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VOL. VHL THi OLM BRANCH Mayer Ames Turns His Attention to The Switchmen's Strike, And hzue^ a Proclamation Direct ing a Settlement by Arbiiratijn, Urging, the Farties to the Trouble to Resume Their Fcnner Kelatious, The Situation in St. Paul Among the Switchmen Tester^ay-But Pew Trains Run. The Minneapolis Switchmen Quietly "Wait ing—They Seem Inclined to Main tain Ptace. A Rumor Afloat That the Brakemen Will Join the Switchmen in the Strike. A Move for Peace. Mayor Ames arrived from Shakopee at 1 j a. m., and finding the entire force on duty. ! sent the men home, with the exception of a small force sufficient to cope with such disturbances as might arise. He went home, after leaving orders that he should be instantly called up on the slighest dis turbance. Previous to going he issued the following proclamation: Whereas. Serious ana apparently irrecon ciliable diflereuces now exist between certain railroads and their employes, by which the C( mmercuU trallic of our city has been out rased; and Whereas. The public interests demand that for the resumption of such traffic the said differences should be at once adjusted; and Whereas. Both of tbe great political organ izations, rally representing- the people of the state of Minnesota, lately by resolution sol emnly declared that in such an emergency the proper method for the settlement oi' all like differences is arbitration: and Whereas, A large number of taecbusiness men of our city, in whose judgment I have great confidence, have expressed a desire that the present differences should be so adjusted by arbitrators, duly chosen to fairly aud fully investigate and determine the game; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power vested in me, as mayor of the city of Min neapolis, 1 hereby call upon ail the said parties to such differences to at once agree to appoint a fixed num ber of arbitrators, and that until the said difference be adjusted, former relations be assumed by the parties so that the public interests no longer suffer. I further earnestly request that no provoca tion be given by any one; that no ant of vio lence or expression of ill will be made by any one, in the hope that harmony may be re stored t>z<i all grievances of whatever nature be adjusted. Given under my hand aud offic ial seal Oct. 16. 1536 A. A. Ames, Mayor. THIS MORNING at 10 o'clock Mayor Ames will confer with the officials of the railroads. At 11 o'clock he will meet the representatives of the switchmen, and as a result of the mutual conference will endeavor to decide upon a basis upon which both parties can agree, and thus prevent a further continuation of the present difficulty, which is being so seriously felt by commercial circles. EARLIER REPORTS. The strike of the switchmen in Minneap olis ie stil in full force and without mate rial change yesterday. Traffic is almost completely blocked and a few more days will rind mercantile affairs as far as the railway portion is concerned, entirely at a stand still. An anxious feeling is prevalent in all circles, as much on account of the vexatious business delay as for the uncer tainty of the future. There has been no difficulty reported of such dimensions as to be called trouble, and no overt act that can be traced to the striking switchmen. It seems the general belief that no disturb ances will result and that- the men can be relied upon to maintain the peace unless unduly irritated. The spe cial policemen maintained by the railways are regarded with suspicion and hatred by the laboring classes, and their presence, however, necessury, is not deemed the most likely thing to promote peace and harmony. It is by no means an uncommon thing to hear the expression that no overt act will be committed unless special and unnecessary provocation is given by these limited, afficials. Yesterday aftrr noon a communication was sent to the mayors office signed by the managers of the Milwaukee, Omaha, St. Louis. North ern Pacific and Minneapolis Eastern roads requesting a conference. It was written with the understanding that Mayor Ames was in the city, but such was not the case, the mayor having again departed in the morning. During the Day. The situation at Minneapolis during the day can be briefly summarized. The Man itoba road attempted to move some cars on the Ea?t side to the Pillsbury mills. A crowd of strikers immediately surrounded the train, and by uncoupling cars made it impossible to get the train . through, so that attempt was given up in disgust. No at tempt was made to move freight at the yard on Third street north, and consequently there was no disturbance or trouble. At the Minneapolis &St Louis yards every thing was quiet, and no attempt was made to move freight. At the Milwaukee yards freight was being moved under the guard of the railroad's police. A large crowd col lected at the Sixth avenue crossing and con tinually "guyed" the police, but during the day no serious attempt at interference was made. Public Sentiment. The general sent iment of the people is in favor of the strikers. This cannot be ques tioned by any one who has circulated among both employers and employes. At the same time there is a strong feeling against any resort to violence ou tiie part of the men. There is also a prevailing sentiment that the importation of hired policemen from other places, who do not confine themselves simply to protecting the property of rail roads, but act upon the aggressive by going out of the way to attack citizens who are not offering any interference is a dangerous mistake. The show of armed assistance where it is not neces sary is looked upon as an aggravation, winch