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BAD SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE PITTS- BURG & WESTERN. ‘Two Freight Trains Collide and a }assenger Train Runs Into Some of the Wrecked Cars—Twenty- Are Injured, Five of Whom Will Probably Die—Brakes Failed to Work. Five Passengers Pittsburg, Aug. 26.—A wreck on the Pittsburg & Western railroad at Val- encia, twenty-two miles west of here, resulted in the destruction of three passenger coaches, eighteen freight cars and the injury of twenty-five passengers, five of whom will proba- bly die. The names of the seriously injured who may die are Mrs. W. B. Marsh, ‘Talmadge, Ohio, frontal bone crushed, injured internally; John Curry, Pleas- antville, Pa., jaw broken and body badly mangled; Mrs. J. W. Morse, Lodi, Ohio, collar bone fractured, in- jured internally; Maud Bennett, Alle- gheny, skull fractured; Mary J. L. Smith, Verona, Pa., skull fractured. The following were badly injured but will recover: Mary Bennett, Alle- gheny; Walter Smith, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. E. M. Cramer, Appollo, Pa.; Jen- nie Cramer, Belle Cramer, Appollo, Garret Culbert, Allegheny; D. B. Schantz, Harmony, Pa.; G. B. Hous- ton, Newcastle, Pa.; E. J. Smith, Bea- ver Falls; J. H. Weaverling, New- O. W. Crooks, Carnegie, ughn, Buffalo, N, Y.; J. C. zlewood, Pa.; L. L. Gray, Allegheny, Pa.; | William Muehlbron- ner, J. Edward Carill, Allegheny; Alex Jones, Carnegie, Pa.; Dr. J. L. Tier- ne. Sharpsburg, ; J. W. Morse, Lodi, Ohio; Mrs. C. W. Hyle, Evans City, Pa. The injured were all brought to the Allegheny general hospital. The seri- ous es are still there, while the oth- ers were either removed to their homes in Allegheny or continued on their journe The wreck was a peculiar one and involved three trains—the lo- cal freight, No. 27, the through freight, No. 25, and the east-bound passenger, No. 14, from Chicago. The local was standing at Valencia station unloading freight when the through freight came to the top of the grade just east of Valencia. The engineer, who was cn the look-out for No. 25, put on the air brakes, but they refused to work, and his train went crashing into the local. Just as the two freights collided the passenger came along on the east-bound track and was struck by the freight cars which were derailed at that moment. The engine and baggage car of the passenger train got through safely and broke away from the balance of the train. The fist passenger coach, in which were a great many ladies, was crushed by a car load of oil well tubing. The tubing was thrown with terrific force in every direction, caus- ing most of the wounds received by the passepgers. The wreckage was piled twenty-five or thirty feet high in places. The railroad people say the whole trouble was caused by the fail- ure of the brakes to work while the through freight was on the hill. K. Bicennial Meeting of the Puthisns Begins in Earnest. Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 26.—Hundreds of Knights of Pythias marched into town to-day to attend the eighteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge “and the national encarapment of the organizations. Reception of brigades, regiments and visitors occupied the forenoon. In the afternoon troops as- sembled in full dress uniform in front of the headquarters. There the dedi- eatory exerc took place. The ad- dress of the centennial committee, by Wilson M. Day, director general of the commission, the presentation of Camp Perry Payne by Mayor McKis- son, acceptance of the camp by Maj. Gen. Carnahan, and the raising of the camp flag occupied the afternoon ses- sion. The report of the officers of the grand lodge show a _ remarkable growth and development of the order. In his report Thomas G. Sample, supreme master of the exchequer, con- gratulated the order upon the healthy condition of its finances. The re- ceipts for the biennial term ending March 31, including a balance of $29,- 059, were $183,600, and the expendit- $147,703, leaving a balance of 397. The report of Maj. Gen. James R. Carnahan, commanding the uniform rank, showed that the revenues had been sufficient to meet all the expenses of the management. The income for the biennial term was $18,935 and the outlay $7,893. The rank has made a steady and substantial growth. Some of the di- visions had not been able to hold to- gether on account of the hard times, but the new divisions organized dur- ing the financial depression were great proofs of the strong