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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
A Cleveland Boy. Deserted in His In
fancy, Falls Heir to Half a
Million.
Stolen From School by His Mother and
Turned Oyer TO Accomplices-
Sensational Case.
A Chicago Girl Abducted, Chloroformed ant
Mysteriously Carried Away-A
Singular Story.
Three Negro Murderers Done up by Mob
Of One Hundred Infuriated
Citizens.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
CLEVELAND, o., March 12.--About ten
years ago Elmer Cobb and Minnie Goodwin
were married in this city and to them was
born child who was called Elmer after his
father. and who is now about years old. /.
The young husband denied that the child was
his, while the mother and her
family seemed to care very little for
its welfare. Finally Mrs. DR.. Mer-
rick interested herself in the boy and
provided home for him. A long trial fol-
lowed to establish a guardianship for the
child, and its care was awarded to Mrs. Mer-
rick, who placed it in charge of a German
family. About three years ago the boys
father committed suicide. The mother mar
ried again, and Ahira Cobb, the child IS
grandfather, died, leaving him one of
the nine heirs to an estate of
$4,000, 900. The mother and her family at
once manifested great interest in the boys
welfare, and on Monday the mother, who is
now the wife of man named Peck, sales
man in a rubber house in New York, came
to Cleveland and was allowed to visit her
obtained a reluctant permission to take
him on a visit to an aunt who lives
in the city. The pair did not return and as
Mrs. Peck was seen alone at midnight Tues
oay, it is supposed she turned the child over
to an accomplice and herself proceeded to
her home in Brooklyn. The police of that
city have been notified to arrest her and Sc
cure the childif possible.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
STILL STUBBORN.
The Striking Railroaders and Rail.
road Officials Still Fillibus-
tering About.
In Kansas Gov. Martin Refuses to Interfere
and Col. HOxie Shows his
Temper.
In Texas Things Remain About the Same,
Neither Side Appearing
to Weaken.
Col. Hoxie in a Bad Humor.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, March 12.-No change
in the situation. Everybody is awaiting the
action of Mr.. Hoxie. Gov. Martin sent him
long telegram message to-day. He called
Mr.. Hoyie's attention to the good behavior
of the men, their frmness of
purpose, general sympathy of the public
with the strikers and the extent of the strike.
The railroad commissioners are said to have
joined in the governors representative mes
sage, and stated emphatically no necessity
existed for calling out the militia. Mr..
HoIie replied to Gov. Martins telegram
substantially as follows:
''If the men will accept their
pay to the date of their guilty work,
and will permit US to resume
our traffic and occupy our property, we will
meet them and discuss and arrange wages
with them for future employment on an- in
telligent and liberal basis"
Neither Capt. Hayes nor Col. Hoxie has
gone to Sedalia to confer with the strikers, as
intimated in the dispatches, nor isnit likely
either will go.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
The Springfield Struggle.

SPRINGFIELD, H., March 12.-In join
convention both parties voted. Morrison
received 80, Logan 80. Mcmillan (Rep.)
voted for Nelson f. Blake of Chicago, Null
heran (Dem.l voted for Ward, Sittig (Rep.)
voted for Washburue, and Streeter Dem }
voted for Black. The second ballot was the
same except that Haines declined to vote
and Morrison received one less. On the
third ballot Mcmillan voted for Logan. thus
making the vote for Logan 100. Morrison
9S, Black l, Washburue l. Ward /, Haines
not voting. The fourth ballot was the same
as the third, except that Haiues increased
MOrrison,s vote one. The fifth ballot was
the same as the Sixth ballot, Mcmillan chang
ing to Blake. The balance were the same
and no election was had. The convention
then adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
A HorribIe Tale of Poverty.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 12.-Patrick
Rainey, wife and son live in a shanty near
poor. Two months ago Rainey's wife while
drunk, was ont in severe storm during
which time she froze her hands and feet in a
horrible manner. Neighbors not seeing or
bearing anything Of the woman for some
weeks, became alarmed yesterday and visit
ing the house found herlyiug in bed, the
frozen portions of her body being mortified.
