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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
ROBBED BY OUTLAWS.
The Atrocious Performances OF HEX
ican Bandits.

Ell PAso, Tex. March 3.-A freight train
on the Mexican Central railroad, in charge
of Conductor Narl, north-bound, was ditehed
and robbed at Kilometre, north Of San
Francisco station, last night, by band of
sixty Mexican outlaws. The train consisted
of seven cars which were all ditched. The
outlaws first robbed and then stripped
completely naked all Of the train
hands, then tied their hands behind
their backs, in which condition they had to
walk into San Francisco station. Nobody.
however, was hurt. Cars were broken
open and a large amount of freight was
taken by them. Troops are securing the
country in search of the band of outlaws.
From a similarity of operations il is sup
posed this outrage was committed by the
same band which sometime ago robbed a
stage in the state of Zactatcas. The stage
contained besides the driver three men and
one young lady, all belonging to the best
families of Chihubua. The outlaws robbed
them of their valuables and every particle
of clothing and in that condition allowed
them 10 proceed in the stage. Just before
leaving their victims the robbers, out of
consideration for the young lady, gave the
people in the stage a sheet, which they
used in common as a lap robe, and thus
made their way 10 the nearest station.
Yesterdays outrage occurred in the state
of Jalisco, sometimes called the '.Tobber
state" from the frequency with which
lawleSS exploits occur in il.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
GENERALLY APPROVED.
Favorable Opinions by Gen. john
SON and Others.

A number of military gentlemen were
seen yesterday and asked their opinion on
the appoint of Gen. Terry, which seemed to
meet general approval:
Gen. r. w. johnson looked in his army reg
lister to refresh his memory on dates and
stated that Gen. Terry was appointed
brigadier general jan. Is, 1866, and immedi-
ately confirmed; Gen. Howard was appointed
brigadier after Terry's confirmation, with
commission to date back TO Dec. 21, 1864.
Gen. Terry claimed MAT no one could be ap-
pointed in that way 10 date back of him. and
has suffered this injustice for twenty-one
years, Gen. Howard having been considered
his superior and having choice of posts. 1t
remained for a Democratic administration
10 correct this injustice twenty-one
years after preparation. A case
TO some extent parallel to this
was that Of Gen. Baird, inspector general of
the army, gho was junior to Roger Jones of
the same department. This was also cor
rected by President Cleveland. Gen. Terry
has not let his case lie idle: he has been try-
ing to get it Strengthened, but no one but CON
Rress had the power to do it. 1t will be no
great hardship to Gen. Howard, who will be
made major general March 16 on Gen.
Pope's retirement. believe Gen. Terry one
of the most efficient officers in the army and
no one rejoices over his promotion more than
!. Gen. Sherman, in speaking of Terry, said
he was the "very soul of honor" and his
brilliant services during the war stamps him
as one of the first soldiers of the army. Gen.
Terry thinks the greatest injustice has been
done FitZ-JOhn Porter. He told Porter he
was prejudiced against him and did not want
to sit on the case, but Porter said he was the
very man wanted, as he wanted to convince
his enemies that he had done no wrong. Gen.
Terry then examined the case and came to a
conclusion in favor of Porter.
Gen. H H. Sibley thought that Gen. Terry
should rank as senior brigadier to Gen. How
ard, although it had usually been considered
the other way. He thought the promotion
was a merited one, and it would make little
difference to Gen. Howard, who would be
promoted on Pope's retirement.
Gen. ]. b. Sanborn said the promotion met
With general approval. 1t ought to have been
made long ago. Gen. Grant did make out
5he appointment in 1872, but Gen. Sherman
thought 1t would cause trouble over Nc
Dowell, so the latter was promoted. Gen.
Grant said if it were in time of war he
would have to appoint Gen. Terry, but in
time OF peace he could appoint Mcdowell.
Grant had afterwards regretted that he did
not follow his own convictions, and had writ
ten to Cleveland about it.
DIR. J. II. Murphy said it was magnificent
appointment. Grant would have appointed
Gen. Terry major general long ago. but Gen.
Sherman did not think it best Gen. Grant
would indorse the promotion were he living.
Dr. Murphy said Gen. Terry was a soldier
and a scholar and deserved the honor
The promotion of Gen. Terry was the gen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
ToReiuvenate the Navy.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The house
committee on naval affairs to-day COM
pleted the consideration of the bill to in
crease the naval establishment and will re-
port the measure to the house at the earliest
opportunity. A few changes in the origi-
nal bill were made to-day in the line sug-
gested by the secretary OF the navy. The
first section is so amended as to provide for
the sea-going double battlement vessels OF
about 5000 tons displacement designed for a
speed of sixteen knots. Provision was added
to the seventh section empowering the Sec
retary to contract with domestic manufac-
turers for the construction of such portion
of the heavy guns provided for as the gov
eminent may not be able to manufacture.
The bill as completed comtemplates total
expenditure for the new vessels, torpedo
and navy yard plant of 14,675, 900 and ap-
propriates for the next year the sum of S6.-
425, 200. The committee was practically
unanimous in directing favorable report Of
the bill to the house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
BENEATH THE WAVES.
Six Lives Lost in Wreck at Oaicos
Passage.
The Steamer Darlington Total
Wreck off Bermuda.
Fire at st. .Peter--AnotherC Croton Ex-
plosiOn.
Death i'm a Wreck.

