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MAJOR BAIRD.

Major George w. Baird registered at de-
partment headquarters yesterday. Major
Baird has recently been promoted from the
position of First Lieutenant and Adjutant
of the Fifth U. S. infantry to the rank of
paymaster. A we'll deserved acknowledgment
of the services performed by him, which,
however, carries with it the regret that his
promotion takes him from active SER
vice with troops, where his judg-
ment, bravery and energy have
won for him the commendation of the army,
without regard to rank, superior as we'll as
the enlisted man alike reposing unlimited
confidence in him as man and an officer.
Without indulging in fulsome fattery, Major
Baird can be characterized the "Chevalier
Ba yard of theAmerican army, sans peu7,
sans Teproche. Major Baird entered the
service at the outbreak of the war of the re-
bellion as a private in a Connecticut regi-
ment. Shortly afterwards, on application he
appeared before Casey's army board for ex
animation for commission as an officer.
his examination was SO satisfactory that the
board recommended Private Baird for the
commission of Colonel. He got it and filled
that position as all others he has been called
to, with conscientious attention to duty.
For several years Major Baird has been on
duty with the Fifth United States infantry,
and he more largely than any other has
contributed to Gen. Miles success in
the many Indian wars and engage
ments which the latter has brought to con-
clusion, rejecting glory upon the army and
all who shared in the perils of the war.
Major Baird was wounded in Gen. Miles
engagement with Chief Joseph's band of
Nez Perces, something over year ago. It
is understood that Major Baird will be as
signed to duty in the Yellowstone district, to
pay the troops stationed in that section of
the country.
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ARMY AWARDS.
A Relative of Conkling's Candidate 70,
President Gets Slice

President Gets q Slice.
Yesterday, the. GLOBE published the bids
offered for subsistence supplies for the army,
and opened by Gen. M. r. Morgan, chief
commissary. Report having been received
from Chicago ard Yankton of the bids sub
mitted there, Gen. Morgan announces the
award of contract as follows:
To Archibald q schurmeier-
Flour-233, 900 lbs. in double sacks at S..
Flour-1S2,OO0 lbs. in barrels at $5. go.
To P. H. Kelly & Co
Sugar. &c, 600 pounds, at 1928
Sugar, 63. 225 pound, at 1884.
Salt 20, 25O pounds, at S. cents per pound.
Soap, l6, 4l4 pounds, at 1915 per 100 pounds.
The rice and yeost powder was bid in by
Chicago firms, whose names have not yet
been communicated to Gen. Morgan. All
the above stores are to delivered at st. Paul.
QUARTERMAsTER's SUPPLY.
On the 18th inst. Gen. Tompkins, chief
quartermaster of the department of Dakota,
opened bids for supplies of wood and hay,
to be delivered for the use of troops station
ed at Standing Rock agency. Yesterday the
award was made as follows:
TO Henry F. Douglass Wook, 2,768 cords
at $2.47 per cord; hay, 1874 tons at $4.48 per
ton.
To John, Thompson & Co., of Dubuque,
lowa-Wood, 1000 cords at 1884 per cord;
hay, 300 tons at $4. % per ton.
In referring to the above, it may be stated
that the lucky Mr.. Douglass is nephew of
Senator Conkling's candidate for President.
And it may be further stated that his uncle's
nephew enjoys the lucrative position of post
trader at Standing Rock agency. All this in
the event of Senator WINDOWS candidacy
for Presidential honors may be cited as ne
potism, which isn't uncommon in the Re-
publican party.
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Exports and Imports.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The value of ex-
ports of domestic merchandise during the
fiscal year 1873, $3.50, ,26s; in 1879,
$685., 1851. Value of exports of foreign
merchandise for the fiscal year 1878, 3d.
156,49S; in 1879, $12,O93, 1872. Values of
imports of merchandise during the year end
ing June Both, 1878, $437, O5l ,532; June 80,
1879, $445, 792,141. Total value of exports
of merchandise for the year ended June 80,
1879, exceeded the value of imports of mer-
chandise, $264,63 SOP, as against excess of
exports over imports for the preceding year,
amounting to $57,S14,234. Exports of coin
and bullion for the last fiscal year 1924, $685.
641. Imports of coin and bullion, 500, 1885,
600. During the preceding fiscal year the
exports exceeded the imports of coin and
bullion, $3,919,811.
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GEN. NILES CAMPAIGN.

