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gresslonal legislation to regulate railroads.

gressional legislation to regulate railroads.
Emery Storr will argue tomorrow.
The fact that neither Sargent nor any one
else was nominated as secretary of the interior
to-day is regarded by many of Secretary Kirk
woods friends as showing an indication that
he will remain in the cabinet permanently.
The house committee on militia to-day
agreed upon the bill to amend the militia law
in accordance with petitions of the national
guard to increase the annual appropriation to
81, 100000 and distribute it to the states in pro
portion to the number of militia they main
tain.
The house committee on postoffices and
post goods agreed to reportto the house for
passage of the ocean fast mail transportation
bill the only material amendment being one
which changes thu maximum rate of speed of
vessels of this class from twelve to eleven
knots an hour.
sSThe society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals held a special meeting tonight
Henry Bergh, Edward Everett Hale, Commits
sioner Loring and others made addresses.
The chief object discussed was the inhuman-
ity TO cattle in transit. The bill In congress
to prevent it was strongly advocated.
Answering the communication from Post
master General Howe on the subject, Attor-
ney General Brewster expresses the opinion
the postmaster general, or his assistants, may
and ought to reject any bids for civil service
when in their opinion the sureties upon the
bond which accompanies the bid are INSULT
Gent.
There Is great demand for tickets of admis
sion to the capitol next Monday, the day fixed
for the Garfield memorial services. Almost
every ticket holder will be seated, thereby
voding the customary rush and confusion.
Each senator and representative has been
allowed three tickets only. Fabulous sums,
it is said, have already been offered for tickets
of admission.
First Assistant Postmaster General Hatton
decided that mail matter intended for cam
paign circulation containing advertisements
must pay postage at three cents an ounce un-
less it appears the actual subscription list
would support them without such advertise
ments. In this event the publication would
fall within second class mail matter. 1t is
held campaign publications are in one sense
educational in character and therefore second
class matter, but il advertisements form the
principal part of the publication it loses tins
character and becomes simply business adj
junct and third class matter.
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SUBSIDING WATERS.

The Rivers Retiring Within Their Banks,
and Better Feeling Returning-Re-
p,iring and Strengthening the Levees.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-It is reported that the
wooden bridge across the Okaw river, thirty
miles from here, on the Cairo short line, has
been carried away. Passengers are transferred
in boats. The Vandalia and Ohio e Missis-
slppi trains from the East were de-
layed by break in the bridge over the Okaw
river at Carlisle, Ill. The break was soon re-
paired. and trains are now running all right.
The Cairo short line bridge across the same
river, but at point lower down the stream,
was carried away yesterday evening. Travel
is not suspended, however, as passengers are
transferred.
HELENA, Ark, Feb. 24.-The river declined
half an inch during the past twenty four
hours. In Mississippi opposite the damage
of the city authorities to repair the levee in
front of the city. Work will be begun imma-
diately. Reports are that Clarksdale and
Jamestown hitherto protected by the Yazoo
pass levee, will be Overfowed by backwater,
and there is much suffering up st. Francis
valley The White river is overlooking the
country, generally causing much loss. Ar
rangements are being made to relieve those
suffering near this city and to distribut ra-
tons.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 24.-The levees in
front of the city are being regarded as inse-
cure, and force is repairing and strengthen
ing them.
All reports from up river are very encourage
ing. They show that while the levees are be-
ing greatly strengthened, the water is only
rising very slowly or is receding. It is believed
all danger is passed.
CAIRO, Feb. A.-The new Mississippi levee
was reported broken at 2 p. m. The greatest
excitement is prevailing. Further particu-
lars later.
CAIRO. Feb. 24.-The report of the levee
breaking here to-day was false alarm, only a
small portion sliding, which was repaired
Immediately. The levee still holds. COnsid-
cradle excitement was manifested and many
families moved to the Ohio levee. The ex-
citement has subsidized greatly. Fifteen hun
bred men are at work strengthening the
levees.
SHAwNEETowN, Ills, Feb 24.-The levee
broke to-day and the city is inundated.
2 LITTLE Rock, Feb. M.-The river con-
tinues to rise at this point at the rate Of
twelve inches per hour. Much restitution
exists among the inhabitants of the overfowed
territory, and unless assistance in the shape
of provisions are furnished great suffering
must follow.
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MICHIGAN MURDER.
A County Treasurer Killed and Rob

