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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
THIS YEARS DIRECTORY HAS 4S1
MORE NAMES THAN LAST
YEARS.
ESTIMATE OF POPULATION
is OMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF THE
SHORT TIME SINCE THE
CENSUS.
OTHER STATISTICS, HOWEVER,
Are Presented tns Concise and Com.
prehensive Form for the Good
of the Public.

The 1896 directory is about ready for
distribution. The advance sheets are
already in hand and the books will be
bound as soon as the revised lists of
names are printed and ready.
The list is longer now than ever be-
fore, there being 4S1 more names than
there were in the book of last year
The Introductory chapters include the
following:
The city has made such gigantic
strides continuously during so long
term of years, that ordinary growth
in population is regarded as almost
stagnation. Those who look for the
same increase will be disappointed with
this volume. But any intelligent indivi-
dual, with knowledge and appreci-
alton of the situation, will be gratified
with the present condition of this city,
as exhibited by the directory This
volume contains 4S1 more names than
the last edition, which is a very salts
factory evidence of growth, considering
the depressed condition Of business in
all cities throughout the entire country
and the enforced return of many to the
farm.
AS the state census was taken last
year, and must be accepted whether
right or wrong, an estimate Of popu-
lation will not be looked forward to
with the usual interest; but the increase
of 4Sl names in the directory since the
date of the census indicates an increase
Of about 1850 Inhabitants during the
same time, which is certainly very graf
flying for period when many more
pretentious cities show large reduct-
Ion in population. If we can grow in
these times we can make our old-t time
progress again when prosperity returns
to our country in 1897
Real estate has not been active in
any of the cities of this country during
the last four years, and st. Paul offers
no exception to the rule. The official
figures for the first five months Of the
current year, however, show a marked
increase in the volume of realty sales
over last year, and this is certainly an
indication of the approach of better
times. The general depression Of the
past few years has squeezed all fiction
out of the prices of st. Paul real estate,
and property is now on the market at
prices justified by natural conditions
The table below shows the total con-
siderations of transfers recorded
during the past seventeen months:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEMORIES.
The Waseca Convention Is Described
to the Absentees.


A meeting Of the City Epworth
League union was held at the First
Methodist church, West Third street
and Summit avenue, last evening, for
the purpose Of hearing the reports Of
the delegates recently returned from
the state convention at Waseca.
The meeting was presided over by
President Bolinger, of the city union,
Rev. DR.. Stout, pastor Of the First
church, delivered a brief address of
welcome to the delegates and the men,
bers Of the league who had assembled
to listen to their reports, after which
Mrs. U. 8. Grant spoke upon the gen
eral Impressions she had received Of
the convention, telling Of the beauty Of
the grounds, the eloquence Of the
speakers and the spiritual development
which was evidenced by those In at
tendance
Miss Hazard, OF Hamline, spoke in
terestingly concerning the progress of
the junior work, particularly empha-
sizing the success which had attended
the efforts OF the president Of that de-
partment, Miss Brown, of Red Wing.
Miss Stebbins, also Of Hamline, read
an interesting and instructive paper
dealing with the spiritual teachings Of
the convention drawing the conclusion
that the influence Of such a gathering
for good, not only to those who were
present but also for the league as a
Christian organization, was of inesti-
mable value.
A unique feature Of the evening was
q paper by Mrs. J. Woollever review
ing the entire programme Of the con-
ventfon. The paper was in general a
brief history of the work of the con-
vention, containing the memorable in
cidents, extracts from the addresses de-
livered before the delegates and plans
suggested for the enlargement Of the
Epworth league work throughout the
state for the coming year.
At the conclusion Of the exercises
light refreshments were served by the
young ladies Of the First Church.
The First German Methodist church,
corner OF Olive street and Van Slyke
Court, contained large congregation
last evening, assembled to hear a ser
mon by Bishop Dubbs, Of Chicago.
Bishop Dubbs is the representative of
the New United Evangelical conference
for the Northwest and Is making tour
of the churches under his jurisdiction.
AS subject of his discourse last
evening he chose the history of the life
of Simon and drew a strong lesson
from the manner in which the cross of
the Master was borne by the humble
follower, citing the spirit which actu-
ated Simon as one which the Christians
of today would do we'll to emulate
Bishop Dubbs will preach in Mime
apolis tonight after which he will con-
tinue his trip to the coast, returning
to his home in Chicago late in the fall
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
TO DESTROY DOGS.
Assembly Makes Provisions for En-
forcing the Ordinance.


