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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
SENATORIAL VIEWS.
EIkins' appointment and Possible
Effects.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE disap-
pointment expressed over the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Elkins among senators
is naturally confined to these Re-
publicans who were pushing other
candidates fer the war portfolio.
There are some senators who thought
that the excellent record of Gen. Grant,
the acting secretary of war, Mime
sofa man, should have been recognized.
And some New England senators who
had set their hearts on the nomination
of eX-Gov. Cheney, of New Hampshire.
Senator Chandler expressed his disap-
pOintment, but he will vote for the con
firmatiUn Otsthe West Virginian.
Senator HiScOck thinks the nomina-
ton of MI. ElkinS was a good thing.
He will make an admirable secretary
he said. "West Virginia is very much
pleased over the nomination." said SEN
atOr Faulkner. 1.-The nomination
must be extremely gratifying to
the Republicans of West Vir-
ginia." Senator Kenna also
looked at the nomination through polit-
zeal glasses and said: "This nOmina-
ton may possibly place Elkins on the
ticket with Harrison in 49," Many in
cline to the belief that it is forerunner
to the formal withdrawal of Mr.. Blaine
from the presidential race. Other poll
ticians, however, say that the nomina-
ton will not in any way affect the
chances Of Mr.. Blaine.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
INSIDE HISTORY.
EIki..J Twice Observation-Disclosures
Statement.

Elki..5 Twice DecIined-Blaine's
Statement.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Post to-
morrow, in commenting OH the nomina-
ton of Hon. Stephen 3. Elkins to be
secretary of war, will say: Mr.. Elkins
was offered the war portfolio lastspring
at Cape May. He then declined
it. Later in the summer the pres
ident again intimated his desire
TO have Mr.. Elkins succeed MIR.
Proctor. Again the petition was re-
fused. Mr. Elkins stated that he could
not accept 1t while Mr.. Golf was un-
provided for, his reason being that Mr..
GOtf should be recognized for the time
and money spent by him in endeavoring
to promote the interests of the Republi-
can party in West Virginia. When
few weeks ago Mr.. ElkinS visited Wash
lngtOn and lunched with the president
at the White house. he was asked for fhe
third time to accept the place. With the
tender at this time was coupled the
assurance that Gov. Golf would be given
one OF the circuit court judgeships. Mr..
Elkins replied that under these circum-
stances he would consider the offer. He
went at once TO call upon the secretary
Of state. with whom he had a long and
pleasant interview.
What effect" asked Mr.. Elkins in
the course of the talk, would my ap-
pointment have upon your presidential
chances next year?"
absolutely nOne," was Mr.. Blaine's
reply. LAS feel at present shall not
be a candidate for the nomination. If,
however, there should come to me from
the Republican party an overwhelming
expression demanding that accept the
me nomination, L may feel CONTAINED
70 put aside my personal feelings and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
WEST SUPERIOR.
The Northern Pacific-Street Rail-
way Breach Widening.

