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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Loss Exa ggerated.

ST. LOUIS March 23.-Capt. w. r. Mccoy,
Of the Anchor Line steamship Bluff City re-
turned today from trip through the entire
flooded valley south Of Cairo. When asked
concerning the damage and loss of life, Capt.
Mccoy said: 80 far the damage in the
flood district around Memphis has not been
as great as the general public suppose /
was particular to Inquire as we came up the
river whether there had been any loss Of life
but far as l was able to learn there had
been none and in all probability there will
be none, unless the levees further to the south
give way under the strain. In the district
around Memphis there has been heavy loss
as a general rule there have been very few
horses LOST
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
How He Got the Job.

Il wonder how he got such a good lob.
he said.
why, don't you know" she returned.
When ne applied for it he told them that
his marriage the following week depended
upon his getting something to do at once"
And they gave it to him?"
They did"
How ready people are to help man to
get into trouble, aren't they?''
She diGnt answer She didn't feel that
she could answer without exhibiting a tenn
per that she usually tried to keep in con-
eealment-Chicago Post
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

Number of Typhoid Fever Cases In
creaSinG.

Typhoid fever epidemic, at present raging
in Minneapolis, shows no sign of abatement
For some time it has been noticed by the
daily death report that fatalities from this
cause have been on the increase, and in the
different hospitals there is a steady increase
of patients suffering from the disease
The hospitals show the following number
of patients suffering from typhoid fever: City,
80; st. Barnabas 20; St. Mary's u; Asbury
TO- AT St Barnabas' there are a number Of
patients who have no hope of recovery and
the accommodations of the institution are at
present OvertaXed. The DeacOnneSs' home has
been compelled to accept nineteen patients
that could not be accommodated at St. Bar
nabas'.
1t is estimated that there are 800 cases of
typhoid in the city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
A Racing Circuit.

Special 70 The Globe.
ST. PETER, Mimi, March 23.-At the an
nual meeting of the agricultural society
Henry Mol was elected president; II. S.
Sackett, treasurer, and John A. johnson, sec
rotary. The secretary was instructed to
respond with the officers of LIE Sueur, New
Ulm, Hutchinson and Arlington to try and
arrange a race circuit and dates for the fall
meeting.
The school board has opened bids for the
construction Of the new school house. and
the contract was awarded to F. E. Graves,
Of Minneapolis, for S6S31. The heating was
given to A. J. Potts, OF st. Peter, for 81 ,140.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
The Leak in the Theory.

That there theory Of re:ncarnation," re
marked the Kohack philosopher, musingly,
appears very plausible; but accordin' TO
my way of thinkin', it is a good deal like
glass of soda water-it looks kinder pretty,
but there is nothin much in it.
1T sounds real imposin' to advocate that
time mentally bigger an broader with the
accumulated wisdom of his former expert
ences here; but it seems to me that if that
is really true, a man who is on earth for the
fifth or sixth time, for instance would have
more sense than to believe any sech a fool
theory as thatr'-Puck
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
-----------------
Rivers VIII Rise

ST. LOUIS Mo-, March 23-According to
the reports Of the weather bureau officials
here the Missouri and upper Mississippi riv-
ers will continue to rise slowly Here and
at keokuk the rise during the twenty-four
hours has been Clio Of a foot The Des
Moines river is reported booming but it is
believed by river men that it will rise but
little at Keokuk, and if the cold snap of
yesterday continues for the next thirty-six
hours the present comparatively high water
will have run down before any material in
crease can be expected from the snow further
north
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Cottonwood River Rising.

NEW ULM, Mimi, March 23.-The Cotton
wood river rose fifteen feet yesterday and
is still rising. This river empties into the
Minnesota just below the city which causes
the Minnesota to back water and forces it
up at this place. Some Of the roads into
the city are already inundated and prospects
are that traffic will be cut off from all direc-
est water since 1881, and as the valley here is
very wide, great damage viii be done to
bottom lands.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
BLOOMINGTON BLAZE.
Serious Conf graf ON in q WISCONSIN
Town.

BOSCOBEL, Wis, March 23.-Nine-
teen business buildings in the village OF
Bloomington were burned to the
ground last night. The fire originated
i'll saloon at l o'clock There was a
strong northeast wind. Had the wind
been blowing in any other direction not
a building would have been left in the
town. The town is one of the best
in Grant county. They have no fire
apparatus whatever. The total loss is
estimated at $4,000, with light insur-
ance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
SOuder No BETTER.

The condition Of Charles Souder, secretary
Of the United Wheelmen Of Minneapolis, who
has been very low during the last few days
suffering from appendicitis, last night
unchanged. Contrary to the predictions Of
the attending physicians that he would not
survive the day he rallied and was apparent
~ no weaker than Monday. If he lives
through today there is some hope for his
ultimate recovery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Farmer Drowned.

