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PLAGUE PROBLEM.

American Spectators Considering the
Effect of the Russian Visitation-An In
creased Demand for American Cereals
Probable.
New YORK, Feb. 5.-There was much discussion
on the produce exchange and in financial circles as
to the effect likely to be produced the business in
terests in this country by the ravages in Southern
Russia: The establishment of military Gordon
around the infected districts, and the take
by other European powers for prevention of ths dis
ease, are spoken of as laying embargo the ex-
port of Russian grain and other proaucts. The dread
of the plague in the infected districts is also thought
likely to prevent the ing of seed for the future
crop. These elements of the situation were thor
oughly canvassed, and, as far as yet observed,
the opinion on Change seems general that from these
troubles will spring extraordinary European de-
ands for cereals of the United States, consequent
rise of prices, and brisk and profitable business in
their transportaionfrom the west to- the seaboard
and to Europe.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
George Norton S,ror3a,


BY Senator Buck-I live in St. Paul, and have lived
here for i've years; convict in the State prison
at Saltwater; was sent there in October 1877 was
pardoned by the Governor; I know Warden Reed and
Deputy Warden Hall; can't say that know of any
i'll treatment having taken place; Richard Gaslett,
who was at work in the room where was, was sent
to the dungeon for not working have been sent to
the dungeon for talking; never saw any of the OFF,
GERS strike prisoners; there was food enough such
as it was; it was of poor quality; never heard COM
plants about the food for not allowed to
talk; never complained about the food; had op-
portunities to complain If I had wished; did not
think it necessary to complain; thought could stand
it for my time; the warden generally kind; do
not know whether the deputy warden was or not; it
was he that sent me 10 the dungeon for talking.
BY Mr.. Donohue-Hall LOCKED me up one day and
one night; was given slice IF bread and cup of
water morning and night; was sent to the dungeon
about O'Clock in the evening and released about
O'Clock the next evening.
q. 1t you had to serve five or six years in the
State prison, would you have complained? A. Yes,
sir; but was fat when went there and thought /
could stand it for my short time.
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(HalD had taken Wilson by the throat, iammed
his head against the wall and
POINDEn HIs ryEs

(Hall) had taken Wilson by the throat, damned
his head against the wall and
POUNDED HIS EYES
with his fist until they were black and
blue; on this occasion Wilson was at
work in the setting up shop.
At another time Hall had gone to the cell 'of
convict named Seberts; witness had heard
loud and angry talk, during which Hall called
for the guards to lock Seberts in the dungeon
Seberts replied that it wasn't necessary, az he
had done nothing to merit such treatment
Hall replied, Damn you, I'll show you what
you've done,' after which witness heard
A MAN FALL,
followed by kicks and groans. Witness related
another instance of ill-treatment by one of the
guards named John Carver, towards sick con-
vict; there was no ill-feeling between witness
ard Hall; witness considered the latter brute;
if he (witness) were going to send the devil a
burnt Offering, he would have Hall stuffed with
tobacco and send him as a free gift.
CROSS EXAMINED BY MR.. DENNY.
The convicts were allowed to converse with
the guards, which frequently caused ill-feel-
ing; the food was villainously bad; the only
good food they ever had was on Christmas and
holidays and when the visits of the legislative
committee took place; the meat was generally
diseased and putrid and not fit for consump-
ton. Witness had requested that water be al
once called for a tin of water, which so enraged
MIR. Chase that he threatened to put witness in
the dungeon; witness replied that he (Chase)
had no right to put him in the cell for calling
for water; Chase reported his conduct to Mr..
Hall, who came mp and ordered him to the
dungeon, saying that he would learn him bet
ter than to
YELL FOR WATER.
Witness had lost thirty pounds since his con-
fnement.
Redirect by Mr.. Reed-The brutality In the
blacksmith shop had been witnessed by quite
a number OF convicts. Witness had not ratified
his cup on the DOR when water was desired.
In reply to a question witness stated that he
couldn't say whether or MT convicts had been
put in the dungeon for asking for enough to eat
Witness had heard Hall call convict a.
. - -, and on one occasion he (Hall)
had threatened to cut the heart out of a man
called Long, in order to make him work. On
another occasion Hall had told one of the
guards to take club and
KNOCK CONVICT
from off the building where he was at work.
The mans name was Todd, and he was con.
versing with another convict. If
the guard had carried out Halls in
structions the man would have been killed; wit
ness thought that ordinarily convict could get
a complaint to Mr.. Reed; some convicts regarded
Mr.. Reed as a Christ, and were afraid to speak
to him; on one occasion, while Mr.. Reed was
absent, Hall had consig ned convict named
Richard Gessord to the dungeon for forty-eight
hours without food or drink, because he had
spoken to a citizen. The man was exceedingly
sick and was refused doctor.
A recess was here taken until 2 80 O. clock in
the afternoon.
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THE OLD WORLD.
TuE hFrccAnH

