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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
RYAN Is Sanouine
Special to the Globe.

special 10 tue OlODe-
ABERDEEN, Oak, Oct. 19.-Martin
Ryan, of Fargo, chairman of the Demo
cratic territorial committee, is in this
city. In an interview to-day Mr.. Ryan
said that every indication points to the
election Of Mr.. Harden. He believes
that large majority of the farmers in
the territory will vote for him. Ryan
says the Bierley movement IS not
directed at Harden, but the idea is to
select delegate for North Dakota in
anticipation of the possible admission
of South Dakota.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Scott COunty's Heavy Vote.

SHAKoPEE, Oct. 19.-Hon. Scion Chase
and Thomas Minnehan aired Republican
doctrines at G. A. r. hail last night.
The peoples convention meets at the
court house tomorrow. Charles A.
Stevens. editor of tue Courier. opens up
the school house campaign of this
county. for the Democratic ticket, Mon
day. There is every indication that an
unusually heavy vote will be pOlled.
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last evening. and, Notwithstanding the
rain, the farmers came in large num-
bers from the surrounding country.
The meeting was addressed by Hon.
Charles Canning and DR.. Bert Robin
son, who spoke on the tariff and state
issues. Judging from the amount of
enthusiasm displayed Canning will
carry Otter Tail county by storm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER |, 1883,

Alto m at the office ofhe company Room 252 Drake Block
St. Paul Until that date lots will be solo, contracted to
be sOd order that all may have equal chance for first
choice
For three years the Elmo Residence Park scheme has re-
ceived the careful study of the abest specialists in Landscape
Art and Civil Engineering Prof III W. S. Cleveland given
charge and sent by the company the East visit all the
prominent residence parks there for the purpose Of securing
every valuable feature for this park.
BeneZette Williams the Eminent Civil Engineer OF Chi
who designed and constructed the water and sewerage
system of Pullman Ill., which is renowned for its completeness
perfectng the plans for similar system for Elmo Residence
Park which will be pushed to completion in time to meet the
demands of those building
The Elmo Park Company plated $50 of the $50 acres
owned by at Lake Elmo About $50 bordering the lake
to be ncOSed and will be known elmo Residence Park
1t believed that residence park scheme of equal complete
in all its details has before been offered About 1870
acres north of the railroad plated the townse Of Elmo
The Park now has within its limits the Elmo Park HOTEL
petey equipped in every particular with it's Electric Light
Plant Steam Laundry Stables Capacious Cold Storage House
etc., besides the Finest and Largest Fleet of New Cedar Boats
provided for lakeside hotel
The lots average about HalfAcre in sze and is the
purpose of the company furnish the residents within the Park
with convenience for home life which they would
in the best part of the city, strip about 100 feet wide along
the lake front reserved for the benefit of all lot
Pleasure grounds for the especial of children well
lawn tennis and ball grounds will also be dedicated forever
to the common of the residents within the park.
About thirty welknown gentlemen of st. Paul have ap
piled for lots in the Park and many signify their intention OF
building next spring. Some will build Summer Cottages, but
will build Permanent Homes Such restrictions will be
made in selling lots will fine class Of residences.
No other buildings will be allowed in the Park except in the
stable quarters where private stables may be built by those
not desiring to club stables.
The Elmo Park Hotel will hereafter be practically Club
House for the of those residents Of the Park who prefer to
take their meals at the Hotel 1t will continue, however, to i'll
e such guests during the months as have paronized
it literally for the past three summers and assisted in
making it very delightful resort.
prospectus setting forth definitely and in detail the
plans Of the company with Autograph copy of the plat and
price list of the lots will be ready for distribution in few
days. and may be secured by application in or by letter
at the office of the company 252 Drake block in this city,
ELMO PARK COMPANY
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Brakemen Take a Rest.

COLUMBUS, o., Oct. 19.-The Brother
hood of Brakemen of the United States
and Canada were in session to-day, dis
cussing the constitution. After con-
sideration of the constitution it was
recommitted to the committee on con-
stitution for the purpose OF inserting an
amendment. The brotherhood has adj
iourned until Monday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Todd County's trusted Few.
Special 10 the Globe.

SptclaI 10 the GIODe.
LONG PRAIRIE, Mimi, Oct 10. The
Todd County Democratic convention to-
day nominated county officers as follows:
Auditor. F. b. Nutting; treasurer,
James Hart; register of deeds, Charles
HarkinS; county attorney, r. Z. Davis;
sheriff, James Henritty; superintendent
of schools, John G. Max; judge of pro-
bate, Peter Scott; ,S surveyor, John
missioner, n. lrstield; county COM
missiODers. Ii. FrOlich, S. Houston and
Charles jacobson. Il. E. Davis. the
nominee for attorney, declined to run.
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Macdonald at Cannon Falls.

Special to the Globe.
CANNON FALLS, Mimi, Oct. 10
Judge Macdonald spoke here last night.
The night was wet and unfavOrable,
but the judge was greeted by large
audience at Van Campus hall. His
speech was well received.
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Enthusiasm Was Lacking.

Special 10 The GIObe.
MooRHEAD, Mimi, Oct. ia rally
of the cold water party was held in the
opera house tonight. Hugh Harrison,
Il. ID. Scott, and Rev. l Bergstrom were
the speakers of the evening. Their re-
marks failed to create any enthusiasm.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
L this Office until Monday, Oct. %, 1888
at II o'clock m, for furnishing the neces-
and roofs of roundries now beng erected by
this company at Grassy Point, West Duluth.
Lumber to be of Norway or white pine, and
to be delivered at West Duluth either on Cars
or boat on or before the 18th of November,
$685. Specifications of same can be had by
addressing the undersigned, P. o. Box 1885,
Duluth, Mimi, or by personal application at
the company's office, 513 West Superior
street. WIN. E. TANNER,
General Manager Minnesota Car Co.
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Are You Ready? Go

To Great Falls, Helena and Butte,
Mont. Beginning Nov. 10, via the st.
P, NJ. & NJ. railway, Palace Express
Train, Luxurious Sleepers, bright and
CHEEKY Day Coaches and free Colonists'
Slaanapc
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Tickets On Every Corner.

SpeclaI 10 Inc GIUDe.
RED WING, Oct. ia political club
has been organized in Warsaw township.
one of the Republican stronghOlds in
the county, for the purpose of getting
I'D an independent county ticket. There
are already three full tickets in the field.
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The DEADLY PARALLEL.
Utterances of Messrs. Wilson and
DunneIl Compared.
Snecial TO the Globe.


Special to the Globe.
KAssoN, Oct. 19.-The deadly parallel
works with great effect when applied to
The public utterances of Congressman
Wilson and Dunnell in this campaign.
The contrast, as made here, with ex-
tracts from their speeches is striking.
Wilson-If the dill Dunnell-Wilson vo-
rect tax bill had ted with the South.
.ras cd, it would have ern brigadiers on the
nlcaed the way fOridirect tax bill
he payment of
thousands of illegal
and unjust claims. A
majority uf the eonih
eru members voted
tor The bIIl. while J
yo'ci against il.
WiiSuu-Only 70 of Dunnell-Three-ffths
our 2i6 cunsulariof our consular Of
Officers are southern icers are rebel briga
ers have the of idiers.
!!cial record ~ prove
Wilson i an one Dunnell-I am in
of twenty-five tariff favor of tariff reform.
reform cOuGressmcullf the Mills bill be-
whom the protective comes a law the sur
tariff manntacturersiplus will be larger
OF the East have said than ever.
should not go back 10
congress lhls year.
NiisOu-I have Dunnell-The Dem
never advocated freeiocratic party is adyo-
trade nor anything eating free lrade.
but the reasonable re
duction of taxation.
Wilson - Dunnell Dunnell-What II
has been paid lobby was:
list since he left con
greSe-
Wilsnn-The war is Dunnell-The war is
ended. moi ended.
Wilson - The mani Dunnell-Tlle South
who waves the bloody ern brigadiers are in
shirt today does il TO control of the govern
appeal 10 your ras-i ment
sions and prejud:ces
vii nj voted Dunneil-Why, Will
against Tie Logan pen son voted against the
zion bill foI one rea- Logan pension bill
son, among many. that Think of that old
Mrs Logan had had soldiers.
given her privately
100000 and did not
need pension.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Grower Led Them AM.

HECTOR, Mimi, Oct. 19.-T. B. Haw-
kins, of Minneapolis, pOlled the votes
on No. Hastings e. Dakota division to-
dav. The vote was as follows: Cleve-
land 90, Harrison 10, Wilson 10. Mer-
RAM 10, Streeter l, Hugh Harrison /.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Setting Up False Idols.

Special to the Globe.
MASON CITY, To-, Oct. 19.-John
McHugh, the Irish orator, eXpounded
Republican doctrine to large audience
here Tonight.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Assessment for Grading Osce-
ola Avenue.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Mimi. Oct II, 1888.
The Board of Public Works in and
for the corporation of the city of st.
Paul, Mimi, will meet at their office in
said city at 2 p. M. on the Goth day of
October, A. d. 1888, to make an assess
ment of benefits, costs and expenses
arising from the grading of Osceola ave-
nue., to partial grade from Pleasant
avenue to Avon street, and to a full
grade from Avon street to Lexington
avenue, i'll said city, on the property on
the line of said Improvement and
deemed benefited thereby amounting
IN the aggregate to S6,662.20.
All persons interested are hereby no
titled to be present at said time and
place of making said assessment, and
will be heard.
JOHN G. QUINBY, President pro TEN.
Official: w. f. ERWIN,
1884 Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - STATE OF
~ Minnesota. County of Ramsey-ss. In
Probate Court, Special Term, Oct 10, 1888.
In the matter of the estate of Robert Bryan,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of Pro-
bate of the county of Ramsey will, upon the
first Monday of the month of May, A. d.
1899 at 10 o'clock a. m, hear, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against said deceased; and that six months
from and after the date hereof have been al
lowed and limited for creditors 70 present
their claims against said estate, at the eXpira-
ton of which time all claims not presented
or not proven to its satisfaction shall be for
ever barred. unless for good cause shown
further time be allowed.
Bv the Court, E. s. GOEMAN,
Il. 81 Judge OF Probate.
JANE BRYAN. Administrative.
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Canning Is Getting There.

Special TO the Globe.
uENNISG, Mimi, Oct. ia large
and enthusiastic meeting was held here
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The Burlinqhvn'

Union Depots Minneapolis, St. Paul. Chi
cago and ST. Louis.
Ticket Offces-St Paul, corner Third and
Robert sts. Chicago, corner Clark and Ad.
ANS sts.; st. Louis, 112 North Fourth ST.
Leave Arrive
St. Paul st. Paul
Chicago st. Louis and
Peoria, daily, -. ..7:3op. m. 755 a. m.
Chicago, La Crosse,
Dubuque, and Galena
Elk. Sunday 80. go. .7:3o a. m. 500 D. m
Suburban trains leave union depot, ST,
Paul, for Daytons bluff Oakland, Highwood,
Newport. st. Paul Park and Pullman avenue
daily at and 10 a. M, 12:15. 2:30, $40.
Saturdays only at IL: % p, NJ. Returning,
arrive daily at $50, 40 and IL ;J5 a. m,
2, 5, 6:1O and and 7:30 p. m, and We'd
nesdays and Saturdays only at IL :05 D. m.
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NOTICE OF LIS PENDESs

Notice is hereby given of the pendencv of
the above entitled action in the District
Court of the Second Judicial District of the
State of Minnesota, in and for said Ramsey
County, instituted by the above named plain
tiff against the defendants above named, or
referred to in the above title Of said action,
and that the object of said action is TO de-
termine adverse claims of said defendants
and quiet the title and possession of said
plaintiff in the following described parcel OF
land, whereof the plaintiff claims he is the
owner in fee simple, situated i'll the county
of Ramsey, and State of Minnesota, viz:
The east One-third G3) of lots eleven Cd
and twelve 90, in block seven % of
Whitney q Smiths addition to Saint Paul.
according to the plats of said addition as re-
corded in the office of the register of deeds
of said Ramsey county which said parcel of
land embraces certain land described as fol
lows, viz: Commencing on the southerly
line of Seventh street, one hundred and
fifty feet westerly from the southwest
corner of Wacouta street and Seventh
street, running thence westerly on said
line of Seventh street fifty feet; thence
southerly atrightangles running one hundred
feet to lot ten. IN said block; thence easterly
along said lot ten fifty feet: thence at right
angels one hundred feet to the place of be
ginning, and for the relief demanded in his
complaint i'll said action OIL file in the office
of the clerk of said court.
Dated st. Paul, Mimi, July 3 |, 1888.
HENRY j. HORN,
Attorney of Plaintiff. st. Paul, Mimi.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Ramsey-Distrct Court Second Judicial
District.
William j. Cutler VS. Henry P Button, Henry
P. Butler, Sarah Button, Sarah Butler,
Catharine Clark Gate Catharine Button),
and George B. Clark, her husband, Laura
Stoddard and - Stoddard. her husband
Scion Button, Leonora Button, Elezar But
ton. Samuel Button, William Button. Phil
ander Button, Lafayette Button and Elijah
Button. Also all other persons or parties
unknown claiming any right title, estate
lien or interest IN the real estate described
i'll the complaint herein.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
defendants:
You and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to answer to the complaint of
the plaintiff in this action, which has been
filed in the Office of the clerk of said court
in the city of ST. Paul. in said Ramsey county.
and to serve copy of your answer to said
complaint on the subscriber at his Office in
said city of st. Paul, in said Ramsey county,
within twenty days after the service of this
summons uponyo exclusive OF the day of
such service, and if you fail TO answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the
court for the relief demanded therein.
July 81, 1883.
HENPV HODN
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- results, largest circulation and
Ha n + most advantageous rates are
HCOk given by the GLoBE, The great
Want medium.
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MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY
ALBERT LEA ROUTE.

hIDEIBI IEa IlVU Es
Lv.St. Paul Ar st. Paul
Chi. & Des Moines Elk. *8: 45 m " :25 pm
StLouis Kan City Elk 1915 m :25pm
Watertown & Pac. Div.
Elk. ....... :. IS :OOa m re :35 D m
Mankato Express ..... IS 80 pm II l :35a m
st. Louis Through Elk IS % pm f9:0Oam
Des Moines & Kansas
City Express. dc: % n IN DO :OOam
Chicago Fast Ex. Id6:2j D mi do :O0a m
d, Daily i ex. Sundays. +ex- Saturday.
Ticket Office, st. Paul. corner Third and
Sibley streets, and DEPOT Broadway, foot of
Fourth street
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HENRY j. HORN.
Attorney for plaintiff, st. Paul, Mimi.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Ramsey-District Court, Second Judicial
District.
William J. Cutler VS.. Henry P. Button, Henry
p. Butler, Sarah Button, Sarah Butler,
Catharine Clark date Catharine But
tom and George b. Clark, her hus-
band; Laura Stoddard and - Stod-
dard, her husband; Scion Button,
Leonora Button, EleZar Button. Samuel
Button. William Button, Philander Button,
Lafayette Button and Elijah Button, also all
other persons or parties unknown claiming
any rig t, title, estate, lien or interest in
the real estate described in the complaint
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
MO
RESIDE NCE PARK
LAKE ELMO, MIMI.
DISAPPOINTMENT!

Because of the mpossiby of securing Autograph cop
les of the plat of Elmo Residence Park for distribution by the
date heretofore announced for first Offering lots for sae it has
been decided by the company to postpone the sale until
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

Through Trains to PrincfpalPofnts
i'll Central and Northern Mime
sofa, Dakota, Montana, Mantle ba
and British Columbia.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20
Northern Pacific Railroad !
The Dining Car Line to Fargo, Win
nipeg, Helena, Butte and the
Pacific Northwest.
Dining Cars on Pacific and Winnipeg Ex-
Arrive
st. Paul
Daily.

4:03 p. m 5:05 p. m.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

Dunnell-Three-ffths
of our consular Of
ficers are rebel briga-
diers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

Dunnell-I am in
favor of tariff reform.
II the Mills bill be-
comes a law the sur
plus Will be larger
Than ever.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-20

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Mimi. Oct II, 1883.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-06-07

