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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
NEPiDA.

The "rotten borough" State of Nevada is
as Insignificant as it is audacious. 1t swells
into the pompous proportions of sovereign
State on an exceedingly small capital as far
as population is concerned. Nevada was adj
mitted as q state by the Republicans in 1864,
because they wanted to increase their strength
in the Senate. There was then an exagger-
ated return Of population, in order to meet
the requirements for admission. The popu
lation, such as it was, was composed of float
ing miners, adventures seeking fortunes,
living in tents and mining ranches ''here
to-day, and away tomorrow. On such a
fictitious census of population Nevada was
admitted. But mining is largely played out
there, the adventures have sought new
fields, and the population to day is not half
what it was in 1864. Ramsey county has to-
day, undoubtedly. three times the population,
and three times the number of voters, that
are to be found in the entire State Of Nevada
The Bonanza Silver Kings of Nevada have
paved their way with the shining metal into
the United States Senate, aud have been dis
tinguished for nothing but their wealth, their
wives, and their suspected use of the precious
metal to influence legislation. The two pres
ent Senators, especially, were thought to have
been very generous in placing certificates of
silver stock where they would do the most
good during the tendency of the silver
bill" The admission of Nevada was largely
Influenced to make room for two Bonanza
Kings, of fabulous silver wealth, namely,
William Stewart and James W. Nye. Stew
arts fortune has disappeared, like Jonah's
gourd, and he has retired from the Senate TO
the respectable ayocation Of tavern keeper,
in which occupation be was employed before
be was elected to the Senate.
Nye is dead, died in madhou5e his mala-
dy produced by dissipation and an indul-
gence in low vices. Money and not merit
made them Senators and the same may be
said Of their successors John ?. Davis sue
eeeded Nye, and has just been elected to a
third term. Sharon of diverse unsavory re-
pute, succeeded Stewart and during his en-
tire term of six years resided in California,
and never appeared in his seat in the Senate.
A splendid Nevada Senator, hei
Fair succeeded Sharon and Jones and Fair
are the Senators to-day. Mr.. Fair is o silver
millionaire intact, while Jones has met with
reverses and is considerably broken up In for
tune, and but for the silver of his colleague,
generously placed, it is believed he could not
have secured third term in the senate.
''All is fair In politics" and Fair has warm
side for his ex-bohanza colleague. Fair, for
local and general Nevadian policy prefers
to be rated as a mild Democrat, while Jones
cfa ont radia nj Ranuhlinon
Thus stands Nevada, Sovereign state of
the Union, sterile in soil, exhausted in
mining products, poverty stricken in prop
erty, and bankrupt from its admission in
sentorial reputation
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
THE YEARS WORK
Of the Society for the Relief of the
Poor of st. Paul.

The annual meeting of the Society for the
Relief of the Poor was held in the hall at l4l
East Ninth street, Tuesday, the 18th inst,
at p. m, Vice President Gen. H. II. Sibley
in the chair. Written reports were presented
by the secretary and treasurer, and by Mrs.
IL. c. Burbank, superintendent OF the indus
trial school, In default of a written report
from the superintendent of the ladies' aux
Hilary, Mrs. T. c. Jones made an interesting
verbal report concerning the Christmas treat
given by the ladies to the children OF the
poor the visiting of the poor in their homes,
the employment given to needy women in
the making of garments, and the bestowal
Of the same when made upon those more
needy, and estimating their aggregate dis
bursements for the year about $500.
! Mrs. Burbank's report showed an atten-
dance OF ninety-four scholars at the indus
trial school, an average attendance of sixty
five, under twelve regular teachers. twelve
garments completed, commendable i'm
provement and good department
OF all the scholars, bespoke
occasional visits to the school by members of
the board of managers, with belief that a
| sight OF the children assembled, ana OF what
is being done for them by their painstakin Q,
faithful teachers, would well reward such
visits and lead the managers to take more
lively interest in the industrial school.
The treasurer's report was as follows:
| On hand Jan. IS, 1884. 1925 so
Since received, as per report herewith. 2,s47 II
| $S,773 81
Expended since, as per reports and
| vouchers. '..So,olo w
| On hand Jan. 10. 1885 ......... 257 i2
DANIEL r. MOVES, Treasurer
The secretary's report was as herewith
given.
Its business being unfinished, the society
| adjourned to meet in the hall at l4l East
Ninth street, on Tuesday the goth inst, at
3 p. III.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
OLD WORLD NEWS.
A More Manly Feeling Said to EXIST
Among the CrOtters in
Scotland.
The French Have Decided on the Immediate
Occupation of T0nquin to Settle
the Row.
Reported that France and Germany Have
Come to an Understanding on
the Chinese Question.
THE UNITED KINGDOM.

