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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Crushed to a Jelly.

MERR1rr's CORNERS, N. Y, Dec g.
Two more are added to the list of unfor-
tunates who have met with death at the
Croton aqueduct works at this place. Both
were instantly killed this forenoon while at
work near the head of the tunnel. One of
the unfortunates is Herbert harrington, an
unmarried man. and the manner of his
death was most terrible. He had just de-
scended Shaft No. 4 and was preparing to
20 to work when huge fragment of rock,
becoming detached from the roof of the tun-
mel, fell on his head. crushing him in a
shapeless mass. The rock weighed fully
600 pounds, and when removed a CHASTITY
and sickening spectacle presented itself.
The mans head was crushed to jelly and
every bone in his body was broken. The
other victim met his death at point in the
tunnel known as Zero" while within a
short distance of Croton lake. His name
has not been ascertaned. Since the con-
struction of the aqueduct was begun thirty
eight men have lost their lives in connec-
tiOn Herewith.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Fire Sweeps Away the Daisy Roller Mill
at Milwaukee, the Model West
ern Grinder.
The Empire Mill Adjoining Also suo-
cumbs to the Flames-Total Loss
100000.
Miraculous Escape of Seaman--
Crushed to Death in the Croton
Tunnel.
Two West Virginia Miners Meet
Death Under Rather Peculiar
Circumstances.
A Mill Burned.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. S.-This morning
about Z o'clock fire, accompanied by an
explosion. took place in the Daisy roller
mill, and spread to the Empire mill, COM
pletely destroying both structures, entail
ing loss of about $500, 600. 1t is said
none of the workmen were injured, but
four firemen were seriously injured by the
falling of one of the walls. The origin Of
the fire, which was discovered in the fifth
story, is complete mystery. The mills
were among the oldest in the country, and
improvements have been made from year to
year until each now had a capacity Dof 500
barrels per day. The Daisy mill, owned
by E. P. Allis & Co., had the reputation of
being the model mill establishment of the
West The loss on both mills is placed at
5000. 600. The Empire mill. owned by S.
b. Seamans d Co.. carried an insurance Of
about $40, 900 on the building and machin-
cry. The walls are still standing and can
be used in good part in rebuilding. The
Daisy mill Is totally destroyed. 1t is in
sured for about 5000 on building and
machinery and $50, 900 on stock. Herman
Kuntz, foreman of Fire Company No. Q
and treasurer of the Milwaukee Firemen's
Relief association, was working on the fifth
floor at the time of the explosion, which is
supposed to have occurred from milldust.
and was buried under the debris. 1t is said
that his injuries are fatal. Several other
firemen were seriously injured, but it is
thought that none are fatally so.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
The News in Boston.

BosToN, Dec. S.-Vanderbilt's death will
not, in the opinion Of Boston bankers, re-
suit in any serious trouble tomorrow. There
was large gathering OF brokers in the cor
ridors of the Vendome this evening and a
large quantity of the Vanderbilt stocks. in
Guiding New York & New England, Lake
Shore and Atchison, were disposed of amid
much excitement. The prices at the outset
were very weak. but at the close were gen.
orally within 215 points of the official clos
ing. The evening closed with a hopeful
feeling. Advices of reassuring nature
were read from New York and London.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
skilIful Burglary.

CHICAGO. Dec. S.-The jewelry store Of
F. N. Marks & Co., 103 Adams street, was
entered by burglars last night, the vault
drilled, the safe blown open and watches
and dismonds valued at $4,000 to SO. 900
carried off. The job was most cleverly
DONE So far there is no clue to the
thieves. Several detectives have been put
to work on the case. They have examined
the scene of the ROBBERY and seem to be
thoroughly bafded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Singular Telephone Fire.

