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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
REVELRY AND RELIGION
Suddenly Stopped by the Dread
Visitor


WELLINGTON, Kas., May 2S.-The
most appalling scene was that at the
Phillips house, where a ball was in
progress when the cyclone burst. The
dancers were given little opportunity to
escape from the topping structure.
As the building began swaying in the
terrific gale the people in the crowded
ball room made a frantic rush for the
doors. The Stairways and halls were
Immediately filed by the crazed men
and women, who tore at each other in
their mad rush for the open air.
With the crash of the walls about and
over them, there arose a great wall of
despair from the imprisoned and
doomed multitude. AS the timbers
crushed down upon the struggling
merrymakers their hoarse cries were
thrOttled by the weight of the mass of
timbers above them. Then came the
silence of death and insensibiIity. only
to be followed a moment later by the
shrill blasts OF the tempest as it rushed
OH to other destructive work, and the
agonized shrleks of the injured or dying
who were pinned down in the mass of
debris.
Those who escaped from the building
began Immediately the work of rescue.
Some of those who fed from the build
ing had left wives and sweethearts.
husbands or brothers behind. These
they sought in the pile of bricks and
timhers. AS fast as the bodies were
taken out they were surrounded by
crowd of anxious people. who vainly
tried to identify the mangled remains.
a meeting of the Salvation Army was
in progress in hall near the Robinson
block. The falling walls of the build
ing crushed the hall, and it is known
that two were killed. 1t is probable
when the wreck has been cleared away
it will be found that many more per-
ished. 1t was past time for
the army to adjourn, but the
storm kept the meeting in. One of the
members was engaged in prayer when
the cyclone struck the Robinson block.
Before any of the members could rise
from their knees, the walls of the build
ing gave way with a crash. How any of
them escaped alive is marvel.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
INSANE FROM GRIEF.
a Young Husband Sees His Wife
Perish.

Perish.
WELLINGTON, Kan, May 2S.-The
fire is now completely subdued in the
ruins of the Alliance exchange, which
is about the only building in Well
ingtOn that caught fire. The gar
ments of one of the firemen
caught fire in vain effort to reach and
rescue the unfortunate women that
were being cremated and he came with
in an ace of losing his life, as he was at
one time completely wrapped in sheet
OF fire. The women were Mrs. Sasher
and her sister, Miss Katie Strain.
They cried piteOusly for aid
and their screaming so maddened
Mr.. Sasher. the young husband, that he
made an effort to jump into the flames
to get to the woman who was his bride
only four months ago. Some friends of
his prevented him from committing the
act by arresting him and keeping him
confined in the house of a friend.
When he heared that the Scorched
bodies of his wife and SiSter-in-law were
at last taken from the ruins his mind
became unbalanced and at last accounts
he was absolutely mad.
The fire assumed the proportions of a
conflagration, and it illumlned the beav-
ems and the surrounding scenes of de-
vastatiOn and ruin to such an extent
that it was really thought the entire
block was on fire. 1t was very fortunate
for the owners of the building the stock
of goods that it contained that the
building did catch fire, for it was pro-
tected against fire by insurance. while
it had no protection against cyclone.
The building was valued at $4,000,
while the stock of goods which it con-
tanned, was valued at about $4,000.
The Bodies we're burned to such an eX-
tent that it was futile to attempt to
dress them. for on the simple touch Of
finger the skin would slip from .the
flesh. Mr.. Sasher, the husband of the
deceased, is prominent carriage man.
ufaeturer, and was leading very hap
py life with his young wife.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
A FEARFUL VISITATION.
Cyclone, Water Spout and Fire
All at Once.


