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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
SPLITTING sERPENTs.
Able To Blind a Man by Projecting q
Fluid Into His Eyes.

The African explorer, Y. Hoehnel,
on his voyage to Lakes Rudolph and
Stephanie, encountered one day, after
long rainy spell. rolled up iu corner
of the basket in which the dishes of the
expedition were carried, serpent OF
narrow girth and about twenty-seven
inches long. His servant armed him.
self with long dirk to kill the serpent,
but the moment he approached the
basket he fell back with heartrending
cry and covered his eyes with his hands.
The snake had projected into them
tiny stream or burning liquid which
caused terrible suffering.
Hoehnel came up and placed himself
in such position that the wind would
blow the liquid past his eyes should the
serpent defend itself in the same man.
ner it had done before. As soon as the
snake caught sight of him it lifted It's
head and Squirted two drops of black
fluid on his neck, which, however, pro-
dueed no burning sensation on the skin.
An Arab guide, who had heard the
cries of the explorers servant, came up,
and wrapping his turban around his
hand, endeavored to make a dive into
the basket for the snake. A moment
later he, too, fell back blinded and
covering his eyes with his arms.
Hoehnel did not seek to repeat the
experiment. He turned the basket over
on the ground, and the serpent in its
flight was killed with sticks, so that
the mystery could not be solved as to
the nature of its peculiar squirting
Qualities.
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such an organization as the A. p. A.
especially obnoxious. it is not within
the probabilities that either could go TO
the other. 1t is absolutely certain that
the Doran men will not go to McGill,
though the two factions joined in
meeting last week to down Wright's
legatee.
And thus the holy Sabbath dawns
with sad lack of harmony In the ranks
OF the z. o. D., and many rocks -ars in
sight on which the Tuesday convention
may be thrown. 1t is probable that
when the convention meets the most
bitter Political enemies Will be the re-
spective supporters of McGill and
Doran.
Gen Chiropodes, etc, and his follow
ing. who still have sort of lingering
and forlorn hope that lightning may
strike Wright instead of his legatee.
View the wrangle of the McGill and
Doran faction with much cOmpiacency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
THE REP. CITY COMMITTEE.
They Listen to Vandiver's and
other Kicks

other Kicks.
The Republican city committee held
final meeting In the Manhattan block
last night, to try and straighten out
two or three apparently hopeless mud
dies in various wards.
j. s. Vandiver and F. W. Zollman
appeared as kicking delegation from
the Second ward. and succeeded in Sc
curing change of judges, by which G.
II. Glidden was relieved of The respon-
sibiliiy nf Vouching for the Republican,
ism of the Second ward. A. j. Hoban
was named as his substitute.
Nj. +. Gates was chosen to take the
place of an Objectionable judge i'll the
Second precinct, while the comfortable
personal arrangement for the accom-
modation of w. l.. Ames' friends at
Hazel Park remained undisturbed.
Vandlver, who is always making his
party trouble, expressed himself as sat
isfied, but he will probably be kicking
about something else as usual tomorrow.
Since he succeeded Ill giving Jam Da-
wilson so much nOtoriety that he Sc
cured the Triune nomination for mayor,
Van assumes TO think he is in it.
j. c. Hauley's crowd from tue Third
ward succeeded in naviL the president
of the Hanley club added to the list of
primary judges. and Commodore Low
enstein was also added to act as ballast
to the ship of state.
Tom Howard made fruteSs protest
against the Reardon caucus in the
Ninth ward. The committee stood by
Tim and Tom is not in Il or will not be
until the primaries are over.
This Will probably be the last meeting
of this committee, the convention OF
next Tuesday being called upon to
select a new one.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Eighth Ward Gernan-American
Democratic club will meet at Plenuush
hail, corner Lafond and Arundel streets,
Tuesday evening at y. III. All Demo-
Gratis are cordially invited to attend. as
business of Importance will come be-
fore the club and good speakers will be
III attendance.
The regular meeting of the Ninth
Ward Dawson, Murphy and HineUaugh
club will be held at their hall, $50
Broadway, corner Fourteenth street,
l uesday evening. Good speakers will
be in attendance.
James f. Wilson. an estimable gentle
man and an old-time Democrat. is urged
as candidate for justice of the peace
for IN district east of Wabasha street.
East Side Democratic club will meet
Monday evening at the corner of Brad
ley and North streets, Good speakers
will be in attendance.
The Eighth Ward Central Democratic
cl ub will meet at Wagner's hall, corner
Charles and Western, tomorrow night
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
BRAND THE TRAITORS.
The Men Who Are Blocking Lee
islation at Washington.

