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THE ST. PAUL GLOBE.
VOL VII
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND.
a. True Pen Picture by "Grath" of Our
Kewly Elected Chief Mag
istrate.
4.8 Compared With Grant, Hayes and Gar
field he Towers Hi°;h Above
Them All.
An Interesting Interview With Chicago's
Merchant Prince on the
Situation-
Judge Thompson, of Albany, Tells What
he Thinks of Cleveland and hig
Ad mi Dint ration.
Senator T.:un:ir, of Mississippi, Tells a Re
porter What lie Thinkg of Cleve
land's Election.
"Oath's" Picture of Cleveland,
[Special Telegram to the Globe.l
Civinx^ti, 0., Dec. 7.— Oath has been to
lee Cleveland, and telegraphs the follow
ing as to his visit:
"I was ushered into the executive cham
biT without having to present a card. The
•room presents, both in appointments and
audience, something of the appearance of
tbe ante room of a prime minister or king,
when suddenly the wainscotting at the rear
opens and there steps in a substantial look-
Ing man with a firm tread. No clumsiness
of movement, solid, glow but not stiff, "and
be is dressed in black all over; dressed rather
negligently, as If the black suit had been
well worn. Be holds his hands toward bis
nips and a little behind htm, In an uncon
strained yet settled position. lie has a portly
figure, a .short neck and a head of good 6izc;
not, as in the caricatures of the last cam
paign, with a brow noticeably narrow.
His hair is brown, and much browner than
the portraits and photographs make it appear.
It does not look like black hair at a distance,
and closer by it is seen to be a medium
brown, more sandy than black. It is pretty
thick hair, but has fallen off at places, and
there is a iarge bald spot just behind the
Brown of his bead. His skin was originally
fair, but has the appearance of one not par
ticular about the diet, and one who would
take his beer at night freely. The 6kin is
healthy, but it is that of the German and of
the good liver. He has a mustache of a
brown color, tolerably large. His nose is
something between a Roman and Jewish.
His forehead is good. His eyes are of a blue
color and not very firm in tint, as if
with a fluid tendency. They are
not disagreeable eyes, but somewhat
cold. The expression of Gov. Cleveland's
face is that of a man babftued to consider
business tilings, and not decide them with
out a little anxiety. It is not the anxiety of a
nervous man, but that of a positive one, who
wishes to take a successful and stern view of
the case, and not be accused of infirmity in
his judgment. You see a face like this in a
good many banks about the time persons
are going in for loans and the president's
face is just half welcoming with a shade to
ward the word "No." At the same time Gov.
Cleveland moves about his office like its
master, or rather, its owner. One firm in
bis position, solid on bis feet, and by weight
accustomed to stay rather than waltz about.
lie would turu from left to right and advance
a 6tc*p or two. then turn to another grass.
and perhaps bis hand will fly out for a mo
ment and you hear bis voice somewhat
In the throat, affable but dry, distinct, and
generally accompanied with a short, brief
nod of the bead.
, Not a single sign of the vote getter is in
But man. He does not look like a man
ivbo ever solicited a vote, and if he had was
rather ashamed of it. He makes the impres
sion of a person in a situation where it is easier
to concide and make a mistake than to shake
bis head short and 6ay "No." Indeed,
while we are looking at him he is saying no.
People are going up with their pardon cases.
He says, smiling a little, shaking his head
a little, stepping a little within a small
radius: "Ah, not to-day. lam afraid I can
not take up any pardon cases to-day. What
is your case?" To a conspicuous man,
"A pardon case? Well, you
may come again a 11 o'clock,
and I will try and see you then. No more
pardon eases now." Then while some are
waiting and some are going oil, he sits down
at a table and begius to write; composing
amidst the crowd as if he were accustomed
to it. Introduced to any stranger he seldom
has anything to say, unless that stranger be
some equal or party friend, when be may
make a little phrase almost in monosyllables,
intimating that he knows who he Is. Then
there is a little smile, a jerk or two of the
head and he is down at the table again
writing something with his own hand. I
foresee that the question will be asked
whether Cleveland impressed me as a gentle
man. He impressed me as a New York
state gentleman. That is to say, a success
ful business man in merchandise
or finance. His manners were those you
generally find at the bead of some
large business establishment. Not a man
who wants to sell you a bill, but who repre
sents the house, knows its strength and Is in
his business hours while you are looking at
him. I cannot get a nearer description of
Cleveland than to say that he reminds me of
a strong, self-made bank president, who has
not been much in courtier life, but whose
native courage and respectable instincts
would acquit him well anywhere. He has
not that shy look you often saw on President
Graft's face; he has not that clear, moral
complexion borne by Hayes; he doe 6 not
tower up like the soldier school teacher that
Garfield was; yet there is something about
him more decided and executive liKe than
any of these men. He is big enough to make
a physical Impression; thoughtful enough in
countenance to show that he is a no trifier,and
can smile enough to show that be is not bad
hearted. When he settles down to write you
see that business is his ruling inclination.