MESSAGE.
PARIS, Feb 5-To-day the cabinet council
discussed the forthcoming presidential mes.
sage.
La Libe,te says the message embodies views
agreed upon by the new cabinet, viz: That
the question of the return of the chambers to
Paris can be decided by congress of the two
houses; that complete amnesty be granted to
and that no impeachment scheme will be sup
ported. In regard to the economic question, it
adheres to the principles upon which the last
treaties of commerce are based. The Estafette
says the message gives satisfaction in the left
in regard to the change of officeholders.
QUARANTINE.
MALTA, Feb. 5.-The authorities decided to
impose twenty-one days quarantine on vessels
arriving from Russian ports in the Black Sea
and Sea of Azov
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Serious ID saster.

destructive runaway took place on the Reform
school grounds yesterday afternoon, which came
very casting gloom the visit of the egis
laive party to that institution who considered them,
selves fortunate however, that the accident did not
result more seriously.
few minutes after the party had alighted from
the carriages, shril blast from neighboring
whistle was sounded which had tue effect to badly
frighten a team owned by Mr.. Mckinney. The ami
mails plunged around the narrow enclosure, coming
in contact with two carriages the shock being great
enough to snap the harness, giving the horses their
them running to town. A three Of the carriages
are owned by Mr. Mckinney, and were more or less
damaged the pole being broken from two, while the
third sustains the loss of front wheel. The team
was in charge of John Valentine who did al In his
power to control them, but without avail and to say
the least it was exceedingly rash to blow the whistle
in the presence of many strange horses. Mr.. Nc
kinney's loss will not exceed SIS.
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The Musical Society.

The quarterly meeting of the st. Paul Musical
society held at the Office of John x. Davidson, in
the Opera House building, last evening. 1t
eertained, from inspection of the Inventories that
the total loss of the society in music, furniture and
fixtures by the Music Hall fire Of Tuesday $500,
on which there is an insurance of $500 in the Etna,
OF Hartford. The committee music was instructed
to make such purchases Of music as might be neces-
sary, and it decided to continue the concerts and
rehearsals without interruption. Owing to the alb
sence OF Mr.. Warner from the city action WAS
taken in regard to hall.
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Meeting.

The weekly meeting of farmers was held at
the hall of the House last night with light at
tendance. A long discussion ensued relative to
the grade of wheat to be used in sowing the
general impression being that while it was bet.
ter to SOW No. l. it was not absolutely essen
tial. The following was adopted:
RESOLVED, That it is inexpedient to SOW No. 2,
8 or wheat, unless in such manner as to
carefully winrow the seed in order to get as
many sound, healthy seeds from it as possible.
The question of narrowing wheat when it is
eight inches high was discussed and generally
dlsapproVed.
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Rec. j. II. Macomber S.vorn.