The Men Who Are Blocking Leg
islation at Washington.
Special to the Globe.
W WASHINGTON, April Tt would be
drawing upon the imagination to say
that this Democratic congress is proving
an entirs success in pushing legislation.
The precise truth is that every good
thing done has to be accomplished by
hard work.
For instance, more than half the time
during the past three weeks has been
expended in roll calls brought about by
the persistent filibustering of Republi-
cans. ably aided ana assisted by Demo-
cratic members who were conspicuous
by their absence. The Western and
Southern Democratic members are not
responsible. Nearly all of these are
present at every roll call, unless un-
avoidably detained by sickness. Es-
pecially have the two Democratic MEM
bers from MinnesOta-Messrs Baldwin
and Hall-been consistent in their
attendance since the session opened.
The Democrats who are really respon-
sible for the delays in public business
are the members from New York, New
jersey and Pennsylvania. The reasons
may be traced to the fact that there is a
wide divergence of opinion on very
many public questions between the
Democratic members from the South
and West on one band and the extreme
East on the other.
This is notably so on the tariff sched.
ule S, the silver question and financial
legislation generally. OF course. the
Western Democrats. combined with the
Southern, form all immense majority:
but II is within the power of twenty or
thirty Eastern Democratic members to
destroy the working force of the house,
when the Republicans are earnestly fill
clustering. simply by absenting them
selves or strolling into the cloak rooms
and lobbies while the roll is being called
to secure quorum.
This is the whole of the secret of such
dlsgracefUl neglect of business as has
been seen In the house during the past
two or three weeks, and such is likely
to remain the secret thereof during the
remainder of the Fifty-third congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
CENTRAL GERMAN DEM. CLUB.

They Organize and Hear Report
From Committee Which saw
Smith.
The Central German Democratic Club
of St Paul, composed of repl esentatIves
from all the German-American clubs in
the city, met yesterday afternoon at
Lauer's hall, OH Wabasha street, and
perfected permanent organization by
the election of the following officers:
President, Otto l.. Hasse: first vice
president. p. E. Harbeck; second vice
president, Max Feuerabend; third vice
president, ID. j. Winkel; treasurer. W.
NJ. Wentink; corresponding secretary.
John Kuntz; recording secretary, Frank
Heimes.
Mr.. Neuhausen came as a committee
from the Fifth ward. and stated that he
was one of delegation that called Oh
r. A. Smith, to ask him TO with
draw his declination to be
candidate for mayor. They had
dwelt OH the fact that conditions
had changed materially since that letter
was written, and urged Mr. Smith to
make the race. 1t was the opinion of
the delegation that Mr. Smith could be
prevailed upon to re-enter the fight if it
came as the unanimous wish of the city
convention.
A lively debate followed. after which
the meeting decided to lay all indorse-
ments for a candidate for mayer over
until another meeting.
The question of city treasurer came
up. 1t was the sense of the meeting
that the Germans should unite on some
good man and ask the convention to
make that man the nominee. A long
debate followed, and it was found i'm
practicable at this time to make a rec
ommendation, and the question was left
open to the next meeting, which will be
held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Messrs. keusI, kerker and Vessel were
the names considered.
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STILL FOR SMITH.
Club Reorganized and Actively at
Work.

