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Daily globe., 1880-01-16
COURT CULLINGS.
DISTRICT DOJNGS.

The Jury cases before the district court fol
th e present term were brought TO an end yes
terday, and were as follows:
John Tubleson, on trial for an alleged as
sault on John Woodbury., was found not guilty
and was discharged. Charles Asplund, in
dicted for the same offense, thereupor
discharged on motion of the county attorney
The case of the State of Minnesota VS.. Frank
Reynolds was dismissed on motion of the
county attorney.
The cases of Charles Clark. Doc. Levi, Johr
Bean, Frank Paul and James Thomas were CON
tinued until next term.
The case of the State of Minnesota VS.. Fred
Eckers is to be tried at some special term
without Jury.
H. A. Felterf VS.. Henry Balch, ct al, con.
tinued by defendants motion, with $40 costs
for plaintiff.
Alfred N. Trussel VS., Deletta Williams; set
tied.
Quincy Latin VS.. James I. Elwell; contin
ued.
American Hosiery Co. VS.. VIM. Williams
judgment awarded for plaintiff by stipulation
for the return of the goods, valued at SIG 10.
This business having finished the list oi
jury cases the jury was discharged with few
we'll chosen words by the court, commencing
their patient service.
DCioic iOuHS tuC SOuiU
cases were disposed of:
The two Judgment tax cases of the Brother
hood of Gethsemane church were tried and
taxes ordered to stand for one half the amount
charged in the list.
The case of L. Allen VS.. j. Ii. Dean and
Mary A. Dean was continued till JAM %.
The case of Thos. Lowry Va. j FL. Dean and
Mary A. Dean was continued until Jan. 22.
PROBATE PICKINGs.
In the matter of the estate of the Kiefel
minors; petition filed for license to sell rea
estate. Order filed for hearing on March l.
$780,
In the matter of the estate of Mary Fl.
Kemp, deceased; petition filed for le!tersse.
administration. Hearing ordered for Feb. g.
1890.
Bertha Wensole and Louisa 0. Leathers; each
adudged insane and committed to the asylum
at st. Peter.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
The only business transacted by the muni-
cipal court officers yesterday was in raising
fines from the soiled doves OF the city.
Kate johnson contributed S25, and Kate
Garvey and Rosa Brown each deposited Sl2
with the clerk and went their way in sin in
peace for another month.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Fort Smelling Bridge Imbroglio.

Aside from the district court proceedings
elsewhere reported in this issue of the GLOBE,
the imbroglio between the bridge commission
and County Treasurer Rice has not been char
acterized by any important developments.
The case will come up for hearing tomorrow
morning on an order to show cause why the de-
fendant should not honor the $22 600 warrant.
In an alleged report of the case yesterday, the
st. Paul end OF the Minneapolis printing con-
Germ took occasion to state that, among other
reasons for not honoring the claim, the county
treasurer alleged that three warrants had been
submitted purporting to have come from the
bridge commission and county auditor.
GLOBE reporter called on County Auditor
Davis yesterday afternoon, who. upon being
questioned as to the correctness of so grave a
charge, replied that the statement was made
from whole cloth, and had no foundation in
fact.
To substantiate the statement the reporter
was shown copy of the original and only war
rant which had been issued on the Fort Smell,
ing bridge fund. after specifying which the
warrant says: The same being on account OF
first estimate allowed said contractors on su-
perstructure, by bridge commissioners" The
animus of the report alluded to will be seen a,
a glance, but it is in keeping with the slipshod
fabrications of that unreliable journal.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Horatio Seymour Avows Himself a Can
didafe

Horatio Seymour Avows Himself a Can
didate.
From An Interview in the Kansas City Times.
During the lengthy conversation Gov
Seymour had repeatedly said he did not
want the nomination, and would not be q
candidate for it; but at no time had he said
he would not accept the nomination if ten
dered him, and finally Iput it to him in this
wise:
"Suppose, governor, when our convention
shall meet the Democracy of the United
States, after looking over the entire field and
comparing views, should find that you are
not only the choice of the Democracy for
President, but that your nomination is a
necessity-and you should be nominated
unanimously-yo would not refuse the
nomination."
He replied without hesitation, and his
answer was significant. These are his
words:
"It would not do for me to say now that
would refuse the nomination under such cir
cumstances, for if did it might be claimed
despai,ed of the success of my party in
advance, and thus an injury might be done
should some one else be nominated"
The conviction left on my mind, taking
the interview as a whole, was that while
Gov. Seymour sincerely and honestly depre-
Gates the use of his name in connection with
the nomination, and while he Graves the
peace and quiet of his rural life, yet if his
party unanimeusly ask him to become their
leader next year he will not refuse.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
MINNEAPOLIS NEWS
Specially Reported for the Daily Globe.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBELErs.

Not single drunk before the municipal
court yesterday.
The Northern Pacific train went out behind
a snow-plow yesterday.
The second story of Brackets block is being
converted into bag factory.
The markets were not overcrowded yester-
day, but sales were quite brisk.
A large number of people went out to Lake
Calhoun yesterday afternoon to attend the
| skating tournament.
Budd Reeve went down to Hastings yester-
day, where he was to deliver his lecture Oh
'Roots and Other Things" last evening.
Tickets for Mr.. J. Edwin Irying's benefit
next Thursday evening, are on sale. and his
friends are preparing ovation for him.
The indications are that Harry Webber and
his ''Nip and Tuck" combination will do q
good business on Monday night at the Acad.
emy of Music.
"Around the World in Eighty Days. still
draws immensely, and doubtless will continue
to do SO until Saturday night. when it is pro-
duced for the last time.
Mrs. J. III. Mcintosh whose husband was
killed by the accidental discharge OF a gun
some time since, has received 81 600 from the
U. a. y. ID. as insurance on his life.
Tommy Brazell is still in the lock-np sober.
ing up and the chief of police proposes to keep
him there until he is sober enough TO tell who
sold him the liquor, and then there will be
| trouble TOR that bar-keeper.
The German societies commence celebrating
| the carnival season with grand masquerade
on February Sd, at Harmonic hall, uuder the
auspices of the West Minneapolis Turnverine
| and the MaennerchOir FrOhaime. The Har-
| monia society give another similar entertain
ment February 10th.
One Of the numerous counter-petitions to
offset the one recently presented to the council
has received POT names and the others are all
coming up handsomely. Those chronic grow l.
ers who attached their names to the list dOcu-
ment will doubtless wish they had taken more
time to consider the matter when the petitions
now in circulation are reported to the council.
Early yesterday morning portion of the
fire department was called out by still alarm
The fire was discovered in the roof of N. P.
Peterson's house on Fifth Avenue North, near
Second street A hole burned through the roof
was the only damage done, and did not amour,
to but very little. Another alarm from box sc
at about eleven o'clock called the department
to No. 1926 Eighth Avenue North, where q
burning hay stack in the rear of Byron Suther-
lands house. endangered the adjoining pro
perty. stream of water soon ended the
flames.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Politics in Oregon.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 15.-Gov. Joseph
Lane, Col. W. Fl. Effinger, Judge E. G. Brad
shaw, and two other prominent Democrats, are
preparing an address to the Democracy of
Oregon relative to their duty in the coming
campaign. Much curiosity Is expressed among
politicians of both parties as to what kind of a
document they will present. The Orcgonian
publishes interviews with 123 prominent Re
publicans of this city, taken at random from
all classes relative to the preference for Presi-
Dental candidate. The result shows Blaine
62, Grant IA, Sherman 13, Washburne s. Hayes
g. no choice q, scattering 4.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
New Railway Project.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia new railroad project
was concluded here to-day, the Pueblo & St.
Louis road to build from Pueblo, Col, down
the Arkansas valley to Great Bend in Kansas,
$40 miles, to which point q short connection is
to be mean while built by the Kansas Pacific
company. from its extension at MCPHERSON,
and another by the Missouri Pacific from An
chita, KS, which is expected to be reached by
the latter company during the coming summer.
The portion of line in Colorado, $50 miles, it is
understood will be built by the Denver and
Rio Grand company. and the cost of the hne
is estimated at $4,000 per mile. peculiar
feature is that it is contemplated to build the
road by the issue of stock without bonds.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
The High School Library.

Arrangements have been perfected for a
recital for the benefit of the High school
library. to be given at the Opera House on
the evening of the 22d inst. The services of
PIof. Walter G. LYMAN, the celebrated elo-
cutionist of Chicago and New York, have
been procured for the occasion, which is al
most sufficient guarantee of an assured sue
cess. Prof. Lyman will be assisted by Miss
Ida Flower and Miss Emma Jassoy, two of
his pupils who have won great success in
their several specialties. A captivating pro-
gramme will be prepared, consisting of Sc
lections which best illustrate the power of
comedy, humor and pathos and covering a
wide range of English literature. The ex.
cellence of the entertainment and its worthy
object should draw out an immense audi
ence
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Addition to Foundry Buildings.

The st. Paul Foundry and Manufacturing
company, in consequence of the increase of
business, finds itself compelled at once to
enlarge its facilities by erecting new foun-
dry. The new building, work upon which is
to be begun without delay, and which is to
be especially for casting car wheels, will be
s041O0 feet, and is planned for the produc-
tion of IS car wheels day, or about three
times the present capacity for car wheels.
The company has entered into contracts for
its make of stationary engines end for car
wheels which, with the present force and
facilities, would take six months for filling;
crease of force and extension of shop room
which enables the company to continue to
accept all orders Offering.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

The people of Wisconsin have recently
had their attention called to the subject of
criminal law so far as it concerns the punish
ment prescribed for the crime of murder.
About twenty-five years ago the death PEN
atty was abolished in Wisconsin, the severest
punishment that could be inflicted for the
grossest of crimes being fixed at imprison-
ment for life. class of so-called humani-
tarians have for years been pointing to Wis
consin as the State above all others that had
conformed to the dictates of the age by
abolishing that relic of barbarism, the GAL
lows. But the result, viewed from other
than Humanitarian" standpoint, do not
seem to have realized the expectations of the
francis of the law. Murders have increased
steadily in that State from that day to
this, and have been growing in otroc-
ity from year to year. The opinion is freely
expressed by all persons at all conversant
with the operations of the law that the abo-
lition of capital punishment was a great mis-
take
But there is another future of the question
that is but imperfectly understoood-the
relative degree Of punishment inflicted by
hanging or by imprisonment for life, and to
those who object to capital punishment a
few facts may not come amiss. The GLOBE
is aware of the fact that among philanthro-
pists facts weigh but lightly, yet it is con-
strained to accord to those who have had a
practical knowledge of prison life hearing.
The directors of the Wisconsin penitentiary,
in a report recently submitted to the
governor, takes occasion to present
few facts that will bear careful considera-
tion. They say that the total number of
life prisoners received at the State prison at
Waupun, since its organization in in 1853, is
ninety-tour, of which ffty-four were con-
victed of murder, twenty nine murder in
the first degree, and eleven in the second de-
gree. Of this number there have been dis
charged by executive pardon thirty-one; or
der of the courts, eight; removed to the in
sane asylum. three; and six have died. Of
those pardoned out the longest term served
was seventeen years, and the shortest ser
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
The Construction of Rejecting Telescopes

The Construction of Rejecting Telescopes.
There were but a few gentlemen in attend
ance on the meeting of the Astronomical
Department of the Historical society, last even
ing, over which Col. w. H. Grant presided, but
they had treat in hearing a paper by MIR.
John Witty on the construction of rejecting
telescopes, with description of Lord Rosser's
great instrument. MIR. Witty's paper, a copy
of which was requested by the department for
preservation among its records dwells particu-
lary on the processes of casting, grinding and
polishing the speculum or metallic mirror for
such telescopes. The speculum for Lord
Rosse's telescope weighed five tons, from which
the unscientifc reader may derive an idea of
the great work of bringing it to the exactitude
required. Lord Resse's telescope
was eight years in course of construction at a
cost of $4,000. Its first use revealed some
important facts till then unknown, notably the
spiral form of some of the nebuae. Mr.
Witty, we are informed. was personally &C.
quainted with Lord Rose, and bears testimo-
ny as to his csutiousness in statements as to his
observations and discoveries.
On the secretary's table was placed, last eve
ming, fine 20-inch globe, added to the appa-
ratus belonging to the department since last
meeting
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
GBAIN BLOCKADE.
Chicago operators Complaining of Unjust
Determinations.

CHICAGO, Jan. l5.-The chartering of vessels
for grain carriage continues, but there ia still
scarcity of grain storage, as receipts are heavy.
The Chicago, Rock Island q Pacific railroad
has issued a circular notifying shippers that
they will receive consignments of grain for
sale on track only. There is beginning to be
serious talk of reduction in the excessively
high charges on grain from Chicago to Eastern
cities. 1t is complained that if rates keep up
until spring, most of the grain in store here
will go forward to Buffalo by lake, and that one
or two roads will get all the transportation from
there to the seaboard. For this reason the
other roads are beginning to agitate a reduc-
tion from 20 or rs cents per 100 pounds, or
about half the present rate. The joint execu-
tive committee of the trunk lines meets in New
York on the Goth, when a reduction in freight
rates will be considered, and it is predicted will
be ordered about February 1st. At present all
the Western roads are suffering greatly on &C.
count of the slackened business in grain.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Floods in Indiana

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. l5.-The ligh water
in the Wabash river has WASHED out the
Louisville, New Albany & st. Louis railroad in
several places between Princeton and Mount
Carmel, and floating drift took out all the
false trustle work from under the approaches
and bridge over the Wabash river at Mount
Carmel. No repairs can be made until the
water subsidies, and then the bridge mnst be
made almost entirely new before traffic can be
resumed.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
At pAuL FRIDAY JANUARY 16 $50

1t is little singular that the attempt OF
Mr.. Bayard to deprive the greenback of its
legal tender quality was defeated by that
centleman's own vote. He saw that the
scheme was not feasible, and furthermore
that it could not be pressed through Con-
gress, and as he did not wish to press his
own views against the wishes of his party, ne
placed his own veto on The matter. His
discretion commands our respect.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Monster Blow-outby Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15.-It has been determined
to give the largest banquet ever given in Amer
ica on the occasion of the coming celebration
of the opening Of the Cincinnati South
ern railroad. Music hall will be
used, and will be made
for $500 guests. Fifteen thousand dollars
have been already subscribed, and it is expect
ed that twice that sum will be easily obtained
The guests will mainly be Southern business
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
GOV. w. K. SMITH.
FULL TEXT OF HIS MESS4GE TO THE
WISCONSIN, LEGISLATURE.

An Apparent Decrease in Valuation of
Property From Last Year of Over Forty
Nine Millions-No Actual Decrease How
ever, aRd the Under Valuation Due
interest Organization of Militia Advised
Change in the Interest Law Recon-
mand.d So as to Liberate Capital and
Encourage Industry--An Interesting and
Readable Document.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Advance in Passenger ka.es,

BUFFALO, Jan. l5.-The passenger agents of
Western trunk lines have decided to advance
the passenger fare from Buffalo to the regular
schedule. and abolish all special limited rates
to Detroit and all Western points. The change
is to take effect at once.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Municipal Court.
Before Judge Flint.
CRIMINAL.

CRIMINAL.
The City VS.. John Griffin; drunkenness.
Committed for three days.
The City vs.. John Murphy; drunkenness.
Sentence suspended during good behavior.
The City vs.. Frank Lloyd; violation of hack
ordinance. Trial set for to- morrow at A. NJ.
The City vs.. ]. r. Holm; vagrancy. Com
mittcd for fifteen days.
CIVIL.
John F. Mcintosh VS.. Herman Grote; action
for dahagts. Judgment for SS2 in favor OF
plaintiff.
Nippolt vs.. Kerr; action for services. Judg.
ment for S2l in favor of plaintiff.
Bellin VS.. Hstchbareth; action for goods sold
etc. Continued to be taken up on motion OF
parties.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16

TwoEnglish ladies have just obtained the di.
ploma of doctor at the Paris Faculty of Medi
cine, one, Mrs. Marshall, the sister-in-ilw of
Mrs. Anderson Garrett, and the other, Mrs.
Chaplin Ayrton, the author of book on ''Child
Life in Japan," published in London last year.
Mrs. Ayrton's thesis was on the average height
and physical characteristics OF the Japanese
race.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
THE COURTS.
United States Circuit Court.
IBefore Judpe NelsOn.1

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany VS.. George Baldwin ct al. Final decree
of foreclosure entered.
Same VS.. Hellick o. Hellickson ct al. Final
decree of foreclosure entered.
Richard B. Greenwood, surviving partner,
ETC., VS.. William P. Chase ct al. Motion for
new trial argued, submitted and taken under
advisemept.
Patrick Lynch, receiver, ETC., VS.. Chauncey
Butler ct al. Motion for new trial argued,
submitted and taken under advisement.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16
Probate Court,
Before Judge O'Gorman. !

Before Judge OGorman.I
In the matter of the guardianship of G. A
Manton, Jr., and A. D. Manton. Martha NJ.
Manton appointed guardian. Bond approved
aud letters issued.
In the matter of the estate of D. Modigan. de-
ceased; petition for license to sell real estate.
Hearing March 1st.
Daily globe., 1880-01-16

At the Parnell reception last evening at Fall
River, Mass, 81. 500 was subscribed for the re-
lief of Irish destitutiou
Daily globe., 1880-01-16

FELLow-CIrIzENs OF THE SENATE AND Assem-
BLY,:
By the favor cf divine pl plovidence YOU are
permitted to convene in annual legislative ses-
sion at this time, under most ia
vorable circumstances. Although the peo-
pie of Wisconsin suffered as lit
tie inconvenience, during the recent protracted
depression in business, in the prosecution of
their public and private affairs, as the people
of any State, and less than in most of the
States, and except in rare instances were en-
tirely unacquainted with actual priVation or
suffering, yet none the les. is it true that pro-
gress and Development were materially inn ped
ed and enterprise and enthusiasm we'll nigh ex-
hausted. The past year, however, has witnessed
many auspicious changes. Everywhere reviviag
industry betokens returned prosperity; hope
has supplanted doubt, and dependency given
way to cheerfulness. Labor and capital are
once more in substantial accord, and never was
new wear heralded with more encouraging
promises.
1t affords me much pleasure to be able to
sure you that the affairs and conditions of the
State are equally satisfactory. II WI appear
from the various reports of officers and boards
of management that economy has characterized
public expenditures and faithfulness and effic-
iency been manifest in all the State depart
ments and institutions. Bespeaklng for these
reports, which are replete with valuable infOr-
nation, an early and careful perusal submit
for your present consideration in as brief space
as possible, the more important particulars,
commencing with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-05
A Scene in Ireland.

Here is a scene from Leitrim county: Ire
land. as described by the correspondent of
the Mansion House committee: Son visit
ing the sick few days since | entered the
cabin of a poor old man who. believe, is
bordering on eighty years old. Twas grieved
to see him in the miserable plight he was in
hanging over a few sods of turf. without
shoe or stocking to ward off the cohi from
damp floor. His followed cheeks. penetrat-
ing looks and emaciated visage evidently tell
a sad tale. reached another house on the
same day; the inmates of this comprised four
individuals-the father, an old man, unable
to leave his bed unless carried the son, the
only support of the old father, and two sicklv
sisters, one of whom is now far advanced in
dropsy, and l believe, is dying. Having
asked the son why it was that one Of the girls
did not look for employment, even if she
were only to get her support, his answer was,
mo one wants her. In Bonniconlan. Coun
t. Mayo, two hundred families are destitute
in single parish. They are in great distress
the most of them in absolute want. They
have nothing now teslixe on but Indian meal.
and not enough of that some of them with.
out q drop of milk. without fuel.
and all without credit, having their
clothes pawned and their children half naked"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-05
The Execution of Stone.

The scene in the Jail yard at the execution
Of Stone, at Washington, ID. c.. is describ d
by the representative of the Boston Journal,
who was present. as horrible. Stones neck
was very small and he weighed POI pounds.
The closely woven hemp rope, which was
three quarters of an irch in diameter, was
thoroughly creased, and when the heavy
weight of the body was thrown upon it the
flesh and sinews of the neck were cut
through by it. and the atloid joint. which
connects the spinal column with the skull.
was dislocated. The body fell to the ground
with heavy thud the blood squirting from
the carotid arteries and the legs
twitchiug slightly. The head, which was en-
veloped in black cambria cap, was held up
for moment by the moose. and then fell down
through the drop, striking the body on the
breast and then rolling down on the ground
The death was easier than it would have
been if caused by strangula,ion. as life was
almost Immediately extinct. The body and
head were put on bier and removed into
the Jail. where the physicians sewed the head
on again, and the remains were placed in a
handsome coffin by the undertaken. They
were then taken to the receiving tomb of the
Young Mems Burial Ground as he was very
DESTROYS that the surgeons should not have
them. He wished to be buried at his old home
in Maine, but his remains will probably be
placed by the side of the wife he so cruelty
murdered.