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St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
SoIid as Rock.

The condition of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road company at present is said to be better
than it ever was before, while its prospects
are surprisingly bright when compared with
the general prostration Of business. The in
trinsic value Of the property is more valu-
able to-day than when the stocks were
boosted up to par under the management of
Heury Willard. The gradual Development Of
the country drained by the Northern Pacific
has added fresh vigor TO the company
in the value Of its bonded property.
This increase continues in spite of the cry
Officials OF the company give references
showing that curing the six months ending
Dec. 81, 1854. $500. 900 of preferred stock
was cancelled by the cash proceeds Of sales
Of land east OF the Missouri river In addi-
tion to this the. company received a large
sum from more westerly lands, the sales of
which are more applicable to a reduction in
the bonded debt II the sales of land pro-
gress as rapidly as they have been doing. 1t
will be comparatively but 4 few years
before the entire preferred stock Of the COM
pauy will be absorbed. In regard to the
S5S. 900 decrease in the earnings for January.
the fall OF may be attributed to the blockade
on the Oregon River line. which prevented
the transmission Of freight for the first two
weeks. But q repetition Of the occurrence
will be prevented hv the building Of the Cas-
cade branch either by iunnrliBg the noun
tains or building switch track over tae Cas-.
cade range.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
BURIED BY AN AVALANCHE
Twenty-Eight Persons Buried by a
Snow Avalanche in a Utah
Mining Village.
The Village Almost Completely Wiped Out
Twelve Feet Of Snow on
the Level.
A Forty Thousand Dollar School House
Burned at Spring Valley, MINI
Other Casualties.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Feb. 14.-The startling
news was brought here this evening that the
town of Alta was nearly wiped out by an ava
lanche. 1t had been showing for weeks, is
twelve feet deep on the level, and is still
storming hard. Last night, soon after S
O'Clock, tremendoes volume of snow swept
down over the Emma mine works, doing no
damage there except takiug the smoke
stack along. Then it struck the town, crush
ing about three-fourths of it, but fortunately
many Of the houses were deserted for winter
places at the foot of the converging gulches,
and the slides have fair mark. fuckers
boarding house was swept away and his hotel
crushed. The Vallejo works, including
buildings and tramways, were crushed. Two
men at this mine happened to be in
drift and escaped injury. Srickley 81
fuckers and Wallace's stores were injured
slightly. Powers butcher shop and Slmp-
sons drug store were the only buildings
which entirely escaped. A large portion of
the lost were in the boarding house and
hotel.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
Cat on Passenger Rates.

Special to the Globe.
CHICAGO, Feb. l4.-To-day the Pennsyl-
vauia lines, the Lake Shore and Michigan
Central, openly reduced second class passrn-
ger rates from Chicago TO New York to s. to
meet the rates quoted over the Chicago &
Atlantic, reduction Of 81 below the rate
which has been in effect for several weeks
Especial significance attaches to this
act for reasons that it apparently dem
onstrqtes the policy of the four lines in
question TO meet any rate found on market,
whether quoted at regular offices or scalping
shops. First class rates have not changed,
the fare to New York remaining at s12 by
all lines and at brokers' offices as we'll The
indications are, however, that gradual re-
ductious will be made until schedule reaches
an absolutely minimum basis.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
SOCIAL SENSATION.
Southern Families Of Wealth and Prominence
Involved in Domestic Difficulty.
pecial to the Globe.

pecal to the Globe.
BALTIMORE, Feb. IA Society circles
here are agitated over a domestic
scandal involving families of wealth
and prominence in this city, Wash
ngton and New Orleans. The lady in the
case is Mrs. Mary Alice Belt, nee Godfrey,
whose relations with Congressman Acklen, OF
Louisiana, created something of breeze
at the national capital a few years
ago. Mrs. Belt is a strikingly handsome
blonde, about thirty-fve years of
age. Her first husband, one Godfrey, had
Pierce's administration. Mr.. Belt, Bati-
more millionaire, married Mrs. Godfrey last
October without ever having heard Of the
Ackleu scandal. few weeks later several
marked copies Of old newspapers containing
the story were sent to him anonymously, but
this does not appear to have shaken his faith
in his wif-'s honor About fortnight ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Belt visited the New Orleans
exposition Then it is said Mrs. Belt
again met ex-Congressman Acklen. WHAT
trouble took place is rot known, but Mr..
Belt suddenly returned to Baltimore
and directed that divorce proceedings
be begun against bis wife. Mrs. Belt went
to the house of her sister, the wife Of ex-
Congressman Willis, of New York. Mutual
friends have been trying to effect a com
promise but Mr.. Belt thus far has proved
unrelenting.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
NEWS IN BRIEF.

