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4 T-E C. 10 GLOBE 13 PUBLISHED EVERY DAY AT NEWSPAPER ROW, f OR. FOURTH AND MINNESOTA STS. OFFICIAL PAPER, OP ST. PACT.. r, SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable ln Advance. Daily and Sunday, per Month. _H> Daily and Sunday, Six Moulin . J2.75 bally and Sunday, One Year . » fS.OO pally Only, per Month • \u25a0 I -40 pally Only, Six Month- « t f2.25 Pally* Only, One Tear \u25a0 • g 54.00 Sunday Only, One Year • a $1.50 {Weekly, One Year . \u25a0 ii fI.OO Address all letters and telegrams to THS GLOBE, St PauL Minn. EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE. ROOM 617, TEMPLE COURT BUILDING, NEW YORK. .WASHINGTON BUREAU, 1405 F ST. N. W. Complete file* of the vI ob 6 always kept ton hand for reference. j, ' = TODAY'S WEATHER. WASHINGTON, May 11.—Forecast for Tues- day! Minnesota—Local rains; cooler in south- ern portion; easterly winds, shifting to south- erly. Wisconsin—Fair, except In northern por- tions; local rains; fresh to brisk southeast- erly winds. South Dakota—Fair preceded by rain In eastern portion; cooler in eastern portion; westerly winds. North Dakota—Local rains; cooler in east- fern portion! variable winds. Montana—Local rains and partly cloudy Weather; westerly winds, GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. United States Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau, Washington, May 11, 6:48 p. m. Local Time, 8 p. m. 76th Meridian Time.—Observations taken at the same mo- ment of time at all stations. TEMPERATURES. Place. Ther. Place. Ther. Bt. Paul ........... 80 Winnipeg 62 Duluth 42 Huron \u0084 68 Buffalo 62—62 Bismarck M , 78 Boston 52—62 Willlston «, , 56 Cheyenne .. \u0084..52—54 Havre .. , 62 Chicago .. 70—84 Helena .. 52 Cincinnati .. \u0084..70—90 Edmonton 64 Helena 52—56 Prince Albert ...., 44 Montreal 60—74 Calgary \u0084 , 62 New Orleans ....70—84 Medicine Hat 64 New York 76—90 Bwift Current .... 58 Pittsburg 78—90 Qu'Appelle 50 DAILY MEANS. Barometer, 29.75; thermometer, 72; relative humidity, 70; wind, southeast; weather, part- ly cloudy; maximum thermometer, 82; mini- mum thermometer, 62; daily range, 20; amount of rainfall in last twenty-four hours, .63. RIVER AT 8 A. M. Gauge Danger Height of Reading. Line. Water. Chango. St. Paul .„.. 14 8.7 —0.1 La Crosse 10 10.0 —0.2 Davenport ,«. 15 9.2 St. Louis , 30 15.0 —Fall. Note—Barometer corrected for temperature and elevation. P. F. Lyons. Observer. ANOTHER SALARY GRAB. On Friday last the house, by a vote of 130 for to 108 against, with 117 dodg- ing or absent, adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, That the clerk of the house of representatives be and he hereby is authorized to pay out of the contingent fund of the house to each membtr and delegate for annual clerk hire an amount not exceeding the sum of $100 per month, to be certified by them on the first day of each cal- endar month in the manner provided in the joint resolution, approved March 3, 1893." Fifteen Democrats, one silverite and 114 Republicans joined in perpe- trating this latest duplication of the old salary-grab of the seventies, while 53 Republicans, 49 Democrats and 6 Populists voted against it. The effect of this is to enlarge the operation of the joint resolution of 1893, which gave the members $100 a month for clerk hire while congress was in session, and makes the charge an annual one. Another significant feature is that, while the former res- olution was joint, requiring the assent of the senate and the approval of the president, this is merely the appropria- tion by the house from its own con- tingent fund of the entire grab. As a matter of Northwestern inter- est, it is worth while to see who of the members from this section voted for this flagrant and inexcusable addi- tion to their own salaries, for, when congress Is not sitting, and frequently when it is, that is all this clerk hire amounts to. Among those voting for the steal were Eddy, Tawney and Towne, of Minnesota; Johnson, of North, and Pickler, of South Dakota. Voting against it was McCleary, of Minnesota. Fletcher was away at home fixing up his fences, and Kiefer was also at home explaining his math- ematics to the chamber of commerce. Here, then, we have three Minnesota members voting for a grab that but few of them had the hardihood to de- fend or excuse, and which was de- nounced severely by men as bitter in their partisanry as is Boutelle, of Maine. Aldrich (Rep.), of Illinois, thought the time "inopportune" for adopting the resolution, referring, pos- sibly, to the pendency of a campaign, and said that the effect would be "equivalent to authorizing another issue of bonds to the amount of $21G,- --000." Other Republicans spoke against it, presenting various reasons, but the main debate ran on the amendment to exclude members who were chairmen of committees, on the ground that they were already provided with annual clerks. The amendment carried. In considering this grab, we prefer to give the comment of Republicans than of Democrats. The Washington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune says "it simply gives a member an allowance of $100 a month, which he can spend for clerk hire or not, as he Bees fit. It is a notorious fact that many frugal members put the money in their pocket and answer their letters them- selves. Others hire a stenographer for $40 or $50 a month, and put the bal- ance into their pockets." He says mem- bers were reluctant to pass the reso- lution because "it was unwise on the eve of an election," as it might "revive the old salary-grabbing cry." On an average, but nine of the twenty-four months of a term are spent in sessions, so, "under the new scheme, members will receive their allowance for clerk hire whether they are in "Washington or not." Walter Wellman, the Wash- ington correspondent of the Chicago Times-Herald, says it is "a despicable salary grab and nothing else." What- ever justification there is for paying for a clerk during a session, there Is none during vacations. "It Is safe to say that not one-half the money paid to congressmen for this purpose while congress is ln eesslGn actually finds Its way into the pockets of bona fide clerks." "To