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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
A MASSACHUSETTS STRAW.
Prominent Men Vote on Constitu-
tiOnaI Prohibition.

Boston. March 21.-Out of 261 re-
plies received by the Transcript from
leading men of the state to circular
inquiry whether they favor constitu-
tionol prohibition, 1SS are in the mega
tive and 73 in the affirmative. Of the
negative, 81 are lawyers, 80 clergYnen,
43 merchants and capitalists, Z authors,
college presidents and professors, 4
mayors, 81 miscellaneous. The affirma-
tives are smaller in number in each
class. except clergymen, who number
35. The negatives mostly take the
general ground that if prohibition
cannot be enforced by statute it could
not be enforced by constitutional pro-
vision. and that the latter is unneces-
sary from any point of view. Among
the negatives are eX-Gov. Rice, Rev. G.
A. Bant, R. G. Dana, president-elect of
Harvard; eX-Gov. Gardner and Rev. E.
Il. Hall. Most of the negatives favor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
THE RED-TAPE COMMITTEE.
Senator CockrelI Scores the De-
partments for Needless Delay.

pdrtmonCS Tor Needless Delay.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The spe-
cial committee appointed in the last
congress to investigate the methods of
doing business in the executive depart
ments, of which Senator Cockrell is
chairman, has completed its work and
the report prepared by Senator Cock
rell (who has really been the committee)
will be made to the senate in a few
days. The document is an exhaustive
and interesting one, containing numer-
Gus illustrations of how red tape and
senselesS adherence to forms and prece-
dents interrupt and retardS the dispatch
of public business. The report will
show that in some departments the PEN
sion and land bureaus, for instance. re-
qulreS as long time as four OF five
years to settle claim or get informa-
ton of certain kinds. Claims filed
as far back as 1884 in these
bureaus are still undisposed of. Insume
offices efforts are making to get out of
old ruts and adopt new and better meth
DDS with the result that business is
dispatched with greater accuracy, more
speedily and with more benefit to those
interested. The paymaster generals
office is up with current business, and
requests Tor information are answered
within twenty-four hours. In the sur
geOn generals Office DR.. Alnsworth has
introduced card index by the use of
which he has caught up with the busi-
ness, over a year behind at the time he
took hold, and been able to furnish in
formation in u per cent of cases against
SO per cent under the old system. SEN
ator Cockrell says there is. however. in
many, ii not most Offices disnOSitiou
to ignore improved ways of doing busi--
ness; and the report will commend,
among other things, that commission
be appointed with authority and di-.
rection to institute the reforms suggest
ed. He thinks the use of the card in
deX in the military and naval records
would not only greatly facilitate the
transaction of business, but lead to a
very considerable reduction of the cler-
ical force now necessary in the several
departments.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
THE LAST NIGHT.
Scenes at the Jail in the Closing
Hours of Life

HENNEPIN COUNTY JAIL, $50 D. m.,
March 21.-With darkness the crowds
of curiosity seekers disappeared as
gradually as the daylight. At 7:3O the
visitors in the Jail and sheriff's Office
had been reduced to handful, but they
were as persistent as their more numer-
Gus brethren of the early day in begging
for passes and fayors generally.
The Barrett boys were provided
with supper shortly after the
usual hour; both men partook
of subs tantial meal. Shortly before
z o'clock, Fathers Corbett and O'Reilly
presented themselves and were closeted
with the prisoners for more than an
hour. w. w. Erwin, w. II. Donahue
and John F. Byrnes arrived from st.
Paul at $50. and went to the jail. All
were reticent as to the result of the visit
to Gov. Merriam. Ascertalning the at
tendance of the priests they returned to
the sheriff's office, where they remained
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
PROJECTION DIDN'T PROTECT.
The Reading Iron Works Had
Been Losing for EOur Years

