A WORLDS FAIR LEAK.
On Account of Which Auditor
Alderman Resigns.

CHICAGO. Nov. 16.-Auditor W. K.
Alderman, of the world fair, has ten
dered his resignation, and has informed
the local executive committee that leak
exists between the treaSurer's office and
the gates. Mr.. Alderman does not
charge that the shortage is due to dis
honesty. but he claims that thousands
of tickets of admission to the fair have
disappeared, and, as he has no con-
troll over the men at the gate, he
declines to jeopardiZe his reputation
by remaining in office. Mr.. Alderman
objected strongly some time ago, when
the supervision of the gate receipts was
taken from him. He declared that no
check could be made OH the admissions,
and that trouble would ensue. In
his letter of resignation he says that
there has been shortage OF 500 tickets
of admission since Oct. II and that one
department is out So, 600 tickets to the
dedlcatory exercises.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17

Joseph f. Dillv an equally brief
address of welcome. A few min
utes before there were burst of cheer
ing as Presidential Cleveland ell
John d. Crimmns. The latter, Mr..
Cleveland. Cardinal Gibbons, Mon
signor SatoIli aud the archbshops were
entertained at luncheon i'll pri-
yate room. Officers of the
state and city government and
hundreds of prominent citizens were
present at the reception, includ
ing Gov. Flower, Lieut.. Gov. Sheehan,
ex-Secretary Whitney and Mrs. Whit
sney. Mayor Hugh J.. Grant. Chairman
Of the Democratic National Committee
oHarrity, Chauncey NJ. Depew, Baron
de Fava, Congressman Fitch and Fred
RiordaD
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
MRS. PALMER,s JEWELS.
An Alleged Attempt to Steal Them
at the Auditorium Ball.

An alleged attempt TO Steai Inein
at the Auditorium Ball.
CHICAGO, Nov. 10 The Chicago
Times will tomorrow publish story
that there was plot TO steal the
jewels of Mrs. Potter Palmer dur
ing the worlds fair dedication
ball at the Auditorium last month.
The plotters are said TO be Lord Glen
dinning, an English nobleman, his lille
gitimate brother, "Flash Fred" the
king of Paris pickpockets; BERTHE Mar
tin, an ex-otficer Ill the English guards,
and DR.. Seguar, who is said to be a
fence" and comes from nobody knows
where.
The story says that the Chicago police
were notified of the prospective arrival
of the crooks and we're on the watch.
During the progress of the ball Lord
Glend inning stationed himself near
Mrs. Potter Pamer. when a policeman
in a dress suit stepped up to his
lordship and looked straight in his eyes.
That was enough. The thief knew be
was discovered, walked away, and the
plot failed. The police. Mrs. Palmer
and the gentleman in charge of the ball
say they know nothing of the plot.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
A Cotton Harvester.

DALLAS. Tex, Nov. -16.-A successful
experiment of cotton harvester was
made yesterday on a plantation two
miles east of this city. The committee
reported as the result of an hours work
that it had picked $50 pounds of cotton,
taking from the plant the first time 81
per cent and the second time Is per
cent of the lint. leaving 9 per cent on
the plant and dropping per cent on
tha prOund
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
PATRIOTIC DEMOCRATS.
An Insult to the President Speed
iIy Resented.

New York, Nov. 1b.-There was a
procession of enthusiastic Democrats in
Maspeth which narrowly escaped ter
minating in riot. The visitors had a
wagon, upon which was erected a scat
fold, and dangling from this disgusting
emblem was an effigy of President Har-
rison. AS soon as the uncanny object
was seen by the local Democrats, there
were mutterings of disapproval, which
soon broke out in open protest. The
leaders of the procession insisted that
such an exhibition was an insult TO
every loyal citizen, no matter how they
differed on questions of politics, and all
were bound to recognized and main
tain the dignity OF the Office of chief
magistrate. The effigy was eventually
drawn up dark street and torn to
pieces while the crowd hooted at the
men who had planned the affair.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
EXPECTING AN EARTHQUAKES.
The Inhabitants of an Italian
Island in Il State of Terror.