New ORLEANS, Dec. S.-A singular acct
dent occurred last night The roof of the
Bell Telephone exchange was set on fire. it
is so presumed, by one of the wires of the
Brush Electric Light company in contact
with telephone wire. A heavy current
ran in the telephone exchange and set on
fire all the insulators connected with more
than thousand wires, so that in few Sec
onds every telephone wire was out of the
cirouit
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Served Him Right.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WINCHESTER, o., Dec. S.-One night
last week some midnight riders, reinforced
to the number of eighty, visited the domi-
cile of John Wathenv and with axes cut his
door down. Threats had been made against
him before and for few days he disap-
peared, but, plucking up courage he re-
turned and indulged in a great deal Of talk
as to what he would do if he was visited.
When the door was attacked he jumped
through a window. making his escape
minus his shirt, pants, coat and hat. He
ran through the Gordon of guards around
the premises and made his way across the
fields to Jack Mays premises. fully mile
away, where he called Jack up and asked
for clothing. which was refused. The
party after him were well armed, and as
Watheny ran through the gate they fired at
him and the gateposts are now full of lead.
His escape under such rafting fire is
marvellous Matheny's offense is as follows:
His neighbor, Valentine Seigel, is black
smith, For Seigers wife he formed an at
tachment and for many months he visited
his house and basked in the affections of
his wife. Seigel caught the guilty parties
in an amarous embrace and objected to such
familiarity. This ruffled Mrs. Seigers tenn
per and she packed up and moved to
Matheny's house, where she took Mrs.
Matheny's place in the family circle. For
two years this woman has lived with
Matheny, with her injured husband not 100
feet away. Their adultery has been open
and notorious, but no attempts have been
made to enforce the law against the GRIM
inal parties, and John has had things his
own way. Occasionally he has varied the
monotony of his precinct by getting out in
the road in front of Seigers home and walk
ing up and down with revolver in each
hand. swearing what he would do, but
aside from these demonstrations the upper
surface had not been disturbed until the
night the riders made their appearance. 1t
was to avenge SeigeIs wrong that they
concluded to take the road.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Washington Waits.

The speaker of the house appointed the
committee on mileage as follows: Rogers of
Arkansas, Wellborn Of Texas, Howard of In
diana, Ranney Of Massachusetts and FELTON,
of Colorado.
been chosen as the Republican caucus COM
mittee of the house: Cannon of Illinois,
chairman; Ryan, Kansas; Hepburn, Iowa;
Mckinley, Ohio; Barrows, Michigan; Bing-
ham, Pennsylvania; Hiscock, New York;
Dingley. Maine; Rice, Massachusetts; Golf,
West Virginia; Joseph W. McKenna, Califol-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
En- the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The session OF
the house was opened with prayer by its
new chaplain, Rev. DR.. W. II. Milburn.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings was
then read, and at 1925 the committee ap-
pointed to wait upon the president appeared
at the bar of the house and announced that
it had performed It's duty and had been re-
quested by the president to inform the
house that he would transmit communlca-
tion forthwith. Immediately the presl-
dents private secretary was announced and
delivered the presidents annual message;
[The message will be found on the 9th page. J
The sneaker laid the document before the
house and it was read by the clerk and lis
tened to attentively by the members. There
was no manifestation of approval or disap-
proval during the reading of the message
which was not concluded until $40 p. m:
The document was then ordered printed
and referred to the committee of the whole.
The death of Reuben E. Elwood, late rep
resentatiye from Illinois, was announced
Dy his successor, Mr.. Hopkins. and as
mark of respect to the memory OF the de-
ceased the house at 3:15 adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Killed i'm a N inc.

PIEDMONT, W. Va, Dec. s.-An acci-
dent occurred in the Hampshire coal mine,
near this place. yesterday, by which two
men were killed and another seriously in
iured. A party of five miners were draw
ing the pillars in one room of the mine to
let down a roof of coal, and when the mass
fell three of them were caught beneath it
Edward Brown. aged SO years, and John
Saltzer, aged 81 years, were instantly
killed. Charles Saltzer, son OF John, was
so badly injured that his recovery is con-
sidered doubtful. ALI were married and
have families.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Federation of Labor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-The fifth annual
session of the Federation of Organized
Trade and Labor unions of the United
States and Canada began in this city this
morning. The twenty-five delegates pres
ent are said to represent constituency of
about $50, 900 workmen. Martin A. Foran
of Cleveland was present as visitor, and
made speech in which he dwelt on the i'm
portance to the laboring classes of organi-
Zation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
AtIanta.s contest Continued.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec s.-The bill for the
injunction restraining the declaration of the
result of the prohibition election came up
for hearing to-day in the federal court be-
fore Judge Mckay. The bill was brought
by the liquor men, who, when the case was
called, moved a continuance on account OF
absent counsel, which was granted and the
hearing set for next Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
will Oppose Tinkering.
Special to the Globe

