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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
JUDGE WOODS Is UNFIT.
Hence the Democratic Senators
Will Oppose Him.

Will oppose Hlin.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator
Voorhees,, VINO will undoubtedly take
the lead in the senate in opposing the
confirmation of Judge Woods, of In
diana, for one of the new circuit Judge
ships, is out in an interview in which he
states very fully his reasons for making
a fight against confirmation.
81 am surprised" Senator Voorhees,
said, lat the selection of the president
in this particular instance. As q rule
his appointments have been good, but
in this one exception he has failed mis-
erably. You could not find. l think, a
Democrat who would vote for his con-
firmatlon, If you searched for him with
a microscope. | know nv views
in this matter and those of Senator Tur-
pie, and inaSmuch as the appointee
comes from our own state, ! am conf
dent the Democratic senators will heed
the facts we can bring before them, if
that should be necessary. Every DEM
ocrat and every Republican who knows
anything about the politics of the coun-
try, knows about the charges that were
brought against Judge Woods. The
record Of Judge Woods know by heart,
and l am free to say that he is a man
totally unfit for any Judicial position.
Had the president taken such a man
from Indiana as he did from Ohio, he
would have reflected credit upon the
state. In Judge Taft, the president
made an elegant selection. He is man
young III years, of good blood and good
brain. with long and useful career be-
fore him, career that will terminate
perhaps. on the bench of the supreme
court of the United States. Such Sc
lection must be Endorsed and commend
ed by every man all over the country.
and by the Same token the selection of
man like Judge Woods must be as IN
qualifiedly condemned. l do not pre-
tend to know what the Republicans will
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Senators Davis and WaShbuPn.
Not Inclined to IndorSe
Mitchell.
Evidences Of a Hitch Between
Them and President
Harrison.
A Report From London That
Minister Lincoln Will
Soon Resign.
Bitter Fight Against Woods
Confirmation by the In
diana Senator'S.
Special to the Globe.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. The presi-
dent will hardly be able to avoid a rup-
ture with the senate over the appoint
ment of judge for the Minnesota cir
cult. Senators Davis and Washburn
are showing great stubbornness in their
opposition TO Judge Mitchell. A we'll
known Western Republican describes
the situation as follows: ut is doubt
full whether the senate is in the humOr
to confirm the appointment of a Dem
Ocratic judge for the Minnesota circuit.
The Democrats in congress have shown
a disposition to force party measures,
and the majority party in the senate
will not hesitate to accept any chal-
lenge. President Harrison enjoys the
most cordial relations with the senate of
any executive that ever occupied the
White house, and it is important TO the
party as well as himself that those re-
latiOns are not strained. 1t is well
known that the president wants to ap-
point Democrat, presumably Judge
Mitchell, and it is equally well known
that the Minnesota senators are stick
ing for SanbOrn, the Republican candi-
date. A clash in the party, especially
on that subject, would be a deplora-
bic thing, and perhaps the president
is seeking to avoid it by trying
to reconcile the Western senators to a
Democratic nominee. There is nothing
against Judge Mitchell. he is highly
regarded in both parties, and his char
acter ami ability are above question,
The Northwestern senators feel that
they have hard political canvass COM
ing in that region, and they want the
paying Offices and all rewards of merit
TO 90 To RpnnhiipanS There is mighty
little brotherly love between the two
parties in congress, and some of the
presidents Democratic appointees are
likely to go by the board unless the
people on Capitol hill get into better
humOro
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
STANDS WITH MILLS.
Henry WattersOn Sides With the
Distinguished Texan.


LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 20.-Of the
Crisp-Mills correspondence the Courier
journal of tomorrow will say:
The letter of Mr.. Mills to the speaker OF the
house is dignifed. manly aud direct Under
the circumstances the proposal of the speaker
was species of affront which a man of less
spirit than Mr.. Mills might have justly re-
sented- 1t was at the same time a mistake
which Democrats everywhere will regret.
ment OF his late competitor to the chairman
required alike by good party policy and the
niable. His claim is commanding We still
hope that the speaker viii see The matter as
1t truly is, for he is the official head of the
party and must have the party support which
will depend largely on this particular issue.
In the event that he should not we fear the
consequences. particularly if the connection
of he name of Mr.. Springer with this I'm
portsnt post should have any fOunda-
ton TO it. For Mr.. Springer as
a Democrat and as man, we
entertain very great respect and all possible
good will, but his selection would be little
short Of blunder, which might bring upon
both very serious discredit. As we have else
where observed, it is our purpose 10 give the
new speaker the trankest confidence aud the
most loyal support We want to see his
administration brilliant and successful. 1t
Is because of this that we venture to make
these suggestions and to sound this note of
warning. In this matter, more than any
other, is 1t to be decided whether Mr.. Crisp
Is q large or small man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
THE IDOL OF HIS PARTY
And Highly Regarded by His OPP
pOnentS.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 20.-The news
of the death of Senator Plumb was a
great shock to his friends in Kansas.
No one knew that he had been ailing,
and the vigorous campaign he made last
fall in the Interests of his party seemed
to be convincing proof that his robust
constitution was i'll the best of cOndi-
ton. When the campaign opened last
fall the Republican party in Kansas
was in serious straits. The
fall before it had lost every
thing to the Farmers Alliance
a Sc at in the United States, six out of
seven seats in the house, all but gov
ernor and lieutenant governor on the
state ticket, and most of the county
offices. The farmers practically con-
trolled the state when the last campaign
opene d.
Senator Plumb, while having no di-
rect personal interest at stake in the
election, went into the campaign with
vigOr and enthusiasm characteristic of
whatever he undertook. He stumped
the state from one end to the other, be-
ing obliged to undergo all the fatigues
of country campaign. His work is
generally credited With having been the
prime cause of the overwhelming de-
feat of the Alliance and the Republican
victory.
When the senator left Kansas for
Washington he was certainly in the best
of spirits and seemed to be in the best
of health. The announcement of his
death was therefore great shock. 1t is
no eXaggeration to say that Mr.. Plumb
was the most popular man in Kansas.
He was the idol of his own party and
was highly regarded by his political OPP
pOnentS. AS man he had the respect
and admiration of all KanSans without
regard to political belief.
The Kansas law provides that in the
event of the death of a senator the va
cancy shall be filed by the governors
appointment until the next meeting of
the legislature. The next legislature
does not meet until a year from now.
Gov. Humphrey was seen this
afternoon. He had already been uOti-
fed of Senator Plumb'S death by
a private dispatch. He was greatly
| shocked at the news, so much so, he
said, that he had given no thought as
to the senator's successor. He would,
of course, make an appointment to fill
| the vacancy, but he had not considered
any individual. The vacancy might be
filled at special meeting of the legis-
| lature. but in view of the facts that the
| present legislature is under con troll of
| the Farmers Alliance and that the ex-
ecutive is Republican, such a course
is out of consideration. The name of
ex-senator ingalls, is already promi-
|
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Great Reticence in the State
Department Regarding
Startling Rumors.
Is the American Legation at
Santiago Surrounded by
a Gillian Mob?
A Prominent Person Gets His
Ear Chopped in a Hunga-
-.rian Duel.
Report Of a Serious Engage
ment in One Of the Bra
lillian Provinces.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-It is lmpos
sible tonight to get either a cOnfrma-
ton or contradiction of the published
statement that the state department has
received a cablegram from Minister
Egan to the effect that the American
legation at Santiago is surrounded by
Gillian mob, who threaten to burn or
blow it up in order to capture the Chill
ian refugees who are under the pro-
lection of the legation. Assistant Sec
rotary of State Wharton was
entertaining guests tonight and
could not be seen about the
matter. Secretary Tracy is in New
York, but Assistant Secretary Solely,
when shown the dispatch, was extremely
reticent aud merely said it was state
department matter and that the navy
department officials had no right to dis
cuSs state department affairs. He
added that he had not heard anything
about the affair. Senior Montt, the
CHILEAN minister, was not at home and
the secretary of legation received all
callers. He stated that the minister
had not received any late dispatches
from MS government, DuC 1elt sure IL
there had been an uprising against the
American legation at Santiago, the
minister at Washington would have
been advised of it. he also said that
the CHILEAN people had the greatest re-
spect for the American legation, and
he was positive that they had not, or
would not attempt to burn or blow it
up.
when / was in Chill some time ago."
said the secretary, "such false reports
were frequently sent to the American
newspapers. and [ put no faith what
ever in the latest story"
Secretary Blaine was not at home
early in the evening, and was inaccessi-
BILE to reporters and correspondents
who called late tonight to see him
about the matter. To all inquiries about
the truth or falsity of the published
statement the secretary in reply said
today: Il have nothing to say"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
SOPER WILL FIGHT.
He Isn't Going to Be Tried With
ont Yelling

JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 20.-Secretary
of State Daniel E. Soper is going to
fight. His friends say he has done moth
ing criminal. and as an investigation
must now come, they want him to stand
up and fight. Warden Davis said this
evening:
mo matter what Depu ty Bowley may
say in denial that he was TO divide his
salary with Soper, the fact remains that
he was party to the agreement and
that it was made condition that he de-
vide before his appointment was
agreed upon. l made the arrangement
and Mr.. Bowley agreed to do as we
said."i
Soper's resignation has only been
accepted by the governor conditionally.
The governor knows that should he
make the resignation permanent, the
state could not recover anything from
Mr.. Soper's bondsmen if the secretary
should be found guilty of any criminal
intent. Mr.. Soper can, therefore, with
draw his resignation and resume his
position. This he has agreed to do, and
he will arrive in Lansing tomorrow
prepared to do as his friends shall die
tate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21

do, but am confident the Democrats
will not submit to the confirmation
without vigorous protest"
Judge Woods presided in the sO-called
conspiracy cases at indianapolis in 1883,
and subsequently, disposed of the charge
against Mr.. Dudley, in which the
blocks of five sensation figured. "After
reviewing the latter case somewhat in
detail, Senator Voorhees, added:
II remember a scene in connection
with this case, in which Judge ClaypOol,
to his face and in his teeth. told Judge
Woods he had disgraced the judicial
robes he wore. disgraced his manhood.
and falsified his firm convictions of
the law. This is the man who
has been nominated for a high
place on the circuit bench of the
federal courts, and the senate of the
United States is called upon to confirm
his nomination. repeat in all candOr,
approaching fully the Importance of the
words, that, in my opinion, Judge
Woods is not fit man for the place, and
for one | will never vote to confirm him,
and there are many others who think
the same way"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
AT THE SENATOR'S HOME.
Mrs. Plumb Seriously Affe by
the News.

EMPoRIA. Kan, Dec. 2O.-At noon
today, Just as church services were
about closing, news of the death of Sen
atOr Plumb reached this city. Mrs.
Plumb. the wife of the senator, who has
been an invalid for several years, was
attending service at the First Congrega-
tional church, at which she is a re rular
attendant when her health permits.
The news was not broken TO her until
she had arrived at her home, when Mrs.
Maj. Calvin Hood, &C Jmpanied by
Mrs. j. Z. Perley, both lifelong
friends and the former the wife
of the business partner of the
senator. waited upon Mrs. Plumb, and
in the most gentle manner possible cOn-
veyed the terrible intelligence to her.
At first she seemed like one stricken to
the death, and for a time her life was
deSpaired of, owing to her feeble state
of health. She. however, rallied, and is
now bearing up under her crushing
grief with a fOrtitude wonderful to be-
hold. But one of her children was at
home, her daughter Mary, and she sick
in bed. Miss Ruth was in Topeka Wis
iting. and was Immediately summoned
and arrived at O'clock this afternoon,
accompanied by Maj. c. Hood, whom
SllC lf6t vi Tic Ildlll DIT 1OpChds LII &C
children are in Pennsylania-Amos
the eldest son, at Philadelphia, under
treatment for a nervous affection, and
the two youngest, Preston 3. Jr. and
Carrie, attending school at Nazareth, Pa.
The funeral services will probably take
place in this city the latter part of the
week, as Mrs. Plumb has telegraphed
for the remains to be sent here as soon
as possible, and an answer has been re-
ceived to the effect that they will leave
Washington tomorrow afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
MEYER VS.. CARROLL.
Everything Ready for the Big New
Orleans Mill.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 90. - The
Olympic club is in readiness for the
Meyer-Carroll battle on Tuesday night.
More than 5000 tickets at 81 each have
already been sold, and the gross re-
ceipts will probably reach $4,000.
Carroll will be seconded by Bob
FitZsimmonS. James Robertson
and Johnny Griffin. A dele
cation of fifty from Boston
will arrive tomorrow to visit Carroll and
see his condition. Billy Meyer, the
StreatOr boy, arrived tonight from Chi
cago and went at once to the St.
Charles. He was accompanied by Alf
Kennedy and his brother. The betting
as yet is not active. but Meyer is verg-
ing toward being the favOrite in the
coming fight. which is accounted for by
his youth and steady living. coupled
with his famous draw with Jack Nc
Auliffe
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
THE NEWS BULLETIN.

