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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
NOBLE WANTS THE FACTS.
A Special Agent Sent to France
to Study Irrigation Systems.

/, WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-C. A. Ken
aston. of the Geological Survey, has
been appointed by the secretary of the
interior, special commissioner of the
department to visit France for the pur-
pose of studying the irrigating systems
of that country with view to the I'M
proyement of our own. The reclama-
ton of the arid regions of the West is
regarded by Secretary Noble as of such
vast importance, that an effort will be
made to utilize all available knowledge
of the best systems in use throughout
Europe. Mr.. Kenaston has been sup
piled with letters of Introduction to
the French ministers of public works
and agriculture. and to Minister Reid.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
BETRAYED THEIR TRUST,
Two Bank Officials Arrested for
EmbeZZIement

WHEELING, w. Va, Aug. There
will be big sensation in social and
financial circles here tomorrow whenit
becomes known that Harry Seybold,
teller in the Bank of Wheeling. and
George Hennig. also an employe in the
institution, have been arrested, charged
with embezZling the funds of the bank.
The parties named were taken into
custody very late tonight and are now
in charge of the sheriff and his deputies.
The amount of the shortage is large,
reaching at least $4,000 and perhaps ex-
ceeding that sum. 1t is understood that
the crook edness extended over period
of two years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Will Split on Moody.
Special to the GLOBE.

Special 70 the GI0De.
STURG1s, S. D., Aug. 1.-The Repub-
of this city organized Republican
club tonight of about sixty members.
Certain leaders are trying to have the
club pledge itself to support Moody
for the senate. They cannot do it.
Moody will be the rock on which the
Republican phalanX will be split this
fall. Ths Farmers alliance, combined
with the Democrats, is the great thorn
in the Republican side.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
knights of Aurora.

Special 70 the GIODe.
NINoNA, Mlnn., Aug. Last even
ing Deputies Downing and Thomas or
ganized large temple of the Knights
of Aurora. The officers elected were:
Commander, DR.. Larabee; vice com
mander, E. PictZer; oracle. II. w.
Kingsbury; regent, Geo. S. Hull: re-
corder; NJ. t. Sutton; treasurer, j. n.
Selover; medical examiner, DR.. Rob
erts; messenger, ]. Will; observer, B.
Boleman: sentinel. G. H. Brink;
trustees, E. Foster; c. Westman.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Creditors Get Nothing.

READING, Pa, Aug. 1.-The prop
erty of the Standard Live Stock Insur-
anee company, of this city, was sold at
auction by order of the court to-day, but
as nothing but some old office furniture
could be found, the creditors will realize.
nothing. The company had nearly
million dollars of insurance on its books
when it failed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
SAW A SNAKE.
Wisconsin Takes the Belt for a
Big Story.

Special to the Globe
LA CROSSE, Aug. 1.-The whole town
is talking about wonderful snake
story told by Messrs. Lester and Brown,
employees of the Northwestern road.
Lester is conductor of the work train
now operating at Lytle's, where the line
crosses Black river. They have con-
siderable leisure while the train is living
there and occasionally go fishing. Yes
terday they were down river about
quarter of mile below the bridge
when they heard something coming
through the grass and brush and saw
the head of mighty snake. as large as
a mans head. 1t was four feet above
the earth moving towards them, sway
ing from side to side with the motion of
the reptiles body. Both men started
to run, but Lester fell into water-hole
and was delayed SO that the snake
came within less than one hundred
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
NO FEAR OF A FAMINE.
Texas Crops Are Better Than Was
EXDected.

DENIsoN, Tex, Aug. IA canvass
of every part of Texas shows that the
reports of corn, cotton and wheat crops
have been underestimated. From
nearly every county there is cheering
news. Such cotton was never before
seen, and such corn would make the
jayhawker or Hawkeye wild with envy.
Wheat and oats are up to the average.
The prospects for 100000 bales of cot
ton are good ii the weather holds for
fortnight longer. At even the low
prices received last year the cotton crop
is worth SS4, 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
OCEANS OF FIRE.
Idaho's Valuable Timber in
KOaring Blaze.

