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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
MEN. NOT MEASURES.

There is no room for partisanShip in
municipal election. A mans political
affiliations and faithfulness afford no
test Of his fitness to discharge the du-
ties Of city Office. The questions,
and the only questions, in such case
are these: Is ne honest? Is he capa-
BILE? viii he attend to the work?
When a citizen casts his vote for pres
idential electors or for congressman. he
expresses an opinion on matters OF gov
ernmental policy. He believes that the
prosperity Of the people or the safety of
the state requires the observance of one
set OF economic theories or another.
The character Of the candidates inviting
his suffrage is not without Importance,
but the paramount consideration is this:
Is he Democrat, or Is he a Repub-
lIcan?
SO also is 1t TO less extent when a
man is preparing his ticket for state
officers. Parties are here divided with
considerable exactness, according to
principles. One side. for example, ad-
vocates the STRICT supervision and re gu
latiOn Of quasi-pubic corporations. The
other side would allow them the utmost
freedom. One would restrict the cleo
tive franchise. The other side would
open it to all classes. If voters have
views on these matters, they should be
guided by them in making choice.
But city governments administra-
ton admits of no differences on ques-
tons of policy among matchmaking
men. Every body wants clean streets;
everybody wants the laws enforced
intelligently, so that order may be pre-
served, and at the same time individual
liberty rot be needlessly interfered
It'll; everybody wants economy ob-
ser we'd, so that taxes may DE kept low.
If there are any who disagree with this
programme, they are enemies of the
city, and are not entitled to a hearing.
The issue in municipal election,
therefore, is not an issue as to meas
ures. 1t is an.issue as to men.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
I lowing from The Norman County Iadex

lowing from the Norman County Index
of last week:
Although the Alliance papers say that all
is harmonious between the old Alliance
party and Jhe new Peoples party. there are
indications that the two organizations may
possibly pull apart long enough TO decide
whether DOnneily or owen shall be the nom
inee for governor. The secretary OF tue
state Alliance organization assures US that
the Alliance VIII hold SAFE convention,
and shere is no doubt the secretary fGvOrs
owen for governor. and that the Alliance
convention wauld favor owen on the
other hand Doe. Fish, the St Paul m N who
with Donneliv for n guide runs the Peoples
party, says that DmlEeliy Viii be he
Peoples party candidate. As no one has
any idea that the twO organizations will
nominate separate tickets the question Is.
who will give IN IL the Doc Fish crowd j.
able 10 manipuinte the affair. as tney have Ia
the last few conventions, Donneliy vii DC
the nominee. while II the Alliance element
insists upon their man. owen viii again be
the candida c. Eacn of these men have been
former candidates.. DOnneily in ISIS and
Owen ia 1870. In the former campaign Don
nelly. after capturing the nomination, with
drew from the Held and stumped the state
for the Republican ticker, greatly o. the
indignation OF she farmers who nominated
him Canning was at the time running
for congress IN this district, and there Is
no doubt that he would have stood q good
snow OF wiuningif Douncliy had stood by his
SoftFSs Eut DotACItf saw At " ucSctL tAc
farmers ana Canning was defeated Canning
ana some OF the most conscientious of the
leaders ia The Alliance movement nave been
laying fOE Donnelly ever since. buI The willy
and slippery sage is too smart for them, and
he Will pr badly lay them ouE Tor good lfthey
tackle him again. Stili, DOnnelly could hardly
expect these men To euthuse much over him.
ON the other hand. owen has the sympathy
and support OF the better element in the Al
lance. but il is a question whether Doc. Fish
and his crowd would give him their honest
| support II he should defeat them in their
plans for nominating Dounelly. If they did
I IL would 5e the tirst time they ever worked
for anybody besides themselves.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
WIT AND PHILOSOPHY.

