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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS A
GRIEVANCE AGAINST THE
NEW COMMISSIONER.
HE WILL NOT LET THEM IN
EVEN TO GET THEIR PRIVATE
PAPERS OUT OF THEIR OLD
DESKS.
When the Old Board Made a Form
al Demand for Possession of
Its Records.

The board of public works convened
as usual yesterday, and the commits
sioner also transacted city business. A
thick wall separated the commissioner
from the board When the members
of the board put in an appearance at
the office Of the public works depart
ment yesterday forenoon, they were
not permitted to hold a meeting In the
rooms occupied by the commissioner of
public works. Custodian Dayton, of the
court house and city hall, told Presi-
dent German that the board could &C.
cupy court room No. 4, which adjoins
the office of the commissioner of public
works. until such time as the court
sessions are renewed in the fall. This
arrangement proved perfectly satisfac-
tory to the board of public works and
all the members at once moved into the
court room.
The first official act of the board yes
terday was to direct Chief Clerk Erwin
to serve notice on John Mueller, in
forming him of his removal as chief
clerk of the board of public works.
Clerk Erwin was also instructed to
make a formal demand upon Mueller
who is now the commissioners chief
clerk. for the records of the office OF
the board of public works. According
1y Chief Clerk Erwin, of the board of
public works, waited upon Chief Clerk
Mueller, of the commissioners of public
works, and attempted to serve, upon
that official written notice of the fore
going action of the board. But Mr..
Mueller wouldn't receive the docu-
ments unless they were enclosed in one
enVelODe and then he was So aDDra-
hensive Of the contents that he called
In Commissioner Copeland, who re-
ceiVed them for him, and instructed
Mr.. Mueller not to surrender any pa
perS or records. Backed up by his
chief Mr. Mueller refused to yield to
the formal demand of the board for the
papers.
Later the board notified Commits
sioner Copeland that the desks in the
Inner room contained a number of pri-
waite papers belonging to the members
of the board and that the board de-
sired possession of the desks. Com
missioner Copeland sought advice be-
fore answering this request, but he
finally refused to surrender the desks
or their contents, though he will turn
over any papers of a personal or pri-
vate nature to the owners of them.
Chief Clerk Erwin filed the oath of
office and bond in the city clerks office
yesterday. The bond was approved by
the board and by the corporation at
torney as to form. The board appoint
ed Edward Dobe deputy clerk and o.
SaVard, abstract clerk. No matters of
business were taken before the board
yesterday. The commissioner opened
bids for painting a number of bridges
and awarded contracts therefor, as re-
lated elsewhere in this issue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
WORST WIND SINCE 1850.
Monday Nights Gale Was a Sixty
Mile Article.

A statistical study of the brief but effec-
tive, storm of Monday night shows that the
actual rainfall was 1.58 inches heavy fall
for storm of such short duration. The
storm ragged 40 minutes and the duration of
the hail was about five minutes, but in that
time 1T killed 400 sparrows, which were picked
up yesterday morning dead on the lawn of
A. l.. Larpenteur, at Dale and Rondo streets
the birds having sought shelter in the beau
tiful shade trees that surround the Larpen-
teur home.
The wind reached "a velocity of so miles an
hour, the fastest record in st. Paul for 16
years. At Minneapolis the thermometer reg
istered ga miles.
In Rice park half dozen Of the largest
trees were destroyed.
The capitol trees suffered severely.
Como park was somewhat out of the path
of the storm.
The skylight of the Forepaugh block dis
appeared like mist before the morning sun.
The wind velocity of Monday night was
equalled one April morning in 1880. The
chamber of commerce was in session at the
time and William Pitt Murray led the panic
stricken members to safe place in the cell
lar.
Yesterday was another oppressive day, the
United States thermometer registering 92 at
noon, while other instruments nearing the
hot sidewalks, but of excellent reputation for
veracity, registered 81, SO and 100 according
to the location. Indications were that last
night might witness a repetition of the at
mospheric disturbances of the night before.
but at 11:30 the storm had not materialized
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
A Fine Picture.

