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Middletown transcript., 1881-07-08

HONEST CALIFoRNIANs.- Califor-
mans, says the San Francisco Letter,
may have faults, but meanness is not
one of them. The other day, when the
usual bank balances were adjusted, a
runners canvas sack burst at the seam,
and $4,000 in gold doubloons were
spilled among the promiscuous crowd.
Every one pitched in but the porter,
who, unconcerned, held sack to re-
ceive the coin that was picked up. A
stranger looking on, said: "My man,
hadn't you better count, and see how
much is missing?" The porter said
&C I didn't think of that; there is moth
ing mean about Californians. How
ever, I'll count. " Stepping into a
stockholders office, he did count, and
found that not piece was missing. 81
knowed it, - said he smilingly.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-08

When a fearful flash of lightning
comes followed instantaneously by a
crash of thunder, who can blame poor
timid girl from throwing both
around her sweetheart's neck, an
ing, oh dear EUansviEle A S'0'
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-08

Morse, who invented the tele5
and Bell, the inventor of the telel
both had deaf mute wives. ]
comment is necessary, but just
what a man can accomplish when ever,
thing is quiet. -LoeceH Citizen. y
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-08

Total abstinence is so excellent a
thing, that it cannot be carried to too
great an extent. In my passion for it
1 even carry it so far as to totally alb
stain from total abstinence ITSELF
Mark Train.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-08

A BUILDERS TESTIMONY C,ias
S. Strickland, Esq, of 0 Roylston Place
Boston, Mass, after relating his sllr-
prising recovery from rheumatism b.
st. Jacobs sOil, says: 81 cannot Iind
words to convey my praise and gratitude
to the discoverer of this liniments'
Grand Rdpids Times,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
RAIL AND RIVER.
Movements of Rail Magnates--Steamboat
Movements on the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, Rivers and Lake Superior.

Movements of Rail Magnates--Steamboat
Movements on the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, Rivers and Lake Superior.
H. R. Mccullough, division freight agent of
| the Chicago & Northwestern road at Wlnona,
was in st. Paul yesterday upon business con-
nected with his office.
Mr.. H. Spencer, superintendent of the East
ern and Northern divisions of the Chicago,
| st. Paul q Omaha road, was married to
Miss Harrington at Chicago Wednes-
day evening. Mr.. Spencer and bride
| will arrive in st. Paul Sunday morning, bust
| ness on the divisions under his charge being
altogether too crowding to allow of his doing
| the fashionable thing-indulging in bridal
| tour.
Messrs. L. F. Stanley, general western pas
senger agent of the Erie road, and w. H.
Hurlburt, in the same position for the Canada
Southern road, are visiting ST. Paul on
| the business of their respective
departments. The local gentry in the same
lines are endeavoring to make the stay of the
gentleman both pleasant and profitable.
The Short Line between st. Paul and Mime
| apolis, will run number of extra trains be-
tween the two cities Sunday next to aecommo-
date visitors to the May festival of the Great
Western band at Union Park
| Applications for lands for colonsts at the
different railroad land Offices continues unaba-
ted. Yesterday the representative of a Scotch
colonist scheme of $50 families-well- to- do
farmers and artisans-was at the land office of
the st. Paul & Manitoba railroad, and as re-
suit of his inquiries he leaves this morning
on q trip over the main line of the
road, including the Red river
division, stopping over at different points to
make personal examinations of the soil, etc.
The gentleman comes fully empowered to pur-
chase land it is his intention to make his decision
and secure the amount of land contemplated
in time to locate the colony upon the same
| this fall.
President Porter and Messrs. Winter,
| Hatch, Clark and other officials of the
Omaha road, left yesterday on a tour
of inspection of the western division to Sioux
City and Omaha, to be absent several days.
The mammoth stone crusher secured by the
Northern Pacific for use in preparing stone to
be used in the cement foundation for their
| headquarters building head of Fourth street,
was started up yesterday and worked to a
charm.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
FRAUDULENT SETTLEMENT.
The Great Bonanza Suit for $35,GOO,OOO
Mysteriously Withdrawn.