The Inhabitants of an Italian
Island in Il State OF Terror.
ROME, Nov. l6.-The inhabitants of
the island of Ponza are in state of
terror, in momentary expectation of
disastrous earthquake. of which they
had premonitiOns last night and today
by heavy rumblings and the shaking of
the earth. The inhabitants, with 800
convicts from the prison, are encamped
in the open air. A steamer with troops
has left Naples for the island.
Ponza is the chief of group Of small
islands belonging TO the Italian province
of CaZerta, and is situated about twenty
nine miles southwest of TerTacina, and,
like many other small islands in the
Mediterranean sea. is Of volcanic origin.
1t is used for prison purposes, and has
population of over 5000, governors
house. and a commodious and we'll
fortified harhnr
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Captured in a Church.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Nov. 16.-Officers
came through Bristol on late train last
night. having i'll charge John c. Upton,
a desperate criminal. whom theycap-
tured in West Virginia. He is wanted
at Jonesboro, Tenn. for having stolen
a team of mules year ago. He had
been playing the part of minister for
several months in West Virginia, and
was captured in church just after
having finished sermon.
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Travelling in the East.

Special to the Globe.
New YORK, Nov. l6.-At New York
hotels: Minneapolis w. E. Barnes.
Sturtevant; G. Harrison, Savoy: &. L..
Lord. Imperial; s. S. Small, Gilsey; ID.
Thurber. Glennall; G. N. Thurber,
Metropolitan; j. B. Gilfillan, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. f. Conklin, Fifth Avenue. st.
Paul-P. Verplanck Jr., .Sturtevant; f.
B. Bass, Albemarle; Miss p. Kletzen,
Sinclair. H. Vankempen, of st. Paul,
sailed today Oh the Majestic for Liver
nnOi
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
STOLE BILLIARD BALLS.
Chicago Burglars Make a Novel
Haul.

OhiSU6O DukS sAaNo &hA0hO q A'OfNA
Haul.
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Fifteen thousand
dollars worth of billiard balls is the
novel plumber that the G. q. Akam
Manufacturing company loses by rob
berry. Between $50 and 200 sets of the
worries were taken. Though not made
public by the police until today. the
robbery occurred Saturday night while
the big Democratic torchlight parade
and ratification we're in progress. Only
the best balls were taken, the poOt
grades not being moleSted. Several men
appear to have been implicated, and
they seem to have utilized a horse and
wagon in Systematically carrying out
their task.
The only clue to the perpetrators
came in the arrest of man today Civ
ing the name OF William Anderson, try
ing to sell to saloonkeeperS for So six
teen balls worth 5000. Anderson claims
TO be stranger in Chicago, ont of work,
and says a man with whom he is ac-
quainted offered him 81 20 dispose of the
balls. The robbery is the largest haul
made by thieves in Chicago for years,
and the police department is much
stirred up over the affair.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Hawaii's New Cabinet.

HONOLULU, Nov. 9.-Queen Liliuoka-
lanls has appointed the following cabi-
net to succeed the one lately ousted by
the legislature: Hon. G.. n. Wilcox,
minister of tire interior; Hon. NJ. H..
Ro inson. foreign affairs; Hon. Peter
10 les, finance; Hon. Cecil l.. Brown, at
tnrDAV ypnprai
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Benefits OF Free Trade.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-An interesting adj
dress was delivered before the Man
chester Statistical society last evening
by its president, Mr.. logger. The
speaker said that while America in four
years with protection had increased the
number of her spindles only about s
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
TODAY,S WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-For Minnesota:
Generally fair; variable winds. For Wiscon-
sin: showers; variable winds. For North
and South Dakota: Generally fair; colder;
northwest winds. Fer Iowa; Generally fair,
Except light showers in extreme east; north
EAST winds, increasing For Montana; Fair;
warmer; southwest win ds
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRIouLT
URE, WEATHER BUREAU, WASHINGTON, Nov.
I6, 6:4Sp m. Local Time. Sp. m. 18th Merid-
ian Time --Observations taken at the same
moment of time ut all stations.
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The Troops Withdrawn.

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 16.-Gov. Wiley
has just issued general order directing
Gen. Curtis, commanding The troops in
Ceur d'Alene mines. to suspend mar
tial law in Shoshone county. The
county has been under martial law
since the riots last July. The federal
troops have been ordered withdrawn,
and now the civil authorities will re
sumo control.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Ran THE TRAIN.
A Buckeye Desperate Terrorizes
the Passengers.

