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f^ Reading The Globe 3 ST. Brightens the Ideas and 2 £ Posts One on 22 gS the Topics of the Day. 5j TC3. XVII.— PRICE TWO CENTS— { &F&gh} BECKER NAMED. A Big and Enthusiastic Dem ocratic Convention* Calls Him Forth YO LEAD A UNITED PARTY, And Gives Him Running Mates Frcm Among the Tried and True. NOMINEES WELL SCATTERED. Ex-Mayor Winston Defeats Senator Leavitt for Tem porary Chairman, BUT BIERMANN WINS EASILY. Willis Nominated by Accla mation Amid the Great est Enthusiasm. Governor GEN. GEORGE L. BECKER, Ramsey county. Lieu:e:innt Governor. JOHN LUDWIG. Winona Eecreiary of State. ...CHARLES J. HALVES, ilorrisoo. Treasurer. CHARLES A. LAMBERT, Carver. Auditor . . ADOLFU BIERMANN, Ramsey. AttorneylGeneral. I.OGAN|BRACKENRIDGE Ulmsted- Clerk of.Supie:ueCourt.THOMASC, KURTZ, Clay. Justices of the Supreme Court- Chief Justice 6EAGRAVB SMITU. Hennepln. Associate Justice JOHN' W. WILLIS, Ramsey. This i 8 the ticket which a united, de termined and militant Democracy will carry to victory next November. It was a i:reat convention, remarkable for Its enthusiasm, as well as for its de termination to avoid all acts that might be misconstrued by the opposition. The ticket nominated is remarkably strong, oue of tlie strongest ever named by the party, as much care bavins been be stowed upon the selection of candidates for the minor offices as upon those of luost importance. There were three hard contests In sieht when the convention met: the first over the organization, the second over the nomination for state auditor, and the third Bgaiust the nomination of iff^ MARECK BEADS HIS SPEECH. Judge Willis. The first two were inti mately connected, while the fight against Willis might have amounted to more had Auditor Bierman's defeat been added to the defeat of Senator Leaven. The first skirmish came be tween ex-Mayor Winston, of Minneap olis, and Senator J. W. Leavitt, of Meeker. Mayor Winston was pre sented as the choice of the state com mittee for temporary chairman, while Senator Leavett was nominated "from the floor" Chairman Thomas D. O'Brien, of Ramsey. In this contest the Beanepin man had the large dele gation from his own county as well as the big delegations from Steams. Wl nona, Le Sueur. Dakota and Wright. Leavett. secured Ramsey, St. Louis, Morrison, Houston, Meeker, McLeod and Wabasha and divided delegations like Blue Earth. Carver and Goodhue. The result was much closer than had been expected. . . How Hlernian Won. The next contest waa over the nom ination for auditor between the present incumbent, Hon. Adolph Biermann,and John D. Kynaston. Over this there was a great deal of bitterness, it being openly charged on the floor of the con vention that the railroads and tbe pine land rings were determined to defeat Mr. Biermann. 'lh's set the tide strongly in favor of Mr. Biermann, and he was nominated by a large majority. He had done no work to secure the honor, but his friends were not Idle, and the delegates made up their minds to take no chances, a:id voted heavily ix. his favor. The unit rule worked badly in this contest for those *ho had hoped to profit by it. and the big Ram- Bey and Hen ac-pin delegations went solidly to Biermann. RThe result of the fight against JBler man made the path of Judge Willis easier, and, In spite of the efforts of ex-Lieut. Go v. "Charley" Uiiraau aud several oilier corporation agents, th« popular St. Paul lurUt was nominated by acclamation.' In fact, the opposition barely raised Its voice, and it was well that It did no more.' for at that time the convention was thoroughly aroused and cUtti!:.!: '■. i to repeat the lesson ad \ "^j^^^^^^^^t /' _^^^b A ministered when the auditorshi p was seined. In these three contests the re pre seniativts of the Minnesota Democ racy attain demonstrated their independence, mid the remit can but be beneficial. While there probably has never been a \o\ ■WINSTON' CALLING F OR ORDER, convention in which so little attempt was make to force through a slate, the hard fight aeainst Chairman Wins ton and the nominations of Biermann and Willis showed that the Democrats will