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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
FORM AN ORGANIZATION SIMILAR
TO THAT OF ST. PAUL MER-
CHANTS.
JOIN IN PROTEST ON RATES.
STRANGE CAREER OF A
CROOK.
SENIORS PRESENT THEIR PLAY.
WeII-FiIIed Houses Greet the Pro-
duction-News of the Mill
City.

A score or more Of retail merchants
of Minneapolis met in the council
chamber last night and organized the
Retail Merchants association Of Min
neapolis The organization is the OUT
growth of the Retail Merchants and
Property Owenrs' association temporar
lily organized last winter, and will have
for it's object the furtherance of the
interests of it's members and protection
from everything tending to injure the
retail business.
Louis Nash, secretary Of the ST. Paul
Retailers association, was present at
the meeting, and after the election Of a
temporary chairman, G. F. E. Peter
son, and temporary secretary, A. e.
Barker, Mr.. Nash addressed the meet
ing, outlining the work the st. Paul
organization had on hand and asking,
in the event of a permanent organiza-
ton in this city, that Minneapolis re-
tailers join with them in their efforts
to better the condition of the retail mer-
chants One of the evils the merchants
of the Twin Cities had to contend with,
Mr.. Nash said, was the exorbitant
rates charged by the express companies
from New York and Chicago to the
Twin Cities. Mr.. Nash read letter
addressed by him to the superintends
of the different express companies pro-
testing against the high rates, and also
a set Of resolutions adopted by the st.
Paul Retailers union to the same effect,
which resolutions had been forwarded
to a meeting of representatives of the
express companies to be held in Chi
cago today, at which time they will be
acted upon.
Another matter touched upon by Mr.,
Nash was the injury to the retailers
from the action of various jobbing and
wholesale houses in retailing goods and
| thus injuring the trade Of the retail
merchants. Mr.. Nash was not in 8
position to state to what extent this
practice prevailed in Minneapolis, but
presumed that in this respect, Mime
apolis was little better off than ST
Paul In connection with this he rea6
another resolution, which had beer
adopted by the st. Paul association
and which had been sent to the jobber.
and wholesalers, and which, Mr.. Nasl
thought, would produce good results.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Nash's ad
dress, and after short discussion O
the issues brought before the meeting
permanent organization was effected
with the following officers: President
A. A. Richhorn; vice president, S. M
Davis; secretary, A. e. Barker; treas
urer, Thomas Vogeli. A nomination
committee to present at the next meet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
ELKs' TRIUMPHAL ARCH.
Contract for It's Erection to Be Let
hmm tliateIy.

The contract for the erection of the hand
some arch, reviewing stand, ETC., to be part
of the decorations which will be erected in
honor of the Elk reunion, will be let inlme
diately. The executive committee, at It's
weekly meeting yesterday, received report
from the committee on decorations, contain
ing plans for the arch and reviewing stand,
and instructed the latter to decide upon con-
tractor The arch will be elaborate in de-
sign and located at Sixth street and Nicollet
avenue. The reviewing stand will be erected
at Seventh street and Nicollet avenue. In
addition to these the line of march of the
grand parade will be decorated generously
with national flags and purple bunting.
The names of the judges in the prize drill
and parade were announced. They are Charles
A. Clauson, Alfred M Shuey and H. A.
Leonhauser. In this connection the list of
prizes was decided upon which will be con-
tanned in a circular which the secretary was
instructed to issue.
In reviewing the report made by the chair
man of the committee on music, it was found
to be the sense of the executive committee
that all bands entering the contest should be
called upon to render one selection of their
. own choosing, and that each in turn be re-
quired to play "Auld Lang Syne''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
COME A LITTLE LATE.
Former Owners of Lots in Maple Hill
Cemetery Want Damages.

The city engineer is continually receiving
communications from former owners Of lots
in Maple Hill cemetery which was condemned
for street opening purposes over a year ago,
asking for information regarding the dam
ages awarded. They express surprise at not
having been officially notified of the con-
hscation Of their property and want to know
what official they may turn to for a COM
pensation. AS matter of fact, such per-
sons have no legal claim against the city, the
street opening commission having awarded
$1,000 damages at the time the streets were
cut through the cemetery to Martha ]. Cum
mings, the original bwner9f This award was
made on the ground that the lots sold by her
to the other parties interested were trans
ferred on the express condition that they be
used only for burial purposes. The commits
sioners reasoned that when, the condemnation
proceedings rendered the different lots unfit
for burials the title to the9 same reverted to
the original owner who aI6ne should be en-
titled to damages. sIYT 90
The people who accomplishing are those
who held lots in which there had been no
interments The persons controlling lots in
which there had been burials were anxious
to have the streets opened, as the body's
were removed at the tity's Expense.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
MINNEAPOLIS.
FF1CE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES.

Louie Horne made an assignment yester-
Gay to A. M. Harrison.
The Western Avenue NJ. E. church re-
moved the last cent of Indebtedness against
the church Sunday.
James Simmons died Saturday at the city
hospital of paralysis, aged sixty-nine years.
He has son residing in Northeast Mime
apolis.
A reunion. class of go of the University of
Minnesota, is to be held Friday evening, June
4, in the parlors OF the S. G. A. building,
university campus.
Summer began in earnest for the Methodist
ministers yesterday, for they held their last
ministers meeting yesterday morning and
promptly declared vacation until the second
Monday next September.
South side police received a report yester-
day afternoon that a fisherman near the
Lake street bridge had found the dead body of
an infant. The coroner went to the place to
investigate.
The latest phase of the Excelsior bridge
trouble has arisen In suit for libel brought
by Capt John R. Johnson against Peter j.
Vetleson, of Excelsior, for $4,000 damages.
A garden hose awaits a claimant at the cen
trail police station. May IA o icer Taper
arrested two suspicious-lookng characters at
Grant and Clinton streets, with the hose in
their possession. The police believe that the
two men stole it from the neighborhood in
which they were taken into custody.
Joseph Murphy who is alleged to have
held up Hannah Sandberg and Gusta Hogden,
Sunday morning, upon being arratgned in
the municipal court yesterday morning said he
was not ready for examination. The
charge was grand larceny in the second de-
gree. The case was set for Friday, with bail
at $500.
Jane Eyre" one of the 1870 novels, since
it is of that school of fiction in vogue a
score or more years ago, absorbing in detail
in spite of its stilted phraseology, was given
last evening in the Metropolitan by Engenie
Blair and company. Jane Eyre will run
through the week, closing with the Saturday
matinee.
In the matter Of the assignment of A. M
Pratt & Co., Judge Russell yesterday morn
ing signed order directing all claims tc
be presented on or before July 10. The as
signee is also ordered to sell the assets in
bulk to Emma E. Wurtzbach unsolicited
bills and 9the merchandise and stock of al
kinds belonging to the insolvent, for the sun
total of Sc 1874. "a in cash.
The faculty of the academic department o.
the university yesterday morning decided t.
recommend that the entrance fee for Incl
dentals be raised from S. to $40. 1t was
voted that the engineering department SHOULD
be given to all graduates who apply for it
Profs. Kiehle, B enson and Wells were named
committee to investigate charges of cheat
ing at examinations.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
YOUNG ARTISTS WIN PRIZES
Awards Made by the School of Fine
Arts.


Arts.
The working rooms of the Minneapolis
School of Fine Arts in the library building
were converted into a reception hall last even
ing and the students, with the director,
view the years work as it was displayed on
the walls 1t made an excellent showing and
occupied the wall space of three large rooms,
to include drawings in black and white from
the life and antique, compositions, sketches
and color studies. The reception was given
for the end of the term exhibit. The school
closed Saturday, and last evenings gather
friends for social enjoyment before the sep
arations for the summer. No formal eXer-
c;ses attended the exhibit, a simple announce
ment from Mr.. Koehler, the director, well
coming the guests. Chief among the exhibits
were the scholarship drawings and prize COM
positions, and to circulate the names of the
winners was the pleasant task which fell upon
by Gustav Goetsch, of Moundvile
young man who has worked in the school two
years. The students scholarship was award
ed to Miss Ethel Parke, a third-year student.
There were eight competitors in the scholar
ship drawing contest. The subject was the
full length antique cast, 1.-THE Spear Bearer, :"
on which they worked last week. Scholar
ship. industry and progress were also con-
sidered in the award. Albert Jacobson who
was winner of the Hinkle Scholarship two
years ago, took first prize for original COM
positions. Miss Mary Simpson, a f1rst-year
student,' received second prize. Miss George
M. Reese won the special prize offered by the
director in the portrait class. The eompo-
sition prizes were offered by Frank Burton
and Harrington Beard. Honorable mention
was given to Gustav Won Schlegel and Miss
Lizzie Anderson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

ing a list of names for members of the
executive committee was appointed as
follows: M. w. Davis, G. Joergenson,
J. F. Danek, M. E. Wallace. The fol-
lowing committee was also appointed to
draft a constitution and bylaws: S.
M. Davis, A. E. Barker, Thomas Vogeli,
F. r. Warner, w. G. Leber, A. B. Har-
man.
Resolution protesting against the ex-
orbitant express charges in line with
those adopted by the ST. Paul associ-
alton and relative to the abuse of the
retail business by jobbers and whole
salers, were adopted, and the meeting
adjourned to meet at the council cham
Der again next Monday night, June Z.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
is A DIFFICULT TASK.
Grand Jury BusiIy Engaged Looking
Over Bank Books.

The grand jury spent the whole day yester-
day in the investigation Of the evidence in
the insolvent bank cases, and had not finished
when it took an adjournment. In an ante
room the huge bank books were spread out,
while the experts in waiting took notes there
from to refresh their recollection before being
called in.
The investigation is a very thorough one,
and goes into all the dealings of the officers
and directors with the bank as we'll as the
dealings Of the banks with each other. The
work is laborious, as it entails going through
the whole books in some cases, to trace out
a lengthy deal between the banks and each
one of the persons with whom 1t did business,
who were also connected with the banks. No
one seems to know how long the investiga-
ton will take.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
Seniors to Promenade.

The dancing event Of the week and the
final function of the class Of '97 will be the
promenade and ball this evening in the Uni
versity armory. No other event of commence
ment week is SO eagerly anticipated for the
pleasure it brings, as the senior prom, and
this years close proposes to retire from the
social field with aureole Of glory about its
head. list of patronesses to include popular
matrons from the two cities who. have many
times been invited to serve in similar ca
pacity, will give the occasion requisite dig
nifty. The balcony will be given over to the
spectators and they will view brilliant scene
on the floor. The dance programme will con-
tain forty numbers, and half a dozen extras,
and will be preceded by promenade concert
of six numbers. The Fort Smelling band and
DAMS orchestra will furnish the music.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
CRAMLETs GHOST.
1t Walked for the Seniors-GOribat-
tledOr Presented.

Hamlet's ghost walked last night, and the
Lyceum theater was the scene Of his expe-
dtion. He did not perambulate on the plat
form of Elsinore, but, in the guise Of Cram
let,' STROBE through the shades of Elise
where" To see the senior class play Corr
battledor,'' friends, fellow citizens and coun-
trymen resorted to the playhouse until it was
practically filled in the two upper galleries
and three-fourths occupied down stairs. Glass
plays are not the novelty they once were, and
the large audience was a matter Of eongrat-
ulation. The university partisans were chiefly
and from that height descended most of the
appreciative applause Of the class jokes thai
fell thick and fast on the unsuspecting pub
lie below. Never was play more closely sci
with the jewels that emanate from the TEEN.
ing brain of the writer of class plays in the
form of jokes and hits than this of "Gori
battledor."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
Close Call for Yachtsmen.

Russell Dipple of Minneapolis Luther
Newport, of St. Paul, and John and Charles
Pillsbury Jr., had narrow escape from
drowning Sunday at Minnetonka- The sloop
Demon was struck by squall at Cottage
wood and all four went into the water,
which was icy cold. 1t was only by chance
that they were pulled out in time, and one
of the Pillsbury boys nearly succumbed to
the cold and exposure.
In attempting to right the boat Capt. Fred
Hopkins and Fred Sammis also received a
ducking, but aside from ruined clothes no
damage resulted
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
OUTDID MARIE KICKS.
Drunken Mill City Man in the Role
of Window Snasher.