I fancy that in this man we have come
nearer a commercial age than we ever
guessed. That while he has been a lawyer,
his true bent was for something commer
cial and executive, and that his official posi
tions, which have always been of an execu
tive character, have turned the counting
clerk and commercial lawyer into a factor of
public office. The intellectual life of the man,
I should think to be but moderate and sub
ordinate to his official career.' Those who
are looking for a man of many Bides, of ner
vous flexibility, of subtlety of character, cap
able under pressure of lofty strains of elo
quence or highly courageous epithets or
words, will probably be disappointed. In him
the presidential office for a time drops away
from the delicate atmosphere of romance and
becomes a mere band to execute the laws
and an eye to control the executive depart
ment. Efficiency in the service is what this
•man is after. He believes in bringing the
public service up to something like a mer
cantile service. Matters foreign to his past
career he seems to have no fondness to dis
cuss. HeseemVnot to be a man of much
Dailn 111 OTlnhr
curiosity, the literary and the reportorial fac
ulties are hardly there.
Mr. Letter, the Millionaire Merchant, In
terviewed.
[Special Tclet;rarn to the Globe.
Chicago, Dec. 7. — "What is the feeling In
business circles regarding Mr. Cleveland's
election I" was asked of Mr. L. S. Leiter, the
Chicago retired millionaire merchant, who is
spoken of in connection with a cabinet posi
tion.
"At first lhere was more or less alarm felt,
and a. feeling of uncertainty about the future,
but that has worn off. and a? a rule the busi
ness element has become reassured, and
does not look forward with any large Jetrree
of apprehension. In fact, the president
elect nan been bo conservative in bis '
course and words that people really begin to
think that be is controlled by ■ -in- to make
it a business man's administration, a plain,
steady, common sense rule, with no non
sense about it. When I met Mr. Cleveland, ;
I stadia 1 him as closely as possible, weighed
bis words and measured him to the tn-.-t of
my ability. To my mind his predominant
trait it strong common sense. There is noth
ing vajru)- and visionary about him, and I
think the key note was struck wb«*n be said
that the better part of the Republican party
and that part of the Democratic arty which
favored good government would be satisfied
with his course. With this as a text, there
need not be much doubt as to his intended
policy."
"Will he make wholesale removals from
office?"
••I do not think that he will interfere with
the rank and file, the great mass of clerks,
etc. As to the beads of .'departments and
bureaus, it is nothing more tlian right and
just that those who fill such offices should be
in harmony with the administration. The
most advanced advocates of civil service re
form could ask no more than that. In this
connection I will state, not on hearsay, but
of my own knowledge, that he iroes into office
without having made a single promise to any
individual regarding a reward for services
rendered, or with a mortgage due on any of
fice or offices. There never was a president
who entered the office as completely uutraiu
meled."
"Turning from politics to business, do
you look for any change in the situation!"
"Not much before next spring. I believe
that we have about touched the lowest point
in all directions. There has been more
or less over-production iv different
channels and there does not
exist a stagnation that is likely
to continue during the winter, for that is
not ■ Mas in which much movement could
be made. But I look forward to a revival in
the spring, and in a year, when the people
see that no harm conies of ■ change *$>t par
ties, everything will be moving along pros
perously and in good thane. Let ■ say
this right here about the west, and 1 don't
believe It is vanity on my part to state that 1
know this section of country, and the great
Mississippi valley as well as any living
man, for I have studied it
during a thirty years' residence in
Chicago. It never was in a better condition.
Its farmers and producers are, as a rale,
forehanded, out of del>t tad prosperous, and
the resources are great. They have an im
mense crop on hand, which while large
enough to stagger one in its magnitude, still
comes when the former stocks have bean
exhausted, and as toon as confidence is re
stored, and they come to ■ understand thil
there are no rucks ahead, you will see a for
ward movement that will create a boom it,
trade circles."
Mr. Letter was in all of his utterances very
optlmistic in regard to both politics and
trade. In referring to the pressure of what
the south would bring to bear on Mr. Cleve
land for spoils Of office, be said that he
thought that the report was exaggerated.
And even if it did happen the new president
had the stamina and physique that would en
able him to resist it successfully.
Mr. Letter baa leased Mr. Blainc's new
house iv Washington for a term of live years,
and his family will make the capital their
residence, while he will divide bis time be
tween New York and Chicago.
Judge Thompson Interviewed on the Situ
ation.
| Special Telejrram to the- Globe. I
CniCAGO, Dec. 7. — Judge J. L. Thompson,
of Albany, N. V., was la the city yesterday,
and a reporter of the Time* had a conversa
tiou with him relative to thiugs political la
and about the capital, and the state generally.
lie has met the president-elect daily, and
says thai Cleveland is winning golden opin
ions from all classes except the übiquitous
office-seekers, the latter finding but little
consolation cither in his words or aetious.
