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law in the state. MIR. Spencer was
born IN LenoX, Madison county, N. Y.
in December, 1924 At the age of five
years his parents moved to Utica, N.
Y. His father, Joshua A. Spencer, was
q leading lawyer in that state, and
attained considerable distinction. He
was United States district attorney in
that state under President Fillmore.
The subject of this sketch read law in
the Office of Spencer 81 Herman, along
with the late Roscoe Conkling. who en-
tered the Office the same day, and
were both admitted to the bar on
the same day i'll the fall of 1913.
Mr.. Spencer entered the law firm of his
father and MIR. Herman as partner.
and later the father and son practiced
law under the firm name or Spencer Il
Spencer, after Mr.. Herman withdrew
therefrom. In 1856 Mr.. Spencer came
to St.Paul, and practiced law here until
he was appointed to his present Office IN
1868. The family of Mr.. Spencer con-
sists of his wife and two living sons;
besides he has one SOIL dead, the well
known physician, Edward G. Spencer,
who died in December, 1891. Mr.. Spen-'
Ger is thoroughly informed as to the
history Of the city and state, and is init
mately acquainted with the leading
business men of St.Paul. many of whom
consult with him yet on intricate legal
points, and to whom his advice is given
through friendship.
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Thomas p. Edwards.

T. P. Edwards, the well-knownl and
enterprising ticket broker on East
Third street, is the subject Of this
sketch. He was born near Virginia,
ILL.,, where he grew 10 manhood. spend
Ing the greater part of his time at
school, having attended the Virginia
highsc hool, and afterwards graduate
of the Gem City business college, of
Quincy, ILL.,. After completing his
course he started his career as clerk
in grocery at Quincy, and
while there he was inspired by
the thrilling accounts concerning
the golden Northwest, and the oppor-
tunities it afforded young emen. He
came to Minneapolis i'll 1888, where he
engaged in the same line of business
until 1888, when he abandoned grocer
les, and became clerk in all Office Of
the American Ticket Brokers' associa-
ton, where he remained for two years
in the Flour City, and then came to ST.
Paul as manager for two years. He has
now an establishment of his own at c173
East Third street. where he expects to
remain, and give his patrons and friends
cut rates to all points on earth.
Mr. Edwards is member of the Com
mercial club of this city, and is man
of sterling qualities of head and heart.
strictly honest in all his dealings, his
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

the admission of the state in 1858, when
he was elected as associate justice OF
supreme court of the state for term OF
seven years, which he filled except the
last year, resigning in 1864, aud going
to Nevada, where he practiced for about
year. whence he returned to Mime
sofa. and has remained here ever since.
In 1866 he was nominated by the Democ-
racy for governor, and again for chief
justice. He also acted as chairman OF
the state Democratic central committee.
One of the most noted of the acts OF
Judge Flandrau's career occurred in
1862 while he was OH the supreme
bench When the Sioux Indians rebelied
he proceeded to the frontier with a COM
pany OF citizen volunteers, took possess
sion of the border town Of New Ulm,
and was soon chosen cOmmauder-in-
chief of all the assembled forces, fought
desperate battle, vanquiShed the saw
ages and received the thanks of the
state in the erection OF monument on
the battlefield. which bears a medallion
of his face in bronze. He has since been
appointed by the. legislature one Of the
commissioners to write the history Of
Minnesota in the civil and Indian wars,
which commission prepared and pub
liShed two valuable volumes. The
judges part In the work was confined
10 the Indian war.
The best thing that can be said Of the
judge, or OF any one else. is that after
residence here of forty years he enjoys
the confidence and esteem of the Demo-
cratic party, of which he has always
been Jealous and active member, and
of his fellow citizens almost universally.
AT the age of sixty five he is still hard
at work fl ON choice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