She lay in filthy room that was frightful to
behold. Her case is beyond recovery. She
informed the neighbors that she has been
unable to rest at night on account Of rats,
that have become so ferocious in the shanty,
that they would run over her person and en-
desvor to feast on portions Of her mortified
limbs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
DREADFUL DISGUST.
Office Seekers Still on the War Path
and Declaring Vengeance Against
the Powers That Be.
Cleveland Firm and Will Carry Out
the Policy Inaugurated-NO Nom
nations Yesterday.
Specimen Soft Places At the National Capital
Colonel Villas Mail Continuing
Very Heavy.
Treaties Withdrawn-The Hazen Trial
Spooner to the Front-General Wash
ingtOn News.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-No nomin ations
were sent to the senate to-day and the effect
was very discouraging to the office seekers.
The fact that no attention has been paid to
their applications and petitions has pretty
thoroughly disgusted the spoilsmen. They
expected that as 4 result of the cabinet meet
ing q whole budget Of nominations would be
sent in yesterday and their disappointment Is
very keen. They complain that they
can't even get a chance to argue
their cases or say word with relation to the
policy that would be most likely to insure
party success in the future. Their advice is
not asked for and not taken when proffered.
The Democratic leaders say they do not meet
with any different reception than that ac-
corded to the Republicans who come TO as
sure the administration of their good will and
to encourage The presents apparent policy. The
number of this class of callers has increased
within the past two days, while the
line Of politicians and office-seekers has
gotten much shorter. The complaint is that
the Republicans are trying to fiatter Cleve
land into allowing the machine to remain as
it is, so as to insure their success four years
hence. All sorts of grumbling complaints
are heard about the hotel lobbies, but nobody
AhCho JSb JNo1 hhAI ~ OApCCb' 1hC SFOAIo-
men are very uneasy, but are afraid to
say all they feel. Some say
this morning that everything viii pass
off smoothly, no matter how slowly the
changes are made, if the proper thing is done
in the end. The probabilities are that Mr..
Cleveland will not be affected by what is
said and he will go on with the policy he has
already mapped out in his mind. Nearly
every place TO which is attached anv admins
tratve power will be filed by a trusted Demo
erat before the administration has grown
very old, and the postoffices, etc,
vii all pass into the hands of Democrats
before long. But there will be no hurry
-ng and the civil service law will
be respected in spirit and letter from the
first to the last. There is a great decrease
n the number Of callers at the departments
md at the White house from the fact tnat
;hc cabinet officers have given it to be under
stood that all applications and petitions are
being put aside without consideration at this
line and getting in first is not to be any ad-
vantage. Some have drawn back in the
nope Of standing a better show after the
crowd is out Of the way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
Senatorial Work.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Seuator Man
derson offered resolution which he asked
might be printed and placed on the table.
1t calls upon the secretary Of state for such
information as the department may have
regarding the rumored attempt of Gen.
Ruino Barrios. president of Guatemala, to
seize upon the territory or destroy the in
tegrity of the republics of Nicaragua, Hon.
duras, San Salvador and Costa Rca, and to
report what steps are being taken by the
government to preserve the rights of the
United States under existing or pending
treaties.
Senator George presented the credentials
Of Walthall, as senator from Mississippi, vice
Lamar resigned, and Walthall took the oath.
Senator VanWyck called up his resolution
offered yesterday, directing the secretary of
the interior and attorney general to take
steps to prevent the sale Of lands granted
the state OF Florida to aid in the construc-
ton Of railroads in that state.