very drunk individual was arrested late
yesterday afternoon by officer Ben White at
Sixth street and Nicollet avenue. The fell
low came up the avenue from Third street,
and seemed to be bent on creating trouble
for he tipped over signs or anything else he
found on the sidewalk When he came to
Strauss & Murray's millinery store, he stuck
his fist through large plate glass, and re-
peated the act at the opera house drug store
at Sixth street and NIcollet. The latter
glass is a large one and of great thickness.
In breaking it the drunken man cut his
hand badly. officer White was attracted by
the noise of the breaking glass, but when
the offender saw the officer he started to run
up Sixth street. However, the blue-coated
official had been in foot races before, and
with officer Brackets aid the drunken man
was caught He TOO full or intoxicants to
give his name. This morning he will prob
ably also be charged with malicious destruc-
ton of property.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

Is the foundation of all business. The
Annual Convention of the National
Association of Credit Men will be held
at Kansas City, June Gil next. The
Chicago Great Western, the best and
shortest line, has made rate Of a fare
and one-third on the certificate plan
for the round trip. Take advantage o.
this rate. For full information apply
to c. E. Robb, City Ticket Agent, 9TH
and Robert SITS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
Conscience Brought Him to Justice

Clinton Davis, young negro, became great
" confused yesterday afternoon while walking
down Washington avenue south when he
saw Inspectors Lawrence and Hoy. In fact
he was so ratified that he attempted to slip
a lady's gold watch into the pocket Of a man
walking near him. The lynx-eyed sleuths
saw his ruse and took him in charge. He
told a very fishy story about having the watch
sent him by brother from Charles City,
TO-, and getting 1t Sunday at the express office.
Davis is held at the central station until he
can account for the watch and the owner is
found.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

structed to notify all cyclists that they would
have to procure bells by June 10, as the
park board ordinance would be enforced from
that time This Mr.. Grumpy has been
conscientiously endeavoring to do Sunday
morning he accosted gentleman, accom-
panied by two ladies, and stated to them that
they would have to get bells.
docs Mr.. Berry really intend to enforce
that ruler asked one of the ladies.
Indeed he does" answered Grumpy.
''Well, then, 1 think he ought to have his
policemen get BELLS too,'' came the retort.
Grumpy got bell the next day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
JOHN WISE DEAD.
Known to the Police as the Leader
of bad Gang.

John Wise, who was held in Jail awaiting
trial for grand larceny and burglary, died
yesterday at the city hospital of typhoid
fever.
Wise has long been known to the police
as a bad character and when not in jail or
at the workhouse, was generally under sur
veillance. He was at the head Of the Johnny
WISE gang, which was broken up by the
police in the early spring of 1896, when the
ringleaders were arrested in house ON
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

features. Josiah Hook Chase will be the
salutatorian. Hope C. Mccall; eoration, EN-
son. prophesy; Bernard Jacobs, Grafton,
Culture T. Frank Mccarthy history;
Clarence Winfield Higgins Grafton, Inter
national Arbitration" Christ G. Beim, poem;
Martin Enoch Waldeland. Grafton and vale
dictory Greek Patriotism and Love Of Lib
erty." In conclusion the diplomas will be
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
Work of the Humane Society.

The monthly report of the Humane society
was presented yesterday, with the following
ceived and cases investigated, 36; children in
yolved, 80; women looked after, 5; arrests, g.;
horses involved. Is; persons reproved for
driving lame horse, g; for cruelty or neglect,
3: horses given care, A; dogs treated by sur
geon, sick and ordered killed, sick with dis
temper and shot. 8.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

Twenty seventh avenue south. For months
prior to their arrest the gang had terrorized
the South side, and was held responsible for
many burglaries and robberies. Several of
the members were convicted and Wise was
given workhouse sentence, as there was no
direct evidence against him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
Special to the Globe,

Special to the Globe.
WATERTOWN, s. D., May 31.-Me-
mortal day was observed here by the
G. A r. with services in the Metho-
dist church. All business places were
closed during the morning, and the
G. A. R.. escorted by Company FL, S. D.
N. G., with the city council and citi-
zens, marched to the Mount Hope
cemetery and decorated the graves of
the old soldiers, Company H acting as
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
The joys of Graduating.

