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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
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HE Government
has completed
the expenditure
OF $1,000, 900 and
nine years work
in converting 235
acres Of rolling
but barren Indi-
ana land into q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

ted to the home. The enrolment at
Marion and other national homes on
IAN 1 was: .-... s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

1897 to June 1, $685. and as consideration
therefor, it is stipulated therein that if a
fire occur during the period covered By the
permit, one-third of the amount of the policy
shall be suspended and made of no effect
The building was totally destroyed by
fire within the period of the permit but it
had been continuously occupied from the
date OF the policy until twenty-eight days
Immediately before it's destruction. The
policy contained a general vacancy clause of
not exceeding thirty days. The ques ion arises
under these facts. is plaintiff entitled to re-
cover $500, the insurable value of the prem
ises as fixed by the policy, or $266.60, being
one-third off as by the terms of the rider?
In my opinion she must recover $500 as
fixed by her policy. The rider, so far as its
effect was intended to diminish the insurable
value of the building insurance thereon,
is void The contract and the law fixed that;
the rider is a mere device TO evade the
law. 1t was competent for the defendant
to waive the occupancy of the building
go, The law in question, chap. 254, contains
this in sec. SO, Seventh, no provision shall
be attached to or included in said policy
limiting the amount to be paid in case of a
total loss on buildings to less than the
amount of the insurance on same The
underwater might decline the risk altogether
with the vacancy permit, or he might choose
an extra premium for the increased risk,
if any, or he might waive his right without
consideration, but he cannot limit his liza
bility in this way"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

gramme was finished. Mr.. Stun wound I'D
the works under the direction of Mrs. Jarley
shook them when they ran down too soon or
IN n, any other way showed themselves lacking.
The works which were explained with ma1v
side details by Mrs. farley herself. follow:
- FIRST Historical Chamber-Queen Elizabeth.
Bessie SharOOd Little Miss Muffet Bessie
R!isehatsch; Sir Walter Raleigh, Albert Ar
TIyee; Lord Byron and Childe Harold George
Eggleton; Little Bo-Peep, Agnes Arrivee: the
summer Girl, Anna Eggleton.
Second Historical Chamber-Jack Spratt.
Walter Thurston; His Wife. Annie Gould
ing; Black Patti, Lottie Arrivee; Rip Van
Wrinkle, George Bryan; the Old Woman Who
ped ped Dancing, Blanche Connolly; the Gibson
Chamber of HOrrorS-Bluebeard Henry
BRYANT; IFatima MoIHe Bryant; Wife No. :.
FANNIE Bryant; Wife No. 3, Grace Bryant;
Wife No. 4, Dollie Bryant; Wife No. 8 Fan
ME Mitchell; Lindley Murray, Abe Arrivee;
Nero Fiddling at the Fail of Rome Robert
Cotton; Gen. Weyler. Edwin Dreher
Third Historical Chamber-Queen Lilikaluo-
ami, Maud SharoOd; Bryan, the Boy Orator
tsch
Final-The Football Fiend. Roy Squires;
Express Messenger. Alfred II. Hoyt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

The board of public works has adver-
tised for bids for laying and repairing
wooden sidewalks for 1898, and the
same will be opened Feb. % and the
contract awarded.
Under the specifications prepared by
the board the class of lumber to be
used this year is considerably below
the standard which has been demanded
in previous years, and this fact has
occasioned considerable comment
among those interested in city affairs
The specifications for 1897 provided
that the lumber used must be of good
quality white pine, sound and free from
large knots, SapWood, Wanes and
shakes, and any material condemned
by the engineer or inspector must be
ait once removed and replaced by new
material"
The specifications for 1897 were pre-
pared by the city engineering depart
ment, and under them, something like
100000 feet of lumber attempted to be
used by the contractor was condemned
and rejected. The contractor kicked
and fumed and reported that it was
impossible to secure the grade Of lum-
Der called for in the specifications The
result was that something like eight
miles Of sidewalks was not put down
| owing to the failure to secure the
proper class of lumber
This year the specifications were duly
| sent in from the engineering depart
ment to the board of public works, the
lumber provision being the same as in
1897
The board of public works, however,
after conference with several lumber
firms, decided that the specifications
could be improved upon, and, under the
section of the specifications relating to
| the class of lumber to be used, changed
it so as to read as follows:
Lumber must be strictly of the
grade known as first common white
pine of good sound character and free
from sap, except on one edge only. The
measurement over adjacent surfaces
| shall not exceed three and one-half
| inches according to plans furnished
with these specifications; and any ma
terial condemned by the inspector of
| the board Of public works must be at
once removed and replaced by new ma
| terial."
| A gentleman, who is interested in the
sidewalk business, stated yesterday
| that under the specifications as pre-
pared by the board Of public works this
year the city would certainly get
much inferior class Of sidewalks than
had been laid in the past eight years.
Others were of the opinion that by
| the change in the specifications nearly
| all the lumber that had been rejected
| by the city under the specifications last
year could be utilized this year, and
by this arrangement all the sidewalks
ordered could be laid even if the ma
terial was not Of as good a quality as
| usual.
| Under the specifications as prepared
| the board of public works will have
the hiring of the inspectors who will
oversee the work done by the con-
| tractor and pass upon the quality Of
| the lumber furnished. This will give
the board an opportunity to employ
| two or three men for about six months
| as inspectors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

