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St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
THE EISTEDDFOD.
Welsh Musicians FIocking Into
Mankato.

opeclal 10 the GlODe.
MANKATo, Minn., Feb. 1s.-The
Welsh congress called the Eisteddfod is
in session at this city to-day. One coach
of passengers from st. Paul and Mime
apolis arrived last night over the St
Louis road, the Mankato choir tender
ing them a reception on their arrival in
Stern's hall. The Welsh people are
here in attendance from all parts of this
state and Iowa. Prof. A. Madoc,
and Tenoryd Machine, a prominent
singer fran Chicago, are in attendance.
The Els teddfod is one of the oldest in
stitutiOns known, the object of which Is
to increase the peoples love for poetry
and music. The first meeting :began al
10 O'clock this morning, with DIR. Will
Jams, of Lake Crystal, as conductor.
and Rev. Griffith Robert, of the same
place, as president. James d. Price, OF
Courtland, was awarded the prize on
the epigrams to the golden lion. Mrs.
Clara Williams, of Minneapolis, tho
well-known soprano ana pianist, 10
present.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
HIS EARLY CAREER
Gen. Sibley's Boyhood and En-
trance to Active Life.


Gen. Sibley was educated IN the acad-
emy at Detroit, supplemented by two
years. study of Greek and Latin under
the tuition of DIR. Cadle, an Episcopal
clergyman. His father intended to
make a lawyer of him. but the profes-
sion was too tame for one of his active.
disposition. Cutting loose from his
home in his eighteenth year he wended
his way northwest and westward until
he reached Sault Ste. Marie. where he
made his business debut as clerk in a
sutler store. Soon afterwards he ac-f
cepted an agency for the conduct of af-.
fairs of lady who was the mother-iIi-,
law to the celebrated Schoolcraft. This
new employment familiarized young
Sibley with Indian affairs. His next
step was to take a position with the
American Fur company, of which. John
Jacob Astor was the head.
Bidding adieu to his friends, and To-
the esteemed lady whose affairs he haS
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
A NEW QUESTION RAISED.
Non-Residence Claimed Against
SenatOr-EIect Kyle.

Special TO the Globe
HURON, S. d., Feb. 1S.-lt is claimed
here that Senator-elect Kyle was not at
the time of his election an ''inhabitant
of the state" within the spirit and
meaning of the constitution, and that
he was simply missionary Or agent of
a foreign church society. subject to its
call at any time; that he had 10 "home"
here, no ''fixed habitatiOn," within the
constitutional meaning; that he had no
intention os making permanent home
in the state, and that he was already
under engagement to reside in the East
as an Eastern financial agent OF West
ern denominational college. The ques-
ton is likely to create more than local
attention.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

Father promised them lands in sever
atty at Mile Laes. Money and fair
promises don't equal land and hunting
ground" says the chief. Don't like
pole wigwam; want white man wig
wam." He further says: Not 60 TO
White Earth alive. Great Father must
do as agreed" He will remain here
few days for counsel.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
A FINANCIAL SURPRISE.
Assignment OF q Prominent Iowa
Clothing House.
Snecial tO the Clone

bptCIHI 10 IIIt OIUDt.
MASON CITY, TO-, Feb. 1S.-Quite q
surprise was created in business circles
here to-day by the closing Of the cloth
ing store of S. A. Shrine q Co. 1t was
closed by chattel mortgage of $1,000,
given to trustee to secure local credit
ors. This afternoon attachments have
been filed by wholesale houses which
makes the total liabilities reach about
$4,000. The firm is estimated to DO
worth about $4,000 in personal prop
erty and real estate, and had the reputa-
ton of doing a fair business. Singer
Bros, of Chicago, are creditors to the
amount of $1,000. 1t is thought here to-
night that the creditors will receive less
than 10 cents on the dollar. An invoice
of stock is being taken, which is turn
ing out much less than expected.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
East Winona Junction.

Special to The Globe.
WINoNA, Mimi. Feb. IS. Connection
Is being made at East Winona to-day be-
tween the Green Bay and Burlington
railroads. The depot of the Burlington
is to be placed at point of intersection
Of the two railroads and used as union
depot. The first three ears of steel for
the new Winona 81 Southwestern rail-
way bridge arrived to-day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
RESUBMIssION's GHOST
Squeaks and Gibbers in South Da-
kOta's Legislature.

Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, S. d., Feb. 1s-The resub-
mission of prohibition amendment to
the constitution will come up tomorrow
in the house, and promises to make an
Interesting fight. A preponderanee Of
opinion is that resubmisslon will carry,
and that ultimately the constitution will
be freed from the prohibition clause.
The commissioners of Aurora county
have petiti0ned the Legislature to ask
a congressional appropriation suffi-
clent TO provide 10000 bushels
of corn and 1900 bushels or
wheat for destitute farmers of
that section. A great sensation was
created in the house to-day when Harri-
son denounced Col. NJ. III. Day, of the
governors staff, and one of the worlds
fair commissioners from South Dakota,
as a common swindler, alleging he had
appropriated money paid out in settle
ment of claims accruing by reason Of
Indian lnsurrection.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
Will Not Go Alive.

Special to the Globe.
LITTLE FALLS, Feb. 1S.-Chief Shak-
opee, OF the Mile Lacs Indians, is in
the city to-day for counsel. Govern
ment agents are there and want them to
move to White Earth. He says the In
dians Will not 80 alive, as the. Great
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The Interment to Take Place To-
Morrow From st. PauTs.
The arrangements for the funeral of
Gen. Sibley were made yesterday by
Gen. johnson and Alfred Sibley, son Of
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
A Druggist Assigns

Special to the GLOBE.
WINoNA, Mimi, Feb. 1s.-W. A.
Bucholtz, a druggist. made AN assign
ment to-day TO C. A. Morey for the benefit
of his creditors. Liabilities, $1,000;
assets, 1880.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

Great National Section Mourns the Death Of Noble
Gentleman and Gallant officer
Ever Drew Sword.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

Executive Legislative Departments Of the State Gov
ernment Take Fitting Cognizanee Of the Death
of the Minnesota Father.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

Removal by the Inevitable Of the Greatest Frontier Figure
That Stood Between the Great Lakes and
the Pacific Coast.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

Months Of Patient Suffering Ended and History Claims the
Great Minnesotan's Immortal Name One That
Was Not Born to Die.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19
RESTS With The STORED BRAVE.

General Henry Hastings Sbleys Glorious Career Extin-
guished by Death, and the Brave Comm ander
Is Gathered to His Gallant Fathers
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-19

RESTS WITH The STORED BRAVE.
General Henry Hastings Sbleys Glorious Career Extin
gushed by Death and the Brave Comm ander
Is Gathered to His Gallant Fathers.
Months of Patient Suffering Ended and History Claims the
Great Mnnesotans immortal Name as One That
Was Not Born to Die.
Removal by the Inevitable Of the Greatest Frontier Figure
That Stood Between the Great Lakes and
the Pacific Coast.
The Executive and Legislative Departments OF the State Gov
ernment Take Fitting Cognizanee Of the Death
of the Minnesota Father.
a Gentleman and Gallant officer as
Ever Drew Sword.
Sketch Of the Life Career Which Is lnseparaby
Written Into the History of Minnesota
and the Northwest.
The sun., 1891-02-04
A NARROW ESCAPE
ssvsaty.Ave Miners ReseueA From . Mine
In the Nick or Time.

ssvsnty.Ave Miners Rescued From . Mine
In tho Nick or Time.
NEW CASTLE. Col. Feb. s.-Whst almost
proved 70 be another Mammoth mine disaster
occurred here last evening in tho Grand River
coal and coke mineA Just at o'clock as the
day shift. composed OF seventy-hve miners.
were about to leave tho mine. a terrific explo-
sion occurred. and smoke came pouring out OF
the side OF the mountain. Men. women. and
children rushed toward tho entrance Of tho
mine. only TO be driven back by the. clouds Of
smoke. Above the roar Of the ESCAPING gases
could bs plainly heard by their wives and
Eoon willing hands brsvsd the great danger
each other as fast as their comrades became
sxhausted. Soon seventy Ave miners were
soon: as ths flames impedIa,slX reached che the the
drove everybody away. Explosions have fol;
have perished. Had the explosion occurred
when the miners we're st work not one would
several timss before in the, last two years.
caused by minors lamps iGnittnG gas. which
always troubled them.
The sun., 1891-02-04
Tho Weather.

