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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

first title "Spoils" appeal to the Phil
istine, appeal with the force Of desire
and long habit; the passion possible in
"Old Things is known only to the few
the few to whom Mr.. James has long
been a prophet. Whether at the lnstl-
CATION of his publisher or yielding to
his own natural desire for widespread
approval, that prophet has OF late en-
larged the place Of his tent, heightened
his cords and strengthened the stakes
that the host Of the nations without
may come in.
Since the publication Of 'The Other
House MIR James popularity has been
a tangible thing, and there is certainly
nothing about THE Spells of Poyn-
ION 10 dlssipate~ft. He has lost by IT
not one old adherent and has galneQ
many more Mr.. James has never done
ANYTHING better in style, but for once
the perfection of his form is lost IN thS
passion of the subject. In the matter OF
primitive passion The Othef HOUSE
was a revelation of Mr.. James power
turbulent human love, ungovernable
human hate in it ran riot. In way
1.-THE Spells of Poynton" is more like
Mr. James-it fits closer into ones pre-"
conceived ideas Of the limits OF its au-
thor's special province, and yet IN Il
also passion reigns paramount, ana IL
is not without the SupfemeSt klnu oL
sensationalism. The passion that founa
the gateway from the garden OF Eoen
was not more primitive and direct than
that which gathers around Tine
'Spoils of Poynton," complex and
sublimated as are the emotions and &C
tons which it's brings into being.
The composition of this novel is a
triumph of art. The events of the
stcry-and there are many more OF
them than Mr.. James usually allows
himself, the passions Of the contend
ing men and women, simple or complex
as they may be, circle stormily around
the center Of interest. The Old Things
are endowed with more than human
fascination, and though the reader be
of the religion of Mrs. Gareth and Ere
da, or cased in the stubborn non-appre-
citation of Mona, the spoils of Poynton
can not fail to be to him an adequate
cause for the whirlpool of human IN
terest amidst which they remain rest
full and absolute, belonging to nobody
at all-f'too proud unlike base animals
and humans to be reducible to any
thing so narrow.
(''The Spoils of Poynton," by Henry James.
Houghton, Miff1in & Co. Boston. S1.50. For
sale by the St. Paul Book and Stationery
company
tMademoiselle Blanche" is a remark
able study in psychology. It's movement
Is too slow and it's style too common
place to allow it, as a novel, to take
rank with the really first books Of the
day, although it's authors insight into
souls and the refined art by which he
allows his revelations to finally break
upon the reader challange comparison
with the best studies Of this class. AL
though other persons, well drawn and
interesting, take part in the develop
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

"The Spells Of Poynton" is conces'
sion-a concession to Philistia! Not the
book itself-far from it-but the name
of the book. 1t is as strange to thlnk
In the same moment of concession ana
Mr.. Henry James as to speak Oh a pop
ular' novelist and Mr.. James with the
same breath. Here the question ARISES
of how much concession and popular
ity depend upon each other!
"OId Things" this latest novel OF his
was called when it graced the pages
of the Atlantic Monthly; to 1.-The Spots
of Poynton" it has been changed, now
that it appears in book form. There
is no question that the latter name is
more euphonious than the former, and
that 1t will appeal to thousands by the
community Of taste it implies Wn'
would find nothing in common with the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
The Books Of
the Hour.
The Spells of Poyn-
ton and Other
Novels.

ment of the very simple plot-for the
plot is ideally unpretentious and direct;
only the souls are complex and tortuous
yet but one character is fully under
the authors spiritual microscope. Jules
LIE Baron Is reason enough for Mr.
John Barry's novel. This young farl-
sian is a man Of commonplace antece-
denis and common place surroundings
a clerk in a wool house he has been
since his sixteenth year-who yet claims
for himself susceptibility to sentiment.
The heroine. Mile. Blancne, Is
is earned by a marvellous plunge back
ward from the top of the theater into
a net seventy-five feet below. Jules LIE
Baron sees the wonderful feat ana
falls in love with her. lie meets
bar and the love which grows
hourly stronger brings out the best OF
his nature. The story here settles down
into a charmingly prosaic little love
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