have nothing of the kind. No man lit Hore Popular with the Democracy of the state than Mayor Winston, but his popularity barely saved hire The results of this contest will be beneficial, and the party lias reason to be triad that the house de&nioc was a^ thorough as it was. It was a family houaecieaning, and when it was all over there were few delegates, if any. who did not feel enthusiastic over the admirable ticket selected. In point of numbers the convention was a surprise 'o all. Nearly the entire 7>i ddejutes were present, ai;d there were alternates present from u;any of the coun ties, luaniiiir the entire attendance &*ufer £c**reM — of these two classes nearly 1.200. The v<;ter aus of the party. liKfr Gen. Brisbin, Hon. Lfvi \V. Folsom, Frank Warner and Col. .lolin H. Stevens, were present, as well as the repre sentatives of the younz and h'trht in« Democracy — men like Judge Jacques and John G. Brown, of Duluth; Hon. J. W. Craveu, of Carver; Hon. E. A. Child, nf (jlencoe; Senator Leavett. of Meeker; Hon. \V. L. Comstock. of Mankato; Hon. W. S. Hammond, of \\ aternnvn: Editors King ot Adrian. tschilplin of St. Cloud, Haines of Little Falls, Ryder of Kock, Johnson, of St. Peter; Hunkins, of Austin; Shields, of Faribault, and Stivers, of Brainerd. Among the ora tors were men like "Davy" Johnson, Frnnk Larrabec. Aid. Haynes, and Judae Lars M. K;md, of Minneapolis; Dan W. Lawler, Thomas J. McDermott, Tlioina>> D. O'Brien, and J. J. McCaf ferty. of St. Paul; Frank L. Randall, of Winon.i; J. F. McGoveni, of Wabasha; Frank U. Lyon, ot Little Falls; C. F. Baxter, of Fergus Falls,' and a host of others. lt was a ereat big convention, filled with able men and good Democrats, and demonstrated anew the fact that tile Democracy of Minnesota is in ex cßlk'iit trim, and ready for a combat at any time. AT THE FIKST SESSION. The Convention Was Not Long ia Commencing Hostilities. An air of uncertainty and expectancy pervaded the opening scenes In the gceat Democratic state convention at the Auditorium yesterday morning. No man kuew what was going to "happen next," aud no man had his speech pre pared, because no oue knew who would be nominated for even secretary of the convention. This state of affairs was in strong contrast to late Republican gatherings where everything was cut and dried and worked by a prearranged system. The Auditorium was, of course, ap propriately decorated for the occasion. Portraits of (irover Cleveland and Thomas Jefferson were suspended over the platform. th« latter being con tributed by Thomas McDermott, of the local committee. The interchange of social amenities in the corridors delayed the proceed- i Ijtfl O'BRIEN STATES THE POSITION OF RAM BEY COUNTY. Ings to some extent, and It was 11:35 when Chairman Titus Mareck, of Min neapolis, called the meeting to order aud read an Invitation from the Com mercial club extending courtesies to the convention. The delegates applauded this . thoughtful arrangement ■of the club, showing their appreciation of the action. Stronger Than Ever. ; " ' . - The Democracy/ he ; said, occupied stronger ground today than it had ever don* before.- The party had assumed control of national affairs when the stat ute books were covered with acts by the Republicans for the benefit, of trusts i ami uiouopoiiss, which had thrown the FAINT PAUL MINN.. THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1894. country almost Into (U-spalr. The party had done its utmost to remedy the evils it found, and while il tniclit have failed in some respects it had dune enough to convince the people that the Democratic party is the party of the people. The Republicans admitted by their demand for the repeal of Re publican enactments that they had precipitated the financial troubles. They were convicted out of their own mouths. The McKinley law had b*en repealed, and while the law just enacted was not perfect It was the best law passed In thirty years. 