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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
THE TARIFF AND SILVER.
On Neither of These Questions
Does Palmer StraddIe.

On Neither of These Questions
Does Palmer Straddle.
GAS to the tariff" said the old veter-
an. slowly rubbing his hands up and
down his knees as he sat bolt upright,
with legs rather wide apart, ''as to the
tariff, / suppose am about as near
being free trader as you can get. What
is more absurd than for great nation
to be held in the leading strings of
narrow tariff policy? We have resources
enough to invade the commerce of the
world instead of shrinking from it. With
the capital Of the world at our command
and matchleSs resources, all the talk for
the tariff is the sheereSt nonsense. The
old idea Of protection is absurd and we
have outgrown it. We have cast aside
our Swaddling clothes anu should begin
an aggressive policy"
There is no hedging in that talk, but
there is in it the sturdy old warriors
ringing bugle blast of aggression, always
aggression. On the silver question, the
very mention of which sends so many
politicians skulking to cover, he is
equally flat-footed:
"In 1874, when | advocated hard
money platform, [ said ] was in favor of
the free coinage of gold and silver. But
that was on the assumption that gold
and silver were of equal value. l am in
favor of the free coinage of silver when.
and only when, it is of the same value
with gold. With silver at 70 cents, as
il is now, am not in favor Of its free
coinage. We have got $300,000, 600 of it
now piled up that we can't get rid Of.
| am not in favor of the Bland bill
either. That is not even free-Silver-
coinage measure. 1t is a measure en-
abling people to dump their silver and
take away silver notes in place of it.
Speaking Of the present drift of pOiit-
ical methods, Senator Palmer said:
1T may be that changed conditions of
affairs demand it, but for my part re-
gret to see that people are going away
more from the Immediate direction of
the administration of affairs. They are
leaning too much upon primaries and
bosses and the party machine. l can
not help but regard that as unfortu-
nate. 1t betokenS a degree of in
difference which is wrong. All this
has changed since my early day. We
hardly knew what caucus was. There
was no secret or Australian ballot then.
L am not prepared to say that the new
ballot laws are not good measures.
Maybe they are good measures and
necessary measures. | will not under
take to decide. But if they are neces-
sary, [ can only regret the fact. People
in the early days voted openly and
above board for wh0mSOever they chose.
They did not have to go into a box and
hide to do it. 1t is not pleasant thing
to reflect that times have so altered that
they have to do so now"
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door to flood of interesting specula-
finn :,
PECK ON POSSIBILITIES.
Wisconsin's Governor Warmly in
EaEor of Grover

Favor Of Grover.
CHICAGO. March 1S.-''The people of
the United States may countenance
. the active. self-assertive, scheming poll
ticians TO capture the small Offices, but
they draw the line on the presidency,
and they will draw the line on Hfll."
said Gov. Peck, of Wisconsin, in an in
terview today. "'rhe people will stand
a good deal. but they won't, to use
homely expression, let politicians
monkey with the presidency. 1t is al
together too exalted an Office to be the
prey of schemers. The people Will soon
enough find the man they want, and if
Hill had been that man he would have
been sought for. No man. in my opin-
ion, can be elected who hustleS like
ward politician for the great Office of
president. There is too much dignity
ID it, 1t is too exalted position to be
thus sought for. Cleveland sounded
the alarm the other day in his letter to
Gen. Bragg, and now the people will re-
SpOnd ard do the rest by electing Cleve-
land.
Il have been through New York state
recently, and | tell you the people are
not for Hill. In the last six years there
have been constant accesSions from the
hcpuDilcan party 10 lne Demo
cratic party in New York state,
and these newly made Democrats
say they cannot stand Hill. and will go
back 10 their old party if he is nomi-
mated. Pm not one of those Democrats
who believe Hill will knife Cleveland if
the latter is nominated. believe that
Hill is honest in saying that he is for
harmony, no matter who the candidate
may be. l am confident we can carry
Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. The peO-
pie are with the Democratic party with
Cleveland as a candidate"
Regarding the Wisconsin delegation
to the national convention. the governor
said it would undoubtedly be for Cleve-
land. although there might be few
delegates favorable to the nomination
of Western candidate. There was
little sentiment in the East, he said, for
Western candidate.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19

