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Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
THE STATE BOND QUESTION.

Selah Chamberlain Offers to Submit His Claim
to Our Own Supreme Court. He VIII Accept
Thei Declared Value in New Bonds. or Snr-
render them If They are Adjudsed Invalid.
The joint committee of the senate and house
on the railroad bond question, at their meeting
on the Sd inst, received from Mr.. Selah Cham
berlain, the heaviest holder of the Minnesota
State railroad bonds, the following proposition
for the adjustment of the bonds held BY him.
MR.. CHAMBERLAIN's PROPOSITION.
To the Legislature of the State of Minnesota
Your memorialist respectfully submits to
your honorable body the following proposition,
for the adjustment of the Minnesota State
railroad bonds held by him:
He will deposite Immediately, upon the ap-
proval by the governor of an act substantially
embodying the provisions herein submitted, all
of the Minnesota State railroad bonds held or
controlled by him, viz. {: 900 bonds, with the
interest coupons attached, with the State aud
itor, to be held by said officer in trust,
and the question of the legality of the issue
of the said bonds and the States liability
thereon, the amount of such legal liability there
on, if any, to be submitted to the supreme court
of the State of Minnesota, and after arguments
heard and evidence presented, if the opinion of
the tribunal to which the matter might be sub
mitted be adverse to the liability of the state for
the payment thereof, then the auditor of the
state shall, if the judgement is against the va
idity of all the said bonds and every part there
of, he may and is hereby authorized to can
eel and destroy them; but if in the opinion Of
such tribunal said bonds are valid and
legal obligations against the state,
in whole or in part, then he
will accept in lieu thereof, and in full satsfac-
ton of said bonds and coupons new bonds of
the State to an amount equal to SO per cent of
the amount declared by said tribunal to be le-
gally payable thereon; said new bonds to have
thirty years to run, and to bear interest at the
rate of 6 per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, principal and interest payable in the
city of New York, the legislature to make ade-
quate provision for the payment of the semi
annual interest of said substituted bonds as it
natures, and for sinking fund for the pay
ment of the principal at maturity.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

A Thrown from the Track by a Broken
Wheel and Tumbles Down an Embankment
Fifty Feet.
The train that left ST. Paul, Minnesota, ON the
st Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad at
7:3O o'clock on the morning of February 2,
met with a serious accident near Elk River.
Minnesota. The accident was caused by a
broken wheel under the rear coach, which
caused it to break its couplings and tumble
down an embankment, landing right side up
nearly fifty feet from the track The car was
set ON fire from the stoves, but quickly put out
by the train men,
Eleven of the passengers received severe cuts
and bruises, and the car seats and floor were
covered with blood. Two of the lady passen-
gers received severe cuts on their heads, and
several of the gentlemen passengers also re-
ceived severe scalp wounds.
Following is list of the injured:
Mrs. l. L. Mann, st Paul, badly injured in
back, spine and head.
Mrs Chase, Kasson, Mimi, head cut and
otherwise injured
Miss Chase, Kasson, Mimi, wrist cut
Newsboy Benson, st Paul, badly injured in
spine.
Albert Eggert, land examiner of the road, seri
ously injured in the back and spine.
ID. M. Cl0ugh, of the lumber firm of Cough
Bros, East Minneapolis, bruised on the side of
the face and left shoulder hurt
L. ID. Huddleston, of Sauk Center bruised on
the side of the head
W. ]. Van Dyke, of Minneapolis, hand badly
hurt and face bruised.
H. T. Clark, of Minneapolis, injured severely
on the head
Rev. W. Whitney, of Mankato, bruised slight
ly on the head
F; Phelps, Of Appleton, Wis, badly hurt in
the head and back
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

