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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
OWATONNA.
The ST Paul Globe

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
OWATONNA. Mimi. Feb. 1O.-Last evening
a large meeting Of citizens took place at the
Steele county court house in the interest OF
the public library. DIR. j. w. Ford presi-
dent of the library board. presided Sew
eral songs were rendered by the Academy
glee clubs. A number of speakers addressed
the meeting, which was enthusiastically In
favor of the library.
Mrs. Mary c. Durham was inferred this
afternoon in Forest Hill cemetery. The
funeral SERVES were conducted at the Uni
yersaist church by Rev. George Crum. The
deceased was an old settler. having come to
Owatonna thirty-four years ago.
1t had been raining here all the forenoon
and the streets and cutters are full OF
water.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
WIM0NA.
CT Paul GInha

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Feb. 10.-A dispensation
has been received in Winona for the organi-
cation OF Concordia Circle No. I. as an
adjunct Of the Winona grove of Druids. This
will be the first Druidical organization in
Winona to which ladies can be admitted to
membership. The work of the circle will
be conducted in the German tongue later an
English speaking lodge will be organized The
institution will likely be ne%t Saturday even
ing. Past Supreme Arch Joseph Leicht, OF
Winona will be in charge OF the ceremony
The Winona OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES have elect
cd Messrs. T. NJ Whitney and Albert Bit
ner as delegates to the state merchants
convention to be held at Duluth Feb. % and
a.
The city OF WinOna commenced suit in the
district court today against the Winona Con-
struction company to colleos $50 for a. $50.
900 gallons of water used between May 10
and Nov 10 last by 2lthe defendants under
their contract for matchmaking Broadway.
Interest from Nov: Il at q Per cent is asked.
Cheat Sachem T. Leare, Of the Minnesota
Red Men. will pay an official visit to the
local wigwam the 17th inst.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
LINE FROM SEA TO SEA
VANDERBILT LINE FROM NEW
YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO

The Northwestern Consolidation but
One Step in n Great pInn of
Railway Unifcation, With the
Continent as the Scope OF the
Ultimate End in View
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
NEW UL-M.
cial 10 The st. Paul Globe

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NEW ULM. Feb. 10.-The ST. joseph So
ciety, the largest organization In this sec
ton. and about the largest Of its kind in the
state, elected the following officers: Pre.t-
dent Frank Schubert; vice president Anton
RichartZ: secretary, Anton Zieher: treasurer
Christopher Springer. There are at present
800 voting members in the society The c5-
1ect CT the society Is material support In casa
OF need. More members carry Insurance.
Over $500 were spent the past year to aid
sick members. Seventy-fve new members
joined during 1897
Jack Irving. Awry Corey. Roger and Will
lam Davis. all four outside the county. who
were indicted by the grand jury for arson,
were released. The charge was that of burn
boys. who narrowly escaped with life Willis
the occupants saw the deed done they were
not willing to swear as to VINO did it, The
the defendants
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Justified Gunner.

HILLSBORO. N. D., Feb. 1O-The jury in
the case of Morris GUNNER. who for the
past week, has been on trial for the muir
der Of Theodore OHM, OF Minneapolis. after
a long argument, today brought in verdict
of not guilty. GUNNER is a wel-known
farmer. residing near the city. For the past
few years he has been driven to desperation
by the thefts cf hoboeS, who flock to the
state during harvest time. He detected Dim
in the act of robbing his garden and de-
manded that he accompany him to the viii
lage Jail. OHM started to run, when Gum
mer fired, killing him
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
LITTLE FALLS.
Special to The St. Paul Globe.

Special TO The st. Paul Globe
LITTLE FALLS. Feb. 1O.-The two young
women and two young men who suddenly
disappeared from st. Cloud came to Little
Falls. They registered at the Windsor as
Casper McMannus, Emma McMannus and
Emma Williams. One of the boys did net
register. The men took the train out from
here Tuesday. The girls were seen in the
city Wednesday. Their real names are Mrs
Cal Blood Emma Walker, Casper Stein Jr.
and James Purvis.
II is understood upon reliable information
that s. 4. Siverts will tender his resignation
as assistant cashier of the German-American
National Bank Of Little Falls. on April l.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
c. II. II. MATTER DROPPED.
No Action to BE Taken for the I'm
mediate Present.

CHICAGO Feb. 1O.-The Western and
transcont!nental roads have net vet deter
mined what action will be taken by them
in regard to the last refusal OF the Canadian
Pacific to confer with the American roads
in the matter of ALASKA rates 1t is prac-
ucally, though not definitely settled that
the matter Will be allowed to drop until after
the meeting Of the asgoratipn Of passenger
and ticket agents. which is to convene in
Washington d. c., next week
Passenger officials off all the Eastern and
Western roads Will be- at the meeting and
the matter of severirg relations with the
Canadian Pacific will be brought up after the
regular business of the session is concluded
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Drowned nf Aberdeen

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
ABERDEEN, S. D., Feb. 10.-Wilham Par
menter, aged %. and single. was drowned last
night while skating on Price lake, several
miles south of here.
Forest Udell. a general merchant of Pier
pont, has assigned for the benefit of his cred
itors. Assets nearly equal liabilities.
Mrs. Grace Sulphen. of Huron. past presi-
dent of Rebekah assembly. organized lodge
at Columbia last night Of twenty-nine mem
hcrs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
RED WING.
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Special to The St Paul Globe.
RED WING. Feb. 10.-The Daily Repub-
licaq this morning contains a letter from
Congressman Heatwole wherein the congress
man states that he does not desire his friends
to consider him in any political plans this
year.
The new school house a. Zumbrota. Just
completed at cost OF So. 0G0 will be ded-
icated on Friday afternoon of this week
The beard of education is taking steps to
enforce the compulsory education law. II is
assertion that there are nearly ninety chill
dren of school age in town who are not at
tending school.
The establishment of township graded
schools will be considered at the town meet
ings at Vasa, Goodhue and Wanamingo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Instantly Killed.

LITCHFBLD, Mimi, Feb. 10.-Alexander
Pfaff farmer living in Cedar Mills town
in this county. met his death in the following
manner: He had loaded into a wagon, hogs
and calves to take to Hutchinson, and while
adjusting a rope on the front OF the load and
standing on the pole of the wagon the team
became frightened and started to run away.
He was thrown under the wagon and two
wheels passed over his chest. resulting in in
slant death. Deceased leaves a wife and
seven children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
HASTINGS.

Special to The st. Paul Globe
HASTINGS. MINI. Feb. 1O.-Fred HensIein
OF Pennington. was fined SO and costs by
Justice Stephen Newell today upon a charge
Of selling adulterated milk. at the instance
of s. NJ. West. dairy Inspector
The case OF Deputy State Game Wardens
J. j. +. McDerm0tt and john MCKINLEY for
larceny or cOnfiscation OF articles used for
fishing, was dismissed by Justice Ernest Otte
today. upon motion OF defendant counsel 70
E. Mcdonald, or st. Paul. George Miller
one OF the trio taken in custody at Spring
Lake for alleged Illegal fishing, was the
complainant.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
DRY GOODS.
LONG LIST OF THE DEAD
AT LEAST ELEVEN LIVES LOST IN
THE PITTSBURG FIRE

Twenty-seven People Are Missing
and May he Buried Under the
Walls of the Warehouse That
Was estrOyed-PrOperty Loss
of Over a Million Dollars.
PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 10.-Eleven
people dead, twenty-seven missing and
eighteen injured. and a property loss
Of 1900, 900, with about 81 ,000, 900 in
surance, is the awful record Of the big
fire Of last night.
Following is a revised list of the
dead:
JOHN M'HANNA
WILLIAM SCOTT JR.
JOHN DWYER.
GEORGE LOvELESS.
WILLIAM SMITH.
AH6hAs e ai TpET
WILLIAM WALLEHABENSTEIN.
AN AN u. UNKNOWN. supposed to be John
the Chautauqua Ice company.
Many Missing.
The missing are: George Newman. fire
inspector of Philadelphia Gas company:
William Doran. William Finch. Edward
Donnely, Chris Schriver James P. Nor
rison. Prof; James Moxan. organist Evan
geiical Lutheran church, Brushton, Pa;
d. B. Wreckerly. John Gerry.
George Mcdonald, Jack Farrell, Sam
uel Mclaughlin, Jacob Booth and
party of four companions who were In
a saloon on Pennsylvania avenue when
then wall crushed the building, are
missing and supposed to be under the
debris. Mrs. Mary McF'adden, with her
family Of eight children are also sup
posed to be under the fallen wall. They
lived in a house on Mulberry alley,
which was crushed. Nothing has been
seen Of them since the explosion last
night and 1t is believed all are dead
All day long firemen, policemen and
other city employees have been working,
at the risk Of their lives. but up to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
LITCHFIElD.

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LIfCHFlELD. Mimi, Feb. 1O.-Yesterday
afternoon the jury in the case of the state VS.
William Hukreide. under indictment for bay-
ing disposed of wheat held in storage In his
elevator at Eden Valley. was dismissed after
being out twenty-four hours, they being IN
able to agree verdict.
One more wheat case. that of l. w. Harris
partner of Hukreide. is yet to be tried
The case of Swenson VS.. the Village of
Grove City. over the waterworks Is now being
tried
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
FAST TRAIN TANGLE
Referred to the Presidents Of the
Interested Roads for Action

CHICAGO. Feb. 1O.-The fast train ques-
ton was talked over again today by Of
fcials of the Atchison. Northwestern. Bur
lington and Rock Island, and at the con-
clusion Of the meeting it was decided that
the entire meter should be referred to a
meeting of the executive officers of the
Interested roads and their action in the
matter will be final.
The officers who are to dispose OF the af-
faIr are President Burt of the Union Pa
cifc; President Cable, of the Rock Island
President Ripley, of the Atchison; Vice Pres
ident Harris, Of the Burlington and Presi-
dent HuGhitt, of the Northwestern.
No date has been definitely set for the
meeting Of the presidents. and pending their
discussion Of the matter it is understood that
common points.
The meeting today took up the matter in
a conservative manner, both sides being APP
parentiy anxious to avoid any cutting of
rates if possible. The old straw was thresh-
ed over again and with the same result
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
RUBBER GOODS FOR KL0NDlKERs
Should Be of tke Best Ouaiity.

Rubber goods bearing the Gold Seal"
trade mark are the best that can be
made. and include "Snag Proof" Boots,
as we'll as all Other. Rubber goods that
are needed for Klohdike outfits These
goods are made and sold by The Good
year Rubber Co.. 9S!102 e. 7th ST.. st.
Paul. and, If your dealer does not keep
them, you can obtain them by sending
to Goodyear RuhbersCo.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Poor Winter for Logsers.

CROOKSTON. Mimi, Feb. 10.-Durng the
past sixty hours. the weather in the northern
portion Of Minnesota has been very mild, ard
the result has seriously jeopardized the
numbering interests in this section. Up to
date, the entire haul of all the firms that
are banking logs for the season $ cut at the
Red River mills, has been made over ice
roads At no time has there been enough
snow to grease the track to any appreciable
extent. The result is that lum0ernren in the
Red lake pine region have just about kept
the loss and gain account balanced. Unless
the remainder of the seasons work pans cut
better, every one of them will quit losers
on their contracts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11

nightfall but little progress had been
made in the clearing away of the
debis- The work will be continued
without cessation until it is known no
bodies remain hurled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Capt. Wagner Dead.

TYNDALL. S. D.. Feb. 10.-Capt. Benjamin
in-law of Congressman Hit is dead. Capt.
Wagner was born in Oge county Ill, and
was member Of the Wagner family of that
county. which was represented in the Union
army by forty of its young men. He him
self went out as first lieutenant Of the Sixty
second Illinois. Capt. Wagner was wounded
at Shiloh and this wound was the cause Of
death, when 70 years old.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
South Dakota Fish hatchery.

5 SPEARFIsH, s. D., Feb. 1O.-It is expected
that work will commence on the fish hatchery
building in this city in the early spring.
Before the government made the final pur-
chase OF the property for the site it was
Learned that there were several incumber-
ances against 1t in the way Of mortgages,
Judgments and taxes. The. matter has been
taken up by the interested citizens so that
a clear title can now be given. Senator
Pettigrew IS urging things at Washington.
He recently inquired of the fish commissioner
the cause Of the delay and was informed that
the project would go on soon as clear
title could be obtained for the land.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep You
can drink Grain-o when you please and
sleep like top. For Grain-O does not slim
u.ate; 1t nourishes cheers and feeds. Yet
1t looks and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons, young people and chi dren
Grain-O is the perfect drink Made from
pure grains. Get package frcm your grocer
today. Try 1t in place OF coffee. 10 AID ):
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Canal Company Enjodned.

BEAUMONT, Tex, Feb 1Q.-Deputy Mar
shall Borough today served On the Port Ar
thur Channel and Dock, company a writ en-
joining the company from entering upon the
property of Latham Davis, of Omaha, Neb.,
for the purpose of excavating its proposed
ship canal to Sabine City. =
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
No Formal OTer.

Increase =. ISLES, 25S.So
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
BIG LUMP OF BACK TAXES.
Superior Land and River Improve
ment Company Pays the
CITY S2OO.OOO.

WEST SUPERIOR. Wis, Feb. 10
Today the Land and River Improve
ment company paid to the city, $780,
900 on back taxes. The city has not
got the money yet, but receipts have
been signed by the city officers and
now City Treasurer Hunter will draw
drafts on Robert Kelly, as agent Of
the land company. This method is
pursued so as to insure the taking up
Of outstanding bonds of the city and
is in accordance with an order of the
federal court recently issued.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Carter Case.

SAVANNAH. Ca. Feb. 1O.-The prosecu-
ton in the court martial of Capt. Carter to-
day heard evidence on specifications s.
and 10. OF making false claims against the
government for the Atlantic Contracting com
pany.
Judge Advocate Barr took possession OF a
large number OF private memoranda Of tho
accused against his WILL and introduced them
in evidence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.--A number of the
reorganization committee Of the Union Pacific
road in this city today said that company had
made no formal offer for the Kansas Pacific
property. except the original bid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
BOYS Charged with BurgIary.

Special to The ST. Paul Glebe
PIPESTONE, MINI, Feb. 10-George Whit
naber and George Nelson, boys aged u and
II respectively, were arrested this afternoon,
charged with burglary. Goods stolen from an
auction store recently opened here were found
In possession of the boys.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Two Roads show Increases.

The Northern Pacific and Duluth, Superior
& Western flied statements of their earnings
with the state railroad and warehouse com
mission yesterday as follows:
Northern Pacific
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
DR.. Buckley Iii,

PITTSBURG, Pa. Feb. 1O.-Rey Dr. Buck
ley, editor of the New York Christian Adyo-
cate. arrived in Pittsburg last Monday from
New York. and shortly after registering at
the Hotel Lincoln attacked with symp-
toms OF poisoning. After several hours OF
intense suffering he recovered
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
McrriII-NeIsOn.

FISHER. Mimi. Feb. 10-C B. Merrill,
a 2 pro-, prominent merchant and an NJ. extensive
NELSON a popular young lady of Fisher. A
large reception will be given them in the
evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Expect a Rush of immigration.

PARK RAPIDS, Mimi, Feb. 1O-Every-
thing indicates very heavy immigration this
way in the spring. Homeseekers have been
coming all winter and many have located
But the opening up of so much new territory
by the new railroads is bringing very many
inquiries regarding cheap homes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11

Use the Long Distance Telephone to Mime
sofa. No. and So. Dakota cities and towns
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Boarders Poisoned.

. WASHINGTON. Feb. 10-The boarders and
servants at 215 East Capitol street. large
boarding house, were badly scared last night
as the result of poisoning following dinner.
Twenty-six of the boarders and servants
were made Ill. but 1t is believed the recov-
cry of all Of them is assured
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Claims Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. ,fo-Jdseph Boulanger
a quarter-blood Sage Indian is to make a
end =, - tt aDIut SOo acrSs o, land on the ste
city. The property is very valuable
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Killed by the Fall.

BRAINERD. Mimi, Feb. 1O-Jonas Gud-
mestad. of this city, was thrown from a
wagon this morning and instantly killed, his
head being completely crushed. Deceased was
only q years of age and unmarried.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
TRw Rytp.

CHICAGO. Feb. 10.-Tne Central Passenger
association at its meeting today agreed upon
a rate of one and ons-third fares for the round
trip for the meetings of the New York Mer-
chants association.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11

The Chicago Great Western and the Iowa
Central have made a traffic arrangement
with Manley Junction as the point OF con-
nection. forming a short line between St.
Paul and St. Louis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
South Dakota Editors Meet.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D.. Feb. 1O.-The South
Dakota Editorial association meets here tod 4y
and tomorrow. and great preparations have
been made for their reception.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11

pany was held today. The report for the
year showed gross income to be 81. 705. 7g6:
general expenses, s5O37S; balance, $1,6i9.4lS;
Interest on bonds, $633 OBS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
c. p. r. Earnings.
Short Line to ST. Louis.

MONTREAL. Feb. 1O-Canadian Pacific
earnings for the week ending Feb. were
sSs5.CO0 an increase OF S53. OOO.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

cannot be obtained at this time and
the exact amount will not be known
Until there is a meeting of the under
writer's
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Good Earnings.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Chicago juno
ton Railway and Union Stock Yards COM
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Reduction Extended.

ROME. Feb. 1O.-The senate today APPROX
ed the proposal Of the government prolong-
ing the reduction OF the corn duties from
~ to lire, from April to May 81 next.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-11
Chippewa Spring Water

The purest and softest natural Spring water
known. Drewry G Sons. distributors. Tel. $50,
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THE LAST RECEPTION.

The important event, yesterday, was
the official reception of the American
Minister.
Assuming that annexation has been
accomplished, or will be, within few
days, it marks the last of these Off
ciaI functions which have been very
prominent features in our social and
political life during the last sixty
years.
In the early days, owing to the little
regard paid by the United States to
their foreign relations, the diplomatic
and consular representatives of that
nation, in several if not in many in
stances, We're entirely untitled for the
offices they were appointed to, and
they were the causes of much scandal
and reproach. During the last few
years, however, the diplomatic repre-
sentatives have been, as rule, men
of education, refinement, and excellent
character equal to the most reputable
of American diplomats at the European
courts.
Should the raising of the American
flag here, make the reception of yes
terday the last of a long series, there
will be many regrets that such pleas
ant gatherings have forever ended
The American Minister who is prob
ably destined to a long and honorable
career in American political life, will
look back upon this event as one tinted
with the romance of life in the Pacific
ocean. At least, he will have assisted
in creating and fixing into the ground
another mile stone on the highway of
American progress.
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Perfumed with delicate odor from
French Flowers. Leaves q sweet re-
fined odor made from the sweetest ma
teriaIs obtainable. The grandest soap
for the toilet and complexion.
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UNLAWFUL WAR.

The Spanish, Manila, newspaper
that charges Dewey with sending in
cendiary shells into the Spanish
cruiser, which the laws of God and
man, forbid" takes the same views re-
garding warefare that the Chinese
commander held, in the assault by the
British fleet on the Chinese forts at
the mouth of the Peiho river in 1851.
Failing to carry the works in front,
by reason of the difficulty Of crossing
a wide ditch. the British commander
sent detachment to the rear Of the
forts, where no guns had been mount
ed. AS they were about to make an
assault, the Chinese commander sent
out a flag of truce, and demanded that
the British troops retire, because 'the
forts were not built to be attacked in
the rear" and warfare of that kind
was, as the Spanish writer has said,
contrary to the law of God and man.
The brutal British commander failed
to see the value of the point, and took
the fort.