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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24

indications that the fire would prove very
damaging, as all that could be seen was
a cloud of black smoke pouring out from
the basement windows as though there was
a smothered fire in that part Of the build
inc. The windows are set low under the
sidewalk at that point where the fire was
discovered, and it was almost impossible TO
get the nozzle of the hose through so as to
send the water into the burning mass. The
doors in the rear of the building were
opened, but the smoke poured out so densely
that it was impossible for the firemen to
make their way through it up to the front
of the building where the fire originated.
Chief Black at once realized that he had got
a stubborn enemy to deal with. and sent in
a general alarm that brought all the service
able apparatus to the ground. Streams
were poured into the basement through the
windows and the floor flooded, but the
smoke grew thicker and blackeT, and now
and then little tongues Of flame could be
seen shooting up from the caudrOn below
which indicated that they were slowly gain
ing ground. The smoke had filled the first
floor and crept into the rooms and Railways
of the third and fourth stories, driving the
tenants out, many Of the ladies escaping by
ladders in the rear Of the block. The base
ment where the fire caught was stored with
cDllDll anu AODltIl HOOuS llldb MGIC pdld-
table food for the flames, and through the
piles of cotton batting bales Of quilts and
cases of wOOlens they crept. converting the
northern portion Of the basement into
veritable furnace. The whole front
of the magnificent block was
enshrouded in black pail OF smoke. and
the great crowd that surged through the
streets came out with blackened faces and
begrimed clothes The flames soon ate
their way through the floor and climbing
the columns into the second story, when it
was apparent that the plate glass windows
must be sacrificed and the front of the
store deluged if it was expected to save the
building. This was done, and five streams
were soon playing into the store through
the front, and bolts of silk and satin. boxes
of lace and hundreds of yards of yelvets
were thrown into black and diSOTderly
mass on the flooded floor. The fight was
hard one, but water finally conquered and
the building was saved
THE DAMAGE.
1t seems almost incredible that so much
damage could be done by flames that hardly
showed themselves during the fight. but it is
estimated that of the $4,000 worth of goods
in the store 65 per cent. is Il total loss. 1t
was smoke and water that did the greater
portion Of the injury, the damage by fire be-
ing confined principally to the building
which was damaged to the extent OF about
Sc, 900. The goods on the first floor were, as
far back as the middle of the building, totally
destroyed, being backened by smoke and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24

cape. and as soon as the match was lighted IL
ignited and the explosion followed. Devine.
however, said he smelled no gas before he
lighted the match. Several occupants OF the
, second floor lowered their goods into the alley,
where they were loaded on TO drays and re-
moved. Fears were entertained at one time
that the entire block would GO in which case
the loss would have aggregated a half million
dollars, and the law library of Erwin, Ryan &
Ives. one of the most valuable i'm the city,
would have been destroyed.
The building looks much more substantial
than it really is. There are no fire-walls 10 it
and no standpipe with which 10 flood the ele-
vator. If the flames had reached the elevator
yesterday it is the general impression that the
building would have gone and possibly prop
erty adjoining.
SOMETHING OF THE FIRM.
The firm of Mannheimer Bros. has been in
existence here fifteen years. Robert and
Jacob came TO 81. Paul from Chicago i'm 1871
al d opened up small business at No. IL
Third street. In 1876 their brother Emil was
admitted as member i'm the firm. About
four years ago the firm erected and moved
into the building recently scorched, enlarged
their stock and extended their line of trade
until at the present time they are
among the heavy business men of
the city. Bradstreet's agency Quotes the
firm at from Sl5O.OO0 to $4,000. Mr.. Robert
Manufacturer was seen last evening
at his residence and stated that I'm four
weeks time at least, the firm would be I'm
shape for business. The building will be
thoroughly renovated aud many improve
meats made i'm the retail department. The
insurance will cover all loss on building and
stock, but il VIII necessitate the closing of
the establishment for thirty days, ''but at the
end of that time" said Mr.. Mannheimer, 'swe
will have an opening of as large and varied
stock as can be purchased"
GOALS OF FIRE.
Tho Mannheimer Bros. will open up as
soon as they can get their goods into shape
in the handsome new McQuillan block cor
ner of Minnesota and Seventh streets.
W. L. Anderson, the artist, occupied n
room on the secoud floor as a studio and he
got smoked out. He suffered no material
damage, however.
The fremen did nobly, and an insurance
agent remarked: -'Chief Black has put an
other feather in his cap 10y stopping that fire
where he did"
The lady occupants of the second floor got
badly ratified and got out the back windows
on To ladders and climbed down to the
ground.
A fireman by the name Of Morton cut his
FOOT slightly by kicking out u window. DIR.
Murphy dressed the wound.
The books and safe of the firm were safely
removed to the vaults of the German-Ameri-
can bank building.
The street cars on Fourth street were
blocked by the hose lying across the track,
about two hours.
S. 5. Eaton was on the ground early in the
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connected with the Office. 1 think the
blanks for bond. etc. viii reach here in
time for me to secure the sureties and re-
ceive my commission. 50 as to take posses
sion OF the Office at the latest by next Mon
day. The clerical force will undoubtedly
remain IN the Oiiice until at least new men
can be initiated and instructed into the du-
ties they are to perform. As Ia who will
be the new deputies l cannot say. l have
made no promises and do not know now
who will assume the duties of deputy mar
shals in the state"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
A New Organization.