LONDON, Jan. 14-Henry George, in an
interview, to-day, said, during his last visit
to Scotland he was struck with the growth Of
manly feeling among the crofters, who, he
says, ale rapidly throwing off their
slavshuess engendered by long oppression
At meeting held during his former visit he
found only two persons in favor of land res
toration while at meeting this time the
vote was unanimous in favor of the measure.
Mr.. George advocates the suspension of the
laws for the collection Of rents and the pres
ervation of game. The crofters he believes,
should have preference IN the distribution of
charities until better measures Of relief have
been adopted. He is convinced the exten-
sion of the franchise is forcing the land ques-
ton more prominently into practical poll
tics.'
The police have ascertaned that Captain
Thomas Phelan lived in Sheffield in 1888 and
openly avowed himself the agent of O'Dono-
van Rosa. He always dressed well, wearing
a different suit of clothes every day, and
seemed to be abundantly supplied with
money. He had large quantity of lug
gage, including a dressing case containing
silver and ivory requisites. He denounced
the murder Of Lord Frederick
Cavendsh and Under Secretary Burke
saying it was a bad plan. But when james
Carey turned informer against the assassins
Phelan cursed the informer and uttered
vague threats of vengeance. Phelan's ac-
suaintances in Sheffield remembered this
fact when Carey was slain by ODonnel,
and they believe Phelan had something
to do with planning Carey's taking oil.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
EDITING THE COUNTY PRINTING.
A Monopoly Shop Fills the StOmachS
of County Auditors to Add to
its Harvest of SpOils.

There was a quiet little banquet at the
Metropolitan hotel last night, which was 50
intensely quiet that even the fellows who
participated were tacitly supposed not to give
the snap away. Ostensibly it was a kind of
love feast, feast of reason and a flow OF
soul sort of snap, but in. plain
parlance it was nothing more nor
less than robust ''woodchuck."
In this instance the festive bird of legislative
infamy had been cooked to brown turn by
the chez de cuisine of the Pioneer Press scullery
and the assembled victims were supposed to
gup the thing whole, pin feathers and tail
included. Everybody connected with the
pleasant little affair was pledged to the ut
most secrecy and for once in their lives even
the genial Charley Mcintyre and John Ford
couldn't be made to loosen on the proceedings
of the star chamber banquet. But the
GLOBE fumigator adjusted his smelling ap-
paratus and after the game had been quar-
ried the machine was set going and the
''wood chuck' was smoked out. 1t was q
tolerably healthy bird, too, and as the arch
schemers of the savory u. Il. didn't have
the gall to serve it in person, they had il
dished up by party by the name of Johnson
who is in charge of their job printing rooms.
The latter presided, be it said, in good style.
In all thirty-four covers were laid and to this
brazen banquet were Invited all of the county
auditors of the great state of Minnesota,
there being full quorum present. 1t is
perhaps needless to state that the object OF
the generous p. z. schemers in inviting the
sworn officials to partake Of free
spread was not wholly dsinterested.
On the contrary it is opined that little mat
ter Of state and county printing in which the
auditors have voice, is at the bottom OF the
banquet and it remains to be seen whether
or not the gentleman who were cajoled into
attending the affair will be the creatures of
such brazen and outrageous bid for patron
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