The Great Bonanza Suit for $35,GOO,0OO
Mysteriously Withdrawn.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The Examiner
this forenoon publishes an account of COM
promise of the famous bonanza suits aggre-
eating $35,OO0,0O0.. The register of the su-
perior court shows said suits, with the excep-
ton of one recently decided, had been dismissed
by consent of the parties thereto. These en-
tries and signatures were made in the hand
writing of the attorneys for defendant
and plaintiffs, and appear upon
the register in an informal and illegal
manner, as the clerk of the court should have
made the entries, and no papers have been filed
containing an account of the proceedings, as
required by law. It is understood that this
has been done against the wish of other stock
holders Peter Christian has brought the
matter to the attention of Judge Sullivan, who
has made an order that the parties to the suit
shall show cause why the dismissal shall not
be annulled and Christian allowed to inter-
vene. AS soon as the attorneys heard of Chris
tian's action they yesterday filed. dismissal
in proper form. Mr.. Halliday, one of Burke's
attorneys, stated that Squire P. Dewey. who
stood behind Burke, was discouraged because
he found that whatever money was gained by
winning the suit recently decided, would have to
pass through Floods hands, and had given the
matter up. Dewey declined to be interviewed.
The proceeding are conclusive proof bargain
between the parties was made without refer
ence to the courts and rights of stockholders,
and doubtless Burke got handsomely paid for
his compromise.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
JERSEY ClTY'S PLANT.
Formidable Movement to Secure Taxa
ton of Railroad Property for Municipal
Sunnort

Formidable Movement to Secure Taxa
ton of Railroad Property for Municipal
Support.
New YORK, May 12.-The anti Monopoly
leagues In Jersey City number already 800
active members. The purpose of the organi-
zation is to force railroads to share the bur-
dens of local taxation for the magnificent
water front. Jersey City owns but one public
dock-that at the foot of Morgan street. With
this single exception the railroads have secur-
ed the whole water frcnt from Bergenport to
Butts Ferry, a distance of about ten
miles. The possessions of the roads are
not confined to the river front. Their yards
extend far inland, and cover the most habit
able parts of the city and Hoboken. The net
work of rails at the Central railroad yards
cover all that part OF. Jersey City, known as
Communpaw. The network of tracks in the
Pennsylvania railroad yards practically closes
Hudson, Greene, Washington and Plymouth
streets. So the traffic of the Erie railroad has
closed all the streets continuous to the river,
and even in the heart of the city, freight and
cattle trains prevent passage for long periods
at all hours of the day. All these vast proper
ties are practically exempt from taxation for
municipal purposes.
&Some persons who have estimated the value
of this exempt property put it down in Jersey
City alone at near One-haIf the value of all the
property IN the city They hold it to be worth
$50, 900, 900. The more conservative estimate
the value at from 100000 to $35,0OO,O00
A constitutional convention is to meet in
Trenton next month, and the matter will be
put before its members for consideration.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
District Court.

The dull routine of civil cases was varied
in the district court yesterday afternoon by
the arraignment of several prisoners indicted by
the last grand jury. Judge Brill presided, before
whom was first arraigned Matilda Cotea, who
pleaded guilty to shoplifting from Strouse's
store, at the former day of the term.
She was indicted on three counts, to the last
two of which she yesterday plead not guilty.
She was then arraigned for sentence, and as
usual an affecting scene took place. She
sobbed aloud and cried continuously. After
remarks by counsel she was asked if she had
anything to say and upon replying no, the
court sentenced her to one year at hard labor
in the State penitentiary
John Fallon, indicted as James Fallon, for
alleged illegal voting in the Sixth ward at the
recent election, was arraigned to plead. He
was indicted on two counts, one for illegal
voting and one for perjury. Mr. Erwin ap-
peared as counsel and asked until Monday to
plead, which was granted. In connection
with. the alleged frauds, Fallon states that he
was so full on the day of election that he
didn't know what he was doing.
II. r. Harris, indicted for drawing his gun
on another gem'man of color named Williams,
was arraigned to plead, and by request of coun-
sci was given until to-day.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13