Special 70 the Globe.
CALEDONIA Mimi, March 23-Martin
Schleich a farmer living four miles from
here, was drowned yesterday while attempt
ing to cross a flooded bridge. His body was
found forty rods away. He was about sixty
five years of age and leaves a family.
The eastern passenger train was delayed
six hours by the high water yesterday, but
the water has receded and trains running
on time today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

Word was received in the city yesterday
10 the effect that Peter Ydstie, formerly of
Minneapolis, died Monday at Fergus Falls
Mimi, from consumption Mr. Ydstie was
well known through the entire Northwest
His poems N the Norwegian language
which were principally of a humorous or far
cical conception, were widely copied by the
NOrwegian-Danish press, and brought their
author considerable fame He removed to
Fergus Falls less than a year ago. and en-
gagged in newspaper work. He leaves a wife
and four children
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
TELEPHONE RIVALRY.
Western Telephone Construction
Company Nav BuiId.

Plans lock well for a new local telephone ex-
change which will be a rival 10 the Bell COM
pany. Yesterday J. F. Keelyn, of the West
cago, met with large number of managers
and owners of toll lines and town systems
and formulated q plan, with those present
subscribing $50010 of the stock Of a local
company. 1t is known that the Bell people
will not connect with any local exchange
and even go SO far tc refuse to connect
their lines with large building systems like
that at the court house and city hall, be-
cause ii is not a portion Of the system Of their
lines. The new company will not make any
exceptions, but will connect with everything
The territory reached by the Western Elec-
tric comprises a large Part of Southern Min
nesota Iowa, Western Wisconsin. and South
Dakota, and ample opportunity is given for q
large line of connections with Minneapolis.
One company is to he organized in Mime
apclis end one in st. Paul, to operate local
exchanges, and then the work will be pushed
to completion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Divided Interest.

He reading paper)-King George-hum,
hum-hower Of Greece.
She also reading)-The flowers were simp-
ply wOnderful-hum. hum.
He-Sailed for Crete-hum, hum-displaying
all his decorations.
She-Yes, the decorations were marvellous
hum. hum.
He-It looks as If the consequences would
be dire.
She-Yes Dyer led the cotillion.
He dropping paper)-What are you reading
about?
She-About the Bradley Martin ball, Of
course. And you?
He-Why, the Cretan situation.
She-Rubbishi
He-ROti-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ENTERTAINMENT FOR soLoNs.
Military and Athletic Programme
BEING Prepared.

When the legislature takes its biennial trip
20 The university it will be entertained as
never before. The legislature has been back
ward about giving money to the ~ for
gymnasium and drill hail, and that the law
makers may be educated in the benefits of
each, a military and athletic programme is be-
ing prepared which will show what be
done in those lines. A specially picked com
pany from the battalion will be selected and
under the command Of the most competent
officers put through the hardest and most
practical drill that can be found Saber and
artillery drills will also be held, and, if the
weather is such that it is possible, an out
door drill will be held and a sham battle
wind up the programme.
Dr. Cooke of the physical department, is
training some Of the best athletes in va
riOus things and will attemt TO show the bene-
fits derived from athletic training. hor-
Tible example Of the student who devotes all
his time to study will be shown. and the ex-
ample Of a healthy, vigorous student with all
senses alert, will prove that dumb bells and
Indian clubs are not out Of place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Brings Strength /!

For men who suffer from extreme nervous
prostration, for men who have lived too fast
or those whose youthful indiscretions and
sXcesses have drained every atom of vitality
srom their systems, for men who need
never-fail.ng aid, DR.. Sanden's Electric Belt.
with improved Electric Suspensory, is like
The dawn of a new life.
Just give the matter a moments thought,
and you Immediately see the reasons are
found and true. Electricity is a nerve tonic
IN invigorant, and the mild but constant
current generated by these belts supplies to
the shattered and weakened system Just that
force which is lacking. You will feel the
current or We forfeit s., 600. The tide is soon
turned, and nature, reinforced so ably, does
the rest.
Hundreds of men are wearing these belts
In this city. and our office contains testimo-
malls from thousands all over the world.
pocket edition Of the celebrated electro-med-
zeal work.
THREE CLASSES OF MEN"
illustrated. is sent free, sealed, by mail upon
application. Every young, niddIe-aged
or old man suffering the slightest weakness
should read it. 1t will show an easy. sure
and speedy way 10 regain strength
and health when everything else has
failed. Please cell on or address
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
His Foot in the Gate.

