davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
PL UNGED TO DEATH.
a DULUTH MAN FALLS SIXTY
FEET.
John 4. Mackenzie Drops Over q
Banister at the Hotel
Spaulding.

DULUTH, Mimi, Jan. 12.-As re-
suit of frightful accident this evening
at the Spaulding hotel, John A. Mac
kenzie, one of Duluth's weIl-known
business men, lies dead. He fell from
the landing midway between the third
and fourth floors of the hotel to the
marble pavement below, sixty feet,
striking on his head and fracturing his
skull. So great was the force of the
fall that the marble slab in the floor OF
the lobby upon which lie struck was
broken into three pieces. Instead Of TAX
ing the elevator, Mr.. Mackenzie started
down the stairs He had got as far as
the first landing when William McKin-
ley, who was a few steps behind him,
was Mortified to see him trip and plunge
downward over the banister. A mo-
ment later guests in the lobby below
were startled by crash, and hurrying
over to the west side of the stairway
they found Mr.. Mackenzie lying dead.
Mr.. Mackenzie leaves wife. He was
highly connected in Scotland, and Gen.
Mackenzie, of the British army, is an
uucle
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
VARIEGATED BLIZZARD.
DOWN IN HOOSIERDONI THEY
GET BLACK SNOW.
Kansas Treated to Blanket of
Yeliow-Intense Cold East
and South.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12.-Dispatehes
from Wabash and Martinsville state
that the snow that fell in those towns
is covered with dark dust resembling
SCOT from soft coal smoke. From Mar
tinsvlle 1t extends several miles in the
country, and could not possibly come
from that neighborhood. Many think
it came from distant Western state in
the blizzard. The dust at Evansville
was almost black.
ELvA, Kan, Jan. 12.-Two inches of
snow fell here last night. and the in
habitants this morning found 1t literally
C oYered with yellowish dusty tint
that had the appearance of snuff, al
though no smell or taste accompanied
il. The stuff could be raked up by the
handful, and when coming in contact
with water turned inky black. No eX
planation of the phenomena can be
found.
CLEVELAND, Jan. IL. = Dispatches
from various places in Northern Ohio
indicate that the drop in the tempera-
ture has been accompanied nearly
everywhere by heavy fall of SHOW.
Thus far there has been no serious in
terferenee with ailroad traffic. Near
Belle fontaIne several cows and a colt
we're frozen 10 death. Iu this city a
blizzard has prevailed since afternoon.
Traffic on the electric railways was
blocked for time this evening.
WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. 12-The
most remarkable change in temperature
ever known is this section has taken
place today. Last night it rained. This
morning was beautiful and the sun
shining, and carpenters worked out OF
doors in their shirt sleeves. AT noon
the thermometer registered Al above
zero. at O'Clock 26, at O'clock zero,
and at o'clock 2 deg. below. Between
noon and l o'clock the fall for fifteen
minutes was ID degrees. Tonight the
tendency is still downward, with high
wind and light SHOWS.
PITTSBURG, Jan. 12-The most re-
markable slump in the mercury ever
known in the history of Pittsburg
occurred today when between the hours
of and p. m. fall of AZ deg was re-
corded. At 2 o'clock the weather bureau
thermometer showed Al deg above. A
p. III. it registered l deg below, and is
still going down. The government
torecaster predicts s below before morn
ing.
The lowest temperature ever reached
in Pittsburg previous to today was just
twenty years ago, reaching II deg below
on Jan II. 1875. Today's weather was
the nearest approach 10 a blizzard that
Pittsburg has ever seen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
WAR ON CAMPBELL.
Mr.. Hill In Search of the MarshaI's
scalp.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGToX, Jan. 12,-President j.
J. Hill commenced his campaign against
Marshal w. w. Campbell today by CALI
ing on Secretary Lamont shortly after
10 O'Clock this morning at the war de-
partment. After an hours conversa-
ton Mr.. Hill returned to his hotel, and
a little before l o'clock he went to the
White house About 2 o'clock the Great
Northern magnate and the secretary OF
war Issued forth from the presidents
mansion and walked toward the
Arlington arm in arm. chatting in
fashion that indicates that they
are as fast friends as ever. To
the question OF the GLOBE
representative as to his attitude regard
ing Marshal Campbell, Mr.. Hill at first
said: Il do not care whether he is con-
frmed or not" And then warming up,
he said: 81 Will say, however, that he
ought not to be confirmed for number
of very good reasons" Mr.. Hill de-
tailed a story of the marshals business
transactions in Meeker county some
years ago, and also stated that he had
gone security for Mr.. Campbell when
he first became marshal for enough
money to carry term Of court. This
was borrowed from the First National
Bank of st. Paul and was to be repaid
W hen Mr.. CampbelPs accounts were
allowed, in four or six weeks. ''And L
had the note TO pay" said Mr.. Hill.
While Mr.. Hill refused to state anything
further, it seems that at his call at the
war department he arranged to meet
Secretary Lamont at the White house
and that, after discussion of the finan-
cial question with President Cleveland,
Mr.. Hill preferred these charges against
Mr.. Campbell, and asked that his name
be recalled from the senate If this is
done, of course, the fight in the senate
will be unnecessary, but if the presi-
dent does not Weld, there is now no
doubt that a strong effort will be made
to secure the rejection of the marshal
by the senate. Senator Davis is in COM
pIete accord with Mr.. Hill OH the mat
ter, it is said, and will endeavor to have
the senate act in accordance with his
desires. Later in the afternoon Mr.
Hill went to the capitol and had long
talk with Senator Davis. AS he does
not sail for Europe till Wednesday
morning, Mr.. Hill today decided to re
main day longer here, and is at the
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hill.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13

