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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
PARNELL's PURPOSES.

l,,terestinQ Intervie,U With HIS Mother--
Efforts to Hid the Irish Unforfunates.
The Sun of the 31st ult. prints an inter-
esting interview with the mother of Mr.. Par
nell, who is living on the old Bonaparte e.
tate in Bordentown, n. J. Mrs. Parnell is q
fluent and incisive talker, and is besides
woman Of fine business talents. She has
speculated largely, and with success, on Wall
street. She has some new facts to tell about
the visit here of her son and the eloquent
Irishmen who accompany him. Following
are some extracts from the interview: "Two
weeks ago We learned from a friend in Ire
land that warrant was out for the arrest of
Mr.. Parnell. So we were almost surprised
to learn that he had sailed with Mr.. Dillon.
The only reason We can surmise why he WAS
not arrested was that recent article in New
York journal was read by the powers that be
in England. That article said that Mr.. Par
nell vas harmless, and that, fearing lest he
might be arrested, be is running away in
coWardly manner. Those who know Mr..
Parnell know that Es is not coward, but
perhaps the government believes that he is
running away, aad that, therefore, there ID
10 necessity for srrestiug him. My son has
three objects in c5ning to America. First,
10 inform tie people rs to the principles,
aud, az you would sag in America, the plat
form of the homa r1le party. Some we'll
meaning people Insist that his plans smack
of communism. They say that Dennis
Kearney is going TO Ireland to help along the
movement. Well. Dennis Kearney's views
ara not those of the Irish leaders. Mr.. Par
nell does not want to abolish property rights.
Dir. Parnell comes here, secondly, to get
money to tide the peasants over this winter
in Ireland. Without outside aid famine in
Ireland cannot be averted this winter. You
say that famine may be averted by emigra-
ton. Hardly true, for only
those can emigrate who have
little money, and you know the vast ma
jority of Ireland's poor, those who would
suffer and die from the famine, have lived
and probably will for years, from hand to
mouth. They cannot emigrate, and at the
first touch of the hand of famine they
wither. So, Mr.. Parnell is working to get
money to feed the mouths that will be hungry
this winter The third object in his coming
to America is to appeal for voluntary sub
scriptions for the cause of home rule. Per-
haps you know the result of some little sub
scriptions for the relief of distress in Ire
land, undertaken by members of our family
here. For some months Q gentleman in
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
THE FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Proposed abolition of Useless Office

Proposed abolition of Useless Office.
Washington Special, Dec. 60.
A member of the cabinet said to-day that
members of Congress upon the subject Of
foreign missions, and that no would
not be surprised see some propo-
sition looking to their abolition
offered in Congress soon after its reas-
sembliug. He says that nothing has contri-
buted SO much to make the passage of such
bill possible as the fact that two leading
foreign missions have been for the last six
months vacant, and are still going begging.
He said that before the day of Atlantic CO.
bles, when 1t took weeks to communi-
cate between this country and foreign ma
tions, it was of some importance to have
representative abroad for the purpose Of
looking after American interests, but at
present there was no more need of q ropre-
sentative to foreign governments than of q
fftd wheel TO G. coach. Secretary Evarts,
to-day, gave out for publication certain cor
respondence showing that last summer ex-
Governor Mccormick was offered his choice
of the vacant foreign missions. Mr.. Nc
Cormick declined, upon the ground that his
business interests in this country had so
long been neglected that he could net afford
to accept the fattering offer. If
Secretary Evarts had published all Of
the declarations that have been showered
upon him since he began his hunt for
foreign ministers it would fill page. The
places have been going begging 30 long that
it has become one of the stock jokes about
town. The matter is now in such shape that
any ambitious man in good standing, with
plenty of money that he wants to throw
away, will stand very good chance of &C.
curing any of the vacant missions for the
mere asking. Secretary Evarts announces
with certain grimness that ne intends to
transmit names for the Russian and English
missions to the senate upon its reassembling,
but it is not believed that up to the present
time anybody has agreed to accept the posts.
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make room for some favorite Of the next ad-
ministration, for whether that administra-
ton is Republican or Democratic, sweeping
changes will no doubt be made in oil tho
foreign diplomatic service.
Notwithstanding the fact that the missions
referred to have been for SO long vacant, we
do not hear that the interests Of the govern
ment have suffered in the least. The charges
d'ataires have transacted all the diplomatic
business required at each of the posts in
precisely the manner that they have been ac-
customed to discharge it even during the
presence of the minister plenipotentiary.
In fact, the latter parsonage ID simply orna-
mental. 1t is his sole duty to represent the
dignity OF this country-to entertain at III
tervals and be entertained, but as far as the
business of the Office is concerned, he knows
as little about it as the man in the moon,
and leaves its regular details
to the subordinates who do not en-
Joy the social prominence of which he
can boast. He is man of wealth and po-
sition, but not necessarily OF intellectual su-
periority, and as for diplomacy, he Is as we'll
versed in that as in Sanscrit. OF course We
allude to the ministers of recent years, for
in the good old days when office was BE-
slowed upon men for their capacity rather
than for their skill as political wire-pullers,
there were foreign ministers who cast honor
upon the American name. The last of the
race, however, diod with Caleb Gushing.
1t is manifest to all thinking men that our
diplomatic service is far more ornamental
than useful, and altogether too expensive.
It costs tho country, in addition to the fees
collected-which amount to several millions
arnually-about million and quarter
wear. All This might be saved without IN
the least lowering our credit abroad, by aboi-
ishiug the service altogether. A consul, CT
at most secretary of legation,
at each of the capitals OF
other nations, could discharge all the duties
that now devolve upon our ministers plenipo-
Tertiary and ministers resident, even Inclad-
ing the ornamental business. IT foreign gov
ernments wish TO compliment the United
States through their representatives, they can
confer the honors upon a simple secretary
OF consul just as well as upon person car
rying more Understanding title. The sys-
tenn as at present existing is simplyNene OF
fummery, fuss and feathers. + results In
no benefit to the country whatever, and We
vote to have it abolished entirely. What says
CONGRESS?
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
A DENIAL,

