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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
A SUCCESSFUL VISIT.
Comptroller Ponthan and His In
teryieW With Supt. Porter.

COMPTROLLER POnthan and His In
terview With Supt. Porter.
City Comptroller Ponthan returned
yesterday from his visit to Washington.
DC. He reports having inspected the
systems of the comptrollers' depart
ments in st. Louis and Chicago, and is
of the opinion that the st. Louis sys
tenn is a very fine one, being similar in
many respects to that of st. Paul. He
gained much valuable information.
The Chicago system is entirely differ
ent to that of St. Paul, money being col
lected and disbursed in the office. In
speaking of his visit to Washington,
Mr.. Ponthan said:
Il was received most courteously by Supt-
Porter of the census bureau, and his assist
ants. Mr.. Porter visited me at the Arlington
hotel and we had very long interview. 1
laid all the facts and figures before him that
the expenses of the city of ST. Paul were not
correct as reported in his bulletin. He said
he was anxious to do what was right and
asked me to see Assistant Chiefs Upton
f following Hgipedd day, as Mr.. Porter sta sta
ted that they were in charge of
the statistics of the Northwest, and we went
over all the figures. The result was that Mr..
Porter promised to make the corrections l
asked for, and on Aug. 20 sent me letter
stating that the two items of S346, S53 and
$4,000 charged to ordinary expenses would
be transferred to extraordinary expenses.
The sum of s.. 800, 900 spent for roads, bridges
and sewers, which was included in the regu-
lar expenses of the city, will be explained in
a foot note in the final report, and the per
capita expenses of st. Paul will appear in
Mr.. Porter's columns as SIT, reduction of
$40 from his previous figures.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
JOB FOR THE MAYOR.
President Baker Resigns His Posi-
ton on the School Board.

President Baker Resigns His Posi-
ton on the School Board.
When, under the operation of the new
law, Mayor Smith last spring named the
members of the board of school inspec-
tors several of his appointments were
made " ithout the knowledge of the men
so honored. Among them was Presi-
dent Baker, who accepted under pro-
test and who yesterday sent to the
mayor the following letter of resigna-
ton:
To His Honor r. A. Smith, Mayor-My
Dear Sir: At your personal solicitation, and
very much against my inclination and best
Judgment, / accepted, temporarily, the posi-
zion of school inspector last spring 1t was
understood between US that the service on
my part would be of short duration. l now
ask OF YOU. as a personal favor to me and as
further mark of your esteem, that you ac-
cept without further delay my resignation,
which has been in your Office since last May.
1t has not been my intention at any time TO
continue in this service, for reasons you well
understand. Thanking you for your court
esy in the past, am, very truly yours.
LEWIS BAKER
st. Paul. Aug. 25.
Seen in relation to the above, Mr..
Baker said he had received no reply
from Mayor Smith and did not know
what action that official had taken.
However" he added, lit really makes
no difference. | have resigned, and
from this time am no longer member
of the school board"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
AooklMs GHls PHOTOGRAPH

No wonder they regard
his photograph with SO much
attention, for when he had
it taken he was attired IN
one of our Suits. He looks
like one of the most expen-
sively dressed men in town,
but the Suit only cost him
s15, and it becomes him as
we'll as a tailor made Suit
that cost three times the
money. We have Suits
cheaper; we have Suits
dearer; but whatever price
you pay, you get a we'll
made Suit of substantial
material that mill tit.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
GAVE HIMSELF UP.
An Assistant Postmaster Ready to
Meet His Accusers.

Meet His Accusers.
William T. Henry, for several years
assistant postmaster at Duluth, is in st.
Paul. He is the man Assistant District
Attorney EdgertOn. POstoffice Inspector
Child and Deputy United States Mar
shall Bracket went to Duluth Monday to
arrest and haul before tie proper au-
thOritieS upon a charge of improper Offi-
cial conduct. When Mr.. Henry saw by
yesterday mornings GLOBE that these
officials were after him on a charge of
falSifying accounts, failure to account
for box rents and delivery stamps, he
was in the city and went to the office of
Corporation Attorney LAWYER and stated
that he intended to go back to Duluth
on Mondays train, but had missed it..
He also said he had no intention of
avoiding arrest and was ready to sur
render himself. Mr.. Lawler telegraphed
to Duluth to this effect. Deputy Mar
shall Bracket telegraphed to United
States Marshal Denahower here to go to
Mr.. LAWYERS Office and arrest Mr.. Henry,
Mr.. Henry went before United States
Commissioner Tighe, in company with
Mr. Lawler. and SAID he was ready for
an investigation. He was allowed to go
upon the assurance of Mr.. Lawler that
he would appear before the commits
siOner this morning, after the return of
the officials from Duluth.
1t is intimated that other parties are
charged with pursuing a like course TO
that attributed to Mr.. Henry in the
handling of box rents and charges for
overpostage. Mr.. Henry's case was de-
cided upon as a test case, and if he is
found to be guilty of wrongful action in
that regard, other arrests will follow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
PERSONALS.