A County Treasurer Killed and Robbed
DETROIT, Feb. 24.-Wilber H. Dennis, treas
urer of Columbia township, Van Buren, county,
was found in dying condition in the rear of
the postoffice at Breedsville,g Wednesday
morning. 1t was then supposed this was the
result of suicidal attempt on his part, but
later developments lead to the conclusion that
this is case of murder. He was known to
have collected large amount of taxes
the day before, and it is thought
that he was followed from
the post office, knocked down and robbed,
then dragged into the shed where he was
found. The idea of suicide is dispelled by the
discovery that his skull was fractured as if by
a blow from club. and that his own fevol-
yer remained undischarged. None OF the
money collected for taxes was found on his
person. Great excitement prevails in the
vicinity. Mr.. Dennis was highly respected as
citizen and official.
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THE GALLONS.
Two Colored Men Officially Choiked for
Murder.

Two Colored Men Officially Choiked for
Murder.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 24-John Major Hicks, a
colored man, born In Boyd county, KY, April
Is, 1862, was hanged at Covington to day.
The execution was the second one ever had in
Kenton county, and was the first quasi-pri
vate execution in the state of Kentucky, and
is likely to be the last, as the law requiring
executions in an enclosure has been repealed,
execution was in shell of q building built of
brick. All outside first story windows were
covered with boards. The con demned man
was brought on the scaffold ate nded by
Father McGinIy, Father Lambert and two 9TH
er priests. At 1907 they knelt and prayed
audibly, the prisoner repeating after Father
MCKINLEY the Lords prayer and the apostolic
creed. After this the prisoner was
brought to the platform, where he
shook hands with the priests. Father Lam
bert came to tue front and addressing the three
hundred spectators admittedand said: "Mr.
Hicks will say nothing. speak for him. He
The moose was then fixed, his hands anacled
and the straps and black cap adjusted, Hicks
all the while weeping profusely and exclaim-
ing s'God is good. Oh, Lord, Jesus have
mercy" The preset exhorted him with these
words: "Trust in Jesus. He can save the
SOUL" The trap dropped at 1880 and the
body was cut down at 1914. There was no
He was hung for the murder of
Henry MUMMY Williams, at Ludlow, KY,
December Is, 1880, early in the evening.
There was no living witness to the crime.
This utterance of Father Lambert on the scat
old is the only confession he made.
PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 24.-White Brown,
colored, was hanged to-day for the murder of
Robert Yanley. On the scaffold, Brown, with
the utmost composure, delivered an address
with great clearness, in which he called
heaven to witness he was wholly innocent Of
the crime imputed to him.
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ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