Progress is very well. but very few
people rejoice over new wrinkle
Lowell Courier.
Laugh, and the world laughs with
YOU" or wants to know what you are
grnning at.-Picayune.
A baseball player may. cover a good
deal of ground and yet not be lin it'
with a mortgage. Courier.
The lobster is not noted for his sym
pathetic feelings, but when required he
''shells out" very nieely.-Detroit Free
Press.
Research reveals the fact that il was
not at hanging that the expression "a
drop too much" originated.-Wa Shing-
ton Star.
We suppose that the money to be
given Claus Spreckels for his sugar re-
finery will be laid in one lump sum-
Rochester Post.
Humanity is not easily discouraged.
insists upon leading the singing
Columbus Post.
1t seems strange that people who
want to commit suicide never think to
blow in shotgun 10 find out whether
it is loaded,-Ram's Horn.
Speaking of the aurora borealis, Fogg
is of the opinion that northern lights is
synonymous with New England pluck.
Boston Transcript.
Delsarte, with all his study in the art
of gesticulation, never succeeded in
equalling the expression of dogs tail
when his master puts on his coat for a
walk.-Boston Transcript.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
SUNDAY OPENING.

The good Mr.. Quay says the worlds
fair should not be open Sundays. Per
iaps this should settle the question:
Toledo Bee.
Col. Elliott F. Shepard has the hearty
Endorsement of Chicago saloon and dive
keepers in his efforts To secure the clos
ing of the worlds fair Sunday--DetIort
Tribune.
Sam Small demands that the worlds
fair be closed Sunday. and incidentally
predicts that II Will wind up in bank
ruptcy. He ought to nave explained
that tine two results are not necessarily
allIed.-New York Tribune.
A proper observance OF the Sabbath
is not only commendable. but i'll line
with Christian teaching. Why not COM
promise the matter ny opening the fair
from TO 8. This would not Interfere
with Sabbath newfoundland Rapids
Herald.
or course Col. Elliott +. Shepard has
turned up as an opponent OF Sunday
opening az the Chicago exposition. This
valiant soIdler-edItor may be always
counted on To battle nightly against
the iniquitles of mankind, except when
they are necessary for the success ofthe
Republican party.-Baltimore News
The house committee in charge OF the
subject heard arguments yesterday for
ana against the opening OF the Column
bian fair OH Sunday. Ii is right that all
interests should have a hearing in this
matter. but il should take weightier ar
gHinents than any yet advanced in be-
half of Sunday closing 10 persuade the
committee that either religion OF moral
ity is essentially at issue IN the matter.
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Matthew Stanley Quay, that good
statesman from Pennsylvania, insists
that the world's fair must be closed on
Sunday. For Il long time IL mas been
thought immaterial b. him whether the
ballot boxes in this state were open or
closed OH election day, but the bank ac-
coant OF the tariff beneficiary has been
open to him at all times. Quay is so
| much in the habit of bnSsing that he
| cannot let even the worlds fair alone
Milwaukee journal.
The legislature has wisely voted that
| our exhibit at the Chicago fair shall not
! be open on Sunday. Even New York
| has voted the same thing. The nten-
ton of the management is evidently to
| open Oh Sunday, which is IN line with
| their determination TO have liquor Sa-
| looms on the grounds; bpt our state can
we'll afford to take the position that so
far as the part of the fair which we pay
for is concerned it shall be closed on
! Sunday.-BOSton Herald.
| There can be no doubt if the fair at
! Chicago should be thrown open to the
public on Sunday tnat the effect in inn
pairing the general observance Of sun
day as day of rest would be marked.
1t would be not simply local event;
| its influence would b; felt throughout
the country as an example and prece-
| dent and it would go far to justify
| their arguments for opening the saloon,
the theater and the race course on the
| first day of the week in every large
| city. and to weaken Christianity and
| public worship.-PhiadeIphia Bulletin.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18

Some have consented reluctantly to go
back to the oyster, or even the proto-
plasm. as the antecedent of the race.
but when IL is insisted that vast and
lonely earlier period must be followed
back, and the ''astral Jelly" is to be
given higher credit. it is time for re-
volt. 1t is no relief to know that this
Jelly was gclatinous and tended to
splIericity, nor that IL fioated about III
astral envelopes" One would prefer
not to have any ancestry at all. 1t is
fortunate. however, that the phrase
oIogy of the subject battles the compre-
hension Of the common mind, and pos
sibly is not quite peilucId TO the adopts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
RaiIroad CIerks 10 DREAMED
Died ofPneumonia.