he dresses. he wears black slouch
hat, size No. ~, with wide brim,
to begin with, and that ages his
face, with its frame of white hair and
tuft of white beard growing straight
down four or five inches from his chin.
This he has a fashion of wearing. and,
as 1t is not particularly well-made
garment, it has an elderly sag to it
when seen from rear elevation, which
would add twenty years to man of
forty. Black is the senator's favorite
color In dress, by the way. His regular,
almost invariable, costume consists of a
black coat with wide lapels, a black
waiStcoat, cut low and showing
trousers. Not a single scrap or
trace of jewelry is visible.
His collar is an old-faShioned rundown,
and his cravat is a small, narrow bow
of silk. He wears square-tOed shoes of
a comfortable yet rather shapely sort.
for the senator's foot is rather small
and Well-formed one for man of his
size and many days of barefOoted bay
life. There is one thing i'll Senator
Palmer's makeup, which is conspicuous
for its absence. That is jeweiry. Not
scrap or Il hint of any decoration of
this kind peeps from any part OF his
raiment on even the most feStal Occa-
sions. The rugged virlity CT his cast
of mind and character has no leaning
towards gewgawS of any sort.
Uncovered Senator Palmer is far more
impressive in appearance than he is
with the wide-brimmed soft hat on. His
head is Of good, proportionate size to a
large and rugged frame. There is not
bald spot on it. The hair is a tritle thin
on top, but yet affords good covering.
1t IS fine, straight and thick at the back
and sides. 1t is not the Snowwhite hair
Of man of dark complexion turned
gray. There is just hint Of yellow
ish tinge to its whteness. 1t grows
well forward towards the eyes about the
temples and gives the really wide front
of the head rather narrOwiSh appear
ance as to the forehead. The forehead
tSelf is of above the average height and
is square. straight and compact. The
eyes are Of light, steely blue, rat her
close together, and this, with the ap
parent narrowing of the forehead about
them, gives the senator, when his at
tention is keenly aroused, a particularly
strong expression of concentration.
There is pronounced fullnesS over the
eyes. There are no Sunken cavities,
whatever. The upper lids form con-
tinuous line with the forehead. Add to
this strong, well-developed nose, of
rather an undefinable shape. and wide,
firm mouth. Of which the habitual eX-
preston is one of kindly good humor,
although at times the lips can form
compressed straight line which does not
encourage tritiing.
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HOME AND HOME LIFE.
He Has Been Forty Years in Poll
r tics and Is q Poor Man,

GIcS anu Is d OOI dHs
Senator Palmer is one of the latter
day acquisitions to the national senate
who is not a millionaire. 1t was on his
popularity and his merits alone that he
was elected. Mere money had nothing
to do with it.
The simple truth of the matter is that
Senator Palmer is poor man. He owns
q farm down near Carlinville, and he
owns a modest homestead in Spring
field. Aside from that his income has
always and does depend upon his law
practice, and the Insignificant salaries
he has received from the various offices
he has held.
His oldest son. John Mayo Palmer, is
his present law partner. John Mayo
originally practiced with his father in
Springfield, but went out to Tacoma,
thinking he might better himself. When
his father was elected to the senate he
returned to Springfield and the old
sign of John NJ. and John Mayo Pal
mer' was swung into place again, but
not. this time, before the old, grimy
Office. The firm now has very much
better rooms over the Pacific Express
company's Office. 1t does good sound
business, but in the senator's absence
not beWllQerlngly lucrative one.
In Washington the senator's life is Of
the simplest. The Elsmere is an excel
lent boarding house, and is frequented
by many congressman. E. B. Taylor.
Of Ohio, boards there, as well as Con-
gressmen Whiting and Burrows. of
Michigan; Bergen. of New Jersey, and
five or six more. The house is in II
street, near Fifteenth street, and the
senator goes to and from the capitol
either in a street car or on foot. He is a
very doughty pedestrian. The senator's
wife and his daughter. Mrs. Weber, and
Mrs. Weber's child, Linda. live in the
house. and, with sister OF Mrs. Palm
er, Mrs. Black, lady of independent
means, who is making a winter visit in
Washington, make up the family party
in the general dining room of the board
ing house.
The senator is very plain liver, likes
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
TOM REEDS KASP.
Lacking Logic, He Puts 1t Boldly
to the Front.