Dor assembly had under consideration the
base ball difficulty and the objections to the
bill posting ordinance at a meeting held Fri
day evening. Three members were added to
the committee having the matter in hand,
and they will present a report to special
meeting Of the assembly called for Friday
evening, when final decision will be
reached in the premises.
The local plumbers union has submitted
the names of P. Golf and Morris Connell to
the governor as candidates for appointment
on the license commission The Minnea-
no,;s mnion has presented the names Of John
Watson and John Rogan.
Five applications for membership were re-
ceived by the retail clerks union WEDNESDAY
national secretary showing the condition OF
the organizations finances and conveying the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
Jefferson,s Violin

An old violin has just been sold in Balti-
more which is said to have been once the
by August Wilhelm Glier, of Germany. 1t is
said to have been bought by the Baltimore
dealer from negro ninety-two years old, who
lived in Virginia. at the baSS Of the Monticello
mountain He claimed that the violin was be-
aueathed to his father who; was one, Of Jeffer-
sons slayes.-Baltimore American.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
Bert wooder.on. M. ). shanahan and A. $

Il d unlawful for an employer to exact an
agreement, either written or verbal. from an
employee not to Join or become MEMBER OF
q labor organization, as condition OF em-
ploymsnt in California Idaho; ll MsM Mas
sachusetts, Minnesota, missouri, new jersey
New York and Ohio.
John B. Wood will leave Tuesday for Kan,
sas City, where he win represent the local
musicians union in the convention Of the
American Federation OF Musicians, which
opens two days later. Mr.. Wood Is THOR
ough trade-unionist and an enthusiastic wof 8.
err and the distinction accorded him by nle
union Is a merited one. He Is organizer OF
the federation for Minnesota
Secretary jackson, OF the Associated Char
tiles, who directed the issuance OF checks
for work to the unemployed by virtue OF the
action of the city council IN appropriatlns
$100OO to provide that relief, has MADE ms re-
port to the council committee: The applicants
for work are grouped according to their oc-
equations and the small number shown as
following organized trades excited the inter
that 'sthere would be many more artisans
except for the efficient aid given by the
various trades unions to their members"
National Secretary Thomas l. Kidd. Of the
amalgamated woodworkers' union, Ia on an
organizing tour, and will speak at an open
meeting Of woodworkers at Minneapolis next
Tuesday. Arrangements are being completed
by the organization committee of the local
trades and labor assembly to hold similar
meeting in this city day or two later, which
will also be addressed by Mr.. Kidd.
= A similar resolution to that adopted by the
trades and labor assembly at its last meet.
ing protesting against the appointment OF
State Senator w. E. Culkin to any federal
position was passed by the executive council
Of the State Federation Of Labor at Its last
session. Resolutions were also adopted ex-
tending the thanks of the council to Mrs
Vale or6
Stevens for their efficient services in behalf
of labor measures and their valuable assist
ance to the council during the legislative SEES
sion.
The Colorado legislature has passed bill
prohibiting boycotting and b,acklisting. VIC
lations of the law are punishable by line
not exceeding 81 600 or by Imprisonment Tor
not less than sixty days nor more than one
year.
=. John Ristine, Frank webinger and Henry
Tiekamp, comprising the auditing board OF
the pressfeeders and job pressmen,s union,
examined the books of the secretary treasurer
last week, finding the accounts in good shape
and the general and sick benefit funds In
excellent condition. They will render a re-
port at Thursdays meeting of the union.
An open meeting was to have been held BY
the iron molders' union Saturday evening,
but owing to the non-arrival OF the national
ton Of the occasion, 1t was determined to
postpone the event until some time IN the
near future.
follows Friday evening: President, Max
Johnson; secretary, James Biesen; treasurer
William Johnson. The first and third FRI
days Of every month were determined upon
as regular meeting dates.
The executive board of the Trades and La
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
Notes.