Weather--Fair, stationary temperature
Senator Plumb dies of apoplexy.
Dynamite kills two Minnesotans.
Cowboy killed in Wyoming duel.
Montana Sapphire deal closed.
Davis and Washburn oppose Mitchell.
VOORHEES, after Judge Woods scalp.
A ChiCagOan jumps five stories.
Gaylord mine, Plymouth, Pa, caves.
Slavin is after Sullivan.
Henry Watterson indorses Mills.
D.sgraceful Cleveland dog fight.
Madame JanauSchek has relapse.
Nebraska family killed by train.
Mansfeld's newspaper Endorsement.
Walt Whitman is very low.
Minneapolitan expires at church door.
Fierce duel in Hungary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
DEATH BY DYNAMITE,
Two Men Instantly Killed
While Boring a Well Near
Graeeville, Mimi.
Their Bodies Mangled Almost
Beyond Recognition by
the Explosive.
William Hopkins Killed by
Jack Hill in a Duel in
Wyoming.
The Montana Sapphire Deal
Completed - Wisconsin
Railroad Hitch.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
GRACEvILLE, Mimi, Dec. 20.-WhiIe
boring a well on the farm of William
Day, about eight miles southeast of this
place. liza Bell and a man by the name
of Gordan were instantly killed. About
noon, while preparing to let charge
of dynamite into the well, the giant ex-
plosive was accidentally discharged. It
struck Mr.. Bell in the stomach and en-
tlrely shattered his body and blew his
head distance of fifteen feet. Gordon
was struck over the heart, which was
blown from the body entirely. His
body was found lying against the
frame of the boring machine. OF Mr..
Gordon there is but little known be-
yOnd few letters found in his pocket
from friends in Michigan. A man who
has worked with him says he told him
he had grandfather living at Grand
Rapids, Mich. Mr.. Bell leaves a wife
and three children.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
THROUGH THE GLASS.
Carl Edgar johnson Jumps Five
Stories to Death,


CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-At an early hour
this morning an officer found a man
lying in pool of blood On the sidewalk
in front of five-story building in Plym-
outh place. The patrol was summoned,
but the man died before reaching the
station. Letters found on his person
showed that his name was Carl Edgar
Johnson, furniture varnisher, that had
apparently been living in the city some
time. This proprietor of a small hotel
on South Clark street said the man
registered there yesterday afternoon
and was assigned a room. About 2
o'clock this morning he arose and left
the hotel. Investigation showed that
Johnson went into the Manhattan build
ing, walked up to the fifth floor and then
jumped through window to the street
below. He had not stopped to raise the
sash. but jumped through the glass. the
sidewalk being strewn with the pieces.
His hat was found OH the fifth floor.
Johnson's head was crushed to a pulp
and the sidewalk spattered with his
blood. He is supposed to have been in
sane.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
MAY LOVE US YET.
Italy May Send a Representative
to America.

ROME, Dec. 2O.-Baron Fava. the late
Italian minister to the United States,
was summoned to this city recently aud
had long conference with the presi-
dent of the council on President Harri-
sons message. He has now returned
to Naples. 1t is asserted that diplomatic
relations will shortly be re-established
with America. Baron Fava will not re-
turn to Washington. but will be trans
ferred to some other diplomatic post,
and some other diplomat will be sent to
Washington.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
SOUGHT SATISFACTION,
And Got His Ear Cut by His OPP
pOnent.