There was heavy SOW storm at Kansas
City yesterday.
At Boise, Idaho, on Friday night the Be
publican newspaper Office was sacked, and
an attempt made TO fire the Democratic
newspaper building. The trouble is the re-
sult of bitter political fight.
The mother of Gov. MarmaduRe. Of Mis-
souri,, died Friday night.
Frank Brown, a brakeman, was instantly
killed yesterday while coupling cars al Bill
lings, Mont.
Mr.. Edison will appeal from the decision Of
Judge Freedman In sentencing Linn 10 fifteen
days Imprisonment aud TO pay fine Of F25
for contempt Of court.
Julia McCabe, Of Winnipeg, took dose Of
laudsnum and lay down to die. But cruel
doctor with a stomach pump restored her TO
life.
The railway station at Fort Wiltams was
destroyed by fire Fri lay.
The attendance at the Worlds exposition
yesterday was greater than at any time since
the opening 1t is estimated that j0,0C0 were
in attendance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16

Special TO the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Guenther, of Wis
consin, made speech under the five minute
rule, on the river and harbor bill, calling at
tcntion to the fact that the Fox and Wiscon-
sin river improvement had been omitted in
the bill, and stating that he would, az the
proper time, move to insert the clause max
ing an appropriation for this pur-
pose. He quoted from the reports
of engineers, showing the necessity for the
work and the value it would be to naviga-
ton. The secretary of war has sent to the
house report of the proposed improvement
of the Gutenberg channel. on the Mississippi
river. The cost Of the improvement proposed
via be, according to the estimates, S240, 900.
The report of the civil service commission
contains extracts from the report Of the post
master at Milwaukee, who says he does not see
that the new system has had any effect on the
moral tone or business capacity of his office.
The system he says, however, seems to have
worked satisfactorily, though he complains
that the class of those offering themselves for
examination has not been of the high
standard of intelligence as is desired.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
lest YOUR BAKING POWDER TO-DAY,
Brands advertised as absolutely pure
CONTAIN AMMONIA.

Place can top down on hot stove until heated, II
Remove the cover and smell A chemist will not be
qutred to detect the presence of ammonia.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-When the house
met this morning Mr.. Willis moved to take
up the river and harbor bill, which was done
after an hour consumed by the speaker in
ruling upon points of order,
answering parliamentary inquiries and
in eudeavoring to suppress the
disorder and confusion on the floor. The
Hennepin canal received the most attention,
and soon the house tired of this and took
up the postoffiee appropriation bill. Amend
ments were made to it increasing the appro-
priation for the letter carrier serv-
ice from S4, 100000 TO S4,530,-
600; increasing the appropriation for
the Star route service 5000, 600, and striking
out the clause granting additional compensa-
ton to American steamships for carrying
the mails. Although minor amendments
were agreed to the hil passed. TAe legisla-
tive appropriation bill was then disposed of
to the extent of forty pages and the house
adjourned till Monday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
M,DoNALp AND THuRMAN.
THE SPRINGFIELD MUDDLE.
High Time SenseIess TomfoOlery be Done
Away With.

hNtg hlth-
Special to the Globe.
SPRISGFGELD, H., Feb. 1.-THE prospect
OF electing United States senator is any.
thing but encouraging. No one can see the
way ont Of this muddle. Those Of the sena-
tors and representatives, both Republicans
and Democrats, who have come here with an
honest purpose to legislate for the
interest of the state and faithfully fulfilling
the legitimate objections of their election, ARE
beginning to despair OF ever getting an op-
portunity TO emerge from the existing poll
tical deadlock. They are becoming i'm
patient and restive, and quiet talk IS
beginning to be heard. on both sides, for
devsing ways and means by which posi-
bilities may take the place Of hopeless
impossihities. They want TO see the
heavy cloud which hangs over them dis
persed, and the road 10 positive action and
definite results opened. It is folly to
attempt TO disguise the fact that none of the
candidates for United States senator now
couspicuously before the public can be-
elected short Of miracle, aud the age Of
miracles expired some centuries ago. Il is
beginning to be felt that precious time here
is now being wasted in the hope of accom-
plishing what cannot be accomplished
Bold, courageous, intelligent sta tes-
manliIe leadership is needed to
pilot these children of Israel out Of their
wilderness and to do It soon. Six weeks of the
session have been now literally fooled away
and its high time for serious thought to take
place of senseleSs tom foolery.
The senate and house met in joint ses-
siou al noon. The roll was called for the
vote for United States senator. The speaker
voted for Morrison, which was the only vote
cast. Twenty-Five Republicans and nine
Democrats were absent.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
TMENTY-FIGuT IN ALL

