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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
NOLLE THE GRUBER CASES,
Since the County VIII Not Furnish
$50 to Bring ROcbucI<
Rack

County Attorney Anderson Will nolle
the two indictments against eX-City
Detective Gruber His statement made
in open court yesterday forenoon gives
assurance of this. Judge Willis was
calling the criminal calendar for the
February term. When the cases of the
state against Gruber were reached, the
county attorney asked that they be
passed for the present.
The request was granted.
Mr.. Anderson informed the court that
George Roebuck the complaining wit
ness in the Gruber cases, was in Kan
sas City. Mr.. Anderson had been cor
responding with ROebuck and had re-
ceived two letters from him, in which
ROebuck declared that he would not
return to St Paul voluntarily to prose-
cute Gruber. He had given his word
that he would not. But ROebuck had
intimated that, If some means could
be devised whereby he would be COM
PEELED to come back, he would not be
displeased, as he thought that Gruber
ought to be prosecuted.
Mr.. Anderson further Informed the
court that he had waited on the board
of county commissioners and requested
them to appropriate $75 to pay his ex-
peEses to Kansas City in order that
he might go there and see ROebuck as
he thought he could In a personal in
terVieW, persuade Roebuck to return
to st. Paul. In case he failed to bring
him back, the expense would not 4x-
coed $50. But the county commission
ers refused to appropriate the money.
That being the case, Mr.. Anderson
suggested that the matter be passed
for the time being. Mr. Anderson said
that, if ROebuck could not be induced
to return to st. Paul, he would be
obliged to nolIe indictments as Roe
buck is the sole complaining witness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

The total enrolment of the home show
ed 3S7 under the charge of the home,
OF which 337 were actually present. the
Others being away on leave of absence
A year ago the total enrolment was
4S2, With 1913 present in the home This
decrease is the result of sending home
those who were married.
In addition, the board gives partial
aid to GGl persons from the relief fund
The expense for this class was So. tT5
during January. Many have come to
look upon this aid as in the nature of
pension, and it has been a difficult
proposition to handle. as trouble al
ways ensues when il is cut off
Two rules were laid down in pass
ing on some Individual cases. The de
serted wives OF soldiers cannot be given
aid by the state nor can the parents
of a living soldier receive separate aid.
Dependent parents of deCeas d soldiers
are cared for, u matter Of course, but
when their sOpS are alive. +he lard
h is that no help can be Gtven to then.
1t has come to the attention OF the
trustees that INSCRIPTIONS old soldiers
and their wives may trick the trustees
by agreeing to separate. The soldier
draws his pension. of course and his
wife applies for relief and after. she
has been placed on the relief book the
pair unite and live a life of ease For
this reason deserted wives will not bI
recognized in the future.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
He HAS ANOTHER FIGHT Oil.
"That Gallant War HaFse, A. IL.
ISieier," and the N0tc Eie
Refuses to Paw.

The suit CT the receivers of the Minnesota
recover $500 alleged to be due on a proms-
sorry note. was tried before Judge Lewis and
a jury yesterday All the testimony was re-
ceived and the case Will be summed up and
sent to the jury this forenoon.
The note in question is joint note for $500
to he Minnesota Savings bank, signed by
William Biekel and Col. kiefer.
Col Kiefer the witness stand most
of the DAY. In reply TO the questions of his
counsel, Gen. John B. Sarborn. Col. Kiefer
testified that he signed the note while in
Washington, D. G. 1t had been mailed o him
by MIR. Bickel with the request that he sign
it, and that the consideration therefor was
to be the surrender or destruction OF former
note for the same amount, executed by Mr..
Bickel ard himself.
Col. Kiefer signed the note and sent it
back to Mr.. Bfckel. But Mr. BickeI never
surrendered to Col. Kiefer the preceding note
in consideration of the promised return Of
which Col. Kiefer signed the second or re-
neWal note.
Gel. Kiefer also con ended. in his own de-
Tense. that William F. Bckel Endorsed the
note and that the bank books show that
he paid it by canceling certificates OF de-
further maintained by the defendant that in
asmuch as W. F. Bickel took the note out of
the bank before Receivers Dickson and Shee-
han came into possession. they are not the
holders of the note, and therefore cannot sue
upon it.
Col. Kefer also mai mains that, inasmuch
as Bickel was indicted tried and acquitted
others, perhaps he, Kiefer, might be liable
to Bickel. That was another reason for his
lighting the receivers, as he didn't care TO
pay the note more than once.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

