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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19

The subject OF Much Warm Discus
sion Among Chicago Clergymen.
Special TO the Globe.

SptCldl 10
CHICAGO. Jan. 1s.-What it costs to
make convert provoked a good deal of
discussion in the meeting of the Methodist
ministers this morning. The Rev. DIR.
Foster. in his paper on Church BenevO-
lence. said that from the statistics he had
procured, It had cost S93 a head to make a
convert. He had no sooner finished the
paper than his brother. the Rev. Mr.. Cald-
well. jumped to his feet and took the
speaker to task for putting a commercial
value on converts. He was followed by Revs.
Parkhurst, Field. Holmes. Hitchcock and
others, in much the same strain. when the
Rev. Mr. Judkins said his brothers had
misinterpreted the meaning of DR.. Foster
The Rev. MIR. Bristol objected very en-
pbatically to converts being
COMPARED WITH HOGS
and other animals and was sorry such a
mention had been made. The Rev. Mr.
Fawcett said it didn't make any difference
what it cost to make convert. the Lord
kept the books. and He knew and kept the
credits correct. This brought Mr.. Bristol
TO his feet with a statement that he had
canvassed the cost of making converts IN
several South side churches, and the cost
was 500. The laymen, he said, were dis
satisfied with the showing, and naturally
asked for an accounting. DIR. Fawcett re-
piled that it was none of the laymen's busi-
ness, the Lord knew and that was enough.
The discussion was kept up for some time.
during which the clergymen wandered from
the subject Finally a resolution thanking
Postmaster General Villas for the stand he
had taken in the request of Baltimore
merchants for Sunday delivery was offered
and the lengthy session came to an end.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19

selfish and partial way. The subject Of
competition between waterways and rail-
roads is discussed briefly and the conclu-
sion is reached that waterways are most
effective regulators Of railway charges. and
the emancipation of the water is national
necessity. The improvement OF the Missis-
sipp and its tributaries is briefly alluded To
and warmly indorsed. or the Hennepin
canal the committee says the commerce of
the nation would derive fresh and continued
advantages from the construction Of the
canal. ''Cheap transportation between
CHICAGO AND THE sEABoARDs,"
the report says is insured by the line Of
free water communication open through
the great lakes. The Erie canal and the
Hudson method have been suggested by
which the controlling influence of that
water competition could be extended over
so wide, pOpulOus and productive terri
tory at so moderate an expense as by the
construction of this short canal of seventy
four miles, which would give to the people
of the upper Mississippi states direct water
transit connection with all states of the At
lantc seaboard and with Europe. The
necessity of this improvement is made
more urgent by the high and oppressive
rates Of freight prevailing between the
grain-producing states of the Northwest
and Chicago as compared with the charges
between that point and the Atlantic coast.
BY the construction of this canal these
charges would be materially reduced and
the grain-producing states would be given
that cheap transit which has now become
necessary to enable them to successfully
place their products in foreign market
The commissioners first appointed are to
continue in Office for the term 2. 3, 4, and
years respectively. beginning the first day
of July next, not more than three Of whom
shall be appointed from the same political
party. The salary of each commissioner is
to be 81. 500 per annum.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Obposed 10 Home RuIe.