HALIFAX, n. s., March 3.-The steamer
Beta, which arrived to-day, brought from
Turks island the engineer and several of
the crew of the steamer Saxon, which was
wrecked on the evening of Feb. 4, in Caico's
passage. The steamer was bound from
New York to Cape Haytien, with an as
sorted cargo. On the fifth day out she
struck on Birch's lookout reef, and on the
following day broke in two. The first and
second engineers and four men took to
boat and reached shore safely. Another
boat, in which were two of the crew, was
swamped, and both men were drowned.
Two others of the crew, by aid of plank,
swan to schooner, leaving Capt. Wyman
and four others on the wreck. One of
these and the chief mate, son of the cap
tain, attempted to swim to land,
but became exhausted and both were
drowned. The high winds and rough
water prevented any attempts at
rescue of the survivors until Monday, by
which time still another of the men had
been washed away, and the captain, be-
coming deliriOus, had died. When the
weather moderated the wreck was boarded
by men from the Bella. There was but one
fireman and the remains of the captain to
remove to the shore. Besides Capt. Wyman
and his son, Frank, Second Mate Patterson
and a seaman named johnson and two
others, whose names are unknown, were
drowned, making the whole number of
victims six. The steamer registered 335
tons, and was owned by Bremen, Barrett &
Bremen of London. The Beta also brought
from Turks island five men belonging to
the bark Northern Queen of Yarmouth,
which was wrecked on the 18th of February.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
National League Meeting.