is to be accountable tor any dis turbances whicii may folio. . On the part of organized labor it may be understood that the workingtuen are to a man in sympathy with the switchmen. The proposed demand of the switchmen was di>cussed fully in the Trades and Labor assembly before the proposition was submitted to the railroads, and the question of right and justice was here passed upon. The Trades and Labor assembly is a congress, to which each labor organization sends delegates. Any ques tion of importance coming before it is re ferred back to the various unions, and an action once take*n by the Trades and Labor assembly means that it lias been indorsed by every labor union in the city, embracing a total membership of over ten thousand. It is clear to be seen, therefore, that the railroads are not fighting their own em ployes, but every labor organization, and that a continued determination to neither grant the concessions asked nor to submit tiie questions involved to a fair committee fur arbitration, will lead to a most serious * *•'■'''* * "^ ' Z^^J t if not a dangerous complication, which i will be well to avoid. In Favor of Arbitration. The executive committee of the Jobbers' association held a meeting yesterday morn ins, at which there were present J. T. Wy nian, chairman^ aid Messrs. Anthony Kelly. A. 11. Clerihew, J. C. Kliel. D. M. Gilmore,G. H. MillerandT.B. Janney. The nieetimr was < xe ■•utive. but it was learned that the situation as .between the railroads and the switchmen was discussed, and it was the unanimous opinion that the rail roads should leave it to their patrons to ar bitrate the present difficulty and not con tinue to stand out against the reasonable proposition submitted by the men. It was reported by the members of the committee that the practical suspension of traffic was causing a most serious embarrassment to trade in all branches. The jobbers seemed to be of the opinion that the railroads should allow their men to return to work at the former wages, and then submit the question of a raise to an impartial com mittee. T. J. Lawler. who was chairman of the Trade and Labor Assembly that waited upon the railroad superintendents and 1 iravo then notice of the demand of the switch men, says: l fee) certain that both the switchmen and their lriends among the labor organizations are not only willing but desirous that this difficulty should l>e submitted to arbitration. The ine:i are certain that t :oi :• request whs only lair, and that abundant potice was {riven. For this reason they will hare not the slightest hesitancy in having the matter passed a poo by tin impartial committee, to consist of, my, two from the railroads and two from the switchmen, the four to choose a tilth. If this is done. lam sure there will be very little difficulty in coining to an amicable understanding. Pillsbur) t.ely the Wheat. A question which presents itself is, why i have the Pillsbury mills been supplied with police protection while other mills and manufactures have not been able to get a car moved? Friday, with the exception of one train, the only cars moved on the Manitoba went to and from the Pillsbury elevator. Yesterday morning Acting Mayor Clough ordered thirty policemen sent to St. Anthony junction to prevent strikers from interfering with trains running to the Pills- i bury mills. Maj. Landberg was sent in charge of the force and explained to the crowd of strikers, about one hundred in i number, that he was acting in accordance j with orders from Acting Mayor Clough, and the strikers offered no interference what ever. Supt. £gan made up two trains of i forty cars of wheat each, which went to the Pillsbury A elevator and two trains of about thirty cars each, containing Hour, were taken from the elevator. It is no wonder, therefore, the Pillsbury mills are reported as "running as usual" while the other mills cannot get a pound of freight moved. A Fair Sample. The methods taken by certain papers to prejudice the public against the strikers can be judged by the following instance. Last evening's Journal contained this item: Frank Finan, one of the Chicago police of ficers, was knocked off a moving freight car with a rock thrown from a crowd assembled at the Franklin avenue crossing-. The officer was taken to St. Barnabas hospital. Tiie rock hit him on toe rijriit side of the head and tae wound made is an ugly one, but uot neces sarily dangerous. Witnesses of the occurrence assert this to be an entirely untruthful version of the af fair. They say that the two "officers" were walking along Franklin avenue in an intox icated condition. They entered the con fee. tionery store of Mrs. Stodeck. at" the corner of Cedar avenue, where they used insulting language to the lady and her daughter. Shortly afterwards a lady was about to take a car when one of the * "officers*** ap proached her with a show of drunken politeness and offered to help her into the car. Being alarmed."