give a congressman $100 a month during the recess on the presumption that he will use it in pay- ing the salary of a clerk is impudent thievery." Note how this "Impudent thievery" is done. Every other employe of the house is on the pay roll. He gets his wages directly, receipting for It on the pay rolls. Under this grab game the member merely certifies to the ser- geant-at-arms of the house on the first day of the month that he has a clerk, and thereupon the officer draws his warrant for the $100 and sends it to the member. Whether he pays It or not, and how much or little of it he pays, no one but the member and his clerk knows. Were members intent on Increasing their salaries $1,200 a year by indirection this is precisely the way they would adopt. That they do make this clerk hire an increase of salary is "a notorious fact." In some Instances, It is known that the clerks are the Washington correspondents of Republican papers, and the govern- ment Is thus made to pay their sal- aries. But this is probably an excep- tion, and, as Wellman says, "not half of the money actually finds its way Into the pockets of bona fide clerks." We take pleasure In noting that the "little schoolmaster" from the Second district opposed this piece of "impudent thievery." MONEY VOLUME AND PRICES. i When, under the play of economic forces, for the most part operating in remote regions, but whose effects are felt through the entire channels of trade, the prices of the things on whose production men expend their energies and substance fall on the markets, con- ditions confront them which are not agreeable. Outgo and income are not nicely balanced, each responding to changes ln the other Instantly, and when there comes some sudden check to income the momentum of outgo car- ries it on at about Its accustomed rate. Dickens made Micawber state philo- sophically the result of such a condi- tion. Then there are the charges that are fixed by contract. Debts do not shrink when the product with which they must be paid loses some of its power to pay debts, nor has any sliding scale yet been adopted by which in- terest rates would adjust themselves to falling markets. So conditions arise that breed discontent and encourage the idea that some one is getting an undue advantage which it is the duty of gov- ernment to redress. Naturally the conditions producing a limitation of money incomes make the need of more money keenly felt. The fact that no great quantity of money has been destroyed; that there Is as much in the world as there was before the conditions arose, and that, therefore, some other remedy than a further supply of money is needed, is generally ignored. If admitted, the Shy- locks are charged with locking it up, a charge that overlooks the fact that, if true, the Shylocks would continue to lock up whatever further Issues might be put out. Such conditions prepare the minds of the distressed men for the reception of any proposition involving the issue of more money. Specious rea- soning catches them readily. There is an apparent truthfulness of the claim that there is a relation between money and price volumes that it finds ready acceptance by them. If money is scarce.men cannot buy, and, as produce must be sold, those having money are able to dictate prices. When money is plenty It eagerly seeks investment, thus raising prices. So our silver friends' argument, probably the strong- est they have, is that demonetization of silver "cut the money volume of the world in half," "discredtling silver and enhancing the price of gold," "in- creased the value of money and dimin- ished the value of everything else," as McKinley put It. Now, we admit that, on the surface, this is a very catchy proposition. It ac- cords with.the personal experience of every one. In "hard times" money la scarce and hard to get, the sale of produce is reduced because of the shortage in circulation; he who must sell must take the best offer he can get. If a law prevents the change into money of a historic money metal, then that law decreases just so much the money volume and causes the hard times. Ergo: repeal that law and we will have plenty of money, and prices will boom. This is a fair state- ment of a current and popular argu- ment. And yet the facts both of his- tory and of the present monetary con- ditions refute it absolutely. All over the world, and especially in this coun- try, Where a majority of the people be- lieve that the government should fur- nish money, we have had for more than twenty-five years the indubitable fact of a simultaneous increase of the volume of money and of a decrease in the value of most of the commodities. Wages have risen both absolutely and relatively, and the charge for the use of money has fallen, but commodities generally have tended downward. Even the trusts controlling markets with the aid of tariffs, have not been able to check the downward course of their wares. This is, we say, an indis- putable fact which statistics prove and candid men admit. It is a fact we ask every man among our readers, who would now restore free coinage to silver at an arbitrary ratio, to consider. Admit that silver is still a metal that may be utilized in the coinage, if gome Democratic method can be devised, does not this synchrony of increasing money volume and decreasing prices at least refute the notion that increase of money supply causes increase of prices? Does it not suggest that there are other causes operating which are overlooked by.you? STOPPING THE HOLES, The ancient "right of asylum," that once opened the doors of the church to any miscreant who might seek that shelter from the avenging arm of the law, is gradually Tjut surely being re- stricted until the time promises to be not far distant when there will . c no refuge for the fugitive from justice. It is still within the memory of men who will not admit themselves to be old when Texas opened her arms to Welcome and give safe retreat to the violator of the laws of the states. It Is only In recent years that certain lawyers in the greater cities made it a point to keep posted on the extradition treaties so that they could advise their rascally clients to what country they might flee with then- ill-gotten gains