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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
FOUR DAYS IN A WE'LL.
An Alabama Merchant the Victim
OF an Unusual Accident.

An Alabama Merchant the victim
OF an Unusual Accident.
For some days past the friends of j.
NJ Heitfel, a well-todo merchant of
Ramer, Ala, have been much worried
and alarmed over his continued and
mysterious absence, and, after various
theories accounting for it had been
proved incorrect, considerable fears be-
gan to be entertained that he had met
with foul play. The gentleman
a mile or two out of town, one
Monday morning for his place
of business. Upon his failure to come
home that night, and dawn finding him
still missing. mis- wife sent to his Office,
only to find that he had never reached
there the previous day. His friends
Quieted her alarm for day or two by
saying that her husband had probably
been unexpectedly called away, so. ex-
ercising what patience she could, Mrs,
Heiffel waited till Thursday afternoon
in hopes of hearing from him, when,
impressed with the idea that some i'll had
befallen him, she hired q number of
men to search the country about for her
husband.
Late Friday afternoon he was discOv-
cred by one of the party lying, with a
broken leg, in an old well some distance
off the road. He was so weakened by
exposure and hunger that it was some
hours before he could tell his story,
which was that,a thunder storm coming
up as he walked to town, he turned
aside to take shelter in a ruined house
near by, and as he fastened to it he
crossed, without seeing, the rotton
boards covering the well, which, giving
away, precipitated him to the bottom
Fortunately the we'll was dry. save for a
few inches of water, which kept him
from suffering from thirst. He had quite
despaired of rescue. after for two days
and a night exhausting himself in futile
cries,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
A SPIDERS BITE,
And the Fearful Effect 1t Had on
q New JERSEY Lady.


Mrs. Ellen Harbrouck. an estimable
lady residing in Bridgeton, n. j., was
recently bitten by an ordinary house
spider while endeavoring to kill the in
sect. She thought no more of the
wound, which was on the hand, until
the following morning, when, on awak-
ening, she found the member very
much swollen and red, and painful to
the touch, which symptoms soon spread
to the entire arm. Medical advice was
obtained at once, but in consequence of
the delay it was found impossible to re-
move the poison from the lady's sys-
tenn, though every remedy known to
science was employed.
She grew worse rapidly, and. becom-
ing unconscious, lay for several days
and nights in a swoon. partaking oc-
casionally only of a little milk, which
was forced into her mouth through her
clenched teeth. A white froth mixed
with blood and dark clotted substance
appeared at intervals on her lips, which
were dlscolored and swollen most horri-
bly,. Her nails and other portions of
her body were perfectly black, while
her entire person was bloated to nearly
three times its normal size, and varied
from deep red to purple all over, with
the occasional splotches.of black. Her
breath was so foul that precautions
against inhaling it had to be taken by
all in attendance on her. Baths of raw
brand y were at last resorsed to, and
acted at once favorably, and in a few
hours, a reaction setting in, the skin
lost its diStended and diSc0lored ap-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01

