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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
BY FLOOD IND GALE
COLONIES SWEPT BY
WORST STORMS OF THEIR
HISTORY.

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 29.-The last
week of January Of this year will long
be remembered by residents of the
Australian colonies by reason of the
fact that it witnessed the most terri
BILE floods and gales ever known on
the Queensland coast. A large num-
Der of vessels were wrecked, and en-
tire villages destroyed, the damage,
ashore alone being estimated at half
a million pounds sterling. The loss of
property at sea was not so great as
that ashore. but the loss Of life by in
cidental marine disasters was even
greater Townsville, q small city on
the northeast coast of Queensland,
seemed to be the center of the storm,
not town or a vessel in the harbor
escaping. Ross island, O short dis
lance away, was also flooded, and
many lives lost in attempts to reach
the mainland in small boats. The
damage wrought by the hurricane in
Townsville harbor alone is assessed at
f250,000, this including damage to
water front property. The list of ship
ping disasters known, compiled on the
cessation of the storm. is as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY
WILL ENGAGE IN CATHODE
TESTS.
UNIVERSITY HAS FINE LUCK.
PROF. JONES SECURES EXCELLENT
PICTURES OF THE BoNES OF
THE HAND.
BRIGHT GREEN BULB HAS WON
The Interest and Admiration of
Scientists in the Twin Cities as
Well as Elsewhere.

st. Paul is to have some experiments
with the newly discovered cathode
rays, and they will be performed in
the central high school. Up to the
present the st. Paul schools have been
merely contributing to the glory of
the state along this line. The Chookes
tubes. which are quite an, essential
part of the apparatus, for such expert
mentation owned by the local school
board, have been loaned to the pro-
fessor of physics at the university,
Prof. F. S. Jones. for use in his ex-
periments.
Prof. Jones has been experimenting
for three weeks, with the assistance
of his associate, John Felony. and has
obtained some highly gratifying re-
suits, some of which are reproduced in
this issue of the G be. He has
obtained clear pictures of the bones of
the hand to the wrist. and has made
many severe trials of the power Of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01

the rays through wood, leather and
other substances. Yesterday there
were present at his tests by invitation
Profs. Sawyer. Wilson and Denny, of
the St Paul public schools, and they
were much interested in the expert
ments made. There was some delay in
the tests attempted, and it was not until
well along in the afternoon that they
succeeded in securing plates for the
tests desired, but the first, taking
metallic objects through wood, nails
in a board and the like. were highly
gratifying in their distinctnesS. The
second test was the photographing of
the bones of Prof Wilson's foot, or
rather both feet. One was taken with
the shoe on, the other with only the
stocking, but both were quite excel
lent examples of the new photography.
Prof, Jones and his assistant, with
Prof. Nachtrie and DR.. Charles ]. Bell,
of the university, have been working
night and day for about three weeks,
and have tried many phases of the
new discovery The device is neither
intricate nor expensive, as the work
of a physical laboratory goes. 1t hap
pened, however, that the Crookes tube
in the possession of the university at
the time of the new discovery was
broken, and the first experiments were
made with a homemade Geissler
tube, which is much smaller in prin-
[ ciple, except that the air therein is
less than in the Crookes tube. where
the pressure within is only the mill
liOnth part of an atmosphere. The re-
suits with this tube were tangible
but not as satisfactory as those since
obtained with the better device which
the professor was enabled to borrow
from the 81. Paul high school,
Geissler's tube is a glass tube from
which the air has been exhausted
partially at least, and remains either
as a partial vacuum or is filled with
new gases for experimental purposes
The electrical current passing through
it produces a brilliant illumination,
various in color, according to the dens-
ity of the air, or the character of the
gas substituted for it. The illumina-
ton secured with the Geissler tube is
so much more brilliant usually than
that of CroOkes' that the former has
been generally used in preference in
class work by reason of the more eff
fective illustration of the one princi-
pie involved.
Crookes' tube is really a sphere and
to accident, thus affording an oppor-
tunity to rarity the air within more
than the other tube. Nipples on it's
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surface afford facilities for connecting
it with the poles of a battery, and
the discharge made within it by a high
potential current is beautiful aside
from it's newly ascertained scientific
value. Few of the laboratory expert
ments in the schools are more beauti-
full in fact than those which were
performed by Prof. Jones before his
select audience yesterday
Beside the Crookes tube, the ap-
paratus in use at the university con-
sists Of an ordinary cell battery. large
enough to furnish to the Crookes tube
discharge current of 1000 volts, esti-
mated. Instead of being discharged
directly from the poles of the battery.
however, the current passes through
a make and break contact and induc-
ton coil, much the same as the trans
formers which are used in electric
lighting to transmute the strong arc
light currents to the kind required for
incandescent lighting in indoors.
The device is not intricate, although
Its appearance is inclined to make the
unfamiliar spectator think it is. The
primary principle is that an interrupt
ed current passing through coil of
wire which surrounds a bar of iron
will impart to the iron similar cur
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
MIRTH AND Masks.
Danish Singing Society Gives a Sue
cessfuI Masquerade,

cessfuI Masquerade.
The first annual masquerade ball of
the Danish Singing society, "Frehed-
en-" held at Assembly hall last even
ing, was generally, conceded by those
present to be one of the most enjoyable
entertainments of its kind of the sea-
son.
The Danish Singing society, though
scarcely one year old, has a large num-
Der of members, and these, in COM
pany with their many friends, insured
the success of the occasion both by
their presence and good fellowship
Fully 200 couples enjoyed the merry
evening. The costumes were many
and varied.
AT II o'clock, after the first part of
the evening had passed to the music of
Christians orchestra, the grand march
and awarding Of prizes took place, with
the following results. Best dressed
gentleman, J. Jensen, prince; best
dressed lady, Mrs. Charles Nelson,
fairy; comical gentleman, Peter clyde
sen, negro; best character, Chris n
Robertson, tramp; comic lady, Dena
Erland, two-faced woman.
The judges were; %. Lagerstorff, L..
Casparsen and a. Jensen. Following
the removal of masks. programme of
chorus singing was rendered by a joint
choir Of the NorHannia, Eklzo and Dan
ish Singing societies. After a substan-
tial supper, dancing,was resumed, and
continued until an early mornig hour.
The committee to whom the success of
the entertainment was largely due con-
sisted of Robert Johnson, P. Peterson
and Samuel Johnson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
MChristian Unitx.N

The second lecture in the course of Church
club free lectures on the general topic of
Christian Unity will be delivered at Christ
church Tuesday evening at o'clock, by Rev.
Harry P. Nichols, rector of st. Marks church,
Minneapolis.
The subject is "The Holy Scriptures of the
Old and New Testaments, as Containing All
Things Necessary to Salvation, and as Being
the Rule and Ultimate Standard OF Faith -
This is the first article of the so-called Lam
beth quadriiateral suggested basis of Chris
tan unity
Rev. Mr.. Nichols ranks among the most
active, aggressive, eloquent and outspoken of
the clergy of the Episcopal church in the do
cese of Minnesota, and we doubt not that his
utterances on the relation of the Holy Script
ures to Christian unity will be listened to
with the closest attention. All persons, ire
spective of church connections and religious
preferences, have been invited to attend this
course of free lectures. -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
READY FOR ACTION,
G. A. r.. Committees to Meet ON Tues-
day Evening.

Arrangements are practically COM
pleted for the mammoth meeting OF
the G. A. r. committees, which is to be
held at the Commercial club rooms
Tuesday evening. The following is the
full list of the officers who will he
there: President, Gen. E. c. Mason,
q. S. a.; vice presidents, Alexander
Ramsey, w. r. Merriam, George r.
Finch, P. H. Kelly, o. B. Lewis. r.. A.
Becker, P. H. Kelly, o. B. Lewis, r. A.
manager, j. HI. Beck; treasurer. r.. c.
Munger; auditor. J. J. McCardy: secre
tary, c. P. Slime; executive committee
f. G. Mason, j. H. Beck, Henry A.
Castle, ]. J. McCardy, Albert Scheffer
A. r. McGill, r. A. Becker.
The finance, transportation. invita-
ton and reception, halls and camn-
fires, accommodating and Information
amusement, badge, press, printing
parade and review, decora tons and
illSninations, reunion and naval as
locations, medical apartment and
ladies' cimmittees are Ire came as an
nounced in the G o b some time ago
An informal musical programme will
be given, together with short addresses
by the chairmen of committees. IT is
proposed to have later meeting and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01

Michigan street, at an early borr +h,.
morning. There were forty-eight rooms
IN the building. When Baldwin learned
tnat his wife had undoubtedly persisted
ms grief knew no bounds and he made
a desperate attempt to cut his throat
ne was quite badly burned and is now
IN hospital She was a clerk for Pan
also employed
Inc building, which is a total loss.
was valued at $4,000, and was insured
lof $4,000. The grocery stock of M. M.
Gasser was valued at $4,000, and insured
Tor $4,000; that of Smith, Kooes. & Co.
was valued at $4,000 and we'll insured:
that OF j. j. Hartley & Co., commission
nIen' was valued at $4,000 and Well in
sCred. Most of the dodgers had no in
surance. The Knowlton block, which
adJoined, was damaged $1,000; fully in
sured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01

LOWELL, Mass, Feb. 29-The con-
dition of Gov. Greenhalge at 10 o'clock
tonight was such as to cause grave ap-
prehensions on the part of the attend
ing physicians. @nenSof these doctors
was authority fol- tie statement that
the governors Condition was preca-
rious, but If he survives the next twen-
ty-four hours, his chances for COM
plete recovery are; good. 1t was ru-
mored early tonight Fhat the governor
was dying, but lat 10 o'clock it was
stated at the house that he was uncon-
scious. II Is generally understood his
affliction-i is Rrights disease.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
DIR. HUNTER wITHDRAWS.
Kentucky Republicans Now With
out n Candidate for senator.

FRANKFORT, KY. Feb. 29.-The
fact that there were a number of ali
sentees at the Republican caucus last
night, made it certain that although the
caucus decided to stand by the nominee.
ne would fail to take the full party vote.
The absentees included Senator I.andes.
VINO sprung the sensation yesterday
about the agreement signed by DIR.
Hunter. Senator Landes, as we'll as
several others, is said to have express
ed the determination not to vote for
DR.. Hunter
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
Condc HamIin returns.

Condo Hamlin, managing editor Of the Pho
neer Press, who has been spending a few
weeks in the South for the benefit of his
health, returned to st. Paul yesterday. He
had suffered previous to his departure from
an attack of typhoid Pneumonia, and when
convalescing concluded to try change of
climate, which proved very beneficial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
Twenty Cows Killed.

The city veterinarian directed the slaughter
yesterday of twenty cows, out of herd of
twenty-five, found near the city, owing to the
fact that they were diseased and gave impure
milk. Out of sixty gallons of milk tested only
one and half gallons were found to be pure
and fit for consumptiou Z
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
PROPOSALS FOR LIGHTING
Bids Are Due TomOrroyy--None Re-
Ceiycu Yet

The proposals for city lighting must
be deposited with the city clerk not
later than o'clock tomorrow after
noon, as they are to be opened by the
common council that evening No bids
have been received yet, and probably
none will come in until the last hour.
1t is the general belief that there will
be four bidders, the st. Paul Gas COM
pany, the Bohn Manufacturing COM
pany, Smith & Taylor and e. B.
Smith, the proprietor of the Albion
plant in the Seventh ward.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
Sherman House Sale AnnuII.d.

Judge Brill yesterday set aside the re-
ceiver's sale of the old Sherman house prop
erty on the ground that none of the purchase
price had been paid with the exception of
the 81, 900 earnest money, which has been for
feited. A new sale has been ordeded. At
the former sale the property was bid in for
Mrs. Ten Eyck, one of the heirs. This makes
sold.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
New TriaI-In Spelling,

The motion Of ALA Wyrzykowski for new
trial came up before Judge Willis yesterday
but was continued for one week. Wyrzykow-
ski was convicted with Turner Friday on an
indictment for grand larceny in the second
degree.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
CONCERT and Hall.

large crowd &ISed the concert and ball
at vega hall, 21S East Seventh street. The
concert consisted OF seven numbers. and was
concluded at 10 O'clock. when the remainder
Of the evening was spent in dancing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
March Term Open TomorroM.

The March term of the district court opens
Monday with light calendar. There are f5l
civil jury cases. but only 100 court cases.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
STATE TREAsURER's REPORT.
Monthly Statement About the Funds
of Minnesota. -r'

State Treasurer Koerner yesterday
made the following statement Of the
balances in the treasury at the close
of business for February:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
Treasurer's Statement for the Month
of Eebruary

The statement of the receipts and
disbursements of the city treasurer's
office for the month of February, 1896,
is as follows:
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ONE Persisted IN THE FLAMES.
Loss I'm the Duluth Fire About s45,-
900.

DULUTH, Feb. 29.-The life of Mrs.
p. j. Baldwin is known to have been
lost in the fire which destroyed the
O'Brien & Knowlton block, on West
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
FUNDS of THE CITY.

larger one, to which the general
! public will be invited. 49,.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-29
SIXTEENTH SECTION TO ar so1D

:, BY virtue OF the W in me vested, and under
the orders of Hon. W. W. Heard, Auditor OF the
State OF Louisiana, will offer for sale at nnh7
lc auction; al the Courthouse door. in the town
on eiIax, La. between the hours prescribed By
SATURDAY., MARCH %. 1895.
ne following described school lands situated in
the parish OF Hrant. ouisiana to-wit:
Tie W a OF n W 4, Nv 4 of i and W Y
OF section sixteen. in township seven north
range one east. containing 2i0 acrcs
Ierms-To be sold in quantities of not lass
than W nor more than 100 acres. after being first
appraised BY three sworn appraisers. No sale
VIII be made unless the full superintendent has
peen bid. Purchasers will be required to pay
one-tenth lten per cent? of their bids in cash
and the balance In nine equal instalmen.s. with
int. until paid-eight per cent. per ar nun inter-
est to be paid annually upon the whole amount
OF mites outstanding az unpaid. Notes 10 he
made payable to Auditor of the State. with spe-
ciai mortgage on land sold, and personal seem
lty in solido for the payment of pr1ncinaI and
interest: IL preferred. purchasers NAV nav Their
entlre nid IN cash. q. H. MCKNIGHT
Coifax, La. Feb. 81, 1928
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Registration Notice.

The registration books of Grant parish
will be opened February IT. 1856. for The
purpose of enrolling all who have mo-
heretofore registered as voters. The
books will remain open for sixty DAYS
and | will be at the following places on
the dates named:
Bruce's Mill, March ID and Sd.
Nugent, March 4th and 9Th.
Pollock, March 9th and 7th.
Antonio. March 9th and 10th.
Lincecum, March 18th and 18th.
Union. March 18th and 14th.
Bagdad, March 10th and 18th.
Paramount, March 18th and 10Th.
Then at the Courthouse in Colfax from
March 10Th until April 18th.
At the new polling places I will have
the books on hand to make all desired
changes. and parties wishing changes
made will please note the dates aud ACT
accordingly. will also assess as MANY
as desire to give in their property at the
places and dates mentioned. Bring your
proper numbers and thus avoid all mis-.
takes. JIM. ANTHONY -
Assessor and Registrar Of Voters.
Feb. 4, 1896.
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Odd Fellows at Pollock.
alexandria Town Talk


Grand Master Paul W. Lowcnthal. of
Shreveport, accompanied by Messrs. l..
p. Wilmington, John Sheyenin. ]. B.
Thigpen, A. p Williams, G. F. Raines
and Mr. Fasler, of Phoenix Lodge, No.
%, Alexandria, visited Pollock, Grant
parish, on Saturday and organized Pen
Lodge, No. =, Independent Order Odd
Fellows. There were SO charter mem
bers on the list, of which IS members
we're initiated, and the balance will be
given the degrees later. The work of
initiating commenced about p. m. on
Saturday, and was continued with re-
cess until train time, about 10 p. m.
The following officers were elected:
d. F. Vollmer, N. G.
Q. w. Barrett, VIC.
p. NJ. Lambertson, secretary.
j. w. Holt, treasurer.
Chas. H. Washburn, warden.
b. f. Lewis, conductor.
A. b. Watts, r. S. of NC.
w. b. Ashley, L. y. of N. G.
Sam w. Hathorn, r. S. of V. G.
]. Z. McAllister, L. s. of V. G.
j. w. Vollmer, Right S. S.
w. w. Dunn, Left s. s.
The visiting members OF Alexandria
are loud in praise of the hospitality re-
ceived at the hands of Pollock brethren.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-29

Clerk W. l.. Shackelford and Editor
Z. A. Mathis attended little caucus OF
the faithful at Alexandria on Monday
last and rumor has it that they failed to
agree as to the political situation. Mr..
Shackelford went on to New Orleans
before returning. and had conference
with Pharr's lilly white" managers, and.
We suppose, secured enough sugar"
from those interested in protection" to
sweeten all liquid refreshments coffee.
lemonade, etc.) that may be served up at
the barbecue to-day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-29

We were glad to learn that the dam
age by fire at Nugent on the 18th inst.
was not as great as at first reported, al
though the loss to our well-known fell
low-citizen, Mr.. j. M. Nugent. was con-
siderable, and very serious loss. His
planning mill. four cars, one loaded with
lumber, and some piles of lumber were
burned and badly damaged. The loss,
which is said to have been the result of
fire started in one of the cars by
tramps, is estimated to have been be-
tween 5000 and $1,000. The saw mill
was not injured.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-29

The Pops expect to have brass band
at their barbecue to-day, and there will
be "music in the air" of several different
kinds. but it will come mainly from
"brass" instruments. The Democrats
asked for division Of time to discuss
the issues before the public, but the Pops
declined the invitation. The bosses evil
IDENTITY expect to have their hands full
explaining away the peculiar part Of
their late combine, and they don't want
any Democratic speakers present to shed
light on the transaction.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-29

The exposure to all sorts and conditions
OF weather that a lumberman is called
upon to endure in the camps often pro-
duces severe colds which. if not promptly
checked, result in congestion or pneu-
monla- Mr.. j. o. Davenport, ex-manag-
or OF the Fort Bragg Redwood Co., an
immense institution at Fort Bragg, Cal,
says they sell large quantities Of Cham
berlain's cough remedy at the company's
store and that be has himself used this
remedy for severe cold and obtained
immediate relief. This medicine pre-
vents any tendency of cold toward
pneumonia and insures prompt recovery.
For sale by ]. H. McNeeIy, Colfax, and
Df. j. V. Bonnette & Bro, Pollock, La.
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Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEANS. !
Jan, % 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before W. H. Henry, U. s. Commits
sslHoner, at Pollock, La, on March %,
1896, viz:
John Il. Kelley,
who made homestead entry No. 1925.
for the northeast quarter of section q
township 6, north, range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: w. B.
Thompson, w. G. Quinn, John Curry and
ID. b. Barrett, all of Pollock P. o. La.
G. Mod. BRUMBY,
Register.
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SYNDIC SALE.

SYNDIC SALE. hAL
Fourth judicial Dist. Courk Parish of
Grant. State of Lodisian. ~
j. Kemp & Son ct al vs/Their Creditors
By virtue of conmission to sell, to
me directed in abgTe matter, will ex-
pose to sale at public auction. between
the hours prescribed by law, at the court
house door jp Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY. March IA, 1896.
The Notes and accounts surrendered in
above matter as per list on file.
Terms-Cash for what they will bring.
@. III. Mcknight, Syndic.
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Application For Pardon,

Notice is hereby given that Edward
Clifton. convicted OF robbery and SEN
fenced to three years III the penitentiary
before the District Court, Parish Of
Grant, in March, 1895, will apply for a
pardon. EDWARD CT1FrON
Feb. LIST. 1896. -
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SUCCESSION SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court Parish of Grant.
State of Louisiana,
Succession of Narcisse Fredieu. deceased.
by virtue of a commission to sell. issued ont
OF the above court and to me directed. / will Of
Ter ior sale. at the court house door, in Collar.
TUESDAY. March 81. 1896,
m The ollowing real estate. viz: Section 10. in
township north. Range west embracing 90
acres more or less. and improvements.
praisement on file in said succession.
-, ELIZABETH FREDIFU,
rep' % 1910. Administrators
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Teachers who attend the State Insti-
tute at Colfax next week are requested
to report to Prof. o. N. o. Watts, who
will be found most affable and efficient
in assigning them homes.
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DR.. P. Goode made trip east last
week, and on his return brought back
his brother, Mr.. Burton Goode and wife,
from Scranton. Miss, who will remain
for visit of a few weeks. Mr.. Goode is
not in good health, and is taking recrea-
tion and rest for the benefit OF himself
an wife.