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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Survey of the Proposed Route Re-
ported to Have Been Completed,

Us
NEW YORK, Oct. 25-Louis Wick
mann, of the Atlas Steamship COM
pany, who arrived here on the fruit
steamer Altai, from Greytown, said
that the survey Of the proposed route
of the Nicaragua canal, in accordance
with the grant to the old Nicaragua
Canal association, which was trans
ferred to the Maritime Canal company,
has been completed, and that nearly
all the civil engineers were returning
to their homes. Mr.. Wickmann was
surprised to learn that the commission
appointed by President Zelaya to rem
concession to construct canal across
Nicaragua expires, had decided that
the grant held by the Maritime Canal
company holds good until Oct 20, 1899.
1T remains to be seen what action
congress viii take in the matter when
the report of Admiral Walkers COM
mission and the Morgan bill come up,''
said MIR. Wtckmann. There is some
opposition to the United States getting
control Of the old Nicaragua canal
grant at Managua and it is said that
article Of the concession prohibits
government control by providing that
the present concession is transferable
only to such company of execution as
shall be organized by the Nicaragua
Canal association, and in no case to
governments or to foreign public pow
rS''
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SALTWATER.
Narrow Escape From a Terrible
Death-News of the City.

Narrow Escape From Terrible
Death-Ncws of the CITY,
SALTWATER, Mimi, Oct 25.-William
Durose, who resides with his sister, Mrs.
Archie Elliott. on North Third street, mar
rowly escaped a terrible death this after
noon Durose, who Is a deaf mute, was en-
gagged in digging a sewer in the yard when
the earth caved in and covered him. Friends
came to his assistance in an instant but it
was several minutes before he was removed
from his perilous position, A physician was
sent for, and after examining him stated that
no bones were broken.
Joseph Zimmerman, of Gutenberg, To-.
purchased half-raft Of legs today ON Fred
O'Brien and one brazil from G. II. Atwood
The Ravenna departed today with a log raft
for zimmerman & Ives, Guttenburg ard the
Dubuque Woodenware company, at Dubuque.
The GlenmOnt left with logs for Laird, Nor
ton & Co., and the Empire Lumber company,
Winona.
The break down At the Tozer m II at Sou h
saltwater. has been repaired and saving will
be resumed tomorrow morning.
Judge Crosby. of Hastings, presided at a
special term of the district court, held here
today, number Of motions were heard in
cases Of minor Importance
The boards of registration were in session
again today, but only few names were
added to the list of those WHO will vote at
the coming elsction. Indications are that the
vote will be lighter in this city than it was
two years ago.
Judge Willis, OF St. Paul. and Hon. J. N.
Castle, of this city, addressed a political gath
ering at Lakeland this evening.
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TRIED TO SAVE HIS BROTHER.
Brave BOY Meets Death with q
Brother He Gould Not Rescue.

Brave BOY Meets Death with u
Brother He Gould Not Rescue.
ST. CLOUD, Oct. 25.-(Special. There was
terrible accident on Sunday at Gravel lake.
in the town of Albany. Two young men,
William and Michael of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Niemeer, OF Albany in attempt
Ing to cross the lake in a small boat were
Rsized. William, the oldest, being a good
swimmer, made a heroic effort to save mis-
brother, who could not swim. Several times
he got him ON to the capsized boat, but Mike
seemed too excited TO even cling to it. The
mother of the boys stood the shore of the
lake, and seeing that William was losing
his strength begged him to save himself but
he answered IF l can't save Mike I'll so
down, too" Finally William struck for the
shore, trying to carry his brother, but the
burden was too great, and they sank when
covered.
DR.. Reott, of st. Martin, who was given a
preliminary examination last August for
practicing medicine without a license and
was bound over to the grand jury under $1C0
bonds, has been surrendered by his bonds
man. LCrenz Fuerestenberg. The deputy
sheriff left this morning for st. Martin and
will bring him to st. Cloud. If the doctor
cannot furnish new bonds he will have to
stay in the county jail until the grand jury
conVenes, which will be sometime next month.
Sheriff Brown, Of Sherburne county, was
in the city today and took from the Jail John
Brown and John Ryan, who have been con-
fined here on the charge of highway robbery
The men will appear at Elk River to an
swer to- the charges against them. ,-
News reached st. Cloud today that brake
man by the name of Hooper, employed by the
Great Northern, was crushed to death be-
tween the bumpers, while coupling cars at
Eagle Band last Saturday.
William Bromenschenkel who has been a
resident of st. Cloud for forty years. died at
his home yesterday, at the age of SO years.
The funeral will be held at the immaculate
Conception church tomorrow morning.
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BUSINESS Personals,
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Wilcox Med. Co..Dept-146 Philadelphia, PI.
NURSE can be had at 2S2 seIby av., at 81 a
day; best of city references
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ONE GOES TO OMAHA.
The WOman's Home Missionary So
cfety Sends d Delegate.