N. J. Cummings, well known saloonkeep-
er Of this city. and one of the most popular
wing shots of the Northwest, and who has
been quite prominent figure in the sporting
world died at his home on West Third street
yesterday morning after an illness of five
days, Of pneumonia. He leaves wife and
five small children in very poor circum-
stances. The deceased had lived in ST. Paul
a great many years. and he has been an active
factor in political circles through many an
exciting campaign. The past few years be
devoted his energies 10 caring for his bust
ness interests. Last Monday evening he
took Turkish bath at the Ryan. and con-
tracted cold that terminated in fatal at
tack of pneumonia Funeral services will be
held at the cathedral Wednesday morning
at 30. The funeral will be under the aus
pices OF the Junior Pioneers, who will meet
at their hall al S g. m. Wennesday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18

vorable to the adoption "a the fairest, of
the plan eiecting the number of cleo
tors to which a state Is entitled by viz
the of her representatives In congress.
by districts. while the state as whole
would be represented by two electors
chosen 6n general ticket. Such a
change, however. will be impossible in
states where a majority in any party
regards its tenure as reasonably secure.
and it will be adopted IN states where
the conditions are such as to render pos
siOie an advantage 10 the party in con-
troll, but in doubt OF its permanency.
That Is. the change will be impossible
as long as the merely practical politi-
cialiD controls the movements of his
party. F. j. S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
ITALY Is PLEASED.
The sunny Country Will Make an
Exhibit ut Chicago.

WASHINGTON. April l7.-PrOf. r. x.
Fava Jr.. sou OF Baron Fava. speaking
of the report that his father had been
ordered back 10 Washington. said that
his fathers acceptance depended on his
own disposition. tie IS satisfied. how
ever. that he will return 90 WashinstOn
and bring the baroness with him. IL
was stated that. owing TO the mixed
condition OF politics in Europe at this
time. there were other diplomatic mis-
sious Buoa Faya can have II
he likes. Tins baron has re-
Gently been advanced 10 the high
est rank in the diplomatic branch.
Prof. Faya regrets the criticism OF hn
fathers action in leaving Washington
by the press of America, and denies the
truth of the charge that the baron wa,
ignorant OF the laws of the Uuitec
States. He lett Washington against his
Will, and only under positive orders
from his government. Prof. Fava stated
that the Italians were jubilant over the
settlement, ard he is satisfied that tho
old-time good feeling between the two
governments had been fully restored
Italy. he thinks, will now make u iinu
exhibit at the Columbian exposition.
Already one OF the Italian men-oi-wdr
has been put into commission % bring
exhibits, and other ships Will nOW DO
commissioned
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
MIR. DoNNELLY nIIsQUoTED.
The Sage Says He Is Not an An
archist.
To the Editor of the Globe.

TO the Editor OF the Globe.
In your issue of this day, in the report of
the proceeding of the Peoples party meet
ing at Twin city hall last night, you say;
"He (Mr. Donneliy) had noticed on more
than one occasion earnest men draw down
their sullen brows and mutter beneath their
breath that all armed revolution is near at
hand. He then recited. in suDstantiaton of
this startling revelation, that recently, when
w. W. Erwin delivered a stirring speech
upon the issues Of the party, foreigner
who could speak more vigorous English than
rhetoric. came TO him and SAID: 1t ees not
ballots We wants. but bullets. Mr. DOnneIly
surprised his hearers. because he is not
known as al anarchist"
Lord Bacon said that it was better q
man should have no idea of God than to
have a false and degrading one. and so it
might be said that it would be better that a
newspaper should make no report of the
doings of political opponents rather than
put forth lies abbut them. Your reporter
knew very we'll that vigorously and over
and over again, as all present will testify,
protested against such utterances as those
quoted: | said | listened to them always
with horror" that anarchy was no cure for
misgoVernment: that the remedy was worse
than the disease: that the true dynamite of
revolution. in free country, was the ballot
box; and that if the people did not protect
themselves by its peaceful instrumentalities
they deserved to be enslaved.
money-loauers spoke OF the great leaders
of the capltalistic class in Europe and Amer
lea who had entered into a conspiracy to ar
rest prosperity and endanger civilization, by
reducing one-half the metallic money of the
world, by demonetizing silver after it had been
recognized as coin by all the civilized world
for 5000 years; and stated that the collapsed
condition Of all the cities and all the coun-
try districts of Minnesota was due to the de-
probation III the value of all forms OF prop
arft Exf no
Now, Mr.. Editor. fair play is a pretty
thing" and it seems to me that if / am Of
sufficient importance to report at ALL justice
requires that should be reported fairly. The
man who in private life, would insist on
putting words or sentiments, which were
never uttered, into the mouth of another,
would be justly regarded as most impudent
scoundrel, and really it does not seem to me
that newspaper shonld be judged by any
other standard of morals or conduct. | am
very respectfully yours.
IGNATIUs DoNNKLLT
st. Paul, April 16.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
GIBBS HAS BEEN FOUND.
The ex-Railroad Commissioners Is
Farming.