The storm yesterday covered the greater part Of the
country east OF the Mississippi developed rapidly %
Monday and passed from northern Texas Lake Erie
whore II central yesterday morning rain falling
In the Southern States and the line and snow
in the lake regions and Canada and the wess
Michigan Tho storm travelling steadily north
east creating high winds the New England coast
which we're generally easterly. Being attended By .
dense foE. they made navigation very dangerous 7hS
fog extended all along the far south - HaA
terAA
The advance Of the storm cut Oh he cold vavs that
coming down from Canada but made way for the
western part Of the cold spell that the North
west to spread TO tho South and eastward causing
nother In Texas and sending tho tsmpsraturs ksloV
zero the central Mississippi valley while It remained
from ?5s $50 below IN Minnesota and Manitoba
The cold expected TO reach this city full force
BY Thursday morning and likely 70 grow gradually
colder to day
Yesterday It was fopgy and rainy. The highsst 0sv.
ernment temperature was ;3s; lowest Sss: average
hunidity. aS Per cent? wiud south sToday and "
morrow promise 10 10 colder and fair.
Tho thsrmomster at Psrry's pharmacy IN 1ns Sus
building recorded the ysssraay follovs
The sun., 1891-02-04
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

Judge Innsham has RIsntsd an absoluts divorce 70
Archibald A EAdts from Catherine 9adis.
Ex xAsssmblyman Philip Herman WAS ysstsSdsy ~
moved from 0ouveTnsuf. Hospital y his home u y
Lewis street
Gen Edward ysrdins who hes bees ssriousiy III With
his old wounds TOR the Das ten dayA u Improving
and out Of Danger
A. D. s1sus 0f A. D. Strauss o.. South American
Psrchsnts was Yesterday appointed vies.C0ssui Tor
Nicaragua a. New York.
The man u. 4 Drsxlsr or u. g. Well who killed him.
self BY turning on the In his bedroom IN the u0ts
Imperial on Saturday light buried ysstsSdAy with.
out having been Identified.
The latest patient 20 apply Y Ps Paul 9ittsr Of the
farm hand OF rlainnsld, Conn Ar. Malhsvsep y e
bitten bv . strange Newfoundland dos.
motion before the Surrogate yesterday in bshsn Of
the nephew aud stepnsphsw OF buud Dan Murphy, At
lss!nl that they are ihs heirs Atav and nsxt Of lin.
probate was adjourned until next Monday.
Judge Lasombs H. the United State. District Court,
has granted stay OF pending an appeal %
" unid sss,.. coS,, g n: fH;s e
lsting the postal laws by sending lottery sifeniesQ
!hTcSE. the malls H0Ensrs ball reduced fson OR6o0
The sun., 1891-02-04
BROokLYN's HANDsoMEsTP POLICEMAN.

Capt. Folk Thinks that While ON Sick
Leave He Attended the Dempsey Fight.
Police Sergeant Edward Gaus. WHO is noted
as tho handsomest member Of the Brooklyn
force. and who distinguished bimself some
years ago by his plucky arrest OF Jefferson.
the negro murderer. is attached to the Twelfth
precinct Capt. Folk accused him. before Com.
missioner Hayden yesterday. Of being absent
twice without leave and OF falling to report to
Police Surgeon Sullivan. Sergeant Gsus has a
wife and children. but for some time he has
been separated from his family and has made
his home in the station. On Jan. II. three
days before the Dempsey Fitzsimmons light
he reported to Surgeon Sullivan that he was
suffering from lumbago. and said he would
like few ays' rest
Dr.. Sullivan put him on the sick list and told
him to report to him In two days. Tho Ser.
Reant gave up his quarters ut the station. and
without notifying HE CAPTAIN vent as he says.
Hys9He snd Pscils street e nurse his Illness:
days. While searching for him, Cant. Folk con-
Orleans to see the big middle-weiRht fight
Gaus denied yesterday that be had been
absent from the city during bis Illness, and rs.
sorted that he had been confined to Mrs. Mar
shalPs house nearly all the time. Inspectors
Reilly and Mclaughlin testified that on tho
second night of his absence they had seen him
on the stage OF the Academy OF Music spec
tator OF the Varuna boxing matches. Commis-
sioner Hayden reserved his decision.
The sun., 1891-02-04
CANADIAN COMMONS DIssoLvED.
Reasons why Sir John Wants . rarlia.
ment Fresh from the People.