plicated state of public business thus far
has prevented his paying proper attention
to the subject, and it is to be hoped that
the Senate will soon give him the oppor-
tunity The law passed by Congress sew
eral years ago, defining the offense of
polygamy, has recently been pronounced
constitutional and valid by the supreme
court. twill not, therefore, be neces-
sary to get at the secrets of the endow-
ment house in order to procure convic-
ton. But it will be necessary to place
officers upon the bench of Utah who can
not be overawed or inundated, but who
will do their duty without fear or favor,
even at the risk of their own personal
safety. 1t will be necessary to have prose-
cutting officers who will be superior to
either fear or bribery, and who will fer
ret out all infractions of the law,
and bring the perpetrators to prompt
and exemplary punishment. 1t will be
necessary that these officers should have
not only the moral support of the gov
eminent, but it's active support, even to
the employment of armed force, and that
they should be continually reminded of
their duty They should be appointed
for the sole purpose of prosecuting the
polygamists, and that should be their
only duty. Matters have come to such a
pass that war must be declared against
the institution and carried forward
remorselessly until it is effectually
crushed out.
Those who believe that disintegration
has set in among the polygamists are
sadly mistaken. We hear about once a
year of some one renouncing the church,
but these are as drop in the bucket to
those who are joining it. The church is
a power throughout the central Terri
tories and at Washington as well as
abroad, and unless its growth is stayed at
once by the most energetic measures, it
will become as powerful an institution as
was the slave oligarchy in ante bellum
times
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
American Bible Society.

New YORK, May 12.-The sixty-frst annual
meeting of the American Bible society was
held this afternoon. The annual report shows
life members, 208; new auxiliaries organized,
SO; receipts for the year, 5000, 4s4; of this
$1ss,773 was from legacies, S266,229 on pay
ment for books, and the remainder from dona-
tons; $135, 634.has been appropriated for for.
eign work. During the year 1,OS5, 500 copies
of the bible were issued at the bible house,
$3.50 imported from abroad, 273,9S3 printed
abroad, 81 1888 purchased, 1,15S,49S issued at
home and 316,lO5 abroad. OF those issued
from the bible house, 27,749 were sent abroad,
and 356 volumes were issued for the blind,
making an aggregate of 1880 volumes. In
thirty-eight years, since the organization, the
issues amount to 39,Ss2,811.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
A Squeeze in Pork.
[Chicago Times, MAY 10


Yesterday proved to be most exciting
day On the board of trade, and the fluc-
tuations in the provision market were
something remarkable. Among the
holders of pork the greatest excitement
prevailed and at one time of the day a
panic seized the smaller holders, and
they disposed of pork so rapidly
that prices seriously declined. The cause
of this panic undoubtedly was that the
observant ones, who were keenly watch
ing the movement Of the leaders of the
McGeogh pork corner, found out that
they were getting rid of the property at a
slightly lower rate than has recently pre-
vailed, and the bears combined so sue
cessfully that they broke the market an
average of 60 to IS cents per barrel on
pork, 80 to 40 cents per one hundred
pounds on lard, and 20 to 25 cents Der
one hundred on the price of meats.
The decline on June pork
amounted to IS cents Der
barrel, and large holders got badly
squeezed. The staple on contracts "seller
june" opened at I$17.15 to $3.50, and
fell at one time during the day to $3.50
per barrel. It regained value, however,
before the close of business, and rose
again to SIG. 70 per barrel At the end of
the day holders and commission men in
the bull interest breathed more freely and
regarded the crisis as over, although the
squeeze was so tight that rumors of fail
ures found some credence, but inquiry on
the part of the Times failed to verify these
reports
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
"The Bellevue"

The "Bellevue," Nos. 1 and Bridge Square,
is now under the sole proprietorship of Mr.. E.
P. Dove, who succeeds the firm of Caldwell &
Dove. Mr.. Dove is gentleman of large ex-
perience in the saloon and restaurant business
he will introduce some new features which
will be duly appreciated by his many patrons.
One special feature which will be inaugurated
on Monday next, the 10th inst, that of serving
daily sumptuous lunch from 10 TO IL in the
forenoon, and'from 10 to IL in the evening.
His arrangements for a complete restaurant
service will be another grand feature Every
thing that the market affords will be served to
order, prepared BY competent cooks and served
in the best style. His wine and liquor list
will embrace the choicest and purest to be had.
Cigars of the finest brands. His billiard tables
are entirely new and of the most modern and
superior construction. ALI lovers of good
eating and drinking will appreciate the efforts
of mine host Dove to cater to their comfort.
We congratulate Mr.. DOVE and trust his most
sanguine expectations will be fully realized.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
The Upper Missouri