A Buckeye Desperate Terrorizes
the Passengers.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Nov. 16.-This
afternoon kilograms were sent along the
line of the Pennsylvania railway to
arrest a man who had possession of
Train No. with revolver and was
running it to suit himself AT number
of stations police were present, but
were afraid to tackle the desperate,
who was armed with big revolver.
When the train, two hours late, reached
this city. the police, after desperate
struggle, captured the man, who gave
his name as Henry Kaufman, and said
he was hotel porter living at Delphos
and terrorized the passengers from their
seats, threatening to shoot any one who
disputed his right to the train.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Honored a Canadian.

LONDON, Nov. 1G. = Lord Rosebery
delivered an address today at the I'M
yelling of bust of the late Sir John
Alexander Macdonald, the Canadian
statesman, in crypt of st. PauPS.
There was large attendance of distin-
guished people to witness the unwilling,
which ceremony was performed by
Lord ROSabprV
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17

IF Mr.. WHITNEY is hesitating to accept a
cabinet position solely from fear that it
might inure against his chances for the
presidency in 1885, we advise him to take the
job by all means. The next president will
be Western Democrat and Mr.. WHITNEY's
nearest chance is Gig bit years off.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Milwaukee scorohed Aeain.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 16.-The estab-
lishment of the KocK & Loeb company.
jobbers in willow ware and paper, was
destroyed by fire tonight. Loss on the
stock will probably reach 100000 and
Oh the building $4,000; fully covered
by insurance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
KILLED HIS CHILDREN.
An Italian Father Who Found His
Burden TOO Heavy.

BOSTON, Nov. 16.-This noon groans
were heard issuing from aroom at No. 2
Tbayer court, and the neighbors burst
open the door and found Guisi ppi Pate
Ma, an Italian, dying on the bed, and
the bodies of his TWO children, aged six
and eleven respectively. The man had
murdered his children and then cut his
throat. He left letter written in
Italian, saying that he was determined
to kill his children. He was taken 10 a
hospital. His wife died some six weeks
ago and his loss is supposed to have
made him insane.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
BRAzIL's REVOLUTION.
Federals Defeat the Republicans
in Rio Grande do sui.

VALPARAISO, Nov. 16.-News comes
of further fighting in Rio Grande do
Sol: The federal forces "a attacked exc. , Niiia
killing number of Repu blicans and
taking other prisoners. The RepnU-
hcans repulsed the federal forces at
Dom PedrOto. Rverchto has been Oc-
cupied by the federaists. A number
of Republican chiefs are hiding along
the frontier. There is much anger
against the Uruguayan authorities for
allowing the confederates to organize
their forces on Uruguayan territory.
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ord of obligations over long period.
He would himself rather choose stand
ard which deprecated but led to rise
i'm prices than a standard which apDre-
ciated. Senator Jones added: Those
are sound views. which the United
States is ready to accept"
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Condemn the ARMY ain.

BERLIN, Nov. 16.-At the socialist
congress now in session in this city the
committee Of the party was today APP
proved. The members of the reichtag,
who are attending the congress, sub
mitted a resolution condemning the
army bill, which was unanimously
adopted
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
Critchiow's Trial Postponed.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 16.-The trial of
Sylvester Critchlow, the Homestead
striker who is charged with the murder
of L. j. Connors, during the riot of July
6, was to have been called today, but
was postponed until the conclusion of
the Gavin murder case, now on trial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17
DOOMED BY BALFOUR.
His Silver Speech Causes Many
Bankers to Change Front.

LONDON, Nov. 16.--Olficials of the BIZ
metallic league say that Mr.. Balfour's
silver speech doomed the subject be-
yond all precedent The Office of tina
league is flooded with inquiries. espe-
cially regarding the coming conference
at Brussels. Members of the league
are jubilant and profess to believe that
the recent discussion of bi-metalIism has
caused a change of front on the part Of
many eminent English bankers, who
hitherto ignored or opposed the ques-
ton Of silver coinage.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-17

81 HAVE a home in Wisconsin, andI will
be glad to get back to it, is the plaintive
protest of Uncle JERRY RUsK. We can as
sure Uncle JERRY that he will find marked
improvement in Wisconsin since he left 1t
four years ago. the improvement being
especially noticeable III the item of politics.