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The sun., 1894-05-07
MAX MErLRs's SUICIDE.
ne Lenred from n yviudow Yesterday Mora
ing while His Nurse Was Asleep.

ne LIE nped from n VIasow Yesterday Nora
ing While IIis Nurse Was Asleep.
Max Meyers, Q dry goods m erchant Of Selma,
Ala. committed suicide early yesterday N orn-
ing BY jun ping from window OF his rooms at
the Graham apartment house. Eighty-ninth
street and Madison avenue. Mr. Meyers. who
was 90 years old. was tho owner OF one OF the
largest wholesale dry goods stores in Selma.
Three years ago he lost great deal Of money
by fre. and this brought on an attack Of
nervous prostration. His sickness affected
Mr.. Msysrs's mind. and his family decided to
bring him to this city for medical treatment.
He was put under the care Of DR.. Ed
ward c. Spitzka the specialist In nervous
diseases. At the end Of three weeks
DR.. Spitzka decided that the patient
was developing. . suicidal tendency aud ad-
yised the family to place him , In an impstitution
sondiion would Improve with time. He con-
decided to bring him to this city again for
treatment As q last resort II was planned to
piece him in the asylum at Bloomingdale or
In some manner Mr.. Meyers got wind OF this.
and In his nervous state he brooded over It
s1er @ He 9oiJ his family that % he would father
be dead than shut up In an asylum. Mr..
%s ss.eSs& * sl' Tsa.ass Tsaas
engaged, apartpents at the Graham: HIS
DrOtDor. Louis moyfTs. whose place OF Dublnesb
is at $50 Broadway. held q consultation with
DR. Spitzka. and the latter visited the invalid
at the apartment house. When the doe
tor say Mr.. Msyers's eondition he ed.
vlsed Mrs. Well to engage the setvices
OF trained nurse. and recommended ono
named William Moarison. To guard sgainst
accident the nurse slept In an alcove adjoin-
Ing Mr.. Meyerss room.
On Saturday night Morrison. after making
sure that his patient was asleep. went to bso.
About O'Clock yesterday morning he wa,
awakened by hearing o noise In the adjoining
room. SpringinR out OF bed. he was horrthed
to see Mr.. Meyers standing, on the sill OF tho
window. which he had thrown wide open As
the nurse started across the room tho crazy
man plunged forward.
Morrison reached the window Justin time to
seize Mr.. Meyers's foot. but before he could
brace himself II slipped from his grasp. Mr..
Meyers fell head downward to the pavement.
four stories below. The erash aud Morrison's
shouts attracted the attention OF Night Clerk
Klaus and the engineer OF tho building. WheG
they reached the sidewalk they found Mr..
Meyers still breathing.
call was sent to the Presbyterian Hospital
for an am bulance, The surgeon. who said that
Mr. Meyers's head, chest and spine had been
injured and his left leg and arm broken. re-
m ain cd with the sufferer until 5:15 o'clock.
when he died without regaining conscious
ness. Mrs. We'll and the dead mans brother
were notified OF what had occurred an hour
later.
Deputy Coroner OHare has issued burial
permit and the body will probably be sent
The sun., 1894-05-07
MISS RAFFERrY's GOLD FILLING.
Il Fell Out While Her Lover Kissed Her
she Sues Him and ths EsEaxsmenps On.

Il Fell Out While Her Lover Kissed Her
she sues Him and ths Baggage smears ON.
PATERSON. n. j., May Ca kiss Imprinted on
his sweetheart's lips has involved Henry Ives.
a Bergen county farmer. in . suit Several
months ago Ives met and wooed Miss Annie
Rafferty,. a comely young woman living In
Manchester township. His wooing soon
ripsnedl into q betrothal. Miss Rafferty, had
told him during their first tryst that she would
permit none but her future husband to give
her lovers kiss. and her eoyness won Henry's
heart.
When about to 90 away one evening several
weeks ago Mr.. Ives gave his sweet cart part
log kiss, during which the gold filling In Miss
Raffsrtys teeth fell out She told him OF the
mishsp. thinking he would com mpensate her for
the loss. He did not, however, aud now Miss
Rafferty, has retained counsel and has brought
suit against Ives. She had the tooth rsflled
and has furnished her lawyer with bill OF ex-
Denses.
The young womans suit has frightened the
farmer and the engagement Is on.
The sun., 1894-05-07

