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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
THE PRIMARIES.

The Democrats Of this city have cause
for congratulation upon the results OF
yesterdays primaries. A spirit of har-
mony prevailed everywhere, and sell
dom, if ever, has there been fuller or
fairer primary election in this city,
and the exceptional excellence Of the
aldermanIc ticket is something to boast
of.
The delegates chosen to represent the
various wards in to-day's convention
are all representative Democrats, as
we'll as being men of substantial worth
and intelligence, so there can be no
apprehensions as to the results of the
convention. AS matter of fact, so far
as the nominations for mayor, treasurer
and comptroller are concerned, they
were virtually made yesterday by the
unanimous expression in favor OF the
present incumbents. There will be no
difficulty in selecting good men as can
didates for aldermen at large; and, while
there will be contest over one of the
municipal judgeships, no mistake can be
made in choosing either one of the con-
testantS.
The unusually large turnout at the
primaries yesterday is the harbinger of
a Democratic victory in the municipal
election. No effort was made to drum
up the voters and get them to the polls,
because there were no contests. Yet
the people of their own accord quit
work and voluntarily went to the polls
with the determination to sec that good
candidates were nominated. They have
been well compensated for their pains.
The trial of the Australian system at
such precincts where booths could be
provided proved an eminent success,
although the lack of any contest made
the experiment quite easy.
If to-day's convention will follow up
the good work done yesterday, as it
doubtless will, the people will ratify
their action at the May polls, and st.
Paul will continue to be the best-gov-
erned city on the American continent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
A PARTY LARCENY.

1t is understood that the senate will
give time this week for Democrats to
have their say about the larceny of the
Montana seats in that body, but the
matter is fully decided. The Repub-
lican claimants are to be seated for the
reason that they are Republicans, and
their party has the votes in the senate
to seat them. 1t is we'll for the facts of
the case to be clearly presented by the
Democrats as an illustration of the reck-
less partisanship that now has control,
but no considerations Of equity and pop
ular rights will affect the result. The
entire case rests upon the legality of
the votes cast in Precinct "a that
were thrown out by the Republicans.
The courts have twice investigated
the case, and confirmed the legality of
the election. The judges, a majority of
them Republicans, attested its hon
esty. The Republicans in the legisla-
ture refused all propositions for inYesti-
CATION, but the senate accepts the
assurance of the party who concocted
the scheme. There are some Republican
senators who do not quite like this sort
OF business, but it is made a party
measure, and that is the highest man
date to them. Had they confidence in
their case. they would be willing to
refer it back to the people of Montana
for confirmation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
CABLED BREVITlES.

The disorders among the students at the
military academy and the institute of mines
ana forestry at St. Petersburg continue and
further arrests have been made. The car
ana ezarina recently paid visit 10 the mill
tary prison. They conversed with the pris-
oners and asked them To state the causes
which led to their imprisonment. The car
ordered the release of sixty of the prisoners
and reduction of the sentences of sixty
others.
1t is reported that Mime. Tshebrikova. tho
Russian lady who recently wrote n letter to
the ear calling attention to tie political sit
uation OF the country, has been secretly con-
quoted TO Siberia. Another report received
mere states that Mime. TsheDrikova was re %
leased by order of the car. and that the car
wrote upon the margin of the letter sent him
by Nine. TshebriKova: This is bitterly
written. nevertheless the author can be LETT
alone"
In the British house of commons Yesterday
Baron de Worms parliamentary secretary of
the colonial Office, announced that crown
lawyers were considering the question of the
granting of musical degrees i'm England by
trinity college. of Toronto. The Right Hon.
cir flames Ferguson, parliamentary sccrn-
tary OF the foreign Office announced that the
new extraction treaty between Great Brit
ain and the United States would 90 into Oh.
Grafton on April 4.
The proprietors of the timber yards and
sHwmills NJ Lubbock agreed 10 coucpde tho
on the condition that the men promise to
raise no objection to the employment of non
union NEIL This the union men refused 10
do, and as a consequence 500 OF them have
been locked out Tho police are guarding
the non-union men.
The pope and Gen. Sir John l.. Simmons.
the British special envoy, have signed a
protocol for the regulation of the appoint
ment of bishops on the islands of Malta and
GoZo They have also signed protocols for
the regulation of mixed marriages. and for
the conduct of seminaries for the education
OF priests on those islands.
The Vienna FremdenDlatt says that another
conference. having for its object the recon
Citation of the differences between the Ger.
mans, old Czechs and young Czechs i'm Bo-
hemia. will meet on April "a, and that Count
Won Taate will preside.
The Moss Bay Hematite Iron and steel
Company OF Warrington, Eng, has sus.
pended payments owing to the fall in the
prices of iron and Improbable contracts.
The company announces that il will pay its
creditors in full.
The Hamburg American Steamship com,
pany is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of hav-
at Thames river port on their outward
voyage.
The strike of the coal miners at Charleroi,
Belgium. Is spreading The labor league has
presented its ultimatum TO the mine owners.
demanding an advance of Is per cent ia
wages.
Listers spinning factory at Bradford, Eng,
has been destroyed by fire. Loss, .f6O,oV'.
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The Protection Levee at
Greenville Gives Way, In
undating the City.
Three Feet Of Water on the
Principal Streets and
More Coming.
Sisters of Mercy Injured by
Jumping From a Burn
ing Convent.
A Jersey Tough Inflicts Nor
II tai Wounds Upon Two
HatmakerS.