- she screamed, when a young man, who witnessed the occurrence, remarked "they're a couple of Chicago toughs." At this one of the "officers." Frank Finan, turned, and, with the remark "I'll show you,"' drawing his club, struck the young fellow. A brother who was near by threw a stone,' which struck Finan and knocked him down. Then the other "officer' took a hand, and, draw ing his revolver, tired at both the young men, and taking the revolver from the person of his fallen brother -'officer," with a gun in each hand threatened to turn loose his bat teries upon the entire street. He was dis armed by a number of spectators to the scene, and Finan was taken to St. Barnabas hospital. The "officers" were not on the train as stated by the Journal, but instead were on Franklin avenue in an intoxicated condition, and were very disorderly. The foregoing is. perhaps, a fair sample of the stones of "attacks by strikers" that are made to stand out so conspicuously by certain papers. si. pah, swrntinw. They are Quiet and a low Trains are Kirn -- The Police Hardly Needed. Among the switchmen in St. Paul yes terday no strikingly new features were de veloped. Police were sent to the Omaha yards, in East St. Paul, in the morning:, but their presence was not needed, as the strikers made no attempt to interfere with the conductors and yardtnasters, who were endeavoring to do the work formerly done by the switchmen. A tour of the yards yesterday afternoon showed that, notwith standing the stories of the railroad officials as to everything being loveiy and the trains moving all right, but little was being done. In all of the yards the yardmasters, with the help of conductors and helpers, were busy at work, but practically nothing was doing. The one switch engine in the Mil waukee yard was guarded by two special police, wiiile another was attached to a caboose which contained John A. Hinsey, the detective of the road, and other officials. In the Manitoba yard one crew, consisting of the yardiuaster and two assistants, were at work. At 3:30 o'clock the Burlington & Northern officials telephoned police headquarters that they desired to send a train to ihe transfer, and asked that haif a dozen otlicials be sent with it to prevent any trouble. Capt. Bressette and a detail oi men went out with the train, bnt on their return reported no trouble and everything quiet. C. A. Brun son, superintendent of the union depot, was patrolling the tracks yesterday afternoon, but said everything was all right. None of his men. he said, had struck, although two had failed to show up. Yesterday afternoon Mayor Kice, at the request of the sii]>enntendent of the Northern Pacific railroad snops at Humline, appointed titty «.f the employes at the shops as special po lk* men. Thy note from the official relative to the appointment, said that it was feared Ihe strikers might atrempt to destroy prop erty at the shops. A visit to the locality late yesterday afternoon, howevei, indi cated that there was not the least cause for such apprehension, as none of the strikers had been near the place, A DULITH tNG XE STOPPED. At 9 o'clock last i.i^iii a switch engine in the Duluth yards was boarded by seven of the strikine switchmen near Seventh street and '"killed," or, in other words, raked out the fire. The yardmaster of the road and an assistant, who were doing the switchmen's work, were told to mind their own business, and. after raking out the tire, the men started off. One of them was captured and held by a special policeman, and word sent to the police station. Capt Bresette and Sergts. Rouleau and Lonell and seven patrolmen were taken to the scene in the patrol wagon. At Fourth street the police started up the track and the special who had the striker in charge, seeing the otiicers 1 mining, thought they were a party of strikers coming to rescue their companion and, to avoid trouble to .urn to skip. The arrival of the police convinced him of the mistake he hau maue, but by this time the prisoner ST. PAUL, SUNDAY fiOßNEfta. OCTOBER 17, 1380 —SIXTEEN PAGES. ! h;id made h's escape. Capt. Bresette and a squa.l of the otiicers boarded another en gine. and under the protection of the i police two hours' work was done without i any of the strikers putting in an appear ance. The yardmaster of the Duluth yards says the men who killed the engine i are all known, arid steps will be takeu to secure their arrest Will sujout. The St. Paul switchmen held a meeting last night in a hall on liobert street, be tween Third and Fourth, lc was 1 o'clock this morning before ail of them left. Some of those present said the men would not go b;?ck to work until their requests were com plied with by the railroad officials. They were anxious to have it stated that the strike here is not at the dictates of the union, but is a movement on the part of the switchmen for what they deem a just re quest. They said that all regular switch men were out. and the few trams that were running were made up bvmen who were not regular switchmen. They said they j wanted no violence, and would peaceably wait until their demands were acceded to. ji)!\LU LiV iiIIAKEnEK. The Latter to Eiiinha*ize Their Dislike of Scabs by (LuiMir.K Work. The switchmen's strike, which has been growing more and more serious for the past few days, promises to become a general strike of ail brakemen on all the roads run ning into St. Paul and Minneapolis. Smce the switchmen quit work strains have been -made irp-by«tf>ertntend«nts, brakemen and conductors, principally, however, by the brakemen, and they object to doing the switchmen's work, as they are not hired for that purpose. Accordingly there was a general consultation yesterday over the condition of things. The brakemeu are thoroughly organized both here and in Min neapolis, and the officers of the St. Paul organizations went to Minneapolis yester day forenoon, and had a long consultation with the officers of the organized brakemen there, as well as with ail members of the organizations who could be seen. In the afternoon the work was repeated in St. Paul until the brakemen were thoroughly informed on the questions at issue. The conclusion was such as will probably result in the most serious railroad strike ever experienced in the Northwest, if re ports are true. It was agreed that decisive action would be taken to-day, when all brakemen will refuse to do switchmen's work. They will also KEFUSK TO BREAK on trains made up by "scab switchmen, in order to render all possible assistance, to their striking brethren. As the switchmen | are united in staying out, and the brake men refuse to make up trains, or to brake on any train not made up by the regular | switchmen, the consequence will be that no : trains will be moved, and there will be a general strike among brakemen all along the line, leading to a complete blockade of all freight. 