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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
GEN. BRookE,s PROMOTION.
He is in Washington to See 1t Does
Not Get Away.

He is in Washington to See 1t Does
Not Get Away.
WASHINGTON, May 11.-Gen.
of the Missouri, is in Washington. He
is stopping at the home of Senator
Quay. When seen in regard to the re-
port that Gen. Brooke is to assume
command of the army during the alb
sence Of Maj. Gen. Miles In Europe,
Gen. Ruggles, the adjutant general of
the army, said that no such order had
been issued by the war department.
When asked, however, II such an or
der was in contemplation, he said it
was matter which he preferred not
to discuss for publication. The army
at present is without commander.
Gen. Miles is on the ocean, and does not
expect to return to this country for
several months. Secretary Alger is
nominally in command, though orders
are. issued by the adjutant general.
When Gen. Miles received permission
to go abroad, it was believed the army
would get along during his absence
without a commander, though the sec
rotary of war expected to transfer Gen.
Merritt to Washington, in case the ser
vices of commanding officer are need
ed. About the time Gen. Miles decided
to go abroad, Gen. Merritt, the COM
mander of the department Of the East,
asked for leave Of absence, with per
mission to go beyond the sea. This
was granted.
1t is believed by army officers that
Gen. Brooke has come here on a mat
ter of much greater Importance to him
self than the temporary command OF
the army. Gen. Wheaton retired Sat
urday, and the president now has I'M
der consideration the appointment Of
a major general. Gen. Brooke is just
ly entitled tC this honor. He was the
senior officer month ago when Gen.
Ruger retired, and was then entitled
to promotion. Brig. Gen. Wheaton was
to retire so soon, however, that it was
decided to promote him that he might
retire with the highest rank. It was
tacitly understood then that Gen.
Brooke should have his promotion when
Gen. Wheaton retired. Gen. Forsyth,
however, who commands the depart
ment of California, and Gen. Bliss, who
commands the department of Texas,
have now both applied for the vacant
major generalship, on the ground that
they will retire before Gen. Brooke,
and that they should be permitted to
enjoy the honor of highest rank for
the same reason that it was a month
ago given to Gen. Wheaton. While
Gen. Brooke's friends say that it was
well enough to adopt this plan in the
case of Gen. Wheaton, who had only a
month to serve, it would not be fair
to apply it to Gen. Forsyth or Gen.
Eliss, whose length of service runs un-
til 1898 and 1892
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
MINNEAPOLIS.
oFrItR 70 SOUTH FOURTH sTS:@.s AT.
Eastern Star Annual.

The annual convention of Eastern t star,
throrrh tomorrow, will be attended by a
large lars s party Of Minneapolis women, who LEFT
for Litchield last evening. The convention
will discuss matters of general interest 70 tne
order. and several of the local delegates are
announced to take part in the programme
The following were in the party: Mrs. Mary
c. Taylor, Mrs McGindley, OF Duluth,
guard officers of the order; Mrs. tlora A9ams
Pattee. Mrs. Horace NJ. Myers, Mrs. William
Walker. Mrs MILFORD Wilson, Mrs. Price,
Mrs. King Brown, Mrs. Chase. Mrs. J. II.
johnson, Mrs. L. Frink, Mrs. Emery; H. M.
Myers Mrs NJ S. Gearheart, of Duluth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
COMPANIES WILL FIGHT.
The Telephone Decision Is Not Ac-
cepted as Final.

The Telephone Decision Is Not Ac-
cepted as Final.
MADISON, Wis, May n.-Hon. FL.
L. Spooner, president Of the Standard
Telephone company, one of the largest
Independent telephone companies in
the country, was interviewed today on
the decision of the United States SUI
p,'eme court in the sBerliner telephone
patent case. Mr.. Spooner said: MY
informa ton is that the decision simply
acquits the Bell company and the pat
emit office of fraud and scollusion in the
issuance of the Berliner patent. The
merits of the patents are not involved.
Advices from Independent exchanges
all over the country show them anxious
to try conclusions with the Bell COM
pany. Similar patents have expired in
foreign countries, and following the
decisions of the United States supreme
court in other cases, the Berliner pat
ent will finally be declared void. There
is no cause for alarm to, the users of
Independent telephones.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
scbafer Gets Two Years.

