THE MINNEAPOLIS TKI1JUNE: WEDNESDAY MOILING, FEBRUARY If, 188; 'Estimated: omlfted in returns. No leports. It was llien stated that there are now twenty- Clarke, the "Sioiiii of by Mrs. Cnsseduy and Miss Hnnce, the concetto in (: hv Mr. Proctor, THE CITY.
TEN DAYS MORE on Its way through the hands of middlemen. Mrs. II. (. Harrison read a paper on "The Indians versus India, allowing how some of the surplns anxiety for the fate of the Inhabitants of the "coral strand" might profitably be turned toward the heathen much nearer home.
A good degree of enthusiasm was manifested, and the Indies arc evlden'ly in earnest aliout iheir work. The regular dav of meeting is the second Tuesday In each mo ilii. OF THE Sale OF Stillwater Lodge No. 7-To hold regular meet il only wire in two wlii. Laurel Lodge Xo.
17 To hold public anulvcr-wiry exercises. Agate U.dge No. 31 To confer tho three ranks on one candidalc the tinr -cssion. Itcd River Lodge So 20 To confer two ranks on out' cutidiila'c ill tlic same session. Agate Lodge No.
31 To hold a public Installu. tlytl of officers. Winona L' xn Xo. ill To hold a public lllStlllla-liO'l af 'dJcVCIS. "unci Lodge.
No. 17 To confer the liner; ranks on one candidate nt the session. Norlbticl 1 Lodge No. lii-To UHycnso with delays on conferring ranks on se veial candidates. llobiili Lodge No.
10 To hold ft public installu-tion of officer. roolfHou Lodge No. sr. To confer two ranks on one candidate nt one session, Stillwater Lodge No. 7 To liold a public Instal- llltioll Of CllicCIS, Furmlngtou Lodge No.
19 To change location to Ne Ihlield. Also approved by laws submitted by the fol-lowinz lodges: Minneapolis Lodge No. Laurel Lnde No. 17; Granite Lodce Xo. at; Webster Lodge No.
29; While Cross No. 30; Aguie Lodge No. 31; Stillwater ldge No. 7. KKI OSSKNIIATIOSH.
Without argument, 1 recommend: That a committee on foreign correspondence be added to Die standing committees. 1 hut the maximum age at wh.oh a randldate can be admitted to membership without a dispensation be fixed by the constitution. That ttie constitution be changed that biotber 1 1 1 1 1 been once suspended for the non-aj nieiit of duel, shall not. If tlie lodge to which lie la-longed lieeomes defunct, he entitled to wiindniwul aid from the grand lodicon the same term a one who was In good standing. CARPET SI AT FOLDS This-lot of 225 pieces is selling off rapidlyv All new and choice patterns, and FOR CASH ONLY I DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM, and the "Paraphrase ziir Rlgolctto" by Miss Was-semi were received with! special expressions of favor, being heartily cscori d.
Among those pres ent were Mr. V. A. Chamberlain and wife. Mr.
Lester- H. Elwond, Mr. David Casednv, Mr.T. B. Iani.e' and wile, Mr.
11. V. Howe and wife. Mrs. It.
Miller. Mr. (ieorac Miller, Miss Annie Stev ens, Miss Farrliiglon, Mr. and Mrs. C.
T. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. It. Mr.
C. P. Holmes. Mr. J.
It. Thome, Messrs. Miller. Ilishon. Andrews and Waggomlr.
llrXrEHS OF JIOMEril'ATIir. An Allopnthle Uoe of Ash*tttunce A1- nilnlMtercd to the llospltol. Probably not less than 2,0 K) people were present last evening at the St. Valentine's market and skallngeontest given by Iheyoung ladles" auxiliary of the Homeoputhlc hospital, for Oh benefit of mat Institution. 1 lie gallery whs tilled Willi people who kept their seats, and Ihe lower floor was packed with a stinting crowd, which poured one way and another (lin ing the whole evening.
It was a good until red tnroiig, however, which stood elbowing and returning it with only a fair rate of Interest. Four booths had been erected and elaborately decorated for the sale of various commodities manufactured by the hands of Ihe young ladies. Mrs. Dr. Lawrence as chairman of the committee on general arrangements and the following ladies eotistlteted the special committees: llefreshmenls Miss Certrude Leonard, chair man Mcsdanics Dr.
Leonard, S. It. Love- Joy, C. H. C.
A. h'ltier, Dr. Mahatlcy, Miellle. Misses Ada While and Alice Waitresses Pink brigade. Misses Lizzie Cush- mnn.
Annn Cute lllilil mil f.corgtc Nor. ns, Minnie Cusliniun nod i.erlie Brand. Brown anil White brigade Misses Alice Ores- Wold, Emma Allen, Lizzie Kennedy, Etta Beedo and Minnie Moore. Blue Brigade Misses Jennie Marsh. Mubcl Ford, of St.
Paul: Alice Clark, and Lulu Hall. Green Brigade Misses Gertie White. Maggie Henderson, Gertie Fox, Jessie Burr, mid Maitie King. lie committee wore white paper cans and badges, and each brigade tlie color indicated by its name. Mrs.
Oulmbv presided over the lee-cream booth. and was assisted by the Misses Mabel Ford, Jenuie Marsh, and Alice Edmunds. At the valentine bootn were tlie Misses Bertha Bailsman. Nellie lor. Eva haleli, Vir-gio Hero, Alice Keynolds, Lou Gardner, and Alice Grlswold.
who dispensed all kinds of dainty lutnd-wrought Cupid messages. Some of ihe vaiemines. baud painled. or etched on vellum, were exceedingly pietty and uuiutie in design. At tlie paper booth, Mrs.
E. N. Bradley was assisted by Mrs. II razee and the Misses Lizzie Nixon. Katie Tayer, Carrie K.
Linnell, Marv mid Loltle chamberlain, and Miss Van Aulstine. Tlie paper flowers were of gteat variety and natural ness, aud numerous other articles of paper were offered. Miss Louise March presided over the home made candy booth, mid was nsi-ted by the Misses Cora liowall, Etta an Aiiisune, Aiue King and Alice Taylor. The little Misses Mamie Steele, Gus-ie Thomas, Jennie Gordon, Mary Parcher, Minnie ciara Mxon, Fannie Clapp and Maude and Ella Buffington, dressed in pretty fanciful carried baskets of flowers and confectionery about for sale. Dr.
I). Law rence acted us master of ceremo nies, and the first part of the evening was given over to the general skaters. For the fifth number was substituted a fine skating exhibltii by Miss Muliel Sylvester, alter which the ring brass band on skates led the gra 1 1 man which was well performed by a long pric(sSJouof skaters after Miss Sylvester and Mr. I hen came tne mating co ntt-st for the Drlzes of $50 in gold, awarded lo the physician who should make a half mile of seven laps in the quickest time, the condition that they had never been on skates The judges were O. A.
Pray. F. C. PilMmry and Anthony Kelly, The es for the prizes were likewise three, name Iv: Dr. P.
M. Hall, of the hom*opathic hi ao-tal, Dr. C. E. Fogg, of the College liosl tal, and Dr.
J. 11. living, of St. Haninhm hospital. A boy was stationed on a chair near each comer, around which the contestants uni maae tne votuKe, itiei ait nine cotpsut pnysicians took their places In the enclosure, in readiness to set any heads or necks broken iii Ihe Interests of sw eet charity.
The venturesome trio started off at the tapuf the drum, anilcjuue down the. stretch aud under the wire with elbows out as if to ward off all competitors, with their shoulders bent as If bearing the load of the universe. Dr. Hall started out for business and walked the first two rounds lu a very matter-of-fact way, caref ully considering his toes, and not at all dlst 1 til by the laughter of the crowd, which woold have wageied two to one on him any time after the first round. Hut if Dr.