Been Losing Tor Four Years.
PHILADELPHIA, March 21.-Another
meeting of the creditors of the Read
ing iron works was held this after
noon. The committee on re-organiza-
ton reported that two of the members
-Messrs. Frick and Shoemaker had
declined to act. An examination of the
books shows that instead of having
made a profit of 100000 in the last four
years, an actual loss had been sus-
tanned of $263,000 1t appeared also by
the report of the committee on appraise-
ment that there has been Shrinkage of
nearly S50O,OOO in the book accounts,
and that instead of having $4,000 of
stock and material, there is
only S3S0,O00 worth. The chairman
stated that about half of the en-
tire number of creditors had agreed to
the plan of reorganization and the COM
mittee therefore made no recommends
ton. The plan, however, was put to a
vote and adopted by small majority of
those present. The vote was. however,
little more than test vote, and another
reorganization committee was appointed
to try and secure more signatures. If
they are not successful new plan of
reorganization is to be drawn up. The
meeting adjourned subject to call of
the committee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
windom,s Private secretarv.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Charles NJ.
Hendley, who has been for many years
Official stenographer at the White
House. has been appointed private Sec
to take effect April 1 next. Edward j.
Graham, who was private secretary to
Secretary Fairchild. was invited to re-
main in similar capacity by Secretary
Window, but declined to do so, because
of desire to undertake the practice of
law in New York,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Bar and People of Montana
Insulted by the Appoint
ment Of
H. j. Blake as Chief Justice
of the Territorial Su-
ppeme Court.
Miles G. Moore Named as Gov
ernor of Washington
Territory.
No Nominations Made Public
Yesterday--Reid's Hangs
Fire.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe
BUTTE, Mont, March 21.-Consider-
able Indignation was felt towards Pres
ident Harrison throughout Monta ma TO-
day by all the old timers at his action in
nominating for chief justice of Montana
Henry N. Blake, who was removed
while holding the Office of associate
justice of Montana Jan. 16, 1880, by
President Hayes, as serious charges had
been preferred against him by the Mon
tana bar and also the Helena Independ-
ent. 1t was freely said at that time that
Justice was out of the question in
Blake's court; that crime was fostered
and criminals were let go on the slight
est pretense of innocence on their part.
1t is questionable whether he will be
confirmed by the United States senate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
REID NOT CONFIRMED,
But the Postponement Is Merely
- a Matter of Form

WASHINGTON, March 21.-All nomi-
nations reported from the committees
were confirmed in secret session to-day,
with the exception of that of Whitelaw
Reid, to be minister to France. An
effort was made to have Mr.. Reid's NOM
ination confirmed, but under objection
by Mr.. Plumb it went over until the
next executive session. There is no
Reid's nomination, Mr.. Plumb's obiec-
ton being purely formal. No report
was made on the nominations of Fred
Grant and John c. New to-day, because
there was not quorum of the foreign
relations committee present,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
REDFIELD REJOICEs.
Gov. Mellette Gladly Welcomed-s
The Capital Boom.

Gov. Meliette Gladly Welcomed-<
The Capital Boom.
Special to the Globe.
REDFIELD, S. D., March 21.-Gov.
Mellette came in on the Watertown
train from the East this afternoon, on
his way to Bismarck, and laid over half
an hour waiting for the north-bound
train. An immense delegation of cit
izens headed by the band and militia
marched to the depot and gave his ex-
cellency warm reception on his ar
rival. The governor addressed the
crowd, and then the hand-shaking act
was gone through with. Fully 500 peO-
pie turned out to pay their respects to
the last governor of the territory. Con-
gresham Clifford came in on the train
from the south and joined the governor
On his northward trip. An immense
crowd met at Anderson's hall last night
to enthuse over Redfield's capital
chances. Prominent men from this and
adioinining counties were present and
urged an aggressive fight. Resolutions
to that effect were introduced and unan-
imOuSly adOpted
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
TOTAL ABsTAINERs.
Wisconsin Teetotalers Elect OH.
GERS at Eau Claire.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March 21.-The
Wisconsin Total Abstinence associa-
tion closed tonight two-days' meet
ing, at which fifty delegates and visit
ors, representing most of the counties
of this state. were present. Secretary
Engelstad, of Eau Claire, reported sew
enteen local branches formed during
the year, and total membership of roo.
Officers as follows were elected: Presi-
dent, o. B. Olson, of Eau Claire; vice
president, Nils Hanson, of La Crosse;
secretary, Mrs. Alfred Engelstad, of
Eau Claire: treasurer, o. Mattson. of
La Crosse; directors, o. A. Larson, Of
Esdale; Ole Nilsson, of Bloomer: Simon
Peterson, of Spring Brook. Rev. Ring,
OF La Crosse, and Rev. Mann. of Cam
bridge, delivered addresses. Two hum
dred and fifty dollars were subscribed.
Resolutions were adopted denouncing
license in any form. A banquet was
given to visiting members tonight, at
which there were several hours speech
making. :.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
A Short Session.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The senate
met at p. m. Immediately after the
reading of the journal of yesterday Mr..
Pruden. one of the presidents private
secretaries, appeared at the bar and de-
livered sundry messages in writing from
the president of the United States,
whereupon, on motion of Mr.. ingalls,,
the senate proceeded to the considera-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
His First Criminal Case

