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St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Mr.. Arthur Refuses to Accept Another
Resignation.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-President Arthur
has emphasized his former action in the
cases of postmasters by refusing to accept
the resignatio of a collector in Florida, who
desired to vacate his Office and secure the ap-
pointment of friend before the close of the
present administration. Although some
pressure was brought to bear upon the presi-
dent by Florida Republicans, and he was as
sured that the collector desired to resign in
order to accept business offer, he said he
would not act in the matter but leave the
Office to be filled by Mr.. Cleveland. tt e
president does not think it would inure to
the benefit of the Republican party or aid the
cause of civil service reform to take advan-
tage in this way Of the incoming president.
The offices which become vacant between
now and the 4th Of March by commissions
expiring President Arthur has unquestione ed
right to fill, but in all other cases he considers
the right belongs to his successor.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
One Weeks Failures

NEW YORK, Feb. I3.-The failures through
ont the country during the last seven days.
a. reported to r. g. Dun & Co., number in
the United States 239, IN Cansds 81. Total
go, as compared with q total Of 346 last week
and 354 the week previous. The large de-
crease Is probably more apparent than real,
as railroad and telegrsphic communication
in the northwest Is 50 interrupted that doubt
less many failures IN remote localities are
not ye. reported
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Will Convene at Fort Smelling.

SpScial 10 tne GloOe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-An army retiring
hoard will convene on the Goth of February,
1888, or as soon thereafter as practicable at
Fort Smelling, Minn.. for the examination of
such officers as may be ordered before it..
The detail for the board is Lieut.. Col. Wm.T.
Gentry, of the Twenty infantry; Maj.
Chas. h. Alden, surgeon; Capt F. G. Smith,
of the Fourth artillery; Capt. John R. Myrick,
Of the Third artillero; First Lieut.. Geo. E.
Bushnell, assistant surgeon.
First Lieut.. Henry Romeyn, of the Fifth
infantry, will report by letter to Lieut.. Col.
William T. Gentry, OF the Twenty-fifth
infantry. president of the army retiring
board, appointed to meet at Fort SnelliIg g,
Mimi, and will hold himself in readiness to
appear before the board for examination
when summoned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
BOLD BANK BURGLARY.
A Pennsylvania Bank Burglarized--Two Of
the Thieves Captured.

ELM1RA, N. Y, Feb 19.-The banking
house of NJ Zely, at Osceola, Pa, thirty
miles south Of this city, was broken into last
night and over 1900 stolen. The burglars
were traced to EIkland, where they stole a
team and started for this city. Three miles
from here their fast driving aroused the sus-
picion OF an officer, who attempted their
arrest. In the struggle several shots we're
fired, and the officer was wounded in the arm.
The thieves, four in number, left their team
in the officers hands and fed across the
fields. Striking another road they overlook
a boy driving team loaded with barrels of
water. They threw oil the load, seized the
team and started across the hills towards
Big Flats, town ten miles west Of there
Officers from this city are on their track and
have captured two Of the burglars with part
Of the money, and the others win no doubt
be captured.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
sill HarpIng on an Extra Session.

special 10 tue 0lOpe.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-The belief Is
growing stronger hourly that It will not be
pussible 10 secure the passage of all the ap-
preparation bills between now aud the 4th of
March, and that an extra session is plainly
inevitable, as has been heretofore stated by
your correspondent. The question of an
extra session depends almost entirely upon
the point whether the senate will back down
from the position 1t has taken. not to permit
new legislation to be engrafted upon the ap-
preparation bills. II they stand firm
an extra session may be looked for, but If
they recede and accept bliudly some of the
appropriation measures it Is possible to get
all Of these out Of the way, so that the new
administration will begin its work without
having to call an extra session Of congress
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
WANTS A "OIYY.n
The Divorced Wife Of W. f. Storey Wants q
Portion of His Estate.

