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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
SPRAGUE SPOTTED,

The executive committee of the Farmers
alliance sat down on President SPRAGUE
in a way to flatten that gentleman out.
The alliance does not believe in offensive
partiSanship. and above all it does not pro-
pose to have itself made into jacknife for
dickering politicians to trade with. When
Mr.. SPRAGUE was accused of using his
position to further the interests of MI.
GILMAN he wrote an open letter denying
that he was seeking to commit the alliance
to MIR. GILMAN's candidacy, but admitted
that he was individually espousing his
cause, and in doing so was only exercising
right guaranteed to every American citi-
zen. In an address to the Farmers alli-
ance of Minnesota the executive committee
recites this portion of SPRAGUE's defense
OF himself and in reply says: Imagine the
president of the United States travelling
around the country in a campaign with
some avowed candidate for Office, introduce
ing him to public audiences and even MAX
ing speeches in his behalf and then publish
ing to the world that he did it only as a
private citizen and not as president, and the
absurdity of Mr.. SPRAGUE's position will
appear in all its righteousness" They
then go step farther and declare that in
their deliberate opinion Mr.. SPRAGUE could
not have gone into the support of any candi-
date without the Endorsement of the body
over which he presides. The committee
reads Mr.. SPRAGUE lecture for his indis-
eretlon by saying that he should have known
.'Ehis advocacy of the cause of Mr.. GILMAN
would be construed to mean more than that
of a private citizen, and it is well known
and can be proved that Mr.. GILMAN did
construe it to mean the support
of a large portion of the member
ship Of our body" This can be construed
into very forcible intimation that while
the alliance accords to him the right to ex-
ereise the privilege as a private American
citizen. he should have had more proper
appreciation Of the delieacy of his position
as president of the alliance, and that he
should have resigned his Office before en-
barking in an active partisan canvass for
anybody. 1t is evident to their minds that
President SPRAGUE lacks the sensitiveness
which the presiding officer of an honorable
organization should possess, and they don't
hesitate to say so. The committee EVEN
goes back to the time when Mr.. SPRAGUE
was candidate for the place he now holds
IN the alliance. and when he was accused of
seing supporter of GILMAN, he rose m
ike PETER of old, and bitterly denied the
accusation. he has since been bringing
fruits meet for repentance for the SIN of
denying his lord and master. By rolling up
his sleeves and working for him like beaver.
The committee assert that lit was this de-
NAL of SPRAGUE's which caused the with
drawal of a heavy opposition to his re-elec-
ton to the Office he now holds" They as.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03

OF this country. The Republican party it
is true has made mistakes, but they were
not OF dangerous character. Two years
ago it had become somewhat careless, and
while he was not inclined to criticise, he
thought that if a different course had been
taken the Republican party would have for
forty years Longer ruled. The Republican
leaders were too much In the habit of apoI-
oglzing, and when they openly spoke the
truth they were accused of Haunting the
bloody shirt The Democratic party,
by demagoglsm and by the
cry of free trade under
the guise of tariff for revenue only had
succeeded in driving the people.into support
ing it. He next proceeded to arraign the
administration for extravaganza. failure to
defend the coasts and failure to protect the
rights OF American citizens at home and
abroad. He then went ON to quote stats
tics showing that the prosperity of the
country was invariably greater under Re-
publican than Democratic rule He vehe-
mently claimed that the negro is not yet
given his right to vote in the South, and
said the bloody shirt was no laughing mat
ter. If the Democratic party continued in
power, he predicted the destruction OF the
banking system and the driving
out OF existence of local man
ufactures. He paid his compliments
to Bayard's foreign policy, and closed wHU
painting highly cOl0red picture OF great
nation. He spoke for over an hour very
earnestly and was continuously interrupted
with applause that grew more yehemently
as he proceeded. AS he sat down three
cheers for John A. Logan were given were
great enthusiasm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
AID FOR CHARLESTON.

