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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24


toms sole object, and that neither its
officers nor its representatives in ma
tional convention shall either individu-
ally or collectively pledge its sup
port to any political, phllanthropi-
cal or other organization or party.
At the afternoon session of the Ameri-
can W0men's Christian temperance
league, the vote by which the organiza
lion had been christened in the morn
lug, was reconsidered and the title of
National Crusaders submitted. Bylaws
were adopted. and a pledge similar to
that of the w. G. L. U. Mrs. K. j.
Phinney, of Cleveland, was elected
president of the new society, and Mrs.
I. V. Walker. of Minneapolis vice pres
ident. Mrs. Phinny is not likely TO
s.'rve out her full term. Congratula
tory letters ana kilograms were read
from Judge Tourgee, George w. Cable
and John q. Whittier.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
Messrs, Duroc.-er s. vessel.

Who are conducting the great assignee
sale of the Bankrupt Stock of Merrick
Bros, corner Third and Cedar streets.
desire to apologize to the thousands of
ladies who were unable to gain admit
lance to their sale yesterday.
They promise for to-day that with
increased clerk service they will be able
to serve every one promptly.
Never i'll the history of st. Paul have
fine goods been offered at such ridic-
ulous prices, and this accounts for the
tremendous rush that thronged the
store every moment yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
MILL SPRINGS BATTLE
Fought Over Again by Veterans
OF AckeP Post.

Acker post met last evening at A. o.
II. hall. After the business meeting
all open meeting was held. About 100
were present. Gen. Bishop read paper
on the battle of Mill Springs and the
part that the Second Minnesota
regiment played in that engage
ment. The Second was COM
manded by the general. The
paper was one of series which the
general is reading to the post, and
which are designed to form book of
history of the Second Minnesota. The
paper also described the shooting of the
rei.el Gen. Zollicotier 10y the Onion Col.
Frye. At the conclusion of the paper
Capt. Raper, of Illinois, who was on
George Ii Thomas staff and present at
Mill Springs, was introduced. He told
several humorous and pathetic stories
and sang several humorous songs clos
ing most pl easant evenings enter
tainment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
Smith & rHarwelI

Have never been requested to join the
early closing movement. but, having al
ways believed in the principle, heartily
indorse it and will join voluntarily, and
hereby notify the public that their store
will be closed at $3.50 p. m. on and after
Wednesday. Jan. %, Mondays and Sat
urdays for the present excepted. when
we will be open until O'Clock p. IN.
Smith IL FarWell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
CALLED CRUSADERS.

tisan. Temperance Women.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 23.-The Non-Par-
tisan Temperance union convention to-
day adopted constitution, which pro-
vides that the name of the new Organi-
cation shall be the American WOmen's
Christian Temperance league. The
constitution also provides that temper
ance work shall be the new organiZa-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
WILL UNITE UNDER ONE HEAD.

The joint Convention of Miners
organizations Votes to Consoli-
date.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 23.-The Joint
convention of the National Progressive
Union of Miners and Mine Laborers
and national district assembly No. I35,
Knights of Labor. assembled in the city
hall this morning. The joint convention
was called TO order by Master Workman
john 3. Rae, of national district ASSEM-
bly, No. 1856, according to the decision of
the joint committee which met last
night. President John Mcbride. of the
national progressive union. moved that
John B. Rae he made chairman of the
convention. Late this afternoon the
joint convention adopted what has been
looked forward to as the elimination of
all efforts thus far-the first section Of
the joint circular. which provides that
they shall unite under one head. and
not give up the essential features of
either organization.
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No Market for Antiques.

NEW YORK. Jan. 23.-The antique
furniture of the Jumel mansion, on
Washington Heights. famous as one of
Washington's headquarters, and as once
Orcupied by Aaron Burr and Nine. Ju-
mel, was sold at auction to-day by the
present owner of the place. Miserable
prices were realized for the battered
and torn articles. A canopy bedstead
in which Washington had slept fetched
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24
The Auction Sale