| Tho May number Of tho Atlantic n full Of
frst-hand outdoor studies Of life and full Of
| adventure. Prof. N. 8. Shaler, Of Harvard
university, writes sympathetically OF Nansen' 8
heroism in going farthest north, and tells the
| scientific result of the expedfdoni there Is
| 9 study OF one OF the great Japanese clues,
Izumo, BY Mr.. Lafcaddo Hearn; and q short
the ante-revolutionary struggle between the
colonies and the French by narrati " OF
| love and adventure.
Tho announcement that the Harpers are to
| issue a new edition Of Miss Mulock's John
Halifax, Gentleman" fully illustrated by
readers a book that delighted them years
| ago. In it's new dress it Is likely to be not
only widely reread, but to become popular WIN
q new generation, whom 1t will attract by the
very qualities that first made 1t q classic OF
| the household.
The Graeco-Turkish war, the Cuban insured
pal topics covered by the May Review OF Re-
| views in editorials, special articles, and mag
azine and book reviews, together with car
| toon and other illustration.
| Harper's Bazaar for May will contain de-
partment devoted to "The Outdoor Woman,
| which will in future be regular feature OF
! the paper and an Illustrated article IN the
| department of ''Club Women and Club Work"
| begun few weeks ago by Mrs. Margaret H.
| WEIGH and already notably successful IN
| awakening interest among women's CLUBS an
| over the country. Among the other contrlDu-
| lions there will be charming story by Helen
Evertson Smith. entitled "The Widow of
Pierre.
The Scribners have in press new novel by
L. w. Hornung author Of THE Rogue.s
March, - "a Bride from the Bush" etc II Is
called "My Lord Duke and, like most OF the
authors clever romances, contrasts sue
cessive scenes in Australia and England. a
tantalizing element of suspense is ingenlously
brought into play throughout, the plot hing
ing upon the Identify of the real duke.
Hsrper's for May opens with Gross Coun-
try Riding in America" by Caspar Whitney
illustrated by C. Dana Gibson and others. A
Few Native Orchids and Their Insect Spon-
sors'' is a study of cross-fertiiization, written
and illustrated by the late William Hamilton
Gibson. ''White Mans Black Man." the sey-
enth of Poultney Bigelow's SERIES entitled
''White Mans Africa" is study OF the
are by R. Cation Woodviile. Two Unde-
scribed Portraits of Shakespeare" by John
Corbin, introduces what is probably the on-y
life portrait of Shakespeare in existence.
The Overland is always doing something
to develop the resources of different SECTIONS
of California by making them widely known,
and in the present number gives paper on
''Yamhil Country in Oregon" and the be-
ginning Of series of papers on the leading
phases of material development by dlstin-
gu:shed authorities.
Harper's Weekly of May promises to be
of really historical interest. 1t viii be de-
voted largely to deliberately Illustrated
article on the dedication of the Grant monu-
ment and to review of Gen. Grants career.
The number will contain also fiction by Mary
E. Wilkins and by other popular writer's.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
On Our Book Table.

From E. W. Porter comnany:
Dodd, Mead & Co. 1.-THE House Of Dreams. y
$1.25.
From the publishers:
The American Book company: A brief Latin
grammar. by W. D. Mooney. Is cuts.
Rand, McNally & Co. prince Schamyl's
Woeing, f." by Richard Henry Savage. q
cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

book. Is being issued In paper covers
by b. Tennyson Mily. This poplar
novel is now In Its ninth edition.,
C'Fort Frayne" by Capt Charles King. F.
Tennyson Miy. New York; 50 cents.) rs-s
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

President Fischer Of the tobacco workers,
says there are now twenty EIGHT large to-
bacco factories using the blue label Of his
organization.
A special meeting of the musicians union
will be held this afternoon.
Officers will be installed by the book bind
ers' union Wednesday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The Overland is always doing something
to develop the resources of different SECTIONS
of California by making them widely known,
and in the present number gives paper on
'Yamhill Country in Oregon" and the be-
ginning Of series of papers on the leading
phases of material development by distiH-
gu;shed authorities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

Harper's Weekly of May 1 promises to be
of really historical interest. 1t viii be de-
voted largely to an deliberately illustrated
article on the dedication of the Grant monu-
ment, and to- review of Gen. Grants career
The number will contain also fiction by Mary
E. Wilkins and by other popular writers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02
information that three new locals were or
ganized during the past month.

