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St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
is AN OLD OFFENDER.
WinOna Fisherman Falls Into the
Laws Clutches.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Minn., April 17.-Word was sent
to the sheriff yesterday that man was fishing
in the sloughs north of this city using the
illegal tremmel nets The sheriff has made an
investigation and found a man with his boat
partially hidden among some willows along
the shore. A net some 155 feet long was found
in his possession and his boat filled with about
125 pounds Of bass, pickerel and other fish.
The fellow was we'll advanced in years, and
gave his name as Paul Pelowsh He said that
he has family residing in the Fourth ward
of this city, in the Polish settlement; he has
been carrying on his fishing with the net for
the past tewnty years, did not know it was
against any law and was never disturbed be-
fore. His net and catch were confiscated by
the sheriff and his deputy. The net now occu-
pies a corner of the Office in the county jail,
St. Paul game wardens have been notified, and
asked In regard to what proceedings they wish
taken against the wrongdoer. Pelowski, in
the meantime, has been allowed to return to
his home to await an answer.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

and captured Yesterday, supposed to be Zilke
the murderer Of Farmer Davis, of Green Lake
county, proves not to be the man wanted.
Officers arrived last night from Markesan and
failed to identify him. He Is now positively
identified as Joseph Strong, who was born
and raised near this city, but has been absent
from this locality several years. Strong ap-
pears to be insane, with a halucnation that
he is pursued by enemies, who seek his
life, and that Is the reason he attempted to
shoot the officer when arrested. Strong's moth
er and brother died insane, and from marks on
his underclothes 1t is believed he has recently
escaped or been discharged from some asylum
His condition is much improved today, and he
will probably recover.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
PAWN THEIR UNBORN BABES.
Queer Practices of a People in India
Who Are Always Borrowing.

New York Journal
zen. Booth has discovered in India that un-
born babies are sometimes used as secur,tv
Tor debt. When the father of a family is
opi1ged to borrow money to defray the ex-
penses OF his daughters wedding he some
times pledges her firstborn son as collateral.
Gen. Booth doubted the existence of such q
custom until one Of his officers in the Madras
salvation Army informed him that among his
cadets were young men who had been mort
gagged Dy their grandfathers in payment for
the festivities at their mothers wedding. Cen
Booth found upon investigation that India is a
great pawnshop. The people put in pledge
their lands oxen, jewelry, themselves their
children and their grandchildren. Their ideas
OF finances are crude, and they seem to think
that he is the cleverest man who finds the
largest number of ways by which to borrow
money.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Grand Forks Girl Missing,

GRAND FORKS N. D., April 17.-Some
three weeks ago well-known young lady,
Miss Bounda Peterson, who has been a do
mestic for a number of years in the family
of G. Madison, a reputable business man Of
East Grand Forks, mysteriously disappeared
from her home, since which nothing has been
seen heard of her. She had collected
about $100, which it is known she had on her
person. Foul play Is suspected, and every
effort is being made to discover the cause Of
her disappearance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
FARGO MAN, CAUGHT ON A BRIDGE,
FALLS TO HIS
DEATH.
DEADLY HAVOC BY LIGHTNING.
SEVENTEEN HEAD OF LIVE STOCK
AND BARN BURNED FOR A PINE
ISLAND FARMER.
STORM SEVERE IN NORTHWEST
Children of u Redwood Falls WOm-
an Kidnaped-News of the
Northwest.
Special to the Globe.

Special TO the Globe.
FARGO, N. D., April 17.-George Smith,
agent for the Klinkert Brewing company in
this city, fell from the Great Northern rail-
way trestle between Fargo and Moorhead this
evening at o'clock and was killed. He was
on his way home from Moorhead, and, as was
his usual custom, he took this route rather
than go around by the road. When he was
nearly across a freight train approached and
he stepped to the side Of the tressle to prevent
his being run over. 1t was raining and freez-
ing and the ice had formed on the wood work
There was no holding for him, and he slipped,
falling to the ground head first, breaking his
neck. He is one of the oldest residents of
this city, and has been agent for the above
company for something like six years.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
REGISTER.
1t Only Costs Ten Cents.