hold the rank had upon the Knights of Pythias in general. Warrants had been granted to 104 new divisions The report of R. L. C. White, su- preme keeper of records and seals, showed that in 1864 there were 3 subordinate lodges and 70 members, and in 1896 6,504 subordinate lodges and 464,339 members, The states in which the greatest gains were made were: Ohio, 3,959; Illinois, 3,317; In- diana, 2,75 Iowa, 2,265; Massachu- setts, 1,914; Missouri, 1,612; North Car- olina, 1,404; Maine, 1,314; Texas, 1,219. There wus a loss of 2,807 in Kansas and 4,166 in Pennsylvania. There were gains in 38 states and territories, and a loss in 16. The session of the supreme lodge is likely to be very interesting. The chief question for consideration, it is said, will be the German ritual. In- terviews with a number of supreme lodge representatives published to- day, show that opinion is pretty unan- imous in opposition to restoring the German ritual. Supreme Keeper of Records White said: “In my opinion the Germans have either got to obey the law or get out.” The general sen- timent is that the English ritual ought to be used in this country, where English is the langu: almost univer- sally spoken. TRAIN WRECK Washington, Aug. 26. — Announce- ment was made by President Cleve- land at Gray Gables to-day, of the ap- pointment of David R. Franeis, ex- governor of Missouri, as secretary of the interior, vice Hon. Hoke Smith, who recently resigned because of his financial views. Mr. Francis will probably assume office Sept. 1, as that is the date named in Secretary Smith’s resignation. The announcement rather surprised Washington, more because of the sud- denness with which it followed on the heels of the announcement of Mr. Smith’s retirement tran because of the selection. The reasons for Secretary Smith’s voluntary withdrawal from the cabinet were understood as soon as the announcement was made, and it was naturally expected that as he had retired because he felt obliged to support the nominees of his party nt Chicago that his successor would be in full harmony with Mr. Cleveland on the money question. There was feeling also that the president would probably select Mr. Smith’s successor from the middle West, as the South was already well represented in his official family. Speculation therefore went to Missouri, Indiana and Illinois and the names of ex-Gov. Francis, ex- Congressman Bynum and others nat- urally suggested themselves. Gov. Francis took a strong stand in favor of the gold standard in the preliminary battle for delegates to the Chicago convention, but he and his associates were disasirously besten in his state. During the convention he was also very active. Since the convention he has, it is said by his friends here, giv- en no public utterance as to his posi- tion with regard to the Chicago tick- et, and so far as known, has not, at least actively, allied himself with the movement for the Indianapolis con- vention. Goy. Francis throughout his political career has been a strong Cleveland supporter and a warm friend of Mr. Cleveland and the ad- ministration. It is recalled that when Mr. Cleveland was at Lakewood making up his cabinet prior to enter- ing upon his second term, ex-Gov. rancis was summoned there and there was a strong impression for a time that he would be given a port- folio. He had been mayor of St. Louis and twice governor of Missouri, and before Mr. Cleveland’s nomination became a certainty was pressed for the presidential nomination. Despite the high honors he has already achieved, he is still a comparatively young man, in the neighborhood of fifty, strong, vigorous, of sunny tem- perament and genial disposition. The New Secretary. Ex-Gov. David Rowland Francis was born in Richn-ond, Madison coun- ty, Ky., Oct. 1, 1850. His education was received in Washington universi- ty, St. Louis, his family having moved to St. Louis. In 1870 he graduated, re- ceiving the degree B. A. His first em- ployment was with a grain commis- sion house, continuing until 1877, when he began business for himself. In 1884 the D. R. Francis & Bro. Com- mission company was established as @ result of the growth of the firm. The same year he became president of the Merchants’ exchange. His first political position was that of delegate to the national convention io 1884. In April, 1885, he was elected mayor of St. Louis, having been nominated as a dark horse on the 185th ballot. In 1888 Mr. Francis was elected governor of Missouri. At the expiration of his term in 1892 he resumed the active business management of his old firm, which had been kept up by the other members of the house, with occasional supervision hy the governor himself. His connection with politics since 1892 has been that of a simple citizen with an active interest in the welfare of his party and courtry. He has ak ways been a corsistent Democrat. Mrs. Francis is a leader in St. Louis society. They have four children. TURNS HIS FACE WESTWARD. Starting for LincoIn—Mr. Bryan Is Feeling Well Physically and Men- tally. Upper Red Hook, N. Y., Aug. 26.