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AUGUSTA, April g 1896
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
BURNED BY FLAMING OIL.
Serious Accident at North Side
Grocery Store.

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Davis, proprietors
OF a fruit and grocery store at SIT
Washington avenue north were Sc
riously burned as the result of a lamp
explosion at o'clock last evening.
Davis and his wife were endeavoring
to pour additional oil into the gasoline
burner which hung over the fruit stand
at the entrance. Mrs Davis was hold
ing the burner, and losing her hold. it
fell to the pavement.
There was no explosion. and the
burning Oil set the woman's dress on
fire, and also set the interior of the
store ablaze
Mrs. Davis started to run up the
street, screaming in agony. Davis fol-
lowed, and in attempting to extinguish
her burning garments, burned his own
hands and arms severely A bystander
finally wrapped his coat around the
agonized woman and put out the
flames, but not until she had been Sc
verely burned about the arms, lower
limbs and body. Her face was also
slightly burned.
The injured couple were removed to
the home of Mrs. Davis parents, 217
Sixth avenue north, where their burns
were dressed by DR.. Charles Kistler.
Davis would recover. The burns. while
painful, are not serious.
The interior of the store. which is in
two-story frame structure, was badly
scorched. The stock, which Davis
valued at $500, was damaged heavily.
The proprietor carried $500 insurance.
The building, which is damaged TO
the extent of $3.50, is owned by James
McMullen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
FLAGS of ALL NATIONS.
Old City Hall VIII Appear I'm Holt
day Attire

The council committee on public
grounds and buildings held a brief
session yesterday afternoon and en-
tertained the proposition of a local
decorator to put the city hall in holi-
day attire for the approaching Pythi-
an encampment and carnival week.
The decorator agreed to cover the
building with attractive and appro-
pirate designs for $3.50. His plan. as
outlined, Is to cover the building with
flags of all nations, the largest one,
odd Glory" to float from the topmost
flag pole. The building will be draped
on all sides with festoons and bunting
and an immense picture of Washing
ton will grace the Bridge Square side.
The decorator was Instructed to ma
ture his plans and report at an adj
Journed session of the committee to
be held tomorrow morning.
The gas committee held an i'm
promptu. session to consider a matter
which grew out OF meeting earlier In
the week. When the wall of the Sc
curity warehouse went down in the
gale several weeks ago, it carried with
it two telephone poles and a large
number Of wires, and part Of the
city was left in darkness. The com
pany was assessed $1e6.25 for it's in
adequate light service that night.
1t was shown that the company had
shut off the current in the wires, thus
disabling its circuit, because Of the
consequent danger to life and proper
ty. On this representation the com
mittee cut the [Zmount in two, as q
matter of equity, reducing it to $751; IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
GAY IN BUNTING.
Committees Dress the Streets of the
Mill City.

Yesterday was a hustling day among
the knights of PythiaS and Carnival
committees. Although there are yet
several days to elapSe before the great
event is fully on, the magnitude of the
decorating was such thar yesterday
the work commenced, and everybody
was pressed into the service. So rapidly
was the work done that by o'clock
the streets put ON quite a gala appear
ance with the huge festoons of bunting
and evergreens placed in position by
the committee stretching diagona1ly
from building to building across the
streets. Beneath all this decorating,
the newly laid asphalt cleaned in the
almost autumn sunlight, and the whole
city began to have a festive look.
i Along the streets men and boys were
hurrying with their arms heavily
laden with decorations of all kinds,
for the populace became filed with the
desire to be up and doing, and the re-
suit was that brilliant colOrS began to
spring up on all sides as If by magic.
Many new and beautiful ideas in the
way Of trimmings were shown, and the
old style of only the tricolors in cloth
was completely thrown IN the shade
by the elaborate and artistic schemes
shown in the identifying of the streets,
for carnival and Pythian week
The committee received encouraging
reports in regard to the probable at
tendance, but that was hardly neces-
sary, for the streets are already lined
with strangers, and the trains came in
well loaded at all the depots
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28

formed upon carnival affairs as resi-
dents of Minneapolis. All the news
paper readers of Minnesota, North and
South Dakota, Northern Iowa, portions
Of Wisconsin and far away Manitoba
have been made aware of the great
pageant preparations through the col
umns Of the local papers. The metho-
dical manner of advertising will with
out doubt have it's effect, and be the
means of attracting thousands thither
who have never visited the Twin Cities
before.
The substantial and capacious grand
stands now undergoing construction
upon the various streets crossing Nicol-
let avenue, are all put up under the
direct supervision of the city building
inspector. These will afford seating
accommodation for thousands. Tickets
can be had now at Voegelis drug store,
corner Of II annepin andWasl ington ave-
nCes, and at Dyer Bros, Nicollet ave-
nue., for the various parades and pag-
eants.
Next week will make history for Min
neapolis, never to be effaced.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
MINNEAPOLIS.
OFFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

The Flour City National bank has begun
suit against the Marvin creamery company
to collect 81, 046.27 on promissory note
Rev. olof Bodien, pastor of the First Swed-
to the First Swedish Baptist church at
Chicago, which he received recently.
Frederick w. Bader has begun suit against
Charles o. Bader and others, for the purpose
OF having partition declared of lands and
other property which they own in common.
]. w. Purdy. who caused Sam Weinstein
considerable anxiety by running off with a
pair Of pants, was fined $40 or ten days yes
terday morning by Judge Holt for being
drunk.
J. c. Vaughn reported to the police yes
teTday morning that his hardware store at
1911 East Lake street was broken into by
burglars and pocket knives valued at $50
stolen. The burglars forced rear door.
H. H. Smith, real estate dealer at 241S
Central avenue, was thrown from his wagon
\. ednesday afternoon at Fifth street ana
Hennepin avenue His right knee was pain
fully injured. The horse dashed down Fifth
street and at Nicollet avenue ran into q
wood cart, knocking the horse down and
smashing the cart.
Delegates to the convention of Kelley clubs
recently held in Cincinnati have returned to
Minneapolis rejoicing over their victory in
apolis The Flour City secured other honors,
too, as Mrs. z. w. butcher was elected ma
tonal president of the Kelley league, and
Mrs c. w. Coe national financial secretary.
NlitiGul d laDOreT resulting III TIE
lodging house at 106 Nlcollet avenue, was
seriously injured yesterday morning while at
work at the Milwaukee shops heavy steel
rail which he and another man were carry
ing fell across his right foot, crushing the
member badly. He was brought to his board
ing place and was later taken to the city
hospital in the central patrol wagon.
Dow Morrison has begun action against
Henry U. Seelye and Nettie Seelye, to set
aside a conveyance of land from the first
named defendant to Nettie Conley, and estab-
lish a lien for a debt of ST. 160.05 the
grounds that the Nettie Conley named in the
deed was in truth and fact the wife of de-
PENDANT Seelye at the time of making the con-
veyance.
During the coming engagement at the Met
ropolitan opera house, which opens Sunday
evening next, Otis Skinner will devote two
evenings to the presentation of Romeo and
Juliet" Hamlet will be the opening bill,
and O. other productions of the week in
clude~The Merchant of Venice and "Kath-
crime and Petruchio," Richard Ill.," and
The Lady of Lyons The sale of seats
commenced yesterday morning; regular prices
will be the rule.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
DISCUSSED INSURANCE.
Head Officers of the Modern Wood
men Hold a Session.

The head officers and directors of
the order known as the Modern Wood
men of America, were in session at
Masonic Temple yesterday. Their meet
ing had been called for Fulton. Ill.
where they were called to order on
Wednesday, but an adjournment was
Immediately taken to this city. The
business in hand Is Of a secret nature
but is understood to bear especially
upon the insurance feature of the order
Several changes, it is stated, are being
considered along this line The bust
ness session will be continued TODAY
when election Of officers will probably
be reached.
An open meeting Of MINNEAPOLIS
Woodmen and their friends was held
at Lyceum theater last evening. for the
purpose principally of interesting Min
neapoHs people in the workings of the
order. The programme was made m
largely of first-class music. with
speeches interspersed by the officers Of
the organiza ton. Mayor Pratt was
introduced, and in brief address. wei
ccmed the members of the order to this
city. He said there were points of re-
semblance between the order of the
Woodmen and the city Of Minneapolis.
Each was the largest in the world for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
HOW HATH THE EXPO FALLEN.
| City Proposes to Utilize Part of the
Building for Storage.

The joint ways and means and public
grounds and buildings committee Of
the city council will visit the Expo
sition building this morning, with the
idea of seeing what amount of space
can be utilized in the mammoth struct-
ure for various city departments The
inspection will be made in accordance
with the proposition of the owners of
the property to give the city $1,000 for
its real or fancied interest in the prop
erty. In return, the city is to give
the company a quit claim deed for it's
interest and thus clear up the title
which has been the subject of so much
dispute and litigation Curing the past
year. The terms Of the proposition are
that the property owners are to pay the
city $1,000 in cash, and the balance,
$4,000 is to be taken out in rent, the
lease of space to extend ever an in
definite period.
The committee met yesterday after
noon in City Attorney Simpsons office
and practically decided to accept the
proposition, final answer to be given
the company after the inspection. In
case the terms are accepted the big
building will soon be devoted to purpos-
es For which it was hardly ever intended
By the proposed plan the city will
cease to pay rent for the East SiSe
station, but will provide that institution
with quarters in the Exposition. Then
the waterworks department is at pres
ent paying rent for storage accommo-
dations and If the deal goes through,
the extra water pipes, gas pipes, sewer
pipes, machinery, ETC., will also be
transferred to building where the rent
is all paid in advance. The fire de-
partment will doubtless find it con-
venient to use some of the space to adj
vantage, and the militia men of the
city will probably find ample accom-
modations for an armory.
There is certainly a chance to make
one of the finest armories in the North
west, as there is plenty Of space in
side the building for such a purpose.
In such an event, the old Eighth street
affair will be closed up.
The provision in the transaction,
which Is Of the greatest importance to
the city, and which has been the bone
of contention all along, Is that the
great convention hall is to be saved
There is abundant space outside of
the contract expressly provides that
the hall shall be preserved intact and
not subdivided for business purposes,
as has at different times been proposed.
This let the board of park commits
sioners out and the commissioners will
no doubt breathe easier now that the
threatened burden has been lifted from
their shoulders. They will no longer
have to entertain an exposition pur-
chase proposition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28
KNIGHTS ELECT.
Officers Chosen by the Pythian Su-
preme Lodge

OmcerS ChOscn by the Pyth12n Su-
preme Lodge.
CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 27-The su-
preme lodge of the Knights of Pythias
convened at the usual hour In Pythias
temple today, and devoted the morn
ing session to the election of part of
the officers of the lodge, for the en-
suing two years. Vice Chancellor Phil
ip P. Colgrove was nominated and
elected supreme chancellor by accla-
nation. The rest of the officers cleo
ted were as follows: Supreme vice
chancellor, Thomas G. Sample, of Al
legheny, Pa; supreme master of ex-
chequer, Thomas D. Meares, of VIII
mington, Del; supreme master of
arms, James Moulson, of ST. Johns, N
E.; supreme keeper of records and
seal, DR.. r. L. c. White, of Nashville
Tenn; supreme prelate, Albert Stein
hart, of Greenville.
After electfng these officers, the lodge
adjourned until afternoon Thousands
of visiting knights went to Euclid
Beach park this afternoon. The pro-
gramme consisted of prize drills by
various crack divisions, music and
other amusements Gen. Howe, Of the
Ohio brigade. rendered a reception to
the local committee on arrangements
at his headquarters this evening The
crack Hastings division, which has
won so many prize drills, was enter
tanned at luncheon by Supreme Vice
Chancellor Philip p. Colgrove, at the
Hollenden, at noon today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-28

it's age. both enjoyed. regular assess
ments. The mayor said, where few
years ago only red men were to be
found, now white men, black men, gold
men, and few silver men were found.
In conclusion, he extended the visitors
the hospitality of the city. Gen. ]. N.
Reece, chairman of the board Of direc-
tors, responded. He thanked the mayor
for the warm words of greeting express
sed
After song by Masonic quartette,
Hon. J. w. White, of Illinois, spoke of
the growth of, the order Of Woodmen.
Whereas in 1890 the order had but
having added $4,000 names during the
past year. The order, he said, had
never dishonored policy of insurance.
He then spoke somewhat at length
upon the advantages of fraternal in
surance.
The Eastern Star quartet then fur
nished music, after which J. G.. John
son, of Kansas, general attorney of
the order, spoke.
A. r. Talbot, Of Lincoln, Neb., was
introduced as the law partner of w.
]. Bryan, candidate for president of
the United States. Mr.. Talbot at once
caught the good will of the audience
by telling Of having located for the
practice of law in this city, back in
1883. IT reached the city on the 10th
day of April" he said, land at once
made some purchases toward fitting
out law Office. The next morning J
arose to find the worst blizzard blow
ing that l had ever seen. Street cars
were blocked and steam trains were
also rendered helpless. 1t was a sur
prise to me. The first train out Of
Minneapolis carried me, with grip,
and that was my last visit to Mime
apolis." Mr.. Talbot then spoke of the
order he represented. He proved him
self an interesting speaker, and his
remarks were frequently applauded.
A Good Night" song by the Masonic
and Eastern Star quartets combined,
and music by the orchestra completed
the programme. w. H. Hastings pre-
sided over the meeting.