He has that rarest of fatuities,
the self-control that keeps him evenly bal
anced and unostentatious under cirenm
&t«nces that would throw most men off their
poise. His few utterances have been judicious
and reassuring, and the business element
has taken much comfort from hi.- evident
ambition and determination to win to their
industries the elements of stability that a
Change of administration seems to threaten.
It is believed that he will throw the weight
of his influence against the radicals
of the party which it represents, as
far at least as to hinder them
from making any hazardous experiments.
As these inferences were drawn from the few
things that be has said, and his nearest
friends entertain the same opinion as to bis
future policy, it may be taken for granted
that it may be as outlined. His greatest
danger lies in the assault that will be made
upon him, and the pressure he will have to
stand from that class of patriots whose idea
of victory does not rise above the amount of
spoils involved. Hardly had a day
elapsed after the final triumph was
assured, before they commenced a
pilgrimage to Albany ostensibly to congratu
late him, but really for the more selfish mo
tive of securing some sort of recognition.
But few, however, have been so fortunate
as to secure any promises. Mr. Cleveland
keeps himself free from entanglement, treats
them all courteously and indicates to the
most of them that there will be plenty oL
time to consider all matters relating to
patronage after he shall have been inaugur
ated.
The visit of Mr. Hendricks to Albany
occasioned much comment. Not from what
did, but what did not take place. It was
natural that, with perfect confidence between
the two, a consultation should have been
had, a discussion as to the policy of the com
ing administration entered into and that Mr.
Cleveland would at least have extended the
hospitalities of the executive mansion, and I
invited his second to remain a day or two.
Instead of this but a few moments elapsed
after his arrival before his deparlnre,
and deny it as he ma}*, he went away very
much disgruntled. This is taken to be as
very significant on one point, and that is
that the mos6backs and bard&bells arc going to
have but little influence with the president
elect. It is whispered that there will be some
grand surprises when the names of those se
lected for the cabinet appear. It is whispered
that vanity enters largely into Cleveland's
composition, and that he has no
desire to surround himself with
the famous men of the party. With
Tburman as secretary of state, nobody would
ST. PALL .MI XX. .MONDAY MOKXIXG. DECEMBER B. 1884.
think of oar foreign policy as identified
with tbe president, it would be Tburtnan.
With Randal] at the Lead of the treasury
it would be the same, and on through the ;
list Cleveland would be eclipsed by the
credit .riven to bis counselors, but if on tbe ,
contrary, he should pick out comparatively
new men, that fa to Bay those who bare not
obtained a national fame as leaders, be would
be tbe bead in fact as well an in name. It Is !
a rather dauccrous resolution for him to take,
as it would mean the ignoring of those who ',
through many years have stood at the head !
of the party through good and evil report^
and borne the brant of its defeat. Already
amocier them the feeling obtains that there is
a miscarriage of -vents tbat lifts an obscure
and unknown man out of the ranks and
placet him at the front, and this would be
intensified into the most bitter of sentiments
thoaM Cleveland undertake to lay tbtm
on the shelf. In any light, Id
the Judges opinion, Mr. Cleveland
has many grave and serious obstacles in his
way. And what, with the Independent* on
one hand, tin- mossbackson the other and
tbe jealousies of those who were forced to
give way to him on the question of avrila
oility, he has a very delicate task on band
to conduct bis administration to a safe and
successful close, and at the same time keep
bis party united and intact.
Senator I.um.ir Interviewed.
Washington, Dec. 7.— Senator Lamar ar
rived In tbe city yesterday, Laving been de
tained at home by sickness. A representa
tive of the Associated Press called on him to
djy with the view of obtaiuing an expression
of bis views concerning tbe policy of the in
coming adtniustration. In reply the senator
■aid in substance:
"I think it due to the president-elect that
the Democratic party and the country should
await with patience and confidence tbe ap
pearance of bis inaugural address and the
firtt «-..,•. For in those alone I ttink
will be shadowed the policy of bis ad
ministration. Any expression of
opinion meantime can only be
Of the most general character, based upon
the well known traditions of Democratic
government, and upon Governor Cleveland's
official course hitherto, which alter wide
publicity and discussion has been approved
by the people. So far as I may personally
venture to express an opinion, I should say
Mr. Cleveland as president will undoubtedly
iavor scrupulous but not I think parsimoni
ous economy in the conduct of the govern
ment, and will insist upon the most rigid
honesty and accountability on the Dart of
public officials."
