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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
TWO CONVENTIONS.
Chicago Democratic Factions Hav
Declared War.

Chicago Democratic Factions Have
Declared War.
CHICAGO, May 22.-When the Democratic
gold standard committee read today the call
for the county convention, as issued by the
county central committee machine, a meet
ing was called and war to the knife was
declared against the machine. There will
certainly be two county conventions. The
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
'.This committee recommends to the exc
cutive committee Of the Democratic honest
money committee that it advise all Demo-
Gratis of Cook county, who are favor Of
honest primaries and honest money to re-
main away from the primaries to be held
on Monday next; and this committee recon-
mends to the executive committee that it
proceed at once to reorganize the Demo-
cratic party in this county"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
She Has a woman,s Tongue.

YANKTON, S. D., May Pin the inter-
collegiate oratorical contest between repre-
sentatives of the SIX state colleges the first
honors were awarded to Miss Alice Hyde, Of
the state university. at Vermillion, and second
to Ewert, of Yankton college The judges
were the presidents Of the Ohio and Wyoming
universities; Prof West, Of the Minnesota
state university; Rev. Mr.. Strickland; Prof.
Kratz, of Sioux City, and Miss ]. M. Prime,
of Madison During the previous nine years
Yankton won first place four times. Mitchell
thrice, Sioux Falls once and Redfeld once.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Matthew's Masterful Silence.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May Ex-senator Quay
arrived at his home in Beaver, Pa, from
Canton, this evening. An effort was made
to induce him to- talk, but he refused to
say anything further than that his conference
with Maj. Mckinley was satisfactory. To
the query as to whether he believed Nc
Kinley would be nominated, he repliedi ST
have nothing to say whatever The senator
broke his resolution not to talk the next
moment, however, and to solicitious ques-
ton as to whether he was still to be con-
sidered candidate, emphatically replied:
ooh, yes. / am still candidate for the
presidential nomination, and shall be voted
for at the st. Louis convention
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Lochren Closing up.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Judge Lochren is
rapidly getting the affairs of his Office in
shape to turn it over to his successor, and
expects to be able to leave fer Minneapolis
by June /, at the latest. Charles Donnelly,
of Minneapolis, who came here as Judge Loch-
ren's private secretary, and later was pro-
NOTED to chief of division, has been made
special agent Of the pension office and will
be sent to Henderson, Wis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
PHOEBE CoUzINs NEGLECTED..
Ill and Ignored by Her Former As.
sOciates.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 22-Miss Phoebe
Couzfns, the noted lecturer and woman suf-
fragist, who came to this city few months
ago. on account Of severe attack of rheuma-
tism, has rapidly grown worse and is now
very Ill. While not in absolute want, Miss
Couzins' exchequer is somewhat depleted, and
in consequence she applied to the suffragist
association for loan in order that she might
leave this climate, which does not agree with
her. She wrote to Mrs. Sargent, president Of
the suffragist association at San Francisco,
and Miss Susan B. Anthony, but neither
would come to her aid. Mrs. Sargent took no
notice of the letter, and Miss Anthony replied
that they needed all the money they had for
the campaign for woman suffrage in Cali
fornia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Rush City Club Organized.

Special to the Globe.
RUSH CITY, Mimi, May 22.-The Rush
City base ball team is now fully organized
and ready for games. They have a very
strong team made up of Rob Lambert.
Charles Mason and Curtis Johnson, of the
Hamline university battery, with A. Rose
dahl, T. Sommers, Ben Smith, J. Mcclure,
c. Mccormack. w. Kelly. ]. Mclaughlin and
o. Sommers
S. G. Johnson, the mayor. is manager, and
H. Amberger has been elected Official umpire.
A game Is to be played on the home grounds
tomorrow. The club has played two games,
winning both. Challenges will be received
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
FLAGS AND BUNTING.
Government VIII Lend Them for the
St. Paul Encampment.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, May %. - Congressman
Kiefer called at the war department today
and secured authority from the quarter
master general for the donation of a supply
of flags and bunting for decorative purposes
during the st. Paul encampment. They will
be sent upon application by the committee in
charge of the arrangements, the expenses of
transportation to be paid by the committee.
Congressman Kiefer is making an effort to
have an amendment added to the sundry civil
bill, increasing to 81, 900, 900 the limit Of the
cost of the St. Paul postofice building. The
adoption of the conference report was defeated
today and there is yet chance for the in
sertion of Col. Kiefer's proposition. The
house committee on public buildings and
grounds has concluded not to report any more
public building bills at this session, and so
Col. Kiefer has resorted to the sundry civil
as means to gaining his point.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
. Only a Friendly Visit.

CANTON, O., May Ex-senator M. S. Quay,
Of Pennsylvania, arrived this morning. Gov.
Mckinley having received telegram that
Senator Quay would pay him visit, met
him at the station. To. a reporter Senator
Quay declined to talk TO the object of his
mission, saying merely that he was paying
Gov. Mckinley friendly visit 1t is be-
Iieyed here this afternoon that the visit is
friendly in every way.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Hoskins Case Thrown Out.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn., May 22-The $780,
600 damage case Of Editor Hoskins against
Supt. Welch, of .the state insane hospital;
State Senator Cole, DR.. Buchanan, e. A.
Jewett, the First National bank, e. E. Corliss
and Col. Marden, for committing him in the
insane hospital, was tried today before Judge
SearIe who dismissed the case after the
plaintiff had put In his testimony The court
held that he was properly committed to the
asylum, and that the superintendent was
obliged to receive him. Hoskins tried his own
case, and wanted to show that he was sane,
but the court held that it was not in issue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
MURDERED INFANTS
Woman Monster Sentenced to Death
at London.

LONDON, May 22.-The woman Dyer, who
numerous infants entrusted to her care has
been sentenced to death. She was arrested
at Reading. together with her son-in-law,
strangled to death a number of infants,
whose bodies were recovered from the
Thames, weighted down with bricks. From
letters found in the possession of the woman
it seemed apparent that the parents of the
infants consigned to Mrs. Dyer's care were
aware of the fate intended for them. The
coroner has been puzzled for some time
bodies found in the Thames between Mapping
and Battersea. 1t was impossible to trace
the murder of all those thus found to Mrs.
Dyer and Palmer, but it has been suspected
that they were responsible for large num-
Der of the deaths Of the children thus
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
States Testimony All In.

Special to the Globe
ASHLAND, Wis, May 22.-The state
rested this afternoon in the case against
John B. Howe, the Wisconsin Central detec-
tive, charged with the murder of D. A. WILL
Jams. The crime occurred last July. The
defense admits the killing, but claims it was
accidental. The principal witnesses today
were Officer Prothero, who arrested Howe,
and Tim Harrington, who was present when
Williams was killed. Howe is defended by
Judge Cate, Of Stevens Point; T. H. Gill, of
Milwaukee, and g. p Rossman, of this city,
assisted by other Ashland attorneys. The
defense is making hard fight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
st. Paul Banks.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Comptroller Eek
els today gave out an abstract of the report
of the condition on May Of five national
banks of st. Paul. It shows total resources
of SIS, ,e57 1884, loans and discounts. s1O,s07 1856;
reserve, s4,3671 1872. of which s2.15s.655 was in
gold. The deposits were ss.3eS,67S and the
average reserve held 37.H per cent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Fashions at Joliet.

JOLIET, ILL.,, May 22.-About July / the
convicts of the penitentiary will be given
new suits Of clothes and the black and white
stripes will be discarded. There will be
three colors Of garb. Green suits will be
furnished those Of good behavior. Cadet
gray for the intermediate class, and blood
red for the unruly. All new recruits to the
prison will be clothed in cadet gray, and
all will wear that garb six months before
they will be eligible to the frst-class or
third-class suits. 1t Is expected that the
change will have wonderful effect on be-
havior.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
California Harbor Compromise.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The conferees on
the river and harbor bill have practically
agreed upon compromise on the Southern
California item. 1t provides that commission
shall be retained as the senate amendment
provides, but that in case San Pedro is Sc
lected for the outer harbor, the appropriation
for the inner harbor at that place shall not be
retained.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

FREEDOM FOR FRENCH.
supreme Court Again Reverses De-
cfSfOu In His Case

MADISON, Wis, May 22-After weeks OF
consideration the supreme court has at last
handed down decision in the case of The
State VS.. William French, who, in March.
1891, shot Gavin NJ Steele, at Ashland. In
sanity was French's defense, and the murder
grew out OF the relation Of Mrs. French, the
wife OF the defendant, with James Duket In
September, 1899, French was convicted the first
time and sentenced to Waupun for life. Err
rors in the record gave him new trial. but
in May, 1894. he was again found guilty. 1t is
from this verdict that the present appeal was
taken, and the supreme court today reverses
the conviction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
wooamen Go Into Camp.

Special to the Globe
NEW PAYNEsvILLE Minn., May o.
Camp No. 1872 of the Modern Woodmen Of
America was instituted here last evening by
Deputy Head Consul T. ]. Dolbow. There is
a charter list of twenty-three. c. F. Malm
was chosen venerable consul, and g. j.
Nanch, delegate to the state camp.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Only One oHicia1 Encampment.

COLUMBUS, O., May 22.-M. A. Bridge,
grand chancellor of the knights of Pythias,
of Ohio, being shown the message from
Milwaukee, says the supreme lodge will meet
in Cleveland, O., Aug. 80, 81, and at the
same time and place the national encamp-
ment of the uniform rank will occur. There
will not be an encampment at Columbus
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Rankers Banauet.

YANKToN, S. DsMay 22-The State Bank
ers' association Concluded it's session here
last night with a banquet given by the local
bankers, at which eighty guests were pres
ent. 1t elected Porter P. Peck, of Sioux
Falls, president; d. A. Mcpherson, of Dead
wood vice president; David Williams, Of
Webster, secretary; L. H. Nef, of Groton,
treasurer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
wild Man Confined.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 22.-Deputy Sher-
if Ferguson yesterday arrested a man named
Elliott Pierce in the woods near East Pepin.
about twenty-five miles from this place.
Pierce had been living in the woods for some
weeks. The man is insane, and he kept far
mers in constant fear that he would fire their
barns or do some other injury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Special to the Globs.

WlNONA, Mimi. May 22-The annual com.
mencement exercises of the Winona high
school are announced to occur in the Winona
opera house at $3.50 o'clock on the morning Of
Friday, June IL. This is contrary to the usuoI
custom, the exercises. as a rule. being held
In the evening. Instead of class day exer-
clses class jubilee will be held on the day
Following commencement, and will be for
members of the class and the faculty only.
Next Friday night the class will be enter
tanned by Miss Efie schmitz and Miss Ella
Won Rohr at the formers home. This year
there are twenty-s students in the class. ths
largest number in any one class in the history
of the school.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
shriners Coming to stoux Fa1ls.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., May 22.-The grand
est pageant ever seen in this state, and one
never surpassed In the Northwest, will be
given by the Mystic Shrine here on Nom
day. The secretary has already received let
ters from twenty towns In Minnesota and
Iowa, accepting invitations, and others are
coming in each day. It is now certain that
fully 500 Shriners will be here, and most of
them will bring their wives.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Ex-Husband,s Brutal Work.

Special to the Globe.
ST. PETER, Mimi, May 22.-Charles Sand
ers yesterday went to the house OF his di-
vorccd wife and made a most brutal attack
on her. 1t is said he dragged her by the
hair out doors and kicked and beat her until
unconscious. He kicked out several Of her
teeth and inflicted several wounds upon the
face The grand jury then in session prompt
ly indicted Sander for an assault in the Sec
ond degree. He was arraigned and made
plea of not guilty and was bound over to the
next term Of court. The woman is still in
critical condition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
ONLY HALF AN ACREAGE.
Heavy Rains Have Prevented Grain
Seeding.

DULUTH, May 22.-All the grain receivers
in this market have received reports during
the past week from all over the hard wheat
belt in North Dakota. Taken as whole, they
indicate that less than 30 per cent of the area
which was seeded at this time year ago
contains seed at this time. The delay, Of
course. is due to the continued wet weather
that has prevailed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
commencement at St. Peter.

Special to the Globe.
ST. PETER, Mimi, May 22-The commence
ment exercises of G. A. college closed last
evening, with band tournament, in which a
half-dozen bands participated. The alumni as
ISOLATION elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, II. NJ Benson, st. Peter; vice president,
A. o. Eberhart, Mankato; secretary and treas
urer, e. L. Erickson, ST. Peter; correspond
ing secretary, Miss johnson, St. Peter; ex-
ecutive committee. Rev. E. O. Stone, st. Paul;
DR.. P. M. Magnuson, st. Cloud; A. Tont, st.
Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
SEATTLE AMENDMENT.
1t Will Not Be Added to the N. p.
Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The subcommittee
having in charge the bill for the reorgani-
zation of the Northern Pacific railroad held a
meeting today and decided to submit their
report to the full committee next Tuesday.
The amendment proposed by the Seattle
branch line road, by which this corporation
shall be protected in it's unsecured judgment
against the Northern Pacific under reorgani-
zation, will not be accepted by the COM
mittee but the Cook amendment and those
presented by Representative Tawney are un-
derstood to be satisfactory to the members Of
the committee,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Fillmore County w. t. c. U.

Special to the Globe.
PRESTON, Mimi, May 22.-Oficers elected
by the Fillmore county w. c. T. U. are: Pres
ident Mrs. Helen Farmer; secretary Mrs.
Annie Davidson; treasurer, Mrs. Stevens. The
next meeting will be held at Spring Valley.
Alice Palmer, the round the-world missionary.
spoke about an hour. Forty delegates were
present The convention adjourned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
WILD-EYED CRANK.

He Made an Attempt on the Life of
Corbett.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 22.-Jim Cor
bett narrowly escaped losing his life at the
hands Of a wild-eyed crank. armed with
revolver. at Hot Springs, yesterday. As he
was walking along Central avenue, man
suddenly sprang from doorway and, facing
the pugilist, demanded to know If his name
was Cerbett.
"1f you are Jim Corbett," the crank yelled,
"Im going to lick you right here"
Corbett hesitated moment, and then the
crank with quick movement, drew re-
volver from his pocket and pointed it at Cor
belts breast. Corbett, realizing the situa-
tion, struck the weapon out Of the crank's
hand and, seizing the man, held him until an
officer arrived.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

Moscow: "Why cannot one write In
colors?" Heaven forbid, Sir Edwin!
Suppose F. r. E. Woodward and the
base ball editor of the Chicago Inter
Ocean should have the power to write
In coIors!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

1t is said the Populists want to COM
bine with the Democrats in every state
In which a silver platform is adopted.
They could engineer a combination of
the same sort with the Republicans in
Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Utah.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Floater at Eau Claire.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 22.-Men at the
sorting works at the Dells dam. in this city,
found the body Of the seven-year-old son OF
Simon Cardinal, prominent citizen Of Chip
pewa Falls. The boy was drowned at Chip
pewa Falls four weeks ago. and noated down
the Chippewa to this place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Logs Break Loose.

ASHLAND, Wis, May PA large raft Of
red oak logs broke loose this afternoon just
off Houghton poiht, and peculiar feature
was that logs to4ed in pine boom sticks i'm
mediately sunk when they broke loose, max
ing the loss.very heavy. The logs belonged to
c. G. ThomaSon lumber company. of Wash
burn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Schooner Sunk.

CHICAGO, May 22.-The schooner Sunrise
was sunk by a collision with Whaleback
Barge No. 1885, in tow of the steamer W.
H. Gratwick, in midlake, about sixty miles
frem Chicago, early this morning. The crew
Of the lost schooner arrived here this morn
ing on board the Gratwick.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

ranged tomorrow. The conference report on
the river and harbor bill, including the
agreement on the Santa Monica and San
Pedro items, was agreed to. Mr.. Allen, who
had the floor on the bond bill, yielded to
continue his speech tomorrow, and the SEN
tie adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
RAPID Transit Set Back.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The appellate diyi-
sion of the supreme court today denied Q
motion to confine the report OF the special
commission on rapid transit appointed by
the supreme court. This defeats the under
ground railway plan. adopted by the commits
sion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Wisconsin Building Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Among the bills
for public buildings favorably reported to-
day by a subcommittee of the house COM
mittee public buildings and grounds was
that Of Wausau. Wis. $50 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
EVENTS TODAY.

Met-Ladtes' Orchestra, 2.3O, s.15.
Observation-Disclosures Flood, 2.3O, SIS.
Aurora Park-Base Ball, $50.
KittsondaIe-Cricke 2.3O.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Special to the Globe.


ASHLAND, Wis, May 22.-Telegrams from
Madison today announce the fact that the su-
preme court has reversed the French case.
and people here are very much Interested over
the prospects OF this case coming back for
another trial. 1t has already become noted
case. as the supreme court has reversed the
lower courts decision three different times.
French was arrested for murder and already
has had four trials. This will make his nth,
and probably establishes precedent that will
not be equaled soon. The case has cost Ash
land county $4,000. French was tried in 1891,
first FOR insanity, and, the jury disagreeing,
for murder He was convicted, and the stI-
preme court reversed the lower court. The
case was sent back, and upon the third trial
French was found to be sane. He was then
tried for murder and convicted, being sent up
for sixteen years This will be his fifth trial
for the same offense.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Henry Childs Dead.

CLEVELAND, May 22-word has just
been received here of the death of Henry
w. Childs. at Washington, this morning.
Mr. Childs was senior member Of the late
firm of Childs. Croft & Co., whose failure
three months ago caused such a profound
sensation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
WAR ON ARTHUR.
Some Engineers Dissatisfied With
Their Present Chief,

OTTAWA, Ont, May 22.-Chief Arthur. of
the Brotherhood of Engineers, is likely to be
opposed for the presidency. There is some
dissatisfaction with his administration, and
it is likely the dissenters will bring out a
candidate, but the majority of the delegates
seem to be of the opinion that he is indispen-
sable.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Judge Lochren WIN Preside.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA. Minn., May 22.-Ths United
States circuit court convenes here June q
with Judge Lochren presiding. number Q;
important cases are on the calendar.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
Bond Holder. Would Forec1ose.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH. Mimi, May 22.-The Central
Trust Company of New York has applied to
the district court for permission to foreclose
mortgage for $2s5, 900 on the plant of the
Duluth Manufacturing company. The trust
company claims to have purchased $3.50 600
mortgage bonds of the manufacturing COM
pany in good faith, and it claims the right
to sue the company to foreclose. Permission
of the court is necessary, because the manu-
featuring company is in the hands Of a
receiver.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
BOND INVESTIGATION
Begun by the Senate Subcommit-
tee.

WASHINGTON May 22.-The sub-commit-
tee OF the senate appointed to conduct the
investigation of the recent bond issues un-
der the PETER resolution held it's first meet
ing today, but transacted no business be-
yond directing that a letter be written to
Secretary Carlisle reminding him that the
committee was now prepared to proceed with
the investigation, and would be pleased to
receive the statement in writing which he
had signifed a willingness to furnish. No
time was set for the next meeting, and prob
ably none will be called until Mr.. Carlisle's
statement is received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23
FaribauIt Firebugs.

Special to the Globe.
FARIBAULT, May 22.-About a. m. the
barn owned by Mr.. Beese, was burned with
horse, buggy, harness and feed. This is one
of number of fires, the work Of lrebugs.
In this locality recently.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

In elevator stock. This Is proper.
There is no good reason why elevator
stock shouldn't go up with the ele-
Vator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

There is less and less vigor in Mr.
Reeds refusal Of the nomination for
vice president.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

The contest between H Clay Evans,
of Tennessee, and Col Bradley, of
Kentucky. is interesting because neither
has the ghost of a show for the nomi-
nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

The public will try to bear Mr.. Nc
Cardys latest bit Of refined cruelty.
He has refused to sanction the refund
ing of the $5 paid by P. Scannell to get
his name on the official ballot.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-23

Having seen a flying machine that
really flies, the public may yet see a
Kelley motor that will really mote.