Fire at Santa Fe, N. NJ, yesterday, destroyed
ten frame dwellings.
The Bloomingdale, Ind, Touring mill
burned yesterday. Loss $4,000, insurance
$1,000
Active preparations are being made at st.
Louis for the meeting there on May 10th of
the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
Fire at Eau Claire, Wis, yesterday, destroyed
the Gibbons block. Loss, $40, 600, mostly on
Stein & Levy, M. W. Harris and A. M. Gibbons.
The United States circuit court at Trenton,
N. j., has granted an Injunction restraining
the New Jersey Central railroad from issuing
more stock.
Jackson, proprietor of the Pyrotechnic
works where the explosion occurred at Ches-
ter, Pa, and Chas. Van Horn assistant, have
been arrested.
At 1 o'clock this morning the four story
warehouse of Acker, Ensel & Co., Baltimore,
wooden and willow ware, was burning. The
stock had then been destroyed.
Edmond Taylor, workman on the Hanni-
bal & Dayton railroad bridge over New River,
Ohio, was drowned by the fall of span he
and other wOrkmen were engaged in repair
ing.
Twenty-one leading passenger railway cap
italists of Philadelphia started yesterday for
Chicago for a second inspection of the method
in operation by running street cars by means
of cable.
Ed. s. Curran, druggist, of Fond du Lac,
Wis, made an assignment yesterday to G. C..
Knapp for the benefit of his creditors. Liza
bilities are said to be S. 900, and assets about
the same.
Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain, president Of
Bowdoin college, has accepted the manage
ment of one of the largest business enterpris-
es in Florida. He will not sever his connection
with the college.
Gen. W. S. Hancock passed through Allan
ia, Ga, yesterday, returning from his south
ern tour. He was met at this town by dele
cation from the city council and many citi-
zens, but remained IN the city put snort
time.
Fire in the lumber yard of N. Boyington s.
Co., in the town of Sharon, Wis, yesterday
morning, destroyed 0,000 feet of lumber,
valued at $1,000. Insured for $4,000, s.. 900
of which is in the Milwaukee Mechanics.
A house under Kestor's Peak, Big Cotton
wood, Utah, inhabited by a weodchopper
named Taggart, wife and five children, has
been swept away by snOw-slide. Men have
gone to dig for the house and recover the
bodies.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad,
following the example of the Chicago, Mil
YANKEE q st. Paul road, has WIthdraWn from
the compact to prevent agents from receiving
commissions from other roads than their own
for sale of tickets.
The northwestern;alumni association of Cor
nell University held its sixth annual reunion
and banquet last evening at Chicago. Hon.
Andrew White, president OF the university
and ex-minister to Berlin, was present and
made an affecting speech.
Geo. Ellis, in Jail at Lexington, KY, upon
whose confession and testimony Croft and
Neal were recently convicted of the Gibbons
family murder at Ashland, KY, denies that ne
has made any retraction, and reiterates the
truth ofhis testimony.
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GERMANY.

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-Fire occurred Tuesday
night at the Berlin terminal station of the
railroad, caused by the explosion of an in
fernal machine concealed in box which had
been insured as containing valuable dress
goods. The sender of the box was arrested.
The box contained an apparatus which was
wound up to explode in twelve hours.
1t is stated there is good prospect of the
negotiations between the Vatican and Won
Schloeser being successful.
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MIR R1aJNE IND Hrs ENEMIES.

Since the tragic end of the Garfield ad-
ministration, the Stalwart eye has jeal-
ously and zealouslY followed the central
figure who gave confidence and strength
to its chief while living, and that rever-
ence and vindication after death which
sanctifes personal loyalty and constitutes
the distinguishing and characteristic fea-
ture of great mind We have never
doubted Mr. Blaine's capacity to success
fully cope with the coterie of great polit-
ical managers over whom he achieved
such a signal victory in the mem ora
BILE contest which eliminated in
the death of Grantism in this
country and eliminated from the civil
policy of the government that martial air
and spirit so obnoxious to freemen and so
foreign to the genius of our institutions.
When the managers of the third-term
scheme marshalled their little army OF
3O6 veterans at the Chicago convention,
their hero had only just comp leted a
tour of the world in purple and fine linen,
and all the pomp, ceremony and trap
pings incident to royal pageantry. This
stalwart legion were every one
of them true to our American Cesar,
but they were looked upon with
suspicion by the friends of the State.
The select spirit and central figure around
which the opponents of Cesarism rallied,
and the friends of civil and constitutions
government turned for relief, on this
memorable occasion, was the statesman
who had presided over the popular branch
of the Federal Congress with such marked
success, and who was known to be the
sworn foe of the third term and all that
it implied.
This contest between the representa-
tives of the civil and military elements
of the great body polite OF the
country, was waged with vary
ing fortunes and with acrimeny
and bitterness unequalled in the annals
of partisan warfare. But when the end
came it proved to be the Waterloo of the
great captain of the armies of the Union.
1t is said of the Old Guard of Napolean
that when called on to surrender, their
response was, 'tThe Old Guard dies, but
surrenders, never" Whether the Old
Guard of our own Caesar surrendered or
only ''stooped to conquer at Chicago,
it is not necessary to determine at this
time; but that they met their political
death on that occasion, only to be galvan-
lied into life again in the "lottery of as
sasslnatien,' is part of the history of
the tragic events of the times.
We read in Viri Rome, In connection
with history of the Punic wars, that
Hannibal when but nine years of age,
went on the altar of his country and
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The nomination of
Conkling created quite stir in the senate, as
it was entirely unexpected and senators freely
expressed their surprise. The Indications are
that he will be confirmed unanimously. Sar-
gents nomination surprised some of his
friends OF the interior. Klrkwooi's friends
have been working industriously in his be-
half of late, though he has not made single
movement for himself There is talk of Conk-
ling's declination, as he was not communicate
ed with on the subject, and it is believed that
If he declines Senator Edmunds will be ap-
pointed.
ATTACK ON CoNKLING.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-When the nOmina-
ton of ex-senator Conkling as associate JUS
cutive session of the senate this afternoon, a
motion was made to take it up for immediate
consideration. Senator HOar thereon took
the floor and warmly said, while he considered
Conkling's great abilities, and that no man
since Webster had surpassed him in intellect
ual force, he believed Conkling had used his
powers for bad purposes, and he did not be-
lieve him honest. His elevation to the SUI
preme bench, said Hoar with great excite
ment of manner and pounding of his desk by
way of emphasizing) would be a disgrace to
the judicial ermine and he, therefore, inter-
posed an objection to present consideration of
the nomination and Insisted il should take the
regular course of reference to the judiciary
committee. single objection being suffi-
cient to prevent immediate consideration, the
nomination was accordingly referred to the
committee under the rules without an oppor-
tunity for debate or any reply to Mr.. Hoar S
remarks.
The nomination of ex-senator Sargent as
minister to Germany was then referred to the
committee on foreign relations under objec
ton to its immediate consideration which
was interposed by Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
and claiming to be friendly both to him and
Conkling, but who desired to prevent thes ap-
pearance of any invldious distinction be-
tween the cases of the two ex-senators.
Prominent members of both political parties
in the senate predict the nominations will be
confirmed by overwhelming majorities.
NON-CoMMUNICATIvE.
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. A.-Ex-Senator Conk-
ling declines to say anything upon the ques-
ton OF accepting the supreme court Justice
ship.
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PERSONAL

