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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
MINNEAPOLIS.
OFFICE % SOUTH FOURTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

A window blew out of the Union League
building Tuesday afternoon and o. G. Gutz-
legs by the glass. His horse ran away and
collided with interurban car. The horse
and driver are il the hospital
Peter ard William Vaudrin, who were ar
rested Monday charged with breaking into
Great Northern cars and looting them, were
arraigned in the police court yesterday
morning. They waived examination and were
hc-~d ever 10 the grand jury in $500 bail
each.
Within few days, the Twin City Rapid
Transit company will commence its season S
work of cast-welding the rails on the various
lines in the two cities which were not thus
equipped last year. This process is now the
= standard track fnisher in the best lines in
the country.
The Minneapolis delegation of the retail
hardware dealers, which will number thirty
or thirty-ive, will meet at Voegeis drug
store. corner Washington and Hennepin ave
nues, at $50 this morning, and proceed to St.
Paul in body to attend the convention Of
hardware merchants.
The splendid attendance which the summer
season departure is being favored with at
the Bijou shows that high-class vaudeville
has host of admirers. Last nights audi
ence was a large one and all of the various
acts were well received. The daily matinees
are being quite largely attended
Judges of the Wisconsin Minnesota debate,
which Is to occur al Plymouth church Friday
night, have been chosen. They are J. K.
MCGrSSOr, superintendent OF SCHOOLS, Eau
Claire, Wis; w. II. Lightner, st. Paul; John
NJ Harlan independent candidate for mayor
Of Chicago in the recent municipal cleo
ton.
An American Citizen" will be presented to-
nighj at the Metropolitan by Nat Goodwin,
and at the Saturday matinee. For Friday even
Ing Mr.. Goodwin announces a double bill,
made up of the One-acI cOmed!etta, The 81
lent System" and Robertson's fine old COM
edy, David Garrick." Mr.. Goodwin's en-
gagement will close with the Saturday matt
nee.
Mrs. Estes, m0ther-in-law of Congressman
Loren Fletcher, died yesterday at the family
residence at Tenih street and Second avenue
south. Mrs. Estes was 81 years of age and
has been a widow for many years. She has
lived with Mr.. Fletcher's family for a long
time. Mr.. Fletcher was summoned from Wash
angton by telegraph and left there yesterday
afternoon at $40.
At early hour yesterday morning fire
broke out in new house at Dupont and Sum-
NIT avenues The house was but partially
completed, and the origin of the nre is sup
posed to be spontaneous combustion. The
loss will amount to about 81 500, entirely COW
cred by insurance. The building being
erected a residence for Uriah Rorabach
a lumberman. who was about to move 10 the
city.
When DR.. Hugh Nelson's name was called
in the criminal branch of the district court
yesterday morning the county attorney an
made by the grand jury, although ne had been
held on a charge of assault in the first de-
gree, to await the action of that body. 1t was
said that no Witnesses had appeared before
the grand Jury against him. He was excused
to report again June Is.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
New Members of Sigma.

The elections for the year to the honorary
and scientific society, Sigma XII, were an
nounced at the university yesterday morn
ing by President Northrop. The elections
were held Tuesday night 1t is understood
that there was considerable feeling over the
manner Of the selection. similar TO that de-
gree that was shown in the recent elections
TO Phi Beta Kappa The following were
chosen: A. A Heller, instructor in botany;
Miss Ruth E. Eddy Peter Field and S. R.
Soule graduate students, and the following
undergraduates: Miss Claribel Angle, Miss
Charlotte D. Cahoon, Miss Jessie E. Cap1n
Miss Kate McDermid, Axcel c. Baker George
man Hubbard, William F. Kunze, Engbert A.
Lee, o. NJ. Washburn, Fred w. Weber
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
hartley ARRESTED.
Charged With Embedding Two Hun
dred Thousand Dollars

OMAHA, Neb., April 2S.-Sherif Mcdonald
left at noon for Lincoln to arrest ]. s. Bart
ley, ex-state treasurer, on a charge of en-
beZzling $201 600. BARLEY is charged with
having converted to his own use the pro-
Chemical National Bank of New York in
October, 1896, returned the warrant to the
Omaha National bank for collection BARLEY
proceeded to deposit state funds in the Omaha
National bank until the sum of S201 900 was
on deposit. This was the amount of the
warrant, together with interest at the rate
of per cent. With this money the warrant
was duly taken up and the accruing interest
was paid The arrest was made tonight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Pingree Must Be Tried.

LANSING, Mich, April 2S-The supreme
court has decided that Gov. Pingree must
stand trial on a charge of malicious prosecu-
ton, preferred some time ago by James E.
Tryon, a former secretary of the Detroit fire
commission. While mayor Of Detroit, Pingree
had Tryon arrested for conspiracy but he
was discharged on examination. Tryon then
proceeded against the mayor for false i'm
prisonnent and malicious prosecution, but
the trial court directed a verdict for Pin
gree. The court now grants new trial of
the cause, and that is how the governor is
called upon to defend himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
CkOctayV emf.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-The representa-
tives of both the Dawes Indian commission
and the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes who
jointly executed an agreement or treaty for
abolishing tribal organizations and allot:ing
land in severalty. have reached here and have
announced formally the results of their con-
ferences. The agreement now has to be rati-
fed by the senate, and there is little likeli-
hood of material delay in. securing that ap-
prevail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Chief stetson Entertains.

Chief and Mrs Frank L. Steson celebrated
the twentieth anniversary of their marriage
in an elaborate manner at the Commercial ho-
tel, 135 Central avenue, last evening The
festivities were participated in bY about 300
invited guests, personal friends Of Mrs. Set
son. The hotel was appropriately transformed
for the event. The dining room was cleared
and here the terpsicorean art was enjoyed by
the younger guests. Those not caring to dance
enjoyed cards, while still others preferred So
cial intercourse. Delicate refreshments and
ices were served on the second floor, the tables
being beautifully set off with cut flowers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
odd Fellows Celebrate.

SPECIAL 70 the GIObe.
HASTINGS, Mimi. April 2S.-The seventy
eighth anniversary Of the institution of Odd
Fellowship in America was observed by Yer
million Lodge No. s at its hall this even
ing. about seventy being present, including
members of Hermann Lodge No. IS and
Olive Branch Lodge No. 50. A banquet was
served, with enjoyable musical and lit
erary programme.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
But They Welded.

PARK RAPIDS, Mimi, April 2S-Last Sat
urday William Grandy, man of nearly thir
ty years, procured a license to marry Adelia
RenwanZ, a girl of fourteen. In order to
obtain it he made affidavit that the girl was
eighteen years of age. They were married
by Justice Carter. Yesterday the father of
the girl swore out a warrant for Grandy's
arrest, charging him with abduction and
the sheriff apprehended him
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Time and Lock-UD.

Charles Nelson and John Anderson were
settling an old grudge a la Fitzsimmons-Cor-
bett, at Second avenue south and Fourth
street, when officers JohL Calvin and James
Herrck hove in sight and arrested the COM
batants. They were charged with dsorderiy
conduct. In the police court, yesterday after
noon, Nelson was assessed SIS or fifteen DAYS
and Anderson $40 or ten days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Bond Election Coming

Special to the Globe
LITTLE FALLS, Mimi, April 2S-At a
special meeting of the board of education
on Tuesday they decided to have a special
election to see if they shall borrow $13 600 of
the state. instead of issuing that amount
which was voted at recent bond election.
Getting the money of the state would mean
saving of over $4,000 in interest, the rate
being 4 per cent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
CitN's CIaim n. G.

The receiver of the Northern Trust com
pany has thrown out the claim of the city
money with the company. The receiver
claims that A. c. Haugan had a private
agreement, whereby he to deposit certain
funds with the company, provided the COM
pany deposited a like amount in the Wash
ington bank to offset it. The receiver claims
that the claims should offset. The city will
appeal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
ASTORIA.
s's s5955s N111AlEZz< v s.:5z
Alleged Iowa counterfeiters.