the natives sat in the cool of tbs even
ing smoking their long hoollahs DURING
the concert, whilst from the verandah
of the building men and boys were div
ing into the river for their daily baths,
as were hundreds of their companions
above and below, laughing aid chatting
as merrily as if picnic and not
funeral were in progress: water carriers
came with their brass pots for drinking
water.
Pleasure Parties
rowed up and down the river, with
nothing to indicate in their manner that
five of their people were being con-
sumed within few yards of them. An
eighteen-hours run through rich farm
ing country brought us to Calcutta
from Benares.
Calcutta is great, big modernized
city of some $4,000 inhabitants, with its
full quota of palaces, public buildings.
very little from European cities in APP
pearance and general surroundings.
During the winter the city is said to be
very gay, for it is then the social as
we'll as the governmental headquarters
of India, but during the summer season
all who can afford to do SO clear out for
the hills, for the place is unbearably
hot. We found the temperature 1872
deg. in the shade; and as that was too
much for our Minnesota blood, as soon
as we had booked orr passage for Ran
COON we came away to this charming
summer resort of the Himalayas, Oar
feeling, where we propose staying until
our steamer sails. The trip up here
from Calcutta is one of the most re-
markable railway Journeys in the world.
Ihe little twO-fOot, narrOW-gauge road
Wriggles Hts Way Up
the mountain in most serpentine style,
making four distinct circular loops, and
at one time seemingly tying itself in a
double bow knot, as 1t completes the
form of figure eight, until it arrives at
Darjeding, 5000 feet above the sea.
The change of temperature is remark
able. Yesterday we were sweltering in
Calcutta, with the mercury at 102; to-
night wooden clothes are comfortable
and fire necessary, for the fitful Their
m0meter only scores 46 degrees.
We are under the very shadow of
lofty KinchinjangO. whose Recovered
crown loses itself in the clouds, five
clear miles above the plains of Bengal,
whilst still higher up in the heavens
the heavy, coue-shaped crest of Mount
Everest-that old altitude record
breaker among mountains-can be seen.
We are glad OF the opportunity of see
ing something of the glories of the
great HimalayaS, and will put in the
next few days to the best advantage be-
fore starting again on our long sea voy-
age through the tropics. w. G. Il.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
BANNER HAIR-GROWER,
A Texas Woman's Head Burdened
With Braids Nearly Eleven Feet

With Braids Nearly Eleven Feet
Long.
The longest suit of hair in the world
is perhaps that which grows on the head
of Miss Asenath Philpott, of Gaines
vile, Tex.,. hers trailing on the ground
when she stands nearly four feet. and
measuring in all ten feet and seven
inches. Miss Philpott is slight, deli
cate woman, approaching middle age.
and regards her magnificent tresses as
rather a nuisance, complaining that
their weight actually drains her
strength. The present growth is of the
past seven years, as in 1884 her head
was shaved during spell of brain fever.
1t is necessary to her health to cut out
large quantities of hair every few
months, and this she has regular sale
for from some large wig mandatory in
the East, which pays her well for it, as
its fineness and silky gloss is eXcep-
tional, besides being of much-admired
red gold tint.
Miss Philpott says she has been sew
eral times approached by enterpriSing
prOprietorS of dime museums, who have
made her offers to travel with them as a
freak, and has also been requested to
claims that her family have for gener-
ations been noted for the beauty and
length of their hirsute ornaments, her
grandfather having beard that fell to
his feet, and being obliged to cut his
hair every day or two. Her mothers
hair was such that when she lay in her
coffin it enwrapped her from head 10
foot, and was then obliged to be folded
back several times,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
RAPPING THE ALTON.
Chairman Finley Makes Deci-
sion That Will Hurt.

CHICAGO, May 3O.-Genuine surprise
was created in railroad circles to-day by
a decision of Chairman Finley, of the
Western Passenger association, in
which that official gives the Chicago &
Alton railroad severe rap over
the knuckles. He holds that if the
Alton was not enjoying equality with
its competitors because of the alleged
operation of the so-called boycott, or
because of the alleged continuation of
the conditions under which relief
was granted, such matters should
have been presented under article
8, section A, for determination
within the extent of the agreement.
Mr.. Finley'S decree is that the Chicago
u Alton shall pay over to the association
100000 for its otfenSe in failing to make
effective the ruling in connection with
the rate from Kansas City to st. Louis,
and $500 for similar oftense
i'll regard to the rate from
st. Louis and East St. Louis to
Chicago. He further requires that COM
pany to report to him all tickets sold by
it at unauthorized rates between the
points named from May IL to June d,
inclusive, and to pay to the association
the amount that should have been
charged for such tickets at full tariff
rates. The Alton is allowed until June
4 to appeal from the chairman's decision
and it will probably either take that
course or withdraw from the association.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
HOW TO CLEAN HOUSE.
If You Only Know How, Its az
Easy Thing.
House CleaninglHI
Horrors of HOrrorSV