NEW YORK, March Sat the National
league meeting to-day there were present,
as delegates, John B. Day and Charles
Dillingham; of New York, Manager Smeltz
and Henry V. Lucas of st. Louis, ID. Z.
Rowe of the Kansas City club, William
Marsh of Detroit. John Rogers and Harry
Wright of the Philadelphia, A. III. Soden
and III. w. COnant of Boston and w. Scan
ion and r. G. Hewitt of the Washington
club. 1t was decided to increase the num-
Der of games each club shall play with
every other club from sixteen to eighteen
games. The Kansas City and Washington
clubs were formally admitted to member
ship. The schedule committee. consisting
of Messrs. Smeltz, Wright and Marsh, will
report tomorrow morning the list of games
to be played during the next season. Mr.
Marsh objects to having any games played
in Detroit between July 90 and "a, claim
ing that the racing meeting will prevent a
satisfactory attendance. The Hines case
has not yet been formally considered.
There was no session tonight.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
CANADA,s COMING PREMIER.
SIR Charles TuPper VIII Succeed Sir
John Macdonald.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 3.-Sir Charles
Upper is unquestionably to become the
leader of the Conservative party, and will
succeed Sir John in that capacity very
very shortly, as has been already predicted.
Sir John is now old and worn, and rapidly
failing. AT times he is too feeble to attend
to the pressing public duties of his station,
and much Important work is placed into
the hands of subor(linates, who do not
always execute their trust faithfully. In
this way the premier has gotten himself
into innumerable difficulties and frequently
into very bad odOr. Aside from these cir
cumstances his present attitude toward
the French is one which leaves breach
open between him and his former supporters
of that nationality which time cannot heal.
Sir Charles Tupper, his nominated sue
cessor, has been in public life for thirty
years, having served twenty-nine years in
parliament, during a greater portion Of
which period he has been a member of the
government, either in his native
province of Nova Scotia or at OF
tawa. He is not great deal younger
than Sir John, but is better preserved and
is full of vigor. He is regarded as the fight
ing member of parliament so far as debate
goes, and is unQuestionably the ableSt
politician in the Conservative party outside
of Sir john himself. He has all along been
rather celebrated than popular, and his
talents have made him nearly as many per-
sOnal enemies as political friends, but all
this enmity is based upon jealousy. There
is one circumstance which greatly favors his
promotion to the leadership. Two years
ago he resigned his place in parliament and
his portfolio in the cabinet-minister Of
railways-and accepted the post of high
commissioner to England so that he has
been absent during the whole of the Riel
troubles and is in no way connected with
them. He can therefore approach the dis
affected French with clean hands and sue
ceed in bringing them back to the Con-
servative told. 1t is quite likely that the
general elections will be held in the course
of six months. and that Sir Charles will bd
the rallying cry of the Conservative cause
in the contest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
Lord Randolph Urges that Loyal English
men Can Save the Realm Through
UniOnist Party,
Feeling, No Doubt, that His Hat Covers
the Head of the Great Coming
Leader.
A Parnen Meeting Held at Albany at
Which Over 100000 IS
Raised.
Salisbury Takes the Trouble TO Again
Deny that He Ever Encouraged
Home Rule.
Wants n Unionist Party.

LONDON, March 8. = Lord Randolph
Churchill spoke at Manchester to-day. He
said that Mr.. Gladstone deluded the coun-
try with false issues. There was an i'm
perative necessity for the establishment Of
British Unionist party, which would unite
what was best in all parties and creeds.
The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at a
Conservative banquet at the Crystal palace
tonight, denied the assertion of Sir Henry
James that he had ever encouraged the
'hOme rule delusiOn" in the slightest man
ner. He warned the country that the hasty
adoption of land-purchaSe measures for
Ireland would drive away the wealthy and
leave the ignorant under the rule of a not
Over-wise hierarchy. while all the money
now invested would virtually be lost. Lord
Salisbury bitterly condemned the Liberals
for defeating the Conservatives on side
issue, thus avoiding the necessity to formu-
late an Irish policy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
CONSIDERING PENSIONS.
An Amusing Tilt i'm the House Be
tween ButterwOrth and Adams.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-In the house
Mr.. Weaver of Iowa. from the committee
on expenditures in the interior department,
reported back the resolution for an investi-
CATION of the alleged partisan management
of the pension bureau by the predecessor of
Commissioner Black. The house went into
committee of the whole on the pension APP
preparation bill. Mr. Butterworth finished
his speech begun yesterday. He arraigned
the Democratic party of the FOrty-siXth
congress for its failure to revise the tariff.
its failure to pass the apportionment bill or
take acton upon the Geneva award, the
Mormon question or any other of the great
questions before the country, which had
been promptly disposed of by the Forty
seventh congress.
Mr.. Adams-How is it, in a Democratic
city like New York, it takes 10000 votes TO
elect a congressman, while in Rhode Island it
takes only 5,00U?
Mr.. Butterworth-The history of New York
city is that the vote cast for the Democratic
party is not limited by the number of voters,
but by the size OF the boxes. Laughter and
applause on the Republican side.
AND FROM OHIO, TOO.
Mr.. Adams thought you had the honor
to come from the state which honors John
Sherman who said at Columbus that the
honest elective system in New York was at
tributable to great man. Samuel J. Tilden.
Mr.. Butterworth-Yes; it was the first
compliment ever knew him to pay Tilden,
and suppose it was because Tilden is in the
decline of life.
Mr.. Norwood of Georgia made satrical
speech in answer to that of Mr.. Henderson.
who, he thought, had the voX populi on the
diaphragm. otherwise cerebro elephantiasis.
If the congressman from the Third Con-
gressional district of Iowa would require
David b. Henderson to get out of his way,
SO that he could see his country, the con-
gressman would no longer be troubled with
inAammatory voX populi. Laughter |.
Mr.. Breckimidge of Kentucky favored gen.
erous pensions and no standing army. Mr..
Browne of Indiana defended Ex-Commis-
sioner Dudley. Pending further action the
committee rose. Mr.. Bragg of Wisconsin
reported the army appropriation bill from
the military committee, and it was referred
to the committee of the whole. The house
then adjourned
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
Criminal Cuttings.