GREENvILLE. Miss. March 31.-The
protection levee north of the city gave
way at noon despite the most heroic eff
forts on the part of the people, .and the
waters poured in upon a city which
since its existence has been above the
level of the Mississippi at its greatest
height. The flood is tremendous one.
and the volume of water that is pouring
in from three breaks above is spread
ing out in all directions, inundating
plantation after plantation which In
the flood of 1882 were above water. 1t
is estimated by engineers that large
portion of the city will not be flooded
and that the greatest height the water
will reach iii the lower parts will be
three feet. The telephone lines are all
down above Greenville and nothing has
been heard from the levees to-day. 1t
is greatly feared that the heavy wind
and rain now prevailing will cause the
levees to give way in new places. The
water from the Austin break will have
an outlet into the YaZOO river, which
will inundate large section of country
in Suntlower and YaZoO counties. The
water at this hour has reached WASH
ingtoD avenue, one Of the principal
business streets of the city, and the
people are navigating in skiffs. NO
lives have been reported lost and no
actual suffering is anticipated unless
the flood continues for considerable
length OF time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
THE LEVEE FRAUD.

When we think of the millions Of dol
lars that have been spent on the lower
Mississippi levees, and then see the
work of devastation now being zone by
the flood, we are at a loss to know
whether or not the government ever
employs competent engineers. Although
below the level of the sea. Holland sur
rounds itself with dikes that keep the
ocean at bay, and it does seem that ell
glneering skill, with the aid of the vast
sums of money that have been expended
for that purpose, ought to be able to
keep the Mississippi river within
bounds. 1t is possibly true that flow
ing stream, with rapid current,
is more dangerous every way to
leyees than the ocean. The flowing
stream works insidiously, seeking
for the weak points in the earthen
breastworks, and when place is found
that can be undermined the force of the
stream makes quick work of it. Still,
it ought to be within the power of en-
cheering skill to build levees without
weak spots in them, and to build them
nigh euOusu W Hldho oil oSlHoW llH-
possible. The destruction now be-
ing wrought by the food along the
lower Mississippi will amount to more
in the losses of property than perhaps
the whole cost of the leyee system.
Virtually, the amount expended on
leyees has been just that much thrown
away. This is an awfulIy bad showing
for the government, and particularly
for its engineer force. A levee system
that can withstand all possible food
dangers ought to be devised; and, when
devised, the government should make
ample appropriations to construct it.
The patchwork system that has been
pursued is only ''penny-wise, pound
foolish' policy, at best.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