Lacking Logic, tie Futs IC boldly
to the Front.
PORTLAND, Me-. March 19.-At ban
ouet of the Young Mems Republican
club last night Hon. Thomas B. Reed
was the chief speaker. Among other
things he said:
Perhaps the very best example Of the
fundamental difference between the Demo
cratic and Republican parties can be seen Ill
that curious excursion of Japhet in search of
his father, or David hunting the presidency,
which is now visible under the Southern
heavens David B. Hill is typical Demo
crat, and he ought TO be the presidential can
ddate of his party because he represents it.
He is like it. He understands it, and III a
short time if he is elected, he will be it.
Mr.. Hill says a strict construction of the
constitution must be had. When he has been
fifteen years in the senate he will find that
he will have to hunt with lantern for a
Democratic senator who has not been able to
eonstrue the constitution of the United States
SO as to get what he or his constituents
wanted. A strict construction of the consti-
tuition, Why, the best thing that patron saint
of Democracy, Thomas jefferson, ever did to
his eountry-the Louisiana purchase-was in
defiance of the strict construction Of the con-
stitution and in defiance of his own prin
eiples, as he said himself.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
THE NEWS BULLETIN.
Weather Gold wave; snow.
Necrn killed with a razor.

Weather--C wave; snow.
Negro killed with razor.
New tack in wheat investigation.
South Dakota Republican row.
Most of the delegates uninstructed.
Aid. Kennedy, of Fargo, escapes.
The divorce" party's city ticket.
Sibley wins the Windsor tourney.
Christian science bungling, Cincinnati.
Globe trophy presentation tonight.
Miniature blizzard in Minnesota.
Man of 70 marries girl Of 28.
West Superior man robs his bride.
st. Anthony postoffice fight.
Rumpus in house of representatives.
Thayer to reopen Boyd case.
A soldiers terrible discovery, Cleveland.
Cleveland wrote only one letter
Chicago boodling excitement continues.
Death Of Judge Seoomba.
0aprivi offers his resignation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
THE FAMILY CIRCLE.
Half Dozen Children and Grand
children Limitless.

Half a Dozen Children and Grand
children Limitless.
Senator Palmer is one OF the most reg
ular attendants on the sessions Of the
senate. He is nearly always in his chair
over in the back row, and is an attentive
listener to all that passes. He has so
far made but one speech, and it was such
a vigorous one that it has gone down
as one Of the events of the session. 1t
was on the subject of electing United
States senators directly by the people,a
topic on which he was particularly well
posted, in view of the peculiar circun-
stances of his own election. He strongly
ad vocated constitutional amendment
TIA king the election of senators out OF
tn e legislatures and relegating it back
dir Getty INTO the hands of the people.
He has a majority in the house In favor
OF the measure and majority i'll the
senate, but whether he will get the
requisite two-thirds is uncertain.
Senator Palmer's children-ten in
number-were all the fruit of his first
marriage. Four of them are dead and.
six liVing-two Sons and four daugh-
ters. One of the daughters, Mrs
Crabbe. is pOStmiStreSS in a town of the
state of Washington; another is Mrs.
Maggie E. Jayne, OF Springfield, H.;
and still another is Mrs. DR.. Matthews.
of Carlinville. Lewis j. Palmer, the
youngest son, is a lawyer in Rock
Springs, Wyo., and John Mayo, The old
est, is his fathers law partner. As for
the grandchildren. they are simply in
shoals. The senator comprehensively
refers to them as numbering dozen or
more.
Two years after the senator's first
wife died he married Mrs. Hannah l..
Kimball, of Springfield, woman of re-
fnement and one who held high social
position in the central part of the state.
She was a daughter of j. l.. Lamb, a
wealthy resident of Springfield, and is
the senator's junior by nearly thirty-five
years. She is only about forty years OF
are.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
MICHIGAN PRoHIBs.
Liberally Spread Out Platform
- AQODted..


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 49,
The state Prohibitionist convention to-
day completed its organization. The
platform. after the usual prohibitory
planks, declares for q circulating medi-
um to consist of gold. silver and
paper, which shall be issued at no ex-
pense to the people; favors the prohibit
tion of trusts by law: requests as
sistance to overthrow class legislation;
faVorS tariff on luXurieS OF sufficient
amount only to meet necessary govern
mental expenses only, such tariff TO be
adjusted by a national commission of
experts; and favors state or ma
tional control of railroads, tele-
graph, telephone and express com
panies, and deplores the rapid
increase of laDded estates. The con-
vention then proceeded to the election
of delegates to the national convention
at Cincinnati, and the following were
chooses: John Russell, Samuel Dlckie,
Mary T. Lathrop, A. B. Cheney, J. K.
Johnston, Marion b. Baxter, DR.. Rena
Medwolds, E. E. Bostwick, d. w. Gun
don and Or. B. A. Reynolds. The con-
Vention then adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
For Rreaking Homo.

