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MID-ROAD POPS MEET ANMAL SESSION OF THE STATE CENTRAL, COMMITTEE AT LABOR LYCEUM FIFTY COUNTIES ARE THERE Complete Referendum System Adopted for the Future MuniiKt' nteiit in \oiiiiiint inn ( Hitilidntea— D«ea Awny With All Party l.cai!. en, Coiivc-itiorist mid K*e<cuti\e Committees. f.LLLfb MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE. C 7 20 WASHINGTON AY. SOUTH. Ma1»2013 Advertising— Subscriptions—2790-j—4. Tho Populists state central committee Into annual session at Lab ir Ly ceum yesterday. Thf- representation on tin committee has been enlarged from the old numbs? of twenty-one to one mber for each of the eighty counties of ihe state. The whole state has been organized and fifty counties are repre sented at this meeting, P. H. Rnhilly, Lake City, presided. Among those present wer< : Thomas T. Ward, Swift county; George Hall, Dodge; M. R laiks. McLeod; George W. Grj r, Anoka; Earl Harrington, Hennepin; Nils Draston, Meeker; X. D. Vai;dergo:i, U'llght; O. O Whitney, Benton; Dennis l't':iiii?, Lakeville; P. 11. Rah!lly, Wa ■t; Walter Johnson, St. Lou!s; P. Kavanaugh, Carlton; Nuls Wtstkmd, .Vike: T. O. Larson, Nobles; M. Mensik, Fillmore; Frank R. Sniitli, Grant; John j Kendricks, Isanti; Joseph Schneider, Lac tjul Parle; Peter Shipman, Le Bueur; T. B. Corcoran, Marshall; O. C. Gunderson, Norman; j. R. Campbell, Winona; rles Smivh Pipcstone; M. P. Moran, Big stone; olaf Vinji, tutor Tail; E. j.' VYhitem, Rice; C. J. Arntzen, Chipp<>wa; F Borehert, Renville; A. H. Skigrud, I Prteborn; Peter Moe, Ramsey; Hamlin V. I'oore, Reiiville; J. 11. Morrison, Good hue; S. Grain Harris, Ramsey; L. A. Hatch, Sherburne; Janus Arnold, Red wood: W. B. Carter, Mille Lacs; George Dunn, Waseca; Robert E. Muer, Jackson; V. L;. Nixon, Olm.ste.id; F. A. Webster, F\:k; L. C. Long, Rock; A. C. Barrett, Steams, E. J. White, Todd; S. W. Powell, ft'ai-hington. The principal business transacted by the cointnittee yesterday was the adop tion of a complete referendum system for its future management in nominating candidates~xleclarirs principles. It does B\ ay with all executive committees, party leaders and conventions. Through it the party will put up a full state ticket, leaving- the choice for candidrm-s tc thf referendum taken by the people, as pJso their choice of presidential and vice presidential delegates, but refusing to take any votes cast for men affiliat ing in any way with either of the two old parties. These ballots will very soon bs distributed over the state and all county committees are called upon either to re ject cr accept and push what one of the delegates was pletsed to term, '"such a pure and simple party of the people." The committee adjourned until this morning when a public address v.Mll b* i.-sutd and further direction? formulated relative to this "Swiss referendum"'—not. in a political platform, but in actual prac tice. GIEST OF THE BOERS. A British Officer Known In Minne apolis, a I'rlxoner. Pres? dispatches yesterday announced that among the British officers captured by the Boers and taken to Pretoria waa Capt. Henry Fitzherbert, of the First Royal Berkshire guards. Capt. Fitzher bert is well known in Minneapolis, and his wife, formerly Miss Mamie Wilson, daughter of the late E. M. Wilson, is at present in Minneapolis, the guest of her mother, at 1300 Hawthorn avenue. For about two -years Capt. Fitzherbert was detached from his command. li!s health not being of the best. When th? war broke out he made preparations to rejoin his regiment, which was operating under Gen. Euller. Capt. Fitzherb-r , however, was with Gen. Gatacre, who wa* attempting- to join Bullers forces with his command when he was atl<;ci<ed by a Boer force and defeated with severe 10.