'The exact manner in which : passenger trains will be treated is not known I but the passenger brakemen will probably | be excepted from the strike, in order to ac commodate the public and carry the mails regularly. It was learned late last night that telegrams had passed between repre- ! sentatives of the brakemen here and the general headquarters of their organization in Chicago and the probabi ities are that a .strike will be ordered from headquarters. But whether this is the case or not will make no difference in the situation here, a general strike among brakemen having been determined on for to-day. The Situation at St. loud. Special to the Globe. . WNh St. Cloud, Minn., Oct. 16. — Up to this time no reply has been received by the switchmen in this city to the petition ask ing for an increase of wages, and it is now known that if it is net granted by Monday they will strike. Reports from Duluth say that the switchmen struck there to-day at noon. There is no freight moving over the Manitoba and Northern Pacific rail roads here at this writing, and the freight traffic is at a standstill. Order*, to the Militia. Special to the Globe. Red Wing. Oct. 16.— The members of Company G, Minnesota National guard, re ceived orders this afternoon to hold them selves in readiness to go to Minneapolis in case their services would be needed on ac count of the switchmen's strike. The sig nal for them to assemble will be a series of short whistles from the whistle on the wagon factory. The CooperM. The journeymen and co-operative coop ers of Minneapolis held a joint conference yesterday afternoon, at which it was de cided to hold firm for the advance to 16 cents. The managers of the different shops also conferred, and in the afternoon met witu a committee consisting of one cooper from each shop, when the pool plan was still further discussed. Promises to be Bitter. Chicago, Oct. 16.— A prominent Minne apolis miller telegraphs: Tbe switchmen's strike here promises to be a long and bitter one, and will probably atop all shipments tor a while. Notify your cus tomers and regulate your Bales accordingly. All mills here are in the same position. An Evening How. Three tramps raised a disturbance in the saloon connected with Kranz'a hotel at the corner of Third and Sibley streets last night, and one of the trio struck John Sueible. the bartender, in the head with a billy. The gang was arrested, as was four others who were found loafing about the I levee. A PLUCKY ST. PAUL SPOET. He Makes a Good Showing In an Eijjht-Kound Fight. Disgraceful Doings in a Horse Race at Philadelphia. Fight Rounds With Gloves. About four hundred people gathered at the Exposition rink last evening to witness the eight- round contest between Dan Need ham, of this city, and Tommy Dan forth, the leather weight, of New York. It was 10 o'clock when the principals in the event of the evening mounted the stage, the dreary wait before their appearance being tilled in with four-round heats between Dick Ward and Arthur Magunn, two kids, and Pat Kille:s and Luke Dempsey. Dan forth was the first to put in an appearance, followed by his second. Pat Killen. Need iiain. seconded by Albert fcchock, of Minne apolis, was but a few moments late. James Faulkner, the wrestler, was chosen referee and Barney Smith, time-keeper. When the men shook hands they pre sented a marked contrast. Danforth, who weighs 196 pounds, is short, thick-set and very muscular, his head being set on a broad pair of shoulders with not any neck to speak of. Needham isslim and wiry, and, although weighing about six pounds more than Danforth, does not look the fighter he showed himself to be. The ref eree stated the cop 1 ' ■ 'lens of the match, which were that Need ham was to knock Danforth out in eight rounds or forfeit 5250. While the preliminaries were being arranged. Needhaui announced that it would be impossible for him to knock any body out with the gloves to be used, they being eight-ounce ones. In the first round both men sparred continuously the better part of the time, only getting in a harmless blow each. In the second lound Needbam had decidedly the best of it. Danfoith's upper cuts failing to count and Needham landing ob Danforth's face several times, in the third round HOHOBS WERE EASY. Danforth getting in a swinging blow with his right and Needham putting his right repeatedly on Danfoith's nose. The fourth round was a repetition of the third, Need hain hitting Danfnrth repeatedly in the face and securing lirst blood. In the fifth round Danforth got in several swinging blows with his right, while Needham kept pegging away at Danforth's face. In the sixth round honors were easy. In the sev enth round Danforth had a deal the best of it. and when called upon by some of his enthusiastic friends to follow up and knock Needham out, he replied that he was there to be knocked out and not to knock out. In this round Needhain hit the first good blow with his right and Danforth failed to make his upper cuts reach. The eighth round was the most exciting of the lot, botn men getting in good work. Needham evidently saw the folly of trying to knock Danforth out with eight-ounce gloves, and satisfied himself by landing on his oppo nent's face. The