PORTION OF HIS Estate.
Special TO the Globe.
CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-Among the transatlan-
tic arrivals in New York Is Mrs. Maria Sto-
rey, nee Isham, the divorced wife of the late
editor of the Times She became Wilbur +.
Storey's wife in 1947, but some twenty years
later obtained a divorce from him, mainly
on account Of cruelty. A decree of alimony
was made out giving her the income from a
house on Dearborn street, near Washington,
and she went to reside in Florence,
Italy. Now she comes to Chicago,
it is said, to try and have this decree set
aside, alleging collusion between her own
lawyer, since deceased, and her husband. by
means Of which her income was made Sc, 900
instead Of $4,000. She wants a larger al
lowance given her, and also the interest on
difference for these many years. Neither
Mr.. Goudy, the attorney for the blood rela-
tives Of the deceased editor, nor Judge
Trumbull and his associates, counsel for the
last wife, Mrs. Eureka c. Storey, know any
thing Of Mrs. Maria Storey's intentions.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
The Yellowstone Pnrk.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The bill relative
to the jurisdiction over the Yellowstone
park. which passed the house to-day, is the one
introduced in The senate By Senator Vest at
the last session. An amendment providing
that the Jurisdiction over the park should be
transferred from Montana to Wyoming was
offered by Delegate Post after tue bill passed
the senate, aud was incorporated in it as it
passed the house to-day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Burned to nsa,h While Aslsan

LOUISVILLE, Feb. I9-Iuforuatioa vas
received IN this city this evening OF the ere
nation Of Wu. Fragnie, wife and grand
child. al eolored. Thursday night, about
fifteen miles back Of New AIbaay. Ind. TIE
house IS supposed to have caught fire during
the night aud the Inmates were burned while
asleep. ss the dead bodies were found IN toe
rgiRs this morning.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Death Coal Mine.

WnKZsBAERE, Pa, Feb. 13.-A rope at
tached to timber truck at No. slope Of the
Lehigh & WiIkesbarre Coal company at
Ashley, broke this morning as It was being
lowered into the slope. The truck ran TO
the bottom, distance Of 1,500 feet, with
fearful velocity. Upon 1t we're five mine
carpenters, who were thrown of half way
down. One Of them, John Williams, was
instantly killed. The other four men were
seriously injured. There are two Of them
whose recovery is doubtful.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Our South American Commerce.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The president
transmitted congress the report of the South
American commission, forwarded from Hav-
ana, containing suggestions as to The re-
noval Of obstacles 10 commerce found in
the unnecessary detention OF vessels at
quarantine. 1t concludes: eff our com
merce relations with Central and South
American states are to be extended to the
fullest extent it Is obvious that the port
which naturally seeks an outlet down our
greatest river must be freed in some way
from the too stringent regulations which we
are informed in the past have worked such
disastrous results''
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
The New Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue.
Special to the Globe

Speclal 10 Tue CLIQUE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The friends of
Representative Phil Thompson, of Kentucky,
give it out that he is certain to be appointed
commissioner of internal revenue by Presi-
Mr.. Thompson's connection with the procur-
ing of Secretary McCulloch's whiskey-in
bond-extcnsion order has antagonized many
northern Democrats who would otherwise
have been friendly to him. There is wide
difference OF opinion among Democratic
leaders regarding this order, and Secretary
McCulloch's action engendered very bitter
feeling. It is understood that Mr. Randall
will oppose Mr.. Thompson's appointment to
the commissiouership, and that he expects to
prevent its being done.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

Parker Goodwin, baggage master off the Union
depot, and o. P. Huntington, Edward Wright
and William Lilly, assistants, retired from
their positions yesterday. They were super
seded by Mr.. Hill, formerly assistant bag
gage master Of the Manitoba road, for bag
gage master, and Chas. Cook, Chas. Myers
and Edward Gallopp assistants. As soon as
it was known, rumor gained circulation that
they were discharged for charging to excess
on storage, but this report is officially denied
by Superintendent Bronson.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
A DoI;ofn Captain Who Wants to Kno,c
al he

WASHINGTON, Feb ia. W. Bennett,
captain commadng Company A, First
Dakota National guards, writes to the COM
mittee as follows: We are informed that
the Inauguration committee are providing
free transportation for such uniformed mil
tia as are willing to take part in the cere-
mouies on March 4, and adds, If such is the
case that his company would like to come.
Capt. Bennett will be undeceived. There Is
nothing free about this show except the
permission to take part in 1t.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
No More Government Ducsts for the Fair
Special 20 the Globe


