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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
sTAUNToN FLOOD.
1t Was q Johnstown Affair ON a
$3.50 Small Scale,


STAUNTON, Va, Oct. 1.-The flood
here was caused by much the same
conditions, but of course On a smaller
scale, as those sWhtch resulted IN the
Jamestown disaster, namely the burst
Ing of a lake and the emptying of it's
waters into q stream already badly
swollen by the rains. From 10 to IL
o'clock Thursday night the rain came
down in torrents and soon changed
Lewis creek, switch runs through
Staunton. into a mill race. The creek,
after 1t enters well into the city, flows
down through large arched sewer
under Central avenue. This stream
became raging torrent and the water
being in too large volume to pass the
tunnel backed and quickly swamped
the neighborhood. Including many large
gardens. A handsome brick. stone
trimmed building, owned by 8. M.
Wilkes and located on Central avenue,
was totally wrecked, the occupants
barely escaping. The damage will be
in the thousands.
Northwest of Staunton and adjoin-
ing Is the fair ground lake, which i'm
cludeS nearly the entire space inside
of the half-rnile race track, and it's nat
ural draining is into Lewis creek. This
lake broke it's banks and emptied it's
waters into the swollen Lewis creek,
with the result that Staunton expert
enced the most disastrous flood In It's
history. The bodies of James Smith,
his wife, daughter and grandchild
have been recovered.
The negro settlements along Pump
street were particularly exposed to the
rushing waters, but 1t Is believed near
iy all it's inhabitants escaped, forty-two
being rescued by Benjamin Bagley and
H. Middlecauff. The flood destroyed
the gas works and wrought havoc
about the railroad yards.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
TWIN CITIES TO HAVE A LONG
DISTANCE TELEPHONE LINE
SOON.
GEN. PALMER's COMING VISIT.
SOUND MONEY MEN DISCUSS PLANS
FOR MAKING 1T BIG
SUCCESS.
WORK OF WHITE RIBBoNERs.
Colds of the University to Have a
Newspaper-News of the Mill
.ty.

There is a prospect that Minneapolis
business men may soon be able to
communicate by phone with Chicago,
and through Chicago with New York
and the principal cities of the East.
The American Telephone and Tele-
graph company recently applied
through Alderman Phillips for a fran
chise from the city council of Mime
apolis. This is the company which
has established long distance lines be-
tween several of the cities of the East
1t has not been anxious to extend it's
lines to Minneapolis, for the reason
that the distance is long from Chicago
to Minneapolis, and the cost of con-
struction would be correspondingly
great. 1t has been thought that the
territory did not warrant the outlay
IN the amount of business to be done
Supt. c. F. Wainman, of the local tele-
phone system, explains that it Is the
plan OF the long distance company to
cooperate with the present system if
the franchise is granted. The wires
VIII De strung along the line of the
omaha road between Minneapolis and
Cnlcago, via Milwaukee. All the larger
towns along the road will be given the
oenent OF the line. 1t is also proposed
10 get out book containing the names
OF all the subscribers to the long dis
lance line, in case the plan goes
through. With that, a gentleman in
Minneapolis would have no more diff
Guilty In holding conversation with g.
friend In Boston or New York than Is
experienced now in talking with St.
Paul. And from business mans point
OF view the long distance telephone is
regarded as great venture. A few
minutes talk with business man in
Chlcago might save the trouble loss
OF time and expense or a trip to that
city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02

belonging to the Wright block. This
was also very dry and burned f1ercely.
From 1t the roof OF the Wright block
caught. From here the flames pro-
ceeded onward and caught In the barn
of c. Haglin, 317 Eighth street Some
sheds in the neighborhood were also
destroyed.
The Lyford barn also sent its flames
In the other direction, igniting 31G
Ninth avenue, occupied by Frank e.
Abear The flames burned fiercely for
over an hour and the fire department
had Its hands full In preventing the
flames from spreading to more valuable
proerty. AS 1t was the flames were
kept within the buildings that sur
rounded the barns and the destruction
was consequently not rs great as 1t
might otherwise have been. The build
ings mentioned were practically a total
loss. Several of the neighbors were
questioned as to the cause Of the con-
fiagration, but none could give any 9TH
er reason than that stated above; that
small boys for some time had been in
the habit of building bonflres between
the outbuildings.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
GENERALS TN KANSAS.
Heartily Received in the sunfower
State.

State.
Topeka, Kan, Oct 1.-The federal
generals entered Kansas today from
Nebraska, and made their first stop at
Atchison at an early hour this morn
ing. The party had not been apprised
Of demonstration at that point and
was agreeably surprised when ex-Sen-
ator John J. ingalls, entered their coach
at o'clock at the head of u reception
committee and made known the ar
Iangements. The yarty was escorted
to the west side Of the b. e M depot,
dren, a f1ambeau club and band were
lined up to receive the visitors.
Senator ingalls, acted as president OF
the meeting, and introduced Gen o. ..
Howard. The general was enthusiast
tically greeted. He said Gen. Ayers
voice had given out, and he had tenn
porarily surrendered command Of the
party. He spoke at some length, up
holding the ST. Louis platform, and was
heartily cheered. AS Gen. Howard
stepped from the platform, shower of
bouquets were thrown by the school
children upon him, and three cheers
were given for Gen. Howard and Sem
ator Ingalls,
Gen. T. J. Stewart was next intro
duced. and made a short speech, and
It's conclusion was followed by another
shower of flowers. Gen Sickles fol-
lowed, and said he wanted his hearers
to send Senator ingalls, back to The.
senate. Continuing, he said New York
would give Mckinley 500, 900 majority
AS he finished, the train pulled out
amid another burst of flowers from the
school children. Short stops were
made at Nortonyille and Valley Falls,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
PALMER AND BUcKNER.

The nomination of Gen Buckner. Of Ken
lucky, as vice president by the sound money
Democrats. win. ii is estimated. give that
state to Mckinley by at least. 10, 600 plurality.
Benson Times.
Palmer, the gold candidate for president.
Is seVenty-nine years old while Buckner is
In his seventy-ffth year. Although along in
years, they are intellectually vigorous, and
1t is thought they will be able to undergo
the effects Of defeat next November as well
as Willie Bryan and SewaH-Winona Times.
President Cleveland has spoken and his
voice is for Palmer and sound money He is
unable to support Bryan and the free silver
doctrine.-Benson Times
President Cleveland and every member Of
his cabinet have declared for Palmer and
Buckner and the National Democmratic ticket.
There has never been any doubt but what
they would do so; but 1t was not to be ex-
pected that they would do so in advance of
positive action. A ticket has now been
nominated; a Democratic platform has been
adopted, and within short time the leading
Democrats of TIE nation will be on the plat
form in its advocacy in every state. The
ticket may not win, but 1t will make a rec
ord and preserve for future use the prin-
ciples Of the party, which were abandoned
at Chicago.-Faribault Democrat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.
They Meet In Annual Convention and
Elect officers.

About one hundred Sunday school workers,
superintendent, teachers and members Of the
clergy, gathered at st. Ansgarius' church,
Nineteenth avenue and Fifth street south,
stitute Of the Church Sunday School Asso-
citation of Minnesota
This association is composed only of work.
ers in the Episcopal church Sunday schools
of the state, and its object is to secure a
conference once year of all those interested
in the cause. At these conferences papers
are read by different members covering every
line of work in connection with the Sunday
schools, which proceeding is considered a
very great aid to the teachers in the schools.
There were three sessions held yesterday in
the morning, afternoon and evening, and
with the exception of a short time during
the morning session, which was devoted to
the routine business OF the association, the
entire day was devoted to the various papers.
Rev. H. f. Nichols, who was on the pro-
gramme for paper on Bible Glasses, in
the morning, and who was expected to an
swer the questions which were dropped in
the question box during the day. in the even
ing, could not be present, and Rev. Freder=
lex T. Webb and Rev. J. j. Faude served in
his stead.
The conference was opened at 10 o'clock in
the morning by the celebration of Holy Com
munion, Bishop Gilbert conducting the serv-
ices, being assisted by Rev. C. e. Haupt
and Rev. o. A. Toffteen.
The reports and minutes of last year s
meeting was read and approved and com
mittee appointed to nominate officers for the
ensuing year.
Rev. Mr.. Toffteen, pastor Of st. Ansgarius
church. spoke Of the English and Swedish
Sunday schools among the Swedes. dealing
almost entirely on the work done in the
Sunday school in connection with his church.
The paper was a very valuable one to the
Swedish Sunday school workers and much
good advice was contained therein.
In the absence Of Rev. H. F. Nichols, Rev.
Frederick T.. Webb, of st. Paul's church,
took the subject Of "Bible Classes
After short intermisSion Rev G. III
Davis addressed the assembly. Following
Rev. Faude's address Miss A. 1. Gilman read
a paper on the junior auxiliary and the offer
ings Of the school, and offered many suggec-
tons to those teachers who had in their
care the bringing up of the little ones.
An evening session was held at which Of
ficers were chosen as follows: President,
Bishop M. N. Gilbert; vice president Rev.
]. J. Faude; second vice president, Mr.. Fred
Harrington; secretary, Rev. G. Edgar Haupt;
treasurer, Mr.. ]. r. Kearney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
MINNEAPOLIS.
'FFicE - SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBuLEs.

