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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-13
SETTLED IN CAUCUS.
Democrats Decide on Course of
Action in the Roach Case.

Democrats Decide on Course OF
Action in the Roach Case.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The lengthy
and somewhat acrimonious executive
session of yesterday convinced the DEM
ocrats that prudence suggested party
caucus for the discussion of affairs that
could not we'll be considered even be-
hind the closed doors of secret session,
and, as soon as the senate adjourned,
Democrats were quietly notified there
would be a caucus this morning at
1O:30. Promptly at that time the situa-
ton confronting the Democrats was at
once made the subject for general dis
cussion. The Roach case, of course,
was the prominent point in issue, and,
while there was some manifestation of
opposition towards ignoring the charges
brought by Republicans, the ma,
jority deemed it best to deal
1t was therefore decided that there
should be no investigation at this
session. The caucus did not go quite so
far in its treatment of the Martin case.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Ady comes to the SEN
ate with respectful memorial, reciting
that he was duly elected to the seat now
occupied by Mr. Martin, it was decided
that the committee should investigate
the claims he makes. The resolution
now before the committee was modified
to meet this occasion, and in that shape
was ordered to be reported to the senate.
The result of the caucus removed the
probability of a final adjournment this
week, although such thing is not i'm
possible. 1t was announced to the eau
Gus that Mr.. Cleveland would complete
the business he has for the senate to do
by the end of this week, and the belief
very latest
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-13
Secretary Smith to Investi-
gate the Minnesota Pine
Land Scandal.
Fpuitless Efforts to Stop the
Red Lake InveSti-
cation.
Pine Land Barons Must Line
UP and Face the
Music.
Minister Fava Introduces q
Gallant Old World
Custom.
SnecIaIto the Globe

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, April 12.- Secretary
Hoke Smith announced today that he
will take up the Minnesota pine land
scandal in the course of the next few
days and cause thorough investigation
of the various charges to be made. The
appointment of Judge Browning. of llli-
nois, as Indian commissioner, is consld-
cred an excellent one. and to him the
depredations on the Indian reservations
will be referred. A great effort is being
made to head off an Investigation of
the Red Lake appraisement, and Demo-
cratic senators and representatives are
daily beseeched to intercede in behalf
of the men who are now at work on the
reservation. AS rule. however. these
appeals are disregarded, and The matter
will be left to the department. In the
past influence has usually seriously
tampered with Justice in the dealings
OF the government with the pine land
barons, but this time they must line
right up and face the music. Interest
in the Red Lake matter continues to
grow, and today charges were filed al
leglng that
The Red Lake Ring
is even more far-reaching than has been
supposed. A large number OF proml-
nent North DakotanS who were powers
under the Harrison administration are
accused of being i'll the deal, and the
full details of the scheme by which
large amount of the best timber on the
reservation was to be secured are re
vealed. By this scheme piece of land
with very little timber will be rated eX-
tremely high, while another piece with
a heavy growth will get a low estimate,
the correct figures on both pieces being
handed to the chief operators. The eX-
plosion in the Minnesota senate Monday
was good thing, and has already had
its effect on the department.. 1t empha
sized the reported disgraceful condi-
tion of affairs there, showing that
there is wide spread belief
that there is and has long been
something wrong in pine land matters
in Minnesota. The most interesting
feature of the whole affair, however, is
the probable course that Secretary
Smith will take regarding the lands
secured by the big lumbermen through
squatters placed on the land by them
selves, and who never really resided
the length of time OH lands so taken.
There is little doubt, If, in cases likes
this, contests are set in and the bogus
features of the homesteading or pre-
emption proved, that the settlers will get
the lands. There are thousands of acres
all over Northern Minnesota the titles
to which can be successfully contested
in this way.
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SWEPT AWAY A TOWN.
RobinsonviIIe, Miss, Wrecked by
a Demon of the Air.