BOISE CITY, idaho, Aug. 1.-Gov.
Shoup has information of heavy timber
fires in the Wood river country. Citl-
zens have been fighting the fire there
two days, and now ask for assistance.
The country here is almost obscured by
the dense smoke. 1t is estimated that
the fires in Idaho are destroying timber
running into millions in value.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
MET AND ADJOURNED.
South Dakota Statemakers Hold
Brief and Important Ses<

sion.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Aug. IA short
session of the convention was held to-
day, but no business of Importance was
done. South Dakota members of the
Joint commission returned from Bis
marck to-day, and the consideration OF
their report will be begun tomorrow.
An arrangement was reached by the
commission which meets with hearty
approval.
At meeting tonight a resolution
was introduced providing that elections
for state officers and the legislature be
held in even years when the county aud
congressional elections take place.
This will involve change in the con-
stitution, which provides that state
officers shall be elected for two years.
To bring all elections in one year the
first term will need to be either short
ened or heightened. If this change
should be accepted, others will doubt
less be attempted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Porters Fayorites.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. 1.-Charles
Kirchotf Jr., of New York, has been
appointed special agent of the census
Office to collect statistics of copper, lead
and ores. John Birkbine, of Pennsyl-
vania, a special agent to collect statis-
tics of iron ores, and II. c. Carol, of
New Jersey. special agent to collect
church statistics.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Suicide Prompted by Grief.

Special 10 the GIODe.
WINNIPEG, Man., Aug. 1.-R. j. c.
Muckle, Indian agent at st. Peters re-
serve, this province, attempted suicide
to-day. He made bed of horse blankets
in the stable and laid down on it and
fired revolver into his left lung just
below the heart. His recovery is very
doubtful. His wife died about month
ago, and he has been partially insane
since her death.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
WITH THE COMMON HERD.
Burke Will Travel to Chicago in
an Ordinary Coach.

Special TO the Globe
WINNIPEG. Man., Aug.1.-A dispatch
from Ottawa says an order for the ex-
tradition of Martin Burke was mailed
last night. 1t will arrive here Saturday
noon. and the Chicago officers will prob
ably leave Sunday with their prisoner.
Chief Hubbard says he will not take
special car, as he feels confid ent of his
ability to take care of his prisoner in
ordinary coaches.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Shot at by Avengers.

Special 10 tnt GIOUe.
ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. 1.-Wife-mur-
derer Feuchs, who has been hiding in
the Bad River swamps for two weeks,
was seen by party of pursuers Mon
day night. A fusilade was fired at him,
but he escaped. 1t is thought that he
will be captured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
No Fear of Further Trouble.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 1.-The
Birmingham rifles returned from Lamar
county this morning. leaving Cash in
the hands of the sheriff. Everything
was quiet at Vernon. Rube Burrows is
still in the mountains, and is supposed
to be assisted by an armed band of his
adheren IS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
FOUR INCHES AN HOUR.
The James River Rising Too Rap
idIy for Comfort,

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 1.-The James
river is seventeen feet above ordinary
low water mark. and rising four inches
per hour. The wharves at Rockets are
all under water, and the adjacent streets,
houses and cellars and gas works are in
undated. A number of business houses
had 10 suspend trade and move their
effects in consequence of Schoch creek
backing up water from the river and
overhowing their premises. 1t is still
raining. The indications point to
freshet equal to the greatest for years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Dock Laborers Will Strike.

CHICAGO. Aug. lit is stated tonight
that the Anchor line dock laborers in
this city will in few days strike for 25
cents an hour. They are now receiving
90 cents, and made demand in the
middle of July for 25, which the COM
pany has thus far refused to grant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
BEN WILL BE BUSY.
He Expects to Do a Months Work
in Three Days.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA few min
utes after 5 o'clock this afternoon
healthy sunburned trio stepped from a
private car at the B. & o. depot, and,
entering the presidents carriage, were
whirled swiftly to the White house.
They were President Harrison, Private
Secretary Halford and Secretary of the
Treasury Window. and they had just
returned from Deer Park. The presi-
dent was looking much better. he has
enjoyed the slight rest very much. and
feel much better able to look after the
business which has accumulated during
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
WANTS MORE HELP.
Wanamaker Is Willing That POST
master Van Cott Shall Have
Plenty of Clerks.