WELLINGTON, KaS.. May 2S.-South-
ern Kansas has again suffered vista
ton from the dreaded cyclone. A
mighty tornado, a mile and half wide,
formed last night in Harper county.
and swept across the counties OF
Harper and Sumner lett death and de-
struction in its track. To add to the
havoc wrought by the storm, water
spout claimed its share of the general
wreck aud devastated the Northern part
of Harper county. while lightning
added its fires. Trees burned, farm
houses and whole towns went
down before the terrible force of
the storm. and human life went out in
the twinkling of an eye. The death lists
in the next day or two will probably be
largely added to as the complete details
are learned.
The storm came with deadly sudden
ness. giving no one a chance to escape
its fury. Barely was the roar of the ap-
preaching destroyer heard before the
prosperous town of Wellington was in
ruins. The storm entered Wellington
from the west at the end of Washington
avenue, the principal thOroughfare
of the town. Passing along the
direction of that street, it swept a path
directly through the heart of the city,
and left nothing behind but wrecks of
the fine buildings which had lined the
street. At Harper, also, the storm came
without warning. 1t swept down upon
the town with awful suddenness. and
before the people began to realize what
had happened the best part of the town
was little less than a confused mass Of
debris.
At Rego the storm took the nature of
a water spout. No details of the dam
age done in that town have been re-
ceived. and it is not known whether any
lives have been lost. The storm played
many strange and mad freaks. At Wei
lingtOn the Episcopal church was blown
almost to atoms, while the Lutheran
church. directly opposite. was turned
directly upside down, so that it
rested on its roof, being otherwise
entirely uniniured. The First ward
school 4louse at Wellington was com.
pletely wrecked, and on top of the debris
sits heavy stove upright and unbroken.
Freight cars were lifted from the rail-
way tracks and carried long distance
in the air and deposited on the ground
unharmed. a horse was carried 10 the
top of roofiess two-story house and
was deposited there, while a baby was
taken from its cradle in the same house.
carried two hundred yards and laid
gently on the ground, only slightly hurt
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

Friends. Republicans, countrymen, lend me
your ears;
Or such portions OF them as you do not need:
l come to bury Harrison, not 10 give him
taffy.
The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is often quietly overlooked.
Or silently LAID away with their bones;
So let it be with the president.
He hath captured many votes it's said,
By his dashing swing thro' the South;
Did this in Harrison seem ambitious?
What do you think? should say not.
You all do remember how at the White house
thrice asked him 10 appoint my son Walker
AS assistant secretary of state,
Which he did thrice refuse. Was this nepo-
lism?
Or was it bul-headed stubborness on the part
of Benny?
leave that to you.
When a few months ago 1 asked him
To promote my son-inlaw to brigadier gen.
eralsh1p
You all do know that the president said:
He would think about it.
He has been thinking about it ever since. :
When that Baby Mckee has cried, GRANDPA
has wept.
Craftsmanship should be made of sterner
stuff
let Wanamaker says Harrison is out of
sight
And l admit if he amt he soon will be.
He was my friend, say he was my friend;
But Clarksun says he is n. g.,
And Clarkson ought to know what he's talk
ing about.
speak not to disprove what Clarkson spoke,
But here am TO speak what do know.
You all did love him once. not without cause.
(For you were after the Offices
What cause wlthholds you, then, to mourn for
''' fhm2'; & .C:sF es.le
First Citizen-Methinks there is much rea-
son in his sayings -.
Second Citizen-If thou consider rightly of
the matter
Harrison has had great wrong.
Third Citizen-Has he, masters?
fear there will worse come in his rlace.
Fourth Citizen-Mark'd dye his words? He
would not appoint Jims son 10 Office.
Therefore It's certain lie has level head.
First Citizen Poor soul! his eyes seem TO
trouble him.
Second Cilizen-Jim Blaine's the noblest
Roman of themall
Third Citizen Now, mark him, he begins
TO speak.
Blaine--But yesterday the word of Harrison
might
Have stood against the world; now lies he
there,
And few there are to do him reverence.
Oh, gentlemeni if were disposed to stir
Your hearts and minds to mutiny and rage,
l should do Dudley wrong, Quay wrong,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Big Flour Mill Verdict.