with whom he came in contact. Dur
ing the many years of his active busi-
ness career he continued the devoted
friend of every employe. while no man
in the history of the state ever pos
sessed more friends in every walk of
life. TO particularize III minute detail
the various phases of his life work
would be to unnecessarily extend this
sketch, but few of the main points
will not be out of place here.
Life of Col. Merriam.
Mr.. Merriam was born in the town of
Essex, in Essex county, n. Y, Feb. 6,
1925. On the paternal side his ancestors
were among the early settlers of Massa-
chusetts, and his grandfather was SOL
dier for the colonies in the War of the
Revolution. His father, William S.
Merriam, was an iron manufacturer Of
Essex county, and his mother, whose
maiden name was Jane Ismon, vas
descended from New Jersey family.
His education, which was begun in the
common schools, was completed at the
academies of WestpOrt and Essex in his
native county. Early in life he engaged
in manufacturing, which pursuit he fol-
lowed for many years, or until he came
to Minnesota. In 1857 he was elected
treasurer of his native county, and
served two years.
In October, 1850, Mr.. Merriam re-
moved to Minnesota. Locating in Min
nesota, he associated himself with j. G.
Burbank and Capt. Russell Blakely, i'll
the firm of Burbank, Blakely & Mer-
riam, proprietors of the Minnesota
Stage company and OF the Northwest
ern Express company. He also engaged
in merchandising IN st. Paul and st.
Cloud. Mr.. Merriam'S connection with
the importan. enterprises and the gen.
eral material interests Of the city Of st.
Paul and the state of Minnesota has
been very conspicuous and influential.
He was one of the incorporators of
the First National Bank of st.
Paul and of the Merchants National;
and of the latter he was president
for several years. His connection with
the railroad interests of the state has
been very prominent. He was one OF
the incorporators OF the old Minnesota
Valley railroad, better known in late
years as the st. Paul &, Sioux City, and
was vice president of the road. He was
also vice president of the Worthington
& Sioux Falls railroad: director of the
Sioux City & st. Paul and Of the ST.
Paul, Saltwater & TayIor's Falls, all of
which roads were long since consoli-
dated with the Chicago, st. Paul, Min
neapolis & Omaha.
Mr.. Merriam was president Of the
construction company which built the
Northern Pacific road from the junction
with St Paul & Duluth to Moorhead.
He was one of the early stockholders of
the st. Paul Foundry and Manufacture
ing company, and for many years was
connected with that organization en-
gagged largely in the manufacture Of 1
heavy machiney. car wheels etc.
He retired from active business pur-
suits in 1875, having been more than
ordinarily successful. and having by the
character and magnitude of his opera
tions materially added to the
welfare OF His City
and state, as wellas to the advancement
of his own private interests.
: During the existence of the Wing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13