and be secure from pur- suit. Canada was for years the resort of this gentry, and its nearness and ease ! of access made It the favorite for those who had been careless with other people's money. Once safely over the border, they could sit in calm security and smoke their pipes in peaceful as- surance that no annoying officer of the law would be intruding on them. Then Canada awoke to the sense that it was not at all to her advantage or to her good repute to be thus made I the safe haven of the bank defaulter, j and established the rule that requisi- I tions for them would be duly honored. Immediately there fell a blight on the attraction of the Dominion, and fresh, and more distant, and also more unin- viting fields were hunted up. Unde- sirable as are the Central American states on account of the fervid climate, the uncongenial Inhabitants and the political and other earthquakes, they have been about all that the poor hunt- i ed refugees had left. Now Mexico, in the Rowe case, turns a very cold shoulder to them. Mr. Rowe was an lowa gentleman with liberal views as to other people's money. Having some $30,000 of money to which he had no title in his posses- sion, and not caring to hand it over to its owners, he went to Mexico with it. There he made the mistake of re- linquishing his American citizenship and assuming that of Mexico. He had not posted himself fully on the quality of unstrained Mexican justice. Being j a citizen of Mexico he could not be ex- tradited, but she could punish, un- der her own laws, the man who com- mitted a crime in another country, and made it a continuing one by bringing the fruits of it with him to Mexico. So Mr. Rowe was promptly haled be- fore the court, the fact established that t he had stolen money in lowa and tak- en it into Mexico with him, and Mr. Rowe gets a sentence of twelve years' imprisonment. This will deter others of the same stripe from go- ing to Mexico. None of these men go empty-handed. They might as well stay at home if they have no money. So the practical effect of the case of Rowe will be the avoidance of so inhospitable a country as that which lies just over our southern border. The holes are pretty nearly all stopped. _^ John N. Crawford rises, in the Times- Herald, to correct that eminent statis- tician and less eminent historian, the Washington correspondent of the Chi- cago Record, in regard to his statement that the two-thirds rule was adopted to "defeat John C. Calhoun for the vice presidential nomination," and falls Into the opposite error of saying that "there was no sort of opposition made" to Van Buren's nomination. It was a North Carolina delegate that offered the two-thirds rule, and it was in North Carolina that an innocuous bolt was organized. Pennsylvania refused to support Van Buren. It does not matter much now how the rule originated ex- cept as a matter of historical accuracy. The question now is, what figure will It cut in the coming national conven- tion? As to that, the decision of the money issue in the Illinois convention will have a decided bearing. __^ A generation that has seen the dis- covery of the electric motor, the tele- phone, the phonograph, the triple ex- pansion engine, the self-binder, acety- lene, the cathode rays and Edison's translator, may be excused for think- ing that the human mind can devise means for accomplishing about any- thing it sets itself to. But it Is just as well to remember that water has not yet been made to run voluntarily up hill, nor have men learned how to lift themselves by the straps of their boots, nor, it may be added, as being relevant to certain pending political movements, have governments been yet able to create values by their simple decree. There are some things yet that a wise Providence has kept be- yond human powers, and the sooner this is learned the less harmful agita- tion will afflict humanity. -__o»_ Ex-Gov. Boies fails to sense the ro- tundity of things. He wants a cheaper dollar for the farmer, "one that can be obtained with a less quantity of the products of labor." Like protection, this would be all right if It went all the way around. When the farmer has his cheaper dollar he will find the law of compensation holding its own when he comes to buy. And then, in the in- crease of cost, he will get the first inti- mation of how really cheap his dol- lar Is. -__» "Doubtless," says the Minneapolis Tribune, "Speaker Reed considered Mr. McKinley well qualified for the posi- tion he gave him at the time." And doubtless he did not. He simply fol- lowed the rule established by a series of precedents, and appointed his lead- ing rival for the speakership to the chairman of the committee on ways and means. The Duluth Herald is un- questionably correct in saying that Reed feels like kicking himself every time he thinks of that appointment. The Dcs Moines Register says that "money is the oil; protection the axle, the hub and the spokes, the felloes and the tire." Money is the oil, though that is not what it is termed In the vernacular of the Register's party; the common term is "fat." But protection is simply the hog from which the "fat" is fried. Its semblance to a wheel is merely in the "rings" 1. creates. __—-«\u25a0— While Republican conventions are de- claring against free coinage of silver, and Republican papers are proclaiming that the St. Louis convention will de- clare for the gold standard, Mr. For- j^ker Jgajgily and confidently assures the country that it will commit the party to "bimetallism." < The senti- mentalists "are merely * sa>_nig'"~^v"_aT should be; Fqraker, as a practical pol- itician", Ts skying what can be. __• It is a mere trifleto object now, thir- ty years after the event, that Tanner, the Illinois Republican candidate for governor, killed a man. He has been amply "vindicated" since then. He has been repeatedly elected to office, and if that does not .aSh away all stains.? then precedent goes for nothing in that party. j THE SAINT PAUt, DAII.Y GkOBS: TUESDAY' MORNING, MAY 13, 1898. AT THE THEATERS. "The Courier of Lyons," a drama adapted from the French by Charles Reade, was given its first presentation j*r this city last night by James O'Neill and %g company. The same play, under the title ofJ'The Lyons Mail," is conspicuous in Hwirj&lrving's repertoire. In no sense a g— —jjpl?