DpGC1H1
ELBOW LAKE, Mimi, May 29.-1n
district court the case of James Pye. of
Minneapolis, complainant, and Bake
Bros, defendants, came up on action to
obtain payment of note of $3.50, de-
PENDANTS. bringing in claim for $1,000
damages, as the mill called for in the
contract between Pye and Bake Bros.
was to have been fifty to seventy-fve-
barrel mill of fifty-horse boiler. Experts
testified that the mill is not capable of
turning out over thirty-five barrels per
day. The state boiler inspector testified
that the boiler is thirty-nine horse
power. A verdict was rendered in
favor of defendants for 81. 700.40.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Unlucky Thirteen.

Special to the Globe.
ANoKA, MIMI, May 2s.-Just thir-
teen Prohibitionists assembled in county
convention today to nominate five dele
gates to attend the state convention at
Minneapolis next Tuesday. This i'll
fated number has cluDg to their conven
tons here for three years past. The
following were chosen: Rev. L. F.
Allen. c. Brant, j. NJ, Douglas, E. l..
Curiat and James Keller, three from
the city, two from the country.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

Who. you all know. are honorable men.
/ viii not do them wrong; l rather choose
To wrong Ben, to wrong myself, and you,
Than l will to wrong such honorable men.
But here's paper, the force bill,
Containing the seal of the presidents ap-
proval.
(Which, pardon me. do not mean to read).
found 1t i'll his closet along with the Nc
Kinley bill.
And other interesting monstrosities.
Let but the people hear this measure
And they would fall on Ben's neck
And kiss him to death.
They would dip their napkins in his CORY
gore,
Yea, beg hair of him for mem'ry,
And dying, mention it in their wills,
Bequeathing it as rich legacy
Unto til cir issue.
johnson. of Indiana-Read the bill, Jim
Read it, Jim.
Reed, of Maine-The bill! the bill We'll
hear the bill!
Blaine-Have patience, gentle friends,
must net read it.
1t is not meet. you know
How Harrison loved the Southern people
They are not wood; they are not stone, but
men.
'Tis we'll for us this bill did not pass the SEN
ate,
For if it did oh. what would become of us?
johnson, of Indana-Read the bill! Well
hear it, jim
Blaine-Will you be patient? Will you stay
while?
1 have o,eIshot myself to tell you of it.
Fourth Citizen-What's the matter with
Pension Grabber Raum?
Chorus-He's all right.
First Citizcn-The bill the bill
,Blaine-Ill not read the bill; it speaks for
itself.
But make ring around Grandpa's hat,
And let me show you tine Tom Thumb OF
presidents
The smallest man on earth.
First Citizen-Come down.
Second Citizen-Come Off the perchl
Third CItizen-Why don't you run?
Fourth Citizen - Rah for the Plumed
Knight
Blaine-Nay, press not so upon me, for
Ny shoes are full OF corns.
Second Citizen-Stand back Room Stand
back!
Blaine-If you have beers, prepare to guzzle
them now.
Chorus of Citizens - Thank you! TAKE
something yourself
Blaine (picking up Ben's hat)-You all do
recognize this hat; remember
The first time that Harrison put it on
1t was at indianapolis at masquerade.
That day he had worked the foaters in
blocks of five.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
OeploPable Scenes and Indi-
dents Noted in Stricken
Cities and Towns.
Losses Caused by the Deadly,
Twisting Storm Will Foot
Up Millions.

