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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
NOTES OF THE COURTS.

Ellen Calvin and Avis Wangler will
be examined in the probate court today
touching their sanity.
The case of Twohy Brothers against
j. h. McMurran. tried in Judge Egan'S
court, has gone to the jury.
In the case of Hiram BackuS against
George G. McMichael, the jury returned
a verdict in favor of the defendant.
The damage to property case of So
phia X. Kenthruck against the city of
St. Paul is still on trial in Judge BrilPs
court.
Judge Otis is hearing the partnership
accounting case of Henry CARING
against Floyd W. Horton. They are
photographers and had disagreement
that makes the trial rather knotty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
SILK FACTS.

If you are a careful read
er of advertisements you
may have noticed that our
silk methods are different
from all others in this town.
You can find cheab silks
everywhere. We believe
they begin as low as 70 and
% and IS cents a yard. Now,
we don't sell cheap silks of
that kind, but we do sell
good silks-the best in the
world-at the lowest prices.
Genuine Habutai Silks,
printed in France, this sea-
sons newest styles and col
orinoS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09

& co.
IMPORTANT.

One Of the most import
ant features of this week S
business was overlooked in
Sundays ad. 1t is a Clear
ing Sale of Draperies and
Curtain Materials.
The center tables are
heaped with remnants and
short ends of Curtain Swiss
es, Madras Laces, Tam
boured Muslins, Drapery
Silks and Pillow Coverings,
which will be sold at fully
one-third less than original
prices.
Prices begin as low as rs
cents a piece; from that uF
to S., with 80 Or 40 prices
between.
Silk Stripe Curtains, 81
yards long, fringe top and
bottom, six different color
ings,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Health Is Wealth,

DIR. E. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREA7
EEST a guaranteed specific torHystsric Oii
ziuess. Commissions Fits Nervous Neurdigit
Headache. Nervous Prostitution caused Dy ms
use OF alcohol or tobacco Wakefulness, Men
sulting in insanity and leading 10 misery lie.
cay and death. Premature Old Age Barren
Dess, Loss Of Power in either sex, Invoiun.
tary Losses and Sperm0torrhpa caused by
overexertion of the brain, self-abuse or over
indulgence. Each box contains one months
treatment. ST. a box, or six boxes FOR g.
sent by mail prepaid We guarantee six
boxes TO cure any case. With each order for
six boxes accompanied with S. we send tia
purchaser our written guarantee to refund
The money il 1t does not effect a cure. Guar.
antees ISSUED only byW. X. Collier. successor
! o hippler& Collier, druggists seventh auI
sihley sts.. 81. Paul MINI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
schneider's plea Was Good.

August Schneid r.charged with keep
Ing his saloon open in violation of the
ordinance, was given trial in the
police court yesterday. This is the
fifth time Schneider has been arrested
on the same charge. The evidence
given by the police yesterday showed
that party of farmers had driven up
to the saloon on the morning of April %
at As O'clock, and had been admitted
by the proprietor. The defense was to
the effect that the wife of one of the
farmers was chilled and that the party
being acquainted with Schneider, had
stopped there to get warm. No drinks
were sold or given away and as Schnel-
der was aroused from his sleep to admit
the callers Judge Twohy dismissed the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
A Private Soldier at Smelling
Shoots Himself

n fltdtO GU
Shoots Himself.
Albert Skinner, private in Company
E. Third regiment, stationed at Fort
Smelling, accidentally shot himself yes
terday morning, and died shortly after
ward. Skinner was employed at
the house of Lieut.. Williams
as helper, and was preparing to
enjoy a furlough. While packing
his trunk he decided to clean his re-
volver, and with the weapon in his
hand, started down stairs. In some
manner he stumbled and the pistol was
discharged, the bullet striking him in
the stomach near the navel, and. passing
through his body, came out of his back.
The family was aroused by the shot,
and Skinner was found lying uncon-
scious in the cellar. He was taken to
the post hospital, but lived only few
moments. He was forty-five years old.
a widower, and leaves a son, d. A.
Skinner, who lives in this city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
S1s.5O-world's Fair-$1o.oo,

Excursion tickets to Chicago now on
sale via "The Milwaukee," Round trip
tickets $3.50: one way, $40. The only
road lighting its trains by electricity
and using the famous electric berth
lamp. General equipment the very
best. Ticket offices, 365 Robert street
and Union depot, st. Paul, and 113
Third street south and milwaukee"
depot, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Improved Mail Service.