Hall made the mo-t solid progress aga nt time, it was Dr. Irving who furnished the most solid amusem*nt for fhe lookers-on. Down he went. In every conceivable position, and with a magnificent disregard for personal grace or dig-nitv. Each time he went down to examine the floor the audience cheered, and the harder he went down the ta-der they cheered, as if out of perfect confidence in the skill of the surgeon' staff to mend any fractures.
Dr. Todd kept to his work, "tho' faint, slill pursuing." Dr. Call won the race, Dr. Irwin making four, and Dr. aid five, laps meanwhile.
The Homeopathic hospital which he e.in-j'rits will, consequently, get 25, the college hospital S15, and St. Barnabas Sto. Shortly after 10 c'elocV, the floor was clean of skaters a canvas ad. and dancing substituted as sn amusem*nt, A great mans articii under the direction of Piofes-or W. II.
Malcolm, Willi Brookes' full orchestra, eu-rjliiiiig went off smoothly and pleasantly. It was estimated that close upon was netted for the Homeopathic hospital as liie result of this enterprising endeavor of Its young lady friends rather an allopathic measure of essisianpp At the close of Ihe entertainment the ladles in charge prescntedJWlsii.Syivi-stci.ailn a handsome velvet plaque, finely decorated, in recognition of her contribution to the. success of tlie evening. AFTER TIIF. REWARD.
Troubles Over tho Arrest of Horse Thieves. It was not so very 'one ko fhat an order was made in the district c*nt ditc-cfing the payment of a bounty for the arrest of a horse thief to Detective Danny Suilivan. of Milwaukee affair has now come Into the courts in that city. In an action in which Sullivan figures us defendant. The matter is dished up by a Milwaukee pnpei as follows, and as there is considerable leieicnce to Minneapolis it Is interesting.
The paper says: A lawsuit lor Ihe recovery of a sbare of rewards offered for tlie appie icnsion of thieves is about to be begun against Detectives Sullivan ami Koch-ler, and possibly chief -Ellsworth. The couipln n-ant in Ihe ease Is F. It. 4)7 Seventh streei, wiio is a tra Drown claims that last August Sullivan went to him and asked about a rig that had been stolen ftiun near Stough-ton, in tins slate, ami inquired whether he had noticed anything of Ine hor-e or carriage around among the stables. Alter speaking about the mutter, Blown claims that Sullivan told him that three rigs had been stolen Jin Minnesota, for which heavy rewards were offered, and that if Brown could rind them he should have half the money received, lie says thai he found the rigs ut different places In tho city, located the men who brought, litem here, and then notified Sullivan who ii'rested the recorded the prop 'rty, mid received $175 win the thieves were convicted at St.
Paul and Brown says that. Sullivan continually told him that the rewards had no! been paid but finally gu.u him $5, saving it was out- of his own pocket. Growing tired of waiting. Brown consulted Thompson Dorr, attorneys in this city, who wrote to lawyers in St Paul, who write Unit the records of iiamsey ami Hennepin counties show Sullivan had icceived cmn.v rewards, besides $75 from Dr. Pratt and Patrick Glensou, who owned two of the stolen rigs.
Brown also claims that Chief Ellsworth told him he had received 10 of the reward, and it is claimed Kochler adini'ted to the complainant's attorneys that he had Sit) of the reward. Brown now i.tims half of nil tlie money received, although tlie attorneys say he is entitled to (lie whole of it. under the law which provides thai tlie person who gives information is entitled to a reward, and not the one who makes an arrest. Samuel Jones and Wiillam LaCroix, Iho two horse thieves, were arrested here August 20, and convicted October 25 and 27. respectively, and Bre now serving three years' sentences in Minnesota.
The rigs were stolen in October, 181-3. and had been gone nearly a year wheu Brown discovered them. FRIENDS OF L.O. The Woman's Indian Association lo Hold a Muss The regular monthly meeting; of the Minneapolis woman's Indian association was held yesterday at the residence of Mrs. II.
G. Harrison, secretary. Mrs. Charlotte Van Cleve presided aud there were present Mcsdames P. I).
McMillan, J. P. Moore. Charles Woods, C. D.
Foss, S. K. O'Nell, A. II. Dudley, It.
J. Mendenhall, E. C. Avery, Joseph Herd, Paul and Miss Wadsworth. The reports of tlie various committees were rendered, and lc uglliy extracts were read from the fourth annual report of the national association.
Tlie advisability of holding a mass meeting in Minneapolis to arouse public interest in behalf of just legislation for the Indians was discussed at length, and the matter was finally referred to a committee, Mcsdames Harrison, Moore, McMillan and Woods Willi full discretionary powers as to time, place andspcakei. Mrs, Mendenhall submitted a report of the condition ofthe Indians in this state. She said that there are three agencies embracing together 8,235 Indians, There are three boarding and five day schools maintain! from five to leu months In the year, at a cost to the government of $9,100, and to religious societies of 931. The school population Is 1,051, and but 3it0 can read. Tho Industries taught arc carpentry, gardening, farming, care of stock, housework, sewing, aud knilling.
The agent reports himself as well pleased with the progress In the schools, which he considers the most important means for developing and civilizing the Indians. Mrs. Dr. Liudley read soma statistics of went to show that while government appropriates $25 per head per annum for the Indians, they iu fact get but $7 a head, the rest evaporating The Grand Lodge of Knight3 of Pythias Assembled in Conclave. Tho Fourteenth Annual Session la ProyrcB9 Hero--A.
Busy Day. The Homeopathic Hospital Gets a $600 Valentine from the Girls. Millers' Excursion Case-Lo's Friends Nicollet Club. KXIGIII'H OF PYTHIAS. ourteenth Annual M-sslon of the (it 'iiiU lAiaxn or lnneHottt The opening meet in; of the fourteenth nn nua I Session of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias 1 of the Mate jf Minnesota, wan held yesterday at Pythias hall, comer of Washington uvcnuo and Fourth avenue south.
beginning at 9:30 o'clock In the moruliiK. Ttieitlleiiduiice wan (intc large, and the roll call allowed the following present: O. Whitman, grand chancellor; F. S. (rrarul preli.tc; Ed A.
Stevens, grand keeper of lecoidH and seal Exra B. Ames, grand master of exchequer; David Ifoyal, giatid master at arm; W. H. Jones, grand Inner guard; K. I'.
Thompson, grant oilier gimid; Charles Webber, II. M. Martin, and II. A. liopiier.
grand trustees; I). (', Dunham. A. A. Aim John T.
'K B. (). Merry, A. Fred-nicks, past grand chancellor. No.
11, II. McCoimt 11, I). P. t.ermnnin No. I Julius ftrosbiitli.
heandia No. J. Ilarllii. A. II KiJrU-u.
Stillwater No. 7-W. II. II. Wheeler.
MiniK-du No. Ahoka-O. F. litter, C. 11.
Talker, J. Lt.ebl. IIi.IibIi No. f. I phel-r, Will-lam Minder.
North Mnr No, 12- Klk ICver- II. fialleT. Chauiptou. No. ViU i'uul-tt.
A. ltti.kc, II. 8. Finn. Karihatilt, No, 17-C I.
Lowcl, Jacidi Kahn. 11 union. No. )H-Miiiuca olid John Lalle, Jmnen 1 mam. Mvnic.
No. a MiKirhead It W. Coleman, W. V. Partridge.
iut.na, No. C. II. Wi l-ey. B.
Webber. tirindte, No. iiH-LIUla Kaiifc Martin Kcott, hte-pheii vt'oodi, Wtiite cro. No. W.
Wheat-ley, Wllilali Percy. Itulutti. io K. i. A.
S. Hamilton Cloud, No. Sif-W illiaiu Weiterinan, W. lfuekart. Nora N.
8S, Miuneapolii-Antlrew Tboralwn, t'liarlea Joliiioii. Minnelialia No. 81, Mlnueapoll otto A. Fulls, Georg ftelierulerlioftl. AUo a ttiiml erot il chancellor.