member of his family was present at
his bedside. Quietly, and without any
apparent indication of pain, the life
spark went out, and one more of the
pioneer builders of great common
wealth had ceased to be of the living.
Up to two weeks ago Col. Merriam
seemed about as we'll as usual, going
almost every day for drive, and at
tending, on recent occasions, to matters
in connection with his private estate.
About that time. however, his strength
appeared TO fail, and he was soon
forced to take to his bed. Even then
his singular vitality offered great re-,
sistaDce, and until thirty>six hours pre-
ceding his death he continued entirely
tranquil and in full possession of his
mental faculties. lie fell at last into a
state of coma, in which he remained to
the end.
Four or five years previous to his re-
tirement from the railroad business
Col. Merriam's health began to fail, and
for the past twenty years he has not
been we'll man. At times his coudi-
tion would show marked improve
ment, to be followed later On by re-
lapse Never. however, was any spe-
cial organ particularly involved. The
disease was rather general and grad
ual disintegration of the vital forces,re-
cnlfip ~ FrOp1 n fnn intonan nnnijOofinn n
a complicated and important business.
The colonel possessed constitution of
great vigor and tenacity, against which
disease for many years combatted in
vain.
Col. Merriam's death makes one more
break in the line of
Strong, Aggressive Men
who gave freely of their energy and
ability. not only to push large personal
enterprises to success. but at the same
time to lay a solid foundation for the
upraising Of generous civic structure.
AS they planned their own lfework on
a liberal scale, so they joined hand and
heart most earnestly in the determina-
ton to make Minnesota shining eXem-
plar of the fullest fruition Of American
hope and American prosperity.
Scattered throughout Minnesota are
men who years ago were employees of
Col. Merriam when he was one of the
active spirits of the old stage lines that
practically blazed the way and laid the
routes for the marvellous development
that has come in our transportation in
terests.
At long distances, to be covered
through most discouraging obstacles,
Col. Merriam and his associates stopped
not. Their vim and their faith acted as
an inspiration to other pioneers, and
along the old stage lines settlers began
TO make homes. Away to the border
lines and beyond went the slow but
sure stage coaches. In their going and
coming the early settlers saw promise
of communication with the centers of
population that should grow better
every year; and they proceeded to i'm
prove the newly-opened farms and es.
tablish homes which have raised some
of the best men and women of the West.
Throughout busy and highly sue
cessful career. Col. Merriam ever
.eyinced the foresight and restless desire
to push ahead that is distinguished
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
WAITE VISITS DEBS.
He Sympathizes With the Strike
MARTYRS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12. 2.-Ex-Gov. Waite, of
Colorado, visited Woodstock. ILL.,, this
afternoon. purpose of seeing Eugene Y.
DebS, who Is confined in the Jail in that
place. The visit was Rot OF great
length. but Mr.. Waite after his return
to the city expressed himself as greatly
pleased with his trip. He said.
Il had a pleasant visit with DebS, and
we discussed the RAILROAD strike of last
summer at great length. Debs. in my
opinion, has violated no law, and it is
hard that he should be imprisoned. l
think the judges that we have now are
inferior to those we used to have.''
Tonight after his lecture ex-Gov.
Waite was entertained by the Chicago
Press club, the members of the club and
the governor seeming to enjoy the occa-
ion hugely
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
FaribauIt Charity Ball.

Srec!al 10 the Globe.
FARIBAULT, Mimi, Jan. IL. - The
first attempt at a charity bali in this
city Wednesday evening was a brilliant
success, and was attended by the wealth
and fashion of the city as we'll as many
well known persons from neighboring
towns and cities. The ball was given
in the interest Of the cathedral guild
house. and was held in the beautiful
new opera house, in which q special
dancing floor had been laid.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
NABBED THE OUTLAW.
DESPERATE BILL COOK CAP.
TCRED.
New Mexican Officers Cut Short
the Career of the Oklahoma
Terror.

SANTA FE. n. NJ, Jan. 12.-Marshal
Hall received the following telegram
today from Deputy Marshal c. C.
Perry, dated Fort Stanton: Captured
Bill Cook, of Oklahoma Territory, this
morning. VIII take him from here to
Roswell, thence to Oklahoma Ter
ritory." @
Cook is the leader of the band that
has been terrorizing the Indian Terri
tory for the last few months, aud there
is a heavy reward offered for his capture.
dead or alive.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
PORTLAND AFLOAT.
Rains Ii terally Flood the Oregon
CITY

Rains Ii teralIy Flood the Oregon
City.
PORTLAND, Or, Jan. 12-A flood of
muddy water poured down through
number of the streets in the northern
and western parts of the city
this afternoon. 1t made those Sec
tions of the town look like a vast
lake. The very heavy rains Of last
night and forenoon caused a general
surface flooding all over the country,
branch and riYulet became small
roaring torrent, and the sewers Of the
city proved inadequats to convey the
water away. The Portland Consolidated
railway will sustain heavy loss by hay>
ing large parts of its electrical appara-
tus submerged by the floods.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
Goes 20 the Reformatory.

D6ETrH. Minn.. Jan. II. = Marco
Matkovitski, who killed Mat Yivoda, 3
fellow couptryman. a year ago by stfik-
ing him over the head with shovel and
whose case was taken to supreme court
onappeaI. was today sentenced to.the
st. Cloud reformatory by Judge Moers
Matkovitski was saved from seven
year sentence by the jurY's recon-
mendation Of mercy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
COL. MERRIAM DEAD.
His Soul Took It's Flight
HomeWapd Late Yester-
day Afternoon.
HIS FAMILY AT HIS COUCH.
He Passed Away Without Ap-
parent Indication Of
Pain.
HIS FAMILY AT HIS COUCH.
UNCONSCIOUS TO THE END.
Close Of a Most Active and
EVentful Business
Life.

Col. John L. Merriam died yesterday
afternoon at 1920 o'clock.
His death had been regarded as only
aquestion Of hours throughout the day,
and for several days past. in fact. When
the moment of dissolution came. every
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
WiIILnse His Feet.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Jan. 12.-Charles
Anderson, farmer living between
here and Rock Falls, became intoxicat-
ed in the city Friday night. He started
for home. but was found early this
morning on the roadside, badly frozen.
1t was below zero weather, and If he
does not lose his legs he Will his feet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
Reorganizing Counties.

PARK RAPIDS, Mimi, Jan. IA
concerted effort will be made by Hub
bard. Beltrami and Cass counties to.
attach portion of Cass to Hubbard,
making this of respectable size, and
organize C&ss and BeItrami. The coun-
ties are all getting 10 be OF considerable
Importance
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
New Trial for Henvis.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Jan. I2-J. c.
Henvis, ex-stockbroker and real estate
man, who was convicted Thursday of
obtaining money unuer false pretenses,
will have another trial. Judge Smith
granted an order today upon the
strength Of new testimony which will
be produced. HenYi5 failed to get
bondsmen and was again locked up,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
CLOSES ITS DOORS.
The Bank of ST. Charles Ordered
Ont OF Business.

WINoNA, Mimi, Jau. 12.-The Bank
of St. Charles. at st. Charles, Winona
county. was closed this morning upon
the order Of Attorney General Childs
acting upon a request from Bank Ex-
aminer Kenyon. The capital stock is
S25, 900. 1t is understood President j.
F. Kingsland was indebted to the bank
in a sum consid erably in excess of the
Is per cent OF its capital stock allowed
by law. Exact figures of the standing
are not obtainabIe. County funds on
deposit are we'll secured by bonds. A
hearing On the ,appolntment of a re-
ceiYer will be held here next Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
TWO Moro of the Victims.

ALBANY, n. Z, Jan. 12.-Workmen
at the DelaYan house ruins early this
morning spaded UP two bodies sup
posed to be of women. One of the
bodies is thought to be that of Mrs.
Hill, the housekeeper, and the other
that Of one of the linen girls.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
school Building burned.

Special to the Globe,
THIEF RIVER FAILS, Jan. l2.-Yes-
terday the Knox school building, a
handsome school structure just COM
pleted, burned down. The fire orig
mated around the stove,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
Blind PIC in q p. O.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. Jan. 12.-
Postmaster B. F. Marsh, of Cartwright,
was arrested today by United States
marshal on charge of conducting ?
"blind plg'' in connection with the goV
arnIoant GskahiiShmept.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
Tried to XIII HIMSELF

Special to the GIObe.
ZUMBRoTA. Minn., Jan. IA young
man by the name of Frank Irhke took
poison with tthe intention of killing
himself at this place Oh Friday night.
He still lives. but is very low.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-13
santeeennrian,s Ente.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Jan. 12.-William
II. Stillwell, seventy years old, aud an
ex-judge of Gravesend, was found dead
today. The gas was turned on In his
miftpd suicide.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-12-05
Senator Frye's Hobby.

