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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
E. W. Lehman In Fit of Frenzy Blows Out
His Brains.

About O'Clock last night Mr.. E. H. Leh-
mann, residing with his family at No. l57
Smith street, placed SS-callber revolver to
his head and blew out his brains.
He was 35 years of age, and leaves wife
and three bright children. Up to last spring
be was in the employ of Garland Bros. the
trunk manufacturers, having been Identified
with the firm for nearly fifteen years.
He left them on account of Ill health, and
for sometime past has suffered from con-
sumption, having Of late been subject to &C.
casional fits OF dependency.
Throughout yesterday he was unusually
gloomy and low-spirited, and towards night
fall he became violent In his actions, mani
Testing every symptom Of insanity. About
6 80 o'clock his actions became so violent
that Mrs. Lehman thought 1t proper to re-
move the children to a neighbours, and as
they were passing from the house he threw q
chair at them.
Shortly afterwards Mrs. Lehman returned,
and on entering the sitting room, discovered
her husband lying dead on the floor, with
blood oozing from terrible wound in the
head, aud Colts revolver lying BY his side.
The neighbors were summoned, and an in
vestigation showed that he was dead.
the suppostlon is that after his family
had left the house he procured the revolver,
and, lying down on the lounge, shot him
self, rolling to the floor after mmitting the
deed.
Intelligence of the fatality was conveyed
to Coroner Quinn, who viewed the remains
aud decided that au inquest would not be
necessary.
The deed is wholly attributed to mental
alteration, brought about by physical suffer
ing and dependency.
The deceased was well and favorably
known in st. Paul, and was the son-in-law
of Mr.. 7. c. Robinson. 1t is unders TODD
that he made two previous ate pts
at suicide, one by taking AGO.
mite and one by taking belladonua.
The fact of his being out of employment is
said to have no bearing on the affair, as it is
stated that DO later than last week be drew a
prize of 500 in a lottery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
FARIBAULT.


FARIBAULr, Feb. 1s.-A meeting Of the
city com mittee Of this city aud the commit
tee Of the State Daiymeu's association TO
arrange for their annual lecture course was
held to-day-J. 7. Ames Of Mortified, 5.
r. C. Judson of Pennington, and Gen. Nut
ting Of this city, the committee fiom the
State Dairymep's association, were entbusi4s-
tie over tn. outlook for the forthcoming meet
ing. and from letters received from residents
here making inquiries as regards the meet
ing. It will probably have doubled the attend
ance Of last year, WHICH was very large. The
court house has been secured to bold the
meeting. Reduced rates at the differen.
hotels. reduced rates on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul railroad and also for
CITY oEanib7sss. In fact nothing will
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
JACKSON.

Correspondence Of the Globe,
JACKSON, Mimi, Feb. i7.--Some months
ago visited this thriving little city, and was
impressed with its beautiful scenery, broad
streets, elegant stores aud residences of
architectural beauty. To-day, while waiting
for the train, which is six hours late, have
been strolling around among the business
houses, and find the merchants In high spr-
its. all having a good trade, and all anxious
for spring to come. when they can again
hear the birds sing and gather flow
ers from the beautiful hills that
so gracefully surround the city.
Jackson Is certainly the most pleasantly To-
Gated Of any CITY in Southern Minnesota 1t
is situated upon lovely plain, on the west
bank Of the Des Moines river, and on the
east bank Of the river is range Of bills Gov
cred with dense growth of young trees.
Jackson has its Touring mills, court house,
churches, schools, hotels and public halls,
equal to any city OF 1000 OF 1000
inhabitants, and when she gets
her north and south railroad she will boom
and become one of the leading cities In
southern Minnesota. She now has the
Southern Minnesota division OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee 81 st. Paul railroad. There was
uore real estate sold in this county last
season than in any other county in the state,
and at reasonable price too.
Notwithstanding Jackson IS strong Re
publican town, there are more GLOBES read
than any other daily, showing that the citi-
zens appreciate good paper. and one that IL
doing more good for Southern Minnesota
than all others combined.
There are several Of Jaekson's wealthy
citizens taking IN the orange blossoms and
alligators this winter, and viewing the world
In a nut shell, while the more unfortunate
ones are toasting their shi1s and smoking
their Henry Clsy's in the snow bound regions
Of the north
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
nishrnM a.