Schedules filed in the assignment of Frank
H. Brown showed the assets to amount to
$2,704.S6 and liabilities S2,S74.S6.
The grand jury at its recent session con-
sidered ninety cases, returning sixty-one in
dictments and twenty-nine no bills. 1t will
resume work Nov. 9.
Willie Armstrong years old, residing
with his parents at 1925 Second avenue south,
left home Monday and has not been seen
since.
"A Midnight Bell" at the Bijou, will be
continued for the various evening perform
ances during the balance of the engagemen
and at the Saturday matinee.
Sneak thieves carried off the contents Of
a nickel-in-the- slot machine in front of Her
mann's drug store, on Fourth street, Wednes-
day night. The machine contained chocolate
creams and money amounting to IS.
Personal tax judgments have been entered
In large number of cases, all of them
being signed by Judge Belden. The names Of
the defendants against whom the Judgments
were entered comprise good many prominent
people.
F. D. Wallis was arraigned in the munic-
ipal court yesterday morning charged with
the larceny of c. E. Knapp's bicycle. The
case was set for Oct. 8, pending which bail
was fixed at $500.
The funeral of E. E. Joslyn who was killed
in collision with runaway on Seventeenth
street, took place from the residence, 1886
First avenue south, at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The remains will be taken to YER
mont.
Mamie Cook, IS years old, was sent to the
training school yesterday morning by Judge
Kerr for incorrigibility. The girl was released
from the institution but a short time ago.
Her parents could not do anything with her.
The Associated Charities have decided to re-
employ E. A. Fay as manager. Mr.. Fay was
given seven months leave Of absence while
he performed the duties of manager Of the
Washburn home. Miss Bacon, who has acted
as manager during his absence, will remain
with the organization. The board will hold
another meeting in a day or two.
Judge Jamison yesterday morning signed
an order authorizing the sale of all the
equities, rights, contracts and property Of the
Union Debenture company to George c.
Wing, of Augusta, Me-, for 5000, to be paid
to the assignee in cash. The assignee stated
that he had made diligent efforts but he could
get no higher bids. The Union Debenture
company was the one engineered by Berry,
who left for Montana when the facts relative
to the company came out.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
G. p. r.. SITUATION.
1t Turns on the Action of the other
Orders.

TORONTO, Oct. 1.-The question now dis
cussed regarding the telegraphers' strike is,
will the railway organizations Join the teleg-
raphers in their fight against the Canadian
Pac fc railway? Both the company and the
strikers awaiting the decision of the en-
gineers, conductors and trainmen as to the
policy which they will adopt. When the train
came in from North Bay. over fifty hours
late, a conductor told a reporter that the
operators were out all the way from North
Bay to Port Arthur, and that during all the
time he was waiting in North Bay, about 20
hours. only one freight had been sent west
and two east.
The trades and labor unions in the city
are in sympathy with the strikers and the
fact that American operators are coming
into the country to I'LL the vacant positions
intensifies the feeling. 1t Is proposed to urge
on the local members of parliament the neces-
sity of making without delay such regulations
as will prohibit the importation OF American
labor
MONTREAL Oct. 1.-No trains are moving
regularly on the Canadian Pacific this morn
ing except between Toronto and this city.
There is talk of compromise being effected
between the strikers and the railroad. Rumors
Of sympathetic strikes OF other branches OF
the trainmens organizations are rife. The
situation is serious. The road Is using every
fnducement to hire operators to take the
places of the strikers, but experiences great
difficulty In getting competent men. At this
season of the year, the, movement of grain
from Manitoba Is considerable, and the Can
adam Pacific has an unusual volume of freight
business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
NEBRASKA NATIONAL DENIS.
State Ticket Named and IndfanapoIi
Convention Endorsed.

