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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Legislative Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE honse went
into committee Of the whole, Mcmillan in the
chair, on the legislative appropriation bills.
On motion Of Nr. Mills the amendment
was adopted sppropriating $4,000 to enable
the commissioner OF labor 10 obtain informa-
ton pertaining to labor in America and else
where. On motion OF Mr.. pingiey the
amendment was adopted requesting the sec
rotary Of tie treasury 20 submit 70 the next
congress such notifications Of the laws re-
latiug to commerce and navigation Is will
simplify and improve the same and remove
from American vessels, whether engaged in
fishing OF domestic or foreign com nnerce. all
unnecessary restrictions aud burdens. On
motion Of hr. Long the paragraph suthoriz-
ing the president To discontinue the appoint
ment and services Of officers at ports Of en-
try ia all cases where two successive years Of
past revenues collected q such ports are less
than the salary and expenses 81 officers en-
pl0ved there. was stricken out By vote Of
90 to -. On motion Of Mr. Brento Of
Washington territory the amendment was
adopted making Tacoma and Seattle ports Of
delivery The committee then Use. The
hin was passed. aud The house took reeess
until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

PARIS, Feb 17.-Gcn. Briere de Lise has
telegraphed from Langson to the govern
ment the following account of the march OF
the French troops to that city: The French
troops raised their camp at Dongson on the
10th inst. On the 18th they defeated the
Chinese near ValdI. On the 18th they had
second battle with the Chinese. The Chi
nese made stubborn resistance, but were
completely routed. We stormed several
forts, and after rapid march arrived on the
18th before Langson, which we found eyacu-
ated and burning. Our troops took possess
ion and at once occupied a position beyond
Langson in the hills. A large quantity of
ammunition and provisions was captured.
The Chinese withdrew towards the frontier
Their losses were very heavy. Darkness and
bad weather favored the Chinese flight.
Their rout was complete. Our losses since
the 9th have been 80 killed and 222
wounded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC..
Congress VIII Not Interfere With the
Rights of the States.

Rights of the States.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE joint resolu-
ton providing for an alcoholic liquor traffic
commission, which was to-day reported back
adversely by the house committee having the
matter in charge, is accompanied by a report
in which the committee says: "The power
10 regulate the retail liquor traffic has from
the foundation OF the Union been regarded
as the exclusive right Of the states rather
than tue general government. Attempts
have been made by some OF the states 10 en-
tipely prohibit the manufacture or sale Of
spirituUus or malt iquers, but with little
apparent success, and the interests Of tenn
perance and s0Jricty so much TO be desired
would seem 10 demand wise and stringent
restrictions and effective safeguards in con-
nection with the liquor traffic, rather than
impracticable efforts at absolute prohibition.
To the several states OF the Union properly
belongs the right TO enact such local police
regulations as will throw every proper restrc-
ton around the liquor traffic, compatible
with personal and property rights Of the cit
izcn's bnt uniform police regulations enacted
bv congress, practically suited 10 the differ
ent wants and requirements OF the people Of
all the various states would be difficult 10
frame and more difficult TO enact Any at
tempt 10 control the personal habits and pri-
vaie conducto the individual should be op-
posed 50 long as be does not Interfere with
the personal rights OF others, or the peace and
order Of society in general. As Il is a
matter ~ grave doubt whether congress has
the right 10 regulate the liquor traffic in the
several states Of the union, and as there
seems TO be no great pressing or urgent ne
cessiiy for the passage of this bill. your com
miltee holds it is not advisable to attempt the
exercise Of doubtful powers, which appear
most properly 10 belong to the states them
selves
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
A Rrntal Prize Eirht.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA prize fight came
off early this morning on a hay barge lying
in the wall about the basin, between two
leaders of rival gangs Of roughs in Brooklyn.
The principals were Billy McCarty, brick
layer, and Tom Breezy, the driver Of an ice
wagon. The former is 20 years old and the
latter three years younger. The fight was
with bare knuckles, and tie round was not
completed until one Of the principals
Knocked down. The encounter, though
short, was bloody. The men fought seven
rounds, and when time was called for the
eighth round they made such feeble response
that the referee declared it a draw. Both
were terribly punished, and could hardly be
recognized by their friends. They were car
ried from the barge to their homes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18