Pursuant to the call Of the mayor,
the assembly held a special meeting
yesterday afternoon for the purpose
of enacting an amendment to the dog
ordinance. The amendment recon-
mended by the mayor in g. commune
cation from his honor, authorizes the
chief Of police to provide regulations
for the impounding and destruction of
unlicensed dogs, the expenses of the
impounding to be paid out of the gen.
erai fund.
Before the amendment was presented
to the assembly, clause was inserted
providing that all dogs collected should
be destroyed within five days from the
date of capture. This does not pro-
hibit the destruction of any dog as
soon as possible after being taken to
the pound. The provision was inserted
for the benefit of the owners OF valu-
able dogs, who desire to redeem them.
1t was deemed best to permit of the i'm
mediate drowning of worthless ours,
as In case the law required all cap
tured dogs TO be kept for five days,
the city would be put to the trouble
and expense of feeding them.
The amendment was passed under a
suspension of the rules.
A communication was also received
from the mayor. calling attention to
the fact that the city's lease of the
building now occupied as the central
police station would expire on Aug
next. The lease began on Aug. /, 1891,
the rental being 81. 800 a year. The
lessor, o. Cullen. agreed to grant
the city the option OF another fve-year
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15

lease OF the property at the rate of
$1,000 year upon the expiration of
the existing lease, upon notice given
him by the city not later than July /,
1895. This time having passed, the
mayor reminded the council that the
lease would lapse on Aug. 1, and sug-
gested the appointment of a committee
TO decide upon the proper course to
pursue. The mayor recommended that
Ii the council made arrangements to
continue the lease, that lower rental
be secured, and only upon condition
that the building be placed in suitable
repair for the purposes of it's tenancy
The communication of the mayor was
referred to Chairman Mabon. of the as
sembly committee on police, with in
structfons to prepare a resolution for
the appointment of committee to at
tend to the matter
Assembiyman Krahmer offered a res
olution granting the free use Of Mar
ket hall next Friday night to the So
called "Bimetailic league" The reso-
tuition was adopted, though not with
the aid of President ArOsin's vote. for
that assemblyman registered mo- on
the roll call.
In the evening the board Of aldermen
also met In obedience to the mayors
call and concurred with the assembly
In passing the amendment to the dog
ordinance. The mayor will doubtless
sign the amendment today and as soon
as 1t is officially published the dog
catchers will begin their work
A petition was received from emf
ployes of the Wood Harvester Works
and residents of that vicinity, asking
the council to direct the street railway
company to run their cars to the har-
vester works instead Of terminating
their line at Duluth avenue to furnish
better service than is now being given
by the st. Paul & Suburban Electric
nne' and to issue transfers The Pc
tition was referred to the special Joint
committee appointed to confer with the
street railway company with a view to
securing the desired change.
For the first time in the brief history
OF the new board of aldermen. Vice
President Allard, from the Tenth ward.
presided, owing to the absence Of Pres
ident Markham.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
A Fine Picture.

An excellent colored Autograph of the
steamship Empress of Japan" one Of
the Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
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 a faithful
reproduction of a painting by Fred
Pansing, a well-known New York
artist, portraying the departure Of the
Empress" from Vancouver harbor.
The work is we'll 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, 1896-07-15
INDIAN TEACHERS COMING.
VIII Meet In Cor vention MT the Capi
toll Monday.

