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St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
sTAMPEDED BY FLAMES.
Horses Cause Wild Excitement at a
Fire.

Fire damaged the premises of the Lenhart
Wagon company, 418 to 426 First avenue
southeast last evening. The structure occu-
pied by the firm is owned by H. P Stone,
and is one-story-and-a-hal frame building
with gravel roof evidencing the ravages of
time. The blaze secured it's start in the fur
mace room, and when discovered had quite
gained possession of the rear portion of the
interior. In view Of the value of the con-
tents of the building, the infammable nature
of which suggested a persistent fight, a Sec
ond alarm was turned in. The fire was quick
iy extinguished. The damage to the building
would not exceed $500. Stored within it, how
ever, was a large quantity of wooden ma
terial ready for use in carriage and wagon
purposes. The loss on that is fully 81, 50O A
slight excitement was caused in the early
stage Of the blaze by the unloosing of the
horses in the livery barn Of John Bisett, ad-
joining. 1t was feared the flames might reach
the stable. The horses dashed from their shell
ter at break-neck speed, and the crowds of
on-lookers hastily retreated beyond the side
walks No accidents occurred, and the ami
mails were soon returned to their places.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
Farewell to Rev. Geistweit.

1t was sad gathering that filled the
auditorium of Emmanuel Baptist church last
evening, all having come for the purpose
of bidding farewell to Rev. William H.
Geistweit, who for five years and four
months has faithfully served the congrega-
tion and endeared himself to the hearts of
the individual members. The sadness grew
the nearer the end of the farewell reception
approached, and when MIR. Hulett, the last
speaker, formally addressed himself to Rev.
and Mrs. Geistweit and wished them God
speed, there were those who were unable to
contain themselves, and gave vent to their
feelings in sobs, and many eyes were dimmed
with tears. Even to one who might be un-
acquainted in the gathering, to one who
simply through curiosity had dropped in to
see what was going on, this goodbye must
have had an effect that would not leave him
with the close Of the service. Mr.. Geistweit
is loved by the congregation, and he leaves
as few similarly situated have left
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
PREPARATIONS MAKING.
The subcommittee on Arrangement
I'm Session at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 3O.-The following
members of the subcommittee of the Repub-
lcan national committee met at the Southern
hotel today for the purpose OF transacting
business in connection with the convention
TO be held here in June: James A Clarkson.
or Iowa; j. H. Manley, of Maine; William H.
Hahn, of Ohio; Joseph w. Fifer of Illinois
Senator Thomas Carter, Of Montana Cen
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas; John NJ Ewing.
OF Wisconsin, proxy for Senator Payne, and
Col. R. c. Kerens of Missouri. The subcom-
mlttee decided that the distribution of press
tickets to the convention will be made by the
press committee appointed by the citizens
committee Of st. Louis. All applications for
seats to be distributed to distinguished guests
throughout the country should also be made to
Byrnes, at Minneapolis. Each delegate will
receive three tickets, including his own. and
the people from each state and territory de-
string admission to the convention will have
TO apply outside for tickets. The tickets for
members OF the G. A. r. will be given to the
national council Of administration and dis
tributed by their direction. All tickets to
the convention will be issued on Monday.
June 15, by the sergeant-at- arms at the con-
Vention building The contract for engray-
ing the tickets for the convention was award
ed to Woodward & Tiernan, of st. Louis.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
A CLUB AGAINST HOARD.
The Little Red School House In Wis
consin Politics.

consin Politics.
MADISON, Wis, March 3O-Republican poll
tics in Wisconsin were never, as far as the Sc
lection of party nominee goes, in a more
chaotic state. The party leaders are fighting
tooth and nail for the spoils. 1t was the field
against great triumvirate, namely, Messrs
Spconer, Upham and Sawyer, with Henry C.
Payne dancing attendance upon the trio.
Three days before the state convention in Mil
waukee combination had been arranged be-
tween these men or their representatives,
which they believed would be absolutely in
fallible. The rank and file of the Republican
party in Wisconsin has revolted and its revolt
has been successful. There were lessons
learned in that convention which will never
be forgotten.
The convention means a fight against the
denomination of Gov. Upham. Already the
LaFollette men are looking for candidate,
and Gov Upham, fearful of what the results
may be, is paving the way for grand retire
ment should it become apparent that his re-
nomination is impossible.
But 1t is not Gov. Upham alone that is on
the run. Senator Spooner also views with
suspicious eye the LaFollette forces Gov
Hoard is their candidate for the senate. His
chances for that position are undoubtedly
greatly enhanced by the results of the Mil
waukee convention, and Senator Spooners
friends are already taking steps to throw OBJ
stacles in his way. Little articles are being
written in the administration papers, quietly
recalling the Bennett law issue, in the hope
that 1t may have some effect in stopping Gov
Hoard But the friends Of Hoard are wary
and are doing much to make these little arti-
cles Ineffective. Country papers, friendly to
LaFollette and Hoard, are stating plainly that
Gov Hoard considers the Bennett law issue
dead one, and 1t is understood that the Ger
mania, the Lutheran organ which made such
bitter fight on him in 1880. will not oppose
his candidacy for United States senator
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
"FRYING OUT THE FAT.v
Speculation as to the Source of Nc
Kinleyss Campaign Fund