Iv reply to a question as to the probable
action of congress with regard to the tariff,
Senator Lamar said it was highly improbable
tbat an action would be taken on the tariff
this session. The next session, however,
there would be proposed by the Democrat*
such schemes of reduction as need cause no
uneasiness whatever in the business com
munity. He believed it would be wise for
Uh- manufacturers of the country to compro
mise with the tariff reformers, and the tariff
reformers with the manufacturers upon
a reduction of duties to a reve
nue standard, with Mich discrimi
nations in the arrangement of dctUis in
that limit a.- to allord ample protection to
American industries. Ucveuue reform and
mauuiacturing prosperity ought not to be
antagonistic forces.
"We are now," said tbe senator, "the
foremost manufacturing nation in the world.
Our f-iujstrisl system ii so vast, so inti
mately biended witn our whole social struc
ture, Uial the representatives of the people
may surely be trusted to see that no industry
shall iiler a shock by reason of legislation."
Tuc senator was asked: "How is the elec
tion of Cleveland regarded in the south with
relation to its probable effects in that sec
tion ("
"I cannot," said he, "make a better an
swer to that question than to refer you to Gen.
Gordon's letter recently published. It speaks
the sentiment of the whole southern people,
especially in its disclaimer of any purpose of
sectional aggraudizemcnL In my opinion
the election will have a most decisive effect
in bringing the south into hearty and cordial
relations with the north. Tue southern
people do not regard the election
a.- a triumph of their section, or of any sec
Uon. They simply regard it as indicating a
triumph in the nation of the principles of
good government. Out of u early live million
votes ca&t lor Cleveland more than three
million ware cast by the people of the north.
Under his administration, therefore, prepon
derence of political forces will continue to be
northern. The soutu 6imply recognizes in
tue result of the election the placing in power,
lor Uie .ir>t time since the war, of an admin
istration not hostile. One under which tbe
people can heartily support and co-operate
with the national government, thus bringing
her highest interests into more complete
identilicalion with those of the nation, and
the let-lings of her people into an intense
sympathy with those their northern brethren.
To make that administration one of which
the whole American people may be proud,
the people south will contribute every energy
head and heart."
The senator declined absolutely to be in
terrogated on the subject of Cleveland's cab
inet.
Mysterious Disappearance.
WnECLixo, Wa., Dec. 7.— This morning
before daybreak Miss Rebecca Stewart left
the bouse of her uncle Win. Stewart, and no
trace has been found of her. It is supposed
that, being temporarily insane she drowned
herself in the Ohio river. This afternoon
while the river was being dragged as well as
the heavy wind and rising river would allow,
John McMastcrs was drowned by the upset
ting of a skill. He. was boss weighman at
tbe Aetna mill, and leaves a family. Miss
Stewart was aged forty-five and has been
much depressed eincc the recent death of an
aunt Only a few clothes were missing
from her wardrobe. During the past twenty
four hours a very heavy wind storm has pre
vailed in this section, Interfering somewhat
with the wires and doing slight damage.
A Son of Gov. Madero Arrested.
St. Lor is, Mo., Dec. 8. — A dispatch from
Saltillo, Mexico, says ne«va is received there
that a son of Gov. Madero was arrested at j
Parros last week by soldiers, acting; under I
scaled order?, for having in his possession
several hundred arms and a supply of am
munition, and that he is still in confinement
there. Mad-To, for fear of personal harm,
has gone to Laredo, Texas. The dispatch
also slates that arrests are almost daily made
at Saltillo of leaders of the faction opposing
the inauguration of Falcon, the federal can
didate for governor, who is to take his seat
the 15th inst., and that the course of the au
thorities is regarded by the conscrraties as
more apt to produce than prevent a revolu
tion. '
A Monster XewspaDer.
New York, Dec. 7.— World, Joseph
Pulitzer, editor, says to-day of itself: This
edition is equal to 860,000 complete eight
page papers. It was worked on six presses
between 8 o'clock last evening and 5 this
morning, time being allowed for changes of
plates, cleaning presses and substituting roll
ers. Tbe amount of white paper consumed
was 40,000 pounds, making necessary tbe
use of a quarter of a ton of ink. This mon
ster edition of the World required 244 miles
of paper, as it came from the rolls. Three
tons of . metal were used in providing the
stereotype plates for the presses. Th» 168
columns of type in the paper measure one
twentieth of a mile in length.
A man endowed with treat perfections
without good breeding, is like one who has
his pockets full of gold, but always wants
change for his ordinary occasions.— [Steele.
POLITICAL MELANGE.
Representative Bnckners Bill to
Suspend the Coinage of
the Silver Dollar.
The Work Mapped Oat for the Con
sideration of Congress During
the Coming Week.
A Synopsis of the Bankruptcy Bill—Cleve
land to Have a Consultation With
Part) Leaders.
Fit* John Porter to be Appointed Com
missioner of Public Work*—
Jiluiiif:** Horoscope.
The Silver Dollar.
Washington, Tin. 7. — Representative
Buckner, chairman of tbc c.r:imi!ee on bank
ing and currency, will introduce to-morrow
the following bill to suspend the coinage of
the silver dollar.