construction and operation Of steam
boats on the rivers and lakes, including
the lake and oce III steamers registered
in his district. he has an educa-
ton that peculiarly hts him for
the Office in so important district,
AMI has secured the confidence of
the owners OF lake, ocean and river
crafts in his district by reason of his
thorough and conscientious work and
personal inspection of the service. Mr..
Sloane was born at Haverhlll, N. H.,
Dec. 5. 1856. His father was a whole
sale furniture dealer in New York city.
His grandfather was classmate with
Henry Clay. His gIeat-grandfather was
promoted in the line for distinguished
services at the battle OF TiconderOga in
the war for independence. He is
nephew of Judge A. Scott Sloane, of
Beaver Dam. Wis, and OF Hon. |. G.
Sloane, of GAINESVILLE, Wis. His uncle,
William II. Sloane, was the first presi-
dent of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad company. MIR. Sloane gradu-
ated at Haverhlll academy in 1S z,
and served an apprenticeship at the
steam engine works of Providence, r.
L. He then took course at mechanical
engineering at Boston. and worked two
years as draughtSman and machiniSt in
the Boston navy yards. He worked in
the Stops OF the Northern New Hamp-
shire railroad, at Concord, at To-
connective construction. and in 1877 en-
tered the United States naval corps as
assistant engineer. He remained in the
navy eight years, OF which six years
was at sea. In 1885 he received an in
jury to his foot that permanently dis
obIed him, when he retired with rank of
sub-lieutenant. In 1887 he entered the
service of the Burlington railroad as
mechanical engineer. which position he
held until Dec. 10, 1889. when he
was appointed by the president to his
present position.
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build, the mans capacity for labor has
been great, and even today he is quick,
active, decisive in manner and method.
He possesses the gift of making friends
who will wear well, and while it would
be idle to say so active a man has no
enemies, even the W0rStof these will
grant that he is a foeman worthy of
their steel. Mr.. Kelly, like every
man born of woman. has his moods. In
volved in business, with no time for
idling, perhaps at times he seems curt,
blunt, arbitrary, to minimizing visitors.
But as a general rule the man is demo-
cratic and approachable to degree.
There is no guard at the door, no for
mality inside. Business is transacted
in business way, but the social amer I.
tiles are never neglected i'll the big COM
mercial institution at the corner OF
Third and Sibley streets.
With reputation which extern DIS far
beyond the boundaries of st. Paul and
Minnesota, MIR. Kelly never accepted
political office until last fall, when he
was elected to the state legislature from
district often represented by a Repub-
hean. In the house he was a leader
whose influence was of great value to
the city and the state; and, as he says
himself, he enjoyed one of the most
pleasant experiences of his life.
Many man who knew the Sage of
Minnesota Democracy only from Carl
catureS, conceived him as having hoofS
and horns. BY experience from per-
sonal contact, they know him now as a
whole-souled, big-hearted man, who
has plenty of ability and enough gin
ger'' to surmOunt any sort of all OBJ
Stacle.
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Hon. II. H. Kelly.

Among all the names so justly noted
in st. Paul commercial life-ln the COM
mercial life of the Northwest-none
stands higher than that of Patrick II.
Kelly. Honor is his by right; success
has long ago crowned his efforts, and
Unborn merit records another victory
when his lifework is reviewed. Mime
sofa is proud of and has profited by the
men who have carved their own fort
une5 out of the hard, stubborn rock that
yields only to the attacks of those who
will not consider failure possible or
brook defeat. The ST. Paul merchant
prince stands in the front rank of such
men.
Coming to this state forty years or
more since. he has risen, not at bound,
not by fayoritism or the power of in
herited wealth, which he never pos
sessed, but by the Unborn power to
work. to wait, to plan, to execute bold
conceptions, and move out into untried
paths that only masterful men dare
tread. AT present and for years past
the master of an immense business, his
pr0udest boast is that he passed through
every grade, and has all the details at
his fingers end.
There are few i'll this city, perhaps in
this state. that do not know z. IL. Kelly
personally. Certainly they know him
by reputation. Of compact, robust
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

word is as good as his bond. Being
sharp, Shrewd trader and tiDancIer. he
has built up good business, and is
doing well. His social qualities are of
a high order, and when his friends
come TO see him they are shown every
attention possible. He Is always joviaI
and pleasant, an | is ready to do kind
act for his friends at all times.
Of all the ticket brokers in the city of
st. Paul there is none who is better
liked among the fraternity than MIR.
Edwards. His strong personality brings
him out we'll III either social or busi-
ness way, and he is always ready with
some solution of a knotty problem in
connection with the disposition5of
finances.
In connection with this sketch 1t
might be aprop0S to give the facts in
connection with little incident which
occurred short time ago in the office of
Mr.. Edwards. An old lady, lettering
with the weight of years and bowed
down by age and sorrow, desired to go
to some point in Missouri. where she
was to join sick son and watch at his
bedside.
She said he was dying from eonsump-
ton, and she feared that the spirit
would have fed before she could reach
his home. She had been to the Office
of the railroad company, the lines of
which runfn the immediate vicinity of
lie town which she was going to, and
endeavored to secure ticket. but had
discovered to her great CONSERVATION
that she was short of money. The
ticket agent had not the power to make
reduction. but he counseled her to go
to ticket broker, giving her the adj
dress of MIR. Edwards.
Mr.. Edwards had ticket to the point
which was her destination. but her
money was several dollars short of the
price whice he asked for it. about one
half the regular price. She explained
the facts in the case To Mr.. Edwards and
it set him to thinking. He knew that
she had no more money than she had
represented, and he did not feel able To
lose the amount which would be neces-
sary should he give her the ticket for
the amount proffered.
He finally said to her: Madame. If
you VIII promise me TO do one thing |
will let yon have the ticket
What is tlat?o She asked in a
guavering voice. -
II want you to promise me that you
will always say good word for the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08
j. j. McCanerty.

Hon. James j. McCafferty. than whom
there is no more popular practitioner at
the bar of this state, was born in Low
ell. Mass, Dec. Q. 1854. His education
was amply and successfully nurSed
through the Massachusetts, high school,
the Boston academy, and graduating
course in the College the Holy Cross
in Worcester. Following this. young
McCafferty distinguished himself as one
OF the brilliant law students of the Hub
City. In 1875 he was called to the bar
the profession which he has Ornamented
ever since. In 1879, after an earnest
and successful practice or four years.
Mr.. McCafferty visited Europe, made an
extensive trip of the continent.
and finally conducted an aggres-
sive study Of the then existing
condition of Ireland Recognizing
his great conception of Ireland's cause,
the Irish Americans of the United
States elected him, i'll 1880. president Of
the Land League of the United States.
When MIR. McCafferty went to South
America he was appointed president of
the American college at Buenos Ayres.
which chair he held with great credit
until 1884, when he came to st. Paul,
readily recognized acquisition to our
local bar. In 1886 he was appointed
United States court commissioner,
which office he still holds.
Judge McCafferty, as his colleagues
know him, expressed, during the late
census frauds, some of the most original
and withal most soundly legal rulings
acknowledged in the federal reports.
Besides having served as councilman in
Worcester, Mass. Judge MeCafferty
was a leading exponent of municipal
government in the assembly branch of
the st. Paul council during Mayor
Smiths last administration.
Judge McCaffertY is one of the lead
ing Democrats in the West. His great
oratorlcal powers, his open, generous,
affable manner, and his ready analysis
of political situations has made him the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

ticket brokers whenever the occasion
presents ITSELF"
This she readily agreed to do, and he
gave her the ticket. She took out her
worn purse, counted out the money
which she had and placed it on the
counter.
Alr. Edwards looked at it for moment
and then silently pushed it back. II
cannot take il" he said, and at the same
time there was tear in his eye. keep
1t and purchase some delicacy for your
son; it will come in convenient"
She left the Office W It'll the tear
streaming down her face and Mr.. Eds
wards said he never felt so like a boy
again as at that time.
Since that time there have been many
persons in st. Paul who have called at
the Office of Mr.. Edwards and purchased
tickets from him, giving as reference
the name of the old lady to whom he had
given the ticket. 1t had been paying
investment for him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08
William 4. Spencer.