Of the J. II. Mailer company stock of
sleighs, cutters, robes, ETC.. at 1S5 East
Sixth street, was largely attended yes
terday. the entire contents of the build
ing having been sold. The stock will
he replenished from the warehouse on
East Third street, and the sale will be
continued at 10 o'clock this morning.
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FOREPAUGK'S FINALE.
The Veteran Cir Gus Manager Dies
of Pneumonia.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. %. - Adam
FOrep; yh, the veteran circus manager,
died late last night at his residence in
this city. Mr.. Forepaugh had been all
ing for some time past. He was at
tackled week or two ago with the pre-
vailing influenza epidemic. which three
or four days ago developed into pneu-
monia. Mr.. FOrepaugh was originally
q butcher, but MANY years ago lie EN-
barked in the circus business in which
he was very successful, getting together
a most extensive circus and menagerie,
with which he amassed a fortune which
is estimated at more than 81 .0U0. 900. He
was large real estate owner. Mr.. Fore
paugh was siXty-eight Years old. He
leaves wife and one son. Adam Fore
paugh, Jr., who will succeed to his i'm
menSe circus property.
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j, F. Nichols. 217 Pearl st.
j. f. Stone. Manchester, MINI.
j. E Klinkhamer, 1851 E. Seventh.
j. Wanger, GIL German.
W. j. Allen, 409 Wabasha.
/. johnson, II Barton Place.
Mr.. North, "a South Robert.
j. w. Roach. SIS E. Sixth st.
j. II. Wandell, Pine City, MINI.
J. Hanson. 2415 Swede Hollow.
Nj. w. Lawrence, Tacoma, Wash.
r. E. Diebler. Merchants hotel.
H D. Austin, Kasson. MINI.
g. FL. CrosthwaIte, 46S Temperance St
L. w. Davis. lat E. Third ST.
j. w. Blair, 169 Wells st.
c. Blakely. 472 E. Seventh.
W. }. Evans. $50 York ST.
A. j. Snyder, 72 Elmo.
G. o. Donovan, 96 Park Place,
F. G. Hamlin, ST. Paul Park.
A. Adams, 11S Granite st.
E. Wrestler, 2S2 E. Third st.
w. S. Bates. Norwalk. Conn.
S. A. Ellsinger, E. Seventh st
Ii. jenkins, 800 w. Third st.
G. W. James. 562 L'Orient st.
G. H. Otis, 1861 w. Third.
nj. Miller, South st. Paul.
c. A. Ham, 269 w. Fifth,
w. Deppu, E. Seventh st.
NJ. j. Gibbons. 299 Mississippi st.
NJ. Lindergast, Is Sycamore st.
w. S. Sherman, 205 E. Seventh.
Miss Stanley. International Hotel.
Mrs. O'Brien, St. Paul Park.
j. G. Callahan, Portland Block.
Rev. P. j. Connolly, North Dakota.
A. Johnson, $40 G Sc.
E. F. Sherman. 1859 st. Clair.
Mrs. F. E. Smith, 295 Dayton.
E. G. Fairfield, Minneapolis, MINI.
q. W. Torrance, 296 lglehart st.
Nj. Simon, SIS E. Seventh.
l.. johnson. German-American Bank.
Philip Cowley. S2S E. Congress.
B. q. Baker, 524 Cedar.
Z. B. Evans. Mortified. MINI.
w. II. Flood. Duluth, Mimi.
Mrs. Rhoy, 66S Randolph.
Louis Singer, White Bear.
II. S. Heiges, 457 Wa basha.
Gus Shickling, 20l Alice.
F. Helfrich. 474 Supe riOr.
r. Ii. Dickson. Still water.
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A Great Gyrnnastio Programme

A Great GyInnastic PrOgraInIne
At the Armory on Saturday night, a
contest for medals between Companies
c, d and E. Pioneer Press, Hamline,
Electric and 7. NJ. G.. A. tug of wal
teams. Fencing contest, fancy drills,
ring and bar work, tumbling, recitation
OF ''rhe Chariot Race" by Mrs. S. NJ.
Preeco.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24

Secure a sound mind, which seldom
goes without sound digestion, by using
the genuine AngOstura Bitters of DR.. j..
g. B. Siegert u Sons. At all druggists.
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q. Lundstrom. 6O3 Sims st.
j. Koais. 495 Michigan.
E. q. McAtfa, 625 ThOmaS.
-. Perlman. 1877 Viola.
W. Furst, 10 Z. Ninth.
r. F. Hoyt, 46 College ave.
j. Pengelly, POT w. Fifth.
A. Zimmerman, corner Fifth and Frank.
lin.
Edward Lowry, Minnesota Transfer.
j. A. Lazarus. 80 E. Seventh st.
P. La Iy, Pc int Douglas st.
Mrs. Hahn, 1870 Charles.
F. I. Mildred. $50 Robert.
j. F. Kreiger, 45 E. Dearb Orn.
j. H. RothweIl, 1856 Agate.
j. Ranen, 3Ol Carroll.
]. Hogert. 81 Westminster.
F. F. Aimes. 276 Banfil.
NJ. G. Murphy. $50 John st.
F. H. Middleton, l42 E. Third.
w. A. McFall, 1917 w. Third.
Mrs. NJ. Doug herty, 377 Harrison st.
j. H. Mutually, corner Twelfth and
jackson.
J. Smith. South st Paul.
Geo. Davidson, 95 East Eleventh.
j. G. Hill, 355 Drake Block.
0. Hildman, 800 Rice.
W. +. Tanner, Reardon Block.
j. Armstrong, White Bear.
II. White, 1l915 E. Third.
W. j.. Harris, Duluth, Mimi.
FL. NJ. Dug n, Wabasha. Mimi.
J. q. Hoffman, SIS Ashland.
Mrs. Herring, 233 E. Roby.
Mrs. E. l.. Hilgedck. 500 W. Seventh.
A. HOlpestad. $50 Arcade.
w. II. Whitaker. White Bear.
j. A. Mitchell, Ryan hotel.
j. Fl. Abbott, SO E. Fifth.
Mrs. Pearl, POS Washington.
p. Hope. 1907 Minnehaha.
r. w. Lee. Third and Rosabel.
A. Reed. 537 Broadway.
w. j. Weber, $50 WabaSha.
c. c. Wetherly, 100 East Seventh.
e. w. Wright, No. Engine House.
Dr. Henderson, Merriam Park.
Walter Moore, 1905 Iglehart.
w. e. Boahpr. Ryan hotel.
f. Marion, Miss ssippi st.
j. Dorian. 1885 Rice St.
I. Bardsley. Brainerd, MINI.
Sergt: Richert. WinslOw House.
MIR. Scheibler, pit East Seventh.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24

The sale of the j. II. Mailer COM
pany stock of sleighs, cutters, etc..
will continue at 1876 East Sixth street,
at 10 O'Clock this morning.
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ssPrincipe de Gales Cigars.
Adam FeJsch, Third and jackson,
makesa specially III Principe de Gales"
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

FUNERALS TO OAKLAND AND CAL
L vary cemeteries-The finest carriages and
hearses in the state; carriages, Sl.5O;
hearses, So. Cullen's livery; Allen d Co..
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DR.. TELLER,
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24

GOO n l-FIRST COST So. 0-FOR
'R'J')'OO this diamond scarf pin: eleven
$ ones very white. brilliant perfect and fair
size: set in tn style OF a horseshoe. Con-
tract 40. 3} q.
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ga Uil-FIRST COST SO I.OO-1HIS
sUoC'OO diamond locket; seven very
white stones: all perfect and evenly matched;
Contract No 35 49,
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80. O Of diamond sleeve but pArE
two tair-sized stones white. perfect nd
brilliant: engraved and plain Roman gold
hi 'antings; could not be told from new.
Contract No. 1854
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24

80 0(l-FIRST COST S2OuO-A
p1%.OO ladys chatelaine solid col
watch, stem winder and setter. nickel Swiss
movement: warranted for time: hands lmelv
eneraved cases; az good as new. Contract No.
90 -
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$50. 5in@ono COST SIsc. 81 o0 ga
stones: fair size: all perfect brilliant and
white; plain gold mounting of the latest
style. Contract No. 1903.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-24

oc1a 60-FIRST COST So ..uO-A ONE
'pIO'cO stone diamond ring fair size,
good color, perfect and brilliant, hammered
Roman gold mounting. Contract No. 5j5.
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&SH 0-FlRST COST S6OUO-FHIS
@oCsOO hunting case solid gold watch.
STEM winder and setter, Elgin jeweled move
ment, Louis XIV. engraved box cases. in
complete order. Contract No 1HH
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WHAT WE HAVE LEFT.

These of the bargains just
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cases: almost new and a first-class timepiece
Contract No. $50.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15

Directors Of the National Banks were
elected on Tuesday afternoon, as follows
First National Bank-Samuel Bancroft
Jr., z. James Belt, Edward Belts, George
w. Bush, William Bush, James G. Nc
Comb, Clement B. Smith, Lewis Z. Van.
degrlft. Charles w. Pusey.
Central National Bank-Samuel Nc
Clary, Jr., Philip Plunkett, John Peo
pies, Charles Il. Fritz, J. D. sisler
Henry q. Robinson, II. r. Dure, Samue
q. Simmons, William NJ. Field, Benja
min Nie'ds, James A. Hart, Charl
Baird, Allen speakman aud A. A. Ca
pelle.
National Bank of Delaware-Hen
G. Banning, Charles Warner, Richard
P. Gibbons. Edward Brinshurst, Jr.
John EichAidson, j. H. HofIeeker, Jr.
and Francis II. Hofiecksr.
Union National Bank-E. I. Bellah
William NJ. Candy, Dr. Jacob Derrick
son, Preston Loa, William II. Swift
Henry Il. DuPont, Henry A. DUPONT
Charles g. Rumtord and William Du
Pont.
National Bank OF Wilmington an(
Brandywine-George s. Capelle, jaime,
Morrow, William T. Porter, William
g. Pennypacker, Alfred ID. Warner
Thomas B. Smith, q. Wetley Weldin, j,
Newlin Gawthrop and Thomas jackson.
The board will meet tomorrow afternoon
for orgaulzation.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15

undiminishcd fury. One of the steeples
Of tue magnificent 81. james stieet
chnrch, just built, toppled to tho street.
inJuring hall q dozen people. The St.
Jean Baptist Church in St. jean Daptlste,
wa blown down. Thc former barracks
ior the Imperial troops ON st Helena
Island, In the 81. Lawrence, opposite the
city, wss unroofed.
Al Lachino roof was lifted aud drop.
ped upon woman Ia the road, killing
her. Not an orchard remains standing
on the island OF Montreal. The Domin.
ION Bridge Works. at Lachine, were
damaged. The iron plate covering OF
The Victoria Bridge was sorely tried, and
trains were stopped for Two houts iu
consequence.
At st. Hillaire, on the Grand Trunk
Road, the Actonyale accom- nod ion,
consisting OF two passenger coachei, con-.
bination baggage and smoker, and englne
and tender, WAS rounding a curve, run.
ming 20 miles an hour, when the hurri-
cans came ana the cars were lifted and
thown down the embankmcnt, and were
completely wrecked. or the so people
aboard, not one escaped injury, and a
dozen were seriously hurt. The cars
caught fire. and only by vigorous efforts
was terrible loss Of lie avoided. The
injured were brought there and sent to
the hospital.
At lroquois, OH Bolocil Mountain. the
balconies Of the lroquois Hotel were torn
OIL, tie chimneys were thrown down, aud
scarcely n whole pane oil glass remained
In the building.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded at the Office OF the Engi-
neering and Surveying Department yes
terday:
N. B. Culbert TO Bores penrose, No. 70t
franklin street, lSX105 feet.
John X. Braniori to Catharine A
Bradford, east side oi French street north
oil Eleventh, 10 8x72 feet.
James Bradford to Johp X. Bradford,
same lot. a..a u ..5...
A. q. Robinson to james Braunsp,
north side OF Sixth street ,east of LON
bard. 36x72 3 feet
Patrick Neary to c. b. Dougherty Aud
Francis X. Mcguire, No. 234 franklin
street, IA 6Y7g ieet.
Julia y. Weaver to Jacob 8. Bactem
No. 706 Market street, 2Oxl90 . feet.
Robert II. Jedcris TO Lily A. JelIeris
No. 200 Walnut street, u l0xl0l feet.
q. II. Tindall to James Elliott, Nos
1919 and 1921 Bennett streets 6S 81. x2s !.
| feet.
q. II. Huber to Jane A. schowal 'er
northwest corner Second aud Isodmai
street, 2Jxl0O feet.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15
City Court.