AS the slanting rays Of the afternoon
sun stole through the colored windows
of Christ church yesterday afternoon,
the last sad rites were said over the
earthly remains Of DR.. Robert A.
Episcopal church
The friends who gathered to take
final farewell of the mortal remains of
the deceased completely filled the
church and many were turned away,
being unable to even gain admittance
to the church.
There was the deepest sense Of grief
everywhere, and the atmosphere Of the
church was permeated with the redo
lence Of the floral tributes which COM
pletely covered the casket, and almost
completely hid the lectern and pulpit
from view
The tributes were not from individ-
uals alone, but all the organizations of
which the deceased was a member sent
floral offerings.
Over a thousand people gained admis-
sion to the church. while many re-
NAMED on the sidewalk.
Long before 2 o'clock the church
commenced to fill up, and by the time
the Ramsey County Medical society ar
rived scarcely a seat was to be had,
except those reserved for the society
and the members of the bereaved fam
lily in the front Of the church.
The 200 physicians were escorted to
the places reserved for them by the
ushers of the church.
Besides DR.. Wheaton's brother prac-
titioners, there We're large representa-
tons from the national guard, the
Masonic order and the several organ
izations with which DR.. Wheaton had
been prominently identified in life.
fIyv
arrived. The relatives and intimate
friends entered the church through the
chapel door and took seats on the right
of the church directly in front of the
pulpit.
The procession was led by Rev. C. D.
Andrews, rector of Christ church, and
Rev. E. c. Mitchell, pastor of the New
Jerusalem church.
DR.. Andrews led the procession, recit-
ing II am the Resurrection and the
Life" The impressive notes of Chopin's
funeral march filled the church as the
procession moved down the long aisle.
Following the two clergymens came
the honorary pallbearers, who, with
bowed heads, walked in pairs, in front
of the flower laden bier.
Directly behind followed the active
pallbearers with the last earthly re-
| mains of their comrade, DR.. Robert A.
Wheaton.
The honorary pallbearers were: DR..
A. Mcdonald, DR.. H. Hutchinson, Dr..
D. o. Archibald, A. B. Plough, c. J.
Monfort, A T. Hall, G. M Phillips, Of
Mortified, and DR.. Senkler. The act
i've pallbearers were: DR.. J. T. Rodg-
ers, DR.. J. A. Quinn, Fred Catlin,
Rukard Hurd, Brooks Henderson, DR..
Charles L. Greene, Chester r. Smith
and T. Leslie Wann.
Reaching the chancel rail, the hon.
orary pallbearers took seats in front
of the lectern, while the active bearers
retired to places in the rear Of the
mourners' peWs.
When the sad notes of the funeral
march had died away, Rev. G. D. An
drews read the regular Episcopal SER
vice. followed by prayer
The scriptural lesson was taken from
Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthi-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
MET DEATH BY SCALDlNG.
Joseph HOsch, Aged Five, Dies After
Lingering u Day in Terrible
Agony,