This witness was called in behalf of the prison
management
By Warden Reed reside at Mankato; am pas
tor of the First Methodist church at that place. have
been chaplain of the State prison; was appointed
chaplain August, 1874, and retired in October, 1876
had free access to all parts Of the prison, and fire.
quently visited the shops, cell room and kitchen;
was in the shops frequently while the prisoners
at work and was free to converse with them; they
made no complaints to me observed no indications
OF reign OF terror there never knew of any cruel
or brutal treatment there; the food freq uently;
it was of good quantity and quality for such place.
spirit OF contenment was manifested by the prison.
whole.
By Senator Buck-I lived less than half q mile
from the prison; visited the prison every Sabbath
and frequently visited the cells complained
OF having been put in the dungeon; his name was
Coney; he never comp aimed of having been struck
l never heard such q complaint from any one; h I'd
perfect freedom to converse upon whatever subject
pleased; the prisoners understood that they had
right to converse freely with me; I remember
Cofey he never complained to me visited the pris-
On week days. visited the cells and the shops never
saw any cruelty or i'll tleatment often saw their food
prisoners never complained of food to me; it was
good for prison food the appearance OF the prison.
ers was generally good; never heard Hall swear; did
not know he was profane man.
by MIR. Donahue-l was chaplain of the prison;
lived half mile away; visited tAe prison every week;
e gsn st liberty the o h
progress Of cooking, Of distribution, and saw the
prisoners eating; there might be good del going
on that knew nothing about; it was part Of my
office to ascertain what was going on; would not
make it my business to interfere if there was ILL
treatment; do not consider it as belonging to my
Office: had right to make such matters known to
the warden.
By Senator Reaney-If it had been your duty as o
Christian would you have made these matters known
A. Yes, SIR and would have done so, as q Chris.
tian.
henry A. STEPHENS SWORN.
This witness seems to have been summoned by
mistake and did not appear to have any especial
formation to impart, but Warden Reed concluded tc
put him on the stand. His testimony was favorable
to the prison, saying that the food good the
well treated, etc. He said he in prison for ''k
ing Niger"
Adjourned until A. NJ. Friday
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STOPPED to CONQUER.

This is a case where he stoo ed to conquer. And
she doth most lamentab!y complain that
hs did everlastiugly succeed. Her name is
Katie Pashake; his, Albert Turner. She is
maid of all-work in the American house; he looks
out the mob from clerks desk in military de-
partment headquarters. Thus does the stoop come
in. Katie is comey brunette 1.-the in figure, and
hath luxury of witchery about her-for one in her
condition of life. Albert is q
statuesque youth, as becomes his
place of circumstance and PRIDE" For the moral
of this story, it doe MT matter when and where they
met. But yesterday they met after Katie had sworn
out warrant all about her expected
motherhood and his unexpected fatherhood. Officer
Kenaley was the official te ephone that put them in
talking distance. Then T"rner persuaded her and
prevailed upon her to withdraw the complaint against
him. She couldn't resist BEFORE aud didn't this
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House of Hope Concert.

Arch and rare treat will be presented to the
lovers of music at the House of Hope concert
this evening. Mrs. Thompson is lady of
most charming musical ability, indicating
remarkable degree of culture. Miss Eva Bur.
bank and Mr. DE Lacy appear for the first time
before st. Paul audience. Miss Nellie Con-
noley will execute a charming fantasia upon
the piano. Prof. Frank Wood will preside at
the piano. With such programme as we here
present we bespeak> for Mrs. Thompson an
OVERLOOKING house:
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THE MUSIC HALL FIRE.
Gathering Up the Frsgmenrs-The Insur.
anCo FfgureR

Warmers block was the center of attraction
all day yesterday. Many came to view tho re-
mains of the fire of the previous day, and
others went to work at the debris to save what
might not have been irretrievably damaged
The wreck, on close inspection by daylight,
doesn't turn out differently, to any extent.
from what was reckoned just after the fire.
Where the fire did not do it's work, the water
accomplished serious damage.
In the excitement of the moment some
slightly over estimated their losses on their
stock, ETC., but, on the whole, accurate guesses
We're generally made. Due and persistent in
quiry yesterday loot up the damage as follows:
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Burke Has Gone to Chicago"