A telegram to the Northern Pacific freight
Office yesterday from Yankton, D. T., an
nounced that the steamers Rose Bud and Big
Horn left that point yesterday morning for up
river, light, and that the Dakota would leave
the same point this morning, to 60 through
to Fort Benton, the first boat for that point
this season.
The G.. X. Peck reached. Bismarck from be-
low yesterday.
A telegram from Bismarck yesterday after
noon, announced the arrival there of the
steamer Eclipse of the Yellowstone line, and
that she would leave there for Fort Buford and
Yellowstone Sunday. Passengers by to-nignt's
Northern Pacific train will be IN time to
connect with the Eclipse. The Batchelder of
the same line will leave Bismarck for the same
destination the GOTH
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
Liability for Cattle in Ocean Transit

BALTIMORE, May 12.-Decemberl last Nelson
Morris, of Chicago, shipped from this port on
the steamer Enrique, number of cattle for
Liverpool. During the voyage the vessel en-
countered severe gales, and it is charged that
1875 head of cattle were thrown overheard
Subsequently Morris libelled the Enrique to
bring suit and received $17,500, the estimated
value Of the cattle. Judge Morris, of the
to-day in favor of the respondent
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
THE HORIZON PROBLEM

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the SEN
ate will soon find it convenient to adjourn,
so as to give the President some time to
devote to other matters of great public
Importance that should command his
early attention. One of these matters
which is liable to become pressing is the
Mormon problem. Ever since the estab-
lishment of the Mormon colony at Salt
Lake City, the evil of the system has
evoked more or less attention from both
Congress and the executive. AT first it
was thought to be but temporary ebul-
lition of fanaticism, which, like a case of
measles, would run its course and die out.
This expectation was disappointed, for it
has continued to grow from year to year
until the church numbers among its ad-
herents hundreds of thousands of people.
1t is supreme in the territory of Utah,
and has extended its political influence
into Wyoming and Washington terri
tories. Its representatives have occupied
seats on the floor of Congress, and have
been powerful enough to defeat most of
the legislation designed to prevent it's in
crease or to crush it out. Its missionaries
are zealously laboring to proselyte people
in almost every country on the globe, and
converts by the hundreds are arriving
weekly to augment the strength of the
saints. Even in the large cities of this
country missionaries are at work with
apparent success, and what at first
was weak colony of outcasts.
has now attained such proportions as
to be able to defy the law officers of the
United States government Attempts
have been made to punish those guilty of
polygamous practices, but they have
failed signally. Appeals have been made
to foreign governments to put stop to
the work of the Mormon missionaries,
but the work still goes on. An effort was
made to debar the Mormon delegate from
his seat In Congress, but it came to naught.
Mormonism is to-day far stronger and
more impregnable to assault than ever be.
fore in our history
What is to be done with it? The prob
lem is not easy of solution. President
Garfield, in his inaugural message. ex-
pressed desire to adopt some means by
which itmight be eradicated. The com.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
German Orphan Society.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the
office of register of deeds yesterday of the
St. Joseph's German Catholic Orphan society.
The object of the society is to provide for the
support, maintenance and education of
orphans and destitute children of both sexes
Any German over 81 years of age, Of good
standing, may become member of the
society. The annual meetings will be held on
the first Tuesday of January in each year.
The officers are as follows: President, Ri
Rev. Thos. L. Grace; first vice-president, Rev.
Val. SIMMER; second president, John
Schilliger; secretary, Mic. Rauen; treasurer,
B. Schweizer; directors, Geo. Mitsch, Mic
Hardy, T. Ayd, Jacob Heck, Chas. Friend; NJ.
Borer, Jacob SINNERS, Frank Schliek and Pc
ter Kerst.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
RiUer Notes.

The fall in the Mississippi yesterday only
amounted to two inches, leaving the stage of
water at eleven feet ten inches above low water
mark
There was no boat in or out yesterday, but
both the st. Louis & st. Paul and Diamond
10 lines are expecting arrivals from st. Louis
to-day, the former line the Grand
Pacific and the latter the Josie.
Both are very heavily loaded.
The Josie is expected to arrive in time to leave
this evening, but it is probable the Grand Pa
cific will not be able to get away until satur-
day.
The repairs made necessary by the new SER
vice in which it is to be employed, have been
commenced upon the Mary Barnes, purchased
few days since by the United States govern
ment, for river improvement service upon the
Upper Missouri and Yellowstone. The repairs
and additions are being made under the direc-
ton of Capt. Mcguire, United States engineer
corps, who is to have charge of the river in
question.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
A LAKE CITY SENSATION.
Mysterious Movements of q Stranger, and
Pair of Horses and Carriage Awaiting
an Owner.