WELLINGTON, Kan, May 2S.-FolloW-
lng is a complete list of the dead:
JAMES HASTE, horseman-
SRANK D. CAMPBELL, horseman.
GELES MAYER, Kansas City, piano tuner.
EA JONES. waitress.
s 9. CORNWELL. Belle Plaine, farmer.
HkSS UPSON. barber.
JAMES HARRISON.
These were ali killed in the Phillips
house. The other dead are:
ED FORSYTHE, barber,
- L. ADAMSON, barber,
MRS. WILLIAM SASHER,
KITTIE STRAIN,
GEORGE MAYO.
WALTER MASON.
CAPT. JAMES FRENCH,
WILLIAM FANNING.
RICHARD WEAVER.
The more or less badly wounded arei
Mr.. and Mrs. EARL.
Mrs. MURPHY.
JESSE BOWER, WIFE and CHILD.
THOMAS ADAMS JR-
Two CHILDREN of J. N. THRALs.
CHARLES HOOVER
MRs. TUCKER and DAUGHTER
CHARLES WINTERS.
Two CHILDREN OF JUSTICE SMITH.
A CHILD OF Mrs. |. n. KING.
Mr.. AND Mrs. ROBERT MILLARD.
WALTER FoRsYTHE.
JAMES LAWRENCE.
W. II. CALBY
JAMES BULLENGER.
SUMNER CARVER.
Faint groans are alleged to have been
heard tonight under the debris of the
Conrad hotel, and fifty men are tearing
up the piles of brick and mortar in
hopes of being able to rescue somebody.
1t is said that a woman and baby were
at the hotel last night, having just az
rived OIL the train from the West.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
LOWER RATES ASKED.
WA Packers Want a Chance to
C0n1noto

Iowa Packers Want a Chance to
Compete.
CHICAGO, May 2S.-The packers of
Cedar Rapids, To-, have petitioned the
railroads for reduced rate on packing
house products. They claim that the
present rates discriminate against them
in favor of Chicago. What they want is
a rate of five cents per 100 pounds from
Cedar Rapids to the Mississippi river,
which would make II cents to Chicago,
as against the present rate of 20 cents.
As such action would necessitate SINH
lar reductions from all Western pack
Ing points. there is no doubt that OBJ
iectiOnS will be made.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Northwestern Physicians.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The follow
ing Northwestern physicians are in
Washington, having attended the medi-
cal convention at Old Point Comfort:
Drs. Darrow and Weir. of Fargo: Court
ney, of Brainerd; McDeyitt, of st. Paul;
Chappell. of Billings: McCaull and
Campbell, of Watertown; Lane, of
Miller; Moody, of Huron: Dickinson. of
Lead City; Flick, of Rapid City; Crane,
of Doland.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
FATHER REILLY DEAD.
The Well-Known Priest Passes
Away at Fargo.

Special III the Oiope-
FARGO, N. D., May 2s.-Rev. Father
ID. A. Reilly, secretary to Bishop Shah
ley. died at O'clock this morning at the
bishops residence, after short i'll
ness. He was well-known among cler-
gymen of the northwest. Father Reilly
for twelve years officiated at the cathe-
dral in St. Paul, for about four years at
st. Anthony of Padua i'll Minneapolis,
and about three years ago came to North
Dakota with Bishop Stanley. He was
45 years of age, was efficient in what
ever he undertook and was popular
among his Brother clergymen and re-
spected by all with whom he was ac-
quainted. A sorrowful feature of his
death is that Bishop Shanley was out of
the the city at the time. In his dying
hours Father Reilly called continually
for the bishop, whom he loved as a
brother
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Rlaine Hosts Growing,

CHICAGO, May 2s.-C. f. Meek, of
New York, sergeant-at-arms of the Re-
publican Natioial committee, registered
ait the Grand Pacific hotel mere today.
He is on his way to Minneapolis, and is
enthusiastic for Blaine. He declares
all the old leaders of the Conkling sec
ton of the party in New York are now
Blaine men.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Prohibition Nominees.

Special TO the Globe.
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, May 2S.-The
Prohibition county convention met at
Underwood today and put in nomina-
ton for representatives d. e. Keefe,
Rev. B. B. Hangar, j. A. McConkey. }.
o. Emerson. The present county Off
GERS, with the exception of Treasurer
Hans Nelson, were nominated for re-
election. For treasurer A. G.Anderson,
teller of the First National bank, of this
city, was nominated. The present
county force is made up of Alliance men
and Democrats, with one ProhibitioniSt.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Iowa Corn Crop.