ACy's campaign F'unus
CHICAGO, March 3o.-The Tribune prints
the following from its Washington correspon-
dent:
There has been much discussion in this
city among prominent Republicans the last
week upon several propositions which are
having important bearing upon the election of
William Mckinley should he be nominated at
the st. Louis convention touching the money
being used by his managers in setting up
delegates to the national convention, and also
concerning his attitude on the tariff and mon
ey questions.
A number of prominent business men and
manufacturers have been in Washington to
appear before the different committees of the
house on matters pertaining to the business
interests OF the country. Some of these
manufacturers are outspoken on these ques-
t1ons, and are much disturbed over the sit
uation.
distinguished manufacturer from Penn
sylvan1a said in reference to the question of
money being contributed by manufacturers
to the Mckinley fund that he had heard of
instances where direct applications had been
made to manufacturers asking how much
they would contribute to this fund and how
much time they would give to McKinley's
cause. There is a good deal of annoyance to
the manufacturers, because of the enormous
sums requested by the American Protective
F. Wakeman, secretary of the league, for
months past has been flooding manufacture
ers with appeals for contributions to the
tariff league fund, ostensibly to carry on
its work. The amounts requested are from
500 up to $3.50, $500, and as high as 81, ZOO, in
proportion to the size Of the erccorperation and
the protection it receives, and, inasmuch as
Mr.. Bliss Wakeman, and other officers of
the league are known to be among McKin-
ley's managers, it is believed goodly por-
ton of this money is to be used in setting
up delegations for Mckinley. The manu-
faeturer referred to was connected with one
corporation from which a contribution was
requested Of $500, and another of a much
larger amount. Neither amount was paid
because it was suspected the money was to
be used for this very purpose and to give to
the country another overdose of extreme
protection, and the business of the country
would be disturbed and torn to pieces for
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
THE CERTIFICATE PLAN.
Reduced Rates for the Minneapolis
Cycle Show.


Mr.. Caldwell, the chairman of the North
western Passenger association, has issued
a circular announcing the method which will
provide for the one and one-third round
trip rate which has been granted by the
association in honor of the Northwestern
Cycle show. The plan provides the follow
ing: The one and one-third fare will be
granted on all lines of the Northwestern
Passenger association from all points within
radius of ESQ miles of the city. A person
intending to visit Minneapolis to witness the
big cycle show will purchase a single trip
ticket to this city, and on attending the
cycle event will be furnished with a certi-
fcate, signed by Mr.. Kinnane for the North
western Passenger association and by Theo
L. Hayes for the management of the cycle
show, which will entltle the holder, il pre-
sented at any ticket Office, to a one-third
fare for the return trip. The arrangements
for the issuance of the certificates will be
made thoroughly convenient, so that the
plan cannot help but work admirably.
The 500 line has made an independent
rate of cent mile for this occasion, and
will simply issue regular excursion tickets
from the different points on its line. All Of
the different railroads report unusual inter
est in the event on the part Of the resi-
dents of the outside cities, and are making
preparations for big travel on this occa-
sion.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
Committee of Thirteen Busy.