Alter the tiug ot deb-gun a the degree of paid rhnce lor wa coulerrctl upuii Iwt i.tyBH liiem-berv, mil fyMowtd and ih: grand lotlge a ijouriK'd for' Altcrno iSi'nalon. An the reaBM-mbling the entire afternoon was taken up ith the reutl.iig of the annual report, and the aptiinttneut of comnottet on amendment to ti.e constitution, wane of wlih li were ubmitti d. do u--d and adopujcl, and otbem will be brought up hl morning. l.t.MI IIMM EI.LOH't Bf POKT. firand bancellor Intmnii rt-td hli annual report, which an enhau I vc preenlBtlori of toe rondttlon and prntre" t-ie order during tic pi year.
Below will be found a synopsis of hu retrf.rt. After a word of we'o metaull present. the grand chancellor alluded to the that at a previous elonhe had rv nunttioei tne grand loop shon tnttiu winmei, 1.1.0 he thought now that it wie to coiiHder the vtlon of biennial summer wlon. In his vimtalion he had gone only wliere inftuence and help wan most needed, rnak-Iiik the eiiMMii-c to the grand (lge as little as Mxaible. arid the benefit lo the sub irdlnate lolgec.
l)iieiifation were granted lor the organization of new lodges a (iraniteat Little Fail, WebMer at Kt. Paul, White fm at Bralneid. Amite at Dululh. Ht. (loud at it.
loud, Nora at Minneapolis, Minuihthaut MiimcHiiolfs. The grand chancellor said It was a pr sitive In-lory to the onler lo organlw weak l-algev. that will mainlmn a sickly exinient for a few months and then mrreuder their charter. He if a.rted 1Mvtle No ail. sdena.No.
1i. Ada No. vi. rtmU ton No. and Liberal No.
27, as hiivlng become defunct. FarmliiKton lodge No. 19. once prosper 011s and enlerpriing. kinmr weak, was remoied lo the city 01 Nortiitieiu, ami is now working un der the name and title of Northtield bulge.
No. 1. thnee the Inst meet ug two Castle halls have been burned. one at HenderMui and Ibe other at Anoka. In lhiaeouiieclii.il atleutioii was to the importance of Insuring lodge property, ami was said to I a matter no lodge could ufTonl to neglect.
As at present nreauiwd. Hie district deputy system is a uoied failu e. The deputy should l-c the representative of the grand chancellor in his district, clothed with nearly all bis powers and duties, sul ordinate and siibjei to him, and holding his ottue at his will and pleasure. After a careful eonlidcrittlon of the whole matter, the grand chancellor was firmly convinced that a change cail -d for. A a basin fur action he BUKgestcd that the state 1 divided Into four or II ve districts, ami each placed In charge of a competent and able officer, ho ill work earnestly ami r.eulouslv to advance the Interests of Pythlau-ism in bis and at the expiration of his term of office make a full rcjairt lo the grand chancellor for publication lu the printed proceedings.
DECISIONS. Since the last rneeti- the and 1 bancellor has rendered the following decisions: First Immediately after a knight becomes a memlicrof a lodge, he is In good standing ami entitled to benefit, although he bns paid no dues to the lodiTf. sieeond A C. C. has no right to admit a vlstor to bis I slge unless he 1 as es a ai.sfaciory exainina-nntion in the secret work.
Is in poesitm of the fc. A. P. or an order for it, and an official receipt for dues. Thiid There Is no Ibw preventing a lodge from admitting an app.Uanl who Is oer jo yetrs of age.
Fourth The M. A. is an elective officer, made so bv ritual. stie law. Fifth A brother holding a withdrawal card can Ttilt during the term in which the card is granted.
Nixth An applicant who In childhood hnd a disease that bad Ibe effect of making one leg slightly shorter than the other, but who Is now in good health, can be udmltled without a dhpeiiKa-lion. Seventh In our jurisdiction it requires but one black bull to reject. Eighth Lodges do not require the consent of the C. to change the night of meeting. Ninth 111 the absence of the ('.
the V. C. must preside, and the chair of the V. 0. is filled by appointment; the P.
does not succeed to the position. Tenth The order of K. P. has nothing to do Willi an organization known us the (i. O.
Eleventh A candidate who fails to answer the first of the list of ciiieslions in tho affirmative cau-ot be elected. Twelfth A candidate residing within the Jurisdiction of one lodge cannot make application for membership to another lodge, even though his business may be within the jurisdiettou of the latter. Thirteenth A worthy brother. In good standing In his lodge. Is entitled to benefits jf he is sick, although he may be receiving a salary at tho same time.
Fourteenth Xo unfavorable ballot for member-ahip can he reconsidert Hftcentii Tiicie must tie seven members ot the lodge present to open and transact business, fysixteenth A member who Is clear on the books of his lodge, and is under no charge is entitled 10 a withdrawal curd. Seventeenth A brother holding a withdrawal Card cannot claim any benefits in case of sickness. Eighteenth No ('. has a right to issue to a member an order for the fi. A.
P. W. extending beyond the term In which he is then the C. 0. Nineteenth A lodge relieving a transient sick brother cannot recover the amount of relief afford edauhove the sum to which the brother is entitled from his lodge as stated In his shield.
But if a tick brother has no shield, and he receives assistance, the lodge giving it cannot legally claim anything from the lodge to which the sick brother belongs. DISPENSATIONS OnANTEn. Dispensations have been granted to lodges, as as follows; Henderson Lodge No. SS To bold a publio ln-lnsinlbition. itcd liiver Lodge No.
20 To appear in public in body and in null. inn. ilerinlon Lodge No. 18 To eonfer the first and second ruiiks oh one candidate ut the same session. Faribault Lodge Xo.
16 -To confer the three ranks on one candidate at the same session. Winona Doifke No. 21 To confer two ranks on candidate at the same session. Webster Lodge No. 211 To con fcr two ranks on one candidate at the same session.
jVinnesota Lodge No. 8 To parade In uniform on memorial day. hlle Cross Lodge No. 30 To hold publio annl-j" 't exercises. Lodge No.
31 To confer three ranks on latent the same session. edge No. 32 To authorize regular 111 mo wee-ens. nlgc No, 2(1 To parade In uniform is No. 21 To parade in body 17 parade in uniform on I I 1 1 Mi l.
it uu lu they have rei three subordinate lixlgrs in Minnesota, with a total membership of 1,347, which Is an increase of VM during the two ye ars, and the report clased with I he following supplementary reeouimendu-tions: First That our supreme representatives be Instructed to Use their Influence at all times against theconstant changes in uniform, made apparently in Hie Interest of rc-'iilia manufacturers rather than of Hie membership, who can illy afford the onthiy so often called for. That the grand keeper of records and iveal be directed to cancel all claims against Mystic No. prior to Its re-oiganlzalion, and aiso nil claims to date against North Mar lodge No. li and lied liiver lodge No. Third That the grand lodge make such changes in section 10, articled, subordinate constitution, as will belter carry out the intention of the grand lodge lu adopting such section.
Fourth That the law in regard to bond of the grand muster of exchequer be so changed as to insult! tlie filing of such a bond, and that a bond be nl-o rccpiiied of the gtaud keeper of records and seal. Fifthr-Tbnt as mti -h of the funds a cin be invested. 1 de'sited in such a way as to draw Interest and yet be available should any emergency arise. TIIE EX' HKol fll. (inn 1 Master of the Exchequer Ezra B.
Ames reported a balance of $1,1 47 23 in the treasury. (irand Trustees Charles Weber. II. M. Martin, and II.
A. Hopper reported that the procrtv of the grand lodge was all satisfactorily accounted for. The grand lodge then adjourned Juutil this morning. KING VS. KF.MIM.TOV.