— | William J. Bryan, accompanied by Mrs. Bryan and Private Secretary Cut- right, left Red Hook to-day to begin their bomeward journey to Lincoln. Mr. Bryan has gained flesh during his week’s sojourn, and is in high spirits, imspired particularly by an approach- ing meeting with Senator Hill, Chair- man Hinckley and other Democratic leaders, which he expects will result in assurances of the politically solid support of the state organization. The party drove to Rhinecliff, where they ssed the river to continue their journey to Winnisook Lodge, where they will spend the night with Mr: Hinckley. Much of the time of the past three or four days has been spent by.Mr. Bryan working on his letter of acceptance. The document will not be so long as his Madison Square Garden speech, nor will it be given to the public until Mr. McKin- ley’s acceptance has been published. At various points along the line Mr. Bryan .was cheered by crowds and he ‘was compelled to make several short speeches. Murdered by Tramps. Fort Worth, Tex., Aug. 26. — Two tramps went to a section house on the Fort Worth & Denver railway, near Texline, and murdered Mrs. John Halloran, wife of the section fore- man, robbed the house of $80 and $1,500 in pay checks of the Fort Worth & Denver, fired the section house, partially cremating Mrs. Halloran’s body. Prof, Andree Gives It Up. Tromsoe, Norway, Aug. 26. — Prof. Andree has arrived here from Dane’s island on board the Virgo, having ap- parently akandoned for this year his attempt to cross the Arctic regions in & balloon. Blew Of His Face, Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 26. -- Charles Eichler of Sand Leke attempted to re- move a cap yesterday from the shell of a shotgun. The shell exploded and Bichler’s left eye and a large part of that side of his face were blown away. It is not thought he can recover. 1 A Wealthy Farmer Dies. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 26.--Jehn Railsback, a wealtby farmer, living ten miles from her ted kuicide by shooting hk in the head. No reason is known. BRAVE DEEDS COMMEMORATED AT THE DEDICATION. - Noble Shaft in Honor of the Heroic Defense of the Fort Against the Bloodthirsty Siowx Thirty-Four Years Ago Formally Turned Over to the State by Chairman Flan- drau, of the Monument Commis- sion—Forty of the Defenders Present and Receive Medals. Fairfax, Minn., Special, Aug. 20.—The dedication to-day of the Fort Ridgely mon- ument at the site of the old fort, six miles south of this place, was a great event and an important incident in Minnesota history. Fully 3,000 people were on the grounds, and various portions of the state were repre- sented. A very large delegation was pres- ent from New Ulm, including Company A of the Second regiment of Minnesota mil- itia, commanded by Capt. Steinhauser, the artillery company of Capt. Burg, the Great ‘Western band and a large number of citi- zens. There was a good-sized delegation from St. Peter and the surrounding coun- try. Morton sent down a crowd of people, including an attractive company of young ladies dressed in the national colors and marching in military order, led by Capt. Jerry Patton. St. Paul sent up a delegation of thirty members. Old soldiers were pres- ent from various other counties, and some came from Suth Dakota and Iowa. Of course the country about Fairfax turned out The Fort Ridgley Medal. Front. en masse. The visitors were entertained by this ‘own and conveyed to the grounds in carriages, Among the prominent citizens of the state who were in attendance were Hon. ©. B. Flandrau, Judge Egan, Senator Sheehan and Col. T. J. Sheehan of St. Paul, B. H. Ran- dall of Winona, Capt. J. G. McGrew of Du- luth, Hon. O. G. Wall of McGregor, Capt. N. K. Culver of Chatfield, Hon. G. 8. Ives and A. A. Stone of St. Peter, Col. William Pfaender, Werner Boesch and Hon. John Lind of New Ulm, Capt. M. E. Powell, Sen- ator French and Julius Schmahl of Redwood Falls. About fifty men and women