OF all the statesmen who went into
the woods" last summer in search Of
fishing or shooting, Senator Frye seems
to have had the finest camp. 1t was 4
tive-room log cottage. built midway be-
tween two of the Rangley lakes. with
a hospitable. big fireplace as its chief
interior ornament. There, with fishing
in the morning, entertaining in the
afternoon. and whist in the evening. he
found life wholly enjoyable. AS an cv-
idence of the senator's hospitality, 1t
was no unusual sight 10 see twenty Wis
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-12-05
A Handsome Soul,

One day boy who was taking his
first lesson in the art of sliding down
hill. found his feet in too close contact
with lady's silk dress. Mortified and
confused he sprang from his sled, and,
cap in hand, commenced an apology:
II beg your pardon. maam; am
very sorry"
"Never mind that" exclaimed the
lady. There is no great harm done,
and you feel worse about it than l do"
But your dress is ruined thought
you would be angry with me for being
so careless"
ooh no." she replied, better to have
a soiled dress than ruffied temper
"Oh, isn't she beauty" exclaimed
the lad, as the lady passed on.
who, that LADY," returned his com
rade. IF you call her beauty, you
shan't choose for me. Why, she is cid,
and her face is wrinkled"'
II don't care If her face is wrinkled,"
replied the other, her soul is hand
some, anyhow"
A shout of laughter followed, from
which he was glad to escape. Relating
the incident to his mother, he said;
"Oh mother. that lady did me good.
shall never forget it: and when | am
tempted to get mad, l will think OF
what she said, Better have a soled
dress than ruffled temper. Ladies
Ever Saturday.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-12-05

his regiment. he rendered important
service in the Army Of the Cumberland
by protecting the line of supplies be-
tween Stevenson and Decatur during
the advance on Atlanta. For his serv-
ices at the battle of Nashville he re-
ceived the personal thanks OF Gen.
Thomas. After the close OF the war.
owing to i'll health resulting from his
sufferings while confined in Libby Pris-
on, Gen. Walker took up his residence
in Nashville, but he returned to In
dianapolis in 1871. and has dv'elt there
ever since. He served as commander OF
the George A. Thomas Post. G. A. r..
on the reorganization OF the Depart
ment OF Indiana, and was appointed
assistant adjutant general in 1887. In
1891 he was chosen department COM
mander, and during his four years OF
service as executive officer the depart
ment membership has increased more
than six thousand. One of his most no.
table acts as a member Of the veteran
organization was his report as chair
man Of the pension committee to the
National Encampment at indianapolis
which was unanimously endorsed by
the Encampment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-12-05

bevoie Saint Cloud and Asnieres. 1t ap-
pears, however, that his conduct was
anything but satisfactory, and after
several reprimands from his superiors,
Bouteilhe left his station. Being thus
thrown out of employment and great
" in want of money he went to live at
his mothers house in the Rue Mont
parnasse. Nine. Bouteilhe, who lives
with her two daughters, is much re-
spected by her friends and acquaint-
ances, while her daughters are hard
working girls, one being employed in
a bank. the other in telephone office.
The extravagant talk of Bouteilhe went
and then leaving him without employ
ment. The bomb was fabricated by
Bouteilhe alone in a thicket in the Bots
de Vincennes. The prisoner at first
limited that he had accomplices, and
also gave a false account of the compo-
sition of the bomb. The three trades
men of whom he purchased the mate
rals have recognized him. and subse-
| quently Bouteilhe declared that he
committed the deed as protest against
| the rich, and without any assistance,
but he denied that he sent the explosive
letter. He was great admirer of Vail
| liant and Emile Henry, and sometimes
| expressed himself in favor of their sort
| of propaganda" and of genera!
strike. He was a conceited fellow, and
| on one occasion when advised to go into
trade, he exclaimed. Trade disgusts
me-" Bouteilhe detested work that
soiled his hands. and on the same oc-
casion he cried. Was l made for those
jobs?" His ambition was to enter one
of the big Partisan stores as clerk
Bouteilhe was sentenced to three years
Imprisonment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1895-12-05
The Upas Not Deadly.

The nonsense about the poisonous ex-
halations of the upas tree were d1ssi-
pated long ago. 1t is, however, good
old myth, with many variants IN folk
lore. Professor Weisner believes that
the upas tree is the Antiaris toxicarla,
to be found in Java. There is one spe-
cies. the innoXia. which is harmless
whereas a drop of the inspissated juice
of the toxicaria will Kill dog. Any
how. there are quite a number of the
so-called upas trees growing in the bot
anical gardens of Java, and you may
walk around the grove in the most COM
Portable manner.