were buried, and twelve were dug out alive this
morning. The rest are all undoubtedly dead.
Men from City Rocks mine and Evergreen
formed digging force to get out bodies.
Three were taken out at last accounts amid
much difficulty and in a heavy storm and
severe cold. Timothy Madern was not dead
when brought out but died soon after. The
bodies of James Watson and Mrs. John
Ford were also taken out quite dead. The
following is correct list OF those not
yet recovered: Andrew 8. White,
Barney Gibson, Fred Collinson, Matte
Hickey, Chas. Volk (Chinaman), Bic Jim
(ChinamAn), Jerry Reagan, David P. Evans,
a Child Of Mrs Ford and four children of Ell.
Ballon. A rescue party start from here in
the IN orning. 1t is possible that some of the
above may be alive.
As on a former occasion some were found
alive after having been buried three days.
Losses: fuckers hotel, 50, 500; Smiths
brewery, $4,000; Vallejo mine, $50 coo;
Case's house, $500; O'Reilley's store, $4,000;
Badly Fritz's saloon, $500; John Hickley,
$500; Jackson Jones, $500; other buildings,
$500,
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
YELLOWSTONE PARK.
Legislation of Importance Concerning This
Great Tract OF Land.

OI luls
Great Tract OF Land.
Special TO the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-Nearly year ago
the senate passed bill to chaBge the bound
aries Of the Yellowstone National park, ex-
tending the park to the cast and restoring 20
the public domain an equivalent territory now
included within its western boundary. This
was done for the purpose Of including within
the park several interesting features, which
IL eust beyond the present eastern boundary
line. The bill also contains
rovi sions giving the secretary of the inter
ior authority to lease suitable portions Of the
park not 10 exceed two acres for each tract
upon which may be erected hotels and out
buildings, and for the period not to exceed
ten years. Il also prohibits the granting Of
any exclusive privileges except upon the
ground leased. This bill was referred to the
house committee on territories, March IL,
1884, but was not reported 20 the house
until Jan. "a, 1884, with amendments.
Yesterday Mr.. dill, OF Ohio, called up this
bill. and the house by vote OF 60 to Il, re-
fused to strike out the amendment, and the
bill as smeuded was passed. An examiua-
tion Of the map shows that the amendment
Of the house throws in the public domain
several hundred square miles in the north
east corner Of the park, in which are in
elrded some OF the most interesting and
valuable features Of the park. Among
these are Bison peak, No uut Longfellox,
and Trout lake three OF four bot springs.
and Soda Butte spring. which is the most re-
markable spring u tie whole park. One Of
the guide books to the park says Of this spring
thst it, waters contain soda, carbOnie acid,
sulphur. and yariOa other minerals in com
biuaiio1 with iron and that miners
and ieamsters prefer the water Of
this spring 20 whisky or beer.
Il is 10; likely that the senate viii consent
to the amendment after fits effects have been
ascertsine6. Il is hfntsd that q CON psny
has been formed To take possession Of tie
Soda Butte springs as soon as this Till n ak
ing It par of tue public domain becomes Q
laE. Il the senate does is duty tae gentle
n~n Eil os disappointed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
THE GLOBE FEBRUARY: 1885.

street. He then passed out, but returned
again at quite late hour. He had with him
a colored man, named Willis, who seemed to
be caring for him. Both took the elevator to
go to Mahone's room. When 1t started Ma
hone became boisterous and showed fight
When they left the elevator Malone went
into his room and the porter tripped quietly
down the steps. In few moments Malone
returned down stairs to the parlor where
Willis and several gentlemen were and it is
said exclaimed: "Where's the d--d mig
ger, want to kill him.
Malone then drew his pistol and aiming
it in the direction of Willis,
FIRED,
the bullet entering Willis forefnger.
He then fired a second shot. The bullet
passing through Mr.. Welcher's hair ana
buryiag itself in the wall. After reas-
err ing his intention of killing Willis,
Malone left the hotel. He was arrested
about O'Clock this morning in aasaloon and
taken to the station, where he left $50 col
lateral for his appearance in the police court
this morning which was subsequently, for
feited.
This afternoon Butler Malone, accom-
panied by his counsel went to the police
court and gave bail in the sum of 81 900 for
his appearance when wanted. Postmaster
Windsor, of Alexandria, Va, went as his
hond
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
HILL BACKS DOWN.
He VIII not Push an Investigation Agains;
Sec etary Teller.