The Great Land Suit Culled In tlieIMn- trlct Court icMerclay. The case of Caroline M. King, plaintiff, vs. Plillo Itcmiiigtoii, Caroline A. Keuiington, llohert S.
limes, Louis F. Menage, Amanda A. Menage and W. 8. King, defendants, was called in the district court at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
The plaintiff's attorneys weie Wilson A Lawrence, If plcy i. Morrison, Atwater, John Van Voorbls, and N. B. Bryant. For the defendants, Shaw Ciay, A.
L. Levi, and John K. Miner. Of counsel from abroad. Is the Hon.
John Van Voor-his ex-member of Ihe house of representatives from the Thirtieth New V.rk district, and Hon. B. Bryant, of Boston. Mr. Van Vooriiis stands at the bead of the bar of western New York and has had largo expeilent in equity eases.
Mr. Bryant ranks among tlie first of Boston lawyers, and is an eloquent pleader of the bar of New England. The litigation, that has become famous in this section at lea-L on account of the prominence of the parllf engaged, and the amount at issue, is thorou hly familiar to tlie readers of the Tiuhcns. The suils originally brought, are six In nuinU-r. three being entered ly Caroline M.
King against The serenti defendants, and three by William S. King. They were filed lu the district court of this county neaily a year ago, with lite answers of tlie defendants following aooul a montn Inter, ine issues hml dragged along, belt continued from time to time, on divers pretexts, until me present. A few weeks ago all amended compluint ordered admitted by the court, which ni given in full exclusively 111 the iiidins at the time, ihe property involved Is a large tract in tlie southwestern portion of the city, valued In the aggregate at a round half million dollars. On the opening of court, Judge Shaw, for defense, said Dial l.c was in receipt of a telegram from Mr.
Hemington. slating that he had been taken suddenly ill and could not possibly be present at this time. He, therefore, asked a postponement until Mr. Remington was able to aiqiear. Mr.
Wilton said they would oppose the applica tion lor a continuance for the reason iiiatll would cause mucii embarrassment to the business of iiemons cf.niieetid with the suit. The time hail been fixed by the defense, plaintiff's counsel was prepared to go 011, and the witnesses were ready. Jle-srs. Van Voorhlsaud Bryant had come from a long dlstm e. and having court matters to attend to al home, they could onlv remain a limited tine.
Kcmington had been lully ex aiiilned, and bis testimony could only 1 nece-saiT to refute some testimony which Mr. King might possible give. II; asked that the case might go on. Mr. lieuilngton's deposition might 1 taken and Introduced in tesiimouy later.
Vr.less this was done the business of the court would be delayed, and much unnecessary trouble aud ex neri- caused his client. Mr. Shaw said thai justice could not he done In a case ol the importance or nus our 111 me ui'senet of ihe parties mostinteresjed. Mr. Wilson said that a deposition by Mr.
Rem Ington would not affect vital point. In relation lo the ouitclHlm deed given 111 1H751 by Mrs. islug to Mr. licmmgton, Mr. Innes was Mr.
Remington's agent at that time and was the only one qualified ki tes ify In the matter. After some farther discussion, the court consid I the matter, and ordered a postponement to Id o't iock this morning. At that time the defendant's counsel must give some definite time when Mr ItcmiugtoiM-an appear in court. The defense moved to amend by pleading the statute of limitations, which is a claim that the suit is outlawed, aud therefore, that plaint. ft' can not recover for that reason, plaintiff's counsel ohlect.
on the ground that it Is too late and not meritorious, 'i he court will render a decision mis morning. Judges Young. Lochren aud Koon.were In private Consultation all velerda afternoon, presumably on the point brought up. At fi cluck last even ng, as Ihe conference ended, they were interrogated by a Thibcse as lo the motion to amend by pleading limititation and its probable effect. The return was oriel and not particularly explicit, but tt was U) the effect that the motion would only apply lo some portions, aud would not affect in any way the main issue.
IX Preamble mid l'ettoltitlons I'nssed by the Chamber of Comruerce. As directed on "change on Monday, the secretary of the chamber of commeice drafted and yesterday submitted lo tlie chamber the following resolutions of rtgret for the death of Mr 8. S. Merrill, and of sympathy with the latuily of the deceased The announcement that S. S.
Merrill, general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, is dead, piodiices a sensation of profound sorrow In Ibis chamber. Long years of intimale peisoual acquaintance and business transactions between Mr. Merrill and many members of this chamber has caused a warm personal attachment to him. To the entire membership of the chernlaT the name of S.
S. Merrill is associ itcd with the early struggle, growth and prosperity of M.nueapolis. Under his management and direction tlie lirst railroad was constructed to this city, and the first railroad connection with Lake Michigan aud the east was furnished to this city and the state of Minnesota bv his company. The city of and the Btate of Minnesota are indebted to Mr. Merrill and the company which he represented for ihe lirst great forward movement towards their proud position, more than to any other agency.
Of late years, and since oilier corporations have entered the Held to compete for the carryiug trade of the northwest, Mr. S. S. Merrill and his company have held their position, and have ever been true to their early promises. Tney have retained the first rank among railroads, extending the area ol their trade, and by enterprise and fair dealing retained the confidence and support of the entire business community.
Tne death of such a man is a public Calamity. There are few men in the country whose loss would be mourned by so large a number of citizens of tlie northwest us that of S. H. Merrill. In view of ihe above facts, be It Hes lived.
That by the death ot S. 8. Merrill the stale of Minnesota, ti city of Minneapolis, this chamber, and the entire northwest have lost one of its most euti r.irislng. sagacious and honorable business men, one wlio from the early days of its hi-tory was quick to perceive and ready to supply any deficiencies in Ids particular line, and that we will ever cherish his memory. liesolvcd, That this chamber tender to the bereaved family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of mourning.
liesolvcd, That these resolutions be entered on the records of the chamber of commerce, and a copy be furnished by the secretary to Ihe family of the deceased, und to each ol the Minneapolis daily papers lor publication. Besolved. That the chairman be requested to appoint a committee to proceed to Milwaukee and attend the funeral of Mr. Merrill. The nomination of the committee was entrusted to Vice President Marshall, who appointed the following gentlemen: Messrs.
II. W. Pratt, II, Baglev, S. W. Senrl, E.
D. ilowen, D. C. Monk, E. B.
Andrews, P. O. Peterson, W. M. Yerxa, 11.
A. Smith, H. Miller, E. K. Holt, and F.
W. Commons. The committee left by the midday train on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway. MUSICALE.
Delightful Entertainment nt Mr. William M. Teniiey'a. A pleasant muslcalc was given at the house of Mr. W.
M. Tenuey, 12K) Second avenue south, last evening. The concert win for the benefit of the Hiverside mission, and in bolh the excellence of the program presented and the numbers attending was a gratifying success. The southeast parlor was given nto the artists participating, with the Jarge hall and other pleasant apartments on the first floor well filled. The affair was under the direction of Mr.
II. I. Proctor, with the following program carried out: low "Serenade" Two pianos Mr. H. Proctor and Mr.
William H. Clarke. Meyerbeer Rot erto, 0 tu che adoro Alia Mrs. David Cassedny. Brahms "Two Hungarian Dances" Piano Duct Miss Ella Wassemcr and Mr.
Mlddlctou. Plnsuti "A Little Cloud" Song. Dr. F. 8.
Muckey. Song of the Birds" Two-part song. Mrs. Cassldy and Miss Bunee. Beethoven Op.
15, Concerto In First Movement, Cadenza by Relnecke. H. I. Proctor, Accompaniment on second piano. muss nun elnmal bil.gen" I B.
Molloy-ojllasks and Faces" Miss Annette Bunce. Verdi-Liszt "Paraphrase inr Rlgolctto'Tlanoiolo .11. i iso vr ttsacutur. Buck "In Thy Dreams" Mrs. David Casteday.