The passenger agents Of trunk lines in
session at New York yesterday, made a re-
ducton in emigrant rates to correspond TO
first and second class. They also appointed
committee to consider the matter Of reduc-
ing the expenses Of Castle Garden.
The statement that certain Ohio coal com
panes were going to make reduction to
fifty cents per ton for mining, is declared to
be incorrect.
J. H. Pettenger, q prominent lawyer of
Tippin, o., and at one time mayor of the
town, died yesterday, it is supposed from an
overdose of morphine, which he had taken
TO relieve pain.
The brakemen of the Pittsburg, Fl. Wayne
IL Chicago are on strike. They will not
allow any trains to be run on the road and
are well organized No violence has been
offered ON either side, but the railway officials
are determined not to give in.
Al Il meeting Of the Jersey City, n. j..
school board last night, Director Boyd got Of
Tended at the remarks of the president, ac-
eused him of lying wilfully and ended by
leaving the room with three of his friends.
There being no quorum left the board had to
adjourn.
Mathew Brown, for many years a promi-
nent citizen of Toledo, o., was run over yes
terday by runaway team, and received in
| juries from which he is not expected to
recover. He is about eighty years of age.
| The body of Major Chas Brady. who COM
mitted suicide at his home in st. Louis Fri
day night, will be cremated day at the ere
mallory at Lancaster, Pa.
| The president of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre coal company says be objects to closing
the mines, wishing to give the men all the
work possible, but a reduction of wages is
| imperative.
During drunken fight at Hungarian
dance near Franklin, Pa, A. d. McCreedy
stabbed four Hungarians with pocket knife.
One OF them cannot recover. McCreedy
claims the act was in self defence.
Benz F. TAFT, clerk of the Cincinnati po-
lice department, has been arrested for EN-
bezzling $4,000 of the city's funds Whisky
and gambling are supposed to be the cause.
Judge Treat has authorized the receivers
of the Wabash road to purchase 600 addi-
tional freight cars.
j. M. Hill has purchased a controlling in
terest in HaVerly's theater at Chicago The
house will pass into the hands of stock
company the 1st of February and Hill will
assume the management. The name will be
changed to the Columbia theater.
Prof. Benjamin Sullivan, of Yale college,
died last night of heart disease.
The municipal council of the Irish Ma
tional league met in New York last night.
No allusion was made to the dynamite stab
bing affray. After the meeting Ryan said it
was unnecessary to again declare the league
had no utilization with such persons.
Two hundred and fifty men employed by
the Union Pacific Railroad company in mines
at Carbon, N. Y, struck yesterday.
A half dozen young men, at Rockford,
H., engaged in a drunken fight in a saloon.
and two of them were fatally wounded and
others badly injured. The interior of the
! establishment was a complete wreck
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
Grand Lodge of Masons.

The Grand Lodge Of Masons OF the state
of Minnesota was in session yesterday from
9 A. nc. to ~ D. m. The morning was taken
up With the eKemplifcsiIan Of the Third de-
gree, the afternoon with the election Of Off
Gers, aud the evening With their installation,
the ceremonies Of the latter being conducted
by Past Grand Master G. W. Prescott. The
officers elected are.
G. W. Lamson, 81 Paul, grand orator.
Edward Ashley, Browns Valley, grand
chaplain.
Levi Folsom, Taylors Falls, grand senior
deacon.
A. Barto, Sank Center, grand junior dea-
con.
c. ". Foote. Minneapolis, grand marshal.
A. K Doe, saltwater. grand sword bearer.
7. A. Noble, Mortified, grand standard
bearer.
T. z Corliss. Fergus FaIls, grand senior
steward.
W. Ten Brock, Duluth, grand junior
steward.
L Rossnan, G. P.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
Confessed Murder.

WAUPAcl, Wis, Jan. IA. On October z,
1872, Banker Mead, bachelor sixty years
Of age, was assassinated in his rooms in the
rear Of bis bank, and the place was robbed
b. unknown parties. The murderer shot
through rear window, the bullet piercing
Mead's head. He was found at noon the
next day lying in a pool Of clotted blood.
Mr.. Mead originally came from the east, but
he lived here for a long time, and had ac-
cJfsnulated a fortune Of $150,000. His
wantou murder created a great sensation.
The murderer secured several thousand dol
lars in cash and large number Of bonds,
bat was frightened away before the vault was
opened. 4 reward OF $4,000 was offered
for the apprehension Of the murderers and
many arrests we're made. A man named
Vandecsr, who was suspected, narrowly
escaped conviction and life sentence. A
week ago Thomas WEIGH was stabbed in a
saloon row at Amigo, Wis, and be Is nov
diving. Last night be confessed that he
murdered Banker Mead. A singular fact Is
that part Of the stolen bonds were recovered
last week, one batch in Michigan and two
81. 600 bonds In New York. The latter were
traced TO the First National bank in New
YORK. and they claimed theI received them
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
H0N0RING THE DEAD.
The Remains of Schuyler COlfax Es-
cOrted from Depot to Depot i'll
Chicago by Veterans.
The Funeral to be Held at South Bend,
Ind, on Saturday Afternoon.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-The remains OF Schuy-
Ter Colfax arrived in Chicago at 7:l5 this
evening in a special ear attached to the regu-
lar train Of the Northwestern road. The car
was appropriately draped, and on each side
was the inscription, ''The nation
mourns.p In the waiting room
at the depot we're twenty-five Of the
most prominent resident OF South Bend, in
Guiding six distinguished Odd Fellows, who
with the delegation from the lodge at Man
kato, form an escort to the eX-vice presi-
dents late home. Two hundred Chicago
membes Of the National Veteran club and
Union Veteran society, with 150 citizens,
including representatives of the various local
lodges Of Odd Fellows made line from the
train to the hearse. The distance to the lake
Shore depot was traversed In heavy snow
storm. The train departed at S:15, and shortly
afterward the procession reformed and march
ed TO the business portion, where the ranks
were broken. 1t is stated here tonight that
Gen. Grant is expected to attend the final
obsequies at South Bend, and that a special
train has been placed at his disposal for that
purpose.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
Fatal Explosion.