_y, "The Courier of Lyons" Is undeniably a fascinating play- fascinating to actor aad,;andltor alike. The principal role Is a dyal fine —an honest man and a highwayman. The honest man bears so perfect a resemblance to the murdering robber that he is arrested, tried and con- demned to die for the murder committed, by the other's hand. That the ambitious actor should find much to Incite him in such an opportunity is quite -|rtaral. That the people who witness this drama become absorbed in the unfolding of every incident is equally natural. In the double fo!e, Lesurques, the Paris merchant, and Dubosc, the captain of a gang of outlaws. Mr. O'Neill has found material that will give his superior histrionic talent full scope. As yet, Mr. O'Neill has not de- veloped either character to the fullest ex- tent, though ft must be admitted that he already presents a strong contrast. But a finer differentiation is needed to perfect the characterizations of each man. Mr. O'Neill's Dubosc is a more vital pict- ure than his Lesurques. It has a color, a flavor and a motion that give It a life and individuality that Lesurques does not mani- fest. Mr. O'Neill . Lesurques • makes one think of Dr. Jekyll, but Mr. O'Neill's Du- bosc is not related to Mr. Hyde. Indeed, Mr. O'Neill's portrayal of Dubosc was an excellent piece of character acting, which this excel.ent actor will amplify and elaborate as he continues to impersonate the role. That Mr. O'Neill and his company have not presented "The Courier of Lyons" so many times as to ensure perfect familiarity with the lines and situations was quite apparent. The first act dragged, and there was an un- certainty regarding cues in the first half of the second act which frequently resulted in two or three of the dramatis personae speak- ing simultaneously. The last act was by far the most effective, as it is not only the strongest, but received the best interpreta- tion. The company rendered satisfactory sup- port. Hailett Thompson was excellent in the role of Courriol, the swell and eccentric out- law, and W. J. Dixon's impersonation of Chopperd, another of the outlaws, was marked by a dry humor that met with a ready response from the audience. William H. Pascoe gave a manly, unaffected, clean-cut performance of Didier, the young gallant betrothed to Lesurques' daughter. Miss Florence Rockwell is to be commended for the good taste, earnestness and appreciation of the role which marked her portrayal of Julia, the daughter of Lesurques. Tonight Mr. O'Neill will present Sheridan Knowles' great tragedy, "Virginius." *** The programme of the entertainment at the Grand this week by Perry, the hypnotist, will be changed at each performance. Last night he introduced for the leading feature of the entertainment the celebrated Hindoo Mango Tree. Every performance he will introduce some demonstration of his peculiar power. There will be the usual matinee tomorrow afternoon at the popular prices of the the- ater. •• • The attraction that will appear at the Metropolitan opera house for four nights, beginning Thursday and matinee Saturday, is the pleasing novelty, Clara Schumann's Ladies' Orchestra. -_>. "WALKED TO MINNEAPOLIS. .Villi. Miller, Aged Seven, Makes a Long; Trip. Willie Miller, a seven-year-old urchin, bare-footed and dirty, was picked up by Special Officer George Bahen, of the Fifth precinct, Minneapolis, last evening, near the police station. In his pocket he carried a card bearing his name and age. To the offi- cer he stated he had walked from his home in St. Paul during the day. The little fellow refused to give any reason for his running away. He was tired and foot-sore. The officer brought him to the central police sta- tion, where he was held until the arrival of his father from this city. TO PARADE IN MINNEAPOLIS. St. Panl Militia Companies Go Over Memorial Day. There will be an inova.lon among the mil- itia companies of Minneapolis and St. Paul this spring in regard to Memorial day. For the flrst time on that da.y the companies will pa- rade outside of their own cities. The four companies and Battery B, of St. Paul, and the Third regiment company at Merrlam Park will parade with the four companies of Min- neapolis in that city; while the regulars from Fort Snelling will parade in St. Paul. Next year it will be vice versa. The University cadets will also probably march in Minne- apolis, as they came to St. Paul last year. CONCORDIA CONCERT. A "Well-Rendered Programme and an Enjoyable Dance. The Concordia Singing Society of St. Paul gave their second vocal and instrumental concert of the season last evening at Mozart hall, with the kind assistance of Mme. Ger- trude Zilliken, the talented sopranlst, and the new ladies' chorus of the Concordia, the entire event being under the immediate di- rection of Prof. L. W. Haxmsen. The pro- gramme consisted of ten numbers, which were concluded with a grand ball, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the members of the Concordia and their friends. Little Girl Missing. Mrs. John Hines, residing at 341 Colborne street, reported to the police that her ten- year-old daughter, Louisa, had been miss- ing since 9 o'clock in the morning. The child started from home, in accord with her usual custom, to attend the Monroe school. She did not return at noon, and her mother became anxious concerning her welfare. In- quiry at the school elicited the information that the little girl had not attended the morning session, and Mrs. Hines spent the afternoon looking about the neighborhood for the missing child. As night approached with no trace of her daughter, Mrs. Hines be- came thoroughly alarmed and called upon the police for assistance. Chamber of Commerce Election. The annual election of a board of directors for the chamber of commerce will be held the 25th of this month. A list of 120 names will be printed iff a few days, from which sixty will be chosen to compose the new di- rectorate. On the Ist of June the board of directors will elect officers for the ensuing year. The chamber held its regular weekly meeting yesterday, but transacted no busi- ness, adjourning immediately after the call to order. WITH INTENT.TQ AMUSE. "Miss Swift is learning to ride a wheel, she. tells me." "But she rode one last year. Why does she have to learn again?" "Another fellow is teaching her."