cietY Sends q Delegate.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 25-The Woman 8
Home Missionary society delegates were slow
in converting. and contented themselves with
listening to a further partial report of the
finance committee, also a partial report of
the committee resolutions. Mrs. w. M.
Ampt, of Cincinnati, chairman OF the commit
tee on mite boxes, rendered a very full and
interesting report on that department Of the
work, showing it to be in an exceedingly
healthy condition. The Middle states di-
vision through its secretaries, Mrs. Mary
Fisk Park. New York city; Mrs. c. F. Frain
Harrisburg. Pa; Mrs NJ R. Lincoln, Wiim-
ington. Del. in interesting reports, showed
the condition of the mite box feature in that
section.
The convention was asked to send a repre-
sentative this year to Omaha to the meeting
Of the national council of women. The dele
gates were also asked to affiliate. 1t was de-
cided to send Mrs. Hamilton, who will carry
with her the greetings of the Woman's Home
Missionary society but the question of aff1ita-
ton viii be deferred. A resolution COM
mendiug the work of the White Cross society
was adopted: Miss Van Marter New York
rendered very complete report on leaflets,
and urged all of the delegates to look close
~ into that branch Of the work.
Mrs. Bishop Hargrove, corresponding secre-
tary Of the Methodist Episcopal church south
IN a fraternal address filed with many well
rounded periods, showed the value Of q close
fraternal feeling among women, and espe-
clally among the women of the Methodist
churches of America.
A resolution authorizing the secretaries OF
the conference committees to meet one day
prior to the session of the general executive
board and plan for the distribution of the
salaries Of missionaries in the annual con-
ference, and also to consider further fnan-
cial obligations, was unanimously adopted.
The committee having in charge the trolley
car ride then announced that the electric
cars were ready, and the visitors lost no
time in availing themselves of the opportun-
ity
At the evening session number of re-
ports, hitherto crowded out, Were given. The
devotional exercises, led by Mrs. l. N. Jones,
were followed by a SOLO by Miss Durham,
the deaconess. Mrs. James Dale then read a
report of the supply department. Mrs. Sam
uel Hazlett, secretary of the young people s
work gave a report of the work acc0mpI he'd
during the year Miss Ida NJ. Gibson New
Orleans, gave interesting desc: iption of
the mission work being carried in the
South among the Italians. She said there
are so 900 Italians in the city of New Or
leans, and the number reached by the tvs
workers was necessarily small, but that those
who come within the influence OF the mission
and It's schools are greatly benefited and
show most encouraging interest in the work.
, Mrs. D. A. Minard, assistant secretary OF
the deac0ness' bureau, Brooklyn. N Y, gave
a review Of thu various methods pursued in
raising funds Ter the work Of the deaconess'
homes, and told how successful the system
of Saturday baskets had proved In some
Dlacas
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local paper published picture and descrip-
ton OF the boy, and Sunday Mr. SWEET re-
ceived the following telegram from N. Nc
Fhee, proprietor of the Commercial hotel,
Two Harbors, Mich:
Boy answering the description stopped at
commercial hotel. Is now in camp six miles
from town"
Mr.. SWEET lost no time In going to Two
Harbors, and found that his son had secured
good position timekeepeT at one of the
lumber camps. He induced him to return to
Minneapolis with him.
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Instantly Killed

RED WING. Mimi, Oct. 25.-(Special0-
Henry Mailman fell through shaft of Shell
don's elevator, at Rice, this, morning, and
was instantly killed. -
Burglars entered the residence of Mrs An
drew Johnson. Of Vasa and stole $12 in cash
and a quantity Of provisions. 1t is supposed
to have been the work of tramps.
David Mtnder, charged with burglary In
the third degree was sentenced to one year
and four months in states prison, by Judge
Wllliston. Charles Anderson, charged with
horse stealing, was sentenced to six months
in the county Jail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
DEATHS OF A DAY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25.--A dispatch from
San Diego states that Corporal c. N. Bell
of Company NJ, Second United States regulars
who sent back sick from Honolulu died
on the steamer Corona, just as she reached
that port last night.
NEW YORK, Oct 25.-James Wentworth
Osgood is dead at his home in this city, aged
SO years. When young man he worked
on the Boston Transcript. Later he moved
to Columbus, o.. and published books, ana
aSfterward to Vandalia ILL.,, where he set up
the first power press run in Illinois.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
HIT HIM WITH A HAMMER.
An Alteration Which Might Have
Resulted Seriously.