who were inmates of the fort at the time of the seige and participated in its defense were on the grounds. Col. T. J. Sheehan com- manded the fort at the time. Capt. N. K. Culver was post quartermaster and had charge of a detachment. Maj. B. H. Ran- dall commanded a company of armed citi- zens. Capt. McGrew and Werner Boesch had each charge of a piece of artillery. There were also present representatives of the rank and file of Companies B and C of the Fifth Minnesota and of the Renville rangers that constituted the garrison proper Reverse. and many citizen defenders. One of the guns of the New Ulm battery, a brass six- pounder, was used by Sergeant Jones in the defense of the fort. ‘Cwo of the daugh- ters and a son of the old artillerist and a number of other ladies connected in history with the events of the great Sioux outbreak were on the platform. Mrs. Margaret K. Hern of Clark, S. D., one of the women who made cartridges for the soldiers at the time of the battles, was present. The Exercises were held near the old cemetery, east of the old fort. Rev. Hanscom opened with prayer. Judge Flandrau, chairman of the monument commission, made the opening address and delivered over the monument to Adjt. Gen. Muehlberg, the representa- tive of the governor. Judge Flandrau sald: “Adjutant General Muehlberg. The very agreeable duty has devolved upon me of delivering to the state, through you as' its military representative, the monument It has erected to commemorate the hard fougnt battles of old Fort Ridgely. On March 3, 1849, Minnesota was born as a territory. It extended from the St. Croix to the Mis- souri, and contained within its borders three tribes of Indians, the Sioux, the Chippewas and the Winnebagoes. were a very formidable and warlike people. In 1851 two treaties were made with the des Sioux, through which all their lands in Minnesota were purchased, and they were located upon a small reservation on the upper waters of the Minnesota river, consisting of a strip of land ten miles wide on each side of the river, the southern ex- tremity of which was only a few miles below the point where we now stand. In 1848 the government bad erected a fort on the upper Mississippi river, In the Chip- pewa country, called Fort Gaines, the name of which was afterwards and in 1850 changed to Fort Ripley. “In the years 1852 and 1853 immigration into the territory was very rapid, and the | United States decided to build a fort in the Sioux country for the protection of the set- tlers, which resulted in the erection of Fort Ridgely on the Minnesota. Ridgely was commenced in 1853, and soon after com- pleted, and was named after Maj. Randolph Ridgely, one of the heroes of the Mexican j ‘war, who fell at the battle of Monterey. These were the first forts erected west or north of old Fort Snelling. Ridgely was in no sense a fort; it was not walled or fortified, but was simply a collection of buildings, some of stone and some of wood. “Fort Ridgely was never calied upon for | any serious Indian service until the year 1857, when a vagabond band of Sioux, under Ink-paduta, murdered a settlement of about forty-two people in Northwestern Iowa and Southwestern Minnesota, and carried into captivity four white women. Company A, of the Tenth United States infantry, under Oapt. Barnard E. Gee and Lieut. Murray, then stationed at Ridgely, made a terrible winter march from the fort to the locality of the troubles, but did not succeed in pun- ishing the Indians. Women were subsequently rescued, and a The Sioux occupied | all the country west of the Mississipp!, and | Two of the captive ; |AT FORT RIDGELY. | son of Ink-paduta was killed on the Yellow Medicine river by a part of this same ¢om- pany, under Lieut. Murray and a squad of volunteers, which was the oniy punishment ever inflicted upon Ink-paduta’s band. “The question is frequently asked why this massacre was allowed to pass unno- ticed.. I- cam. answer that question fully. Col. Alexander, of the Tenth, and myself ( then had charge of the Sioux) planned an attack upon Ink-paduta’s band, which we were to execute with five companies of regulars as soon as we heard from my ex- Pedition, which had been sent out to rescue the women, as we dared not attack until assured of their safety. Just at the moment the expedition returned, an order arrived for the whole garrison of the fort to start immediately for Fort Bridger, in Utah, to take part in putting down the threatened Mormon rebellion, and the boat that brought fe order