Especial Telegram to the Globe.]
LAKE CITY, Mimi, May 12.-On the arrival
of the 2:40 train going East, at Frontenac, a
top buggy, with pair of dark brown horses
attached, drove rapidly to Dodge& Co. IS store,
and the driver jumping out, said to bystander,
'Take good care of this team, as they have
been driven hard, and ran to the train, leav-
ing no word as to his future movements. The
actions of the party were such as to excite
suspicion. The team is now in charge OF
Jacob Schneider, of this place. The party is
described as being u short, thick
person, well dressed in dark
clothes, and person about 35 years of age.
Word was telegraphed to the conductor of the
train by the station agent at this place, but no
trace of the man could be had, and owing to
the fact that the conductor, Mr.. Phelps, claims
not to have taken up any fares between From
tenac and Lake City, would go to show that
the party was either secreted on the train OF
else he did not after all board it.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13

The emperor of Austria keeps up
the old fashion of extending amnesty to
certain classes of criminals on occasions
of festivity On the occasion of his sons
marriage on Tuesday last he pardoned all
persons imprisoned for crimes committed
from stress of poverty, 1t was gener-
Gus act, but it would be more generous if
convictions for such crimes could not be
had, or if the nee essity for their commits
sion did not exist.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
Eastern and European Markets.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Money 215@3T per
cent. Prime mercantile paper 4@4I per
cent. Sterling exchange, bankers bills strong
at $4.S54. Sight exchange on New York
S4.S7.
Governments strong and 4@35 per cent.
higher. except for As, which are unchanged.
ds-Ralroad bonds generally strong and
higher.
State securities fairly active.
| Stocks-The stock market opened at an adj
vance of 4 to 2per cent, the latter for Alton
& Terre Haute, and in the early dealings prices
rose % to TX per cent, Hannibal & st. joe
preferred, Alton & Terre Haute common and
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific leading in the
upward movement. At the first board there
was a decline of a to x per cent, the latter
in Hannibal st. Joe preferred, which was
followed by an advance of Il to TX per cent,
Hannibal & St. Joe common leading, and later
by reaction of a to TX per cent. During
the afternoon speculation became strong and
an advance of u to 21s per cent. took place,
in which Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific and
Texas Pacific were most prominent, but in the
| final sales the market became weak and closed
at decline of to 2per cent. from the high.
point of the day. Missouri Pacific sold
down AZ per cent. and recovered per cent.
| The transactions aggregated 444,O0O shares
Alton 81 Terre Haute $500; Canada Southern
1900; Chesapeake & Ohio 81 900; Cleveland
| Columbus, Cincinnati & indianapolis 5000
Chicago, Columbus & Indiana Central Is, 000
Central Pacific 5000; Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western 5000; Delaware & Hudson 1000
Denver & Rio Grande $4,000; Erie 81, 600; Han
nibal & st. Joe 10000; St. Louis & Iron Noun
tain 5000; Indiana, Bloomington & Western
1900; Missouri, Kansas & Texas $4,000
Lake Shore $4,000; Louisville & Nash
Vile 5000; Michigan Central 1000; Mobile
Ohio II 900; Marietta s. Cincinnati first pre-
ferred 1,400; Memphis & Charleston 1880
Chicago g. Northwestern 5000; Nashville
Chattanooga & St. Louis 5000; New jersey
Central 10, 900; New York Central 1000; North
ern Pacific 10000; Ohio & Mississippi 1900
Ontario & Western $500; Ohio Central 2,70O
Pacific Mail H. 900; Peoria, Decatur & Evans
vile 1000; Philadelphia & Reading 5000
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul 13,400; st
Paul & Omaha 1900; Texas Pacific 10000
Union Pacific $500; Wabash, st. Louis & Pa
cific $4,000; Western Union Telegraph S,100
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific 1850; nlinoi
Central 1900; st. Louis & San Francisco 5 900
Toledo, Delphos & Burlington 3,400.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13

FOSTER is anxious to- have Stanley
Matthews confirmed as judge of the SUI
preme court, so that he will be out of
the way at the next Senatorial election.
1t is not necessary for the happiness of
the people, however, that either of these
worthless should occupy seat in the Sen
ate or upon the supreme bench.