An excellent colored lithograph Of the
steamship Empress Of JAPAN one Of
the Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'S
magnificent Pacific liners sailing be-
tween Vancouver. B. c., and Japanese
and Chinese ports, has recently been
issued by the passenger traffic depart
ment OF the Company. 1t Is faithful
reproduction of painting by Fred.
Pansing, well-known New York
artist, portraying the departure of the
Empress" from Vancouver harbor.
The work is well executed, the coloring
artistic. and the picture which is in
tended for prominent display would
be an acquisition to- the walls of any
place of public resort
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
DENIED SEVERAL REHEAR1NGs.
Supreme Court Finally Winds Up
the April Term.

Chief Justice Start and Justices Nit
chell and Canty, of the supreme court,
yesterday heard a number of motions
Tor rehearing in cases recently passed
upon by the court, with the result that
all were denied. The cases disposed
of were Jeanette w. Hale VS.. the
Life Indemnity and Investment com
pany, Union Iron Works VS.. Kilgore.
First National Bank of DEVILS Lake VS..
the Home Insurance company; Roches-
ter lodge, A. F. and A. M, VS.. Graham
ct al, E. c. Tourtelotte VS.. J. B.
BUSHNELL; 1nger Olson VS. the North
western Guaranty Loan company; and
Abel VS.. the Butler-Ryan company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
FINE BEEF CATTLE
Will Be Conspicuous at the Coming
State Fair.

State Fair.
There will be a great show of cattle
at the state fair this year. The in
terest that has been taken in the dairy
by Minnesota farmers the past few
years has created a corresponding in
terest in the breeding of cattle. The
state fair affords breeders the oppor-
tunity for showing improved stock
that is valuable. The system of award
ing premiums does not include sweep
stakes for dairy cattle as is the case at
some cattle shows, and the unfairness
of competitions made by appearances
is avoided
In the beef classes, however, there is
no objection to this class of competi-
ton and grand sweep stakes of $3.50
Is offered The arrangement of prizes
in fact is made with view Of allowing
breeders of beef cattle to compete in a
number of classes and thus secure
prizes to quite considerable amount
rms brings about a comparison Of
breeds that is not allowable in the
Judging of dairy cattle, whose milk
producing qualities are not to- be esti-
mated by form and showing on the
grounds. For instance, in addition to
premiums offered in each beef class
amounting to $3.50, premiums are offer
ed for beef by ages, $3.50 provided in
class 80, and $3.50 in the grand sweep
stakes.
There is no doubt that this year
more and better cattle will be shown
than ever before, and premium won
at the state fair of 1896 will be good
advertising card for a breeder. Wal
lace Estil, Estil. Mo-, has just notified
Col. w. M. Liggett, superintendent of
the cattle department, of his intention
to show his Aberdeen-Angus cattle at
the Minnesota fair for the first time.
H. F. Brown, of Minneapolis, will enter
twenty Shorthorns; r. S. Kingman, of
Sparta, Wis, will send Jersey herd
and Goodwin Judy, Of West Lebanon,
will send his Aberdeen Angus Other
entries have been received sufficient to
indicate that the cattle department of
the fair Is going to make fine show
inU
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
JUMPED OUT A WINDOW.
Sensation at Thirteenth and Canada
Streets Yesterday

The residents in the vicinity of Thirteenth
and Canada streets were treated to something
of sensation yesterday afternoon, when a
woman named Mrs. Bennett leaped head
long through the second story window of a
boarding house conducted by Patrick j.
Hogan, $50 Canada street. BY some chance
the woman escaped injury with the exception
of a sprained ankle. Both Mrs. Hogan and
Mr.. Bennett, the womans husband, when
seen by a G b reporter refused any ex-
PLANTATION of how she came to make so peril
GUS leap other than that she had been
hysterical since the storm of the previous
night and had probably become frightened.
which in her weakened condition caused her
to be unaware of her actions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
POLICE COURT NEWS.
Judge TwOhy Struggles With His
Daily Budget


Merit Thomas was arraigned in the
police court yesterday on the charge
OF grand larceny, preferred by D. w.
Nolan. Nolan claimed he had allowed
Thomas the shelter of his room on
East Seventh street one night last
week. and that when he awoke the
next morning he found his new ac-
quaintance and a suit of clothes valued
at $40, missing. Thomas was later ar
rested by Detectives Gruber and Wells.
Judge Twohy considered the evidence
offered against Thomas as conclusive
and imposed penalty of thirty DAYS
In the workhouse.
John Simons, a youthful offender
who has been in court on several pre-
vious occasions, was accused of steal
Ing an express wagon belonging to a
playmate living on Rosabel street be-
tween Fifth and Sixth streets. The
evidence failed to show that Johnnie
had appropriated the wagon and he
was discharged.
j. c. Connors was charged with lar
ceny by officers Hennessy and Noel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
Goss is FIRM.
University Avenue Sidewalks Are
Freed From Cycles.