TonoNro. Ont, Feb. 8.-The Empire the chief
organ OF tho Dominion Government, announces
this morning that, acting on the advice Of his
responsible Ministers. the Governor General
has been pleased to dissolve the House OF
Commons and issue wrlts for new Parlia-
ment The nominations will take place on
Thursday Fob. 20. and tho oliing on Thurs
day. March g. As tho reasons which have In
duced the Government to appeal to tho coun-
try. the Empire says:
1T is understood that the Dominion Govern
ment has. through her Majesty's Government.
made certain proposals to the United States
for negotiations looking to the extension OF
our commerce with that country. These pro-
posals have been submitted to the President
for his consideration. and the Canadian Gov
eminent 10 OF the opinion that II these neRotia-
tions are to result in treaty. which must be
ratified by the Parliament OF Canada
II IL expedient that the Government should
be able. to Geal with . Parliament fresh
from the people rather than with
moribund House. It 10 understood that Can
ada will send o delegation TO Washington after
present Congress expires. for tho purpose of
tension and development Of trade between the
United States and Canada and the settlement
OF all questions OF difference. netwsen the two
countries. This dc egation will visit the United
States capital it ia said as tile resut OF friend
ly suggestions from Washington"
The sun., 1891-02-04
MRS NORRIS HUGGED.
Aer Husband Chases Patrick u,
Through East Newark.

Her Husband Chases Patrick Burns
Through East Newark.
Mrs. George B. Morris. tho wife Of Penn
sylvanis Railroad conductor who lives in Davis
avenue and Hamilton street. East Newark.
told her husband on Monday night that she
had been grossly insulted carly that morning
In Union street Newark. by the conductor Of
ono OF the East Newark horse cars. She said
she started to visit her sick brother before
daylight and whom tho car reached Union and
Ferry streets she was the only passenger. She
asserts that the conductor entered tho car.
took seat at her side. and. throwing his arms
around her .hugged her aercely: She broke
away from him. and. opening tho front door Of
the car asked the driver to let her of. He did
80, and she hurried home.
Mr. Morris got descrlption OF the conductor
and went to the East Newark car stables.
whore he became convinced that his wife's as.
esllant was Conductor Patrick Burns. aged %.
Norris waited for Burns with the intention OF
the stable so%sbody warned the young man. man.
rs In pursuit. At the end Of a half mile Burns
ssD sad thS elder man vas Ss
chase and boarded q Gar going back to- the
stable. Burns has not been seen In Newark or
East Newark since. Morris intends to prose-
Outs him II he comes back.
The sun., 1891-02-04
REBEALTOUs STUDENTS.
omcers In tho College Military Refuse 70
Obey the Faculty.