O Norman Perkins. superintendent of
the railway mail service, says that ar
rangements have been put into opera
tion to send the Eastern mail direct to
Duluth and intermediate points without
distribution at the st. Paul office. Route
agents now go on through to Duluth
and distribute mail. This gives the
cities at the head of the lake fast mail
service, for which they have been con-
tending. Better mail service has also
been arranged for the Mesaba iron
range region by the arrangement for
CARRYING mail on the Duluth, Mesaba q
Northern road.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
$4.25

a pair, worth s.. 50. This
is the biggest Curtain Bar
gain in town.
All kinds Of Lace Cur
tains of which there are less
than four pairs Of a pattern
will go as follows. All are
81 yards long:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Assets Are Ample.

James F. Angel & Co., insolvents,
have filed schedules showing assets to
be S7,491.67 and liabilities S6,S57.233. The
most of the creditors have small claims,
Tie only large amount due IS to Harry
f. Towle, who has claim of S4,132.98.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09

the mayors action. and. as McCarthy's
name was left off the pay roll, this was
passed to make him even.
The comptroller's communication. adj
vising that the amount deducted from
the lighting bill for lamps reported out
by the police be put in the police fund,
was not we'll thought of by the commit
tee. Mr.. Lightner said the money was
paid from the general fund, and the
amount for lamps not lighted was
simply deducted from the monthly bills.
Under the circumstances, he saw no
reason for aDy such action,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
For Every Imaginable Use.

For pure luxury, for plain service, and
. for both-spring overcoats. Well tell
. you which is which.
/ AT the plymouth Corner" Seventh
and Robert
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Auditorium Tonight.

Opening concert. Chorus of $50
voices. Secure seats early today at
Dyer Bros, Auditorium, and Schune-
man 81 Evans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
NOTTINGHAM.
IRISH POINT.
.3% yards long.

If you are thinking Of
Cur ains, don't pass this sale.
It's a big money. saver.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
DRESS GOODS.

Whipcords are the most
popular among plain colored
Dress Goods. Nothing can
equal them for wear. Our
best quality is S1.oo. All
colors.
Black Goods also are in
strong demand. Three or
four very new things came
last week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Auditorium Tonight.

Opening concert. Chorus of $50
voices. Secure seats early today at
Dyer Bros, Auditorium, and Schune-
man u Evans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Victoria Forgot Her Vows

George II. Tilbury asks for a decree
of divorce from Victoria P. Tilbury and
the custody of their two-year-old boy.
The wife is charged with unchaste con-
duet with G. Lewis at home, and with
being an inmate of house of ill-repute
under the name of May Davis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
OnlyaFew DAYS for Redemption.

The elegant 4-story block on 9th ST..
at the intersection of 18th, only y block
from new postoffice site, will be sold at
auction on Thursday, May IL, at p. m.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
SAINT PAUL.
TO the Public :

The GLOBE has qualified as legal
newspaper, under the act of April II,
1898.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09

Spring Suits Worth $40 NOW sl4.92.
Be prudent Come soon. Do not join
the class that by representation lose so
many good bargain chances. plymouth
| Corner" Seventh and Robert.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09

Your Small Boy Is a Picture
When dressed in the freshly Hundred
shirt waists and spring outfits. which
can be obtained at the plymouth
Corner" Seventh and Robert.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-09
Spring
DeCOra tiOnS.

Very choice Carpet
ings, Draperies, Wall
Hangings and Paper
Hangings in select pat
terms, all in dainty col
orings and pleasing de-
signs. We make a
speciality of Fine Furni-
ture, and furnish houses
throughout.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-13
THE RUSSIAN REFUGEE.
BY HENRY r. WILSON.

60 pp., Octave, PAPER BOUND, Soc
the Ridge which the terrible reaching
pom OF Russia plays profound part The story OF
crime and
Send postpaid urge
la be published so cheaply-61O pages.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-13

An act that surprises recently occurred in one
the counties this following not agree with
old party tactics:
popu convention county following
public actions our county attorney
and sa his immediate s s
list ticket St: Considered
Mt
paths that party should S1
stealing rs7ng tS SPR
by the
tactics q ticket now and tan
but when found out they are promptly Ared.-voice
New York.
Ward and church
So %
trous cranks lengthens. = ~ ~
Georgia.
The Atlanta constitution published recently opinions of over 800
editors this Cleveland on the silver
question and almost without exception they
-Four counties fall elections and the pop
ulss have carried three Of the four counties.
How the popuist dying will be seen from the
howl which the Atlanta Constitution sends up:
party on the very heel the most %
Whitfield and
National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandrv.
THE MEMBERS OF HOUSE
Honorable undistured the duties sow impo
sold competition with the
is generally conceded that tariff apu
ure has not received the OF
and in the late revision the farmers
great benefit to and they desire that these
protest remova1 ~ - %
y @ ss S
De also lett Wool the Of the
the cloth the finished
We seek discrimination that be
made against ~
Very respectfully yours,
j. H.
LEONARD RHoNE,
JOHN TRnBLE,
Legislative Committee,
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-13

This work takes up of the most important and
mysterious elements OF human gOvernment:the secret
control of the nations of the earth by the great house
of Rothschilds, their and sources of nforma
tion and power, and the far-reaching effects.
It also touches upon the singular mysticism of He
knowledge.
The plot is laid in and about the Stock Exchange of
New York and it's characters embrace several of the
greatest operators OF modern times.
Dr.. Fish is peculiarly fitted to produce such book
His classical work. in the field of Egyptology and Semi
tic lore and his experience the Exchanges and as
Commercial editor of metropolitan journals has made
him familiar, in earlier life, with all the thrilling ee
ments of his book.
In order to quaint the reader with the substan-
tal basis for the exciting of the novel, he gives
preliminary Is Up to
This hst orical statement Slowing the reality
of the conditions and the sequences is strong
Of the war now on between Money for Man
and Money for the Banker.
The work will be issued October First.
PRICE, POSTPAID. paper bound. SOC.
sc 8 cloth bound ............... 81. 90
ADDRESS THE GREAT WEST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20
The Ohio River Floods.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Feb. 20.-The
Ohio river is now higher than any time
since the disastrous flood of 1883. The
wind is blowing fearful gale and the
waves are running high. There has
been much damage to wharf boats and
other floating properties. Houses have
been upset and wiped away at Ceredo,
involving heavy loss. If the river con-
tinues to rise much longer Huntington
will also be in danger.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 20.-The river
has assumed threatening aspect 90,
the flood has now cra"- -, -
: "00 Ai traffic is interferred with.
Newport is already suffering in the
lower streets. The Big Four and Ches-
apeake and Ohio trains are running
like boats through foot of water at
the foot of Smith, Mound and other
streets. The switchmen, clad in rub
Der boots, are working the switches
with the water up to their knees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

The GOVERNOR WILL Go.-Governor NJ
Kinney has decided to attend the inaugura-
ton of President Cleveland in Washington On
March 4tii next. Mr. Mcleod. his private
secretary, on Saturday sent the following let
ter 10 eacl; member of the staff:
u am requested by Colonel W. ". Cary,
chief of stall, TO inform you that the governor
has decided to attend the inaugural ccre-
IN mics at the city OF Washington on the 4th
of March. and say that he will be glad to have
ea IN member of his staff accompany him. Ar
fragments have been made to reserve three
rooms at the Ebbitt House at u cost of 81
to each person, whether he remains IN Wash
ington one day or three days.
Please signify promptly and positively
your purpose in the premises. as the rooms
have 10 be paid FOR as stated The staff are
requested 10 assemble in the city OF Richmond
in time TO leave there on the II m. train
March >, 1898. in fatigue uniform with side
arms. carrying their full dress uniform with
them.
''The staff will not be expected to join in
the procession, but will review the parade
from the reviewing stand"
The staff OF Governor Mckinney consists
OF the following officers Colonel w. Miles
Cary, chief, and Colonel Meade Haskins,
judge-advocate general, OF Richmond Colonel
L. r. w. Marye, of Ashland Colonel Fenton
Day of Isle of Wight; Colonel c. " Wake,
of Farmyille, Colonel W. T. Atkins, Of Neck
lenburg and Colonel Robert Catlett, OF Lex
iorton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

MORE New CARs-Four more pas
senger cars for the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railroad ar
rived to-day via Shepherds. These
coaches are forty feet long, of the latest
and most approved pattern, and fitted
up luXuriously and attractively They
will be transferred to the tracks of the
electric road at once and the company
will have them in running order by in
ausuration week. when an unusually
large crowd will visit this city and Dit.
Vernon. The two new coaches which
arrived last week were yesterday trans
fcrred at Union street TO the King
street track of the electric road. a
temporary track made from curved iron
was laid and the cars run from one
track TO the other in short order. They
were Immediately sent to the power
house at New Alexandria. 1t is said
that when all the rolling stock of the
company shall have been put in run
ming order, and travel becomes heavy,
trains of three cars will be run. Pas
scnser and freight traffic are on
steady increase and the new road is
proving to be decided success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

STEAMBOAT NOTES.-The steamer
City of Washington has resumed her
trips Oil the Washington ferry line and
the steamers of the line now run on the
old misunderstanding this city and
Washington on the halfhour.
The steamers Wakefield and Arrow
smith are now making regular trips to
the lower river landings.
The steamer Pentz left Washington
yesterday evening for Norfolk and will
soon take her place on the James river
line on which she will run for 40 days.
The steamer Washington which left
here on Saturday night for Norfolk has
gone into the dry dock at Newport
News for inspection and while there
will be repainted
1t is said that the owners of the Oxon
Hill farm. on the opposite side of the
river, contemplates the establishment of
q steam ferry between this city and the
Maryland shore.
The steamerNattano was to-day towed
from Washington TO this city and haul
ed out on the ways at the ship-yard for
repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20
BY TELEGRAPH
Excitement on the New York Stock
Exchange.

iAAChobSC-
New YORK. Feb. 20.-The third day
o. the battle between the Vanderbilt
and the Mcleod forces opened on the
Stock Exchange til snoring when the
slaughter of Friday and Saturday was
continued, and Reading was routed.
The moment the exchange was opened,
huge blocks Of Reading were thrown
Oh the market and inside of twelve
minutes the price was hammered
down six and half points, making
a total decline since the downward
movement began of sixteen and half
points. The scenes at the Exchange were
exciting, and the galleries were pack
ed. On the floor pandemonium reign
Ell. Around the Reading post there
was a wild, struggling mass of panic
stricken humanity. Brokers jumped,
yelled and gesticulated. 1t was panic;
brokers tumbled over each other in
their wild eagerness to unload. Read
ing was thrown on the market in
blocks of from 1000 to 1000 shares
at time and snatched up by the bears.
Readings first, second and third in
come bones dropped APPOINT minute.
Northern Pacific, too, was affected,
and. owning to the charges made by the
investigating committee against Henry
Willard and the present management,
dropped several points. New York and
New England stock was also raided
by the brokers. 1t closed Saturday
at AT, opened at 40 and broke rapidly
to S4!. No failures were announced
up to noon. 1t was stated to-day that
Lehigh Valley would pass its dividend.
1t is due in April. This would be the
first time in its history.
The tension on the market was ter
rife, the strain was too great for many
firms and shortly after noon failures
began to be announced, among them,
w. f. Russell, 7. J. Delaney and G. S.
Fleet.
The tendency to rally in the stock market
was quite pronounced after II o'clock for
some and few stocks made marked gains,
the industrials being especially prominent.
most of them going back to within small frac-
tons of their opening prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