RObinsOnVilIe, Miss, Wrecked by
Demon of the Air.
VICKsBURG, Miss, April 12.-Con-
ductor Thomas, of the Yazoo 81 Missis-
sippl railway. wires here: The entire
town of Robinsonville, COahoma county,
was swept away by cyclone about 4:3O
this evening. All the stores are in
flames. Several negroes and perhaps
some whites are buried in the ruins.
The depot was completely destroyed
and the night operators wife killed. a
cOlOred child was also killed. Only two
houses are left standing.
1ne cyclone swept the country west
and east of the fated village and killed
many people, mostly cOlOred. One col
Ored school house on indian creek,
one mile west of Robinsonvilie, was
swept off, and about twenty-five chill
Gren are killed and missing. The teach
er, a woman, who narrowly escaped
with her pupils about three weeks ago
in the cyclone at Tunica, was killed.
The people of Tunica are trying to get
TO the assistance of their suffering
neighbOrs, but so far have been unable
to get train. Some are preparing to
leave on hand cars. The night is i'll
tensely dark and it is raining. No DAM
ave at Iunica.
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Welded IN GEORGIA.
J,J, Parker Married to Miss Cam
lille EStelle Mercier at
Augusta.
A Young st. Paul Business Man
Gets One OF the Fairest Daugn-
terS of Dixie.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
AUGUSTA, Ca, April 12.-The we'd
ding of j. j. Parker and Miss Ca
mile Estelle Mercier tonight at half
past eight O'Clock was essentially a
home wedding, characterized by all the
refinement and culture of the fortunate
young people. The magnificent old
Southern home of the BRIDES father,
w. n Mercier, is we'll fitted for such
an event, and the spacious rooms and
halls were beautifully decorated. nature
having yielded up her choicest flowers
in richest season to lend additional
beauty to the occasion. The par
lors were prettily decorated in
white and green, the front
parlor being tastily arranged in white
flowers and hung with bamboo palms,
the other parlor, in which the wedding
took place, being also in white. embel.
lished with ferns. Rev. j. L. Plunket,
of the First Presbyterian church, for
merly of Detroit, Mlch., Officiated. He
stood before large mirror in the rear
of the room, and there awaited the
coming of the bridal party. First came
three bridesmaids abreast, then three
groomsmen, followed again by three
bridesmaids, and in turn by three
grOomsmen.
The bridesmaids were attired in
organde and white Satin, and wore
lilies of the valley, carrying also in their
hands La France roses. On each was
noticed beautiful, but chaste white
enameled pin, the gift of the groom,
the groomsmen wearing on their iapels
white enamel horseshoes as souvenirs
from the groom. Then came Miss
Roselle Mercier, the sister of
the bride, and maid Of hon
or, followed by the bride, Miss
Camille Estele Mercier, on the arm of
her father. The bride was attired in
white satin point lace, and carried a
bouquet of white roses. She looked eX-
tremely handsome in her bridal robes,
and was joined by the groom and his
best man as she passed before the min-
| lister. The attendants had formed in q
| crescent on each side, aud so standing
| the solemn words were spoken.
After the ceremony the guests, who
were not many, no cards having been
issued, only intimate friends having
been invited, retired to the dining room,
where the wedding supper was spread.
The dining room was also eXquisitely
decorated in pink and green, and a
superb orchestra played delightful
music. The attendants were: Maid of
honor, Miss Roselle Mercier, sister Of the
bride, the groom's best man, P. w. Par
ker; bridesmaids, Misses Mary Lou
Flemming, Ella Alexander, Elizabeth
Boone, of Macon; Carrie Cohen, AUna
Baker, of st. Paul, and Bessie Smith,
of Washington, Ga; groomsmen,
Messrs. NJ. j. Boyle, of st. Paul; Col.
Fl. p. Rugg, of st. Paul; E. M. North,
T. P. Fleming, w. A. Walton, l.. G.
Doughty and J. P. Alexander.
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION.
Directors of the University of
America Meet.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The board
of directors of the Catholic University
of America met i'll annual session today.
Among the members present was Arch
bishop Ireland, Of st. Paul. The COM
mittee on studies and discipline, Of
which Archbishop Ireland is chairman,
outlined the methods and purposes of
the present curriculum and system of
government, and after general discus
sion it was unanimously adopted.
The committee on organization was
made a standing committee to assist
Bishop Keane in arranging details and
in selecting the faculty of the new de-
partment, and Is constituted as follows: !:
Archbishop Ryan. Archbishop Ireland,
Bishop Spaulding, Mgr. Farley, Rev.
T. S. Lee and His Eminenee Cardinal
Gibbons, ex-officio. The committee on
finance, Archbishop Williams, CHAIR
man, reported the university in excel
lent condition financially as far as pres
ent needs are concerned. Plans are
formulated, however, for an active can
vass during the next eighteen months
to secure funds for the endowment of
the new faculty.
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IOWA-NEBRASkA STORM.
Information Is Still Very Hard
to Obtain.