Ed,ca't III. Schroer Says He - Not an
dbsconder.
To the ditor of the Globe.
INDIA. APoL1s, Dec. 80, 1S79.-SR: You
publishe, an account of my absconding with
$3.50 of the Avons' dancing money a short
time ago. l wish to say that the story is
false, and gotten up by enemies of mine to
do me harm and injure my reputation in st.
Paul. In answer to that item, should like
to have you publish the following in your
next daily issue:
To the Editor of the Daily Globe and
Members of the Avons Dancing Club: You
say absconded with $3.50 of the Avons'
dancing club. As for the Avons, they never
had $3.50 surplus money in their treasury.
Their total collections were only $141, with
1922 that ! loaned them to pay their bills,
and their total expenses were only $117,
leaving 1924 in the treasury. With SO that
l collected and kept, they still owe me $14
even now; and if the SO that I kept was the
cause of the club disbanding, I will cheer
fully send back that amount to the treasurer
of the club, and see if they keep up their
dances. If my leaving was the cause of the
club disbanding it simply shows what the
the secretary of the club, rendering my
resignation as president and member of the
club, before left. AS for the st. Paul Har-
vester works. did not owe them, or they
me, cent when l left, and as for borrowing
money of any one and not paying them is
false, for l handed $41 to certain gentle
man before got on board the train and
list of names of whom he was to pay, anG
how much, but it now seems as though he
kept the money himself and paid no one.
1t may seem queer why myself did not pay
them, but had business in Chicago and
WAS notified the day before I left to be in
Chicago by the 10th. knew a month be-
fore left that I was going to leave, but did
not think would go so soon. NV that
have time, 1 will be in st. Paul myself in
few days.
am determined to find out who the
originator of this most disgracefal story is.
As for the Avons, let them appoint a meet
ing of its members to investigate me, and
will be present and expose those who,
know, have falsely collected the dues from
the members and kept it. There is now SIG
in the clubs treasury, and the CLUB now
owes me $14. will be ready to answer all
questions asked me, and will expose the gen.
tleman who kept the $41. only hope
my many st. Paul friends will not believe
this most outrageous SANDER, until I prove
to them it ia false. Thanking you for the
space you have already allowed me in your
paper, am, respectfully,
EDWARD b. So IRozR,
Late of st. Paul, MINI.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
EAvERLY's ooLoREp M1NsrRK1s.