Robert Schafer, who pleaded guilty to a
charge Of grand larceny in the second de-
gree, was brought before Judge Jamison yes
terday afternoon and sentenced to two years
at Saltwater. He said he had served work
house sentence once, which was his only
trouble up to the time of the present diff
Guilty.
George Yates came into court and charged
a plea of not guilty to guilty of grand lar
ceny in the second degree. He will receive
his sentence this morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Another 1nterurban Line.

Arrangements have been completed for the
INSPECTION of the route of the proposed St.
Anthony park extension, which is ultimately
planned 70 give Minneapolis and st: Paul
another interurban line. The party vii! start
from Central avenue and Eighth street at .
O'Clock. There will be carriages on hand ana
a drive will be taken down Eighth street 10
Tenth avenue southeast and thence via como
avenue along the proposed line to 81. An
thonv Park. Subsequently they will return to
the belt line station and then go out to New
Brighton, where the party will be entertained
and shown the recent improvements.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
ORE CONTRACT.
Illinois Steel Company Lays I'm Its
Seasons supply.

Illinois Steel Company Lays I'm Its
Seasons supply.
DULUTH, Mimi, May 1.-THE Hill
nois Steel company has closed all con-
tracts for this seasons supply of iron
ore, according to authentic reports re-
ceived here, in spite of the statement
from Cleveland that the company hiss
not done so. The purchases amount
to 1,OO0,OOO tons, in addition to 100000
tons not delivered on last years con-
tracts, making 100000 tons in all. The
sales are puzzle to ore men here. All
of the ore will come from the Mar
quette. Menominee and Mesaba rang
es There will be no. Vermillion cr
Gogebic ore. The Minnesota Iron com-
pany will ship soc, 600 tens but it will
be Mesaba ore. The Norrie mine, it
is said, relied on the Illinois Steel COM
pany to be one Of its best customers.
but not pound of Norrie ore has
been purchased The NorTie has now
put all It's men on half time and Is
curtailing its output. This is regarded
here as confirming the reports Of the
Illinois Steel company's purchases.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
.FowLER,s ARRA1GNED.
Superior Bank Omcials Out on F
Thousand Dollar Bonds.

Thousand Dollar Bonds.
MADISON, Wis, May M.-Homer T.
Fowler and Walter Fowler were
brought to Madison fthiso morning by
Deputy Marshal Frank Meehan. They
were arraigned this noon. Myron
Reed, of West Superior, appeared as
their attorney They pleaded not
guilty, and bail In the sum Of $1,000
each was furnished with Peter Eimon
as surety. The Fowlers claim that
politics are back Of the prosecution.
that Homer Fowler was9 a candidate
for comptroller of the currency, and
this antagonized 5other politicians.
They have received letters from many
Superior officials and business men ex-
pressing faith in III. T. Fowaer's ability
as bank manager.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
relephone Companies Heard.

The special council committee on telephones,
consisting of one alderman from eacn warn,
with Aid Fort as chairman met yesterday
afternoon and gave the representatives OF the
two outside companies now striving win
might and main to get franchise, further
opportunity to be heard.
The committee decided to recommend mat
the proposed ordinances drawn up by the
Representatives of both companies be re,
ferred to it for further consideration anu
that the committee be given further opportun-
ity of hearing from both companies, especially
from Mr. Keelyn, who has not yet been ape
to make statement as to MS company
Intentions
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Endeavor Convention.

Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, May 1.-THE Y. p
S. C. E. Of the Albert Lea Christian Union,
comprising the counties of Freedom, Mower
Fillmore and Faribault, will hold district
convention In this city Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, May 81 % and %. Delegates are
expected from Austin, Spring Valley, Blue
Earth City, Wells Winnebago City, Alden
and Freeborn An elaborate programme Is
being arranged and everything points to a
successful convention.
The date for the Freedom county Sunday
school convention has been changed, and
that gathering will not be held until Some
time in June. NY, 49, : Dts.' -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
AT LEXINGTON PARK.
University and Y. Nj. C. A. Athletes
to Meet There,


