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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-10
A Ndpr0,c EscoDe,

NEW YORK, Feb. GA fire broke out this
morning in the ave.story iron front building
at SO, e4, 66 and 6s New Church street, origin.
ating among quantity of waste in the cellar
of the building, which was occupied by the
Western Electric Manufacturing company as a
mandatory. The fire rapidly gained head
way and spread to the first and second floors.
There were about 100 men and boys and over
50 women employed in the building, and 1t is
the greatest wonder that none were injured, as
the smoke was densely thick and suffocating.
Most escaped by one fight of stairs, which
was the only means excepting by the fire es-
and some of the men were slightly slnged in
dashing down them. The girls were panic
stricken. All of them were employed on the
top floor and the smoke was too dense to per.
NIT of their making an exit by the stairs, but
young man named Herbert, who ran through
the building giving alarm to the work.
men, came to their rescue and guided
them to the fire escape extending from the
roof to the first floor on the Church street
front of the structure, down iron ladders. The
alarmed women climed until they reached the
lower balcony of the escape, which was on the
level with the second floor, and here the lad
ders ended. One or two girls tried to Jump to
the pavement, distance of about fifteen feet,
but were prevented by their more cool-headed
companions, until couple of ladders were
placed against the balcony and the women
were all got upon the sidewalk in safety.
One man who became imprisoned on the upper
floor, and could not fight his way through the
smoke, threw open rear window and called
for help. His call was promptly responded
to by three or four other employees of the
company's, who finding their retreat by the
stairways cut off, had sought safety on the roof
Hastily gathering up length of rubber hose,
they dropped one end of it to their imprisoned
companion, who fastened it about his waist,
and was lifted by them to the roof, fiom
which all made their way down the fire escape.
Within an hour the fire was under control.
The Western Electric Manufacturing company,
which is branch OF the Western Union,
makes not only all the instruments used by
the Western Union Telegraph company, but
also telephones and other apparatus required
by Gould and the stock telegraph company.
The damage to stock is probably 1926, 900, and
to buildings about $4,000. The latter is said to
be the property of the company. The losses
are covered by insurance.
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State of New York, having received majority
of the votes of the whole number OF electors
appointed, Is duly elected Vice President. OF
the United States for four years, commencing
the 4th day of March, 1881 loud applause. }
The Senate then returned to their chamber
After the Senate left the chamber, and order
had been restored, Mr.. House, OF Tennessee,
presented the report Of the tellers,, signed by
Senators Hamlin and Thurman and Represen-
tatives House and Crowley. Mr.. Crowley
then offered a resolution reciting that
the electoral votes having been opened
by the president of the Senate in
the presence of the two houses
of Congress, and counted by tellers on the part
of the two houses, 1t appeared Jas. A. GARFIELD
received a majority of the votes cast for Presi-
dent, and Chester A. Arthur majority OF the
votes cast for Vice President and s,aant that the
same had been duly declared by the president
of the Senate in presence of the two houses,
and declaring that the two houses are of opin-
ion that the constitution and laws have been
duly executed, and that no further declaration
of these facts Is necessary.
The resolution was adopted.
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Increased Bank Facilities.

New YORK, Feb. 9.-The United States
bank is the name of banking institu-
ton expected to commence business in
New York this spring under the auspices
Of heavy capitalists and prominent gen.
tlemen. 81. Victor Newcomb, of the Lou
isville & Nashville railroad, admitted the
truth of current reports. He thought any
publication just now was premature, as
the bank was not yet incorporated. 1t
would apply for capital of s4OO, 900, with
the privilege oflncreasing it to So, 900, 600.
Among the incorporators are Gen. Grant,
Logan c. Murray, who has just resigned
the presidency of the Kentucky national
bank, VIM. R. Travers of New York, and
II. V. Newcomb
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further consideration at o'clock Friday

further consideration at o'clock Friday
morning.
Senator Wilkins bill proposing to re-
duce passenger rates to three cents
per mile was then taken
up, and in response to in
quiries Mr.. Porter Said the passenger
rates were on the same footing with
freights and governed by a multitude of
circumstances. He could carry passen-
gers very cheap if he had enough Of them
to carry The New York Central carries
passengers at two cents per mile and
made several times as much money as his
road did at four cents. If passenger tar.
ifs were reduced the company could not
run trains as often as they do now and
the public would be inconvenienced
thereby.
The bill was then placed with the
freight bill to be further considered at
the committee meeting on Friday morn
ing,
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EXPLOSION & FIRE.
The New Oil Mill Of Archi
bald & SCllrmeier
Destroyed.