EAVERLY'S COLoRED MINSTRRLS.
The Haverly Colored Minstrels have come
and gone, and during their two days, stop
have very materially increased their large
cirle of admirers. Their entertainments are
unique, chaste and of unusual excellence.
Many new things are introduced at each
performance, and taken as whole the
entertainment is far superior to any other
company that has been here, except tho
Mastodons. They appear at St. Paul to-
night, and the people of that city may be as
sured of first-c class entertainment.
METROPOLITAN THEAEER.
MIR. Murray put on a grand double bill
yesterday, and the result was packed house
both afternoon and evening. Never has
better days business been done at this
popular house, and it could not have been
better, for the house was packed to the wall,
standing room being ct premium. Quite
number Of people were unable to gain
admission for lack of room. The play of
the physician Extraordinary is . pleas
ing domestic drama. in which Mr.. Murray
does some fine acting. The entertainment
closes with the extravaganza entitled "P ocs
hontas, or the Gentle Savage"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

DAVID DAVIS is OF opinion that the cleo.
ton of Grant to the Presidency would sound
the knell of the republic. Judge Davis
is not alone in that opinion, for all thinking
men agree on thai point. He finds his sup
port only among those who desire to over
throw the republic and the unthinking rab.
BILE which, dazzled by his greatly exaggerated
military achievements, regards him as capa
BILE of all wisdom IN any capacity. The mis-
cradle failure of Mr.. Hayes has done much
to increase the growth of this sentiment
But We have faith that the Republican party
bad as it is, will not be guilty of so fool
hardy step.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
OUR DIPLOMA1IU SERVICE

1t is very evident that Mr.. Hayes is find
ing much difficulty in filling the missions to
London and st. Petersburg, which have
been vacant for several months past. Both
positions have been offered to several per-
sons, but have been declined with thanks,
and as yet there are no indications as to
when they will be filled. The reluctance of
many to accept the positions is doubtless
due to the shortnsss of the term, for no
sooner would they become fairly settled than
they would be compelled to vacate SO az to
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
Evening Dispatch, Jan. IL
a Bi0 Sheet.

Having yesterday acknowledged, in terms
of compliment, the enterprise of one of our
esteemed morning contemporaries it is only
fair that we should to-day pay the same re-
spect to tho other-so far as our habitual
reverence for truth will permit. The Pho
neer Press sent around to its subscribers this
morning twenty pages of print. The oapaci-
ty to get out so large sheet, OF rather combi-
nation of sheets, is highly creditable to the
physical resources of tho manufacturing g.
Enlistment from which it emanates. Some
of its matter, notably the contributions of
Earl S. Goodrich. George W. Moore, and
other outsiders, has a permanent historical
value. The paid puffs of business houses in
st. Paul and other cities have the usual
amount of literary merit embalned in such
illusions. The wood-cuts are horrible,
execrable, abominable. The comparative
statements of the population, business, etc.,
of Minneapolis and st. Paul are so grossly
exaggerated in favor of Minneapolis, as to
extort the usual editorial reprimand and
apology. The historical chart, showing the
muddy pools and dirty, crooked streams,
which have been uniting and emptying
for thirty years to form the present Pioneer
Press, remind one of the customary police
court war maps on the facee of recent guests
at an Irish wedding. The habitual tone of
arrogance, assumption and self glorifica-
ton is sickening to good taste, and a sad,
sorrowful commentary on the PROHIBITIONS Of
metropolitan sheet" Its historical
statements are marred by the exhibition of
petty spite. Its pretended complete list of
Minnesota newspapers is shorn of the names
of ten or twelve prosperous st. Paul publ
cations, to e1alt its owe consequence. Its
print is dingy, muddy and illegibIe. Its
views of the exterior of buildings make out
St. Paul and Minneapolis to be a
collection of adobe huts, the inter
ior of which are made to resemble
nothing 80 much as dens of thieves, which,
it is unnecessary to say, they are not. Aside
from the things which we have criticised, and
q few others, the sheet is creditable. But
these, many of which, it is only fair to say,
are due to the imperfect working of
new machinery, are enough to
mar, to considerable degree,
the satisfaction which the proprietors ex-
pected to derive from an unparalleled exhi-
ton of enterprise. AS for the public-it
cares nothing for the matter either way. The
New Years p. Pr is huge self advertise
ment and self glorifcation, and concerns no
one else. Those who want paper to "send
away" will buy yesterdays GLOBE.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

Specially Reported for the DAILY aiob..
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBELErs.

The Lyndale road did q good business
yesterday.
Don't forget "Pocahontas" at the Opera
House tonight.
Mr.. L. Stoker is building two-story
cooper shop.
The skating rink at Lake Calhoun was
opened yesterday,
The Masons enjoyed delightful dance at
Silver Grey hall last evening.
Tie New Year has been ushered in, and
now things are expected to boom.
The day and night forces of the police &C.
partment changed places yesterday.
The practice of New Years calling was
pretty generally INDUCED in yesterday.
sSThe fremen now wear silver badges on
their blue uniforms, to designate their bust
less.
The sisterhood Of Bethany hold their
monthly meeting this afternoon, at
o'clock.
Chief Of Police Munger rendered the po-
lice force New Years dinner at Helliker's
restaurant.
Many good resolutions made ip good
faith yesterday will be smashed to smither-
Gems to-day.
The people injured in the railway accident
at Mendoza, on Wednesday, were all doing
nicely yesterday.
The Society Denmark gave q pleasant
masquerade at Harmonic hall last night that
was well attended.
JACOB johnson committed suicide at the
fair grounds by hanging. He leaves a
widow aud four children.
The fine band of the Haverly colored min
strels rendered the members of tho Metro
politan theater serenade yesterday.
Every livery team in town was pressed
into service yesterday. and the various
thoroughfares presented an animated ap-
pearance.
On Wednesday afternoon Joseph Graef,
employed in the Croker d Fisk mill, fell
distance of fifty-four feet, striking on a
solid plank, injuring him quite badly. The
right arm was badly shattered.
The only business transacted at the
municipal court yesterday morning was in
reprimanding some enthusiastic young men
who celebrated the arrival of the new year by
firing number of shots inside the city linn
it's, end discharging drunk.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

Boston devoted part of his time to receiv-
ing subscriptions. But the Irish people in
Boston did not subscribe $3.50. That amount
was sent on, however, with the thanks of my
daughter, who had originated the plan.
Every little helps. In Bordentown, little
place of less than 5000 inhabitants, nearly
as much was given by the poor Irish people
as by all the people of Boston. With my
son are expected MIR. Finnegan, NJ. p, and
Mr.. John Dillon. MIR. Finnsgan ia very
eloquent speaker. He went through the
French and German war, and was taken
prisoner by the Germans. Of course he did
not look much like Frenchman, and &C.
corling to the rules of war, if he was Of an
other nationality he could be executed.
An officer who spoke French fuently was
ordered to take him aside and converse with
him, to see whether he understood French
we'll enough to be Frenchman. Fortu-
nate.y Mr.. Finnegan spoke the language and
acquitted himself so we'll that the officer re-
ported that without doubt Mr.. Finnegan was
French. He is now corresponding with
large Partisan daily newspaper at $4,000
year. MIR. John Dillon, yon will remember,
escaped from Ireland with O'Gorman and
John Martin and the other patriots. MIR.
Parnell," she continued, sig good speaker.
He speaks to the point, and to convince. 1
do not know how wide circuit Mr.. Parnell
and his associates will take in this country
pleading the cause of the Irish peasantry.
The cities they will no doubt visit after they
leave New York. will be Boston, Chicago,
st. Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and, if
possible, Savannah. Whether Canada will
be visited or not has not been determined.
He must be back in time for the assembling
of parliament, Feb. g." Mrs. Parnell aud
her daughters expect to accompany Health
Officer Vanderpoel in his steam yeoht, aud
meet the Scythia in the lower bay.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
Busines So of Louisville for 1879.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 31.-The bank
clearings in Louisville in 1879 are 1926, 706,-
O75. There were 1916 hogsheads of leaf to-
bacco sold. Five and quarter million pounds
of manufactured tobacco paid revenue taxes.
The receipts of cattle we're 54,968; hogs,
245, 1872 head; sheep, LA, 663 head; horses
and mules, 1913 head. The receipts of
merchandise in the last six months were for
leading articles: Hams, 100000 pounds;
bacon, So, 7O4,47 pounds; butter, 1,068,016
pounds; cheese, 2,161, 765 pounds: coffee,
5,065, 81 pounds; merchandise and suudries,
3S5, 0O2 packages. The internal revenue
receipts amounted to $3,999, AL.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