Section 1. — That so much of the act en
titled *'nn act to authorize the coinage of the
standard silver dollar and restore its legal
tender character." It authorise* and di
rects the sccretiry of the treasury to purchase
from time to time silver bullion r.t the mar
market price thereof, , not less
than 1:2.000,000 worth per month,
and not more than {4,000,000
worth per month, and cause the same to be
coined month)}, as fast as so purchased,
into standard silver dollars, and which ap
propriates out any money in the treasury,
not otherwise appropriated, the sum suffi
cient to carry out said provision a* to the
coinage of standard silver dollars, be, and the
same is hereby suspended for the term of
three years from the 4th of March, 1985.
Sec. — That immediately after the
taking effect of this act the pres
ident shall open correspondence with
the governments of Great Britain,
Germany and the members of the Latin
union, so called, and with such other Euro
pean and American governments as he may
deem advisable, and urge upon them the
desire of the government and the people of
the United States for the establishment of a
common ratio between gold and silver, and
by an international agreement securing and
fixing a relative money value between
these metals, and whenever any
three European governments, including
Great Britain, shall concur in the importance
and propriety of such international agree
ment, tbe president is directed to invite a
conference at such time and place as may be
agreed upon, of the delegates from said sev
eral governments of Europe and America.
The president i* authorized to direct any
three American ministers accredited to the
courts of Europe to represent the
United States in such conference, as he
may by and with tbe advice and
consent of the senate, appoint not more than
three special congressmen to attend said
conference, who shall receive tbe same com
pensation as provided in the act of Feb. 23,
IS7S, and an amount necessary to pty said
compensation and reasonable expenses of
such commission, is hereby appropriated out
of any money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
The Work Mapped Out for Congress This
Week.
Washington, Dec 7.— Three measures of
Importance are acniioned.'£>libeiy to come
up this week for discussion in the senate. On
Monday Senator Slater intends to call up
the house bill, "To declare the forfeiture of
certain lands granted in aid of the construc
tion of a railroad in Oregon." known as the
Oregon Central railroad bill.
On Tuesday Senator Harrison will call up
the bill for the admission of southern Dakota
as a state. The measure is expected to give
rise to considerable discussion, which proba
bly will be of a political character.
On Thursday Senator Cullom will, if
possible, call up the Interstate commerce bill.
It is probable the regular order will be tem
porarily laid aside early in the week to give
Senator Hill an opportunity to make a speech
on his "silver" resolution offered last week.
In the house Representative Reagan in
tends pressing 'lie interstate commerce Mi
discussion, which was begun la>t week. It
is thought a vote will be taken on this meas
ure by Thursday.
When the inter-state commerce bill Is out
of the way, Representative Hewitt will ask
that the bill to carry out tbe provisions of the
Mexican reciprocity treaty, reported from the
ways and means committee last session, be
considered.
Representative Payson intends to urge the
consideration of his bill to restore to the
public domain all lauds held within the In
demnity limits for railroad companies. He
says tbe passage of this measure by congress
would open for settlement under the public
land laws more than 120,000,000 acres.
The committee on public buildings will
make an effort to pass a ; number of bills
providing for the erection of public build
ings in various cities.
A Synopsis of the Bankruptcy Bill.
| Special Telegram to the Glebe. |
Washington, Dec. 7. The bankruptcy
bill passed the senate April 20, ISS4. It was
reported back from the house judiciary com
mittee and placed upon the calendar March
5. Collins, of the bouse judiciary committee,
who has it in charge, moved at the last ses
sion to secure a special day for its consider
ation, but the motion did not prevail. The
following is a synopsis of the bill:
The bill as passed constitutes the several
district courts of the United States and of
the territories, and the supreme court of the
District of Columbia, courts of bankruptcy
with jurisdiction of all questions of claims,
assets, exemption, composition and dis
charge. For the purpose of bankruptcy the
courts shall be always open, as well in vaca
tion as in term time, and when the district
Judge from any cause is unable to act the
circuit judge may do so. On the application
of any person interested the district judge
may certify any question of law
Involved to the United States circuit
court, which is given general superintend
ency and jurisdiction of all bankruptcy pro
ceedings, and the decision of the circuit
court shall not be reviewed by the supreme
court of the United States, except upon a
certificate of disagreement between the two
circuit justices. The circuit court shall ap
point within each judicial district such num
ber of commissioners in bankruptcy as may
be necessary, not exceeding in any state the
number of members of congress to
which the state is entitled, each commis
sioner to give bonds in - the
sum of 15.000 v for the faithful