There were only seven deaths at
Macon last week. The city's popula-
ton is 10000.
F. M. 2. Jolly, of Alpharetta, Ca,
killed twenty-fOur blackbirds at one
shot few days ago.
There is said to be tree at Month
cello. Fla, which bears three kinds of
frulu-quinces, pears and apples.
One of the men who claims to have
written "The Beautiful Snow" is re-
ported dying in want. in New York.
A clerk in the Orlando, Fla, postoffice
wrote note to lady who received a
postage-due package to "'come in and
pay at wounce!"
1t is reported that several hundred
dead cattle are frozen in in Jamison
lake in the Grand CouIee. Washington,
and that they stand in the ice looking as
natural as life.
A ThomastOn. Ca, negro tried to take
out warrant for another sable brother
for 'conjuring" his mule, and was
much disappointed when told that no
such offenSe was recognized.
A Riverside, CAL. man sent piece of
manZanita wood to q friend in New
York recently. He has now received
an order from maker of musical in
struments to forward whole carload.
The priests in Northern Italy have
spread report that there will be three
days of absolute darkness this year,
only to be lighted by consecrated can
dies. The peasants are laying up can
dies and the priests bless them for q
fee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01

to correct an error of its own doing. He
had no power under the constitution.
or otherwise, to hold star chamber in
yestigation in his private office and
upon the mere dictum of one man, OF
even of score of men, to rullify the
public records. If he had been opposed
to the riparian rights bill On principle,
or believed it to be contrary to public
policy, he had the constitutional right
to exercise the veto power on those
grounds. But he had no right to inn
peach the official record of either
branch of the legislature without first
having given that body an opportunity
to verify the record.
1t would have been better for the
governor if his organs explanation had
been omitted. 1t would have been bet
ter for him to let the prevailing impress
sion remain, that he was unfrlendiy to
Duluth's interests because of his own
property Interests in rival town in an
other state. His conduct could have
been better justified on the plea of
selfishnesS than Oh an assumption Of
autOcratic mower
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
ROUE ISAACS INDORSED.
Peculiar Action OF a Squad OF
English Tories.

LONDON, March 31.-The. Conserva
tive association of the Walworth divis
ion of Newington met to-day and passed
resolutions of confidence in their mem
Der of parliament, Lewis Henry Isaacs
and adopted him as their candi
date at the next general election
In view of the fact that Mr.. Isaacs re
Gently figured in the courts as the &C
cuser of Miss Elizabeth Vincent, whom
he had seduced and who in retaliation
for his subsequent desertion shot him IN
the arm, it would seem that he stood
very much In need of an expression OF
confidence in some quarters: neverthe
less. the action of his constituents ha:
caused general surprise and some Tory
Indignation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
WHAT 1T COSTS

The Kansas board of agriculture has
undertaken to gather data from the
farmers of the state as to the average
cost OF growing the principal grains and
raising marketable cattle. The CORE
spondents in each county are furnished
blanks to be filled by the farmers. The
work of that board has heretofore
been among the most systematic and
comprehensive. 1t has gathered statis-
tics as to population, crops, taxable
property and other matters of interest.
1t will do service to the state il it is
now able to obtain sufficient data to
show the relations of productions to re-
turns. There has been no general at
tempt in this direction. The cases OBJ
tanned have usually represented excep-
tional conditions, favorable or other
wise. The chief obstacle to success in
the effort is that the average farmer
keeps no records. The few who do are
those who have the best improvements
and capital. as well as the most eligible
locations and lands. Still, there may be
data enough gathered to approximate
the prevalent conditions of agricultural
industry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
RAZED BY MASKED MEN.
Chicago Hoodlums Batter Down a
90 Widows Residence.