to Obtain.
Special to the Globe.
Sioux CITY. To-. April 12.-Detailed
information of the results of yesterdays
storm is slowly coming in. Wires are
down all through the storm area. The
damage to farm property in Plymouth
county, To-, and for long distance west
in Nebraska was heavier than first re-
ported. There were cloudbursts i'll
Northeast Nebraska, which added to
the damage. The only information to
be had is from railroad trainmen. The
path OF the storm as it swept across the
country is marked by demolished
houses, barns and ruined groves. Re
ports show that the storm was nearly as
bad at Inmau and Plainview, Neb., as
at Akron. At the latter place the
work of rebuilding is already begun.
The names of the people killed and
injured are not yet known.
DUBUQUE, TO-, April ia severe
wind storm passed over this city this
afternoon, doing considerable damage,
especially in the lumber district where
several buildings were unroofed. The
WIND at one time reached velocity of
fifty miles per hour.
DAVENPORT. To-, April IL. - The
storm of last night and early this morn
ing was fierce and destructive. The
amount of the rainfall was nearly two
inches. The easements and first floors
in the business part Of the town were
flooded. One furniture factory was
damaged to the extent of $1,000. In the
country bridges were swept away. The
sewers were unequal to- carrying off the
water and the streets were flooded.
NEWTOwN, To-, April IA cyclone
struck this county four miles east of
this city at o'clock last night demol-
ishing houses, barns, outbuildingS, farm
machinery, etc. Three persons were
seriously injured in the family of Will
lam Haskin, he himself having IA leg
broken. His wife had her collar bone
broken and one of the children all arm
broken.
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PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.
Uncle Sam Orders War Vessel to
COrea.

WASHINGTON, April PA general
uprising of natives against Christians Is
threatened in Corea, and prompt steps
have been taken by the state depart
ment to avert bloodshed. Beyond the
fact that the trouble arises from a
hatred of the missionaries, and that cit
liens of the United States are III danger,
no information Is obtainable at either
the state or navy departments about
the matter. A cable message was re-
ceiyed by Secretary Gresham yesterday
from a diplomatic officer at Seoul, ask
ing for aid. Mr.. Gresham laid the dis
patch before Secretary Herbert, who
Immediately cabled Admiral Harmony,
commanding the Asiatlc station at
Hong Kong. directing him to send yes
sci to the scene of the trouble. Secretary
Gresham said this afternoon that the
action of this government in directing
Admiral Harmony to send war vessel
to COrea had been taken simply as a
precautionary measure. No trouble had
occurred, he said, but the Christians in
COrea had been threatened, and it was
to avert possible bloOdshed that the
United States had sent an armed ship to
this country.
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ator, succeeded in getting the objection
withdrawn, by saying it is one of the
highest functions of chairman to re-
sent such attacks as the one under con-
SideratiOn.
Senator KelIer's Invectives.
Senator Keller then poured forth his
invectives, and "YOur Uncle LOren's"
ears must have tingled In Washington.
AS he proceeded he grew excited, and
the chair was forced to call him to
order, but it was urged that the widest
latitude should be given senator who
had been stigmatized ''rat-headed"
politician.
Senator j. d. Smith asserted that he
believed that the man criticised by his
two predeces sors OH the floor would dis
ayow some of the sentiments published,
for he doubted if the congressman had
uttered such sentiments, and he then
proceeded to say that the evidence taken
proved the most corrupt and yenal con-
dition of affairs in the northern part OF
the state. IF the congressman has
been correctly quoted" said he, II want
to say that it comes with poor grace.
especially from him, but l hope and
trust he will deny the sentiments ex-
pressed i'll the slips just read from the
secretary's desk"
Senator Leavitt made vigorous ad-
dress in the same line. He said that it
had been agreed by the COMMITTEES to
suppress names for the present because
of the prominence of the parties in
volved in the corrupt practices described
in the report of the committee, and for
the further reason. that to mention
names might intimidate others from
giving valuable testimony, and it is be-
cause of this very suppression OF these
names out of the pureSt motives that
the papers had belittled the report and
sneered at the charges and plain state
ments of facts made.
From the criticisms made upon our
report by certain people throughout the
state" said lie in his caustic style, lone
would think the committee had accl-
dentallY disturbed nest OF angels.
Perhaps this is true. but if so it was of
the same class of angels as the one
third that were expelled from heaven
centuries ago."
Senator HOmpe pronounced full and
complete sympathy with the committee.
and he deprecated the unjust and sur
priSlng criticisms that had been passed,
but in order that the congressman so
draStically quoted may be given oppor-
tunity to explain his statements, Mr.
Hompe moved to lay the matter upon
the table to be called up at any time,
and Senator Donnelly said he thought
this wise course, and the senate took
such action.
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TRENCRING ON THE RESERVE.
Secretary Carlisle Will Do 1t If
Necessary.

