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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Fixing New York SpOils.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Secretary
Whitney is in New York. 1t is believed
his mission has more to do with politics
than business He is doubtless feeling the
ground to report to the president some plan
whereby all the Democratic factions in New
York city can be brought to act in concert.
This will be hard work unless the president
soon makes the appointment of a Democrat
to one of the responsible offices i'll New
York city to offset the appointment of Pear
son as postmaster. This appointment has
given especial offense to Tarnmany hall and
there is 10 attempt at concealment. Mr..
Whitney is put to the front on behalf of the
administration as its political diplo-
mat If slate can be agreed
upon which will satisfy the factions,
the report is that the president is ready to
put Democrats in command of all the inn
portant offices in New York city. He has
been advised by leading Democrats, who
desire his administration to succeed, that
unless there is change for the better in
displacing Republicans New York will be
lost TO the Democrats in the fall election.
The president will, in all probability, be
openly antagonized during the next session
of congress. He will, no doubt, review his
views on the silver question, as contained
in his recent letter on the subject. This
will give those who desire to criticise him,
for various reasons, the excuse to attack
him, while it is more than likely all the
outstanding grievances will be lugged in.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Effect of Postage Reduction.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Third Assist
ant Postmaster General Hazen has made a
record of the effect, during the first year, of
the reduction of letter postage from cents
to 2. He says that the actual revenue for
the year ended Sept. 80, 1884 (the first year
during which the reduced rate is operative)
was $42, 1S4, s09.01, 81, 476, 500 less than the
estimated revenue upon cent rate, and
the loss by the reduction of the rate to 3
cents was $523, 100 less than the estimated
loss. The immediate falling off in the issue
of postal cards was 1876 per cent, amount
ing to SO, 034, 2S7 cards, crediting the extra
revenue on letters from the loss
on postal cards with $3.50, ,342 of
The beneficial results of 2 cent postage
would leave 81, 967, 592 to be divided be-
tween the benefits growing out of the in
creased number of letters and the substitu-
tion of sealed circulars for open ones. He
thinks the annual loss in revenue even
smaller than this. In conclusion, Mr..
Hazen says: 81 will only add that the re-
suits of 2-cent postage have more than
realized the most sanguine expectations of
its warmest advocates" He thinks that
when the law making the single rate weight
limit one ounce, instead of half ounce,
goes into effect, it will add to the revenues
by inducing persons in sending light pack
ages to send them under the seal instead Of
at parcel rates.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Fire in the Lindell Hotel, St. Louis, Dam
ages the Building About Fifty
Thousand Dollars.
Incensed Railroad Laborers Hold Two Men
as Hostages Until Paid Their
Wages.
People Near Fulton, Ark, Fleeing to
the Highlands on Account of
High Water.
A Drunken Husband Kills Hts WIFE
and Child in a Most Shocking
Manner.
Flames in a Hotel.