4 CORRESPONDENT OF the Detroit Free
Press presents some very solid reasons why
Gen. W. ). RosECRASs should be appointed
secretary Of war in the new cabinet. Dur
ing the war Gen. RosEcR ANS suffered many
Sights because be was Democrat, but none
Of them ever caused him to forget his duty
In the work Of saving the Union no officer
came ont of the struggle with a brighter
record than. RoSECRANs,
He is a recognized champion of the inter
ests OF labor. In the present unequal divis-
ion Of the fruits OF production be takes the
side Of labor, and votes in congress for every
bill aud measure that looks 10 the removal Of
Inequalities. II the Pacific coast is to be
represented in the make up of the cabinet
there is no name more prominent than that
Of the old hero.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

JUICE BRILL's bill amending the divorce
law of the state will be passed by the present
legislature. a necessity for the speedy re-
form of our lax divorce system is illustrated
in the increased number Of divorces the last
year in all sections Of the country. We OBJ
serve it is claimed by some people that the
hard times are responsible for the increased
growth Of figures in divorce statistics. Peo-
pie whose matrimonial VOWS cannot stand
the test Of hard times have no business to be
married at all. If some statesman can rise
in his place and show the legislature how
hasty marriages can be prevented, there is 4
chance that something may be done with a
view 10 remedying the divorce evil.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
DR.. Collins, Rrotber

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE committee on
naval affairs which Investigated the charges
made by DR.. Collins of Minneapolis, who
alleged that his brother, jerome j. Collins,
then of the New York Herald, was inhumanly
treated by certain officers connected with the
Jeannette expedition. made report finding
that the charges are not sustained by the evi
dence. In view OF the character of some of
the evidence given before the committee,
and the circumstances under which Mr..
Collins joined the expedition, the follow
ing extract from the report will
have peculiar significance to all
who knew the unfortunate journalist. at
appears from the evidence that Mr.. Collins
was man kindly of heart and charitable in
disposition. By reason of an act of congress
it became necessary for him to enlist as
seaman in order to be permitted to join the
expedition. Not being accustomed to naval
discipline its exercises chafed and irrtated
him, and so far as he was concerned he
thought it unnecessary. Perhaps under the
circumstances it is not strange he entertained
this kind of an opinion. Sensitive BY nature
he took exceptions to acts and conversations
that men of different temperament would
not have noticed or regarded"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Randalrs Naval Proposition Adopted.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE naval appro-
priation bill as reported to the house provides
for an appropriation of Sl3, 5l5, s3S. The es-
Inmates for the next fiscal year were $50, 654, =
oil, more than one-half of which was for the
increase of the navy. Mr.. Randal's propo-
sition providing for the appointment Of a
board TO consider and report to congress the
plans of vessels for the navy and making an
indefinite appropriation for building such
vessels, as may be recommended by the
board, was adopted. The members of the COM
mittee fayoring the proposition were Randall,
Forney, Ellis. Hancock, Hutchns, Follett,
Burnes, Washburn and Long. Those opposed
were Holman, Townshend, Kcifer, Cannon
and Horr. Mr.. Ryan was absent. This same
board is authorized to consider whether five
unfinished monitors are suffering from their
present incomplete condition and whether
they shall be completed and armed. An APP
preparation of $500, 900 is recommended for
the com plttion Of the New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Free Masonry and the Grand orients.