—Life, Mr. Dunnigan (Inspecting .the steam shovel which has supplanted him)—Ut's all roight— ut's all roight; yez can shovel, but, dom yez, yez can't vote!—Truth. Head of Firm—What time does that funeral you want to go to this afternoon take place? . Clerk—lt Is called at half-past three, sir.— Life. Jones—Mr. Outwest, may I ask your opin- ion of the marriage state?. Outwest—Wal, I don't know as I've formed one. Ye see, I never loci-ted ln it. I've just kind o' passed thro' a few times.—Truth. "What makes you think women all hate one a^p^her?"_ r._« s^aW rT**- a ge_J -*t>»-- \u25a0-*\u25a0 . woman so seldom brings up a son nt to be another woman's husband."— Chicago Record. Physician (examiner for life Insurance com- pany)—How old are you? Irishman—Twanty-flve. "Your parents are living, I suppose? "No, sur, they're dead." "WTiat did they die of?" I "Ould age, sur." "How old were they?" "Farty, sur." "Do you think a person of forty dies of old age?" "In the ould country people die young of old age."—Exchange. ]_If_f_E IS 38 fIOW MAY 11, 1858, CONGRESS ADMITTED MINNESOTA TO THE AMERI- CAN UNION. OCCASION IS DULY HONORED BY THE STATE HISTORICAL SO- CIETY IN A CHATTY, REMIN- ISCENT WAY. JUDGE FLANDRAU HAS A PAPER, While Some Rare Old Stories Filled Out a Quaint and Jolly Evening. On May 11, 1858, congress passed an act, the secdnd paragraph of which declares "That the state of Minnesota shall be one, and is hereby declared to be one of the United States of America, and admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states, in all respects, whatever." At the meeting of the executive council of the State Historical society last night, the fact that It was the thirty-eighth anniversary of the admission of the state into the Union was recalled with pleasure by the score of statemakers who were present. Most of those present had been part of the scenes out of which the complete state grew, and all «of tbem have been more or less intimately con- nected with its early struggles and later de- velopment. Venerable, but sturdy, ex-Gov. Alexander Ramsey looked the ideal presiding officer In the midst ot suoh a council of scholars, war- riors, Jurists and representatives of mercan- tile life. Judge Flandrau presented an in- tensely interesting paper on "The Prehistoric Era of the Dakotas." After the judge had read the title and stated a few facts regard- ing the paper, with dates. Gov. Ramsey looked at him in some surprise, and said: "Don't they go any further back than that?" "No, sir; I have looked the matter up very carefully," replied Judge Flandrau. "The governor means" the Dakotah Indians, Judge," suggested some one, and there was a hearty laugh all around. Samuel J. Albright, who started the first newspaper in the Dakotas (at Sioux Falls City, in the summer of 1858), was the author of the paper, but Judge Flandrau had written an historical preface, of which the following is an extract: For many years I have been desirous of obtaining the exact facts concerning the first settlement of the Dakotas, which took place in the year 1857, in the valley of the Big Sioux river, the incidents of which form a most interesting and curious epoch in the history of. the Northwest, and presmt the only actual attempt to form a government on the principles of "squatter sovereignty," pure and simple, that has ever occurred in this country. When Minnesota was, on the 11th day of May, 1858, admitted into the union, its west- ern boundary was fixed by the Red River of the North and a line extending south from the foot of Bigstone lake to the north line of lowa, thus leaving out all the land extending west of this line to the Missouri river, which now constitutes the two Da- kotas. The situation was identical with that presented on the admission of Wisconsin, and a number of enterprising men determined to improve the opportunity of organizing a new territory out of the remnant of Minne- sota, and avail themselves of the advan- tages of being proprietors of the capital city and several leaser ones that might become the seats of the university, penitentiary and other public institutions of the new territory. They did not adopt the plan that was so successful in the case of Wisconsin, and call upon the governor to order an election for a delegate, for the reason, undoubtedly, that there were no inhabitants of the remnant, save those residing at Pembina, at the ex- treme north, and they could hardly claim to be of sufficient importance to ,ask that they be recognized as a separate govern- ment: but .they boldly took possession of the country with determination of creating an entirely' new government with the aid of congress. It must be remembered that Mr. Buchan- an was then president, and Minnesota was strongly Democratic in its politics; but the Republican party, then in its infancy, had gained great strength in congress, and en- tertained hopes of electing the next presi- dent, which it did in 1860. This condition of things militated against the organization of a new territory the officers of which would be Democratic, and prevented the realiza- tion of the hopes of the adventurers who first settled Dakota. When the Sioux Indian war broke out in 1862 the remaining settlements on the Big Sioux river were abandoned, and all the im- provements were destroyed by the Indians. Shortly after the termination of the Indian war, and on May 1, 1865, a military post was established at S'oux Falls for the protection of the surrounding country, which was called "Fort Dakota," consisting of one com- pany of cavalry at one time, and infantry at another, and was maintained until June 18, 1869, when it was abandoned, nothing re- maining but the quarters occupied by the troops, and two men, C. K. Howard and Ed Broughton, who had acted as sutlers for the post. A few settlers found their way into the valley near Sioux Falls while the troops were there, and supplied milk and vegeta- bles to the soldiers. This state of things continued until about June, 1869, when R. E. Pettigrew