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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
POSSIBLY s TO !.

The Washburn morning organ in this city
declares that two of the Democratic mem
bers of the committee on elections are shaky
and will vote for Washburn or absent them
selves. While we do not credit the report,
if it should prove true, it would simply
make another to affair. The committed
stands, including Weaver, Greenbacker (who
is sure to sustain Donnelly), 10 to 5. If two
of the majority should prove unfaithful, as
we do not believe they will, the figures
would then stand to Z.
1t would be little singular if Mr.. Don.
nelly should be seated by the cabaIistic, phe
nomenal and historical figures of to 7. As
the Republicans once enjoyed the felicity Of
counting the on their side when much
larger prize was at stake, they ought to be
willing to allow their opponents to disport
that magic figure once in while.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
COURT CULLINGS
DISTRICT DOINGS,

DISTRICT DOINGS.
The district court got down to business
Yesterday, but failed to transact anything
very startling up to the time our report
closes.
The case of Hopping vs.. HARDWOOD, given
to q special jury, was called, but Frank
Stickney and w. A. Newton failed to mate
riaIize. The case was then set for trial
March 9Th, and the jury was dismissed until
wanted at that date.
The case af John Thielan VS.. William Ell
lot was dismissed on motion of defendant.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick
E. Comstock, appeal from allowance of
claim of Hawkins Brothers. Appeal dis
missed.
The case of Lewis j. Cole vs.. William
Simpson was on trial during the afternoon.
The case set for this morning is Herman
Westphal, respondent, vs.. j. H. ..Varney, ap-
pellant.
PROBATE PICKINGs.
Before Judge Rea yesterday the business
transacted was as follows:
In the matter of the estate of Maria A. G.
Fredericks, deceased. Order made for cred
itors to present claims.
In the matter of. the estate of Martha M.
Loomi s, deceased. Order to show cause on
filing petition to sell lands filed and hearing
set for April 10th.
In the matter of the estate of Alexander
Yunker, minor. Letters of guardianship
issued to Frederick Bies.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Pearl Dayton and Jennie McElroy paid
$12 each, their regular monthly fine, for
occupying rooms in house of tainted repu
tation.
Ole Poisson, John Goodwin and Joseph
Craik were sent to the stone pile for ten
days for drunkenness. Tom Morrill,, AID olph
Miller and John Broduch got full, but were
discharged with reprimand.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
TIRE GRAND BOUNCE.
Which Was Given Elder Rathbun by the
Bunker Hill Hubites.

Which Was Given Elder Rathbun by the
Bunker Hill Hubites.
The blatant mountebank, styling himself
Elder d. P. Rathbun, whose auti-Masonic
legerdemaln attracted the attention of few
dupes, at Pfeifer's hall, about month ago,
visited Boston last week, and was given the
grand bounce. In selecting the classical regions
of the blue stockings and the baked bean
atmosphere of the hub, Elder Rathburn counted
without his host. 1t will be remembered that
during his alleged expose in this city be gave
two limitations into the inner mysteries of Free
Masonry with half-naked and sleepy-looking
individual subject.
Last week he attempted the same perform
ance at the Chamber street Presbyterian
church, Boston, but before the disgraceful af-
fair Was half over, Mr.. Rathbun and the
young man, who does the martyr act en- des-
habille, were incontinently fired. The latter
was trotted on the stage as he appeared in this
city, attired in sea feam under shirt and
pair of jeanidrawers, with breast exposed and
drawers rolled above the knees. The Boston
bloods viewed the spectacle and their fine
sense of the eternal fitness of things was
straightwsy shocked.
Their amazement over the indignation be-
came furious and the lecturer and his subject
were hooted at with the most ear-splitting yels
of Fire him." Give him the bounce" shoot
the dizzy" accompanied by the loudest cat
by some one in the crowd throwing eggs. vege-
tables and other unsavory articles at the stage
and riot was only prevented by an attache of
the club who called posse of police, cleared
the house, the entertainment closing amid the
widest confusion,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
THE TAX ON STEEL RAILS.