BUDA PEsTH, Dec. 2O.-BarOn Fejer-
vary, until recently minister of national
defense in the Hungarian cabinet, was
one of the principals in duel fought
today, the news of which caused much
excitement here. The baron's OPP
ponent was Herr Ugron, member of
the diet. Each gentleman fired two
shots without effect. They then dropped
their firearms in disgust and continued
the duel with swords. After this change
of weapons both were wounded in the
arm, and the baron had one ear cut as
well. The baron had resigned his port
folio in order 10 be able to obtain salts
faction from Ugron for speech which
the latter made attacking him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
OPTIC NERVES AFFECTED.
Half Of Each Eye Was Entirely
Blind.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20. - Senator
Plumb visited DR.. William Pepper, of
this city, on Friday last, for the purpose
of obtaining the opinion of that well
known physician as to his condition.
Senator Plumb had written to DR.. Pep
per that he ives troubled with dizziness.
and Fridays consultation was the result
of correspondence that followed.
DR.. Pepper tonight said with refer
ence to his examination: "Sena-
tor Plumb suffered from serious
injury TO the brain, due to overwOrk.
The root of the right optic nerve was
affected in such manner that one-half
of each eye was entirely blind. There
was no reason to hope for any immedi-
ate improvement, and on the other hand
there was no reason to expect immedl-
ate serious results. The senator's con-
ditiOn was due almost entirely to over
work during the last campaign"
Senator Plumb remained here Friday
and left for Washington Saturday after
noon. On departing he poo-poohed the
idea that he was sick and that he con-
Sidered himself in excellent health.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21

Reid, the American minister, who in
tended to leave Paris yesterday for an
extended absence, has postponed his
departure with the view of eXpediting
the treaty negotiations. Minister Pate
nOtre's sailing for New York yesterday
was fastened by the same cause. In
the best informed circles it is expected
that an important announcement on the
subject will soon be published. The
matter will be carried on very quickly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
To Adjourn "Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The house
will meet Wednesday, and, after
Speaker Crisp has announced his COM
mittees, the concurrent resolutions for
adjournment over the holidays will be
agreed to. Senator Plumb's lamented
death, of course, closes the present bust
ness of the senate except the adoption
of the concurrent resolution sent over
from the house to adjourn Wednesday
next, until Jan, 5,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Cantured on Shipboard.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Conrad Zorn, of
the firm of ZOrn & KObell, of Munich,
was arrested on board the Cunarder
Aurania, which sailed Saturday for New
York. He is charged with embezzle-
ment.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 2O.-Directors Wuest
and Killing. of the general credit bank
of Dasle, Switzerland, were arrested at
OStend.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Calls 1t a Trick.

VIENNA, Dec. 20.-The painter Yer
estchagin writes to the Presse to say
that the selling of the "Angelus" and
the re-selling to France were bogus
transactions. being part of a trick of
American art dealers to enhance the
value of Millet's works. Verestchagin
says that Sutton, the supposed pur-
chaser, made similar offer to him,
which he declined.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Dis sACEFUL DOG FIGHT.
Clevehs ID Needs the Light of
Civilization

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 20.-One of the
most disgraceful affairs that ever took
place in Cleveland occurred this morn
ing. 1t was a dog fight, over which
$40, 600 is said to have changed hands.
The fight was won In nine minutes by
dog belonging to Bill Fleming. The
result was a free-for-all fight among
the spectators, in which $50 men en-
gagged. Five men are known to have
been seriously injured, but the identity
of only one, Luke Callahan, has been
discovered. His face is a mass of
bruised flesh, and his eyes were so badly
swollen that he could not see, and had
to be led away from the ground.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
WALT WHITMAN WORSE.
The "Good Gray Poets" Days Are
Numbered.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-The condi-
ton of Walt Whitman, who lies seri-
onsIy i'll in his little cottage IN Camden,
is said by his physicians to be I'M
changed, although reports from the sick
room are to the effect that he grows
steadily worse. He is suffering from
bronchial pneumonia. AS he is past
seventy-twO years of age the physicians
do not think he will he able to with
stand the ravages of the disease, for
they have about given up hope of his
recovery. The belief is general that the
days of the Good Gray Poet' are num-
bered. He may die within forty-eight
hours, or he may last longer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-21
Moral: Let Revolvers Alone.

MARsHALLTowN, To-, Dec. 2O.-Merle
Thorpe and Frank Bach, aged fourteen
and fifteen, respectively, were fooIing
with a revolver late last evening, when
the weapon was accidentally discharged
while III the hands of Bach. The ball
entered the right temple of Thorpe,
causing his death at o'clock this morn
ing. Young Bach is almost crazed over
the affair.