pany No. s to lieutenant Hook and Ladder
COMPANY No 7. vice Clarkin resigned; VIII
lam Letford, first truckman Hook and Lad
der Company No. L to lieutenant Engine
Company No. l. vice Devlin. transferred
NJ. F. Kahn. first p:peman Chemical Com
pany No. 1. to lieutenant same company,
hose driver Engine Company No 4, to en-
CINE driver same company. vice Wright re-
signed; w. Danish. driver Supply Hose No
2. TO engine driver Engine Company No IL
vice Bernier resigned; E. Melander. hose
driver Engine Company No. 10. to driver
Supply Hose No. 3. vice Danish. trans
1erred; Thomas murphy. first truckman
Hook ard Ladder Calnpany No. T. to first
pipeman Chemical Company No. 1, vice
Kahn, promotedi James ]. Mulcrone, cap
tain Hook andlLadGer Company No. 4, to
captain Engine COMPANY No; 4. vice Nc
Stay. reSigned;s Henry G, Nonnemacher.
captain Engine COMPANY No. 7. to captain
Engine CompaRy Ne 4. vice Mulcrone
transferred; Dennis, F.eahy,. captain Engine
pany No. I. viee N0nnenlacher. transferred
Henry Langevin, lieutenant Hook and Lad
der Company Ne. 5. to captain Engine Com
SUSPENSIONS Hugh j. McFaYden. Captain
Engine Company Mol, suspended for neg
Iect of duty; Thomas Markley, lieutenant
r eF aa to Aa Alarm p rs No The 5 5GE eGt
stems investigated BY president and chief
and both officers fined five days pay.
D. A. Hanlon, one of the operators
in the fire alarm office. rendered his
resignation which was accepted. Han
Ion stated in a letter that his hearing
had been impaired by using the tele-
phone during thunder storm. He
was deaf IN one ear and partly deaf
in the other.
Aid. Shepard gave the board a talk
on the subject of fire protection IN the
Midway district. Property to the
amount Of $1,000, 900, he said, vas with
out adequate. protection, the nearest
engine being located at Selby avenue
and Mackubin street.
In reply, President Arosin said that
the finances of the board were in such
shape at the present time that it was
impossible to do anything. Later in
the year when the taxes came in the
board would endeavor to have an en-
CINE located in the district.
Chief Jackson agreed with Aid
Shepard that better fire protection was
needed. There We're two hose wagons,
but the trouble was the water pressure
was light and it was impossible to
throw water higher than the second
story of building.
President Arosin, Mr.. Walther and
Chief Jackson were named as a COM
mittee to investigate and submit a re-
pert.
Electrical Inspector Varnum's report
for January showed seventy-nine per
mits issued for electrical installations
and 102 complete inspections made.
The board accepted the invitation of
the Waterous Engine company to wit
ness the test Of a new fire engine which
had been built for q town In Kentucky.
Wilson E.o Robert was granted a
three-m onths'rI1ea Of absence on ac-
count of i'll health.
President Afosinsannounced the fol-
Lowing standing committees:
Observation-Disclosures. Vanish and Warner.
Buildings-YaRish, uNalther and Warner
Horses-Warner. Clark and Vanish
Claims-ClarE, Warner and Walther.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
QUICKLY LABELLED A LIE
C.. ID. O'BRIEN so STAMPS A RE.
MARK BY ATTORNEY BUTTS