Mr. R. G. Judson. Pennington, the energet-
ic and genial secretary of the state agricultuf
al society, was visiting his st. Paul friends
yesterday.
Leonard johnson, Esq, Castle Rock, Da-
kota county, the well-know n importer of Per-
cherons, spending much of his time in max
ing purchases, was in the city yesterday.
Capt John Vanstrom, formerly residing at
st. Paul but now one of the leading spirits at
st. Vincent, is visiting the city with head
quarters at the Sherman.
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REPUBLICAN RUCTION.
THE SENSATION OF PRESIDENT AR
THURS ADMINISTRATION.

The Great Roscoe "BObs Up Serenely," to
the CONSERVATION of His Enemies-Nom-
mated to the Senate for The Supreme
Court Vacancy-His Immediate Confirm
alton Objected to by HOar In Violent
Motives of the President-And DenOunc-
Ing the Nomination an Outrage Upon De-
cency-And an Insult to the Garfield Re-
pubIicans--The Savory Sargent Named
for fhe German Mission.
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"Goed Bye, Children"
Special Telegram to the Globe.

MANKATo, Feb. 24-On this afternoon a
Mrs. Suderman, sewing woman, occupying
rooms opposite the Clifton house, committed
suicide by hanging. A crowd was soon col
lected and the body was cut down, but life
was extinct. The deceased was hard work
ing and industrious woman, doing plain sew
ing as a source of support. She leaves two
children, a cripple boy about six years old, and
a daughter two years older. On a table in her
room was piece OF paper with "Good bye,
children, written on it. No cause can be
assigned unless it is her poverty. An inquest
is to be held to morrow morning at 9 O'Clock.
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swOre eternal Vengeance against the
Roman people. The Carthagenian hatred
of the Stalwarts of their old foes, the
Halfbreeds, is only history repeating
itself in the nineteenth century. The
scenes have been shifted with such rapid
ity since the civil contest of 1880 that it
is,even at this date, difficult to appreciate
that the great Republican leader of that
epoch is now in his grave and
the premier of his administration held at
bay by the old guard of BOG he van
pushed in the civil contest of 1880.
The sudden translation of Mr.. Blaine
from the eminent position he held in the
service of the country, to the paths of
private life, has served to illustrate the
difference between man of position and
one of merit. AS premier of President
Garfeld's administration, Mr.. Blaine was
not so strong with the rank and file Of his
party as he is to-day in the position of q
private Citizen No man since the days
of Webster, Clay and Douglas, has exer-
cised such an influence in his party as
the "plumcd knight :" of Maine.
More than match for any
rival for the honors of his party, possess
ed of personal magnetism which makes
him successful political leader; and
with just sufficient dynamite in his com.
position to make him too combustible for
the average. Republican presidential as
pirant to tamper with, he is at once the
terror of Republican statesmen and the
skeleton of every Stalwart feast. We do
not believe that Mr.. Blaine will ever be-
come President of the United States; but
at the same time, we do not believe that
he will ever strike his colors to any other
political horde than that of the constitu-
tional Democracy of the country.
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THE GLOBE HOROSCOPE.
As 1t Casts It's Light on the Chicago Mar
k0tS.


