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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
HE RESTS AT LAST.
Funeral of BENJAMIN I. Stanton,
After q Busy Life.

Funeral of BENJAMIN L. Stanton,
After Busy Life.
The funeral of the late Benjamin T. Stan
ton, who died Tuesday evening at his home,
6OS Ashland avenue. was held yesterday from
the Church of st. John the Evangelist, Rev.
DR.. Dudley W. Rhodes officiating
The funeral was very largely attended
The body was borne to the grave by George
L: Beardslee. Granville Worrell, Fred p
Wright Walter r. Myers Kenneth Clark and
Q. G. De Coster The interment was at Oak
land.
Benjamin and Mrs. Catharine P. Stanton, of
Union college, Schenectady, N. Y. received
his preparatory, training partly from his
father partly from his uncle Prof Levi
Stanton, principal of Byefleld academy,
Massachusetts. At Union college he was dis
tlnguished in the oratorical contests, and
from IT he graduated with high honor. For
year he was engaged in business, becoming
skilful, reliable accountant. Then he act
ca Tor year as principal Of the Union Clas-
steal institute, Schenectady which his father
had been developing in connection with Union
college. Next he accepted the position of
s teacner O. OF Greek and Latin in the high
law school; afterwards studied two years at
the law school of Harvard university. He
practiced for a time in Albany, N Y, and
then settled in ST. Paul being for a while
In the law firm of Williams, Goodnow &
stanton, but of late years alone. man
integrity,
fine legal mind, clear perceptions, cautious
sound judgment, great fidelity to details and
very practical; guarded in his utterances,
and wont to weigh his words; fond of books
and quite an omnivorous reader. His noble
character, fine presence. great bonhomie Sc
cured for him many friends wherever he
went. He was not known to have an enemy,
Very loyal in his attachments he abounded
In those little acts which multiply friend
SHIPS and make 'hem last for life. Until
recently. when delicate health forbade, he
was busily engaged in the pursuits of his
profession. During his last illness, though
the pain was intense and long-continued he
seemed to endure it without a murmur His
fortitude, patience, self-control were most
extraordinary. He was member and vestry-
man of the Church of st. John the Evan
gelist, at Portland avenue and Kent street
Besides his wife, he leaves a brother
Mo-. and two sisters, one Mrs. Frederick A.
Farrar of Boston, the other the wife of
the author. DR.. William Elliot Grifis. He
Will be sincerely mourned in the community
IN which he was respected and beloved:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
ST. PAUL BREVITIES.

Services at the Temple-Rosh Eashanah
services at the temple will begin this even
ing at 1880 and at $50 tomorrow morning.
Ninth Ward Republicans-The Republicans
OF the Ninth ward will hold meeting in the
hall, Canada and Thirteenth streets, this
evening.
Pestell Is Observation-Disclosures Pestell.
charged with the theft of wagon and har-
ness from his employer was DISCHARGED yes
terday in the police court.
Military Social-A military social will be
given this evening in the church parlors by
refreshments will be served.
Police Squad Dril-The police squad will
drill at the armory tomorrow Mayor Kiefer
will attend and will inspect the men who will
make up the bicycle corps.
Phrenology and Courtship-Prof. Morris
Will deliver free lecture on Friday evening
at the hall of the st. Paul Phrenological So
ciety, at 462 Jackson street, entitled Court
ship, Phrenoiogicslly Considered
Supreme Court-The fall term of the su
preme court will open Tuesday, Oct f. and
the last day for filing returns and notes of is
sue IN cases to appear on the calendar for
that term will be Wednesday, Sept. 2S
Assault and Battery-Mrs Zieck. of Glad
stone, was arrested yesterday on a warrant
sworn out by a neighbor, Maggie Banyert,
who charged the prisoner with assault and
battery. The case will be heard today
No One to Prosecute-J. B. Failing, who
has been up in the municipal court since
of $2S from Annie Dox was discharged yes
terday. The prosecution failed to appear
Sunday School Lesson-Mrs. s. H DYER
Will teach the primary lesson, Captivity of
the Ten Tribes" before the teachers of the
union this afternoon. Mrs e. H. Williams
Are We Doing About Missions in Our Prl-
mary Sunday Schools?'
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AT THE THEATERS,