Sec etary Teller.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I4.-It Is not believed
here that anything will come out Of the
charges made in the newspaper interview by
Senator Hill, Of Colorado, that he vas de-
fested for reelection 10 the senate by the
liberal use Of mouey on the part Of the Union
Pacific railroad aud other large
corporations Although the Colorado
legislature voted unanimously to
Investigate the truth of senator Hills
assertions it is understood here among the
latter's friends that he does not intend even
% substantiste them. but viii content him
self with the publicity already given the mat
Ter. having in a small degree created the sus-
piciou that money was used as alleged. So
Tar as Secretary Teller and his friends are
concerned It is kuewn that they court the
fullest inquiry. being satisfied that
it can't result otherwise thau In
showing deliberate attempt on the part Of
Senator Hill 10 secure his return 10 the senate
by free expenditure Os monev. They say
that the evidence will Dc overwhelming on
his point. and that Mr.. Hill viu not be
found pushing the investigation. which was
ariered ss 4 result ot bis declarations in Chi
ssgn after his defeat Secretary Teller himself
Eou!d BE- very glad 70 have a complete in
suiry aud the exact trutA come out. but be
has waited, vxpeeriug Mr. Hill would submit
evidence, Il be has any, 10 the truth Of the
allegations nsd- It IS 10; believed here
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
washington Waits.

mortgage was placed on record to-day
by which Gen L. S. Grant and wife secures
W. Fl. Vanderbilt in the sum of S150,OOO,
upon two houses in this city.
President Arthur will leave the city for his
home in New York al 2 O'Clock on tine after
noon of March 4.
The house to-day passed the senate bill,
giving pension of $4,000 year to the
widow Of the late Gen Les II. Thomas.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
A Blaze in Mandan.

MANDAS. D. T., FEB. 1+.-Fire broke out
this morning In a building known as Robv
bali, occupied by the Star laundry. Tbe fire
companies were quickiy on the spot. and
although the frs had got q good bold. they
quickly extinguished il. The damage 10 the
building ! S50; insured in Orient Tor 81. 500.
Some furniture stored in hUiijicE. insured
for 81. 500 in The Northern Assurance con-
pany, was iujured by smoke.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

PoTrsvILLE, Pa, Feb. 14.-About midnight
last night boiler at the North MahOney col
liery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron company, near Mahoney, exploded
with terrific force. Eleven other boilers were
displaced and the engine house completely
wrecked. John Swank was horribly mutt
lated and killed. Joseph Lloyd, fireman,
died in few hours. The pecuniary damage
is heavy, and $50 men and boys are thrown
out of employment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
FROM SUNDAYS EDITION

The following matter on this page ap-
peared in Sundays edition. The reason for this
re epubcation is because our regular mail rate of
subscription does not include the Sunday issue,
and comparatively few in the country care to pay
extra for the Sunday edition, which lies in the
ST. Panl postofice and goes out in the same mail
with the Monday paper. The more important
news and other miscellaneous information, is
therefore, published on Monday for the benefit
of country subscribers who do not get the SUN
DAY GLOBE
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
The Readino Special Masters Report

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14.-George W.
Dallas, special master under the receivership
OF the Reading Railroad company, to-day
filed in United States circuit court his report.
1t relates to the car trust loan matter. He is
of the opinion that the equipment covered
by this trust is absolutely necessary to the
successful operation Of the railroad, and that
its earnings amount to very little more than
the payments required to be made under the
lease, including per cent. per annum, and
yearly payment Of 10 per cent. interest.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
The Sonata Talks Abopt Indians.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The senate ses-
sion to-day was as usual very dull one. A
number of bills were referred 10 the COM
mittces and placed on the calendar. The
Indian appropriation bill came up for the
the most attention. The various resolutions
were discussed but no action taken upon it
except to agree TO Senator Dawes motion,
that the legislative propositions in the bill be
stricken out.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16

FoR SEVERAL TEAss I vas troubled With
Cstsrrh, have tried many remedies. Eiy's
Cream Balm has proved tae article desired
I believe 1t is the onlv eure.-L. B. CoBrRS,
Hardware Merchant, T0waa1a, Pa, (See
aGv'Ll
7 HAD SUFFERED from CStarrh for ten
years; the psiu woGld be 50 severe that l
was Obliged to send for dostor. had vu
tirely lost sense OF smell Ely's resm Balm
has worked s miracie.-C. 5 HALLETs,
Bingham o;uu. Y. Y.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
Nebraskn Passenger Rites.