located at the Falls. He found lying on the rocks the platen of the newspaper press that had been used in the issue of the Dakota Democrat, and has preserved it until the present time. THE FIRST THREE TOWNS. About the year 1871 a brother of Senator Pettlgrew found his way into the valley of the Big Sioux and located on the old site of Flandrau. about thirty-five miles above Sioux Falls, which town the old company had named in my honor. There was then no vestige of the former settlement. But a few Sisseton Indians were living there, and a man named Lew Hulett, a trapper, had built a shack, in which he carried on a small trade with the Indians. The site of Medary, one of the old loca- tions, still further up the river, was lost, and a new town by the same name was start- ed a few miles from the old one; but that one has also disappeared, and the present town of Brookings, on the railroad, about six miles away, has taken its place. After the second settlement of the valley of the Big Sioux, which may be said to have commenced about the time of the arrival of Mr. Pettlgrew in 1869, the growth and prog- ress of the country has been marvelous; and the success of the three principal selections of sites for cities made by the original set- tlers—Sioux Falls, Flandrau and Brookings, the successor to Medary—proves conclusive- ly the sagacity of these pioneers, as they are all now prominent localities in South Da- kota. Gov. Albright's narrative is very volumi- nous, and goes very minutely into the matters which led up to the organization of the "squatter sovereignty" government. Both the preface and narrative were ordered print- ed. The executive council passed resolutions to renew the Insurance on the historical society collections, and to close the rooms on Satur- day afternoon during the summer months. An Invitation was extended to C. D. Elfelt to prepare a paper on the "Early Trade and Traders of St. Paul," which he consented to do. In this connection some one suggested that A. L. .Larpenteur's old books might fur- nish valuable information. Col. Clough raised a laugh by cautioning Mr. Elfelt not to use anything from the books which would re- flect on any of the living old settlers. During a lull ln the proceedings Gov. Ramsey recalled that as fine a peach as he had ever ate had been grown by a man named Massick, on the site of the present Weyer- \u25a0hauser mansion. "I knew him well," said Judge Flandrau, "and his entire crop consisted of three peaches. He had to lay his tree down on the ground and cover it with manure ln winter to save it from the frost; but he did develop three peaches one year, as I have said." "But the Minnesota climate is changing," suggested C. E. Mayo. I know of two robins which have wintered ln Minnesota this year." "How abundant wild strawberries wera about the town in the old days," commented Gov. Ramsey, ln a reminiscent tone. "Yes," said Gen. Sanborn, -'that patch at Kapasia would supply a city like St Paul." "Elfelt, do you remember that horse I loaned you away back In '52 to go to a ball at Minneapolis?" asked the presiding officer, suddenly. Elfelt threw up both hands ln a deprecating gesture; but the governor went on: "It was a horse I got from Rev. Mr. Par- sons—" "As good a horse trader as ever lived," broke in some one. " —and he used to throw me every day," continued the jolly old man in the chair; "would run away at.every corner hi the road. Elfelt was all dressed up to go to a ball in the other town, and mounted the horse In high feather. Half way over the beast threw him and ran away." The circle was con- vulsed with laughter, and the old war governor waited until it had ceased. Then he said, naively: "You walked the rest of the way, I think, Elfelt. ' "Yes; I had to, for the horse came home," confessed Elfelt. There was another jolly laugh by his friends, after which some member said he had late- ly seen Truman Smith, an old-timer, in Los Angeles, CM., peddling fruit. Everybody had a kind word for Truman, and then the council adjourned until the second Monday ln September. THIRD IN EIGHT DAYS. Herman Swear, Ag-ed Six, Dro-rned in the River. The Mississippi river claimed another young victim yesterday evening, when Her- man Sweur, the six-year-old son of Joseph Sweur, was drowned about a mile below the Robert street bridge. Search was made for the body, but up to a late hour last night it had not been recovered. The drowning occurred shortly after 8 o'clock while the dead boy and a compan- ion of about the same age were fishing from a barge moored to the river bank. The two lads started on their expedition about 4:30 o'clock, telling their parents they would be home by supper time. They fished patiently from the barge for nearly two hours, when the Sweur boy decided his line was not long enough. He added another length of line and a heavier sinker, and with a skill some- thing less than that of an Isaac Walton, en- deavored to cast it far out into the stream. As the line played out it became entangled with the little fellow's legs and the big sink- er jerked him into the water. He struggled desperately for a few seconds, but sank be- fore his frightened companion could at- tempt his rescue. The water is about fif- teen feet deep at the point of the accident, and it is thought that a swift under current caused the boy's sudden disappearance. The dead boy lived with his parents at No. 36 Water street. His father. Joseph Sweur, conducts a vegetable stand at the Market house. Coroner Whitcomb was notified of the acci- dent by the Du.as street police authorities. CHOIRMASTER FOOT RESIGNS. Christ Church Loses Its Popular Or- ganist and Director. E. P. Foot, choirmaster and organist of Christ Church choir, has sent in his resigna- tion, to take effect immediately. Mr. Foot has been with the choir three years, two years as organist under Prof Blaikle. and as choirmaster and organist since last June, and his retirement will be regretted by both those who are members of the church and those outside who have had the pleasure of hear- ing him occasionally. The Thursday club ls anticipating a good time at the regular meeting this week, which will not be a regular meeting at all, but a very irregular one. Miss