The Independent Smith CLUB held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening. 1t
reorganiZed, and is in favor unanl-
mously of Robert A. Smith for mayor
of st. Paul. John Nj. Doherty was
unanimously elected president and
Joseph Sweeuy first vice president:
Mark G. Brady, honorary president;
John B. Pewters, secretary and treas
urer; executive committee, William NJ.
O'Keefe, L. A. Cormick. NJ. J. Murphy,
Henry Reicho w and John NJ. Doherty,
president Of club, as chairman Of same.
Speeches were made by MesSrs. Hine-
baugh and Benn Davis. Mr.. Davis
speech was especially good and well
received by the club. He referred to
the amount of damages in the way of
lawsuits amidst the city on account Of
accidents to life and limb since the
present administration came into power.
He said that under the administration
of A. Smith the damage suits against
the city were seventeen thousand. whilst
under the so-called reform administra-
ton of Mayor Wright the damage suits
Increased to the enormous amonnt of
Seventy-SiX thousand.
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CALLING ON Mr.. SMITH
To Reconsider His Letter OF
Declination.
TROUBLE IN REPUBLICAN, CAMP.
A New Legatee for Wright
Has Been Discovered.
W0RKIEG SCHEME ON THE QUIET
Feud Between the MeGill and
Doran Forces Increasing.
LIABLE TO Be BITTER ENEMIES.
Turmoil in the Republican
City Committee.
W0RKIEG SCHEME ON THE QUIET
Feud Between the McGill and
Doran Forces Increasing.
LIABLE TO Be BITTER ENEMIES.
Turmoil in the Republican
City Committee.
LAST NIGHTS CLUB MEETINGS.

aThe Seven Corners Democratic club
was addressed last evening by Judge
Ford, who urged the Importance of
harmony in the party and steadfast ad-
herence to the principles of the party.
He urged that fealty to the individual
should not be placed above fealty to the
party; that the average sense OF The
party could and should be trusted i'm
plicitly. He urged attention to the
primaries, that there might be full as
well as fair expression, and with that he
was confident The party would march On
TO glorious victory.
AT the conclusion of the remarks of
Judge Ford j. A. Campbell offered the
following resolution, which was adopted
by unanimous vote:
Whereas, This club has learned with
extreme regret and disappointment of
the declInaIion of Robert 4. Smith to
become the Democratic candidate for
MAJOR of this city.
And whereas, it is the belief of this
club that the interests of this city de-
mand that there be change i'll the pres
ent local administration OF this city, and
that there is a general and widespread
sentiment ludF llt SIleSi cDdilSC is 10
restore 10 power party under whose
administration the city was prosperous,
and that the best guaranty of a return
to prosperity is to again put at the helm
that man under whose guidance the city
was always prosperous and the poor
employed.
And whereas, There is unmistakable
evidence that this man whose history is
an open book has the confidence of the
masses in most marked degree: there
fore be ii
Resolved. That it is the belief of this
clnb that the best interests of the city
demand that he disregard his private
preferences and reconsider his with.
drawal, and consent 10 become caudi-
date for mayor.
A committee consisting of J. A. Camp
bell and I. WilwerSchled was appoint
ed to call upon Mr.. Smith. present the
resolution to him and get his answer.
The club adjourned to meet again
Monday evening, when the meeting
will be addressed by good speakers.
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HERE'S A HOwDY DO!
Another Wright Legatee Has Been
Discovered.

Now there is more trouble in the Re-
publican camp. Col. j. am Davidson
returned yesterday and promptly ac-
cepted the nomination of the Great
Triune - Populists, Socialists and
Labor. The colonel has always
been an ardent Republican, and the
party workers did not believe he
would accept a nomination from any
other organization.
Ii is known that he has an ambition
to lead the Republican hosts to defeat
in race for congress when Col. kiefer
serves his time, and it was thought
he would not jeopardize his
party standing in order to secure
a small vote from the great Triune. In
this the Republicans were grievously
mistaken, and now they argue that the
colonel has a good many friends
in the party who have listened
to his silvertongued oratory for so
many years that it will almost be next
to their second nature to vote for him
on this, the first opportunity ever
given, even though he travels under
another party banner. Such voters as
he Will appeal to are those who might
otherwise support either McGill or
DOran, but not the Wright faction.
AS if this was not enough trouble, the
McGill-Doran combination have discoy-
cred that Gen. Chiropedes. etc., and
Wright have selected another legatee in
the person of E. G. Rogers. George
Thompson, of the Dispatch, has Joined
at second hand in the discovery.
Protting by the experience with
the other attempted legatee, they are
not trotung Rogers out with a brass
band, but endeavoring to arrange for
delegates enough to mold the balance OF
power in the convention between Nc
Gill and Doran, and then force one or
the other to come ov er to the Wright
legatee standard.
THAT game WON'T work. said Nc
Gill man at the Windsor last night in
commenting upon this discovery. I'VE
might as well take Wright himself as
his legatee, and, for one, [ would rather
do SO. In the candidacy of Gov.
McGill we offer man without
a bemish, eminently qualified in
every way to discharge the duties of the
office and adorn the position. l am
heartily sick of Wright, and opposed
to his being a candidate, but if,
after we have secured the con-
sent of a man so eminently Quail
flied as Mr.. McGin, the party
turns him down, l would rather see
them try conclusions with Wright
than any other man. McGill's nomina-
tion and election would mean a change
in the way things have been conducted.
and his defeat for the nomination would
mean that the party does not desire
change. In that case. what is the use
of looking any further? Wright might
as well try to be his own successor as to
try TO dictate Mr. Rogers or any otner
man 10 succeed him."
Another source OF tribulation is the
widening of the breach every hour be-
tween McGill and Doran. Doran is the
acknowledged representative of the A.
P. a., and as Mr.. McGin has
many supporters who do not
believe in mixing politics and
seIigiOn and whose religious faith makes
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Welded Mrs. Hunt.