CHICAGO, March 31.-Between and
9 O'Clock yesterday morning gang of
ma sked men attacked the two-Story
brick house at No. 1923 Washington
Boulevard, with battering rams, crow
bars, ETC., and literally RACED it to the
earth. A frame barn in the rear was
likewise demolished, and only huge
mass of debris now marks the cosy little
structure built thirteen or fourteen
years ago. with the savings of John and
Mary Miller. An unusual occurrence,
one would think, to have house and
home destroyed in the dead Of night by
a, gang of marauders, in great city
like Chicago. The police, however,
take an opposite view of the
matter. No report Of the occurrence
was sent to police headquarters, and no
attempt was made to discover the per-
petrators. 1t is charged by the injured
party, Mrs. Mary f. Miller, and her
friends that the police knew of the in
tended destruction of her home, and
they stood by and watched the proceed
ings. and that Patrol Sergeant Taylor,
of the Warren avenue station, Superin-
tended the work. II appears that just
prior to the death of John Miller, the
husband of Mary F. Miller, in 1887, his
brother, Thomas Miller, induced him to
make will in which nearly all of his
little property was left to the brother,
the wife being merely allowed a
small legacy under her maiden
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
Extraordinary Preparations
Being Made for Its Cele-
bration To-Day.
Honest Hamburghers Pay
Homage to the Prince at
Friedricksruhe.
Kaiser William Sincere in His
Efforts to Aid the
TOilerS.
Panic Of the Passengers on
Board the City Of
Paris.

BERLIN, March 31.-Prince Bismarck
received 5000 citizens of Hamburg at
Friedrichsruhe this afternoon. The
prince was attired in military uni
form. Tonight there was torchlight
procession in honor of the ex-chancellor,
LOO tOrch-bearers being IN the line.
The paraders marched around the lake
and castle, and were reviewed by Prince
Bismarck. AS the procession passed
the castle the bands played national
anthems. Extraordinary preparations
are being made for the celebration of
Prince Bismarck'S birthday to-mor-
low. The Vossische Zeitung says that
In replying TO an address from
citizens OF Dresden expressing
regret that he had resigned at so criti-
cal a time, Prince: Bismarck declared
that his retirement was not of his own
seeking. The reply has caused great
excitement in Dresden. The Vossische
Zeitung adds that public opinion de-
mapds due explanation of the circum-
stances of Prince Bismarck's reSlgna-
ton. 1t is understood thatthe betrOthal
will soon be announced of Princess Vic
toria, sister of Emperor William, to
Prince Albert of SaXe-Altenburg.
Prince Albert is widower. Arrange
ments have been made for an exchange
of visits between Emperor William and
King Humbert. The emperor, accOm-
panied by the empress, will 20 to Rome
in September, and King Humbert and
Queen Margaret will return the visit at
Berlin in October. Chancellor Won
Caprivi will also accompany Emperor
William to Rome.
Judged by His Works.
Prince Bismarck, in greeting his visit
0rs, dwelt upon his neighborly relations
with Hamburg. DR.. NOlte, in reply,
thanked the prince for all he had done
for the development and honor of Ger
many. He said that for all time the
name Of Bismarck would he
bound up with that of the
German empire, and he trusted
the prince would be spared for many
years to be blessing to the Father
land. Thunders of applause followed
DIR. Nolte's remarks. Prince Bismarck
returned thanks for his visitors eX-
pressions of regard, and said he hoped
now to be able often to visit Hamburg.
He then conversed at length on colo
NAL matters with Herr WOermann, the
well-known merchant of Hamburg.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
THE Kaiser Is SINCERE.
He Hopes TO Better the Condition
of the TOiIers.

PARIS, March 3l.-Jules Simon. I'm an
interview, said he considered Emperor
William sincerely solicitous for
the welfare of the working classes.
He said that the decisions
of the labor conference will be great
stride for Germany. but only in a few
minor points will they advance French
legislation. M. Simon was struck by
the imposing aspect of Berlin. He
thought the Prussian cavalry uneQualed.
The emperor was in good health, ami
able and charming, while dignified
and not appearing to condescend.
Prince Bismarck, apparently not af-
fected by his resignation, evinced his
appreciation equally of the brilliant and
solid qualities of the Parisians and of
the vital strength of France. Bismarck
said he always liked the French and he
knew no more enjoyable capital than
Paris. His departure from Berlin was
a spectacle never to be forgotten.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-01
TOUCHED THE HARP GENTLY,
Passengers on the Disabled City
of Paris Got Full to Relieve Anx-
iety.