110 briefly re viewed the course of congress and the administration, and VM warmly ap plauded as he rr.arte telling hits upon the -hurtcoiiiiiiL's of the house and senate. Mr. Mareck then stated tint the state central committee had presented the name of lion. I*. B. Winston, of Minne apolis, for temporary chairman of the convention. T. I>. O'lirien announced that he was Instructed by the Kamsey county delegation to favor the selection of tliis officer from the Moor, and the only way he knew of to do this whs to make a nomination. Ihe Kamsey county delegation, lie declared, had nothing to do witn Republicans or I'opulist9, and it proposed to state its position at once by askinif for a chairman In sympathy with that sentiment. If the Democrats stood by that idea the Democratic ticket could be elected. The Ramsey county Democrats proposed to stand by (irover Cleveland, the Democratic house and the Chicago platform, lie therefore nominated Senator S. W. Leavitt, of Meeker county. "Gentlemen," he said, "if you are eoing to be Democrats, for God's sake stand by Democracy and place the power in the nands of the people." He was applauded to the echo, and ulien D. li. Johnson, of Minneapolis, rose fin the other hide of the house everybody knew The Figllt Wiin On. Mr. Johnson declared that Hennepin was as firm as' Ramsey against fusion, and he challenged the county to pro duce a Democrat of better standing than P. B. Winston. "We will stand here till the crack of doom before we will yield oue inch to fusion." John.). Ryder, of Rock county, sec onded the nomination of Senator Leav itt. D. W. Lawier opened the split In the Ramsey county delegation by savins that there had been no canvass of the delegation, and it was, he said, signifi cant that the first second to Leavitt's nomination should come from a man and a delegation instructed tor Owen. Mr. Ryder made a futile attempt to ex- { * ?(y FRANK WARNER WAS IN THE CONVEN TION OF 1858. plain, but took his seat amidst bowls of advice to "sit down." "Here and now," said Mr. Lawler, "Is the time and place to discuss these mat ters and clear the Democratic air. Ram sey county and the state central com mittee stand by every net of (irover Cleveland. Ramsey county Democrats are loyal, patriotic and faithful and 1 for one shake hands with Henuepin and second the nomination of P. B. Win ston." It had been the custom of the Democratic party, he said, since sil>iey was governor, for the state central com mittee to nominate a candidate for chairman of the convention, and It was do indication of a slate or a machine that such had been done. Hon. Frank Warner, of Carver, de fended the position of the ami- Winston wine of the party, and declared that the outside counties should be heard from and heeded. The party ot the state, he said, could not afford to wear a ball and chain on its neck, and the people must be given a word in the control of the party. After carefully preparing the way for such a . declaration, he said the ticket could not win alone. At this point the chair called the gentleman to order, and to the surprise of all he sec onded the nomination of Winston. Meeker county seconded the nomina tion of l.eiivitt. A. La Due explained the position of Rock county by stating that they were not tor fusion. Washington for Leavltt. - Durant, of Washington, held that the delegates should sulect their chairman from'lfie floor, and seconded the nomi nation of Senator L.eavltt. - : ■-„;. - F. W. M. CotShSofj: i*<en"aTrman of the stale central; committee, said that Ramsey county stood for the welfare of the party, the rights of the Individual and the control of the party by lue'peu pie. The naming of the chairman of the committee' by the stale central committee, said chairman naming the eucceedinf state central committee, simply meaut Ut» perpetuation of power in the hands of a few. The party must be controlled by the masses, lie had no attack to make on the state central committee, but li- deplored the facttbsit that committee "had not had the man houd to indorse Grover Cleveland." This declaration pave rise to many objections, and a point of order was successfully made that Mr. Cutcheon was out of order. Mr. Doran declared that the Ramsey county delegation had taken no uction on the selection of chairman, and he /iU 9%. W I fy SENATOR DVRAXT PECLAUES 5 FOR LEAVETT. C 3, did not deny the right of the convention to select its own chairman. A motion was then made and carried . to take the vote for chairman by coun ties. The result of the ballot was as fol lows: How the Counties Voted. Tv '■ vii Counties. £. « Counties. ,< 5 J. I ill __^__^ — ______ I_ Alum 31 ...MilleLacs ' ..I 3 Anofca 7 Morrison i 12' .. Becker. 