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GENERAL CAPITAL NEWS.
ROBSON.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The House committee
on naval affairs has adopted a report prepared
by Mr.. Whitthorne on the Robson investiga-
ton. The report is very much modified since
originally drawn. 1t will be signed by the
Democratic members. Tho Republican mem.
bers will submit minority report.
APPOINTMENTS.
The President has nominated John Parker
United States marshal of the Western district
of Michigan; N. P. Banks, United States mar.
shal of New Hampshire; Martin Townsend
United States attorney for the Northern dis.
trict of New York; James Torfans, United
States marshal for the Eastern district of Ar
kansas; Sherman Conant, United States mar
shall for the Northern district of Florida; De-
cius s. Wade chief Justice of the supreme
court of Montana; and John E. Allen, United
States attorney of Washington Territory.
SITTING BULL.
The latest dispatches to the government dis
credit all formed advices about Sitting Bull
having recrossed the Canadian border into this
country.
-FOUR PER CENTS.
Subscriptions to the per cent. loan since
yesterdays report, $9.5ll, $50.
CONFIRMED.
The Senate confirmed s. Newton Pettis, Pa,
minister resident at Bolivia, and John "
Price, postmaster at Atchison, rs.
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THE SENATE.

There was nearly full attendance of Sen.
ators yesterday, and those who had bills on
the calendar ventured to allow them to be
put upon their final passage, and there were
fourteen which successfully passed this Or
deal, most of which were of a general ma
ture. At the afternoon session the time was
almost wholly occupied in committee of the
whole, where some twenty bills were inquired
into and picked at, and were all finally
recommended to pass. Among the most
notable bills thus passed upon were the de-
hclency appropriation bill; the homestead
exemption bill, which was discussed lenethilv
and much Jealousy exhibited at anv tanner
ing with law which 50 much interests
almost every citizen of the State; the public
library and public school bills, the latter of
which prevents q school officer from employ
Ing relative as teacher without the CON
sent of the whole school board in writing.
The bill appropriating 1850 for improve
ments at the State prison was unanimously
recommended TO pass after the nature of
the improvements contemplated had been
explained.
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could abolish all departments of the govern

H.
mcnt or break down the judiciary, work
revolution, by vote and it would be in order.
He hoped that the chairman of that committee
would rule upon this matter of discretion
and patriotism, and prevent the flood of bust
ness being poured upon the appropriation
committee, which would ere long break down
that committee, and array against it every
other committee of the House. The time would
not be far distant when other committees
would see their business taken out of their
hands He did not think that the committee
on appropriations desired it. 1t was simply
made the convenience of all sorts of schemes,
but if it did desire it it would be made the
usurper of the authority of tie House.
Mr.. Randall, the speaker, said that rule 100
did not allow any legislation except such as
should save money to the people. Prior to the
adoption of that rule, the rule had been to per-
NIT extravagances to be put upon the appro-
pration bills, but no amendment in the direc-
ton of economy. A Democratic house had
turned right about face in that respect, and
the result had been the saving of b,tween
$40 900, 900 and $50, 1000, 900 q year during the
last three years.
Mr.. Garheld-The right about face that the
speaker refers to is right about face IN the
direction of veneering the proposition over with
the pretence of economy by making it neces-
sary to enlarge expenses vastly account of
new machinery.
Speaker Randall-The rule compelled it to
show econonv upon its face.
Mr.. Garfield-It may show economy on its
face, but not in it's heart.
Speaker Ran6all-You had not much heart
for economy on that side, and 1 shall not
charge you with it, but we have the heart and
purpose this side. applause on the Demo-
cratic side)
Mr.. Garheld-The heart and purpose have
not managed to make themselves shown of late
applause on the Republican side.)
Speaker Randall-A saving of money has
been shown.
Mr.. Conger said that he was very careful not
to bring up political questions matters of
legislation, but he would remark that no man
who was not sustained by confident opinion
that he was the absolute leader of the
House, would have dared to appeal to the chair
man with nero party politics and induce him
to make decision on question of order.
The chair overruled the point of order and
decided the amendment to be in order.
MIR. Page offered as substitute an amend
ment authorizing the President to transfer the
care and control or any Indian tribes to the
war department., whenever he shall deem it adj
visable, either on account of hostile action on
their part against the United States, or in case
of any difficulties arising between them and
settlers.
Mr.. Scales raised the point of order, pending
which the committee rose and the House ad
iOnrned
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OWATONNA.