carried off the troops. The affalr was soon forgotten, as all such matters are in a very new country. Had it not been for this unexpected turn in affairs, we would in0st undoubtedly have destroyed }nok-pa- duta and all his followers. “Quiet prevailed at the fort until 1862, when, on the 18th of August of that year, the Sioux rebellion broke out, and every- body that could reach the fort fled to it for safety. It contained a small garrison, which was augmented by refugees and others who got there before it was attacked. On the day of the outbreak the garrison was de- pleted by the loss of Capt. Marsh, its com- manding officer, and twenty-three of his men, who were ambushed and killed at the Redwood ferry. This loss was soon made up, however, by the arrival of Lieut. T. J. Sheehan and fifty-one men of Company 0, Fifth"Minnesota infantry, who, on receiving a dispatch announcing the peril of the fort, made a forced march of forty-two miles In the shortest time recorded in history, and on his arrival le took command of the gar- rison and conducted the fight to the end. “On the 20th of August the first attack was made upon the fort by the Indians, and it remained in a state of practical siegé until the 27th, during which time it with- stood several determined attacks, but was finally reiieved by Gen. Sibley with a large force. After the most vigorous assault made on the fort, which occurred on the 22d of August, the Indians in a body attacked New Ulm, about eighteen miles down the river, on the 23d of August, and were again repulsed. These two defeats put them on the retreat, and Gen. Sibley’s command kept them going entil they were driven across the Missouri river. “The logical conclusion to draw from the results of the battles of Fort Ridgely and New Ulm is that they saved the State of Minnesota. As an old Indian expressed it, in speaking of their effect upon his people, ‘the door was closed against them,’ and we have adopted this sentence as the legend for our Fort Ridgely medal: ‘Tiyopa, na-ta-ka-pi,’—they shut the door. The state fully reeognizing the historical importaace of the victory won at the fort, to commem- orat® the event has erected the stately monument which we dedicate to-day. As it speaks to the world with its tongue of bronze, it is ‘In memory of the fallen; In recognition of the living and for the emul- ation of future generations.’ The commit- tee, to which was entrusted its design and erection, has completed its labors, and now, sir, through you, we deliver it to the state, to remain for all time as an evidence that Minnesota appreciates and will reward the gallantry of her sons, who live for her honor and who die in her defense.” Other Exercises. Gen. Muehlberg made a most befitting re- ply. The princtpal speech was by Capt. J. G. McGrew of Duluth, who had charge of a cannon during the battles. He was followed by Col. Sheehan and Capt. Culver, each of whom gave interesting sketches of the dark days of 1862. The exercises were Iinter- spersed with musical selections by the New Uim and Fairfax bands and by a vocal quartet and by a recitation by Mrs. Steiner of New Ulm. The monument is a splendid structure. It is forty-two feet in height, of granite and bronze, contains appropriate inscriptions and a handsome medallion of Lieut. T. J. Sheehan, the commander, as he looked at twenty-three years of age. Altogether the monument is believed to be the best of the kind in the Northwest. It was built by the Peterson Granite Company of St. Paul. Great credit is due Capt. Charles H. Hop- kins of Fairfax for his superintendence of the monument erection and for the excellent arrangements which made Its dedication so complete a success. The defense of Fort Ridgely was perhaps the most notable event in the history of Minnesota, and the people are to be congratulated on the monument which so appropriately commemorates it, A most interesting feature was the pres- entation on behalf of the stata by Gen. Muehlberg of bronze medals to the actual defenders of the fort, about forty of whom were present. The medals were specially designed by the commission and are not only artistic but appropriate. They bear a wreath of the moccasin flower instead of the traditional laurel, and the motto is in the Sioux language in words meaning ‘They kept the door shut.” Politics in It. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 22.