Once upon q time there man by the name of
Burke. He was deputy sheriff of Chicago, a town
in Illinois. He had an official attachment for one
Samuel Frank, citizen of st. Paul.
These pointers will be enough to bring to mind
and surging up of remembrance regarding the
Burke-Frank, Frank-Burke affair. An affair that
engaged the attention of three Sates two courts and
the populacs. Well, the query is now and then
made: Have you heard anything from Burke? The
GLOBE in answer states that the proceedings against
Frank, emanating from Chicago, whence Frank is
claimed to have gotten up and got as "a fugitive
from JUSTICE are either suspended or other
wise
Reliable information has been received that no
further steps for a requisition will be taken until
Frank is indicted.
From an undoubted source the has been dis
selninated that the grand jury of Cook county re-
refused to entertain the complaint, and found no
bill against Frank.
1t is stated as beyond the shadow of a reasonable
doubt, that Franks has not yet been brought
the attention of the grand jury, and will not uatil
next week, the jury having convened only this
week.
Meanwhile the placard still hangs up in the county
clerks Office, with to dispute its declaration
that "Burke has gone to Chicago for new papers,"
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Frett Frets Reno.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The only important testi-
mony in the Reno case to-day was that of John
Frett st Paul, who was a citizen packer with
Custer. He testified on the night of the 25th,
Major Reno, for trifing cause, slapped him
in the face, and that whisky from bottle in
Reno's hands few all over Kim. He would say
Reno was very drunk.
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The Ladies' Delieht

In quiet. social cup of tea, especially if the
tea be pure and fine favored The purest and
finest teas and coffees sold in this city are those
OF the Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, No.
381a East Third street,
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Coadit & Lambie

Have taken store No. II West Third street,
Rogers block, which they will at once put In
to good order and soon be prepared to attend
to business.
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Special bargains to-day for our friends and
customers. Don't buy unless you find just
what we claim. EsTERLY 4 HEINEMAN.
los Seventh street, corner of jackson.
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Thanks,

No. s Engine company desires to return its
thanks to Mrs. Hurst for the good and bounti-
full supply of coffee thoughtfully supplied by
her on Tuesday evening.
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Paper Protested.

WEsT1HLD, Mass, Feb. 5.-The notes Of the
Salmon Falls Paper company at Russell went
to protest yesterday. The mills are running
to-day with possibility of suspension.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. Peter Dean, of Duluth, is on a visit to
st. Paul.
Aid. Grace leaves to-day for sojourn of sew
elal days in Mobiles county.
W. L. Breckenridge, Rochester. attorney for
the Winona q ST. Peter railroad company, is at
the Metropolitan.
Daniel Cameron, ESQ.,, La Crescent, took
part in the proceedings Of the State Agricul-
tural society yesterday.
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THE STATE PRISON
POSITIVE Evidence OF BARAAB.
Gus TREATMENT or PRISONERS.

"A Female Prisoner Relates Her Experien-
ces---Shockinsly Observation-Disclosures
Do"n and Kicked by the Deputy Warden
Another Released Convict on the Stand.
"A Continuation of the Stories of Cruelty
Fold in straightforward NIanner--Two
Witnesses for the Defense
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Geo. II. IVashb,trIa, S,cOr,a.

Witness had formerly resided in Winona, but
now lived in st. Paul. had been sentenced to
the State prison on the 10th of April last for
ten months; had been discharged on the Sd
inst. He (witnessl had seen Mr.. Hall maltreat
prisoners. On one occasion Mr.. Hall had
struck a man three blows with hickory stick.
Witness had also seen Mr.. Hall strike con-
vict named Wilson, az present a convict; Will
son complained Of being sick, to which Mr..
Hall had replied that he was too damned lazy
to work, striking him several times over the
shoulders. and ordering him confined in the
dungeon; MIR. Hall was very revengeful towards
some of the convicts; on another occasion he
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Hindsights are proverbially better than fore