The organization of the St Paul builders
exchange and trade exhibit, announcement
OF which was made some days ago. is rapidly
progressing. The first draft OF the articles
of incorporation has been maze, and was to
have been acted upon by the incorporators
at a meeting in the chamber OF commerce
yesterday afternoon. but the business was
postponed. The object of the association has
been outlined in the GLOBE. Some central
location NOT yet decided upon will be selected
where space will be leased by the year to
those desiring the privilege, and this will
form headquarters for the producers of
hJIding materials and for those desiring to
build. Some of the incorporators are: }. II .
Drake, Albert Scheffer, W. p. Cockey. Geb-
hardt Bohn and Prof. ". F. Phelps The
capital stock will be $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
Fighting the Fire.

saturated with water and in the rear portion
of the room there will be but little salvage
In the basement bales of quilts and cases of
goods 10 the value of many thousand dollars
were burned, and where the fire didu't
reach the smoke did its damag-
ing work. The fact that a large in
voice of goods had just been received and
opened for the spring trade, renders the loss
q great dc3l heavier than ii would have been
had the fire occurred two weeks ago. These
goods were many of them imported and very
valuable. The insurance on the stock which
is owned by the Mannheimer Bros. and on
the building, owned by Gustav Manufacturer,
residing in New York, is heavy. Below is
given a list of the insurance:
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THE NEW MARSHAL.
Mr. Campbell says He Has Not Vel
Picked HIS Deputies.

United States Marshal w. NJ. Campbell
came TO st. Paul yesterday from Minneapo-
lis and was seen by GLOBE representative
in the Merchants hotel. He denies the
rumor that he has appointed Mike Hoy as
deputy United States marshal Said he:
al have not made any provision as vet for
changes in the clerical force or among the
deputies. OF course l have thought of il.
as receive scores of applications each day
and am satisfied that there is plenty of GOOD
material in tine state To ill all the uositions
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
FIRE AND WATER.
Mannheimer Brothers Extensive Dry Goods
Establishment Ruined by These De-
structive Elements.
A Leaking Gas Pipe Results in Loss OF
Over One Hundred Thousand
Dollars.
A Stubborn and Successful Fight VI ade
by tile Firemen to Subdue the
Flames.
A Big Batch of Insurance that Fully
Covers the Loss--Brtef
Notes.

Yesterday afternoon st. Paul was visited
by another contagration that threatened at
first to be equally as destructive as was that
of the Ryan drug store few weeks ago.
At 2:O5 o'clock Officer COn?oy sent in an
alarm from box %. corner Minnesota and
Third streets, for a fire in the basement Of
the Manufacturer block. occupied as a whole
safe and retail dry goods store. it was not
long before the lire department were on the
ground and engines Nos. aud ready 10
begin their work. At lrst there were no
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24

finally came in, and with a few twists OF
the lightning stick had the globe shining as
brightly as ever. j gentle tapping OF feet
began by some of the boys that gradually
grew until regular round of applause was
under way. The colonel made his way To
the door and bluShed and bowed his ac-
acknowledgements as gracefully as prlma
donna who had won her first bouquet
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
Jacassy 81 Co..

Third floor Manufacturer building. have the
pleasure of announcing that their large
stock of new draperies upholsteries, and
rugs just received, have not been reached by
either fire, smoke or water. and that both
their rooms and the elevator are in readi-
ness TO receive all visitors.
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The game was played with the utmost
good feeling, and at the close the defeated
Kinks gave three hearty cheers and one tiger
for the yictOrS.
The curriers' Of st. Paul and Minneapolis
will be pleased to hear thct J. ~ Hutch
insOn, the ice palace contractor. who
played with st. Paul rink during the re-
cent bonspiel. has distinguished himself as
a curler since his return TO Montreal. and
showed that he is one OF the most skillful
curriers' in America. He has just played in
a match at Montreal for points Individual
play, and won the trophy. which is a
handsome pair of silver curling stones on
a silver tray. The tops of the stones can
be lifted of. and they are suitable for sugar
bowls
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
INtal gS,OUU SlAtUUU
5. >. Eaton on stock and fixtures. 81. 500.
AFTER THE FIRE

After the flames had been subdued the in
terror Of the store presented a sorry sight
The walls and ceilings were hlackened and
warped, the shelves were flied with laces and
white goods now as black as SCOT, the count
ers were filled with piles of dress goods Of
great value, and cases of ribbons, thrcw n
into unsightly heaps, dripping with water
that looked like ink as II trickled to the floor;
the show windows that have so often attracted
the admiration of the citizens of st. Paul for
the artistic display Of rich material were
Etrewn With broken glass and window castings
and furs ana dress Goods hung bcdraggled
and vnluelcss from The Orac:etS. The floor
was Hooded VIA water 10 the depth
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
on was on the ground early in the

game and kept an eye on the fire until it was
subdued.
Officer Conroy said he had considerable
trouble getting his key to work in box %.
The Manufacturer block will be in condition
for occupancy again by May l.
The crowd was immense.
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4 Nice Assortment
OF boucle dress goods at % cents per yard
at McLain'S, 3S4 Wabasha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
THE CURLING MATCH.
Minneapolis Defeats 81. Paul in n
Contest for the District Medal.

The curling match between three Kinks
each of the Minneapolis and St. Paul curl
ing clubs took place Yesterday at the ice
palace grounds. The contest was for the
district medal offered by the Grand National
Curling club Of America. The ice was in
fair condition, having been flooded Monday
night and frozen sufficient to make the play
possible. The game was begun promptly
at IL o'clock and was remarkably close from
beginning Ia emf. although towards tine lat
ter part the ice became wet and a good deal
of muscle was required TO deliver the stones
successfully. There were not many spec
tators present but those who did attend
were mostly curriers' and manifested a keen
interest In the game. which was completed
shortly after o'clock, Minneapolis winning
hr one r,ninf ~ fnIlnA,s.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
STREET SAYINGS.

Cheyelier Wartegg. who is visiting st
Paul. withs his wife Minnie Hauk. the
MapleSon prima donna. viii give lecture
here at the request OF some OF the prOmi
nent Germans of the city. Mr.. Wartegg
has considerable reputation a. r writer.
having contributed extensively to the New
York sun among other writings lie said
yesterday that lac was about 10 publish. i'm
four volumes. n work somewhat statistical
in its nature on the great cities of America.
He hardly dares send any copies of il
10 st. Paul, he said. for though his
statements were true for the dates
when the information was obtained.
still, as there must be some weeks between
that time and the date of publication, the
figures would be Outgrown so far as this
city is concerned, so rapidly did the city
grow. Ii he were TO get revised figures the
same trouble would be experienced before
they could be put in print. Consequently
he was in difficulty. He recognized thai
he could not keep up with the city'S growth.
Mr.. Wartegg has travelled extensively
and has made frequent visits TO this part of
the country. His first trip was some fifteen
Years ago, with a scientific party that went
through TO Winnipeg by team. He has
also been here, where his wife has sung in
concerts, his last visit being in 1888. This
Is Minnie Hanks first visit as a prim a
donna. though in concert she has been
heard two or three times. Chevelier War
tegg objects 10 being introduced as the
husband OF Minnie Hauk," and says if
people will look up his record they will find
that she is somebody's wife as well as he
somebody's husband.
-
Col. c. J. Monfort of the Windsor hotel
was given a small ovation last evening dur
Ing supper time. One OF the electric lights
went out and no efforts of the head waiter
would start the current Col Monfort
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
Sn,oLo live Onk Cipar,

A ten-cent cigar for cents at McLain's
$50 Wabasha street.
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At SicLain's. 3S4 WabaSha.
One more case of double-fold dress goods at
81 cents per yard
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White pique at 6 cents per yard at Nc
Lains, worth double the money.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
Supreme Court.

DECISIONS FILED.
Alfred p. Cammond, appellant, vs.. HalvertOu
NJ PeytOn as assignee Of John A. Paige
surviving partner of the firm of s. b. &
J. \. Paige ct al. respondent.
SyilabuS-As general rule the equitable
lien of grantOr of real estate for the price
thereof is not assignable.
Order sustaining demurrer affirmed.
BERRY. J.
Vanderburgh, J., took no part in the de-
cisiOu of this case.
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of three inches in many places. and frag-
lnents of store fixtures hoated about: the Of
fee had been invaded by the streams that
poured through the windows, and papers and
books lay about limp and pulpy just in
front of the main entrance a great black hole
with charred and ragged edges, had been
I burned through the floor, and below could be
seen heaps of ashes and scorched timbers
) on the second floor. the apartment of Dr. A
Thompson, dentist. and Jacassy & Co. : art
! rooms were filled with smoke. and Jacassy a.
Co. suffered considerable damage. which was
/ fully covered by an insurance of S2, lOO. sThey
had just received $4,000 worth of goods
which they were opening. Their stock
amounted to about $4,000. They were the
only occupants above the first floor who suf-
fered material loss.
CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
There are several statements as to the
origin of the fire. One is that the engineer
OF the building opened a gas Jet with the in
tention Of lighting the gas; he held a lighted
candle In his hand and the gas ignited ana
the fame was communicated TO pile of cot
ton batting. Another and probably true
story Is that carpenter by the name of
Joseph DcViuc was working putting in some
iron supports 10 the floor above. He wanted
10 light the gas, and striking q match. an ex-
plOsion Immediately followed, and the infiam-
lnable material surrounding him was soon in
flames. Devine was stupched for a moment
after the explosion and had to be pulled out
eyebrows and face were somewhat
burned before they got him out.
1'hE girls who are employed in the store had
complained during the day that the gas was
leaking, and IL is thought that breach in the
Pipe il the basement allowed tho gas 10 es-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24
THE GREAT NORrHwEsT.

Talk about a mining, agricultural and
/ stock town combined, Jefferson CITY takes
the medal" said W. ;. Powell, who
reached here yesterday from his Montana
/ home. ''And the town is growing so fast
| that they have got TO cut away part Of 4
mountain to make room for town lot adj
dition.
F. II. Carter, wife and child are here
! from CasseltOn. Mr.. Carter is one Of Da-
kota's successful wheat growers, and of
conrse is pleased with the territory in every
respect.
Denny Hannapin (SpOopendykel of Bis
marck was in the second story of the Mann
heimer block yesterday when the fire
/ started. 1t is said that Mr.. Hannapin did
noble work in calamity assisting some
ladies down 4 ladder to the ground in the
rear of the building. Mr. III. SAYS he is
''dOd-gasted willing to be a Dakota Demo
crat, but as TO Transforming himself into a
hook and ladder truck for ST. Paul fires, he
cashes his chips and quits the game"
-
T. G.. Merrill. largely interested In Mon
tana mining companies. was asked yeSter-
| day about the Granite Mountain mine. and
replied that it was located near Phillips
/
/ the world. The immense lode at ruby
| silver is seemingly unlimited and the out
put from the mine each month Is simply
wonderful. Three years ago the stock
could be bought for Sl.5O a share; to-day il
is quoted and worth $40 per share. The
stockholders are largely st. Louis men who
were the original incOrpOratOrs. Gov.
HauSer. knowing the value of this prop
erty, invested S2j0.O 600 in stock about a
| year ago, paving SEQ per share. lie has
also. in connection with Thomas Cruise. ~
VI. Hotter and 4. j. Davis. incorporated a
company. known rs the West Granite
Mountain Mining company. with a capital
stock of $4,000 600. for the purpose of
working the Alameda and RattleSnake
leads which are extensions of the original
Granite Mountain.
-
Il. NJ. Voolfolk OF the Evans Missouri
Transportation company is at the Mer-
chants. He states that his visit here is for
the purpose or submitting bid for govern
ment Transportation on the Missouri river.
The bids will be opened i'm Fort Smelling
this week. Mr.. Voolfolk said: we have
had the contract the last year for carrying
Indian supplies To Standing Rock. Chcy-
enne. Crow Greek. Brule and Yankt0n
agencies. besides transporting other freight
and passengers. We own three gcOd-slzed
boats. which run between IanktOn and Bis
marck. and have all the work we can do
during the summer" Mr.. Voolfolk is an
old steamboat captain and has lived in Da-
kOta for many years. His acquaintance
with NorthweSterners is almost unlimited.
and his anecdotes OF the early settlers are
told in an interesting manner.
-
II. r. Lyon. president Of the First Ma
tiOnal bank OF Mandan. OAK. is in the city.
Mr.. Lyon is also largely Interested in steam
boat navigation on the Missouri river be-
tween Yankt0n and Bismarck. lie saws
Mandan is quiet at present and but very
little booming is going on. The city has
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-24