ST. LOUIS, April 2S.-The Lindell hotel
nad very narrow escape from destruction
this afternoon. About p. m. smoke was
discovered Issuing from the cellar, over the
WmteWaShers room, and pouring out of the
box which incloses the annunciator wires.
and which runs from the cellar to the upper
story. Up this box the flames rused with
great fiercenesSs to the roof. but fortunately
they were soon suppressed in this direction.
and Dy desperate and persistent exertions
the tremen confined the flames to the GEL
lar. Holes were chopped through the Office
floor and pipes were directed through them
and all other openings to the cellars. The
entire basement was flooded with water.
and after two hours work the
flames were quenched. About fifty
feet square of the rotunda
floor is burned out. the office nearIv
wrecked. and the reading room greatly
damaged. Carpets and furniture On the
parlor noor and IN several rooms on other
stories were very seriously injured by water.
and the wall decorations were DESTROYED by
smoke. A large part of the cellar was
also burned out. Loss Yariously estimated
from $50, 600 to $50, 900, which is covered
by insurance. When the fire was discovered
there was great alarm among the boarders
and guests OF the house, but every one had
time TO get out safely, and no injuries or
mlshaps are yet reported. Supper was
served in the hotel this evening. and the
dodgers are occupying the rooms tonight.
There will be no interruption to business at
the house. Two firemen were overcome bv
smoke but they will recover.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
he A vAssAL OR A PEER.
Big Head Phil Sheridan Ignores the
Secretary of War.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-For number
of days rumors have been rife in the war
department that an army order was forth
coming which, when issued, would create
considerable surprise. While no authentic
information is obtainable from officials, it
is understood that the order to be issued by
the president is to define the limit of the
authority of the lieutenant general of
the army. It was an open secret for
months prior to Secretary LincOln's retire
ment that controversy existed between
him and Lieutenant General Sheridan rel
atiye to the authority of the latter. The
secretary Of war finally wrote a letter to
the lieutenant general. in which he de-
fined the latter's authority. 1t is asserted
that Gen. Sheridan has come in conflict
with the new secretary Of war in regard to
the same questions as to their respective
rights OF command. On the 9th
inst. a general order was issued for GER
tain regiments to exchange stations by June
1. This order was by command Of Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan. It did not contain the
name OF the secretary OF war nor the words
with the approval Of the secretary Of war;
Similar orders. as shown by the records
when issued by Gen. Sherman, contained
the name Of Secretary Lincoln The gen
eral order above referred to the Second
regiment of artillery, stationed at Wash
ington- Il was ordered TO exchange with
the Third regiment Of artillery stationed in
the gulf states. Certain surgeons OF the
army have expressed themselves as bitterly
opposed to this change at this season OF the
year. They say it would endanger the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
COUNTING THE CASH.
Surrounded By Millions of Shining Du-
cats in the Great Treasury Vaults
the Committee
Slowly Pursues Its Work--Nine Thousand
Sacks Of $4,000 Each to Be
Handled.
The Presidents Procrast1natfon In
Changing Territorial Offices
Fraud in a Pension Agency.
Fixing the New York Factions
Guilty Between the War Secre-
tary and Sheridan.
Handling the Ducats.

Handling the Ducats.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The count of
the cash in the treasury, the first one since
Mr.. Gilillan turned over the money bags to
Mr.. Wyman in 1883, has begun. Messrs.
Durham, CaSsells and Smith, the commit
tee who do the counting, go through two or
three heavily barred doors into an elevator
inclosed in strong grating. By this means
they are lowered into great vault fire
proof and burglar proof and divided into
cells, the doors of which have combination
locks. The vault itself is as big as fair
sized house and will hold so, 600, 900 silver
dollars. The counters sit down in pass
age in front of the cell. They have a
light pair of scales. One attendant
goes in and passes out silver in sacks sup
posed to contain $40, 900 each. The count
ers receive the sack and weigh it. Then
they pass it to the other attendant who
stores it away in the next cell. In this way
the committee takes cell after cell, closing
with combination locks at the end of each
days work. Occasionally bag is opened
and the committee goes through the task
of counting dollar by dollar, but most of
the counting is done by weight. AS each
sack is passed upon it is numbered. This
is something new and was insisted upon by
Mr.. Jordan. There are, or ought to be
5000 sacks, making 270 tons to handle.
The committee will spend about ten days
in this vault among the silver dollars.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Gen. Grants Condition.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Some uneasiness
was felt by the physicians and family Of
Gen. Grant yesterday lest the genera
should become excessively weary with the
undue excitement attending his birthday.
But the general was as well as usual to-day,
and DR.. Douglas says he continues to grow
stronger. The presents and con-
gratulations continued to-day, sew
eraI being received from California and
distant points. At o'clock this evening
Washington McLeon of Cincinnati called
and had an interview with the general,
lasting over three hours. He expresses
belief in the generals perfect recovery to
health. as he believes that the disease is
simply an liberated sore throat, resulting
from excessive smoking. He found the
general lively and in the best OF spirits, and
profuse in his Acknowledgements OF thanks
for the many kind remembrances OF his
friends On his birthday. DE-. Douglas ar
arrived at the house at 1890 for the night.
The generals condition is about the same az
this morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Cleveland to Lawfon.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The attorney
general has given to the public his opinion
establishing the citizenship Of A. r. Law
ton and his eligibility to hold any office.
Mr.. Lawton had declined the mission to
Russia. The following is the reply of
the president:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Aprti
%, 1Ss5.-To the Hon. A r. Law
ton, Savannah, Ca, My Dear Sir: I re-
gret exceedingly that for any reason the
administration is to be deprived of your
honorable and valuable services in the mis-
sion to Russia. The opinion of the attor-
ney general upon the question of your al
legged disability under the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution was SO
completely satisfactory and removed so
completely from my mind all doubts
as to your eligibility that on reading it I at
once decided to ask you to accept the posi-
tion, and learn from the secretary of state
that he telegraphed you to that effect, but
it seems that your letter was then on the
way, which was followed by that on the
18th reaffirming your decision. sincerely
regret this determination upon your part,
SO unselfishly formed and so patriotically
expressed, and while must reluctantly ac-
cept it as an announcement of your deliber-
ate desire and personal wish, can but feel
that the country is greatly the loser by it.
With sincere regard and high respect am
your Obedient servant,
GROVER CLEVELAND,
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PENDLETON APPLAUDED.
Civil Service Reform Banquet to the
New Berlin Minister.