referee decided the contest in Dan forth's favor, but Needhani's friends seemed more than pleased at the showing he made. When it is considered that this is the first ring contest Needham ever took part in, aud airainst such mold-time fighter as Danforth. it was, as his friends claimed, a splendid showing. Needham was not marked at the finish, but Danforth's fore head was scraped so as to bleed consider ably. Danforth is willing to meet Need ham again, and the probabilities are that another match will be arranged for next Saturday night Pat X i lien's laick. Pat Killen is inMiniieapolis and will under take to knock Jack Keefe out in five rounds for a purse of $200 at the Theater Comique Friday night. It is a hard contract, as Keefe is quite scientific, and has gained in weight since there last. Killen's friends are confident, however, that he can do it. Killen has met with an unusual streak of good fortune. He had a fight at Duluth i and created such a favorable impression, both by his ability and jovial disposition, that he was offered an interest in two sa loons upon the sole condition that he would forswear indulgence in the flowing bowl, which has been his failing. The offer was a tempting one, and Pat took an oath to stop drinking, and lias faithfully kept his pledge, it is believed, and as a result is now a man o f property as well as science. It will be remembered that Frank Hearld, be fore his meeting with Sullivan, offered ; Killen $200 to stand before him. Since ' then Joe Lannon has knocked Hearld out, and it will be remembered that Killen whipped Lannon easily at St. Paul, al though suffering from a broken left hand, which he could not use. llrooki>n Joe .-.«.•>■ Club. Gravesend. N. Y m Oct. 16.— Brookljn Jockey club races: First race, handicap, for three-year-olds j and upwards, heats of one and one-sixteenth niiles.flrst boat, Herbert won by half a length, ' Sam Brown second, Nettle third; time, 1:60. Second heat, Herbert won by a length and a half. GonfalOD second, Nettle third; time.l:sl. Second race, two-year-olds, selling race, Beven-eigrhihs of a mile, Relax won by a length, Tbeodosus second, George C. Bennett tbnu; time, 1:31. Third race, Weller swoep etakes, seven-eights of a mile, King Arthur won by a neck, Hopeful Becond, Himalaya ' third; time, 1:30. Fourth race.. handicap, tor three-year-olds and upwards, three mile*. Bonanza won by a length and a half, Ferona second. Little Dan third; time, 6:28^. Fifth race, for three-yetir-oliis, selling allowances, one and one-sixteenth miles, Kery Kyle won by a length and a half, Friakie B second, Broughton third: time, 1:30. Fourth race, $400, of which $75 to second. $25 tothirr! i freo handicap for two-year-olds i that hays no; w<" at tbis meeting, six fur longs, Clarion won by a length, Faster second, a length m advance o. Coruedie, third; time 1:18. Filth race. Cincinnati' hotel handicap for all ages, nine furlongs, in the pools King Hobin was first choice, Mona second, Kaloolah third. The closing event of the season was a genuine surprise. The horses got off well. Porter Asbe leading past Leland, Mona sec ond. Gray Cloud third. Kaloolah fourth. This order was maintained to the third quarter, where they seemed to be in a well-lined platoon, and a desperate struggle was begun as the horses entered the . straight. To the surprise of everybody the gray gelding be gan to show to the front, while the favorites were unable to tret placed. The finish brought Gray Cloud in first by a half length. Porter Asho second, a length ahead of Kaloolah, third. Time 1:57%. A Disgraceful Ending-. Philadelphia, Oct. 16.— The running race meeting at the gentlemen's driving park closed to-day in a rather disgraceful manner. First race, heats of seven-eighths of a mile, Gilt won, taking the second and third heats; King 11 won the first heat; time, 1:06%, 1:06, 1:06. Second race, one and three eighths of a mile, George Angers finished first. Myrtle second, Blizzard third, but the judges declared it no race, as they were of a unanimous opinion that Myrtle had been pulled by her jockey, and there was also every indication that Belle B, another of the starters in the race, had been drugged. Third race, three-quarters of a mile, won by Adelia, Peter L second, Commander third; time,- 1:19%.. A Testimonial Benefit. Pittsburg, Pa., Oct. 16. — testi monial benefit to the wife of the late Rody Patterson, Jr.. secretary of the Pittsburg. Driving Park association, at the Exposition park this afternoon, will net 10.000. About seven thousand people attended the races and over four thousand sat down to the feast of baked clams, oysters, etc. In the 3:24 pacing races for a purse of 000, donated, George H. Smith took the first heat and Excelsior the next three; time, 2:30#, 2:34, 2:29)£, 2:26}£. Tom D won the 2:40 pace for a purse of $1,000. do nated, in three straight heats after Frank H and Dick Turpin had each taken a heat; time, 2:45K, 2:40, 2:39 M, 2:41, 2:39)^. Last Day at Latonia. Cincinnati, Oct. 16. — Latoniafall meet ing, eighth and last day. Fine weather, good track and full attendance. First race, selling pnrse $350. of which $75 to second and $25 to third, for three-year-olds and upwards, non-winners, seven furlongs, Dawn of D»y won by two lengths, Elsie B second, Jim Nave third; time, 1:30^. Sec ond race, purse $250, of whiob 75 to second, $25 to third, for maiden three-year-olds and ] upwards, beaten at this meeting, one mile, Kirkiine won by a half length, Big Three sec ond. Harrodsburg third; time, 1:46%. Third race, purse $100, of which $75 to second and $25 to third, for three-year-olds and upwards, mile and half a furlong. Gold Ban won by a length, Berlin