The announcement in yesterdays dis
patches to the effect that many prominent
railroad men throughout the country have
memorialized Congress against the reduction
of the duty on steel rails will be apt to excite
surprise among those not familiar with the
circumstances in which the siguers of the
petition find themselves. 1t would naturally
be supposed that the railroad managers
would be anxious to obtain the material with
which to construct and keep in repair their
lines at as low cost as possible. The tax
of twenty eight dollars ton on steel rails
increases the cost of railroad construction
something like sixty-f hundred dollars
mile over the cost under the tariff of ten
dollars ton proposed by the bill now under
consideration in Congress. 1t would seem
that this sum, which is likely to aggregate
during the coming season several millions of
dollars, is worth saving, and that the rail
road managers are working against their
own interests in asking that the present
tariff be retained. But such is not the
case. 1t will be found by careful exami-
nation of the list that almost without excep-
ton the signers are largely interested in the
rolling mills throughout the country, as we'll
as in the management of railroads, and it
will also appear that they will derive more
profit individually from their sales of the
product of these mills than from their con-
nection with the railroads.
The increased cost of the construction of
railroads caused by the high tariff comes
primarily out of the pockets of the stock
holders of the roads, but ultimately out of
the pockets of the merchants, manufacturers
snd producers OF tie country. The men
who manage the roads pay only the proper
ton of the eXpense to which the stock they
own makes them liable. But the profits on
the sale of rails far more than recompenses
them for this extra tax, which they
get back eventually, however, through the
increased tariff on freight and passenger
traffic. They simply loan a small amount of
money to the public with the certainty of
getting it back within few months, while
at the same time they take a far greater
amount from the stockholders of the rail-
road companies they represent, and put it
into their own pockets. 1t is the old custom
Of robbing Peter to pay Paul and robbing
the public to enrich them both.
All the stockholders and officers of the
railroads not interested in the manufacture
of steel rails are heartily in favor of reduc
ing the tariff on that article. Those whose
interests are larger in the rolling mills than
in the roads they operate are naturally in
favor of retention of the present duty. 1t
is a question of dollars and cents. But
with the public, which ultimately has to pay
all the bills, it is the same question of dol
lars and cents. 1t would seem, therefore,
that the interests of forty millions of people
ought to weigh more with Congress than the
interests of score or two of railroad mag
mates and iron manufacturers.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
Portrait of Gen. TIL .mss.

Gen. r. w. johnson received yesterday
the portrait of Gen. Geo. W. Thomas,
painted by Gen. S. w. Price, Of Louisville,
KY. The artist has certainly succeeded ad-
mirably in transferring tho features of the
hero of Chickamauga to canvas, and as a
work of art this picture is destined to rank
among the very first. Gen. Price has taken
a stand in the front rank of American
artists by the production of this portrait,
which is said by all to be very striking
likeness of the grand old general. The por-
trait is on exhibition at the art gallery of
Stevens d Robertson on Third street, be-
tween Wabashaw and Cedar, where our citi-
zens are requested to call and see the band
soonest painting ever exhibited in our city.
1t will be remembered that it was painted
under resolution of the Veteran associa-
ton, and designed to be placed by the side
of the portrait of Gen. Sherman in the hall
CT the House of Representatives. The COM
mites in charge deserve great credit for
securing such an admirable picture of one of
Americas greatest warriors.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
Sent Him Back.

An unfortunate cripple named George
May arrived in st. Paul from Saltwater yes
terday bearing request from Chief of Po-
lice Shortall of that city to the effect that
May was a proper subject for charity and
should be admitted to the county hospital.
1t appears that The man had his feet frozen
a few days since and that MIR. Shortall pro-
cured him pass to this city for the object
above stated.
During the day May visited police head
quarters and told his story. He was turned
over to Officer Patterson, who became high
~ indignant at the manner in which the au-
thorities of interior cities endeavor to foist
paupers, tramps and needy persons upon the
charity of this city. The latter looked up
the ordinance which provides heavy penalty
for the offense, and warrant was issued for
the arrest of Mr.. Shortall. Later ia the day
the warrant was withdrawn and May was re,
turned to Saltwater.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
CITY COUNCIL.