". A. Dsbrow, held to the grand jury for
embezEiement Of s450 from Milford 6 Ne
keuEie, while acting as agent for that firm,
bad not secured bal! last night, though bis
wife and counsel had made every effort 10
obtain Il. On the prumise OF efTrcting y
settlement. Il is said that DisbroW hsd deliy-
sred 70 Multori & Mckenzie a watch, chain
aud diamonds, 10 the value OF $3.50, after
shich they prosecuted the case. Yesterday
DisbToN's counsel demanded the delivery of
his property into his hands, but HE request
sas refused, while it il understood that the
ticket scslpiug drm viii endeavor to hold on
% the property, having brought civil action
against Disbrow 70 recover $3.50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
KASSON.
4 NPlU O.. 4. X. Pa
pondepce of the Globe.

Correspondence of the Globe.
pleasant occurrences IN the life of the sold
soldiers occurred in this county at our
neighboring village OF Dodge Centre on
Thursday evening last, that Of mastering q
newly organized post of the e. A r.
Having received special invitation from
Hon NJ. r. Dresbach, a comrade of Burnside
post of this place, aud veteran of the old
Second Minnesota, to be present and assist,
your correspondent joined in the interesting
cersmony. On arriving at the place of Or
ganization we found that the new organiza-
ton was to be honored by the presence OF
the newly elected departmental commander,
Z. A. Becker, and to be mustered by the
chief mastering officer, Harry B. Brooks,
both OF st. Paul, both Of whom
are enthusiastically devoted to the interests
Of the e. A. K. and its kindred organiZa-
tons.
The post was mustered with twenty-siX
new mem Ders, several being deferred from
coming by the severe cold weather. The
post was organized By the election Of N. r.
Dresbach IS post commander, and full
complement of officers, and after the trans
action of some routine business all repaired
by in vtatiOn TO the restaurant of COmrade
Linnell, where was provided a bountifu
oyster supper, after which couple Of hours
were spent in Giving over again" the long
ago, and recounting incidents Of the ''tines
that tried mems souls'' in which they had
participated.
The post was named the Joseph Garrison
after the second soldier from Dodge county
TO lose his lie, and numbered l3l, gain of
90 in less than year and half.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
The Norei of me Fnture.
From the Arkansaw Traveller.

From the Arkansaw Traveller.
Now that Mr.. Howells has made anach-
ron ism popular the country may look for au
improvements literature. The following
is selection from future novel: when
Gregory arose the sun was brightly shining.
The cold wind and the drifting snow chilled
him and taking off his coat to enjoy the fresh
air he blew his frozen nose and raked the
perspiration from his rceking brow. There
was no time to be lost and Gregory hurried
onward. When he reached the river DE was
puzzled. There was no boat in sight and
he knew not how to cross. The August sun
beat flercely down, and standing on the
burning sands, Gregory failed to enjoy him
self After awhile bright idea struck him.
He would cross on the ice. He heaved
sigh Of relief when be reached the opposite
shore. The country was beautiful. AS far
the eve could reach, there waved the rich
grass Of the prairie. Stopping under large
oak tree whose leaves waved an invitation,
Gregory took an axe from his pocket and be-
gan to chop wood The coating Of sleet flew
at every stroke. When he had kindlei a
fire and broIled an oyster which he had killed
with stick, he lay down In the cool shade
and sank TO sleep. How long he slept he
knew not He was awakened by rain
storm Rising, he continued his course
over the parched desert"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19

