St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-16
SALTWATER SIFTINGS.
Several Swede Girls Swindled by an AL
Ieged Newspaper Man.
Funeral of the Late James II. Brom
ley--Swedfsh Conference.
Nothing New In the Murder Case
News and Gossip.

A young man came to this city last Sat
urday, and claimed to represent Swedish
paper at ST. Paul. He called on a number
of the subscribers and presented bills. Each
subscriber produced receipt, and as far
as can be learned, he did not succeed in
collecting any money in this way. he
then tried another game. which he worked
with better success. From well-known
Swede girl he secured the names Of eighteen
or twenty Swede girls. He then called on
each of these girls and represented himself
as being connected with hospital in Min
neapolis, and stated that the young
lady from whom the names were
obtained was very sick and
had sent her to see number of her friends
in Saltwater and ask each one for S1.50, or
as much as they could spare toward her re-
lief, saying she needed S22. In this way
he obtained about $50. One girl gave
S3.75, another $3.50. another $3.50, some
S1.50 and others only % cents. When he
saw girl with considerable money he
would return and say that a certain girl had
none and had sent him to borrow a dollar.
and so on. He called on one egirl three
times and got what he asked fUr each time.
One girl came near giving him $40 gold
piece to get changed. The swindler is de-
a
mustache. blue eyes and very light hair.
He was well dressed, talked fluently. and
is believed to be the same chap who worked
Red Wing Mankato. Winona. Hudson and
several other towns in similar way.
90. 49,
Some slight testimony of the great esteem
in which the late James II. Bromley was
held in this city, his native place and life
long home, was given yesterday in the very
large attendance at his funeral and the deep
feeling shown by the vast audience that
flied the Presbyterian church when the last
rites were begun at 2:30 o'clock. During
the funeral address of Rev. DR.. j. IL. Car
roll the audience, nearly all of whom were
personal friends of deceased, the emotion
felt was plainly noticed. The usual musical
service was omitted entirely, at the request
of the young widow. The floral tributes
were rich beyond description, and very
numerous, including a magnificent pillow
from Mr.. and Mrs. X. S. Davis, bearing the
affectionate name. ''Jim," basket from
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Easton, pillow Of
tube roses, callas. ETC., bearing the initials
-. B." from Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Conrad,
and beautiful cross which was reclined
against the minister's desk. The casket
was hidden in flowers sent.
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The deliberations of the Swedish Luth-
eran conference will probably be continued
throughout to-day, atleast Yesterday was
consumed mainly in discussing the much
talked-over report from the trustees of
Gustavus Adolphus college and the reports
presented yesterday, regarding the orphan
asylum at Vara, Goodhue county, and the
Bethesda hospital at st. Paul, no final &C
ton was reached in either of these three
| fha ~
home showed that the institution was now.
for the first time since it was established
twenty years ago, free from debt and had
in the treasury $500, and it now contained
forty children and that more room was
needed. The recommendation that new
asylum be built at some other place pro-
voked the discussion. Bethesda hospital,
| st. Paul. has been closed for the last year,
| for the lack, it was said. of suitable man
ager. The report recommended its re-
opening and the immediate engage
ment of a superintendent or manager.
Business outside considering these reports,
included the passage of resolutions that
Rev. Prof W. Wahlstrom, president of
Gustavus Adolphus college be called for
one year to solicit subscriptions for the col
lege, and that in the meantime his place as
president be taken by Prof. c. j. Patrie;
also that Prof. G. Warner be called as pro-
fessor in the college.
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The testimony for the defense in the muir
der trial was continued yesterday, court
converting at o'clock. Nothing new In
the prisoners behalf was ELECTED. C. j.
Coll, employed at the -four mill near the
Farmers Home, was recalled, and swore
that Blocking, the prisoner. and Hosli the
man now dead, were in the mill together at
2 o'clock on the afternoon of Friday, during
the evening of which day Hosli is said to
have been murdered. Witness at that time
did not know Hosli by name. but afterward
recognized his dead body at the undertakers
as that of the person whom Blocking fol-
lowed into the mill. The other witnesses
called, with the exception of Sheriff Hol-
combe. we're sworn as experts, and included
Drs. Willard, Merrill. Pratt and Jenner
The defense will undoubtedly rest this fore
noon.
Notes About Town.