Synopsis OF Business Transacted at the
Regular Meeting Held in the Council
Chamber, yesterday AfternOOn-ThOse
Motors--The Ne,U Pumps for the Uates'
Works-Sdfety Gates for Rdil,cay Cros-
sings, Etc.
The city council held Regular meeting,
city hall building. Of the business trans
acted the more important items were as FOL
lows:
S. P. Snyder was granted permission to
erect fire proof building in fire limits.
James Iverson was granted permission to
repair the roof of his carriage shop, recently
damaged by fire.
Mr.. Christie asked for permission to re-
pair building. Referred to committee on
fire department.
A. W. Auderson's, similar petition, had
like reference.
j. G. McFarlane ct al. asked for condem-
nation of city property opposite new eleva-
tor. Referred to committee on streets,
roads and bridges.
Twenty-four property owners on line of
Lyndale road presented a petition asking
that the city council take no action that will
cause the removal of the LyndaIe trains
from First avenue south.
City Engineer Rinker reported having
completed the work of repairing the lower
bridge, and stated that the bridge is
now in better condition than before.
The entire cost of repairing the bridge
amounted to $376.31, and the bridge is be-
lieved to be IN safe condition for public
travel for number of years to come.
The usual street lamp petitions and other
minor matters were presented and proper
action taken.
An invitation to attend the celebration of
the two hundredth anniversary of the discov-
cry of the Falls of st. Anthony next July was
accepted.
On motion telephones were ordered in the
city attorneys Office and municipal court
room.
Several comm uuications from Eastern par
ties relative to cost of constructing such
pumps as are needed at the water works were
received.
Aid. Woodward then offered motion to
contract with the Union Iron works for the
construction of the pumps desired. The
cost is estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000.
for two pumps, to be ready in June. The
estimate is for construction at so much per
pound. The present pump weighs about
twenty tons, and it was thought advisable to
have the pumps built somewhat heavier, bat
care should be taken that the contractors
did not take advantage OF the council and
fill the pump house for the sake of getting
eight cents per pound for the iron. After
considerable discussion the matter was set
tie by motion to refer the whole matter
back to the committee on water works, to
report at a meeting Saturday evening at 8
o'clock. together with estimates of cost and
contract.
motion to notify the Minneapolis & st.
Louis and the st. Paul, Minneapolis & Man
itoba roads to build bridge over their tracks
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The refunding bill proposed by Mr.. Fer
nando Wood at the close of the extra ses-
the committee on ways and means yesterday,
and made the special order for the first
Tuesday in March, and also given the pre-
ference over all other measures save the ap-
preparation bills. The bill provides for re-
funding the Lebt of the United States in
fifty-year bonds bearing a rate of interest
not to exceed three and half cent. interest.
Its passage is somewhat problematical, as
opinions differ as to the ability of the gov
eminent to obtain money at as low rate of
interest as that provided in the bill.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
ROCHESTER,.

Rev. DIR. Thomas was greeted with larg-
er audience at Grace church last evening
than was given to Mrs. Livermore.
Another change in the Record and Union,
Rev. Mr.. Uoer retiring. The firm name will
continue the same, A. w. Blakely & Co.
Jack McGinnis, alias Jay Cooke, alias Hal.
Meltke, was arrested for horse stealing and
committed to the county Jail to await the &C
ton of the grand jury.
Rochester lodge A. F. and A. M. have ap-
pointed o committee consisting of r. II. Cove,
N. j. Shannon and II. F. Harmon to draft a
constitution for insuring the lives of their
members.
A stranger was seen to enter MIR. w. II.
Dodge's lumber yard yesterday morning
having carpet bag and came out minus
satchel, but with fine buffalo robe, which
he tried to sell to several parties. Marshal
Kalb, after looking with suspicious eye on
the stranger, concluded to arrest him, but
after several hours of diligent inquiry failed
to find an owner for the robe and he un-
locked the cell door and the said stranger
skipped. The robe is here for Identification.
Saturday, Mr.. L. B. Isaacson, of the town
of Salem, in this county, received dispatch
from his daughter, living in Volga, Dakota,
that her husband and brother-in-law we're
suddenly killed by foul damp in well, the
day before. Mr.. Isaacson left by the LOS
train for Dakota. The facts concerning their
death are as follows: During the last three
weeks they have been digging well, and
had reachsd the depth of about fifty feet,
but for two days prior to the date of their
death, had not been down into the we'll.
Friday morning they stepped into the buck
ct. and when about half way down, one
shouted to be drawn up, bat those at the top
did not understand him in time, for in going
four feet further, he fell dead; little fur
Their, and the other brother fell out also. A
large bunch of shavings were then wired to-
gether and saturated with kerosene OIL
lighted and let down. On reaching the
point where The brothers fell, it went out.
Blacksmith's bellows were then brought, and
after thirty hours steady pumping air into
the we'll, one ventured down, only to be taken
out unconscious. Six hours later another
tried it, and brought both the bodies out.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
MANKATO.