LONDON, Feb. II The troubles between
the English Free Masons and Grand Orients
OF France continue. The Prince Of Wales,
replying to a recent letter from the French
grand master, says: English Masons have
always held the belief that God is the first
and great landmark of genuine Free Ma
sonry. Without such belief nobody can
rightly claim to inherit the tradition of true
Free Masonry. 1t is expected the Grand
Orient will convene meeting in London to
explain the attitude of the Orient, which is
intended to allow the fullest liberty of con-
science.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

IS Tame truly says, some people are so
constituted that they must be appealed 30
with the French Wit OF rapicr aud others
With the English wit OF club when it Is de-
sirable T. smuggle joke into them A Or.
SAyIILE Of Omaha. having heard Of the JOKE
about SrANLEY HUNTLET becoming chief uf
the Teton SIOUX, gTAvely advises waiting
world that this = al 4 mistake and then "a
ticu;ly proceeds 70 divest the romantic rel
tai Of the vcstmeuts Of verscity and pro
foundiy argues that according 10 aboriginal
custom SPOoPESDrSE could not enjoy the
diSniiiCs Of the nrgal position, and that there
must Be- some mistake about the Fargo Argus
story re 2orted in the GLOBE - a eur-eat 10
name. PERHAPS the process Of trspauuing
uiEat e. u. SNvTrur for appreciatius Joke
on practical Joker.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

TIE i'm immigration outlook for the coming
year was never more promising. From the
immense number of settlers who went home
for their friends last fall or sent money to
the old country to bring their families TO the
land of cheap homes and free abundance,
this conclusion is reached by those who make
i'm Immigration a study. All our cheap lands in
the Northwest need to attract the people from
foreign lands is a knowledge Of the facts.
And each Of the thousands who went TO the
old country last fall has been q missionary
during the winter and will bring a contin-
gent with him in the spring. And never in
the history of the Northwest did so many of
our foreign born people 60 home as last
autumn. No less an authority than A. Z.
JOHNSON estimates that the Northwest will
add 10000 Of these thrifty people to the
population in the ensuing season. The agi-
tation in congress to restrict immigration
will be an added incentive for intending inn
migrants to come at once before hostile leg
islation is heard which may tend TO bar the
way TO free homes in this country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Sale of Higbbred Trotiers.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb 17.-The combina-
ton sale Of Messrs. Brasfeld, Edmondson
and Johnston, consisting of highbred trotters.
commenced TO day with very bad weather but
a good attendance Of buyers. Thirty-nine
head were sold for $13, $50, an average Of
S345. The best prices were paid by Bower
man Brothers for Jack Span. bay stallion
Q years old, by Alment, dam by Star Den
mark, 81, 600. The same parties paid $3.50
for Western (record 2:251l) by Tramp Dex-
ter George Il. Buford Of Kentucky paid
81 900 for Harkaway, bay stallion years
old, By stratbmore II. P. Ray Of Pittsburg,
Pa, paid 81 $40 for the bay stallion o. F. c.
(record 800 by Onward. w. W. Frank
Of Glasgow, KY, paid s775 for the bay stall
ion Cromwell, By Washington Denmark. The
sale will continue two days longer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
HON TO REGULATE TRANsPORT4-


While the producing element is arraying
itself against the railways it should not lose
sight of the fact that 1t has within its own
grasp the key to the situation. The over
production of wheat and the failure of the
producers to raise such of the necessaries of
life as they might easily grow on their own
ground, are factors which enter very
materially into the solution of the problem
which confronts the producers for solution.
Why should a farmer in Northern Minnesota
or Dakota find it necessary to expend the
revenue from his wheat crop for such com
modities as butter, eggs, beef, bacon and
vegetablesl Simply because he has failed to
utilize the resources that he has within his
reach. His wheat crop is sacrificed in large
measure to purchase what he should have
produced on his own premises. II has been
demon strated in Southern Minnesota, where
the climatic conditions are not mater
tally different, that the production
of a single cereal is not con-
ducive to the prosperity of community.
That section of the state went broke on
wheat growing, but of late years has grown
rich on dairying and diversified agriculture
generally. Poverty has given place TO plenty
and contentment. The same conditions are.
present in Northern Minnesota and Dakota,
and the same results may be reached in that
section as have been reached in the southern
part of this state. By diversifying their pur-
suit and abandoning wheat growing as their
sole occupation, the people of Northern
Minnesota and Dakota may grow the princi-
pal products necessary for home consump-
ton, and thus become more independent of
the transportation companies. 1t has been
demonstrated that stock and vegetables may
be developed in the most extreme northern
points Of this state and Dakota and in and
far north of the British border. Then why
should not the farmers in these favored Sec
tons avail themselves of their resourcesi
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
MRS. LOWELL DYING.
MIS- James Russell Lowell Dying In London
from Brain Fever.
The French Campaign in China-Contrac1
Let for the Berber-Suakim Road.