The Attorney in the CIewett Case
and Is Compelled by Judge Bum
| to Apologize to the Court, Coun-
sci and the Sisters.
Mr.. Butts, the attorney for Seine
| CIewett, who is suing the House Of the
| Good Shepherd for $40, 600 damages for
| alleged false imprisonment, was COM
T PEELED to apologize yesterday to the
court, to the opposing counsel and to
the sisters of the House of the Good
| Shepherd.
In the course of his redirect e&amin-
alton of Josie Anderson, former in
mate Of the institution and one of the
| plaintiffs own witnesses, Mr.. Butts ex-
| claimed, Immediately after putting q
| question:
/ Look at me, Josie; don't be looking
! at those sisters. [ have noticed them
nodding their heads at you all the
| time"
THAT statement is a He~ remarked
/ c. D. O'Brien.
I've been warned of what's going
on for two hours" retorted Mr.. Butts.
II say that's an absolute lie." repeat
| ed Mr.. OBrien. referring to Mr.. Butts
| accusation that the sisters were
VI INC WIlHeSS-
I well. ! want this witness to look
| at the jury and not at the sisters re-
! Joined Mr. Butts, who thereupon start
ed to proceed with the examination as
if nothing had occurred.
But Mr.. O'Brien didn't propose to
I let MIR. Butts escape.
Il want the interposition of the court
as to Mr.. Butts statement" said Mr..
O'Brien.
The Court-Mr. Butts, did you see
the sisters nodding to the witness?
Mr.. Butts-No sir, but this gentle
man has: Mr.. Butts pointed to the
gentleman who has occupied seat
behind him since the opening of the
trial
The Court-We don't recognize the
gentleman.
"Who is that MANI" queried Mr..
O'Brien.
The Court-He has not been intro
duced to the court. I don't know that
he is member of this bar. but if he
has seen any interchange of looks or
signs between the witness and others,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

stock yards visited at St Paul and
Union Transfer weekly
me committee interested in the cata-
| foSue TO De gotten out for the bench
show has asked the assistance Of the
following ladies in the advertising TO
be procured:
Mesdames Finn. Stone. Bramhali,
severance, Jones. Yapp, Miller, Dibble,
MuehlenbrGeh, Hall Vtttum. Misses
Greve and Wright.
These ladies are asked to meet to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with
Mrs. Edward Smith at the Albion.
The officers and directors elected for
the year were:
President-W. l.. Wilson
First Vice President-T A. Abbott
Second Vice President-Mrs. C. A. Sever
ance.
Treasurer. j. JeIIette.
Secretary-Niss Anna V. Wright
Attorney-Wi'Iiam E. BramhaiI
VefeF na7tes-Drs. Swsnk, Price, XII by AMI
Directors-D. R. Noyes. Father LAWYER,
R. r; Dunn. Mrs w. E. Bramhall J. s.
Fugate. Claiming Seabury.
Committee on Renort-Mrs E. ]. Miller.
c en- Father Hefron. R. A. Hoyt Ms
Thomas YapD.
Exeeu i've Commfttee-T. A. Abbott, Oh j.
Stone Mrs. E. B. Smith and J. S. Fugate.
Legislative Committee-W. L. Wilson
chairman; Mrs. Bramhan E. R. Jaggard
Shelter Committee.-D Price, chairman;
Mr.. Carlton, Dr. E. 3. Libby. Charles
Steele, Egbert Clark and Rufus Hoyt
Educa'tonsl COMMITTEE. S. Fugate,
Mrs. Muehlsnbruch. Ms. Bramhall AMI Mrs
YapD.
D. r. Noyes. the state president, was
present, and announced the annual
meeting of the state society to take
place Feb: Is at 3 o'clock in the rooms
Of the Relief society
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE,
Merriam Park Presbyterian Church
Finds Itself in Prosperous
Condition.