House Cleaning!n
Horrors of Horrors!
The bare thought OF it strikes terror
to your soul, says the Chicago Herald.
To come home tired from your days
toll, and then turn to and help scrub
clean and dust. This is too much.
And then the poor, tired wife. With
aching muscles, smarting hands, and
weary head, she finds herself too tired
for sleep when night puts an end to one
days housekeeping.
Yet this abused spring cleaning is
one OF the most effective measures
against the spread of all sorts of dis
ease, and it inSureS thousands of house,
holds against infections. against epi-
demic diseases, and against feyers.
Then 1t is not so hard work. if one
only goes at 1t in the right way. Have
the carpets cleaned by one of the large
firms especially fitted for this business.
lake room or two at time, and not
upset the whole house the same day,
There are professional house cleaners,
both men and women, and efficient helr
OF this kind Will do much to lessen the
hardships of this dreary labor. But
vigorous health and strength must bt
maintained during this task, or a littls
oVerWork or exposure TO drafts will
bring doctors bill, a sick bed, and sad
sorrow. This can be avoided with
proper care. When tired out, with ach
ing head and weary limbs, and unable
to get refreshing sleep, take a little OF
Natures food for brain, nerves and
blood-Paine's Celery Compound. This
is no ordinary tonic, bitters, or sarsaI
parllla. 1t is far beyond all these in
scientific composition and true strength
ening powers.
There are many men and women who
would not think of commencing to clean
house without this grand strength-g ivei
and health-restorer. In evidence of this
we quote from a letter written by Mrs
A. j. Burbeck, Newton Junction, n,
H.: Il would be badly exhausted afteI
hard days work, but dessert spoon(
full of Paine'S Celery Compound would
soon relieve ii, and make me feel nearly
as strong as in the morning"
If woman has knowledge given heI
of pure and simple means by which
she can gain new strength, new poweri
and new life, is she not doing an injus,
tice to herself and family if she does
not avail herself of ii?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
GRosvENoR's IND1sCRErroN.
His Talk Raised a Row, and He
Now Denies It

His Talk Raised a Row, and He
Now Denies 1t.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 3O.-The inter-
view with Gen. Grosvenor, immigra-
ton commissioner, sent in these dis
patches Thursday. in regard to
his opinion of the immigration
laws. has raised so much op-
position to his appointment
among the COMMUNICATIONS of St.
Louis and vicinity that Richard Bar
tholdt, chairman of the executive COM
mittee of German-American societies of
the United States, to-day sent tele-
gram to Secretary Foster, requesting
that the appointment of Gen. Grosyenor
be withdrawn.
WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Gen. Gros-
venor, chairman of the recently APP
pointed immigration commission. has
telegraphed Secretary Foster from Den
nison. o., that the reported interview
with him on Wednesday last criticising
the demand of foreigners for the use of
their native language in this country,
and pointing to Wisconsin for an illus
tration, is a gross Misrepresentation.
Gen. Grosvenor declares that nothing
he said could bear the construction
given it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Well Qualified.
Boston Commercial Bulletfn.

Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The following is vouchsafed for as a
fact: a Hibernian domestic asked leave
of absence the other day of her mistress
to "meet me brother on the Cephelony."
When Bridget returned the lady asked:
''Did you find your brother?' And
the girl replied:
FAX. did, ma'am, an glad was
to see him."
Somewhat interested, the employer
asked:
''What does he think of doing here?"
To which Bridget replied: "Well
ma'am, he's wakely chap, an never
was strong at all, an he do be thinkin'
he'll 60 Oh the perlice."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Billion Must Pay Forfeit.

LONDON, May 2O.-In an Interview to-
day Mr.. Harris, the manager, said that
Belle Billion, who married Viscount
Dunlo, and who thus by the death yes
terday of the Earl of Clanclarty became
Countess Clanclarty, is under contract
with him to play for year. The terms
of this contract. Mr.. Harris declares,
will be enforced. ItBelle Billion breaks
this contract she will have to pay a
heavy forfeit. The contract provides for
her early appearance in London. Mr..
Harris denied the stories published in
America that Belle Billion was in re-
duced financial condition and that the
state of her health is poor. The new
earl will come into fair income by the
death of his father
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Public Debt Figures.