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The presI-
dent has committed to imprisonmentfo for
life the sentence of death imposed in
the case of Albert Green (colored), con-
victed of the murder of James Lucas
(colored) in the District of Columbia, in
Semptember last and sentenced to be
hanged on the 5th of April. This is the
first criminal case in which President
Harrison has exercised clemency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Combinations Withheld.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-1n execu-
tive session to-day the senate confirmed
a number of territorial and postal nomi-
nations, comprising all that had ND to
date been reported from committee.
The list is, however, withheld, the SEN
ate having failed to suspend the opera
tion of the rule which keeps confirma-
tions secret, and delays notification to
the president until two additional exec
utive sessions shall have supervened
without the entry of motion to recon-
slider,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Windrim for Architect.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-In answer
to all inquiry Oh the subject this after
noon, Secretary Window said that he
had rendered the position of supervis-
ing architect of the treasury to James
III. Windrim, of Philadelphia, but was
not sure yet whether he would accept it
OF not
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22

some system of high license. The af-
firmatiyes argue that the state cannot
go too far in suppressing a traffic that
is responsible for most of the misery of
the people. Among the alternatives are
the Poet Whittier, William Lloyd Gar
rison. Jr., Stillman B. Allen. and many
clergymen of prominence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
LOST A LEG.
An Accident at WinOna---Acquits
ted Of Forgery--Burglar


ted Of Forgery---Burglars
Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Minn., March 21.-J. Fl.
Ehmcke, inspector for the L. C. Porter
Milling company, stepped backwards
into the conyeyor, which caught his leg,
and the sharp screw cut through, break
ing the bone. The leg had to be ampu-
tated. E. r. Swart was acquitted this
afternoon of forgery, the jury being out
only ten minutes. The case created a
good deal of interest, as Swart was
highly connected, but ruined by drink.
thieves entered r, T. Doud's house last
night about o'clock while the family
were away, and lit the gas in the
kitchen and coolly robbed Mrs. Doud's
bedroom of gold watch, jewelry and
money worth $500.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Mrs. Harrison Is Better.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Mrs. Har-
rison was better to-day, although a
troublesome cough still confines her to
her room. She was refused to all visit
ors. Among those who were received
and entertained by Mrs. Russell Harri-
son and Mrs. Mckee to-day was Mrs.
Amelia RiYes Chanler.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Principally Personal.
Special to the Globe.