he was carrying in his pocket The ball mar
rowly escaped the femoral artery, but the injury
is not q severe one.
A large factory in Forestville, Conn, occu-
pied for the manufacture of lamp burners, was
burned Saturday night. Loss, $780, 600; in
surance, $75, 600 About 800 hands are
thrown out of employment.
John Owens, formerly of Mankato now a
solid busines man of Tracy, was married to Miss
Mary Hughes, daughter of Thomas Hughes who
resides near South Bend, Blue Earth county,
this State, on the 1st inst, at the residence of
the BRIDES father.
The greatest destitution is said to exist on the
Winona Il st Peter branch Of the Chicago 4
Northwestern railway beyond Sleepy Eye sta
ton, point about forty miles west of st. Peter.
On Wednesday Mr.. Burke, roadmaster, or
section boss, located at Burns, the next station
beyond Sleepy Eye, discovered a whole family
frozen to death.
A telegram to the Troy Telegram and Wing,
of Jan. 21st, contains the following concerning
DR.. Small, of Excelsior, Hennepin county: 'sEli
Small, Jr., once u resident of Montgomery
county, and whose father and estimable wife
still live in Herkmer county, is held at Parker's
Lake, Minnesota, not far from Minneapolis, ON
charge of manslaughter in causing the death
of Mrs. E. B. Bushnell, by malpractice He
pretended he was a doctor, and his attempt re-
suited in dreadful death to the victim He
left Amsterdam some years ago, clipping with
Martha Harper, dssolute woman, and leaving
his wife"
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Miss Parnell is organizing ladies' land
league IN Ireland. She is to have charge of the
league il other leaders are arrested or driven
into exile by the coercion bill
The charge of intimidation against Secretary
O'Neill of the land leaguers was not sustained.
for lack of evidence 1t could not be shown
that he had intimidated anybody. " {,
King Millietoa of Samoa died November 8.
The country is in state of anarchy, except the
territory governed by the consuls of the limited
States, Great Britain and Germany.
Exports of merchandise from the consular
district of Lyons to the United States i'm jan
uary, was 3, ,5S3, ,635 francs, an increase of
nearly 2,oVo,UOO francs over the exports in
The land league has taken bold step in re-
gard to the passage of the coercion bill The
executive committee of the association at Dub.
I'm mas ordered that none of the league leave
ireland,a d in case leaders of the league should
be arrested after the passage of the bill, and an
at.emPt thus made to break up the central staff,
the sister of Mr.. Parnell, now in Ireland, should
take charge of the business, assisted by the
other ladies' who recently established the branch
land league in that city. - ~"
After an animated debate in the house of
commons on Thursdaylast, all the homerulers.
including Parnell and Dillon, were suspended
and forcibly elected from the house. The
motion for adjournment was defeated-371 to
g. The first amendment of Northcote, having
been added to the original resolution, was agreed
to. Northcote's second amendment that a
majority to decide question of urgency, must
consist Of not less than 800 members was re-
jected. Gladstone's resolution, as amended,
was then agreed to- Mr.. Gladstone moved that
the bill for the protection of life and property
in Ireland was urgent The motion was carried
and the house adjourned
A Dublin special says: Great uneasiness ex-
soto Tho ranka IF Tho a1aoo IN al
classes Of people. It is expected that the gov
ernment will pounce on all the officers of the
executive committee, seize the offices at Dublin
and disband the league by proclamation. An
earnest consultation was held regarding the
funds, Only few days ago Mr. Eagan pro-
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
THE INSANE ASYLUM.
Investigation by the Special Committee OF the
State Legislature.

Investigation by the Special Committee OF the
State Legislature.
The Legislature having ordered an investga-
ton into the calamitous fire recently at the in
sane asylum at St. Peter, Minnesota, and having
ppointed II. B. Wilson, J. N Castle L. Wa
Collins, and DR.. 8. B. Sheardown, to conduct
the same, the committee repaired to St Peter
on the 1st inst, and commenced their labor.
Upon the arrival Of the committee DIR. Bart
lett and Steward Dryer were met at the depot,
and the members were conveyed to the Nicollet
house, where they dined After dinner the COM
mittee adjourned to one of the parlors and held
hurried consultation as to the line of policy to
be pursued in the investigation, but did not de-
eide definitely upon course of action, after
which they rode out to the hospital to make
preliminary examination of the ruins. On ar
irving at the hospital, the committee visited and
carefully examined the ruined and blackened
walls, with their grim rows of barred windows.
ghastly monuments to the thirty-six victims
who persisted therein on that fatal 18th of
November. The committee made an entire tour
of the building and were struck with horror
drews, the woman who few weeks ago killed
in shocking manner Mrs. Hayes, companion
patient She is closely confined in a crib. and
is very violent at times. After close inquiry in
to the manner of treatment and close inspection
of every ward Of the hospital, the committee re-
turned to the city, having arranged to hold q
meeting in the evening, and which the asylum
wesrce ffiere invited to attend.
In the evening the committee met in one of
the parlors of the Nicollet house. DR.. Bartlett.
being requested by the committee, took the
stand to make his statement, which is regarded
as semi-oficial statement Of the position of
the trustees upon the subject under consider
alton, and don't vary materially from the ar
counts of the fire published at the time Of the
disaster
On Tuesday morning the examination of DR..
Bartlett was continued He presented list of
the dead, and also o list OF the attendants.
He gave history of the death of Mrs. Hayes.
The examination Of other witnesses was then
proceeded with, including Supervisor Dunn
Mr.. Borneman, John Palmeteir, J. M. Tuohy,
John Thits and others, elicitng about the same
facts as testified to by DR. Bartlett
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
THE UNITED WORKMEN.
The Fifth Annual Convention Of the Minnesota
Grand Lodge,