master Van COtt Shall Have
Plenty of Clerks.
{ WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-As a result
of the report Of the commission which
investigated the needs of the New
York postoffice, Postmaster General
Wanamaker has directed that an addi-
tional allowance of $4,000 be granted
Postmaster Van Cott. His present al
lowance is S1.034, 900. An additional
force of clerks to the number of 102 is
also allowed him, which, with his pres
ent force. will make an aggregate
working force of 1,29S employees.
Messrs. Morgan, Wood and Plinley,
representing Postmaster Van Cott, who
have been here for several days con-
herring with the postoffice authorities,
were authorized to submit to the post
master general for approval, general
re-adjuStment of salaries in the New
York postoffice in line with the recon-
mendations submitted by the commits
sion.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
WANTED IN THE EAST.

Forger Rortz Taken to Pennsyl-
vania to Stand Trial.
SPECIAL to the Globe
DUBUQUE, To-, Aug. 1.-Sheriff Ryan,
of Lewiston, Pa, arrived here this
morning with requisition from Gov.
Larrabee for Hortz, with whom he left
for Lewiston this afternoon. There are
no less than six indictments for forgery
hanging over Hortz, aggregating $1,000.
He was engaged in the agricultural i'm.
plement business, and this gave him an
OpportunitY to pass forged notes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Paralysis Kills a Physician,

Special TO the GIODe.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Aug. l.
Dr.. F. A. Reckard. one of the oldest
physicians of this county, died last
evening of paralysis. He was prom
inent member of his profession.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Grover Will Go Yachting.

New BEDFORD, Mass. Aug. 1.-James
Stillman's steam yacht Wanderer ar
rived at Marion to-day from New YORK,
and will take ex-President Cleveland on
a cruise for a week. On the yacht are
ex-Secretary FairchiId, Col. Daniel La
mont and James S. Woodward.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Hanged Himself in Jail.

READING, Pa, Aug. 1.-Abraham
Finkbone, aged twenty-six years, ac-
cused of setting fire to the Reading
Lumber company's property four times,
causing $4,000 damage, hanged himself
to-day in jail.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Headed for Home.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Aug. 1.-The
eighteen Chinese laborers who, by order
of the secretary of the treasury, were
permitted to pass through the United
States from New Orleans to this city,
en- route from Havana to China, have
all arrived.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
shos Down in Cold Blood,

YAzoo, Miss, Aug. John Hamil-
ton, colored, was shot and killed this
morning by John Hall. white, who after
wards made his escape. The killing is
said to have resulted from a fancied in
snlt offered Hall by Hamilton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Rbodv,s New License Law.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug.1.-The liz
cense bill was passed by the legislature
to-day, and the special session adjourned
to meet according to law.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02

If there is any royal
-,oad to wealth, the per-
sistent advertiser is the
most likely to find it. 1t
pays to advertise all the
time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02

Would you do a good
paying business during
the summer months? A
regular advertisement in
THE GLOBE will secure
it for you.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02

accede to the demands. The leaders of
the strike are very confident of success,
claiming that it is a question of bread
with them. At meeting of the general
committee to-day arrangements were
made to carry Oh long struggle.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Horsethief Adams Bagged.

CEDAR RAPIDS, To-, Aug. Harry
Adams, the seventeen-year-old boy who
stole horse and buggy belonging to
Walker & Hanright two weeks ago, has
been captured at Ashtabula, o. The
horse and buggy have also been found
at Wheeler, Ind.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Little More tO 10.