A majority of the committee of thirteen
appointed by P. B. Winston to prepare q
plan of organization to be known as The
Taxpayers league met at the Commercial
club last evening and discussed various
schemes for putting only the good men in
Office. The meeting was secret and after
1t adjourned it was announced that nothing
definite had been done, the entire evening
having been spent in discussion. The COM
mittee consists of l. c. Seeley, George A.
Hanson, ]. r. Kingman, Emanuel Cohen,
w. G. Northrup. George II. Elwell, F. G..
Davis, William Petit Charles T. Thompson
and r. E. Whitmore. It's next meeting will
also be secret, and when it is ready to re-
port its deliberations the matter will be
announced
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
Beet Sugar Factory for Wisconsin

MENOMINEE FALLS Wis, March 3d.
Work has begun upon a large factory and
warehouse, which is to form the home of a
new industry in Wisconsin. Beet sugar is
to be the output. The Wisconsin Beet Sugar
company, headed by Frederick Richter, is
causing the factory to be erected, and this Is
the first step that has been taken toward
putting the beet to its new use in this state.
While the operations Of the company will be
necessarily hampered the first year or so in
obtaining all the beets that may be wanted
the plant is planned with a capacity of 400
tons of beets daily.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
DELPHIA IS NOT IN FAVOR OF
FREE COINAGE.
BUT NOT WITHOUT DEBATE.
WHITE METAL HAD ITS FRIENDS
AMONG THE PROTECTION RE-
PUBLICANs!
STORIES DENouNcEDs AS FALSE.
RESOLUTIONS Declare the Club rs Not
willing to Obtain Protection
at Such a Price.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 30.-The Man
ufacturers' club, of this city, held a special
meeting tonight, at which strong resolutions
were adopted opposing the free and unlimited
coinage of silver. The meeting was, perhaps.
the largest in point Of attendance that the club
has ever held. No sooner had the president S
gavel raped than John Converse offered a
resolution to limit speeches to five minutes.
This caused considerable excitement, and
after some discussion an amendment to in
crease 1t to ten minutes was adopted Rudolph
Blakenburg, in an impassioned address, pre-
sented these resolutions, which were subse-
quently adopted:
Resolved, That the Manufacturers club.
speaking for Its members, emphatically de-
nounces false the statement made by the
friends of free silver and echoed by those of
free trade that our Philadelphia manufacturers
are willing to barter with the silver senators
for the free coinage of silver in exchange for
additional protection.
Resolved, That the question OF bimetallism
can be permanently settled only through an
international agreement and that the Man
ufacturers' club declares its unalterable op-
position to the free coinage of silver by the
United States, firmly believing that such a
policy would result in disaster at home and
dishonor abroad, and would only operate to
place this country upon the basis of silver
monometalism
He had no sooner finished than a dozen
men were on their feet, clamoring to be
heard. OF these Wharton Barker was recog-
nized. He presented an amendment to the
resolutions, favoring free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to / by
the Independent action of the United States. ,"
This precipitated intense excitement and the
chairman had difficulty in maintaining order
Once restored, however, James Dobson OBJ
tanned the floor and said: while was in
Washington l dared to express my conyic-
tions. If we cannot have international BIZ
metallism let us go it alone.'
He offered substitute resolution to the
effect that the club accept the declaration of
the Minneapolis platform of 1892 and reaffirm
1t, at the same time expressing an opinion
that the international cooperation is neces-
sary to the safety Of bimetallism A further
substitute was offered that the club wait
until the st. Louis convention announces it's
platform before any stand is taken Amid
much confusion and excitement both sub
stitutes and amendments were oyerwhelm-
ingly defeated and the Blankenburg resolu-
tions were adopted with few dissenting votes.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
GEN. WAsHBURN HOME.
Much Pleased With His Trim
Through Mexico

six-weeks tour of Mexico and the South
ern states was ended Sunday when ex-senator
w. d. Washburn and party reached home.
The party, which consisted of Senator and
Mrs. Washburn, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Wash
purn Jr., Miss Washburn, Edward Washburn
and Mrs. c. ]. Martin, travelled in Senator
Washburn's private car and went by way of
Denver and Ell Paso to Mexico visited numer-
Gus points in that interesting country, and
returned by way Of San Antonio, Galveston.
New Orleans and Hot Springs.
Senator Washburn was in good health
when he left home but he found the trip very
pleasant and beneficial. 'I never felt better
in my life, he said yesterday morning. 1.-The
trip has been complete rest and change. It
was the realization of a wish have had for
a year to see Mexico. l was associated with
Senator Ransom for a dozen years and
since he has been minister to Mexico he has
urged me to visit the country. He was yir-
tuaily our host while in the city of Mexico.
He made it very pleasant for u.s. We were
presented to President Diaz, visited the ia
nous castle of Chapultepec and saw all there
was to be seen.. / was very much impressed
with the great development going on in Mex
leo under DiaZ. He is undoubtedly one of
the great men Of the century. The country
is coming forward wonderfully; railroads are
being built In all directions, manufactures
are being developed, and the social and DO
litical life of the people is rising to a high
standard"
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULEs.

Fraulein Anna Schoen Rene will go to
Chicago for few days this week to attend
the opera.
C. L. Wellington. general traffic agent of
the Wisconsin Central, is in town.
t. z. Byrnes and family have gone to St.
LOUIS.
The South Minneapolis Home Protective
association will meet at Dania hall club
rooms Tuesday evening, April Z. Arrange
ments will be made for mass meeting at
DANA hall on April 10.
An audience that packed the Bijou greeted
Corinne last night, and it was an audience
that was thoroughly pleased with the enter
tainment given, unless the usual marks Of
appreciation were misleading.
Robbers broke into a furniture store on
Fourth avenue between Tenth and Eleventh
streets Sunday night and carried to the side
walk several crates of goods. The arrival of
the police prevented the goods from going
further.
The coming event of the season will be
held at Minnehaha driving park on May T.
Q and 9. Jack rabbits, to be caught ex-
pressly for the purpose, have been ordered
from Dakota, and the best dogs in the coun-
try will compete.
trder in the board of trade roms. in the Lum-
Der Exchange, at 10 clock this morning. The
convention will embrace both Tuesday and
Wednesday, and delegates are expected to be
on hand from all parts of the state.
Kellar, the magician, for whom Minneapo-
lis showed such a decided partiality last
season, is Dack again At the metropolitan,
and for two and half hours last night kept
his audience in q state of amazement with
his extraordinary clever sleight-of hand
work.
Special Passion week services are being
held this week at the Swedish Lutheran
Augustana church, Eleventh avenue south
and Seventh street. This evening and to-
morrow evening pastoral services will be held
In which all the Swedish Lutheran ministers
of the city will take part.
Letters have been received at Pythian head
quarters asking that information concerning
the coming Pythian celebration in this city
be sent to the officers of the uniform rank in
Iowa. The brigade officers Will meet shortly
In Des Moines, and are anxious to get posted
rs to the Minneapolis ensampment
w. ]. Havel, aged sixty-four years, died
Sunday at st. Barnabas' hospital of cancer
OF the stomach. He was a prominent men,
Der of Banner lodge, l. o. o. F., and all
members OF the order are invited to attend
the funeral, which will be held from Gethse-
name church today at o'clock, Rev. j. J.
Faude officiating.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
RAIN HAD NO TERROR
s. E. OLSON & CO.'S SPRING OPEN
ING ATTRACTS THE USUAL
CROWDS.
NOVEL ELECTRIC DISPLAYS
ADDED BRILLIANCY TO THE AL
READY BRILLIANTLY DECO
RATED ROOMS.
woMEN,s LEAGUES AT WORK.
Numerous Damage Suits Begun-Gen.
Washburn HOme-News of the
Mill City.

All roads led to 1.-The Big Store" last night
no matter from what part of the city they
started. The occasion was the grand spring
opening of S. E. Olson company, and delight
ed thousands thronged the great establishment
from 1880 to 10 o'clock. Fears were expressed
that the threatening weather would have
deterrent effect on the crowds but weather has
no terror for people in search of bargains, for
however much the beauty of a spring opening
appeals to the eye, the spectators always keep
their pocketbooks in mind. But there was
plenty of room for ALL and doubtless hundreds
Of people realized for the first time how big
'the big store is when an hour or two is
spent in wandering through its spacious
aises.
delightful fature of the Olson openings
and one which contributes greatly to their
magnificent success, is their artistic window
displays. These are always Of such beauty and
magnifcence as to afford abundant entertain
ment to thousands of people on the outside.
The window shows prepared in honor of last
nights reception were dreams of loveliness
and artistic decorating. Only passing mention
can be made of them, but the cupid silk weav-
ers and electric bell the twentieth century
idea and mammoth electric globe the twen-
tieth century dining room, the Easter millinery
display with electric star, the magnificent
Oriental cloak booth, with colored electric ef-
fects should be seen by all lovers of the
beautiful.
Inside the departments were aglow with life
and color. 1t was most inviting place and
suggested an old-time exposition opening. The
army OF clerks were dressed to receive COM
pany, and everything was as neat as the
proverbial pin. Danz's Military band, with
out which department store opening would
be incomplete, occupied commanding posi-
ton and kept the great crowds in excellent
humor by rendering a fine programme.
The pretty things that were bestowed in Law
ish profusion could not be enumerated out
side of bulky catalogue, but the exclusive
novelties in spring dress fabrics, spring sum
mer silks, gloves and laces, Easter creations.
draperies, everything, in fact, that is either
useful or ornamental for personal adornment
or house furnishing, was there in abundance.
The floral decorations were most beautiful,
consisting of carnations, roses and palms in
endless profusion, and these blended exquisite
ly with Dame Fashions offerings. The Oh
son spring opening of '96 will scarcely be for
gotten before another grand display of au-
tumn goods transforms 1.-The big store" again
into scene of indescribable beauty.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
HARVEST OF SUITS,
Many Aggrieved Ones Seek Damages
In the Courts