The Fifth Annual Convention OF the Minnesota
Grand Lodge.
The fifth annual session of the grand lodge
of United Workmen of Minnesota, convened at
Odd Fellows hall. in Winona, February 1, with
the following elected officers present: A. H.
Taisey Of Donnelly, Grand Master Workman;
j. H. Bryant of St Paul, Grand Recorder; j. ].
McCardy Of St Paul, Grand Receiver; Frank
H. Pratt of Rush City, Grand Guide.
The number of members present was about
one hundred nearly every lodge in the state
being represented.
The grand treasurer's report shows receipts
of money to the beneficiary or insurance fund
of $43, ,30S.9O. Disbursements, $36, ,O69. 10.
Balance in treasury $4,239.75. The total
receipts to the general fund or expense ac-
count were $50, 1872; disbursements, $2,-
s06. So; balance in treasury, 1897. 19.
The grand recorder reported eleven lodges
organized during the year and four suspended
during the same period.
The number Of deaths during the past fis-
cal year were seventeen, and payments have
been made for seventeen, amounting to 1874,
600. The total number of lodges in the state
is sixty mine, Of which four are defunct The
membership coIld not be reported exactly,
because all the semi-annual returns have not
been received; but the number liable to pay
ment on the last assessment was 1892.
DIR. Hagan of St Paul medical director report
ed twenty -four for cause. He congratulated the
order on the low death rate, there being only
seventeen deaths during the year, or S12 per
Thousand.
The grand master workman made an interest
ing report, embodying many very valuable sug-
gestions and recommendations Of changes in the
laws The grand recorder made an exhaustive
report Of the business Of his Office, and o num-
Der Of recommendations for o smoother work
ing Of the order. Grand Representative Monroe
Sheire presented the report Of the representa-
tives to the supreme lodge From this report
1t was learned that 81 ,OS4, 900 paid during
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

ceeded to France and invested large sum in
French securities This money was funded in
the names of Parnell, Dillon, Dayitt and Eagan,
and can only be made available on the sigma
lures of three Of those gentlemen. One is now
unobtainable If another trustee is imprisoned
it would follow that the main part of the funds
of the league would be unavailable for an indie
finite period.
The following cablegram has been received
from Dublin:
DUBLIN, JAN 3.-Davitt is arrested. The
castle authorities declare his ticket of leave
forfeited. There is intense excitement all over
ireland at the news. The government, by this
act, has thrown off its disguise, and gives all
whom it may concern to know it will make open
war on the land league or any other organiza-
ton through which the Irish people may de-
clare its will Great crowds are gathered
around the newspaper offices. Knots of men
are discussing the act and specializing as to the
next step the government will probably take
The people are bold and defiant, but cold and
disciplined. Hold all money for the land league
until advise by cable toEhe Irish World
[SignedJ THOMAS BRENNAN.
The news causes intense excitement through
out Ireland
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

THOMAS CARLYLE, the great Scottish
author, died in London on Saturday morn
ing last at the ripe age of S5 years. His
life was personally barren of incidents
adventure or action, but it is certain, says
biographer, that as an author he has in
fuenced the literature and thought of the
English speaking world more than any one
man since DR.. Johnson was its autocrat
that he has done more than all other writer's
to introduce to the English and American
people the philosophy and literature of
Germany, of which he was so complete a
master. His principal works are: Life of
Frederick the Great: Life of John Sterling;
Life of Oliver Cromwell; Sartor Resartus:
The French Revolution: Life of Schiller:
Goethe's Wilhelm Meister, etc.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