OMAHA, Neb.. Oct, 1.-The National
Democratic party of Nebraska met
here tonight in, state convention and
named a full state and congressional
ticket and electors. The state ticket
is r. s. Bibbs, governor; o. F. Biglin,
lieutenant governor; auditor Emil Hal
Ter; treasurer, Frank McGibbons; Sec
rotary Of state. James Mates; attor-
ney general, r. s. Patrick; superin-
tendent of public Instruction, S. M.
Glover; commissioner @. M. Baer; re-
gent, DR.. ]. /. Leas; supreme court,
Frank Irvine, w. H. Platte. Chair
man Marvin raned Charles J. Ryan as
temporary chairman. and H. I. Koch
Ter as temporary secretary. The tenn
porary organization was made perma-
nent. The committee on resolutions
reported In favor of Endorsing the In
dianapolis convention and it's .candi-
dates, and the resolutions were unani>
mously adopted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
New Church officers Named.

The customary mid-week meeting was
gational church, and replaced by a general
gathering and reunion of the congregation,
the precedent for which, as an annual event
was established last year. Following the So
cial features, the annual business meeting
and election were held. The church was
transformed to large dining room by the
laying OF three long banquet tables. around
to enjoy feast of good things. In the cleo
tin of trustees, deacons and officers, G. A. R.
Simpson and S. H. Davis were placed wi h
the trustees the continuing members being
A. w. Morse ]. A. Walters and s. H Chute
David Hunter and W. G. Byron were chosen
deacons to serve with w. D. Williams and
treasurer; William Cheney, clerk; D. d.
Webster. superintendent of Sunday school.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
WOODS ARE BURNING.
Forest Fires I'm Northern Wisconsin
Become Alarming

WEST SUPERIOR, Oct FOREST fires are
assuming alarming proportions in this vi
entity. AS far as Aitkin the woods are
burning, the tall pines falling in every direc-
Carlton. At that place the flames approached
very close to and surrounded the yards of the
Paine Lumber company. Gangs Of men are
out fighting the fire. Fire Warden Hawkins
telegraphed for assistance to head off the
flames before they did any damage to prop
erty, and engine and crew of section men
with apparatus for fighting fire were sent
out. Small forest fires are reported along the
line of the Duluth, Mesaba & Northern and
the Duluth & Iron Range. The very dry
condition Of the forests and underbrush and
the numerous fires which are smouldering all
over this section have produced feeling of
deep apprehension at many exposed points.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Big Things Expected of the ST. Louis
Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. Arrangements
have about been completed for the con-
vention of the National Association Of
Democratic clubs, which meets at the
Auditorium ON Saturday Tomorrow
most Of the clubs will have arrived
and in the evening they will participate
in a parade. It is known that at least
200 clubs will be in line These clubs
range in numerical strength from 100
to 400 members each. A feature of
the parade will be the number Of
mounted men in Hne. It has been de-
cided that the main body Of the hall
will be reserved for delegates and al
ternates.
Badges and tickets will be provided
for delegates alternates, members of
clubs and newspaper men. No tickets
will be required for public admission
to the upper tier. There will be three
sessions of the convention, morning,
afternoon and evening, and big crowds
are expected at each session. Bryan
it is expected, will make three speeches
here, one at the convention, one in East
st. Louis and one to the workingmen's
meeting at South side driving park
At noon today an immense Bryan and
Sewall campaign banner was unfurled
in front of the Lindell hotel, with ap-
propriate ceremonies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02


CONTRACT INCORPORATING THE ALLEY
IN BLOCK 26. MERRIAM'S REARRANGE-
MENT OF BLOCKS "a, %, 26, q, % AND
%, MERRIAM PARK.
Office OF the Commissioner of Public Works,
City of St. Paul, Mimi, Sept 30, 1896.
Sealed bids will be received by the Com
missioner Of Public Works in and for the
sofa, at his Office in said city until D. m
on the 18th day Of October. A. d. 1896 for
the grading OF the alley in block rs. Merriam's
arrangement of blocks "a. 25, 2s. II, 28 and
%, Merriam Park, in said city, according to
plans and specifications on file in the Office
of said Commissioner.
bond with at least two 90 sureties In a
sum Of at least twenty COZ per cent OF the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid
The said Commissioners reserves the right
TO reject any and all bids.
JOHN COPELAND,
- Commissioner.
Clerk Commissioner Of Public Works.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
HIS TEMPER WAS BRITTLE,
But the Plate Glass Was Also Brit
tie and Suffered.