A False Report of Disastrous Encounter
Set at Rest.
The rumor became quite prevalent on the
streets, yesterday evening, that Gen. Miles
had met the Indians, been defeated, and
that he had been killed. This horrible ru-
NOR of SO great catastrophe could not be
traced to any reliable source, yet with the
night hours it grew by repetition,
and to some assumed the
phase Of certainty. Owing to the
alarm with which the war department. has
been seized and the doleful prophecies of
others, ready credit was given the ill omen
rumor, and considerable uneasiness prevail
ed. A second Custer massacre was what
few had looked for from the beginning, and
the scare of the war department., after au-
thorizing and ordering the expedit ion, was
cited in confirmation of II told you so,''
uttered by not few.
Unable to run the rumor home, thei GLOBE
sent dispatch to Gen. Terry, who is passing
Sunday at White Bear Lake, making inquiry
same time mentioning the current news in
the city as to disaster at IL o'clock last
night. Gen. Terry dispatched as follows:
WHITE BEAR LAKE, July 26.
DAILY GLoBE-I have no news Whatever
from Gen. Miles. A. H. Jerry.
This telegram will be grateful information
to many, who went to bed last night i'm
pressed with the belief that the news of an
other Indian massacre would stare them in
the face this morning with all the blood
curdling horrors of such an affair.
The GLOBE has all along commended that
Gen. Miles would not make history repeat
itself in giving to the record massacre
similar to the one which befel Custer.
This belief was formed from full knowl-
edge of the force sent out, and reliance in
the judgment of Gen. Miles. Since the de-
parture of the expedition, its encounter and
brush with the Indians on the 18th inst,
nothing has happened to alter this opinion.
However, if disaster befals Gen. Miles, the
blame of such misfortune will be directly
traceable to the war department.. The ex-
petition was ordered from Washington
at the request of the department of the in
terror. And if an inadequate force has been
given Gen. Miles, the Washington officials
are to blame, having mapped out his cam
paign and given him the word to execute it.
1t is pretty well established in Indian war
fare that "a force doesn't intimidate Indians
unless they are struck and hit hard. If
Indians are encountered they have to be
fought. The shoe fly policy against Indians
doesn't nan ont
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PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM.

A Coming Donation Party to Which All
Are Invited.
For some time the managers of the Prot
estant Orphan asylum have been engaged in
making number of Improvements and nee
essary repairs on the building and grounds
of the asylum, situated in lower town, near
the end of the street car tracks. The work
of renovating the establishment and grounds
having been almost completed, the managers
have conceived the happy idea of arranging
reception and donation visit, to which the
public at large are respectfully invited.
The reception will take place on Friday
afternoon commencing at three and closing
at nine O'Clock P. NJ, and no better oppor-
tunity to inspect the interesting sights con-
nected with the asylum than that offered by
the reception can be imagined. A line Of
omnibuses will be in waiting to convey Wis
itors from the street cars to the grounds,
and children are particularly urged to adorn
the occasion with their presence.
In making the repairs alluded to the so
ciety have expended over 5000, and in ad-
dition to what has already been accomplished
there remains number of necessary i'm.
provements lacking which should be al
orce instituted, but are delayed for want Of
the requisite means. With these facts il
view it is hoped that the reception will re
ceive liberal encouragement, and all dona
tions to aid in conducting the lauduabls
work connected with the asylum will b.
thankfully received and highly appreciated
The following list of articles wanted BY
the asylum has been prepared by the mana
gers, and all who can are solicited to con-
tribute: First, money; desks for school
room, maps and books, four window shades,
bureau for matron's room, chairs and rock
ers for adults and children, paper hangers
step ladder, hanging and bracket lamps
blankets, calico and cotton for comforts
fiannels, sheeting, table cloths, shoes, hats
for boys, crockery, spoons, knives and forks
carpets and groceries. Refreshment,
will be served on the grounds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-07-27

. WHEELING, w. Va, July 26.-In the single
scull three mile race to-day, over the lower
course at this city, between VIM. Braceland,
of the Leisure Boat club of. this city, and
Edward Powell, of the Columbia Boat club
of Pittsburgh, for $500, Braceland won by
three lengths, in 81 minutes and 40 seconds.
The race was witnessed by about 4, 1000 people.
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LINCOLN,S IMAGINATION.