Special 20 the Globe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. The attempt 10
&c, The govern meut to stand in behind the
New Orleans exposition has practically been
abandoned. The house appropriation com
mittce has decided not 10 insert anything in
the regular appropriation bill because It
would be thrown out on point Of order, as
there is no law to warrantit. II they were to
report a special bill it would 20 to tue foot OF
the calendar, now already loaded up with
several hundred bills which will never be
reached, and could not be reached
except by unanimous consent. or in less
q a. a week 1y 4 suspension ot the rules.
Tucre is probably considerable less than 4
majority in favor Of 1t and there is
certain.y very large and powerful minority
opposed 10 giving anything more, aud men
ike Hewitt aud Randall are so decided in
their hosuHties to it that it is hopeless for
EnyOne - antsgouize them.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
a Demand from the Farmers.

New ORLEANS, Feb 13.-The National
Farmers Congress to-day adopted the follow
ing resolution:
''We feel we have been denied our just
rights and now ask that we be no longer ig-
uored. We therefore most respectfully and
urgently press upon our senators the import
ance Of immediate action during the present
session upon the bill now before them, hay
ing passed the house by SO handsome ma
iority, providing for department of agri-
culture, and making the head Of that depart
ment q cabinet officer"
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
DIR. Collins Charges.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The committee of
the house which last year examined charges
Of mismanagement of the Jeannette expedi-
tion, on the charges Of DR.. Collins, of Min
neapolis, has prepared Its report. 1t is
understood that the charges of cruelty to his
brother and others, and general mismanage-
ment, were not sustained by the report.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

and day until completed. Electric lights
have been placed on the building for night
work. The committee on ball tickets this
morning opened an Office in the Kellogg
building. The first five tickets were sold for
$3.50 apiece, and were bought by banker
in the city for persons who have desire to
add the tickets to their collection of souvenirs.
The work of sending them to parties outside
the city has already begun.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Opening Up Lands for Public Settlement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-1he president
has by executive order opened to public set
tlemeut after May Is, 1885, all lands
within the Niobrara or SAntee Sioux Indian
reservation in Nebraska. The remaining is
uuallotted to and unsettled BY the Indians
except such as is occupied for the agency
school and missionary purposes.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
The silver Men WIN Petition Cleveland.

NI
Special 70 the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-A number OF sill
yer meu IN congress, probably Que hundred
h az, viii s00u seud TO President elect
Cleveland joint letter asking him 10 sus-
pead bis judgment in connection with the
silver question. Until be has given the mstier
more consideration. Il is likely i committee
.: Que senator and two members will be aT-
Points 70 deliver letter TO Mr. Cleveland
In person. TUis letter wss prepared in con
sequence of various newspaper statements
That have appeared Of late. In which
Il was stated that Mr. Cle.e-
land i in favor os ;he suspension
OF silver o0!ussc. and tia; he VIII take iha:
position in bis inaugural address. The letter
SAWS that three-foarias % the Democratic
psr;y, uS vel as tbrcc-foUrtAs of The people
of this country, are IN favor ot the coinage
of silver. lis understood that tie letter has
been written by Representative Bland Of
Missouri Tue Democrats who are opposed
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

bin in congress so far as it relates to the dis
elimination In rates. Maximum freight
charges shall be no higher. Rates in force
January /, 1SS5-and maximum passenger
rates are no more than four cents per mile.
The bill now awaits the governors sigma
fura
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
The Irrind Hall Rols.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Irving hall will be
represented at the Inauguration by one hum
dred and fifty members Of that section Of the
New York Democrsey. They will wear high
silk hats, dark clothes and gloves, and each
man will carry hickory stick
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

to the further coinage of silver dollars say
that Cleveland is no stranger OF their way OF
thinking; that no influence the silver men
can bring to bear VIII avail them in the
slightest.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Preparing for the Bali

Special 70 the Globe
WAsH1SGroS, Feb i3--Ths work OF plae-
ing the skeleton roof on the new pension
building vas resumed this morning. A
larger number OF Eorknen have been en-
gzgsd and the work vM be carried on night
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
FOOR SCORE YEARS.
The Eightieth Birthday Anniversary of
David Dudley Field.