Falrchlld has Invited the entire club to her beautiful country home at Lake Thoreau, five miles from St. Paul, and Thursday afternoon the members will assemble at the House of Hope at 2 o'clock and make the trip from there in carriages and on wheels, the road being exceptionally good. This will be the last meeting of the club, and as the paper for the afternoon is entitled "An Afternoon With Thoreau and Nature," it is particularly appropriate that the meeting be held in the country on the shores of Lake Thoreau. Miss Mary B. Clark will deliver the paper. It is expeceted that nearly every member of the club will attend. The birthday ieception for the Woman's Christian home, held at the home of Mrs. A. B. Stickney, on Summit avenue, yesterday afternoon, was attended by between sixty and seventy-five women. The house was dec- orated with li'aes, purple' and white, and their heavy fragrance filled the air of each room. Refreshments were served from a long table in the dining room. During the afternoon selections were given by Miss Ethel Cline Ford, who recited "The Last Touches" with great dramatic effect; Herman Gregory, a pupil of Miss Ford; Adah Hawkins, who sang a number of pleasing solos, and a quartetto composed of Miss Barker. Miss Coghlan, Miss Monfort, Mrs. Charles Bigelow Jr. Miss Coghlan also sang a solo. Mrs. Stickney was assisted by Mrs. E. J. Hodgson, who acted as cashier and collected the birthday bags; Mrs. Sabin, Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Van Duzee, Mrs. Shirk, Mrs. Osborn, Mrs. Sorenson, Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. B. W. Smith. Miss Horn gave a birthday supper Thurs- day evening for Miss Sturgls and Miss Stev- enson which was an affair of several unique details, one of which was the fact that not a man was allowed. The place cards were of original designs painted by Miss Horn, and created no end of amusement. The guests were Mrs. William Peet, Miss Lamborn, Miss White, Miss Davis, of Phila- delphia; Miss Armstrong, Miss Spalding, Miss White, Miss Stevenson and Miss Stur- gis. The engagement of Miss Mary Perrin to an Indianapolis man has recently been an- nounced. Company E's party comes off this evening at the armory. Miss Davis, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Miss Elizabeth White at her homo on Western avenue. Mrs. N. S. Dousman, of Prairie dv Chien, is at the Aberdeen. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hand have been spend- ing a few days at Little Falls. They re- turned last night. Dr. and Mrs. Senkler and daughter have taken apartments at tlie Aberdeen. Willard Teller, of Denver, brother of Sen- ator Teller, is registered at the Aberdeen. Judge Nelson left yesterday for Duluth to celebrate his seventieth birthday, which takes place today. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Driscoll left yesterday for White Bear. Mrs. U. G. Hutchins, of West Superior, Wis., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Ro- decker, of St. Paul. George E. Hallberg and family, of 496 Mar- shall avenue, left yesterday for Center City, Chisago county, for the summer. Mrs. J. D. Lawler, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Sturgess, returned last week to Mitchell. S. D. Mrs. J. A. Swenson entertains the Ladies* Afternoon Euchre club Friday afternoon at her home, Marshall avenue. The Woman's Missionary Society of First M. E. Church meets today with Mrs. Cross, of Kent street. The young people of First M. E. church are making extensive preparations for the musicale to be given Friday night at Judge Brill's. Forty young women gave a pretty leap year party in Elks' hall last evening. The rooms were decked with roses and smilax, and American Beauties were on the table, from which refreshments suitable to the sea- son were served at 11 o'clock. Lafayette or- chestra was in attendance. Among the guests were Misses O'Gorman, Egan, Haisley, Do- lan, Buttormer, Darragh, Hendy, Holmes, Campbell, Lyons, Ferguson, Bassford, Grace, Devereaux, Cullen, Clark, Kelly, Foley, Keogh; Messrs. Keogh, Lamb, Bowlin, Shee- han, Nolan, Williams, Koehler, Roth. Dr. £Jep.d, Dr. Wood, Dr. Donnelly, Blcknav, Dolan, Egan, Darragh, Schanlon, Hendy, Flanagan, Daly, Dr. Day, McClelland. The working committees of the Rescue league held a meeting yesterday at the Refuge. - The concert at Central Presbyterian church this evening includes selections by the very best local talent. Among those taking part Will be William A. Wheaton, Mrs. S. V. Har- ris, Apollo quartette, Miss Myrtle Burnett, A. P. Quesnel, William K. Braden, Harry Carlton Judson, and Normandie club. D. & W. Sale Postponed, ' Sale of the Duluth & Winnipeg railroad under foreclosure proceedings has been in- definitely postponed, -JW^R-ta with an order from Judge' j<vT._on to Capt. Simonton, master commissioner," *a.d the or- i\r holds pqnding adjudication of an appeal taken hy Foley Bros. & Guthrie to the Unit- ed Stites circuit court of appeals. WHAT IT COST THE]. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 111.i.1N. _____ TO FILE STATEMENTS, AS REQUIRED BY LAW. IT CAME EASY FOR SHEPARD, WHILE HE GAVE IP ONLY f4l, MB, BIGELOW IS OUT JUST f157.75. MEN WHO ARE AFTER POSITION^ Three of the Present Captains of Police Wonld Like Chief Clark. « Place. Three of the recently elected city officer* filed with the city clerk yesterday their affidavits of moneys paid out and expended by them for election purposes. These gen- tlemen, the flrst to comply with the require- ments of the corrupt practices act, are Hor- ace E. Bigelow. the alderman-elect of the Fifth ward; J. w. Shepard, alderman-elect of the Eleventh ward, and Justice of the Peace J. R. Blackwell. Alderman-elect Bigelow's sworn statement shows that his election cost him £17.75, which was expended as follows: For printing cards and posters 17 _ For personal traveling expenses 8 60 For hall rent for meetings 5 00 For filing certificate of nomination...'.'.'. 