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Aug. 1.-The
work of the convention is rapidly near
ing the end. The bill of rights was
subjected to a general discussion to-day
and was finally passed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
THREE TOWNS THREATENED.
If the FeltviIIe Dam Breaks, the
Johnstown Horror Will be
EcIiDSed,

PLAINFIELD, n. j., Aug. 1.-The
present estimate of the damage done by
the flood from the broken dam at Felt
vile to the Cadmus dam, distance of
five miles is S25O.OOO. Streets in Plain
field are damaged to the extent of 500
600. The large upper dam at Feltville,
which did not give way. is reported to
be leaking badly, and it may break at
any time. More rain will prove disas-
trous. The dam is twenty feet high,
and it holds back lake mile and
quarter long. from SEQ to 500 feet wide
and thirty feet deep in some places. If
it gives way. Scotch Plains and Fan
wood will probably be swept out of ex-
istence, and Plaintield will be inun-
dated
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
QUESTION OF BREAD.
Cokeworkers Will Remain on
Strike Until Their Demands Are
aOcRded r.

Acceded t..
CoNNELsvILLE, Pa, Aug. 1.-The
mass meeting of cokeworkers at this
place this afternoon was attended by
about 5000 men. Resolutions were
passed unanimously to remain out on
strike until their demands were acceded
to by the operators. The strikers
marched in body to the Trotter works,
and will endeavor to induce the men at
work to join the strike. 1t is
known that the men working
at four large works in this Vi
cinity will join the strike to-
morrow morning. At ScOttdale the
works now idle by the strike include
over $500 ovens, and give employment
to about 5000 men, or about one-half
the coke workers in the Connelsville re-
gion. 1t is reported tonight that E. A.
Humphries, of the Fountain works at
this place, who has large contracts, will
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02

his absence. The trip from Deer Park
was devoid of incident and was made as
rapidly and as comfortably as possible.
The president will devote the greater
portion of the three ensuing
working days, Friday Satur-
day and Monday to consultation
with his cabinet officers, and will again
leave the city Tuesday morning, going
tc Bar Harbor, where he will remain a
few days. Civil Service Commissioner
Roosevelt called at the White house
soon after the arrival of the presiden-
tial party and had long consultation
with Private Secretary Halford. The
president expects to be quite busy dur
ing the next few days, and it is doubt
full if any interviews are granted save
to cabinet officers, senators and MEM
bers, unless by special appointment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Harrison Home Again.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The president
arrived in Washington at sos O'Clock
this afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
HOLDS GOOD FOR A YEAR.

Mrs. Smell Renews Her Offer of
$4,000 for Tascotts Capture.
CHICAGO. Aug. Mrs. Henrietta
Smell. widow of the late Amos j. Smell,
will pay $4,000 reward for the arrest
and detention. until identified by the
authorities of the city of Chicago, of
William B. TaScOtt. the supposed muir
derer of her husband. The above re-
ward will hold good for twelve months
from this date. All communications to
be sent to De Witt c. Cregier, mayor of
the city of Chicago. or a. j. Stone, 544
West Madison street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
MILLIONS ON PAPER.
Ex-Treasurer Hyatt Receives a

LIZ OotSUECE II utU 1tOOCIFOS q
Receipt From His Successor.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Probably the
largest receipt ever given for an amount
of money in this country passed from j.
n. Huston. treasurer of the United
States, to j. Fl. Hyatt. ex-United States
treasurer, at the treasury department
to-day. The amount on the face of the
receipt was S771. .432. 329. 4533S. and it was
for this sum that Mr.. Hyatt was respon-
sible to Mr.. Huston when he relin-
euished the Office of United States
treasurer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-02
Col. Canaday Frustrated.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA telegram
was received at the capitol this morning
from the Alaskan senatorial committee
at Missoula, Mont, saying that Col.
Canaday, the sergent-at-armS OF the
senate, had been taken ill and was
obliged to stop over at Arlee, Mont.
Col. Canaday will proceed to Washing.
ton as soon as his illness will permit OF
his TRAVELLING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-05
THE PERSIAN MINISTER INDIGNANT:
HE HAS RESIGNED HIS OFFICE BECAUSE OF
NEWSPAPER COMMENTS UPON THE
SHAH AND HIMSELF.