NEW YORK, Feb. l3.-The eightieth ami
versary Of the birthday Of David Dudley Field.
the eminent lawyer and jurist, was celebrated
in the residence Of Cyrus w. Field this even
ing. From an early hour until long after
midnight, steady stream Of guests poured
through the richly decorated psrlors and re-
ception rooms Of the Field mansion on
Gramercy park, and many were the con-
gratulations to the eminent jurist upon the
attain meut Of his four score years. A pillow
Of roses bearing the inscription
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Minnesota Postoffices

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Postoffices have
been established at Badger, Polk county, and
at North Redwood, Redwood county, MINI .,
and o. Bragdon and J. s. G. Horner have
been appointed postmasters, respectively.
William Stems and NJ. V. Hill have been
commissioned pOstmasters at Gibbon and
Minnesota Lake, respectively.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

NEW YoEK, Feb. 13.-Com missioner Fink
says the story published this morning re-
gsrdiDg bis proposed connection with the
Missouri Pacific railway system Is entirely
without foundation
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
EYARTS BANQuETED.

The Unton league Club Gires It's President,
the NS,ctD Elected 'enator, a Feast.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The Union League
club rendered a reception to United States
Senator-elect Vim. NJ. Evarts, at the club
house, tonight. Eyarts arrived in company
with committee, selected to attend him,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, E. B. Hinsdale and E.
II. Ammidown. He was conducted to the
club hall upon the arm of Judge
Noah Davis, followed by the reception com
mittee. Cheers greeted the party as it ad-
vanced to the stage. Judge Davis said be
had the honor to preside at al occasion de-
signed
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13.-Information has
been received here that e. W. Smith has
not declined the commissionership of the
Transcontinental Railroad association, but
still has it under consideration,
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Frefah, ana sn..enaer Ra,.s.

PORTLAND, Ore, FEB. 13.-Hault's rail-
road resirictIou bill has passed both houses
Of the legislature By large majorities- The
I'LL 10 almost an exact copy Of the Reagan
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
Author OF the Railway Mail Service.
Sneclal % the Qlobe.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-In the controversy
as to who was author Of the railway mail SER
vice, the postoiiice officials have at last
deemed it the part OF wisdom TO back down
from their stilted position, and they have
agreed 10 strike from the history Of that ser
vice the opinion OF Geo. B. Armstrong, Jr.
written for the Chicago Inter-Oceau, which
gave to bis father the credit Of the successful
Inauguration OF the service in 1864. and have
inserted the letters Of Col. Geo H. Neitletou.
who, as assistant superintendent OF
the Hannibal * s.. 10 rail road.
ordered the first two cars for this service to
be built in furtherauce OF the ideas Of W. A.
Davis, of 81. Joseph, No. After the plans
were submitted by him in July, 1852. the
letter of Col. Geo. c. Whiting, superiutrn-
dent OF the san Francisco and North Pacific
railroads, master car builder Of the Hannibal
& ST. Joseph railroad, that be built two cars.
snd that they were substantially the mail
ears now in use aud quite as good in all par
ticulars, except as TO finish, and that
was in July, 1862. The letter Of
A. Y. Zevely. third assistant postmaster gen
eral. that be reeollects that in IS0S, at
St Joseph aud on the cars ot the Hannibal
K s.. Joe railroad be talked With Davis, sni
is satisfied that he wss the author OF the sys-
ten aud other corrobative letters from par
ties iu Missouri, who were eOnversant with
the fscts. This clearly gives TO W A. Davis
Of S. Joseph, No., now deceased, the honor
Of The inception and Inauguration Of this
system, the credit OF which has heretofore
been given to the late Geo. B-Arnstrong. Of
Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
CAI.IFnRNIA L OREGON