After nearly twenty-four hours of
Terrible suffering, Joseph Hosch, the
6Ve-year-old son of John HoSch, a res
taurant keeper at $50 Minnesota street,
died yesterday morning from the eff
6ectS Of burns received Wednesday
morning.
The child was frightfully scalded by
the contents of several cooking uten-
sis overturned upon him by an acct
dent in the restaurant kitchen. He
and two young brothers were playing
about the stove shortly after 10 o'clock.
One of the children had a crooked po-
l1er in his hand, and is thought to have
jerked a leg from under the stove. The
heavy iron range tilted to one side,
throwing half a dozen pots and kettles
with their boiling contents, over the
unfortunate child.
The little fellow stood in corner in
the direction of the scattered fluids
with no way of escape. His light ap-
parel was fairly saturated with the
boiling materials and his flesh fearful
ly burned. The other children were on
the opposite side of the stove and es-
capped without injury.
The child'S father was in the kitchen
at the time of the accident and ran to
the babes assistance with the first in
timatiOn of danger, but the fatality
was enacted in but a moment, and the
agoniZed parent could do nothing but
lift his screaming child from the floor
and send for a physician.
DIR. G. c. Miller relieved the child S
suffering as best he could, but the lit
tie fellows body was so badly scald-
ed that it was at once realized that
death would result. Under anaesthet-
les the youthful sufferer fingered until
6 o'clock yesterday morning, when
death enSued.
The funeral will take place from the
home of the stricken parents at 2
o'clock this afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
FREE COOKING LECTURE.
Miss Rancho to Give Demonstrations
at the Peoples Church.

Miss Nellie Dot Rancho, the celebrated au-
thority on culinary art will give demonstra-
lions this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Peo-
pies church. In the course of her lecture she
will four chafng dishes, illustrating the
most intelligent methods that that wonderful
little vessel and convenient companion TO
women and housewives can be put to the best
advantage.
In view of the demand for tickets of admis-
sion at Howard-Farwell's yesterday, when the
seats were made ready for the public, large
audience of ladies will undoubtedly be present
today.
Miss Rancho has been engaged to take full
charge of the culinary department at the COM
ing TransM Mississippi exposition at Omaha.
One thousand feet of space in one of the main
buildings will be set aside for her USE in
which she will furnish complete American
kitchen and demonstrate to what advantages
American food products can be prepared and
served.
Saturday afternoon she will give one of her
interesting talks before the members of the
Commercial club.
The question Of pure foods in American
households has become one of the most inter-
esting subjects of the hour, as has been ndi-
Gated by the recent investigation made by the
agricultural department at Washington
Miss Ranches second lecture at the Peoples
church will be given next Monday afternoon.
No admission price to her lecture this after
noon will be charged.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
HOBAN CLAIMS THE ROPE.
Charges an Ex-EmpIoye and An
other With "a Big Theft.

The charge of perpetrating a bold theft
last Tuesday was lodged against John Muir
ply and Andrew Toomey, in the municipal
court yesterday. 1t is alleged that the pris-
oners broke open store house occupied by
Contractor Andrew Hoban, at Hope and
Sixth streets, and carried off in an express
wagon 1900 pounds of rope valued at $3.50
The men were arrested on a warrant sworn
out by Mr.. Hoban. 1t is claimed that they
hired an expressman, and, driving to the
storehouse, kicked down the door and ap-
propriated the rope, representing to the ex-
pressman that they owned the property
Toomey is said to have formerly been en-
ployed by Contractor Hoban.
The accused denied the charge against
them and secured a continuance until today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
If THE Loss IS TOTAL, PAY 1T.
That Is Judge keIly's Warning to
the Fire C0npanies.


Judge Kelly filed an order yesterday in
which the law of 1897 regulating fire insur-
ance policies by prohibiting the insertion Of
any provision limiting the insurance COM
pany's liability in case of a total loss, is
applied
The case is that of Georgia Davis against
the Firemans Fund Insurance company, of
San Francisco, Cal. The plaintiff recovered
by default against the defendant company
some time ago, in the sum of $500, that being
the full amount of policy issued to plaintiff
on a cottage that was afterwards totally
destroyed by fire. The matter came before
Judge Kelly upon stipulation as to the
facts between the attorneys for both parties,
with view of determining whether the judg-
ment should stand The court ordered the
judgment confirmed. In his memorandum
Judge Kelly says:
1.-The defendant company made and deliver
ed its policy of insurance against fire in 81 o
on a summer cottage owned by plain Tiff. The
policy bears date Aug. %, 1897, is for three
years and is in the form of the standard
policy fixed by chap, 254, General Laws, 1897.
In the body of the policy are written the
words: The insurable value of the said
building is hereby stated to be $780, By
a rider, dated the day, permission is
granted that the premises insured may re-
main vacant and unoccupied from Sept. 1,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

company is the smallest. its income on
Minnesota soil during 1897 being but
$l2, on which it pays a tax at the legal
rate of per cent or So cents.
The Union company, operating in the
southern part of the state, pays S186.18
on earnings of $6,229.40, and the West
ern Minnesota pays $3,46 on earnings of
$115.36
The Northwestern Telephone Ex-
change of the Twin Cities, as already
published, pays a tax of over $4,000
Two reports are filed by the company
at Albert Lea, which pays $6137 on
earnings of something over $4,000
Other companies reporting and the
earnings and taxes reported are as fol-
lows.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
LAFoND STREET SEWER.