GPtCIdI 10 IHt OIUUt.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 21.-Del-
egate Matthews will file over hundred
Dakota postoffice applications to-mor-
row, and Col. Lounsberry has filed a
petition to be made a special agent of
the interior department.. j. B. Wilson
registers at the Ebbitt as from North
Dakota. James A. Humphreys and j.
r. McMurran, of st. Paul. are at tine
Riggs. EX-Secretary of State Hull, of
Des Moines, arrived here to-day. j. j.
Hill, of st. Paul, is at the National. T.
lei, Stoitze, of st. Paul, is at the Ebbitt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
DYING BY The DOZEN,
Malignant Scarlet Fever Is
Depopulating Living
Ston, Mont.
Redfield Extends a Hearty
Greeting to Gov.
Mellette.
Meeting Of the South Dakota
Farmers Alliance at
Huron.
Winonans Will Attempt to
Elect a "Citizens'
Ticket"
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
HELENA, Mont, March 21.-An epi.
demic of malignant scarlet fever is rag.
ing at Livingston, town on the North.
ern Pacific east of here. The disease
has been raging for several weeks, and
so far there have been twenty-five
deaths. Recently it was thought the
disease had abated, but ten new cases
were reported to-day. The schools have
been closed. The disease is attributed
mainly to the open winter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
A Terrible Weapon. .

ST. PETERSBURG, March 21.-Russian
officials have tested and reported favor
ably upon Russian invention for ap-
plying the revolver principle to the bar
rels of Berdan rifles. By this arrange
ment a machine gun is obtained which
will fire 4S0 shots min ute,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
DAKOTA FARMERs.
The South Dakota Alliance in
Session at Huron.

Special to the Globe.
HURON, S. D., March 21.-The Sou tn
Dakota Farmers Alliance is holding
special session here. The object of the
meeting is to consult as to the action to
be taken by the alliance in reference to
the formation and adoption of constitu-
tlonSfo the new states, and to consider
the adoption or rejection of the Sioux
Ealls constitution. The matter of bind
ing tWine will receive attention. Last
year the members of the alliance con-
sumed over 100000 pounds of twine
in Dakota. Rather than pay exorbitant
prices the coming season the alliance
will advocate the purchase of headers
instead of binders.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
1885,

ton of executive business, with closed
doors. The senate after brief eXecu-
tive session, without opening doors,
took recess until 2 o'clock, at which
time, there being no further nomina-
tlonS, adjournment was had until l
O'clock tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Blaze at Milwaukee.

: MILWAUKEE, March 21.-Richard
Davis marine boiler works on Oregon
street were completely destroyed by
fire tonight. Loss, on building and
contents, $50, 1000; insurance light.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
Business Is Good.

GENOA, March 21.-A Genoa news
paper states that there have been fif-
teen duels and sixteen suicides at Monte
Carlo since Jan. I.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
An Ancient Inn Will Be Closed.