SOMERSET, Pa, Jan. 14-The Somerset
Chemical works, two miles east Of this place,
where nitro gIycerine and all grades Of high
explosives are manufactured, was the scene
Of terrible explosion this afternoon. Five
men were at work in the packing house when
some dynamite ignited from a red hot poker
one Of the men was using in boring hole
in the door. In second the entire building
was fn flames, and the men, With their
clothing all on FIRE, started u run and
we're but short distance from the building
when 500 pounds Of dynamite, packed ready
for shipment and lying outside the building,
exploded With terrific noise. Two Of the
men were found about six rods away burned
10 crisp. The other men were not seriously
injured. The shock was so great the people
Of this town ran into the street, thinking
their houses were falling down. window
glasses were broken IN houses half a mile
from the scene Of the accident.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
GERMAN Y.

BERLIN, Jan. 14.-The report that France
and Germany had come to an understanding
on the Egyptian, Chinese and Congo ques-
tons is credited in official circles here, though
it is not stated that definite agreement has
been formulated. 1t is said, however, that
Prince Bismarck is awaiting the result of the
French elections before giving his decision,
and Premier Ferry maintains the present
compact. A majority in the chambers has
proposed the alliance be cemented.
A shocking crime occurred at Frankfort
on -the-Main last night. A police commits
sioner named Rumptf, who had been active
in the prosecution of socialists, was found
dead in front of his own house, stabbed in
two places. The assassin is unknown
The North German Gazette says many retired
army officers have gone to China to instruct
the Chinese army in European tactics. The
government is powerless TO prevent this. 1t,
however. prohibits officers of the army going
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
JANUARY TERN MATTERS.
Defualter Swan Pleads Guilty-De-
faulter Lattimer Surrendered by
His SuretIes - TheGrand
Jury Retire to De-
Iihpratp

". c. Lattimer, held to the present grand
jury for larceny from Perkins, Lyons 81 Co.,
the Robert street wholesale liquor dealers,
was delivered up to the court by his sureties
yesterday and placed in Jail to await the sc-
ton Of that body. II an indictment IS found
against him he is hopeful Of some settlement
OF his case.
David z. Swan was brought before Judge
Simons yesterday morning TO answer TO the
two indictments found against him at for
mer term Of the district court by a grand
jury for larceny from the Northern Pacific
railway company and plead guilty to both
findings, and was remanded to Jail.
The grand jury for the January term Of
the district court were sworn yesterday morn
ing and charged by Judge simons, sho APP
pointed David Rafnaley their foreman and
they commenced their hearings at two o.
clock in the afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
ClaYeland's Callers.

BUFFALO, Y. Y, Jan. IA. -President-elect
Cleveland was to-day called upon by dele
cation Of Michigan gentlemen at his hotel.
and spent very pleasant hour with them.
d. N. Dickinson, member of the national
committee, expressed, on behalf of the dele
CATION, the great pleasure he felt in meeting
Cleveland. He assured the president-elect
that he only voiced the sentiments OF the
Democracy Of Michigan when &c said his
election was something for which
the party had reason to feel
proud. lie informed Cleveland
that to the delegation had been entrusted the
work Of conveying to him the hearty con
gratulations of the Michigan Democracy upon
his triumphant victory. Mr.. Dickinson then
introduced each member OF the delegation to
the president elect. Cleveland expressed
himself much pleased to meet so many Of
Michigan's prominent citizens. The party
left for Detroit this evening. The president
elect in the evening assisted at the dedica-
ton Of the new armory. Tomorrow even
ing he will attend the Press club ball.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
FRANCE AND CHINA.