HIS Homeely Phrases Considered in Rela-
ton to a Poetic Spirit.
In his letter declining an invitation to at
tend the Illinois Republican convention, in
1868, Lincoln made use of two or three very
striking figures. Reviewing the military
events of the past year, which had been favor
able to the union, he said F: "The Father of
Waters again goes unvexed to the sea-. And
referring to the fact that Southern
Unionists and ex-slaves had done some
thing to help on the good work, he
said: Son the spot, their part of the his
tory is dotted down in black and white.''
There was something in the phrase ssdotted
down in black and white" which nightly
tickled the popular fancy. At the. time,
however, criticism was provoked by this odd
figure employed by the President: "Nor
must Uncle Sans web-feet be forgotten.
At all the watery margins they have been
present not only on the deep sea, the broad
bay, the rapid river, but also up the
narrow, muddy bayous, and wherever
the ground was little damp, they have been
and made their tracks," Lincoln was anus
ed by the discussion in the newspapers to
which the use of the phrase Uncle Sans
web-feet'' gave rise. He explained that the
remarkable feats performed by the gun
boats, in making their way through sloughs
and bayout, heretofore considered unnaviga-
BILE, reminded him of the stealthy passage of
waterfowl. The pleasantly concerning
light -draught steamers going where "the
ground is a little damp" is familiar to every
body.
1t will be long time before our people
will forget Lincoln's homely simlle of eel
der-squirts charged with rose-water," as ap-
piled to the conservative programme fer
prosecuting the war. This was not used in
letter addressed to Cuthbert Bullitt of New
Orleans, in which letter he also said
that the conservatives were like COM
planning passengers on q ship" The
one of these sacred passengers
should receive an accidental wound.'' His
imagination was powerfully stimulated by
any reference to the history Of the republic.
His address at Gettysburg, now one Of the
great historical speeches of the world, sug-
gests rather than expresses, q crowd of ina
ges. To Lincoln's mind, apparently,
American history was filled with noble and
pathetic figures. In some Of the loftier
flights of his eloquence may Ee
found traces of q strong Poetic fancy-an
imagination fired by love of country and in
spired by the contemplation of the stirring
events that have marked its history. No
more striking example of this can be found
anywhere than in the memorable words
which closed his first inaugural address
The mystic chords of memory. stretching
from every battle field and patriot grave t.
every living heart and hearthstone all owe,
this broad land, will yet swell the chorus Of
the Union, when again touched, as surely
they will be, by the better angels Of our ma
ture.'
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Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, July 26.-Track heavy and
weather cloudy. First race, rs miles, won
by Bramble, Mintzer second, Doc Sparkling
third; time 200. The mile and half dash
was won by Checkmate, Belle second,
Rochester third; time 2:4G4. Disturbance
won the hurdle race, Kelso second, Patrol
lost head at the last quarter. The selling
race, three-fourths of a mile dash, was won
by Charlie Garham, Pique second, Grand
master third; time 1:194. Bennett was left
at the post.
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More Pinafore.

The fact is noted by the Chicago papers
that Haverly's church choir Pinafore COM
pany will take to the road next week. They
will give performances in Minneapolis on the
4th, 5th and 9th of August, and in St. Paul
on the 9TH, 9th and 9th. The Chicago Times
says:
The company will go out in full number, and
present the opera with that completeness
which has given the engagement at Haverly's
commend the company to their sisters and
their uncles, and the remainder of their occi-
dental relatiYes
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Robbery on the River.