The Northern Pacific-Street Rail-
way Breach Widening.
Special to the Globe.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE
fight between the street railway and the
Northern Pacific over the crossing over
Richie avenue is still on, and no pros
pect of an amicabie settlement is in
sight. The electric line people proposed
toput in the crossing for the NOl thern
Pacific and maintain it forever. The
original demand of the Northern Pa
cific was that the company put in
crossing for the present track and all
that may be laid in the future. The
Northern Pacific yesterday waived the
demand regarding prospective tracks,
but insisted that the track that was
put across the street Sunday should
be provided with crossing and
be maintained by the street car
company. Here is where the hitch
comes. Supt. Green, of the Northern
Pacific, is expected tomorrow, and it is
thought an amicable settlement may
then be affected. Much local feeling
against the Northern Pacific has de-
veloped, and it is threatened to call on
the law to Interfere with the alleged
illegal actions of the employees of the
Northern Pacific to maintain its posi-
ton.
The Superior board of trade tonight
met in conference with committee
from the chamber of commerce and
arranged that books should be opened
for membership at once and steps taken
to receive an advice board at an early
date. A limited number of seats are
available for 500. These are already
ri oil NV lnHol
kota parties. The board will occupy
rooms in the trade and commerce build
ing and will retain for the present its
old officers and organization. II. A.
George, the secretary. has charge of re-
ceiving memberships.
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HILLS CREDENTIALS.
No Objection Raised to Filing the
Papers in the Case.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE SEN
ate proceedings were made interest
ing from the start today by the compile
ton Of the committees and the presenta-
ton of Senator HIPS credentials. All
the Republican chairmanships were as
anticipated. Democrats were assigned
to the chairmanShips of private land
claims and revolutionary claims among
the standing committees and were
given control of select committees on
the Potomac front. Nicaragua claims,
woman suffrage, additional accommoda-
tons for the library, civilized Indians
and transportation of meat products.
On the last named committee Mr..
Vest, who conducted the investigation
during the last congress, resumed the
craftsmanship. The other Democratic
beneficiaries were MeSSrs. Ransom.
Coke. Mcpherson, Morgan, Voorhees,
and Butler, respectively. Among the
new senators who obtained chairman
ships were Messrs. Proctor. Shoup, Pet
tigrew and Allen, the latter succeeding
Mr. Hoar on the important Canadian
relations committee, which the Massa-
chusettS senator resigned on becoming
chairman of the committee on judiciary.
Expectations OF an objection to the
report on Gov. HIPS credentials were
not realized. The papers in his case
were read and filed without incident,
after the committees had been adopted.
After speeches by Mr.. Turpie in favor
of choosing presidential electors by the
popular vote and by Mr.. Stewart on the
silver question, the senate went into
executive session on the nomination Of
Stephen 3. Elkins, of West Virginia,
for secretary of war. In the secret Ses-
sion action was taken upon number of
recess nominations, but Mr.. Elklns'
nomination. it is understood, was re-
ferred without action. The senate,
alter forty minutes secret session,
changed the resolution adopted in open
session to adjourn until Saturday, and
adjourned until Monday.
The following bills were introduced
and referred:
BY Mr.. Sawyer-Amendlng in several
ways the act of the last congress author
iZing the sale of timber on lands re-
served for the use Of the Menominee
Indians of Wisconsin. The principle
amendment increases from 10000. coo to
10000 900 feet the amount OF timber
which may be logged and sold in any
one year.
By Senator Teller-Appropriating
$4,000 to introduce and maintain
domestic reindeer ID Alaska.
By Mr.. Plumb-TO remove the linn
itatiOn on arrearage OF pensions.
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Ladies Elect Officers.

Special to the Globe.
HURON, S. D., Dec. 1.-THE board of
lady commissioners of the worlds fair
met here this afternoon and elected
Mrs. William Duff Haynie, of Rapid
City, PRESIDENT; Mrs. J. S. Oliver, of
Huron, vice-president; Mrs. L. Q. Jeff
ries, of Pierre, secretary; Mrs. NJ. l..
Bennett. of Clark, treasurer. Mrs. A.
G. Mellette was chosen to represent the
state at large. Mrs. H. Nj. Barker, of
Huron; Mrs. J. r. Wilson, of Dead
wood, and Mrs. E. c. Daniels, of Water
town. all members of the national
board, with Mrs. Marie Castor, of
Deadwood, who is also member OF the
state commission, were elected honor
airy members. Plans for raising their
portion of the state fund will be per-
fected before adjournment.
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BLEW $4,000 FREELY.
A Bank Clerk Had a High Old
Time for q While.


KANSAS CITY, Dec 17.-John L. Fer
guson was arrested this morning
charged with embezzling $4,000 from
the National bank of Kansas City,
where he has been employed for about
eight years as bookkeeper. He was
summoned before the president and
officers of the bank last evening and he
confessed the crime. saying that he be-
gan taking money Aug. l. 1889, and
since that time he had spent $4,000 be-
longing TO the bank.
He has no money to replace the loss,
though the bank is partly secured by
an indemnity bond for $4,000 given bv
Ferguson and signed by the American
Surety company. Ferguson is well
known society man, and is about twenty
SIX years of age. About eight years
ago his relatives, customers of the Ma
uonal Bank of Kansas City, secured
him position there, and he has been
one of the most efficient and valuable
clerks in the institution.
Ferguson's method was somewhat
peculiar. He opened fictitious account
and raised the figures on the receiving
teller's blOtter, so as to show deposits
accordingly. Then he credited the ac-
count accordingly. and drew checks in
the fictitious name, in order to keep up
with the deposits. Ferguson refuses to
say where the money has gone, but de-
clare he has spent 1t all, some on poker,
some on diSSolnte women. He is sim
gle man.
Ferguson was arraigned before JUS
tice of the Peace WOrthen Immediately
after he was placed under arrest. He
waived examination and was ordered
held for the grand jury. Bail was fixed
a ttrNt nh
Ferguson was taken to a cell in the Sec
ond street Jail. John L. Peake, attor-
ney for the young man, came to the
court room soon after he was arrested.
10 Justice WOrthen he intimated that
plea OF guilty would be made.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
THE RESIDENTS ANNOYED.
4 Three-Piy Railway Row Bobs
Up at Winona.