The argument in the Msckin-G Gallagher
Chicago election case was concluded in the
supreme court of the United States yester-
day. Assistant Attorney General Maury ap-
peared for the government, and Judge Shell
labarger made the closing argument for
Mackin and Gallagher. A decision in the case
is not expected for some weeks.
The supreme court yesterday granted a
writ Of error and arrest of Judgment in the
case OF Jack Hays, awaiting execution for
murder on Friday next in ST. Louis. The
supreme court decided to hear arguments on
points raised in the case and presented by
Congressman Glover of Missouri. The writ
is returnable in October.
John Pearson, a salesman travelling for a
number of New York firms, was found dead
in bed yesterday morning at the Lindell hotel,
ST. Louis. A small bottle partly filed with
morphine pills was found in his room. but il
is generally believed that his death resulted
from natural causes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
Howard Disappointed.

Special TO the Globe.
OMAHA, Neb., March S.-The announce
ment of the appointment of Gen. Terry to
fill the vacant major generalship caused by
the death of Gen. Hancock proved a great
surprise and disappointment to Gen. How
ard, commanding the department of the
Platte. Gen. Howard had felt very con-
tident that he would be named as Gen.
Hancock's successor. When interviewed
on the subject he had very little to say. He
said:
The only reason 1 can see for Gen. Terry
receiving preference over myself is his claim
of seniority. L suppose the president has
considered that claim and concluded that he
was entitled TO the place. / have nothing
further TO say about the matter.
Gen. Howard now of course expects to
be appointed to Gen. Pope's place when
that officer is relieved this month.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
Agent Thorn of the Chicago Union Depot
Short in His Accounts Over
$4,000.
The Five Railroad Companies Interested
Insured by the Fidelity and 0asu-
atty Company.
Holland, Who Killed Davis, the Texas
Gambler, Says the Deed Was In
Seif-Defense.
a Daring Robbery by Mexican Out
laws--A Kansan Guilty or
Technical Murder.
DefauIter I'm $1,000.

Special TO the GLOBE
CHICAGO, March 3.-W. T. Thorn, for
the past twenty years a ticket agent here
for the Pennsylvania Railroad company,
and having charge of the union ticket Office
at the union depot, corner Canal and Adams
streets, for the past seven or eight years,
was this morning pronounced short in his
accounts 10 the extent of some S11, 600.
Rumors of his delinquency have been cur
rent since Saturday, TO the Infinite surprise
OF railway men, among whom Mr.. Thorn
held an enviable position. Aswas the Gus
tom every few months. an auditing COM
mittee representing the five different trunk
lines centering at the union depot COM
menced last Saturday the work of eXamin-
ing the accounts OF the Office. This
committee was made up OF two men from
each of the following railroads: The Chi
cago, Milwaukee IL st. Paul. the Panhandle,
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the
Chicago & Alton and the Pennsylvania.
They started in about IL O'clock Saturday
forenoon, and
BEFORE DUSK
got so far advanced in the investigation as
TO be convinced that Thorn was short
S10,0 900. He was asked for an explanation,
but, il is said, protested he knew nothing
whatever of the alleged deficiency in the
cash, and intimated that the figures did not
represent him fairly. AT that time the
amount of the defalcatlon was not
known, but rumoTs growing out of
the investigation were TO the effect that If
subsequent disclosures were as damaging as
the first there must certainly be at least
$50, 600 short. The investigation when
completed showed the shortage to be a
trifie over $1,000. A second examination
was made without any material altering OF
the figures, and finally this morning the
board went over the accounts for the third
time, with the result as already announced.
Thorn has thus far made no explanation.
but, as his friends say, simply contents him
self with offering
A GENERAL DENIAL
of the charge that he is defaulter. Thorn
was relieved from duty Saturday, and
was seen in the city this morning,
though his home Is In Englewood
He is about 40 years of age and has
family consisting of a wife and four chill
dren. He was born in Ohio, and when
only 10 years old Joined regiment of vol
unteers and served all through the war. 1t
is understood that the Fidelity and Casualty
company has issued a policy of S25, 900 in
suring the companies against peculation or
defalcation in Thorn's case, and that, should
he attempt fight. he will be promptly ar
rested. Mr.. Nellis, one of the auditors of
the Alton road, said this morning that the
railway officials would hold conference
some time to-day and determine upon a
policy TO be pursued in Thorn's case.
Thorn was arrested late this evening and
placed under S4, 900 bonds. The injured
roads now seem to feel at ease over the
matter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
IN SELF-DEFENSE.
Holland Testifies at Length in His
own Behalf.