the year for insurance benefits; that the total
membership at the present time ls 90, 900 per-
sons; that the deaths during last year were
525.
The sessions on Tuesday afternoon and even
ing were entirely taken up with committee work
and other business chiefly of u private nature.
The grand lodge voted to make the term Of Of
ticers of subordinate lodges run for one year
instead of six months, as at present. A repre-
sentative basis was discussed, to allow one rep
resentative to each lodge, and for every por
ton of membership over fifty members one
representative, those only being entitled votes,
and only one representative from each lodge to
be paid. The amendment was adopted
The following officers were elected and in
stalled:
Grand Master Workman. NJ. Nye of Wells.
Grand Foreman-F. H. Pratt of Rush City.
Grand Overseer-C. H. Roberts of Rochester
Grand Recorders. Matthews of Minneapolis
Grand Receiver. ]. McCardy of st. Paul
Grand Guide-J /. Giddings of Anoka.
Grand Watchman-A. f. Nordin of Willmar
Grand Trustee-Josiah Town of Minneapolis
Grand Representatives--A H. Taisey, ThOs
H. Presnell Monroe Sheire.
The following standing committees were ap-
pointed:
Judiciary. Van slyck, o. H. Comfort, W.
Elliott
Financed. Ramaley, Geo. H. Hamilton, J.
H. Pennock.
Printing!. H. Stevens, J. H Bryant, W. A.
Foland.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
CURRENT EVENTS.

Ex-Gov c. c. Washburne was suddenly at
tackled at La Crosse with vertigo and vomiting.
and was thought to be in great danger for some
time.
The rise in Little Pittsburg stock is credited
to the tapping of an immense body of carbon
ate ore, ten feet in width, the richest ever dis
covered in the Little Pittsburg workings, ASSAY
ing from 200 to 1000 ounces There is
much excitement over the strike.
Gen. Schofield, of the military division of the
gulf, announces the following staff officers:
Maj. Thomas NJ Vincent, adjutent general ;
aids de camp, Capt VIM H. Wherry, Sixth in
fantry; Lieut. Edward E. Wood, Eighth cavalry:
Lieut. Chas. B. Schofieid, Second cavalry.
By majority of one vote Capt Eads sue
ceeded in securing report from the house
inter-ocanic canal committee in favor of his
Tehuantepec ship railroad job, whereby the
government will be called upon to guarantee the
interest upon 500, 600, 600 of stock to be is
sued for the construction of the work.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
Minnesota Dairyman's Association.

Owing to blockaded railroads and unpleasant
weather, the annual meeting at St. Paul of the
Minnesota Dairyman's Association was very
slimly attended, but the forms of business were
proceeded with as usual Several premiums
were agreed upon, and after inspection of arti-
cles, awarded as follows:
On churns-Third premium No. ., A. Beck,
So
Second premium No. 3, A. Tidbull, So.
First premium No. l, s. Elkins, ST.
On the best method of raising cream-First
premium No. 1, s. Elkins, on Furgeson bureau
creamery, $5.
On -worker-First premium No. l.,
John E. Putnam, on Reid's butter worker, SO.
On butter--First premium No. 2, VIM. Fow-
Ter, $5.
Second premium No. 4, s. Elkins, $3.
Third premium No l, j. G. Bass, So.
The association then proceeded to elect the
following officers:
President-Williain Fowler of Washington
county
First Vice President-J G.. Bass of Shakopee,
and LIE Vesconte Of Hastings
Secretary-Wyman Elliott of Minneapolis.
Treasurer-JOhn E. Putnam of Big Lake,
Sherburne county.
few essays were read upon the Dairy and
Dairy products, and then the convention ad-
journed 'ssine die"
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

THERE is a fair prospect that Irish mat
ters will soon cease to attract great deal
of public attention. The government being
endowed with ample power cannot escape
responsibility for permitting the continu-
ance of agnrian outmges, whatever may be
the pretence therefor; and the land leaguers
are too wise to precipitate an armed conflict.
which can have but one ending. There
will be earnest protests and eloquent apos-
trophies to the maid with the Phrygian cap,
but happily, no bloodshed.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
Compliment to Booth.

Edwin Booth says that the most genuine
compliment he ever received was on the
occasion of hir playing Iago for the first
time at Grass Valley. then new mining
camp. The audience, who had not seen q
play for years, were 80 much incensed at
his apparent villainy that they pulled out
their Shooters" in the middle of the third
act, and began blazing away at the stage.
Othello had the tip of his nose shot off at
the first volley, and Mr.. Booth only escaped
by rolling over and over up the stage and
disappearing through trap door. Aspeech
from the manager somewhat calmed the
house; but even then Mr.. Booth thought it
best to pass the night in the theater, as
number of the most elevated spectators were
making strenuous efforts to induce the
vigilance committee to lynch "the internal
sneakins cnss."
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
Death Of an Old Servant.