WASHINGTON. Dec s.-Robert P. Porter
says, in a dispatch to the Philadelphia
Press, that the Republican senators will
oppose general agitation of the tariff
question and all reductions of duty at pres
ent. 1t is probable that in few days, at
farthest, these views will be crystalized in
some form or other for the purpose, if
possible. of putting an end to the evils aris-
ing from the apprehension of reduction of
customs duties. which is little short of
actual reduction so far as unsettling values
and business is concerned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09

The proof submitted in the Monroe lode
mining claim, from Deadwood, Dak., con-
flicting with prior placer claim, has been
approved by the acting secretary of the in
terror, and g patent has been ordered. The
decisi. 4 is Important as precedent.
The British ship PaIerove was seen to be in
distress OF Queenstown and tug has been
sent to her relief.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Burned Her Barn.

Special to the Globe
APPLETON. Wis, Dee. sc. Debrum
of Little Chute was bound over to the
next term of the circuit court to-day for
burning the barn of his divorced wife. The
barn and contents we're valued at SIS, 900.
There was some live stock burned also.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Sensational stock Report.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The Sun this
morning has the following: 1T was gener-
ally understood. and careful inquiry rather
corroborated the assumption, that pool had
been formed to bngs2o0, ,0QQ, of stock on a
declining scale. The purchasers are to be
made up both in London and domestic
markets. A conference of capitalists in
terested in the trunk line deal was held in
the offices of DreXel. Morgan & Co. as soon
as Mr.. Vanderbilt's death was known. and
lasted into the evening. The conference
resulted in the agreement referred to.
ANOTHER REPORT.
The best obtainable information tonight
is that the stock market will be upheld
through the efforts of syndicate, headed
by j. Pierrpont Morgan, the members of
which have agreed to take 800, 900 shares,
if offered, and also to take care of prices
in the London stock market, which is to
open strong and to close strong, with view
of favorably affecting the stock market
here
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
The Mississippi Prospects.

Special TO the GIODe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Friends of the
Mississippi river and other river improve
ments are somewhat discouraged by the
small estimates in the books of the secre-
tary for river and harbor Improvements.
The total estimate is only trif1e over $10,-
600, 900, and when it is remembered that it
is the habit of congress to cut these esti-
mates down 20 to so per cent. it is easily
seen that prospects for larger estimates are
not reaSSuring,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
ponder with benefit over some of Mr.. Cleve-
lands reasons touching the Nicaraguan

ponder with benefit over some of Mr.. Cleve-
lands reasons touching the Nicaraguan
treaty.
The Standard says:
The message is temperate and dignifed,
and goes far to justify Mr.. CIeveland's cleo
ton. The message contrasts very favorably
with some Of the wild dispatches Of Mr.
Frelinghuysen and Mr.. Blaine. Mr.. Cleve-
lands policy, on the whole, is worthy of
adoption. Austria's action in refusing to re-
ceive Mr.. Kelley accords with well-understood
precedents. If the right to refuse an ex
equator conflicts with the American constitu-
ton, the sooner the Republics municipal
laws are put in keeping with international
law the less difficulties will be likely to occur.
The Times questions whether the presi-
dents message will occupy SO large space
i'll the thoughts of the world as the death Of
Mr.. Vanderbilt. 1t says:
Thousands will speculate to-day upon the
results of Mr.. Vanderbilt's death with
an eagerness which events Of a
larger place in history fail to excite. The
presidents message reflects in tranquil and
unexciting paragraphs the happy detachment
from international jealousy and quarrels
which it is the peculiar good fortune Of
Americans to enjoy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Cleveland Entertains Pulitzer.


Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-President Cleve-
land has been quoted as one who is callous
to the criticisms of those who fear he may
have strayed from the straight Democratic
path. This can hardly be true. While the
president may have no design to placate his
critics, he is too sensible man to let it be
known that he is affected by adverse criti-
cism. These reflections are suggested be-
cause of the presidents open hospitality ex-
tended to Editor Pulitzer of the New York
World. This newspaper man has repeat
edly pointed out to the president the shoals
and rocks which his DETECTING course may
encounter. For all this the president last
night sought Mr.. Pulitzer out and had him
as guest at dinner. What the effect may
be time can only tell. One Of Pulitzers
friends said to-day:
1.-THE New York World will continue to tell
President Cleveland the truth whenever he
gets out of the D emocratic path
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09

New YORK, Dec. S.-There was good
deal of talk at the Windsor hotel, where
brokers chiefly resor during the early part
of the evening, about large sales Of the
Vanderbilt stocks at heavy declines from
the closing quotations on the stock ex-
change this afternoon. The reports when
run down were found to be greatly magni-
fed There were sales of few hundred
shares of Lackawanna at So to S5 y. but the
price advanced before the crowd dispersed
to sc against So at the close this afternoon.
This was the pivotal stock, but there were
two or three small transactions in New
York Central at 1O3@1O4. The immense
crowd present. which far exceeded any
thing witnessed at Windsor this season,
was accepted as an evidence of the wide
spread interest taken by the public in the
death OF Mr.. Vanderbilt and desire to as
certain what the effect would probably be
upon the market tomorrow. As friend
met friend all the inquiries related to the
subject,
THE STOCK MARKET,
and anxious listeners were constantly on the
alert to catch a word that might give any
indication as to what tomorrow was to
give forth. The absence of any settled
op Mon was the conspicuous feature of the
talk early in the evening. but as time gave
an opportunity for more exchange OF views.
the opinion became very prevalent that
there would be moderate break in the
Vanderbilt stocks at the opening tomorrow,
not, however, to exceed 2 to 3 per cent,
ard that any support which might be found
necessary to prevent a more serious decline
would promptly make itself manifest There
was a conference outside of the Windsor
among leading operators, but it is under
stood that an adjournment was taken un-
til early tomorrow morning. without COM
ing to any definite agreement as to what
should be done. Attention was called to-
night to the fact that tie death of Mr.. Van
derbilts father had no material effect upon
prices, and that it has generally been un-
derstood for the past two years that W. 81.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
what Congressmem Have to Sa!
About the Document.

What CongresSmem Have TO say
About the Document.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Senator Vest
said: cit is very good message. do not
agree with the president in regard to silver.
but the message is a very good one." Sen
ator voorhees, was hardly prepared to ex-
press an opinion regarding the message in
detail, but in general way he thought
highly of it. He particularly liked the
manner in which the president referred to
the tariff. In regard to silver the senator
said he was obliged to differ radically from
the president. He appreciated the value OF
common monetary unit for international
commerce, but that was the only argument
against silver that he could see any force
in. He did not understand the description
nf silver as deprecated metal Wnen ne
could buy as much with
A SILVER DOLLAR
as he could with gold dollar, and it was
out of the question for us to attempt to get
along without silver as money. The sill
yer was not objected to by the people. In
his state nobody was complaining OF silver
or alarmed at the prospect OF silver cur
rency. The only people who objected to
silver were the bankers. who disliked the
trouble of the taking of the bulkier coin.
The silver in the treasury was virtually in
circulation because certificates based upon
it were in daily use. Senator VOORHEES, has
very high opinion of the president, and
was impressed in marked degree with the
ability with which the president urged his
views, and he was confident that he ex-
pressed the Judgment of all the Demo
cratic senators when he said they admired
the presidents ability and had confidence in
his strength of character and honesty of
purpose, but on some economic questions
thew did not think as he did, and notably in
regard to silver most of the Democratic
senators differed from him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
The Press On the Message.

