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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
AFGHANISTAN,
GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION.
Especial Cableeram to the Globe. I


Especial Cablegram to the Globe
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE attempt to
assassinate Lord Lytton ia
officially described as drunken freak and az
IN Insignificant incident, but the Anglo-In.
dams consider that this, coming with the At
CHAN Island news, may indicate much more
disaffection than the authorities confess. The
gravity of the Cabul news ia acknowledged and
causes military and political approximations
that, owing to the rigid censorship, the whole
truth is unknown. Nobody believes the Of
fetal accounts are complete. The ministerial
organs admit mishap, and that the hold on
Cabul is jeoparaized, and that the previous Of
fclal assurances respecting pacifcation were
acceptive. They warn the government against
further progress toward annexation. The lib
eral journals frankly say that Gen. Roberts is
fighting for life. His whole force of five
thousand is pitted against the entire Afghan
army, the strength of which is unknown, but
it is admitted to be ten thousand strong,
Tribes are rising on every side.
Western Associated Press
GEN. BAKERS ENGAGEMENT.
CALCUTTA, Dec. 14.-Gen. Roberts telegraphs
confirmation of the report of General McPher-
sons partial failure in his attempt on Friday
to capture the ridge above Bola pass or at
Cabul. On Saturday morning General Baker
attacked the Afghans' position with twoand
one-haf reg ments of infantry, two regiments
of cavalry and eight guns, and succeeded in
capturingithe hill and driving the Afghars
from their positions.
BRITISH LOSSES.
LONDON. Dec. 14-Gen. Roberts telegraphs
from Cabul under date Of the 18th inst, that
the enemy have been defeated on all sides, but
notwithstanding their heavy losses parties of
Afghans still remain in the neighborhood.
Gen. Roberts announces his intention to at
tack on the 18th (to.day), unless these parties
dispense. The total British loss during the
days fighting was forty-three killed, including
six officers, and seventy-six wounded, of whom
ten are officers.
A letter dated Candahar, LIST instant, and
published at Bombay, says General Stewart has
been instructed to send a messenger to Ayoub
Khan, the Afghan commander of Herat, in the
name of the British government and threaten-
ing advancement hither of British force in
case of his failure to do 81.
YAKoOB KHAN.
LONDON, Dec. 14.-A dispatch from Calcutta
says Yakoob Khan has arrived at Lahore. He
will Immediately proceed to Herat where he
will be detained for the present. A Candahar
dispatch states it is now certain that Ayoub
Khan moved out of Herat with his troops
fortnight ago, and proceeded to Urbash
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Entertainment at Standard Hall.

A pleasant sociable entertainment took place
at Standard hall on Jackson street last night,
it being the annual festival of the children
connected with the Mount Zion Sunday school,
The entertainment consisted Of short dia-
logues and recitations, in the rendition of
which the score or moro Of bright boys and
girls manifested universal sprightliness of in
telligence, much credit being due to DR.. J.
Wechsler, under whose management the exhlbi-
ton vas given.
After the juvenile entertainment was over,
which was enjoyed by large number of ap-
preciative and older heads, an excellent supper
was served, following which voting commenced
for handsome cornucopia candy stand to be
q late hour Miss Bertha Rosenfeld ana Miss
Austrian were the foremost candidates. The
evening closed with very enjoyable dance.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
GENERAL FOREIGN.
GUSINGE.