When the people of the Northwest are
told that the devastation wrought by the
earthquake in Charleston is worse than if a
cyclone had swept down upon the city, they
may, perhaps, gain some idea of the terrific
destruction which has been caused. With
three-fourthssof the town in ruins, the suf-
fering is naturally great. Not only is there
a repetition of the awful scenes which st.
Cloud and Sank Rapids presented last
April, but they are much intensified Hor-
Tor and devastation alone prevail in what
few days ago was one of the fairest cities
of the South. The distress is naturally
acute. With all business paralyzed, and
but few sound dwellings remaining, it is
growing more intense. There is urgent
need for aid, and it should be speedily
given. The state of South Carolina can,
and of course will, do much. but there is
plenty of room for the kindly offices and
practical sympathies of generously dis
posed people in the North. Cannot st.
Paul, out of her goOdly store, do something
in aid Of her stricken Southern sister?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
ICE PALACE PLANS.

While the enthusiasm, which has resulted
in such successful secOnding by
the people of ST. Paul Of the
state fair managers efforts is still
at its height, it would be well for the ice
carnival managers to consider plans and
suggestions for next winters carnival.
Much will be gained by perfecting arrange
ments thus early. Time will DE given for
any additions or alterations and for more
extensive preparations than were possible
during the short time in which all arrange
mentS were perfected last season. Much
is expected of the managers during the
coming carnival. The last 0n8 served to
advertise the scheme throughout the coun-
try, and there is a general expectation that
the second one will far exceed it, that in
fact it will be an occasion unparalleled.
This anticipation Shonld be verified. There
is no occasion why st. PauPs carnivals
should not possess as noteworthy reputa-
ton as the Mardi Gras of New Orleans or
the Yelled Prophets celebration of st.
Louis. There is a chance for it to surpass
either of them in originality and novelty.
But in order that it may be given the
attractiveness which will cause it to draw
thousands of people to the city lOng-cOntin-
ued preparation is necessary. 1t is not too
soon now to begin. The earlier the better.
When the time arrives for the opening of
the carnival everything should be in readi-
ness, and it is only by taking an early start
that the manifold details, especially if they
are to be elaborate. can be satisfactorily az
ranged. Every day Of the next carnival pc
Rod should be replete with interesting
events, and it will require an abundance of
time to decide upon their character and
provide for them. Even if it is rather early
for action it will do no harm for the direct
ors to do little consulting.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
HaaaDeep Meaning.

LONDON, Sept. Everybody IS dis
cussng the unexpected early meeting of
the German reichStag. The preteXt al
legged for summoning the reichstag-
namely. to ratify the commercial treaty
with Span--is nowhere believed to be the
true reason. Russian intervention in Bull
garia is confidently predicted within week.
The growing irritation of Austria, and
Prince Bismarck's wish not to medde with
Russia, excite widespread uneasiness. The
Vienna New Free Press says:
Bismarck is striving to isolate France In
order to prevent rapproachment between
France and Russia That is why he hands
the East over to the policy of st. Petersburg,
and which bids its journalists trumpeter s
to play pretty serenades to the car. Ger
man papers talk as il the German emperor
lived by the grace of Russia-as If the cZar's
word was as decisive in Berlin as it is used to
be in the time of Nicholas and Frederick
William Nv.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
National, Guard rourna menr.

The program of the second annual rifle
tournament of the Minnesota National
guards is out. The tournament will be
held at Fort Smelling Sept. IS, IA, Is and
Is. There will be sixteen events. The
following newspapers have been donated
as prizes in the newspaper matches, one
years subscription of each:
Chicago Inter-Ocean, St.Paul DAILY GLOBE,
Minneapolis Daily Tribune, Minneapo-
lis Evening Journal, st. Paul Pioneer
Press. st. Paul Dispatch, New York
World, Boston Sunday Herald, Saturday
Evening Spectator, Minneapolis News
Letter, Peck's Sun, American Field.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago Times, Burlington
Hawkeye, Frank Leslies illustrated News
paper, Frank Lesie's Sunday Magazine,
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, Frank Les
lies Illustrated Zeitung, The Rife, The Cen
fury, Outing, Army and Navy Journal.
Programs can be had by addressing Gale
Mandolin, 1870 Southeast Eighth street.
MINNEAPOLIS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
Observation-Disclosures,