Monday evening at the capitol will
be begun the convention of the United
States Educational authorities. All the
teachers in the Northwestern Indian
schools will be present as we'll as lead
ing educators from more distant parts
of the country. The teachers of the
white schools of the state and adjoining
states have been invited, and an attend
ance Of over 500 is expected at the con-
vention.
John Finn, of the White Earth
school, who is secretary Of the ascot
alton, reached st. Paul yesterday to
make the arrangements for the meet
ing.
Three of these meetings are held each
year. the other two this year being To-
Gated at Lawrence, Kansas, and San
Francisco. The meeting Of a similar
nature here two years ago is fresh in
the minds Of local teachers.
The pupils of the local schools will
be introduced into the programme of
the convention, classes from the various
departments giving exercises illustra-
tive of the lines of work pursued In
music, physical culture, and other
branches.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
The Introductory chapter clos

follows:
The reader of the foregoing facts will
certainly have a proper idea and APP
probation of the Importance, beauty
and stability of the city of st. Paul,
and 1t Is therefore scarcely necessary
to add anything further However, q
glance into the future may be of some
interest in this connection. Situated
as 1t Is, st. Paul Is really the gateway
to the great Northwest, where the bulk
of the worlds natural riches will come
from in the future. The most pro-
ductive wheat fields in the world will
continue to empty their rich harvests
into and through the city, and the peo-
pie of this prosperous farming terri
tory will continue to draw upon the
commercial houses. of the city for their
supplies. This fact in itself is suffi-
cient to guarantee the future prosperity
of st. Paul, but there are many other
things which will contribute to make
The geographical position of the city
and its superb railway facilities will
make it the greatest beneficiary of the
development of the vast natural re-
sources Of the Northwest, which has
just fairly begun. These resources con-
sist Of all kinds of minerals, the best
Of woods, agricultural products of all
sorts, and game and fish of extensive
variety. Everything, in fact, that
Mother Earth produces will come in
plenty from the comparatively unde-
veloped Northwest, and St. Paul stands
in the proper position to be the great
est gamer thereby.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
FESTIVAL A-sUCCEss-
st. Mary's WOmen's Undertaking Is
Blessed at Once.

st. Mary's parish festival made a.
successful opening in the hall on Ninth
street last evening. The high school
orchestra was in attendance and the
Hayden children gave number of Sc
lections. There was a well patronized
postoftlce In charge of Maud Holmes
and Mary Whitaker. The young
ladies booth was pretty Japanese az
fair and the Sodality booth was all in
pink. There was a large attendance
and the women feel that the fair, which
continues tonight, will be very success
full. The committees were:
Flower booth, the Misses Shave. the Misses
McQuillan. Miss julia Brennan, Miss Lam
prey: lemonade, Miss May Whitaker. Miss
Genie Whaley, Miss Mamie Kelly Miss Kittie
Brennan, Miss Clara Brennan, Miss MAY
Holmes; the young ladies' table, Miss Rose
Darragh, Miss Mary Whaley Miss Sarah
Dowlan. Miss Stella La Prey, Miss Maggie
Horrigan, Miss Mamie Hendy, Miss Julie
Donahoe rosary table. Mrs. Thomas Brennan,
Mrs. A. J. Galbraith. Mrs. P. ]. Conley,
Mrs. Shaver, Mrs. Reimbold: Mrs j. D. Hor-
rigan. Mrs. T. Davis; refreshments, Mrs.
Macdonald, Mrs. Dugan Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs.
Allie, Miss Emma Akers. The following
ladies will serve ice cream: Miss May Han
nan, Miss Julia Broedrick. Miss Ella Maher,
Miss Eta Cavanaugh. Miss Nellie Maher.
Misses Lyons, Miss Katie Kelly, Miss NAL
10y, Miss Desmond, Mrs. Cleveland. Miss
Milan Miss Maggie Tobin. Miss Lizzie Bone.
Kahn. Miss Mamie Curry; general commit
tee. Miss Annie Short. Miss Mary Kahn, Miss
Sarah Dowlan, Miss Julia Kelly.
The fair by the women of Assump-
ton parish opened last evening on the
grounds adjoining the church, with a
large attendance. Tables were placed
about the grounds for the serving Of
Ice cream, cake and coffee, there were
booths for candy and lemonade and q
wheel of fortune was operated during
the evening by Adolph Fetsch, the
prizes offered being useful household
articles. The cigar store was in charge
of George Thera and Joseph Simmons.
Ice cream and cake were served by
Katie Simmer, Emma Eibert and Mar
gasret Simmer. The lemonade stand
was In charge of Anna Gersen, Marie
Schroeder and Kittie Heidenreich, and
the fish pond of Emma Stemper and
Emma Frost The affair will be re-
peated this evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
RELIEF SOCIETY WORK.
Reports Showing What Has Been
Done Since April 4.