Song Barnby "Phoebus" tFonr-nart aunt? CariJlval" Four-part song Mrs. Casseday, Misa (llnnce, Dr. Jones, Dr. Muckey. The opening number by Messrs.
1'roctur and H.VNU CONCERT. An Excellent Entertainment For the ol the Hand. Those who faced the biting wind which seemed to blow from 30 lo 40 below zero last night, to attend Ihe concert given by the Minneapolis colored cornet band, at Harrison hull, were amply repaid in the excellence of the entertainment furnished. The program was opened by a well rendered selection of the band. "Swing Low Sweet Charlott" was given by the male quartette in a manner that captured ibe warmest approval of the an 4 ence.
Piofessor W. II. Kanlass, under whose leadership the baud has matte such striking prom's, a next upon the progiauime, and his inimitable performance of a new march upon the banjo won for hlin an hearty encore, to which be responded with "Ilouie, Sweet Home." with such catchy violations, that all the charms of this now very fashionable instrument were fully exhibited. Mr. Hubbard rendered In a pleasing manner the banjo silo, "Alone." Mr.
Chambers recited "The Battle of Lundy's and gave way to Mr. Todd, who sang "Silver Bells" as a solo, with an invlsibb lorus. He has a rich, full voice, and his singing was fine, and the chorus very eff ective. The band gave another selection, after which Mr. Carr sang the solo part of the ballad.
"Only to bqc tier faee iinin." in a Tal her Indifferent maimer, Mil tint Oi-tter In the chorus as one of the quartette, composed of himself and Messrs Todd. Wisdom, and Ifbodes. A laughable stump speech upon "The Wliyness of Ihe C'jnfabulations in the Whichness of the Sky-entile Principles," was delivered with much emphasis by Mr. Wisdom, Mr. Wisdom and Professor McKiui lass then sang with banjo accompaniment.
"A New Coon lu Town," "Geiidiua llimtn," and "Peek-n-boo," which fairly 1 down the bouse. He lku iot's "Fifth Air" was performed with matchless skill by Professor McKanlass upon the violin, and the applause brought forth his imitations upon Hint king of instruments, of a tin whistle, a puppy's whine, and the prayer of 1111 old dored iiiitn Miss Knlie Mason and Mr. lthodes sang the duet, 'Somebody's Coming Bve-aiid Bye." in such a manner as to call for an emphatic encore. The remarkable feat of peifoiiiiing a duet upon two Comets was then given by Professor McKanlass and the entertainment concluded ith a comical and original, entitled "The Band Sketch," in which Mr. Wisdom's animal imitations were excellent.
MONEY OHDI'lt HUSIXESS. Following Is Ihe weekly statement of money order transactions by O. E. Nuegell, chief of that department: Dr. receipts.
To balance from last statement, Xo. 4.. $1,803.21 To cash le-cived since date of last statement as follows: For 898 domestic money orders 6.058.08 For fees on the same 43 3d For HM postal notes issued Forfeeson the same 0.82 For fees collected on one duplicate postal note paid 03 For 0 Canadian money orders 74.18 For fees on the same 1.65 For 11 British money orders issued 04 11 For fees on the same 2 25 For 7 German money orders issued 81.47 For fees on Ihe same 1.65 To cash this day transferred from postage account 4.000.00 Grand total Cr. I.IsBI'RsEMKNTS. Py 171 domestic orders pa.d By US! postal notes paid By lu Canadian orders paid By 3 British orders paid By 1 German order paid By 1 French order paid By 1 New Zealand order paid By 6 domestic money ordt rs repaid.
$11,500.76 $9,117.05 1,008 15 208 31 2 61 20. 93 24 35 58 1., 2 21 By 8 posttil notes repaid Total Balance, cash on hand, carried to next 93 60 Grand total. TIIE ALAU.M QUARTETTE. The Fire Department Make Four Rutin Yostcrtlay. There were four alarms turned in to the fire department yesterday, but In none of the cases as the damage done by the fire at all considerable.
The first came from box 15 al 6:55 a. where fire had broken out in tlie back part of 8. A. Miami's clothing store. The building, which is a three-story buck, owned by Peter Uiitnoenbtirg.
was damaged to the value of about $.5 and the contents of the store suf fered to the extent of another $50. The second alarm came from box 02. at 8:28 a. the chimner of Dr. Hatch residence, at tne cor ner of Nicollet and Eigliiu street having caught.
The fiio, however, did not spread, and there was no loss. At 1:45 p. the engines were called lo 222 First street south, where a frame building, rented bv Miss Franc and occupied bv several young women had caught tire from some ashes having been piled against the rear wall of the house. The damage was only a few dollars. Ashes were again responsible or an outbreak of fire 111 the residence of Mrs.
Brooks, al the comer of Nineteenth street and Nicollet ave nue, for which an alarm wits turned in at 6:20 m. from box 28. Tlie llames commenced in a barrel in the basem*nt, into which some ashes not yet extinct had been thrown, hence they caught the Joists of the ceiling. The damage was probably nut mure man sio. MILLERS' EXCCRSIOX.
Names of the Party Leaving Yesterday for New Orleans. The 8 o'clock express over lhc Milwaukee road, last evening. left with an extra coach in the shape of the sleeper Cordovia, in which was the party bound for New ()i leans on the "millers' excur sion. Tlie car w.ll run clear through, under charge of Mr. W.
Matthews arriving ut the Crescent city Saturday morning. There was every evidence that the trip will not be wanting in all essentials for an enjoyable time. The materia! of which the parly is composed guarantees this, and the surroundings in which they will go through tiie iournev are all, for convenience and comfort. that could be desired. The gentlemen starting were the following: Messrs.
John lleiiirich. A. C. Hein- rich, D. 11.
Barber. Martin Chellgord, Thoina" Scon, M. 11. Cooper. A.
11. Knowies, George lis, Henry llauschlbl, James Gooilspeed, diaries Couch, Joseph Wilford. John Pauley, Philip Hartmnn, William llallrage. C. II.
Libbyand (wo friend'. D. Noercn icrg, S. II. Madison, Edward A.
Hit h- arils, A. Chamberlain, W. J. Sheehitn and four friends. In addition to these, a party of ten will join the company at Incago.
THE NICOLLET CLtTIJ. The Nicollet club, formerly tho Minnesota club, met at their new club heuse, corner of Pint avc line north and Fifth street, for the first time last night. The new constitution and bylaws were adopted, and the new board of directors approved. Following is the list of the ollicers and directors: President, Samuel Hill; vice iiresidenl, Thomas Wetmore; secietary, Frank Thresher; treasurer, William L. Eidretl.
Diteetors: Sumuel Hill, Thomas Wetmore. Frank L. Thresher, Wiil him L. Eldied, J. K.
Starre, H. Wilson, C. Sidle, George li. Taylor, C. McC.
lieeve. W. C. T. Lr.
The regular Tuesday evening gospel meeting of the Women's Christian temperance union as held In the Y. M. C. A. rooms in Bridge square last nighl, and was the most Interesting gutheilng of the union vet held.
The singing was as usual, led Mrs. wln's class, of tlie lleuneplu-avenue Method st Episcopal church, and opened the meet-lug with a hymn, which was lollowed by a prayer. The topic of the evening's conversation was "Bible Ifs," upon which Mis. J. W'.
4 hittier made a short addie.s and read a few passages from the scriptures. A number of other passages were read by various ladies present, and, after Mr. Smith had inadea few remarks, Mts. W. W.
Harrison addressed the and gave a short reading upon temperance. Mrs 11. K. Giillinger then read a poem, and some interesting remarks were made by Dr. C.
1). Bradley, of Old Ashton, aud by K. J. Patterson. 'Chrislian Duties; Stand, Walk, and Run," was then announced as tlie topic for next Tuesday evening, and ihe meeting broke up.