PERRY, To-, April 28.-Miles and Myron
Marshall have been arrested here by Deputy
United States Marshal Htllwig, of Des
Moines, on the charge of counterfeiting. Some
of the spurious coins, as well as parts of the
dies ard bits of melted metal being found
in their possession. They have admitted their
guilt, but claim this Is their first attempt at
counterfeting. The coin they were making
was a silver dollar. and it was a clever inli-
tation only distinguishable from the genuine
by a sight dull color. The prisoners will
be taken to Des Moines to appear before
United States Commissioner Mason.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
LOWET RIVER FLOOD.
Danger at Natchez From a Heavy
Wind and Rain Storm

NATCHEZ, Miss, April 2S-A brief
but severe wind and rain storm at noon
today created CONSERVATION on the
Louisiana side of the river in this vi
cinity. The wind being from the south
east, carried the wash directly from the
Louisiana shore, and the heavy rain
had it's effect upon the new and soft
upper portion Of the levees.
The sky remains overcast, and should
the wind veer to the eastward, slough
ing Of the levees would be inevitable
The rains caused a rise of half tenth
and the river is now 1870, two enths
rise since Sunday. Reports from Clay
ton and Greenville, on the Tensas, indi-
cate a rise in the channel Of about ten
inches per day, with only three feet Of
the second bank remaining above
water. At each stage Of the rise new
outlets to sloughs, lakes and lowlands
are reached and filled so rapidly that
stock remaining uncared for is fire.
quently cut off and drowned. This
spreading of the water checks the rise,
but it will continue steadily until the
last shelf of bank is covered, when the
vast territory to be covered will hold
the deep food in check.
IF YOU have a house to rent adVer-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
DunneIps OmciaI Chances.

Congressman James A. Tawney of the
First Minnesota district, said, regarding the
rumor that Mark II. DunnelI would secure
an appointment under Mckinley: IF Mr.
Dunnell receives anything in Washington it
will be as a result of the regard which the
president has for him. They served for two
terms together as members of the ways and
means committee, and l know personally
that the president regards him very highly
If the appointment is made it will not in
terfere with any other appointments that may
In the end come to the state. It will be an
extra. thrown in by the president on account
of this old association. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Days successor.

CHICAGO, April est is stated on what
is considered reliable authority that w. ].
Calhoun. of Danville, III. who led the fight
Tor Mckinley in the Republican state con-
vention last year has been rendered the
position of special envoy TO Cuba by Presi-
dent Mckinley. Mr.. Calhoun was in Wash
ington few days ago and the announce
ment of his appointment is expected in
day or two
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Divorce Mill Busy.

Judge Elliott did a rushing business in the
divorce branch of the district court yesterday
and separated ten sorrowing courles The
DEGREES were granted to David E. Roberts
from Minnie E. Roberts, George C. Grant
from Jennie P. Grant, Mary Ellen Wetmore
from Robert K. Wetmore, Lena Boren from
Benjamin Boren, Ida Wagner from Frank
Wagner, Ella G. Williams from Claude S.
Williams, Luther Abbey from Ardella Abbey
Eva Abrahamson from Peter AbrahamSon,
George E. Hunt from Ella A. Hunt, and Matte
c. Carter from Adelbert A. Carter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
TumbIed From the Bridge.

While crossing the Lowry bridge, at Uni
versity and Twenty-ninth avenues northeast,
late last night, Edward Anderson and An
The two men fell off the structure to the
railroad tracks below, a distance of about
thirty feet. Anderson broke his left leg and
was taken by the North side police to St.
Mary's hospital Erickson suffered a bad
sprain of his ankle and was also injured
about the back. He was taken to the city
hospital for treatment. The men have no
permanent residence although they live in
Minneapolis part of the time, and again seek
employment in the country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Killed an Unknown.

Special to the Globe
DASSEI1. Mimi, April 2S.-An east-bound
freight train this evening ran over and killed
a stranger in the western end of this vii
age. Both his legs were nearly cut off as
was his head. Nothing by which he could be
identified could be found on his person 1t
is thought he was trying to steal ride.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
WASHBURN IN THE ORIENT.
Mannix Says His Hallway Schemes
Are Progressing

Joe Mannix, writing from China says that
Senator Washburn is meeting with much en-
couragement in his efforts to get railway
concessions for the Br:ce syndicate. He has
had several meetings with Sheng Taitao the
chinese Jay Gould, and has got him inter
ested in his plans sufficiently so that he has
requested Capt. Rich, the Minneapolis en-
gineer, who accompanied Senator Washburn
to make the preliminary surveys for a line
from HankOw to Picking. The ex-senator and
his family have spent some weeks in Hong
Kong, and made the trip up the Yangtse
river.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Coppers to Be Inspected.

The annual inspection Of the police de-
partment will occupy the attention of Supern-
tendent of Police Smith and Secretary Hall
on next Monday. These two officials yester-
day sent an invitation to Mayor Pratt and
the council committee on police to accompany
them in their inspection.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
IAN NO HERETO.
The Charge Against DIR. John Wat
SON DiSmtsSed

LONDON, April 2S.-At a meeting of the
Presbyterian synod, he'd today at Sunder-
land, the business committee decided to re-
ject the petition containing charges of heresy
which had been presented against Rev. John
Watson, D. D. Gan Maclaren) The only way
in which the petitioners can now revive the
matter is by moving an amendment to the
committees report, but such an amendment
would have little chance of adoption.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
His Death Accidental.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS Mimi. April 2S-The verdict
of the coroner's jury over the remains of
John Clemens, of Hampton, was that he came
to his death by being run over by a Great
Western train. He was a bachelor fifty
years of age, and had lived in that town for
several years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Rowland Failure.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April 2S.-The
first information of the losses of the three
Howiand corporations, with figures as the
basis, is contained in a letter to creditors,
which has just been issued. From this letter
it appears that the total Indebtedness will
reach probably s2,55O 600, although it may
fall slightly below this figure.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
henrietta Re-ches Mnnkato.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATO, Mimi, April 2S.-The steamer
Henrietta, manned by Capt. Durant, of Still
water which is now plying the Minnesota
river, landed an excursion party here today
from st. Peter and will run an excursion
from here to st. Peter tomorrow. The
steamer Is attracting hundreds Of people.
1t is the largest boat ever landed here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
Evidently Wanted to Drown.

! Special to the Globe.
MANKATO, Mimi, April 2S-Will Severson
of Medo. this county, was found in Little
Cobb river today, and from appearances he
committed suicide by jumping into the
river. He was twenty-three years old, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
HUNT LEVEE GREW ASSE.
Damage Dome to the Extent of Half
Million.

KEOKUK, To-, April 2S-The crew
asse in the Hunt levee tonight is 300
feet in width. Maj. Meigs, the govern
ment engineer, asserts that it will take
a week to stop the break The loss Of
property owners is estimated at from
$3.50, 600 to $500, 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29

If you have a house to rent, adver-
tise it in the G. b and get tenant.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29

You get big results by using G o b e
wants.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-29
MINISTRY DOOMED

Continued on Third Page.
What 1 desire is that not a drop of
blood shall be shed on my account
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-18
RESIGNED,
MIR. TH0s. S. JAMES TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION AS PREsI- DENT OF THE BANK OF
 PINE BLUFF.
Successor to Be Elected in
 November.

Mr. Thos s. James has rendered his resignation as one of the Direc- tors and President of the Bank of Pine Bluff, the same to be effective at once. This action has been taken on account of his private business interests, which demand all of MT. James personal attention. He had been considering the matter of re- signing for some time, and lately his private business affairs became so pressing that Mr James finally concluded that he could neither do justice to the stockholders in the Bank or himself, and therefore tendered his resignation, Hence North he will devote his entire time to his many private affairs and busi- ness interests.
 Temporarily Mr. John M. Oracle, Viee-President, will act in the capacity of President until Novem- Der, at which time a successor to Mr. James will be elected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-18
MISS McEWEN  SIGNS A CONTRACT WITH CLAY
 CLEMENT.
   A Pine Bluff Girl to Become Mem ber of Leading Theatrical
 Company.

Miss Nellie McEwen, of this city, has signed a contract with the Clay Clement Company and will make her debut as an.actress on the pro- fessional stage in Chicago on August tie 23d
 Such was the news received here by letter from Miss Nellie to her brother, Mr. Tom McEwen, this morning Miss Nellie is now in Chicago whither she recently went from New York. She accompanied Mr. Clements manager from New York to Chicago, and soon after ar living in the latter city she entered into a contract with MT. Clement for the coming season.
 Z After witnessing one of her re- hersals Mr. Clement is said to have highly complimented her work, and did her the honor to say that she is the most accomplished actress he has ever seen come direct from the amateur stage.
 For the past year Miss McEwen has been attending school of elocu- tion in Memphis. She has frequently appeared on the local stage here in amateur performances, always acqntitting herself with credit.
 In addition to being an accom- plished elocutiouist, Miss McEwen is also beautiful woman. Her ad- vancement from the amateur stage to a member of one of the leading theatrical companies of the country is an honor of which Miss McEwen and her many friends here can be justly proud, and we predict that her success on the professional stage will be rapid and brilliant.
 Miss McEwen belongs to an old and highly respected family of this city and Memphis. She is a sister to Mr. Tom McEwen and Mrs. Thos. s. James, and for several years has been a leader in local society where her accomplishment and charming manners have endeared her to a large number of friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-18
THE RUSH FOR OFFICE
Keeps the Civil Service comn-is
 sion Quite Busy.

" WASHINGTON, August 1S--The Civil Service Commission is overwhelmed with papers of examinations for government offices, and the corps of examiners is working over time to dispose of the constant accumula- ton. So far during this administra- ton more people have been examined by the Commission throughout the country than in any previous year. largely the result of anticipated changes on the roles because O.. the change of administra sion.
 Over 4,700 papers are now on fife pending action, covering all kinds Of examinations. Probably 4,OOO of these are for positions in postofices. About $500 were filed by candidates for the customs service and l, 300 for internal revenue service, while 5000 of the papers belong to the last spring examinations conducted bv the Commission. Tn addition to these, examinations have just been held in fifty-three of the largest post offices in the country which are ez- pected to increase the number of cases by not less than 5000.
 Chief Examiner Severn says allthis immense increase has developed without material increase ih the clerical force of the Commission. ex- cept for temporary details. Since March there has been almost treble the amount of business as compared with similar periods in the past.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-18
IMP PROMINENT
 IN CROPS,
OCCASIONAL SHOWERS LAST WEEK IMPROVE THE
 CONDITION.
In the Northwest Crops Are Better
 Than for Years.

For the week ending Monday, Au- gust 16, 1897
 The mean temperature for the week has averaged l1 degrees below the normal, and the average precipi- etation has been , inch more than the normal amount.
 Following are the total rainfalls for the week ending a. m. Monday, August Is, reported by telegram from selected stations: Brinkley, 50 finch; Forrest City, 2,63 inches; Fort Smith, .27 inch Helena, 1.5 inches :; Little Rock, .27 inch; Malvern, IT inch Newport, .4S inch; Pine Bluff, 4 inch Prescott, .35 inch; Russell vile, 1.6 inches Texarkana, l12 inches Warren, 255 inches.
 The cool weather with occasional showers has been a great relief from the hot, dry and dusty weather of two months duration.
 All portions of the state report an lII@JEON tluEIJb III bhC 1oi4Aittoti VI crops, though in parts of the south west and southeast sections tbe in- provement has been very slight and poor crops are the rule. In the north west section, however, all crops generally arc better than for years.
 Cotton has improved, is fruiting we'll and opening. Very little com plaint of shedding and rust. In creased number of worms are re- ported in the vicinity of Fairfield, Jefferson county, but have done no damage as yet.
 Corn has improved and now points to a sufficiency for home consump- tion in most localities.
 Peas, potatoes, sorghum and pas lures much improved.
 Fodder pulling and turnip sowing in full blast.
 Fruit crops excellent in northwest section, apples particularly being unusually large and free from worms.