At S:20 O'Clock this morning the GLOBE
reporter, police officers and others on the
streets at the time were startled
by an instantaneous illumination Of
tho heavens, followed instantly
by sharp conclusion Of the air, as Of Q
violent explosion. Following up the IL.
Elimination, it was found to come, as
near as could be decided at the distance.
from the oil mill of Archibald & Schur.
meier, situated short distance below
the upper railroad bridge, on the south
side Of the river.
At this hour, $40, it is impossible to
gain any particulars Of the fire, but from
its appearance from this side of the river
1t would seem that nrs had been work.
ing upon the inside of
the structure for some time
until it finally reached the oil tanks, when
the explosion followed, which first attract.
ed attention It, and which, as it seemed,
was Of sufficient force to level the walls
of the structure.
The building was Constructed last sea-
son by the Messrs. Archibald g. Schur.
meier, and was, we believe, three stories
in height, built Of stone 1t was construct
ed for the manufacture Of oil from fax
seed, by new process, and had been in
operation but short time.
The building and fixtures probably
cost from s15, 900 to $4,000. The value
of stock and oil on hand consumed by
the fire is unknown at this writing, as
also the insurance, if any.
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sALEOF CHURCH PROPERTY.
The Universalist Church Sold to the 81
Louis (French Catholic) Society.

Louis (French Catholfc) Society.
Negotiations have for some time been
IN progress for the sale of the Universal
ist church property, on the corner of
Wabashaw and Exchange streets, 'front.'
ing the capitol The Unitarian society
has been occupying the edifce for some
time, but having finally purchased lot,
with view of building, the trustees con-
cluded to dispose of it to the
French Catholic organization, known
as the St. Louis society. They
have had this purchase in view, but until
Yesterday the price named did not meet
their view The property sold for Sl5,-
500, and includes the site, building and
all it's fittings, including organ, etc. The
lot is 100 feet on Wabashaw by 100 on
Exchange, and at low valuation is
worth $4,000. The building cost s23, 900
without the fittings, which are worth at
least 81, 900 more. The st. Louis society,
accordingly, obtain a property worth
s35, 900 for s15,50o.
The French Catholic church is in
vigorous and healthy condition, and they
are to be congratulated upon the great
bargain they have secured. Those hav-
ing the negotiations in charge, have
conducted them with excellent judg-
ment, and secured splendid property
for merely nominal investment,
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The Owatonna Cornet Band.
Especial Telegram to the Globe ]

OwAToNNA, Feb. "a very pleasant
surprise was given Mr.. Ed. F. Barrett of
the GLOBE at the Arnold house this even.
ing in the shape of a serenade by the
Owatonna cornet band, the members Of
which are his personal friends. Arriving
at the hotel the band gave some Of their
finest selections, and being informed of
the occasion of their visit, the excessive
modesty of the recipient, while feeling
due appreciation of the compliment, rem
dered him speechless. At this unfortunate
moment, learning that Senator McCor-
mick, of Waseca, was also at the hotel,
the latter was called for, and responded
in his usual eloquent and happy style,
alluding to the pleasurable associations
which had characterized his intercourse
with the members of the band The
public appearance of the band at the late
State fair, and at the conclave at Chicago
last summer, has given them the place
they deserve in the front rank among
Minnesota musicians. The city Of Owa-
tonna may well feel proud of her superb
hand
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LIFTING THE BLOCK ABE.

The Railroad Shove1ers Doing Good Work
1.-The I. & NJ. Cleared and Business Full
ly Resumed To-Day---The North Wiscon-
sin, Hastings g. Dakota and Western Di-
visions of the St. Paul & Omaha Partly
Open---Other Roads All Right Other
Railroad Notes.
Outside work was resumed on the
Union depot yesterday.
General Manager Sargent returned from
Chicago last evening.
General Agent Hair got away from
Mortified yesterday morning with fixed
opinion that snow bound passenger is a
pitiable object.
The st. Paul 6 Duluth road is having
large business this season in bringing
out wood, ties, timber and lumber.
The St. P. 6 Mp. and ST. P &M
roads are fright with traffic fully re-
sumed and trains moving on schedule
time.
The Iowa s. Minnesota division of the
NJ. & ST. P. road was cleared Yesterday
and both passenger and freight traffic will
be fully resumed this morning. The
Tuesday morning train from St. Paul
turned back from Faribault yesterday
morning, butyesterday's passenger trains
were run through.
The Saltwater and Taylols Falls branch
es of the st, P. & d. are fully open
The Hastings 6 Dakota division of the
NJ. & St. r. was opened yesterday to Glen
coe, with five large crews at work on the
snow drifts between Glencoe and Orton-
vile, to which latter point the road will
be opened tomorrow
OfcOurse the River division of the NJ
s st. P. road is all right. 1t is a good
winter road. But the April floods are
coming.
The main line of the eastern division
of the st. P. s. O. line was opened yester-
day morning, and all trains are moving
on schedule time The Saltwater branch
and the River Falls branch are wide open,
but the North Wisconsin is only open to
New Richmond. 1t will probably ke
opened through to-day. The Chicago
passenger trains will leave at the regular
hours to-day.
On the western divisions and branches
Of the ST.. Paul s. Omaha line there IS a
days work before business will be fully
renewed The St. Paul main line to st.
James is open, and this mornings train
will go to St. James. The Sioux City
line, St. James to Sioux City, is partly
open, and though light snow was fall
ing yesterday, the whole line will prob
ably be open to-day. The branches in
Minnesota, Dakota and Nebraska will be
open Tomorrow.
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RAILROAD LEGISLATION.

Meeting OF the Joint Legislative CouInAe'
tee-Inconsistencies of Senator Rice's
Bill Fixing Rates-Opinions of Railroad
Men Of Infexible Tariffs.
A meeting of the Senate and House
committees on railroads took place at the
rooms of Senator Bonniwell at the Mer-
chants hotel last evening, at which, in
addition to the members of the legislative
committee, Mr. Porter, of the Omaha
road, Mr. Alexander, of the Manitoba
line, Mr.. Eaton, of the Southern Mime
sofa, and Mr.. Chandler, of the Milwaukee
& St. Paul, were present by invitation.
The first business was the reading of
Senator Rice's bill fixing maximum rates
for the transportation Of grain, lumber,
wood, etc., after which the gentlemen
present were invited to take part IN the
discussion of the bill.
Mr.. Porter asked if it was the intention
Of the bill to allow all roads to charge
the maximum rates given in the bill.
Senator Rice replied that 1t was not
intended to compel railroads to charge
full maximum rates if they were willing
to carry freights for less.
Chairman G. D. Gilillan called atten.
tion to map of the railroad routes from
Manitoba to New York and Boston, upon
the margin of which were the following
tables giving rates charged by railroads
at present and those proposed to be charg-
ed by Mr. Rice's bill in juxtaposition, BY
which 1t will be seen that the proposed
rates are greater than those which are
now charged, except in the neighborhood
Of Mr. Rice's home:
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AIDING IRELAND.
A Branch of the Land League Organized
in the Upper Portion of the City-Oflcers
Eloot

Branch OF the Lana League organized
in the Upper Portion of the City-onicers
Elect, Etc.
A largely attended meeting of citizens
interested in the formation of an upper
town Land League was held in the hall
of the Father Matthew temperance So
ciety last evening. The proceedings par
took of patriotic and ardent character
and were characterized by great earnest
ness and sincerity of purpose. Capt.
O'Connor occupied the chair and Lorenzo
Markoe officiated as secretary. The open
ing exercises consisted of songs and ad-
dresses by we'll known citizens. Short,
eloquent and stirring addresses on the
object of the League and the ends sought
to be accomplished were made by Rev.
Father Nealis, Rev Father Stanley, Mr..
C. D. O'Brien and Capt. O'Connor
Mr.. O'Brien made very earnest ad-
dress in which he referred to the results
of English tyranny and oppression, which
had taken from the Irlshman all but his
heart and religion. The Irish race, to-
day, he said, stood in defense of their
homes with barred breasts; England had
committed every outrage but this; she
dared not strike her boyonets; the mo-
ment her bayonets pierced the breast Of
an Irishman the world would become
ablaze with indignation. The importance
of the Land League in the work Of free
ing Ireland could not be over estimated,
and the speaker closed by urging all
Irlshmen to give the movement their ac-
tive support.
Rev. Father Stanley expressed
that the hope the league would
be ahealthy rival to the
one in lower town, and while the straight
cut of his coat and Roman collar bespoke
that he was not in favor of bloodshed in
the approaching crisis, he fully endorsed
the sentiments of Mr.. O'Brien.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The meeting then proceeded to effect a
permanent organization, resulting in the
election of the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mr.. c. D. O'Brien; secretary, Judge
O'Gorman; treasurer, Mr.. Patrick Eagan;
first vice president, Mr.. NJ. R. Prender-
gast; second vice president, James Ma:
1oney; committee on constitution and
bylaws, Lorenzo Markoe, James Nolan
and James Grace.
Onmotion of Mr.. Markoe the club was
named the "Michael Davitt branch OF the
St. Paul Land League" In response to
invitation over forty names were added to
the list of membership. The exercises
were pleasantly varied with songs by MISS
Grace Haggerty and Thomas Geary Ad-
iourned for one week.
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Breaking Their Icy Fetters.

ST. LOUIS, Feb 9.-Between II and l
o'clock large piece of ice broke away
from the gorge above the bridge on the
Illinois shore, and 1oated down, crushing
and sinking in its course the wharf
boat of Wiggins' ferry, below the bridge,
where smaller piece, detached and
passed down one by one, and then q still
greater mass gave way, but this stopped
before reaching the bridge, and now re.
mains lodged between the
st. Louis elevator and Bridge
street. 1t is quite likely this process may
continue until not only acres but miles Of
ice runs out. A steady rainfall since
early this morning, which is having
perceptible effect on the ice, particularly
along the Shore lines.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 9.-Reports and tel
egrams from all directions within 200
miles. of Cincinnati represent the streams,
large and small, rising rapidly, overflow
ing their banks, washing away bridges
and threatening still more damage.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. s.-The water
continues to rise, increasing the area Of
overflow. West of the new canal the
water has reached Franklin street, the
entire section west being submerged
between the new canal and Bayou st.
John. The water now covers all west of
Priewer street, except strip of a few
squares. The water covers
almost the entire section
west of Clayborne street, and as far down
as Elysonfeld street. All the vegetable
markets in the rear of the city have been
destroyed, md some stock is reported
lost. No estimate can be made of the
damage done by the overflow, and even
greater damage seems probable, since the
water continues rising. The fair ground
ic entire1v s,1hmerred
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STATEMENT &c

Mr. Porter said that two years ago he
had caused some tables to be compiled
which had surprised him, the result being
that he was thoroughly convinced that no
infexible tariff rates could be established
that would be just to all roads. One road
carried thirty times as many tons of
freight as another and yet many items of
expense were the same on both roads.
What would be only just rate on the
Milwaukee s. St. Paul would be extortion
on the New York Central. The grades
of railroad also madea great difference
in the rate that they would be obliged to
charge to make it relnunerative, loco
metive not being able to haul any more
cars than it could haul up
the steepest grade on the principal that
the strength of the chain is its weakest
link. Themore we attempt to make fixed
tariff ratrs for all roads the more we are
involved in difficulties He would not
recommend the the fixing of any rates.
Capital is timid and easily frightened by
legislation on this subject, and the State
was in need of further railroads the money
to build which would have to come from
other States.
Senator Castle asked if the rates were
fixed high enough to be remunerative
what would be the objection to fixing
such rates?
Mr.. Porter replied that If he had no in
terest in railroads more than any other cit
izen he would counsel the legislature not
to fix any arbitrary rates Capitalists will
not stop TO inquire what the rates are. It
| is enough for them to know that therates
have been fixed, and the inevitable tend
ency is to continue to rednce rates in q
careless manner until the railroads affect
ed arc bankrupt. He cited the instance in
the Illinois legislature where they didn't
even stop to read the rates formerly
established, but reduced them
20 Der cent. Circumstances are of daily
occurrence which effect the rate at which
a railroad could proftably carry freight
On his road they were having as much
who is burning his fence, and that last
week his pay roll was s3s, 900 more than
the receipts Of the road. He thought the
people were disposed to be just to the
railroads and the railroads were disposed
to be just to the people. The only ques-
ton was how to do it. He had never, in
his twenty years experience, made a
tariff but what some on his line could
come III anu Suggest change lOr tuelr
mutual advantage. New roads and branch
lines are compelled to charge greater
rates than old roads, and most of the new
roads were now doing business on the
hope of traffic in the future. His road
had reduced rates as fast as they could
and not lose money, and it was his pur-
pose to continue to do so in the future.
Mr.. Eaton gave some figures showing
that tariffs had been materially reduced
within the past few years.
The discussion was continued in a col
loquial manner at some length by the
members of the committee and Mr.. Por-
ter, and much information was elected as
to the management of railroads.
The committee showed some DISPOSE
tion to report the bill back with the re-
commentator that it be indefinitely post
poned, but it was finally agreed to give it
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Misce(ldnOONs,

WINNIPEG, Feb. 9.--The roof of the
Canada Pacific railroad freight depot fell
it's entire length, over 200 feet, to-day,
from the weight of snow. No one was in
jured. Work has been suspended on the
first 100 miles of the C. P. railroad west,
and most of the men have returned to the
city. 1t is believed the suspension will
be temporary. The greater portion of
the men expect to be re-engaged for the
syndicate.
New YORK, Feb "a special from
Biloxi, Mississippi, says the steamship
Josephine, Captain Staples, from Havana
to New Orleans, broke up at 8 o'clock
this mor2ing. The passengers and crew
were all saved after seven hours float
ing, the four boats being safely picked
up. Among the passengers were a.
Frank and family, theatrical artists. The
passengers lost everything, no baggage
being saved
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The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9.-Senator Wallace sub
mitted resolution, which was adopted, call
ing on the president, If not incompatible with
the public interest, for the correspondence re-
Gently passed between Spain and the United
States in regard to the agreement OF February
18th, 1871, and more particularly with REFER
ence to the question Of naturalization by the
United States of natives of Spain.
Senator Window introduced bill authoriz'
ing the Mexican National Railway company to
construct bridge to the center OF the Rio
Grande river onto the boundary line between
Mexico and the United States. Referred.
At IL o'clock the Vice President announced
the time appointed for counting the electoral
vote had arrived. The Senate with the wee
President at its head proceeded
resentatives. Upon its return the Senate re-
ceived from Senator Hamlin the report of the
tellers of the two houses, accompanied by
preamble reciting the result with resolution
the two houses are of opinion that the con.
stitution and laws have been duly executed and
no further declaration of the facts set forth is
necessary. Adopted. 80,
Senator Hoar offered resolution, which
was adopted, for printing for the use of the
Senate of the letter of the Hon. Edward Ever
ett, written after his retirement from the office
of secretary of state in reply to Lord John
Russell on the proposed tripartite convention
relating to Cuba. He said tae letter contained
an able discussion of the Monroe doctrine, and
not having been included in the official docu.
ments published by Congress copy OF 1t
couldn't be found in the Congressional or
other public libraries.
On motion of Senator VOORHEES, the joint
resolution granting condemned cannon to the
Morton Monumental association, passed.
The pension appropriation bill was taken
up and discussion of Plumb's amendment, IL
creasing pension officials, was continued. AT
ter debate a suggestion, which seemed to meet
general favor, was made by Beck, that the
necessities OF the pension office
for an increase of clerical force, ETC., as
presented by the amendment. should
be postponed for action. Pending the consid
Grafton of the legislative appropriation bill,
Plumb's amendment was tabled Ayes 27,
nays, IS, and the bill was passed.
Senator Morgan introduced bill for the
settlement of the Ponca tribe of Indians, and
for other purposes rotating to their welfare.
Referred.
Senator Wallace moved to take up the post
office appropriation bill, which was agree to:
The Senate went into executive session, and
when the doors were reopened, adjourned