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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Work of Natural Gas.

CANoNsBURG, Pa, Dec. 9.-This morn
ing at o'clock an explosion Of natural gas
occurred at the residence of Westly Greer
on Main street, wrecking the building and
hurting the occupants from their beds into
the lot surrounding the house, thirty fees
away. The force of the conclusion was Sc
terrific that the roof was lifted from the
house and carried hundred yards. The
sides of the building bulged out and then fell.
Immediately after the fragments of the
structure took fire and in less than an hour
the whole was in ashes. Mr.. Greer. his
wife and two children, babe and boy of
4 years old, were sleeping soundly at the
time. They were lifted with the flying
debris, bed and all. and landed in the yard.
None of them were fatally injured. MI.
Greer's hair and mustache were singed and
his back severely injured. Mrs. Greer was
burned about the head and hands and her
hair burned off. The baby miraculously
escaped injury. 1t was securely wrapped
up in bed and its clothing. it is supposed.
saved its life. The four-year-old boy was
less fortunate and pretty badly burned
about the body. The report of the explo-
sion was heard for miles and aroused the
citizens, who quickly came to the relief of
the Greer family and conveyed them to a
place Of safety. The dwelling and contents
are total loss.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
She Ate RoW Pork.

WABASH, Ind. Dec. 9.-The ten-year-
old daughter of James Dunn Of Xenia, four
teen miles southwest of this city, died last
evening of trichinosis. A week ago she
complained of severe pains in her arms and
limbs, and later became unable to work.
The muscular portions of the limbs swelled
rapidly, and she fingered in great agony
until yesterday. The physicians in attend
ance, failing to comprehend the nature of
the alment, subsequent to her death sec
ton of the arm was cut out, and when
placed under a microscope it was found to
be alive with the deadly trichin@. 1t is said
that two weeks ago she ate of raw pork,
and the affection which resulted in her
death originated from this 1t is feared that
other members OF the family will suffer sim
liar attacks.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
BUZZlNG OF A BEE.
Gov. Gray of Indiana Said to Desire
SenafOrship..
nj 49,

Gov. Gray of Indiana Said to Desire
a SenafOrship.
Special to the Globe.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 9.-Gov.
Gray left last evening for Washington,
ostensibly, so it is said, for the executive
department, to secure from the general
government an acknowledgment Of the
claim of the state to several thousand acres
OF land, which field notes of the swamp land
survey describe as being wet, but for
which the state has never received any
potent. He is said to be confident of sue
ceeding in his mission. 1t is common be-
lief, however, in political circles, that the
governors trip had an entirely different
purpose. He is active as ever in pursuit of
the nomination for United States senator in
1887, and the death of vice president
Hendricks, who, with Senator Voorhees,
was backing Grey in the race against the
Acknowledgment combination, makes it
necessary for him to secure the aid of some
other staunch and influential friend
at the seat of government. 1t
is believed he will endeavor
to enlist in this service Congressman Hol-
man, who, despite his many Objectionable
qualities, is yet man of great influence in
the state. 1t is asserted that Grey is re-
sponsible for the talk of making Justice
Niblock, chief of the supreme court, the
leader of the Indiana Democracy, now that
Hendricks is gone, to defeat, if possible,
W. H. English's aspirations for honor. If
the latter cannot be killed off in some way
the governors chances for the senatorship
will be seriously threatened. If he sue
ceeds in laying out English. however. it is
conceded he will win the senatorial nomi-
nation hands down.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
THE DEAD CHINAMAN.

