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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
ENGINEER At FAULT
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY OFFERED
IN THE ATLANTIC CITY DISAs-
TER INVESTIGATION.
SIGNALS SET AT DANGER.
SO SAYS THE MAN IN CHARGE
OF THE BLOCK SIGNAL
TOWER.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. A.
The official inquiry by Coroner Nc
Laughlin to determine the RESPONSE
bility for the collision between the
Reading and Pennsylvania trains was
resumed this morning. The presence
on the witness stand of Operator
Hauser, who displayed the signals
from the crossing tower, and Fireman
Hallihan, who was on the engine that
ploughed through the excursion train,
made the examination the most inter-
esting of the series.
Hauser declared emphatically that
he had taken no intoxicating liquors
on the day of the accident. Witness
said he had just gone on duty when
the West Jersey indicator rang. Previ-
Gus to that he had looked at the sig
nails and all were at danger. He was
sure of this. He saw that the West
Jersey was a little late and then gave
them the right of way. He saw the
board come down. Then he pulled the
distant semaphore. The West Jersey
kept coming. Then he discovered the
Reading rounding the curve. He ex-
Hected the Reading to slow up to let
the West Jersey over. He saw the
steam Of the Reading go down as is
usual when 1t is turned off, The en-
gineer of the Reading gave two blasts
of his whistle, but both trains kept
on and the collision followed. He would
be disobeying rules to stop an express
in favor of an excursion train, but he
thought he had not done so in this
case because the West Jersey was so
r711ob pooroy tho oroccipO
Fireman Hallihan stated that he was
in the tender during the approach to
the signal tower and did not see the
signal until the second whistle was
blown. The distant one then indicated
caution and the home signal stop. He
was on the step Of the engine when the
crash came. The engineer put on the
air brakes and to witnesses mind did
everything possible to stop the train
which was going As to so miles an hour
at the distant board. No conversation
pa ssed between him and Engineer Farr
just previous to the collision.
At the Afternoon session Conductor
Pinkerton, of the Reading express, En-
gineer Greiner and Fireman Newall, Of
the West Jersey excursion train, and
Arthur Stiles, a resident of Atlantic
City, who was riding on his wheel and
saw the collision, testified. Nearly all
these witnesses agreed that Engineer
Edward Farr, of the Reading train,
who was found dead with his hand on
the throttle, had done everything in
his power to stop his train when he
saw that a collision was imminent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
PULPIT AT HARRIET
PAVILION DEDICATED TO PLEAS
URE BECOMES THE SCENE OF
RELIGIOUS DEMONSTRATION.
FIVE THOUSAND ENDEAvORERS
LISTEN TO STIRRING ADDRESSES
BY REV. DAVID BURRELL
AND OTHERS.
DE LAITTRE is FINALLY OUT.
Retires From the Court House Com
missiOn-General News of Min
neapOIis.
FIVE THOUSAND ENDEAVORERS
DE LArTrRE IS FINALLY OUT

Fully 5000 people assembled at the
Lake Harriet pavilion last evening to
hear Rev. DR.. David James Burrell
speak on Christian Citizenship
There were many members of the
Christian Endeavor associations and
a multitude of others who have known
DR.. Burrell in the past and admired
his earnestness and eloquence. He
spoke rather briefly, but made a STIR
ring appeal to the young people to fit
themselves for the duties Of citizen
ship, not in the narrower sense of the
word, but in the deeper spiritual sense.
He alluded to the immense growth of
the Christian Endeavor idea and it's
non-sectarian principles. And said the
national life depends on it's acknowl-
edgement Of God. He cited that in
France the legislative body solemnly
declared there was no God and the
streets of Paris ran with blood, shed
by the people who had abandoned God
and religion. Our national future will
depend on the loyalty and heartiness
with which the young men and women
enter into the duties of true citizen
ship
c. H. Hunt, state president, spoke
briefly, calling attention to the state
convention of the association to be
held in Minneapolis from the 10th to
the 25th of October, and at which 10000
people are expected to be present. He
gave a summary of the work done at
the last annual convention in Wash
ington.
The meeting closed with doxology,
sung by the audience, and the Chris
tan Endeavor benediction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Aid Promised by Chicago Bankers
and Brokers'