BALTIMORE, March 2l.- Barnum's
hotel. fronting Monument square, known
to travellers all over the world, will be
closed April next.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
A Western Man for Printer.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Franklin
Woodruff, A. D. Baird, Theo Wills and
Nathan Newman, of New York, waited
upon Secretary Window to-day and
asked the appointment of Michael j.
Dady as superintendent of federal
buildings in New York City, position
now held by Col. Fryer. The same del
egation also saw the president in behalf
of Lewis Payne's appointment as pub
lie printer. 1t is said that the president
informed the delegation that Yew York
must not expect this office, as he had
about decided to give it to Western
man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
ONE OF BLAINE's FRIENDS.
Who Thinks Western Man Will
Go to England.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-R. C.
Kerens. of st. Louis, one of Blaine's
closest friends, arrived this morning.
and will be here several days. He
called on Mr.. Blaine this morning, but
as it was diplomatic day at the state de-
partment he had no opportunity for
more than word or two with the sec
retary. This evening Russell Harrison
called on Mr.. Kerens and had a long
talk with him. Mr.. Kerens pleads ig-
norance on the subject Of appointments.
He said this evening that he would not
be surprised to see the English mission
go West, and if it did he suggested that
ems says he has only one recommends
ton to make i'll the selection to the
English mission, and that is that real
American be appointed,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
WoIfley Has Trouble.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The NOM
inatiOn of Lewis Wolfiey to be governor
of Arizona is still pending before the
committee on territories. Senator Platt,
chairman, said to-day: eve were wait
ing to hear and read all that NAV be
offered for and against Gen. Wolfley.
When that is done we shall consider it
all and give judicial decision. We
could not do less than that and any man
is entitled to it. The charges, it is said,
are of very serious nature, but the
ton will receive favorable report.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-22
PARTICULARS OF THE RIOT.
The Consulship at Chin Kiang Not
q Pleasant Job.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The de-
partment of state is in receipt of further
details concerning the recent riot at
Chin Kiang. The trouble arose out of
the stoning Of the Sikh policemen of
the British quarter by crowd of boys
and young men. 1t occurred on the
Chinese New Year, when business was
practically suspended in the town and
when the streets were thronged with
ldlers. The Quarrels of the boys were
assumed by the men and general fight
ensued. A Chinaman was knocked
down by the police, and the report was
current that he was killed. Imme-
diatelv the enraged mob attacked
and burned the police stations. The
roadway was thronged with 10000 rioters
who surged toward the United States
and British consulates. When the sit
uatlOn became alarming, 800 soldiers
from the neighbOring barracks appeared
upon the scene, but their presence
served only to excite the derision of the
mob. Undeterred by the soldiers, the
gates OF the United States and British
conSulateS were assaulted and the Brit
lsh consulate burned, the consul barely
escaping with his life by climbing over
a rear fence. With much difficulty the
two consuls, with their families, effect
ed their escape. and reached mail
steamer, which had just arrived, just in
time to evade the fury of the rioters.
who were in hot pursuit. The mob made
various unsuccessful efforts to board the
vessel, but were repulSed in each in
stance. The arrival of brigade of SOL
dlers in the evening and of British
man-of-War the following morning had
the effect of restoring quiet.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-20
ERENsBLRG NnrEs

DR.. +. Mason Richards and wife viii
spend their Christmas in GAINESVILLE,
Ono.
Mrs. Kate Jackson, of Holhdaysburg,
is the guest of Mrs. I. Mcnamara, with
whom she will spend her Christmas.
Hon. John Fenlon was in Altoona yes
terday on business.
Miss Julia Lemon entertained quite Il
number of her friends on Thursday even
ing.
The Ebensburg Silver Cornet Band Ten
dered a serenade on Thursday evening to
ex-SherifT Griffith, it being the seventy.
sixth anniversary of his birth.
The members of the Ebcns burg ANA
teur Opera Company presented Miss
Jessie Clark, of Cresson, Pa, Bceth-
ovens Sonatas," nicely bound, rs their
kind appreciation and esteem, which she
so we'll deserves, for services rendered the
Company on several occasions. Miss
Clark IS fine musician, and her amiable
disposition has won her many friends.
Miss Mamie james, daughter of L.
James, Esq, was the happy recipient of q
fine piano, one Day last week, purchased
by her father as Christmas present.
Miss James shows u great natural talent
for music and We have no reason to
doubt that her Christmas will be merrily
spent
The County Commissioners will meet
next Monday for the purpose of appoint.
ing a Mercantile Appraiser and janitoI
for the Court House, aud to transact
other business pertaining to their office
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-20
REV. LonNsruN INsANe.


sad Condition of the Well-Known lresid-
ing Elder of the Blairsville District.
INDIANA. December 20.-Rev. Johnston,
Presiding Elder OF the NJ. E. Church Of
this District, became suddenly insane. Il
few days ago and was confined at his
residence at Blairsville. Yesterday morn
ing he broke away from his attendants
aud was only recaptured after much diff
Guilty. Last night ne was brought TO this
place and lodged in the hospital depart
ment of the Jail. Physicians say he will
either die or recover in Il few days.
Rev. \. c. Johnston is well.known IN
this city, having taught school here for
many years. shortly after his admission
to the ministry he was stationed at Coop
ersdale, and is an eloquent minister. At
the last meeting OF the NJ. T. Conference
he was reelected Presiding Elder of
this district. A great number of people
here will be sorry to hear of his misfor-
tune, and sincerely hope for his re-
coveryl