CoNsTANTINopLE, Dec. 14.-The Porte has
sent ,ircular to its representatives. abroad,
reciting measures taken To secure the surrer-
der of Gusinge, and expressing the hope that
the Montengrlns will not precipitate matters,
as some delay is necessary if blood shed is to be
avoided.
TIE FRENCH MINISTRY.
PARIS, Dec. 14.-The Temps says: No modif-
cation of the ministry will be male
beers. A committee of the chamber of
deputies on the resolution to suspend
the operation of the law declaring that judge
shall be irremovable was elected yesterday.
Nine members favor and two are opposed to
suspension of the law. All ministers absented
themselves from their respective bureaus dur
ing the elections.
PARIS. Dec. 14.-The Temps asserts that the
ministry still avail themselves of the retire.
ment of Leroyer from the ministry of Justice
to reconstitute the cabinet Of their own motion.
In the reorganization Waddington will only'se-
tain foreign portfolio. The choice for premier
lies between Leon Say, minister of finance,
and DeFreycinet, minister of pablo works. Ii
DeFreycinet accepts the leadership he will
have complete freedom of action in choosing
his colleagues, and when the cabinet is formed
he will determine upon a common programme
LoNDoR, Dec. IA Paris dispatch says the
chamber of deputies agreed to vote six hum
dred Thousand francs for the prosecution of
the Sahara Railway Survey.
1t is now certain that De Freycinet will be
charged with the reconstruction of cabinet.
It may be concluded that a new cabinet will
govern the country before.cnd of the year.
MISCELLANEOUS. .--
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE Govern or
General of Khorkoff has issued an order pro-
hibiting public manufacture, sale or
! possession of any explosive materials.
VIENNA, Dec. IA telegram from Cettinge
announces that Mukhtar Pasha, who is at
Presrend with ten battalions, has asked for re-
Inducements, and that twenty tattalions have
| started to his relief.
Germany, at the request Of Austria, has in
| structed the commanders of German ships in
Peruvian waters to protect Austrian consulates,
| if they are imperilled on account of the war
| between Chilli. Peru and Bolivia.
MADRID, Dec. I4.-The senate yesterday con-
tinued discussion of3the bill for abolition OF
slavery in Cuba. Seniors Ruiz and Gomez
spoke in opposition to the bill. The ministe-
rialist journals to-day announce cabinet
council determined to take no steps regarding
members of the minority absenting themselves
from chambers. They also state Senior Cano
vas De CASTILLO has had an interview with
General Martinez Campos and Senior Queseda,
both of whom condemn the attitude of thu
minority.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
New Goods.

1ngersoll & Go. will open on Monday morn
ing many novelties that will be Of interest.
choice lot of real Laces. Another lot of cheap
Cloaks. A large lot of new dress goods, at very
low prices.
A lot of White Bed Blankets. $3.50 to go
per pair.
The cheapest lot of Black Cashmeres ever Of
fered.
They will also continue their sale of Black
Silks at old prices, being the lowest prices for
many years.
They also offer some rare bargains in Table
Linens and Napkins.
If you would get good goods at low prices,
give them call.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
A NOVEL SUIT.
A Tennesseean Indicted for Holding Slaves
Discharged by Judge Hammond on tho
Ground That There Was No Such Thing
as Slavery in This Country.

| Discharged by Judge Hammond on thu
Ground That There Was No Such Thing
as Slavery in This Country.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 14.-In the United States Cir
cult court yesterday forenoon, Judge Ham
mond quashed an indictment charging j. O.
Birmingham, of Lauderdale county, with IN
lawfully holding two colored girls in slavery.
The case is probably without parallel in the
judicial history of the past fifteen years and
Tennessee is entitled to possession of the only
man either stupid enough II mean enough to
| hold human beings in slavery eince the war
ended. 1t appears that Birmingham has stub.
! bornly refused to recognize the abolition of
slavery. This emancipation proclamation be
damned" exclaimed this noble relic of tho
| Silurian ages, whenever informed of the action
which freed slaves in the South. II never
| agreed to it; I'm agin it, and I'd like to see
the Ysnks that can make me give up them thar
girls" He didn't seem to understand the con-
stitutional amendments. In fact, he made no
effort to curry his understanding. Keeping
two slaves, and so treating them and they
meanwhile being too stupid to assert their
rights under the law. He has ever since the
war claimed to own them, he says he owned
three others. The conduct of Birmingham ex-
cited the indignation of his neighbors, and
the United States grand jury found indict-
ments against him.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 14.-Judge E. Hammond. of
the United States circuit court, yesterday had
a novel case before him. J. G. Birmingham,
of Lauderdale county, Tennessee, had been
indicted for unlawfully holding two colored
girls in slavery. 1t appears that Birmingham
refused to recognize the abolition of slavery,
and ever since the war has claimed to own the
girls, because he owned their mother. The
conduct of Birmingham excited the indigna-
ton of his nelghbors, and at their instigation
the United States grand jury recently found an
Indictment against him. Judge Ham,
mond quashed tho Indictment, holding
that the act of Congress which
says that every person who kidnaps or carries
away any other person with intent that such
other person be sold to involuntary servitude,
is held as slave, shall be punished by fine and
imprisonment couldn't apply to anyone hold.
ing or pretending to hold person in slavery in
this country, because slavery having been
abolished, there could have been no slaves
here, and therefore no one could be held as
alave. This the judge said is an offense not
provided by the act Of Congress, and was not
punishable by Indictment in the federal
courts. The defendant was dischal ged.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Grant In Pittsburs.