ton of the arch corruptionist himself for
president of the United States. The Repub-
lieans who were disguised at this state of af-
fairs, by their unselfish support of Cleveland,
stemmed the tide of battle and pucked VIC
tory from the jaws of defeat, in spite OF the
surprising detection of The worst elements of
the Democratic party. These men. to put 1t
plainly. have neither love nor admiration for
the history or record of the Democratic party,
since 1860 at least, and they are not going TO
act with IL In the future unless 1t adopts sew
eral reforms, ceases to be the reactlonary
party, addresses itself to the reformation OF
abuses which have crept into the administra-
ton Of public affairs, and demonstrates that
it is party of the people for the people. We
do not make this in the manner OF threat,
but simply give notice OF our intentions SO
that We may not In the future lay ourselves
liable to the charge of desertion.
! The first thing we ask is that the incoming
administration place itself upon the highest
possible plane of civil service reform by
abandoning the false doctrine that ''to the
victors belong the polls" and by recognize
ing the fact that a mans political views have
nothing to do with the question Of his fitness
for place in the civil servce--that the only
test to be applied shall be that OF efficiency
AID integrity. If the success OF the Demo-
cratic party is to be made use of merely to
GUST number of federal officials because
they are Republicans and put another III be-
cause they are Democrats, then, gentlemen,
so far as we are concerned, you can ''paddle
your own canoe'' in the future,
while we will try and handle
dugout of our own. We do not deny the
right of the managers of the Democratic party
to adopt such policy as they choose, but they
cannot choose one for US without consulting
our wishes We are pleased to see that the
Democratic party seems to be preparing to
adopt policy of this kind as is shown by
the address recently issued by the Young
Mems Democratic club Of Brooklyn, n. 7.
The sentiments of that address suit us ex-
actly and We only regret the fact that Demo-
cratic papers are not giving it a wide circu-
lation, much as it deserves.
Democrats, inscribe upon your banners
civil service aud tariff reform, an honest and
economical administration of the govern
ment for the greatest good of the greatest
number" and 1888 will give you an easy and
! inexpensive victory. Paint on them ''To the
| victors belong the spoils," and they will 60
down In a merited and overwhelming defeat
Choose We by the 4th day of March the
course to be taken. w. w. WILLIAMS.
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be left undone to make the coming meeting
pleasant and profitable to all. Among the
lecturers secured are: Col. r. P McGlincy,
secretary of the Northwestern Dairymen's
association; c. P. Dexter of Chicago, Col.
Hoard, president of the Wisconsin State
Dairymen's association; Gen. W. G. La
Dnc, late commissioner of agriculture; Col.
Clarke Chamers of Owatonpa, Col. John II.
Stevens of Minneapolis, Gen. james H.
Baker of st. Paul, Maj. A. P. McKinstry Of
Winnebago City, o. c. Gregg of Marshall,
Prof. McGinnis of the United States signal
corps, J. T. Ames and a number of other
prominent dairymen of the West
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
A CLOUDY DAY.
The Fate of Two Men Who Tried to Work
the Wine ROOm-0ther Cases
of Interest

Interest.
"These gentlemen were trying to work the
wine room at the reception, your honor -
explained the copper when the cases of Char
ley Morgan and Charles Dougherty were
called in the police court yesterday. The
gentlemen alluded to hung their heads in
shame, and they both confessed to having
been slightly under the influence of bug
juice.
This demons tratcs," said hizzoner, ''that
1t doesn't make much difference whether you
drink plebeian beer or patrician wine, the
effect being the same If you drink enough Of
it, and both will knock man out. 1 will
fine you SIS each" They paid the scrip.
John Scott, superintendent of the street
car company, was arraigned on the charge OF
cruelty TO ANIMALS. TIE charge was preferred
by Health Officer Patterson, and the pros
ecution claimed that the company neglected
to have its horses and mules properly shod
in icy weather. The defense produced sew
eral horse shoes which we're put in evidence
to show that the charge was not true, and
the case was dismissed.
John Keyser, funny Teuton, who looks
more like comic valentine than villain,
was charged with larceny and disorderly con-
duct. He is suspected of having knocked a
man down and stolen q watch. The watch
was produced. and judging from its appear
ance it was worth about 80 cents. The hear
ing was continued until to-day.
Frank Beck was up for tweaking the nostril
of Bohemian tailor, and his case was also
continued until to-day.
George Hawley resides on Manitoba ave-
nue., and hearing that one Of his neighbors
had called him hard names he went TO his
castle and kicked in the door, 1t cost him
ten bHls. Five tramps were given the rush
for thirty days, when the court took recess.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
ROCHESTER,.
Correspondence of the Globe.

Correspondence of the Globe.
ROCHESTER, Feb. 16.-County Superin-
tendent Cook has arranged to have one of
the largest and best teachers institute ever
held in this state, which will begin on March
% at the Central school building, In this
city. Miss E. Sprague, Prof. Parr and Prof.
c. w. Hyde, the latter Of the st. Cloud Nor
NAL school, have been appointed instructors.
About three hundred attendants are ex-
pected.
Charles c. Wilson has returned from St..
Paul.
Trains on the Winona & St. Peter road are
again suspended.
The C. a. C. Smith colored fstic combina-
ton gave an exhibition at Horizons hall last
evening.
The concert given by the Rochester Cornet
band at Spring Valley, on Saturday evening,
was broken up by the burning of the public
school building.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
The Body Of an Unknown Swede Found Terri
bly, Mangled In the Union
DeDOt Yards