5 Mower . ' 3 1 8 Benton ........ 5 .. Murray I .. 6 Big Stone s;X:collet 4 4 Blue Earth 10 8 Nobles 6 . Brown y Xoiman. 3 Carver 6 5 Oluisieil 15 i Cass 3 ..OiterTail j 11 Chlppewa 5 Pine ;.... 5 .. j Chisago 4 . Pipemone 4 Clay 5: Polk 11 Cottouwocd 8 1'0pe...:. I .. 3 Crow Wing 6 Ramsey ■ 84 .. Dakota 13 Redwood ...... 5 1 Dodge 6 .. ltenviile 4 4 Douglas .. 4 Rice 14 Faribault 4 5 Kock ' 4 .. Fillmore 3 6 St. Louis 53... Freeboru 6 l|Scott.. 2' 12 Goodhue 9 3]S-berburne I 2 : -2 Grain 4 Sibley 10 Heunepiu 10! Steams 31 Houston 10 .. Steele..: 10 Hubbard. 3 .. Stevens 5 1 Ita»ca.... 6 .. Swift.. 7 . .lickson... .;.. .. 7 Todd 9 .. KaudiyohL.... 3 1 Wabasha . ...':-. 12 l Kittson 2 2|Wade!ia ...... 3 1" Lac 'iui Parle.. .. 4|Waseca 7 " Lake Li .. Washington... 12 1 , LeSneur.: .. 14iWatonwaa .... .. i> Lincoln 4!Wilkin 4' Lyon 5 Wlnona 4 22 McLeod 11l 1 Wright.. ..... ...13. Marshall 1 3. T'w Medicine. .. 4■• Martin | 0 — — I Meeker v ..I Totals 302 486 Harmony lor Awhile. '. T. D. O'Brien, Ramsey, moved to make the flection of Mr.Winston unani mous, the motion being seconded by £. W. Uurant, and was unanimously car ried. The newly-elected chairman was , called to the platform and introduced by Mr. Mareck. Mr. Winston declared that he had prepared a speech in honor of Mr. Leavett. who was just as good a Demo crat as he was.and he yielded in fidelity to Democracy to no man. He accepted with thanks for the honor conferred upon himself and Minneapolis. Mr. Kiuif.of Nobles county, nominated John A. Johnson, of St. Peter, for secre tary. . Frank S. Battley presented the name of James P. Healy. of Ramsey, who was the unanimous choice or.' the Ramsey county delegation. --.r. ■" : Hennepiu seconded the nomination of Johnson. D. W. Lawler moved to make two secretaries and elect the two named by acclamation. This suggestion was acted upon and the convention was thus pro- 7% WSy ~& £bn, Cco-tA/Ce**, vided with two of the ablest scribes in the state, and the two officers assumed their duties in silent obedience to the will of the convention. John n. Xickell. of Hennenin, moved the appointment of a committee of one from each judicial district on creden tials. John J. Ryder, of Rock, moved the v '-!'. ■.;■ "■ :'■.■■' ■■<;■■-■.£■, ' J. J. RYDER. appointment of a like committee on resolutions. Both motions were carried, mid a motion to appoint a committee of live on credentials was made by C. T.'lUx ter. which was amended by Uoortlwje enlar^iiu tnu committee to one fnnii each judicial district. 'Stiii: usual iuoti'ou to bavo all resolu- GEORGE L. BECKER, Nominee for Governor. tions after being read submitted to the cemmittee was passed. H. M. Driscoll, of Lac gui Parle. moved that each judicial district select, during the noon hour, its member of the state central committee. Mr. Stevens, of Minneapolis, objected on the ground that there were contest ing delegations, and the motion could not be carried into practical effect. In this position he was supported by D. li. s^^ 25*06^ Johnson and Col. John li. Stev ens. Mr. Driscoll finally with drew his motion, and J. J. McCat ferty moved that^all delegates over sixty yrars of age be invited to take chairs upon the stage. The motion was car ried. John C. Xethaway introduced a reso lution of sympathy for the Dre sufferers, which he declared should be acted upon by the convention. The motion was adopted by a rising vote after the ac ceptance of an aniendnfeut increasing I|V&\ /)f\ ml ft) JUDGE BRISBIX TALKS TO THE BOYS. the number of the soliciting committee, and liaviue each county delegation re port the amount of collections. The convention then took a recess to 3 o'clock p. m. THE AFTBKNOON SESSION. Several Decidedly Interesting Situations, Oat of Wbicb Came a Strong Ticket. Ths conveution was called