ALIMONY REFUSED. Iu the district court yesterday, Judge Lochren filed a decision In the case of LUlie B. Randall vs. Orville 1). Randall (19.930), denying the application for alimony and divorce.
The action was brought July 22, 18H4, 011 the ground of cruelty and desertion. Tlie plaintiff Is 29 years of ag and Iliey being married October 20, ln.3. Tlie ruling by the court was to Ihe effect that the facts set forth did not offer a sufficient basis for granting the application. The defendant is a biakemuii on the Dululh road. At the time of Ihe bringing of tlie complaint, ha filed a cross Mil, alleging that his wife had given him a loathsome disease, and asking a divorce on that ground.
This, however, was thrown out by the court. JUIX3MEXTS. Judgments woro entered In the district court yesterday as follows: Against Shadrick Goid and for the Minnesota coffee and spice company, for against C. W. Pago and others, and In favor of Warder, Bushnell Gicnn, for against J.
V. Oswald and in fuvor of Fulton Sullivan, for against Ella Mason ct and lu favor of Ncvltt A Cleudcuulu, for $258.17. PROPER CREDIT. A good deal of credit has been given In the St, Paul papers to two St. Paul detectives for the discovery of those sixteen sealskin caps and the buffalo coat in the lumber pile.
A fact, however, which they have omitted to dwell upon Is that the I liat a lodge anting tor ami receiving a special sliail psy Into the exchequer it cer tain ice lor me same. That the clause 111 the constitution relating to resignation of membership be stricken out. I liai ine grand lodge procure a seal lor the use of the grand chancellor In his correspondence. I he grand chancellor next briefly referred to the celel.ratii.u of the twenty-first birthday of rwniaitism. 011 ine nun nisi, to the last hlcnnlHl session of the supreme lodge of the world held at New Orleans in April last: 10 the necessity of en couraging the iiuLorin rank of the order in all proper ways; to the la-neiits resulting fr the help of the endowment rant, and to tich enter prise as the Pythian journals; and, finally, lo the oneoieiice 01 ine laws 01 ine order.
In conclusion, lie suitl: "How ranidlv time files! How fleeting is life! How changeable are the affair of men! 1 hut we have two years less lo live than when we last met is 01 moment to us all. because v.e have so much less time lu which lo do something whereby we n.av be sorrowed for when we die. and to be rcmeinliered among men; and the most serious (ine-lion Lr each of us Is, what have I done for the benefit of our noble order since our Inst session We have accepted high rank aiid-ottteei-aud given solemn pledges to do faithful service In the Pythian field. We have freely chosen tins field In which to labor for the good of others. The grand principles of our brotherhood, the beautiful and instructive le-son taught In our ceiemonies, if we learn to love and in ri'h them, will make us better men a el will enable us 10 bless society and the land in which we live.
Those who desire to do good have here a wide field, a splendid opportunity and a noble mission. We know what Pytlranlsm Is. We know the story of Damon and Pythias, our great exemplars. We know thai the teachings of the order are worthy P. le studied by the best of men, and trial no man can Irequeut our lodges, and pay heed to the lessons there taught, without becoming wiser, better, truer and nobler, unless he be one of those unfortunate ones on whom uo teachings can make a good impression.
It is a fact that we ice our brethren remembering their obligations everywhere; at home, in the dally waits of life, amid all Its pursuits, and rivaliies. and strifes, in the sick chamber, by tne bedside of the dying, at the grave, in the halls of mourning, endeavoring to be true and faithful servants of Friendship, Charily, and Benevolence. It Is a grand work In which we are engaged, iid it will not cease, whether we are faithful and tiuc, or lukewarm and indiifeietit. Brethren, let us all reto.ve that henceforth we will fathful workers in the good cause wbeieveroir lot may be cast, and that we will not be weary in well doing, nor conclude what we had to do is already Ativr. and that we need toil no longer.
(ud f.nbid that we should become of those who have lapsid into a sac of indiflerrn tton-'n'en-st, really dead which act Inseparable 6Tsraeg to the onw. rt promcssof the order: or of thne wl 9 think that they have merited all the benefits the order has to bestow, and that all thai remains for them to do Is to stand still and receive the good things that aie in store for them. The time given ue in which we can be of any service our fellow men will end soon enough, and doing the best wo mi jr, wc can do but little." this i.iusii Krupirs or rkioiid's kecoht. The grand keeper ot records report was submitted for the two years ending De ember 31, 1M4. as lo general matters and to date of present scs-lon as grand lodge receipts and disbursem*nts from which it apiearcd that the onler has prospered numerically him! the sulM.nltnale lodges arc in a healthy financial condition.
During ihe two yars seven subordinate lodges were instituted bt 'he grand chancellor, in person or by special deputy, and all of tbeni pave evi dence of future growth and prosperity, lhc uew lodges are: lodge. No. 2. instuted at Little Falls, August 22, IsM. with fourteen charier members lodge.
No. 2. instituted at St. PatiL September IS, 1W3, with thirty seven charter luein-U-rs. White Cross lodge, Instituted at Bra'ncd, October 20.
ISM. with Ihlr'r-iwo charter members. Ag tte lodge. No. 31, Instituted at Duluth.
March 31, 1-sHt, with thiity seven charter members. St. Cloud lodge. No. 32, Instituted at St.
Cloud, Mav IrvM. with thlrtv-onc charter memlsers. Noialole, No. 33. instituted at Minneapolis, Ju in.
l-i. with eight charter members. Minnehaha lodge. No. 34, instituted at Minneapolis, December 19, ISM, with thirty five charier ine uihera.
In the older lodges little progress has been made but must of thcin are hi a Healthy and harmonious condition, the membership having Increased and financial condition improved. Four, however, have became extinct, vix: Wadena lodge. No. 23: Ada lodge, No. 2t: C10 ikston lodge.
No. 25; cl*theral lodge. No. 27. The finances of The order were then reported lobe in a better condition than ever before: a fact which was in part ascribed to the fact that no meeting was beid last year, and It was suggested Uiat in future the meetings should always be biennual Instead of annual.
1 he subject of g. and lodge rosters was then touched upon, and the necessity of all reports being strictly and acurately kept insisted. After which the question of printed reports, copies of the constitution, came In for a share of attention, and then the three following amendments to the grand lodge constitution were read as unfinished business: First To amend section 8. of article 11. by adding the following proviso: "Provided further.
That this constitution may be amended at any regular session tiif reof, without laying over one day. by a Ihiee-fouithsvoteof the members present qualified lo o'e." Second-To amend section 3. article 7, so as to read as follows: "Section 2. The elective oStceis of this grand lodge, and the senior representative from cacti subordinate lodge, shall be entitled to receive mileage, at the rate of 3 cents per mile, for each mile necessarily traveled in coming to and returning from an annual sesdon of this grand lodge, and per day for each day the grand lodge Is In session: Provided. That no representative shall receive as such mileage and per diem, an amount greater than his lodge has paid to the grand lodge for per capita tax during the preceding year.