second, Foster third; time,l;sU. The Oarsmen. London, Oct. 16. —A match for four oared race for £100 a side has been arranged between Teenier, Hamm, Ten Eyck and Hanlan and Ross, Lee, Perkins and God win. The race will be rowed over the Put ney 'and Mortlake course, and will take place on Nov. 8. Ten Eycke will row Perkins, the British champion and holder of the sportman's £200 i prize cup, on the Tyne. Hanlan claims to : be champion of the world now that Beach has retired. small Talk. Arrangements have been made for a glove fight between Pat Killen, champion of the Northwest, and Jack Keefe, of Philadelphia, Pa. Killen agrees to stop Keefe in five ! rounds with ordinary six-ounce gloves, for a purse of $200, the match to take place at the Theatre Comique, Friday evening, Oct. 22, LACONICS BY LICHTWISG. Paragraphic Chronicles of Interest ins: News Event* Received by Tele graph tiastNlsrht. Lord Randolph Churchill has left Vienna for Paris. The Vatican has again asked France for ad vice and counsel in the work of putting a stop to the massacres of Catholics in Ton quia. The president has appointed Benjamin Fol soni, of New York, consul of the United States at Sheffield, Eng. Mr. Folsom is a ; cousin of Mrs. Cleveland, i Wheel mill No. 2of the Ohio powder works located four miles noith of Youngstown, blew up at,7 o'clock yesterday morning, in stantly killing James Pally, aged 40. The building was but slightly damaged. Mrs. Leader, wife of a butcher doing bust ness in Camberwell, a suburb of London, after a quarrel with her husband left her home, taking her five little children with her. She went to the Thames river at Fulham, and threw herself and the five children into the water. All were drowned but one of the children. SpH The departure of the steamer La Bretagno, which was to have sailed from Havre for New York, has been delayed by storms. Among her passengers are the French depu tation, appointed to attend the dedication of CBartboldi'B statue of liberty enlightening the world. "Hfiry Anderson at Dublin. Dublin, Oct. 16. — Mary Anderson to night concluded her engagement at the Gaiety theater in this city. Mr. Gunn, pro prietor of the theater, thanked the audience on behalf of Miss Anderson for the kind re | ception they had extended her. lie said Miss Anderson had trusted to receive Irish sympathy, and was gratified to say that she had not been disappointed. Many bouquets were thrown to the actress, who bowed an acknowledgement and left the stage amid ringing cheers. Steam* Hip Arrival*. New York— Grecian Monarch and Can ada from London, Eider from Bremen and Gellert from Hainburir. <,\icenstown— The Etrurla from New York. MUST ALL BE MADMEN. The Eepublican Leaders Indulge in An other Disgraceful Exhibition at a Fergus Falls Meeting. Not Content With Galling Democratic Irishmen "Bog-Trotters," They Insult the Swedes, And Burn Our Country's Tins Be cause It Bears tne Name of Ames. A Traducer of the Next Governor Felted With Ancient .Eggs at Wadena. A Shameful Exhibition. Special to the Globe. Fergus Falls, Minn., Oct. 16. — A. R. McGill and party arrived here to-day, and were driven to Battle Lake by Col. Marden, the illiterate ass who insulted Irishmen and Scandinavians so shamefully in his speech the other night They spoke there this aft ernoon to a small crowd, and developed small enthusiasm. The train turned at 6 o'clock, when the great McGill reception was to be given. The Republican managers had announced that they were going to outdo the reception given Ames, but the party was somewhat amazed to find waiting at the depot only half a dozen men, with no band, and this was the "imposing proces sion" which attended the Republican candi date and party to the hotel. There was no enthusiasm. To-n the local managers made a vigorous effort to compensate for the total failure of the afternoon parade, and SCOURED THE TOWN for torch and transparency earners. As usual, however, they put their foot into it, and made more enemies by the demonstra tion than they gained friends. Among the transparencies was one picture of tne re ceiver of the Fergus Falls land office, who is a popular Norwegian Democrat, as a jackass with the legend: "Who • says I'm a brainless dude?" This injudicious Diece of campaign folly has alienated scores, if not hundreds, of Scandinavian voters for they take it as an insult to their nationality. One of the other transparen cies was an insulting allusion to Irishmen, but, warned by the fatal eifect already of one attack on Irishmen here and through out the state, and by the extreme wrath that nationality is displaying, they wisely left it in the paint shop, not daring to carry it. A MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN FLAG erected by the Democrats is suspended over our principal street, bearing Ames' name. As the procession passed underneath it one of the McGill torch bearers raised his torch and set it on fire. A cry of indigna tion arose from every side and instantly a crowd of both Democrats and Republicans was on the spot to protect the Scars and Stripes. The fire was extinguished but the intent was th«re and shows the kind of campaign methods resorted to by McGill's friends. The meeting -at the court house was largely attended, though not so many were present as at the Ames ' meet the first of the week. A lack of enthusiasm was conspicuous and the applause was only heard when the strikers on the stage set the example. McGill's speech was dry and uninteresting. The last speaker of the lot, Severance, was crowded to the last and he, after three minutes' speaking:, tried to stir up the crowd by singing "Rally Round the Flag," expecting the audience and band to join. The attempt was a flat failure and the meeting closed amid a feeling of chagrin at its dismal lack of enthusiasm. McUill made no friends. PELTED WITHBA9 EGGS. Indignant Citizen* of Wadena Show a. Traducer of mayor Antes What They Think of IBiin. Special to the Globe. Wadena, Minn., Oct. 16.