A long debate ensued, participated in by
Senators Van wyck, Call and Plumb, but,
pending action, the senate adjourned with
out executive session and without receiving
any nominations from the president.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
Downed by a Policeman.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 12.-United States
Marshal Couzins Of this city reached Hanni-
bal, Mo-, this morning with strong force
of deputies to protect the Wabash railroad
property. Trainmaster Ritchic also arrived,
bringing four engines from Springfield to
move about one hundred loaded freight cars
held by the strikers. These were met
by the strikers who refused to allow
the engines to go to the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas yards for the cars. Two
of the leaders were arrested. The locomo-
tives they permitted to pass, but the engin-
eers refused to run their engines without
permission of the strikers. Policeman Led
ford, who is about half an engineer, then
boarded one of the locomotives, ran to the
yards, and got out one train, which started
East this afternoon. The regular engineers
finally concluded to run their engines, and
the work progressed. The strikers are very
indignant at Policeman Ledford.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
ecEs.

The Northern Pacific Express company in
circular issued yesterday announces that
the city office of the company for the receipt
of money, valuables and packages has been
removed from No. 3l1 Robert street to the
building, No. 129 East Third street. The
general offices of the company have also been
moved from the main building of the
Northern Pacific Railroad company to the
second floor of the same building, No. 129
East Third street.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Railroad will this season build branch from
Spirit Lake to Sioux City. The distance is
not great, and the towns along the route will
contribute largely to defray construction ex-
penses. Operation, if things are arranged as
expected, will commence quite early and be
completed before the end of the season.
A project has been formulated by the
transcontinental lines and the Oceanic
Steamship company to make the Hawaiian
islands rivals to Florida. An arrangement
has been made to get the health seekers of
the Middle States to visit the islands instead
of Florida, making the rates very low. The
round trip from Missouri river points is fixed
at 1925, and from st. Louis at S235 and the
same from Chicago and st. Paul.
In day or two the Omaha will issue
new tariff on merchandise from points on
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line in
Illinois to points on the Omaha line in Ne
braska.
General Superintendent Whitman of the
Omaha line has gone on trip over the
Western division of the line.
A rumor was current yesterday that the
Wisconsin Central would on Sunday COM
mence running its evening train into st.
Paul. 1t was, however, found to be without
foundation, as Mr.. Robb, the passenger
agent in St. Paul, said he had received no
notice, which he most certainly would if such
was the case.
General Northwestern Passenger Agent
Dixon of the Milwaukee 81 St. Paul is in
Milwaukee.
c. s. Stebens, general ticket agent of the
Union Pacific, is in st. Paul.
Two Mormon missionaries were about the
railroad offices arranging for special rates for
the transportation of converts to Utah.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
A Scene at:the Hazen Trial.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-1n Hazen's
court martial to-day the judge advocate read
to the court the admission of facts promised
by the accused yesterday. The gist OF the
admission is that, while he criticised the ac-
ton of the secretary of war with respect to
the Greelv expedition, and said if q steam
sealer had been sent from st. John after the
loss of the Proteus, the whole Greely party
would have been saved, yet he in-
tended no disrespect to a superior
officer. Rudolph Kaufman, reporter of the
Evening Star, testified to having had a
conversation with Gen. Hazen, the substance
of which was published, and which repre-
sented Gen. Hazen as admitting that he had
written letter to the secretary of war throw
ing upon the latter the blame for the tragic
termination of the Greely expedition.
Kaufman said the interview, as published,
was substantially correct. At this point OF
the proceedings the stenographer, whose
com pensation, it was ascertained, had been
fixed at about one-third of the price he re-
ceived for similar work in the Swain trial,
struck for higher wages and the court ad-
iOurned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
MORMON MISSIONARIES
On Their Way to Montana TO Make Con
rerts of Cotrboys.

On Their Way to Montana TO Make Con-
rerts of CotrboDs.
Two representatives of the Mormon hier-
archy were at the Northern Pacific Office
yesterday applying for half-fare permits to
enable them to go TO Montana, where they
propose to open a proseIyting shop. The
appearance Of the apostles was not prepos-
sessing, its most striking manifestation be-
ing 2 superabundance Of capillary vegeta-
ton, carefully plastered down with hogs
lard. One Of them produced credentials
from the grand Mormon mogul,
which gave his name as Carlson Cranson,
and spoke Of him as a consistent Mormon
Eith FIVE wives and twenty-five children.
