St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-22

that time, says Mr.. McGrath, he was in
his usual spirits, and gave no outward
sign that he contemplated the awful
deed. He had not been drinking. and
Mr.. MeGrath cannot account for the un-
fortunate endi g.
DR.. Quinn. to whom he addressed one
of the four letters, was also warm
personal friend of Callahan'S. He
spoke warmly of the deceased, aud said
that he always was devoted nus
band and father. He idolized his
children, and was generally considered
as a splendid fellow. At one time he
was a member of the Yale crew. and
was devoted to all legitimate athletics
and outdoor sports.
q A short time before the shooting he
was in TwCmbly's saloon and called for
a glass of beer: He asked for pencil
and wrote few lines while standing at
the bar. These proved TO be q post
cript 10 the letter addressed to his wife.
He SAID lie wanted to go to the West
side and took back 10 cents of the
change on the counter, saying he
wanted it for car fare.
All of the many people who came
rushing 10 DR.. Quinn's office to take a
look at their unfortunate friend, were
at loss to account for the deed. G ALA
han possessed considerable real estate
Throughout the country. Some of this is
atSp'okane, some at Duluth, and some
in this city. He was known, to specu-
late in real property. The only plausi-
BILE theory advanced by those who knew
him best is that he was hard pressed for
ready cash, and falling in his efforts to
negotiate badly needed funds, con-
cluded to take his own life while in
fit of dependency. There was but
little money on his person when found
in DR.. Quinn's Office, shortly after he
fired the fatal shots.
HIS FAMILY
consists OF wife and three daughters
aged sixteen, thirteen and ten years
respectively. They live at Northheld.
Mimi, and word was at once sent TO
that place. Mrs. Callahan replied that
she would start Immediately for this
city, ana she arrived on the $50 train.
His father died at Duluth about six
months ago, since which time the de-
ceased has not been actively engaged
in business.
Mrs. Callahan arrived last evening
from Northfield, accompanied by Mrs.
Tenant. She was seriously Frustrated
by the shock and left strict orders not
TO be disturbed by any one. The ladil s
remained i'll absolute retirement and all
efforts q
unavailing.
The remains were cared for by Under
taker Dampier and prepared for ship
ment TO the home OF the deceased.
Mr.. Nettleton last night stated to a
GLOBE reporter that Callahan carried
about $4,000 in life insurance for the
benefit of his family. Thus they will
not be left destitute by his demise.
The children OF the deceased arrived
from Northheld on the 10 o'clock train
and were taken to the Windsor by some
friends. The body Will be shipped to
Eau Claire tonight.
The NEWS AT EAU CLAIRE.
Special to the Globe
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 21.-The
news in this city of the suicide of Den
ton Callahan at st. Paul this afternoon
has caused the greatest excitement
among his relatives and old friends.
The Callahan family were old residents
here, and sister is the wife of w. a.
Teal. the well known insurance agent.
Years ago Mr.. Callahan was land agent
at this place, and also held prominent
position with the Eau Claire Lumber
company. Denton Callahan was always
considered of q cheerful disposition, and
why he should commit suicide is deemed
a mystery.