New YORK, April 27.-Despite the in
clemency of the weatherto-night. the COM
plimentary dinner givenat Delmonico's to
Minister George II. Pendleton by the civil
service reform was largely attended. The
main dining room was ehborately festOOned
and draped. A Mexican flag and huge bas-
kets of flowers were scattered at intervals
along the raised table at which the presi
dent, George William Curtis and other dis
tinguished people were seated. Mr.. Pen
dleton sat at Mr.. Curtis right as the
guest of the evening and beyond
him on the same side were Senator EyartS,
Hon. Wayne McVeagh, Judge Noah Davis,
Hon. William Dorsheiner, Dorman B.
Eaton, Sherman S. Rogers and ex-Attor-
ney General August ShOnmaker. On the
chairman's left were Cal SbhurZ, Oswald
Ottendorfer. John Joy, Senator Warner
Miller and a number of dhers. About two
hundred in all attended the banquet.
Speeches complimentary to Pendleton
and civil service reform were made by
George William Curtis, Senator Evarts and
others. TO which Nh. Pendleton replied
most happily.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
The Arkansas FIood.

FULTON, Ark, April 2s.-The river has
been steadily rising for six days and now
marks thirty-two feet ON the government
gauge and is still rising half an inch per
hour. The whole country along the banks
is inundated, and people with their stock
are heelng to highlands for safety. The
lower portion of Fulton is submerged and
repitition of the last disastrous flood is in
evitable. Fields that yesterday were green
with waving corn are now wilderness of
water. The loss of stock is very heavy.
The Iron Mountain railroad has several
hundred men working on the bridge here,
trying to save it from being borne
away by the accommodating drift The rains
in Arkansas river valley have done consid-
cradle damage by overfowing portions of
the plantations. Little Rock and several
private levees below have been broken, but
the disaster is only local in character. The
water is now falling from Fort Smith down.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
A RED RIOT.
The Jamaicans and COIOmbians
Have a C0nflict.-Threc Killed
and Many Wounded.