A sad accident occurred on the transfer
track in the union depot yards, opposite the
Milwaukee & st. Paul freight office, last night,
resulting in the death of q young Swede,
whose identity has not yet been clearly es-
tablished. About O'Clock one of the night
watchmen discovered the body of man on
the track. Procuring assistance the corpse
was conveyed to the freight house. Coroner
Quinn was called and an examination showed
That the cars had passed over the body diago-
nslly, the clothing being crushed into the
flesh, which was frightfully maDgled.
The deceased was about 30 years of age. and
was attired in neet and carefully arranged
clothing. On being searched, the sum of
S22.95 was found in the pockets, together
with notebook and watch, which was par
TALLY crushed, and which stopped at 7:40
O'Clock. 1t is supposed that the accident
occurred at the latter hour, and, accord
ing to the best information, he
was run down by an engine II the Iowa u
Minnesota division of the Milwaukee road,
which was backing up about the time indi-
Gated. The note book contained several
memoranda from which it was inferred that
the name Of the deceased is either Jensen or
Sorenson. The body was taken to Leigh's
undertaking rooms to await Identification.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
INSURANCE IN MINNESOTA.
Commissioner McGill's Report of the Busines
ofCOmnauies in 1884.

Commissioner McGill's Report of the Business
Of Companies in 1884.
Ar McGiH, state insurance commits
sioncr, issued yesterday table showing the
fire and insurance business transacted in
this state in 1884, in which it appears that
1O3 United States companies wrote in risks
$l57, 2S4, 6l3, and received in premiums
81. O93, 0S2. 40, at an average premium rate
OF 33. The losses incurred for the year
by these companies amounted to S1,54S,-
$685.; the losses paid, l,472, 900 Oh !;
aud the ratio of losses incurred to
premiums received was "a per cent
The heaviest risks written were by the Con-
tineutal Of New York, SIS. 434, PA at 81 cts,
premiums SI5S, OBS. Il, with 500, 7O3. SO Usses;
St Paul Fire and Marine, risks Sl4,5l6, 225,
rate S1.08, premiums $3.50. 295. u, losses
SS7.SI1.S IS; Hcme Mutual, New York, risks
So, SOL, ABA, rate Bis, premiums SlOl,-
2T7. SO, loss S64, 047.62: Insurance Company
of North America, risks 81. GG1 DAB, rate
81 03, premiums SlO6, SS5.97, losses $780,
6IG.64: Phoenix, Brooklyn, risks 81, 04l, lO7,
rate $l.09, premiums $62, 4S5. 10, losses
81, O7S. 20; Phoenix, Hartford. risks ALL
Cog, rate Sl.43, premiums S63, 1880. losses
$33, 452. 2I; Hartford Fire, risks 81, 900, 4l0,
rate SLIP, premiums $50, 395. ~, losses
SAG, 2S3. 81; Etua, Hartford, risks SO, 49,
565, rate 81. 40. premiums S53, S46.S3, losses
so, 3O4 36. The highest ratio OF losses to
premiums received vas by the Franklin
Fire OF Philadelphia Sl.5l. Equitable Fire
aud Marine Of Providence, $l.4T each ;
Newark Fire, 81 so; New York Bowery Fire,
81 ~; Pacific Fire, New York and Pennsyl-
vauia Fire, 81. each; Citizens, Pitts6urg,
SI.30; Springfield Fire and Marine, Sl.2l,
and Washington Fire aud Marine, Sl20.
or the twenty five foreign insurance com
panies with United States branches doing
business in this state the total risks were
$50 923, $40 al an average premium rate of
81 53; premiums, 1884, 39S 81; losses, Sl0,-
$50 "a; losses paid, 1855, 49S Is; and ratio
OF LOSSES incurred to premiums received, n
per cent. The heaviest risk was that of the
Thames and Mersey Marine-sl0 10, 0S4.200 at
rate OF $l.22; premiums, $22, 129. 50 !;
and Toe ses 80, 446.22 The heaviest
ratios of losses incurred 10 premiums received
were: London 1t Lancashire, Sl.32; Nor
witch Union, Sl.26; Transatlantic Fire, Ham
burg. 81 %; Imuerial Fire, London, Sis;
British American, Toronto, Sl.l7.
Risks taken log township mutuals In the
state were 81 500, 3C4; pr, miums received
s434. 39S 81; iosscs incurred, 1894, SS7. IS !;
losses paid, 1855, AIS. 10: rate OF losses 10
premiums, Il per cent.
Tue aggregate risks written in 1884 In the
state were Sl9G,O7l ,353; premiums re-
crivrd, 81, $50 ,0g2; average premium rate
81 SO; losses incurred, 81 SIS, $50 81; losses
paid, 81. s35. $50 90; rate Of lUsses 10 prem
iums received, IS per ccnt.
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knSsnn IienIS.