While attempting to alight from a street car
at Sixth slcot and Plymouth avenue Mon
lice Martin Buerfenning met with an accident
which might have proved serious. He was
caught by the foot in the gates while alght-
ing. The conductor supposed he had stepped
down in safety, but when the car started the
officer was dragged some distance. Had it
not been for two gentlemen on the car, who
aided him and gave the signal to stop, his in
juries might have been more than bruised
shoulder and arms
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
DEMOCRATS NOMINATED.
A City Ticket Put in the Field at
La Crosse.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
LA CROSSE, Wis, March 23.-The
Democratic city convention met today
and worked in harmony regardless Of
last years differences, nominating
ticket with James B. Murray for
mayor. The Populist convention. in
session at the same time, Endorsed most
Of the nominations.
This morning q. r. Barron, leading
dry goods merchant, died suddenly of
heart disease. He was in business for
many years at McGregor, and came
here eleven years ago without parting
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
She Was POUdariuU

Mrs; Wilson-What are you thinking so
intently about, Mary?
MIS-. ellison Cslowly)-I was just trying to
decide whether Mr.. ellison was more elo
Quent IN declaring his undying passion for
me before we were married or in making ex
Somerville Journal .
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

~ its use he was snatched from the Jaws
If death and restored to health, owing his
life to the wonderful efficacy and curative
power of this medicine. He then en-
ieavored to persuade the Indians to give
10 him their secret of its ingredients.
This at first they refused to do, but after
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Valley City Fire.

Special to the Globe.
VALLEY CITY, N. D., March 23-Fire
broke out in a building on Fifth avenue one
Of the business streets Of the city, tonight
about $3.50 and threatened to destroy an en-
tire block of business houses, including the
Kindred hotel but by heroic work the fire
department in half an hour had the fire under
control and the loss will not exceed $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Cumberland River Falling.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 23.-The Cum
berland river is falling slowly, but is still
flooded portions Of the city and the mill and
factory district cannot yet be occupied and
much inconvenience, attended by some suffer
ing is manifest. The mills surrounded
by water and shut down are being damaged
and the operatives outeof work are feeling
the strain. Railroad Communication direct
with Memphis is impossible and the Nashville
& Chattanooga and St-s Louis, Louisville &
Nashville roads will not sell tickets to Mem
phls, for their lines ine. West Tennessee for
miles are under water and trains cannot run.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
War NewS

Got 'Fox's Book of Martyrs around the
placer" asked the Havana. via Key West
correspondent Of the Daily Whoop. 49,
What DO you want with it?' asked the
telegraph editor. 'Ho
I've got to write description of the vav
few tips. indianapolis Jourpnal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Water Falling.

CANTON, S. D., March 23-The Sioux
river is falling rapidly, and danger from
the flood has passed. Railroad traffic will be
delayed some weeks.
Vermillion, S. D., March 23-The water
has fallen eight inches in the Missouri here,
and present danger is passed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Over the Banks.

SAGINAW, Mich, March 23-The Saginaw
river and tributaries are over their banks
and a wet snow storm this afternoon will
tend to add to the volume of the water
The river at some points between here and
Bay City is five miles wide and some farmers
on low ground have been forced out. Cellars
In Saginaw are flooded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Vermont Association.

The Vermont Association of Minnesota held
It's seventh annual banquet and reunion at
The NicOilet house last evening, and II was
conceded the most successful one in its his
tory. The dining hall of the hotel presented
pleasing appearance when the members
and guests Of the association gathered about
the tables. There were rs plates spread.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Willard Morse Dead.

Willard Morse. proprietor of the Mime
sFolis Towel exchange, died at his residence,
1870 Sheridan avenue south, yesterday morning
Of apopleXy. He was so years Of age. Up
to a week ago. Mr.. Morse had been able to
attend to business. He was then seized with
the trip and since has been confined to his
hn1ten
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Work for Many.

Special to the Globe.
RED WING, Mimi. March 23.-The John II.
Rich Sewer Pipe works will resume operation
tomorrow. 1t will furnish work to a large
number of men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
BUT THE END OF THE MISSISSIPPI
FLOOD IS NOT As YET IN
SIGHT.
MEMPHIS LEvEES c INTACT.
HOPE GROWS THAT THEY WILL
WITHSTAND ALL PRESSURE ON
THEM.
NO ADDITIONAL SACRIFICE OF LIFE
All People in Peril Believed to Have
Been Removed to Places of
Safety.

CARUTHERSVILL Mo, March o.
The river rose here one inch and a
quarter during the last twenty-four
hours, and continues to weaken the
levees. The situation is serious. The
loss Of property and of live stock is
frightful. Even with the three relief
tugs, many have lost all their earthly
possessions and barely escaped with
their lives. The crevasse just below
town is today more than 1900 feet
wide and the water is pouring into the
country. Contrary to expectations, this
water is. now driving families out in
the upper end of the county If the
river rises six inches more it will sweep
over the top of three miles of levee
north of here like a cataract Every
square inch Of available room is occu,
pied by refugees from the flooded dis
tricts. Only two houses are above the
water at Gayoso and all the rest OF
that town has from four to six feet Of
water.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

an hour. At $50 O'Clock this morning the
gauge showed 14.7 feet, a rise of 2.8 feet since
yesterday morning, and by noon it was about
a foot higher. The sandbars above the Han
nibal & St. Joseph bridge are completely
under water and the muddy torrent begins
to present an interesting appearance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Crusty.

my dear" said the cannibal chieftain. 'vou
might try your hand at a few Of those turn
overs OF yours when you come to that Bos-
tonese. When l talked with her this after
noon"
He evaded his wife's suspicious glance.
she gave me some very tart replies. -
New York Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Death of a Pioneer.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS, Mimi. March 23.-John Frey
an old and well-known farmer of VermilliOn,
died from cancer of the stomach today, aged
seventy years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

much per-
suasion a nd
m any dis
cussions they
at last par
TALLY yielded
tohis request
and the Chief
of the Tribe
sent E a S t
with Mr..
Bigelow five
of his most
r e n o w n c q
m e d icin e
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Maxberry Nominated.

DETROIT, Mich, March 23.-William C.
Maxcerry, a well-known leading attorney.
was nominated for mayor today by the Demo
cratic county convention. He will make the
run against Capt Stewart, the Pingree candi-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

with his interests at McGregor He
was sixty-eight, wealthy, and leaves
no family. One brother lives at Nc
GregOr.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

Of his expeditions was taken sick with
severe fever, and for a few DAYS lay
At deaths door. During his sickness he
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
One Dam Gone.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March 23.-The dam
on loves creek, three miles from here has
been carried out by high water. Loss, about
81 600.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

was cared for
BY an Indian
Chief and his
"a ly, in
whose lodge
ae lay SO
weak that he
could hardly
raise his eye
ids. An In
ian q o c tor
Visited him,
and gave him
.hatnOW most
ia m us of
indian rem
edies, Indian
oagWa, a n d
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
.XandaIia. Shaken.

VANDALIA, ILL.,, March PA slight earth
quake shock was felt in this vicinity last
night shortly before 10 O'Clock. The vibration
was from west to east.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

Indian Sagwa. This together with hen
KiCkapoo Indian Worm Cure, Kickapoo
Indian Salve and Kickapoo Indian Oil,
makes list of remedies that will accom-,
plish a cure in all classes Of sickness,
These can be obtained at any druggists.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

gether with an ample supply Of the roots,
herbs, banks, gums, etc, used in the manu-
iacture of their medicines. What starteo
lhus in a small way has ever since
Increased, and to-day there is manu-
featured from similar materials gathered
bv the Indians themselves, their famous
which have done SO much TO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ETERNAL VIGILANCE.

Eternal vigilance is the price of lib
erty." 1t is the price of everything worth
having. 1t is the price Of life itself. A
man needn't be always looking for dan
ger, afraid that something will happen to
him: but a wise man will form, q I,nh;+ &c
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
Rise Mt Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 23-The Mis-
souri, river rose rapidly here today and is
still coming up at the rate Of nearly inches
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

alleviate
suffering
IF every
description.
Through
out the civ
Ilized world
here is no
m ore po-
ientremedy
known for
diseases re-
5 u | t / n g
rom a dis
Or d e T e d
onditionof
he kid
neys, liver,
stomach or
blood than
Kickapoo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ITS HISTORY.
How Texas Charles Life Was Saved
by the Indians.

THE ADVENTURES OF A UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT SCOUT. THE SAME
REMEDY THAT EFFECTED HIS CURE
NOW USED THROUGHOUT THE CIVIL
lied WORLD.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

ONE years ago Mr.. Chas.
Bigelow, now one of the
proprietors of the famous
Kickapoo Indian Remedies,
was acting as a govern
ment scout in the Indian
territory. He was known
at that time as "Texas
Charlie" and while on one
Mesa free press., 1897-06-04


Tb7 rapid rise Of the land about
Hudson bay is said to be the most
remarkable gradual upheaval of an
extensive region ever known. Drift
wood covered beaches are now 20
to so or 20 feet above the water,
new islands have appeared and
many channels and all old harbors
have become too shallo v for ships.
At the present rate this shallow
bay will disappear in few centu-
ries, adding q vast area of dry land
and marsh to British territory in
America. !. !, !; ! ::
Mesa free press., 1897-06-04

The are several species of fish
reptiles and insects which never
sleep. Among fish it is now posi-
lively KIN wn that pike, salmon and
goldfish never sleep at all Also
that there are several others of the
fish family that never sleep more
than a few minutes during 9
month, There are dozens of
species of flies which never induls q
ia siumber, and from three TO five
species of serpents which the
naturalists have never yet been
able to catch mapping. -Ex.