Chief Of Police Goss stated Yesterday that
he desired it known that the arrest of BIZ
cyclists who persist in riding on the sidewalk
on University avenue was due to his orders.
The chief says that the residents living on the
avenue, between Dale street and Lexington
avenue, have complained to him on a num-
Der Of occasions about the disregard of the
pertaining to that part of the city, and that
he must enforce the law as he finds it.
Hereafter all persons caught riding on the
walks within the district named will be
Immediately arrested and arraigned In the
police court.
1t is claimed By tie cyclists that there is
no desire on their part to violate the ordi-
nance governing the use Of sidewalks. but
they do object to being apprehended without
first having been notified of the new reguIa-
ton. 1t is claimed that the sidewalk on
University avenue has been used by cyclists
for years, and that arrests are now being
made. without due notice that a long con-
tinued practice must be discontinued.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
WAS ONLY A PLASTER CAST.
Petrified Man of Warren County
Seems Only q Hoax.


Gov. Clough has issued requisition
papers for the return of George Nc
Pherson, Michael Graham and Anna
Marie Holmes, who have been travel
ing through the northern part of the
state exhibiting what they claimed
was a petrified human body, exhumed
by laborers who were digging a ditch
on the farm near Warren, Marshall
county. After having to fight with the
owners of the land for the possession
of the body, the exhibitors were beset
by Antoine La Count, who claimed
that the remains were those of his
father. He secured a warrant for their
arrest on charge Of receiving and
OBTAINING the body of human being"
They fled into Canada
Meantime, it has been learned that
the supposed petrified man is nothing
more nor less than a plaster cast and
the prosecution will probably fall
through, anyway.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Briggs; action to recover $1,000 on promis-
sorry note.
Probate Court
Estate of Angnetha Jauzen; final account
allowed and decree entered.
In re guardianship of the Matteson minors
license granted to guardian to sell real es-
tate.
Estate of Joseph g. Thorpe; final account
allowed and decree entered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
G. A. r.. EkCAMpMENT RATES.
Gen. Fowleru Issues Another Circu
lar ON the Subject.

Gen. FOwler1 Issues Another Circu-
lar on the Subject.
Gen. M. d. Flower, chairman Of the
committee on.transportation, has writ
ten to Gen. 0Aaason that there are
several mistakes in the railroad circular
recently issued lfrom headquarters
which should che corrected at once, as
they are occaSioning considerable mis-
understanding among those who con-
template visiting tSt. Paul during. the
encampment
The trouble has arisen from the state
ment in the circular that the Western
passenger association has made rate
of one cent mile within its territory,
without explaining that the association
is divided into two committees and re-
serves the right to charge a one-fare
rate within 250-mile radius of ST.
Paul.
AS matter of fact the Eastern divi-
sion of the Western Passenger associa-
ton, embracing the largest territory
and considered of the most Importance,
mas made a one-cent rate as stated,
put the Trans Missouri division, en-
bracing the territory west of the Mis-
souri, river. is governed by the follow
Ing agreement:
For all points in the Trans Missouri COM
mlttee territory through rates may be made
a. ouC III St-oioSe iaio LOI IHo iouHu
Trip to the agreed rates from Eastern gate
ways of the Trans Missouri committee terri
tory to st. Paul and return.
1t will be seen from the agreement
that the roads in the Trans Missouri
district are enabled to charge more
than the one cent mile rate legiti-
mately and also that the one cent a
mile rate does not apply to points
within radius of $50 miles of st. Paul
70 overcome the idea that people in
those districts appear to hold that the
railroads are endeavoring to take adj
vantage of them and to correct the
misleading statement of the first cir
cular issued from headquarters, the
following revised circular has been
issued
II appears that information circular No. l.
issued from headquarters on the. 10th of July.
SO lar as 1t referred to the railway rates in
the western Passenger association, was not
quite explicit enough, and that it is leading
TO some misunderstanding as to what the
actual rates, under certain circumstances,
Will be. 1t has always been the custom of
radius of two hundred and fifty miles than
for the longer distances, outside of such
radius. The rate of the forthcoming Both an
nual encamDmert of the G. A. r. will be-
within the radius of $50 miles, one regular
nrst-class fare for the round trip, limited
Dy maximum srate within that radius of
$780, From points in Eastern committee ter
r1tory least Of the Missouri river) outside Of
the 25O-mie radius, rates of one cent per mile
IN each direction, provided that the rates
from the following gateways shall be as fol-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
KNEE CAP INJURED.
Bobby Morrissey sustains a Serious
Injury.