At the Neropolitan-Mrs ]. B. Thayer
and daughter, River Fails; J. Kelly. and
wife Waukesha, Wis: II. D. humphrey,
United STATES army: II. : Van Gigch, New
York
Atthe Clarendou-W. E. Dodge and wife,
Fargo: Miss Bessie Klaus. jamestown; c. a.
Moore. Portland. Or; VI. Olson, y els; F. J d.
Smith. Chicago: John Peters, Chicago; c. I.
Kimball, Portland, Or.
Hon. R. R. Nelson. United States district
Judge and Miss Nelson returned yesterday
from an Eastern trip. Miss Nelson was I'M
fortunate enough to spTain an ankle few
days ago by a misstep. and consequently IS
Obliged 10 keep to her apartments at the
Aberdeen for few days.
Atthe INSTRUMENTATION Anelim, Mrs.
B. T. Durham. CroOkstOn; John II. Rice, IL.
A Willard, Red Wing 3. Y; Straub, Fari-
bault; George F. Fuller, Moorhead: ". Z.
Seelve. Brainerd; L. P. Hunt Mankato;
Monroe Nichols, Duluth; Thomas Foley, st.
Cloud; Charles A. Long. George E. Long,
Duluth: Henry SLIDER, Helena; H. A Nelson,
Erpaf Falls Mont
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
SAINT PAUL.
CHIPS.

There will be a meeting Of the retail
clerks association this evening.
Scarlet fever cases at 75s Riverview and ISL
Custer street were reported at the health
Office yesterday.
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethel
Church of Willmar, fled articles of incor-
poration with the secretary of state yester-
day.
Edward Green, a bartender, for turlons
driving on South Robert street, was arrested
last evening and locked up II Dueas street
police station.
John G. Wooley, of Lake City, will deliver
m address on temperance in the chapel OF
the floating bethel. foot Of Sibley street.
Friday evening at 80.
a Midnight Bell, at the Grand Will be
teen at the matinee to-day and for the last
time this evening. Tomorrow night 81
Punkard" will open for the rest OF the week
sunday night W. A. Mestayer and Theresa
Vaughn open for he week i'll The GRAB
Bag
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
THERE WAS NO ROW.
Capt. Castle Explains the Soldiers
Home Affair.

Capt. II. A. Castle was approached
yesterday by GLOBE reporter in refer
ence to the story of the unpleasantness
among the soldiers home trustees, and
of his alleged attempt to conduct things
to suit himself. He said: There is
nothing in it. The story is being kept
alive by Minneapolis parties who don't
ike to see a st. Paul man elected secre-
tary. Mr.. Sawyer and l are on the
very best of terms. His resigna-
ton was voluntarily rendered April
first and was accepted on the eleventh,
l desired to resign in favor of Mr.. Hen
derson. of Minneapolis, so that for con-
venience sake, both president and sec
rotary would be in Minneapolis. Mr..
Henderson would not accept the Office
of president. As regards Mr.. Beebe's
election, when Sawyer informed me of
his intention to resign he mentioned
Beebe as his successor. L promised to
vote for Mr.. Beebe and did"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
FOR JUDGE AND JURY.