Necessary.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-The Star has
this: alt was rumored on the stock eX-
change in New York today that S7,oOO,-
900 of gold will be shipped next Satur-
day or Tuesday. 1t is not probable that
this large sum will go out, but should
half the amount be needed 1t Will be
necessary for the secretary of the treas
ury to utilize a small part of the $780,
OO0. 900 reserve fund. This course will
be necessary should large demand Tor
gold be made. as the issuance OF bonds
could not be completed in time to Dene-
fit the department. If bonds were is
sued today the return OF gold would
hardly set in for a week. There Is no
impression that bonds will be issued, as
the feeling exists that Secretary Car
Isle will not hesitate to dip into the
gold reserve if necessary. There is not
the least apprehension among the Of
fcialS of the department that the gov
ernmeut Will be embarrassed should the
secretary find himself called upon TO
use the gold reserve; it is thought the
banks will Immediately come TO the
rescue of the department"
The action of Secretary Carlisle in re-
fusing 10 purchase the Bowling Green
site, New York city, for custom house,
and in declining 10 accept the Chestnut
street site ill Philadelphia for the Unit
ed States mint, is taken as indicating
his policy in regard to the erection OF
public buildings, which is understood to
be to defer the entering upon any costly
public works in the present condition OF
the treasury. No less a sum than
8, ,OOO. 600 would have been withdrawn
rs tnn fNUn
the treasury authorities acted faYorably
in the matters. 1t is generally believed
that Col. Lamont, who, as secretary OF
war, will have charge of river and har-
Dor expenditures, will follow on this
same line of action. As between the
two departments the payment of sums
aggrega ating between S50,0OO,0OO and
SO, ,OO0, GOO a year can be easily deferred
without hampering the public service
until the treasury surplus begins 10
grow again.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-13
FourthciaSs Plums.

Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, April Il. Senator
Davis today introduced W. II. Adams,
Minneapolis, to the supreme court.
Mr.. Adams was sworn in and admitted
to practice. Fourth-clasS appointments
were made in Minnesota today as fol-
lows: B. F. Christlieb at Long Lake,
Hennepin county, vice }. B. Kingsley,
resigned. Mr. Chrlstlieb was member
of the legislature two years ago. sLOuis
Mayo at Sauk Rapids. Benton county,
vice &C. &. Wood, resigned; G. NJ. Cunn-
ingham. atSturgeon Lake, Pine county,
vice E. l.. Skog, resigned. North Da-
kota also got postmaSter-E. l.. Chase
at Wines, Mc1enry county. vice IL. Ii.
Rathgarn, resigned.
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Detailed Information About
IoWa-Nebraska Cyclone
Hard to Get.
Much Damage Done at Mitch
ell and Other South Da-
kota Points.
Rain, Hail, Snow and Wind
Creating Havoc All Over
the Northwest.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, N. D.. April 12.--The Red
river rose steadily all day long, and to-
night the water is up to the doors OF the
city water works. Island park is sur
rounded entirely by lake of water 200
yards wide, and residents pass back
and forth by means of boats. A num-
ber of barns and outbulldings have
been swept away, and some houses are
already flooded and residents driven
out. A big gorge has frOmed near South
bridge, and men have been at work all
day long with dynamite to break in. 10
morrow the river will touch its highest
point. Reports from mp the river state
that the water Is SubSiding there. 1t
rained heavily all the forenoon, turning
to furious snow storm In the after
noon, and tonight the storm rivals the
most severe blizzard of the season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-13
THE GLOBE BULLETIN.
Weather Fair; colder.

