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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
DEFEAT OF HrGH LICENSE.

The high license bill was defeated in the
senate yesterday after long guerilla fight on
the part of the friends of the measure, who
by series of 1illibustering tactics attempted
TO stave off vote The president of the
senate decided that quorum being present,
and majority having failed to vote for the
bill, it was lost the vote standing 2 ayes and
81 nays-18 members of the senate who
were present failing to vote. The eighteen
who failed to respond to the roll call were
presumably in favor of the measure,
so the vote would have stood 20
ayes and 81 nays if full vote of the senate
as it was constituted on yesterday had been
Notwithstanding in defeat of the bill
anyway. The constitution says "a majority
of each house shall constitute O quorum TO
transact business and it further says, ''no
law shall be passed unless voted for by all
the members elected to each branch of the
legislature, and the vote entered upon the
journal of each house" The journal shows
that a majority of the senate was present on
yesterday and consequently sufficient num-
Der to constitute quorum for the trans
action of business; it shows that
the high license bill came before
the senate for its final action and
was put upon its passage. aud
majority of the members elected TO the SEN
ate having failed to vote for it the bill was
lost. The presidents ruling, therefore, was
in strict accordance with parliamentary law
and the very letter of the constitution of the
state itself. The constitution gives each
branch of the legislature power to determine
the rules of its proceedings. In pur-
suance of that constitutional power the SEN
ate, among other rules, requires each mem
Der present to answer when his name
is called, and allows no member to absent
himself without leave of the body. The point
raised in some quarters that the action of
the senate on yesterday relating to the high
license bill was nullity is met and an
swered by the journal itself, which correctly
shows that quorum was present, and that
the senators who failed to vote, or absented
themselves without leave, stand in contempt
OF the body to which they belong for VIC
lation of its rules.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

The station by the name OF Kenosha Cross
ing, H., on the Chicago 81 Milwaukee diyi-
sion OF the Milwaukee & St. Paul road, has
been changed to Remey.
H. c. Davis, assistant general passenger
agent Of the Northern Pacific line, and Gen
eral Passenger Agent Warren OF the Mani
toba, returned yesterday from Chicago.
The agency at Dawson, Ia, on the MI
waukee & st. Paul line. has been diseontin-
ued, and charges on freight shipments will
Lecessitate prepayment of charges hereaf-
ter.
The Omaha and Wisconsin Central roads
have issued joint tariff between Milwaukee
aud New Richmond, Wis, which Is now a
junction point The rates are subject 70
Joint western classification, aud DO not de-
viate from the rates existing heretofore.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
The Oregon Wheat. Cron.

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. 23.-The Oregonian
tomorrow will publish crop reports from the
entire district in Oregon and Washington
territory lying east of the Cascade mountains
The reports from all sections agree that the
heavy fall of snow was splendid protection
for wheat, and that fve-siXths of the snow
when it melted was absorbed by the
soil, giving the wheat remarkably
good stand. The best estimates place the
acreage of winter wheat at 80 per cent above
last year, and the surplus for export is put
down at between 1865, 900 aud 175, 900 tons.
These figures do not include the Willamette
valley in Western Oregon, whose surplus will
approximate 200, 600 tons.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
THE LUXURY of DOING GOOD.

1t is rumored that LELAND STANFORD is
| preparing to donate his immense wealth to
| the people in the shape of endOwments to
public institutions. The inconceiyable wealth
accumulated by our modern money kings is
the wonder Of the world, and it may be that
these vast accumulations may yet return 10
the people with a sensational abruptuess.
There is no reason why charities should not
be on q scale with wealth. We have some
notable examples in the cases of PEABODY,
COOPER, CoRCORAN, and even the elder
VAUDEVILLE, who have used their great
wealth in associating their fame with the
happiness and progress of mankind. An ac-
emulation Of fifty or hundred millions in
a life time is a career reserved for an age,
and what to do with such fortunes is a prob
lem for the owners Of them. When they 60
hence they leave their money behind them;
that is certain whether it be one million or
one hundred million. Some Of them prefer
to build beautiful monuments to their menu
cries during life time, as was the case With
Mr.. PEABODY in his donations 10 the cause OF
education, or of Mr.. CoRCoRAN in establish
ing his art gallery, or that most beautiful of
all modern charities, tue Louise Home at
Washington. II is said that family aflliction
has weaned Mr.. SrANFoRD's heart from the
ordinary disposition of property.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
"HOW USE DOTH BREED 4 HABIT IN