performance of his duties. He Is given all
powers of the master in chancery, and may
represent and act for the judge in holding
meetings and conducting business specially
committed to him. The circuit court shall
appoint a supervisor in bankruptcy for each
judicial circuit, who shall personally examine
into the administration of all bankruptcy pro
ceedings in his circuit, call the attention of the
commissioners, clerks and trustees to mat
ters which would facilitate speedy and eco
nomical settlements, and move
the court for action against ■ de
linquent trustees. He shall visit
and inspect the office and business of every
commissioner and clerk in his circuit as
often as once in every six months, and make
reports to the circuit court. . The supervisor's
compensation is fixed at $3,000 a year. The :
commissioner's compensation is fixed at [
$2,000. Tbt.- court mar, however, decree •
him a farther allowance, not to exceed $10
(or each case instituted before him during
i the rear, bat not more than $7,000 in any
one year. The supervisor and commissioner
mar be allowed a reasonable sum
for disbursements, the items to
be verified by oath. Every person
petitioning for bankruptcy, whether debtor
or creditor, shall pay to the clerk of the
courts $50. and every trustee shall pay one
per cent, of the gross amount realized from
the assets, and every debtor making i
a composition shall pay one-half of '
one per cent, on the amount of such
composition. These fees are all to be paid
by the clerk into the treasury of the United
States. Any person owing debts exceeding
$300, and unable to pay, may, by petition,
apply to be adjudicated a bankrupt, and the
filing of such petition shall be deemed an
act of bankruptcy. Any person
owing debts exceeding $1,000, who leaves his
state to avoid bis creditors, or conceals him
self to avoid arrest or the service of legal
process, or makes a fraudulent transfer of
his property, or suspends the payment of his
commtrcial paper or opens account? for thirty
days after the same are due and payable, or
who makes a fraudulent preference, shall be
deemed to have committed an act of bank
ruptcy and may be adjudged a bankrupt on
petition of three or more of his creditors,
whose bills would amount in all to $500. The
Mil excepts and exempts in favor of the
bankrupt the necessary and proper wearing
apparel of himself and family,
and such other property as may be exempted
from attachment by the laws of the United
States or of the estate in which the bank
ruptcy proceed! are instituted. And the
court may from the assets allow the bank
rupt a sum not to exceed $500 for his sup
port pending f.ie proceeding, if his circum
stances require it, and reasonable wage* for
any services rendered his estate at the re
quest of his trustee, and the usual fees when
acting as a witness.
Another Appointment for Fita John
Porter.
[Special Telegram to the Globe.]
New York. Dec. 7. — Mayor Edeon ha.* de
cided U* Fppoint as commissioner of public
works FiU John Porter, now police commis
sioner, in place of Hubert O. Thompson,
whose term emlres next Wednesday. The
nomination of Commissioner Porter wonld
have been sent to the common council Fri
day had the mayor been sure of
the confirmation of his appointee.
The mayor found that there were
only ten aldermen whom he could rely upon,
and was oblijt .1 to defer the nomination.
It will be made Monday if the vote can be
secured. The Republican aldermen, with
the possible exception of O'Connor, are, it is
understood, ready to confirm Porter. The
trouble is in the . Tammany ranks, from
which it has long been known three alder
men have been seduced. The influence
brought to bear upon the three 19
understood to be the undivided "boodle
for the vote on the Broadway railroad fran
chise. The statesman who holds tbfs
"boodle" has calmly answered that he will
not turn it over until a commissioner of
public works, satisfactory to himself, has
been named. It may be, therefore, that only
a County Democracy man will receive con
firmation at the hands of the common coun
cil, unless there is some change.
A Consultation to be Had.
Special Telegram to the Globe. |
Washington, Dec. — It is now under
stood among the leading Democrats here- that
after Cleveland's resignation as governor,
such party leaders as lie wishes to consult
with will be quietly invited to meet him at
Buffalo or Albany,.!* the governor may desig
nate, and then their views will be solicited.
After that Cleveland will determine upon his
cabinet. The suggestion of an Independent
going into the cabinet is rarely ever
beard these days. Senator Gorman, who is
believed lu^uuw more of Cleveland's plans
and purposes than any other man in
Washington, has expressed the opinion that
none but Democrats will be chosen for the
cabinet. In the inner Democratic circles
it is said that Gorman wants to see Bayard
and Garland go into the cabinet. As far as
the south is concerned, it now looks as if
only two or three of the many men who have
been mentioned lor the cabinet from that
section will be finally presented to Cleve
land. Texas has really abandoned any idea
of getting a cabinet honor. It is extremely
doubtful If Louisiana offers anybody. Ala
bama, Georgia, North and South Carolina,
Florida and Tennessee seem to
have dropped out, leaving Money, of Missis
sippi, Garland of Texas and Barbour of Vir
ginia, as the only southern men now seri
ously talked of.
Congressman Mllllkcn Casting Blame's
Horoscope.
[Special Telegram to the Globe.]