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-The Post says: The
action Of closing the stock exchange was
commended on all sides. 1t was admitted
that If an attempt had been made to carry
on trading under present circumstances g.
panic would surely have followed in which
all stocks would have suffered materially
and Diamond Match might have been run
down to 150 and New York Biscuit perhaps
to 80 or 40. As 1t is, with the cooperation
Of the banks and the very rich men who are
interested In the Diamond Match, no great
sacrifice in values is anticipated. There
is talk among the members of the exchange
the bankers and the heavy fnanciers of
forming an underwriting syndicate to take
the Match. stock belonging TO the pool at
ITO. The banks will not be losers. While
they are carrying large amounts of Diamond
Match stock, they have loaned on it only up
to 100 and 40 share. On New York Bis
cult from rs to so share has been loaned
The stocks, 1t Is figured, are intrinsically
worth these amounts, and a powerful organi-
cation, most likely, will be perfected to pro-
tect values about these figures. The market
will not be supported, but 1t will be saved
from bear raids.
This syndicate would of course have to take
up some floating stock, but 1t is argued that
it would not take long to impress investment
holders with the true value of the shares and
that offerings would cease and the stock
eventually seek higher plane Of quotations
The real business situation Of the Diamond
Match company is not affected by the failure
of the Moores, and the foreign negotiations
are still pending.
s The following statement Of the New York
Biscuit company is given by an official: Since
the company was organized with Judge
Moore at its head, it has always earned from
to per cent annually on the capital in
vested. For the last five quarters up to July
last we have failed to declare dividend be-
cause the money was used in the construction
of two new buildings which represent TODAY
between s3,000,000 and 1000, 900. Both these
buildings sound assets. When the last
quarter came around we declared q dividend
at the rate OF per cent. We do not expect
to pass another dividend.
On good authority it is stated that New
York banks hold practically no paper of Moore
Bros. the Diamond Match or the Biscuit
company. Moore Bros paper, however ia
largely held in Providence Boston and New
England generally. The firm was supposed
to be worth about 81, GOO, 900 in 1885,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
KANSAS FUSION.
Plan to Bring 1t About Adopted by
Democrats


HUTCHINSON, Kan, Aug. 1.-The Demo
cratic state convention was called to order
this morning by Frank Bacon, chairman of
the state committee, who introduced H. S.
MARTIN OF Marion as temporary chairman
Judge A. M. jackson named for perG
manent chairman. At the conclusion of Judge
Jackson's speech, which was a eulogy of the
Democratic party and plea for the fusion of
all free silver forces in Kansas no time was
lost. The platform reported uneouiyocally
1ndorses the Chicago platform reasserts the
demand OF the Kansas Democracy for the
free and unlimited coinage of silver at the
ratio OF 16 to 1; lauds Bryan and Sewall as
the champions of the peoples interests end
IN conclusion demands a resubmissio1 of The
prohibition question to the people of the state
But 1t was in the report of the committee
on rules and order of business that all inter
est centered. To this committee had been
delegated, by common consent, the work of
planning means of effecting a fusion with
the Popuiists, who meet at Abilene tomorrow
rms committee reported that the convention
should select its presidential electors, though
not formally nominating them and that a
special committee of five should be named to
walt on the PoDulists and effect fusion of
the two parties in Kansas. In a word the
report recommended that the Democrats agree
to surrender everything but the electors to
the PoDulists and to indorse uneuuiyocallv
the state ticket nominated by the Populists
including congressman at large, in return for
an Endorsement by the Populists of the BRYAN
ana Sewall electors. The convention prac-
tically adopted the plan by reclamation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.
The Lords Amended the Irish La
bOrers' Bill.