Washington July 4-Hadje Hassein Ghooy Khan,
the Persian Minister the United States, Will shortly
leave this country for Europe. in all interview To-
day he told d reporter for The Post" that he would
not come back, and that he had been driven out
of the country by the unkind and ungenerous things
which had been written about him and his sovereign
in the American newspapers. Pointing TO volume
of clippings from the papers in regard to the Shah,
the Minister asked whether any Minister can stay
in this countr. longer after he all these things
in the American papers Z"
He added tell you surely, though. that 1 cannot
bear all these things TO be said about my King, Who
in his heart, has the kindness TO favor the American
Minister and all the American citizens In Persia.
When I arrived in this country l came by way Of
New-York l saw there the statue OF Liberty En-
tightening the World. l glad, and I thought
.here one can live always without trouble or annoy
ance' Now, after being here nine months, 90
away as fast as / can and like prisoner escaping
from his prison For this purpose, and 10 say these
things I resign my position Minister from Persia
and speak rs a private citizen of that country. As
Persian Minister, / could not say this.S
The Minister said he had no fault 10 find with the
Government or its officers but throughout the inter
view he ompained of the stories about him and his
sovereign which had been printed in the papers. lie
said that for nine months he had been prisoner in
his OF the dsaeeabe things said about
him whenever he emerged from his seclu'ion..
What would be done 10 citizen of Persia who
should write OF an American Minister such things as
have been written about your asked the reporter
Foreign Ministers in Persia was the reply. are
looked upon as If they the entire nations which
they represent and are respected accordingly a
citizen Of Persia cannot write any such thing about
any official, and if he did he would have 10 ask the
officials pardon .,,- 49,. Il, .
What If he should write such things about the
President of the United States as have here been
The Government would examine him. and II he
was not fool or mad. he would be smut up IN PRISON.
I shall NOT come back but the Persian Government
does that account break It's friendy iolatohs
with the United States The Shah will probably send
other epresentafives for the friendly relations between
the Cove nmeDtS strong"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-05
THE FAILURE Of 1HE CHARLESTON
DEFECTS WHICH HAVE TO BE REMEDIED WERE
IN TIE PLANs ACCEPTED BY sEcRE-
TARY WHITNEY.

San Francisco July (SpeciaD.-In about fort
night the cruiser Charleston Will be ready TO make her
second trial trip. Manager n. scott, OF The Union
iron Works, to night broke the silence he has MAN.
tanned In regard the cruisers failure to develop
the required horsepower. He said the fact that the
Navy Department had granted few days ago four
months extension of time on the contract was prac-
tcal admission that the plans faulty and he lays
the blame for the costly changes that have had to be
made directly upon the shoulders Of Secretary Whit
ney Mr. Scott sad that Mr. Whitney learned after he
had bought the plans that the Naniva could only de-
velop the requisite horsepower after many changes and
twenty-five trials He then tried to get set of in.
dcaton cards, but these the English firm refused 10
furnish. Mr.. Scott added:
a. knew the vessel couldn't do what
expected Of her from the start. Before the
bids were asked for by Secretary Whitney. various
builders were asked for their opinions OF plans My
opinion that in their then condition they were
impractcable The tcnerlty of a man from such ar
obscure and remote corner Of the globe Fran
cisco In presumng differ with the designers OF plans
and the large builders Of the East drew down upon
my head considerable editorial comment. Cramp, of
Philadelphia, said that he could build a cruiser from
those plans in a year The Baltimore has not yet
been launched, and he has been working her
eighteen months. When ! secured the contract and
had the vessel well under way called on Secretary
Whitney and pointed out the defects which have
10 remedy and wanted him TO consent then to have
the plans changed. lie, however, afraid
that If she should not prove success
the English people could then throw the blame
of failure.'
Mr.. scott added that the alterations referred 20
the machinery were In the arpumps and slides. The
former were found insufficient in size and made
from horizontal into vertical pumps. The sldes
removed and new ones cast, the latter oo,ng made
hollow, as to allow the circulation of water through
them This work Is nearly finished and another trial
Will be given IN about weeks The cost OF these
alterations VIII fall on the Government as the con
tractors filled al the requirements. Chief Engineer
George F. CoOts arrived from Washington and REPORTED
al the Union Iron Works yesterday. lie has been
detailed superntend the construction Of the coast
defence vessel the lines Of which have already been
laid