Judge Ball tried the following cases
Tor drunkenness this morning:
Hugh Ferry, arrested by Officer Sherer
for being drunk on West Front street,
was fined 81 and costs.
John Dennison, arrested by Officer
Evans for being drunk, was fined 81 and
costs.
Thomas c. Cox and l.. Beggs, arrested
by Officer eherer for drunkenness, were
each fined 81 and costs.
Jonas Heck, arrested by Officer Evans
Tor drunkenness, had only got out OF
New Castle Jail on Saturday last, but on
his taking the pledge again for six
months and promising to go to work at
his trade he was discharged.
Joseph Thompson, arrested by Officer
Burleigh 70. drunkenness, said he had
three children who were down the State
with his sister. He WAS dned IS and
costs.
Edward Mulvey, arrested by officer
Sherer for being drunk, said he had been
sick In New Castle for 100 days with the
la grippe and 1t was hard on his bones
laying on the boards At the Jail. He said
there were 81 other inmates in the same
room with him at New Castle. He was
under DR.. Blacks care. He plead hard
to be let go and WAS released on taking
the pledge for six months.
Samuel Craig. colored, and Samuel
Johnson, arrested by Officer Yates on
Market street near Front last evening
drunk and cursing one another, were
each fined e2 and costs.
| Rachel Bucher was arrested tor being
drunk and disorderly. Kate Murphy
said she lived at Second and Justieon
streets, and Mrs. Busber came into hei
rooms and struck her. She also brok,
her $40 stove and threw her dinner out
of the window. She had been renting
| rooms from her for about one month
Tho house was rs dirty a. pig pen. Mr.
Bucher was sent over to New Castle las
week. The Judge imposed q fine Of q
ard costa.
Philip Craig was arrested for creating
a disturbance in bis mothers house. ii,
plead that he only took three drinks
and not being we'll 1t took effect on him
He was also charged with abusing hi
sister. 1t being his first offence be wa
Dismissed on paying the costs, S1.75.
IL. I. Hunter, arrested for drunken
ness, was discharged on taking an oatf
not TO drink for one year.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15
Religion Made Her Insane.

BinMiNoHAM, Ala, Jan. li.-Silvla
Ralph, middle aged woman, became 30
wrought up with RELIGIOUS frenzy while
listening TO a sermon In Lsundes county
few days since that she lost her mental
equilibrium, and In lew moments WAS
converted from . practical, sensible
woman to raylng maniac.
IL appears that sensational preacher
came into the neishborhood recently and
the Ralph woman went to hear him
preach. She became more and more en-
thosed and Hnally spriDginR to her foet
she seized hymn book, dashed II iuto
the minister's face, threw her arms
around man sitting near her and created
general furorc. She has nco been 30
violent that II Ia necessary to keep her
bound with ropes. Her husband passed
through this city with her en- route to the
State Insane Asylum at Tuscaloosa.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-01-15
The SUIT Against the city.

The defence In the case of Anderson &
Son, against the city was opened In the
Superior Court At Q. 80 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
City Solicitor Turner said In opening
for the defence that the city would show
that the work Of opening the sewer ia
question was q private work, that the
city received no benefit from and NO con-
trol over the same. He would also show
that when the sewer was lett on the night
the fiooding Of the cellar first occurred,
1t was LETT In condition that would have
resisted any ordinary storm. The Street
and Sewer Department also took every
measur, to prevent further damage,
They would also show that there was but
little rain during January. II WAS be-
| coming very fashionable to organize loot
Ing expeditions against the body of the
taxpayers wherever \ sufficient shred OF
| evidence on which case can ba patched
up. George B. Ward, the plumber, was
the man who should have been sued.
Samuel Rodgers, the frat witness
called, testified that be was the owner OF
the new house No. 1905 Delaware ave
nue., Into which the drain pipe was be.
ing inserted that was said to have caused
all the trouble. Being out of the city
when the house was being erected, his
testimony was iNelavent
Charles j. Kyle testified that he had
charge of the erection OF the house.
George b. Ward did the plumbing OF the
building and Thomas Ford looked after
the building. Mr.. Kyle produced the
permit to enter the Delaware avenue
sewer, which was offered IN evidence.
There was a yard between the house aud
Alexander's property. The cellar was
wet while he lived there. There was a
pipe put In to carry Cd water when ii
| came In.
George B. Ward was the next witness
placed on the stand by Judge Ball.
He is plumber and has been for five
years. He was engaged to do the plumb
Ing on the house, No. 1OO6 Delaware
avenue. He commenced work on Friday,
December 80, 1887. He worked oil day
with two other men digging the ditch
which was eight ieet deep.
| The Delaware avenue sewer is between
the southbound track aud the curb. He
gave testimony concerning the laying ol
the pipe. Witness filled up the ditch
and ram med the material In. The work
was not completed on Saturday. Aitei
the hole was filled up witness drove hi.
wagon over the place and 1t did no
sink in.
With the closing OF Mr.. Wards testi
mony, Court at 4.30 o'c'ock adjourned
untn wednesdas morning at 0 o'clock.