Abbott Brothers have brought suit against
Simon Rvjen and Others TO enforce mechan..
les lien for Sis upon lot Il, block :; OF
Humphrey addition, owned by Peter huhn-
F. ". Luley x Son have sued the limo
park eompanv to recover S655.32 for mer-
rhandise sold and have gsrnished funds in
the hands of John E. Sryker and Frederick
Driscon Jr.
The Bohn Manufacturing company has in,
stituted an action against EvJen q Lee ana
Others TO assert Il mechanic lien for S45l.54
uDOn mart of lott in Bazille's addition OF
acre lots owned by Ole Anderson.
PIP. Mast & Co. have begun suit In
equity in the United states circuit court
against The Appleton Manufacturing COM
pany 10 enjoin it from Infringing upon a
1ateut grain drill and 10 require ii 10 account
FOR the profits in the sale Of the patent ap-
pliance
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26

Third street for the new police head
quarters, awarded by special commit
tee on the Jail site, was confirmed. A
resolution authorizing the issue of
hospital bonds for $4,000, to bear
interest at AZ per cent, to mature
in 1921. was passed by a full vote.
The city engineer was instructed to
sprinkle Smelling avenue from Univer
sity avenue to the fair grounds, and
Como avenue, during the fair week.
The board of public works was in
structed to make the assessments for
the opening. widening and extension of
Lake Como and Phalen avenue be-
tween the east shore of Lake Como and
the west shore of Lake Phalen, accord
ing to the order of the council dated
June 20, 1858.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
Light, Luxury and Leisure.

The Chicago, Burlington & Northern
uses the Frost Dry Carburetor system
of lighting, which is brilliant and steady,
and it is not a little interesting to hear
passengers in the sleepers, which are
''the acme of Pullman construction"
speculating as to the nature of the light
and its method Of production. The light
is soft and mellow, and not so trying on
the eyes as the electric or other systems
of car lighting.
The ''Scenic Burlington" is the only
line that runs free chair cars on its day
trains between Minneapolis and st.
Paul and Chicago; no other line running
such on any trains to Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26

The Winona Railway Bridge company
fled a copy Of trust deed with the sec
rotary Of state yesterday. The deed
runs to the Farmers Lean and Trust
Company Of New York. and is given to
secure the issue of per cent bonds in
the sum of 100000, payable in 1915 at
New York. This sale of bonds is made
for the purpose of constructing a bridge
across the Mississippi river at Winona,
gnder an act Of congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
To Improve the City.

The board of public works yesterday
awarded the following contracts:
Grading alley in Smiths subdivision OF
block L. Stinsons division, to George Ger
Itch. S179.20.
Grading alley in block II, Lewis Second
addition. TO Michael Lux for SIS.
Grading Richmond street. to Peter Tan
thOlt for s. OBJ
sewer from Edgerton street sewer to Phalen
creek, six bids were put in. ranging from
Sl3, 353 to S2S,000. The estimate of the city
engineer was S12,0 and the contract was
awarded to Patrick Dohertv for S13,353.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
The soo-south Shore Lines

VIII quote special low rate of $40: st.
Paul or Minneapolis to Mackinaw island
and return, Aug. IS and 20. Tickets
sold on those dates good for return pass
age ten days from date of sale. For fur
Their particulars call at or address 1S5
East Third street, St. Paul, Mimi;
Guaranty Building, Minneapolis, Mimi.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26

The Azotine Manufacturing Company
has removed its Office to the Germania
Life Insurance Building, Room 81, Tel
ephone Call 1102 2. All orders for the
collection of garbage LETT at its Office or
telephoned will be promptly attended to.
BY order of the Company.
WILLIAM DAWSON JR., Secretary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Men Charged With Holding Up a
HaWkeye.

Fred Severance and John Hart, ac-
cuSed of robbing Herman Stefens, of
Waterloo, To-, of S2lO and a watch, were
yesterday held to the grand jury in the
sum of 81, 800 each. Severance tried to
prove an alibi, but MIR. Steffens posi-
lively identified him as the man who
struck him III the face and then seized
him by the throat, while the other man
robbed him. He could not identify
Hart. whose attorney made motion for
dismissal which was denied
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
HURLED HEADLONG.
4 Small Boy Injured by Run
aWaV.