Hlndsights are proverbially better than fore
sights. This reflection has general corrobora-
ton in regard to the fire. There were many
critics in the crowd of spectators, who could
and would have saved the building had they
been on hand. Due inquiry shows that the
fire department got up stairs the whole build
ing was filled with smoke, and the heat of the
advancing flames could not be endured.
Mr.. E. s. German, who ought to be authori
ty, as he first discovered the fire, says that the
location was such that ''the boys'' could not
get to it. The material at hand, ETC., made it
an utSer impossibillty to contest wit b the fire
in any other way than was successfully done.
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There will be lively time at lO5 Seventh
street, corner of Jackson, to-day. Sale COM
mences at 8 clock A. u.
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Or grand total of insurance excluding what
Myers u Finch carry, amounting to $751;
The loss on Warmers block is estimated.
If the walls can be used in a new structure,
the amount given will figure up as above.
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Some few personal losses may swell this
amount up to few hundred more.
The loss on the 99-cent store is wholly from
water. One cOmmendable and wonderful thing
is that comparatively small amount occurred
from the hasty removal of Myers 4 Finch's
stock. Their loss being confined to a breakage
of show case glass and some minor articles.
d. D. Lambie did not get off SO well, as his
goods, perishable in nature, were somewhat
dampened IN trd,asitu.
Davis, O'Brien & Wilson found most of their
library untouched by fire. but almost soaked
beyond remedy with water. Many valuable
papers are also missing.
On the average tie losses are pretty well
covered by insurance. Some individuals are
out to be sure, but the grand totals show
favorably in big figures for the general insur-
ance as against the damage, etc.
THE INSURANCE.
The items and companies given in yesterdav's
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Smith Weed ON the stand-Tho Story of
His Southern Trip and What Came Of IT
"A Returning Board For Sale, But the
Money Not OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Kx-
oneration of Tilden of Any Connection
With the Transaction.
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President HarrisOn's Hermit
Cousin.

0swego Kan.) cor. indianapolis SentineI.l
There died one day last week in
this neighborhood an aged and eeeen-
trio man named Alvin Harrison. He
was about seyenty-threc years of age,
and was a cousin of President Har-
rison. In lS40 he was a promising
young lawyer of Ross county, Ohio,
and stumped the State in the interest
of his cousin, "0ld T~ippecanoe."
Several years thereafter he quit the
practice of law and took up the study
Of medicine. Later on he became
engaged to a young lady, and at last
the happy day was fixed for the cele-
bration of this marriage. But before
the arrival of the event the young
lady eloped with a stage driver, leav-
ing Mr.. Harrison to mourn her sud
den and unexpected departure.
This incident so disguised Mr.. Har-
rison with the ickleness of human ma
lure and civilization in general that
he turned his back upon the world.
preferring a home in the trackleSs
wilderness and barren prairies to one
in the busy haunts of refined life.
Some fourteen years ago he built him
a log cabin and took up his abode in
NeoshO bottoms, some three miles
from town. His nearest neighbOr at
that time was miles away. He lived
all alone, and subsisted on a scanty
and unwholesome diet of spoiled ba-
con. The, cabin was open and un-
comfortable, while he was content
with a simple pallet of straw. He
drove a team, poor, bony and dilapi-
dated as himself, half starved, and
in rope and string harness.
lie had an intelligent expression Of
countenance, but went about scarcely
clad in rags and patches of the coarser
fabrics yet, in the midst Of filth and
rags, he was recognized as a man Of
average sense and educational
culture, which always brought him
respectful Difference from all. 1t is
said that aside from his property here.
which consists of three hundred and
twenty acres of good land and some
personal property, he owned valuable
property in Ohio.
Some years since his brothers came
to see him and endeayored to get him
to abandon his isolated existence, but
all in vain, for he remained alone till
the last. When it was found that he
was sick, the kind neighbors did all in
their power to alleviate his suffering.
After his death a box containing silver
and bank notes, deeds, mortgages, etc,
was found. Quite a number of stand
ard books ON medicine and law were
also found.