The Democratic newspapers seem to have
the fullest confidence in the wisdom, patriot
ism and Judgment of Mr.. CLEVELAND. and
are perfectly willing to leave the choice of
his cabinet TO him. But the Republican pa
pers produce new cabinet every day. fire.
quently getting out the most grotesque com
binations. They name over a list of the
most prominent men and then fall 10 work
abusing and criticising each name upon it
as il the owner had been guilty Of some per-
sonal afTront to the critic himself.
But the time IS very short for such Repub-
lican amusement. Mr.. CLEVELAND will soon
relieve the opposition of its perplexity and
give it a cabinet in fact upon which the
vials of wrath can be poured. He may az
grieve them by not appointing such cabi-
net rs they have selected for him; or the
cabinet may consist of the very names they
have assigned to it, but they may not run in
the order in which they have been placed
by the Republican editors. This
will be the signal for a fresh at
tack upon The CLEVELAND administration,
and sharp shooting will commence all along
the line. The Republican press is deter
mined to dictate to the next administration
or make it hot for the next president, for
according to the imagination of these editors
Mr.. CLEVELAND has no other mission than TO
crafty their whims. The fact is the Repub-
lican press has become so accustomed to run
the administration that they appear to keep
It up from force of habit.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
ALWAYS UP TO THE SCRATCH.

at is wise child that knows IT'S own
father" said the chicken as it stepped out Of
the incubator. -Peck's Sun.
There Is nothing religious about the hen,
but she may not inapprOpriately be called a
Law Manufacturer Gazette.
The Italian Is unqucstionably the prettiest
language extant. Reckon that's why the
rooster always talks in that language to the
ladies' Of his yardbold. State
Journal
Ez-Presideut Hayes has gone 10 keeping
fancy breeds Of chickens. Those who have
had some experience In this line predict that
be will soon be in need Of pension. -Pbiia-
deIphia Call.
There's nothing that gives 50 much pleas
ure about ones premises as game rooster.
a man with a game rooster and game vile
never lacks entertainment sufficient 70 keep
him vide awske.-Kentucky State Journal.
"Why don't ron pulp that gambling
bousei'' asked citizen Of detective.
''It's hard job, sir. They're no chickens,
tell you"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Resolutions Adopted at Mitchell In Memory
of General Manager Merrill.
Gnnninl 10 Tho Clnhn


MITCHELL, Oak, Feb. 23.-The Merrill
memorial service was attended by loo
people yesterday. The eulogies were
10y Hon. Hiram Barber, Mai. A.
G.. Kellam, DR.. Brush and Dr.
Pardee, closing with the life and character
of the great railroad magnatc. The follow
ing resolutions were reported:
Resolyed, That we recognize in the life and
labors Of the late Hon. 5. s. Merrill, general
manager OF the Chicago, Milwaukee IL st.
Paul railway, advantages accruing to the
material interests of Dakota unsurpassed by
those Of any other man.
Rescued, That in strength Of intellect,
power Of forethought and maturity of iudg-
ment manifested in the successful planning
ana executing of great enterprises, the late s.
s. Merrill had few If any equals in this
country.
Resoiged, That we unite with his efficient
co-laborers, representing the largest railroad
system OF the world, in an earnest reeogni-
ton OF the great loss sustained, not only by
this great corporation, but by the entire com
mercal world in the death Of the late Chief
Manager Merrill.
Resol,ed, That his marked appreciation Of
the value Of mental and manual discipline
in the domain Of technology or practical
mechanics as a preparation for the SUCCESS
ful achievements especially entitle him to
the highest rank as a sagacious and pro-
gressiYe railroad builder.
Rescued, That the lively interest which he
manifested in the establishment Of the Da-
kota university in the city Of Mitchell brings
us as directors and citizens under lasting
obligations, and we will ever give him a
warm place in our memory.
ResOiged, That we extend to the afflicted
family Of the deceased our sympathies and
prayers, and commend them To God and the
word Of his grace az the only true consolation
in the midst Of esrth's heaviest calamities.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
APesigna.ion and Appointn,en,.