Special to the Globe
WINONA, Dec. 17.-An unprecedented
case is now being brought out here in
controversy between residents and
property owners on Second street
and the Winona, st. Paul &
Green Bay and the Winona &
Southwestern Railway companies.
The Chicago, Burlington & Northern
railway has an entrance from the East
end of the city on Second street. having
secured the right by condemnation pro-
ceedings and releases. The Burlington
has granted the use of its tracks
to the Winona & Southwestern
railway and the Winona, st. Paul
IL Green Bay, and it is against
these two companies that the property
owners are to bring suit for damages.
The use by these two extra roads makes
the travel treble what it otherwise
would be, and the annoyance in proper
ton. There is a similar case now pend
ing in the supreme court, and the prop
ertY owners, after consultation with at
tOrneys, have decided to await de-
CISlOu.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
WHAT DOES II MEAN?
Is Blaine to Drop Out of the Presi-
Dental Race?

Special TO the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-About three
weeks ago your correspondent was
big black horses, containing two gentle
men, to go over crossing on Penn
sylvania avenue. The carriage con-
tanned Secretary Blaine, and smooth
faced, authenticated Steve Elkins.
Since then the papers here have
been busy with wondering what
was mp. and now they know.
as totMr. Blaine's position on the mat
ter. Almost unquestiOnably the APP
p0lntment of secretary Of war is the
outcome of his personal friendship for
Mr.. Elkins. He has not forgotten his
active support III the presidential can
vaSS Of 'S4. Mr.. ElkinS himself is quoted
as saying that his going into the cabinet
could not possibly affect the future
Of either Harrison or Blaine. If
Blaine were nominated it would
be by spontaneous and uncon-
trollable uprising of the people
and that neither Elkins nor Mr.. Harri-
son could help or hinder. EX-Secretary
Proctor considers the appointment a
good one. He says that in view of
Mr.. Elkins' wide acquaintance among
the army officers in the West he will
bring to the department large share of
practical and valuable information.
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia,
said the nomination was extremely
gratifying to his state. Gen. George A.
Sheridan, of Louisiana voiced the senti-
ment Of many politicians when he said:
ut means Blaine will not be q candi-
date for the presidency"
How do you figure that out, Mr.
Sheridan" said the GLOBE man.
"Well, Elkins is chief lieutenant in
the cabinet of man they would try to
down next year. Impossible"
''lsn'tit fair field and no favOrs?'
Not bit of it. 1t would be base i'll
gratitude and treachery to remain in the
HarriSon'S nomination.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Half Breeds Declared Not En-
titled to Take Land in
Severalty.
A Decision Which Floors ManV
Of Those on the Sioux
Reservation,
La Crosse Suffers From a Big
Fire and a Big Failure
in One Day.
The State Grange Adjourns to
Meet Again Next Year at
NOPthfield.
Special to the Globe

Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, :. D., Dee. 17.-Great excite
ment was created here today by advices
from Washington to the Pierre land of
flee that the assistant attorney general
had decided that Jane Waldrou, a half
blood Indian woman, was born citizen
of the United States and that her claim
that she is an Indian by virtue of being
born of an Indian mother cannot be al
lowed, and neither can she longer be
permitted to draw rations and annuities
or receive lands in severalty. These
half-bloods, like Mrs. Waidron, have oc-
cupied all Of the choicest ana most val
liable tracts on the lately coded Sioux
lands, some of which, lying opposite
Pierre, have already advanced many
thousands of dollars in value The
land office has been flooded all day by
applications from whites to contest
these claims of the half-breeds taken
under the severalty act. AT least 81, OOO,-
600 is involved.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
La CROSSE sCORCHED.
Morris & Co. Heavy Losers by a
Morning Fire.