P1rrsBuRa, Dec. 14.-Gen. Grant passed the
day very quietly. He attended Christ's M. E.
church in the morning, accompanied by Gen.
Kane, an old friend, and colonel of the Penn
sylvania Bucktail regiment during the war.
The balance of the day he remained in the
hotel, owing to the illness of Mrs. Grant, who
contracted cold by the exposure of yesterday.
Lady callers, being denied access to Mrs Grant,
they were received by the General. Gen.
Tyner and wife leave for Washington tonight.
Gen. Grant and party leave for Harrisburg
by the legislative committee, Adjutant-Gen
Latta and others of the governors staff, and
Gen. Brisben, of the United States army, and
wife. '.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
RELIEF In DEATH.
a SAD TRAGEDY At SANTA FE, NEW
MEXICO.

Lieut.. Merritt of the Ninth Cavalry, Dis
graced by Dismissal, Suicides by Shoot
ing-A Texas Minister Bounced by the
Masonic Grand Lodge for Seduction-A
Terrible Fire Casualty at Little Rock--A
Man. Wife and Two Children Caught in q
Burning Building-The Wife Suffocated
and the Husband Terribly Ipjured In
Jumping from the Burning Ediflco-
Miscellaneous Crime and Casualty Re-
cord
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
The Utes Surrendered

Los PISos AGENCY, COL, Dec. 14.-T6e priso-
ners are on their way here and are expected to
reach the agency tomorrow. Ouray leaves in
the morning fos the camp of Jack and Oolorow,
to arrange for certain Indians to accompany
the commission to Washington. Secretary
Schurz is to he congratulated on the success of
his policy. 49,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
NATIONAL NOTES.
POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS
FROM WASHINGTON.

Recommendation of the House Committee
for komova1 of tho Utes-Tho Colorado
Members Dissatisfied With tho PROPOSE
tion-Views of Secretary Schurz-ChicagO
In the Lead for the Republican National
the House Committee for Cutting OF the
Swindles of Mail Contrac! ors-Death of
City Postmaster Observation-Disclosures
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Advice for Alexander.

If Mr.. Alexander Ramsey is wise enough
to learn anything from the pitfalls of his
predecessor, he will not repeat the blunder of
George W. McCrary in recommending that
detatchments of troops be permanently sta
toned in all large cities, in order to be
ready for action in case of civil war.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Alec as a Psalm Singer.
cincinnati Euauirer.1

Secretary Ramsey will be expected to attend
the psalm singing rehearsal at the Executive
Mansion next Sunday evening. If Mr.. Ramsey
ID 20 fortunate as to be able to ''play on the
pianer," he may assist Mrs. Hayes in heading
of the ungodly Mr.. Schurz in his disposition
to play picnic music.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Have You Bought Your sle.ch?

Ito to Nippolt's, corner Seventh and Sibley
street, If you want really good sleigh. He
has the finest assortment in the city, and of
his own manufacture. Take your carriages
there if they need painting or repairing.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

Be sure to examine the beautiful goods at
Hough's, corner Third and Wabashaw streete.
before You purchase your Christmas gifts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
JOHN BULLS TROUBLES.
CRAVE APPROXIMATIONS OTEE THE
SITUATION IN AFGHAN.

The Tribes Raising Revolt in All Directions
Gen. Roberts Pressed by Overwhelming
STANDARDIZATION Meetings in the West
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT Out in Tarce-Cath-
ollie Clergymen Prominent In the Demon
Observation-Disclosures Old World News.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

OF the total tax of 1865. S23, 1916, $38, 329.-
school, and $5,I55.39-47 for special school
taxes, 1928, 1O8.47-93 for county revenue, $l2,-
776.58-l5 for county interest, $10,22l.26-52
for county poor, $2.23S. O2-24 for town taxes,
$243, 7l4.S7-6O for city taxes, and $3,725-90-s0
for town road taxes, 20
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
DAILY LOCAL MEANS.
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. 8. A.
WEATHER TO.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 4. M.--Indications
for upper lake region, upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys: Rising barometer,
northerly winds, colder and clear, repeatedly
cloudy weather with frequently snow in first
district, followed in last district by falling
barometer and easterly winds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Railroad Sale to Gould Set Aside.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. lit is reported here that
the United States circuit court at Topeka, Kan
SIS, yesterday set aside the sale of the Kansas
Pacific railway to Jay Gould, and refused to
order another sale.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Healthy Condition of the Trade In Lake
Superior Iron Ore.