NV ~
A serious runaway occurred on South
Wabasha street last evening, by which
little Italian boy was knocked down
and his arm broken. 4 fish wagon be-
longing to a man named Tandy was left
standing by the curb, when the
horse bolted and dashed towards
the bridge. Another unattended horse
and wagon belonging to grocer named
Williams also took fright and followed
in the rear of the first team, which,
near the bridge. knocked down the lad
and fractured his arm. The horses were
stopped on the bridge, and the injured
lad was conveyed to his home near by.
The lads name was not reported to the
nnlice
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor. gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when
IN need of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow Its use, so that
it is the best family remedy known, and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
The 500 South Shore Lines

Quote the lowest round trip rates from
St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Su-
perior to all Eastern points, as follows:
To Montreal and return. S35 50
To Buffalo and return. ......... % 80
To Albany and return. . $50. So 80
TO New York and return. "A 90
To Boston and return. ........... 40 40
Corresponding rates TO other points.
Fifteen days limit for going and return
ing trip. with ninety days limit from
date of sale.
Ticket offices, 1S5 East Third street,
st. Paul; Guaranty building, Minneap-
oils; Spalding House. Duluth, and
union deDOts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26
a Onestinn ofI.eoaIitr.

Fury West, and alias Young and
Clark.the men held to the grand jury of
the United States district coart of Chi
cago. for alleged improper use of the
mails, gave bond yesterday. An appli-
cation will be made to United States
District Judge Nelson in day or two
for writ of habeas corpus to test the
legality of their being required to APP
pear.
St. JOseph's Academy reopens Sept. z.
Best educational advantages. Special
attention to music and art.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-26

Will end the greatest opportunity that the people
of st. Paul ever had to get the best grades Of
perfect fitting, fashionable and
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
The Long and the Short
of it.

Out of the two million Union Soldiers
in the last war, three-fourths were
American by birth. CT the remainder
175, 900 were German, $50, 600 Irish, 5O,.
900 English and $4,000 Cadians. The
average height was 5 feet 81 inches.
Out of on million recorded heights,
there were 4, 900 men over six feet The
tallest man in the service was Capt.
VanBuskirk of the 77th Indiana, who
stood 6 feet 101 inches in his stockings
The shortest soldier was member of
the 192d Ohio, whose statute was only
40 inches. In the matter of railroads
"the long and the short of it. is that the
LENGTH of the Burlington lines is over
1000 miles, aud it it is the SHORTEST,
quickest and best route for reaching
all the larger places in ten states west
of Chicago.
For rates, tickets and any other in.
formation, call on our agents or address
J. c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. c. B. & N. r
B., St. Paul. MINI.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
Auditor Foran, of Morton county,

Auditor Foran, of Morton county,
has issued a circular to road over
seers, giving the opinion of Mr..
Voss, states attorney for that coun-
ty. as to his contraction of section :
and 9 of the prairie fire law of 1891.
Mr.. Voss advises as follows:
"That under the provisions of Sec
ton 3 of said act, all persons who
are liable for road poll tax and own
teams are, when called upon by the
road supervisors in their respective
districts, required to work two days
with their teams in making fire
breaks IN heu of poll tax. Section
9 of the same act provides that all
persons against whose personal prop
erty aroad tax is levied, may and
are required to work on breaking
fire breaks when called upon by the
road supervisor at such reasonable
compensation as the road supervisor
may allow, until such highway tax is
paid in labor"
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
Railway Clerk. will, Long Dav..

The hours Oh duty of booking CLERIC
are usually ten day; but they are at
very irregular times. This is on account
Of trains starting to run as early as S a.
m. and continuing till midnight. There
must be always some one to book the
passengers; and as there are nineteen
hours to cover, and in many cases only.
two clerks, they have to work as best
they can that both may have time for
their meals.-Chambers' Journal.
Trades in France.
In trades properly so called the ap-
prenticeship is regulated by contract,
and in most cases French nationality is
indispensable. The limit of hours OF
work for women is fixed by law at eleven
daily after eighteen and at ten for chill
dren under thirteen. There are seven
teen institutions in Paris alone for tha
teaching Of different trades. Those that
are dangerous to health are forbidden to
young children. The term Of apprep-
tioeship naturally varies according to tho
nature Of the employment. Some trades
are very intermittent in their times q,
woGk-Nav York Snn.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19