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 25.-S. E. Jones,
barber was arragned in the
municipal court today on the charge of as
saut in the second degree. His eXamina-
ton was postponed to this morning. The
court fixed no bail. The complainant is Her
man A. Walters, an ex-convict, who was
struck over the head with hammer by
Jones early this morning. Walters and Har-
ry Whitaker, Jones stepson. have been lv-
ing at Jones' house, 404 Second avenue south,
for some time. 1t is claimed that Jones
caught Walters trying to assault one Of Jones'
stepdaughters. When the father demonstrated
he claim that Walters charged him with a
serious crime. Jones claims that he became
furious and. Selling the hammer. dealt Wal
tiers the blow. The injured mans eye was
hurt, but he was feeling better last night.
Officers Collins and Mills placed Jones under
arrest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
TRIED TO WRECK a HOUSE.
How Marquette SaIoOnkeepers
Tried to Get Revenge.


Tried to Get Revenge.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Oct. E5-Dynamiters
made an attempt here early this morning to
wreck the house and take the life Of James
Pendill. Pendill, however, escaped injury
and his house is not badly wrecked. There
is no clue to the perpetrators Of the de d
but revenge was undoubtedly the motive.
Pendill has made himself obnoxious to the
saloon element by enforcing the Sunday and
II O'Clock closing laws. Only short tim
ago he got out warrants for two-thirds of
the saloonkeepers in the town, and through
these warrants forced them TO sign. an agree
ment to live strictly to the letter Of the law
Indirect threats have been made agai9st him
a great many times.
The explosion was loud enough to wake I'D
half the people in town, ard many thought
the powder mill had blown up. The effects
of the explosion are evident. A lraqe pole
was blown about half way through the cellar
wall under the kitchen. The g-ass was
blown from the windows in a part of Ahe
house and there are many shattered wind ws
in neighboring houses. Pendill and his fam
lily were asleep, but none Of them were in
the least hurt. Last summer hCuze te.cng-
ing to Miss Anna Robinson, nurse in the
armv was fired by incendiaries under the
misrepresentation that it was owned By Pen
dill
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26

WARNING to bricklayers and stone masons
to stay away from Butte, Mont. ST. Paul
- contracting firm is trying to hire men in
st. Paul to work for less wages than is
paid in Butte, Mont. Stay away and avoid
trouble. w. J. Ryan, Finance Secretary,
Butte Mont
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26

WANTED-New inventions to patent and
market; long experience as patent attorney
Address Patent Market and Novelty Works,
st. Paul MINI.
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After MANY Months.

MINNEAPOLIS Oct. 25.-Dr. Hugh Nelson
the victim of thief about six months
ago. He recovered the stolen property Sat
urday night in an unexpected manner. The
articles stolen were ten valuable surgical in
struments, which were taken from the doc
tors office while he was in another room. The
them However, two nights ago he saw
what he took to be his appliances displayed
for sale in the window of a pawn shop on
First avenue south. Officer Peter Fox accom-
panied him to the place and he identified them
the instruments stolen from him. They
were returned to the owner.
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Probably Suicide.

PLAINFIELD Wis, Oct 25.-One of the
most startling and terrible accidents that has
occurred On this line of the Wisconsin CeS-
trail railroad in many years took place Satur-
day evening short distance from this sta,
ton, when John Walters was run over and
instantly killed. The unfortunate young
man had been employed on the farm Of Lock
Frost during the summer and it is supposed
allowed the trsin to run over him while in a
respondent condition. He was % years old
and unmarried
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
Horse Rolled on Him.

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 25.-Alphonse Keegan,
a serious condition at his brothers. home
at 3419 Fourteenth avenue south. Mr. Keegan
was injured by a horse in the firms stable
several days ago. He was crushed against the
side of the stall by the animal and when
he was thrown to the floor the horse rolled
on him. Mr.. Keegan had three ribs broken
while his back and lower limbs we're badly
crushed aEd bruised.
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EMPLoYMENT-A young man. 10 years of
age, would like work of any kind; have ex-
perience fn.driving delivery wagon. Address
l.. H. B.. 459 Goodhue St
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Dakota County Weddings.

HASTINGS Mimi. Oct. 25.-(Special.) y
George H. Lucking. of Marshan, and Miss
Annie Stoffel, of Vermilhon. were married
at 81. Johns church. in that town, today
the Rev. Fidelis Lucking. O. S. b., of Rich-
mond, Mimi. officiating. A reception was
held at the home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Stoffel.
Dennis T. Fahey and Miss Sarah Bennett
of Vermillion, were married at. ST. Agatha's
church. in that town, today, the Rev. William
McGOrick, of Inver Grove, officiating
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26

DRESSMAKER-An experienced dressmaker
would like a few more engagements in
families; perfect ft guaranteed. Address
676 Hague aV.
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DID HE stab IlIMSELE
MYSTERY SURROUNDING THE CUT
TING or HOTEL CLERK HER
RERT SCHWITZER
FOUND CUT IN HIS ROOM
Stabbed Himself - IntimatiOn
That He Was Jealous of His
Wffe--She and Another Man
Locked Up TO Await the Result
of His Wounds.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 25.-Considera,
bic mystery surrounds the stabbing of
Herbert Schwitzer, which occurred at an
early hour this morning. He was taken
to the city hospital. where it is expect
ed that his injuries will result fatally,
SchWitzer is day clerk at the Bridge
square lodging house, "a Hennepin ave.
nue.. De returned to his room last
evening in an Intoxicated condition. II
WSs stated at the hotel that this is thu
first time he was seen drunk in the
five years he has been employed as
clerk. About 1890 o'clock this morn
ing, Officer Daily saw Minnie Schwltzer
enter the hotel in company with Martin
RnudsOn. who has the next room to
Schwitzer and his wife. In a short time
the proprietor was called to his clerk'a
room. Schwftzer was found lying on
the bed in a pool of blood, an ugly
wound having been Indicted just below
his heart. Or. MOulton dressed tina
wound. after which the police took the
man to the city hospital, where it waA
said he had a chance for recovery, al,
though the injury was very serious
When questioned by the polica
SchwitZer denied having inflicted the
wound. He afterwards admitted to OF.
ficer Frank Butler that he had done il
himself. A large hunting knife was
found and on its blade were drops of
blood. The police believe that Schwitzer
was jealous Of his wife and tried to kill
himself
KnudsOn and the woman were locked
up by Officers Daily, Butler and Gin.
grass. They We're marked held" until
it is found if they had any connection
with the case. KnudsOn denies being
in SchWitzer's room when he was in
jured.
Schwitzer was reported to be somewhat i'm
proved last night. He gained considerable
during the day in spite Of the great amount
of blood which he lost. His wife, Minnie, and
Martin Knudson will be arraigned today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
KILLED the Brakeman.

TWO HARBORS, Mimi, Oct. 25-(SpeciaIA
While running between Allen Junction and
Biwabik last night the catoose attached To
the D.. & 1. R. railway freight, left the track
and overturned. instantly killing Brakema n
Alfred Kennifc and seriously injuring Con-
Cuctor Finnegsn. Both reside in this place
and have families. This Is. the second occur
rance this season Of the caboose overturnir g
at this place and happening to tbs same
crew.
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Pioneer Engineer Dead.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 25-Word has been
received announcing the sudden death of
Samuel W. Pearson at Saratoga, Cal, on
Saturday, Oct. p, from heart failure. The
deceased was an cd resident of MinEas 20 IS.
and removed with his family eight years
ago to California. He was one of the old
est locomotive engineers in Minnesota, ard
ran the first engine in this state. During
the many years he was here he hid b. ca
employed by most Of the roads in the North
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
CALL 1T MURDER.

COrOner's Jury Declines to Say
Smiths Death Was an Accident.
DULUTH. Mimi, Oct. 25.-The inquest on
the body of Vespsian Smith, who was killed
in the woods near Lester river Sunday morn
ing, was held yesterday, and the verdict Of
the jury puts an entirely different aspect ON
the case. The men that did the shooting and
ran away, according to the story of Smiths
companion, are still at large, but while their
action has been regarded as cowardly, 1t has
been the general belief that the shooting was
accidental and the result of careessness
The jury, however, finds that the deed was
feloniously done and recommends the speedy
apprehension of the men.
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DRESSMAKER-A dressmaker Of twelve
years experience has reduced terms in
ladies' and children's dressnaking, for the
next month; good work guaranteed. $40 st.
Peter St
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could until he would send for them Word
came to Mrs. Hayden some time ago that her
husband was living with Mrs. Ketchel
She went to- MinOQua and found this to be
true and had both arrested and will prose-
cute them, as they were living as man and
Wifa
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Shook Him UD Badly.

PENNINGTON, Mimi, Oct. 25.-Yesterday
afternoon at the WestwOcd farm near Farm
trgton, the breaking Of a plank caused Melvin
barn, to fall about fifteen feet disiocating
his right ankle and breaking several bones
in the foot, besides shaking him up badly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
Cole VIII Recover,

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. -25.-George Cole cap
tain Of the Minnesota football team, who was
seriously injured in Saturdays game with
Ames college, was reported much better this
evening. Dr.. Higbee says his patient is
practically cut Of danger and unless unlocked
for complications set in, there is no doubt
that Cole will recover.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
FUNERAL OF EDWARD Soaring
Impressive Ceremonies Over Re-
mains of MankatO Leading Citizen

MANKATo, Mimi, Oct 25.-(speclal.) THE
funeral services of the late President Ed
ward Soaring, of the Mankato Normal school,
were held in the Presbyterian church this
afternoon and attended by over LOCO people.
The sermon was preached by Rev. Lee W.
Bealtie, assisted by Rev. George Davis, of the
Episcopal church. The floral decorations
were beautiful and the church altar was
banked with roses and chrysanthemums. The
decorations came from friends here and the
prominent educational men of the state were
present. Hon. Dean Pattee spoke prior to
the sermon by Rev. Bealtie. Appropriate res
olutions on the deceased by the Mankato Nor
NAL faculty and school were read. Prof.
Phelps, of st. Paul, also spoke The remains
were laid at rest in Glenwood cemetery.
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INDIAN MURDERED.
= q
FuII-BIOOded Sioux Found Butch
cred at Sisseton.

SISSETON, s. D.. Oct.e 25.--Great excite
ment prevails over the finding Of the dead
body Of Joseph Shepard, q full-blooded Sioux
Indian. a resident of Dry Wood Lake He
found in an alley back Of Doyle's butch
er shop. and everything Indicates foul play
his clothing being torn and blood spattered
around where he lay, indicating struggle
The Indians are now being paid off By the
government, and the suppostion ia that his
assailant supposed he had! drawn his pay
and took this means to rob him.
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Gets a Life Sentence.

EAU CLAIRE. Wis, Oct 25.-(sp- cisJ)-
Judge O'Neill this afternoons sentenced John
ODcnnelI Jr., to life Imprisonment for muir
dering his wife. by administering strychn:ne.
The prisoner still maintains he is innocent.
Sheriff Henry will take O'D0nneIl to Waupun
tOn1nrrOw
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-26
PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY,
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District of
Minnesota, Third Division.
In the Matter of Peter Schmftt.

bankrupt. in Bankruptcy.
Notice of the first meeting of creditors.
Whereas, on the 18th day of October. A. D.
1888. upon an order of reference from tha
clerk OF said court, the honorable fudge
being absent from this division. P ter
Schmitt was, by me, duly adjudged a
bankrupt, pursuant TO an act OF Congress
approved July l, 1898.
Now, therefore. 1t is ordered that the
first meeting Of the creditors Of said bank
rupt be held at my office. 10S Gernaania Life
Insurance Building, in the City Of 81. Paul,
County c. Ramsey. State of Minnesota. at
1920 a. M, Wednesday, the 8 h day Ct No
vember, A. D. 1898.
1t is further ordered that this order be
published in The ST. Paul G. e. a
newspaper published in the County OF
Ramsey, State of Minnesota. at least one
week before the date of said meeting ard
that notice of said meeting be mailed 10
the creditors Of SAID bankrupt. TT their re-
spective addresses. at least ten da1s before
its date. M DORIAN IR Referee
W. F.. DamDier, Attorney for Petition
81 Gillian Block, st. Paul MINI.