Kasson is putting on metropolitan airs,
two actual cases of progressive euchre having
occurred in the place, but it don't seem con-
tagiOus, and as the season is advancing, If
others should appear they will be in rather a
mild form.
Quite a number Of late have left here for
a visit 10 New Orleans and the Worlds fair,
DR.. Bedient aud j. A. Walker leaving To-Day
with the Intention Of taking in the Inaugural
ton of the Democratic president before their
return.
They do say that Jim has gone down after
the postoffice and intends, after Mr.. Cleve-
land becomes president, to lay siege, and If
Mr.. Cleveland shall surrender, to bring It
1.-THE postofice) back with him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
A Society Relle,s Rashn.ss

The residents Of a certain exclusive snG
high-toued district Of S. Anthony hill arr
considerably perturbed over The attempt at
suicide BY taking poison on Tuesday night Of
fashionable sOCiety belle. aud the accom-
plished niece Of very prominent citizen
Tue unsuccessful attempt Is said to have r.
suited from lovers quarrel. aud the design
OF tue youug lady wss discovered in Just
time enough TO prcVcut 81 extremely sad
catastrophe. It IS understood that she has
fully rrpsntcd Of her rash folly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
WABASHA.

Correspondence OF the Globe.
WABAsHA, Feb. 1S.--Fred A. Bill, general
passenger agent of the Diamond 10 line,
with headquarters at Dubuque, has with his
family been visiting his fathers people at
ArIlausaw, Wis. and other relatives and
friends in this county for the week past. Mr..
Bill started for Dubuque on Monday, while
Mrs B. win visit With her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Matter, at the town Of Glasgow, this county,
for some weeks yet.
An old folks party Is being talked OF.
John Conlin was taken to the insane asy-
lum on Monday, being adjudged insane.
To avoid the penalty all personal taxes
should be paid before the lst Of March.
After weeks shut down the Luger furni-
ture factory is nov running with full crew.
The old settlers Of Greenwood prairie, the
garden of this county, hold reunion on
Wednesday of next week.
Our Wisconsin neighbors have been reyel-
ing in free ferry for several days past, old
Jack Frost furnishing the bridge.
Considerable complaint has been msde Of
late Of the disappearance Of articles Of wear
ing apparel at the roller rink By patrons.
At the preliminary examination held yes
terdsy Angus. Weilde was bound over till
the next term Of court for seduction.
Quarterly meeting viii be held at the
Methodist church on Sunday next Presid-
ing Elder c. y. stoEers will preside.
The fancy dress carnival at the rink las.
night was success throughout A three
mile race for purse Is announced for Thurs
day night between the Montana cham pion
and local talent
The Gediestory services Of the new Congre-
gational church viii commence on the even
ing OF Tuesday next and continue through
Wednesday. Pastors Of Deighboring churches
Al Wirous, Plain view, Zgm5roia. Mazepps,
Lsks CITY, Rochester and s. Paul. and from
Burznd and Eau Claire, Wis, are expected
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
Woman suffrage.
the Editor of the Globe:

To the Editor of the Globe:
A newspaper paragraph says: "It is feared
that Gov. Pierce of Dakota will veto the
woman's suffrage bill, should it pass"
What is there to hope or fear from the
action of body having no jurisdiction of
the subject!
Is it not the nation rather than q state or
territory which possesses the power to create
citizens and confer the franchise2 Vide late
amendments to the constitution of the
United States. OBSERVER.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
District Court Decisions.

A decision was rendered By Judge Brill
yesterday ordering judgment in favor OF the
defendant In the case OF William F. Wilson
VS.. Theodore Reese, In which action was
brought to recover on Il note.
4 decision was also rendered by Judge
Brill affirming the decision Of the probate
court aud denying relief to appellant in the
matter OF the appeal of Anna R. Minizer
from the order Of the probate court disallow-
inc n claim
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-19
ROSENOUNT.

Arthur B. Snel and Annie J. Leonard were
married at ST. Peters church on the 18th
inst. by their revered pastor, P. Glennon.
After the ceremony was performed they,
With host of friends and relatives, returned
to the house Of the bride. After dinner was
served, the dancing commenced and con
tinued till the sun was high in the heavens
next morning. The wedding was one which
will be long embered by those who at
tended. There was a large number Of vaIua-
bic presents.