LONDON, Aug. Am the house of
lords tonight, that body by a vote Of
rs to 10, inserted a clause In the Irish
laborers bill which the government re-
sisted as it would endanger the passage
of the bill in the house Of commons.
The defeat of the government caused
stir in the lobby. 1t has discomfort
ed the government, which fears that
the Irish land bill will suffer consider
ably at the hands Of the Irish land
lord peers, among them the Marquis
of Londonderry, the Earl of Winchlie
and the Duke Of Abercorn, whose
structures on the land bill promise
amendments in committee which are
likely to cause trouble when the
measure Is returned to the house of
commons After the vote tonight
Arthur Balfour, the government leader
in the house of commons, had long
conference with the Duke Of Devon
shire, lord president of the council.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes @M
gestion,
Without injurious Medication.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
JOSHUA WILLIAMS DEAD.
Long and Useful Life of a Pioneer
Brought to Close.


Joshua Williams, the we'll known
hardwood merchant, died at o'clock
yesterday morning at his residence,
104 E. Sixteenth street. Mr.. Williams
had been a sufferer from brights
disease for some years and his death
was not unexpected, his health having
been so poor that he had not been able
to personally conduct his business for
two years. He leaves q widow and
four grown children-Louis Charles,
Alice and Rachel. The two sons have
been conducting their fathers business
for some time.
Joshua Williams was born In Cum
berland county, Pennsylvania, fifty
three years ago, and came to Mime
apolis with his father and mother
Capt. Lewis H. Williams and Mrs
Tabitha T. Williams, about 1857 His
father was one of the founders Of the
Westminster Presbyterian church, and
he became member of that church in
1863 and maintained his membership
until 1881, when he joined the First
Presbyterian church. He had always
been an active church worker, a good
business man and a most estimable
citizen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

"For several years have recommended
'Castoria,' and shall always continue to do
SO, as it has invariably produced beneficial
results.''
EDWIN r. PARDEE, NJ. D.,
125th Street and 9TH Ave., New York City.
MPANY, n MURRAY STREET, NEW York CITY.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
HoMEsTEADERs BOTHERED.
Their Belongings Scattered by a
Medd1esome Gale.

MENA, Ark, Aug. 1.-Two thousand
campers who came here to witness the
advent into Mena Of the Kansas City
Pittsburg & Gulf railway, and to take
up homesteads, were given setback
last night, their tents and outfits hav-
ing been wrecked and scattered by a
severe storm, which prevailed for sew
eral hours. The storm was accom-
panied by tremendous electric display
and wires were crippled, shutting off
communication. Many men have
brought large families with them to
take up claims in the new town and
today men, women and children spent
the time hunting for their belongings
which had been blown in every direc-
ton. A half completed building col
lapsed during the storm and two men
barely escaped with their lives. De-
spite the setback, the boomers made
considerable progress today and home
stealing is going on at a rapid rate.
Schooners are arriving hourly from
every direction. The storm has
effectually broken two months
drought, the first that has prevailed
in this section since 1872. a5s fc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
ALABAMA ELECTION.
Reports of Democratic victory Are
Confirmed

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Aug. 4.-Further re-
turns received up to tonight from yesterday 8
elections in this state confirm the first reports
OF complete Democratic victory with sur
prfsingly large gains. The count in the big
counties has been slow, especially In the
cities but official and estimated returns show
that Johnston has certainly carried forty-five
out OF sixty-six counties. Goodwin Pop@ has
fifteen counties. Six have not been heard
from or are too close to be figured upon. OF
the last-named Johnston probably has four
and Goodwin two.
1t is believed the complete returns will
show majority of not less than 45, 900 for
Johnston. AS compared with the election OF
1894, the Democrats have carried fifteen
counties that gave Populist majorities two
years ago. The Democratic majority in
them range from 100 to 900 each. AS to the
legislature, the Democrats have gained, it is
figured, fourteen members of the house. Civ
ing them seyenty-eight out of 100 They
have elected eleven out Of seventeen senator's
which, with thirteen holdover members, gives
them twenty-four out Of thirty-three mem
bers Of that body, or about three-fourths of
the entire legislature. The sentiment Of the
legislature is silver, which probably means
Pugh's reelection to the United States SEN
ate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
LII HUNG HoNoRED.
Had Interviews With the Famous
Men of England.