DOubie-FOld BrOcade Cashmere
At MeLain's at % cents. These goods are
worth - cents.
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Additional 81. Paul News Oh the
Il Rhth aud Fourth Pages.
PERSONALS.

o. Z. Gould, WinOna, is at the Ryan.
II. W. Pratt is in st. Paul from Faribault.
Fargo is represented III St. Paul by c. E.
Luce.
J. NJ a. Jolys is at the Merchants from
Manitoba.
Geo. W. Duncan, Sank Center, is at the
Clarendon.
Thomas II. Lohr of Pittsburg is at the
Hotel Ryan.
}. Austin Of Fergus Falls is sojourniug at
the Merchants.
Hon. George y. Baxter of Faribault is at
the Merchants.
J. r. Thomas of Washington Territory is at
the Merchants.
John W. Drake is at the Merchants from
Aberdeen. Oak
+. W. Hoyt and wife are guests at the Clar-
endOn from Red Wing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. VI. Lowery are ut the
Ryan from Ryan, n. Y.
Charles c. Wilson is a recent arrival at the
Ryan from Rochester.
It. J. Laughlin is here from Fort Atkinson.
Wis, and is stopping at the Merchants.
Thomas NJ. Bacon, L. 5. A., reached the
city yesterday and registered at the RYAN
Manager Ed Hilton of the Olympic theater
lett for Chicago last evening. He viii return
Friday.
Yesterdays arrivals on the Hotel Ryan reg
ister contained the name of II. ID. Merwin,
Mandan, Oak.
\ party from Portland, consisting of VIII
liam Fechhuner and wife. DIR. Ii. Z. Wilson.
Isam White and Henry Ach, reached St Paul
yesterday and are registered at the Ryan
T. W. Meacham, Syracuse; II. Balmer, St
Louis; }. H. Howell, New York; J. +.
Hutchns, Duluth; o. j. Brayton. Dubuque:
J. Frankel, Philadelphia; RI. f. Barron.
Faribault, and f. W. Cooke. Decatur were
among the out of town people who placed
their signatures on the register OF the Ryan
hotel.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Mer-
chants hotel We're: ]. Austin, Fergus Falls;
o. J. Naltinson. Caledonia: Thomas Higgiu-
sen. Willmar; G. II. Taylor, Chicago: l. W
Newton, MarshaltOwn; NJ. II. DresbOch
Dodge Center; C.. b. Williams, Columbia:
J. J. Rhoades, Hastings, and J. Il. Clements.
CrOOkstOn
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RINKs NO

RIMS No i.
Minneapolis ST. Paul
Peter Duncan, VI. Taylor.
J.. :. Seaver, james B rode,
X. Brooks. Frank Horn.
4. Hastings, skip-l9- W. Fleming, skip-17.
Kinks No >.
Minneapolis St. Paul
" iliiam Gray. William IOdd,
Michael Little. J. 4. Henry,
James Smith, William Rougcr.
w. Mcmillan, skip-l3.W. LOri;uer, skip-22.
Kinks so 3.
Minneapolis st. Paul
Mel McRae. Hugh Campbell,
A. Patton. DIR. W. DinwOOdie,
X. Burgess. William Norton,
j. Patton, skip-2l. }. AcCuioch. shp-13
Total. .......53 Total. ..........52
The game. like those Of the recent bon
spiel. consisted of twenty-One ends. and
the eloseness with which it was played can
be seen from the following total score, as it
stood while the game progressed: