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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
The Metropolis Of Clay County,
South Dakota, Doomed to
Destruction.
Eighteen Buildings Wholly
Destroyed and as Many
More in Flames.
Firemen Powerless to Check
the Progress Of The De-
vouring Monster.
Grave Fears That the Whole
Town Will Be Wiped
Out.
Special to the Globe.

bpeClal TO the GlODe.
VERMILLIoN. S. D., 2:30 a. m.-The
business center of Vermillion is in
flames. and at this writing all indica-
tions point to the destruction of the
greater part of the city, ifnot the whole.
What was thought to be an incipient
fire was discovered at midnight. An
alarm was turned In, but the fire gained
such headway that long before the
department arrived it was beyond
control. Hundreds of citizens, alarmed
at the aspect turned out and valiantly
assister the firemen in the effort to
check the progress of the flames. but
all to no purpose. Building after build-
ing fell prey to the devouring monster.
Clouds of sparks were waited by the
wind to the roofs of structures ada.
cent to those
Wrapped iu the Fiery Embrace :,
They, too, were set ablaze, and the
terror-stricken populace driven to bay
by the intense heat from the burnings,
cocld do nothing but stand
and witness the destruction OF
their property, At the moment
of filing this dispatch eighteen build
ings, some of them the costliest and
most imposing in Mermillion, have
been wholly destroyed, together with
their contents. and many more
are either in flames or im-
minent danger of destruction.
People are paralized with fear that the
residence portion of the city will go
next. The firemen are practically pow
erless and it is probable that before the
sun shall rise the best part of Vermil.
lion will be in smoking ruins.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
His first word was. "Isn't it terrible

His first word was. 'sIsn't it terrible
hot down here?"
1t was, in fact, so hot that a gentle
man could not endure it and had to get
out.
"Well." said he to Kemmler, .'I will
have to get out. I'll come in to see you
again in day or So"
II am afraid you will not find me
here" said Kemmler, with little
laugh. He betrayed no emotion what
ever during the interview.
Kemmler has made his will again,
leaving his books and other little traps
to Mrs. Durston, Daniel and few
others who have been kind to him. A
lady in Buffalo sent him Bible short
time ago, and he has written his name
in 1t and wants 1t sent back to her.
DR.. Fell, who is professor of physi-
0logy of the medical department OF
Niagara college, says that death will be
ter 1000 volts before used. Death will
be quicker than thought. No accidents
are possible. He will not use his
famous resuscitator, as there will be no
use when so heavy a charge is used.
He has sat on the chair, ap-
piled the electrodes to his own
back and head and worked light
battery and the shock was felt the in
slant he touched the button, showing
that it passed through his body in
stantly. Holy communion was admin
istered to Kemmler at 2:15 p. m. by
Chaplain Yates and Rev. Mr.. HOughtOn.
The dynamo was tested again at 2 p. M.
and the test was witnessed by Electri-
clan Davis, DR.. Fell. Warden Dur
ston, Dr. Southwick and others.
Heavy screens have been put to all the
thing possible M lee done % to @ prevent the light
from penetrating to the outside. The
second separate company, N. G. N. Y,
Capt. Kirby, has been ordered out for
this evening, ostensibly for parade and
street drill. This means that Gordon
is to be put about the prison gates,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
North Dakota Democrats
Gather at Grand Forks for
the Convention.
Men Who Are a Platform in
Themselves Will Be Nom
mated
Budd Reeve Mentioned for
Congress and John Benton
for Governor
Democrats of Iowa Will Meet
in Convention at Cedar
Rapids To-Day.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., Aug. 5.-The
Democratic state convention to be held
here tomorrow in nearly every respect
will be IN. strong contrast with the Re-
publican agitation of week ago. The
day previous to the latter there was a
jam of politicians here j0stling and
scheming to beat the other fellows and
get their man in. Aspirants and party
bosses had their headquarters open with
original packages and some not specially
original were being dispensed where
they would do the most good. To-day
there have been but few dozen quiet,
earnest men here from various parts OF
the state arranging the prelimlnarles
for the gathering tomorrow. Among
those here are Dan Maratte, George T.
CARED, w. N. Roach and other we'll
known Democrats. There is no attempt
to arrange slate nor forestall the ac-
tion of the convention. The only con-
sideration has been to learn the sentl-
ment of the people and who will best
represent the principles of the party. A
large number of delegates have come in
OH the laue trains tonight, and 1t IS be-
lieved that there will be much the full
est representation ever had at Demo
cratic convention in this state. Con-
ferences are being held, and the unanl-
NOUS feeling is that men shall be Sc
lected who will be. as Maratta puts it.
the platform in themselves. No men
will be named who will need certificates
to establish their fitness. There is
much confidence felt that candidates
can be selected who will not only do
honor TO the party, but some at least
of whom can be elected. There, are
assurances from influences that have
never been with the Democrats that Of
fered hopeful outlook for good man
for congress. johnson is weak outside or
his nationality, and there is much dis
gust at that being made the sole capltsl.
Budd Reeves county has III,
dorsed him for congress and
his vigorous advocacy of tariff
reform gives him strength. Richland
wants George ?. Cared for lieutenant
governor, and the names OF two ladies'
are used for state superintendent OF
schools. John ID. Benton, of Fargo,
can probably have the nomination for
governor if he will take 1t. The noml-
nee for treasurer is quite likely TO be
Banker Moore, of Grafton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
BEST MEN IN THE PARTY.
They Will Be Nominated by Hawk
oua namocrats To-day.

InGY w Ill Dc W AAe~ " -"
eye Democrats To-Day.
CEDAR RAPIDS. To-, Aug. 5.-The
Democratic politicians in Iowa have
swarmed into the city in large numbers
during the past twenty-four hours. The
politicians are here as delegates to the
Democratic state convention or candi-
dates and onlookers. The convention
meets tomorrow. The idea of the
Democratic leaders is to set up win
ming ticket. They profess to believe
that this can be done for the reason, as
thew claim, that the ticket nominated
by the Republicans at Sioux City is a
weak one. The Democrats allege that
the candidates on the opposition ticket
are all light-weights. They say they
propose to change the order of things
and put up the best men in the
party. Strange as it may seem,
there are plenty of candidates to
fill all the places on the ticket.
This is an indication, OF course. that
these candidates think they see chance
for an election this fall: This idea IS
the result largely of the election Of
Democratic governor last fall, and from
the fact that the Iowa farmer is
not altogether pleased with the manner
in which the Republicans have grappled
with the tariff. both nationally and To-
cally. And then the Prohibition ghost
is still stalking abroad. The original
package decision has reOpened the
question, and aggravated the Prohibit
tionists to an unusual degree. The
straightoutS are also exasperated at the
platform declarations, and have called
convention to place an entire state
ticket in the field. They also announce
their purpose to nominate candidates
for congress in each district, and con-
duct an energetic canvass. 1t is claimed
that the original package bill, even if
it passes, would not help the
situation here in Iowa until
the legislature could be con-
vened and new laws passed.
Some of the best lawyers of the state
hold that the decision of the federal
court wiped off the statute books OF all
the states all laws against the importa-
ton of original packages. A congress
sional act could not put them into force
again. Should the bill pass the traffic
would continue just as free as 1t is at
present. Gov Boles could call an extra
session, but it is not probable that he
would. As previously stated, the con-
yention is going to have plenty of can
didates, W. W. Dodge, of Des Moines
county, and W. III. Dent, of Plymouth
county, are prominently mentioned as
the proper men to head the state ticket
The secretaryship heads the ticket this
wear. Mr.. Dodge is senator from Des
Moines county, and is considered one OF
the brainlest young Democrats in the
state. Mr.. Dent may not care to try for
the secretaryship. He is mentioned as
the proper man to try conclusions with
George d. Perkins for congress in the
Eleventh district. Mr.. Dent resides at
LIE Mars and is in the banking business.
He has served two terms in the lower
| hnnco
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
SUNDAYS GREAT STORM.
1t Does Immense Damage in Mar
tin County.


Special to the Globe.
FAIRMoNT, Minn., Aug. 5.-Reports
from Sundays hailstorm indicate 1t to
have been the severest ever known in
this section. 1t was especially severe
in the township of Tenhassen. where
the German Lutherans were holding
dedication services in church they
had just completed when the storm
struck them. The hail broke out the
windows on one side of the church.
The hail stones were so large and fell
so hard that several carriages were en-
tirely ruined. Ten span OF horses broke
loose and ran away, and a general
panic ensued. The storm was so
sudden that number of people who
were under trees near the church
were compelled to shelter themselves as
best they could under the trees, not
daring to go into the church, while
those In the church were frightened.
Some prayed, some tainted, while others
were entirely beside themselves. Crops
in the path Of the storm were beaten
into the ground and almost completely
destroyed. The storm did not reach
further north than two miles south OF
Fairmont. An hour after the storm
hailstones were found as large as hens
Oggs, and the hail WAS two inches thick
en- the ground.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Objects to Both Judges.

Special to the Globe.
ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. Sin the Per-
rim trial this afternoon. the defense OBJ
jected to Judge Calkins trying the case,
alleging prejudice. Judge Parish, of
the circuit court was called, and the de-
fense objected to him also on the ground
of prejudice, and that he was not a
proper Judge to be called. This was
argued at great length and was .unde-
cided when court adjourned,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
J,inperine at the seaside.

CAPE MAY, N. j., Aug. 5.-The
president did not leave to-day
as expected. He and Secre-
tary Blaine have derived so much
benefit from their short sojourn, it
has been decided to defer the day OF de-
parture until tomorrow. President
Harrison and Postmaster General Wan
amaker will then proceed at once to
Washington. while Secretary Blaine
will go to New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Logs on the Move.

Special to the Globe.
LITTLE FALLS, Aug. s. "A 10000, ,000-
feet log drive is now passing this city
Its rear is twelve miles above, and will
be here early next week. Supt. Barber,
who is in charge, with elghty-fve driv-
ers. says the driving is slow on account
of low water. This drive makes 25O,-
900, 900 feet that has passed down this
season. there being 150,00O,00O feet yet
To come
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
soUTHwICK's SCHEME.
The Author of the New Method of
Execution Discusses 1t.

AUBURN, N. Y. Aug. 5.-In conver-
sation this evening, DR.. Southwick, the
author of the new method of execution.
told some interesting things about it.
II have come prepared for the autopsy"
he said. ''with thermometers, ETC.,
with which to take the tenn
perature of the remains so as to
be sure that death has interviewed be-
fore the surgeons knife is used. The
law requires that the autopsy shall
take place Immediately, but that will be
interpreted to mean within decent
time. So soon as the temperature of
the man is below the point where life
can continue to exist, the operation will
be begun. So that explodes the idea
that some people have bad that if the
electric shock did not kill him the sur
geon's knives would"
EYES," said DIR. Daniel, who with DR..
Mcdonald and DR.. Spitzka will have
charge of the autopsy, s.there is no
necessity for performing the operation
directly after the shock has been admin
istered. There would be great public
outcry if we did. 1t is likely that sew
eral hours will intervene between the
Continued on Fourth Page.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Anti-Lotteryites in Council.

BATON ROUGE, La. Aug. 5.-The
delegates to the anti-lottery league con-
vention, which opens Thursday, have al
ready commenced to arrive. Among
those who came into-day were Messrs.
c. 81. Parker and John Dymond. A
number of alliance delegates are also
members of the anti-lOttery league, and
will serve with the session of that body.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
soldiers monument at the head of Third

street..
STARKvILLE, Miss, Aug. 5. = The
State Farmers Alliance met at the agri-
cultural and mechanical college. One
hundred and forty delegates were pres
ent, representing 1.510 sub-alliances.
Only Calhoun and Clay counties were
customary routine business, such as the
appointment of committees, etc. Presi-
dent Patty's address was highly compli-
mented. The report OF the executive
committee shows rapid growth in the
alliance during the past year. There
were about 800 or 400 visitors present,
all of whom fed on the grounds. Among
the distinguished members present were
Capt. r. G. Patty, Capt. Frank Burkett
and Gen. A. M. West.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Fatally Injured.

Special 10 the GIODe.
ROCHESTER,, Mimi, Aug. 5.-Orlando
Emerson was fatally injured yesterday
while at work with the crew on the line
of the Win0na q Southwestern, about
ten miles south of here. He fell in trout
of the scraper, and an iron bar was run
deep into his body.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
To Have a New Hotel.