e. R. Balduck was the name given
by young man who was locked up in
the central station at noon yesterday
by officer Tom Collins, on the charge
of willful destruction of property. In
moment of excitement Balduck got
himself into a whole lot of trouble,
and he will probably think twice here
after before he lets his angry passions
rise. He was conversing with an &C.
quaintance in front of the shoe store
of r. Ressler, ITO Hennepin avenue,
when an liberation arose between the
two men. Balduck reached into a dis
play box OF shoes on the sidewalk and
seized one as if to strike the opponent
But for some obtuse reason or other
he changed his mind and turning
around, deliberately struck the large
plate glass window with the shoe that
smashed the glass beyond repair.
Balduck started to run, and the pro-
prietor followed, yelling "stop thiefr
at the top Of his voice. Officer Col
Inns Joined in and after a three blocks
chase along Washington and Hennepin
avenues, Balduck was overhauled.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
CO-EDs AS EDITORS.
Young Ladies of the gu" VIII Pub
Iish a PaDer.

Hsh q Paper.
At this time when the football season
IS about to open up in full blast the
young men at the university are the
only people who make any noise in the
world. Therefore the young ladies
some time ago determined to let peo-
pie outside of the institution know that
they were still there, and that the uni
versity Is still co-educational. To this
end meeting was called to take up
the matter Of a women's edition of the
Ariel. The plan has, been fully decid-
ed upon, and a full board elected to
get out the paper. The exact date of
the appearance of the sheet has not
yet been decided, but 1t will probably
be within three weeks. The edition Will
be the same size as the present paper,
but with more pages and @ different
cover.
The board Of editors organized as
follows: Managing editor, Miss Sophia
Pendergast; assistant managing edi-
tor, Miss Ester; business manager,
Miss Lulu MacGregor; assistant busi-
ness manager, Miss Edna Smith; ed
itorials, Miss Potter; literary, Miss Jes-
sic Schultz, editorin- chief. Misses
Helen Woodman, and Mrs. Evans, as
sistants; news department, Miss Mary
Ward, editor-in chief, Miss Eta Ha-
gar, assistant; Miss Nellie Spencer,
athletic department.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02
STUBBORN FIRE.
1t Gave the Whole Milwaukee De
partment Serious Trouble.

partment Serious Trouble.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Oct. IA stub
bern fire, which had its origin In the
Wcrld Clothing house on Chestnut
street, kept the firemen fighting for
three hours this morning. 1t was one
Of the hardest struggles the department
has had Of late, and almost the entire
fire fighting force of the city was call
ed out before the flames were subdued.
Three stores were burned out, two being
occupied by the clothing house and the
other by William Paschens crockery
house. The loss will probably exceed
$780, 900. The volume Of smoke arising
from the fire in the clothing store was
something terrific. and the firemen
worked at the risk of their lives Four
members of Engine company No g.
were overcome and rendered insen-
sible, but were taken out by their com
rades In time to save their lives, though
two of them were almost dead when
carried from the building. The names
of the men overcome by smoke are:
Truckman Beick. Company No. 2; Pipeman
P. G. Klein, Engine Company No. q Pipeman
Steinbach, Engine Company No. 2; Pipeman
Gus Middleman. Engine Company No. s.
Fire Recorder Alexander Rose, in
coming down one Of the ladders, from
the second story, slipped and fell to
the ground, dislocatng his right should
eF. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-02

Primaries This Evening Prepare.
tory to County Conventions.

Primaries This Evening Prepare
tory to County Conventions.
The Republicans and Democrats will
both hold caucuses this evening to
elect delegates to their county con-
venttons, both to be held tomorrow
The Republicans will also elect dele
gates to their city convention to be
held Monday afternoon.
The boom shut down yesterday noon
until next Monday, when operations
VIII De resumed. In the meantime logs
will be sluiced at Nevers dam.
Mrs. e. w. butcher left yesterday
for Glencoe to organize Kelley league
there.
Gen. John r. Norrish, Of Hastings
escorted party Of friends through the
prison yesterday.
john Lind is scheduled to speak al
the opera house tomorrow evening and
Prof. F. T. Wilson, of this city has
challenged him to a debate on the
money question.
The Clyde arrived in port yesterday
and was tied up for the winter.