Especial Telegram to the Globe
CHICAGO Feb. M.-TO day 8 cables were
dull and lower. Wheat opened in most de-
moralized condition, what the price was
can't say, but there was an opening and
know it. AS soon as the boys could catch
any breath they began to 'pound" the market
until April went down to $1.23A, as they
thought the "c]ique" had unloaded, and
didn't want to go broke so soon after Wash
ington's birthday. Operators appeared anx-
ious to get rid Of their loads at and price and
sold largely, but just before noon the ''clique"
brokers came to the front and checked the
decline by taking all offerings, think
McGeoch, ct. ais, are just milking
the market and getting we'll paid
for their trouble. don't believe they have
done any selling to speak Of, but when they
let go the boys had better throw up their
hands and the sponge also. 1t was a great
day for "puts" and ''calls" and the chronic
dealers in such things more than whooped it
up. The gang have now turned their atten-
tention to May wheat, and where in ell the
thing is going to end I can't tell, for only
Pete and the devil know; and as am not on
speaking terms with the latter the former, his
partner. won't tell me. The curb for April
is $1.25X bid.
Corn weak and lifeless.
Provisions also very weak, but think it SAT-
er to be on the right side, believing the pres
emit break to be but "shaking out" process
emanating from the Hog Boss.
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DISASTROUS FIRE.


The Largest In the Country, Almost En-
tirely acknowledgment Four and Five
Hundred Persons Thrown out of EN-
ployment.
flint glass manufacturing establishment OF
Hobbs, Brockmier & Co., in the southern
part of the city, caught fire and was almost
totally destroyed before the flames were check
ed. On the arrival of the first engines
the great danger to the establishment was
SO apparent that second and third
alarm was sounded, calling out the
entire department, but when they arrived a
new difficulty presented itself in the shape of
scant supply of water. 1t was fully thirty
minutes after the fire started before the depart
ment could do any effective work. The fire
caught in the roof timbers near one of the
furnaces and spread with marvellous rapidity,
wrapping the entire factory department of the
establishment in flames before a hand could be
lifted to stay the work of destruction. When
the department had made some Roadway
against the fire in the factory it was discov-
cred that the large warehouse adjoining was
I in danger, and efforts were then turned to
this point to try to save that
part of the works. This building con-
tanned a large stock besides the offices
of the company. The fire burned most fierce
ly at the point of attack on the building and it
was only by well directed efforts and great ex-
ertion On the part of the firemen that it was
saved, although the east end was considerably
damaged and part of the stock more or less
destroyed. After raging for over an hour and
half the fire was finally subdued. The es-
tablishment was one of the largest OF the kind
in the country and 1t has world wide reputa-
ton and it's wares are to be found in the mar
kets of nearly every civilized country. The
firm had just finished complete renovation
of the works and had added many modern i'm
provements, which makes the disaster espec-
tally hard. Between 400 and 500 persons are
thrown out of employment. The total loss
at this writing cannot be definitely ascertained.
THE LOSS.
WHEELING, w. Va, Feb. 24.-The tota
loss has been ascertained to be $4,000. Later
investigation shows that the furnaces are I'M
impaired, and the cutting shops, engraving
rooms, etching house, packing and selecting
departments were saved without damage.
The firm informed the Associated Press re-
porter tonight that they would Immediately
take steps to provide temporary roof over
the factory, and as the moulds and presses are
saved in good order, they expect to be making
glass as usual in few days. Insurance,
$4,000