w. B. Mitchell, of the st. Cloud Journal
Press, was in the City Wednesday.
Some of the prominent Irish citizens here
are making efforts towards raising funds for
Erin sufferers. They will no doubt meet
with success.
Ed. Jordan on Tuesday last, while fooling
with revolver accidentally discharged it,,
the ball entered the left palm and coming
out at the back of his hand.
Great interest is still manifested in the re-
lgious meetings here. Tuesday evening
five persons signafed their desire to become
Christians by rising, after listening to an in
teresting sermon by Rev. Mr.. Little and
few earnest remarks from Rev. Mr.. Whit
ney.
Tuesday, being the occasion of Mrs. Cros-
by's birthday, her lady friends gave her q
surprise party at her house on that evening.
They met at Mr.. Meagher's, who lives OPP
posite Mrs. Crosby, each lady heavily laden
with basket of good things. When the
heavy mot light brigade started, one would
know they we're bound for good time some
where. They had fine supper, and pre-
sented to the lady as a token of affection and
esteem handsome. silver cake basket and
tea set of fancy china ware. Mrs. Barr made
the presentation speech, and Mrs. Crosby,
who was taken completely by surprise, re-
sponded. The following is list Of the ladies
present: Mrs. J. F. Mengher, Mrs. Geo. F.
Lidgerwood, Mrs. Geo. w. Warner, Mrs. J.
A. Millend, Mrs. Jas. Cannon, Mrs. r. d.
Hubbard, Mrs. D. Wagner, Miss Rita Wag-
ner, Miss II. Pieraon, Mrs. J. 81. Barr, Mrs.
Ellis, Miss Emma Hall. Miss Carrie Hall,
Miss Mary Hall, Mrs. J. G. Wise, Mrs. NJ. ].
Severance, Mrs. Clements. Mrs. j. Scatter
good, Mrs. Sibley, Miss Mary Lidgerwood,
Mrs. Arthur Hawley, Miss Nellie Hawley,
Mrs. Tingley. The occasion, of course, was
one of jollity and merriment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
PROPOSING TO BUY HIN THROUGH

PROPOSING TO BUY HIN THROUGH.
The GLOBE received information yesterday
SO direct and reliable as to leave no room for
doubt that desperate effort is to be made
to save Washburn by the use of money.
Our information is that large fund has
been raised in this city and Minneapolis, and
Mr.. Washburn has been notified that 1t is at
his disposal, to place where it will do the
most good in Washington.
The use of money is the only reliance
Washburn, the bride giver, now has. He
bought his nomination away from DR.. Stew
art. This is conceded even by those who
oppose unseating him. He bought his cleo
ton at the polls. And now that disgrace
and expulsion are imminent he falls back on
his ouly stock in trade-money. His ideas
are on so low plane that he and his friends
feel that money can accomplish any result de-
sired. Thus far it has been successful
though villainous and disgraceful. We be-
lieve he has now reached point where
the wealth of the Washburn family, and
the contributions of his friends cannot
avail. The very fact that he relies on COR
ruption fund to save him is prtmG tacte evil
dence that he bought his seat.
1t will not win. The bride giver must go.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The House committee will vote to-day
upon the question of unseating Washburn
and seating Donnelly. The GLOBE predicts
that the vote will be in favor of seating
Donnelly by strict party vote. The matter
will then go to the House for argument,
Mr.. Donnelly being entitled to the closing
speech upon the floor. There ought not to
be any delay in the matter. Mr.. Donnelly
is entitled to his seat because of the IN
bought and unintimidated votes he received
a majority. The remote contingency of the
Presidential election going into the House is
not q proper question for consideration.
The seat belongs to Mr.. Donnelly, and he
should have it at once.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The committee having charge of the
Acklen case, that gentlemen being accused
of breach of the privileges of the House,
reported the evidence yesterday without re-
commendation. The matter was at once re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary to
report what action shauld be taken in the
premises. 1t promises to go hard with the
fiery, untamed member from Louisiana when
the lawyers get through with him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Gathered by tho Special Reporters of tho
Daily Globe.
SALTWATER.