The annual meeting of the Merriam
Park Presbyterian church took place
at the church at Iglehart street and
Moore avenue last night.
One hundred and two of the 1914 mem
bers were in attendance.
The reports of the various commit
tees showed the financial condition of
the church to be better than ever be-
fore in it's history. Treasurer Allen
Benham's report showed that the total
receipts for the year had been s.. 254. So
ana the disbursements to have been
$2,033.61, leaving a balance on hand of
$221.61
Mrs. 6. J. Reed, treasurer, and Mrs
Il. w. BusWell, secretary, of the Ladies
society OF the church, submitted their
reports, which showed that the Ladies'
society had collected 1898. ri during the
year and disbursed $546.S4
The ladies' society presented the
church with $500 out of their receipts,
and the balance of their disbursements
were given to various charities.
Treasurer Reed reported $71.37 on
hand and cash deposit in bank of
$500.
F. W. Root was reelected chairman
of the board of trustees, and f. w.
BusWell was also elected a member of
the board.
w. H. Griffith was reelected clerk
of the congregation.
f. w. Root gave notice of amend
ment to the general rules calling for
a secret ballot at all future elections
which went over for one year. On the
suggestion of the pastor another notice
of amendment was given, changing the
rules so as to make the fiscal year of
the church end about April 80, instead
of Feb. 8, as now, in order that the
church year might finish near the
general church year." which ended
May 2. This amendment was also laid
over for future consideration.
Rev. Mr.. Covert, in a short address
at the close of the meeting, compli-
mented the members for their excellent
financial work and said that the year
just closed was the best in the history
of his six years with the church. His
salary, he said, was always paid
promptly on the day it was due and
only once in six years had he failed to
secure anything he asked for from
them, ard that one case was when he
asked the board of trustees for a
'woodshed." He thanked the men,
bers for their handsome support of his
every wish and desire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

Mayor Doran announced last even
ing that he would sign the street rail-
way ordinance.
Yesterday afternoon he received
from Corporation Attorney Markham
an opinion to the effect that the pro-
vision in the ordinance relating to the
rate of fare did not confer upon the
company absolutely and beyond legis-
lative control the right to maintain
the maximum rate of five cents speci-
fled in the ordinance during the life Of
the franchise.
After reading the opinion Mayor Dor
an said that while the question of en-
ploying St. Paul labor on the line was
one of his objections to the ordinance,
he should sign it. The council, he
thought, should have placed some pro-
vision in the ordinance which would
compel the company to employ ST.
Paul labor.
Last year he stated when the COM
pany removed snow from the streets
on which it had tracks, both men and
teams were brought over from Mime
apOlis to do the work This he con-
sidered against the interests of st.
Paul and not just or fair to its citi-
Zens.
Attorney Mum, of the street rail-
way company, seen, said that the ord
nance would be accepted by the COM
pany.
The following is the text of the clos
ing section of the opinion given to the
mayor by the corporation attorney:
l have to advise ycu that the language
contained in section of the ordinance un-
der consideration will not, if the ordinance
is adopted and accepted, have the effect of
eXempting the st. Paul City Railway COM
pany from the operation of existing laws.
those which may be hereafter passed by
the legislature of this state, regulating the
charges to be received by common carriers,
including street railway companies, for the
transportation of passengers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