Washington, Dec. 7. Congressman Mil
liken, of Maine, has been talking in a very
interesting manner about Mr. Blame. He
says:
"Mr. Blame is out of public life now,
though of course it cannot be said that popu
lar sentiment may not throw him into it
again. Mr. Blame has natural instincts for
making money, of which fact the public is
already convinced. He has a love of litera
ture, which will induce him to
occupy the most of hit time in literary pur
suits. He will go right to work upon the
last volume ol his twenty years in congress,
and iv his enthusiasm be will forget all
about the campaign. When that work is
completed he will probably speni some time
abroad, and after that be bis an idea of
writing books, among which will be a his
tory of the war of 1812. These things will
keep him busy for the next four years, and
by that time he will know what further he
will do."
Mr. Milliken will not attempt to cast Mr.
Blame's horoscope beyond the year 18SS.
Mr. Milliken then presents Mr. Blame to the
public as an unsophisticated person, intel
lectual, brilliant, but like so many great
authors, unacquainted with practical politics.
He says that the public has an erroneous idea
that Mr. Blame is a politician. This, he says,
Is far from a fact. Mr. Blame is
a good worker and a brilliant
man, no matter what be is doing, but he is
no politician. This, be says, was amply
demonstrated throughout the campaign. He
showed the ability of an orator and a states
man, but never the shrewdness of a politi
cian. There were several things suggested
to him which would have secured his election
bad they been acted upon, he ' paid
no attention to them, and left all to the com
mittee. One of these things was to go to Mr.
Arthur ank secure the earnest and active sup
port of the administration. Another thing was
St. John. He should have been bought off.if
it took half the money in the campaign
treasury. Then John Kelly should have
been fixed. This last could have been
easily effected if the administration had
taken the matter in band. Mr. Blame,
in the act of going to "that man
Arthur" and begging his help, would
have been almost is picturesque as the spec
tacle of the administration, that is Mr
Arthur, matin? a deal with John Kelly la
Mr. Elaine's interest. It does not occur to
Mr. Mlliiken that the prohibition element
con Id not have been eliminated from the
canvass had money enough been put up.
Mexican Reciprocity.
[Special Te'.eirram to the Globe. 1
mngtox, Dec. 7— There will be a
bitter fl*bt in the house of representatives
ajainst the proposed legislation to carry out
the Mexican reciprocity treaty. Some of the
strongest men of that body, iucluding promi
nent tariff reformers, are opposed to the
treaty, and steps have been taken to form a
combination against it. A conference
will take place to-morrow between
Mr. Carlisle, Mr. Eliis, of Louisiana, and
three or four other Democratic leaders, at
which the question will be discussed. Mr.
Hewitt, of New York, is earnestly in favor of
the treaty, and a bill framed by him will
probably be the basis of the necessary sup
plementary legislation to make " th ■•
treaty effective, or there will be
no such legislation. Messrs. Blount,
of Georgia, Herbert, of Alabama, and
Mills, of Texas, are reckoned among those
whoacree with Mr. Carlisle and Mr. Ellis in
opposition to the treaty, and there is reason
to believe that Mr. Tucker and Mr. Morrison
will also oppose. It will be opposed on the
ground that the treaty is in the interest of
certain classes, and aimed at two great
staple production of the southern states,
sugar and tobacco, it Is objected to by some
of the revenue reformers upon the ground
that when the tariff question is taken up the
revision should be general, and not by piece!
Rival.
RAILROAD MEETING.
The Work of the Passenger Agents
Assembled in Chicago Saturday.
[Special Telegram to the Globe. I
Chicago, Dec. 7 — The general passenger
agents of the Missouri river lines continued
their meeting yesterday at the Lake Side
building. The time was occupied in arrang
ing the details of the new agreement An
adjournment was taken until Tuesday, when
the consideration of the Council Bluffs rate
will be resumed. The Rock Island people, it
is understood, expect to maintain firmly the
purpose to make the Council Bluffs local rate i
$12.&2 i the same as the Kansas City rate.
They will also urge the adoption of the same
rate to St. Paul, where now $14 is charged.
It is believed that the other lines will see the
wisdom of establishing similar rates for simi
lar distances, and thus put Kansas City, j
Council Bluffs, and Si. Paul rates from Chicago '
upon the same footing. Other matters of
interest will come before the meeting, inclu
ding a disposition of the proposition made
by the wholesale jewelers regarding sample
trunks as baggage.
J. 11. Hiland, to whom was offered the po
sition of referree and the arbitrator of the
new compact, is still considering the matter.
The committee's proposition embodied an
offer of a very slight increase on his present ;
salary. Mr. Hiland was given j
to understand that recent experience ;
in two cases had shown it to be contrary to
the common good of the railroads to offer an
official for such a position a salary much 1
higher than that received from the road em
pioylng him. It invariably resulted in the
road being compelled to increase his salary
in order to retain him. This was a sufficient !
hint to Mr. Hiland to make the proposition ■■
himself, which he did. This is now being
considered by the committee.
DANCING.