The Hennepin county Democracy starts
off with big boom for their local guber-
natorial candidate. Whatever may be The
result in the state convention Mayor AMEs
ought to be gratifed with the treatment his
home folks gave him yesterday. The con-
gressiohn delegation was understood to be
divided in their choice between Mayor RICE
of this city and Mayor STAPLES of
Saltwater. The situation. however. was
simplifed later in the day by the publica-
ton of a letter from Mr.. STAPLES with
drawing his name from the canvass.
Mayor RICE has publicly signi6ed his dis
inclination to engage in active politics, and
has expressed a desire that his
name should not be canvassed
in connection with the congressional nomi-
nation. 1t looks now that it will be an
other Judge WILSON case. The nemina-
ton will be forced on Mr.. RICE, and how
ever reluctant he may be to accept, he will
PROBABLY find that it is his duty to yield to
the public demand for his services in con-
gress. This is a time when our best men
are needed in public station, and the duties
OF patriotism overeach all others.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03

sert that his conduct during the summer has
been constant attempt to destroy the ell ect
veness of the Farmers alliance as a body
of reformers. They say that Ibis action
has been utterly inexplicable to the friends
of reform, both inside and outside the
alliance, upon any theory of disinterested
honesty of purpose"
Not satisfied with fiattening Mr.. SPRAGUE
out. the committee also jumps on Mr..
SPRAGUE's candidate with both feet.
1t says that Mr.. GILMAN is Tepugnant TO
fully nine-tenths of the rank and rle of the
alliance and that Mr.. SPRAGUE knows it,
and they furthermore assert that GILMAN's
political antecedents have inspired the great
body of the farmers of this state with fear
and diStruSt. 1t must be apparent to Mr.
SPRAGUE and to his friend, Mr.. GILMAN.
by this time that when the Farmers alli-
ance is traded off the man who makes the
trade Will not be able to deliver the goods.
1t is little too heavy body for one man
to lift
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
IRREPREssIBLE ENTHUSIASM.

Minnesota people don't allow a little
thing like a rainy day to dampen their ardor
or cool their enthusiasm. When they re-
solve upon having good time they demon
strate their independence, whether the ele-
ments are proptious or not 1t doesn't
make any difference to them whether the
mercury is % , below zero or 800 above,
whether the skies are clear or pouring down
rain. When they want an outing, or
are engaged in booming, to use an
expressive colloquialism. favorite project
they go right along undismayed by difficult
ties which would effectually deter less cour-
ageoUs communities. The state fair man
ayers have good cause to congratulate them
selves upon this prevalent feeling of indie
pendence and patriotism. 1t resulted yester-
day, despite the fact that it was one of the
most disagreeable days of the season, in
nearly 10000 people visiting the fair
grounds. Undaunted by the rain, they
poured into the grounds by the train load,
and, it goes without saying, were well re-
paid for the effort they made and the dis
comfort they suffered. The enthusiasm of
Minnesotans is irrepressible, and the readi
ness with which all new corners cooperate
in any scheme for the general welfare. in
dicates that it is also contagious. There
cannot be too much of it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
The Georgian Bay Trade.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-The Inter Ocean to-
morrow will say: There are some marine
men here who believe that the decision of
the Canadian minister excluding vessels of
the United States from going from one
Canadian port to another to get cargoes
will seriously affect the Georgian bay trade.
They claim that if the ruling is enforced a
great many vessels will be compelled to
abandon the trade altogether. as they can
not obtain cargoes at Midland or Col
lingwood, the two ports where
grain is received exclusively. Here
tofore American vessels have carried
grain to those two ports and
proceeded from them to one or other of the
islands in the bay and procured cargoes Of
cedar or salt to bring back to Chicago.
Now that this source of revenue is closed,
they will have to seek some other trade.
The Canadians have not enough vessels to
take their places, and it would seem proba-
bic that the Georgian bay brain trade will
soon be a thing of the past
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
GrN.LoGAN,s OBJECT.

While Gen. LoGAN'S visit to the Twin
Cities and state fair was probably not set
down in his original program, he doubtless
found it a very opportune finishing touch TO
the shrewd eleetioneering plan ne has been
carrying out. For no one should be de
ceived by the idea that the general made
his tour to the coast with the &. A. H.
delegates simply for pleasure. He Tecog-
nized his opportunity for an effective piece
Of campaign work and he has been
laboring in that connection to the
top of his bent. Gen. LOGAN IS
OPENLY in the field as a presidential candi-
date. and he purposes utilizing every posi-
bic advantage which may come in his way
10 forward his chances. Wherever he can
by his peculiar sOphistry gain little add
tional influence among the old soldiers, or
win over few farmers, he is not going to
let the chance slip by. He thought there
was something to be gained by spending a
few hours among the Minnesota veter-
ans, and like a wise politician he
mingled with them. While he has
probably made some inTOads in Mr.
BLAINE's Western strength, the generals
labors will avail him little. The man from
Maine has too strong grasp upon the
wires and has been accustomed to pulling
them too cleverly to be shaken off by the
man from Illinois, even if the latter is
directed by wife who is acknowledged to
be one OF the shrewdest politicians in the
country. But it would be much better for
candidates if, instead of thus anxiOusly
Iaborng to impress their merits upon the
people, they would quietly enjoy their va
cations and submit graciously to the newt
able. For the election again in all human
probability of a Democratic president will
render their aspirations vain and their
efforts useless
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
Heavily Shacktod.

ST. LOUIS, Sept Jimmy" Carroll,
the notorious bank robber, who escaped
from his captors by jumping into the river
at East St. Louis, and was subsequently
recaptured. was taken to-day by two dep
uty sheriffs to Galesburg. Before placing
him on the train he was heavily shackled,
hand and foot. to prevent recurrence of
another break for liberty. A large crowd
gathered at the station to see the trio Off.
Hughes, who was suspected of aiding in
CarroIls escape. was released to-day, as no
case could be made out against him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
A TERRIBLE THRUST.
Giant Mooney of Joliet Tries to Kill
His Foreman,
And is Almost Killed Himself by
Another Convict.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Sept. mike Mooney,
the prison Jumbo created a whirl of ex-
element in the prison this afternoon by
making murderOus assault upon fore
man named George Burroughs. The des-
perate murderer had been watched very
closely by the prison officials since
his return to prison on life
term for numbering his cell-mate,
John Anderson. Mooney seemed
to attend closely to his work until to-day,
when he was reprimanded by Foreman
Burroughs for not keeping up the fire in
the annealing furnace, it beeing MONEYS
duty to stoke the furnace with long iron
poker and keep the wire red hot. When
spoken to by Burroughs the desperate
quickly
DREW HIS POKER
from the furnace and attempted to drive
the point of the hot iron into the body Of
the foreman. Burroughs saw his danger
just in time to ward off the blow, spring.
ing to one side, and fled down the shop for
his life with the giant Mooney and his
toasting fork in close proximity. Burroughs
sprang through the door and out OF the
deviiish conyict's reach. Mooney attempted
to follow, but Officer PettiS. a shop guard,
made a grab for the stocking iron and sue
ceeded in wrenching it from the desperate
mans hands. Mooney then turned upon
the guard and struck him several blows with
his fist Supt PaulsOn came up behind
Mooney and attempted to pinion his arms
but Mooney threw PaulsOn half way across
the shop. Burroughs then hit Mooney with
his fist and knocked him down, but the
desperate was up again in an instant, giar-
ing about for some weapon with which he
might strike death blow. By this time the
convicts in the shop were
IN FEVER OF EXCITEMENT.
Half dozen Of them made rush for
Mooney. A burly negro convict picked up
stick of wood, with which he dealt
Mooney fearful blow on the head, but it
did not stagger him. The two convicts
then clinched and fell. the negro being on
top with his hands cinched about MONEYS
throat 1t was all the guard and foreman
could do to keep back the other convicts,
who were dying to get at Mooney. and II
they had been allowed to reach him they
would undoubtedly have taken his life, as
the convictS in the wire mill most thor
oughly detest Mooney for the brutal muir
der of his inoffensve cellmate, Anderson.
The negro came pretty near ending MONEYS
career by choking him, but the officers
pulled the negro off and took Mooney to
the solitary, where he was thrust into a
cell. Before reaching there he was loud in
his threats against the life of Burroughs
if he ever got an opportunity OF killing
him. 1t is to be regretted that Burroughs
was not around with some weapon, so that
he might have laid the desperate out. 1t
is thought that Mooney is just desperate
enough snow, since his return to prison
Oh life term, to not care snap of his I'm
ger for his own miserable existence, and
that sooner or later he will kill some one
else at the prison OF lose his own life in
the attamDt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
ALEXANDER AND THE CZAR.
The Latter Doesn't Approve of the
Formers Return.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 2.-On Aug. 30
gram to the car, through the Russian con-
sui at Rustchuk:
''Sire-Having reassumed the government
OF Bulgaria, l venture TO offer to your imper-
ial majesty my most respectful thanks for
the action of your consul at Rustchuk, whose
official presence at my reception showed to
the Bulgarians that Russia did not approve
OF the resolution, an act directed at my per-
son. L also thank your imperial majesty for
dispatching Prince Dolgorouk as envoy ex-
traordinary to Bulgaria. My first act on re-
Stunning power is to assure your ma
jesty of my firm intention to make
every sacrifice to forward your majes-
tvs magnanimous intention to extricate
Bulgaria from the grave crisis through
which she is passing. beg of your majesty
that you will authorize Prince Dolgorouk to
place himself in direct communication with
myself as speedily as possible. l shall be
happy to give your majesty decided proofs of
my unalterable devotion TO your august per-
son. Monarchical principle compelled me to
restore the legality of my crown in Bulgaria
and Roumela Russia having given me my
crown, it is into the hands of Russia'S sover-
eign l am ready to render it.
THE CZAR DOESN'T LIKE IT.
The car replied to Prince Alexander as
follows:
I cannot approve Of your return to Bull
garia, foreseeing from it sinister conse-
quences for the country, already so sorely
tried. The mission Of Prince Dolgorouki has
been expedent. / shall abstain so long as
your highness remains in Bulgaria from any
intervention in the sad condition to which
the country is reduced. Your highness must
decide your own course. l reserve to myself
to judge what my fathers venerated memory.
the interest of Russia and the peace of the
East require of me.
IT EXCITES PARIS.
PARIS, Sept. 2.-The publication of the
correspondence between the car and Prince
Alexander has created great sensation in
political circles here. The cars menacing
reply to the princes submissive epistle is
regarded by diplomats as ensuring AleXan-
der's abdicatiOn and Russias occupation of
Bulgaria. 1t is feared that war will ensue,
unless Prince Bismarck intervenes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
DETERMINED TO DIE.
A Woman Makes Three Attempts to
Throw Herself Under a Train.