The Albert Lea Enterprise has noticed
the anxiety of some of the newspapers
of the state over the present location of
ex-Railroad Commissioner Gibbs, and
in recent issue comes squarely out for
him for the congressional nomination in
the First district. To all the papers
who are anxious regarding Mr.. Gibbs
whereabouts the Enterprise says:
The object Of their esearch .iss attending
to the labor upon his farm at Geneva, Free
born county, where his home Is, and does
not deem it necessary to air his views upon
questions that will eventually settle them
selves satisfactorily to majority OF the peo-
pie Mr.. Gibbs is q practical farmer and
dairyman, and does not depend upon the
methods employed by Donnelly, BAKER Ell al.
for his sustenance. It has been stated by
some and disputed by none that Mr.. Gibbs
would be very strong man for the Repub-
licans or the First district 10 nominate for
congress. although he has signiied TO no one
that he desires the position, wherein would
lie his strength. Dir. Gibbs is in thorough
sympathy with the agricultural class, and
could be elected were a united effort made
in his behalf. The cheeky. self seeking poll
tfcian should be given seat in the extreme
rear.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
A sPECK OF WAH.
One Arises ia the Venezuela Mat.



ter.
WASHINGTON, April I1.-Civil war i'm
Venezuela may involve the United
States at 10 distant day in controversy
with Great Britain. The difficulty be.
tween the United States and Great Bril-
tain. il it arises, will be caused 10y the
mother cOuntrys forcble eucroach.
meuIS upon land which Venezuela
claims is her own country The dis.
pute is over the boundary line between
the eastern border of Venezuela and
the western border OF British
Guiana. Venezuela has asked us
through the Bureau OF American
Republics To induce Great Britain 20
consent To arbitration. This presiden.
Harrison and Secretary Blaine have
already done through Minister Lincoln,
but the progress made has not been sat
istactOry. Ii is quite possible that this
government, in support OF the Monroe
doctrine, may lind il necessary tO do
more than act as the medium of dIplO-
matte intercourse between Venezuela
and Great Britain, and 10 take moro
active part in the dispute iu order 30
prevent the spOllatiOn OF "a South
American republic while la the thrOcs
OF civil war
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
UNDER a GIRLS BED.
A Quarrel Which Resulted in
Michigan Mans Death.

MARINE CITY, Mich. April l7.-Word
has reached here that murder was
committed OH the farm of William
Stephenson, four miles west or here,
Saturday evening. Stephenson employs
several hands, amOugwhom wereRichard
Cook and William Colby. Last evening
after supper Colby was missing, and was
subsequently found hiding beneath the
bed OF Stephenson's adopted daughter,a
young lady about twenty years of age,
with his shoes and stockings of. When
discovered there Colby came from
the room, but offered no explana-
ton Of his actions. Later Cook
and Colby went to work in the barn.
While there Cook asked Colby what lie
was doing under Miss Stephenson's bed,
and accused him of hiding there for a
felonious purpose. This led to a quar-
rel, which resulted in Cooks death.
Colby declares he killed Cook in self
defense, tine latter having attacked him
with pitcnfOrk. His story is not cred.
tied, however.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
ASTRAL LORE.