The Neill Stock company win present "Ar-
istocracy'' at the Metropolitan tonight, with
the following cast:
A Newly Rich Family Of San Francisco
Jefferson Stockton, James Neill; Virginia
Angela Dolores Dianna Stockton Edythe
Chapman; Sheridan, Charles Wyngate
American AristocTacy of New York
MIR. Hamilton Stuart Laurence Joseph E.
Everham; Mrs. Laurence, nee Ten Brock.
of the Van Kortland branch of the family
Agnes Maynard; Katherine Ten Brock Lau-
renee, Florence Modena; Stuyvesant Lau-
renee, Allen Patton.
AriStocracy-
Prince Emil Won Haldenwald, of Vienna, Her.
schel Mayal; Octave, Due de Vigny-Volante
of Paris Robert Morris; the Marquis of Nor
mandole, of London, George Bloomquist; the
Earl Of Caryston-Leigh, of London Fred Wal
Ed. L. Brent.
Tomorrow at 2:30 the only remaining popu-
lar priced matinee of the engagement Of the
Hermanns will be given at the Grand.
novel comedy attraction is announced for
the coming week at the Grand in the first
visit here in four years of Gus Heege's clever
and original creation, lyon Yonson.' 1t will
be In the hands of a most prominent COM
pany, headed by Ben Hendricks, whose per-
formance Of the title role is said to be most
mastery.
The Palm Garden is drawing good audi
ences twice day this week, where an en-
PERTAINING variety show is to be seen.
The Dorothy Morton Opera company will
open an engagement at the Metropolitan opera
house Monday evening, presenting for the
first half OF the week the tuneful opera,
"Girofe-Girofa-"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
UNPAID WATER BILL
CITY HASN'T PUT UP ANYTHING
FOR THE LAST SIX
YEARS
NOW ASKED TO PAY S45O,OOO

Water Board Staggers the Members
of the Assembly With the Re-
quest to Pay What the City Owes
milwaukee, Seeks Permission
to Build Short Spur Track
New Cycle Paths.
The assembly at it's meeting last
night was notified by the board of
water commissioners that there was
due the water board from the city
about $450,000 for water furnished for
fire purposes since December, 1891. The
notification came in the shape of
letter from Secretary Caulfeld, which
set forth a resolution adopted at a
meeting of the board Of water COM
mOssiOners Sept. 8, reading as follows:
Whereas, The board of water commissioners
Of the city Of ST. Paul have received no pay
ment for water furnished said city for fire
purposes since Dec. !, 1891, therefore, be It
Resolved, That the secretary of this board
be directed to call the attention OF the COM
mon council and the city comptroller to sec
ton % Of the act of the legislature approved
March, H. 1885, entitled IAN act to amend
and consolidate an act to authorize the city
of st. Paul to purchase the franchises and
property Of the st. Paul Water company, and
creating the board Of water commissioners,
tory thereof, approved Jan. %, 1889"
Also to section 81, chapter a. pages 1857,
Of the municipal code, and request that pro-
vision be made for carrying out these laws.
The communication was read and
then referred to the committee on
streets, the members of the assembly
not being familiar with the question
and desiring to make an investigation
Corporation Attorney Markham, ask
ed about the matter, said he was not
prepared to discuss it. The question
had never been brought to his atten-
ton before, and he preferred to inves-
tigate before discussing il.
Secretary Caulfield, of the water
board, when questioned, said there
was really but one side to the matter.
The water board furnished the city
water for fire purposes and charged
for the same at the rate Of about $780,
600 per year. Bills for the water used
had been sent to the comptroller regu-
larly every six months since Deem
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
FORTY YEARS IN BUSINESS.

George Benz Celebrates an EpochaI
Anniversary.
George Benz, of the firm Of George Benz
s. Sons, yesterday celebrated the fortieth an
niversary of his business career in St. Paul.
Mr.. Benz began business Sept. 49, 1858, as
retail liquor dealer in a small store on West
Third street, opposite the present Metropoli-
tan hotel. Two years later he sold out and
removed to 101 West Third street, where his
business increased so largely that he occu-
pied the entire building.
tail business until May, 1855. when he
branched out into the wholesale trade, form
ing partnership with II. A. REM Some
firm. his interest being purchased by Mai.
Becht who continued in the business with
Mr.. Benz until May 49, 1878, when the firm
was dissolved by the death of Mai. Becht.
Since then Mr.. Benz has carried on the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
AT THE HOTELS.

ASToRIA-George Bancroft. South Bend.
Ind; R. l.. Cummings, Chicago H. B. Carroll
and wife and daughter, Chicago; Miss Ade-
lade Messenger. ChicagoI r. q. Brooberg.
Groton, 8. D.; ole o. Aasoin, Groton, S. D.:
J. w. Craig, New York; J. D. Modin. Center
city; G. R. Taggart, River Falls, Wis; John
Dunlap, Spokane Falls
CIARENDON-T. M. Donohue, Menominee.
Wis; w. A. Holmes. Menominee, Wis; J.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
Mrs. Melvine HendricksOn, Who
Died Wednesday,.

