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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
MORPHINE EAsED HIS PAIN.
Dependency and Ill Health COuse
George Overmeir's Suicide.


Despondent at poor business and i'll health,
Capt. George Overmire, the well-known fire
insurance agent took his life early yester-
day morning.
Capt. Overmire was found at about $50
O'Clock yesterday morning in a state Of I'M
consciousness. Several physicians were
called and they worked over the PROSTATE
form until 1 O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
when death came Death had been caused
by morphine poisoning taken with suicidal
intent, explained in a letter left by the
dead men to his wife. In this he said that
he was discouraged and intended to commit
the rash deed. The reasons he gave were
that business was poor, and this coupled with
poor health, caused dependency and the de-
termination to end his life. Upon investiga-
ton, the coroner decided that an inquest was
unnecessary, as the letter indicated a clear
case of suicide. box which contained the
morphine tablets was also found in one of his
pockets. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Capt. Overmire leaves a wife and four
children, two sons and TWO daughters. His
residence was at 2S07 Pleasant avenue. He
was hfty-four years of age, and carried 81, 500
life insurance. For the past sixteen years he
has resided in Minneapolis, and belonged to
Plummer post, G. A. R., Masons and knights
of Malta. He served during the war, and
for nine months was in Andersonville prison.
He was engaged in the fire insurance BUSH
Less In the Guaranty Loan building
The deceased was we'll known in Mime
apolis, and his death, resulting as it did,
was great surprise. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been completed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
SALTWATER NEWS.
Swfndler Attempts the LOng-LOst-
Son Fake UnsuccessfuIIv


stranger, who attempted to con a number
OF saltwater people Saturday, Is locked up in
the city jail on charge Of petty larceny.
ana VIII have a hearing today. About sew
enteen years ago number Of BOYS were pIay-
ing in the Omaha yards in this city, and two
OF them were injured, one of them being
Charles Miller. Miller was so seriously in.
1ured that it was found necessary to ampu-
tate mis- left arm. A few years later he
started West, and reports were received from
him from various points until five years ago
when the news of his death came from Port
Townsend, Wash. The report was believed
and Miller had practically been forgotten
when on Saturday a stranger hunted up
number of Miller's old acQuaintances and
less sleeve to prove his identity, and he
discussed the accident and other matters so
wildly that some Of them readily consented
to believe that he was Miller and that the
report Of his death was fake. Miller's
mother still resides at Oak Park and late
In the afternoon the stranger decided to call
upon her He engaged a hack and drove
to the house, but the woman refused to rec
ognize him as her son, and branded him as
an imposter. He recalled "reminiscences Of
his childhood, and seemed to have thorough
knowledge of the family and relations but
still the old lady insisted that he was not her
son, and he found it necessary to leave the
house. He jumped into the hack and started
back for the city, but on the way he opened
the hack door and attempted to skip out with
a valuable lap robe. The driver apprehended
him and he was brought here and locked
up on charge of petty larceny. He was
searched in the lookup, and the officer was
surprised to find that the fellow had both
arms and had only secreted his left arm un-
derneath his clothes. He was an imposter
sure enough, but those who were deceived
are wondering how he had gained such a.
thorough knowledge Of Saltwater and the
accident which robbed Miller of his arm. All
he is after, presumably, is to find a place
to spend the winter.
Judge Williston was in the city yesterday
and set court cases for trial. The first case
will be heard next Monday.
In the municipal court yesterday the case
of the state vr. Gordon Tolen, charged with
discharging firearms in the city, was dis
missed ~ ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
BIRMINGHAM DISASTER.
Total of Those Killed Increased to
Tyventy-FOur.