SptCIHI 10 lNt GIOpG
FARGO. n. D.. April 7.-One of the
outcomes of yesterdays divorce pro-
ceedings was wedding. Winifred L.
Hunt, of New York, secured divorce
from Leon Hunt on the ground of de-
sertion and nonsupport. Mr.. Hunt was
formerly resident of Syracuse, but is
now in San Francisco. Adam Moran, of
New York, and former guardian of
Mrs. Hunt, has been here some time to
see that the separation was secured, and
this evening surprised everybody by
marrying Mrs. Hunt. The groom is
much the elder, and is said to be mill
ionaire. The couple left at once for
New York.
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wi; h;ch, he claims, is oppo>in. his cam
diGa:y. He "had his crowu with him."
and when amy one else attempted to
speak that individual was promptly
c@lled off the perch. After a doZ IN or
more had made the attempt. and the
president valniy tried to restore order,
the meeting was declared adjourned.
ChrOpodes Buceplia,uS Brun,ol was
present, but had not sufficiently recOv-
cred from the reflex action of the
Wheaton bOom-erane to state his posi-
tion on the situation. and sung low to
all corners. never fatiing To second a
motion and vote affirmatiyely.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Canada Will Kick.

TORONTO. April 7.-Regarding the
dispatch from Washington stating that
congress would soon be asked to confer
with the Canadian government with a
view of making arrangements for
building the proposed Georgian bay
canal as an international WORK. the
Toronto News, the Conservative organ,
saws that Canada will never agree to
any such plan as that. as our people
cannot allow another nation joint con-
troll over waterway wholly within the
dominion.
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THE JAwsMiTHs AT WORK.
Same Old Story Told by Orr and
Reese

The last ante-election meeting of the
Sixth Ward Republican club wound up
in blaze af enthusiasm and blur of
blue smoke last night.
The meeting was uncorked by Presi-
dent Stevens about $50, there being
about fifty persons on the sidewalk who
could not get in for lack of room.
Grier NJ. Orr led off with a sharp
speech on passing events. gradually
leading up to point where it was fit
ting for Reese to come in on the deal.
The audience was expecting him and
gave him the usual cordial reception.
He let out a couple Of extra links and
60. his audience fairly into state Of
frenzy ~ Its enthusiasm for the
straight ticket, wsoeYer It is,"
Frank johnson also &ade an accept
able speech. and Emil SkGc.. s;Iu ,,is IS
elndidate ,sSr sSr alderman, AID made Strong
Hs e.rs iof dellYeranes from 1.-THE gang,n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Darragh Declines.

To n Editor OF The Globe.
1t seems that the newspapers have me
slated for the position of alderman
of the Third ward of our CITY.
| want to say to my friends that never
have | entertained a thought of going
into any caucus for the reason that my
law practice, which has anu will require
my time and attention. would prevent
my making a canvas for the position pr
alderman: but after the Democratic
convention has placed its nominees be-
fore the people | will devote my time
and energy TO elect the TICKET that the
masses are praying for. Yours,
Z. j. DARRAGH.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Robbed Hen Roosts.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, April THE
heaviest fine that can be imposed by a
judge of the municipal court was given
Clarence W. Wixom, Of Fulton, ,amount-
ing, with costs, TO S2,Q74. WiXom is a
member of one of the wealthiest families
of the county. but engaged in robbing
hen roosts, etc. He pleaded guilty to
seven charges of larceny, and was fined
$4,000 and costs, or three years and a
half i'll Jail. His father paid the fine.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
knight for Congress.