5 00 For making canvass of the voters 72 00 Assessment by city committee 25 00 Total 75 The only other money spent for Mr. Bige- low was, according to the affidavit, the sum of $10, which was expended by E. A. Jaggard for canvassing voters. Alderman-elect Shepard's ward ls not as expensive an election territory for Republi- cans as tho Fifth ward, as Mr. Shepard's total expenses footed up only $11, of which $25 was the assessment of the Republican J. R. Blackwell swears that his re-election as justice of the peace cost him nothing but the $5 fee for filing his certificate of nomi- nation. The corrupt practices act requires all can- didates before caucuses, conventions or elec- tions to file affidavits of the foregoing char- acter within thirty days after election, and in case of the failure of a person elected to office to do so, no officer authorized to issue his certificate of election sfcall do it, nor, shall the pe-rson who falls to file the affidavit required enter upon the duties of any elective office until he shall have filed such affidavit of expenses. The penalty for falling to make and file such affidavit is a fine not exceeding $1,0.0, and in default of payment of such fine, im- prisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months. Three of the present captains of police ar« willingand anxious to step into Chief Clark's position as soon as F. B. Doran takes hia seat as mayor. They are Capts. Schweitzer,ol the central station; Lowell, of the Rondo sta- tion, and Rouleau, of the Ducaa street sta- tion Besides these there are Sergeant Ernest Eoerner, of .Margaret station; Capt. Ed 9. Bean, deputy clerk of courts; M. N. Goss and George H. Irish, of the sheriff's offlce. Capt. Schweitzer is being played as the fa- vorite by those best posted on the matter, it is urged In his favor that he has nov .r been a partisan, and that his-j-ourse has been so satisfactory that he has been promoted from patrolman to captain by successive udmlni..- trations. Republican as well as Democratic With the vast crowds of the Grand Army en- campment to handle and protect, Mayor eta t Dcian may conclude his safest course will be to appoint Schweitzer. Every on.- . \u25a0 take it for granted that Chief Clark will vol- untarily quit the position at the proper tim•>. And besides, the strongest Republicans are sounding the slogan, "No Irishman must ba appointed or promoted." Capt. Bean has been scratched within tho last two days, since Doran left town to avoid being hounded to death by the friend »f the different candidates. The ex-sheriff 13 understood to have intimated to friends that he could have it it he wanted it, but ho did not care for it. Deputy Sheriff Irish has this chance—that some powerful politicians may desire to get him out of the race for the shrievalty; and why not take the easy way of shelving him in a $2,500 job, thus leaving the $15,000 aher- iff's offlce open to some other man? Neither Lowell, Rouleau, Goss or Boerner are counted as dangerous candidates in tho talk about town. What Boernor may get, however, is the position of captain of the central station, in the event of Schweitzer's promotion. Sergeant Pothen will be promoted to a lieutenant, without much doubt. Supt. Webber, of the Pinkerton agency, insists that ex-License Inspector Miller be made a cap- tain of police; but if he ls, some one of tha present captains must go down, perhaps to patrolman. His old position of license in- spector will about fit Miller, if Harry Frank- lin declines to accept It, Harry can have it, so they say, if he wants it. John Harris is the only open candidate for chief of detectives—but there are others, among them W. H. Griffin. Fred S. Bryant seems to have the call for the position of private secretary. Two others are mentioned, however—Franklyn W. Lee, whose dulcet tones could at all times soothe Mr. Doran's troubled breast, even If Tim Reardon wore around to break the atmos- phere; and Willis W. Williams, a reporter on the Pioneer Press. The "wise guys" say that Williams will be secretary to the chlat of police, if not to the mayor. Matt Bantz, a clever and competent man, will very likely be retained as Jailer, because the labor organizations will say a good word for him. James Morrow, who has got into hot water through the advocacy of Doran, is very desir- ous of being appointed a member of the school board, but Fred C. Sc-hiffn__n will bo the man picked for the first vacancy on that board. Col. Sam Lowensteln is slated for appoint- ment to either the workhouse board or the water board, when a vacancy occurs. Doran is very much alive to the fact that Lowon- stein's successful fight against the liquor law resolution saved many votes to the Repub- lican ticket. There are many applications being written for positions on the police force just now, and also for the position of detective. "Red" Griffin will probably be given one place un- der the new chief of detectives, if he Is not placed at the head, but no one else is very sure. "Red" knows a lot of men whom a detective ought to know. The Young Men's Republican Club of the First Ward has produced another letter. It is different from the first, and reads as fol- lows: To the Hon. F. B. Doran, Mayor-elect— S'r: We of the First Ward Young Men's R pub- lican club greet and congratulate you on your great and glorious victory. The First ward, always true to Its political creed, exceeded all previous exertions, and exult and rejoice in having shared In the grandeur of your victory. - ~* In your calm Judgqjgnt, In your wisdom and experience yB fepose the highest confi- dence, and no doubt is left with aa hut that the arduo.s duties which surround the civic chajt of our city shall be administereJ hf', j ___ ln the years of your offlce to the esti_J satisfaction of our fellow cltiz_.sT^ Wlrle again tendering you our ccji_ratula'ion be assured of our loyalty in the future as ia our ardent support in the past, wishing you that success in the administration of bur city affairs which shall earn for you both pooularity and renown. Signed on behalf of the Ygupg Men's R_ publican Club (A th *> First Ward. . ' *"\u25a0*"\u25a0•\u25a0*"-—Ma gnus Norman, President. John W. Finehout, Secretary. Dep_<_ Comptroller Dead. NEW YORK, May 11.—Rlchard~A. Ttorr*. deputy comptroller of New York city, died today, aged sixty-six years. He had b.'-t-n in the city's employ since 15.".7, and most ot thY time in the finance department-
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