r President Smith Of the st. Paul & Duluth
yesterday rendered the service Of the BUSH
ness car of the road to W. Harvey Middle
ton, late master mechanic of the Manitoba
shops, TO take his sick child to Chicago for
treatment. He will go on the st. Louis and
take up his position with the Nashville as
superintendent of machinery.
Tom Downing, master mechanic in the
Fergus Falls shops, will take the position
left vacant by Mr.. Middleton. lie has had a
wide experience, having been foreman of the
Milwaukee machine shops at Minneapolis, and
master mechanic in the Minneapolis Il St..
Louis shops. His fitness for this last promo
ton is conceded by all the men in the EN-
ploy of the company.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
rHE TDEtLNEWSP4PEH

Newspapers" was the interesting subject
Of discussion at a meeting Of the ministers
Of the Congregational church last night. We
are gratified to observe that these gentlemen,
who are so emiuenuy qualified to Judge
educating influences, possess a proper ap-
probation of the scope and utility Of the
press as an educator Of public opinion. One
OF the most notable features indicating a
rapid progress toward high civilization il
the improvement in the toae and style Of
newspapers. To the great mass OF readers
the daily paper is a daily encyclopedia en-
brscinE. as it does, information relating 10
sill departments OF human knowledge
throughout the world. Consequently TIE
newspaper becomes s potent agent for
good OF evil jus; as it inclines. The minis
terial convention last night deplored the dis
position Of 80 many papers to misedueaie
aud level downward rather than 10 educate
aud build Rp the better elements OF moral aud
social life They depreCste the insertion in
newspapers matter thai is not refining and
elcvatiug in its tendencies. and have good
Sord for those newspapers that coB6ue
themselves to s legitimate presentation Of
the current news and a proper discussion Of
public questions from the elevated plane Of
conservatism and public morality Is is
gratifying 70 know that from their standpoint
tie GLOBE i an ideal newspaper.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

with intoxicating liquors to the use Of which
she was not accustomed, and when in au ir-
responsible state forced her to marry
him. The girl wife maintained,
however, stoutly in court that
she never became Mrs. Gnmpert in reality.
nor that she ever lived with him or met him
again after this. She with her mother soon
after this moved to Chicago and is still living
here. The court did not say whether a decree
should be granted, but ordered the evidence
written I'D
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
4 Oueer Marriage.


CHICAGO, Feb. ga rather peculiar case
occupied the attention Of Judge TuIey this
morning before regular court bOurs.
Mary P. Gumpert, very attractive
Young lady, was the sutton for a
decree Of divorce From her own testimony
and that Of her mother and sister # appeared
TIA: two Eesrs ago while still residing with
her family in Brooklyn, y. T., and still being
pupil Of ar educational institution Of that
city, she being 10 at the time, Louis
Il. Gurnpert, whose acquaintance they had
made IN q furtivs manner. one day induced
her 10 follow him and that be then filed her
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

IT was fitting that the citizens of Mitchell,
OAK, should pay tribute to the memory of
the late General Manager MERRILL of the
Milwaukee s. St. Paul. Mr.. MERRILL had
done much for the thrifty little city which
bears the name of the president Of the Mil
waukee company, who is SO iuconsolable
over the loss Of his executive officer that he
has resolved to retire from the responsibility
of administering the affairs of the great cor
poration which he has headed SO long and so
ably
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

DIVINE to the fact that yesterday was
WAsHINGToN's birthday, legislative bodies
generally, courts, banks, brokers and other
public business bodies transacted no business
worthy of note. The day was generally OBJ
served as legal holiday, more generally than
in the past perhaps, as the dedication of the
Father of his Country on Saturday recalled
recolleetions of that great and good man
whose memory every lover of his country
should revere
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

The fact that General Manager vAS HORNE
OF the Canadian Pacific has agreed to reduce
aud equalize the rate to the merchants wpsi
Of Winnipeg, viii hardly serve to console
she wholesalers in Manitobais metropolis.
Their specific complaint IS that the dis
elimination now practieed tends to give tn
merchants on the line OF the Canadian Pa
cife TO the West equal terms With themselve.
At Montreal, Quebec aud Toronto
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
LIGHT PESALTT FOR INHUMaS BAR
RsRTTT


Vermont Is New England state. but her
blue Laws have degeuerated to an unreasou-
ably lax condition. At Wallingford recently
one JOSEPH WHrTE was fued $40 and
bis wife s. for crime that would
have received much heavier punishment
under the laws Of a young Western state.
WHTE and his wife were convicted Of trest-
INK their ward. InA TERRY, girl OF Is,
In shocking manner. Sometimes thew
compelled the girl % stand on red-hot
ssove. She vas fastened to the walls by stick
iD2 pins through her ears. Another mode
ri punishment was - drive Il needle through
bes iuuEue, fastening her to the window sill
On one occaslou she was held under the
laur uut' she tainted. The child's BODY
ess covered with black and bluc spots made
: Q'sChiuE her. sud her hack was q net
ro-S &c rize> vhere ths whip bad been ap-
pEc1- The loyal state q Vermont ought TO
&, ashamed az such record aud such
iurrt iaws. such an occurrence in tue
>lglh weRij have given the Repgblicsn
rartv platform fov three caupatgnsr Yet
there is 3 saving clause u Vermout's reuu;S-
uQa. Thc church 81 Shich WHrTE sad bis
wife Svrc members has expelled them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

Gov. MOODY Of Oregon affects to be highly
indignant because the legislature shirked
the senatorial succession upon the executive,
and intimates that unless there is an emer-
gency in the way of a special session of con-
gress, he will not make an appointment for
many months. Thus he may be able to even
up the record by keeping the politicians in
suspense. The prospect is that there will be
quite an active demand in Oregon for sena-
torial lightning rods during the summer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
FRANK JAMES FREE.
The Missouri Indictments Against Him Dis
missed by Judge Edwards.
No New Developments in Minnesota and
No Requisition Made Out.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
BooNvILLE, Mo-, Feb. 23.-Frank James
is free man. In the Cooper county circuit
court, late Saturday afternoon, the only two
charges pending against him in Missouri
representative. The proceeding was trans
acted at the close Of court, when there was
no one in the room except the officers, the
prisoner and the attorneys. The matter was
kept very quiet last night, and even
tonight it is not generally known.
James is in the city. James, case was
docketed for to-day, Feb %, but was called
up Saturday at the instance Of Mr.. Dorsey
w. Shackleford, prosecuting attorney. THIS
gentleman, in making the motion for dis
missal, said when he occasioned the removal
of James from the Alabama courts to Mis-
souri, he was confident that he had sufficient
evidence to convict him. Since then the
main witness upon whom he relied to con-
Wet the prisoner, Mr.. Stapp Of Kansas, had
died, and other evidence was also missing.
In justice, therefore, 10 the state and to the
defendant, he must ask that the charges, one
for obstructing the railroad and the other for
court granted the motion in very few
words. Judge Edwards looked happy
to have the case out from under his
jurisdiction. This is the last charge pending
against Frank in this state. He arrived in
Boonville Saturday from the west, and regis
tered at the City hotel, where he took dinner.
After dinner he started to the Office Of his at
torneys, Messrs. Draffen & Williams, where
he remained closeted until just before his
case was c4lled. After its dismissal he re-
paired to his hotel, where he received the
congratulations of half dozen friends who
were acquainted with the action of the court.
The great acquitted refused to be interviewed.
HeteXpressed to friend his satisfaction at
the dismissal of the indictments against
him, and thought under the circum-
stances the state could not do other
Minnesota cases, should they ever come to
trial. An Impression is current here that
Gov. Marmaduke will not grant requi-
sition from the governor of Minnesota for ,
James. Capt F. P Bronaugh, a wealthy
cattle man of this place, and one of James
bondsmen, was in jefferson City day or
two ago, presumably to test the governors
views He declined TO open his mouth on
the subject, however, when approached, say
ing there had already been too much pub
lished by newspaper correspondents. 1t is
idle to predict the outcome, but
James influential friends are using
every effort to stave of his little
pleasure trip north. He has bee U kept quiet
since yesterday, and where he will go from
here is unknown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