The harvest of damage suits in the district
court this term is as large as ever but there
is a noticeable decrease in the number of
suits filed against the street railway COM
pany, owing, 1t is said, largely to the gates
on the cars. The city, however, comes in
Tor It's share, and so do the large manufac-
turing concerns.
Harriet Gilmartin asks 1925 from the
street railway for injuries received by a sud-
den starting Of the car from which she was
alighting, Sept. IA, 1895. Charles Isaacs claims
to have been injured to the extent of 81 900
by being carelessly run into while driving on
Third avenue south, near the Sixth street
crossing.
Robert P. Humphreys has commenced an
action against Hans N. and Peter N. Hansen
to recover $6,050 for injuries received from
being run over by the defendants wagon,
Oct. a.
Sherman H. Brownlee has sued the Omaha
railway to recover $50 900. When riding on q
freight train last May from st. Paul to St.
James he was ordered by the brakeman and
conductor to get off. He started to get off
by climbing down the iron ladder, expecting
to get off when the train should stop at a
drawbridge but short distance ahead. While
so standing he alleges that the brakeman
stepped on his hands to compel him to get
off, and kicked his hands loose, SO that he
fell under the train, which passed across his
right arm ana leg, cutting them both off.
Albert H. Olmscheid as father of Matthias
Olmscheid, who was employed at the mill
of Nelson, Tenney & Co., has brought suit
for $4,000 damages. 1t is alleged that the
son lost part of the palm and three fingers
of his left hand a result of defective ma
chinery. Charles Lyons has brought a sim
liar action against Smith & Richardson to
recover $4,000. His foot was caught between
the cog wheels of some of the machinery.
IL JorrN Race r1ryu onfo 4
serts that he was attacked by William Pat
terson, night watchman in the employ of
the Northern Pacific railway which is made
defendant. Patterson is alleged to have per
manently scared the plaintiff
Jennie Merrill has brought suit against the
city to recover ZOO. She alleges that she
was thrown to the ground near the intersec-
tion of Fourth street and Fourteenth avenue
north through stepping on some defective
sidewalk.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
DULUTH IS THIRSTY
CAN'T WAIT THE OUTCOME OF
BOND SUITS BEFORE SEEKING
WATER.
WILL BUILD WATER WORKS.
JURY IN THE SOULAR CASE STILL
OUT - PRISONERS SANITY
DOUBTED.
wADENA LADIES GO STUNNING
They Witness Lively Events at q.
Saloon Opening-News of the
Northwest.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Mimi, March 30.-The council
tonight by a vote Of IA TO 2 decided to proceed
with the building of the water plant, and, in
cidentally, to press the suit now pending to
determine the legality of the recent bond is
sue. 1t will tender $500. 900 worth of bonds to
A. w. Hartman, who put in a recent bid, and
make formal demand for the cash. 1t is
likely that the work of building the plant
will be let to contractors, several of whom
have offered to take pay in bonds or city or
ders. N. F. Hugo, on behalf of others,
has offered to undertake the construction of
the entire city water plant at the engineers
estimate, and to take his pay in thirty year
bends at AZ per cent.
The jury in the Soular case was still out at
midnight The question of the young mur-
derer's sanity is said to be bothering them.
This morning Schultz and Corson, who were
arrested last week for obstructing the side
walk, while distributing boycott tickets among
patrons of the Lyceum theater, were dis
charged on motion of their attorney after the
city had put in its evidence. Wednesday they
will be tried for disorderly conduct.