WASHINGTON, Dec s.-The Evening
Star, commenting upon the presidents
message, says:
The message throughout is characteristic
of MIR. Cleveland in the clear-cut, exp licit
expression of his views. allowing no man to
mistake them in any particular.
The Critic says:
There are many wise and valuable sugges-
tions in the message.
ENGLISH OPINIONS.
LONDON, Dec 9. The Daily News,
editorially, says:
President Cleveland's message seems to
place him in true succession to the greater
men, who have occupied the presidential
chair, rather than to the late Democratic
line. 1t is conceived in a just and friendly
spirit towards all foreign powers. and con-
tains no word to tickel the ears of American
jiugos. The message expresses sentiment
of international good will. 1t is equally wise
and prudent on all domestic topics.
The Post says:
Some of the Old World statesmen might
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
Fourth.Class Postmasters,

WASHINGTON. Dec. s. Fourth-class
postmasters were appointed to-day as fol-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
VANDERBILT DEAD

The Great Millionaire Suddenly
Suocumbs to Brain Paralysis at
His New York Palace
WhileOalmly Conversing with Rob-
ert Garrett, President OF the
Baltimore & Ohio.
The Event Described as StupOr, Fol-
lowed by Blindness Mental Chaos
and Death.
Arrangements Already Being Made for
the Funeral, to Occur on Friday
Morning.
Varying Opinions of the Probable
Effect on the Markets To-day in
Wall Street..
Speculations on the Wealth OF the
Magnate, Highest Figures Being
$20O,O00,OOO.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-09
FAMILY RAILROAD INTERESTS

and who will continue. Cornelius is the
chairman of the board of directors of the
New York Central and the Michigan Cen
tral systems. and William K. holds the
same office IN the Lake Shore and Nickel
Plate systems. Frederick W., who is about 81
wears old. is a director in all the roads.
Mr.. Vanderbilt, was, it is thought, richer
than any single member of the Rothsch;ld
family. The Duke of Westminster is said
TO be worth about 5000. 900. 000 but Mr..
Vanderbilt was richer, because the Dukes
money only brings him about two per cent,
being mainly in lands and houses. Mr..
Vanderbilt had muck larger income. Last
wear he had $54. 600. 900 of 4 per cent.
bonds and later he reduced the amount to
S35. 600. 900 of government 81 per cents.
His government bonds were worth almost
SIS. 600. 600. At one time he owned 24O.-
900 shares of Michigan Central, 3O0.O 900
shares of Northwestern and 100000 shares
of Lake Shore. He is said to have sold con-
siderable Lake Shore lately. In addition
he had 10000 Chicago & Rock Island.
10000 Delaware & Lackawanna and about
10000 shares in other railroads. making IN
all about 500. 600 shares IF railroad stocks;
also $50 900. 900 worth of railroad bonds,
S3. 100000 of state and city bonds and
So 900, 900 in various manufacturing stocks
and mortgages. He valued
BIS HOUSE ON FIFTH AVENUE,
with its art treasures. at $1,000. 900. His
ordinary household expenses were 5000. 900
a year. In 1884 he gave ball that cost
S100. 900. He loved horses and was a good
Judge of horse flesh. He sold Maud S for
500. 900. Mr. Vanderbilt was worth $780,
00O,0 900. His fortune shrank last year ma
terially through big decline in stocks and
through business depression, but the ''bull
movement OF the past few months brought
it up again. His income was calculated as
follows: So 372. 900 year from government
bonds. 1885. 600 from railway stocks.
S576, ,695 from miscellaneous securities;
total, over 10000, 600 year. or S2S.0o0
day, $1,000 an hour, or S19.75 minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-20

to be held here to consider the question. A
large number of senators are known TO hold to
the view that many of the appointments have
been made in violation of the tenure of-office
law, and are ready TO oppose confirmation on
that ground. Others more liberal, and pro-
pose to consider merely the question of the
qualifications and character of those appointed.
1t is impossible to say now which policy will
prevail and the President is not little troubled
about the matter
Senator Hale said today, that it was cues
tion that could not be answered until the caucus
had been held. For his part, he says. he does
not think he would oppose the confirmation Of
good men, but it is probable that all nomina-
tions acknowledged to be unquestionably good
will be allowed to 60 through without serious
opposition, though whenever there is the least
question as to the character of the appointment
the administration will have to take scoring.
Then, too. several of the nominations will prob
ably be opposed by Democrats When the eau
Gus meets the question will be discussed in all
its bearings. and, whatever the decision may be-
the party will act as a unit