.
At a meeting of the directors Of the
Relief Society yesterday. Secretary
Hutchins submitted the second quar-
terly report for 1896. The total number
Of applications were 936, as compared
with 1864 for the last quarter and 818
for the corresponding quarter of last
year. OF the applications 275 were new
cases and 661 recurrent. In clothing
1414 garments were distributed; food
supplied to the amount Of $42.25; fuel
to the amount of $13; furniture and
bedding to the amount of $6S; meals
and lodgings to the amount Of $12. 45.
The amount earned through the en-
ployment bureau was $16460. The re-
port says that a number of the cases
were of such character as to "call
forth great deal of effort sympathy
and care" Among others 1t cites the
following:
Case 2320 is one showing the heartlessness
OF relatives. An old lady, aged eighty-si
was taken to the union depot in dray wagon
and left at the mercy Of strangers. We found
her legal residence was in Wisconsin, so the
board of control paid her transportation and
returned her
Case 1861 we found on Arlington hills The
aged saint-for she was ninety-three years Of
age. living Christian life for about half a
century-was found in small house Of two
rooms and a good sized closet in the corner
of the smallest bedroom. The old lady lay
on shakedown prepared by her son, who
for several months had faithfully admin
istered to her necessities with what little he
had at his command. Through the kindness
of neighbors, the church to which she be-
longed and the substantial aid rendered By
the board of control and this society, the
last days of the old lady were made very
happy. and especially would mention two
devoted young women, who had just gradu-
ated from the sanitarium at Battle Creek,
Mich. for we found them patiently watching
at the bedside OF the dying woman, where
they remained until she was called away.
The secretary closes with an appeal
for funds as the treasury has been
overdrawn $176.75. Ruth Stickney, res
ident secretary OF the day nursery re-
ported the number of children fcared
for as follows: April, 1872; May, 221;
June 272
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
S AIN T Paul.
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

John Smith, an old man, was yesterday
committed to Rochester insane asylum. His
wife the complaining witness.
Susan Brehaut has entered suit in the dis
trict court against A. o. Nepil and Hobart
w. Stevens. in which she asks judgment
for $275. The suit is brought on lien
signed to Brehart by d. c. Murray, who took
contract from Nepil to do certain brick
work at the Gilman Terrace.
: His friends IN st. Paul will be glad to
learn that George North formerly of the
G o e, has become successful in business
in Chicago and is regarded as sure conner
among those who know him. Since quitting
the newspaper business, Mr.. North has
struck a winning lead, and is said to have
accumulated a snug sum of money.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
NO INCREASE FOR THEM.
Mayor and Comptroller to brow Pay
mt the Old Rate.

Today Is pay day for all the city
officials, including the city treasurer,
city clerk and city attorney whose
names were originally stricken from
the June pay rolls by Comptroller Nc
Cardy. The comptroller has satisfied
himself that the law OF 1895 limiting
the salaries Of the city clerk and city
attorney to $4,000 year does not apply
to the two present incumbents as they
were elected to Office prior to July 1,
1895. when the act of 1896 went into
effect. The same law also limits the
annual salary of the city treasurer to
$4,000 and of course affects City
Treasurer Horst
On the other hand the act raises the
salary Of the mayor from s., 500 to
$1,000 a year and that Of the comptrol-
Ter from $500 to $4,000, but their pay
rolls are not made out for the increased
amounts, the mayor and comptroller
declining to accept the increased
amounts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15

