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prevail
The Boston Bicycle Club has the hon
or of being the pioneer bicycle club in
this country, and the New York Bicy
Gle Club claims the honor of having or
ganized the League of American
Wheelmen.
Most of the pacing for bicycle races
this year will be done with triplets.
Experience has demonstrated that more
satisfactory work can be done in this
way than with either tandems or
quadS.
Every wooden bicycle rim requires
two and one-half feet of lumber, board
measure making allowance for one
third waste in addition. This means
the using of 6.0O0,0 600 feet of rock-elm
| in a single year.
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CROSSED THE RIVER.
Mrs. Rhoda Putney Has Joined the
Silent Majority.

The death is announced of Mrs.
Rhoda Putney, wife of Henry S. Put
ney. a native of New York, who has for
many years resided on the Costumes
River, opposite Sheldon.
Mrs Putney was a woman of rare
domestic qualities and her decease will
be regretted by her large circle of ac-
quaintances. She was a sister of Geo.
O. Bates and Mrs. Sylvia Brusie of this
city. and leaves to mourn her loss four
daughters-Julia and frankie Putney,
Mrs. F. F. Wardrobe and Mrs. j. l..
Schultze The funeral will take place
this morning at her late residence.
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OPEN-AIR CONCERTS.
They Will be Held Alternatively In
Capitol Park.

At a meeting of the Board of Capitol
Commissioners yesterday morning Emil
Steinman, Henry p. Brown, j. II. Ha-
ley, p. f. Ruman and Frank Lafferty,
the Open-air Concert Committee, ap
peared and requested permission to hold
concerts in Capitol Park alternately
with those at the Plaza during the sum-
mer months.
The permission was readily given,
with the understanding that the music
stand to be erected should be portable,
SO as to be wheeled out of sight when
not in
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A Good Rat.

The late Jay Gould used to tell a
good story of William NJ. Travers. AS
Mr. Gould related it. he described Mr..
Travers going down town to a dog
fancier's place in Water street, New
York, in search Of a rat-terrier. The
dog fancier scented the value of his
possible customer at once, and cheer
fully dilated upon the merits of the
different CANNES in stock. Finally he
selected a ratter, assuring Mr.. Travers
that the dog would go for a rat quick
er than lighting. Mr.. Travers was
rather skeptical as he observed the
shivering pup, and the dog fancier no.
ticing this said:
'I'll show you how he'll go for a
rat" and he put the dog in box with
big rat. The rat made a dive and
laid out that unfortunate terrier in a
second. Mr.. Travers turned around to
the fancier and said:
II say. Johnny, what will you take
for the rat?"-Harper's Round Table.
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BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
A New Organization Now in Process
of Being Formed.

At Calvary Baptist Church represen-
tatives of a number of Baptist churches
are gathered to organize a new associa-
ton. The opening meeting was held
last evening, Rev. J. NJ. Burroughs
preaching a strong sermon from Matt.
viii. 9: II am a man under authority"
1t is expected that the organization will
be perfected to-day.
This evening, at 1:45 o'clock, very
inspiring service will be held under the
leadership of Rev. b. B. Jaques and
wife, the consecrated workers of the
chapel car Emmanuel"
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Band Concert.

Saturday night at 7:3o o clock,
concert in our stores, by the For
roster Band, George c. Holbrook,
Director. The following programme
will be rendered:
March, Salute to the Metropolis.
L uANO4A'
Overture, Algonquin" go. Sherman.
Selection, Brian Boru" -. Edwards.
Waltz, "Calve" A. c. Severance.
March, Cotton Blossoms" 80. Hall.
Overture, "Pique Dame .Suppe.
Selection from the comic opera, The
Lady Slavey". 800. Gustav Kerker.
Waltz, Rolling Waves" A. Herman.
"reminiscences from Bellini. Godfrey.
March, 'Americus" ......... .f'arrar
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Octagon won, Irish Reel second, Lithos
third. Time-1:12.
Half a mile, Storm Queen won, Come
Quick second, Sagacity third. Time
O:491a.
Seven and a half furlongs, selling,
Xmas won, Ameer second, Premier
third. Time-1 :3915.
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(Xl3EEdll(1Il l|lHE ks2SO
1t is an Easier
Way to Trade.
Denver Republican.

" It is Useless to contend
against the growth Of depart
ment stores, and it is diff
cult to see that anything
would be gained, if such a
contest were successful. The
establishment Of department
stores is a result Of natural
law by which business tends
to concentrate and gather at
one point. 1t arises from the
fact that it is easier to do BUS
mess in one establishment
than according to the old
method. When one comes to
look at it, there does not ap-
pear to be anything wrong in
the fact that drygoods, plows,
drugs, books, pictures and
steam engines are sold under
one roof. A prejudice exists
against it because it is in con-
flict with old customs. To
the next generation there will
be nothing incongruous in
such trade associations"
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girls. The musical portion is directed
by Hugo Marks.

The arrangements for the Kaffe-
Klatsch at the residence of Mrs. Mar
CADET E. Croker next Tuesday even
ing are about completed, and the ladies
say that the entertainment will fulfill
all its promises.
Mr.. Leffingwell, advance agent for the
accomplished actor, Otis Skinner, was
in the city yesterday arranging for Mr..
SINNERS appearance here next Tues
day evening in his new historical COM
edy
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A Restless Bows Reason

I'm going to be a minister said
Tommie forcibly.
why, Tommie, dear?' asked his
father.
SOS I can talk in church." said
Tommie.-Harper's Round Table.
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Seeking a Life of Ease.

WHY are you trying to get on the
police force Corker?"
I've grown too heavy for any work
requirin activity, sir."-Detroit Free
Press.
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A Strawberry Festival.

A strawberry and ice cream festival
will be given this evening at the Con-
gregational Church, when an excellent
programme of entertainment will be
given.
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(IllEE5I!ISIl IQ3l< Ys25SD
Wide Millinery
Ribbons, l5C Yard.

We shall offer tomorrow (Sat-
urday), another lot of wide Satin
and eros Grain Ribbons for millin-
cry purposes, sashes, neckwear,
ETC. Come in black, pink, cream,
cardinal, blue, yellow, apple green,
purple and lavender.
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A Rose Social.

A rose social will be given at the
First Baptist Church this evening, and
a pleasant time is anticipated. Refresh
mentS will be served
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Many a small man never ceases talk
ing about small sacrifices he makes
but he is a great man who can sacrifice
everything and say nothing.
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About 500
Trimmed Hats.

In selecting a Trimmed Hat,
women like a large variety to
choose from. Are you aware that
we are now showing about 500
Hats for women and children, from
81 IS to 81 so? We have no old
stock. Every hat is this season S
make. They represent the newest
ideas and colors. Dainty Summer
hats for children in fancy straws
and Leghorns. Bright reds and
geranium shades, in short back
Sailors and Dress Hats.
Visitors to our Millinery Depart
ment, will find many interesting
items, and surprisingly low prices.
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IMPORTAN
FARMERS AND FRUIT GROWERS.

WAKELEE'S SQUIRREL AND
Gopher Exterminator-the original. oldest
and best prepared poison-the most effect
Price reduced to 80 cents a can. For sale by
G. G g, Agents.
Changers Building, Tenth and X streets
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For BiCyClists.

Tan and brown mixed, all-wool
Cheviot Suits. Correct shape and
will not show dirt; s.. Caps to
match, 4oc.
The new Bicycle Shoes, with
soles of elk skin, s. SO.
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Of the gold coins now in circulation
in England only very small proper
ton bear date earlier than 1879.
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New Sailor Hats.

The always popular Dude Hat is
again in strong demand. We have
found it necessary to devote special
space to the sale of Sailor Hats.
The correct shapes can be found
here. Novelties in two-toned and
every new shape to select from.
Fine Panamas, Split Straws, Milans
and Fancy Braids. with velvet or
ribbon trimmings.
Prices, SOC to So 25 Each.
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House Wrappers, SIC.

Full line of Percale House Wrap
pers, in medium light and dark
colors, for morning wear. Price,
SIC each.
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Summer Lap Robes.

Monte linen Lap Robes, plain or
fancy, SOC, 7Sc. Best quality
Monte linen Robes, will keep the
dust out, ST.
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ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR-THE
WEEKLY UNION. The best weekly.
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Silk Vests, soc.

Cream or pink Silk Vests for
women, the best we have ever
shown for SOC The armholes have
silk insertion and edging; the neck
silk tape, and finish of silk lace.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
SEVEN SHORT OF A THOUSAND.
Indemnity Granted ROedeH in His
Case Against the HOfIIin Co.

There was a slight buzz of interest in
Judge Jamisons court yesterday afternoon
when the jury in the case of ottomer F.
Roedell against the Joseph R. Hoff1ln company
and Peter Tautges filed into the room and
took their seats. They had been out only
short time and the spectators who had been
watching the ms and outs Of the case Won
dered that they reached an agreement so
readily.
gentlemen of the jury said Judge Jami,,
son, have you been able to reach verde? 2,
1--WE have replied the foreman, I'VE find
for the plaintiff and award him damages in
the sum of 1898. p"
This is the case where Roedell went into
the Joseph r. Hofln & Co. drug store
and asked for drink of apolinaris water,
and by mistake was given a glass OF hquld
in which there pretty fair-sized dose
of ammonia Peter NJ. Tautges was the clerk
who waited on Roedell The latter was made
sick with the effects Of the drink, and sus-
tanned some troubles which have been hard
to get rid of.
AS soon as Roedell was able to get on his
feet he entered suit against the Hoff1in COM
pany for damages including Tautges in his
complaint The case came up for trial about
six months ago, but was thrown out on a
techncality. 1t has attracted considerable
interest 1t came up again at this term of
court with the results mentioned above
Mr.. Hofln could not be seen last night.
but it is believed the defendants will appeal
the case.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
TORTURED A POOR HERMIT.
Three Masked Tramps Thought IL
Had Wealth Concealed.

Had Wealth Concealed.
Special to the Globe.
ST. PETER, Oct 4.-ChaFles Fischer
hermit near here, was cruelty beaten
and tortured few days ago by three
unknown men who thought he had
wealth concealed about his place.
Fischer has lived for nine years in
q cave in LIE Sueur county, a short
distance across the Minnesota river
from ST. Peter, subsisting in most part
on herbs and plants he gathered in the
woods such game as he could KILL and
the contributions of food from the
charitably inclined neighbors. He has
been mentally unbalanced all this time
and imagined that he was an acrobat;
indeed, he had stretched a rope be-
tween a couple of trees and was fire.
Quently seen in the performance of his
circus tricks.
A couple of days ago, some hunters
passing through the woods near his
cave, found him lying on the ground,
helpless and most unconscious, and his
head and body bore evidence of rough
treatment. He was cared for and soon
revived sufficiently to tell the cause of
his sad plight. He had been surprised
i'll his cave three nights before by three
masked men who came for the purpose
of robbery, believing that he had con-
Sle'Cl opiS wealth. hAQueA away LII No.iii
did he expostulate that he was abso-
lutely penniless; they refused to be-
lieve his story and tortured him in Or
der to make him reveal the hiding place
OF his wealth.
After beating him until he was I'M
conscious, they finally left, leaving him
for dead. When Fischer regained his
senses, he was unable to crawl to his
cave a short distance away, and had
not assistance come he must surely
have died; indeed. his condition is so
serious that his recovery is doubtful.
There is no clue to the identity of his
cowardly assailants, but it is thought
they were tramps.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
NJ. & ST. L. ANNUAL.
Directors Come West to- Hold the
Meeting.

This morning the board of directors Of
the Minneapolis & st. Louis road will hold
its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Some
of the Eastern directors have arrived and
the others will be on hand in time for the
meeting today. Three vacancies will have TO
be flied on the board, the terms of F. H.
Peavy, Minneapolis, and Of j. E. Searles and
Frank H. Davis, of New York, have expired:
William Strauss, of New York, general
counsel of the road arrived yesterday, and
expressed himself as highly gratifed with
the condition of the road in spite of the fact
that it is called one of the weaker lines"
in Chicago-Twin City parlance.
In speaking of the business situation in
the East Mr. Strauss said that the demand
for labor was greater than the supply, that
confidence was fully restored, and that the
country was therefore on the road to pros
perity Mr.. Strauss takes the ground that
ex-Secretary Carlisle was largely responsible
iGr the panic of 1898, and that his letter eX-
pressing doubt as to the course to be .pur-
sued in case the reserve fell below the $780,
coo 600 mark upset the confidence of the
financial world and brought on the hard
times. He says that the Ding.ey tariff bill will
yield sufficient revenue to meet the expenses
of the government, attributing the recent de-
cline in revenue to the heavy imports received
just prior to the passage of the bill. He
also thinks that business is at the present
time on a sound basis, and will continue to
improve steadily.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
RAISED THE RIVER BED.
Queer Effects of a Fill on the Banks
of the Red.

Queer Effects of a Fill on the Banks
of the Red.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., Oct. 4.-Dur-
ing the summer the Northern Pacific
was at work filing in the long, low
place in it's tracks north of the pas
senger station, using for that purpose
many thousand cars of gravel. The
track, which runs parallel with the
river and on the bottom lands, con-
tinued to settle, and at last work was
abandoned.
While the work was being done the
river was at a high stage. but now that
it is much lower the discovery has
been made that the bed of the stream
has bulged up in the center and for a
considerable distance along this rail-
road fill is several feet higher than the
banks. Scattered over this high and
dry river bed are scraps of old iron,
bolts, nails, pipes, screws, etc., aggre-
eating several tons in weight, and
probably memento of the old boat
yard which score of years ago -four
ished at this exact spot. The raising
of the river bed in this peculiar man.
ner has resulted in throwing the chan
mel to the east bank, and at the same
time narrowing it about half. 1t is
very deep, and if this raising process
does not continue the river will con-
tinue navigable. The road will prob
ably abandon all thought of the efforts
it proposed to push this winter to raise
the tracks The narrowed channel
may be a very serious matter in case
of another flood.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
KIhLEDBY ScoRcHER
ANGUS ANDERSON THE VICTIM OF
AN INHUMAN AND COWARDLY
BICYCLIsT,
COLLISION WAS TERRIFIC,
ANDERSON BEING THROWN MANY
FEET AND HIS SKULL
CRUSHED.
scoRcHER GETS a HARD FALL
Rut without Waiting to Aid His
Victim, He Mounts and Rides
Away.

Angus Anderson, a sober, lndustrl-
Gus young man, employed in one of the
flour mills, residing at 1906 Fifteenth
avenue south, was run down and ia
tally injured by a cowardly scorche"
while on his way to work at $50 o'clock
Sunday morning. He died soon after
being removed to ST. Mary's hospital.
The coroner has not yet been notified,
although Anderson & Moe, undertake
ers, have the body. So far as known,
Anderson was the first man Killed
by a reckless rider in this city.
Although he must have realized that
his victim was badly hurt, the scorcher
kept on his way, leaving scarcely a
clue as to his identity. He was seen
however and as accurate a description
of him as possible under the circum-
stances will probably be furnished the
police today.
The accident happened at the West
end of the Tenth avenue south bridge.
Anderson was passing the approach TO
the bridge on First street, with his
dinner pail on his arm. He was hur-
rying to his work with his thoughts
intent on but one thing-to get there
On time.
He had absolutely no warning of the
swift yet stealthy approach of the
scorcher, who had 'darted across the
length of the bridge but moment be-
fore.
The fellows head was bent low over
his wheel and he was bending his en-
ergy to get over the territory between
his starting point and his destination
as soon as possible. He was annihi-
lating space and had no thought nor
care for human life or limb.
The force with which the man and
wheel struck Anderson was terrific 1t
was sufficient to hurl the unfortunate
man clear off the street to the side
walk AS he fell, severely injured
from mere contact with the wheel, MS
head struck heavily against the base
OF a lamp post, fracturing the base OF
the skull and insuring death.
The collision resulted in bad spill
for the scorcher. The wheel tumbled
over and over and the rider sprawled
at full length on the ground. He must
have been painfully injured himself.
When he picked himself UP and re-
gained his mount a pronounced limp
was noticeable
His injury did not interfere with his
ability to speed, however, for with his
victim lying unconscious in the throes
of death the rays from the light
streaming over his pale face, he rode
away almost as rapidly as he had ap-
preached.
Three mill hands who witnessed the
accident, but were not near enough to
intercept the wheelman, at once noti-
fed the police. Anderson was con-
veyed to the hospital as soon as pos
sible. He was given prompt treat
ment, but died two hours after his ad-
mittance.
The eye witnesses state that the eye
list was dressed in ordinary citizens
clothes. He wore black slouch hat,
was smooth faced and of ordinary
size. The police will be given more
particular description.
Anderson was a single man thirty
one years old.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
ATKINSON CASE.
Trial of the Action ON It's Merits
Set for Today.

CHENILLE, w. Va, Oct 4-Interest in
the Atkinson forgery remains unabated
since the decision of Judge Blizzard overrul-
ing the demurrer. Both sides have been
busily engaged preparing for trial on the
merits of the case. The case had been set
for hearing this morning, but when court
convened the state by Attorney Bennett,
asked for a continuance until noon because
of the absence of important witnesses. AT
noon the attorneys for the defense stated they
were ready and asked for a speedy trial. The
prosecution again requested a continuance,
and by agreement the case was set for to-
morrow morning. George w. Dawson, of
Lewis county, is the important witness for
the prosecution, whose absence is causing
delay. 1t is alleged he is i'll at home. An
attachment was placed in the hands of an
officer and accompanied by a physician an
officer left here this evening to bring the
witness here if possible. Mrs. Atkinson, ac-
companied by Mrs. Mary Golf, of Clarksburg,
entered the court room at the opening hour
and remained during the proceedings. The
governor was also present. Both sides seem
confident, and developments are eagerly
awaited.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05

working outside, was reaching for a
rake he lost his balance and fell head
long into the well. He struck beam
twenty feet down and tore his left ear
off as clean as though it had been sew
cred with a sharp knife. Reaching the
bottom he struck on his face on the
pump and tore circular piece of flesh
loose so that it hung over his entire
face. The accident, although very ser
ious, may not prove fatal. Mr.. Larose
is a highly respected man and has been
at work at the elevator for many years.
He is a married man and has several
children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
AROUND ST. PAUL HOTELS.

H. c. Shipman, of Winona, is guest at
the Astoria.
D. F. MacLaren, of Milwaukee, is at the
Metropolitan.
Dr. Fred Barrett, of Tower, is registered
at the Windsor
A. E. Griffith, of Winnipeg, is registered
at the Clarendon.
D.. C. Coolidge, of Downing, is registered
G. B. Van Alstgae, of Valutro, N. Y, is at
the Metropolitan.
Andrew j. Eckstein, of New Ulm, is stop
ping at the Astoria.
Larry Kendall, of Miles City, Mont, is a
guest at the Merchants
G. A. Anderson, of ST. Thomas Ont. is
registered at the Metropolitan.
John Taylor, George H. Gooderham and
John Hargraft, of Toronto, Can, are guests
at the Ryan.
Hon. E. E. Corliss, of Fergus Falls, a
member of the state capitol commission, is a
guest at the Windsor.
NJ. j. Bowling, of Renville, is a guest at
the Windsor. He is secretary of the National
League of Republican clubs.
c. ]. Greene and R. W. Breckenridge of
Omaha, and l. NJ. Hall and G. NJ. Lamberton,
of Lincoln Neb, are at the Aberdeen.
Charles D. Rakestraw. of Washington D.
c., an inspector of Indian schools, was in
the city yesterday and stopped at the Wind
SCR.
John Hummer and wife, of Spokane Wash,
are registered at the Merchants. Mr. Hum
mer was state treasurer of Wisconsin under
the administrator of Gov. Peck.
Will ]. white, of Ottawa, Can, is a guest
at the Windsor. Mr.. White was in charge
CT the dominion governments industrial dis
play at the Minnesota state fair.
S. Kish, of Toxic, Japan, arrived here from
the East yesterday and is stopping at the
Ryan. He is en- route home after so
journ of about six months in Europe and
the United States.
Drs P. B. Blair, of Winona, F. c. Clark,
of st. Charles, and D. G.. Munger, of Lewis
ton. are among the guests who registered
at the Clarendon yesterday. They will ap-
pear before the state medical examining board
at the capitol today for examination.