Special to the~Globe.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Oct. 17.-At $50
this morning two boys going to work
stopped to look at the guessing candle
in Morris & Co.'s window. The wick
had dropped over on the side, and the
paper flowers with which it was decOrat-
ed were burning. They talked about
breaking the window to put it out. but
concluded to send in an a.arm. When
the firemen arrived and broke in the
door the whole room. 90 by 50 feet.
burst into a blaze. The stock was
clothing and furnishing goods, and every
particlesOf it destroyed. 1t was a two
story building, and the second story
also burned out and the roof was de-
mOlished. There was much discussion
as to how the fire started. Common
opinion lays it to the big candle, but the
firemen say it was impossible and must
nave originated in the back part, prob
ably near the stove. Morris & Co. are
also OF this opinion. They put their
los at $40, 900, with insurance of SIG, 900.
Benson'S fancy store, adjoining east,
was damaged by smoke and water
So 900. fully insured. The building is
owned by B. 3. Heally. The loss is
$1,000 to $4,000, FULLY insured. Morris
IL Go. came from Chicago two years ago,
and have branch store at Portage.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Makes Jordan Feel Good.

Specials 70 the Globe.
JORDAN, Mimi, Dec. 1.-THE city is
at present enjoying healthy real estate
boom, the result of the MILFORD North
way manufacturing company having
signed contract to locate their plant
here. Work on the foundations of the
buildings has already commenced, aud
the plant will be in operat ton by May l.,
1892. They will keep from 100 to 125
men in employment and agree to oper-
ate here soly for ten years. The in
dustrial union gives them a liberal
bonus
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
NEW ORLEANS LYNCHING.
Rudini Hopeful of a Satisfactory
Settlement.

ROME, Dec. 17.-In the chamber of
deputies to-day SCR. Guelpa asked how
the government proposed to settle the
matter of the lynching of number of
Italian subjects in New Orleans in
March last. and why the Italian consul
in that city had not been recalled.
1t was time, said Signor Guelps, to put
an end to the strained situation exist
ing between the two countries and for
the Italian government to take such
steps as would insure in future the pro-
lection of Italians residing in the
United States.
Premier oil Rudini, in replying, said
that IN view of the attitude of the
United States government, he had
every reason to hope for satisfactory
settlement of the unfortunate affair.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
The "Christ" Caves.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Dec. 17.-Schwein-
furth has decided that he does not care
TO go to law with James Ogilvie, the
Alpena, Mich, man who gave s., leo
when he became an inmate of his
"heaven" here, and who now wants his
money back. States Attorney Works
and Schweinfurth have had several
conferences. the result being that
today mortgage was placed on record
in favor of Ogilvie for Sl,534. the prop
erty mortgaged being portion of the
heavenly" estate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
JUMPED The TRACK.
A Passenger Train Tumbles
Over an Embankment in
Kansas.
Three Travellers Beyond Help
and a Score Fpightfully
Injured.
Four Men Mangled to Death
by a Boiler Explosion in
Indiana.
Panic on a Pleasure Boat
Averted in Time to Pre-
vent Disaster.

CHERRYvAIE, Kan. Dec. 17.-The
passenger tram due here at 4: 80 o'clock
from Kansas City, was wrecked two
miles north of this city by the displace-
ment of a rail owning to decayed ties.
The train was composed of three pas
sepger coaches, an express car and a
mail and baggage car in charge of
Conductor Eli Parsons and Engineer
Raub. The train was running at about
twenty-five miles an hour, and just
south of the Cherry creek bridge the
three coaches and express car became
detached from the baggage car and
engine and were suddenly hurled
down high embankment with about
forty passengers besides the trainmen
aboard. The coaches had no sooner
struck the ditch than fire broke out in
each car and caused a general panic.
TWenty-SiX persons were injured, three
of whom will probably die. The paSSen-
gers who were able went bravely to
work to save the seriously injured ones,
and all were rescued before the fire had
consumed the coaches, although quite a
number of unfortunateS received severe
burns. The passengers were brought
to this city, where medical aid was
summoned to alleviate the sufferings OF
the injured.
List of Injured:
Conductor Eli Parsons, cut about the head
ana injured internally; is in a dangerous
condition.
Mrs Lizzie MCGUIRE. of Sharon. Kan,
fracture of skull and conclusion of spine;
cannot recover.
Clarence Bailey, a colored boy, serious
fracture OF skull; in critical condition.
P. ]. Brown, Greenola, Kan badly bruised
and fractured leg.
Mayor C. C. Cancaid, OF Cherryville.
sprained back and severe bruises on head
o. F. Carson, Cherryvale, injured back and
shoulder.
Mrs. A. P. Wall, Greenola. Kan, severe
spinal Injuries and cut on head.
Mrs: N. R. Squires, Franklin, ILL.,, head and
W. T. Squires, Franklin, head and back in
jured.
Mrs Lulu Brooks, Oklahoma CITY, shoulder
fractured and head cut; little daughter inter
nally injured
James Osrander, Wellington, collar bone
broken.
I. Larnes; Lawrence, badly burned face
and internal injuries.
j. Gibson, Severy. Kan, injured back and
head.
Moses Thompson, Spirit Lake, To-, head.
neck and shoulder hurt
7 P. Johnston, Houston To-, bruised about
head.
c. E. Stuart, Shenandoah, To-, head, neck
and shoulder injured.
D. b. Fuller, Eureka, Kan, internal in
juries.
DR.. G. W. Crrees, Galesburg, Kan, badly
burned hand and cut on head
+. Bacon, Wilton junction, To-. fractured
shoulder and cut on head
f: W. Spielman, Topeka back and head
bruised.
John A. Brown, Kansas City, cut on head
and shoulder.
Lulu Bailey, Ada Bailey and Miss Talmage.
en- route from Memphis to Guthrie all more
or less injured.
Others, whose names are unknown,
were slightly injured. All that remains
of the four cars is pile of trucks and
cinderS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
WHO WILL SUPPORT HIM?
Albert Victor Must Have an In
come to Live on.