Superior Iron Ore.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 14.-One of the most
prominent representatives of the iron interests
of Lake Superior, now here, says the demand
for iron ore continues good, and he feels con.
fdent that the entire product of the Lake Su-
perior mines, which will be the largest ever
known, will find ready purchasers at trihe
under the highest prices paid last fall. A
the fall viii he made on contracts entered into
to correspond with the differences in lake
freights likely to prevail The rates of freight
paid during the closing months of lake navi-
CATION were much higher than season contracts
IAN be arranged for now, hence the certainty
Of corresponding reduction in the price Of
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
GENER AL CAPITAL NEWS
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Ex-Representativ
Eugene Hale of Maine, who is now chiefly en-.
gagged in settling the estate of his father-in-law
late Senator ZACH Chandler, says that from
conversations with several members Of the Ma.
ti0nal Republican Committee from different
States he has aeen, he is certain that the com.
mittee will select Chicago as the place of meet.
ing of the next Republican convention.
JUDGE HUNT.
The friends of Judge Hunt, of tho United
States supreme scourt, say that he will resign
as soon as the bill is passed through Congress to
enable him to take advantage of the retirement
law, by which those who have served ten con-
tinuous years, and arrived at the age of sew
enty, can be retired on full pay. There is not
much doubt that such law can be passed.
POSTAL MATTERS.
The House committee post-offices and
post-roads, has agreed to two bills, one author
izing the designation of not less than three OF
more than ten return letter offices, and the
other regulating the manner in which extra
compensation is to be allowed in cases where
mails are required to be carried oftener OF
faster than specified in the original contract
This bill it is anticipated will save large sums
OF money, out Of which the government is de-
frauded under the present system.
TO BE PROMOTED.
Captain Dodge, who SO valiantly proceeded
with his colored company to the relief of Capt
Payne, will be promoted to fill yacaacy occa-
stoned by the retirement Of Lieut--C Col Henry
Prince from active service, who has passed the
age of sixty-two
Western Associated Prcss.I
DEATH OF POSTMASTER EDMUNDs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Hon James NJ. Ed
munds, city postmaster, died this afternoon.
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL.
company has been incorporated under the
laws of the district of Columbia, with capital
of 100000 to publish weekly newspaper de-
voted entirely to the interests of the army ano
navy, and called tho Ia,7ay and Navy Register
Mr.. Edmund Hudson, of the Boston Herald
will have editorial charge of the paper.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

Imported and Key West cigars, for the Holi
day trade, at Adam Fetsch's. .a
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is sure cure FOR
dyspepsiaiand all kindred diseases.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
TO afford immediate relief in asthma, try
DIR. Jayne's Expectoraut, which acts promntlv

DR.. Jayne's Expectoraut, which acts promptly
by overcoming the spasmodic contraction of
the wind tubes and by causing the election of
the mucous which clogs them. For whooping
cough, Group and hoarseness, this medicine is
equally beneficial; while for all pulmonary and
bronchial disorders, it is both palliative and
curative. and a sure and promp pit remedy for
all stubborn coughs and colds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
VALUATION AND TAXATION.

Tho Wealth of Ramsey County. Amount of
Below will be found tho official figures show
ing the amount Of taxable property in Ramsey
county, the amounts such property is taxed,
and the purposes to which the the tax is sp-
piled.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

INaERsoLL BLOCK, THIRD STREET
\ a.s....- 81. PAUL, MINI.
Observations taken at the same moment of
time at all stations.
Meteorological Record, Dec. IA, 1879, $3.50 P. II.
Bar. Their. Wind Weather.
Breckenridge. :. 30.46 rs N. Clear.
Duluth. 1919 0 w. Cloudy
st. Paul. 30.13 6 NV. Cloudy.
DAILY LOCAL MEANS.
Bar. Their. Rel. hum. Wind. Weather.
30.055 1916 IT'S NV. Cloudy.
Amount of melted snow, .16; maximum
thermometer, "a; minimum thermometer, s.
IS. NJ. CONE,
Sergeant Signal Corps, q. s. A.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

OFFICE OF OBSERVATION. SIGNAL CORPS, q. 8. A.
INaERsoLL BLOCK. THIRD STREET,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-28
Personal Notes.