A robbery was reported, yesterday morn
ing, which forcibly demonstrates that the
operations of the diligent crook are not
wholly confined to the shore, and that not
even those who navigate the river are free
from their harrassing and pestiferous atten-
tions.
The above reflection is predicated on
robbery that was committed on the steam
boat Rob Roy, in the vicinity of Hastings, as
she came up the river night before last.
The victim, Mr.. II. A. Smeed, barber on
the Rob Roy, retired about midnight on Fri
day, and the robbery was not discovered un.
til he awoke yesterday morning, when from
the reckless disorder of his clothing, he at
once perceived that he had entertained some.
body unawares. Upon rising the impression
was further verified by the condition of the
state-room door, which was partly opened,
and 1t was still more profoundly increased
by an examination of his clothing.
A careful inspection of the latter resulted
in the discovery that he had been robbed of
an open-faced gold watch. a heavy plated
chain, masonic pin and seventeen dollars
in money.
The affair was reported at police head
quarters yesterday, and the matter was placed
in the hands of Officer Calvin, who, guided
thereto by certain suspicious circumstances,
boarded the boat and proceeded to
overhaul the wearing apparel
and personal effects of one John George.
second parter of the boat. The search was
thorough, but if Mr.. George was the guilty
party he showed himself capable of hiding
as we'll as stealing. And when it is under
stood Mr.. George is an ex-policeman of the
city of Natchez, Miss, and an ex-member of
the lower house of the Mississippi legisla-
ture, in the good old carpet-bag days, and
an ex-convict, his proficiency in both will
not be wondered at.
The leading newspapers of the United States
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A New Pass.

HELENA, Montana, July 26.-Prof. B. F
March, civil engineer, laid before the Helena
board Of trade the survey of a new and WON
derful pass over the main of the Rocky
mountains, at an elevation of $500 feet
above the sea, and 1,215 above the main
street of Helena; distance from Helena west
of the summit of the main range, fifteen
miles; thence to the waters of the Columbis,
Little Blackfoot three miles. The board Of
trade is having the report of the route pre-
pared, and Mr.. Priest, the discoverer, puts
on force of men to make new wagon
road to Deer Lodge The pass is about 700
feet lower than the favored Deer Lodge pass.
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Coming Entertainments.

CHICAGO, July 26.-Haverly's Chicago
Church Choir Pinafore company and Hool-
ey's Megatherisn minstrels, each finished
their fifth week here tonight, and each
start on trips throughout the Northwest,
playing in the principal cities. Milwaukee
will be the first point.
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Auerbach, Finch, Culbertson s. G,

aueTUaCu, TIuCH, CuID6rCBOn u co.
will offer the finest line of Real Lace, Antique,
French Guipure. Ecru and Nottingham Cur
tains; Antique and Nottingham Bed Sets; Sill.
yer, Gilt and Ebony Poles; Walnut, Gilt,
Carved and Inlaid Cornicea, ever brought to
the West FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, to make room
for their fall stock.
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The next event and last of the meeting
was special purse for Bonesetter, Hannis
and Col. Lewis. Bonesetter was the favor
ite at three to one over the field and had no
trouble in winning, Hannis only crowding
him trife. He won three straight heats.
Col. Lewis took second money. Time,
2:2l12, 2:2O, 2:2112.
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Base Ball.

At Chicago Cincinnati II, Chicago 8.
AT Chicago-National 4, Albany 8. Game
called at end of fourth inning, owing to the
rain. l.
At Buffalo-Buffalo 6, Providence 2,
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Characteristic.
The Chicago Times expresses it very pc,

The Chicago Times expresses it very per-
tinently:
''The military authorities Of this great re-
public, conscious that they have sent Miles
into dangerous locality, are trimming.
They want to reap the praise if Miles wins,
and damn him if he loses. It isn't pleasant
business, but It's characteristic
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Corsets.

Zahm & Mann have the best assortment Of
corsets in the city, prices from twenty-five
cents upward, and the best fifty cent and sew
enty-fve cent corset in the Northwest. Ladies
60 and zee them.
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Boots and Shoes, !,

The only place you can find what you want is
at Schliek & Co.'s, 50 East Third street. They
have the only complete stock of fine boots and
shoes in the city.
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Sherman.