The July number of Peterson
begins Volume 100 and shows many
evidences of the continued improve
ments that have been made in this
magazine during the present year. 1t
is becoming noticeable for the mum :
Der excellence of its illustrations, and
this month they are unusually good.
There are two illustrated articles and
an illustrated story and poem admir-
ably done. Miss Kent's excellent
serial, GA Lady of Labor" ends in
satisfactory manner and the open
ing chapters Of "The Gap Between" "
by Frank Lee Benedict. present
some very original situations and
promise story of great power. Pc
terson has become a charming tami-
ly magazine, it always contains mat
ter to interest the entire household.
The children will be delighted with
Totty Towersby's sketch of "Our
Donkey" and its delicious series of
illustrations. The number is brim-
full Of capital stories poem and mis-
cel1aneous articles. The fashion and
needlework designs are invaluable to
the ladies. Everybody who wants
one of the best periodicals going
should subscribe for the new volume
of Peterson. $500 per year, s1.oo
for six months. A sample number
will be sent for FIVE cents. Address
Peterson's Magazine. 900 Chestnut
ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
sl.soPER ANyUM

adopted providing for the destruction
Of noxious weeds as follows: Every
person and every corporatioli shall de
stroy upon all land which any such
person or corporation shall
own OF occupy (between
the 1st. day of July and the 1st day of
September) all weeds of the kind
known as Canada thistle, Cockle Burr.
Mustard, Wild Oats, French weed
(carena fatua) and Russian cactus.
(Sobsola Colina PalD, by pulling down
and burning or by blowing under, or
by other means and methods which
shall effectually kill the same.
Dated at Cooperstown, by order Of
board of county commissioners in reg
ular session in the month of April, A
D., 1901.
p. A. MELGARD.
County Auditor.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19

The Prince of Wales and Schwein
furth, the bogus "Christ" seem
to be getting it in the neck these days.
His royal nibs is being raked over
the Goals by the English press and
the press of this country unmerciful-
ly, while Schweinfurth has been
threatened with a necktie party-a
thing he richly deserves. If the
Queen Of Great Britain ever had any
idea of abdlcating the crown in favor
Of Wales she has let 20 of the idea
since this great scandal came to
light, and will hold on to the mon
archal reins until death grasps them
from her hands.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19

If there is one truth which more than
another is brought out by the study Of
geology, it is that from the most an
cient period down to the present day
there has been gradual introduction
from time to time Of higher and higher
forms Of life on this planet, thus consti-
tuting q kind of drama of existence.
Hopc for Him.
II don't know that you will be able to
do much with him." said a father to =
principal Of a school, to whom he had
brought his son as a pupil. che is SO full
Of mischief"
"Does he tell the TRUTH asked the
principal. "Can l always depend upon
his word?'
"Oh, yes," said the father, che is hon-
est; he will tell the truth, even when it
is against himself; you may depend upon
that"
''Then we can manage him." said the
principal. "He will make reliable.
manly man. christian Leader
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
p. A. MELGARD.
County Auditor.
Remembering Ills Euc,nses.

Mr.. Edward Wortley Montagu, son Of
the famous Lady Mary, endeavoretl to
he very sarcastic in his last will and tes-
lament. After some insignificant be-
quest ITO my noble and worthy relation
the carl of -" he adds: ~ do not give
his lordship any further part of my.
property, because the best part of that
he has contrived to take already. ltern.
10 Sir Francis - give orc word CT
mine, because he never Ind tie ssooi tor
tune to keep his own. Ltem TO Lord
M. give nothing, because know ha
will bestow that on the poor, Item To
Sir Robert w, ] leave my political op;n,
ions, never doubling he can we'll turn
them into cash who has always found
such an excellent market for his own"
ALL the Year Round.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19
DEVILS CANYON.

We had an old soaker Sunday night
last.
John Spencer arrived at the Canyon
last Sunday.
Miss Ida Spencer is very sick with
consumption. She is doct0ring with
DR.. Bergstrom.
Why can't Cooperstown have few
street lamps and keep them lit on a
Sunday night any way so as to prevent
teams from running over people COM
ing from church.
Our genial post master and son Fred
Ladbury, Dunk Parks and Mark Curtis
dined at the Canyon Friday last. Call
again gents.
Mrs. Herman is feeling somewhat
better.
John Saunders and Neil Steward
have bought new buggies, and the boys
with their gigs will have to take the
back seat under the circumstances.
Us.
Griggs courier., 1891-06-19

Last Saturday and Sunday the
state was visited by heavy wind and
rain storms, and in some places by
hail. At Grafton the storm was
very severe and at point just above
New Rockford there was a cloud
burst, that washed out the railroad
bridges. People were badly frighten-
ed and feared cyclone. A heavy
storm cloud swept over Cooperstcwn
Sunday night, but was too high to do
much damage. A heavy rain follow
ed by strong wind followed in the
trail of the cloud. No hail