LONDON, Feb. 17.--The wife Of Lowell ia
very low to-day. No hopes are entertained
OF her recovery. The latest report is that her
death may be expected at any moment. The
disease from which Mrs. Lowell is
suffering is brain fever. Two physicians
are in attendance. Her condition is consid-
cred dangerous.
Later Mrs. Lowell Ia not
expected to survive the night.
The physicians expect her death before 10
Tonight Mr.. Lowell, in addition to his
great distress, is much exhausted physically,
having had no sleep the past few days. He
has received many letters of coincidence
from members OF the government and 9TH
ers high in social and political circles.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Condensed Cablegrams.

Earl Spencer lord lieutenant of Ireland,
has gone to London to attend a cabinet
meeting.
Gen. Wolseley has decided 70 remain at
Korii with his present force until Gen.
Evelyn Wood has reported as to the situation
at Metemneh.
A Korti dispatch says the Arabs are de-
sorting from Metemneh in large numbers
and entering the British camps at Gubat.
The Swiss officials have been warned of q
plot to blow up the federal palace with dyn-
amite
The Mahdi has informed his commander
at Metemneh not TO fight, to wait awhile and
he would 90 TO Metemneh and destroy the
inidcls.
The latest reports deny that Gen. Stewart
is in a critical condition
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
STORM NOTES.
The Extent Of the Storm and Snow Blockade
Something Marvellous.

The Extent Of the Storm and Snow Blockade
Something Marvellous.
The latest telegraphic news last night Of
the storm and snow blockade showed that
the situation in Chicago was not improved
any, as far as the railroad blockade was con
cerned. The country districts Of Illinois
we're experiencing coal famine, and
the situation was becoming alarming. Not
dealer in Bloomington had ton Of hard
coal, and the farmers were suffering for want
Of fuel. Late last night It was showing yet
in Iowa and Nebraska, although the temper
allure was not very lou. Missouri
was also experiencing snow
storm. Trains were blockaded in
Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,
and New York High winds prevailed IL the
the latter states, the temperature low and
business generally suspended. In Ohio sdow
fell all day. but essed about Q O'Clock last
night. The trains into Cincinnati were
All more Or less delayed. In Color
ado the roads we're all biockaded
and no effort was being made 70 move trains
on the Gunnison and Eagle river branches.
No train has crossed the Marshall pass since
Sunday Only one st. Louis road Is open 70
Chicago, and the railroad situation in Mis-
sour IS GemoralIziBg. The Mississippi river
IS full o. ice, and fears are entertained Of
another gorge at or near Cairo.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

AcESr ARMSTRONG Of the Crow agency IN
Montana complains TO the department that
Chiefs SLOTTED HoRsE, BEAR W oLF and
DEAR Bull threaten 70 60 on the war path
and decorate their belts with his scalp. The
secretary Of The interior has directed that
these turbulent chiefs be restrained in their
warlike tgndencics. This would give Agent
ARMSTRONG better opportunity to work the
land lease So much desired by the Colorado
syndicate. 1t is hoped, however, that YE1P-
ING WOLF and HowLING CAToTE will make
such an cutlery that the syud!eate's scheme
cannot be carried out.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

To ASCERTAIN the position Of the next
house Of representatives on the tariff, the
American Machinist, published at New York,
addresses letters Of inquiry to the members
elect propounding a series of questions, and
among them, (Which do YOU most favor, the
RANDALL or MORRISON view OF the tariff"
A summary of the replies shows this CLASH
fcation: New members for protection, 20;
reelected members for protection, So, max
ing total OF 167, or a majority Of nine out
of the S25 members Of the house who stand
in with RANDALL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
One Of the Great JournaIs of the Country.