the
CALIFORNIA q OREGON
railroad, said road having failed to complete
the line within the time required by law.
After spirited discussion this was
passed.
The house then proceeded to the discussion
Of the business under the special rule. On
motion Of Thompson the bill passed amend
ing the Pacific railroad act so as TO authorize
the construction Of the road from Sioux City,
Ia. to Granger, Wyoming.
The postoflicc appropriation bill was then
taken up.
MR. HOLMAN ATTACKED vEHEMENTLY.
the portion giving extensive subsidies to
mail steamers. In the course of his remarks
be said:
If the government entered into the con-
tract with the Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany, that powerful corporation, which had
been pressing this measure with such indus
try, would receive Sl49, 900, where it now
received 81 600. and l. would receive that
whether II carried the mails OF not. II was Il
naked subsidy. No member who had been
present on this floor some years ago and wit
messed the memorable scene which occurred
IN reference TO the Pacific mail subsidy
would ever wish 10 witness another such
scene. Men who had come in here with
UNTARNIsuED REGULATIONS
had under the baneful principles Of the sub
sidles left clothel with dishonor and s.
grace, never to return. He protested against
starting in upon this principle. He for one
was not willing in view OF the past history Of
subsidies To see principle which had been
80 dcmurazing and humiliating in the past
again brought forward aud permitted 10 Oh
tain standing in the American congress.
Ills protest would be entered now and for
ever against IT,
Mr. Blouut, OF Georgia, Mr.. Mills, of
Texas, aud others opposed the subsidy sec
Ion Of the bill. Mr.. Money, OF Mississippi,
And other members OF the postoflice commit
tee favored the appropriation. Mr.. Hewitt
Of New York said that If be were to decide
,he question ia accordance with the views
advanced he should probably take strong
grounds ag. inst the provision in the bill.
But the people Of this country
WERE NOT FOOLS.
They were practical people who lived by
daily labor and who wanted to sell the pro-
ducts of that labor. The question presented
vas simply this. Did the people want to
lave the mails carried IN American ships or
not! II they did then they must pay the
reasonable compensation they demanded.
Mr.. Holman modified his motion so as to
move merely to strike out The provision With
out the insertion of the clause re-euactiug
secs 9l76 aud 1908 OF the revised statutes.
Tie motion was agreed 10 l05 10 % amid ap-
plause on the Democratic side.
On motion or Mr.. Bingham an amend
meut was adopted providing that the rate on
irop letters. including delivery by carrier
officers, shall be two cents per ounce.
The committee rose and reported the bill
10 tue house, aud, the previous question hav-
Ing been ordered on the bill, the house took
q recess.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
THE IOWA SETTLERS
The Bill Before Congress Concerning th'
Titles OF Lands Along the Des-
Moines River.

Speclal 70 the Gloos.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The senate dur
ing portion of its session each day Tor tne
past week has had under consideration Dill
to quiet the title of settlers on tie DesMoines
river in Iowa. The history OF the case Is a
very prolonged struggle between Iowa aud It's
own citizens, between Iowa and the United
States government and between citizens Of
Iowa and the federal government 1t origi-
mated in a grant of land made to the state Of
Iowa for the purpose Of improving the Des-
Moines river. The first question that arose
in it was whether the land thus set apart for
this public work was granted above Raccoon
fork of that river. While this controversy
was pending number of citizens, attracted
doubtless by the excellent quality of the land
and the
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
TtI he Re Gwfity Of AsiAine ,SirapIfeSy9
Special to The Glose.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Unless there be
ssinins simplicity on the part OF Democratic
leaders there viii no, be an extra session Of
congress. his sort Of talk always ereeps
oui in the Short session aud is stimulated
usually By loeal sad lobby influences which
would prefer congress TO remain in co1-
nnuo1s session. IN the senate to-day the
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL.
A Lively Time in she House Over the Pro-
posed Subsidy to the Pacific
Nail Steamers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The house met
and wrungled for several hours over its own
rules, and an unimportant ruling of the chair
on the river and haroor bill debate
Henley, from the committee on public
lands, reported back the resolution request
ing the president to inform the house what
were the reasons which impclled him to ap-
point commission to examine the line Of
The
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-14
TO HONOR ONE

whom the legislature had chosen in obedi-
ence to the will of the people of the state to
represent the state in the senate of the
United States, and Z. B. Hinsdale would
address Mr. Evarts in behalf
Of the club. After Hinsdale's address
Judge Davis then presented Mr.
Evarts, who was greeted with great applause
EvArts declared his profound acknowledge
ment of the attention, courtesy, and appre-
citation Of the club and its guests who had
kindly attended. Would i: be insiucere and
ungracous in him to decline congratulations
that the speaker SO sensbly felt, and noth--
ing in