Capt. BEIstow's EKPIAaAtIOa or How she
Came 90 kaa AshOFs.
The Wilson line steamship Persian Monarch.
which stranded on the Long Island eesst nsAE
MOTiehes. on Wednesday. was toWsd ysstsr-
day from PreDtiee's stores. Brooklyn. to the
Boston dry dock at Erie Basin for TspAirS
She will be ready for sea in about three weeks.
Capt BristoW says that when the ship hIt the
sand there was 3 haze which made Chief
OhieeT Hin mlsiudge the distance between
lightA There was also strong tide. setting
Ia shore. which swung the ship out OF her
& UsSS :aS asEs Il h tSs 0A'
The sun., 1894-05-07
An E.tAts OF ss.OOO. 600 for P.raly 5. Clspp.

BRIDGEPORT. May 6-By the will OF MIRA
LAyinla L. ParmlY Of New York her grandson.
Parmly s Clapp. now OF New York. but who
has made his homo In this city for several
years. receives property worth about $4,000
600. The property includes q house at %
real estate In this city. besides stock and bonds
Mr.. ClApp IL ~ yeATs old; About year ago he
WAS married to MiSS sAllis Rsnnell. charms
ing young woman. who had been q great IA
Vorite In society In this city.
The sun., 1894-05-07
sa.p.st.a sf Ar.oa ID LyreA,d.

JACKSON. MIsE. May 6-NsWs Was received
here yesterday Of the Iynshing Of Amos Hicks.
eolored. near Rocky springs. Hicks was sus-
Psstsd Of burning Che gin and stables q :
hls house Was catered by armed men, Ahd yes
tsrdsy morning Hlekss body Was found Tla-
died With bullets.
The sun., 1894-05-07
n.n slsr.. }. b. MeA.-L V.lI.y.

TRIBE's HnL. n. Y. May 0. 6.-shortly after
o'clock this afternoon there was a severe hAil
and thunder storm In the MohAWk Waller.
which Vas accompanied by hsAVy rain. The
hall broke uindoWs. and thS ground Was COW
cred by the stones. Vegetation and fruit tIses
suffered. Early vegetation was cot eless y
the ground As though A knlfs had bSan ass4
The storm continued fully nftesn minutes.
The sun., 1894-05-07
NEW YORK NOMINATIONS.
AetIoa On Them Postponed Uatn the Tsris
BIu IL DIspSssa OF

BIn Is DIspsssa or
WASHINGTON May 6-It Is understood that
all OF the New York nominations now pending
before the Senate against which there Is any
objection are to be postponed until after the
TArifi bill is out Of the way. Senator Hill was
asked to-dRyif there was Sny foundation for
tions' s sph %hteh sfe % hung H Sp n the JuSiciary
Com mittee. are 20 be acted upon during the
coming week. He promptly replied that thsy
Is disposed Of The Senator WAS not dlsposed
TO venture prediction as to when the bill will
be disposed OF.
Mr.. Richard Croker. who has been visiting
Senator Murphy for, several days returned %
New York to-day. Yesterday Mr, Croker and
Senator Murphy visited Mount Vernon ane
spent the greater part OF the day there.
The sun., 1894-05-07
Ths Bridss Csbls stops GOr - Hear.

The friction clutch in the Brooklyn Bridge
engine room slipped at about 80 o'clock yes
teEday afternoon and the cable stopped In
stantly. IL was an hour later when the cable
sWslterinR mAss OF hqmAnity crowded on the
Brooklyn aAd EeU York platforms. Daring
the hour the cable WAS still oRly two trains
were seat AeroAa the bndgA Thsy WsFS
packed 10 thelT utmost cap Aeity.
The sun., 1894-05-07
NO FUN IN BEIse JUDGE THERE
Is Sc. Cisir cousty. No.. 20 ne Jasss
Nsaas tn Go 10 JaIl.

AeAns W 80 70 bhIts
JEFFERSON CRY. Mo-. May o.-Ths three
Judges Of the County Court Of St. Clair county
Yesterday sent their designations to Gov
Stone. This would not be q very important
event were II not for the fact that an election
or appointment a. County Judge In Sc. Clair
means Imprisonment in jail. For more than
ten years the County Court Of ST. Clair has re-
sisted the process Of the Federal courts in the
matter Of making a levy to pay interest on q
railroad debt contracted about twenty years
ago.
The debt and interest now amount to ST.
00O. 900 In round numbers. or about one third
Of the assessed valuation Of the county. The
people are unanimous In resisting any recoR-
milton oithe debt. County Judge after County
Judge has been sentenced to jail. and neuher
side shows the least disposition to yield. When
the new Judges are appointed they too will 90
to Jail
The sun., 1894-05-07
AN INFANT CRYING IN THE SIsHI