and had Called the courts attention to
Y, the court would have interfered
You say you didn't see anything of
the kind. MIR Buttsf
MI. Butts-I couldn't see both ways
| haven't got eyes in the back of my
head.
The Court7iThen you must prove
your allegation. Bring forward your
witnesses and, have them sworn.
The gentleman sitting behind Mr.
Butts was thereupon requested by Mr.
Butts to step forward and be sworn
as a Witness Z
He answered to the name of Charles
Tell the court and jury what you
saw" said Mr.. Butts.
L saw girl in a green waist nod
and smile at the witness" responded
MIR. Covell. 81
Judge Bum Strengthened up and re-
garded Mr.. Butts intently for about
thirty seconds. and then propounded
this inquiry: II il
Does that testimony support your
statement that the sisters were max
ing motions TO the witness?"
MI. Butts answer. while not respon-
sive, got him into deeper trouble. He
replied that the gentleman who warned
him did not say who was nodding to
the witness.
The Court-Then you had 10 right
to make such statements as you did
Mr.. Butts-I don't know as it makes
any dnference who the person is. so
long as the witness was in communi-
cation with anybody in the audience.
The Court-That was not your ale
CATION, Mr.. Butts. You declared that
the witness was in communication with
the sisters.
MIR. Butts-If 1 said that, why, then
this evidence don't prove that
The Court-Then I think you should
apologize to the court, the counsel and
the sisters.
Mr.. Butts-Well, I said
The Couft-If you have any other al
legation We will examine it to see if
it is true,
Mr.. Butts-I withdraw the statement.
1t IS not true, of course
Court adjourned at this point until
10 a. m. today
The witnesses examined yesterday
were the plaintiff. who resumed the
stand in the f5renoon; Norman Clewett,
her cousin, railroad brakeman by oc-
cGpatlon, and Josie Anderson, a for
mer inmate of the House of the Good
Shepherd. Josie told substantially the
same story about the treatment of the
inmates that she related on the for
rnef trial She was croSs-eXamined in
the afternoon by Gen. Clapp, and then
Mr.. Butts began his redirect eXamina-
ton that got him into trouble
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09

Plans and arrangements for the COM
ing bench show were considered at
yesterdays meeting of the Humane So
ciety
The meeting was the annual and the
officers and directors submitted by the
nominating committee were approved
and accepted.
The report for the month of January
of Agent John A. Moak showed the
following eases had received attention:
Women and children having improper
homes, 2: referred to other societies.
2; animals overloaded, 2; driven when
CALLED or lame. .; deprived of necas-
sary food or shelter. Q; horses ordered
shod, s; shoes ordered off, 2: harness
adjusted I; stables visited 70; stables
ordered cleared. 8; slaughter houses
visited. -; birds, /; killed. 5; abandon
ing animals to die. 2; covered horses,
81 Cases reported at Office, 80; warn
ed, Is; animals taken from work ,;
animals killed. being unfit for further
use, 3; homes found for stray dogs, g.
hoof pulled off and taken to veterinary
1; cases referred to other societies, s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
FIREMEN AREIN THE AIR
CHIEF JACIks0N's CHANGES ARE
TEMPORARILY HELD UP
Made Along the Liues Followed
for Twenty Years, but the Re
publican Members Want Time
Arosin Names His Committees.

Chief Jackson submitted a report to
the board of fire commissioners at the
meeting last night, giving a list Of
designations. promotions and transfers.
The designations We're caused by seven
members of the department turning
their footsteps in the direction OF Rlon-
dixie.
AS soon as the report had been read
Commissioner Walther moved that it
be laid on the table.
Commissioner Clark was anxious to
dispose of the appointments. promo
lions and transfers a once and get
m cut of the way. He saw no reason
for delaying matters.
Mr.. Walther said there were several
reasons. one of which was that the
transfers and promotions had not been
locked over.
Mr.. Clark said they had all been
made under the civil service rules and
followed the idea that the Oldest men
in the department were selected for
promotions.
Mr. Walther suggested that as Mr.
Vanish was sick and Mr.. Warner out
of the city, they had better wait.
President Arosin stated that it would
take the votes of all the members pres
ent to act on the report, and as there
was objection it might be advisable to
postpone action.
Mr.. Clark said the promotions had
been made under rules which had been
in force for the past twenty years. Fur
Their discussion was shut off by Presi-
dent Arosin announcing that the report
would be laid over until the next meet
ing. The report of the chief was as
follows:
Resignatfons-F. ]. oNeiT lieutenant
Chemical No. 1; John Humble, first truck
man Hook and Ladder Company No 5; Nor
man Shaffhausen. lieutenant Engine Com
pany No. 8; c. Clarkin, lieutenant Hook and
Ladder Company No. Z; G. W. Wright.
driver Engine Company No. 4; Joseph Ber-
nier, driver Engine Company No. IL; Peter
McStay, captain Engine No. 4.
Appointments-Charles O.: Myreen, vice
Humble resigned: John T. Norris, vice
son, vice Clarkin, resigned.
Transfers and Promotions-Henry Dew
lin, lieutenant Engine Company No l. to
lieutenant Engine Company No s. vice
Shaffhausen resigned; John H. Blaylock,
second truckman Hook and Ladder Com
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
JUDGE KEITH is SELECTED.
Succeeds John Cooper as President
OF the state Refcrn,afory
BOARD,