Injury.
Robert Morrissey, the eight year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Morrissey, resid-
ing at No. 81 Smith avenue, was taken
to st. Luke's hospital yesterday after
noon suffering from broken knee cap.
The boy sustained his injury Monday
while playing with several companions
In front Of his parents home. He was
swinging on the gate when one of his
playmates, in running by, knocked him
from his position. In falling the knee
came into violent contact with the
stone pavement. 1t was not thought
that the little fellow was seriously in
jured until yesterday, when DR.. Charles
Wheaton was called into the case and
ordered his removal to the hospital.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

opened Monday, it was found that the Ameri-
can Hoist az and Derrick company, Of St. Paul,
bid $11, 800 each for ten gun carriages or
more, deliveries to begin in six months and
continue at the rate Of one every six weeks.
The Southwark Foundry company of Phila-
riage at $4,000. offered to build ten or more
at $11,500 each, and to make the first de-
livery In five months, so it will be difficult
to decide between them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
HAS A BROKEN THIGH.
J. w. McHose Falls From a
Wagon.

Wagon.
]. w. McHose, the local agent FOR
the Union Mattress company, fell from
wagon in front Of his place of bus
mess, IL East Third street, yesterday
afternoon and sustained a severe >frac-
ture Of the left thigh. Mr.. McHose
was removed to ST. Luke's hospital
where he was resting comfortably last
evening.
The injured man was assisting a
drayman to securely bind load of ex-
celsior on his wagon, when the horses
suddenly started and threw the wagon
on its side. Mr.. McHose was thrown
violently to the stone sidewalk and was
considerably shaken up in addition to
his more serious injury
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
THESE MAKE THREE.
Sol Overcame a Number of Suffering
MortaIs.


Charles Holenberg, an employee of the
Great Western railroad, was brought
to st. Paul last evening from Rich
Valley, where he received a severe sun
stroke yesterday afternoon. Holenberg
was overcome by the heat about the
middle Of the afternoon, and upon the
inability Of local medical assistance
to restore him to consciousness, he was
brought to the city and taken to the
city hospital. The hospital authorities
stated last evening that Holenberg was
in very precarious condition and
that his recovery was a matter of con-
siderable doubt.
Frank Wormley, a laborer 26 years of
age, engaged on the construction work
of the new state capitol, was also a
victim Of a sunstroke yesterday morn
ing. Wormley, whose condition Is not
considered dangerous, was taken to his
home, No. 6S Mendoza street, in the
Rondo street patrol wagon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
-FOUR WE'RE INJURED.
Street Cars Collide on East seventh
Street

An accident on the East Seventh street
car line last night, just previous to the
breaking of the storm which swept over the
city at IL o'clock, resulted in the injury of
several men in the employ Of the street car
company. They were:
Michael Kane. 507 Arcade street back hurt.
Nick. Wineicke, 727 Virginia avenue, leg
injured.
Coleman Griffith, 44s Forrest street. back
injured.
Patrick Curran 46O East Third street, slight
internal injuries.
The accident was occasioned by the col
lision Of work train No. and passenger
car No. SIS. The work car was heavily loaded
with sixty-feet iron rails, and was struck with
such force by the passenger car to almost
throw 1t from the tracks. The injured men
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
TWO Minds Wrecked.