A brief session during which routine busi-
ness only received consideration held
by the brewery workers union last Saturday
evening. No conclusion has as yet been
reached in the Hastings controversy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The coopers' union held two meetings last
week, both special, the matter under con.
sideration being in connection with the new
scale.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

:. John Ristine, Frank webinger and Henry
the pressfeeders and job pressmen's union.
examined the books of the secretary-treasurer
last week, finding the accounts in good shape
and the general and sick benefit funds In
excellent condition. They will render re-
port at Thursdays meeting Of the union.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The steamfitters' union elected officers as
follows Friday evening: President, Max
Johnson: secretary, James Biesen; treasurer
William Johnson. The first and third FRI
days Of every month were determined upon
as regular meeting dates.
The executive board of the Trades and La
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

An open meeting was to have been held by
the iron molders' union Saturday evening.
but owing to the non-arrival of the national
organizer, who was to have been the aftrac-
tion of the occasion, 1t was determined to
postpone the event until some time In the
near future.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The Colorado legislature has passed bill
prohibiting boycotting and b,acklisting. VIC
Iations Of the law are punishable by fine
not exceeding 81 600 or by Imprisonment for
not less than sixty days nor more than one
wear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The annual social event given by the boot
and shoe workers union last Saturday even en-,
resnects. and much credit is due to the ef-
ficient Committee who had in charge the ar
rangements for the event. The she's workers.
dances are popular and tfle' usual large crowd
Light refreshments only were dispensed and
cigars were conspicuous by their absence, all
of which tended to add 10 the pleasures of the
occasion. The arrangements commottee, the
members Of which also of1ciated on the floor,
comprised the following. j. Hummel. chair
man: Frank King, H sDugan, Louis Peterson,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

"Uncrowning a King" story Of
King Philips war, by Edward S. Ellis,
follows the adventures Of some colo
NAL settlers in Massachusetts. After
many and thrilling encounters with the
Indians the settlers are finally victori-
GUS. and King Philip is slain..t A.
New Amsterdam Book company, New York.
s125).
s-sa.Fro rtte Ffraynte,' o Capt. Kings late
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

The Graeco-Turkish war. the Cuban insured
pal topics covered by the May Review of Re-
views, in editorials, special articles, and mag
azine and book reviews, together with car
toon and other illustration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

Laboring people of Leadville Col. are
thinking of starting department store on
the, cooperative plan. Their argument is
that as some of the leading merchants are
hostile to the interests of labor, iaboring peo-
Die should do away withs the middlenaan, and
reap the benefit of theiE trade themselves.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

A beautiful piece, lots Of
shelves for books and many
conveniences in the desk; nice
bevel glass mirror; regular price
$12. so. Our price,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