CHICAGO. May 2e.-Trafic Manager
Busenbark, of the Chicago, st. Paul &5
Kansas City road, who has Just returned
from an inspection tour through Iowa,
says the stories of ruined corn crops in
that state are exaggerated. His infor-
nation is that the outlook for a good
crop is regarded as particularly encour
aging.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

inson enthusiastically predicts Cleve-
lands nomination. When interviewed
upon his return to this city as to the
truth of the reports about MIR cleveland
withdrawing from the fight, Mr.. Dick
inson said with great emphasis that
Cleveland would not withdraw under
any circumstances. unless the people
who have demanded his services retire
him
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Dead Man identified.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 2S.-The
old man killed last night was tonight
identified as Frank Gormely. a well-to-
do citizen of nearly seventy years of
age, He had been mistaken for at least
four different men during the day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Breda Changes Positions.

Special to the Globe.
RED Wing, May 2S.-Prof. Jens Ness,
of this city, who has been member of
faculty of st. Olaf's college, at
Northfield. during the past year, has
been offered and accepted the position
of instructor at the Minnesota univer-
sity made vacant by the departure for
Europe of Prof. o. j. Breda.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
BACK IN THE CAPITAL.
Blaine Sees the Big Politicians
Then Goes Home.

NEW YORK, May 29.-Secretary and
Mrs. Blaine left this city for Washing
ton at 8 80 O'Clock this afternoon. They
renamed at the hotel all the forenoon,
having bid goodbye to Baby Damrosch
last evening. Ex-senator Fassett
breakfasted with Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine
this morning. Shortly after 10 o'clock,
Mr.. Fassett, John Vrooman and j. s.
CIarkson called OH Mr.. Blaine in his
room and had long interviews with him.
WASHINGTON, May 2S. - Secretary
Blaine and Mrs. Blame returned to
Washington from New York this
evening.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Too Much Water.

Special to the Globe.
OWAToNNA. Minn., May 2S.-Steele
county Prohibitionists were to have met
in convention here today, but, owing to
the inclemency of the weather, the con-
Vention did not assemble.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
A SLAUGHTER HOUSE
Was What the Temporary Hospital
Looked Like,

WELLINGTON, Kan, May 2s.-Tbe
scene at the temporary hospital was one
such as is rarely seen except upon lat
tie field. The floor was saturated
with blood. which gushed from the
many wounds of the many persons who
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
Argonia Is Safe.

WICHITA, Kan, May 2s.-TeIegraphic
communication with Argonia has been
restored. a dispatch from there states
that the cyclone did not reach that
place.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
The NIississippi Risinp.

AIrKIN, May 2S.-Rain has fallen
since last night at o'clock, and has
caused the river to rise nine inches. lt
is still rising.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
DEADLY WORK IN HARPER.

Town Demolished and Six People
Killed.
KANSAS CITY, No., May 28.-A spe-
cial to the Times from Anthony, Kan,
says: A cyclone swept through the city
of Harper last night at 1880 O'Clock,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
THE GLOBE BULLETIN.

Story of the great Kansas cyclone.
Albert GarVin to be chief Of police.
Mississippi river rising again.
Missionary murdered, Alaska border.
Bob Ingersoll ia ks politics.
Rev. Reilly dies at Fargo.
Archbishop Ireland's latest move.
Gladstone's campaign outlined.
Trial of Dr. Briggs must proceed.
Harrison makes several speeches.
Clarkson is very non -committal.
Blaine returns to Washington.
Gossip about New York dele cation.
Keifer up for congress again.
Movements Of Steamships.
NEW YoRK-Arriyed: Persian Monarch
London; Bothnia, Liverpool; Umbria, Liver
pool.
LoSDoN-The steamer Etruria arrived from
New York for Liverpool at Queenstown.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