to order by Chairman Wiuston at 3:15 p. in. ana f N\ Ay) j —^^ COL. CROOKS READS THE PLATFORM.. acknowledged In suitable terms a hand some bouquet of roses trom the Seventh ward, of St. Paul. Mi. Foley. of Aitkln. Introduced a resolution providing for the taxation of railroad lands, which went to the com mittee on resolutions and was atter war.i Incorporated in the platform. The veteran A. D. La Due, of Rock, introduced a free coinage resolution, which appeared lv the platform iv a modified form. F. G. Winston, of Minneapolis, moved that all Dominating speeches be made -from the platform iv order that all ■might be heard." In accordance with the motion of Mr. McCafferty the chair invited all dele gates over sixty to tnka seats on the plat- Jurm, wiiic.li invitation was promptly an «epted. More than twenty of the dele - Kates tilled these eliaira of honor, and as many more declined to leave their seats in the hail. I White waiting for tiie reports of com mittees» the convention was addressed by Hon. John B. Bnsbin, "the oldest and best Democrat in the state," as Chairman Winston declared. The committee on credentials an nounced its readiness to report, but the convention Insisted yn bearing from £. J. Darragh. Party of the People. The Fourth district candidate de clared that be had not come to the con vention with the expectation of making an address, but after congratulating the convention on its size and enthusi asm he proceeded to make a stronu speech just the same. The Democratic party, he said, is not made for the success of any man, but for the triumph of ideas. He briefly sketched the history of the two great parties, showing that the Democratic party has always been the party of the people. The Republican ptrty, on the other hand, has been the party of the classes. In closing, Mr. Darragh brought down the house by the blunt declaration that the Democratic nominee in the Fourth district is going to win next November. Contests All Settled. The committee on cred«ntials reported no contests from any part of the state, and recommended the admission of the list of delegates filed with the secretary. The counties of Cook, Beltraml, Isanti and Kanabec had no representatives present, and it was agreed that where there were absentees from a delegation the delegation should cast the solid vote of such county. The report of the com mittee on credentials was adopted. Col. Crooks, chairman of the commit tee on resolutions, took the stage in response to calls, and road the declara tion of principles which constitutes the party platform. J. J. Ryder, of Rock, wanted a plank inserted in the platform touching upon the question of labor. C. J. Bu'ell sec onded the motion, and insisted that the plank to be inserted should be a good. Wk .£? m j. j. m'ca ffertt; strong one, well nailed down and given a conspicuous place on the front page. The report was then sent back to the committee for the incorporation of the proposed plank. The committee on permanent organi zation reported a unanimous recotn-. mendntlon that the temporary organiza* tion be made permanent. The report was adopted, Mr. Winston making a very brief address of acceptance. Mr. Johnson, the secretary, also made a neat little speech of acceptance, which was the gem of the day. The chairman announced that the order of business would follow the call, being to nominate candidates for gov ernor, lieutenant governor, auditor, treasurer, secretary of state, clerk of the supreme court and judges. Nominations tor governor being de clared In order, Hon. D.W. Lawler took the stage. An Able Presentation. When Dan Lawler takes the platform in a political convention the delegates always expect a rattling speech. Ami tlieY are never disappointed. Yesterday was no exception, and the fact that he was to present the name of the gentle man that all expected to be tfie* next governof of Minnesota added to the Interest of all. As he walked down the hall Mr. Lawler was riven an ovaiipu trial demonstrated ttie hold ho has on the affections of the Democracy of Minnesota. Many of the delegates were on their feet, wildiy cheering and waving their lints. lie