Il d unlawful for an employer to exact an
agreement, either written or verbal. from an
employee, not to Join or become member OF
q labor organization, as condition OF en-
ployment in California, Idaho. Indiana, Mas
sachusetts, Minnesota. Missouri, New Jersey.
New York and Ohio.
The age-herald., 1897-08-19
The Iron Market.
Grqia Letter.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 1S.-The acton Of the forztgn markets had as much to do with the advance in wheat today as any thing else. Liverpool instead of fti.o%- ing our decline yesterday came higher Hhis morning and closed 1 In advance oI | Il to E penny. The most sensational aG- vance, however, was recorded in Paris, which market is quoted from } to cents per bushel higher than Saturday, the in teryen.ng time having be- Il ho o1days. h addition 70 this foreis HeIs were ie Oort 1 good buyers Of tulurSs at the searoald d, and the expert business is placed at 5f loads.
 Clearances were again large. During the ICrepart or the session focal bears were inclined to nght the advance and holders showed some disposition to s5.l out, but as the market gradua- ly hdfd IT, ed and the news became mere hull,sh, . the early sellers began to buy. Of .rines were not large and the market soli up to 9o1s cents for September NorthW- se news was strong; both the Mirn-ttohs and Duluth markets were strong.
 Crop conditions in that country are ro- ported unsa tisfactory, as a rule. This created further buying of December n Chicago, with the result that September and December came together against a discount of 2 cents per bushel for the llt- her at this time on Monday and 1 cent per bushel at the close yesterday. The Chicago market was active and about 100000 bushels (cfhiefly No. 2 spring) wal Q sold to millers and for shipment. The tone of the market at the close indicates that shorts are thoroughly alarmed again, with the confidence among the holders, for 90 o=nts wheat is firmer tn n ever. Coarse grain and provisions We're also higher.
 I p nIITDD G, cn
The age-herald., 1897-08-19
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Cattle good to prime offerings went off like hot cakes today and prices were stronger to 10c per 100 pounds higher, extra lots selling for $5 70 @5.50. The market has at Hast reache d figures that were predicted some time ago by optimistic people around the va ds and now the prediction is made that fancy beeves will sell before long alt $5.75. Native beef steers sold during the day at $44O@5.5O, chiefly at $4.6O&515, with an occasional car load of very ordinary west ern fed at s9.65@9.S5.
 The stocKer and feeder trade was act i've at $300@4I45 for common to choice, and some $40 pounds yearlings and choice ones for SAT. .50@52.50 per head Western range cattle sold actively at firm prices, mainly at $3.75@4.10 and Texans sold Eargely at s280@3.S0 for cows, heif- CTS and steers.
 Tn hogs light and medium weights wsre the best sellers. and such weakness was confined mostly to heavy packing lots. The bulk of the sales were aft S3.S0@4.00; f; tine extreme range for the poorest to the best hogs being $3.55@412s. Sales above $405 consisted of selected Night lots of sold around $3.S5@3.90. Pigs sold largely alt $3.35@4.10
 Trade in sheep was active at stsady prices.
 Sheep were saleable ait s2 20O@2 50 for in- ferior up to $4.0064. .25 for choice to prime natives. with wertern range flocls in gcod demand at $3.00m4.00. Feeding sheen were active at $s.50@4.65. Inferior to fancy lambs brought $3.4o&5.4O, western
The age-herald., 1897-08-19
J. P. MUDD & ca
Cotton letter.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 18.--Liverpool cables this morning were more favorable than were expected. as a result of which our market opened with a very steady undertone al about 4 points over last night. Reports of rains in Texls failed to exert any effect upon prices unless improvement. The fact is the mark t appears to have been pretty well sold out for the present The trade, however, continues bearish. There has, however, been rather less disposition to sell today, and prices have been we'll maintained. There is competition for new cotton now coming on the market, and owing to small stocks held by spinners tEe world over the receipts for some time 10 come will be doubtless quickly absorbed.
 This ought to be found a sustaining influence and unless the volume of the movement during the next few weeks jnstitie.i the probable ultimate raaliza- tion of the big crop which the o@ars have In their minds eye, the speculative pub lie wl'jch has been so slow to take hold of cotton will come in with rush.
 When the opinions being almost unani- nous in favor of either side of the mar ket the opposite side offers the greater possibilities in view of the fact that a large short or long interest is g source of strength in one ease and of weakness in tho other.
 Owing to the intense bearish feeling now prevalent the short interest is un- questionably being increased from day 10 day anG the speculative. situation cen sequently made stronger.
 J. P. MUDD & co.
The age-herald., 1897-08-19
Stock Letter.

Birmingham, Aug. 1S.-Phen stock mar | ct was agan sul je ted to pressure from '.!le past which is working for a more pronounced reaction.
 L0ndol assist d the movement. Prices were depressed half a poin- to over per cent, but no hquid,ltion of irnpor tance was provoked and in the a.. .ernoon efforts to recover stocks sold for both accounts. effe eeted a, rally which in many instances left quotations above last aightts figures. s.. Paul resisted the early tendency of she ispecula ton and finished with a sCbst2al1al fractional net gain. Rhode 1elanli Hlas steady on :.h a prospect of the Increase in its diy.dsDd rate, bull the bars held Burlington bN check 10 some extent because Rhe com pany declared only its regular dividend of 1 per o1lt. fTIhe very influence as they were coritradicted by numerous adviees from railway sources. The advance in wheat helped the late recovery as it was accompanied by reports of large export eng3 generits. The market clc;s d -eady. Stiarlg features were Missouri Pacific, Louisville and Nashville, Mobile and Ohio and some of the spacialtis,s. Sugar lsd .fse inGuStrials with an advance of about two points and Chicago Gas, after early weakness rallied sharply. The reports of damage to spring wheat had little for thu second week of August, Missouri Kansas arJd Texas earnings decreased SEQ 00e Missouri Pacific increased $62,- 900 and Northern Pacific decreaeed S415.
 J. P MITDD & CO