Do not fail to register your name and num-
Der at the free piano contest, now in progress
at the waPerooms of Howard, Farwell G Co.
The only conditions are that you purchase
a ten cent copy of the little book History
of Musical Instruments" which entities you
to one guess on the number of the Upright
Grand Fischer Piano in the wareroom win
dows, TO- % and "a West Fifth street. The
number is between $4,000 and $1,000. Every
day adds to the interest of the contest.
Names and guesses are coming in by every
mail from all parts of the Northwest, and from
st. Paul and Minneapolis, as well.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Monument for Iron Nation.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., April 17.-More
than year ago a movement was inaugurated
among the LoYerf Brule Sioux to raise, by
popular subscription, money to erect hand
some monument to the memory Of their dead
chief, Iron Nation. They succeeded, and the
monument was completed and delivered at
the agency by its Yankton builders some
weeks ago, and, after many delays the shaft
of marble has now been erected, with suita-
bio ceremonies over the grave Of the dead
chief, being the first and only instance in
the West where a dead chief has been so hon.
ored among the people of his tribe.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
LOYAL TO THEIR FLAG.
Samuel Hill on the Late Financial
Panic.

Samuel Hill, during his recent visit to Sc
Rttle, said, among other things, in an inter-
view published in the Post-Intelligencer:
THE fact is that since l was in Seattle last
the country has passed through a financial
panic; and while there was not so much SEN
sational talk about it as about former money
scares, 1t was all in all, perhaps, the worst we
have ever had. The war scare exercised an
influence in Eastern banking circles that
shook the whole of Wall street. The practical
truth is that the American people are loyal
to their flag and willing to defend it, if neces-
sary, at any sacrifice; but If Judge them cor
rectly, they are sensible, and don't wish to
have their great business interests imperiled
over some trivial matter which merely affords
capital for lot of jingo politicians.
Seattle ought to have large Touring mill.
Mr.. Dunwoody. believe, has been talking on
this subject today with Mr.. Cardin, who repre-
sents here the Minneapolis grain firm of ]. @.
Adams G. Co., who was formerly in business
with him. Mr.. Dunwoody does not hesitate to
say that of all places on the coast Seattle is
by far the best for the establishment of a
large Touring mill"
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
As,, Communication for Pryde.

BRAINERD, Minn.. April 17.-Leon L.
Lum, attorney for the convicted murderer,
Pry de, who is sentenced to die in June, is
circulating petition to have the death pen
atty commuted to life Imprisonment. The
sentiment seems to be strong against the
move, and it is thought he will not succeed
in getting many signers. Sheriff Spaulding
sent an order today to have the rope made.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Activity ON Iron Ore Roads.

DULUTH, MINI, April 17.-Iron ore trains
are now running to all but one of the six iron
ore points on the Great Lakes, that one being
Superior. At Escanaba, on Lake Michigan,
several cargoes are being put in docks; at
Ashland, $50 carloads are now being handled
daily; at Two Harbors, the Vermillion range
mines are unfolding about 100 cars day. 1t
is now expected that navigation will be open
about April 25 and by that time docks will
be full.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
TILLMAN CIRCUS.
He Talked to Kansas People I'm n
Big Tent.

WICHITA, Kan, April Ex-senator T1llrnan.
OF south Carolina, arrived in Wichita this
InorHihe' ana was met at the depot by a large
number of people. At 4 O'Clock this afternon7
In circus tent erected for the nurnosa sona,
tor T1llman made an extended free silver
speech, talking to one of the largest audiences
that ever gathered here. In an interview.
Illlman said. in answer to a question: III
Whitney, Of New York, were nominated at Chi
cago, would walk out of the convention: if
morrison were nominated, I would feel like
walking out, but would wait until looked uu
nis record. do not know where Morrison
stands on the silver question. and 7 have not
seen anybody in recent years who does.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
That Brookings Fight AGAIN,

PIERRE, s. D9,lApril f.-Ex- Congressman
Matthews arrived from Brookings this morn
ing, and appears before the supreme court to-
day in separate original actions, entitled
Estate of South Dakota on the relation Of
John Wood, states attorney, Of Beadle coun-
ty, VS.. E. T. Sheldon and E. B. Smedley,' -
asking for perpetual injunctions against eth
er of them acting as members Of the board Of
regents This will start the whole Brookings
college case going again, and means long
fohf
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Flood Danger Is Past.

LITTLE FALLS, April 1.-THE river which
has been the war path for the last few
days, is now rapidly receding, and all danger
is passed.
ST. CLOUD, Minn., April 1.-THE water in
the Mississippi at this point has fallen over a
foot during the past twenty-four hours, and
is now gradually going down.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
MnrxIand PonuIists.

BALTIMORE, April 1.-THE Populist state
convention of Maryland has selected the fol-
lowing delegates to the national convention
at st. Louis: S. 8. Field, Walter Vrooman
and W. S. Branson. The platform adopted re-
afirms the Omaha platform Of 1892. The dele
gates to the st. Louis convention are instruct
ed to "use all honorable means to effect a
union Of all opposed to the rule Of money
bugs; if not under the same name, at least un-
der the same leaders,"
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
HER CHILDREN KIDNAPPED.
Another Chapter I'm Mrs. SpOffOrd's
Sensational Troubles.

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn., April ia
special has just been received here to the eff
feet that three children Of Mrs. John Spof-
ford, residing with her father, Charles Zuber-
bir, In townsville township, were kidnapped
from their mother by four men claiming to
be county officers, last Wednesday afternoon.
The four men were evidently in the employ
OF Spofford, father of the children, who Is al
legged to have used his wife so shamefully
about three weeks ago that she left his home
in Seymour, Mo-, in the darkness Of night,
taking with her the four children, one in
arms, and walked to a station twenty miles
from Seymour, wading across river to
avoid being chased by hounds, and in order
to escape from the alleged henchmen Of Spot
ford. The father of Mrs. Spofford and sew
eral friends are in pursuit of the kidnapping
party.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Last of Earth.

Special to the Globe
HASTINGS. Minn., April 1.-THE funeral
over the remains of the late Mrs. Helen Todd,
wife OF Editor Irving Todd, of the Gazette,
was held at st. Luke's church this afternoon
at O'Clock, Rev. Edward Moyses, of Dundas.
ofiiciating. The pall-bearers were A. E. Rich.
Nehemiah Martin, August W. Thompson, Ma
than Emerson, F. M. Oliver and T. j. Reed.
The remains were inferred at Lakeside ceme-
terry.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

REDWOOD FALLS Minn., April 17.-Judge
Wehber has granted the Injunction asked for
in the now famous hybridized tree case, orig
mating in the southeastern portion of this
county. There are no precedents established
for the case, and the attorneys are obliged
to carry it on from the standpoint Of facts
alone. Knudson has been obliged to give a
s., 900 bond to indemnify Heidemann in case
the latter wins the case.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Mitchell Mob In Politics.

MITCHELL S. D., April 17.-As the time
for the city election draws near. it begins
to be apparent that the destruction of the
Mail printing office is to play an important
part in city politics The regular ticket is
headed by Thomas Fullerton for mayor. A
Law and Order ticket has been put up, 1t be-
ing charged that the ''mob' dictated the
other ticket.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
The MorrilIs Shut Out.

BARABOO, Wis, April 17.-On account Of
the mob here last night at the anti-Catholic
and A. P. A. session Of the Morrill, twins,
the mayor this afternoon issued proclama-
tion that there shall be no public gatherings
tonight. Special policemen have been sworn
in to preserve order. No meeting can be
held in the Baptist church, where the Nor
rills have been holding forth, and which was
last night attacked by their enemies.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR RATES.
The Roads VIII Stick to the Figures
Agreed UpOn

CHICAGO, April 17.-Western roads have
agreed upon rate of one-fare for the round
trip for the annual convention of the Society
Of Christian Endeavor, which is to be held at
Washington in July. This convention usually
stirs up all sorts Of trouble among the roads
on account Of the competition for the business
but determined effort will be made this year
to hold the rates within bounds. Dates of SELL
ing and of final return will depend upon
where the ticket is purchased
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
"GoLD COIN CONTRACTS"
They Are Not Valid in the Courts Of
Nebraska.

Nebraska.
OMAHA, Neb., April 1.-THE question of
the legality of what are known as "gold coin
contracts was raised here for the first time
today. 1t came up in the case of Chase
against Wren, action to collect payment
on a $1,000 mortgage note. The attorney for
the defense raised the point of the effect Of
inserting in note or contract the words "to
pay in gold coin,'' and argued that such a
ncte would be Illegal, being in violation of
the legal tender law and contrary to public
policy. 1t was further argued that If not in
validating the note entirely, the section re-
quiring payment in gold was void. The court
said 1t would not enforce that part of the
note contracting to pay in gold; that If it
came to question of holding that the note
payable in gold coin contract was
illegal and void, the court would hold that it
was void.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Allowed Reduced Rates.

The Northern Pacific road yesterday an
nounced reduced rates for the following
events:
For annual conference of Seventh Day Ad-
Eentists, to be held at Merriam Park Nav
rs to June 9, rate of fare and one-third on
certificate plan from Minnesota points
For G. A. R. encampment at Long Prairie
Minn., June to 5, rate of fare and one-third
on certificate plan from points in Minnesota.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Navigation Is Begun.

LAKE CITY. Mimi, April 17.-Four steam
beats passed this afternoon on their way up
the river. They are the first boats of the
season. The water at this point is six feet
above low water mark and still rising. The
water in the Chippewa is rising very fast,
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Good Hunting for Lo.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Minn., April 17.-During the past
winter there have been an unusual number of
Indians who have been camping across the
Mississippi in the immediate neighborhood of
this city, and this spring they have been doing
a rushing business selling their furs in the
Winona market in great quantities. They
bring in mostly muskrat, coon, mink and
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Duluth saiyationfsts Rebel

DULUTH, Mimi, April 1.-THE civil war
in the ranks of the Salvation Army has reach
ed Duluth and half the local corps has writ
ten Ballington Booth asking to be allowed to
start Volunteer corps here.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

skunk skins, and the dealers here will pay
them cash for all they can bring in. A dealer
yesterday paid out $135 cash to different Win
nebagos for skins, and shipped the other day
In one batch to Chicago 1000 muskrat, 55
mink, 45 skunk and some go coon skins. The
fur trade seems to be reviving.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Mamt Has Resigned.

ST. LOUIS, April 17.-Charles G. Mafitt has
resigned as chairman Of the Democratic state
committee but will still remain a member of
the committee, Notwithstanding reports to the
contrary He denied that he resigned as re-
suit of the Sedalia convention. Mr.. Mafitt has
about decided to go before the national conven-
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

.agN.'sAfsAN5Ags5s..l.a. -. J.
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Rates ON Iron Articles.

A material reduction in freight rates on iron
articles from Chicago to st. Paul. Minneapolis
and Iowa points has been agreed upon by the
roads member of the Western Freight associa-
tim
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
NIiI1YauISee Earninrs

The gross earnings of the entire c., NJ. & ST
p. system for the second week in April
amounted to S54S,SS5, which, compared with
the corresponding week of last year. is an in
crease of SOL ISL.
There is a growing feeling among operators
that St. Paul will before long again take it's
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
STORM DAMAGE AT LA CROSSE.
Flood I'm Bad Axe Valley Fatal to
Live Stock.

LA CROSSE, Wis, April IA storm which
swept the western part Of Vernon county was
the worst in twenty years. Farms were
washed into ridges and valleys and barns,
granaries and other outbuildings were swept
away. great deal of live stock, cattle, hogs
and sheep reported to have been drowned
in the Bad Axe valley. The loss is estimated
at $40, 000
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
HANGED TO SAVE HIS LIFE.
Usual Order Is Reversed in the Case
of William Penn. an Indian

CINCINNATI, o., April 17.-William Penn,
an Indian living at Elmwood place. was seri-
ously injured about the spine on Jan. by be-
ing buried under several tons of ice at the
Chester Lake ice house in St. Bernard. Since
that time Penn has been unable to move, and
his physicians decided to adopt heroic meas
ures. On Wednesday evening he was hung
by the neck and left in that position for sew
eral hours until his spine had again assumed
It's normal position. A strap was placed un-
der his shoulders to avoid strangulation. He
was able to walk about on Thursday morning.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Mcconnell Tired of the Bench.

Special to the Globe
FARGO, N. D., April 17-Judge Mcconnell
mas formally announced that he will not be a
candidate for reelection to the bench in the
Third judicial district. This opens up the
way for swarm of ambitious lawyers who
have their eye on this lucrative position.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Pioneer Unfortunate.

ANoKA. Minp, April 17.-H. Richards. one
Of the pioneer residents of Anoka, sixty
eight years old, fand former Anoka business
man. has been adjudged insane and was
taken yesterday io Fergus Falls. He has
hosts of friends in this section.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

ASHLAND, Wis, April 1.-THE water in
Northern Wisconsin streams is the highest
for years. The employees of the White River
pulp mill were out all last night, loosening
log jams to save the dam and mill. Logs
have been foated back into the woods from
many streams, and will have to be rehauled
after the water subsidies. Odanah is overflow
ed and the dyke has been washed out of that
place. The water is over the Threshold of
many dwellings.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
G. p, Earninrs.

MONTREAL, April 1.-THE Canadian Pa
ciic railway earnings for the week ending
April IA were 1865, ,OOO against $266, 900 for the
corresponding period of last year.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
J. tne Undersigned, Insurance Commission
er of the State OF Minnesota pursuant to
the provisions of said laws do hereby cer-
THY that the Life Insurance Clearing Com
pany is fully empowered through its author
lied agents, to transact its approprIate bust
ness OF life insurance IN this State, accord
ing to the laws thereof, until the 3lst day
OF January, A. D.. 1897. unless said authority
Is legally revoked or otherwise terminated
before said date.
In Testimony Whereof, 1 have
hereunto set MY hand and affixed
(SEAL.) my zeal of Office, this goth day OF
February, A. D. 1895.
Signed. G. "A. SMITH,
,s;G sf,i Insurance Commissioner.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
COPIOUS APRIL SHOWERS
Causing Floods and Delaying Seed.
ing of Grain.

ing of Grain.
Special to the Globe.
HURON. S. D., April 17.-Tncluding today's
rain nearly three inches of rain has fallen
here so far this month, while at Wolsey
twelve miles west, the fall has been over four
inches. The average April precipitation
throughout Trout River valley for fourteen
years is little over two inches. The ground
is SO thoroughly soaked that seeding has
been abandoned for several days. This will
reduce the wheat acreage in many counties,
the season being already three weeks late.
Farmers, however, say results will be better
than had seeding been done earlier; and with
the usual amount Of precipitation In May
and June, no serious damage Is likely to
result from hot winds in July.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
EXCURSIONS SOUTH.
No Charge for Full Informal

No Charge for Full Information.
Apply to H. R. Dering A. G. P. Agt., 24S
South Clark ST., Chicago, for details concern
ing Home-Seekers' Excursion to the South.
He VIII extend valuable aid in arranging for
r trip and give you the benefit of low rates
over Pennsylvania Short Lines.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
LIGHTNING KILLED SEVENTEEN.
Farmer Near Pine Island Loses His
Live Stock.

Special to the Globe.
PINE ISLAND, Minn., April I7.-During a
heavy thunder storm last night the barn of
P. ]. Schmuck, two miles from here, was
set on fire and totally consumed, together
with four head of horses. thirteen milch
cows and a flock of sheep; also all of his
farm machinery and grain that he had on
hand.
Mr.. Schmuck himself was badly burned in
trying to save his stock. Loss about 81, 500;
partially insured.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Wide Awake AGENTS

Use the realty and rental columns of the
b e literally, because house hunters and
prospective buyers read them.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
LEO,s GOOD OFFICES.
The Pope Will EndeavOr to Aid the
Cubans.

ROME, April 1.-THE papal nuncio at Mad
rid has been instructed to propose the med
iation Of the pope in order to bring about a
settlement Of the troubles in Cuba, or to
urge upon Spain the acceptance of President
Cleveland's reported offer of mediation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Special to the Globe.

SFtCIdI 10 Cne GIOD6.
WAHPETON, N. D., April ia light
snowfall this morning turned into drenching
rain, which continued all day. The water In
the Red river is rapidly rising, but no dan
ger is apprehended, as the ice went out sew
eral days ago. Seeding in this section is
greatly delayed on account of too much
moisture and will not begin before May 1, or
even later in the low lands.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

lon at Chicago and contest the action Of the
seoai1a convention in refusing to ratify his
nomination as a district delegate.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
HAMILTON, Mimi, April 17.-One of the
heaviest rains which we have had in a num-
Der Of years visited this locality last night.
The roads are mass of mud Seeding, which
had been nicely started, is now at stand
still. The Minnesota river has overfowed it's
banks, and has spread over the bottom lands
in the vicinity of Cedar avenue bridge. If it
continues to rise, the road in that locality
will be impossible for teams in short time,
as the road was covered in spots at p. m.
today. The back water of the Mississippi Is
the chief cause of high water on the Mime
sofa.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
$152,358.33

Liabilities policy holders ac-
count ....... ..::....... :........ S39,354.14
Gross surplus to policy holders. . 113,, ,004 10
$152, 1888
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1T Was Not ZiIke.

APPLETON. Wis. April rillbll. f. The man shot