Edward J. Heating, of the Chicago detec-
tive force, was in the city yesterday looking
after convict known as Nibsie Payne, who
is now serving four years. sentence in the
Minnesota prison for burglary. Payne is
wanted in Chicago as one of the three men
implicated in the Ronow murder, which oc-
Cured in that city March 1, 1879. r. Burns,
another one of the murderers, Is in the IL
:inois prison, and the other is still at large.
Mr.. Heating leaves for Chicago this morn
ing, but expects to return for Payne in about
q month.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

across Second street, between Third and
Fourth avenues north, was adopted.
The committee on railroads, to whom was
referred the matter of erecting safety gates
on Washington avenue at the railway cross
ings, reported great danger at these cross
ings, and recommended that the railway
companies crossing Washington avenue be
notified to place gates at said crossings with
as little delay as possible. The report was
adopted.
After transacting some matters of minor
importance the council adjourned till Satuf-
day evening at 8 o'clock.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The committee of the Wisconsin assembly
has reported against the proposition for bien-
NAL sessions of the legislature. 1t is the con-
viction that there will be matters that require
legislation which cannot be attended to at as
long intervals as once in two years, and it is
the part of wisdom to postpone such radical
changes in the CONSTITUTE on until such time as
the laws have been fully matured and so cod
flied as to render amendments unnecessary.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
Grand Lodge Officers.

CLEVELAND O., Feb. 1S.-The grand lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Ohio
elected the following officers to-day: NJ. W. 6.
81, II. Fl. Gravatt, Columbus: D. G. NJ. WIN.
81. Pesrce, Cincinnati; G. W. s., 7. A. Van
EVER, Norwalk; G. S., VIM. G. Earle. Toledo;
G. T., G. D. Wenchall. Cincinnati; G. Il :,
Henry e. Hodges, Mansfield.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

WHEN Mr.. Hayes attention was called to
Mr.. Sherman's persistent violation of civil
service order No. by employing officers of
the government to canvass in his interests
at the South, he referred the complaints to
that gentleman's report thereon. We fear
that he will have to wait long while be-
fore Mr.. Sherman will report against him
self
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.

The delightful drama entitled "Camille''
was played at the Metropolitan theatre last
night for the last time, and delighted another
good audience. The play is one of more than
ordinary merit, and gives Mr.. Bryton and
fine acting.
This evening the company appear in the
magnificent drama founded on Victor Hugos
popular novel entitled "Esmeralda, or The
Hunchbach of Notre Dame" This drama is
powerful one. and will bring out the entire
company in new characters. Secure seats
early, as a full house may be anticipated.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The Minneapolis Tribune is apparently
anxious for fear that the Minneapolis Dem
Gratis will not recognize the GLOBE as Dem
ocratic paper. Our contemporary needn't
worry. The GLoEE courts the opposition of
Washburn Democrats. The highest polit-
ical encomium which can be paid the GLOBE
is its denunciation by the pseudo Democrats
who sustain the Republican bribe-giver.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The Rev. MIR. Cowley has been found
guilty under the indictments charging him
with maltreating the children placed under
his care at the Shepherds Fold, at New
York. He has not been sentenced as yet
but it is hoped that he will receive the full
punishment provided by law, for more
fragrant cruelty has never before come to
the notice of the public.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

The British parliament has decided to
make an appropriation of three and three
quarters million dollars to relieve the dis
tressed people of Ireland. This is generous,
no doubt, though it comes tolerably late IN
the day. 1t will be of service, however. in
maintaining the people till they can harvest
their crops in the fall.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19

If the friends of Gen. Grant are really de-
sirous of his nomination at Chicago, hun
dred days hence, they had better take meas
ures to stop the mouth of Henry Ward
Beecher and few similar blatant advocates
of strong government The support of
such men is liable to cause more injury than
their opposition.