— indig nation of our citizens reached such a height after the speech made by C. N. Smith, Mc- Gill's tool, that a mob followed Smith to the cars, and just as the train was pulling out the crowd entered the coach where the McGill representative was sitting, and let go a volley of bad eggs at his plug hat and face that completely besmeared the fellow. His abuse of Ames will not be tolerated even in a Republican town. Col. Glenn at Northf ield. Special to the Globe Northfeld, Minn., Oct. 16. — A special excursion came down from Minneapolis under the direction of Col. Glenn to attend the grand Democratic meeting, arriving here at 7:30. They were met at the train by the Northfield band and a large delega tion of enthusiastic Democrats and anti ring men bearing torches. The line of march was through the main streets to the opera house, which was crowded with an enthusiastic audience. The speaking was opened by Hon. A. F. Nordin, who was followed by Charles A. Ebert, Esq., Col. Glenn and others. The political topics of the day were ably discussed. It was the largest Democratic meeting ever held in this city. The special returned at 11 o'clock. SCOTT COUNTY SOLID. A Grand Reception to Ames at Shako pee-- For Democracy and Reform. Special to the Globe. Shakopee, Minn., Oct. 16.— The county seat of the banner Democratic county ten dered Mayor Ames an ovation this evening unexcelled in this campaign. At 7 o'clock a torch-light procession formed on First street and preceded by the Cornet band, paraded the streets. About two hundred torches were in line, together with a count less number of Japanese lanterns and a large number of transparencies, prominent among which were "The Farmers and Laborers Must Have Their Rights," "Mac- Donald, the Soldiers' Champion," "Ames, the Laborers' Friend," "Old Scott, 1,500 for Ames." In front of Ries' opera house a huge transparency was placed, inscribed with "Ames for Governor, Mac Donald for Congres; Muster Into Service a Proof of Soundness." Mayor Ames and John N. Ives, candidate for attorney general, were escorted to Reis' opera house at 7:30. Capt. Charles A. Stevens acted as president of the meeting and introduced the speakers to the audience. Speeches were made by Mayor Ames, John N. Ives, candidate for attorney general, Arthur D. Smith, of Min neapolis, Senator J. Peck and Dr. Daben icht. of New Prague, the latter being in German. The speeches were elegant and full of solid advice. The crowd enthusi astically cheered the speakers. The hall was handsomely decorated .and filled with an enthusiastic audience, A large number was present from Excelsior and farmers from adjoining towns listened attentively while Mayor Ames dissected the doings of the wheat rings. The crowd was happy, jolly and full of enthusiasm, and although old Scott is reliable at all times, this fall will send her booming so far ahead for Ames that no county in the state can dis pute her title of being the banner Demo cratic county in the state. WILSON WINNING TOTES. He Speaks at Caledonia, and Will Give some Attention to ttindom L.ater on Special to the Globe. Caledonia, Oct. 16.— is doubtful if a larger or more thoroughly representative audience ever gathered at this place than that which packed the spacious court room to is utmost capacity Thursday night, in spite of muddy roads and a cold and dis agreeable wind. The elements were un propitious, but they could not deter the NO. 2 i) 0 people from turning oat. The desire to see and hear Judj» r e Wilson was very strong in deed, and it is very plain to be I seen that he will poll a very lame vote here. A number of prominent Republicans called at his hotel during the afternoon and evening, and gave him assurances of their support. The op- I position to Lovely is very pronounced here, and he will be badly cut by the fanners. Well-posted men here claim that Wilson will hold Houston county about even, and he nhiy carry it by a small majority. The popularity of Judge Wilson is nowhere more evident than here. Everybody speaks a good word for him. and Republicans who are supporting him say they never saw such a friendly feeling in that party for a man who is looked upon as a Democrat. There is no doubt that Judge Wilson is gaining strength steadily, the policy of the .Republican managers to follow him up witb. one of their speakers having no effect at all. Advices are to the effect that Gov. Davis is doing Lovely no good, and that his speeches have been very disappointing. Those who have heard him deliver a care ; fully-prepared oration expected him to I make a better showing. He has aroused !no enthusiasm. as was expected. i Wilson is certain to win. The soldiers will not touch Lovely be- cause of his Copperhead record. There j were scores of old, gray-headed farmers at i the meeting to-niglit. These are of the ! class of people who cannot be affected by j the pleas of the whippers-in. They will I stand solid against Lovely. Judge Wilson is still suffering from hoarseness, which in terferes with his usually effective delivery. Judge Wilson's effort Thursday night vvas'a very able one, though briefer than usual. H« did not refer to Windom, but will pay his respects to that gentleman in due time. Senator Wilkinson made an eloquent and logical speech, which was lustily applauded. He was in good form, and looked in his old time way. Wilson has gained a firm foot hold in Caledonia and Houston county. Judge Wilson has gone home to Winona to take a brief rest, in the hope that his throat will be relieved. Senator Wilkinson will fill his appointment at Rushford to-night. Judge Wilson's appointments for next week are a* follows: Monday, Chatfleld; Tuesday, Spring: Val ley; Wednesday, Grand Meadow; Thursday, Blooming Prairie: Friday, Dod^e Center. All these are evening appointments. A Benson Ames Club. Special to the Globe. Benson, Minn., Oct. 16.