LONDON, Aug. Ali Hung Chang,
the Chinese envoy, dressed in yellow
robe and accompanied by a number Of
attendants, was present in the house Of
commons today. He was escorted to
seat beneath the gallery and listened
to the debate on the Scotch agricultural
rates bill. The parliamentary secretary
for the foreign Office George N Cur
zon, explained the leading features OF
the house to the distinguished traveller
who appeared to be much interested
Later Ii Hung Chang engaged in an
animated conversation with the secre-
tary of state for the colonies, Joseph
Chamberlain. In the afternoon Ii Hung
Chang had an audience lasting three
quarters Of an hour with the Marquis
of Salisbury at the foreign office The
visitor was borne into the audience
room on a chair, in order to avoid the
fatigue Of mounting the stairs. He
wore a yellow jacket, the peacock
feather and claret colored skirt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
GOT THEIR MONEY BACK.
Interurban Passengers Put Up a
Job on Thomas Lowry.

There is an irony in fate. Thomas Lowry.
president of the Twin City Rapid Transit
company, went over to st. Paul early Monday
evening on business. He took a late car
from st. Paul, and the sand which washed
onto the track stopped locomotion. Some
wit on board recognized Mr.. Lowry and told
his friends who the distinguished man was.
Then the passengers began to drop sly re-
marks about the slowness of the cars and the
lack of accommodations, and some of them
wished they had their five cents back-all
this so audibly that the street railway mag
nate could overhear it plainly.
Mr.. Lowry stood it as long as he could,
and then went through the car and person
ally refunded the five cents fare to each per-
Most of them took back their fares
and trudged back to st. Paul. Mr.. Lowry,
however, remained in his car and reached
Minneapolis safe and sound at 230 a. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Dy Judge Colwell, OF the Sault, and all DWELL
ings were totally destroyed, also four freight
cars. A number of the inhabitants had to
ny for their lives. 1t was by great effort that
the railway bridge at that place was saved
and rail communication preserved.
Bridgely, station twelve miles from here
Is in great danger. Should such a gale pre-
vail today as yestrday, 1t will be next to i'm
possible to save the place. Several farmers
living in the burned district have lost all
their buildings and crops and have had mar
row escapes from losing their lives. The oc-
cupants or lumber camps have had to take
refuge in the river to save themselves.
large amount Of standing pine has al
ready been destroyed as well as thousands Of
CORDS OF pulp wood. There has been no rain
In this section for weeks and the woods are
In very infammable condition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
LATE HARVEST.
Conditions Not Favorable for an
Average Crop I'm North Dakota.

BISMARCK, N. ID, Aug. 4.-The
following weekly report has been issued
from the weather bureau:
Crop conditions generally about the
same as the previous week, being somewhat
improved where rain fell but in localities not
receiving rain they are not very promising.
Late-sown wheat has been revived in some
places, but much of the crop is in very poor
condition, and will not head out. Early-sown
grain has about ripened and will soon be har-
vested in all sections. In some counties poor
prospects prevail for an average crop and
many fields will fall far below an average.
In sections where rain was more plentiful and
care taken in preparing the ground an aver
age crop will be secured. Much grain is so
ripe that it will soon shell out and active
preparations are being made for harvesting
In many sections harvest will be late. Some
reporting 1t as three weeks. Oats, rye bar
ley and fax are being harvested in scat
tered sections, and a fair crop is being Sc
cured. especially barley and rye. Potatoes
continue to grow and will be up to the aver
age Haying not yet finished, but is being
pushed rapidly. An immense crop assured.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
GREAT ICE PLATEAU
Discovered by the Sir Martin Com
way Expedition.


TROMsOE, Norway, Aug. 4.-The
Arctic expedition headed by Sir Martin
Conway and his nephew has accom-
plished the first crossing of Spitzbergen
from east to west. In the central por-
ton Of the ISLANDS was found a vast
ice plateau Sir Martin Conways ex-
petition reached Advent bay, Spitzber-
gen, from England via Tromsoe on the
steamship Raftsund on June 20. The
members of the expedition were Sir
Martin Conway and his nephew, Ire
vor Battle, DR.. ]. w. Gregory, e. j.
Garwood and Mr.. Studley, a sports
man. They possessed two Norwegian
ponies and three sledges of the pattern
adopted by Nansen. The explorers pro-
posed to split up into two parties Sir
Martin Conway, Garwood and another
intended to go into the interior while
the three remaining members were to
stay on the coast to geologic and col
lect birds and eggs. Sir Martin Conway
had made arrangements to be taken off
with his companions about Sept. 5, and
it will thus be seen that the expedition
has returned sooner than expected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
A Swing Room for Carriers.