A. Stevenson, who owns large herds of
cattle on King river is IN town arrang-
ing for the shipment of several hundred
head OF beef cattle to Nebraska.
Charles d. Hines of the San Francisco
Directory" is in. town, on Directory
business.
Captain Asher, Mayor of Lovelock,
arrived in town to-day.
Major Hay, of the Idaho Avalanche,
arrived here to-day from San Francisco
and will remain in town to-day.
Captain Elliot, who has been pros
pectilg for some time on Willow creek,
is in town.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-28
LOCAL INTELLIGEN CE..
THE OGDEN ID ssAULTEE.
Graham taken o. t1e relisefiary.Fur-'
ther rar.lca'ass OF tae Ean5ezZie-'
Hleut.


nient.
j. +. Graham, Cashier of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company at o glen, has
been remanded to the Territorial Prison
to await trial The Ogden Dispatch
has the following particulars OF the
matters: at appears that Mr.. Graham
is very competent accountant, in fact
this is evidenced by the adroit manner
in which he hal SO long appropriated
company money and yet escaped detec-
ton. He has been in the employ of
the Central Pacific Rlilroa1 Company
at this place for about seven years, ris-
ing from one position TO another, until
he was male cashier, the most respon-
sible local Office, perhaps, in the gilt of
the corporation. For a long period, it
appears, he has been carrying on sys-
tematic process of appropriating to his
own use, aud losing through. stock
gambling and other channels, a portion
of the company's funds passing through
his hands. His modus operandi in these
populations is quite anIntricate one, aud
were it detailed would be comprehended
only by the few familiar with the man
ner ia which such railroad. business is
conducted Suffice it to say then, that
Mr.. Graham is accused of misdating
statements OF freight charges and re-
ceipts for the same, altering figures in
balance sheets after the same were GER
titled to by both companies, aud other
similar acts, familiar only to the initial
ed. The officers of the road are conf
dent OF their ability to establish the
charge made yesterday-the embezzle-
ment OF 1904 67-and have traced
some thir.. live thousand more, gone
in the same direction.
Last evening Mr.. Graham exculpated
each aud every clerk in his Office from
completely in hi, transactions, and, as
we are informe |, frankly confessed that
his deficits would reach something like
forty-fou- thousand dollars.
To Mr. James Forbes, the Central
Pacific Company's agent here, belongs
the credit of discovering this system
attic enlightenment, having done SO from
a consciousness of right, and in the hon
orable discharge of his official duties.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-28

Commencement or lhe sixth Eear
lis Advantages.

The first term of the sixth year Of
this institution will commence on Mon
day, September LIST. The buildings
have been put in excellent order, aud
all necessary changes and improve
ments have been made to render the
school rooms pleasant. The Elko Post
says: "The object of the Board of
Regents is to make the school effective
and supply the wants of the times.
They have adopted the course of study
necessary to prepare pupils for a fifst
gyle teachers certificate, together
with the preparatory collegiate course.
The school rooms are supplied with
globes, charts aud maps, which are
essential to correct understanding of
geography and history. The Board of
Regents are determined to make this
the first institution of learning in the
State, and will not neglect anything
that can be made to contribute to its
success. The dorInitory has been
thoroughly renovated and is now in
good condition, and will accommodate
twelve pupils, who can have the adj
vantages of home at very reason
able charge. Teachers in the country
will fiud it to tlieir advantage to attend
this schoold ring their winter vacation.
The only way to raise the standard of
the school is to raise that of the teach
ers. The necessity of this is apparent
to every one that has anything to do
with our public schools. Parents
should take live interest in this insti-
tuition and have the room filed on COM
mencemeut day with good, bright aud
intelligent boys and girls, just such as
our country possesses. Professor w. c.
Dewey will be in attendance, and ready
to discharge the duties of teacher in a
thorough and intelligent manner 1t
should be every pupils object to be
there tie first day and every day there
after, with a determination to derive
all the benefits that can be had by care
full and thorough study"