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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
State Fair Grounds Suffer a Second Serious
Visitation by Fire
Machinery Hall and Some Adjoining Structures
Are Destroyed at Loss ofAbout $4,000
-Firemen Save Great Part of
the Fair Buildings

did Come, making the run in thirty-ivs
minutes. :,
The Merriam Park engine was at once
connected with the large tank situated
ON the grounds, but unfortunately the
valve of the tank was opened too wide
and could not be closed; thus more water
ran away than was used by the engine
and the tank was practically useless.
The chemical in the meantime was taken
around to the Buildings which the fire
mad not yet reached, and sprayed them
with the chemical fluid. The wind was
blowing quite strongly, however, and It
was soon seen that the only possible
chance for saving the large building
| which contained the exhibits of the Min
nesota Moline Plow company, was to tear
down the intervening structures and this
| was at once commenced. 1t was while
assisting Ia this work that Waugard and
McGarthwarte were hurt
Inc buildings occupied by Dement, &
| Co, j. B. Ward & Co., and the Kingman-
| Galbraith Implement company of Sioux
| CITY, were the next to be reached, and
| most Of the contents and all Of the build
lngs were totally destroyed. Dean &
Co., or minneapolis, and the Parlin-Oren-
dorff company lost all their exhibits, as
the hames were too fierce to permit Of
any salvage work being done by the inde-
1auguable corps organized by Secretary
randall, and some Of the privilege hold
ers who were on the grounds. The Nc
Cormick company's exhibit OF harvesting
machinery was complete loss, and
scarcely anything was saved This was
the last building to be destroyed, the two
small structures Immediately east Of the
Deere Weber companys building having
Deen torn down The ruins OF these
caught but the flames were extinguish-
| ed by the chemical before the larger
building was reached.
| The salvage was considerable, as fully
| htty men, assisted by police, worked hard
In saving the exhibits. In most cases.
however, the exhibits were too ponderous
| to be readily moved, and before they
| could be gotten to place of safety the
fierce heat would drive back the willing
workers.
Ward Randall, son Of Secretary Ran
! dali, was bitten by colt during the fire
fortunately not very seriously
he ran out of his fathers house over
to the building known as the clubhouse
barn In order to help in taking out the
twelve horses that were stabbed there
| In leading out colt, the frightened ami
NAL reached forward and bit the boys
back. AS he was only wearing night
gown the wound was painful, but fortu-
nateiy not at all serious.
ESTIMATED BY OFFICIALS.
At 2 o'clock this morning the C o a
obtained from c. N. Cosgrove, of Owa-
tonna, superintendent of ground and
buildings of the State Agricultural So
ciety, the following estimate of the losses;
Moline Plow company $500 on building,
$1,000 on machinery.
Bradley & Co., 5000 on building, $4,000
on machinery.
United States Wind Engine and Pump
company, $500 on building, 5000 on ma
chinery.
J. B. Wood & Co., farm machinery, car
riages, etc. 5000 on exhibit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
HIERARCHY TO MEET.
Catholic Prelates VIII Consider
Matters of Importance.

WASHINGTON, Aug 3O.-Advices re-
ceived here today from Europe indicate
Archbishop Ireland, of st. Paul; Arch
bishop kain, of st. Louis, and Archbishop
Keane, of Dubuque, To-, will return here
in ample time to attend the annual
meeting of the Catholic university trus-
tees early In the autumn. Ali the mem
bers of the board Of managers except DR..
Chappelle are expected to take part in
the coming meeting. The latter is now
at Manila as apostolic delegate to the
Philippines, but designs visiting Rome
in October tc make his report concerning
religious affairs there to the pope.
Coincident with this meeting Of the uni
versity trustees, It is understood there
will be a general meeting of the American
hierarchy, under Cardinal Gibbons direc-
ton. All of the archbIshops In the United
States save those of New Orleans and
San Francisco probably will attend the
general meeting, as questions of impor-
tance are to be considered. It is learned
from a pastor here that one Of these
questions may be the advisability of con-
yoking a plenary council at Baltimore in
the near future. Bishop Glennon, of Kan
sas City, Mo-. who recently saw the Roman
authorities, wrote to a friend here that
they anticipate council soon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
Seven buildings. containing exhibits,
burned
Property loss, $23, 600.
Three men injured, none fatally.

