St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-17
SALTWATER NEWS.
Hayden COngratuIated.-Ri Office
That of Secretary of the Terri

Hayden COngratuIated.-Ris Office
That of Secretary of the Terri
tory.
H. E. Hayden, who was appointed on
Wednesday by the president as secretary Of
the Territory of Alaska, was seen yesterday.
Being congratulated upon his appointment
he said that as yet he had received no official
notice in the premises, and beyond the ac-
count contained in the GLOBE and congratu-
latory telegram from P. H. Kelly, he pos
sessed no knowledge of the presidents action.
The telegraph reported his appointment in
correctly, however, as it was secretary OF the
territory and not clerk of the United States
district court, for which be had been an ap-
plicant, and to which he had probably sue
ceeded. There is no United States court in
that territory, it being attached to Washing
ton Territory for judicial purposes. The
secretary is also ex-officio treasurer,
and the two offices combined have
salary of $500 per year.
He expects Gov. Swineford here daily en-
route for Washington city to meet his wife,
who will return with him in short time, and
1t is Hayden's expectation, if things progress
1avorably, to join the governor and his family
upon that officials return to his post of duty.
Mr.. Hayd6n expressed qualification at his APP
poin, 1t more than he would otherwise
have ,.t, for it forever relieved him from the
clou, which has rested upon him since his
retirement from his position with the Omaha
Railroad company. The attorney general and
President Cleveland had both looked into that
and the department was in possession of a
letter from the president of the company
which stated that the not only found his
record while in their employ correct in every
particular, but that the, never had any idea
that it was otherwise. Mr.. Haydens numer-
GUS friends in this city congratulate him on
his preferment, and the vindication which
comes with it.
Mrs. Jessie Simpson, wife of Rev. ]. Simp-
son, of the Baptist church, this city. died on
Wednesday night of consumption of the
bowels. The deceased, q lady OF 50 years
came here with her husband something over
one year ago. and has been an invalid nea -ly
all the time since. She leaves to her husband
an only child, a daughter of 81 years. The
funeral occurs at p. m. to-day at the Bap fist
church.
This and Saturday evenings a novel enter
tainment will be given at the Universalist
church by Prof. w. J. Kerstetter, for the
bent fit of the high school library. 1t will
consist of Illuminated microscopic shadows
projected upon canvas.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will
open fair for the sale of fancy articles,
homemade candy, etc., this afternoon and
evening in the JassOy block. Hot oysters
will be served from to 9 p. IN.
Rev. W. S. Mathews will deliver lecture
this evening at the NJ. E. church, entitled
ACROSS the Continent and Back for the
benefit OF the church.
]. S. o. Brien has returned from a tour of
inspection of the lumber camps and reports
things in favorable condition.
A committee of the city council having in
charge the proposed revision of the city
charter met last evening.