The philosophers who congregate in
their altitudinous resort in this city
stately to revel in the refnements of
theosophy often puzzle the unlearned
with the profundity of their phrase
Ology. They talk of astral conscious
ness" and other astral affairs that ex-
lite the curiosity and wonder of the I'M
Initiated, but give no Photographic i'm
preston to the mind. But all element
of personality comes in when a journal
OF this school announces that its vision
goes back to the time when man was
"a formless mass of fluidic astral jelly"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
"Pompadour,, Dron, Ont.

PHILADELPHIA. April I7.-With $500
owing 10 Miss Sadie Martinez. S25O To
Charles f. Nirdliuger for royaltie, ami
a weeks salary TO the balance OF tue
company, ''POmpadour" disbanded M
the Broad Street theater last night after
an unsuccessful run OF eight weeks.
Miss Martinot's first experience as a
star has been anything but success
financially.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
THE IDEAL MAYOR.

A city government is only a business
concern on a big scale. AT the present
time its functions are very limited. 1t
has little discretion as to the methods by
which its revenues may be accumulated.
1t has more latitude as to the manner in
which its wealth may be expended. But
even here it can not do much. 1t pro-
vldes means of education, it maintains
a police force. it supervIses the con-
struction and care of public highways
within the municipal confines.
The time will come when there will
be widening of these duties. Under
the ideal system mayor of city, and
especially of Il Western city like st
Paul, should be 'high-salaried officer
VINO would give his entire time to the
position. He should busy himself, not
only with routine administration, but
with constructive work for. the general
progress. The tasks which are now
we'll but not perfectly done by volunteer
organizations should be in his hands.
Such mayor would work for the
city's good and development as il rail
road president works to increase the
business and strength of his railroad
line. or the head of a iobbng house
works to add to its wealth and profits.
He would secure the establishment of
new enterprises within the borders OF
his bailiwick. He would watch the out
lying country and see that adequate
transportation facilities are provided to
connect our merchants with every sec
ton naturally their customers. What
ever counted for the good Of the town,
in distinction from what counted for
the good of some individual, would be
his care.
The hour does not seem to have yet
arrived when notions like these are
capable of application here. For the
present the mayor and the other officers
of st. Paul have no such duties to per-
form. And they never will have until
the foolish spirit of partisanship is elm
mated from our local contests. LIZ our
people insist on voting in city elections
as Democrats or Republicans, it will not
be safe to delegate additional power to
the city government, lest it should be
used for patty ends. Under the present
system and under the ideal system
alike, the questions, and the only ques-
tons. as to a candidate for municipal
Office should be these: Is he honest?
Is he capable? Win he attend to the
work.
In this connection it is important to
observe that, with one possible excep-
ton, all the names which appear on the
so-called Independent ticket, nominated
Friday, are the names of Republicans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
TALMAGE ACCUSED.

Dewitt Talmage is accused Of plag-
iarism. We refuse to believe the charge.
No other man on earth would have
said what the Brooklyn preacher has
said Chicago Mail.
A minister out in South Dakota ac-
cuses Parson Talmage of cribbing and
repeating his sermons. Well, what of
it? A good sermon is none the worse
for an occasional warming over.-New
I ork Advertiser.
A Dakota preacher accuses Talmage
of plagiariZing a writer named Har-
baugh. We are glad to have the re-
sponsibility for Talmage fixed, but our
heart bleeds for Harbaugh if he has
lived to see this day.-St. Louis Repub-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-18
Mrs. Harrison hettcr.

WAsHINGroN, April l7.-Mrs. llar-
rison's condition, which on yesterday
morning was much improved, has be
come considerably worse. having
caught fresh cold during the day. Her
cough became harder aud the fever in
creased. Tonight DR.. Gardner, Mrs
Harrison's physician, said his patient
was little better. and hr look, for u
greater Improvement by morning.