~ PROF. K. H. EVANS'
School for flao<M,
SHERMAN HALL. Office hours, Room 1, from
Si to 9p. m. Private Lessons a specialty. Mem.
ber of the National Association of Teacher* of
Qancing of the United States and Canada. 303.
-— " -"-^ ■ — , i
CLOTHING.
,^7*r-^Q> According to the Illustration,
ft %i: : Both Barnum and hitS -cr+d Elm-
V )/'•* SjSi phant war the PRINCK aL-
Vv..-*/s/<*. .\ff ; I BERT style of Coat. This is a style
i/W **£* £j£ \ %i y that ** very popular for Sunday
/t(W : ) & '$[.'••£ at ' a B*mt-f/8 * mt - f/r **s wear. W- show
/EJfe* r .',.\^7 - ||v 7 them in CORK BE WB, 1)1 IGO
/ P^ViC^il NAL *> PIQUES, and BLACK
l^^SSs. T\.Cllj\ BHO ADC LOTH full suits or
I v[^~-f\ \ 45?^* Coats and Vests to match. We
V % never /i«<i such a trade on O VER
rV// i ) r^"^^iV^>lC Cn ATS as m.. . Th« LOW
V^^-4 / \ss\S/^¥?A BUlCESandm RIORQUAL
AL _J$ AY#T ¥u^l HE* in every y r '" « frmm $<* to
I IYI^ jfc-Sptt^ E<^)/ J $ 4 **' brings us trade not only from
I A-/] r^ ' )>T^ 8t Paul but from every quarter of
I i*rs^/ A I 1 the Northwest.
VO\iJ BOSTON
\\\l //// (7 "ONE-PRIGS"
M]fcJ( .CLOTHING HOUSE,
y^Ys> "^^* Corner TIM and Bolsrt Streets,
COPYRIGHTED. 1884. ST. PAUL, MINN.
CLOSING OUT.
Having decided to retire from business, I wil
sell my entire stock of Fancy Dry Goods and
Fine Furnishing Goods for Ladies, Gentlemen
and Children, at
Actual Cost
The stock is all new and of the best qualities; a
large part of it purchased since the first of Sep
tember, and many articles within the last few
weeks expressly for the Holiday trade. This
will be a rare opportunity to supply yourselves
with Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, Laces, Em
broideries, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Corsets,
Infants 7 Wear, Gent's Furnishing Goods and
Holiday Goods at New York wholesale prices.
C. A. DIBBLE. ■ 75 E. Third street.
READ
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All tlio News of tlie World.
NO 3 r :«.
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Offer this year a splendid lice of
Christmas Cards
and Novelties,
Including many Specialties exclusively controlled
by them ; also, a large and elegant assortment ol
Fancy Goods, Albums, Plash and Leather Pieces,
Ink Stands. Gold Pen* and Pencil Cases, Pocket
Books, Card Cases, Backgammon and Cribbm
Boards aad thousands of Choice Novelties appro
priate far the Holiday season.
65 East Third St.
AMUSEMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
TOE STODBARiIECTIRES !
TO-NIGHT AT 8,
Versailles and Marie Antoinette.
The opening Scenes or the French Revolution,
beginning with the oppressions of Louis XIV, and
ending with the KlUht and Capture of Loali XVI
aid Marie Antoinette.
TO-MORROW. TUESDAY EVENING,
Paris in the Reign of 'error.
Conclusion of the storyof the French Revolution.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10.
Through England with • h?»rl»s Dickens
Dec. — In lUMWIWn Great Sec itoßs;
16th, RoirsiD th : Bat of Naples; 17th, Tub
CAiTi.E-BonDcr.ED KlllNE.
Ticket* tor All evenings DOW ready.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Three Sights ami SaturUiiy Matineo !
i oinmeucing Thursday, Dec. lltli,
THOMPSON OPERA COMPANY
PLAYING THE COMIC OPERA
BEGGAR STUDENT!
For the First Time In Our City,
With Strong Cast, New and Handsome Costumes 1
The success of the Casino Theater, N. V.,
last season, running MM successive nights.
Usual prices — $1. 75c, 50c and 25c.
Sale of Reserved seats opens at box office
TueeJay, Dec. Sth, 9 a. m.
GO TO
115 East Seventh. Street,
FOB
PIANOS & ORGANS
Or address for Catalogues, : prices lowest and
best; agencies and territory, C. W. YOUNG
MAN, 115 East Seventh street.
MRS M. O. THAYER
418 Wabashaw Street, St. PauL
Agent for the Celebrated SOIIMER aad DECK
KB BROS. PIANOS. Also,
ESTEY. NEW" ENGLAND AND OTHER
ORGANS.
All small Instruments), Sheet Music, regular and
five cent. Second band.
PIANOS m ORGANS
For sale from $25 up, and for rent at $3 per
month and upward*. Instrument* sold la weekly
payment*.