CHICAGO, Sept. "A determined case
of suicide is reported from Temmock, a
station on the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway, this morning. A woman
threw herself in front of the $40 D. IN.
train yesterday, but was pulled off the
track uninjured. She remained in the
neighborhood and at 6 o'clock made an
other unsuccessful effort to be killed by the
transfer engine. At $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing a freight train passed that point. 1t
had run over ami frightfully mangled two
men before her presence was suspected.
She had hidden herself behind tiagman's
box and dashed out as the train drew near.
In her pocket was found prayer-book and
medicine bottle. The former had the
name Ann Cubby, No. 1886 South Halsted
street, written in it, with a fresh line be-
meath, ''Pray for me- The bottle had
come from the county hospital and was de-
clared to contain medicine given to old
drunkaTdS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-03
His Witnesses Frightened.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Louis Juhl, Henry
Batzel and William Klath, the trio of al
legged anarchists who were charged with
conspiring to do an illegal act. were dis
charged by Justice G. j. White to-day at
the request of Officer Fulgate. The latter
said his witnesses. the two ladies who gave
him the information, were so terrified at
the thought of appearing against the men
that they refused to come into court. The
officer said that he was satisfied that the
report that the prisoners and others had
made threats against the jurors in the late
anarchist trial and that they had paraded
the streets with arms, was true. but he
could not get his witnesses to testify, and
hence the motion for nOlle prosequi,