"A IaEant CryInE Tor . HiIe' aad With No
Language bat Juss Pie"
A ragged little boy with q tsar-stainei face
was brought to the MorTisaniA police station
last evening by Policeman John Relss who had
Wills avenue. The little fellow could cay only
one WoTd-pie. When the Sergeant asked him
his name he answered Pie" and pointed to
his mouth. Further questioning failed 70
elicit any other reply.
The name st. 0'NsIl" Was found on the
ehild's underelothss After consuming large
quantities Of his fAVorits edible the little fellow
was taken 20 Police HeGdQnaEtsEA
The sun., 1894-05-07

CAlAsya Il RillA q ths nOsI palAIA6s Aad sueient
t0aae oflts elAsL ussd sth hAppy saset here plk
h.laE aAaeseEbsal " sssFdessd Aad delicate PS
The sun., 1894-05-07
Two $1,000 81. Bsru.rds sssIss.

Two ST Bernard dogs belonging to Major p.
II. MeNulty OF Brooklyn and Ocean Parkway.
Flatbush. were stolen some time between
Saturday night end o o'clock yesterday morn
Ing. Mr. 1IeNulty notified the police OF the
TVsnty-sseOnd Snb-stAtion Of his loSs yes
tsrday morning. The dogs names are Bis
mGrek and PIIncsss. and they gelRh 10
pounds each They are valued at t2-OO0
The sun., 1894-05-07

.y1s: ys: ?; G.: stss sSs sS s a. & H; E ''-'''' ''A
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
Old Settlers To Celebrate.

The 10th anniversary of the settlement
OF New Ulm by the pioneers of the Chi
cago Land Society will be celebrated at
Turner Hall Park next Saturday after
noon, and in case of inclement weather.
in the hall. The exercises will com
mence at two o'clock and the Star Band,
Maennerchor and Double Quartet will
assist in the pleasures of the day. Ad-
dresses will be delivered appropriate to
the occasion and in the evening dram
attic performance and social hop will con.
clude day that should long be remem-
bered.
Only few of these pioneers remain to
tell of the very earliest incidents of New
Ulm's settlement, and their anecdotes
and speeches will surely prove interest.
ing. Forty long years of hardship an6
struggle have not effaced the memories
of those exciting days from their minds
and it is confidently expected that all Of
them will be on hand. The defenders
of New Ulm during the Outbreak and In
fact all old timers are cordially invited
to attend.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
PROTECT YOUR EYES.
From political point of view the AID

From a political point of view the Ad.
vance regrets that Geo. J. Grimm could
not reconcile his personal interests with
accepting the nomination for county au.
ditor. We think George made quite 8
sacrifice which the officials of thu North.
western ought to appreciate. and doubt.
less do. 1t is not every young man, am.
bilious in politics, who can refuse the
county authorship when it is practically
in his grasp. We hope that Mr.. Grimm't
future in railroad work may amply re.
pay him for choosing that before public
office.-springfeld Advance.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
The Senatorial Squabble.

The row in the Ninth senatorial district
composed of Brown and Redwood coun-
ties, was brought before the Republican
State Central committee and decided in
favor of E. D. French, of Redwood Falls.
This leaves Senator S. D. Peterson in a
position to withdraw from the field, sup
port Mr.. French, who has been declared
the regular nominee for the state senate
and make friends for himself. AS Re-
publican who has been frequently honor.
ed by his party, Sam can do nothing less
and play square. To do otherwise will
jeopardize party success, and place hin
in very unenviable position.-mankate
Free Press.
The non-partisan judicial convention
was great scheme of Senator Peterson's
Judge Weber always does what he be-
lieves is right. Sam Peterson foresav
the present Senatorial trouble, and orig
mated the non-partisan convention ides
for the probable purpose of intimidatine
the court. But the court would not have
been intimidated even had the conven.
ton been a success.-R Redwood Gazette
Sam Peterson, of Brown county, an.
nounced that he would stay in the sena.
tor1al fight to the end and he appears tc
have meant what he said. Beaten in thu
Redwood primaries, he refused to 20 into
the regular senatorial convention, but in
stead. bolted, with his friends, to bed
room of hotel and had himself nomina
ted. Peterson has always maintained
that he would win but it looks as though
he had counted his chickens before the,
had Matched and had likewise lost hi
grip on the political road grader O.
Brown and Redwood Countless Pete
Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
The County Ticket,

