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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
THE ROBINSON CRUSOE ACT.
Gen. Harrison Is Playing 1t on
Middle Bass Island.
Special to the Globe

SpeclaI 70 the GIObe.
PUT-IN-BAY, Lake Erie, O., Aug. %.
The steam yacht Sigma, of Toledo,
owned by S. G. Reynolds, arrived here
at p. m. to-day with Gen. Harrison and
party on board. Owing to high winds
and heavy sea, tine yacht did not stop
at Middle Bass, but came direct to Put
In Bay and came to anchor. The after
noon was passed quietly by the general
on board the yacht. at about O'Clock
the wind abated, and the yacht went to
Middle Bass and landed the distin-
guished party. The general stood the
trip bravely, though somewhat fatigued
after his trip to Toledo. Gen. Harrison
positively declined to talk politics, and
has settled down in the Berdan cottage,
where he will remain for two weeks the
guest of the Middle Bass club.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
BROKE UP IN DISORDER.
The Evening Session Develops a
Territorial Bear Dance.

The convention was called to order at
7:30 this evening by Chairman Nash.
On motion. the following committees
were appointed:
Credentials-W. d. Arnold. Bead lie
county; Sidney Mann, Kingsbury; o.
G. Bassford, Sphinx; S. Dodge, Cass :;
f. La Clique, Douglas; 81. d. Harrison,
Duel; j. w. Fowler, Pennington; W.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
Pointer for St. Paul.

Special TO the GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-The district
attorney was appealed to some time ago
to determine whether stock In building
associations was taxable. He has ad-
vised the assessor that the stock can
and should be taxed. If this decision
is enforced, the Equitable association
alone will have between S12, 900 and S14,-
600 per annum to pay.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
COUNTY CONVENTIONS
OF the Republicans Still to Be
Held.

Held.
The following Republican county con-
ventions are yet to be held: Aug. %,
Benton; Aug. %. Olmsted. Kittson,
Mile Lacs, Kanabec, Washington;
Aug. 81, Yellow Medicine; Aug. %,
Lyon; Aug. 90, Ramsey; Aug. 80, Good
hue, St. Louis; Aug 81, Sibley, Wabasha,
Mobiles, Todd, Fillmore, Dodge, Fari,
Freebcrn, Free Sastso Mrn vi
mona, Wright. Murray, Houston, Lac
qui Parle, Nicollet, Pipestone, Rock,
Waseca, Mcleod, Douglas, LIE Sueur,
Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Wilkin, Lin
coin. Traverse. September 8, Blue
Earth, Mower, Chisago, Hennepin,
Meeker, Redwood, Sherburne.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23

hope to dispense must not be controlled
outside of the circle of Minneapolis,
Saltwater and st. Paul.
The stakes are high and the game ex-
citing. The man whom these men will
nominate for governor is to be their
puppet. That is given out cold, and
that is why the country delegates will
come down to st. Pgul to be docile and
Obedient in September.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
A Minneapolitan Drowned.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 22.-Harry
Metcalf. of Minneapolis, third porter
on the steamer City of Milwaukee, was
washed overheard and drowned in the
lake last night. Senator Stockbridge's
steam yacht, Margaret, weathered the
gale and reached Grand Haven in
safety. The senator will join the boat
at that port for short cruise.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.
Men Who Are Willing to Repre-
sent the PeOnle.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Aug. 22.-The
Sixth district Democratic congressional
convention yesterday renominated
Joseph Abbott
Special to the Globe.
MAYsvILEE, KY. Aug. 22.-Thomas
II. Paynber. of Greenup county, was
nominated for congress this morning on
the forty-second ballot by the Demo
Gratis of the Ninth district.
Special to the Globe.
FosToRIA, O., Aug. 22.-At the Fifth
congressional district Republican con-
vention to-day, Wilson j. Vance, of
Hancock county was nominated for
congress by acclamation.
Social TO the Globe.
ALBANY, n. Y. Aug. 22.-The Re
publicans of Albany to-day nominated
James A. Holroyd for congress in the
Nineteen district.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
CROPPING IN THE DARK.
Territorial Tribes Of Benja-
min and Levi in Session
at WatertoWn.
r. C. Nash, a Campbellite,
Chosen for Temporary
Chairman.
Delegates Take Turns in Civ
ing Him the Grand
Laugh.
Already There Is Music and
More Will Be Heard
To-day.

WATERFOWL, Dak.. Aug. 22.-The
Republican territorial convention as
sembled in Armory hall at 1 80 p. m.
At :35 p. m. Gen. Allen, of Fargo, ac-
companied by Gov. A. c. Mellette, of
Watertown, took the platform amid the
cheers of the audience assembled and
promptly called the convention to order.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
Bond offerings and Acceptances.

Bond Offerings and Acceptances.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-To-day's
bond offerings aggregated s65O,OOO in
lots as follows: Four per cents regis
tered, $1,000 at 129, s1O0, 600 at 1913, $780,
600 at 1881, S260,O0O at 1S0. Four per
cents coupons. $4,000 at 12s111, $1,000 at
12S. Four and half per cents regis
tered, 1924, 900 at 10S1s. The secretary
of the treasury accepted the following
bond offers: $1,000, coupon fours, at
12S, and S10O,00O registered As, at 1913.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
FRANCIS FOR GOVERNOR.
The Mayor Of ST. Louis Nominated
on the First Ballot.

SptCIdI 10 tII6 OIUDt.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Aug. 22.-The
Democratic state convention was called
to order at noon to-day. After trans
acting the usual routine business re-
cess of two hours was taken. At 8
O'Clock the convention settled down to
work. The nominating speeches lasted
nearly three hours. About 6 o'clock a
BALLOT was taken for governor and d.
r. Francis, mayor of st. Louis, received
the nomination by over 100 majority.
A recess until 9 p. m. was then taken.
At the evening session six candidates
were presented for lieutenant governor.
At midnight three ballots had been
taken without nomination.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
Manned by a Bullet.

Special to the Globe.
BosToN, Aug. 22.-John l.. Sullivan
had his thumb and forefnger injured
by a bullet yesterday while holding a
coin to be shot at, and will be unable to
fight for some time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
PLENTY OF INFORMATION
But it is Questionable Whether
Sanator Chandler Will Digest
This Bulky Document.

THIS Bulky document.
Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-The secre-
tary of the navy yesterday transmitted
to the senate the information called for
by Senator Chandler's resolution relaf-
ing to the construction of the co-called
Roach cruisers and for other plans and
contracts. The information filed about
$4,000 pages of manuscript, and piled
upon the floor it stood six feet high. 1t
took fourteen men seven months to
compile, and it will form probably the
largest document ever sent to congress
from an executive department.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23
THE QUARTETTE.

The Republican Fight Gains in
Proportion.
The GLOBES table of delegates elect
ed to date to tine Republican state con-
ventlon and their choice is as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23

The act for improving the mouth of the
Brazos river, Texas, has become law with
out the presidents signature.
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0 O 0
THREE BIG TEARS.

THREE BIG TEARS.
His voice broke, and he was unable to
continue. The voters got kind of husky
about the throat and all of sudden one
of them dropped tear which fell on
the floor with a loud splash.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23

DROPPED A TEAR.

DROPPED A TEAR.
And then another voter sneaked out
of the room, and when the found him
he was around the corner blubbering
and raining tears. while exclaiming:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-23

For Gilman, second choice-Morrison
4; Norman, 4; Wadena, 4; Itasca, 2;
Marshall, 4; total. Is.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
NOT ALWAYS LUCKY.
A III horseshoe Made by One of the
Plug Hat Brigade Presented to
Gen. Harrison,

A Horseshoe Made by One of the
Plug Hat Brigade Presented to
Gen. Harrison.
Special to the Globe.
Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 22.-This
afternoon over 1900 visitors from Spring
field, O., representing the various trades
and professions in that industrial CEN
ter, came here to visit Gen. Harrison.
The rain began early in the MORN
ing and the Springfield people
found it coming down in. a nasty
penetrating mist when they left
their train, the last section of which
arrived at o'clock. But notwithstand-
ing that discomfort. they marched up
street, every man of what was styled
the 'plug hat brigade" being in line.
Their enthusiasm was not to be checked
by disagreeable conditions, for during
the several squares walk to Tomlin-
son hall the men cheered necessarily
for Harrison and the bands played pa
triotic airs. AT the hall were fully 1000
people, and the demonstration OH
Gen. Rarrison's appearance was as
lively as if 1t was the first
of the campaign. The cheering was
prolonged with the waving of hats,
handkerchiefS, and even umbrellas.
Gen. Bushnell introduced the visitors to
Gen. Harrison, the latter coming for
ward to respond, was again received
with cheering as if the first remarkable
manifestation of pleasure. At the close
of the speech, a horseshoe made of
American steel by an Englishman who
has lately become citizen,and will vote
the Republican ticket, was presented to
Gen. Harrison. The general then re-
ceiyed his visitors individually.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23

dali fred at him and Ziegler fell over
the side of the boat. We ran away.
Frank wanted me to go with him once
before to kill Ziegler" Constable Rose
went to the place of the murder and
found footprints in the bottom of the
boat. The rife used was a repeating
Winchester, forty-five caliber. Ran
dall's father stated that the rifle had not
been out of the house for a long time
previous to the murder. 1t is rumored
here that several years ago Randall
shot his mother in the head with pis-
tol loaded with gravel, but whether ac-
cldentally or Intentionally. cannot be
ascertained. Later reports show that
the boat found was not owned by Zieg
Ter.
BEHIND THE BARS.
Special to the Globe
LITTLE FALLS, Minn., Oct. o.
Frank Randall, the alleged murderer of
August Ziegler, near Fort Ripley Oct.
2. was brought here this forenoon by
Sheriff ROSlcot. His cousin, John Sum-
ner, was also secured as a witness. Both
boys are now in jail. The prisoners
examination will take place tomorrow
morning before Justice HOude.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23

An attempt has been made by incendiaries
to DESTROY the Fontanebleau forest Fires
were started in five different places, and were
extinguished with difficulty. A large guam
tity of forage was consumed The loss is
1,25O,O00 francs. Two men have been ar.
rested on suspicion of having started the
fires.
In conformity with the law the garrisons
and civil authorities throughout Mexico are
parading the Streets halung at each corner
and posting a decree declaring that Gen.
Diaz has been elected to the presidency. The
greatest enthusiasm prevails.
King Humbert and Queen Margherita sent
as present to the Empress of Germany,
through Emperor William, a silver casket
containing diadem, necklace, bracelets and
pearl earrings set in Roman gold by CASTELAR,.
Dowager Empress Frederick is indisposed.
She was unable to visit the empress to offer
her congratulations upon her birthday or to
attend the family dinner. Her daughters
congratulated the empress on her behalf.
La Presse of Paris announces. that Gen,
Boulanger desires to give evidence before
the committee of the chamber of deputies to
which the governments PROPOSAL for the re-
vision of the constitution was referred.
At meeting at Lyons M. de Lesseps de.
clared that the Panama canal would be
opened for traffic in July, 1890. He said he
wished to correct the report that the opening
would be DELAYED until 1891.
King Milan is enraged because the Servian
Belgrade on his return from Austria. 1t is
inferred that the bishops sided with Queen
Natalie.
The Paris National makes the startling
statement that NJ. de Freycinet informed the
budget committee that it would be necessary
to spend 5000, 900, 900 to defend the eastern
frontier.
The Berlin correspondent of the News
learns on good authority that the govern
ments of Germany and England are ne.
gotiating for joint action in East Africa.
man named Bruen, formerly q police
man, was murdered near CollOney, County
Sligo, yesterday. The murder has caused
great excitement.
Prof Geffcken had a six hours conference
with his counsel in prison yesterday. The
latter says that the prisoners health is becom-
ing affected.
Prince Henry of Prussia started from
Vienna for Darmstadt to-day. after bidding
Emperor Francis Joseph cordial farewell.
Mr.. Quinn, member of parliament for Kill
kenny. who has been ill with congestion Of
the lungs, is now out of danger.
A committee Oh the chamber of deputies
will inquire into the scheme for a sea canal
from Rouen to Paris.
Bonanza James c. Flood who is at Heidel.
berg, is slightly better, but his recovery ap-
pears to be hopeless.
The women of Birmingham win present.
Mrs. Gladstone with a cameo portrait of her
husband.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
CRUNIBLING ARCHES.
Workmen Buried Under Tons Of
Brick.

Special to the Globe.
YANKTON, Oak, Oct. GA fright
full accident occurred at the insane
asylum this afternoon, resulting in the
death of two men and the serious injur-
ing of two others. The wall Of the east
wing, OF the asylum now being con-
structed, had reached the third story.
The interior walls and floors are of brick,
the roof Of each cell being arches, the
upper surface of the arch being the
floor for the upper story. A light rain
prevailed all day yesterday, sOftening
the mortar SO, that when number of
WOTkmen were engaged in laying heavy
cap stones upon the top Of the north
west corner of the structure, the inter-
iOr walls and one tier of arches in the
second and third stories collapsed, bury
ing four WOrkmen beneath fifty tons of
brick. c. n. Thompson, a carpenter,
and one Of Yankton'S earliest settlers,
was dead when taken out. Jacob Lee, a
carpenter, was injured internally and
will die. Superintendent of COnstruc-
ton Kean was seriously injured inter-
nally, but will probably recover, as will
also Mike Curry, whose injuries are
similar to those of Mr.. Kean. Seventy
five men were at work upon the build
ing at the time of the accident. They
ali quit work pending the arrival of
Contractor Pattee, who is at Canton,
where he was called to attend the
funeral of his brOther-in-law. The
WOrkmen on the structure have been
compelled to work on Sunday during
the summer and were so engaged upon
these walls yesterday. The damage
viii be about 5000. Contractor Pattee,
on whom this loss will fall, has had
many misfortunes since he undertook
this work, and those who are nearest to
him say thatAe can not complete the
work without an additional apprOpria-
ton. Wet weather in the spring de-
layed the work two months. The first
batch of 100000 brick, which he manu-
facture himself, were condemned for
outside use. and when the first story
was about completed falling walls and
arches again delayed progress. The
coroner will tomorrow take action in
regard TO placing the blame where it
belongs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23

Iowa liquor law case, and there
was a great demonstration of delight
among the delegates and audience. A
telegram from John A, Brooks, at Kan
sas City, bidding the convention god
speed, was read amid applause. a
handsome flag was
AWARDED TO DAKOTA
for the greatest percentage of increase
in the work of the VIC. t. o.. during
the year, Mrs. Buell. making the pre-
sentation speech. Mrs. Johnson, who
said she had never made speech in her
life, succeeded in making very happy
one in thanking the convention on be-
half of Dakota. Miss Hattie Morris,
of Brooklyn, made a short
and effective temperance speech.
She was recently dismissed az
public school teacher in Brooklyn. it
is said, for allowing pupil to reclte a
temperance poem. Mrs. Mary L. Lath-
rOp, of Michigan, was the last speaker,
but, despite the lateness of the hour, her
eloquence kept the audience together
and as if speelbound while she told OF
the great work of the union, and pict-
ured what would result therefrOm. The
convention will reaSSemble in the morn
ing
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POLITICS AND PRAYERS.
Sensational Incident at the Fu-
neral of Charles Squires in Chi
ca0O,

Sensational Incident at the Fu-
neral of Charles Squires in Chi
cagO.
CHICAGO, Oct. ga sensational in
cident happened to-day at the funeral
services of G. S. Squires, who was as
sistant postmaster at Chicago for nine
teen years after having worked his way
up from errand boy in the postal sery-
ice. Mr.. Squires was reduced to a
chief clerkship, and subsequently sus-
pended. His friends claim that he died
of a broken heart. The funeral took
place with high Masonic honors in I'm
manuel Baptist church, one of the most
prominent congregations in the city.
The church was crowded to Overt1Owing.
DR.. Lorimer pronounced the eulOgy.
and his eloquence had already greatly
wrought the audience when he said:
81 see in the dead before me the ar
raignment of civil service. l think as
he lies there that he declares the
failure of the system. Our ideal is still
beyond our intellect. nor will justice
and purity prevail in the civil service
until preferment shall be given upon
scale of talents and fitness" There
was moment of silence, and then the
big church rang with an understandable
outbust of applause. Knight Templars
in regalia and plain business men
alike excitedly shouted their ap-
proval, Notwithstanding the sacred
surroundings and presence of the dead.
DR.. Lorimer besought order, saying:
Not here! Not herew But adding:
"Had this loved, lovable man his Just
deserts he would still be actively among
us, Or we would have been mourning
for the dead postmaster of Chicago, and
dience it was with difficulty the church
could be cleared.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
THE BLOODY SHIRT.
1t Shows Conclusively Who As
sauIted the Deputy Sheriff.


Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Dak., Oct. pa desperate
attempt was made tonight about s
o'clock by inmates of the county Jail to
gain their freedom. Upon the north
side of the upper corridor seven men
were confined. Frank McCheystan,
deputy in charge. after, as he supposed,
locking them in their cells, stepped into
the corridor to get the supper dishes
and while in the act of STOPPING for
them a man stepped from his hiding
place in the bath room and with slung
shot felled his victim to the floor,
and before he could recover as
sailed him repeatedly. Other prisoners
were then released, and all Immediately
commenced pounding and jumping upon
the deputy until the keys were secured,
which was not done until the outside
doors were opened by Sheriff Benton,
accompanied by Engineer StTout, who,
coming into his Office, heard cries for
help, and came to his deputy's relief.
The prisoners all retired to their re-
spective cells on hearing the keys in
the door. After procuring aid for Nc
Cheystian, whose face and chest were
badly lacerated, Sheriff Benton pro-
ceeded to search the cells and prisoners,
and found pair of shoes covered with
blood, and a recently washed shirt
slowed away. Carlman, arrested for
Canadian house robbery, acknowledged
that the shoes were his, and is believed
to be the leader of the assault, assisted
by three men brought from Grand
Forks, VINO committed an assault on
Deputy O'Conner and left him for dead.
Saunders. another prisoner confined
under a charge of selling liquor with
out a license at Grandin, assisted the
deputy in giving the alarm, and turned
states evidence, and from him was Sc
cured the above information, as the
deputy's eyes were so blinded from
blood that he could not recognize his
aSSailantS except by conversation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE.
The brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers Combines the Two.

The Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers Combines the Two.
Special to the Globe.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 22.-The Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers' con-
vention held no session this morning
that the delegates might have an oppor-
tunity to visit the Richmond locomotive
and machine works. Several hours
were spent there, speeches being made
by Chief Arthur and others. The
afternoon session of the convention
began at 2 o'clock. r. n. Clarke. of
Denver, Col, was elected third grand
assistant engineer. The following is
the executive committee for the ensuing
twelve months, appointed since the
opening of the present meeting: Ed
ward Kent, of Jersey City; r. Nc
Clarke, of Denver, COL; Edward Tins
ley, of Hamilton, Ont; William M.
johnson, of Rock Island. and j.
f. Renard, of Atlanta, Ga. Tomorrow
the delegates will visit Old Point, where
they will be enter tanned by President
Nathans, of the Nathans Manufacturing
company, of New York. On Thursday
the question of insurance will be fully
discussed. Yesterday the delegates at
tended church in body. DR.. NJ. d.
Hoge preached to them, his text being
''The Lord has done great things for us,
whereof we are glad" and "He hath
not dealt with any nation"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
A Fatal Wagon Ride.
Special 70 the Globe.

SPtCIdl % INT UIUUC.
HOOPER, Neb. Oct. 22.-About 10
o'clock last night as Henry Shaffer, a
farmer living about four miles west of
town, was crossing the Fremont. Elk
horn 81 Missouri Valley railroad in a
wagon accompanied by his stepsOn,
David Minnik, his sons, Percival. Henry
and Daniel Shaffer, Thomas Roe and a
Mr.. Lenig they were struck by the
locomotive of a stock train. Henry
Shaffer, Sr., David Minnik and Percy
Shaffer were instantly killed. Thomas
Roe and Mr.. Lenig received injuries
which are likely to prove fatal, although
hopes are entertained for their recovery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-23
A SAD MISSION.
Funeral Ceremonies Over a Pop
ular Citizen.

ular Citizen.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Dak., Oct. 22.-The funeral
ceremonies over G. j. Kissner were at
tended by over 1,5O0 people. The serg-
ices were under the direction of Shiloh
Lodge A. f. & A. NJ, and were held in
the rotunda of the Columbia hotel. A
procession formed in front of Masonic
block, embracing all the societies OF
which Mr.. Kissner was member. The
order was: Platoon of police, cOrnet
band, fire department, board of trade.
Northern Light lodge, l. o. o. F., of
Fargo; Advance lodge, MoOrhead /;
Ridgely encampment, /. o. o. F.; Can
ton Royal, l. o. o. F.: Shiloh lodge, A.
F. d a. NJ. A committee from each of
the societies escorted the remains
to the train. Frank j. Thompson,
Mayor Fleming, j. G. McKendry. of
Shiloh lodge; Z. S. Tyler and IL. c.
Reashle. of the board of trade. accom-
panied the body to st. Paul, where the
interment VIII occur with Masonic hon
Ors. A special sleeper was furnished
by the Manitoba road, which contained,
in addition to those named, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Ferris, st. Paul; Mrs. Kiss
ner and Fannie Gellatly. tSeveral so
cietieS passed resolutions of coincidence,
showing the high esteem in which Mr..
Kissner was held by them. George A.
Putnam was to-day appointed admins
TRAITOR, and will take charge of the hotel
in person.