commenced his speech by alluding to the spotless private ' nud pub lic lite ol taia candidate, Uec!ar- PRICE TWO CENTS— { ,° IVfc r^^ a }—^o. 249. Int that next to the honor of receiving a nomination himself hu prized most highly the privilege of presenting the name of a man as a candidate for the leader of ti.u party. Gen. Becker's dis tinguished services to the party and his adopted state were mentioned, as well as Hit; history of the campaign of 1869, when Gen. Becker was the Youthful standard bearer. •■'lhe party has grown since then." said Mr. Lawler, "and it id fit and proper that the leader of that great ri w§ campaign should again be nominated. The young and fighting Democracy will {ake their place behind him, for his Democracy is of the stamp that endears him to all true believers. In this campaign of tariff reform aeainst Mc- Kinleyisin and the rights ot the people against the privileges of the classes, no braver leader can be found thau George L. Becker, of the state of Minuestoa." This speech was greeted with the wildest applause, showing tbo hold the ' ' #oL,7K7MCi. gallant Becker has upon the Democrats of Minnesota. The nomination of Gen. Becker was seconded by F. G. Winston, and'A. D. ha Due moved that the nomination be made by acclamation. Gen. Becker was nomination by a unanimous rising vote. Dan .Aberle, Dr. Wicke and Col. John H. Stevens were appoiuted a committee to apprise Gen. Becker of the nomina tion. I.ml ivi!£ Nominated. Nominations for lieutenant governor v.ere declared in order, and Hon. .1. F, McGovern, of Wabasha, took the floor. He appeared, he stated, in response to the request ol nearly all the delegates trom the First congressional " dis trict. After calling attention to the fact that the Democratic party in Minnesota is a very much alive body, and the stories to the effect that the Democratic party is dead and that no candidates for the various office's could be found, he stamped as Republican lies. Ex-Mayor John Ludwig. of Winona, was his candidate, and he urged him for lieutenant governor in a speech that took witn the boys. The nomina tion of Mr. Ludwig was seconded by T. J. McDennott, of Ramsey, and several oilier delegates and then on motion of Louis K. Hull, of lieunopin, the nom ination of Mayor Luctwig was made by a rising vote. Mr. Ludwig was called to the plat form, and amidst vigorous cheering made his speech of acceptance. He de clared that no speech was necessary from him, but if elected he would con duct the business pertaining to the of fice in a business like and honest man ner. At this point the committee returned in company with Gen. Becker, the nom inee for governor. Gen. Becker was received with tre mendous applause, and declared that he fCfl KEI.LKR RUSHES TO THK DEFEXSR OF JAME3 .T. HILL. could hardly find language to express his feelings when being received witti the cheers of a great Democratic as sembly like this. "X am informed that ray party lias again conferred upon me th^ Inch honor of a nomination for (roveriiuf. .No man wlio fully and honestly appreciates tho duty of office should seek it, snd. on the other hand, no man who feels the obligations resting upori him can refuse the call of party to perform a duty. We know the Demncratlo party is tho party that should be charged with "the administration of Continued on Fourth Page. » |r Globe Advertising 3 £r Is the Polish You Rub on 3 »■- ■ - -# •£• a Dull Business 3 •£ to Brighten It Up. 3 FOUGHTFORLIFE. The People of Barnum and Moose Lake in Very Great Peril. DESPERATE FIGHT WITH FIRE Duluth Is Finally Appealed to for Aid— A Prompt Re sponse. 'MID GRAVES OF HINCKLEY. Nearly All of the Bodies Found Around That Town Buried. SOME SCENES AT PINE CITY. The Distribution of Relief Is Being 1 Made With Proper Haste. Dn.rTir. Sept. 5.