There is no reason why the Republi.
can county ticket shouldn't get votes
this fall. Buelow IS an admirable young
man, we'll qualified, and accommodating
the very qualifications needed for com.
petent official. John Larson is citizen o.
New Ulm, who possesses wide acquain-
tance throughout the county and who
has always been Republican of zeal and
enthusiasm and as for ability he has plen-
ty and to spare.
Old Capt, Burg IS a favorite Despite
the bitterest opposition he has always
been a great help to the ticket and sue.
cessful as far as he himself was concerned.
He ought to be elected this year by a lar
ger majority than ever.
Nels Anderson needs no introduction.
Trustworthy, faithful and arduous, lie
has made as good a sheriff as Brown
county has ever had, and why shouldn't
that count with you in marking up your
ballot.
Z. G. Davis and ". P. Grimes are both
up for new honors in which they have
never been tried, but we feel confident
that # elected they will serve the people
well. They will I'll be around this fall
Is pee the voters, and the Review wishes
them well. ISL .l.,s
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

The much-heralded judicial conven.
ton was asfzzle. Not q delegate ap.
peared from single county and Judge
Weber may not rest assured that his op.
position is confined to very few men Of
questionable motives. II
"Good citizenship" will be the topic
of Miss Holbrook's discourse at the Con-
gregational church next Sunday evening.
Miss Holbrook is an eloquent speaker
and will no doubt make good use of this
broad and acceptable subject. +
The case of the state against Mr.. Car
RICH OF West Newton for use of abusive
language, was tried at Justice Miller's
office on Tuesday, A. A. Stone appear
ing for the state and G. A. Hagberg for
the defense. The trial consumed a day
and verdict was rendered in behalf of
the state.-St. Peter Herald.
The appearance of the Andrews Opera
Co. in this city last Wednesday evening
was the theatrical event of the season.
Falka is comic opera with many anus
ing connections and with an abundance
OF singing. In the latter the troupe ex-
GELS, and the members were applauded
heartily for their efforts. Ed. Andrews,
as the old governor, is comical in every
move he makes, while Frank Deshon is
an easy going comedian of the first quail
lty. Fred Clayton as the convent keep.
er captured the house both with his make
up and acting, and Jack Allison and
Florence Clayton as the gypsies were
singers of great merit. Miss Roe, as
Falka, was the queen Of the evening,
graceful, beautiful and bewitching. The
audience was unusually large and should
be safe warrant for securing attractions
of equal merits in the near future.
The Springfield Advance speaks very
kindly of Fred Pfaender and makes ur
for all loss of support on the part of the
Democratic News. Itsays: One of the
county officers who has made a very
favorable impression on those
who have had business with him
and on the public generally is
Fred Pfaender, register of deeds. Enter.
ing the office young mamie has proven
his fitness for the position by the excel.
lent manner in which he has discharged
its duties. One of the business men Of
Springfield, and one belonging to tie OPP.
posite political party to Mr.. Ptaender
too, made the remark to us that Brown
county's register of deedswas the prompt.
est of any he has to deal with, and he
has much business in the line of record.
ing and abstracts.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
Half Rates tn Sionx Oitv.

HAL hates TO SIOUX Ulty.
On account of the Interstate Fair, the
Northwestern Line will sell excursion
tickets to Sioux City. Iowa, and return
at the exceedingly low rate of one fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
October 5 to 1S, good for return passage
until October 18th, 1894. For detailed
information apply to Agents Chicago &
North Western Railway.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
Lost.

On Saturday, Sep. goth, between
Courtlaud and New Ulm, lady's lcath-
er hand bag containing pair of gold
earrings and sum of money. Suitable
reward will be paid for the return of
same to JOHN r. BOWEN,
Courtland, MINI.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

.M A. Ottomeyer has the largest line of
~ winter underwear. All first grade
stock.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
Found.