Provided, further. That no officer or representative, who shall obtain leave of absence, shall receive per diem for more lime than bis actual attendance, as shown by the roll-call, nor shall any officer or representative, who shall absent himself without leave, receive any per diem or mileage whatever; and that, In the absence of a representative, no other past chancellor shall receive mileage or per diem 111 his stead." Third To amend section 2, article 2, of constitution of subordinate lodges, so as to read as follows: "The chancellor commander, vice chancellor, and prelats, shall be elected the last meeting night in November for one year, or until their successors are elected and installed. Provided, That lodges under three years old may, by a majority vote of all the members present at a regular meeting, elect Ihe above named officers for six months." The progress of the wav of collecting a library of the records of all the Pythian grand lodges as recorded, and the reeommendath made that the grand trustee be directed to procure a safe for the of valuable paners, etc. Tlie de itu B. Cooley, a past chancellor of Minneapolis lodge Nt was referred to, and a testimonial of his worth record-d, The next Item in the report was a detailed statement of the grand lodge finances, the summary of which was as follows; (jrand lodge receipts $2,608.07 Add balance in hands of grand master of exchequer, February 13, 1SH3 857.45 Total Deduct grand lodge expenses, warrants 13U to lti inclusive 1,716.39 Balance In hands of grand maslcrof exchequer, February 10, 1885 To which add grand lodge supplies l.iKrt.Oi) Subordinate lodge supplies 43H.HO Due from subordinate lodges as 170.40 Per capita lax due (estimated) 110.00 Total assets of grand lodge $2.901 The statement of the subordinate lodge assets, showing cash in hand on December 31, HUM, stood as follows: GRIFFITH'S.
eratlon fur the building and equipping of plaintiffs railroad and the subsequent surrender of such stock to plaintiff and a substitution thereof of a upon the lands, constitute tlie Issue lu the case, if the creating and sale of said stock constituted a sale and con-veyain a to the construction company of tlie lands which tne plaintiff then owned and" afterward acquired, so ns to invest in tlie constant' tioti company-absolute title to the laud, it. is argued bv the attorney general that from that time the land's became and Would ever after remain taxable, and thai the surrender of the special slock would not re-invest the railroad coin puny with Ihe title of tha land so exempt from saxntion. He then goes Into an elaborate detail of the facts' adduced Irom the hearing, with the conclusions at law, and sums the whole up with the tollowinil declarations: By the act of February 6, 1864, express authority was given plaintiff "to create an Issue one or more Classes of preferred slock and special stock, and to make such agreements as It may deem proper with the holders of such special stock as to the administration of the portion of said railroad and the land grant pertaiiilnir thereto. to which said stock may pertain and for tiie organization of the holders of such special stock for the purpose of that administration, and enabling them to exercise, in respect to the poitions of the road to which special slock may pertain, all the powers of the company subject to the provisions of said agreement when made and entered Into." Under this provision the plaintiff corporation was authorized to create and issue different classes of preferred slot pertaining to different sections of the road, and by amendment authorize the organization of practically separate and distinct corporations ior tne auminisiraiion ot me anairs ot the road to which the separate classes os si fcial stock pertained. In making thee libtrai provisions tha It sialics clearly Intended the railroad company to deal with and use Its property and franchises in such way as would best enable it to carry Into effect the purpose of Its orgai lzatton, and It was not Intel that such dividing up of Its franchises wouiii wins a rorteiitireoi any or its charter rlghls, privileges or Immunities.
The creation of sj nil preferred stock Lairing the fume relation to ihe rolling stock of the company that the slock under consideration bears to tharciil estnle, would not subject such roiling stock to taxation lu addition to the 3 per cent lax upon the gross earnings of the road, so long as that rolling slock was not diverted lo some use distinct from the corporation itself. While, therefore, the real esiatc of the company serves but the purpose of giving special value to a class ot stock created out of the railroad company, and wuich slock bears an Intimate relation to the corporation by sharing in Its property profits and earnings, thd language which gives to such stock a special interest In such real estate was not to be 'listrued as a sale and conveyance of ihe land. The plaintiff Is therefore, entitled to the judgment as prayed for in the complaint. Oh cases are materially the same, and the decision was made iu each, In both being for the plaintiff. The Meeting at Louisville.
Niw York, Feb. 10. Assistant Commissioner Plerson, of Mr. Fink's office, left yesterday for Louisville, to attend a meeting of the passenger pool, which will be held there tomorrow. One hundred and thirty-nine railroads have been Invited lo send representatives to tlie conference.
The subject to be discussed is commissions on passenger traffic. DETAILS OF CORDON'S DEATH. A Terrible Tale of Massacre and Torture More Purtlculam of tho Fall of Khnrtoum. London, Feb. 10.
The following additional details of the killing of General Gordon and the fall Khartoum Is at hand. On the day of the capture, which Is variously staled as the 26th and 27th of January, General Gordon'sattentlonwas attracted by a tiemendcus tumult in the streets. He left the so-called palace or government building, In which he had made his headquarters, to ascertain the cause of the disturbance. Just as he readied the street he was stabbed iu the hack, and full dead. The tumult was caused by the Mtilull's troops who had gained access to the Interior of the town through treachery, and who who were soon in complete po-session of the place, including the citadel.
A fearful massacre of the garri-011 followed. The scenes of the slaughter are 'scrilicd as surpassing the Bulgarian utrocltles. and rivaling the worst HOIIHOKS OF THE SEl'OV Ml'TISV. The panie-slrickeii Egyptians were captured In flight and put to death with Ihe most fiendish tortures. Some were tiansiixed with socars and left to bleed to death.
Most ofthe victims were mutilated in tlie most horrible manner. Eyes were gouged out. noses slit and tongues torn oiil by tha roots. In many eases the mutilated part's of the victims' bodies were thrust into their mouths while they were still living. Tlie massacre Inclutlcd'many non-combatants, and Egyptian women were subjected to the moil shameful indignities.
More than a hundred women and young girls were given over to the Malnli's followers to be used ns slaves. After the slaughter many of the Arabs were seen marching about the streets with the In a Is of Egyptians impaled upon their spi a s. The next night was spent in saturnalia of blood and debauchery. Since the ciiptuieof Khartoum the Moduli repaired the for-litlcations and made the place well nigh impregnable, lie has made It his permanent headquarters, and is said to have abundance of guns, small arms, aud ammunition. It, ah of Colonel Wilson's steamers were wrecked, owing to the treachery of pilots, who will be court murtialed.
Special to snn Francisco, via New Orleans. The Illinois Central railroad will sell round trip tickets from t'hicapo to 8au Francisco ami return for a special excursion to leave New Orleans February 2o, and pood to return for ninety iluys, for jl40. Parties can purchase their tickets at any time ami proceed to New Oi lcans, remaining there to visit the world's exposition until the excursion leaves Tho poitig trip will bo eontiuuoua from New Orleans. Returning, you can stop over at. pleasure.
I'ulintau palace buffed Rleepers from Chicago to New Oi lcans, ami New Orleans to San Fraueiseo without change. Address Thomas Dorwix, Ucueial northern passenger tigout, Randolph street, Chicago. A. ll. Hanson, general passenger agent Chicago.
Fire Insurance at Cost. Without assessment nr liability. Pal, Barnes, Morse Co. save money by insuring iu this coinpauy. Full infonn.Viou given hr calling upon or addressing Hiake.
Nicollet avenue. Hikt BuFW'Kit have removed their law oltice to room 00, Tribuue building. Chandler Hrowu One ofthe largest and most substantial receiving linns tioing bu.siiiess on the board of trade was: established iu Isbo, and has gamed a national reputation for strict iutegniv and exceptional bnsiuess Rcgucity. Tim Louse has a lain receiving business and rapidly iu-croasiug onler trade iu grain, seeds aud provisions in Chicago, aud also at Milwaukee. The Chicago house is lion- and Always has been tiudcr the persoual supervision o( Mr.
J. A. l.rown, who is regarded as ouo of the shrewdest and at the same time om of tha most scrupulously honornbic gent leiiiMU ou 'Change. The house is strictly tiist-ciass. F.
M. Kki.i.Y, formerly nt 4 Fourth street south, hus removtd lo SoO Second avenue south. man who made the arrest was a Minneapolis detective, and that it was done in streets of Minneapolis. It was Detective llaiikinson, ho recognized one of the cups on tho culprit head Irom a verbal description of them, on seeing him casually on Washington avenue. What the St.
Paul detective did in the mailer was to receive the prisoner from llankinson's hands and take his confession af erwards. FROM (Kl D'ALEXE. Tlie latest news from tho Cauir d'AIene country, Iduho, confirms the more recent reports as to the richness of the placer mines there. Mr. I).