CHAMPAIGN. ILL.,. Feb. 8. = Last week tho
faculty OF the University OF Illinois removed
William Miller Of Chicago. q junior student,
from tho ONCE Of Captain OF Company OF tho
university battalion,
1t Is rule OF tho Institution that the honor
OF holding official positions In the military or
Ganizatlon shall DO granted to students who
rank up to the niuety per cent In their
studies. Some time ago Miller fell below the
standard, and reexamination was accorded
to him. Latterly, % the regent says. he fell to
an average Of seventy-six, and the faculty en-
forced the rule.
Yesterday Charles A. Gum OF South Evans
ton. who 10 also one OF the CAPTAINS, headed q
formal protest to the faculty against Milier's
removal. arrayiug with himself on this
paper all the Captains. Lieutsnants. and
sereeants OF the organization except two.
making q liat Of twenty altogether. The
faculty considered the protest at q meeting
last night and refused to alter tho order against
ess, asg mosnns Il: e. sas
and presented him with the reclamation Of ali
the officers: to take effect immedlately.
,sSsa 1iS him that msr
efesrs must prosesd to muster the s students @ Its
were no Officers 70 command them. -,
.n rnoy asstu MnassEstoou INC nature o. tne trouble
roar: al! mingled with jssrs. hhi;sos. snd
the confusion was continued. II was found
necessary to out the. chapel exercises short.
This afternoon the reRellious officers refused
A faculty meeting was Immediately called
for o'clock. aud Gum and bis hackers were
progress.
II is said the faculty will adhere to its posi-
ton. and that unless tho protesting officers
submit the suspension OF ali Of them viii be
announced Tomorrow morning.
The sun., 1891-02-04
POLICEMAN nANLows SAY NOW
Charged with Clubbing . Barkeepers As
sistant In u saloon.

Charged with Clubbing . Barkeeper's As
sistant In n saloon.
King Williams OF 210 East Ninety eighth
street went to Police Headquarters yesterday
to complain that Pstrolman John J. Hanlon
had assaulted him. Williams exhibited deep
cut under his left eye. Inspector Williams in
struoted the complaint clerk to note the
charges and subpoena Williams's Witnesses.
King Williams. who has worked about Henry
Ottermann's saloon at 1.101 Park avenue. said
that on Monday. while he was cleaning up the
barroom. Policemen Hanlon came In and had
q drink. Mike Macheany and Charles Cornell.
drivers on Col. Shepsrd's Fifth avenue stage
line. were there at the time. As H0nlon went
nut he told tho bartender to hurry ND and get
turned and shared the barlenders breakfast.s =
Where dc yon cone II shE cop eatS FL
iisms replied that he didn't care. as perhaps
only got 500 month.
ams ha mssS seoI,S .nS Ss% and
he Gays. the policeman hit him: He ran out Of
the saloon. and HRnlon chased him two blocks
AS Is usual In cases whore saloon keepers
IN their district. Mr.. Ottermnnn knew nothing
OF the matter yesterday. and the bartender.
who was on duty ut the time OF the alleged e..
sault. could not be found.
The sun., 1891-02-04
IT WAS A GOOD FIGHT
First the Dogs Got At 10 and Then the
Men-Miss Moore Helps Her Father.

First the Dogs Got at II snd Then the
Men-Miss Moore Helps Her Father.
Two big Newfoundland dogs Rover and
Carlo. the former owned by @. B. Moore. q
merchant OF Greenpoint. and the latter the
property Of Detmold Reeve. lumber dealer OF
that village. got into fight In front Of Mr..
Moores store on Saturday. Tho dogs arc
brothers. but never omit an opportunity to
have fight. Rover, Mr.. Moores dog. was
getting worsted. when Mr.. Moore rushed out
with stick and tried to beat Carlo OIL. Failing
In this he hunted up hatchet and was on tho
point OF striking Mr.. Reeves dog when that
person srFived. and seizing his dog by tho tall
MI. Moore's dog followed and renewed the
fight. Mr.. Reeve then let his dog. go. Mr.
Moore rushed across the street with his hatchet
In the air. He H. a small. wiry man. while Mr..
lteeve is tall snd heavy, AZ MIR. Moore at.
tempted to strike Carlo. NJ. Reeve cssnght his
In the mean time. Mr Moore's daughter. Miss
Maggie. had rus ed to her fathers assistanee
She raised her hand and struck Mr.: Reeve in
the face several times and on the back. On
gaining possession Of the hatchet Mr.: Reeve
handed i to Mss Moo shs sS
ier the dogs. who were taking advantage oi
the alteration between their owners to have
their Misunderstanding out.
Mr. Reeve again interfered. and the fracas
was Miss IN maggie sg rs1ln bREought her
dfsarmed MI. Moore. crowd had collected.
and finally the men and dogs were separated.
Miss MavRle was kept busy the rest OF the
day telIing how she helped whip big Mr.. Reeve.
The sun., 1891-02-04
MADAME PoRRETs HOTEL LICENSE