In the probate court yesterday Judge VIII
rich committed Miss Maud Esterbrook, aged
II, TO the inebriate asylum at Rochester,.
Axel LANCE, a bookkeeper formerly en-
ployed in the county treasurer's Office during
the administration of the late A. N. Nelson.
was also committed to the same institution
Mr.. Lange is 81 years OF age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

were aboard the work car, and onIv escaned
more serious consequences by reason of the
slow rate OF speed at which both cars were
going.
The city railway company looked after the
injured men and furnished them with medical
assistance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
Grand Army Encamnment-

Attend the G. A. r. encampment and
the Great Minnesota State Fair. The
G o b e will present you with both
railroad tickets and admission tickets
absolutely free. Read ad in another
column.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Attend the Great Minnesota State
Fair with your railroad ticket and adj
mission tickets furnished by the
q be. See our grand offer in an
other column.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
FIRST SUN STROKE.
John BisseII, Dairy Driver, Is the
Victim,

John Bissell, driver in the employ
of the Twin City Dairy company, was
overcome by the heat yesterday after
noon while driving along Carroll street.
He had been out in the sun all morn
ing and was returning home when rem
dered unconscious by the sunstroke
The Rondo street patrol wagon took
Bissell to the city hospital where it
was reported last evening that his con-
dition was not considered serious.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
LOCAL NOTICES.
Harvest LabOrers.

commencing Aug. l the 500 line will self
one-way tickets S. to points in Minnesota
ana North Dakota. Call at 1893 Robert street.
Hotel Ryan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
Wives of Veterans

Will be furnished free railroad fare to
the G. A. r. encampment by the
G 10 b e. See ad for explanation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
Wives of Veterans

VIII be furnished free railroad fare to
the q. A. R. encampment by the
u o b e. See ad for explanation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
STATE GETS THE BENEFIT.
Mfssabe Roads Earnings Shoy
Strong Increase

The Duluth, Missabe & Northern
Railway company yesterday filed with
the state auditor a statement Of !. It's
gross earnings for the six months Just
elapsed. The gross earnings Were S781. :
641.56, the tax on which at per cent
is $15,632.83 For the same period of
last year. the earnings were but $45S,-
53462, and the tax was then but 1
per cent, so that the states income
from the road this year Is nearly four
times as much as last.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
DISTRICT CoURT ROUTINE.

The following new cases were commences
yesterday:
E. Walther and James E. Trask, as as
] signee of John e. Sawyer, VS.. Warren s..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

Via 500 line to points In Minnesota ana
North no Dakota for harvest laborers. Can AZ
S9S Robert street, Hotel Ryan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05

West of the Missouri, in the w. p A. ter
ritory. through rates will be one flrst-class
fare for the round trip. See gateway rates
above. An effort is being made, and it is
expected that it win be successful, to change
the date of selling tickets within the 250-mile
radius from Sept. 1. 2 and to Aug. 81 and
Sept. 1 and 2. This will enable visitors to
arrive in st. Paul Monday, Aug. 81, in time
for the initial ceremonies.
Owing to the excessive heat Of yes
terday the meeting Of the executive
committee, which was to have been
held last night, was postponed until
this afternoon.
Post No. SO. Of Augusta, Wis, De-
partment of Wisconsin, yesterday noti-
fed the committee aon accommodation
that it would send a delegation of 100
to the encampment..s
Post No. al, of Cleveland, O., also
wired for quarters for forty members,
and Post No. Sc, of Stevens Poins, Wis,
asked for accommodations for so
veterans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
The Borton Liauor cnre-
Only IS

Vegetable remedies better than gold IN.
stitute. $40 West Third ST.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
BIDS ARE CLOSE.

st. Paul May Get Gun Carriage
Contract.
A st. Paul firm stands a chance of getting
contract for furnishing the United States
with gun carriages. When the bids were
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-05
MARRIAGES. BIRTHS, DEATHS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

peeer M; Durant ............... .Lura Foote
bernhard F. Rodeck. ...... Marie M Casdorf
Joseph r. Langley. Mrs. Daisy M. Ganitrallev
Joseph A. lrDer......... Annie Hoerchner