Special to the GLOBE.
CRooKsToN. Minn., Aug. 5.-Crooks-
ton rejoices in the certainty of new
hotel. Property owners have subscribed
the needed $4,000 bonus. Plans are COM
plete and work will begin at once.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
ENVELOPED IN FLAMES.
A Woman's Painful Experience
With Gasoline.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WINDOW Minn., Aug. 5.-Mrs. Suite n,
of Bingham lake, was badly burned
to-day by the explosion of gasoline
stove. She ran out OF doors screaming
and laid down in some weeds and rolled
The station agent hearing her cries ran
to the place and with pail OF water
put out the fire. Her injuries were
serious, and being Id delicate con-
dition, her recovery is uncertain.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Welcome Showers.

Special to the Glone.
HURON, s. D., Aug. 5.-A heavy
shower this afternoon helped corn, fax,
mellet and root crops. More rain is
threatened, and farmers think the back
bone of the drouth is broken.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Held for Horse Stealing.
Special to the Globe.

HURON, S. D., Aug. 5.-Snayanh-
dinaygin, a Sisselton reservation Indian,
arrested near Lake Traverse for horse
stealing, was brought here for examina-
ton before the United States commits
sioner. He was held ON his own recog-
nlzance to the next term of the United
States court.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Portsmouth Goes Democratic.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 5.-In the
city election to-day Edmund Fay, the
present Democratic mayor, was re-
elected over William H. Sise, Repub-
lican, by plurality of 176. The board
of aldermen is Republican and the COM
mon council Democratic.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
CHANGERS IN POLITICS.
Louisiana and Mississippi Alli-
ances in Session.

BATON ROUGE, La, Aug. 5.-At noon
to-day the members of the Farmers
Alliance of the state assembled in the
hall of the house of representatives,
President Thomas E. Adams in the
chair. About forty parishes are repre-
sented, with two delegates from each
parish. After the addresses of well
come, committee on credentials was
appointed. The presidents annual
message was read. The committee on
credentials having asked further time
to report, the convention adjourned till
8 a. m. tomorrow. The members at
tended the unveillng of the Confederate
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Butte Will Be Bonded.

Special to the Globe.
BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 5.-This city to-
day voted to bond itself for $4,000 for
sewers and $4,000 for city hall. Only
7s votes were cast against the PROPOSE
tiOn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Gored to Death by a Bull.

SPRING VALLEY, Wis, Aug. g.
George Strong, wealthy farmer living
one mile from this town, and brother of
A. III. Strong, the banker, was killed by
a vicious bull this afternoon. Not ap-
pearing at dinner. search was made, ,and
he was dead when found.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
KEEPS UP HIS PLUCK.
Evidently Kemmler Has No Fear
of Death.

AUBURN, Aug. 5.-Kemmler has kept
up his pluck in a wonderful way. A
gentleman who will represent at the
execution visited Kemmler in his cell at
lO:sO this morning. He found him per-
fectly calm, but suffering from the heat.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
Speaker Mills outgeneraled.

Special to the Globe
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis, Aug. g.
The war for political prestige IN Jack
son county between Hugh 81. Price and
Speaker Mills is resulting in the over
throw of Mills. jackson county will
send an anti-Mills delegation to the Re-
publican state convention to be held at
Milwaukee Aug. 81, and that means
that the cherished hope that Mills has
nursed of being the next lieutenant
governor of Wisconsin will not be
realized.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06
SMITHISBLAMED

SMITH|SBLAMED
The Errors in st. Pauls Cen
sus Chargeable to the
Supervisor.
Secretary Noble Says So In
Plain and Pointed Anglo
Saxon.
No Doubt But That the Order
for a Recount Will Now
Stand.
Schedules From Thirty-Four
Districts Abound in Start
ling Errors.
Others Not Yet Examined May
Be In a Similar Condi-
ton.
st. Paul Wants An Honest
Enumeration, and Will Be
Accommodated.
Secretary Noble and Supt
Porter Relieve the City
From Fraud.
The Order for a Recount Is a
Stigma Upon the Census
Officials.
It Will Not Reflect in Any
Manner Upon This
City.
Until All Schedules Have Been
Examined the Order Will
Stand.
Then Secretary Noble Will
Issue Another Explaining
the Case.
The Re-nnumeration Will Be-
gin Probably Some Day
Next Week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-06

COntinued on Fourth FaSe.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-06-03
ANARCHISTS AT WORK.
An Attempt to Blow up the Haymarket
Monument.