She Never Got lt, 6he Says. Althoug 9he
Gave Mr.. Niles o.. 900 to Obtain One.
Nathaniel Niles. ex-P President Of the Trades
mons National Bank appeared In the Tombs
Court yesterday for examination on the charge
preferred by Eliza Porret who accuses him Of
defraudine her OF $4,000.
Justice Taintor. who had adjourned the case
from last week. WAS not present. and Justice
Hogan took his place. David Neuberaer ap-
peared for tho complainant, and ChAunosy 8.
Truax for Mr.. Niles
Eliza Porret said she was introduced to Mr..
Niles about three years ago By man named
Reynolds. In August, 1883, she said. Mr.. Niles
came to her and said that for 1900 he could
oI s'ss o s nv ss s% as EaSs
~. Gommis.ione. .Andrevs.". she quoted Mr..
sss sfs h ssod n ss q tRe y
Nine Porret said she had no idea at tho time
what hotel license would cost
She said that she gave Mr.. Niles the money
esk.d or f 'hs none! s s and fSso Se rsDiea:
don't do business that way"
+. On cross % M sMaamilnation tho tMttness said che
Is the French madam"
Etedssist 6srr:d shs could not 81 seociises! Tie %
'scs
Pages from letters written to her BY Mr..
Niles were introduced ~ evidence, to remain
e such II the remaining parts OF the letters
The examination was adjourned until Fri-
day Afternoon.
The sun., 1891-02-04
WHERE rs THE DEN.MARK9
Spoken Ten Days AGO Disabled East o.
Newfoundland.

Spoken Ten Days AGO Disabled East or
Newfoundland.
The steamship Denmark OF the National line
Is several days overdue at this port She was
spoken ON Jan. 25.850 miles east of Newfound-
land. apparently disabled. Her engines were
stopped. aud 1t is conjectured that she was
making repairs. She did not signal the nature
Of her mishap, but merely that all were we'll on
board. She is now twenty days out from
London. As she has not been reported at st.
Johns or Halifax 1t is supposed that she Is
making her way to New York.
Two days after the Denmark was spoken
the belsted steamships Umbrla. Adriatic. and
Trave ran into one OF tho most violent storms
Of the winter. Tho Adria,ic, in tho nenr neigh
borhood OF the spot where the Denmark was
seen with her engines stopped, reported that
she met q ferce gale. with unusually high
head seas
Tho National, line steamship Erin. with
e!ghty-nine souls aboard. was overwhelmed in
the great storm OF January. 1889, aud the
Egypt OF tho same line was burned at sea last
year.
and has crew OF about sixty men. Her cargo
Ii general merchandise, including silk. gin.
and iiax, and Is valued at S20O000. She carries
cattle from this port to London.
The NsthsrRsnds, ,AA%er!sHR steamship Rot
q general cargo, is out eighteen days. Her
usual winter voyage Is twelve days. Allowing
her two days for rough weather. she still
would 30 four days oyerdue. Her agents are
fess fo % has been impeded by the Surricane Flea d that
swept across tho steamship track In the latter
days OF January.
The sun., 1891-02-04
WILL HAHg THE TEA AxAzYxED.

james Drennsn Drank Seven Cups and Died
Heart Disease, Or. Conway Says.
Mrs. brennan. wife Of James brennan Of
68 West 12Sth street, awoke at s O'Clock yester-
day morning and found her husband dead at
her side. Mr.. brennan was formerly con-
tractor. but had lost his money. He was 81
years old. In the early part Of the winter Mr..
brennan was III with malaria, but apparently
had recovered completely.
On Monday evening he asked his wife for .
oup OF tea, and drank seven cups, 1T was An
unusual thing for him to do" said Mrs Drsn-
When Ars, brennan found that her husband
was dead she sent for the family physielan.
When t6e Doctor .rrlysd sa. .nd was told about
death cer,ihsats @ 2r give an opinion AZ AZ to the
esuse Of death. The police .usr were notiaed. and
t6s BODY. spd declared that dealt, was due 70
sstisiy the family. who believe the tea had
something to do with It. J9seph Drsnnan, The
dead mans son. says no Will have some OF the
tea epRlyzed.