-s. losing many officers and men as prison ers. Capt. Fi'zherbert's friends feel no un easiness for him, for, outside of the 11: tl-? inconveniences he will be ob'lged to sub mit to, he is perfectly ?afe as a prisoner in the race track at Pretoria. CAXDY SHOP CLOSED. John Meras Disappears, and Ills Creditors Miss Him. The glorious climate of Minnesota, evi dently, was not to the liking of John Meras, a former citizen of sunny Raly, who formerly conducted an extensive con ftctionery store at 412 Nicollet avenue, as he has left for parts unknown, and a large number of his confiding creditors are seeking his address in vain. In the meantime the doors of the big candy shop are closed, and the stock of Fweets la being transferred to the office of Sheriff Megaarden, in the court hous< ; . What Makes some? Home is made by the family. With out the love which comes with children there may be a house but never a home, in the best meaning of the word. Many & house which was only fottr walls and a roof has been made a home by the agency of Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescrip tion. Nature sets her face against child lessness and "Favorite Prescription" works with nature to remove the ob stacles to maternity. " I had been a sufferer from uterine trouble for about three years, having two miscarriages in that time and the doctors that I consulted said X would have to go through an operation before I could eive birth to children," writes Mrs. Blanche fi. Evans, of Parsons, Luzerne C°-> z-< Box 41. "When about to give up in despair, I bought a bottle of Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescrip. tion and after taking it felt better thap I had for years. Felt improved before I nad taken one half bottle. After taking four and a half bottles I gave birth to a bright baby girl who is now four months old and has not had a day of sick ness. She is as bright as can be. I cannot say too much in praise of Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription." Dr. Pierces Medical Adviser a work for every woman is gent free on receipt of stamps to pay cost of mailing only. Send 21 one-cent stamps for paper cov ered book or 31 stamps for cloth covered to Dx. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. ~~ "— j I THE INE.W CLOTHING HOUSE. upen tvemngs ■■ open Evenings uunng lnis bale. BKS u&« ary &uiloinq ibJl sevimtm * wabasha During This Sale. Fire, Smoke and Water Sale The Great Rush for Bargains Continues. The Gooda Are New, the Bargains Are Genuine-Thousands of Hen's Suits, Over coats and Ulsters to select from-The Finest Boys' and Children's Clothing Greatly Sacrificed-Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps and Shoes at Almost Your Own Price. Men's and Boys' Pants—Men's Overalls—Men's | » r^^A* * v j • , , T1 A 4- 4 *.!_• f S Purchased at any time will be exchanged Underwear—Men's and Boy's Gloves and Mittens 1 SKC aUVailtagfe OT tlllS ormnnpv , v ,AA . ~~~ — or money will be refunded on the same. If you —Men's Duck Coats—Men's Sheep-lined Coats— « m T A + . -.« v,0,,0 i L • . , r r— -— V Sale. Nothing Hke it Wi have made any purchase ,„ th,, stor. before Men s bur Coats —Rubbers—Overshoes, in fact ° pL« fB , ; " , , — : ■ Christmas and the goods are not what you want, everything in this Great Clothing House is re- CVer happen again bring them back and get your n^ney-t^h^sVo^ duced from 15% to 50% in price. == . c , . , ' system vof doingr business at all times. ■ — T- Come Today or Tomorrow and Get the Bargains. Meras was last seen on Sunday, when he called at the store and paid hts help, the business for the most part having been conducted by girls. WANTED FOR LARCENY. Aaltinau.AVlio Was Allowed to Leave Town, Arrested at Spokane. Guy Aultman, a young man who was ar lested about one month ago by Detectives Stavlo and Morrissey at the time of tha arrest of Biliie Garrity, "Babe" Whit-3 and Fred Bockelson. and who was al lowed to leave town In place of going to the workhouse lor ninety days, was ar rested yesterday at Spokane, Wash., and an officer of the Minneapolis department j will leave toivght to bring Aultm'ari ba.