BELFAST, Jan. 1s.-A great meeting,
under the auspices of the Loyal and Patri-
otic union, was held here to-day. A resO-
luton was adopted protesting against the
passage by parliament of any measure
granting home rule to Ireland. Many dele
gates from the north of Ireland were pres
ent A resolution was adopted declaring
unwavering loyalty to the throne. denounc-
ing separation of Ireland from the union.
refusing TO recognize an Irish parliament if
one should be established, solemnly protest
ing against 1.-THE pecuniary and immoral
practices of the so-called National league"
summoning the government TO enforce the
laws and suppress disloyalty and rebellion,
and protect the lives and liberties of the
peaceable and industrious subjects of her
majesty. \ meeting of the tenantry of
the Earl of KingstOn's estate has been held
1t was resolved TO memorable the church
commissioners who are the mortgages of
the estate. to compel the landlords TO con-
cede 30 per cent. reduction in rents. In
the meantime the tenants will prevent fox
hunting on the estate, refuse TO pay their
rents and appeal to their friends i'm America
for money to prosecute the campaign against
the landlord
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
Summary of the Senate Anti-Dis-
elimination Bill RepOrted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The following
is brief synopsis of the bill to regulate
commerce reported from the senate select
committee upon interstate railroad trans
portatiOn to-day by Senator Cullom. After
specifying the classes of carriers, or, rather
the kinds of traffic to which the regulations
are to apply and declaring that all charges
made by such carriers snail be reasonable.
the preliminary sections aim to prohibit
every variety of unjust discrimination, to
prescribe adequate penalties therefor, and
to prescribe for the enforcement i'm the
courts of the United states. These sections
include the requirement that all carriers
shall afford reasonable facilities for the in
terchange of traffic with connecting lines
and the prohibition of greater charge for
q shorter than for longer dis
tance, except when it be affirnativelv
established by the carrier that such charge
does not constitute an unjust discrmina-
ton. Another section requires all carriers
subject TO the provisions of the proposed
act. to file their tariffs and classifcations
with the interstate commerce commission,
and provides that they shall be posted or
otherwise published, but leaves to be de-
termined by the commission the manner of
publication. and the place at and when such
for enforcing the requirements of the COM
mission in these respects through the courts.
and for the maintenance of the rates that
may be thus published. Provision is also
made for the appointment by the president
of five commissioners, to be confirmed by
the senate, and several sections are devoted
to prescribing the duties of the commission
ers and the manner in which complaints are
to be treated.
The report of the select committee to ac-
company the Cullom bill forms printed
volume of 216 pages. 1t says the
OUTLOOK is NOT GOOD
for the United S:%ltes to ship breadstuffs in
unlimited quantities throughout the civil
lied world. and the principal markets both
Tor bread and meat must henceforth be
sought at home. 1t concludes that national
legislation is alone competent to deal with
the discrimination question, and that the
railroads, if left alone, can not be expected
to decide the problem in any other than q
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Auopi.ion on EngIand,s Action.

CAIRO. Jan. Is.-A party OF BedOuins
attacked the village at LakSahraa fourteen
miles from this city. 4 force OF rebels IS
advancing against the Italian garrison at
Massowah. The following IS the substance
OF an interview the Cairo correspondent OF
the London Daily Telegraph recently had
with Moukahtar Pasha. the Turkish COM
missioner: 1--WE talked over the old times
OF the Turko- Russian war and MOukahtar
Pasha seemed quite delighted to fight his
battles over again, but as L approached the
Egyptian question he became taeitum. l
asked him If he thought il was a mistake
for the British government 10 have insisted
on the evacuation of Khartoum and the
Soudan. '.How can / answer such queS-
ton as that?'' he replied sharply. The
whole thing was a mistake. The bonn
bardment of Alexandria was mistake; the
landing of the troops was a mistake, and
the occupation is q mistake" He would
not touch further on the subject"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Inhnr rronhIe. settled.

PIrTsBURe, Jan. 1s.-The differences
between the Edgar Thomson Steel COM
pany and their employees have been settled
and work will be resumed in all depart
ments tomorrow. The settlement was
effected on the basis of eight hours for a
days labor and three turns per day instead
of two turns of twelve hours each, the men
to waive the 10 per cent. in wages demand.
The settlement of the strike has occasioned
general rejoicing at Braddocks. Capt w.
Il. Jones. general superintendent of the
Edgar Thomson works, rendered his resig-
nation this afternoon because of dissatis-
faction growing out of the strike.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Feather-weights snarring.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1s.-Tommy
Warren of Louisville, III pounds. and
Arthur Majesty of Bloomington, ILL.,, 1SO
pounds, fought for the feather-weight
championship in a quiet suburb tonight.
The terms were $3.50 side, twenty rounds
with two-ounce gloves. Marquis of Queens
bury rules. The first round was evenly
contested. In the second Warren forced
the fighting and knocked Magesty around
viciously. In the third he knocked Magesty
to his knees twice and slugged him so saw
agely that the latter was unable to come
to time, and Warren was declared the
winner
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Senators Bccoming sensible.