A silver watch was found last week
near Blethen's home, between State and
Broadway and can be had at this office
by proof of ownership.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

Offenders insurance office will be loc-
. ated in Schell's new building after
the 9th of November. 4wks.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
Asthma, HaY Fever.

and kindred ailments absolutely cured
by newly discovered specific treat
ment sent by mail. Pamphlet with ref
erences. mailed free. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, 636
Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

Geo. Dayton is agent for the Osborne
Binder. Anyone wanting repairs
will find them kept by him. Also the
celebrated binding Irvine made by the
Co., the only machine company that
makes Irvine. All goods warranted to
give the best satisfaction. Office oppo-
site the Post office.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

RUY your fall and winter underwear
~ of G. A. Ottomeyer.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

VIM. L. Wilson is enjoying a good
time, if his native country isn't.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

Any HONEST LADY WISHING
n to make $15 per week quietly at
home, address with stamped envelope
META L. WILLARD, Los Angeles, Cal,
This offer is bonatide, Work ready to
send at once. Steady position,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

%all on Geo. Dayton and buy new
y Singer Sewing Machine-tl1e only
genuine Singer made. Do not be misled
by other dealers, as there is only one
genuine Singer made and that took 81
awards at the Worlds Fair.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
P, M0EGER,

The Merchant Tailor will fit you up
with an elegant suit at the lowest pos
sible prices: You had better call on
him when in need of anything in his
line.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

Any person wanting mems made under
wear can't afford to miss the oppor-
tunity Lienhard Bros. are Offering.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03
D09 elm LSaugdry.
0ut-of-ToMh sMork Collected.

We have opened hand laundry in the
Zeller Planning Mill Building on Centre
Street where we are prepared to attend
to orders for laundry work from any
part of the State. Long experience in
the best laundries enables US to do excel
lent work. Give us trial.
A. E. HAPPE.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

GALL in at Ottomeyel's and look over
his line of children's underwear.
Inspection will prove it to be the best.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

CTIOMEYER handles the largest and
best line of underwear in the citv.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

( JET your fall dress-goods of G. A.
Ottemeyer. An elegant line, he
carries. -.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

i EWEL GASOLINE STOVE, none
better, at J. A. ARNOLD'S.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

W. sell boys MACINTOSHEs.
~ Crone Bros.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

RUY your fannels of G. a. Ottomeyer.
Best goods and lowest prices.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-03

+ you wan. a nice CORSET, Crone
Bros. have them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-10

DENVER, Sept. 10.-The irrigation con.
vention adopted resolutions which ask the
repeal Of the desert land law, a national
supervision OF such works as may be con-
structed by the United States, and to in.
vestigate the problem of interstate
streams; that the general government do
the necessary work. The plan of cooper
alton of the government and the states
contained in the committee report was not
satisfactory and it was reported back 10
the several state irrigation commissions
with the idea Of preparing a satisfactory
plan to discuss III the next irrigation con.
gress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-10
Tciegrapliic Briefs.

by n decision Of the supreme court of
Oklahoma il is declared that no divorce
granted in the territory since March, 1898,
is legal. There have been fully 400 grant
ed since that date, mostly to people out
side the territory, many of whom mar
ried somebody as soon as they got their
decree. AL these are guilty of bigamy
now.
Paul Jones, Of Boston. who is promoting
the propaganda OF cheek by n trip around
the world began mt Boston naked and PEN
niless from which he must return with
5000 in his pocket, is ut Chicago, where
he will clerk in one of the stores for u
week.
Mrs. Frietsch, wife Of Captain Firetsch,
who is crossing the Atlantic i'll the sharpie
Nina, has received letter from her hus-
band sent to her from mid.ocean by pass
ing steamer.
Society ut Columbus, o., is call broke
mp" over the discovery that Mrs" Sny-
der, supposed wife of Charles Snyder. a
carriage manufacturer Of wealth, and who
moved in the upper circles, was no wife
only n inistress-and she IL now suing for
her salary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-10
DUMPED THEM INTO THE CELLAR.
Sidewalk Gives Way and Seriously Injuries
Number of People.

NASHVILLE. Mich. Sept. 10.-While the
streets were crowded with people waiting
TO see an exhibition of rope walking a
twenty-foot section of sidewalk in front of
dry goods store gave way, precipitating
thirty-one persons into the area beneath.
All the victims OF the accident were WON.
en- and children excepting one man. None
was killed, but several were so seriously
injured that their lives are despaired OF.
The most badly injured We're: Mrs Al
bert Mix. both legs broken; Mrs. Y. p.
Casseli, skull fractured and internally
injured; Mrs. Ball. ribs broken and bad "
cut; Mrs. L. II. Sprasus, severely bruised;
Mrs. William Sweezey, badly cut and in
Jured internally; Mrs. Francis ShowaIter.
injured about head and spine, Many 9th.
ers were badly cut and bruised.