Judge Charles H. Keith, of Princeton,
vas last night elected president of the
state reformatory board to succeed
John Cooper, Of st. Cloud. This action
was taken at the regular monthly meet
ing which was held in one Of the par
lors of the hotel.
Beside Judge Keith there were pres
ent Capt. Merriman, of Minneapolis
George w. Stewart, of st. Cloud, and
Secretary Grfswold, Of Chatfeld. Prison
Agent Whittier was at the meeting.
A number Of applications for paroles,
discharges, ETC., were read and consid-
cred, after which fifteen discharges
were authorized by the board, and four
paroles granted.
Z he board took up a number of rOu-
tine matters and will continue the busi-
ness this morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
He ASKS TO BE RElNsTkTED.
William WaIdron Objects to Being
Dropped From the Fire Relief
Association Roll

William Waldron has brought an ac-
ton against the st. Paul Fire Depart
ment Relief association, of which John
Jackson is the president and William
H. Irvine the secretary. to compel
those officers to reinstate him upon the
roll of membership Of the association.
Mr.. Waldron alleges that he became
q member of the st. Paul Fire Depart
ment Relief association on Jan. l, 1890,
and that he has always paid his dues
and assessments Of every nature.
Mr.. Waldron declares that or the
18th day of last June the associ-
alton and John Jackson and Secretary
Irvine without any right or authority,
struck his CWaldron's) name from the
membership roll and have since refus-
ed to reirstate the plaintiff.
Membership in the association carries
with it an insurance indemnity Of
$500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-09
GRANTED TWO DIVORCES.
Martha Davis and John Quinn Eacr,
Secures a Decree.

Judge Otis granted two divorces yesterday.
The bond OF matrimony that subsisted be-
tween Martha Davis and Hazard P. Davis.
was dissolved, because of the desertion OF
Mrs. Davis by Mr.. Davis. The latter Is SIS
and Mrs. Davis is Sc years Of age. Mrs. Davis
told the court that her husband had cruelty
deceived her by representing that he was a
man Of wealth, whereas after their marriage,
seven years ago, Mrs. Davis discovered that
his worldly possessions consisted of S12 Dor
rowed money. Mr.. Davis. she said was IN
able to provide a proper home for her.
Mr.. Davis made no appearance, but his
son, by a former wife, was placed upon the
stand as a witness for Mrs. Davis. During
his testimony he said:
y, Excuse me, judge; but the devil couldn't
father had, in fact. quit her. and seemed
to be Of opinion that his father had done a
good days work in leaving.
The divorce was granted.
John Quinn, who asked for a divorce from
Gertrude Quinn. on the ground of infidelity,
also obtained a decree. There was no de
tense. Quinn is fireman in this city He
alleged desertion, as we'll as a violation of
her marriage vows, on the part of the de-
PENDANT.
Quinn is "a and Mrs Quinn % years of age.
They were married in 1891. and have ons
child.