serious illness of Judge Donaldson and
Hiram Fredenburg--Local Theatr,cals.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
OwAToNNA, Feb. 6.-The many friends of
Judge N. NJ. Donaldson, will be panied to learn
OF his very serious illness. He was attacked
but few days ago with inflammation of the
lungs, and now lies in a very critical condition.
Hiram Fredenburgh, an old citizen of this
county, and father of Mayor Fredenburgh, is
very low, and cannot survive more than day
or two at the longest.
The entertainment, last evening, given by
the Owatonna Dramatic company, was a grand
success III every sense of the word. The opera
house was packed with the fashion and eclat of
the city, and the rendition of 1.-The Last Loaf
and Among the Breakers" compared very IA
vorably with that of many travelling compa-
MES.
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AFTERNOON SESSION,
THE BEHNKE CALAMITY.
Fire, Failure and Suscide, AL IN QuicA;
Succession.
New Ulm Review, Feb

New Ulm Review, Feb. 81
AT O'Clock this morning the stiffness of the night
was suddenly broken by the shrill whistles of the
Eagle and City mills and the cry of fire Upon has
tening to the scene we found Brust l. CO.'S ware
house, located just below the Eagle min, on the
banks OF the river, totally enveloped t1 Z alnes
The fire department was promptly on he ground,
but as the whole building was one ma. of flames
before the alarm was given, nothing cor be done to
save it, its contents Fourteen thcus nd bushels
of wheat were stored in the warehouse 1000 BUSH
els of which belonged to H. Behnke Il o.. and the
remainder was stored there BIZ rf,,ers and
others. There was also considerable It's and corn
In the bniding, all of which is totiI IS. We un.
derstand that II. Behnke Bro. had tftr wheat In
surcd. but what amount we did not earn. The
building was insured for $1,000. This this is the
heilisa deed OF an incendary no one f. a moment
doubts as no fire had been in the oica stove for
number OF days, and the fire rginated the south
west corner of the building.
1t becomes painful duty to cirop Gle the firs
failure of any magnitude that has ever occurred in
our city. e. Behnke s. Bro. have been forced to the
wall, and their store closed YESTERDAY afternoon
We have not ascertained the liabilities of the firm
but we understand that they are quite heavy. The
credit system and the continued failure of crops tor
the past i've years has done it.
THE SUICIDE.
just as we go to press the horrible intelligence
reaches us that Henry Behnke, senior member OF
the firm of Il. Behnke & Bro, has committed sui
eide by taking poison, He discovered about
CLOCK TINS morning IN room In the upper story OF
the store, and as The body quite cold when
found 1t is supposed he committed the rash deed
early In the mor ling. This certainly il sad sequel
10 the above and the heartfelt for the afiic
ed family of the deceased is plainly wrtten on the
COuntenance of all Our citiZena I$@
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MIR. Jones and two or three other members
relative to his report from the committee on
retrenchment and reform indefinitely post
ponlng the bill to reduce the per diem of
members. few sharp remarks passed be-
tween Mr.. Jones and Messrs. Fairbank, Nc
Cracken and Grazing, but no umbrage was
taken and the session closed without blood
letting.
The attempt in the afternoon to find O
quorum failed. and there is no prospect of a
resumption of business before Tuesday.
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The New Market Houss.

AID. Allen, Belote, Dreis, Dowlan, Griggs
and Grace, met yesterday afternoon, and con-
sidered the new market house plans at length.
A long session was held without arriving at any
decision. The plans of Bassford were prefer
red for the interior, and the plans of Radcliffe
for the exterior. Whether to commence the
building on Wabashaw street or st. Peter street
meeting will be held with all the council
present,
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AGAl4AONos
Several petitions relative to wheat testing
were presented and referred to the appropriate
committee.
M'LEoD COUNTY JAIL.
MIR. Rooms called up his motion to reconsider
the vote by which the bill was lost authorzinp
the county of Mcleod to use money on hand
to build jail, and spoke agains. the bill.
Mr.. klebe argued in favor Of the bill. He
did not approve of borrowing money when
there was plenty in the treasury. After con-
s s debate the bill was, on motion Of Mr..
W. III. Campbell, referred to the Mcleod coun-
ty delegation.
SPECIAL LEGISLATION.
The special order being the bill of Mr.. Hicks
for constitutional amendment forbiddino
special legislation, Mr.. James Jr., moved to
amend by striking out line 10, of the printed
DILL which reads as follows: SIN all cases
where general law can be made applicable M
special law shall be enacted
Mr. Hicks opposed the amendment and then
proceeded to review the bill and urge its ne
cesslty lie quoted copiously from the laws of
other States on the subject and pointed ont
the evils that result from SO nuch special log
islation. 1855 -os.
Mi. Smith supported his amendment con-
tending that it was necessary to secure clear
ness and simplicity, and prevent litigation
iae held That the provision = It existed would
promote litigation.
Akr. Hicks replied, and rsad letter from
non. Lyman Irumbull, Of Chicago, who
constitution had created no U ,usual Etipat;on
whatever. a.-G Q
MIR. s. L. Campbell replis / to Mr.. Smith
claiming that that gentlema. lad an erroneous
idea OF the scope of the phra IL He, however.
offered an amendment slight modifying the
phrase, which was accepted AIr. Hicks.
Debate was further indul ia Nv Messrs
Jones, W. NJ. Campbell, Schroth and McCrack-
en-, when the biz sea ordered eagrossed and
placed on file Ior a third reading oy a vote of
10 = James Smith, Jr., and the speaker
being the only persons voting in the negative
NO REDUCTION OF SALARIES.
Mr.. Jones, from the committee on retrench-
ment, submitted report recommending the
indefinite postponement of the bill to reduce
the eompe asation of the officers and members
OF the legislature Mr.. Grazing endeavored to
have the bill sent to tho committee of the
whole The House refused to do SO, however,
ana Inc bill was disposed of as recommended.
MIR. W. NJ Campbell submitted communi
cation relative to the cutting of timber IN
school lands in Todd county. Referred.
Recess to 2:30 P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A1 1:oO CLOCK there was scarcely a dozen
members in their seats. The speaker waited
for fifteen minutes and then called the House
to order. 1t was found on a count that thei,
were thirty-eight messengers present. The
| messengers We're sent out to scouc the coat
called, when forty-six members answered to
their names. A call of the House was ordered
but even under this only forty-three resi- onded
| and an adjournment was had
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Ring Papers to the Front.
IWabashaw Bulletin.