SpccluI 10 the ITIObc-
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-There are two
or three fighting senators among the Re
publicans and only two or three. These
gentlemen are becoming convinced that no
point can be made in opposing the pTesi-
dents nominations. The last two or three
executive sessions have demonstrated very
clearly that all of the nominations made by
the president, with probably few eXcep-
tiOns. will be confirmed. Where eruptlOns
are made they will bee upon proved charges
involving private character. Ali of the talk
about calling on the president for intorma-
tiOn and the various constructions of the
tenure of offices, are merely So much rubbish.
They will not stand for single moment in
the way of combinations. There may be
some delay. but the result every one now
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
what the Queen Will Say.

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-The ST. James Ga
zette says that the queens speech TO be de-
livered to parliament on Thursday, will de-
nOunce the National league as an unlawful
organization and ask parliament 10 support
bill either for regulating the league or
suppressing it. The members OF the
present and last ministries have received
letters threatening retaliation with dyna-
mite if the coercion policy in relation to
Ireland is resumed.
The queen to-day sent her private secre-
tary 10 Mr.. Gladstone with letter on the
Irish question. 1t states that the govern
ment will at the earliest moment introduce
bill in parliament making boycotting a
felony, enlarging magistrates powers of
summary jurisdiction and otherwise stength-
ening the criminal laws. The introduction
of this measure is said to have been decided
upon at the cabinet council to-day. The
royal speech was drafted at the meeting of
the cabinet to-day. Lord Randolph Church
i'll Overcame the demand OF a section of the
cabinet that the whole coercion be renewed
The government will rely upon a division
of the Liberals To secure support of its
Irish proposals. Lord Salisbury has con-
sented TO recognize China asnominal suze-
/ rain over Burmah on the condition that the
Pekin government abandon its claim to
! tribute from BurTnah and open the Chinese
! frontier TO British traders at per cent ad-
valOrem duties, except on opium.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Twenty Tramps Cremated.

LONDON. Jan. 19.-News has Just been
received of the burning of an enormous hay
stack at Limberg. Bavaria. which had been
used during the cold weather for shelter by
vagrantS. Only night or two ago larger
number than usual of homeless wanderers
had sought shelter under it, and while ali
were asleep it took fire. probably from the
ashes of a pipe. Twenty dead bodies have
already been taken from the ruins, and it
is thought many Others have been burned to
death
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Foreign Flashes.

William Henry HurIburt writes from Lon
don 10 the New York sun that the masses Of
Germany are petiiioning the Reichstag in
favor of bi-metalism. and that they were
universally opposed TO gold alone.
An attempt was made with dynamite TO
wreck the house of Police Magistrate Monroe
at Orangeville. Ont. There is no clue 10 the
perpetrators.
Nine. Nilsson has signed a contract with
in October.
1t has been ordered that all dogs In London
must be muZzled for sixty days more.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
BISMARCK. Letter to the Pope.

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-A sensation has been
created by the publication of the letter from
Prince Bismarck 10 the pope, acknowledge
ing the receipt of the decoration of the Or
der of Christ recently conferred on the
German chancellor by his holiness. The
letter commences by addressing the pope as
''Sire." and saws: "Your kind letter and
declaration have greatly gratifed myself
and the Emperor William" 1t then goes
on to state that the popes last words re-
garding the practice of the works OF peace
first suggested 10 Bismarck the idea of seek
ing the mediation Of his holiness on the
Carolines question, and in Difference 10 his
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Extensive Estate TO b. Sold.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Jan. 1s.-Executions
were issued to-day on several large judg-
ments against John w. Mumper and his in
terest in valuable estates in this county will
be sold by the sheriff. Feb. II. The prop
erty consists of about eight thousand acres
of land located in Porter and West town
ships. On the property are furnaces, -four
ing mills, one of the best mines of hema-
tite ore in the state and tram railway.
Extensive improvements caused the own
ers embarrassments.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Death of an Aged woman.

NEWPORT. r. l., Jan. 1s.-Nlrs. Anna
Maria Greene, the oldest lady in Rhode
Island. daughter-in-law of Gen. Nathan
lei Greene of Revolutionary fame. and
granddaughter of Samuel Ward. colonial
governor of Rhode Island in 1852. died at
her home in Middletown yesterday, aged
102 years, 2 months and 9 days. Mrs.
Greene retained her faculties up to the last
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Warrington Waits.