Beard of Public Works Prepares a
Favorable Report.
The board Of public works yesterday pre-
pared a favorable report for the construction
of a sewer on Lafond street from Mackubin
to Kent streets. The engineers estimate is
1913, or so cents per front foot to property
owners. The council will be asked to pass d
final order for the Improvement
The board will call on the owners interested
in the construction of a sewer on Sjryker ay-
enue between Robe and Dearborn streets.
The cost of the sewer Is estimated at $940 or
81 per front foot to the property owners
The matter of improving Grand avenue from
Floral to Grotto streets with boulevard was
adjourned to Feb. q.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
TWENTY YEARS AFTER.
William II. MaxfieId's Remains to BE
Laid by His Father.

Mrs. William T. Maxfeld and her brother,
Duncan Gibson, will arrive here this morn
ing, over the Omaha, from Washington with
the remains Of Mr.. Maxfeld, who died at
the Capital city early in the week. Mrs
Maxfeld and her brother will go directly to
the home of Charming Seaburg on Portland
avenue, where preparations are being made
for the funeral. The services will be held
at the House of Hope church this afternoon
at o'clock. DR.. j. P. Egbert, who him
self has just returned from the East, will
officate.
The pail bearers will be Charming Seabury,
S. B. Dieter and Fred G. Ingersoll, of St
Paul; F. L. Greenlief and John Atwater of
Minneapolis, and George E. Brett of Man
kato.
The interment will be in the Maxfeld plot
at Oakland cemetery, the grave being by the
side Of that of ex-Mayor James T. Maxfield.
twenty years ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

be given. 1t is called 1.-The South in
Slavery" and is designed to show the
progress made by the cOlored race since
the time when slaves worked in the
cotton fields of the South. The per-
Torrance, which will be given under
the direction of the Toussaint POuver-
ture Dramatic club, will include MI
Sager, Mrs. Ada Crawford Minor, So
prano; Miss Emma Porter, pianiste
J. Frank Wheaton, Frederick L. Nc
Chez and a number of other prominent
cClored people.
Mr.. McGhee will deliver an address
on Douglass, His Time and His Race"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
Mardi Graa.

The annual pageant of Madri Gras, at New
Orleans, is a great attraction for Northern
people. To reach the Crescent City most
quickly, comfortably and conveniently. pur-
chase tickets via the Burlington route, on
sale Feb. IA to 20. Choice of routes via
Chicago or St. Louis. Ticket offices AGO
Robert street Notel Ryan, st. Paul; BOG
Nicollet av., Minneapolis, and Union depots
in both cities
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
GROCERS GOING TO DULUTH.
Second Annual Convention In the
Zenith City Next
Week.

The second annual convention of the
Minnesota Grocers and General Mer-
chants association will be held in
Duluth, Feb. % and "a.
A large delegation Of st. Paul gro
GERS will attend. The st. Paul & Du-
luth railroad has been selected as the
official road for the st. Paul Retail
Grocers' association. The following are
the officers of the state association:
President-P. G. Hanson, Minneapolis.
Secretary-G. l.. Dingmann, Minneapolis
Treasurer-C. F. Rape, st. Paul
Director-A. j. Birmingham, st. Paul.
One fare for the lround trip has been
secured from st. Paul to Duluth.
Southern Minnesota delegates will be
met at the depot in ST. Paul by a COM
mittee from the ST. Paul association.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

made in the Offices Of the board. said he was
not aware of such action.
Commissioner Vanish, who called to sea
Mayor Doran yesterday afternoon, was ques-
toned as to contemplated changes in the
hre department being made at the next
meeting. MIR. Vanish was rather reticcnt
and did not answer the question. He did
say time will tell" and after making this
en1gmatical statement commenced to talk
about the weather.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
HATTIE IS RELENTLESS.
She Still Seeks n Warrant for John
JurgensOn's Arrest.