Mrs. Melvine Hendrickson, who passed
away at her home on Smelling avenue
Wednesday evening, was the daughter of Lott
NJ. Monatt one of st. Pauls early settlers,
who built what in early times was known
as Mofatt's castle, on the site now occupied
by the First National bank She was born
June II, 1881 in Pennsylvania. and when a
child, moved to Galena, III. She came with
her parents to st. Paul in 1S47 and was the
NTH white woman to reside here She was
married about forty years ago and went to
live on the farm where she resided until
her death.
r, Mrs Hendrickson leaves her husband, w.
Z. Hendrickson; her step-mother Mrs l..
G. Barnett, of River Falls. Wis; two sis
ters, Mrs Sarah Mabon and Mrs. Margaret
Ayers; also five children, Mrs DR.. Lyford.
MinP9eaEP 3 Mrs E. A: Konantz St. Paul;
T. A. Hendrckson. The latter is at pres
ent on the, ocean returning from England
and 1t Was hoped he would arrive in time to
see his mother before her death. The fu-
neral arrangements will not be made until
with.
Mrs. Hendrickson was a member of ST.
Paul chapter, Daughters of the American
revolution. She was a Christian woman.
noble and generous to ALL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
st PauI,s Harvest Home.

Rev. Carl R. Taylor, of st. James parish
spoke last evening before a gathering in St
Paul's church, representing all the Episcopal
parishes In the city. His address was on the
spirit and duties of receiving and giving as
illustrated by the Harvest Home festival.
The church was beautifully decorated with
wheat, and quantities Of black-eyed Susans
and large American flag set in frame
of grain over the chancel rail.
There was a special choral service by the
choir,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
WILL CONTINUE IT,
st. Louis Church Fair VIII Run Into
Next Week.

Next Week.
The st. Louis church fair being held in
Market hall under the auspices of the French
people of the city drew another large crowd
last night, attes ,ingth popularity of the func
ton as an annual affair. The voting contest
proved a popular center of attraction during
the evening, and at times the balloting was
spirited.
The contest between Albert Desaurier and
Alfred Bosquet for a violin, and Miss Moos-
brugger and Miss Archambault for diamond
the fair.
Owing to the great success of the fair il
Will be continued for the remainder of this
week and few days next. large number
of people have been eating dinner and supper
at the bazaar.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
Mrs. wins1ovv,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for sover fifty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teething, with
perfect success It soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain cures wind colo, and is
the best remedy. for Diarrhoea: Sold by Druggists
IN every part of the world. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing syrup" and take no
other kind. Twenty-f1v cents bottle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16

business OF wholesale liquor dealer, be-
ing associated with his sons, George G.. and
Herman L.
Mr. Benz was the recipient yesterday Of
hearty congratulations from his business as
sociates and friends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
'ERY Low RATES EAST SEPT.
10 TO IS
Via NOrth-Western Idne

Boston one way, $500; round trip, $20.00.
Many other New England points in propor-
ton.
Secure tickets and information at
413 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis.
1856 Robert Street st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
If You Want to Know

About Number Six, call on James P. Elmer
Fifth and Robert streets, and get full infor-
nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16

Read about Hotel Empire, New York. on
another page; beautiful house, centrally To-
Gated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
TrienniaI COnclave Route for Trav-
eIers.

Special rates five regular trains running
solid from Chicago Union Station to Pitts
burg Union Station every day, with addi-
tional special service may be required are
some Of the conveniences visitors to Pitts
burg for knights Templar Conclave may en-
joy on Pennsylvania Short Lines next month.
Ing. A. G. P. Agt., 24S South Clark St.,
Chicago,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
If You Want to Know

About Number Six call on James p. Elmer.
Fifth and Robert streets, and get full infor-
nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16

Quebec. Que. and return. $500 by the 500
Line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
Vital Statistics,

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
ANN MeS 1a -: ........."... Ramsey county
-1-Aa 'oAnson 80. ........... Ramsey county
BIRTHS.
Mrs. Carl Lilgestrom, A E. Indiana av Girl
Sirs. Robert Mohn, Rice and Wyzatta. -, Bow
Mrs Mrs FTan6 Heb. 4O1 e. Eighth ST.. Girl
MRS. Peter Vorlicky, Montreal ...'..... Girl
Mrs Peter Shafer, 735 Golf av ..,.. Bnv
MRS. J. I. Cunningham, 826 N. Carolina. Girl
DEATHS.
BENJAMIN I. Stanton, 500 Ashland av AZ vra
Arthur Polsky, 181 S. Wabasha st....4 yrs
Fred McDermott, st. Joseph's hospitaI.S5 YRS
Ernest G. Erickson 1130 Margaret 81. 3 wks
John Benson, Dynsville, R yrs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16

Montreal. Que, and return, $1,000 by the
500 Line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
FUND GETS LARGER
AS THE ENDLESS CHAIN CONTINUES
TO SHOOT HITLER AND
THITHER
LINK LETTERS REPORTED

List of Those Whose Contributions
for the Purpose of Raising Money
to Provide st. Paul With Suitable
Library Building Have Been Re-
ceived by Edward FeIdhauser
Since Publication of Yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16

sHERMAN-Henry Barrett, New Richmond;
E. B. Hall, Baskerville, To-; w. Jeffries. Es-
therville, To-; L. Holne and daughter, Minot
]. w. Wilson, Taylor's Falls; A D: Erlander,
Rockford; q. w. Anderson, Cincinnati o.;
Otto Hess, NJ. D., Milwaukee; W. E. Richey,
McKeesport Pa; E. w. Fehr, Chicago; Aug.
Pearson, Chicago; w. R. Hensen, Chinook,
Mont; William Shea and wife. Rockford, ILL.,. /;
ant Mich; o. N. Darling, Livingston, Mont.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-16
HE ANDREW SCHOCH GROCERY @.

Cor. Seventh and Broadway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
In the Chamber Of Deputies Relative
to the Case.
THE GOVERNMENT IS SUTAINED.
Voted Confidence by 4f0 Ayes TO II
Navs--One of the Witnesses for
Ioin Is Dismissed From an
OfliciaI Position by the Gov
ernment--D bate on
the interpretations.

PARIS. Feb. a.-Maitre Labor, coun-
sci for NJ. zola to-day lodged notice OF
appeal on behalf OF NJ. Zolo from the
sentence imposed upon him yesterday Of
one years Imprisonment and fine OF
1900 francs.
Tomorrow a similar notice will be filed
in the case Of NJ. Perreux nominal d!rec-
tor Of the Aurore. In which tie alleged
libel for which NJ. zola was indicted ap-
peared.
TWO INTERPRETATIONS.
The Chamber OF Deputies was thronged
to-day and It was decided to request the
Premier NJ. Meline. TO immediate dis-
cuss the interpretations Of Mn. Hub
bard and Gautier. relo tive to the con-
victioa an dsentence o. NJ. zola yester-
day.
NJ. Hubbard. HadicfD asked whether
Generals Pelieux and Boisdenfre had in
tervened at the trial by authorization or
order OF the Minister for War General
B!llot.
1he Deputy spoI.e amid 'incessant In
ltIIulll0lt Oh liif hdlt-'A RA a A'A+r''t's'
war, and concluded by inviting the gov
eminent 10 end the tumult and rioung
i'm tho streets
SOCIALISTS FAVOR JUSTICE.
NJ Niviani declared that the Socialists,
although they might be divid d relative TO
the Dreyfus case. were in entire accord
In regard to the prerogative Of civil over
military power
The speaker then referred 10 the coali-
ton Of the chiefs Of the army with the
clergy, and expressed the belief that
liberty was menaced. Therefore he ask
ed the chamber TO protest against the
NJ Meline replied. Popular. demo-
cratic justice has given a verdict after a
military court. and you Will accept IL.
General Billot uhc Minister for War
gave no order TO generals summoned 10
testify before the tribunal of the coun-
try. one general had been accused on
account Of his utterances Undoubtedly
he spoke "A word too much. but you
must remember the friehtful charge
attitude OF the generals.
The chamber voted confidence In the
government by 4i6 ayes To A nays.
The government has dismissed VI.
I,ebioia. one OF the Witnesses Tor NJ. Iola.
from the position OF deputy MAYOR Of the
seventh ACCOMPLISHMENT Of Paris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
He Was Suddenly Stricken Down on
Tuesday Night.
SKETCH OF HIS NOTABLE CAREER.
A Brilliant Physician, Polished Schol'
mr.. and Gallant Soldier--A Native of
North Carolina, He Rendered
Valuable Services to His
State--His Funeral Takes
Place To-Morrow.