iety.
LONDON, March 31.-In spite of the
rOse-colored reports of the officers of the
City of Paris calculated to show that at
10 time was the ship in danger, and the
publication of OBVIOUSLY inspired arti-
cies arguing that the fact that the vessel
did not go TO the bottom furnishes con-
elusive evidence of superior qualities
of the faster liners in respect of safety
over the slower ones, it is unquestion-
ably the truth that the situation was re-
garded by all oil board as very grave,
Though the passengers unite in
testifying TO the high qualities
Of seamanship displayed by the
officers of the disabled ship and their
persistent efforts to quiet the fears and
conduce to the comfort OF those under
their care, there were many painful
scenes and anxious hours, particularly
when darkness would set in. Most of
the passengers passed sleepless nights
and sought relief from the strain
of anxiety and suspense i'm
the excessive use OF intOXicants,
which was to some new experience,
while others gave vent to their feelings
of utter hOpeleSSnesS in Shrieks and
walls of anguish.
QUEENSTOWN, April LIT is feared
that the breach in the City.of:Paris would
break her back. 1 he agents are retlcent
as to what has been learned of the ex-
tent of the damage or what they pro-
nOSed TO do.
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MILLIONS FOR VETERANS.
The Senate Passes the Dependent
RiII

Dill
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 31.-The
senate met to-day at IL O'Clock under
the operation of the new rule adopted
last week. The principal business
transacted was the passage of the de-
pendent pension bill. The house
amendment to the senate bill for pub
lie building at Atchison, Kan, was dis
agreed to and conference ordered.
Mr.. Reagan made a set speech Oh the
bill for the issue of treasury notes on
these deposits of silver. He regarded
the bill as a hopeful sign that the ex-
istence of a great wrong (the suspension
of silver coinage) had at last been adj
mitted and that remedy might be
hoped for. He thought that the bill
GREETED that bill had not been reported
for the unlimited coinage of silver as
well as gold. The demonstration of
silver had added to national, state, rail
road and other Indebtedness, and had
reduced all values SO per cent. 1t had
been the cause of the sacrifice of thou
sands of homes by making money scarce
and dear. and farms, factories and all
other kind OF property cheap. He Sug-
geSted as remedies the payment of the
bonded indebtedness of the government
in silver as well as gold; the issue of
coin certificates receivable for all public
dues anu taxes, and legal tender for all
debts public and private, and the re-
tirement from circulation of all legal
tender and national bank notes of de-
nomination under SO, and the substi-
tuition of coin certificates therefor. The
Dependent Pension Bill
was then taken up. The first amend
ment, that by Mr.. Plumb. removing the
arrears of limitation, was defeated, 46
ators Teller, Hawley, Cockrell, Faulk-
ner, Davis and Blair participated. Mr..
Call offered an amendment to include
those who served in Indian wars prior
to 1870. Rejected, yeas 20, nays %. Mr..
Vest offered an amendment providing
that the money necessary to meet the
appropriation under this bill shall be
raised by an income tax of per cent on
incomes between $1,000 and $1,000; ~
per cent between $1,000 and $4,000, and
10 per cent up to and over 100000. Laid
on the table by party vote. Mr.. Plumb
offered an amendment to pay pension
OF So month to all who served ninety
days in the late war, who are sixty-two
years of age, Or as they attain that age.
Rejected, yeas 10, nays 80. The bill
was then passed, yeas AZ, nays IL, as
follows:
Yeas-Allen, Allison. Blair, Call, Casey,
Chandler, Davis, Dawes Edmunds. Faux
ner, Frye. George, Gibson, Hawley, Hearst,
Higgins, Hoar, ingalls,, Jones (Nevada), Nc
Pherson, Henderson, Mitchell, Moody, Nor
rill, Paddock Payne. Pettigrew: Pierce, Plat,
Plumb, Sawyer, Sherman, Spooner, Squire,
Stewart Stockbridge. Teller, Turpie, Voor-
hees, WalIhall. Washburn, Wilson Qowa)
~.
Nays-Bate, Berry, Blackburn. Cockrell,
Colquitt Daniel. Harris, Jones (Arkansas),
Pugh, Reagan, Vest, Wilson (Maryland)-l2.
The Montana election case was made
the unfinished business, and, after Sc
i0urpad