Our State legislators have taken the
GLOBES advice, and will take complete pho
tographs of the inner workings of the rotten
prison institution at Saltwater. The ring
newspapers should be in readiness to palliate
each and every act that smacks of crooked
ness as the investigation proceeds.
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PROPOSITION PETITION
TIE "NEPHEWO OF THE UNCLE" ON
TIE WITNESS STAND.

A Day of the Sub-Potter Committee With
Nephew Pelton-History of the Published
Cipher Telegrams-Neither the Demo-
cratic Committee or Mr.. Tildon Knowing
to His Propositions-Weed and Marble
Compromised in the Effort to Ciroumvent
the Republican Coaspirators.
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NATIONAL NOTES.
IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS BY BOTH
HOUSES or CONGRESS-.

The Census Bill Passed by tho Senate
Army Appropriation Biii In the House
Many of the Propositions of tho Reorgan-
ization Bill Attached--Also, tho Statute
Provision Allowing Attendance Upon
Polling pIaces-General Capital News.
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RuSSia'S Protest.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6.-Journals here bit
terly denounce Austria and Germany for
adopting precautionary measures against the
plague. The action is declared inspired by
hostility to Russia and desire to ruin her
trade.
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The young man Fitzgerald, who was
stabbed in Carver county, is thought to be
out of danger. The young man who is re-
ported to have done the stabbinz, has not
yet been arrested, though warrant has been
issued for his arrest.
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THE LEGISLATURE,
Il GOOD WORKING DAY IN THE
SENATE.

Bill Introduced to Prevent Railroad Dis
crlminations-A Large Number of Bills
Passed-Talking Day In the House-State
equalization Talk-Hioks' Special Leeis-
lati0n Bill Ordered to Its Third Raadtno
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Routine HeNOrf.

The House met at TO- A. d., Speaker Gilman
IN the chair. After religious services the read
ing OF the journal was dispensed with
COMMUNICATIONS.
communication was received from the Gov
ernor announcing his approval of certain bills.
The clerk read the following from the State
auditor in answer to resolution of the House
asking for a list of the equalized valuation of
the property in the several counties in the
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prosecution Closed In the Reno Inquiry,
CHICAGO: Feb. Elm the Reno case, Lieut..
Lee, after hearing some additional testimony.
announced the case closed, SO far as he was
concerned, and reports of the battles were then
read. Defense then called Lieut.. Wallace
Who testified he never heard of Reno beiro
drunk, and Lieut.. Col. NJ. G. Sheridan, who
gave some interesting testimony descrintive If
the scene at the battlefield year after the
memorable massacre, 'A'
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Austin people are talking of attempting TO
get the Southern Minnesota railroad 10.
moved to that city. It is proposed to change
the route at Brownsville and run via Austin
to Oakland.
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THE HOUSE.

III dOUSEs
Yesterday was a field day in the House for
the lawyers. They had splendid opportu-
nifty to air their eloquenoe and knowledge Of
the Law. After 8 wrangle between the menu
bers from Mcleod county over the question
of building jail, the special order, Mr.
Hicks bill for constitutional amendment
forbidding special legislation, came up. Mr..
James Smith, Jr., moved to amend by strik-
ing out the nineteenth line, which embraced
all subjects not enumerated in the first part
of the section. Mr.. Hicks protested against
the amendment, and went into an eloquent
review and defense of his bill, in the course
of which he drank three glasses of water
and soiled two hanakerchiefs in moppinp
the perspiration from his brow.
Mr.. Smith reterted, claiming that
the provision in dispute would tend
to increase legislation. Mr.. Hicks replied,
and was supported in his position by Messrs
8. L. Campbell, Jones, Schroth and Nc
Cracker, and finally, with two votes iu the
negative the bill was ordered engrossed for a
third reading. It may be mentioned that
the sentiment In the House was decidedly in
favor of the amendment as WHOLE the op-
position to it being only on technical
grounds.
A little passage at arms occnrred hatwoor
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BONDS CALLED IN.