Nr. Crznson is the talking member Of the
firm, and has an evasive eye which never for
. moment rests on the person he addresses.
His head Is atwo-zud-a-half-storT structure
With pitch roof, aud evidently there are
rooms TO let on the top floor. Add spring
bolt in the right leg and soe-in with the other
and you have his picture his silent partner
isn't far behind the band in the procession
Of picturesoueness. Brown moles on
bis red face, surn nounted by yellow
hair form pleasing study IN color, and his
gait together with bis very high srr.Dg D@nta-
Ions gives the observer the irresistible i'm
pEession that one Of his suspendsrs ID
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
The Pass Anree,,le,at


A meeting of the. general managers of
Western roads was held Wednesday at Chi
cago to consider complications which had
arisen in connection with the Western pass
covenant. Disturbances arose some time
ago because of the issuance of passes by the
Union Pacific and Burlington and Missouri
river roads to stockmen west of the Missouri
river. The defendant lines asserted their
right to issue passes to stockmen into
that territory on the ground that
a clause in the agreement is construed to
provide that two or more lines can agree
among themselves to allow pass privileges to
shippers in territory common to these lines
and into which other roads do not run. Ar
bitrator Bogue decided that the agreement
did not provide for such license, and his
position was sustained. 1t was then decided
tn at all the roads west of the Missouri river
furnish him with list Of shippers to whom
they wished to grant passes, the whole mat
ter to be left to his discretion.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
The pays for Cabine, Meetings,

WASHINGTON, March 1a.-The president
has made a change in the days Of holding
cabinet meetings, so that hereafter they will
be held on Tuesday and Thursday OF each
week. instead Of Tuesday and Friday The
cabinet held meeting to-day under fhis ar
rsugement. All members we're in attend
ance. Il is understood the session was de-
voted TO considering the oklahona situation
and the general policy to be observed By
the administration in the matter Of appoint
neutS.
The president desiSnsted Marceilus Gard
nsr to represent the interior department il
the executive board OF the New Orieaos ex-
position, vice Benjamin BuiterwoEth, re-
signed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
Grain Rates From Milwaukee to New
York Down to a Twenty
Cent Basis.
The Missouri River Arbitrator Ar
ranging to Give Shippers Passes in
Accordance With the Railroads.
Emigration Movements to the Pacific Coast
Commencing Lively-Omaha Special
Tariff to Nebraska Points.
Fears Expressed That the Strike Of the
Gould Employees Will Extend
to Other Lines.
RESULTS OF THE STRIKE.

Fears that the Influence of the Strikers aciI
Bear on Employees Of Other Roads.
Special to the Globe.
NEW YORK, March 12.-Fears are freely
expressed in railroad circles in this city that
the strike of the employees of the Gould sys-
tenn may extend to other lines. Mr.. Sidney
Dillon of the Union Pacific Railroad COM
pany was at his Office in the Western Union
telegraph building for short time this after
noon. He was awaiting news from the
'sseat of war;" One of his secretaries
said ''This strike may extend over the
Union Pacific road before it comes to an
end, but up to this time our trains are all
right Thus far the discomfort among the
railroad employees seems to be confined to
the Gould system, but strikes are contagious
diseases. There is no telling how far they
will go.'
Mr.. F. H. Parker, president of the Produce
Exchange bank, said: ~ think that this
strike will seriously affect the
grain market A very large
amount of corn in transit is DELAYED and
there is no knowing how long the delay will
be continued. There is one New York firm
which has no less than 200 car loads of wheat
and corn stopped by the strike. This uncer-
tainty in regard to transportation is causing
widespread uneasiness and all that we can
do is to hope the trouble between the railroad
managers and strikers will be speedily ad-
justed." The prospect of a large
stoppage of freight trains i'll the West
gives great uneasiness on the produce ex-
change. At the opening of business this
morning the strike was the absorbing topic
of discussion. Wheat and corn were un-
settled and the bulls were making use of the
railroad war as an argument in favor of
higher prices for grain.'