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-The May debt
statement, to be issued Monday, will
show an apparent increase of S25O,O00 in
the debt since the 1st inst. This is due
to the fact that the disbursements DUR
ing the month were unusually large,
leaving less money in the treasury May
% by about the amount stated available
for the payment of the debt, The pen
sion pawn eDts were S., ZOO, leaving
S17,500,0 900 of such payments for the
present quarter to be met during the
month of June
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Freedom of the Press Upheld.

UTICA, N. z, May 3O.-The jury in
the libel suit of Myron Van Auken VS..
The Utica Observer. which has been on
trial in this city all this week, retired at
4:30 p. m. yesterday and remained out
all night. AT the opening of court this
morning a verdict of no cause of action
was rendered. This is a great victory
for the people over the "gang" and of
the freedom of the press in the discus
sion of the merits of the candidates for
nnlitinal office
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
VALPARAISO Is Safe

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Dispatches
from Chilian sources received in this
city state that no attack upon Valparaiso
is anticipated, and that the defenses of
the city have not been strengthened.
1t is stated that the CHILEAN government
fleet is to be recruited by two swift and
we'll equipped cruisers just built IN
Europe.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01

pearance, perspiration breaking out
violently all over the body. This per-
spiration was nearly black in hue, and
offensive to the last degree; but passing
away finally, left the patient conscious
and much relieved. She was able to
patrake of some food, and by next
morning had regained her normal size.
For days. however, she suffered ex-
ceedingly from attacks of violent
nausea, when she would throw off
quantities. of dark, ill-smelling fluid.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
LIVE STOCK.
Union StOcl1yards.

oficial receipts at South st. Paul: Al
hogs. n cattle, s calves 20 sheep.
HOgs-Steady. All sold at Si@4.30 Th(
business was cleared up early in order t
observe Decoration day. Stays brought s.
per 100 lbs, and skips S32G03S0
Cattle-Steady, few buyers out, and Itht
general indication was to hold over rathe
than to cut prices any. Quotations: Good
granted steers, S4@5.50; good cows, 936l4.i
common to far cows, S15O03; bulls, stag
and oxen, SI.5O@4; stocecrs s.. 2502 So
feeders, S2.5CGis.25 veals. S303.75. Sales
Gamers at S1.6O; bulls, S2G52.10; cows, S2Q3i
oxen at 1925; butcher steers, 800 lbs, at So 40
Fair to good stock scarce and wanted.
Sheep-Steady. A load of muttons AMI
lambs sold well in view of markets else
where. Fair inquiry from outside parties fol
good stockers. Quotations: Muttons, S405(
feeders, S3.15@4; stockers and common, $50
lambs, $6165G.
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
No. Weight Price
< slOchefs. .......SJ d w
~O~ AlbttOL4Ss -...--ol o. ~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Beneath a Falling Wall.

CHICAGO, May 9O.-Three laborers
were fatally, and two slightly, injured
by the falling of dead wall at I61
South Canal street to-day. The building
was partly destroyed by fire short
time ago, and gang of men began
tearing down the walls to-day, when
suddenly the whole front wall came
tumbling down, burying beneath the
debris Mars Olson, Charles Fifer, Charles
Norman, Charles Falk and Henry Mil
Ter. The first three were taken to the
county hospital, and will probably die
of their injuries. Falk and Miller were
but slightly injured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Cold Advances in RraxiI.

BUENos AYREs, May 3O-There has been
further marked advance in the price Of gold
Gold closed yesterday at 321 per cent prem
ium. The bourse at the closing hour was the
scene of great excitement, aud the financial
situation is such that it is expected 10 lead to-
a number of failures. Much uneasiness is
also felt, owing 10 the statement made yes-
terday to congress by Senior Zapala. minister
of the interior, to the effect that the recent
revolt in the province of COrdova was part
Of a general plot 10 couvulse the government
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
A Haytien Revolution.

PARIS, May 3O.-A cable message has
been received at the Hayden legation
here, announcing that a revolution hiss
broken ont at Port au Prince, Hayti.
The dispatch adds that state of siege
has been proclaimed at Port au Prince.
A French ironclad has been sent to the
scene of the disturbance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Whisky's Work.