The second dual meeting between the
university and Y. M. c. A. athletes in
track and field athletic sports will take
place Monday afternoon, May IL, at
Lexington park, ST. Paul. This place
is considered the best that could be OBJ
tanned, being as it is, right on the
Interurban street car line and within
easy reach of the two cities, on that
account. There is no base ball game
scheduled at the park on that day,
and therefore an immense crowd is ex-
pected to be present. The high schools
will probably turn out in full num-
bers to see the sports, and with the
university and Y. M. G. A. supporters,
the crowd will beat anything ever pres
ent at an occasion of like import.
Il. George Griebler, who recently joined
the. Y Nj Csr-A., and who was expect
ed to be,oneeof the point winners, will
not be allowed to compete, as he is
barred by both the rules of the associ-
alton and the university.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Medical Convention.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATO, Mimi, May 1.-THE semi-an-
nual meeting of the Minnesota Valley Med
ical association was held in this city today
at Saupaugh hotel. A good representation
was present and eight new members were
added to the association. This afternoon
DR.. Andrews. of Mankato, read a paper on
"Functional Diseases Of the Stomach" The
association decided to banquet the State
Medical society in this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
FROM NATURAL CAUSES.
Claus Peterson Did Not Take a Dose
of Poison,


of Poison.
Claus Peterson, a baker, died sud-
denly early yesterday morning in
lodging house at 24S Cedar avenue. At
l o'clock Peterson took the room for
the night and said he was very sick.
Two hours after the proprietor was
awakened by means, and before med
ical aid could be summoned Peterson
had died. 1t was at first thought he
had died of an overdose of poison, but
post mortem examination, conducted
yesterday afternoon by Deputy Coro-
had been due to disease Of the kidneys.
The body will be turned over to rela-
tives. Peterson was baker, and for
merly lived at 1920 Washington avenue
south Lately he conducted a bakery
at Lyndale and Sixth avenues north.
He was about thirty-fve years Of age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Eastern Star Meeting.

Special to the Globe.
LITCHFIELD, Mimi, May 1.-THE state
grand chapter Of the order of the Eastern
Star meets here tomorrow at 10 O'Clock a. m.
in annual convention in Masonic hall. Grand
Worthy Matron Mrs. Mary L.. McGindley Of
Duluth, and $50 other delegates are now here,
and from $50 to 200 more delegates will arrive
tomorrow The chapter from st. Cloud will
confer the degrees on two candidates and
Alpha chapter, of Brainerd, will exemplify the
floral work during the convention. The Itch
field Cornet band will give a complimentary
concert to- the convention delegates tomorrow
evening. The convention lasts through
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Martins Rates.

WASHINGTON, May 11-Maritime postal
rates were considered by subcommittee
Of the ways and means Of the Universal Pos
tai congress, and slightly diminished reduc-
ton from that formerly suggested upon was
fixed The present decision provides for a re-
duction averaging somewhat more than per
cent ON all foreign mails carried by water.
Great Britain, as the great merchantmen
country, made a vigorous protest against re-
duction Of the existing rates, but finally,
after lengthy discussion. agreed upon q
a sliding scale covering period Of several
years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
DELIBERATE SUICIDE.
Peter Ringberg Walks in Front Of
n Train.

Peter Ringberg Walks in Front Of
Train.
Peter Ringberg, aged thirty-eight
years, a married man, of Carver, Mimi,
was run over and almost instantly
killed by the New Ulm train. '15." on
the st. Louis read, Just beySn nd Hopkins,
at $50 yesterday morning. He came
to his death through his own careless
ness or with the deliberate intention Of
ending his existence.
He was walking along the sidewalk
close by the track as the train left the
station. The engineer sounded his
whistle in warming, and as the train
was about to pass the man he stepped
directly in front of the engine and was
horribly mangled before a stop could
be made. He was carried into the depot
where he died twenty minutes after
ward. Ringberg left wife and family.
He is supposed to have been looking
for work.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12

utes which make it
possible for women
to be happy wives
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Robbers Get Away.

SPECIAL to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, May 1.-THE sand
bagged express messenger, Bert Foster, has
now completely regained consciousness, but
he can throw no light upon the identity Of
the robbers, and they have probably made
good their escape. The amount of money
stolen is given as high as $500, but the
exact sum has not been learned. Foster had
sum of money in his vest pocket which
was not taken,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
VIII Not Redeem.