— A1l last night th« citizens of iJ.irnum ai.d Mocse Lake, about fifty ancj sixty miles out ou the St. Paul <3c Duluih, were out fighting fire, and this morning asked for aid from Duluth. One of the Dulutb fire department captains and a crew with 1,000 feet of hose were sent. All day It was n utrht for the safety of the towns, but reports by wire from both places at midnight say the towns arc safe unless the wind changes back to northwest. The settlers were also out fighting tires, and several buildings and farms were burned, but no lives are reported lost. The smoke has been very dense in Du lutli all day, and only a wind is needed to fan all this region into a mass of flamea. AMONG HINCKCKV GKAVES. Nearly All the Dead of That Town Are Buried. Bpecial to the Globe. lli.ncki.ey. Minn., Sept. s.— Horrible visions do not meet the eves of the hun dreds of sightseers who came here to day. Tue dead have benn buried with the exception of a few straggling bodies being brought in from Hie surrounding country. These are taken to the ceme tery back of the once beautiful town, placed in boxes and placed underground. It is no longer possible to keep them In sight for identification, aa the rapid decay makes It necessary to bury them at once. They were burned so badly that, eveu without the long exposure to the cankerous worms that are fast eaiiug away their flesh, they would not be recognized except by stray pieces of clotriiug. The cruisers and searching parties are still discover ing more awful victims of the greatest horror of the country, but these scenes are so far from the railroad that the people who stop o3 from passing trains for an hour or two do not see them. One visitor who was here for the first time today said it ap pears more iike a place where peo ple are going over the ground to build a small town In a new settlement. Another remarked that it looked like the ground had been burned over pre paratory to establish a towu site and start a "boom town." There are a number of tents, a couple of new shanties on the ground ana hun dreds of people. In one place a num ber of horses are eating hay from a wagon. Along the railroads that cross here crews of men are working at putting tracks in shape, and other crews are working on the bridgei on the Eastern Minnesota road. The wreck trains are busy on both roads and the attention of the majority of people has been diverted from the scenes of horror to the busy scenes attending the bringing or order out ol confusion. The scene here is different fro'ii that at Pine City, where the relief committees are taking care of the dis tressed. There are many here yet, however, who still hear the ringing of cries of horror iv their ears, aud have visions of the past four days of horror before their eyes. Can or wjll they ever forget tiiese scenes? There are many stout men who have not even lost a friend or property that came to do tha work of relief aud removing the objects of destruction aud desolation, and wha have grown emaciated with the mental and bodily strain of the few days just pnsse.l. They are worn out with work in the superheated atmosphere, theii clothes filled with dust and their faces pinched by the severe mental strain and shocks to the nervous system. They look as distressed as do many of those who went through the hell of Saturday losing relatives and property. It is no wonder that many who lost wife, hus band, children and other relatives ara becoming insane in several instances. It would not be surprising to hear ol many more cases of insanity, not onlj among the sufferers, but even amonjr the stout hearts who came here to ad< minister to the suffering. Those who have seen hundreds dead on th< field of battle will admit tha< the scenes at llinckley art more terrible. A more horrible slghl can not be Imagined than hundreds ol bodies distorted and roasted in h fire, particularly when the bodies have been exposed to the hot sun for days until th€ flesh drops trom the bones, the mouth, eyes nnd nose are vibrating with the exuberance of gases from the bodies, and the exposed vitals and entrails are creeping with masses of devouring larvje. The work nt the burying ground is much diminished. Tim four trenches have been filled up with the baked clay, and the few Additional bodies brought n will be placed in a fifth grave of tbo same character. There are still carcasses of horses and cattle about the place that are noisesome to the sight and offensive Couiiuued ou 1 ifth 1*« ge.