— An Ames and Mac Donald club was organized here to-night with a membership of thirty-four. G. E. McAllister was elected president and J. D. Buxton secretary of the association. This is a strong Republican town, but the major ity of votes are for A mes and Mac Donald. An Ames and Mac Donald club was organ ized at Swift Falls, this county, last night, with a membership of sixteen. Both or ganizations will be doubled in two days. Judge TlacDonald at FaribauU. Special to the Globe. Faribault, Minn., Oct. 16.— At the Faribault Democratic mass meeting. Judge J. S. Mac Donald was greeted by a large and appreciative audience. He was es corted to the hall by a committee of citi zens, and introduced by Hon. A. Barton. His speech was not an attack on Repub licans, but a discussion of the political issues, of which he said the war is not one. He quoted Herbert as saying that the Ke publican was the only true party upholding the public school system. The Republicans did not start the school system. A Demo cratic congress admitted Minnesota. The Democrats were equal to the Republicans in the army. All the great generals were Democrats. His prospects are the best, for the Democrats are now in power, and he is better able to work for the people. 1 lie Democrats are in favor of a reasonable and radical change in the tariff laws, which shall reduce the revenues to the amount actually needed for the expenses of the government. The great railroad monopo lies should be made to feel the restraint of wholesome legislation. Judge Mac Donald made many eood points, aud was frequently interrupted by applause. Steams County Republicans. Special to the Globe. Sauk Centre, Minn., Oct. 16. — A Ee publican delegate convention for the Fourth legislative district of Steams county was held this afternoon at the office of Justice Carr, in this village, to nominate a member of the legislature for said district. Tho convention was called to order by Charles Harmon, chairman of the district committee. Ex-Lieut. Gov. A. Bart©, of Sauk Centre, was made temporary chairman, and J. E. Campbell, of Melrose, was secretary. Thirty-three delegates were present. The temporary organization was declared per manent. Kittle Halverson, of North Fork, was nominated by acclamation for repre sentative of the Fourth legislative district. A. A. Whitney, of Melrose, was nominated as a candidate for county commissioner of Steams county. Both were present, and made their acknowledgements in brief speeches. Kittle Halverson also received the nomination of the People's alliance, held at Mercer's Grove several days since. riapp's Brilliant Speeches. Speclai to the Globe. Montevideo, Minn., Oct 16. — The Chippewa County Commercial, a Republican paper, has the following in reference to the Republican candidate for attorney general: Mr. Clapp devoted himself to the discus sion of national politics during the first part of bis effort and was gaining the admiration of his audience, when he suddenly turned argument into abuse and commenced a tirade against Mayor Ames. He said: "I can sit in my office In that beautiful northern city and keep still and be elected by 15.000 majority, but lam not after votes. I don't want to keep still about Doc. Ames." He applied such epithets as "Swaggering Bummer," etc., to the head of the Democratic ticket. We are sorry that Mr. Clapp should have so little regard for the proprieties as to resort to the Invectives he used and we can assure him and the Republican state central committee that it will take about one more speech of this character to carry Chip pewa county for Ames. Rice County Democrats. Special to the Globe. Faribault, Minn., Oct 16.— At the Democratic county convention, held in this city to-day, the following ticket was placed in the field; Treasurer, E. J. Healey, Faribault; sheriff, Oscar Lockerby, North field; auditor, C. O. Lochran, Northneld; superintendent of schools. Rev. A. B. Hill, Northneld; register of deeds, A. J. Arney, Faribault; judge of probate, Louis Carfuel, Faribault; county attorney, M. H. Keely, Faribault; coroner, Dr. F. M. Rose. Fari bault; surveyor. S. Faribault, Faribault; senator, George W. Batchekier, Faribault. Judge Mac Donald addressed the convention briefly. He was met with unbounded ap plause, his few well-chosen remarks con trasting greatly with Herbert's harangue of last evening. A Republican Fizzle. Special to the Globe. Wadena, Minn., Oct. 16.— The Repub licans of this village attempted to hold a political meeting to-night. To begin with the chairman apoligized fur the meager at tendance, after ten days' advertisement of the meeting. He introduced as speakers C. N. Smith, of Minneapolis, and George C. Whitcomb, of Alexandria, by saying that they would discuss the issues existing be tween the two great parties. After listen ing half an hour 01 more to the speakers' personal abuse of Dr. Ames the audience left the hall, the speakers not having alluded to a single issue of the campaign. The audiense was composed of about lifty persons, nearly all Ames supporters. Nominated for Representative. Special to the Globe. St. Cloud, Oct 16.— The Republicans of the First legislative district assembled in Continued on Fifth Page.