The last annual meeting of the Minneapolis
Homeopathic Hospital association was held
last evening. No new officers were elected,
and the principal business done was the adop-
ton of resolution to the effect that no eff
fort should be made to redeem from foreclo-
sure the hospital property now in the name of
the association but under foreclosure pro-
ceedings. The debt of the association, covered
by the two mortgages upon the building and
grounds at Fourth avenue and Twenty-fift
of about $50 outstanding which the association
regard as debt of honor, and which is to
be paid before the final settlement takes
place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Pastors ASSIGNED.

BLUE EARTH CITY, Mimi, May 1.-THE
Minnesota Evangelical state conference has
adjourned. The following are the pastoral
appointments for the coming year for the st.
Paul district: G. w. Hilscher. presiding elder,
street. r. M. Mueller East Prairie, l.. e.
STAFF; LIE Sueur Center, A. T. Albert; Dakota
circuit, Ivan; Kasson, G.. Duebendorf; Roches-
ter, A. Reeck; Racine, M. Schoenleben; Pres
ton, A. label; Faribauh 3. ]. Hilscher; st.
Charles, F. c. Schmidt Waseca, G. w. Sy-
dow and E. E. Engelbart; Hammond, F. F.
Arndt; Winona, West King street, B. Simon /;
East Fourth street, ]. ]. Boelter; Mound
Prairie, c. Nickel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
HIGHEST AVERAGE SINCE 1890.
Sale of ShOrthOrns of the HI. F..
Brown Herd.

The sale of shorthorns of H. F..
Browns herd, held yesterday, averaged
higher than at any time since 1890
The forty-six lots in the catalogue
brought $500, being an average of
$146 head, not counting the several
calves sold with the cows, as is the
custom The sale was well attended.
purchasers coming from Iowa and
South Dakota, and two state institu-
tons were among those which bought
choice animals, namely, the Minnesota
experiment farm and the South Da-
kota experiment farm at Bookings.
The largest purchasers were firm Of
large cattle breeders and dealers, Sher-
man & Ward, of Hawarden, To-, who
purchased thirteen lots, paying $2,26O
for them, and carrying off what was
conceded the best in the sale, includ.
ing the very promising bull, Gold Dust,
1890, by Golden Rule This young
ster brought $500, and was the highest
priced animal sold. James J. Hilps
herd is to be increased by the admis.
sion Of Ury's Chief, 124158, another son
of Golden Rule.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
observation-disclosures.

DIES MONIES, To-. May 1.-THE free silver
Republicans held a state meeting here today
to send delegates to the Chicago silver meet
ing of July g. and devise scheme to avoid
the operation of the new anti-fusion ace, pro-
h1biting a name from appearing on the OFF,
cial ballot more than once. There was a very
small attendance. Those present were unde-
cided what to do, but will probably wait
till after the Chicago meeting to decide
whether to start separate organization OF
not
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
CREW RESCUED.
Ship Sunk BY a Collision on the
Grand Banks.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., May 1.-THE
French fishing schooner st. Clair ar
rived at ST. Pierre today bringing thir-
ty-two men, comprising the crew of
the French bark ST. Jean, Capt. Mil
lard, from Fecamp, which collided on
the Grand banks on May 6 with the
Norwegian bark Loining. a vessel of
1900 tons, during a dense fog. The st.
Jean leaned so badly that the crew
took to the dories and the vessel sank
four hours later. The st. Clair picked
the crew up the next morning. The
Norwegian vessel was even more DAM
aged than the ST. Jean, and it is feared
that she sank shortly after the acci-
dent 1t is not known whether the
crew escaped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Roy Burned.

BUFFALO LAKE, Mimi, May lion a
farm one mile south of Hector, two boys yes
terday set a barn on fire in most singular
manner. They were shooting at a mark with
rifle inside of barn, and being short of
caps they undertook to use parlor matches
instead. One flew off into the haymow and
set fire to the barn. One of the boys and
four horses, together with lot Of farm ma
chinery, burned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Has Served Twenty-two Years.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Martin
Buerfenning at noon today will have COM
pleted twenty two years of continuous serv-
Ice as a member of the Minneapolis ponce
force He has served in every capacity from
patrolman TO his present high position, and
is able to look back upon his career as a
public oficer with pride and satisfaction.
Mr.. 9uerfenning has been resident OF MIN
neapolis for thirty years. and for nearly nine
years was member of the volunteer fire de-
partment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
HAS PERCY WHEELSs
WeadOn Said to Have Become In
sane in New York.

