Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-01
WASHINGTON.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. 7

new."
what is the reason ?" was asked.
i suppose the reason is" was the reply
that people are paying their notes in,
stead OF continuing them. 1t shows very
favorable condition of AFFAIRS In real
TACT 1t shows nothing of the sort. The
| government clerks have got tired of pay
ing Io per cent. month interest. The
money lenders are kicking, but the clerks
are oodurate and refuse in many instances
10 pay interest at all. A number of casez
aFe pending, but the showing UP of tho
uSurlous practices of many brokers will
preak up an Illegal system which keeps
'ne noses OF many clerks to the grlndstone
all the time.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
1t is now rumored that the Washington
monument, which is rearing its peak we'll
into the clouds, may become a source of
danger instead of mark of patriotic
pride. The story is printed tonight as
follows: Several days ago, Col. Casey and
a prominent civil engineer were standing
near the Washington monument, expatiat-
ing on the magnifcence OF that structure
when the latter said, ''See here, Col. Casey.
do you really believe that this monument
is absolutely sefe?'
"Oh yes" said the colonel, ''It is safe
enough, but it ia settling little. 1 mean
1t is settling entirely straight, and as long
| as 1t does there is no danger
"But suppose it does not settle straight,
what then?"
We'll, she will just topple, or else We
Will have counterpart of the leaning
tower OF Pisa, which will discount CIopat-
ra'S needle"
BUrLER's BAD NEPHEW.
Gen. Sherman has received q cournuni-
cation FROM the military station in Mon
tana, asking for instructions as to what
shall be done with the case of G. II.
Butler, nephew of Governor Butler of
Aassachustts. George Il. Butler was ap-
! pointed wagon master in the army, but
his disgreceful actions have increased
rather than diminished since going West.
Gen. Sherman telegraphed to put a ball
and chain on the culprit and keep him in
| close confinement. Sherman concludes
his telegram by saying Punish him as he
deserves. but shoot him rather than let him
come back to Washington" Butler was
at one time minister to Egypt, husband of
Rose Eytinge and brilliant newspaper
correspondent. His recent life in Wash
ington has been continual round of dis
sipation in its worst forms. His appoint
ment was to get rid of his presence at the
capital.
THE CABINET VACANCY
The latest rumor in connection with the
vacancy in the cabinet is that the president
IS considering the name of Gov Jers II.
Rusk. Of Wisconsin. Rusk was one of
those who were especially active in sscur-
ing the nomination of Gen. Garfield. Bat
the latter, through the Vaccinations of
Blaine, was not able to give him the place
OF commissioner Of railroads, which no
sought. All of the Representatives in con-
gress who were relegated from public to
private life by constituencies want the
place.
HRRNDoN's SUCCESSOR.
Among those spoken of to fill the va
cancy in the First Alabama district in the
house of representatives caused by the
death of Mr.. Herndon, is Chas. l.. Scott.
who some years anterior to the war was an
influential and popular member from Cal
ifornia. Mr.. Scott is very favorably known
to public men, and if chosen will be
most effective and useful representative.
Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March Silt. Danen-
hover, of the Jeannett expedition, has been
granted one years leave of absence from
to-day.
The statement of the United States
treasurer showes gold, silver and United
States notes in the treasury to-day as fol-
lows:
Gold, coin and bullion $i84, 1924, 800
Silver dollars and bullion Io7. ITO. 694
Fractional silver coin. .......... 27,S02, 1872
United States notes. 1855, 262
Total. ........................S 1868, 833, 1913
Certificates outstanding, gold. $40, us, $40
S - fO,5984 90
currency Observation-Disclosures. 9.6SO,U0J ]
FOLGER.
Secretary Folger continues to improve
in health, and it is thought he will be able
to resume his duties at the treasury de-
partment in few days. The appoint |
ment of Graves as assistant treasurer was
made by the president upon Folger's rec
ommendation, and that of Capt. Burrill as |
chief of the bureau of engraving and print |
ing, was made by Acting Secretary French |
in pursuance of the secretary's direction. |
1t thus appears that he is already giving |
some attention to matters before the de- |
partment. The secretary will, however, |
undoubtedly act upon the advice of his |
and take trip to the Bermu-
das before resuming personal charge of |
the treasury department..
THE SECRETARIES.
Secretary Lincoln is expected back from
the West Monday. Secretary Teller and |
Assistant Postmaster General Hatton have |
to Washington from their attend |
ance at Postmaster General Howe's fun |
eral.
ARTHUR.
The president will leave Washington on |
Monday or Tuesday next for a short visit |
to Florida. He will go direct to that state,
and VIII remain there in quest of rest and |