ATRIAL OF WOE.
The Cyclone in Kansas In
fiieted Awful Ruin in Its
Course,
besolation and Death Scat
tered Over an Extensive
Territory.
wellington Is a Labyrinth Of
Wrecked Buildings and
\ Debris.
Bodies Of Many Victims Re-
covered, Others Still to
Be Found.
The Town of Harper Also
Raced and Turned Intoa
Graveyard.
a Wide Section Of Country
Reporting Disastrous
Happenings.
Oeplorable Scenes and Indi-
dents Noted in Stricken
Cities and Towns.
Losses Caused by the Deadly,
Twisting Storm Will Foot
lin Millions
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

Dickinson Enthusiastic
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-Don NJ. Dick
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29

Graphic story of the dread
destrOyer'S work in the towns
of Wellington and Harper,
Kansas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-13

In the "frst families of Philadel-
phia" it continues to be gastronomic
boast that they have always paid 81 a
pound for butter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-13
A Happy Boy at Times.

There is at least one boy in this city
who is overjoyed by the news of every
funeral the services of which are to be
held in the church to which he is at
tached, says the N. Y. Times. He is
only 9 years old, and is very poor
lad, the child of needy parents He
sings in the church choir, and when
ever the choir is called upon to sing at
a funeral he is paid the sum of 81 for
his service in it. Yesterday forenoon
he rushed home to tell his mamma
that there were to be two funerals in
the afternoon. He laughed beyond
measure as he shouted: "Good news,
nam! Two funerals!" He danced
and was filled with bliss over the pros
peet. He had not sung at funeral
for nearly week and had been dis
consulate. His mother, too, was hap
py over the news, for she needed
money and her husband was out Of
work When the lad returned; home
with 81 after the funerals the house.
hold was cheered up and the family
got good dinner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-13

A writer in the Boston transcript
has figured up that heaven contains
1.800,0O0,000 souls, against a popula-
ton in hell of 175, 900, 900, 900.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-07-13
Mr.. PULLMAN's SANDWICHES.
How Dining-Car Waiter Found Then
IIIusiVe.
A prominent railroad official tells a

A prominent railroad official tells a
good story concerning colored waiter
who is in the employ of the Pullman
company says the Cincinnati Enqwirer.
The walters are required by the COM
missaries to make a given number OF
sandwiches out of loaf of bread and
the rule is strictly enforced. On a
recent run a waiter named Brown cut
thirty-nine thin sandwiches out of a
loaf and piled them up on shelf near
a window in the buffet. The window
had been left open and while the train
was rounding curve a gust of wind
came and blew ten of the sandwiches
out of the car. Soon the vigilant COM
missary came along to see how the new
man was getting along.
"Do them suit you, sah?" proudly
inquired Brown, pointing to the sand
wiches.
The commissary cast hasty glance
at the pile of sandwiches near the
window and sized them up in an in
stant.
"How much bread did you use for
that pile, Brown?" anxiousTy asked the
commissary.
"Only one loaf, sab; you told me to
cut them thin and dey're as thin as
waters sah."
The commissary's suspicious were
aroused by this time and he tenderly
lifted the pile of sandwiches from the
shelf.
"Lemme see, (" said the commissary,
counting the sandwiches; "there are
only twenty-nine sandwiches here.
Where's the other ten, Browns? Eaten
them, eh?"
The commissary laid the pile down
on the shelf, the train turned around
another curve and out went ten more
sandwiches through the window.
"You see, sah," exclaimed Brown,
"dem sandwiches am cut so thin that
the wind blows 'em away. Use not re-
sponsible for the acts of God, sab. l
obeyed orders, sab, and it's not my
fault, sab, if dey flew out, sah.'
"rll dock you, Brown, for the sand
wiches all the same" quietly remarked
the commissary, while he took the lit
tie book out of his inside pocket to
mark down the cost.
Brown entered a strong protest. He
still cuts the sandwiches thin, but takes
good care that they don't fly out of the
window.