ROMANCE OF TIE WAR.--A few
days ago the face OF lady which still
retained traces of great former beauty
was pointed out upon the avenue, and
the following story was told of its
possessor During the war her be-
trothed lover. while serving as an off,
Ger under the banner of the Confed.
eracy, learned incidentally of her se-
rious illness in Troy. n. y. Nothing
daunted by the dangers which en-
compassed such an undertaking, he
obtained leave OF absence, passed
through the lines and, sitter almost
incredible escapes and hariships, sue
ceeded IN reaching he, side IN her
Northern home.
Upon her recovery he attempted to
retrace h.z steps, but was seen and
recognized in New York rity and ar
rested as spy. Alter due trial be.
fore a competent tribunal he was
found guilty and sentenced to be shot.
The lady In question was niece of
Cardinal (then Archbishop Manning,
and the whole force Of the Catholic
clergy was brought 10 bear upon Mr..
Lincoln in order to secure commu-
ta;Ion of the sentence. This was
done IN effect, for the unfortunate
man was permitted 10 marry the wo-
man 0; biz choice. and then both were
bani7hed 70 Paris, where they lived
under the suTvelllance Cf The Ameri-
can Minister unit! the lose Of the
war. Such, indeed, WAS the ;ondi-
tion upon which his ilie WAS spared
by the President. The brave Confed-
crate wife Is now a widow. and her
eldest son, through the kindness of
Mr.. Cleveland, to whom he is said to
f. have told HE mothers story IN an ac-
cidental meeting which happened in
the grounds IN the rear OF the White
House. is cadet at West Point
Washington Cayitd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-06-07

Letter from he Assistant Foreman of the
Delivery Dcpartmcnt-A subject in
which Thousands arc Deeply Con
Ccrnel

About five years ago suffered from great
pain and weaknessin the lower part Of my
back, pain in the limbs, bad taste in the
mouth, disgust ut food, and great mental
and bodily depression.
live at 34i York street, jersey City, and
on arriving home one night found a copy
Of thc Shaker Ai,AadEac that had been len
during the day. read the article, What
Is this Disease that Is Coming Upon Us -
Ii described my symptoms and ieclings.bet-
tar than | could il had written whole
book. Ny trouble was indecd like q thief
in tho night" for il had been stealing upon
me unawarcs for years. sent for bottle
Of Shaker Extract u R2ots, or seigels Sy-
f., .sai lsclL.ge iAll lsAi1eif tne-half q Il l
fcit the wclcQmc rellet. In few weeks l
was like my old self ! enjoyed and diges-
tel my food. Ny kidneys soon recovered
tone and strength, and the trouble vanish
cd was Wen.
Millions OF people ncc,i some medicine
simply lo at un Tie bowels. To them
commend Shaker Extract in the strongest
pussiblc icTnIS IL j. the gcntlcst, pleasant
est, safest and >ur,s' Vurgaiive in this world,
Tho most delicate women and children
may take il one point more have all
the more confidence IN this medciDS be-
cause II is prepared ly the shakers. Imay
claim a. ho religious man myself and
admire The shakers for their zeal, Consis
tcncy and strict business integrity. What
they make may bc trusted 10y the public.
W II. HALL.
FuI sale hy all druggists and hy \. J.
White, 81 Warren Street New York
Jan i9-N
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-06-07

The citizens Of Minnesels We're ex.
ub-rant over the prospects Of their
mat winning ani poured whisky
dowI their nsoks ia SsGeEous quanti.
ties as they rallie! their Spearfsh
neighbor on their Inability 10 win
victory either al the polls or at the
card table.
The game had grown very exciting,
a. "Rsddy had won hall his oppon.
snt's chips and had opened jackpot
for hfty more chips, which would
''1p Blind Billy" il he stayed. and
stay he did. He showed mp his chips.
without tremor, S.thoreh Ne wei
knew If he lost them his doom was
sealed. He had reasol to fee con.
hdent, for he held four Jseks. AS
soou as the situation had Lecome
known throughout the camp every
man, woman and child rushed IN tho
direction of the plsyers ami the cor
don Of guards was soon broken through
with the weight of the struggling mass
o! excited people.
"Eeddy' held thee Aiugs and his
face wore satisfied smile ss ne picked
up the cards and asked Billy" how
many he wanted.
None. replied Billy
The emile lei, "Rediy face AS he
heard TINS and his hands tEembled
slightly as he dropped ms cards in
front OF him. Slowly he lifted them.
The first was a tray, the second-a
king Tnumrhsntly h laid the four
kings down before Billy. whose face
grew ashen pale A. his eyes fell upon
them. and with curse he threw his
four Jacks in "Redds" face aud iell
back III his seat completely exhausted.
Minnesota won the day and Reddy"
has freedom after seventy-three hours
of desperate lighting. The records
were promptly delivered to the officers,
and Minnesota enjoyed the d,stinction
of being the county seat Of Lawrence
county.
About week after the game the
remains Of blind Billy" were found
dangling from the limb Of tree in
the outskirts Of SpearGsh. SO ended
the history of one OF the most exciting
games ever played in the West