Three men injured, none fatally.
For the second time within a few weeks
the state fair buildings at Hamline were
late last night imperiled by a disastrous
fire. which destroyed, In this case seven
buildings of various sizes, comprising
practically the allotment Of floor space
given by the fair to the display of gen
eral farm machinery Of the lighter sort.
The fire broke out shortly before mid
night in a small building between the
residence of Secretary Randall and ma
chinery hall proper, and quickly spread,
not only to machinery building, but to
some smaller sheds in which exhibitors
of windmills and other farm implements
have been installing their exhibits for
the coming exhibition.
Estimates of the loss were difficult to
obtain last night, but 1t will reach from
$4,000 to $4,000, not to mention the Sc
we're injuries sustained by two men who
were hurt in fighting the advance of the
flames.
c. Wangard, employed at the fair, was
badly cut by a falling wall, and was
taken to his home in st. Anthony Park.
Louis Wagner, overcome by heat and
burned, not seriously.
S. H. McGarthwarte, struck by the
same wall. was badly bruised and was
attended by Dr. c. M. Cannon. who
thinks he is injured internally.
The wind was from the east, and at one
time it looked as though the entire fair
grounds would be cleared, as the diff
Guilty in getting fire apparatus there made
1t impossible for some time to make
available the entire water supply. which
fortunately had been supplemented dur
ing the year by direct connection witt
the mains of the ST. Paul city service.
The fire companies at Hamline and Mer-
riam Park, however, fought valiantly
and as result succeeded in saving some
of the buildings, which We're so close to
the origin of the fire, that with the ex-
eeption Of the machinery exhibit, the
regular course of the fair will not be
seriously interfered with, and it may be
possible, by the use of tents, and tenn
porary floors. to accommodate a con.
siderable portion of the machinery exhib
it's yet.
The fire was first seen by three men
James Mead, Henry Cummings and Johr
Murphy, who were sitting on the step.
of boarding house across Smelling ave
nue.. They ran over and discovered g
small blaze in one corner of the building
in which was the plant of the United
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31

Lindsay Bros. $500 on building. 5000 on
machinery.
7. G.. Mandt & Co., Stoughton, Wis, 500
on buildings; exhibit OF wagons saved.
Crane-Ordway company. on building
$500. on machinery $500.
Kingman-Galbraith company and Par
lin-Orendorn company, on building $500,
on exhibits $1,000.
Dean & Co, Minneapolis, on building
800. on exhibit $4,000
Total. s23.100.
Secretary Randall. after a survey OF tbs
ruins and salvage. at an early hour this
morning. indorsed the estimate given by
Supt Cosgrove.
While the fire was at It's height
barn In the rear OF s43 Edmund street
was almost completely destroyed by nro.
The barn belonged TO 8. A. Donovan. a To-
cal contractor. and was Hsea-for storing
dry lumber In. The damage will amount
to about $500.
When SPOKEN to as to his idea OF thu
C0nffnuad nm Third Pare,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Rain.


Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Rain.
Estimation in China
Found Three Skeletons.
G. A. r. Encampment Closed.
Fire at Fair Grounds.
2-COunty Official Disgraced.
Democrats Hold Convention.
POpuIists Split Out.
3-MfnneapOIis Matters.
Many County Conventions.
Fire Insurance Meeting.
-EditOriaI Page.
Miss Hoyt Golf Champion.
6-SpOrting News.
Corbett Whips Mccoy.
6-News of Railroads.
Northwest News.
Trouble in Canada.
7-Markets of the, World.
Chicago Sept. Wheat, II Csc.
Bar silver, 81 3-4c,
Stocks More Active.
SIN the Local Labor Field.
Friend of China.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
MISSIONARIES SAFE.
Rev. Dr. Matthews Reports the Es-
cnne of His Pnrfv Win Sihania

Rev. Dr. Matthews Reports the Es-
cape of His Party Via Siberia.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.--Information re-
garding the escape of missionaries from
Kalgon was received by the Rev DR.. @
c. Cregan, general agent of the Ameri-
can board (Congregationalist) today
Kalgon is about $50 miles north and a.
little west Of Pekin. This information
is received in letters written by the
Rev. M. C. Matthews, secretary of the
mission. One was dated June 26 from
a point forty miles west of KaIgon His
party included the Rev. James H Rob-
erts and the Rev William P, Sprague
and wife They had joined a caravan
which Mrs. Larson, of the missionary al
lance, had provided for another pur-
pose. With some Swedish missionaries
the party then included thirteen adults
and six children.
The second letter is dated Urga, in
Mongolia, July 81. They had been trav-
cling thirty-eight days at that time
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31

They leaned of the assassination of an
Austrian merchant. who has fed; that
their houses had been burned and looted
by the Chinese Mr.. Williams lost his
house, which he had kept for thirty-eight
years. Even the houses of Chinese
merchants who had dealt with the for
eigners had been pillaged. Mr.. williams
adds:
1--WE leave tomorrow for Kilochoa, in
Siberia, distant twelve days. There we
hope to go home by railway via ST. Pc
tersburg. While the travelling has been
hard on account of the great heat and
the long stages we had to make to reach
wells. yet all kept well. Sometimes we
Travelled all night ''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
FOUND IA CLUE.
New York Police Think They Have
Solved stridiron Mystery.

