Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-23
gineerisg, Vice Commodore Shock, re-

gineering, Vice Commodore Shock, re-
tired.
Rx- SENATOR SPENCER NOT GUILTY OF CON.
TEMPT.
In the criminal court, Judge Wylie rem
dersd decision in the case of ex-senator
Spencer, charged with contempt of court
in failing to appear in the star route trial
The Judge held the subpoena was not a
subpoena, because it had no penalty to it.
It ordered the ex-senator to appear, but
limited the time to one day. The cub
poena, by error of the government
counsel, the judge said, was for
civil and not for criminal
case. The ex-senator, as has been sworn,
was here before the time ordered BY the
so-called subpoena. He remained here
with one of the counsel, but was unable TO
secure one. Under these circum-
stances and owing to the
fact the subpoena has been
improperly served and returned, the
judge held the case was not one of con-
tempt and discharged the prisoner. Dur
ing his remarks Judge Wylie said there
was no doubt the object of the senator
going abroad last year was to avoid the
star route trial then in progress, bat what
his reasons were in wanting to avoid the
trial the judge says he does not know.
Spencer says he contemplates going on
with a suit for damages. In an interview
to day he said the investigation of the star
route trials by congress will be urged, the
object being to learn why some persons
were tried and others not, and why SO
much money was paid the government at
torneys. Dorsey was but small fry in the
star route cases. There are western men
deeper in than he, said Spencer.
ON BAIL.
N. w. Fitzgerald, S. G. Fitzgerald and
A. B. Webb, pension attorneys indicted
by the grand jury, appeared in the Grim
inal court and gave bail in $4,000.
PENSION AGENTS SUSPENDED.
The secretary of the interior suspended
from practice before the pension Office, N.
W. Fitzgerald, R. g. Fitzgerald and A. B.
Webb, pension attorneys of this city,
pending DISPOSITIONS. Indictments were
returned az ainst them by the grand jury,
charging them with fraudulent practice.
HE CANNOT SERVE.
Hon. B. K. Bruce, register of the treas
ury, who was elected a member of the col
ored national convention to represent the
country at large on the national commit
tee, cannot serve.
THE CREEK DIFFICULTY.
The following dispatch bearing on the
Creek difficulty was received at the Indian
bureau from Indian Agent Tufts, New st.
Louis: II forward statements of both Is
parhechi and Perry nap, the rival chiefs.
No outbreak need be anticipated if the de-
partment takes prompt action" Commits
sioner Price does not know what action on
the part of the department is sought by
the agent.
THE COMMITTEES NOT READY.
Carlisle has not completed the house
committees tonight. He expects, how
ever, to have the list perfected early on
Monday morning. Considerable difficulty
is experienced from the fact that some of
the members given places have expressed
dissatisfaction at their assignment and in
some instances the dissatisfied members
have refused to serve, necessitating q
number Of changes.
mOhhloON IdE cNL1 ONG CONoOhIEDs
Throughout the work Carlisle has been
assisted by Morrison, an intimate friend
of the speaker. A member Of the Ken
lucky delegation said to-day, no man, ex-
cept Morrison, has been consulted con-
tinuously in the making of committees.
Individual members have been called in
on individual cases, but their consultation
was limited to such cases.
cox ANB BELMONT.
The contest between the two members
from New York for the craftsmanship of
the committee On foreign affairs, it is
learned, has been settled by giving the
position to q Pennsylvania, ex-Gov
Curtin. Belmont, OF New York,
has been placed second
on the committee. The Craftsmanship of
the committee on naval affairs is given to
Cox, of New York, with Morse OF Aasea-
ohusetts second. The latter is made chair
man of the expenditures in the naval de-
partment.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
The committee on ways and means, it is
learned tonight will be co N posed Of Norris
son, chairman, Hewitt,of New York, Herbert
Hurd, Blonnt, Blackburn, Jones, Of Arkan-
sas, Mills, Kelley Kasson, Mckinley, Rus
sell and Hiscock. Bleunt expressed his re-
luctance to serve, but it is claiaed he will
consent. Blackburn is M ds q member of
the committee to the satisfaction of the
entire Kentucky delegation. Several days
since Carlisle selected Willis as member,
bat Blackburn desired . the position, and
Willis on consultation with tho speaker,
expressed his willingness.
Il HatEtc&y Resignation.
CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Wn. K. Alderman,
FIRST vice president of the Illinois Central
railroad, has rendered his resignation to
take effect Jan. 1. The statements is made