Minneapolis Academy will have It's annual
commencement this evening in the chapel.
The exercises will be varied to include music
by the orchestra, .Orations and the customary
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
DECORATION DAY IN n. OAK.
Observed Observation-Disclosures Obser-
vance in Minnesota.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., May 81
Decoration day was duly celebrated
here today, and business was suspend
ed. Primrose and West furnished two
bands In the parade.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

PRINCETON, Mimi, May 31.-Mem-
orial day was observed here by people
from all the surrounding villages and
country. Fully 5000 people attended
the decorat ton services at Oak Knoll
cemetery The G. A. r. post, Sons of
Veterans K P. Uniform Rank, and
500 school children with flags formed
an imposing procession.
LAKE CRYSTAL, Mimi. May 81
Decoration day was observed at this
place. After a parade, composed of
the G. A r., W. r. c., school children
and citizens, several speeches were
made The principal ones were by
Lorin Cray and Capt. Keysor, of Man
kato After the exercises in the park,
the parade formed again and marched
to the cemetery and decorated the
graves of old soldiers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
COPPER ON A WHEEL.
New Regulations of the Park Board
Go Into Eject.

Park Policeman Andrew Grumpy assumed
his new duties mounted on bicycle Satur-
day. and has been circling Lake of the Isles
since. AS he first mounted a wheel Friday,
his being able to report for wheeling duties
Saturday is considered phenomenal.
Grumpy, upon going on duty, was In
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
WHEN GOING TO NEW YORK OR
PHILADELPHIA TRAVEL BY THE

Solid Trains, Superb Equipment, Dining Gar
a la Carte. Scenery unequslIed. Route of the
TRAIN IN THE WORLD.
Write for advertising matter and full par
ticuiars to
la. s. REED, N. w. p. A., II South Clark St.,
Chicago, or
cdAS. s. LIE, General Passenger Agent,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

Special to the Globe.
PINE ISLAND, Mimi, May 81
Memorial day was observed here
Saturday under the auspices of Joe
Mower Post No. Ill, G. A. r. All places
of business were closed. The speaker
of the day was c. w. Stanton, of APP
pleton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01

Special to the Globe.
DODGE CENTER, MIMI, Nay 81
Memorial exercises for Dodge county
were held here Saturday. Owing to the
unsettled state OF the weather the ex-
ercises were held in halls. Two large
halls were crowded and many could
not gain entrance. The address was
delivered by Ell Torrance, of Mime
apolis, past commander of the state
G. A r.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-01
firing squad, fired salutes over the
graves, and assisted in the ceremonies

Special to the Globe.
ELYSIAN. Mimi, May 31-Decora-
ton day was observed here Saturday
and the school children joined with
Mainard post in a procession to the
cemetery. Lieut.. Gov. Ives delivered
an address at the hall in the afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-04-11
Found No Gamblers.

The city police are highly indignant AT
the attitude Magistrate Fay and his con-
stabulary force have assumed toward the
suburb of Haughvile They claim they are
fully able to police that part of the city
and have already demonstrated that ability.
On March q constabes from Magistrate
Hays court made raid on a gambling
house kept by p. n. Workman and
rested twenty-eight people. This was be-
fore (four or five days only the annexa-
ton ordnance became effective. Since that
time three patrolmen and Sergeant Corrf-
gan have had charge of the suburb, and
there is no reason to believe they not
5 efficient there their records show
them 10 have been while engaged in the
same kind of work elsewhere in the city.
Last night George Smith, the same con-
stable who led the raid March q, followed
by nine deputies, three of whom were col
Ored men, again visited Haughville- They
were armed with huge clubs in size COM
parable to baseball bats. They descended
upon the saloon conducted by Joseph Keat-
ing. The place formerly had gambling
rooms connected with 1t. On the night
rigan cautioned keating to remove all gam
bling devices and TO shut off all gambling.
and the best evidence is to the effect that
Heating took the hint. The fact was dem
Onstrated last night when the ten conSta-
bles made a water haul.
Captain Quigley said last night that he
was certain that there was no gambling
going on in Haughville. He was also cer-
tain that the men detailed by Superintend-
ent Colbert to look after that part of the
city We're fully able and willing to perform
their duty,