Weather--Fair colder.
Senators attack Loren Fletcher.
House Doodle committee takes testimony.
The Red river raging at Fargo
Rain and snow throughout Northwest.
Plunger Partridge acknowledges defeat.
London bank fails for $50, 100000.
The cyclone damage exaggerated.
Wind does some havoc in South Dakota.
Alexandria postofice robbed.
Revivalist Mills coming to st. Paul.
Brookings insurrection continues.
Sensational coal combine testimony.
Fava kisses Mrs. 0leveland's hand.
Patenotre as French ambassador.
Minnesota home rule fund grows.
The Behring sea arbitration.
Storm destroys part Of Ypsilanti, Mich,
Parker Meroier wedding at Augusta
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EckleS Is Safe.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The senate
spent two hours this afternoon in ex-
ecutive session discussing the nomina-
ton OF Mr.. Eckles, of Illinois, to be
comptroller of the treasury. The Re
publicans protested against confirma-
ton the ground that the nominee was
not man fitted by financial experience
for the place. The nomination of the
president was upheld by leading Demo-
Gratis, and nthe end the vote by which
Mr.. Eckels was confirmed was taken
viva VNna-
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BLIND BURGLARS.
They Open a PostOffice. but Leave
Most of the Plumber.
Special to the Globe.

Special TO the GloDe.
ALEXANDRIA. Mimi, April ~. =
About $3.50 this morning three masked
burglars entered the postoffice here by
boring hole through the back door,
and slipping the bolts. Robert Brough,
who sleeps in the Office, and did not
hear them enter, was rudely awakened
to find several revolvers pointed at his
head. The burglars commanded him to
open the safe or they would kill him.
He parried their threats as long as pos
sible by claiming that he did not know
the combination, but finally yielded, as
his life was in danger. They secured
nearly 5000 in money, but did not take
the stamps, of which there was 5000 to
S700 worth. They also overlooked about
$50 in cash and the registered packages.
They were medium-sized men, and
wore handkerchieSS for masks. and
had sack containing a set of burglars
tools.
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BURNED HIS FINGERS.
Congressman Fletcher Doubt
less Wishes He Had Not
Been Quoted.
He Foolishly Spoke 1ndis-
ereetly Of the Pine Steal
ing Committee,
And Was Jumped Upon With
Both Feet by the Irate
Senator's.
Donnelly, Keller and Leavitt
Score Him Most Unmer-
eifully.

The pine steal came before the public
for just few minutes yesterday, bu
during that time it was particularly
sultry. 1t was in the senate chamber,
and the Sage of Nininger, of course.
figured conspicuously.
II have not risen to a question of
privilege this session." said Senator
DOnnelly in low, but earnest and i'm
pressive tone. He then proceeded to
express his regrets at being forced to do
so at all, but he felt it duty that the
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SEARCHING FOR sINECUREs.
Secretary Morton Determined to
Keep Up the Hunt.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Secretary
Morton does not intend to discontinue
his search for slnecures. several others
besides those already disposed of having
been brought to his attention. 1t is
stated that the matter of Robert Blaine's
removal was brought to the notice of
President Cleveland by friends of the
dead secretary who, requested that he
authorize Secretary Morton to reinstate
Mr.. Blaine. The president called the
to the matter. The secretary reminded
the president of his utterances on the
subject of sinecures, of which he be-
lieyed the case in question to be a strik-
ing example, and said that he was en-
tirely in sympathy with the policy of
the president in this respect There
the matter ended.
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Killed by Lightning.

GRANITE FALLS. Mimi, April IA
young man by the name of John Hawk
inson, living two miles north of May
nard, a small town on the Great North
ern railroad about nine miles northeast
of this place, was instantly killed yes
terday afternoon during the heavy rain
and thunder storm that prevailed at
that time. Louis Bawkinson and his son
John were standing in the barn together
when the bolt struck, killing the son in
Stantly and stunning the father.