D. Mo-riarty, a Pennsylvania capitalist, who is on his way back from the gold region, where he has la-en pur- has ng ground on behalf ol an eastern stnuicaie, Fins that he has tun commence 111 tue vanie 01 ine llggings and predicts, as others do. a large output from the mines next season. Minneapolis HO snvs, is hardly better understood in the east than the Cicttr d'Alcne mines. Of neither, he says, hus hjjjf the truth yet been told.
MASTER EDGAR It. WILLI A.MS. The finest exhibition of fancy skallng ever given in Minneapolis was that ven by Master Edgar R. Williams, Ihe champion boy skater of the world, at the Ilarlclns Star pavilion last night. Master Williams isascholarof Daniels and shows the great artist In every movement, Jackson may be great and wonderful In his way, but Williams is trulv a marvel of grace, style, and elegance, and captivated the hearts of Ibe large audience present.
Master Williams gives exhibitions every nighl this wees al tne li trsins rvar, nner siucu he goes east to Boston to till engagements there. SONS OK Al A I E. The sons of Maine held their regular monthly gathering In the Curtis hall at 8 o'clock last evening. After a review of the month's events had been read by Dr. A.
B. Cutes the company snllt up into fours and played progressive euchre nntil Among mose present were Aioeiiiutii 1 utter, Mr W. 8. Petit. Mr.
G. M. Goodwin, Dr. A. B.
Cates, Mr. W. U. Davies and Mr. J.
11. Martiu. MERCU RY'S CAPERS. Th wenther moderated sligbtlv vesterdaV from the intense cold of tho day before, though the keen wind blowing made it almost more uncomfortable to be out than on Monday. Tho thcr-mou et 'r at Joseph It, Hotllin's drug store showed the following readings during me nay: a.
SO below; 9 a. 23 below; 12 noon, 14 below; i p. 10 below; 6 p. 11; 1 p. 12; p.
12; and midnight, 12. PERSONAL. Sheriff Brackett visited St. Paul yesterday after noon. Mr.
and Mrs. M. A. Dorselt have gone to New Orleans. E.
A. narmon, wife and daughter, leavtt for Jacksonville today noon. II A. Ifoeors. O.
P. Hawkins and Paul Easln.an added their names to the excursion party, bound for New Orleans today. Mrs. Dr. i.
H. Spauldlns and son returned, last week, from Dresden, Germany. The doctor and family are visiting his brother, Dr. W. A.
Spauld-ing, on Franklin avenue. Mr. C. B. Chase, who returned to the city from the woods yesterday, gives an encouraging ac count of the condition of things there and the prospects for the coming season.
Among those who left the city by the midday train yesterday for Milwaukee to attend the funeral of the late 8. S. Merrill were Captain Whitney and Secretary Robert Hale, of tho hoard of trade. IX GENERAL. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul passenger depot wi.s tastefully draped and festooned with black and while, iu respect for the memory of the late S. S. Merrill. The Manitoba train due at 11:45, was twenty-five minutes late last niglit, and the Omaha train hich leaves St. Paul ut 11:30 was abandoned.
The blizzard did it. Yesterday afternoon two drunl i and very disorderly men made their way Into the Friendly inn, whence they were removed by an officer to tlie still more friendly Mck-up. They remained drunk aud grew more disorderly as the night wore on. Miss Kenyon, senior principal of Bennelt seminary, will give the second talk on "Travel in Germany" Friday afternoon at 8:30 o'clock, at Dr. Hat-h's, 41 Eleventh street south.
The proceeds go for the benefit of the young ladies' missionary society of Westminster church. City Engineer liinker received a telegram yesterday afternoon from Philadelphia bringing him news of the death of his father. Tho sad event has been expected for some time past, and some weeks ago Mr. Rinker went east to visit his father, who was then known to be dying. Among the eases In the municipal court yesterday was an action against N.
8. Spinney, of tills city, tor practicing medicine In the state of Minnesota without license from the medical boatd. Dr. H. Brown was tho complainant, and Ihe case was postponed till II a.
February 20. At the sociable of the Ka-t Side Congregational church, last evening, a literary and musical program of unusual interest was presented. Music was furnished by the university glee club and the Misses ood. Perkins and Bradbury, and Professor Benton, Miss right and Miss Zue McClury contributed interesting select readings. Mr.
Frank G. Stark, a well-known young business man of Minneapolis, was married yesterday afternoon at Canandaigua, Nt York, to Miss Emma Smith, daughter of Judge Smith, a prominent resilient of that citv. Mr. Stark and his biide will receive Iheir friends after February 18 at lf-26 Fourth avenue south. A report was current yesterday that William R.
June, a joung man employed in the capacity of collector by Howell machinists, on Fourth street, had left the city lust week bearing with him $11 0 of the firm's money. It Is al-o said that he was indebted 10 a memiier of the firm for $HI, and also for a board bill at 416 Fifth street south. At the Eighth street rink last evening an amusing race occurred between firemen and pel icemen, none of whom had ever before skated. The tire biddies were II. 8.
Tntlle, Jack Ilortou, and Charles Hart; the police, Peter Mortensen, officer No. 75, and Henry Knimweide, officer No. 16, who first made the balf-milc, and won tho prize, a handsome $12 revolver. The annual commencement of Ihe College unl vcrsity medical school will be held at the Henna pin avenue Methodist church Fell. 20.
The examination of candidates for graduation will occur Thursday. This year's class contains twenty-three-members, of whom three are applicants for the degree of D. D. S. President Northrop, of the university, will di-liverih" baccalaureate address, aud W.
B. 1'inneo, of this city, tho valedictory. THL HEADLIGHT. In Favor ol the Roads. Judge Young has filed decisions in tha cases of the St.
Paul and Sioux City railway against F. S. McDonald, county auditor, and Frank Slncum, ex-treasurer of Hennepin county, and of the St, Paul and Chicago railway company against the same. The Issues were tried without jury, and vac brought as test cases. The ruling by Judge Young only being a necessary step In tho course of tlie way to the supreme court, to which an appeal from the district court will be taken.
Tho cau-e was brought to restrain the placing of certain laud In Hennepin county 011 the tax list, und levying aud collecting laxes thereon. The compluiul goes back Into the history of the matter as far as 1808, when the Plaintiffs issued stock and assigned It to the Minnesota Railway Construe Hon coin-any, and the surrender to plaintiff In 1N71. Iu his decision Judge Young rules us follows: The eil'edt upon the title the land lu question, of the resolution creating this special prefeend stock, the contract by which the slock was sold to the construction company ss ft party consid looos and numbkb. Cash. Invested.
Total. Minneapolis, No. 1. 27.3tS 91,204.03 $1,501.81 Oermania. No.
4.... 52.34 250.00 902.34 Scandia, No. 6 76.67 1.521.50 23 Stillwater. No. 7....
91.26 WSMS) 441.20 Minnesota, No. 8... 667.64 1,017.64 Hokah, No. 10 14.00 808.00 412.80 North Stai 12 t150.00 Champion. No.
18. 82.87 660.00 742.37 Faribault, No. 16... 103 13 1,503.13 Laurel, No. 17 187.82 794.75 Ilermlon, No.
18.... 69.22 1.350.00 1.419.22 Farminglon, No, 19 f200.00 Mvslio, No. 8.1 140.22 200.00 846 22 Winona, No. HI 67.06 250.00 807.05 Henderson, No. 22 85.85 400,00 435.85 Ited Wing.
No. 26 350.00 Granite, No. 28 45.27 100.00 115.27 Webster, No. 29 300.00 680.00 White Cross, No. 30 230.89 852.00 682.89 Agate, No.
81 257.07 848.69 606.86 St. Cloud, No. 32 200.W) 800.00 Nora, No. 33 4o5.45 58. Minnehaha, No.
81. 800.00 Where inloadihg, and roo-() -To confer the three ranks (-he. w'esl. nt the same session..