WHEELING, w. Va, May 3O.-Ths
home of Henry Phillips at Taylorstowu
caught fire this morning, and Phillips
his wife and a three-year-old child were
burned to death, and 4 fifteen-year-old
boy was so badly scorched that ne died
in a few hours. Phillips had been drink
ing during the night and it is believed
that lamp was upset, causing the con-
flagration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
the EncyclicaI.

LONDON, May 30.-Cardinal Manning
cables Cardi nal Gibbons that he has
mailed to him an official copy of the
English translation of the encyclical,
made by order of the holy father. The
cablegram adds: please notify the
United States and Canada to arrange
Sion."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Feasted on Fallen Foes.

MARsEILLEs, May 30.-A steamer
which has arrived here from the New
Hebrides islands, in the South Pacific.
brings advices to the effect that state
of anarchy prevails there. Numerous
conflicts have occurred there, in which
600 natives were killed. In each case
the bodies of the dead were eaten by
the vict0rS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety With which ladies may use tho
der all conditions, make it their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleasing to the eye and I'd
the taste, gentle, yet effectual in ACTING
on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
American Vessel Seized.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 3O.-The United
States fishing schooner j. d. Hopkins
has been seized by the Canadian cutter
La Canadienne. for fishing inside the
limit at Fox bay, Amherst. She reached
Gaspe Yesterday in tow of the cutter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
G. p. President a Peer.

LONDON, May 3O.-The Times says
that Sir George Stephen, formerly pres
ident of the Bank of Montreal, and now
president of tue Canadian Pacific rail-
road. has been raised to the peerage.
This is the first instance of native of
British colony being made peer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Favor Brooks.

KNOXVILLE, ILL.,, May 3O.-The stand
ing committee of the Protestant Episco-
pal church of the diocese of Quincy has
unanimously decided to consent to the
conservation of Rev. Phillips Brooks as
bishOp of Massachusetts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
Freight Denor Burned.

Special to the Globe.
SHELDON, To-, May 30-The Milwau-
kee freight depot was struck by light
ming this morning early and burned to
the ground. Considerable freight was in
side. A soaking rain was falling at the
time
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01
CilicncO.

CHICAGO. Nav 30 -Cattle-Receipts, 1900:
largely Texans; no market worth reporting.
no natives worth mentioning and the Texana
all belonged to the packers, hence no prices.
but the general feeling was ABOUT like yesterH
day. Hogs - Receipts, 1900; active and
again steady; common S4042j; packers and
mixed, Si40614.50; prime heavy and butcher
weights S46J0L65; a few at $40; light.
$3.50; skips, Si25@ 40. Sheep Receipts
1900; ali sold at steady prices
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01

anu
be consumed with her husbands BODY,
bat fortunately that has been stopped
by the authorities, although perpetual
widowhood still exists, and widows
among the Hindoos cannot marry again.
1t requires from one to two hours to
burn a body, after which the ashes are
thrown into the river, no effort being
made to preserve them. The rich are
burned with piece of gold or silver in
their mouths, the poor with bit of
copper, and before the ashes are
raked into the river they are
sifted and washed for the molten
com, considerable sum being
realized from that source. This
method of cremation. though very
crude, is sanitary, and if the priests
would only be content to allow the fires
to burn out without continually stirring
them and exposing the bones and dis
membered limbs, would be free from
anything CHASTITY. All admit that
Cremation rs Necessary
for the health of the community. and I
am of the opinion that it is by far the
best part of the Hindoo religion. While
we waited, watching the ceremonies, a
corpse borne by four dust-covered
attendants, followed by a young
woman, the only mourner, and prob
ably the girl wife of the deceased,
was brought down to the river and de-
posted close to our boat. From the con-
versation our guide informed us that
the body was that of low caste man.
which friends had brought in from fif-
teen miles out in the country that they
| might give him burial in the holy GAN
ges. After some feeble resistance from
the local policeman, for there is an Or
u; hr0 Nod I, ~
river, the remains were tied, rather
carelessly, to stone slab. placed on a
boat, rowed out into midstream,
and without further ceremony
were dumped into the river.
And what surprised us as much as the
| facts mentioned was the free and easy
| life going on all around this place of the
dead. Immediately adjoining the Burn
ing Chat is an amusement hall, where