Judge Kelly issued an alternative writ Of
mandamus yesterday on the application Of
Hattie Miller, directing Thomas f. Conroy,
clerk Of the municipal court, to show
cause why he should net issue a warrant
for the arrest of John Jurgenson. The writ
is returnable this morning before Judge
Kelly.
Jurgenson was arrested some weeks ago
he is the father of her child born last April.
Jurgenson denied this and was indicted
His case was called for trial in the criminal
court, but was dismissed owing to the delay
in fixing the case for trial
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
Death of John Waters.

John Waters, an old and esteemed citizen,
died at his late residence, 3O5 ST. Anthony
avenue, yesterday at a. m.
Mr.. Waters leaves seven grown children,
two girls, Mrs. Farel Donohoe, Mrs. George
Hart, and five sons, John W., Thomas F..
P. H., NJ. w., and E. A. Waters, all of this
city. The funeral will take place from ST.
Joseph's church at $50 a. m. tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
IN HONOR OF DOUGLASS.
entertainment at Cretfn Hall by st.
Peter CIaVer's Church
PariShiOners.

The parishioners of st. Peter CIaver's
church, st. Paul, have completed pre-
paratons for a fitting celebration OF
Douglass day, this evening, to be held
at Cretin hall.
A melodrama by Charles S. Sager,
who is a cOlored author and actor, will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
PARK BOARD FUNDS.

Figures FromAdvunce Sheets of the
Annual Report.
Advance sheets of the report of the board
OF park commissioners for the year ending
March 81, 1898, give the following figures:
Balance on hand March 1, 1897, $50, 9S1. 43;
receipts $4S,640.35, of which $1246.SS was
from the street railway company; 1923 IS
from miscellaneous sources and the balance,
SAT 600, from the general fund.
The disbursements were $50 661. 81 and the
this amount $4,000 is credited to the Pha!en
park fund.- and S1296O.35 to the city park
fund.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18

The most important event in social
circles yesterday was the dancing party
given last evening in compliment to
Miss Bostwick, of Ithaca, N. Y, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Dib-
BILE. Lights, flowers and music made
an attractive setting for the merry
company of dancers, the parlors and
reception room being particularly
bright and warm with their decora-
lions all in red. Rugs, divans and
softly shaded lamps made the loggia
inviting as a resting place for the
young people between the numbers. In
the dining room the floral effect was
white and green. The hostess was as
sisted by Mrs. Mitchell, of st. Cloud;
Mrs. Edgerton, Mrs. Hoxie and Mrs.
McMasters. There were about 100
guests.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
Women
Should
Remember.

that Lydia E. Pink
hams ] Liver Pills
should be taken with
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
They are specially
prepared to act in har-
mony with the Vege-
table Compound, and
cure constipation and
sick headache result
ing from causes pecu-
liar to women.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
Court CnIIs Todnv.

Jury-Judges Lewis and Brill, 95, 1903, 50,
81, So. 81 26.
Court-Judges Otis and Bum, "a, 5, 108.
Chambers-Judge Kelly.
Criminal COurt-Judge Willis; State Of Min
nesota VS.. Swenson.
Probate Court-Judge Willrich; guardian
ship of McAndrews and Jackson minors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
A Clever Exhibition of Mrs. Jarley,,
Wax Works.

wax Works.
Mrs Jessie Horton Singleton made an excel
lent Mrs. farley for a very laughable ex-
hlDiuon OF wax works in Christ church guild
hall last evening.
The entertainment was under the auspices
of the young people of St. James Episcopal
church and called out a gathering which
hlied the guild hall auditorium and the
gallery above. The wax works were exceed
lngly funny and peals of merriment sounded
through the hall during the entire evening.
=, Not small part of the fun was due to
the efforts of Karl f. Dreher, who, as Mr..
Stun, assisted Mrs. farley, and carried the
figures bodily. to their places on the stage
and back again when their part in the pro
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-18
Fastest Time EUer M

Fastest Time EUer Made to Colorado.
On and after Sunday. Feb. 6, leaving st.
Paul 9:35 a. M, via c., st. P, M. & o. R'y.,
connections will be made at Council Bluffs
with Union Pacific Colorado special and ar
rive Denver 1870 next afternoon-only twenty
eight hours on the road. Ticket Office, 395
Robert street,