An ex-president CT the exchange said: 81
fear that the corn market will be greatly
affected. Wheat will not be Influenced as
much as corn" At the Office of Henry
Clews there was an excited crowd
of brokers and other interested persons,
waiting messages over his private wire from
the West"
At the Gould headquarters not much could
be learned. Mr.. Connor was sanguine that
the trouble would be settled in few days.
Dispatches relative to the strike are constantly
passing between Gould and Connor, but
their contents are jealousy guarded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
A Sufficient Sum In the Treasury to Carry
Them On For a Short Time.

Them On For a Short Time.
WASHINGTON, March Notwithstanding
the failure of congress at the last session to
make an appropriation for the rivers and har-
bors the engineers in charge of the improve
ments will be able to continue the work for
some time. OF the S14, 900, 900 appropriated
at the close of the first session Of the last
congress there was about 1000, 900 balance
in the treasury the latter part of February.
This appropriation was not made until July,
1884, and it was not until August that
it was available. At that time
but a short period remained during which the
work could be accom- plished. Especially was
this the case in the North. A considerable
portion of the 50, 900, 900 will be used in
contracts which have been made and under
which the contractors will work during the
coming season. In the bill which passed
both houses of congress last year
there was clause providing
that the engineer in charge of the
improvements on the Portland, Ky., ST.
Marys, Mich, and Des Moines, Ia, canals
should draw upon the secretary Of the treas
ury through the secretary of war for operating
expenses and repairs without reference to
any appropriation. This will enable the Off
GERS in charge of these Improvements to con-
tinue work without hindrance. The officers
in the engineer department of the army say
the Mississippi river will be the greatest suf-
ferer because of the failure of
congress to make the appro-
priation. There was available at the
beginning of the present year about 100000
for continuing the improvements of that
river. The other Improvements to suffer
will be those whose rapid completion is nee
essary, that the object desired may be OBJ
tanned. OF the money appropriated now on
hand, sufficient sum to preserve the i'm
provements until another appropriation is
made will be received whenever possible.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-13
YANKEE NOTIONS.

Mrs. L. Z. Pritchard of Newburyport has
collected 100000 Cancelled postage stamps.
She desires to obtain 1.000,0 900 and with the
aid OF volunteer contributions from many
friends seems to have prospect OF success.
A singular hole has been discovered in the
solid granite ledge on Star island, Isles Of
Shoals. 1t is five feet six inches deep and
two feet three inches in diameter, and per-
fectly circular. II is situated Just above high
water mark, and when discovered was packed
full Of pebbles and gravel. 1t has been
chri stened Eeptune's punch bowl"
The Rev. Amasa Southworth Of the Port
land Bethel has some 400 small libraries,
which he lends to sailors. He makes the
bookcases himself, and fills them with books
of amusement, history, fiction, biography
and travel, with such religious works as are
practical and interesting 2, in stead Of doctrinal
and dogmatic. These libraries are exchanged
whenever the vessel which has one returns
TO port.
Rhode Island divorce laws are more loosely
drawn than those of any other state in the
union. Every cause known to the statutes
Of any other state is legal cause Of divorce
there. The applicant need have but sim
gle year Of residence before filing petition,
and the laws Of domicile are so constructed
as to be extremely convenient for those who
seek separation. Scores Of people whose
rightfuI residences are In other states go to
Rhode Island TO seek divorce, because IL fs
easy to obtain. Several women are now
boarding at the Naragansett hotel and other
places in Providence for the purpose OF
gaining such a residence as will give their
petitions standing in court. Newport is
scandalized TO still greater extent by peo-
a W l. -. IL kHAfa
abode in the Island city with the avowed
purpose Of obtaining a divorce. Within two
years the proportion of divorces in the num-
Der Of marriages in the state has been as
one TO ten. So great has been the scandal
that Gov. Bourr has vigorously called atten-
ton TO # in bis messages, and now ex-Goy.
Van Zandt has bill before the legislature
providing that the court shall not hear any
case unless the petitioner has continuously
lived in the state at least two years before
the fling ofthe petition.