St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-18
An Effort Making to Hold a
Meeting to Discuss the
Matter.
Some Conviets Laid Off--They
Will Level Up the Prison
Yard.
Democratic County Conven.
ton Oct. 11--The Report Of
Receiver Hewitt.

mills eleven hours has constituted a
days work. but several strikes have Oc-
CURED this season, and mill owners DO
not care to buck against their employees.
There is an outside pressure being
brought to bear on the men, and, al
though they have been satisfied with
eleven hours day for many years. they
have made up their minds to do
SO no longer, and will rebel against
working more than ten hours.
w. Ii. Delaney, prominent Hannibal,
Mo-, lumberman, who is largely inter
ested in mills at Winona, Eau Claire,
Dubuque and Hannibal, stated in an
interview with GLOBE representative
that the Empire Lumber company, in
which he is one of the largest stock
holders, will inaugurate ten-hour Sys-
TEN next spring, and that it was the
only satisfactory method of settling the
grievances now existing between en-
ployerS and employees. Their mill at
Eau Claire, which recently resumed
saving, was shut down month be-
cause the men demanded ten-hour
system, and they were only induced to
go back to work by promise of ten
hour system next season. In this city
the utmost harmony has prevailed
all through the season between
mill men and their employees. They
understand each other thoroughly. but
several of the mill owners are in favor
of reduction in hours, and will only
run ten hours day next season. Mis-
SiSsippi river mill men are making an
effort TO hold meeting at an early day
for the purpose of discussing the mat
ter, and at that meeting it is expected
that nearly all the mill owners on the
Mississippi and st. CrOlX rivers will be
represented.
Cooler weather and long evenings
have caused decided change in society
circles, and during the past week sew
eral pleasing social events have broken
the long spell of absolute quiet. On
Friday evening the Daughters of Re-
becca gave the first of series of hops
in /. o. o. +. hall, which was largely
attended and thoroughly enjoyable.
These parties will be held frequently
during the coming winter, and give
promise of becoming important social
features. Last evening reception was
given at Grand opera house hall by Miss
Nellie Kent, of Minneapolis, who con-
templates conducting classes in dane
ing in this city. Miss Kent comes high
ly recommended, and has already Sc
cured number of pupils. The recep-
ton last evening was attended by many
of the leading society people of the city.
With the practical suspension of work
in some Of the prison shops, many con-
victs have been laid Off for while, and
Warden Woifer stated yesterday that
they would be employed on necessary
repairs in the prison yard. A crew be-
rnn yncfnrIaIr cnnth of hn
binding Irvine factory, and that part of
the yard Will be leveled and surfaced.
An entrance will also be constructed
int the basement of the binding twlne
factory, and all of the old scraps left
from the fire several years ago will be
removed.
The Democratic county convention
for the nomination Of candidates for
county offices will be held at the court
house in this city Wednesday, Oct. IL,
and from now on candidates will make
an active canvas. At no time in the
political history of Washington county
has the party been more harmonious
and united. Every Democrat is work
ing aSSiduously for the success of his
party, and at no time has there been a
more promising outlook for success at
the polls. A strong county ticket will
be put in the field, and leaders of the
party feel confident of success.
a GLOBE representative visited the
tub and pail factory at the prison yes
terday where several convicts are max
ing tables and seats for the new con-
victs' dining room which will soon be
ready for occupancy. The furniture is
school desks, Warden WolfeT having de-
cided to conduct the prison night school
in the dining room during the coming
winter months.
Parties owning real estate in West
Superior are looking for John Donahue,
who made this city his headquarters In
1858. 1t seems that DOnahue owned
some land in the heart OF West Superior
and parties who now claim ownership
have been unable to get a clear deed to
the property, consequently they are
anxious to find Donahue.
Receiver Hewitt, of the electric
street railway company, filed his report
yesterday for the month of August,
which makes very creditable showing.
The receipts and cash balance aggre-
gate So, 1928, and the disbursements
aggregate S2,044.57, leaving a balance
on hand of S437.62.
Mrs. r. II. Hening. the mother of J.
c. Hening, of this city, is lying at the
point of death at the Sawyer house.
Mrs. Hening was for many yesrs resi-
dent of Springfield, ILL.,. but has re-
Gently resided in West Superior, Wis.
She is nearly seventy-three years of
breaking up of her constitution.
Miss Katie Wellman, residing on
North Main street, died early yesterday
of hr0nohiaI trouble No
ceased was eighteen years of age.
Up to last evening 374, 100000 feet of
logs had been turned out at the boom
this season, and there are logs enough
in sight to warrant the statement that
total output this season will be con-
siderably more than 400, 600, 900 feet.
The w. G. L. U. state convention has
closed, and the delegates returned home
yesterday, loud in their praises of the
city and its hospitable citizens. They
were royalty entertained while here,
and many ties of friendship have been
formed which will not easily be broken.
Albert Lehmicke. assistant cashier in
the Lumbermen'S National bank. and
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. B. Taylor returned
Thursday from an enjoyable outing at
Alexandria, S. ID.
d. W. Vanderhoof, for many years a
bookkeeper in the employ of the Mime
sofa Thresher company, left Thursday
for Chicago, where he expects to remain
permanently.
Albert Wilson, of Birmingham & Will
son, accompanied by his son Louis, left
Thursday on a visit to Mr.. Wilson's
boyhood home in Maryland.
Mrs. f. E. Barnum. of Crookston,
Mimi, who has been visiting with rela-
tives in this city, returned to her home
"Wednesday.
Mrs. A. ". Gilbert, of Racine, Wis,
and Miss Pease. of Albany, ILL.,. are
guests of their sister, Mrs. E. w. Du-
rant.
Miss Minnie Jones. an estimablc
young lady of Minneapolis. spent part
of the week with Mrs. Harry B. Capron.
An aggregation of lady bail players
will play ball with the Saltwater club
next Sunday at Athletic park.
Charles Mosier has been appointed