WeadOn Said to Have Become In
sane in New York.
According to a dispatch from New
York, Percy Weadon, formerly press
agent Of the Grand opera house in
Minneapolis, became apparently insane
last evening and was taken to Belle
vue hospital. Mr.. Weadon has not been
in good health since last winter when
he was laid up with an attack Of grippe
in Texas. He continued to work hard
until last week when Manager Frank
Perley advised him to take rest.
His wife came on from Indianapolis
a few days ago and yesterday Mr.. and
Mrs. Weadon went out for a walk.
When they returned Mr.. Weadon be-
came violent.
Since leaving Minneapolis, Mr.. Wea-
don has been connected with various
well-known theatrical combinations,
being at present business manager OF
the BoStonians.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
POUCH STILL FREE.

Murderer of the Harris Family Not
Yet Captured.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May 11-Pouch.
the murderer of the Harris family, near
Waukesha. has not been captured. A
man arrested today at F'ranksville,
Racine county, proved to be a well
known farmer.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 11.-Richard
Ashby, farmer of the town of
Franksville, Racine county, reached
Racine at $3.50 this afternoon, and re-
ported that Pouch, the Waukesha MUIR
derer, was at bay near Franksvil1e,
surrounded by a Gordon Of citizens.
The sheriff and deputies have gone to
the scene
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
SPECIAL SESSION.
New Jersey Legislature Called by
the Governor.

TRENTON, N. j., May 11.-Gov.
Griggs today issued a proclamation for
a special session of the legislature on
Tuesday, May g. The special session
is called for the purpose of considering
the bill passed, providing for the sub
mission of the proposed constitutional
amendments to the voters of the state
next September. It has been discovered
that there is an error of the substitu
ton of the word provided" for the
word prohibited" in the proposed
amendment prohibiting lotteries and
other gambling. Gov. Griggs does not
expect the session to last more than
a few hours
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Four suRocated.

2 REDFIELD, S. D., May n.-Yesterday
afternoon Frank Barse and his two sons, and
Chris. Barse, his brother, were asphyxiated
in well on their farm near Grobe. One
descended into the wei to clean it, and each
in turn went down to rescue the others, until
all four were overcome with the gas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Has n New AmbuIance,

The Northwestern hospital is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a new ambulance wagon, presented
to the board at its last meeting by T. B.
Walker. who has frequently proven himself
a friend of the institution. Previously the
Northwestern has been obliged to impose on
the generosity of the city Asbury hospitals
for the use of their ambulances in case of
need.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Sons of Veterans.

PRINCETON, Mimi, May 1.-THE thirteenth
annual encampment of the Minnesota division,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., will convene at
Princeton on June Is, and will last four full
days. The encampment will this year be
celebrated in manner which will make it
a most enjoyable and noteworthy one.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
TruesdaIe,s FRIENDS watching.

Friends Of H. c. Truesdae in this city
are awaiting with show of anxiety the ex-
pected appointment to the position OF chief
Justice of the territory of Arizona by the
president. His application was submitted to
the president some time ago with strong
backing, and his chances are considered eX-
cellent Mr. Truesdale is well known among
members of the local bar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
Tbinks She Has Eloped.

E. S. Rose, Of New Brighton, yesterday
notified the police that he has reason to
believe that his daughter, sixteen years Cd,
had eloped with William Bieberman, hired
man. Monday. Bieberman is twenty-six years
of age and has worked for Rose nine months.
Where they went to is unknown, and the
police are asked to locate them. Before leav-
ing the girl took 500 belonging to her
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
winnipeg & duluth.

OTTAWA Ont, May 1.-THE Winnipeg,
Duluth & Hudson Bay Railroad company u
seeking from the dominion government
charter to build line south from Winn1-
peg to the boundary line, where connection
Is to be made with road running to Du-
luth. Northward the line b to extend TO
Hudson bay.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-12
A Fortune Awaits Him.

Mayor Pratt yesterday received a letter
in which information regarding the present
whereabouts of Johann George Koch is want
in Minneapolis. His niece in Philadelphia
wishes his cooperation in securing fortune
left them in Germany.