CHICAGO, May 26.-An unsuccessful at
tempt was made last night to blow up
the Newmarket monument erected in
memory of the policemen who were
killed by the bombs thrown May A, 1886.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-06-03
STOLE 100000.
He Ran a Successful Scheme for Nine.
teen Years.

WATERBURY, Conn May 28.-An in
vestigation of the books of the Smith &
Griggs company shows that Geo. Boberts,
the cnief book keeper, who was arrested
several days ago for embe zzIemenr, had
stolen in all $4,000 He began stealing
in 1971
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-06-03
GENERAL STATE NEWS.

Cream of the State Press.
p,oos of Turpentine and Grains of Rice from the
Esst Clusters of Grapes and Tobacco Stems
from the North Stalks of Corn and Grains
of Wheat from the West, and Peanuts
Al d Cotton Seed from the South
The Red Cloud chief., 1890-05-02
FIGURES FURNISHED.


esessoers C~sseessaae 1RpsssA Eapssts go
100oesasloa.
W~AsHtxcTox, April 2A--The monthly
statement Of the bureau Of statistics for
the o Of March has been issued b.
=. j.. Brock. the chief Of the bureau. Il
Also gives the balances of exports and
imports for the periods of three, uino
twelve months ending, with March
III. and furnishes some interesting facts
n figures. Our foreign trade for tho
month Of March shows . balance in our
favor Of q. ASA, $50. this being the excess
OF our exports Of merchandise over our
imports. The total export trade for
March wa 81, 607, Asi, whereas the last
years March exports were 60. 100. 0oS.
and the excess Of exports over imports
was e2, 7ls,OOO. The result OF the favor.
able business Of March shows q con,in-
ued increase. and the margin In favor OF
the present fiscal year II further en-.
larged.
The leading articles Of export ron.
sisted ~ aiV,2s? bales Of cotton. worth
81, . 1857; IL. ?6s. .Ss bushels Of corn.
worth sa,3@l.+i5: Asa, 1872 bushels Of
wheat, WORTH So, ?3s, $50; 1. 1871. PSF barrels
OF hour, worth s., 339, ?ss; other bread
stuns about 81 .OOO. 900; cattle, hog and
dairy products ~ the amount OF $40. SSs..
B3. The balance Of the exports Is made
up of various other products m~anufact.
ured and manufactured Il will be-
s'en b . about two-thirds Of our ex-
ports for the month Of March consist OF
cotton. corn, wheat and wheat -four, and
other brcadstuffs and meat products.
our exports for three months ending
with March 81 amounted 70 esis, 800, ass
and exceeded our imports To the amount
Of e2a.6si. lis. The excess for tho cor.
responding period Of last year was es,.
t!3,32t, and the exports for nine months
ending with March Ri were SssS, IT'S, $50,
and the imports we're s57i, si7 ,Ssl, Civ.
ing us an excess VI exports Of ell, VOi,.
sS0, while he exports for the oorre-
spending nine months Of last year were
sos.. $50. 1913 and tho imports we're Ssl9,.
S.2. O6O. showing On excess Of exports Of
only S3s.5.s. 500.
This shows u most favorable result in
. gain OF the excess Of exports over inn
ports during the last nine months over
the excess of the corresponding period
OF last year Of SIS. 3S3. OB3. These are
tho results OF the th~reS,-quartcrs Of tho
present fiscal year and indicate q very
healthy and most favorable condition III
trade when the balance Is In our favor
OF nearly Sii2, DOC. 900.
During the month oi March the immi-
grafton tO this country has been Is. $50.
a. compared with 20, SOL for the month
Of March. 1850. During the nine months
tn" immigration has been 2S+, eos. as
compared with aS3, '07 for the CORE.
spending period Of last year.