The Hon. A. II. Stephens received tele-
gram the other day, while he was at the cap
itol, announcing that his old servant, Harry
Stephens, was dead. Harry has been the
major -domo Of Liberty Hall. residence for
thirty years. Mr.. Stephens bought him in
1851 and placed him in charge of all his aft
airs at his home. Harry all that time, until
abont five years ago. when his present body
servant, Aleck Kent was secured in that
capacity. Harry was well knewn before all
the habitues Of Washington before and since
the war who knew Mr.. Stephens. The
death or Harry has caused great grief to Mr..
Stephens, and he deplores his death very
much. The deceased was worth about
$2O, 900 in his own right.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
In Love with Kate Field.

Ayoung man giving the name of Mar
shall W. Lowe was detained by the police
at Providence, r. l., last week, until Miss
Kate Field, the reader, had taken her de-
parture for New York. 1t seems that Lowe
followed Miss Field from New Haven, and
became so persistent in his attentions and
letter. writing to her that she called in the
police. 1t was thought that Lowe was in
sane, but this idea was soon dispelled, and
he was released from custody. When asked
il he had ever met her before, he replied:
Yes am intimately acquainted with her.
He says that he came to this country from
London Eng, last june, to act as private
secretary for man doing large business
in New York. He says he is 25 years of
age, and is single.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

IN the midst of gloomy winter of Arc
tic temper, enveloped in ice and snow, and
racked by raging. blizzards, there is one
consolation, and that is, that 1.-The
politicians have not been making fools of
themselves have actually exhibited a
gleaIn of common sense which is not so
common as many people suppose in pro-
viding for quiet and orderly count of the
electoral vote and declaration of the re-
suit. There is yet hope for the country.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
Mr.. Justus c. Ramsey's win.

The will Of the late Justus Cornelius Ramsey,
who died on the Oath ult by his own hand, has
been filed in the Office of the Judge Of Probate
of Ramsey county, by Hon. Alex Ramsey, A.
Ramsey Nininger and John N. Speel, Of Penn
sylvania. The will bequeathed and devised all
his property to his nephews and neices, John
Speel, Alexander R. Speel, Mary Speel, and Liz
zie Speel, children of John L. Speel; and Alex
ander Ramsey Ninninger, Pauline Ninninger, and
Catherine Ninninger, children Of John Ninninger;
and Marion Ramsey, daughter Of Alexander
Ramsey; and the Catholic Orphan Asylum Of
St. Paul. and the Protestant Orphan Asylum OF
the same place, share and share alike. The es-
tate is estimated to be worth at least 81 SO 600,
which will net the orphan asylums, nephews,
and neices $15, 900 each.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
A Family Halacanst.

The Courier-Journal's special from Spring
Mcks, Ky, says Wiley Embrey, an old and re-
children were burned to death Friday night, the
wife and oldest daughter escaping without in
jury. The story of the burning of their house
is as follows: On the night referred to EN-
brey and his family retired between z and 8
o'clock, and at 10 o'clock the wife and husband
they discovered was up stairs, and in a room
where six of their children were sleeping. En-
brey rushed to the stair door, opened IL and
started up stairs, when he was met by
the flames issuing from above, and fell
prostrate on the foor His wife and their
oldest daughter, who were sleeping in the same
room, realizing the peril Of their own lives,
rushed out Of doors, leaving the old man and
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10

A CAREFUL and apparently thorough
investigation of the circumstances attend
ing the burning of the insane hospital at
st. Peter, has been made by Legislative
committee, and the evidence shows nothing
new in regard to the origin and responsible
ity for the fire and loss of life.
Morris tribune., 1881-02-10
Narrow Escape on Lake Michigan

The steamer St Albans, which left Milwau-
kee on Sunday to cross the Lake, when about
twelve miles out was discovered to be leaking,
and in less than two hours from the discovery
of the leak she had to be abandoned by her
crew of twenty-five persons and five passengers,
four of whom were ladies' The four boats
kept well together, worked all right and arrived
off the piers at Milwaukee Monday The wo-
men suffered very little, and all the baggage
was saved. Three of the crew are badly frozen
but it is thought all will surYiYe