come to Live on.
LONDON, Dec. lit has been said
that the Prince of Wales feels a hest
fancy about asking parliament to make
a grant for the proper support of his
eldest son after his marriage 10 Princess
Victoria Mary, ana that parliament
might, in view of the great popularity
of the engagement, take the Initiative
in the matter and pass a bill for that
purpose. 1t has been suggested
in some quarters that the lord
mayor of London should open
a subscription for a fund for the sup
port of the royal couple. but it is not
believed that the queen or the Prince of
Wales would give their consent TO anv
such means TO raise money.
Some of the radicals who have, or at
least pretend to have, but little respect
for the prerogativeS of royalty, are not
backward in saying that the country is
already heavily enough taxed to sup
port the queen and her numerous rela-
tives. and that her majesty could very
readily grant Pince Albert Victor and
Pincess Victoria Mary a marriage por-
ton from her private purse sufficient to
support them in the state to which they
will be called.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
MISS WILLARD ILL.
La Grippe Attacks the Temper
ance Prophecies.

La Grippe Attacks the Temper
ance Prophecies.
CHICAGO, Dee. 17.-President Frances
E. Willard. of the National w. G. T. T..
is confined to her home at Evanston by
an attack of the grip. Miss Willard
has been suffering from the NAL
ady for some time, but has
struggle against it. The excitement
caused by the death of her assistant.
Miss Julia Anes, and the fatigue at
tending Miss Wizards participation in
the funeral, brought on severe attack,
and on her return from the Obsequies
at Streator she was forced to take to her
bed.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1.-THE raw
ages of the grippe in this city has been
most severe. At the home for aged
women at Thirty-siXth and Chestnut
street. ont Of 100 inmates, thirty are
Frustrated with the disease. ten have
died within the past five days and yes
terday Elizabeth McCaw, while craZed
with the malady, cut her throat, lying
Shartly afterwards.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Alleged Mail Robber Killed.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-It is now believed
that Frank Porter, the man who was
shot and killed by William Ray, in
low saloon on Halstead street this morn
ing, was one of the highwaymen who
held up the United States mail wagon
on Mather street Tuesday night, and
robbed Uncle Sam of something like
$4,000. Ray, who was not apprehended
up to this hour. midnight, is also sus-
pected, and it is thought the shooting
was caused by dispute over tho oil.
vision of SnnilS.
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THE NEWS BULLETIN.

Weather--Fair and warmer.
Elkins named for Secretary of war.
Important decision regarding half breeds.
Y. N. @. A. building to be completed.
Annual report of Soldiers Home.
The Union League clubs troubles.
Architects busy on auditorium sketches.
Minneapolis girl drowned while skating.
Lumber failure at Lacrosse.
Lacrosse loses heavily by fire.
Senate committees appointed.
The house to have larger committees.
War talk emanates from Paris.
Blaine said to be willing to run.
Kansas City bank clerk steals $4,000.
The City Of Boston goes Democratic. :
Talk of contssting Hills seat.
Railway wreck near Cherryvale, Kan.
Otter Tail Alliance passes resolutions,
Poet Whittier is eighty-four.