The issue of standard silver dollars from
the mints during the week ended Jan. 16 was
$l95,49s. The issue during the correspond
ing period OF last year was $l36,e9S. The
shipment of fractional silver coin since Ian.
l amounts TO Sl02, $40.
The secretary of the navy this morning re-
ceived cablegram from Admiral Franklin.
commanding the European squadron. stating
that Commander Hayward died at Alexandria.
Egypt, on Saturday of typhoid fever.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
A Girl Buried Alive.

WOODSTOCK. Ont. Jan. 1s.-Reeently a
girl named Collins died, as 1t was supposed
here, very suddenly. A dGy or two ago the
body was exhumed prior TO its removal to
another burial place. when the horrible dis
cOvery was made that the girl had been
buried alive. Her shroud had been torn
into shreds, her knees were drawn up to
her chin. one of her arms was twisted I'M
der her head, and her features bore evil
dence of dreadful terror.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Looks Like War.

LONDON. Jan. 1s.-The war fever is
raging in Servia. The government at Bel
grade has summoned the second ban and
has ordered another 20, 600, 900 cartridges,
eighteen batteries and several machine
guns. Traffic between Niseh and Belgrade
has been suspended by the government.
This action OH the part of the authorities
has caused much dissatisfaction among the
TRANSFORMATION people.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Alexander Not Satisfied.

CoNsrANTINoPLE, Jan. 1s.-Prince AL
exander OF Bulgaria has telegraphed to the
porte that Seryia has no right to select the
place for conducting the negotiations for
peace between Servia and Bulgaria. lie
declares that il King Milan insists on Bu-
charest being chosen for the place he (the
prince) will strongly insist that Sofa should
he Salepfad
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Edttor Stead Released.

LONDON, Jan. 1s.-Mr. Stead. editor Of
the Pail Mall Gazette, who in November
was sentenced to three months imprison-
ment for his connection with the Eliza
Armstrong abduction case, was released
from prison to-day. Mr.. Stead is well. and
will speak tonight at a meeting of his
friends and sympathizers. He will then
take fOrtnight's holiday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
rrethodisss M Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO. Jan. 1s.-The second
annual conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. which has been in session for
several days i'm this city, adjourned to-day.
Tbraa nr,ssiflinO elders of districts were
elected. There were no changes in the res
idence of the American missionaries, but
several of the native preachers were
changed. Bishop Foster starts for New
Work trAmorroyv
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19

faith and unweakened confidence in the
pOpe's elevated views and impartiality he
selected the pope as the arbiter Of the dis
pute. Germany and Spain have no cause
to complain of the terms OF the protocoi,
and the effect Of the mediation VIII De last
ing. Bismarck will not neglect chances to
attest his lively gratitude. highest devotion
and deepest respect Tor his holiness IN the
future. The letter is signed, "Hour very
humble servant, Bismarck"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Dukota nnd OIxIohamn.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IS Representa-
tives Townshend and Weaver appeared be-
fore the house committee on territories this
morning and argued in favor of the passage
of bills introduced by them Tor tine creation
of the territory of Oklohama. Delegate
Clifford and Representative Frederick will
appear before this committee next Wednes-
day in support of their bill relating to the
admission of Dakota a. a state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
MuraerEpidemic an France.

PARIS. Jan. 1s.-The present murder
epidemic in France is the subject of uni
versal comment. The newspapers record
eleven murders and five attempts to murder
within six days. The Monarchist papers
attribute the homcidal mania to the spread
of anarchists ideas
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
rREASURER JORDAN.
One of the AbIesL Wen Connected
with the Administra tiOn.
Special to the Globe