LUvERNE, March Is. S.-The spring
term of the district court has opened
here with Judge Brown on the bench.
There are twenty-four cases on the
docket, the most important of which is
that of Merkle VS.. Henton, in which
Merkle asks $4,000 from Henton as dam
ages for breaking up his home. The
suit is attracting general interest here.
and nearly all of the western residents
OF the county are mere. Mrs. Merkle is
in Waterloo, To-, and her testimony will
be given In dispositions.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
ROBBED HIS BRIDE.
Rather Remarkable Act ofa West
Superior Man.

Special to the Globe.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, March 49,
William Martell visited Wales last year
and met there Lillian Thomas, pretty
girl of the middle class, aged nineteen
years. Returning to this country he
corresponded with the girl. and finally
induced her to come over and marry
her. She sailed on the Umbria, and
came direct to Superior. where Martell
met and married her March 9. Today
the young bride reported to the police
that her husband had deserted her last
night, taking all her money, $50, and
iewelry and the best of her clothing.
Thus far the detectives have found no
clue as to MartelPs whereabouts, except
that man answering his description
bought ticket for Minneapolis. He
sold the jewelry and clothes at Il pawn
shop here The young wife is prostrated
with grief. Sac has no friends IN this
country.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
AN UNWRITTEN LETTER.
Nr. Cleveland Settles a Recent
Canard.

NEW YORK, March 18.-This morning
the Herald has Lakewood, n. j., dis
patch embodying an interview with MIR.
Cleveland about the story to the effect
that previous to his having written the
letter to Gen. Bragg, of Wisconsin. he
had written letter in which he posi-
lively declined to be candidate, which
his wife had persuaded him to suppress.
$50 they say Mrs. Cleveland Induced
me to suppress letter that WAS never
writteu," the ex-president remarked.
".Hhat silly story is absurd, for the main
fact that Mrs. Cleveland. never inter-
feres in political matters in which am
concerned. The only letter | have
written of late was the one to Gen.
Bragg, and that was written In hurry
and just when / was on the point OF
leaving fer my cunning trip. That let
Ger, which the general has seen fit to
give to the press. expressed my views
plainly. ! did not think at the time 1
wrote the letter that it would ever be
used in the manner it has. or might
have taken more time in answering"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Oakes Homeward Bound.

Special 10 INC TIODt.
LITTLE FALLS, Mimi, March 49,
President T. f. Oakes, General Man
ager w. S. MelIen. General Superin-
Iendent NJ. &. Kimberly and party, on
their way East, arrived here at noon to-
day. Their special train, consisting of
two sleepers, one dining and baggage
car, made stop of an hour, giving the
party time to inspect the Weyerhauser
syndicate'S new sawmiIl. The party
left AT p. IN. for st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Successful Rainmakers.

Special 10 tbe GLOBE.
MILLER. S. d., March 1S.-Consid err
able interest attaches to the private in
formation from PiXly, Cal, that the
Kansas Artificial Rain company has met
with success there in its recent efforts
to produce three inches of water in a
specified time-four inches having re-
suited. The company received $4,000
therefor. This is the company that will
attempt trial of rainmaKing here in
May or June, and, if successful, will
contract to furnish artificial moisture
during the season.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
a PARTING SHOT.
Positively the Last Blizzard Of the
Season.

Positively the Last Blizzard of the
Season.
Specials to the Globe
CRooKsToN. Mimi, March 1S.-A
blizzard is blowing and increasing in
violence. The weather is cold and very
threatening.
FARIBAULT, Mimi, March 1S.-A
sudden binding blizzard struck this
place tonight with heavy northwest
wind. Snow is falling.
FERGUS FALLS, March 1S.-A biz
zard much like that OF ten days ago is
now prevailing. The wind shifted quick
from the south to the northwest this
forenoon, and the snow is coming fast.
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn.. March 1S.-
Another severe blizzard is raging from
the northwest, which bids fair to equal
last weeks storm. The mercury is fall
ing rapidly.
HASTINGS, Minn., March 18.-A small
blizzard set in last evening with light
snow. A strong gale is blowing from
the northwest.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Driven Insane.

OSHKOSH. Wis, March l8. - B. r.
Bishop, of Waukesha, died at the North
ern insane hospital yesterday. He had
been there ten days. He was fifty years
of aye and leaves two children. Mr..
Bishop attended the recent Alliance
convention at st. Louis and was made
member of the committee on resolu
tions. The work was arduOus and it is
thought the severe mental strain caused
his insanity.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
The Clear Lake Fire.