—A dissolu- tion of the legal copartnership of Don M. Dickinson, H. T. Thurber and Hl- liott G. Stevenson is announced to take place on Sept. 1. Mr. Dickinson is said to have been much displeased when he returned from the Hast and found that Mr. Stevenson had to some extent compromised the firm by accepting the chairmanship of the state central com- mittee and becoming responsible for the Bryan campaign in Michigan. Mr, Stevenson later resigned the chairman- ship, but the friction, however, inter- rupted amicable relation in their per- sonal intercourse, and the result was the decision on Mr. Stevenson’s part to withdraw from the firm. New York in the Fold. Upper Red Hook, N. Y., Aug. 22.—It is pretty apparent here to-day that Candidate Bryan s plans to spend some time in New York State campaigning are not objectionable to the leaders in Sioux, one at Mendota and one at Traverse | Democratic state politics, but that, on the contrary, he has their co-operation in the movement. It is not hard to an- ticipate that the Democratic conven- tion in Buffalo will endorse his candi- dacy, from several events of the past two days, and Mr. Bryan himself said this morning, swilingly: “I am not bothering about New York Democrats; everything will be all right.’” Dragged to Her Death. Missoula, Mont., Aug. 22.—Mrs. Chas. Sheldon, a rancher’s wife, living at Miller Creek, 12 miles from here up the Bitter Root, was dragged to death last night. With her two children she was riding along the road with a horse and cart,when the horse became fright- ened and ran away, throwing the dren out and injuring them severely. The woman’s foot caught in the rig- ging of the cart, with her head and | body hanging downward. The horse ran half a mile over a stony road, and when stopped the woman’s head and back were pounded into a pulp, leaving a streak of blood along the mountain road. A Young Claude Duval. Canton, S. D., Aug. 25. — Joseph Myres, a sixteen-year-old highway- man, escaped from jail here. His es- cape was not discovered until he had been gone some time. No clue as to his whereabuuts MINNESOTA NEWS, ss in the North je. interesting Hapne Star Mrs. O’Toole, who was run over by a buggy at St. Paul, died of her injuries. Col. Kiefer has withdrawn from the contest for the Republican congression- al nomination in the Fourth district. The newspaper men will have charge of the programme at the state fair Sat- urday. Musgrove and Cingmars, murderers of Sheriff Rogers of Glencoe, have been indicted for murder in the first degree. ‘The veterans of Minnesota regiments will hold a joint reunion at Fort Snell- ing Sept. 1. Burlars ransacked the residence of President Wallace, of Macalester col- lege, St. Paul. State officers decide to make a test ease to determine the title of a pur- chaser of state lands on which the first purchaser has defaulted. Michael Ryan of St. Paul has been declared insane because of his peculiar affection for a woman who did not know him. Richard Hammett, for many years a resident of Mankato, seventy-two years old, died. Among surviving heirs is Mrs. Streeter of Minneapolis. Goy. Clough of Minnesota has ap- pointed delegates to the annual eonven- tion of the National Prison association, which meets in Milwaukee Sept. 26. Stratton Bros. drug store, at Belle Plaine, was burglarized recently. Jew- cuy and money amounting to $125 was aken. Attorney General Childs renders an opinion holding tkxt clerks of courts roust be elected this year in counties in which the term of office expired in Jan- uary, 1896. Two men arrived on horseback at Mrs. Underwood’s house, near Madi- son lake, during the absence of her husband ,and one assaulted her while the other chased her younger sister to a neighbor's. Mankato was visited the other night by burglars, several houses being en- tered. Little plunder, however, less than $50, was secured. P. A. Gunder, county auditor, was visited twice dur- ing the night. Frank Zeigebiem was run over by hi team at Tileston’s mills, St. Gane The team got frightened and knocked him down, and he lost one eye and broke his collar bone and nose. He is a prominent St. Cloud town farmer, and is in a eritieal condition. ‘ A very heavy rain visited Ellsworth recently, accompanied by sharp light- ning. Lightning struck the barn of F. J. Ash, setting fire to it and burning it to the ground. Two boys were sleep- ing upstairs in the hay, but they es- caped uninjured. John W. Anderson, a butcher of Ma- delia, charged with assaulting the eight-year-old daughter of John W. Miller, was by the court commissioner bound over to await the action of the grand jury. Anderson has been a