-k to Minneapolis, where Is wanted on a charge of grand larceny. Thanksgiving evening a delivery wagon of the Mer chants' Package Delivery company was robbed of packages valued at about $400. On Dec. 15 a young man named Fred Bir rows was arrested by Detectives Stavlo and Morrissey, charged with the. rob bery. He is said to have admitted it, and to have implicated Aultman. Bar rows told where a portion of the goods had been sold by Aultman and himself in Duhuh, and Detective Mnrrissey went to Duluth and recovered the property. The BlofiniliiK'ton Mail Route. The contract for the stage mail line "for the district south of Minneapolis has be.ei\ let to Chester C. Cole, of Algona, 10. Hia bid was 5523 a year and the contract holda for two and a half years. The route, which formerly required two stages, hag been rearrange, and will take in the en tire circuit of towns, the distance being some forty miles. The stage will leave Minneapolis every morning except Sun day at 9 o'clock and pass through Rich field, Bloomington, Bloomington Ferry and DCen Prairie, arriving at Edina Mills at 5 p. m., and reaching Minneapolis at 7 p. m. Relatives of Mrs. Lantun. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Culberson, of Louisville, Ky., are In the city, stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Semple on Hawthorn avenue. Mrs. Oulberson is a sister of Mrs. H. W. Lawton, and is greatly affected by the news of the gen eral's death. Mrs. Lawton and her four children leav^ Manila with the remains Dec. 30. ;>.nd will proceed direct to Wash ington. Mr. and Mrs. Culberson will meet her at some point between here and the | coast. OASTORXA. Bears the A Kind You Have Always Bought Signature fir , S/¥# A *? of v^<Si'VjTA&<&4^ Held to the Grand Jury. Fred C. Howell, who says he is only eighteen yoars of age, was arraigned in the police court yesterday on the charge of embezzlement. He was charged with scuring a quantity of household goods from the New England Furniture com pany and disposing of them for a song. He waived examination and was held to the grand jury in the sum of $500. FLICKERTAIL EDUCATORS Are in Session at Grand Forks. WUh an Attendance of Two Hundred. GRAND FORKS. N. D.. Dec. 27—(Spe cial.)—Over 200 teachers are attending the thirteenth annual session of the North Dakota Educational association, now in session here. The general association meetings are held in the Central high school. The address of welcome was delivered by Tracy R. Bangs, xhe response by State Superintendent Halland, and the presi dent's address by W. L. Stockwell, of Granton. The department of superintendents high school council, elementary section and college and normal section held meet ings thia morning, organized for work and took up the reading and discussion of papers. The meetings continue for three days, and the same order will be followed each day. Enjoy Elegance and Comfort In Traveling to California. The Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. has secured a lln« of brftnd new tourist cars that surpass anything 1 ever seen being Pullman's latest and Best. Berth rate in these magnificent cars only $6.00 to Los Angeles. Call at Minneapolis & St. Louis office. THE ST. PAUL GLOBE, THURSDAY DECEMBER 28, 1899. SHE WELCOMED DEATH EMILY HILDA BLAKE SUFFERS THE EXTREME PENALTY OF HER MIRDEROUS CRIME HANGED AT BRANDON, CANADA Refused All Assistance From Coun sel, and Requested the Judge to Inflict the Severest Penalty-Con fe**ed That She Shot Mrs. Lane on Account of Her Deep Love for the Latter's Children. Hilda Blake, a domestic, was hanged here this morning for the murder of Mrs Lane her mistress. The execution was private; only a few persons witnessed it Miss Blake, who was only twenty-two jears old. walked firmly to the scaffold without assistance, and was the eoo'est of the party with the exception of Hane. man Ratcliffe. She made no statement The crime for which she was hanged was the murder of Mrs. Lane, of Bran don, on July 5 last. Mrs. Lane was found dying with a bullet hole In her body, and the Blake girl gave the alarm, say- Ins a tramp had murdered her. Later she was charged with and confessed the crime, saying she did it because she lov ed Mrs. Lane's children and was jealous of the mother's love. Her trial was brief, state the truth when she declared that INDSiESTION. Hereford s laid Phosphate Reaches forms of indigestion thai no other medicine seems to touch. Genuine bears name Horsford'a on wrapper. as she refused all offers of counsel and pleaded guilty. It appears from later developments that the murderess of Mrs. Lane did not it was love lor Mrs. Lane's children that instigated the crime. Emily Blake was enamored of the husband of Mrs. Lane. The shooting of the woman was cold blooded, she having been shot in the back. With the eunnfng instinct of a murderess she immediately rushed to the house of a neighbor, thence to the police statton, at both places declaring in an excited manner that a tramp had killed her mistress who had been ordered awaj* from the house. For several days there after the police scoured the country in search of the man described minutely by the Blake woman. But she told subsequently so many con flicting stories that suspicion was direct ed- against herself, and within a short time the authorities were In possession of a confession from Miss Blake. It was in this confession that she strenuously declared that her deep and fervent love for Mrs. Lanes three children, and her desire to obtain control of them, induced her to commit the fearful deed. The true reason—her love for Lane —she would not admit. If Mr. Lane was ever aware of the affection he had inspired in this passionate and vindictive girl, It is ciuite certain that he did not recip rocate it. Following an appearance In court of HILDA BUKE. less than half an hour's duration Mie was condemned to die. The actual du ration of the trial was less than five minutes. After indictment, when pre sented at the criminal aMzes, she der-id ed to accept the consequences of her crime and pleaded guilty. She sharply refused to avail herself of the service's of counsel. She was a young woman without money and with no known rela tives to corr- to her assistance. No one desired to see her #o before the bar of justice on the charge o£ murder without the advantage cf legal aid. To all ap peals she turred a deaf ear and refused the Judge's offer fro provide counsel to combat the evidence of the crown attor ney. She summed the /case up as follows: "No lawyer, jvt>j\ I am guilty. I tell you, and I want the severest punishment you can inflict. Thfkfhi aH." It certainly looked like a determined ! effort on her part to commit suicide. j Mips Blake declared that she would ! rather die a hundred times than spend her life In a prison cell with the thought of her horrible crime haunting her day and night. MIHDER FOR REVEXGE. It Is Alleged in the Case of Frank Poplanxli. of Wisconsin. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., Dec. 27.—A warrant was sworn out here this even ing for the arrest of Frank Poplanskl, a resident of the town of Big Bend, twenty-two miles north of this city. Poplanski is charged with the murder of Martin Meegus, a prominent resident of that town. Meegus mysteriously dis appeared and suspicion pointed to Pop lanski as the murderer, it being alleged that the deed was done for revenge. The officers, besides making the arrest, will make a thorough search for the body of Meegus in which they will be assisted by all the residents of that section of the county. MURDER IS ALLEGED. Colored Man L'nder Arrest at Park Hupl'U for the Crime. PARK RAPIDS, Minn, Dec. 27.—(Spe cial.)— Thomas Harvey was murdered last night eleven miles south of here. Doc Atwater, the alleged murderer, col ored, is under arrest. The trouble arose over government claims. Matrimony at Hastings. HASTINGS, Minn., Dec. 27.—(Special.)— John Irrthum and Miss Ermah L. Mar tin, daughter of Nehemiah Martin, were married this evening at the parsonage of St. Boniface church, the Rev. Othmar Erren officiating. Both bride and groom are well known young people and quite popular, and their large circle of friends extend sincere congratulations. A double wedding took place in Ninin ger on the 25th inst.. the contracting par ties being W. H. Jeremy, of that town, and Miss Maud Whaiey, of West St. Paul, and Louis Robideaux and Miss Ida B. Jeremy, of Nininger. The Rev. J. W. Stebbins officiated. CleHirinjf lp the Debris. HASTINGS, Minn., Dec. 27.—(Special.)— A crew of men began operations in clear ing away the debris of the R. C. Libby & Co. mill fire. It is undecided whether the saw mill will be rebuilt, but machinery has already been purchased for, a new planing factory. The work of teaiing down the walls of the Mather and Engel buildings is also in progress. Messrs P. A. Engel. John Kleis and Cavanaugh & Currier intend to rebuild shortly. The losses are beginning to be adjusted by the various insurance companies. Fatni Fit. RED WING, Minn., Dec. 27.—(Special.) —Agon J. Schlueter, of Hay Creek, whihi In a tit fell down stairs In his home, sus taining injuries from which he died a few hours later. Drnffßrldt in Hurd l.ncli. "WINONA, Minn., Dec. 27.—(Specials- George W. Douglass, a druggist, was to day fined $50 as the result of violation of the state pharmacy law. He plead pov "Both my wife and myself have been nnfiig OASCARETS and they arc the best medicine we have ever liad in the house. Lost woo'.t my wifo wag frantic with heudacbo for two days, she tried some of yourCASCARETS, Bnd they relieved the pain In her head almost Immediately. We both recommend Cascarets." Chas. Stedeford, Pittsburg Safe & Deposit Co., Pittsburg, Pa. BM JB cathartic Vk TRAOB MAAK R«OI»TIREO rfff Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Good. Do Good, NeTer Sicken. Weaken, or Gripe, JOe, 26c. 50c. ... CURE CONSTIPATION. ... Sterllnr R'aedy Conpmy, fLl««jo, Moatr»al, K*w Tort. Sl7 erty and was preparing to take a jail sentence instead, but on application of the city attorney the- commitment was stayed and the state board will be peti tioned to remit the fir.c-. Douglass, who recently moved from lowa, is a first-class druggist, but failed to take out a license. CTXeill Transfer* His Home. WINONA. Minn.. Dec. 27.—(Special.)— By a quitclaim deed filed today with the register of deeds H. J. O'Neill transfers his o'.d home, located on West Wabasha street, to his children, Margaret. He'en and . osephine O'Neill. The deed was <xecuted on the lyth. and bears the sig nature of his wife. Evangeline, attached last Friday. It is attested to by a Mon treal attorney, and shows conclusively that Mrs. O'Neill has not yet entered upon her European tr;y, as was given out by the newspapers. Ceremony by Archbishop Ireland. DULUTH, Minn.. Dec. 27.—(Special. )- The title of Monsignor was conferred on Father Joseph F. Buh, by Archb.shop John Ireland today. The ceremony was a notable one and celebrated with the hghest offices of the church. A very large representation of prominent pfTest3 was present. Pardon for Or. Lnflltte. WEST SUPERIOR, Wis., Dec. 27.— Word has been received here that the pres ident has granted a pardon to Dr. H. E. Laffitte, of this city, who has been in the prison at Stillwater for nearly a year. The doctor was sent there from the Unit ed States court at Madison last January, having been convicted of suborination ot perjury. MINNESOTA. Wlnona—The Wlnona Court of Honor No. 534 has elected the following officers for the year: Chancellor. Mark Seymore; vice chancellor. Hattie Roloff; recorder, P. W; Leach; treasurer, H. Mueller: con ductor, Anna Bolley; chaplain. Charles : Kroeger; guard, S. McAfee; sentinel, J. Bolley. Fergus Falls—Ole Haring was thrown from his wagon in a runaway, and sus tained a broken leg and fractured skull. Hia injuries may prove fatal. Albert Lta—There is a great scarcity of milk. The creameries in this locality have received less milk dur-ng the past few months than for several years, and butter has not been as high In "live years Many farmers are fattening their'cows for the market owing to the good price beef Is bringing. Mankato—Miss Emma Chenewitfa and John McOall, of Albert Lea, were mar ried on Tuesday. They will make their home in West Mankato. Grand Rapids—A camp of Red Men is to be instituted here within a short time. Deputy State Organizer Bralnerd is in town and now has thirty-five charter members on the list and expects to have fifty before leaving for Duluth. St. Cloud—Henry Beumer. of St. Au gusta, has sold his flour mill to Barney Evereman. Mr. Beumer has just com pleted his fifteenth year as proprietor of the mill. Cass Lake—The Hartley Townsite com pany is doing a good business and a number of new buildings are being put up, although building operations will be abandoned owing to the cold snap. MINXES OTA. Mankato— Over $6,000 has been collected by Leo S. Lamm for St. Joseph's hospi tal, which clears thi> institution of debt. Crookston—There is n rumor abroad that the Great Northern will build a branch from Thief River Falls to Roseau next spring. The contemplated line would be a great boon for the country lying between the branch terminals. St'llwater—A meeting of the members of Company X, F.rst regiment, will be neid Jan. h to decide upon the future course to be pursued in either perpetu ating the First regiment organization or Thirteenth Regiment association. It is very probable that the company as a body will go back into the First regiment, N. G. S. M. Lake City—The absence of snow has stimulated interest In Ice boating and the habitues of the ice are vicing with each other for the distinction of champion. A spirited rivalry exist? between the Lake City club and the Pepin club. The latter was champion last year. New Ulm — County Superintendent Runck has filed his annual report, which gives the total amount expended as $79, -82.14, leaving a balance of $43,000. The average salary paid to male teachers was ilf6.Sl. and females $3.66 in independ ent districts end in rural districts. The average was $30.80 for males and $31 for females. Winona—L. A. Sweet, state dairy In spector, is here, and cia.ms to have found several boarding houses that are using oleomargarine without displaying the re quired notice. The samples have been f ent i° St- Paul for chemical examina tion before prosecution" is begun Brainerd-Christmas evening Miss Ger trude Rasmus and Lewis S Budd were married by Rev. George VV. Gallagher, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. j. Wai- XORTH DAKOTA. Eisbee-This town will soon be lepallv . lncorio.ated. The new Catholic church ; is nearing completion and will b- dtxli , cated soon after the nrst of the year I * ai. ilrV;re-The home of J. 8. Watson I was badly damaged by fire, and part of i his household effects destroyed. | Largdon-An enterprising local mer chant has advertised that his sale wT continue until the end of the centu-V but the doubt which has existed a« to when the per'od ends makes the an nouncement regarded with suspicion by some of the local humoi - Hankinson— The Soo road Is contt-m --1 plali«? improvements here to the extent ot 5>10.0:.0. The people here are dftlightr-d over the announcement. j Edge'.ey-Former cashier of the Edge ley bank and register of deeds at La Moure is rerorted to have discovered a valuable gold mine near Sun Diego, «'al. Bowbells—The new bank es.abli here is tp have for its president James D. Landsborough, who has been with ih<* First Nat onal bank, m Park River, for several years. i^m hpet?n ~R- c- Wyvell has sold to William Lang, of Blue Earth county Minnesota, all the S. J. Mouiton lands In Rlchland, Sargent and Ransom counties The deal involves 4,647 acres of land for whicn $27.68-5 was paid, being about $6 per acre for the several tracts. Grand Forks—The March term of the united States court, which is usually hrld at Bismarck, will be helu in Grand Fork«= March 6. Expired Without Wnriiinjt. NEW YORK. Dec. 27. — While eating oysters In a restaurant on upfcer Broad way tonight Joseph Wittgenstein, sixty years of age, died suddenly of heart failure. Wittgenstein was b6rn in Louisiana, and for many year 3 was a planter. Acts gently on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels tLEA NSES the System cl /^EFFECTUALLY OVERCOMES L/rT& ' >~<^r H4b.tualCoNST.pat.on <*» PERMANENTLY BUy THE GCNWINt - MAN'F O 6y (AUIvRNIA pG foa. wuu au owjofcsr^rciu sot ruienu. 8