PARIS, Jan. 14.-Terry in reply to Ruoals
question in the chamber Of deputies, said
acting in accordance with the vote OF the
chamb of November ~, the government
had decided on the immediate and complete
occupation of Tonquin as the only means to
settle the difficulty with China. Gen. Cam
penon until recently minister of war; al
though he disapproved of sending further
reinforcements to the far east, never en-
pressed uneasness at the military situation
in that quarter.
General Lewat, the new minister of war.
in speaking on the military situation, de
clared he was a soldier, and had no desire to
interfere in politics. He praised Gen. Cam
penon's devotion to France, and said he
would strive 10 initiate it. He denied the
present operations at Tonquin would en-
danger mobilization of the army in France
should an occasion therefor arise. This, he
said, would never be endangered as long as
he should remain minister of war.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
close of The Jami,h Fnsagemsnt.

Madame Janish, tne gifted Austrian ac-
tress, and her company, gave two perform
auces yesterday, both Of which were well at
tended aud appreciated. The play of "Ca-
millen was given at the matinee, and the
engagement closed last night with ''Lorle. {"
or her impersonatious in both plays these
columns have already spoken at length,
there being no diversity OF opinion on the
score Of her genius as faithful and con-
scientious artist.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15

THE New York Christian advocate takes a
grand, gloomy and peculiar view of the pop
ular pastime of roller skating. 1t argues a
much length and with fearful JUNCTION that
the ''craze'' is direct antagonist of all rell-
gious efforts, foe to all genuine social life
and literary pursuits. In support of this
sweeping declaration it instances one eongre-
cation in which twelve young ladies' lost all
interest in religion and formed associations
that their friends deem imprudent and i'm
proper. The Ad0ocate warns ali young people
who mean to be Christians to keen off from
roller skates, or to Ego very little" This last
injunction renders it difficult to draw the
correct line, and shows that the whole crii-
cism is merely cant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15

The sale Of seats for the engagement Of the
1.-TWO johns combination opens tomorrow
morning The New York R,rald speaks of
the show as folloRs:
''The Two Johns" e a broad comedy IN
three acts, and has met With an unusual de-
gree Of popular favor. It aims 10 make
people laugh, and in that it succeeds beyond
stint u vas presented last eTeniBg az the
Mount Morris..thsater 10 . large audience, an
heartily roared a.; Mrssrs- John Stew4rt and
John Hart We're the principals, and as they
are both clever comedians their efforts, whieh
we're muscular a. well as mental, were highly
enioyed. In the company are several very
good singers. whose songs helped materially
20 heighien the enjoyment Ct the entertain
menL The troap is q good one.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
rEsrERD.lT,N lulRKErS.

The ST. Paul markets were steady and quiet.
Al Chicago January wheat advanced ic, and other
futures sc. January corn vas &c higher,
and May ssc higher. January oats dropped 4
aud May ad, anced &c. Pork advanced 17I.c
Tor January and IJc for May The stock market
ass dun aud qHiet with trading confined pTin-
tipaliy to Northwestern, st. Paul, Delaware and
Western Union. Prices were generally firm and
higher I'LL near the close, when the market
weakened. Northwestern closed 4, st. Paul a a.,
Northern Pacific =, and Manitoba Z per cent.
higher; Oregon Transcontnental was u and
Western { MON a per cent lower than Tuesday ;
CLOSE. Omaha closed steady.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15
Erpositien Roller Rink.

The attendance at this popular resort last
night was about the largest of the season, the
smooth and elegant floor and perfect ap-
pointmeuts attracting large number of
those who delight in the pastimes of the roll
Ter skate.
An extra attraction was offered IN the per-
formances of that prince of skaters Prof.
Banks, assisted by Herr SpoOpendyke, the
iunny antics Of whom and difficult feats af-
forled infinite merriment FOR the audience.
Manager Carter announces a new bill for
each night.