re- spected member of society. Patrick Carroll, an aged citizen of Houston county, committed suicide yes- terday. He deliberately walked into a small pond on the farm of Dan Flynn, two miles west of Caledonia, and drowned himself in water not over a foot deep. Another obstruction suit has been filed at Duluth to delay the building of the city water works, presumably by the gas and water company. R. D. Mallet sues to have the council en- joined from selling the issue of $1,106,- 000 bonds to .A. C. Jones company, suc- cessful bidders, on the ground that it impairs the city’s credit and raises the bonded indebtedness above the legal limit of 5 per cent. J. L. Sanderson, the brakeman sent out to flag trains and protect the wrecker at the scene of the Gr2at Northern freight wreck on the Hinck- ley branch, went to sleep on the edge of the ties after twenty-seven hours’ watch. The red light was by his side, put a freight train from Superior struck him, and he was knocked over an embankment. He was badly in- jured, but may recover. His home is at Melrose, where he was taken. A heavy storm passed over Luverne. Many stacks of grain were burned and the wind leveled the corn to the ground. The barn of Christ Bourchest was struck by lightning and six head of horses burned, together with the structure and a large quantity of hay and grain and farm machinery. The loss will reach nearly $4,000. Thomas Colby lost five stacks of wheat, Will Thompson four stacks and several others were losers to a greater or less amount. About an inch of water fell. After his arrest for hitting his wite in the head with an ax, J. M. Anderson hanged himself in jail at Biwabik. He was a Swedish-Finlander, about fifty years old, and had a large family. He had had trouble with his wife and grown sons for three years, and fre- quently threatened to kill them and himself. He was a hard-working man and it is thought was somewhat un- balanced mentally, although his family made home life unpleasant. He evi- dently thought he had killed his wife, though she was not seriously injured. George Thompson, an inmate of the state reformatory at St. Cloud, sent up from Faribault on the charge of as- sault in the second degree last June, took French leave the other morning. He was engaged in farming on the state farm, about a mile from the insti- tution. The guard is understood to have had more men than he could well handle, as they were spread over the field. When Thompson had worked out of range of a Winchester, he started and ran. He is still at large, though officers are on his track. From an isolated portion of Polk county comes the story of a fatality during the heavy hail-storm of last week. The seven-year-old daughter of a farmer named Rosseland, living in the town of Chester, was the victim. The little girl went outside the house for some purpose unknown to her par- ents and she was not missed for sev- eral minutes. during which time the worst of the hail storm was in progress. On discovering that their daughter was not in the house a search was made, and the body found lying in the yard. Several large hail stones were lying near and it was supposed that she had been struck by some of them on the head and instantly killed, Your nerves upon rich, red blood and you will Rot be nervous. Blood is made rich and pure by Hoods Sarsaparilla ‘The One True Blood Purfer. All druggists. $1. Hood’s Pills are always reliable. 25 cents Easily Explained. “You say this is the diamond stud stolen from you. 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References required. Address or call on Fred F. Loomis, general manager, 306-9 Pioneer Press building, St. Paut. Delicate Point. “What sort of a crowd is this I am to address to-night?’ asked the orator, anxiously. “Is it inclined to religion, er somewhat sporty?” “Darn if I ean say,” said the mem- ber of the reception committee. “I wish you would find out. I would Tike to know whether to use the expres- sion ‘a new dispensation’ or ‘a new deal.’ ”"—Indianapolis Journal. Just as He Said. Custom House Officer—Aha! here wa have it. Yow told me there was noth- ing but wearing apparel in this trunk, and here's a gallon of brandy. Yourist—That’s correct, and every drink in it is a nightcap.—Detroit Free Press. ‘Wise Butcher. “Why did the butcher put up that large mirror near the door?” “To prevent the servant girls from watching the scales.”—Tit Bits. London manufactures more than 2,000 pianos each week. 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