MILWAUKEE, April Tt is an
nounced here today that John II.
Knight. the Ashland Iumberman, is
Democratic candidate for congress In
the Ninth district in opposition to Tom
Lynch, the Democratic sage of Amigo.
Lynch is anxious for denomination,
but Knight is anxious to go to Wash
ington, where he will be close to the
land and lumber powers. Knight was
candidate for the United States senate
but withdrew in favor of John L.
Mitchell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Farrell Finally Yields.

NEW YORK, April 7.-Catcher Charles
Farrell has at last accepted the terms of
the New York club. In Washington
today he had an interview with the
magnates there. He eventually came
to the conclusion that the best thing be
could do was to accept the offer OF the
New York club, for tonight Manager
Ward received telegram TO that effect
and that he would be on hand at the
polo grounds OIL Monday.
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John SkiIes Dead,

DENVER. Col. A pril John Skiles,
one of the best known military men IN
the country, particular fri end of late
ex-President Hayes and a Colorado
pioneer. is dead. He was born in Union
town, Pa, November 15. 1856, and
served in the American war and tile
civil war. At the battle of South Noun
tain he lost all arm and the wound
caused his death.
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A QUESTION OF TWO VOTES.
SLIGHT HITCH IN THE CANVASS At
cRG0KS70N
ILLEGAL VOTING is ALLEGED.
Two Gentlemen Who Desire TO
Serve as Aldermen of the Fifth
Ward-Oniy Two Votes Apart
One of the Divorces at Fargo
Takes a Millionaire Husband
Northwest News.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the. Globe.
CRooKSToN, Minn., April THE old
city council met tonight to canvass the
returns of the recent election. When
they reached the Fifth ward Ed Childs
gave notice of contest of the seat of A.
McGregor, who was elected by two
votes over Childs as alderman. he
claims that illegal votes were cast. and
arrest of a man named Demars, who, he
claimed, had not lived in the ward the
required length of time. The matter
will be settled at an adjourned meeting
to be held on Monday night.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Vaillancourt Denies.

Special to the Globe
ST. CLOUD. April I'll. B. VailIan.
court. who several days ago was charged
with having worthless check for s1O0
cashed, arrived in the city last night,
and positively asserts his innocence OF
the transaction. He claims that he IS
made the victim of some other persons
cfookedness, and denies any knowledge
OF the draft whatever. The case is being
investigated, and may develop little
rOmapoa
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
DR.. w. ii. Gates Dead.

Special 10 the Globe
GARY, S. d.. April 7-Dr. w. II.
Gates, prominent citizen of this place,
died at 1922 a. N. today of Bright's dis
ease, aged siXty-seven years and six
months. He was one of the earliest
settlers of this section, coming here in
1878. He leaves wife and five grown.
up children.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
Saturated Her CLOTHES,

WHITE, S. D.. April Yesterday
afternoon about O'Clock Mrs Sterner,
German woman living four miles
from White. committed suicide by
saturating her clothes with kerosene
and setting them on fire. She lived
about two hours. She is supposed td
have been temporarily insane. She
leaves a large family.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08
New Court House.

Special TO the Globe.
CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., April z. -
Meade county officials have accepted
plans and specifications for the con-
struction of new court house at Stur-
gis, the county seat The new building
will be S0Xf10 feet. two stories and a
basement, the main building to be Of
brick and the basement of stone, the
whole to cost in the neighborhood Of
$4,000. -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-08

who successfully passed the examina-
tons for appointment as cadets 10 West
fpoint and Annapolis at the examina-
tons held here this week are: West
Point-Clifford Game, Moorhead. first;
kare L. Knudson. Audubon, alternate.
A napolis-George c. Thorp, Hancock,
first; b. w. league. Detroit. alternate.
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Fales Must Hang.

NEWARK. n. j.. April - Robert
Alden Fales, who three years ago, when
but sixteen years of age, murdered a
messenger carrying $500 from bank to
a hat factory, was today resentenced to
be hanged. His case had been taken to
the United States court, which refused
to interfere. Application for a CON-
mutation will be made to the state board
of pardons. May 10 was set as the date
of the execution.