Special TO the Globe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-COnrad n. Jor-
dan, who was confirmed treasurer of the
United States the other day. is one of the
ablest officials that has ever had the post of
treasurer. For the first time almost since
the office has been created the opinion Of
the treasurer is Of value and importance.
Mr.. Jordan is a man in the neighborhood Of
so years of age. He is tall, broad-shoul-
dered, deep-chested. with the elastic step Of
a New York business man. lie is in per-
feet health, and has capacity for work
which is simply phenomenal. He is one of
the best-looking men in the public service.
He has large, strongly developed charac-
ter head, high forehead, clear, blue eyes,
an aquiline nose, and firm
clean lined chin. His thick iron gray hair
sets off his fresh color. He is very alert
and aggressive, and has great courage in
assuming responsibility when necessary.
He is one of the most thorough Of financial
experts and has greater command of
financial information of an accurate and
we ell-formed character than any man in the
service of the government lie is very
much relied upon by the president and the
secretary Of the treasury. He is Mr.. Man
ning's
RIGHT-HAND MAN
in all matters of Importance. = When the
president was writing his message Mr.. Jor-
dan was as often consulted as the secretary
of the treasury. Mr.. Jordan has wife
and six children, and is at present keeping
house upon Sixteenth street, at the corner
of street. about half mile straight away
from the White house. Mr.. JOrdans alb
sence in New York has made him greatly
missed at the treasury. Doubtless, if Mr..
Jordan had his choice he would prefer to
remain in New York in charge of the sub
treasury, but the administration needs him
here, and he has patriotically consented to
serve for time at about half the salary he
could get from almost any financial institu-
tion in New York. He was appointed in
the first place without his knowledge. he
was in the interior of New York state al
the time. A messenger had to be sent out
from Washington to find him, to learn
whether he would accept or not. After he
was appointed he came here at the personal
request of the president and Mr. Manning
He will be of the greatest possible service
during the winter in presenting the admin
istration's financial policy before the finan
cial committees of congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19

preference. The senators have been so
snn00ed and subdued in the other branches
OF the departments by the cabinet officers
presuming 70 have hours when they will
not see them at all. that they come TO Mr..
Smiths room with pleasure that knows no
alloy. Here they find the
ATMOSPHERE OF THE OLD DAYS.
The messengers bow TO them difidently,
the grounding visitors give way before
their august personageS. while Mr.. Smith
pays then that attention and consideration
which are so dear 10 a congressional sense
OF Importance. Yet Mr.. Smith can do very
little for these gentlemen except receive
them pleasantly and fiatter them with his
winning ways and gentle smile. The civil
service reform law prevents any arbitrary
changes, but in so large department as
the treasury, with its outside ramifcatiOns,
there are many vacancies constantly occur
ring. Under the present management Of
the treasury. where other things are equal.
political influence has decidedly its weight
in advancing an applicant for Office
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-19
Auo,ber American ExpelIed.

BERLIN, Jan. 1s.-A German-American
citizen named Hansjessen, the manager of
and heir to fax factory at Norburg, in
Sleswich. has been expelled from that town
by the government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-19
roSSrS RY FTRE IN VARIOUS PLA CES

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 1S-A dispatch TO me
ysrs from Marion Ind says: This morning the son
Of James Johnson farmer near Landsve' started 'e
fire In the Kitchen but finding that 1t was only O'Clock
roturned IN bed A half-hour later the house was IN
flames Johnson his wife and their two sons escaped
in their nghtcothes The two daughters OF old enr
hIls and Minnie respectively eignteeh anu tmen
tried 10 jump the ground but escape was gu,
One fell in the stairway and persisted thefe anu ana 'o &
ran hack to her bedroom, fell across tne ooa, au
sntiocated hired man, Turner In making ms c'c"po'
Vas so severely burned that he Will proosoy uo'
BUFFALO, Nov. 1s.An extensive fire broke out AZ -'o
a. m. to-day, resulting in the complete aeS'ruc'Ion VI
George N Pierce Co.'S birdcase ana
,,.S hut not seriously. The loss is estnaterl a. ~
SY1a 900 The heaviest loser Is George n & nn
Si11v;!U stock and machinery were worth @.o'oVo.
ai Insurance is $4,000. he employed ABOUT A"" o"
and boys -. ,,.uo.oh .o T,. co,n.r.
CIscINSArI, Ohio. Nov ia dispacn 70 INC 'o""e,'
..,. from, Lima Ohio says w. schuthes's
,anrcrv has been burned. Loss, $4,000; Insurance.
si5 600"