St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-06

an occurrence right here in st. Paul
the Rhodes case. Pierce Butler is a
Catholic; that is beyond doubt. This
man Rhodes was guilty of perjury
there is no doubt about that. When he
was brought before the grand jury he
swore that he had no letter book. Now
he did have one, and the county at
torney knew it before. Rhodes office
had been searched and it was found.
This was not brought before the grand
jury. He said that two of the jurymen
told him, when he asked them if it was
not queer that Rhodes was not held.
that the book was not brought before
the jury. Now. why didn't the county
attorney do lt?'' he asked.
MORE FEAR OF EXPOSURE.
At the meeting Thursday, Sept. 18th,
President Coleman cautioned members
against giving the password to others
on the street, which he had heard was
done, as it was dangerous. The appli-
cation of j. Stadfield, of East Third
street, was rejected. The president
had endorsed the application. The
pa SoiSiShu oolu lildI MI. SlduuClu WAS
very anxious to join, calling at his of
hce frequently, and he wanted to know
why he was not admitted. There was
a strong opposition 10 Stadfield and he
was blackballed. Twenty-Five candidates
were admitted, among whom were Soren
Sorenson, John Johnson, tailor, and
Robert Wilson.
The meeting was addressed by one
SIohm. an organizer from Minneapolis.
lie beWailed the awful condition of the
country ana especially dwelt on the
familiarity of President Cleveland and
ex-President Harrison with the pope.
After he had been speaking for some
time President Coleman asked him to
make his remarks brief.
MIR. WHEELOCK ATTENDS A MEETING.
President Coleman, in opening the
meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2S, said
that Rev. Vail had requested him to
announce that he, Vail, would speak in
Ford's music hall Sunday, in regard to
the prevention of Leyden's speaking in
Market hall. Rev. "Golightly" Morrill,,
of Minneapolis, was introduced and
addressed the meeting. A fire broke
out in the next building while he was
talking, and he said he would address
them at some future time. Among those
present were Gray, Wheelock, Doran
(who had red hair and mustache and
works with Costello), DR.. Glidden, N.
j. Ness, Amos, Brandt, l.. Hope,
jeweler on Seventh street; Rev. Leech,
a Baptist minister; Phillips, insurance
agent.
LEYDEN MUST SPEAK.
President Coleman i'll calling the
meeting to order, on Saturday, Oct. z,
said that several prominent citizens had
come to him and said that Leyden must
speak in the city. Leyden told him
he was about SS3 behind on the Market
hall matter, and if that were guaran-
teed him and a little more he would
speak. 1t was agreed to give him SlO0.
Several vacancies were filled. Jacob
son was elected vice president; Dun
can Cameron guard, and one Sutton,
sentinel. j. L. Black resigned as SER
geant-at-arms because his business
would not let him be there every meet
ing. L. S. Hayes was elected in his
place. Among those. present were A.
0. Nepil, Costa AXelson, w. A. John
son and q. g. Stevens. A large number
of applications for membership were ac-
cepted.
FIFTY-NINE JOIN - SOME OF THEIR
NAMES.
The meeting was called to order by
President Coleman on Oct. IL, and
number of applications were considered.
LoE of MOI GIoa1y-
balled on the first ballot, but Messrs.
Black, Gray, jacobson and others
espoused his cause, and on re-
ballot he was elected. 81. II. Kent's
application was rejected. The presi-
dent announced that Rev. G. L. Morrill,
would speak at the Grand opera house
Sunday.
One of the members stated that he
had heard that Mr.. Laurens, secretary
of the chief of police, would like to join
the organization if there was a lodge in
town. and he thought it would be ad
visable to look him up and bring him in.
Several members opposed this, and it
was dropped.
Fifty-nine candidates were initiated,
among whom were E. II. Milbane, G. o.
Krieger, R. w. Duncan. Walter Munich,
William Treziyulry, - Samuelson,
- Brockins.
1t was announced that Rev. Vail
would speak Sunday morning at Ford's
hall, and several members spoke very
highly of him, stating that he was about
the only minister in st. Paul who was
working for the order. Among those
present at this meeting were Charles
Mitchell, G. N. Jefferson, Drake, Der
ringer, Marellnes and Herman. A |
council has been instituted on Arling-
ton hill, meeting on Payne avenue. and
Mr.. Stevens is its president.
REV. VAIL INITIATED - AFRAID OF
SPIES.
The president, after calling to order
on Saturday, Oct. q, said that not much |
business could be transacted, as Rev.
Mr.. Vail was going to be initiated, and |
would give lecture afterwards. A |
contribution would be taken up at the |
close. H. l.. Gray moved to take it up |
at once, but the motion was defeated. |
Twenty applications were considered. |
Fl. Il. Ormes was rejected, and thirty |
seven candidates were initiated.
Vice President jacobson cautioned !
the members to be very secret in regard |
to the order. They should not speak of |