From the Eau Claire (wls.} News.
Under the management OF Mr.. Lewis Baker,
late Of Wheeling. ". Va, the ST. Paul DAILY
GLOBE is rapidly making a reputation
one OF the great journals OF the country. Its
editorials are imbued with good. sound common
sense, while all departments Of the pa
per show that the manager knows
what k'nl OF newspaper s needed By the peo-
PIE Of the Northwest. The Democrats Of Mime
sofa and contiguous states are to be congratu-
lated on having so able exponent OF the doc
trines Of the party .he chief city Of the North
west. We trust that Mr.. Baker and his associ-
ates may be abundanuy successful In building up
3 great newspaper.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

We surrender space this morning TO
communication presenting the arguments in
behalf Of high license. While we have our
convictions, the GLOBE is disposed to ''tOte
fair aud allow each side of all public ques-
tons TO be given to its readers. So lar as
the matter Of license relates to the elevation
OF public morals, our correspondent and the
GLOBE desire the same results. We only
disagree as to the method by which it is to
he acrnm MI shed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

IT Is common TO speak Of these as hard
times, but some people do not find them so.
The Brooklyn Eagle says that among the
tempting delicacies occasionally supplied at
fashionable receptions in New York are black
Ham burg grapes, worth s. per pound. The
ostentatious wealth and abject poverty that
iostle each other in the great metropolis re-
call the contrast which has inspired so many
vivid historical pen pictures between thecon
dition Of the French nobility and that OF the
lower classes during the reign OF LoCls WI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18
Late Cabinet Calculation.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The only topic of
interest discussed here now is Preside mt
Cleveland's cabinet. There is a decided
sentiment that Senator Bayard has accepted
some portfolio and is now in Delaware with
reference TO his successor in the senate.
While it is the general impression that he is
to be secretary of state, there are those who
believe that Lamar is to go to the state de-
partmeut and that Bayardis to be at the head
of the treasury. The reports from New York
still indicate that Daniel Manning of
Albany is to take the treasury port
folio. This report however, Is not
received here with much faith. Manning is
prominent officer in national bank, and
the objection is urged that in view of the
n tagonizing attributes of large portion of
the Democratic party toward
SUCH CORPORATIONS
it would never do for the president to place a
man so identified Herewith in the treasury
department. The friends Of Mcdonald are
somewhat more hopeful to-day, though they
confess they have nothing definite to which
to pin their faith. Those who are opposing
Mcdonald are endeavoring to obscure him by
dragging Judge Thurman to the front. For
a week OF more there has been a desperate
effort to favor Thurman at McDonald's ex-
pense.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

THE street railway has its faults, and they
are neither few nor small. But its conver-
fence saves it and makes it. in fact, an es-
sential feature of modern civilization. Take,
as an example OF its popular use, the statis-
tics Of last years traffic in New York city.
Altogether 2S5, rs, s62 passengers we're car
ried, or very nearly a total equal to the popu-
lation OF the city multiplied into the DAYS of
the year. The general use OF the street car
is, moreover, steadily and rapidly iucrcas-
ing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

Benson J. LosslNe has been asked TO
designate which Of the Bahama islands is
the san Salvador on which COLUMBUS landed.
He replied that this had long been a debaia-
Bile question and still unsolved. six islands
Of the group claim the honor. Popular be-
lief holds 10 Cat island, while scientific and
historical investigations give reasons for he
leving that each Of the other FIVE islands is
the hrst landing place Of the great admiral.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-18

TIE Dakota council Is exhibiting = dispo-
sitiou n lay The Vpnsn Suffrage bin out OF
the cooling board ~ committee rcoru, IS 10
has been referred 20 the Committee on cleo
iign, which is understood to be hostile 70 this
progressive set - the assembly. II is also
iu,imstri that 6uv. PIERCE Is not kindly
dsposCd towards the Innovation. hGt this
mss bc a >hrrrd scheme q his exeelleucv
q invite the genisI presence Of the ladies to
u7-c TIE mcsSurp.