Tventy-FOur. -
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec 2S.-The
death list from yesterdays wreck at
Cahaba river, whereby a Birmingham
train dropped through a bridge ITO feet
high, appears now to have grown to
"a. This includes the death Of w. D.
Rast, a bridge foreman, who was killed
in second wreck, which resulted from
a collision Of construction trains at
the scene Of the first disaster, six hours
after the bridge catastrophe Twenty
one bodies were taken from Cahaba
river and since then it has been ascer-
tanned that T. w. Tibbs and wife, who
boarded the illfated train at Gurnee
for Adger, are missing. Tibbs and his
wife had been on visit to the latters
father residing near Gurnee They
went to Gurnee early yesterday morn
ing and boarded the train. Since then
nothing has been seen or heard Of them
SO far as can be ascertained. Their
bodies were not found in the wreck and
their absence can only be accounted for
by the fact that they must have been
burned up in the wreck. The railroad
authorities say that they have received
indefinite inquiries about the Tfbbs
family, but know nothing of them
Andrew Bryson, Of Blocton, one Of the
injured passengers, died at a hospital
in this city tonight. His death will run
the number of dead up to "a. Bryson
was frightfully mangled and burned.
Several persons from Blocton, who
were early on the scene Of the wreck
still declare that twenty-seven bodies
were taken out of the river, and that
the railroad authorities are still mis-
taken in the number killed. The Bloc
ton people seem to think that several
bodies were taken away by friends
before the relief train left on it's re-
turn trip with the dead and wounded
The railroad officials, however, are firm
in the statement that only twenty-one
corpses were recovered. They say all
reports to the contrary are, to their
minds, wild rumors The fact still
remains that 1t is and always will be
impossible to know just how many
passengers were on the train and who
they were or where they were going
Louisville, Dec. 28.-At the head
quarters of the Louisville & Nashville
railroad, in this city, the statement
is made that the catastrophe resulted
in twenty dead and eight injured.
This Is according to kilograms re-
ceived by Superintendent of Transpor-
tation George E. Evans Mr.. Evans
maintains that the wreck is the result
Of carefully planned scheme of rob-
bers, and does not entertain the idea
that it was due to carelessness ON the
part of the division superintendent or
subordinates. He said he could not
see how the wreck could have occurred
except as a prearranged affair The
trains move over the bridge at very
slow rate Of speed, and it would take
very serious disarrangement of the
rails to cause the train to jump the
track.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
THE STATUE HERE
Ole Bull in Bronze Reached Min
neapOiis Yesterday

The Ole Bull statute is in MINNEAPOLIS.
The massive figure of bronze arrived YES
terday from the manufacturers in New
York, and the result of the work of Jakob
Fjelde can now be seen and appreciated as
the artist intended it should be- 1t is a fac
smile of the cast that was exhibited at the
Exposition building May II last at the con-
cert given by the Ole Bull Monument asso-
citation for the benefit of the statue
The work at that time met with the an
proval of local critics. but the present
bronze statue seems fuller and richer than
the cast. 1t was, upon its arrival, removed
to the office of John w. Arctander in the
New York Life building. The work pleased
every one that saw it, and words Of com
mendation were heard on every side.
The Ole Bull Monument association now
nearly sees the end of it's work The massive
figure is complete, and nothing remains but
to present it to the city as a gift from the
Norwegians and admirers CT Ole Bull over
lures will Immediately be made to the board
of park commissioners, and a place desig-
mated for it at Loring park, and where the
unwilling and dedication will take place May
II next.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
EXPLAINS THE CHARM.
Library at Princeton Induced CIeve-
land to Locate There,

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-During all the
talk about President Cleveland's selec.
ton OF Princeton as the place of his
permanent residence there was one i'm
portant fact which did not reach the
public. Mr.. Cleveland will be a. con-
cp1cuous figure in the scholastic town.
and his name and personality will aid
in project to make Princeton a. center
or a retreat for literary men,
For several years there has been q
movement, more or less defined, to
make the university town an abode for
men who are fond of literature and who
like scholastic surroundings. The COM
ing of the president and family means
much more to this literary movement
than it does to the university Lead
ing alumni, who are interested in the
plan, regard the presidents deter1ni-
nation with downright pleasure,
Though he does not belong to that
class of workers which is known to the
world as litterateurs, yet he is fond OF
books and will be in a place where he
can supplement the experience Of an ac-
tive and distinguished life by delving
into the treasures of the old masters
and enrich the storehouse Of his knoWl-
edge.
The project to make Princeton a 1T
erary center had it's impulse in the
erection of the Princeton inn The
hosiery was built by a company Of
graduates, not with the idea of any
pecuntary benefit, but to attract strang-
erS to the town. 1t has accomplished
its purpose in a few years of it's ex-
istence. During the year many persons
who had not been in Princeton before
have been drawn to the spot by the
beautiful surroundings and the COM
forts Of the inn. Among the number
are several well-known New York lit
erary men who are not graduates Of
any college, and who have been cap
tivated by the charms Of the old town.
Several well-knoWn Princeton alum
nj. whose purses are richly stocked,
have purchased estates in the old town.
They mean to live and die there. 1t Is
to be their home for the most of the
months Of the year. The latest pur-
chasers are M. Taylor Payne and Ju-
MUS Morgan, of this city. They have
secured beautiful sites. There is al
ready a small colony Of literary men in
the town, and though they do not come
in active contact with the university
student life, still they enjoy the at
moSphere and have at their disposal
the book treasures of the institution.
What the leaders of the literary COL
ony movement look forward to as a
great attraction will be the new city Ii
brary. This ma gnifcent building will
c-s- between $500, 00) and $500 O0), and will
have the capacity for 1000, 900 volumes.
In this home of books the literary man
will find all the gems of ancient and
modern thought. Here will be his ely
SUM, and here it is believed will gath
er some Of the ripest scholars Of the
nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
IN NO DANGER.
Dime Savings Bank VIII Weather
the Storm,

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-In pursuance Of an
agreement among directors of the Dime Saw
ings bank, who held a secret session this
morning, a general meeting of directors was
called for this afternoon at o'clock ST.
multaneously with the announcement of the
Atlas National bank liquidation this morn
ings bank. w. c. D. Grannis, pres dent OF
the Atlas National, is vice president of the
Dime Savings bank, and several directors
OF the Atlas are also on the directory Of the
of the officers there was no unusual display
Of excitement at the Dime Savings bank to-
day. The bank took advantage of the ninety
day notice privilege. At the meeting Of the
directors, which was held this afternoon, it
was the opinion that the bank was in no
danger. and would weather the storm in
good shape. No particular plan of action was
decided upon, and the bank will continue
doing business as usual
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
ST. PAUL MAN GRAND CHIEF.
scandinavian Junior Good TempIars
Elect Officers.

The Junior Order of the Scandinavian Or
DER OF Good Templars continued their ses-
slons today. The time was taken up with the
reports OF committees and officers, and spe-
clal business within the jurisdiction of the
order. The committee on appeals reported
upon the construction of the rule prohibiting
dancing The committee decided that any
Good Templar who attended a Good Templar
festivity and INDUCED in dancing there was
guilty of violation of the rules of the order
The finance committee reported that the aver
age expense for each delegate was S418
Later in the afternoon the following officers
We're elected for the coming year: John NJ.
Melby, st. Paul. grand counselor; Mrs. j. NJ
Dahlby, superintendent Juvenile temple
Charles c. Peterson, grand vice templar; G.
Sorenson, st. Paul, grand secretary; o. P
Wilmer Duluth, grand treasurer; Rev. j. L.
Erickson, Crookston, grand chaplain; William
T. Carlson, Minneapolis grand marshall A.
+. Peterson, Minneapolis, assistant grand sec
rotary; Anton Hanson. st. James assistant
grand marshal; Louis Larson, Hallock grand
inside guard; Adolph Dahlberg, Two Harbors
grand messenger; delegates to international
Rev. ]. L. Erickson. These officers were in
stalled in the evening, at which time the
special committee on the financial standing of
the scandinavian Good Templars' Sick and
Death Benefit association also made a report
which was satisfactory. The committee found
that the association had twice as much money
On hand at this time at last years meet
Ing. This association also elected the fol-
lowing officers: A. A. Anderson, Minneapolis
president; Andrew Pearson, st. Paul, vice
president; John BjOrkman, Minneapolis, sec
rotary; John Kingsley, st. Paul. treasurer; J.
c. Skytte, st. Paul, general superintendent.
The lodge also decided to issue petitions to
the effect that county option be introduced
instead Of local option as at present in vogue.
Action was also taken towards the securing
Of lobby at the next state legislature
The following standing committees were ap-
pointed for the coming year:
Appeals-E Holmerud, Duluth; Andrew
Nelson, Duluth; A. DahIberg Two Harbors
Oscar Wolf, Holmes City; Nels Jackson, St.
Paul
Finance-Andrew E. Olson, Minneapolis;
Henry C. Petersen, st. Paul; Amanda Spetz-
mann, st. Paul; Andrew Olson, st. Paul
After the officers had been installed at the
evening session, short addresses were made
after which the convention adjourned to meet
again year hence at place to be later des-
ignated by the executive committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
ADMIT URGLARIES.
But Suspects StrenuOusly Deny the
Street Car HOId-Up.

Frank Frost, alias Frank Crane and Franz,
Ross, whose right name is Ross Blodgett
bids fair to be sent to the penitentiary OF,
more serious. Yesterday afternoon. by
confession of Blodgett, Inspectors Morrisev
and Courtney were enabled to locate the
residence of N. Schwartz, 500 Morgan ave.
nue. north, Saturday afternoon. Ross has
admitted his guilt, and that of his pal in
this affair but both still emphatically deny
street car last Wednesday night. The nolice
are of the opinion that the prisoners are
the men who robbed the street car. bu.
think that the two young men expect to b.
sentenced for burglary, and thus be relieved
from the charge of highway robbery. which
Is more serious charge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

with which they were threatened, on account
of the recent failures. An assignment was
made by the directors to Henry s. Butler,
$25, 900 capital and $4,000 surplus, which was
largely tied up in investments. The big
proportional deposit Of about $1,000 was q
constant menace and a slight run was expert
OF the institution. The deposits are mostly
IN small amounts and the bank expects to be
able to liquidate In full unless there is a
continual decline In assets The city Of Su-
perior had $13,210 In the bank, making nearly
$SO, OOO loss by the city during the past week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
Alumni Want Recognition.

becoming awakened to the fact that they are
but measerly represented on the board of
regents Of the institution. AS the board is
the supreme governing power of the univer-
sity, this is peculiar condition of affairs
Stephen Mahoney, class Of "a. is at present
the only graduate who is on the board. The
alumni, thinking that the graduates should be
better represented, are making endeavor to
have Gov. Clough, with whom the appointing
power Is vested, name at least one alumnus
among the three whom he will have to name
during the coming year. IT
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

out promising to support Spain against
the United States. am informed that
negotiations, are continuing between
spain and the European cabinets. The
vatican absolutely favors the Spanish
cause. King Alfonso has written q
christmas autograph letter to the pope,
asking for his prayers for the success
of the Spanish arms"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
Notable Weddfn z.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 2S.-Probably the most
notable social event of the season in st.
Louis was the wedding this evening Of Miss
Julia Scott to Carl Vrooman Of. Chicago.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott, of Lexington. KY, and niece Of
Vice President Adlai Stevenson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
Scandal BANK CLOSES.
Officials Confident DepOsitors Will
Be Paid in Full

The Scandal bank of Minneapolis, located at
4Ol Cedar avenue, closed its doors at noon
yesterday. A notice was posted by the presi-
dent of the institution, R. Sunde, stating
that, owing to depression, business was tenn
porarily suspended, but that there was every
probability that all depositors would be paid
in full. Superintendent of Banks w. c. Ken
yon was early on the scene and added a
notice that he had assumed charge of the
books and records of the bank.
1t was officially estimated that the liabilities
Of the institution would probably aggregate
1000. The assets consist largely of real
estate, and, with a reasonable realization
will net, it is thought above that amount
possibly reaching $3.50, 000 The last published
statement CT the bank was Oct g. and was
as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
BONDS FOR COUNTY OFFICERS.
Approved by the Hennepin County
Comm issiOuers

The last meeting Of the year of the
present board of county commissioners
occurred yesterday in the rooms of
that body in the court house. The prin-
cipa1 thiRGyto occupy the attention OF
that BODY was the approving of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
Superior Bank Closes

WEST SUPERIOR. Wis, Dec. 2s.-The
Bank OF Superior doing business at the East
end suspended today on account of a run
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
A Great Worker.

Life.
Mrs. Dolan-"My boy Dinny is gittin' to be
great Sunday school worker, bless the heart
av um.
Mrs. Nolan-"Indade?"
''Ys. He has worked three av thin fer free
excursions already"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

Anxious mother-"Oh, doctor, we missed
one Of our silver spoons, and as baby has
been very cross all day we want you to look
through him and see if he has it in him!''-
Life.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

When a baby is
sent from Heaven,
to gladden. a moth
er's heart, her well
come is incomplete
unless she bestows
upon the little Wis
itor an abundance
Of health and cour-
aoe tO meet 1ifa,c
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

AoC6l 49,. $45z, 646.65
In common with other banks, the insttu-
ton had a share Of the state funds but the
amount was only $3,158, The recent failure
of the Minnesota bank at st. Paul affected it
to the extent of 81 100.
President Sunde made the following state
ment: THE suspension is due entirely to
our inability to realize on real estate. In
1892 we were obliged to accept considerable
steadily been declining I am in hopes that
sufficient will be realized to pay every per-
son concerned, and I may add that we are
not without hope that the Institution will
soon again be placed on a working bass''
Superintendent Kenyon said that he was
quite sure the loss to depositors would be
trifing. From his knowledge gained during
the short time he had been in charge there
was every reason to believe that with ordi-
nary success the assets would exceed all liza
bilities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
Bryan DineL.

LINCOLN Neb., Dec %. A complimentary
banquet was rendered w. ]. Bryan tonight
at the Lincoln hotel by the Travelling Mems
Bimetallic club. Mr.. Bryan was heartily ap-
plauded when he arose to respond to the
toast "Our Guest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-29

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