WATERvnLE, Me-, July 26.-Secretary
Sherman addressed. to-day, several thousand
people, representing all the counties in this
section of the State. Special trains arrived
from Skewhegan, Belfast, Monmouth, Arson,
Augusta, and all way stations. Various dele
cations, accompanied by six bands Of music,
marched to Colby university, whore the meet
ing was held. On the stand were Senator
Blaine and ex-senator Morrill,.
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SPORTING NEWS.

The Races at Chicago and Saratoga-A
Sculling Race-Base Ball.
Chicago Races.
CHICAGO, July 26.-The jockey club races
were concluded to-day with fair weather, ex-
cellent track and the attendance good. The
first race, the 1928 class, for purse of
81, 5OO half to the winner and the rest to be
among three, Fred Douglass was the favorite
and Charley Ford second choice in the pools.
Following ia tha summary
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

OFFICE OF OBSERVATION, SIGNAL CoRps, q. 8. A.
INaERsoLL BLOCK. THIRD STREET,
81. PAUL, MINI.
Observations taken at the same moment Of
time at all stations.
Meteorological Record July 26. 1879, 9:56 Pm.
Bar. Their. Wind. Weather.
Breckenridge .29.79 60 SW. Hazy.
Duluth. ........ 29.74 66 w. Clear.
Pembina.. .29.69 81 s. Hazy.
st. Paul. .......29.77 81 SW. Fair.
DAILY LOCAL MEANS.
Bar: Their. Rel. hum. Wind. Weather.
29.756 68.5 66.3 NV. Fair.
Amount of rainfall, too small to measure;
maximum thermometer, 70; minimum Their
mometer, SO.
o. 8. NJ. Cone.
Sergeant Signal Corps, o.. =. A.
WEATHER TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, July 26-l A. M.-Indications
for the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys, cloudy weather, west
erly to southerly winds, light rise, followed by
slowly falling barometer. no change in tenn
perature. For the lake regions westerly to
southerly winds, partly cloudy weather, slow
ly rising barometer and slight change in tenn
perature.
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Theodore Robitaille, of Quebec, succeeds
Letillier as lieutenant governor of the
province of Quebec.
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Go to Highland Park and see Roy Alphonse,
the champion invisible wire walker and gym
mast, to-day.
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Last week, 10000 pounds Of butter,
packed at Mankato, were shipped to Eastern
markets.
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THE FEVER FIEND.
1T STILL HOLLIS DOMINION OYER
MEMPHIS.

A Number of New Cases Yesterday-The
Board of Health Refuses to Declare the
Disease Epidsmic-The Nashville and
Louisville Authorities Taking Precau-
lions Against the Plague-Ouarantine
Measures Adopted.
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WEATHER TO-DAY.
Lindeke Bros

The great rush is at Lindeke Bros. They
have marked down the prices much lower than
ever before. They must make room for their
large fall stock, to be on the shelves in three
fveeks
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Highland Park and the Great Union band
to-day.
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New York Bank statement.

New YORK, July 26.-The following is the
weekly statement of New York associated
hanka.
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Now Arrival Of Low Shoes.
II You want to buy Sandal slippers for ladies',
misses or children, then 60 to schliek & Co.'s.
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Rico Park Concert.

The eleventh concert of the Great West
ern band at Rice park took place last even
ing. The attendance was large, and due
appreciation of the music was manifested.
The programme performed consisted of the
fol1owin0 nnmh oro
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The leading newspapers Of the United States
can be found at the Blue Fronts, 60, 81 and GO
Jackson street.
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Read the advertisement Of Esterly d Heins-
man. on the last page.
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Now's the time to see the beautiful Dalles,
only $500 mp and back, same day.
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See the time table of Sunday train, for White
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freight train on the Denver and Rio Grande
railroad went through a bridge over Foun-
tain creek, mile north of Colorado Springs,
at II O'Clock last night, killing brakeman b.
wounding engineer Tully slightly and fire
mon Martin Lyden seriously. The engine
and seven cars went down. The bridge was
rendered insecure by sudden rise in the
creekcaused by q water spout.
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