NEW YORK. Aug. se.-The police of
this city believe they have solved the
mystery of the sho6tfng en- Monday last
of Harold H. Stridiron, of Chicago, by
John H. Essen, who at the same time
he attempted to murder Stridiron, shot
and killed himself.
At the time of the tragedy a Miss
Lillian Hayes a friend of the dead man,
claimed that package Of very valua-
Bile jewels had been taken by Esson and
had completely disappeared. The theory
of the police seems to be that in some
manner Stridiron became possessed OF
Miss Hayes jewelry, and that 1t was
during a quarrel at the return sof the
articles that the shooting took place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
SPREADING AT GLASGOW.

Bubonic Plague Epidemic May As
sumo Serious Proportions.
GLASGOW. Scotland, Aug. So.-Eleven
persons are now suffering from bubonic
plague here. and five others have symp-
toms of the plague. rhe post nlortem
examination of the body of the person
who died of the plague Aug. 27 estab-
fishes the disease as bubonic plague
This has been officially announced by DR..
Chaimer. the chemist of the university.
supported by Prof. Moyre a nd DR. Brown
lee. The foreign consuls are IN coInmuni-
cation with the medical authorities. and
Bail Glasgow ships may be quarantined.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31


Mr.. Hull, who was connected with the
advertising department of the Globe
for ever three years, went West two
months ago to take a position with the
c. M. Shultz Commercial agency, of Ta-
coma. On reaching there Mr.. Hull found
that Mr.. Shultz had entered into an
agreement with some Montana capitalists
to start three new morning newspapers,
one at Butte, one at Helena and the
third at Great Falls. Mr.. Hull was
placed in charge of the Helena plant
as business manager. Two weeks ago
and before the first issue of the now pa
per, Mr.. Hull was taken sick with what
was supposed to be mountain fever"
His condition grew worse, and last week
his mother went from her home in In
diana to Helena, passing through st.
Paul last Sunday. 1t was not known,
however, that Mr.. HulTs condition was
alarming until the foregoing dispatch was
received by the G. 10 b e. Mr.. Hull had
many friends in ST. Paul, and these Will
hope that the next news will show that
his condition has taken a turn for the
better.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
SURPRISE TO THE POWERS
BRITISH OPINION OPPOSES RETURN
OF CONTROL TO CHINESE
AUTHORITY
CHINA IN INCHoATE STATE
What VIII BE the Outcome in That
Vast Country as Far
From Solution as
Ever.

LONDON, Aug. 81, S:20 a. m.-The Rus
Bo-American surprise" as 1t is called, Is
the next chief feature of the morning
papers. While Russia's part in the pro-
posal is regarded with considerable sus-
picion. 1t Is generally recognized that the
night of the empress dowager and the
emperor renders the situation extremely
difficult. and therefore that it might be
wise to adopt the Russo-American pro-
gramme as the best solution of the prob
lem.
At the same time very strong feeling
is displayed In favor of more vigorous
line of policy. The Daily Graphic says:
''The United States are almost morbidly
anxious to wash their hands of the Chi
nese embarrassment. This has long been
apparent. But is is rather surprising to
hear that their anxiety is shared by Rus
sia With the possible exception of Ger
many, there is probably not another pow
er that would seriously object to the evac-
uaton of Pekin."
The Daily Express and the Daily Chron
icle protest against placing any reliance
upon the professions of Ii Hung Chang
or of the Chinese authorities.
The Daily News says: Considering
that the empress dowager openly encour-
aged the attacks upon the foreigners, the
suggestion that the imperial personages
are to return to Pekin is rather startling,
and the latest development of Russian di-
plomacy requires explanation at least"
There is a great panic in Annoy, ac-
cordlng to the Hong Kong correspon LEM
of the Daily Mail writing yesterday,
owing to the landing Of the Japanese.
The citizens are leaving and thieves are
looting indiscriminately.
HONG KONG, Aug. SO-The British
cruiser Isis will land fifty marines at the
British concession at Annoy today. The
transport Sonora will proceed to Taku,
though Gen. Gasalee, British commander
at Pel1in, wires that he does not require
any more troops.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3O-Dispatch-
es received here under today's date an
nounce that Gen. Rennekampfs flying
column is pushing rapidly towards Isl
Tsi Har. The column is working from
Agim to Mergen. The Russian loss dur
ing the march was officers and Is men
killed, and officers and So men wounded
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.--The state de-
partment makes public the following
cablegram from Minister Conger, received
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
colombian insurgents Quiet.

CARACAS, Ven, Aug 80 (via Haytien
Gable: :)--Advices ssgers receives here to-
day that Gen. Ufsbe, the chief OF the In
surgent forces ~ ,SCcfcInhia has surren-
dered to the government at Chuchuri.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
A. NJ. HULL CRITICALLYILL
HELENA DISPATCH SAYS HE MAY
DIE BEFORE MORNING.

HELENA, Mont, Aug. 0O.-(special.)-
Arthur M. Hull is not expected to live
through the night. He was taken two
weeks ago with typhoid fever.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31
c. A. R. CHOOSES RASS|EUR
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBIJC
CLOSES IT'S HEUNION AT
CHICAGO
TO MEET AGAIN AT DENVER
Colorado City Chosen by the Dele
gates for the Encampment in
I9OI-Mrs. Carr President
of w. r.. C.

Commander-in-Chief- Rassieur, St.
Louis
senio- Vice Commander-E. c. Milliken,
Junior Vice Commander-Frank Sea-
mon,. Knoxville, Tenn.
Surgeon General = John A. wilkins,
Delta, O.
Chaplain Chief : Rev. A. brahms,
San Quentin, Cal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-31

Continued on Third Page.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21

ing some plan Of action looking to
the establishment Of a general system
Of Cancellation that will promote i'll.
dustrial peace.
I'VE would also recommend" the
report concluded, "that there be a
committee of two empowered to ap-
point such auxiliary committees from
industries, trades and professions as
seem best to promote the work Of
Cancellation and arbitration. We be-
lieve that this conference will have in
part at least, failed in its mission un-
less it strenously insists that the prop
time to arbitrate is not after a
strike or lockout has been inaugural
ed, but before it has begun. We fully
realize all plans Of arbitration will be
unavailing until we are all animated
by q spirit Of fairness and justice and
are willing to open our eyes to such
rights as belong to every citizen"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21
new MINISTER APPOINTED
UNITED STATES RESUMES OFFICIAL
RELATIONS WITH TURKEY.
Looks Very Much As Though Sultan
Had Settled Those Mission
Claims.

Washington, Dec. 18-The president
today appointed J. G. A. Laisher, now
minister to Switzerland. to be minis
ter to Turkey.
The officials here will not admit
that they have any official knowledge
that a settlement has been reached by
Griscom, our charge at CONSTANT
nople, of the American mission
claims, and in some cases a fiat denial
is given. Yet it is recalled that when
Minister Strauss came back to the
United States and resigned in disgust
at his inability to close up these
claims, the impression was semi-offi-
ciallv given that no minister would
he named to succeed him until the
Turkish government had met our de-
mands. rNa3
After waiting a long time, the Turk
ish government itself was obliged to
take notice of the diplomatic mani
~festation of displeasure Of the United
States, evidenced by the absence Of
Strauss from Con%stantinople. There
fore it caused the announcement to be
made that it had terminated the min
isterial Office of Ali Ferrouh Bey,
minister resident here. But to pre-
vent the issue from becoming too
acute it at the same time named
Shekib Bey as minister to Washing
ton. But Shekib thus far has not left
Constantinople and Ali Ferrouh Bey
remains in Washington, although, as
he frankly states, he is nothing more
than charge d'affairs for the moment.
It is said that Shekib Bey now will
come to Washington, II that the for
mer minister will be retained, which,
in either case, might be taken as a
sign that a settlement had been
reached for the mission claims under
cover Of the purchase Of a war ship,
or in some other unofficial manner.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21
REMEMBERS CHICAGO u.
Rockefel1er's Generous Christmas
Gift to Institution He
Founded.

Chicago, Dec. 18-At the convoca-
ton exercises of the University Of
Chicago today President Harper q
nouced that John D. Rockefeller had
made another gift of 81, 500, 900 to the
institution.
OF this sum 81, 600, 900 is to be used
as an endowment fund and the uni-
versity is to derive the benefit Of the
income of it from year to year. II ID
also stipulated that $1,000, 600 is to
be in the university's name and is to-
be considered it's absolute property for
all time. The balance Of the gift is VI
be used for immediate purposes and
for general needs. Rockefeller sug-
gests that $500, 900 Of the $500, 600 b
used for the construction Of a univer-
sity press building, a large part Of the
structure to be devoted to the library
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21
GINGER KILLED THEM
Coroner Investigates Recent Case
Of Alleged Poisoning at
Forsythe Mines.

Cambridge, Ohio, Dec. 18-Coronar
VOORHEES, today rendered his verdiot
in the deaths of Andy Nonick and
Mary Lacsh, finding that they came y
their deaths from drinking Jamaica
ginger. The two were to have been
married, and according to Slavonic
custom were holding an ante-nuptial
celebration to which several of the
friends had been invited. The cor
incl finds that the party consumed =
greater portion Of 80 Bounce bottles Of
ginger, which was IS per cent pure
alcohol. There was considerable ex-
citement e the report that they
had been poisoned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21
HAD MANY ALARMS.
Boston Fire Department Put, q
Busy Day.

Bosotn, Dec. 18-Eight fire alarms
following close upon each other in
widely separated parts Of the city
keptathe department. on the move to-
night and total Of the losses will a.
gregate 5000. 600.
The first big fire was in Charles
town, where the trunk and baggage
factory of Cutler g Cutler, ~ Chaun-
cey street, Boston, was totally do
stroyed. The building was entirely
destroyed and also q large stock of
manufactured goods. The loss ID esti-
mated at from $50, 900 to $40, 900.
The six-story Wakefield building q
Canal street was also burneh Wit 49,
occupied by N. Freedman q Bros.
wholesale jobbers Of mems furnish
ings. The loss to the Freedmans and
other occupants is from $125, 600 to
$3.50, 600.
The other fires caused small losses
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-21
SAILED OUT OF REGULAR
COURSE.
men AND VESSEL LOST
Leaves Recognized Navigable Chan
mel to Escape Storm-Ship
Strikes Reef.

Vancouver, Dec. 18-Late details of
the laundering Of the steamer Alpha.
with a loss of nine lives shows that
the disaster was primarily due to tax
ing an unusual cours to the coaling
station at Union bay.
The Alpha encountered a fierce
northeasterly gale while steaming up
the strait. The captain decided to
take what is known as the '.inside
passage up to Union bay and
steamed inside Denman island up the
channel through what is known as
ebay sound,' at the head Of which
stands the Yellow island lighthouse on
a rocky islet, about 200 feet across.
The light from this lighthouse is said
to cast it's warning reflection only to-
wards the north and east. the recog-
nized navigable channel. The Alpha
steaming up the channel at a 10 knot
speed did not perceive the light and
suddenly before the voice Of warning
from her lookout was heard she ran
her bow high amidst the rocky reefs
surrounding the islet. The winds
which had been increasing in force all
| the afternoon, was now blowing a gale.
Plucky seamen volunteered to swim
ashore with lines and three were
| thus made fast to the island. By
means Of these some 25 members of
the crew were landed on the small
surface of Yellow rock but the captain
and engineers who later were
drowned, decided to stand by their
vessel and endeavor to prevent her
from becoming a total wreck. Their
efforts resulted only in the sacrifice OF
their lives.
The gale Increased and fearful seas
swept over the vessel. The boats,
bridges, pilot house and masts were
carried away and with them persisted
those who had stayed by to fight q
forlorn hope. Suddenly the ships
side opened and the crew who stood
on the wave swept islet heard the
waves playing on the cargo in the
vessels hold.
The plight of the 25 shipwrecked
men was not an enviable one. The
lighthouse keeper, however, did his
best for their comfort and in his small
dwelling they found shelter. Sunday
morning dawned with a peaceful sky
overhead, but a long, sullen swell
swept over the wreck and rocks with
an angry swirl. A superficial exalni.
nation Of the wreck showed her to be
under water at even low tide and
beyond hope of repair by her crew..
Towards afternoon a sloop hove il
sight and by it's aid Chief Office,
Wilkinson and the shlpwrecked crew
were enabled to reach the main lanf
at 8 p. m. on Sunday evening. They
reached Union bay just as a rescue
crew, appraised of the disaster, through
wreckage filling the bay, was about te
proceed to their assistance.