LADIES' SEVEN-GORED SKIRT
This stylish skirt is particularly adapt
ed to wash fabrics. 1t has a modish
flare around the bottom and it's two
back cores are gathered in accordance
with the latest fashion. 1t Is made up
over a five-gored foundation skirt
which is attached to the outer skirt at
the belt for convenience in washing.
Our model is Of figured organdy striped
with insertion just above the hem.
Lawn, batiste Swiss. plisse, bingham,
wash silk or chambray are equally
suitable to its development
2O5S9-Ladies' seven-gored skirt (hav-
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five-gored foundation skirt-suitable
for thin fabrics) requires for medium
size yards material q inches wide,
IN yards 80 inches wide, or 6k yards
36 inches wide. Lining required
yards. Length Of skirt in front Al
inches; width of skirt around bottom
6h yards. Cut In five sizes %, "a, 26, %
and 80 inches waist measure
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THE GLOBE,
ST.. Paul. Minneso+ a

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOW
ING MEASUREMENTS.
For Waists: Measure around full
est part of bust, close under arm; raise
slightly in the back. draw moderately
tight.
For Skirts: Measure around the
waist. over the belt: draw moderately
tight.
Printed directions accompany each
patte-n, showing how the garment is
to be made.
When ordering patterns for children
please also state age OF child
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
AJ asaoQdo :noyFfF9v-T0 aFITo1I II EFT y
1sthQusRn dsrpopu4ation for the past six

The first three months Of 1895, the
death rate was based on an estimated
population of $4,000. April. May. June
and July were based on an estimated
population of 212. 480: for the last five
months the census population Of 140.292
was used.
For five months of the current year
the deaths, births and monthly death
rates, as compared with the cor
responding months of last year, are as
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
RELIABLE Patterns.
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We have made an arrangement with
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Paper Pattern houses in New York.
which enables us to offer our readers
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These patterns are retailed in stores
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A paper pattern of any size, Of this
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15

the city government are de-
scribed briefly and in con-
nection herewith are printed the fol-
lowing mortality statistics:
That st. Paul is one of the healthiest
cities in the country has long been
acknowledged by the medical fraternity
everywhere. Reliable statistics show
that the annual death rate is lower
than that of any other American city.
The superior healthfulness of st. Paul
Is due to the energy and efficiency of
the city health department. as well
as to our excellent climate and perfect
sanitary conditions. DIR. A ]. Stone,
the health commissioner. is erninently
qualified for the position. The append
ed table shows the death rate per
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-15
BUILDING OPERATIONS.

While in many Of the large Western
cities building has been almost at
standstill during the past four years,
St Paul has made notable progress in
this line. Since the publication of the
last directory very large number of
residences have been built and quite
a few important business blocks have
been completed. Among the latter we
might mention the magnificent Bowlby
block, at the corner Of Robert and
Sixth streets, the modern newspaper
building at the corner Of Fourth and
Minnesota streets, occupied by the Globe
and Dispatch, the Wright Barrett
wholesale building on lower Fifth street
and the large Dickerman block on the
northwest corner of Sixth and Mime
sofa streets. Work on the new federal
building, which Is being constructed on
the entire block bounded by Market,
Washington, Fifth and Sixth streets,
and which is to cost not less than a
million and a half dollars, has been
pushed rapidly, and 1T is expected to
have the structure under roof before
snow flies again.
The most important building move
ment now under way is the new state
capitol, which is to cost two million
dollars. The contract for the grading
and foundation has been let and work
is now progressing with rapidity
Other important improvements now in
course of construction are the five
story Benz building. northeast corner Of
Sixth and Minnesota; the Savings Bank
of st. Paul stone banking house, south
east corner of Sixth and Cedar; the
Prendergast and the Fitzpatrick store
buildings, on Sixth street between Wa
basha and Cedar; the Otis apartment
house on Summit avenue near ST.
Peter; and several store buildings on
Sixth street. Two other noteworthy
business structures are promised for the
present season. one a banking building
west corner of Sixth and Cedar streets
and the other a large block to be put up
by Boston capitalists. The figures from
the building inspectors office. showing
the estimated cost Of buildings for
which permits were issued during the
past seventeen months, follow: