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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
TO REFORM BUXTON
The Young EmbezzIer Is Sentenced
to- the ST. Cloud Institution.

The Young EmbezzIer Is Sentenced
to- the ST. Cloud Institution.
Ben A. Buxton, will spend a time at
the reformatory, having pleaded guilty
to two indictments charging him with
grand larceny in the first degree.
There was great crowd In Judge
Belden's court room, when Buxton
came In with his attorney. There had
been consultation in the judges room.
and finally the young man was called
to the bar, while two indictments were
read, the first charging him with the
theft Of $4,000, and the other, s6.586,
Buxton pleaded guilty to both, and
then George R. Newell was sworn.
Mr.. Newell stated that he did not
know Of the defalcations until about
a week after Buxton had left the city.
1t was discovered that he had been
raising figures on vouchers, and drop
ping figures on the petty cash, and
pocketing the balances He had con-
fessed, when brought to the city, and
admitted putting the money into pleas
ureS at the lake, and upon furniture
in his boarding house. He had squand-
cred much on wine and women. Bux-
ton had little to say for himself. and
admitted it all to the court.
Ieel THAT llIS is a very important
case" said the court, land dislike to
have to give sentence. 1t would be a
hard thing to take a young man of
his promise, and make him pass his
time in the penitentiary."
May 1 speak a word 2" asked Rev.
David N. Beach, rising.
This is not the proper time" said
Judge Belden.
Il want to explain our position
here"
ut is not necessary that anyone's
position should be explained now"
said the court
Il want to correct an impression"
THE court has no impressions in this
matter
Il want to say persisted Mr.. Beach.
that want to see that right and
justice is done in this case
THE court will see," said Judge
Belden, after a pause, that right and
justice is done''
The court sentenced Buxton TO the
reformatory, and Mr. Beach kept quite
The second Indictment was not moved
but will stand with it's plea Of guilty
pending the outcome of Mr.. Buxton's
conduct.
Clerk Of Courts Dickey prepared the
returns at once, and Mr.. Buxton was
made ready for his sojourn at the
state reformatory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
NYE IS ut" AGAIN
CITY TREASURERSHIP 'TAGS" THE
CITY COMPTROLLER ONCE
MORE.
NICHLI Amendment KILLED.
PROSPECTS ARE THAT THE MAT
TER is SETTLED AT
LAST.
AS Reported in the Globe Hereto
fOre-BuxtOn Sent to the Reform
atOry.

Wallace G. Nye was last night once
more elected to the office of treasurer
of the city of Minneapolis, and under
such conditions that do not admit Of
inability to qualify. 1t took two bal
lots to do it, Nye receiving on the first
ballot thirteen votes and on the second.
fourteen, the exact number required to
elect. Prior to the meeting he had
been pledged the necessary number of
votes and at no time We're his chances
endangered in the least.
Mr.. Nye's election and qualification
were made possible with the burying
of the famous Kiichli amendment, re-
quiring sureties on the bond Of the
city treasurer to state the nature and
location of their property and the in
cumbrances thereon, if any. This was
done through motion of Aid. Drew
which was adopted, requiring the city
treasurer to qualify in a personal bond
OF 100000 and a fidelity bond Of $780,
O0O the latter to be paid for by the
city. In the motion no mention was
made as to the nature of the neces-
sary personal bond and it will, there
fore, be identical with those given the
city by previous officers.
President Loye dropped the gavel
promptly at o'clock, with every al
derman in his seat with the excep-
ton of Durham, Crosby and Rand.
Aid. Phillips moved that the chair
appoint committee Of three. consist
ing Of members Of the city council. to
act in conjunction with the executive
committee of the local lodge of Elks
In making arrangements for the grand
lodge session in July. Later in the
evening the chair announced as such
committee, Aid. Phillips, Rand and
Lloyd.
The clerk reported sealed proposal Is
Tor supply Of cast iron water pipes to
be used in the mains during 1897, which
pr oposals were opened and referred 70
committee.
The report of the standing commit
Tee on salaries, accompanied by a reso-
luton from Aid. Currier asking it's
adoption, was then presented. The re-
port consisted of list containing the
name every emplOye Of the city. with
amount of his salary stated thereon
Few changes were made from the salar-
les nxed two years ago. AS already
stated in the G | o b e, the salary of
superintendent of Police Smith was
reduced from $4,000 to $4,000; City At
torney Healey from $4,000 to $4,1O0;
Police Clerk Forbes from 81, 100 to $500.
Inc salary of the first assistant city at
torney was increased $3.50, and of the
second assistant. $500. The assistant
city comptroller, Rogers, was raised
from S1,50O to $1,65O, and the. deputy
assessor from 81, 15O to $1,000.
ON motion Of Aid. Adams that portion
of the report referring to the employees
OF the water works department, was
stricken out, as the waterworks COM
mlttee mad prepared list of the salar-
les OF the employees in that department,
which was later presented, fixing the
salaries of those employed in that de-
partment. Slight changes had been
made In some cases, but none of i'm
portance, and the report was adopted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27

have escaped general notice that Hon. White
law Reid. Of the Tribune, New York, has
always been a great favorite of the presi-
dent-elect for some suitable and conspicuous
recognition. Mr.. Reds selection for a
place In the cabinet or a foreign embassy,
at his choice, has been until recently under
Maj. McKinley's careful and most cordial
gentlemen have long been kind and intimate
and no one regrets Mr.. Reds Ill health
more than the president-elect, or is more
anxious for his complete recovery. But both
MI. Reid and his friends think it would be
lmprudent for him to risk the confinement
OF official work until his health is absolutely
restored and hence have advised against that
course. Maj Mckinley, within the last fort
night, finally and reluctantly gave up the idea
OF appointing Mr.. Reid, and thereupon wrote
him letter expressive both Of his regard
and appreciation and his deep regret that
Tor the present at least he could not have
the advantage of his association and co.
operation in the affairs Of the administration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
MINNEAPOLIS
'FFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBUI.ES.

Mrs. Alkaline Eldred, of Chicago, we'll
known as a teacher and lecturer of the
sciences psychometry and astrology, will be
at the Holmes next Monday for several days.
The Y. NJ. c. A. building was entered by
burglars yesterday morning, and when the
Janitor was aroused he found that valuable
overcoat had been stolen.
Over 200 men are employed on the day and
night shifts at work on the new power dam.
1t is expected that the work will be COM
pleted some time in July.
Capt w. w. Bosworth, Of the Second pre-
cinct, has been confined to his house for a
week past by an attack of the grip. His Ill
ness Is quite serious.
Judge Jamison has signed an order permit
ting the assignee of the City bank to sell
to ]. f. McGhee a note held by the receiver,
signed by st. Chlotilde church and Alex
Chrisse, for 81, 400. The amount offered was
$3.50.
Judge Smith, who has been confined to his
house with severe cold, has not been able
10 hear any cases at the district court so far
this week. His illness is thought not to be
serious, and he expects to recover and be at
work soon.
The advent of Francis Wilson and his ex-
cellent company at the Metropolitan next
Monday evening will doubtless be the occa-
sion OF a large outpouring of the social ele-
ment of Minneapolis, with whom Mr.. Wilson
has been prime favorite for years.
William o. Collins died Thursday. 10:30 at
the home Of his daughter Mrs. F. c. Penney
III East F1lteenth street, IN the eighty fifth
year Of his age. Funeral will be from the
residence today, $50 a. M. Interment at
Eden Prairie, MINI.
The Flambeau club, fifty strong leaves
the city Sunday night via the Burlington
road for Washington, to attend the Inaugural
ton. There was considerable doubt as to the
exact time that the club would get off, but
the question was decided yesterday morning
and the boys are now hustling to get ready.
Sylvia D. Brown, the mother of nine chill
oren. ranging from twenty-five to five years
or age, has filed a complaint in the district
She states in her complaint that up to July.
1893, the defendant had been a good, kind
husband to her, but at that time he took
TO bad courses and has since failed in his
duty to her or his family. He is alleged to
have deserted his family since that time
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
MARK IS DUE TODAY
EXPECTED IN WASHINGTON WITH
SENATOR-ELECT FORAKER
AND GOV. BUSHNELL.
GREAT EVENT OF MARCH a.
M'KINLEY INAUGURATION is
ASSURED.
MIR. M'COOK SENDS HIS REGRETS.
Portfolio of the Interior Departm emit
Declined by tie New York
Man Selected.

WASHINGTON, Feb 26-The work
of the inaugural committee Is rapidly
being brought to close and the com
plete success of the great event of
March is assured. William Mckinley
Osborne, national committeeman, from
Massachusetts, A. w. Pope and David
Lcring and the members of their fam
lilies have arrived in town. Mr.. Gage
who will relieve Secretary Carlisle Is
expected to arrive here tomorrow from
Hot Springs, Va.
Quite number Of DISTINGUISHED
Ohioans and others will arrive at the
Arlington tomorrow. Chairman Mark
Hanna, Senator-elect Foraker and Gov.
Bushnell and staff will be here
during the day. Gov. Griggs and staff
OF New Jersey, are also expected to-
morrow.
Ine new postmaster general James
A. Gary, wife and four daughters. will
arrive In the city Monday and have
engaged quarters at the Normandie.
At the Riggs house will be Gov.
Schoffeld and staff Of Wisconsin. TheI
are expected Tuesday. Among the
officials of prominence who will be at
the Shoreham are Gov. Tanner and
staff Of Illinois, and Gov. Lowndes and
staff of Maryland. Gov. Drake and
party Of Iowa will have quarters at
Wizards and are to be in the city
Wednesday. =...s5.. ~
The general orders for the inaugural
parade have been issued by the grand
marshal. The list of organizations
which will take part in the parade Is
an imposing one, and shows conclusive
ly that in size and popular features it
will equal or surpass. anything Of a
like character seen heretofore in Wash
ington- The presidents personal
escort will consist Of Troop A, of
Cleveland, and after the presidents
carriage will march a detachment OF
veterans Of the Twenty third Ohio vol
unteers. The presidential, party will
follow in carriages, and after them will
ride Gen. Granville M. Dodge and staff,
at the head Of the military grand d.
vision. The parade necessarily will be
a long one, the whole time Of the
parade occupying about three hours.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Died at Four Score and Two.

Hamilton Yerxa, a weIl-known citizen NJ
the North side, died Wednesday at his home,
POI Twentieth avenue north. Mr.. Yerxa at
the time Of his death was 50 years and seven
months Of age being one of the patriarchs
OF the city. He came to Minneapolis In 1888
from New Brunswick. where he was born,
and lived up to that time. There he had been
leading citizen and served several terms as
magistrate in his city. Since coming to
Minnesota he only engaged in business for
& short time, being in the wood trade and
then retired from active work. He leaves a.
wife nearly as aged himself, with whom
he lived for over 60 years. Five daughters
and three sons also survive him. OF the sons
vania and third in Kentucky The daugh-
tiers all live IN New Brunswick with one
exception, she lives in Minneapolis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
HE DENOUNCED REVEALS.
President Jordan, Of Stanford Uni
veBsity, Creates a Sensation.

California clergymen Of all denoni-
nations are very mucn stirred up con-
corning an address which was deliv-
cred in the Berkeley Unitarian church,
San Francisco, by Prof. David Starr
Jordan, president of the Stanford uni
versity. DR.. Jordan's subject was THE
Sober Mind" and in the course of his
address he paid his respects to the re-
vivalists in the following manner:
"Stimulants produce Temporary insan-
ity and so does revival Of religion,
one of those revivals in which men
lose all their reason and self control.
This Is simply form Of drunkenness,
no more worthy Of respect than thu
drunkenness that lies in the cutters"
Now, it happened that a revival Of
some Importance was at that very time
under way in Oakland, and, although
the rest of the address was of a far
different tenor, the California divines
took it as a personal affront and pro-
Ceeded to denounce DR.. Jordan from
their pulpits and through the medium
of the press. They are still at it, and
some very scathing replies have been
hurled at his head.
This is not the first time that Prest-
dent Jordan has brought down the
wrath of the ecclesia.stiCS. He does not
pretend to be a theologian, however,
but he is more than a scientist for in
many ways he has shown himself To
possess a broad mind. His scientific
career has been a most brilliant one.
He was born at Gainesville, N Y, in
1851, and after graduating at Cornell
university became professor Of biol
ogy there. He also studied under
Agassiz. giving special attention to
fish life. He has explored the waters
of almost every locality in. the Union,
and is recognized as the leading icthy
ologist in the country.
After filling various college chairs
he was called to the University Of In
diana. He became president of this in
stitution, and in three years raised it
from a lower grade and gave it rank
among the first of state universities
In 1891 he was made president of thu.
Leland Stanford Jr. university at Palo
Alto, Cal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
ENJOYED BY JUNIORS.
Promenade at the University Was a
Great Success,

The long anticipated junior promenade was
danced last night in the university armory
ana all student hopes were realized in the
social success Of the event. There were no
spectators to mention, merely a bare hand
fui who occupied the vantage ground of the
gaHery, but on the floor were near 300 youth
ful dancers, who made the ball room a picture
OF changing beauty. The Fort Smelling band
played such music as would make the oc-
casion one OF pleasant memory for any
dancer, and the programme went through to
triumphant finish. 1t was preceded by a
short promenade concert. At 10 o'clock one
OF the small rooms adjoining the ball room
tinuously served. The decorations in the
hall consisted of a center divan set with
lights and palms, an edging of vines on the
MUSICIANS platform and a furnished corner
for the patronesseS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Ones Want No oratory

The seniors at the university have again
taken a stand in favor of abolishing the
time-honored custom of having the members
OF the class deliver orations at the commence
ment exercises. They wish to substitute an
address by some celebrated man. The matter
is being violently agitated, most of the class
being in favor of it, while those opposed are
supposed to be sure of winning a place on
the programme If the old custom is retained.
What action will be taken in the matter is
not known, as it lies whoeiy with the board
OF regents. and they do not hold regular
meeting until Just before the week of com
mencement. However, there is likelihood of
special session and in that case the matter
will probably be presented by petition and
some action taken.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
WAS WRIGHT MURDEREDs
Such Charges Made to the Coroner,
Jury.


The coroner's jury summoned to pass upon
the tragic death Of Arthur Wright did not
come to conclusion yesterday afternoon.
and took an adjournment until 9:3G o'clock
TINS t morning to hear the testimony of addi-
-, although no evidence, which would sustain
some SOM OF the friends Of the dead man believe
tnat ne did not kill himself However, this
Is merely supposition on their part. The
TACT that ne Is known to have money. and
no one is known to have seen him for about
t thhlrty-sx hours before the body was found,
Those about the hotel give as the reason
that they did not investigate his absence
sooner than they did was that he came and
went as he wished and little attention was
paid to him. The night clerk usually helped
him to bed in the early hours Of the morninr
and the last he saw Of the dead man was
tuesday night For some time past Wright
has had trouble In obtaining sleep, and when
ne did fall asleep he was allowed to rest as
long as he wished. Thus 1t was that his room
was not entered until late Thursday afternoon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
HERBERT'S PLANS.
He Will Resume the Practice of Law
at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-One mem
Der of President Cleveland's cabinet
will engage in practice of his pro-
fession in Washington after his term
of office expires Secretary Herbert
announced today that he would open
a law office here at an early day, and
resume the profession which he aband-
Oned many years ago to serve his
state and later his country. The Sec
rotary has been in public life, twenty
years, sixteen years as a member of
the house of representatives and four
years in the cabinet and enjoys I.
large acquaintance. His practice will
be before congressional committees,
the departments and local courts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
M'kINLEY is WELL,
But Will Not Resume His EafIy Re
captions at Canton.

CANTON, O., Feb. 26-Dr. T. H.
Phillips, at o'clock said: Maj Nc
Kinley is a well man, and perfectly
able to make the journey to Washing
ton. He will be we'll enough to re-
ceive his fellow citizens Monday even
ing, in fact it is his wish to do So But
there will be know handShaking He
will be able to say a few words OF
farewell if he SO desires. 1 do not adj
wise against it, yet l am not in posi-
ton to say that he will. He must con
tinue to have absolute rest and will
not receive any callers during the re-
mainder Of his stay in Canton"
In the talk about New York appointment.
that has appeared in the newspapers from
day to day since the election, 1T seems to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
GRAND JURY'S WORK DONE.
No More Indictments Against City
officials.

The grand jury at noon yesterday reported
to Judge Belden, returning fifteen indct-
ments with a number Of no bills. A number
OF the indictments were against alleged wheat
thieves. Axel Olson, after having been ac-
quilted by jury on the charge of breaking
into wheat cars, being among the number.
The other indictments were against other
cases sent up from the municipal court.
After discovering that the bills had been
indorsed acting foreman" Judge Belden
gave instructions to have the foreman affix
his signature. The result was that a short
meeting was held in the afternoon to remedy
the error.
Without any warning, the jury dropped into
Sheriff Philips kitchen at the Jail and were
fed on prison fare for the time being The
jury was we'll entertained with the salts
faction that the sheriff was treating his pris-
oners in the proper manner.
The past few weeks of the jury's existence
have been devoted to the examination of
witnesses in the hope Of obtaining evidence
against members of the council. The in
dictments now in the hands of the court are
the only ones which the evidence warranted.
After a visit TO the poor farm Monday, and
a report to the court, the jury will have
completed its laborS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Young VandaIs Arrested.

A gang Of small boys. ranging In age from
10 to 13 years, alleged to have been doing
considerable pilfering on the North side,
rounded up at their respective homes
near Sixth avenue north and Girard avenue,
by Inspector Oscar Hicks yesterday after
noon. The youthful prisoners gave the names
of Frank Miller, John Deyo, Edward Corbett,
Albert Anderson, Louis Graning, Charles
Sandeen. number Of cheap knives, boys
caps and other articles alleged to have been
stolen from various stores in the neighbor-
hood of their homes, was found in the pos
session of the boys. They were each charged
with petit larceny and locked up at the CEN
trail station.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Soldier Boys Dance.

Company gave a large and handsome ball
last night IN Masonic Temple as it's fifteenth
annual The ball room was decorated with
hags, with palms and vines on the platform,
where Watson's First Regiment band PLAYED
for the programme
st. Barnabas' hospital was made q bene-
Bciary of the dance, and will realize a consid-
cradle sum. Gov. CIough and members of his
staff were present, and other companies of the
militia were represented in the attendance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Kansas Railway Bill.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 26.-Late this after
noon the house agreed in committee Of the
whole to pass the Harris senate railroad
bill. The bill is the regarded as the
ready passed the senate The bin gives the
commissioners power to fix a maximum rate
where complaint is made, subject to certain
restrictions protecting the railroad companies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Gambler Kent Cnnxintnd

1t was sorry day for George Kent when
The police raided his establishment last
Tuesday, placed him under arrest and seized
his paraphernalia- In the municipal court
keeping a gambling house at SO Washington
avenue south, and was fined s75 or 90 DAYS
IN the workhouse. His gambling layout
Stroyed, and officers were designated whose
business it will be to consign the stuff to
the flames "
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
NOT MIR. M'COOK.
New York Man Has Declined the In
terror Portfolio.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26-The Commercial
Advertiser says Col. McCook will not be
New York's representative in McKinley's
cabinet McCoOk has today been considering
and has declined. Senator Platt was informed
by Col. McCook Of his decision. The de-
partment Of justice alone had attraction for
cided to make Judge McKenna his attorney
general, Col. McCook thankfully declined pre-
ferment In any other capacity in the cabinet.
Col. McCook was asked by an Associated
Press reporter to the truth Of the fore
going paragraph. He absolutely refused to
talk On the subject or to make any state
ment regarding it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
AIger In Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-Gen. AIger, who
will be the next secretary Of war, arrived
in Washington today, and is quartered at
dinner tomorrow evening, followed by a
reception to which all army officers in Wash
ington and all war department officials have
been invited to meet their new chief. Gen.
Alger has leased the Lafayette square house
now occupied by Secretary Lamont.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27

when his prolonged absence became suspi-
cious. No one saw him enter his room We'd
was not heard. 1t is not thought likely that
any one could have entered his apartments un-
noticed and killed him. He had no money nor
jewely on his person, and there seems no mo-
tive for murder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
Lettuce Green Salad Bowl.

English engraved glass Is attracting much
attention for its beauty Of color A salad
bowl Is of green-and-white engraved glass
and the lettuce coloring is further carried
out in the handles OF salad fork and spoon
both Of which terminate in knobs Of green
glass.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-27
All STYLES SuunIied

1 want a poster got out" said the COM
mercial gentleman
Certainly" said the artist. II get them
up on three systems-the opium, the lobster
and-fce-cream supper and the Welsh rarebit.
Which will you have?"-Indianapolis Journal.