TEE editor of the Rock Island Argus Is not
argus-eyed for news, else he would not make
an ass of himself on the 9th of December by
writing an editorial paragraph to the effect that
''it is now reported that the Republican ma
tional convention is to be held in February.
and that Grant will be the man." If MIR.
Jones will come mp to Chicago the Sd of
next June he will find the Repnhlic an conven-
ton in session. but this Opponent will not tell
him now who is to be the coming man for the
nomination. Chicago Tribune.
Possibly when it gets around little nearer
the time the "argus eyed" man of the Trtb-
une may learn that the Republican national
convention meets on the End of June instead
of the 3D..
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
an Irish Correction.

To the Editor of the Globe:
ST. PAUL, Jan. l, 1SS0.-Please correct q
typographical error in my communication. In
reference to the Galway landlord it reads,
"but French and his grandfather Dick
French" etc. 1t should read, "buts Trench
and his grandfather Dick Trench; etc. 1
make this correction in justice to the worthy
family of French in Ireland. I do not know
how Trench came by his name, but presume
being, like True-friend, without "birth, RAGS
or ancestry" they gave him the name Of the
place where he was found or reared.
Yours, ETC., @. Ii. MACCARTHI.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

aCrosse Chronicle: The other morning
brakeman named Wiseman, in tho employ
of the Milwaukee road, was SO badly injured
that his recovery is impossible. The acci-
dent occurred at Lafayette station between
Sparta and the tunnel. A freight train on
the side track, on which Wiseman was en-
ployed, was switching, when he slipped On
the rail and fell against the bumpers. Be-
fore he could recover his footing he Was
caught by the bumper of the next car, crnsh-
ing his breast and back in the most terrible
manner.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

Gov. VAN ZANDT, of Rhode Island, &C.
cepted the Russian mission in speech made
at banquet given in his honor the other
day. But now comes Secretary Evarts, who
ought to know, and says that the position
has never been offered 10 him. Van Zandt
had better make haste slowly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
Estate Of the Late Asa Packer.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IAN inventory and
appraisement of the goods and chattels,
rights and credits which were of Asa Pack
er, late of Philadelphia, has been filed with
the register of wills. It shows the follow
ing Stock, bonds, ETC., $3.50, 727; bonds
and mortgages, 22,522; real estate, 1884,
800; book accounts, $55,774. Stock in the
Lehigh Valley railroad was appraised, which
stock stood for several months succeeding
Judge Packers death at present prices, S5,-
$50 per share, would swell the total presen.
value of the stock owned by the estate to
seven and half million dollars.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02
Inauguration of GOV. Cornell.

ALBANY, Jan. 1.-The Inauguration of
Gov. Cornell took place ct noon to-day in
the Assembly chambers of the new capitol.
1t was very plain and simple ceremony,
lasting only few minutes. but was wit
messed by vast concourse of citizens, many
of whom we're from distant parts of the
State.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

Oscar Osmundson, Of Wheeling, Rice
county, aged 10, founi horse thief in his
fathers stable on recent early morning.
The thief fired pistol at the young mar.
the bullet passing through his hat. Young
Osmundson returned tie f.e with sp1s;l
pistol, and the thief fed AMI made his es-
cape.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-02

IT is probable that Gonzales, who recently
made an attempt upon the life of King Al
fonso at Madrid, is not liable to escape as
easily as did the would be regicide about
two years since. The tender-hearted young
king saved Moncasi from the garrote, but be
will be apt to make an example of his irni-
tator for the benefit of those who may be
similarly inclined towards him.
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eBusiness Transacted at the St. Paul Post
Office During December, 1870.

Received from the sale of postage
stamps, envelopes, cards, etc....S 1915 GA
Received from the sale of money
orders. .............. 1886 Al
Received from postmaste1s' money
order surplus funds. ........... 1905 90
Amount paid on money orders. 4S,59s 95
Amount of money surplus funds
sent to postmaster at Chicago, Ill. IS, 800 90
Total. s276, GIG 90
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Late of St. Paul, MINI.

Cold weather prevents the comple.ionf O;
the new depot building at Sleepy Eye. L
looks well as far as it has gone.