William A. Spencer is one of the
most extensively and favoraDly known
characters in st. Paul. He came here
in 1856 and for the past thfrty-five
years has lived on Irvine park within a
few feet of his present residence. He
is clerk of the United States court for
the district Of Minnesota, that now IS
held in six places in the state, and has
held that position for thirty years,
lacking few months. He is also an
United States commissioner and a
master in chancery in the United
States circuit court. MIR. Spencer was
bred a lawyer; and although
he has not engaged in the
practice Of law since earlier life
yet his business as interpreter of the
law has preserved his reputation of
being one of the safest interpreters of
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Mai. w. w. ConIex

So long as there are positions of trust
occupied by men who are compelled to
carry out the appearance of being in
good circumstances while receiving
only moderate salary. just so long will
there always be necessity for Ger
tain amount of surveillance over their
actions, for the purpose of protecting
their employers against the destinations
of temptation. In order to do this it is
necessary for these employees to be
looked after now and then, and report
of their actions given to those who have
trust and confidence in them. While
a careful examination Of a mans
personal characteristics and Gus
TOMS, if carried on in a quiet
and unobtrnsive manner, does not in
jure the man who is under surveillance,
unless there is some occasion for it, it
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

In connection with the historical and
reminiscent sketches with which the
public is today RECALLED, the GLOBE pre-
sents herewith brief outlines Of the
careers of number of men who have
been or are now prominently Identified
with the city's history or government.
Some of these are men grown gray in
the service, while others are still in the
prime of their lives and usefulness.
All will be found of interest.
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Made $50. 900 by the Hill CeIe-
brafiOn.

One of the many inventors who, dur
ing the Hill celebration, visited the
American Patent Market and Novelty
Works at PSI Williams street, says that
he would not sell for $4,000 the i'm
provements made OH his invention by
Mr.. A. Nj. Carlson, the proprietor of the
said concern. He is convinced that Mr..
Carlson can invent more in an hou
than the ordinary inventor can do in a
year or two. and being a good patent at
torney besides. he is just the man in-
Yent0rs should patronize.
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and has been engaged IN general mer-
chandising, the first seven years serving
as clerk in a store. He then engaged in
business as partner with Frank Gull
lin, With whom an extensive business
was carried OIL that extended beyond
that of mercantile commodities. Mr..
Geraghty has always been regarded by
his neighbors as good business man,
and has for years filled the offices of
village treasurer. school director. etc.
In 1876 he was married to Mary V. Do
ran, daughter of Michael Doran. who
is we'll known throughout the state and
country. On April 19 last Mr.. Geraghty
was commissioned by President Cleye
land as collector of customs. and took
charge of the office May 3. Mr.. Ger
agility makes friends readily, and has a
disposition that is not disturbed by the
numerous applicants for office i'll the
many positions at his dlsposalr
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Hon. Charles e. Flandrau.

The subject of this sketch, Hon.
Charles E. Flandrau, more generally
known III the Northwest as Judge Elan
drau, is one of the Oldest settlers of
Minnesota, and, as far as can be ascer-
tanned, is the oldest practicing lawyer
now in the state in point of service. We
know that there are some lawyers ltv-
ing who were in practice when the
Judge arrived here in 1858, among
whom are William p. Murray, George
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08
John d. Sloane.