THE industrious Italian is intreuching
himself by land and Sea at Massowah, and be
has evidently gone there to stay. Pine Turk
is FESTIVE and appears inclined to force Eng
land to declare herself on the issue. The
old lion may soon find himself entangled in
tine meshes of two jealous parties and be
forced to choose between them for favorite
Neither Italy nor Turkey is in frame of
mind to tolerate coquetry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
The First Steps Taken Toward the Establish
ment of Such an Institution.
Cpacia1 n tho CIoho

IL.
Special to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23.-For some time
past number of wealthy and publc-sprited
gentlemen of Milwaukee have had in con-
temptation a foundation of Northwestern
university, which shall be under
the control of board of trustees composed of
representatives Of an Evangelical church. The
idea has progressed so far as to admit of set
tied plans, which are embodied in phampet
now being sent out to wealthy
residents of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois
and Wisconsin. This outlined provides,
first that the institution shall be managed by
a body Of twenty-four trustees, six each from
the Young Mems Christian association of
Milwaukee, ST. Paul. Chicago and Dubuque.
This body shall determine its own
time and place Of meeting and
have an entire organization and manage
ment of the institution, and entire disposal
of the funds, They shall appoint treasurer
and members of the faculty, in fact, their
power is unlimited. Two of the trustees go
out of Office every third year. All memb ers
of the board of trustees, professors,
and teachers must be members in good
standing with some evangelical denomina-
ton. Any failure on the part of either to
act with an eye single to the honor of
the master, shall be deemed a sufficient
reason for summary ejectment from office.
1t is provided that the charter shall contain
provision allowing of the appointment of one
man every year by the governors of the four
states above named, which four shall consti-
tute board of examiners who shall audit the
accounts of the institution, examine the
state of its finances and the general man
agement and report on the same. No sub
scription is to be binding until 100000
shall have been subscribed by responsible
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
srR SrAFFoap NoErHcorE discl

SIR STAFFORD NOETHCoTE discharged hi
conservative explosive against the liberal
GLADSTONE government yesterday with al
the pyrotschnic effect be could command.
His arraignmeut Of toe dil1tory and vaciI-
lAring policy Of the ministry Vas quite ezzs-
tic, out in 4 measure justified However. b.
laid undue stress OF some points for vh.cL
the GLADSTONE government could hardly b
hs!d respoasib.e.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

SENATOR THURMAN is writing book out
lining his personal "reminiscences in politi-
cal life. That is very dignified and use
full way for public man to close his career.
Judge THURMAN is a writer of most vigorous
English. If he can just Intervene few of
his peculiar nasal blasts and hourishes of the
famous bandana, the book will go like wild
fire
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

FARMER LoRING of Minnesota, in an inter-
view with Fargo reporter on yesterday, took
a hopeful view of the future in the way of
legislation, but gave producers some
timely advice in the way of building eleva-
tors of their own at storage points where they
may hold their grain until there is All active
demand for it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24

The Minnesota interest in Frank James is
revived by the above facts. 1t was because
of the peudency of these indictments that
Gov. Hubbard's requisition for him was re-
fused some months ago. There is now moth
ing against him in Missouri AMI the requsl-
ton is again in order. At the state house,
however, all the people in the executives
office insist that no papers have been made
looking towards bringing him up here, and
no word comes from Northteld to whether
the authorities there are still anxious to get
him. The CLONES specials this morning also
intimate that there is a feeling in Missouri
that Gov. Marmaduke ought to and will re-
fuse to grant the requisition, on what grounds
it is hard 10 say.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-24
Shooting ARRAY at Marshlield.

MARsHFIELD, Wis, Feb. 23.-Dan Kinney,
while drunk last night, went to house of
ill-fame with several others and was refused
admittance. One of them threw club
through window and one of the inmates
shot Kinney in the thigh. He will recover
No arrests.