PANAMA, via Galveston, April 28.-The
American barque captured by the rebels
some time ago, was brought to Colon yes
terday by the Alliance having on board the
rebel general Benjamin Ruiz and sixty men.
At Paraiso yesterday afternoon riot oc-
CURED between the resident Jamaicans and
Colombians. Three Of the latter were killed
seventeen wounded. The company of
marines under Capt. Reid have gone there
to keep order at ParaisO, about nine miles
from Panama. The natives are very un-
certain throughout the interior and may at
tempt to stop transit. The detachment of
marines from the Tennessee, Galena Alli-
ance and Swatara returned to their respec
tive ships at Colon yesterday. The first
distribution of remaining forces is as fol-
lows: Marines and sailors from Shenandoah
at railway station and Pier under Capt
Harrington: Lieut. Elliott with strong
force of marines and sailors with field guns
guard the line of transit to Matachen and
San Pablo: five companies under Capts.
Mease, Weeker, Pagan, Cochrane and Ber-
ryman, together with four companies under
Capts. Colum, Muse, Reed and Har-
rington are at camps adjoining the
city of Panama Two Hotchkiss and
one Gatlin battery under Lieuts. Badger,
Sawyer and Allibone are also encamped
with the troops mentioned just outside the
city. They await the attempt of the ma
tional forces to land at the Pacific Mail
company's pier. Landing at that pier will
be resisted. There was strong guard at
the pier last night. Two companies guard
the railway approach at night, and Gordon
of twenty sentiDels guard the terminus at
the Pacific Mail dock. The National troops
are within two days march Of Carthagena.
The news of the attack upon that city may
be expected any day.
United States Consul General Adamson
has given prompt information to the Amer
ican commanders of Aizpurn's warlike
preparations. and has received some strange
treatment at the hands Of the French con-
sui, Armando, who claims to have caused
the withdrawal of the United States force.
Armando had nothing to do with the with
drawal Consul Adamson and Commander
McCaIla have undoubtedly saved Panama.
TROUBLE CONTINUES.
Cambil Cambina. messenger Of the diplO-
matte CORDS of Begota. arrived here this
morning Will: the national troops, who con-
sist chiefly Of volunteers from Cauca under
command Of MentOya, who has sent AiZ-
pun notice to quit the city in forty-eight
hours. Aizpurn now says he will
fight If he does not euacuate the city the
national troops will try TO dislodge him and
unless the United States troops interfere
the city viii stand a poor chance. ia IL
purn remains in the city the struggle will
be indefinitely prolonged. The rebels are
still occupying the Cathedral towers and
are ready to defend Cuartels. Troops re-
main aboard the Hulk. If, as now appears
probable. Aizpun refuses TO vacate the
city. he can only be dislodged by an attack
by the government troops. No one can
predict the effect Of such an attack It may
result in terrible disaster.
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Fears ofaEiof.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 2s.-For some
time past there has been trouble on the line
of the extension of the Baltimore & Ohio
railway between this city and Philadelphia.
Several contractors, it is charged. have
swindled the operatives. To7dayntthere is
dissatisfaction, near Chase's station, Just
south OF the Gunpowder river, and riot is
imminent. The contractors have been
changed and the workmen not paid. The
works are held by 800 armed men, who de-
clare they will kill the first man who goes
to work. They are holding Col Bradley,
bodily, superintendent, and A. Mcmillan,
as hostages, until they shall be paid. The
prisoners are surrounded by armed guards,
who furnish them with all necessares. I'm
less the money is paid serious trouble is ap-
pretended. Two men have been killed and
three houses burned within month past.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Capital Chaff.
Special to the Globe.


WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The engage
ment of Miss Dora Miller to Mr.. Richard
Claner of the United States navy is an
nounced. Miss Miller is the only child Of
Senator John f. Miller of California, and
is great heiress. Senator Miller's house is
one of the gayest in Washington, and Miss
Miller is one of the leaders in society. She
is both pretty and attractive and has broken
many hearts. Senator Miller has fine
record in political and private life and
fought through the war with great distinc-
ton.
Private Secretary Lamont is still confined
to his room by a severe indisposition, and
it is thought he will not be able to resume
his duties at the White House for several
days yet.
The postmaster general is appointing
about seventy fourth-class postmasters per
day. He will continue from now on to di-
rect his attention to offices of this class un-
til most of the vacancies are filled.
Judge Upton, second comptroller of the
treasury, has made ruling that officers of
the army who held brevet rank at the time
of service in the Mexican war were entitled
to three months extra pay, allowed by con-
gress for such service, according to the
brevet rank held by them at the close Of
their service.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
A Shocking Crime.

CoNcoRDIA, o., April 2S.-One of the
most shocking crimes ever known in this
section was committed near this place Sun
day night. A German named Adolph Hess
with his wife and child lived in mean little
house three miles from the village. Some
time through the night Hess, who was adj
dicted to drink, took an axe and with one
blow severed the head Of his child from the
body. The head was found on the floor.
Hess then beat his wife ON the head until
life was extinct. The room bore evidences
of dreadful struggle. The floor was
smeared with blood, chairs broken and
bloody finger marks stained the wall. The
woman's body. almost nude, horribly
gashed and bleeding, lay in one corner.
After his horrible work Hess hung himself
to rafter. When found all the bodies
were stiff
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Pension Agency Corruption.