CLEAR LAKE, Wis, March 1S.-Fire
broke outin Gillett & Degarmo's store
at midnight, and soon spread to the large
hall in close proximity. which was soon
consumed The Merchants hotel was
the next building to go within an hour
and half from the time tbe fire was
discovered. Gillett u Degarmo's meat
market and grocery store. opera hall
and the Merchants hotel were all con-
sumed. The losses are estimated as
follows: Gilett & Degarmo. $4,000; in
surance, $500; Peter Herber. hotel and
opera house, $1,000; insurance, 1900.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Iowa LIQUOR Law.

DEs MONIES, To-. March 1S.-Both
parties in the legislature held confer
ence this evening on the Catch liquor
bill, providing for county local option.
The Republicans had lively time. a
number objeeting to making the bill a
party question. No decision was reached
in their cause. The Democrats decided
to vote solidly for the bill when it
comes up.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
RUsSELL's DISCLAIMER.
An Over-Zealous Friend Goes
Over the Line.


Boston, Mass, March 18.-At a din
ner last night commemorative of the
254th anniversary of the granting of the
granting of the charter of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery company, Gov.
Russell was present for short time,
and was introduced 0y Capt. Taylor as
s.the next president of the United
States" This announcement created
the widest enthusiasm, the governor
trying to make himself
heard for several minutes. Finally,
when the noise had somewhat subsidized,
Gov. Russell said:
Much as | appreciate the compliment of
the Introduction, / feel that must rise and
declare the fact that disclaim any ambition
or high aspirations for that high Office. and
proclaim my honest and loyal belief in the
candidacy of another, whom l shall earnest
ly aud heartily support. Loud cries for
cleveland, Cleveland" to which the gov
ernor smiled very significantly
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Priest stopped the Dance.

ANOKA, March 1S.-Last night the
Catholic society gave a play entitled
Robert Emmett in the city hall. after
which they thought little dance might
be pleasant, and so the couples paired
off and the music began as soon as the
priest had started for home. Great con-
sternatiOn occurred when it was per-
ceived that he had returned. The priest
ordered all out of the building at once.
The affair is occasioning considerable
comment,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
WIsCONsIN's POSITION.
1t is for Cleveland and Free Coin
age.

Specialize to the Globe.
LA CROSSE, March 1S.-The Chronicle
will publish tomorrow morning num-
Der Of interviews with leading Demo
Gratis of Western Wisconsin on presi-
Dental preference and the silver ques-
ton. Among them are Hon. G. NJ.
Woodward, Cony, Coburn, DR.. w. A.
Anderson, State Treasurer Heanner.
Senator Robert Hees, Hon. j. NJ. Nor
row, of SPARTA; 0. r. James, Eau Claire;
Judge l.. r. Larson, now of MinneapO-
lin: Speaker j. j. Hogan and others.
All but one are for Cleveland definitely
opposed to Hill. while all but Hill, who
are non-commital, oppose free coinage.
A. w. Hammond, of Durand. comedies
Palmer and Flower good combination.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
THE WESTERN GLADSTONE.
How He Looks, Talks, Lives and
Acts at Home and in Public.

Acts at Home and in Public.
Suppose the Grand Old man of the
West is nominated, what sort of a candi-
date will we have? Suppose he is
elected, what manner Of president will
he make?
Let us begin with the physical man
himself. In the first place, he has lived
within six months of three-quarters of a
century. If ne is elected he will be au
Octogenarian at the end Of his first term.
If he is renominated and reelected, at
the end of his second term he will lack
but sixteen years of being cente-
marian.
You would say at a first glance at
Senator Palmer: There is a man who
is old; there is age written lightly about
the temples and in the lines of the throat
and neck. He must be well turned into
the sixties. He is capable of more hard
work, physical or mental, and Of more
bodily endurance than most men of
fifty.
On the street Senator Palmer looks an
older man than he does with uncovered
head on the floor of the senate or in his
OWN home. That is because Of the way
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Travelled 1000 Miles.

Special to the Globe.
WEST SUPURIoR. Wis, Jan. 1s.-W.
j. Belts, head bookkeeper for the Web
ster Manufacturing company. was mar
ried here today to Miss Effie Conrey, of
Calais, Me. MIR. Belts was unable to
leave his business to go for his bride, so
she made the trip alone, travelling over
1900 miles to join her betrothed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
January and June.

Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Mimi, March 1s.-Mr. Lind
say, porter, farmer of Planview, aged
seventy years, was married here today
to Miss Eva Daniels, of Oneida, N. Y,
aged twenty-eight years. The bride is
a handsome woman. Porter has been
married and has great-grandchildren
The couple met here by appointment,
she coming from New York.