WASHINGTON RELIcs.-A CORE
spondent of the Richmond DiSpatch,
writing from Comorn, King George
county, says: AT Cedar Grove, in
this county, the historic home of the
distinguished Stuarts, may be seen to-
day one of the most unique and inter
esting authentic Washington relics now
in existence anywhere. 1t consists Of
the camp shaving-case'-a very com
plete outGt-used during the war of
independence, 1716, by George Wash
ington, gcneral-in-chief Of Americas
army, and subsequently presented by
the Father of His Country to his life
long confidential friend and coanection.
DR. David Stuart, of Virginia, ju eX-
actly as it was used by the great
general. The unique outfit includes two
razors, one leather brush, one hone, one
strap. horn comb and soap-case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20
Foreign News.

ROME, Feb. 2o.-Deputy Zercbi,
whose name has been prominently con-
nected with the recent bank scandals,
is dead. His death removes not only
the chief among the accused parties,
but also deprives the Government of q
valuable source ofevidence.
LONDON, Feb. 20-NIinister Lincoln
presented William Waldorf Astor and
Lieutenant Commander William S.
Cowles, the recently appointed naval
attache at the American Legation, to
the Prince of Wales, at the levee held
to-day at st. James Palace by the
Prjnce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

GOLD AND DIAMONDS FOR POPE LEo.-A
magnificent and costly present will be pre-
scented to the Pope at his golden jubilee by
Prince Luitpold, Regent of Bavaria. 1t con-
sists of model of the column of st. Mary,
which stands in the Marion Platz in the CEN
tire of old Munich. The column was cxecut-
ed in 1888 by Elector Macmillan |. to COM
memorate the victory on the Weisscberg.
Enthroned on the column is the Virgin, the
tutetelary saint OF Bavaria, four angels at
the corners contend against viper, basil
lslI, lion and dragon, representing plague,
war, famine and heresy. The model is five
feet in height. The statutes of the Virgin
and the angels are wrought in gold the crown
OIL the head of the Virgin is set with dia-
monds. while the pedestal of the column is
set with rubics, sapphircs and emeralds. Al
together 400 diamonds were used in the max
ing of the gift.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand
Lodge of Knights of Pythias will meet
in Ellet's Hall, Richmond, at s o'clock
Tomorrow night. About seventy-two
lodges will be represented, the three
lodges from this city by DR., \. Z. Cox
and Messrs. f. p Boyer and c. n.
Moore, the Virginia Pythian Regiment
will meet tomorrow at y o'clock for
its second annual inspection and drill
A grand parade will be given during
the afternoon. Rathboue Division, No.
6, of this city. with about thirty men
and detachment of the Drum Corps
will leave here at 4:50 tomorrow morn
ing. Major General JAS r. Canadian
will be in attendance. Tuesday night
the visitors will be given a grand ban
quet in the Masonic temple,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-20

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was
clear and cold with snow about II
o'clock, when it became clear. Four
dodgers were nj the station house.
Mayor Strauss had but two cases be-
fore him this mornipg-Joseph Gilman,
tin for drunken and disorderly conduct,
and John Hughes charged with abusive
language by Maggie Hughes. Gilman
tin was fined $3.50 and Hughes was dis
charged, as the complainant failed to
appear and the accused had number
of witnesses to testify to his innocence
of the charge preferred against hi4l.