The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
GOV. CLoUGH,s PRESENT.
Interchange of Christmas Court
esces at the State House.


In spite of the fact that Gov. Clough
stood stanch and true on the st. Louis
platform, and that the presentation
speech Of yesterday was delivered by
no less aggressive a diSputant Of finan-
cial heresies than Farmer Hayseed,"
the Christmas present Of the capitol
officials to the states chief executive
yesterday was Of solid silver. 1t was
what the feminine contingent called a
sugar and creamer or in other words
a sugar bowl, cream pitcher and sugar
tongs, the whole being enclosed in a
rich satin case Of purest white, the
dairy officials insisting that, In view of
the recent supreme court decision as
to fast colors in dairy products, any
tint in the present would be a slur
at the enthusiasm Of the department.
The silver idea was opposed by some
of the more faStidious gold men about
the state house. but, on the assumption
that 1t could be taken as emblematic
of the silver tongue of Darius F.
Reese. rather than as signifying any
compromise with political heresies, the
elaborate present was chosen.
1t was a present fit for king, too, and
Gov. Clough said as much. in kind, when
presented with the Christmas token.
The governor did not get around to any of
the general gift distribution of judgships,
surveyor generalcies and the like yesterday
but he did present each Of the stenographers
in the building with a glove bond and each
Of his office assistants was handsomely treat
ed in the distribution.
Auditor Dunn was waylaid by Santa Claus
at his suburban home in Hamline Thursday
night The office force presented him with a
pastel portrait OF the two heirs to the estate
Of Dunn, life size. and the best wishes for
the successful promotion of the Iron Range
land grant forfeiture. and Mr.. Dunn's other
ambitions, not particular1zed. The force also
cd Andt Ir,fth 4
watch chain
General glad tidings were visible In these
offices as well as In others at the state house
yesterday, although the most elaborate exer-
cises were brought off in the governors room
which had been selected as the forum for the
oratorical festivities.
Nearly all of the state officials will remain
in the city today, as the mildness of the
winter so far has not caused any serious dam
ages to the fences so far as reported.
Some Of Sam Fullerton's friends at Roseau
sent him punch bowl.
Bob Dunns Milaca friends shipped him a
boom, nearly new, and Of most modern con-
struction.
Attorney General Childs got copy of Sues
Wandering Jew from Moses E. Clapp. Gen.
Childs sent Moses back copy Of that touch
ing melody Come to My Home: Have No
Home, Either marked down from 60 cents
to IS cents for this sale.
State Treasurer Koerner got a tin bank
from A. C. Hangar, locking with puzzle
combination.
Secretary Of State Berg got a map OF the
Rainy lake country. and an etching of Mil
lais' famous Soap Bubbles"
Dairy Commissioner Anderson was sent
some Elizabethan era armor, with the in
scription on the cuirass, The race Is not al
ways to the Swift
Adjt Gen Nuremberg got copy Of poe.-
humous work OF Napoleon's just published on
Indoor Base Ball AS l Found 1t at st. Cyr."
Superintendent of Public Instruction Fender
CAST got 300 messages in fair feminine chirog-
raphy, 299 Of them applications for places in
the summer schools.
Insurance Commissioner Dearth got teie
phone call from Thomas Blythe Scott.
Secretary Hart got the words and music
of Comrades from Warden Wolfer He
sent the warden a new design for a bird cage,
with a noise proof solitary like the long dis
lance telephone cubby hole.
Public Examiner Kenyon got a monogram
OF his initials which had been wrapped in
print.
Prison Agent Whittier got some St. Cloud
granite from Charming Seabury.
Oar Reese got dozen bottles Of ''Schiff-
mans Throat Gargle. expressly for campaign
use."
Fire Warden Andrews got a fine line Of
hose.
State Printer Whitney got an army mule
from Capt. Castle, and Hmeal ticket at
Wfllmar lunch counter.