WAsH1NaroN, Feb. 6.-Ihe secretary of the
treasury has called in the following $40 bonds,
principal and interest to be paid May 6th
Coupon bonds dated July LIST, 1867
$50 No. 75,0Ol to No. $4,000. Both inclusive.
500 No. 1l5,0O1 to No. 10000. Both inclusive.
$1,000 No. 1l4,OOl to No. 10000 Both incl, sive.
Total coupons S10,O0O,0DO.
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Look ont for Caldwelrs grand flsh lunch
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They should visit the hideous dungeons of
| the institution and hear the shrieks of the
worse than buried maniacs. 1t is but Justice
| to state, however, that as all insane asylums
necessarily have to keep places of close confne-
ment for unmanageabie patients, the sugges-
ton may be very harmless one and was mere
ly conveyed as an exaggerated figure Of speech.
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Several petitions relative to wheat testing
were presented and referred to the appropriate
committee.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-07
A
Items Of Interest Cleaned from Ex.
changes.

Items OF Interest Cleaned from Eek.
changes.
Mr.. H. R. Mishs.s is said to be sinking
fast.
There are now 1877 prisoners in the State
Prison at Carson. There are no female
convicts.
The Sierra Nevada Company on Saturday
commenced shipping ore to the Mariposa'
mill for reduction.
Ono E. b. Whitehurst. of Gilroy, Cali
fornia, writes to Postmaster White, Of Car
son, Cor information respecting Elisha
Morse, formerly of the State Of Virginia,
who, it il understood, died in this State
and left . large estate. Can anybody fur
nish the necessary information
At . regular meeting Of the Washoe
typographical Union No. IS, held in vir-
GINA on Sunday, the following named off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing term Of
six months: President, G. A. ". Putnam;
Vice President, A. j. Mccarthy; Record
ing Secretary, Pleasant Moore; Financial
Secretary. Joseph B. Weston; Treasurer,
Fred. Slate; Sergeant-atArms, Josiah G.
Harlow, Peter Myers, d. ]. Matthews and
W. r. McKeon.
The Lyon County Times " says Two
negroes are employed in the Sutro tunnel.
Az they cannot work theirs without becom-
ing members Of the Silver City Miners
Union, and no colored men have ever been
initiated, that body is wrestling with the
question whether to admit them to full
membership, or TO simply allow them to
work on . permit. The decision will be Of
considerable interest to the laboring COM
munity. Let them have . fair chance in
every svocation in life for which they may
be qualified.
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That Were Discussed By che Tow
Trustees Yesterday.

That Were Discussed By the Town
Trustees Yesterday.
Several matters relating to the better
government Of the town were informally
discussed at the meeting Of the Trustees
yesterday. 1t was agreed that at their next
meeting O'Neil avenue should be declared
a public highway according to the old sur
vey. The drainage Of the town was also
alluded to. Mr.. Turner expressed his anx-
iety in regard 10 the ditch, and was Of the
opinion that something should be lone at
an early day to rid it Of the filth and ofal
that now emits a sickening stencil in GER
tain portions. II is an elephant on their
hands, however, and they are 10 q quandary
as to how to tackle it successfully. To put
it in such a condition as the health and
safety Of the town demands, would cost,
on q rough estimate, fully So, 900.
The numerous sinks and holes left ex-
posed in the burnt district. and 70 which
attention has been called by the SENTINEL,
was referred to, and Mr.. Campbell thought
some action should be taken, and sug-
gested thai the owners be notified either to
cover them or fill them with dirt. This
also vent over to the next meeting.
The discussion in regard to purchasing
hose for the Mob Hill Company, disclosed
that there are but two plugs ON Mob Hill,
and none on Main street between Ferrell's
and the Turner House.. 1t was agreed that
this should be remsdied at once, and Mr..
Campbell was authorized to confer with
Mr.. Remington, and to purchase two addi-
tional plugs and 700 feet of hose, 500 feet
for the Mob Killers, and the balance for
the Richmonds, or such other companies
as may need more than they now possess.
The Trustees look at the matter from q
practical stand point, and think that the
saving of the cost Of q few feet Of hose
would be poor economy, especially on the
heels of the lesson taught by the late fire.
They have shown the right spirit through
out, and will be upheld by every taxpayer
and citizen in their unceasing efforts to
guard against such calamities in the future
as that to which we have been recently
subjected.