John d. Sloane. supervising inspector
OF steam vessels for the st. Paul dis
trict, is. one of the most competent of
the dozen men in the service of the
United States in this capacity. His
territory covers large area, including
the upper Mississippi, Lake Superior.
the Red river and the many lakes and
rivers in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Nebraska, Montana, Iowa and the
Dakotas. He has brought his office up
to high standard of excellence, and
has done very much to improve the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

Mather, of early New England history
and fame, also of Rev. Charles Cotton,
the English poet. He Is somewhat of
versifier himself in his playful moods,
but, strage to say, has thus far failed to
take unto himself q wife. And he is
self-made, so far as made yet, genial,
handsome, broad gauge and every inch
man..
On May of the present year Mr..
Cotton was elected attorney of the Du-
luth, Missabe & Northern Railway
company, very important position for
so young man to be chosen to. His
future is his own, and that it will be
bright and honorable no man can doubt
who knows him.
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John c. Geraghty.

John G.. Geraghty, the present collect
or of customs for the st. Paul district,
that embraces the entire state of Min
nesota, is a gentleman we'll qualified to
fill so important All Office. He is a born
gentleman and possessed of thorough
business methods, as well as being OF
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

gives satisfaction to the employer to
know that his man in private life and
when away from the associations of
business is as he represents himself in
Office. For this reason there have been
established at various times, not alone
in the United States. but in every coun-
try in the world. various detective bu-
reaus and agencies. Among these
latter, and probably the best known
of them all, is ThiePs detective service
This service was established in 1873
by the present proprietor, q. III. Thiel.
for the conducting OF general de-
tective business. A speciality was made
demonstrating depredations and frauds
psrpetrated on railway and other cor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

rarest stump speaker in the state. His
aid to the Democratic party in the last
campaign cannot be measured in words.
His practice is of a general nature.
His remarkable successes in the last
two years as counsel for some of the
large transit corporations has given him
a high place in civic litigation. AS a
criminal lawyer he is the peer of all
Western practitioners.
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execut We 70 nperament. He was born
IN Pittspure. Pa, May Is, 1S49. When
two years cd his parents went to Ire
Mr.. Ger; gh came back to this coun-
try and took up his residence
at Rosemount, in Dakota county,
where 10 has resided ever since
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Hon. John w. Willis.

Hon. John W. Willis, one of the six
Judges of the Ramsey county district
court, was born in st. Paul, July IL,
1854. He went through the common
schools of this city. beginning with the
Jefferson school, and graduated at the
head of his class in the high school in
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averaging owe 81 per cent out of 100;
IS orat, Oh Ills cia for junior and
senior yeas; He was Il member Of the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Came to
Minnesota in 1888 and commenced prac-
tice of the law. wherein he bias built up
a large and lucrative practice. and is
now senior member of the law firm OF
Cotton, Dibell tS Collins. one of the best
known Young firms in Northern Mime
sofa. Nominated for representative by
the Republicans of ST. Louis, Lake and
Cook counties by acciamalion in the
fail of 1872, he WAS elected by 4 iriEti-
sonfe majority, running AHEAD nj his
ticket.
joe comes of the very best kind of
ancestral stock. He is direct descend
ant OF Rev. John Gotten and Cotton
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IT DOESN'T MATTER
WHAT YOU WANT,

We think we've got it. if it has to do
with your Summer apparel.
A custom tailor wants two weeks
to do what we can do in two minutes.
But that is only one of the differences.
He wants twice as much for doing it,
and he doesn't do it any better
Our customers wouldn't keep on
coming to us if they weren't satisfied
with their purchases, and we couldn't
ask them to come The whole secret
Of success. as we have found it, is in
perfectly frank dealing. We would
suffer more than you would if you
thought we misrepresented the quail
ity of our goods. Bring them back if
they are not right. We'd rather you
would than not.
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Sketehy Portraits and Pen Pictures for the AL
buns Of Those Who Preserve Life His
tories Of City's Leading
Characters
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08

Names Known Wherever St. Paul Is Mentioned,
Linked With Names to Be Identified
With the City's Promising
Future.
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MEN WHO MADE HISTORY.
Prominent Characters in St. Paul Whose Names
Are Foremost in the Professions in Mer-
camille Life or in Official
Careers

Leading Men Who Have Grown Gray in Lives Of
Usefulness, Coupled With Rising Young
Men With Bright Careers
Ahead.