''Only a dead Chinaman." Such was
the remark made by half-dozen people
who were curious enough to look in upon
the dead laundryman, whose stitfened form
! lay on trunk in his den on Fourth street
yesterday. Beyond the fact that he was
the first Celestial to die in st. Paul there
was no comment on the death of the
friendless laundryman. And yet the life
of the young man had been invested with a
touch of romance and tender pathOs of
unusual interest. There was the old, old
story of fruitless love, accompanied by a
fathers maledictions for looking with favor
upon a lass below his station, then
followed by exile from his home
and from his native land. And
then the sequel Of the fathers ruined for
tune and death, and the penniless boy
working day and night to lay by a pittance
to send back to an aged mother who was
dependent on his labor. ''Only a dead
Chinaman." And yet if we could have ex-
plored the strange. mysterious depths of
that poor Chinaman's heart what tongue
could tell the hidden riches which were
stored there. In that riven heart were
memories of a tender passion and the image
of maiden face which only disappeared
when the last spark of life had fled. He
was only heather Chinee. And yet in
his nature was a touch of filial piety
which would have done honor to a
saint. He saved his earnings to send to his
mother" Such was the testimony of SAM
WAH. his countryman. to GLOBE reporter.
1t is simple story and yet the friendless
laundryman has left behind him nobler
record than the dead millionaire, who lies
in his jewelled casket to-day. All WING was
more of benefactor than VANDERBILT.
He was more serviceable to humanity, and
the lessons of his humble life are more
precious legacy to mankind than any that
can be drawn from the career of our dead
Cresus. From his hundreds of millions
VANDERBILT contributed few thousand
to public charities. All Vines contribu-
ton to the support of an infrm mother was
only mite, but it was his all. 1t repre-
sented just so many days and weeks and
years of incessant toll
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The Pomeroy Sons wooden mill at Pitts
field, Mass, valued at $4,000, burned.
Morses soap works ut Toronto burned.
Loss, 100000.
Deputy United States Marshal W. D. Kel-
let was waylaid and murdered while on his
way to Valley Head, Ala, to raid an illicit
distillery. 1t is supposed his murderers were
moonshiners.
Late last evening at crossing of the Texas
Central railway about a mile from Bryon,
Tex, Rev. II. L. Wilson and two daughters,
while returning home in wagon, were struck
by an engine and all three instantly killed.
The engineer has been arrested.
The Western Nail association has decided
to raise the price of nails.
Fire yesterday in Black block, Richmond,
Va, occupied by Haines & Co., church and
school furniture, a nickel-plating establish
ment, Shuman's sash balance factory and the
Eureka skate factory caused a loss of S14,-
600; fully insured.
A child died at Long Island City, L. l., from
small pox, and three other cases have devel
oped, and it is feared that number of other
persons have been infected.
The Avery pillow factory at Louisville was
partially burned. Loss $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Unlawful Deer Killing.
Special to the Globe.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Dec. 9.-The snow
fall of yesterday is just the right depth to
afford capital hunting for deer in the for
ests of this vicinity. The arrivals We're
never known so plentiful as this season,
but the absence of snow prevented the nu-
merous huntsmen from making their sport
a success. The law for the prevention of
deer slaughter in this region expired only a
few days ago, but many hunters who make
this their business have remained in
the forests waiting for snow. Regardless
of law and in defiance of the wishes Of
those who desire to preserve the game out
of season, these hunters are wllfully killing
animals and disposing of the saddles, leav-
ing the remainder of the carcass to rot on
the ground. Their movements are now be-
ing closely watched by interested parties
and hereafter arrest and punishment will
follow those engaged in the fascinating,
but unlawful, sport.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
THE NEW RULES.

Now that congress has completed its Or
ganization, with the exception of appoint
ing the regular committees, and the presi-
dent has recommended to its consideration
subjects sufficient to keep that body busy
for the next six months, there is nothing
left but to get right down to work and to
stick at it until all the work is completed.
This is the first time for twenty-five years
that the house of representatives has been
in political accord with the eX-
ecutive department, and consequently
spOnsibility resting upon them than
they have had for a quarter of a century.
Under these circumstances it is to be eX-
pected that the Democrats in congress will
feel their way cautiously. They should
adopt the DAvY CROCKETT motto: ''First
be sure that they are right and then go
ahead" The first and perhaps most diff
cult matter they will have to encounter
will be the proposition to change the house
rules. This proposition is becoming mat
ter of more serious import than was at first
supposed. At the first blush the idea
which was prominent in its favor, of being
measure to expedite legislation, COM
mended itself so thoroughly to the country
that there seemed to be a unan-
imous public sentiment in its IA
vor. Since, however, Mr.. RAN
DALI has explained how easy it would be to
organize raids on the public treasury under
operation of the proposed new rule there
has been change in sentiment. The
Democratic party came into power because
of its promise to retrench the expenses of
the government. There is no man in con-
gress who has done more to cut down eX-
penses and has made more persistent fight
against extravaganza than Mr.. RANDALL.
Consequently whenever he has anything to
say on this subject his words are listened to.
Before taking action on the proposed change
in the rules, it will be necessary for the Demo-
Gratis of the house to get together in caucus
and to agree upon the course they are to
pursue. If, after a full discussion of the
whole matter among themselves, a major
ity Of the Democratic members agree to the
change it will be made. If Mr.. RANDALL
can convince them that his views are cor
rect then the change will not be made.
There is no necessity for bad feeling in the
matter, nor is there occasion for quarreling
over it. 1t is a matter which affects the
public more than it does any individual
member of congress. 1t should be dis
cussed and decided solely upon its bearing
on the public welfare.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
SCHOOL WORK.

The GLOBE publishes this morning re-
view of the school work in this city for the
year 1885. This summary shows most
satisfactory condition of our educational
interests. The increase in attendance kept
pace with the increase of population, while
the increase in school facilities has been as
rapid as it was possible to provide for the
rapidly growing demand. The school Off
GERS have good deal of work yet to accom-
plish in extending facilities for accommo-
dating the increased attendance, but the
work is being pushed with commendable
vigor Supt. WRIGHT's testimony is that
the experiment of training school is prov
ing most satisfactory success. and will be
made a valuable feature in promoting the
efficiency of our school system.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
A CITY IN THE DARK.
A Gas Explosion Leaves Kansas City
Without Light.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 9.-The gas explo-
sion here this morning left the city with an
Inadequate supply of lighting materials.
The demand for lamps exhausted the stocks
of the dealers in the city, and new supplies
were ordered by telegraph, except where
the electric light is used. The only resort
is the coal-ol lamp or the tallow dip and
the city streets this evening present an ap-
pearance as strange as it is gloomy. Orders
for electric lights poured in from merchants
and others much faster than they could be
filled. The theaterS and hotels have made
provisional arrangements for illumination
and there will be no more serious results
than the inconvenience for the time from the
cessation of the gas supply. Unusual
police precautions will be taken
for the protection of life and property of
the darkened streets and about the house
until the debris is cleared. At the scene of
the explosion the extent of the damage
cannot be definitely ascertained and the
requisite time for rebuilding determined
The gas company had trouble with some
twenty striking employees several weeks
ago. and it is said that threats have been
made against their property.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Ohio Senatorial Cases.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 9.-In the supreme
court to-day the argument in the Cincinnati
senatorial cases was concluded. The ques-
ton as to the representatives of that
county will be submitted ON the same argu-
ment. although the bill of exceptions to the
Hamilton circuit court have not been signed
and formally filed in the supreme court. The
mandamus proceedings in which the gov
ernor and secretary Of state seek to compel
Clerk Dalton of the Hamilton county court
to make return of Abstract No. 2, which
will determine the vote Of that county on
state offices, was also argued later in the
the day. and submitted in reply and demur-
rel. 1t will be passed upon by the court at
the same time as the other cases.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
TIE MORMON TROUBLES.

The Mormons deny that there is any
danger of an outbreak at Salt Lake City.
They were not expected to make confession
even if the rumors had been true. Conse-
quently their denial will not cause the gov
ernm ent to relax vigilance or to withdraw
the troops until more satisfactory evidence
of peacable intentions on their part is OBJ
tanned. And while the government is keep
ing close eye on the Mormon and is using
every effort to suppress polygamy, it might
as we'll keep all eye on some OF the govern
ment officials in Utah, who, if rumors be
true are guilty of grosser immoralities than
the Morinons are. Some of them who
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
I'm Battle Array.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The number of Seryi-
ans encamped at Nissa exceeds 100, 900.
They are well armed. Col. Horratovitch,
the commander, is vigorously arrang-
ing defenses. Turkish volunteers
are arriving at Rustchuk daily.
singing the war song Hail Bulgaria"
They will form separate battaions.. The
Bulgarian war preparations continue una
bated A dispatch from Philippopois says:
In an interview to-day Mihadi
Pasha, the Turkish commissioner,
who is returning from Constantinople,
said that the cordial relations between Tur-
key and Bulgaria could be easily arranged
if Russia's objection to Prince Alexander
could be overcome, adding that the Bull
garians are willing to sacrifice everything
for union with Roumelia.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

were suspected of immoral practices were
Swallowed by Mormon spies and caught in
the act. When brought before the munich
pal court in Salt Lake for trial the federal
court interviewed its power and released the
guilty officials such conduct on the part
of the fedora rourt and government Off
GERS is moi We'll calculated to inspire the
Mormon min With the sincerity of Gentle
professions OF virtue. Nor does it place
the government in a very consistent light.
The president should at once order the re-
tirement of the officials who have disgraced
the governm ent in this matter and fill their
places with men whose walk in life will ex-
emplify what the government is preaching
to the M0rmOnS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
Heavy Snow Storm.
y,oaio1 m fha C1aho

MILWAUKEE, Dec. "a heavy snow
storm set in early this morning and contin-
ued up to the middle of the afternoon.
During that time about eight inches of snow
fell. AT the railroad offices it is learned
that the storm was very general throughout
the state. Considerable trouble was re-
ported from wires being down,
broken by the weight of the snow,
which was very wet. Trains OH st. Paul
lines. east of the river. were moving very
nearly on time. Vests of the river no
trouble was experienced. The Wisconsin
Central trains were all on time, but the
snow was reported drifting badly on the
northern end of the line. Trains on other
roads centering here experienced little
trouble from the storm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
A Methodist Congregafionalfsf.

SpGCIdI 10
OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. Git has been
made public to-day that the committee
from the First Congregational church. ap-
pointed to supply the vacancy in the pulpit,
has received information which assures ii
that Rev. Henry Faville, the present pas
tor of the Algoma Methodist church
of this city, may be considered a
candidate for the position and will nc
doubt be installed as its pastor. Mr.. Fa-
vile states that he is willing to leave tine
ranks of the Methodist church not because
he believes that the work in that denomna-
ton is failure, but because he was brought
up when boy in the faith of Congrega-
tionalst. His appointment would please
the members of the Congregational society.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
THE TARIFF DISCUSSION.

There is no part of the presidents mes
sage which will receive more general COM
mendaJion than his brief but conservative
discussion of the tariff. In his views he
follows directly in the line of the national
Democratic platform. He favors reduc-
ton to a revenue basis, and at the same
time opposes any radical change which re-
suits disastrously to any important interest
that has been built up under the prevailing
system. AS he says, the question Of free
trade and protection do not neces-
sarily enter into any readjustment
that congress will now be called
upon to make. The thing of prime import
ance is to relieve the people of the burthen
of unnecessary taxation. He recognizes the
fact that revenues for the legitimate eX-
penses of the government are to be raised
by tariff duties. If we have industries
which need protection, let the tariff which
is designed for revenue purposes be adj
justed so as to protect them, provided it
does not impose hardship upon the people.
The one simple principle of holding the in
terests of the people first in view and
making the protection of industries sec
ondary consideration is all that is needed
in an application to a correct tariff reform.
The protectioniSts must be very foolish to
attempt to obstruct legislation in this
direction. By doing so they will only pro-
woke the people into making more sweeping
reductions than would be safe for their in
terests. AS all evidence that this fact is
being realized by the manufacturers, Col.
ALEXANDER MCCLURE, editor of the Phil
adelphia Times, writes to his paper from
Washington urging the Pennsylvania iron
men to fall in with the tariff reform move
ment as their salvation depends an it. Col
MCCLURE sees the handwriting on the wall
and he very frankly tells the Pennsylvania
manufacturers that they must either go
with the tide and protect their
interests by giving direction to its course
or be submerged by it if they are foolish
enough to attempt to obstruct it. 1t
is understood that Mr.. RANDALL has
the same belief. In fact there is something
so suggestive of Mr.. RANDALL's style Of
writing in that part of the presidents
message which relates to the tariff as to
excite suspicion that during the recent pri-
vate conference between the distinguished
Pennsylvania and the president the latter
was benefited by some hints which Mr..
RANDALL dropped. 1t makes no differ
ence, however, where the ideas came from,
they are sound and acceptable.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
New st. Paul Depot.
GU "s1H DC POI'
Special to the Globe.


MILWAUKEE, Dec. 9.-Although work
on the new st. Paul depot on Clybourne
street has been suspended for the winter,
labor on the new bridge across the
Menominee will be continued and
such progress made as the weather
will permit, 1t was rumored some time
ago that the ST. Paul management would
dispose of it's union depot to the Wisconsin
Central. 1t is now semi-officially
stated that the old depot will be used
as a freight Office and the yard
used entirely for freight. The increasing
freight business of the company is
said to render it absolutely neces-
sary chat they have better
facilities for handling increasing freight,
The need for more warehouse room is also
felt. This want will probably be met in
the spring by the erection of two new ware
houses, which will probably be built on the
south side, in the vicinity of the present de-
pot.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
AMUSEMENT DIRECTORY.

ST. PAUL.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Wabasha St.-6 p. NJ,
'.Alone in London
OLYMPIC THEATER, Seventh St. near Jackson
-'sAdamless Eden
SACKETT & VIRGINS DINE MUSEUM, "a and
9GSeventh St.-Museum and Stage Perform
ance.
FOURTH STREET FAMILY MUSEUM, Exposition
Block near Wabasha-Museum and Stage
Performance.
MINNEAPOLIS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Nfcollet and Sixth
Sp. M, Haverly's Minstrels.
THEATRE CoMIoUE, 219, 221 and 223 First Av.
South-Minnie Lewis Female Mastodons.
SACKETT & WIGGINs' DIME MUSEUM, PA nd
216 Hennepin Av.-Museum and Stage Per-
Torrance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

Portland Oregonian.

Portland Oregonian.
In 1872. something over thirteen years ago.
Andrew Brown Of Clark county, Washington
Territory, addressed letter to person liv-
ing in East Portland, which letter was mailed
at Vancouver. About a month ago Mr..
Brown had the same letter returned to him
through the dead letter Office at Washington.
There have been many complaints about the
management of the East Portland postofhce.
but none OF them had introduced thirteen
years travels of letter into their details until
this instance. 1t is evident that the letter did
not reach Washington until within the present
YEAR.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
TUE DALY GLOBE.

First Page-The Ryan Hotel Ball, Washington
News and Vanderbilt.
Second Page-St. Paul News.
Third Page-Minneapolis and Saltwater News,
and the Mormon Council.
Fourth Page-Edtorial, Crimes and Casualties
and General Telegraph News.
Fifth Page-Northwester and Dakota News,
Annual Review of the School System.
Sixth Page-Financial and Commercial
Seventh Page-Want Advertisements.
Eighth Page-Railroads and Telegraph News.
Ninth Page-StOry.
Tenth Page-Farm and Garden.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10

SEDAL1A, Mo-, Dec. 9.-Ten years ago
a trivial quarrel was the cause Which led to
the murder of Thomas Hewitt. alleged bv
his brother Richard. The murderer es-
capped and no trace was found un-
til a week ago, when Sheriff Muir
ray was notified that he was
living near Versailles, Morgan county.
Thither the sheriff went, arrested the
murderer, and last night landed him in the
Pettis county Jail. The evidence is very
strong against the prisoner, and it is
thought he will be convicted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-10
A Mysterious Hanging.

WELLINGTON, Kan, Dec. ga man
named Frank Moves was enticed from his
home in CALDWELL this county, Monday
night. and in the morning his body was
hanging to beam across high gateway
near the stockyards. The cause of the MUIR
der is not known. Some think that it was
done by parties with whom Noyes was as
ISOLATED in some crime from fear of his
turning states evidence. The coroner is
inueS tiratinn