CHICAGO. Feb. IA special to the In
ter Ocean from Lincoln Nebraska. says that
In the senate to-day a bill fixing the rate
per mile on railroads for passen gers at three
cents was passed. The bill regulating freight
charges was indefinitely postponed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
Oregon Senatorial Contest.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 14.-Three SEN
atorial ballots were taken to-day. Hirseh re-
ccived twenty-nine, gain of one, George
received fourteen and Boise seven.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16

The physicians OF Prince Alexander, heir
apparent 10 the throne Of serTia, say that be
Is physically and ntufzllg iuespsble. and
that tie condition OF QGeeu Natal4 preci1dss
the possibility of another eeir.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
Mr.. Kelly at ,he Capitol

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Hon. P. Il. Kelly,
of ST. Paul. was among the visitors at the
capitol to- day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
The President-Elect Refuses to See
Office-Seekers and Devotes the
Day to His
inaugural Address-Rumors About AL
bany Indicate Dan Manning for
Secretary of the Treasury.
Joe Mcdonald Strongly Backed For Chair
at the Council Board-The Illinois
Mu6ile Still Continues.
Senator Hill viii not Push His Charges
Against Teller Passage of the Post
Office Bill.
Rnmors at Albany.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 14.-Gov. Cleveland,
who has heretofore received all callers, de-
clined to see several persons who said they
had no business to transact, but called
merely to pay their respects, and be sent an
answer TO parties in Washington who re-
quested an interview, that he had given up
all his time since the election to the
public, and that he was now forced
TO deny himself to all callers
for the few days remaining before the inau-
gurauon, and to request all persons who de-
sired to com municate with him 10 submit
their views in writing. This is understood
here TO mean that he will at once begin
HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Local cabinet gossip is still based on Mr..
ManniDg's reported tender Of the treasury
portfolio. The rumor that he will occupy the
position is credited among many of his AL
bany friends, while the gentleman himself
is dumb on the subject.
special sent from here to the New York
Evening Post says that President elect Cle7e-
land has two names under consideration for
the treasuryship, viz: McLane, of Mary
and, and Md jnall, of Indiana. A curious
rumor is ailoat that PendletOn contemplates
writing letter TO Gov. Cleveland stating
that be is not candidate for any cabinet
position and suggesting that Thurman BE-
nominated both ON the ground of eminent
fitness and because his nomination would
help 10 unity the party.
THE LATEST ALBANY RCAfoR
is that Cleveland has narrowed his list Of pos
sible cabinet officers to fifteen names, from
which be is busy making his election. II is
believed that the men whom he may Sc
lect will hear from him some time next
week. Mcdonald men show signs of
increasing agitation over the apparently au-
tbentic reports that Hendricks is using his
influence TO defeat Mr.. Mcdonald for the
cabinet. As political counter irritant
to the Hendrick sopposition Senator Beck,
according to report, is circulating paper
which has already been signed by twenty
Democratic senators, urging Mr.. Cleveland
TO appoint Mcdonald. Beck is q very en-
thusiastc advocate of the appoin n.ments Of
both
M'DoNALD AND THURMAN.
Presdent-elect Cleveland to-day received
United States Senator Daniel w. Voorhees,,
of Indiana, apd Representative T. 2. Cobb.
of Indiana, who urged the claims Of ex
Senator Joseph Mcdonald, of Indiana, for a
place in the cabinet. They represented that
the movement for Mcdonald was earnest
and spontaneous, and one that had taken
hold Of large element of the Democratic
party all over the country, which must in
some way be satisfied. They were well
pleased with Mr.. Cleveland, and said their
visit was very ENJOYABLE
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-16
School House Burned at Spring Valley

SPRING VALLEY. Minn., Feb 14.-The
new graded school building in this city, cost
ing $40, 900, was burned to the ground this
evening. Insurance, $4,000. 1t is sup
posed to be incendiary, as this was the sec
ond time it has been fired this winter.