big room in the fourth floor of the post
office building is being fitted UP for the use
of the mail carriers. 1t will be known as
waiting room for carriers who have ex-
ira time their hands 1t often happens
that carrier cannot begin his work as soon
wait on his return for the second delivery.
AS he is not allowed to work over eight
hours day, and the extra time must be
spent outside the work room of the post
office. the provision of the swing room is a
wise one. Such an arrangement is operated
in nearly all the other large cities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Is an OLD and WELL-TRIED REMEDY, and
for over FIFTY YEARS has been used by
millions of mothers for their CHILDREN
while CUTTING TEETH with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation. allays all pain, cures wind
collie is very pleasant to the taste, and is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists
in every part OF the world. PRICE TWEEN
TY-FIVE CENTS A BOTTLE. Be sure and
ask for MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP and take no other kind, as mothers
will find it the Best Medicine to use during
the teething period.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
CAN NEVER AGREE.
The Republicans of Montana Are
HOpeIessly Divided

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 4.-The Repub-
hGan state committee met here today
to select the time and place for the
state convention. Senator Mantle is
chairman of the state committee. Sew
eral propositions for settling the
differences between Mckinley and Bry.
an men were submitted One by Vice
Chairman Irwin, which is understood
to have been drawn up by Messrs Man
tie and Hartman, was that the state
convention nominate candidates fol
state Offices, Hartman for congress
that the side which had a majority
nominate Mckinley or Bryan electors
as the case might be; that the minority
bolt and name electors for their choice
There is no possibility Of an agree
ment tonight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
McDonald,s death accidental.

The inquest over the death of Andy G.
Mcdonald, the fireman who fell from the
roof of the Sidle block Sunday night was
held yesterday and the verdict brought In
was that he came to his death accidentally.
Cora Gibson, the young woman who was
with the deceased, stated that he had come
to her house Sunday afternoon with several
companions deeply under the influence of
liquor; that he rested on the couch until about
8 o'clock when they went down town. They
stopped at several places and finally went to
the block. It very dark in the hall and
as soon as Mcdonald disappeared she called
TO him, and receiving no answer, went for
the officer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
ingalls, Very willing.

LYONS, Kan, Aug. 4-Ex- Senator John j.
ingalls, formally opened the Republican cam
paign today and incidentally opened his own
campaign for election to the United States
senate. Mr.. Ingalls, addressed an assemblage
Of 5000 in the public park He strongly in
dorsed the Republican platform and was ear
nest in his advocacy of the election of Nc
Kinley and Hobart but he urged his hearers
to pay particular attention to the election of
Republican legislature and gave them
significant reminder that he was not yet too
old to serve one or two or three more terms
as limited States senator
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
HOTTEST DAY ON RECORD.
With But One Exception, I'm the His
tory of Minneapolis

The intense heat and fiery wind prevailed
throughout the afternoon, the mercury grad
ually gaining ground until at half past four
1t stopped at SO, within one degree Of the re-
cord for Minneapolis. The record. 100, was
established July 18th, 1894 With this ex-
ception yesterday was. by several degrees
the hottest day ever experienced here Fol
the years since 1890 the record is as fol-
lows: 1891, August and s, "a; 1892 July 49,
e1 1898, July "a, 81; 1894. July IL, 100; 1895
August 13 95.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
Great Western improvements.

From an application made to the Mime
apolis board of equalization by the attorney
for the Chicago Great Western road yester-
day, it is learned that the road contemplates
extensive improvements in its yards at Oal
treet and University avenue southeast, in
..uding the erection of repair shops and round
nouses 1t is said that the work will be
completed this fall, and the road asks exemp-
zion from taxation on its extensive tracts Of
land in that portion of the city.