Dr. Thomas ]. Moore. one OF Rich
mond's best-known physicians died last
night at s:S5 O'Clock at his residence No.
400 east Franklin street. His death which
was due to apopexy, was sudden. He
spoke on Tuesday night last before the
Academy Of Medicine and Surgery, and
shortly thereafter was taken sick We'd
nesday morning at II O'Clock he was
stricken with apoplexy and lay in an
unconscious condition until the end came.
Thomas j. Moore was born in Char
lotte. n. c., April 30. 1SiO. He was q son
OF Judge Thomas Jefferson Moore. CT
spartanburg. S. c.. one Of the distinguish
ed family Of that name which has left
its impress upon the annals OF the Pal
metto State. His mother was Miss Mary
Anne Irwin. OF Charlotte. ~ 6.
HIS WAR RECORD
DR. Moore spent the early part Of his
life in Charlotte. where ne attended the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Any Amnnnt of Defence.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2A-rhe House
devoted Itself strictly to business to-day
and disposed Of thirty additional pages
of the sundry civil appropriations Dill
An unsuccessful attempt to increase the
appropriation for the suppression OF cpl
demic diseases 500. 900. led 20 considerable
debate on the advlsability OF establishing
a national quarantine.
The fact that the government Is pre-
pairing fer contingencies was recoghizeu
in the House to-day when Chairman
Cannon. who has been laboring to Keep
down appropriations. accepted without "a
word OF protest an amendment TO in-
crease the appropriation for the care OF
the unused machinery at the Springfield
arsenal. Mr. Gillette. explained that inc
necessity for using this machinery might
occur at any time.
Two Joint resolutions were adopted pro-
viding for the appointment of Thomas
Drayton Parker and James T.. Palmer
as past assistant engineers In the navy
I'm the engineer class. II was explain
ed that these men were dropped after
graduating on account Of lack OF vacan-
cles. There were now fourteen Vavancies'
one OF which was caused by the death
OF Lieutenant Merritt OF the Maine These
resolutions were objected to a few weeks
ago.
AT Sis p. NJ. the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
CONSOLIDATING CUSTOMS.
Secretary Cages Bill viii Make Big
Saving.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. 2L-Spe-
clal-Mr. Young was at the Treasury De-
partment to-day and had long confer
ence with Assistant Secretary Howell on
the proposed consolidat on Of the two
customs districts in his congress onal dis
uict. he is encouraged TO think that the
Newport News and Norfolk on ces VIII
remain undisturb q. But Secretary Gage
s going TO push this b II. In which the
abolition of the Norfolk collectorship was
am item and II is thought that the m as
ure. with a number Of amendments VIII
become "a law. The bill as at present
drawn will save the GOvernm nt over
5000 0OO a year II provides that the p
fersbure and Tappahannock OF ces shali
be merged into the Richmond on &c. Col
iect0r Pethel would then receive a salary
OF $1,000
Virginia Republicans here are much
rlease1 wi fhn thought ina Judge Wad-
am Is soon To be rewarded for hs party
services. II Is believed that the Pres dent
will anuofnt him 10 succeed Judge Hughes
bout the last OF March.
Mr. Inhn - Kimberly. posimaster-elect
FOR old Point. was at the derariment To-
dav lie now expects 10 reli We POST
master Booker about the 10Th OF March
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
A C0WAROLY ASSAULT.
Mr.. W. W. Matthews, n c. & o. Fire
man. Falls Into the Hands of Negroes

Mr. W ". Matthews. a fireman OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. was the
victim OF a murd rous assault late last
evening by two negroes down In Jackson
ward. Tie raacally assaliants rohJea hi i.i
OF MS watch, afser btalng nm into IN
sens biLty, ana tnen made good their
escape.
Mr. Matthews attended the theatre last
even ue and at.er strOlli1g about the
streets for some time lost h = way.
l4e lnaue inquifl-s OF Two negro men he
found on BrOa1 str e., and they Offered 10
show him the way
Mr. Matthews was rather dazed for the
negroes conaIcted him down inlo Jackson
ward. while ms home is at No. llJ soutA
/ rst street.
Shorty after midnight the Third station
oiucrts found Mr. Matthews unco scious
and bleeding badly from wounds on the
he d. lpng on IN sidewalk at the corner
of Brook avenue and Leigh streets, and
conveyed HIM 90 the station.
II was some time before he could give
an accOun. OK himself
The ambulance was sent for, and DR.
Nuchols, OF the corps. dressed Mr.. Mat
thews hurts.
Later he was removed to his home, on
south First street No trace mas been
found Of the wretches who committed the
assault.