NEW YORK, March S.-The trial of
James Il. Holland, who shot and killed
Tom Davis, was resumed to-day. The
court room was crowded, and among the
spectators were many Texans. Counsel
for Holland read twenty-one dispositions of
friends and neighbors of the defendant in
Texas, including one from Gov. Ireland.
giving Holland a good character. The
prisoner then took the stand in his own be-
half. He described the meeting and the
negotiations leading up to the purchase of
the alleged counterfeit money. He stated
that after the $40, 600 in good money had
been counted out and put into the bag and
$50 paid for il. and before Dairs' confederate
in the next room had had time TO substitute
another bag, he (Holland) rose and said.
"Well, let's CO." Dairs said, ''No;
don't be in a hurry. Wait till the
old man comes" 1 said, 'I'n 60
go out now. The house is full of detect
ives" replied, ''rll take my chances. "
Davis said ''You must not CO." said, Il
will CO." and then Davis said, "God - you,
drop that bag or I'll kill YOU" l said II
want that bag, Mr.. Woodward" held on
to the bag and he rushed at me and got a
hold of me and just then voice from the
other room said kill the s. of b." /
Strengthened up then, pulled my pistol and
shot Davis, and hearing noise behind me
turned and fired another shot through the
partition. ! then put my pistol away.
opened the door and walked out" Holland
swore' that he received one of Davis circu-
lars before he left Texas, that it was not
his intention to buy counterfeit money, that
he believed good money would be shown
him, that he was willing TO trust his judg-
ment in that. and that having paid $50 in
good money for 5000 i'm good money he
was prepared to take his chances of getting
what he had paid for. He shot Davis be-
cause he believed the latter would kill him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
OPERATING AT A Loss.
The Central Union Telephone Com
pany to Close Down.

INDIANAPOLIS. March S.-Officials Of
the Central Union Telephone company here
say that in pursuance of the course indi-
Gated by the circular yesterday to its patrons
in Indiana the charge in excess Of SS per
month collected since the law prescribing
that rate took effect are now being re-
funded, and that contr acts here will be ter
minated by formal notice as fast as it may
be done legally and business be closed up.
The indianapolis Journal, commenting on
the situation, says:
The company asserts its inability to do busi-
ness at profit at So. the rate fixed by law and
pending an appeal to the United States SUI
preme court prefers to allow its property to
remain unused than to operate at a loss. The
Journal believed the law TO be unwise and un-
just and is not surprised at this determina-
ton of the company, much as it may be re-
gretted. An ignorant and reckless or GRIM
inal use of power is as much to be dreaded
when exacted by legislative as by corporate
monopoly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-04
RieI and Reciprocity.
Special to the Globe.

bpVCIdI
OTTAWA, March St was reported in tho
lobbies OF the house to-day that Sir Charles
Tupper. now in England, is making progress
in the direction of a reciprocity between Cam
ada and the United States, and that before
the close of the present session Sir John Will
be able to make some favorable announce
ment in regard to the matter. 1t is well known
that every effort possible is being put forth
to induce the Washington authorities to take
up the question. Sir John scored point
against his enemies to-day On being asked
IL a medical commission had been appoin ted
upon Riel's sanity, heinot only replied afhm-
atively, but volunteered to lay the report or
such commission upon the table OF the house,
thus courting inquiry into the matter. 1t %
understood that the commission were unanl-
nous in affirming Riers responsibility.