WASHINGTON, April 28.-The commits
sioner of pensions to-day directed sus-
pension at the Philadelphia agency of 1O2
pensions which have been drawn, although
the pensioners are dead. In some cases, the
commissioner says, the persons in whose
names the pensions were drawn have been
dead since 1871. He has also directed the
suspension at the same agency of pensions
to seven widows who remarked in 1881,
but who have continued to draw pensions
ever since. The commissioner has asked
the attorney general to bring suit against
the pension agent for the moneys SO unlaw-
fully disbursed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Territorial Offices.

Opeclal W Inc UlODe
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Representa-
tives Of several territories who have been
here to the number of forty or fifty for the
past two months, are growing disgusted at
having to wait so long for appointments.
One by one they are departing for the West.
Ex-Representatives Oury of Arizona and
Ainslee of Idaho are here, and have met
with no encouragement for the places they
seek, the former for the goyernorship of his
territory and the latter for the Judge
ship Of Idaho. Mr.. Oury is one
of the oldest settlers in Arizona,
having gone there from Virginia
thirty years ago. and he naturally feels that
if it is the intention of the administration
to appoint an old timer, one who has repre-
sented it as delegate in conventions and
in congress, he should be the man. Ainslee,
who emigrated to Idaho from Missouri
years ago, thinks he should have something
for upholding the Democracy at his end,
although it is said he is pretty closely allied
with the Mormon hosts in Beaver and con-
tipu0uc p0untinc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Collectors Appointed.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The president
to-day appointed the following collectors Of
internal revenue: Cornelius voorhees, for
the Fourth district of Missouri, vice David
A. Stewart, resigned; John Whitaker for
the district of Oregon, vice John G. Cart
wright, suspended; Frank Bradley for the
district of South Carolina, vice Ellery N.
Brayton. suspended; Hambleton Sheppard
for the Sixth district of Virginia, vice Will
liam E. Craig, suspended. He also ap-
pointed John Hobson to be collector of Gus
toms for the district of Oregon in the state
of OREGON
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Murdered nj, Stepmothcr.

PLANsTIN, Mich, April 2s.-Mrs. JohE
T. Clark was shot and killed yesterday by
her stepson, Edward, during the absence of
her husband who was at work LII the fields.
One bullet went through the cheek and
brain of the woman, four others taking
effect in her body. Edward Clark was ar
rested and pleaded guilty to the charge of
murder, and the coroner's jury SO found the
verdict. Mrs. Clark had told her stepson
he should help his father work, which
caused the murder. There is some talk of
lynching, the excitement being intense.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29
Removing n Capital.
Special to the Globe.

WHEELING, ". Va. April 2s.-The
work of embarking the property Of the
state preliminary to removing the seat Of
government to Charleston was commenced
to-day. and viii be continued until Friday,
at the close of business on which day
the seat of government ceases to exist at
this place. The state authorities have been
located at Wheeling for ten years past, oc-
eupying free Of cost a handsome capitol
building erected expressly for the state by
the city.
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Yicfin,s of fheFire.

PITTsBURG, April 2s.-The victims of
last nights fire OH Third avenue are all do
ing quite well this morning, except John
Groetzinger, who was injured so badly that
he cannot recover. The others will proba-
bly, get well. The body Of Nelson Wood
was found at 3 o'clock this morning, COW
cred with debris and badly crushed. The
loss will not exc eed S25, 900.
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John Mccullough Getting Worse.

ST. LOUIS, April 2S.-Friends of john
Mccullough, the actor, who is now visiting
here, are getting quite anxious over his con-
dition, which seems TO be growing worse
rapidly. He has wandered about the city
for several days, imagining himself in Chi
cago and in Cincinnati, inquiring constantly
for streets and places IN those cities, evi-
dences that his mind IS being rapidly under
mined
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Killed His Wife.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, April 28.-Yester-
day afternoon at the residence Of G. Shook,
who lives mile and half south OF Port
Gibson, Jacob Scott, aged 76, shot and
killed his wife with a revolver. He fired
at her twice, both shots taking effect in her
breast