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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09

funerals have fitted me better for the
life beyond than all the books have ever
read. 1 always behave myself, and I sec
nothing wrong in it. But this punishment
won't keep me from going to funerals
again. Where duty calls we should
obey"
One Reading undertaken who has been
IN business for twenty years. told the
visitor that Miss Christian has attended a
majority of the funerals of which he had
charge, while for years before she was
just as active when his father was an
undertaken. Others tell the same story.
Her record of 5000 funerals in thirty years
is a conservative estimate. She was a
close reader of the death announcements
in the newspapers. If time permitted. she
attended several day, and If there
were none in the city she frequently
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Northwest Patents.

WASHINGTON, july S.-Ljst of nat
ents issued this week to Northwestern
inventors reported by Merwin, Lothrop
Johnson, patent attorneys. 910, 81 and
Washington, d. C.: Walter c. Cunning
ham, st. Paul, tobacco pipe; Julius a
Dyblie, Anaconda, Mont apparatus for
and G. w. Shaw, Melena, Mont, wheel ;
Edward Groven, Bagley, Mimi straw
stacker; Robert Hearns, st, Paul, detach-
ton, N. D., windmill; Oscar E. Newqufst
Carlton, fence post; Johnston Mealey
Howard Lake, single tree hook, over
draw check rein fastener and stove; Maui
rice ID. Pendergast, Hutchinson, and J. NJ
Whidden, ST Paul, Mimi, fencemalxing
machine Adam Refs, Georgetown, weed
seed destroyer; August Schuch,. Hector
vehicle wheel; Eugene Slough, Sioux
Falls, S. D., mold for composition rollers;
Warren S. Wilde, Scoville, N D., body
for buggies or carriages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
TAYLOR is CONFIDENT.
Thinks He Has the Kentucky Guber.
Material Nomination BagGed.

LEXINGTON, KY, July SIT is claim
ed that Attorney General Taylor is sure
of the Republican nomination for gov
ernor at the state convention next week.
even without the delegates to be select
ed at various county conventions today.
AS this will leave contests next week to
the candidates for minor places on the
state ticket, the chamber of commerce
have arranged for an extra attraction
next Wednesday afternoon, the first day
of the Republican state convention here.
They will give a great barbecue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Mystery Cleared.

mystery surrounding the 4disappearance
on July 5 of Mrs. Mary Langford from the
farm of man named Danforth, in Split
Rock township, this county. where the
the former as cook and the later as a
farm hand, has been unraveled. She put
IN an appearance at Ben Claire yesterday
and frightened several people there by her
strange actions. Sheriff Donahue was no.
J1fled and he brought the woman, who is
apparently demented, to this city for ex-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
DraughtsmaD Promoted.

WEST. SUPERIOR, Wis, July S.-(Spe-
ctal)-The American Shipbuilding com
chief draughtsman for years for the
American Steel Barge company here
making ma him their chief draughtsman in
report for duty at Cleveland on july 20
Mr.. Diericx is well known in shipbuiiding
circles The fleet of fifty off vessels,
Whaiepacks and others which have been
constructed at the local yards during the
past nine years being his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Minus an Arm.

HASTINGS, MINI, July S.-(Special y
A young man named Edward Clemens
fell from freight train near the railroad
prldge early this morning and had his
right arm severed by the car wheels. He
claims that his home is at SO Eighteenth
street, North Milwaukee
E. A. Schroeder, of this city. drove
over to Prescott today with a wagon
load of bottled goods. The team in
Obliged in runaway and one of the
horses was drowned in Lake st. CroIx.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
saw 5000 FUNERALS
SOPHIE CHRISTIAN, OF READING.
PA, IS CALLED A
LUNATIC

READING, Pa, July 4.-The authorities
of this city recently placed under re-
straint Miss Sophia Christian on the
ground that she has been attending TOO
many funerals.
She is about sixty years of age, and
has been~a picturesque figure at the burial
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
DR.. BeIyen Sentenced

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., July S-(sne-
ciaE)-In the case Of Dr. E. ii. Belyea.
convicted of performing criminal yibra@
motion for a new trial and sentenced the
defendant to three years in the penften-
tlary, the extreme penalty The defend
tence pending a sitting of the sunreme
court in October 0--'0
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Carnegie's Opinion.
Belle Plaine Herald

Belle PLANE Herald
Mr.. Carnegie, the great steel millionaire,
says: Il consider that the republic has
fallen, and that we stand today disgraced
before all thoughtful persons" BY the
Way way M MI SaGnss g Y g s!ag9eh Repub-
election of Mr.. Mckinley Mr.. Carnegie
thinks just as thinks every true Ameri-
can. The present administration has dis
graced and ruined the republic
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Northwest Postmnnters.

WASHINGTON, July S.-T'he president
has appointed the following postmasters
Iowa-Manila. VIII B. Barstow; Paul
ina, Frank v. D. Bogert
Michigan-B Brighton, Willard c. Brown;
OscQda, William McGilHvray; Saline
George Buckhart
Montana Philipsburg. Lawrence
Hauck
Wisconsin-FairchiId, Ralph f. Arnold.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09

ALEXANDRIA, Mimi, July S-senator
Nelson has not gone to Washington, as
reported, and does not expect to go In
time to influence action in the Cass Lake
matter. He has not been Informed as to
the reason for the peremptory order of
the Indian department. and knows Of it
only through the newspapers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Grading Completed.

JAMESTOWN, N. D.. july a-Contra.-
tor Foley, of the Sykeston extension of
the Northern Pacific, states that grading
IS practically completed, although no iron
grading remaining to be done is that on
some twenty-five acres of ground. for the
right of which the owned demands 81, 900
or the exorbitant price of $50 per acre
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
NEW RICHMOND RELIEF.
A Detailed Report Presented to the
Governor of wisconsin

MADISON. Wis, July 8.-Lieut. Gov.
Jesse Stone and Col W. J. Anderson.
private secretary to Gov. Scofleld, have
returned from New Richmond, where
they had conference with the general
relief committee. They have presented
the following statement on the work of
relief and the conditions prevailing to
Gov. Scofield
1.-The work of relieving the destitute is
being carried on very effectively and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Good Crop Reports.

,WINONA, Mimi, July ESPECIAL. y
the various station agents Of the North
western system in this state and the Da-
hotas, are very encouraging, and give in
d1catlons of bountiful crop of grain and
corn. 1t was feared that the late con-
tlnued rains would in a manner retard
the growth, but it has had little effect in
this respect and If anything has assisted
materially in increasing the supply.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
TRANsvA.AL CITIZENSHIP.
President Kruger's Suggestions Are
Pronounced Liberal.

BRUSSELS, July S.-The Transvaal
diplomatic agency here has published the
text of President Nruger's message of
July l to the raad. The first amend
ment to the franchise bill provides that
persons who do rot wish to become
naturalized in the manner fixed by the
present law, can obtain the franchise by
taking the oath after a seven years no.
tice of residence. The law is so far
retroactive that persons who before the
law comes into force shall have taken
up their residence in the TransvaaI may
obtain the full franchise nine years after
the establishment of their domicile or
five years after the law comes into forc0
provided they have been settled seven
years in the republic.
The volksraad approved the amend.
ments, which will be drafted into the
bill
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Land Pntenfa.

department has sent out patents for fortV
one tracts Of land to the counties of the
eastern portion of the state. The patents
by counties were: Eleven to Bookings,
eight to Grant, six to Hutchinson. four
each to Minnehaha and Moody, three to
Clay, two each to Deuel. and Turner, and
one to Yankton $3.50
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09

from Rome says that the German steam.
er Reichstag has sailed from Naples
with $1,000 rifles; $50 tons Of war ma
terial and 500 mules for the TransvaaI
According to the same dispatch, another
81 eamer, with a similar cargo, will sail
July IA, for Arenas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Crushed bx Coal.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis. July S.-(Spe-
cial michael Turney, an employe OF the
Northwestern Coal Railway company,
maSnsnr large cbnnS fsIl i from Goa c sn,s
veyor, crushing the mans leg. He was
removed to the hospital
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
why We Want the Philippines.

Duluth Herald.
Keep beer out Of the islands," ex-
claims an Illinois clergyman, and the
Philippine problem Is solved Slowly
there! How many people does this min
lister suppose would favor the retention
Of the far off islands, if we could not
unload our beer and other products on
the natiyesf
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
CERvERA ACQUITTED.
He and Other Spanish Officers Are
Formally Liberated

MADRID, July Admiral Cervera and
the other commanders of the Spanish
fleet destroyed in the battle of Santiago,
whose conduct has been the subject Of
inquiry by special court-martiaI were
today acquitted and formally liberated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Blaze at ChathaIh

CHATFIELD. MINI, July s.-The resi-
dence of Volney Gardiner, in this city.
was destroyed by fire, the family escap-
the time. The fire was caused by the ex-
plosion Of lamp left burning during the
night. Loss about 8, 800; slight insurance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Circus Wrecked.

PIERRE. s. D.. July S.-One of the cars
of the Main circus containing animal
cages was overturned in the yards here
this morning, creating a great deal OF
cages broke open, and the damage was
only nominal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09

bureau of the government known as the
department of the interior will pass the
Cass Lake question up to congress to set
tie, when it assemblies next winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
Country's Money order business.

WASHINGTON, July IA comparative
statement of the money order business of
the country for the quarter ending March
81, last, the returns for which have Just
been completed show that there were
1886, 16S money orders issued, amounting
to $50, 3S9, 1888. This is an increase over the
corresponding quarter last year of So, $780,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
DIxorce Granted.

FARGO. N. D.. July s.-w. D. Blood
broker, secured a decree from Katherine
Bloodgood on the ground Of cruelty. Mrs.
Bloodgood is q noted eontralto and wAs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
ZURLINDEN RELIEVED.
Gen. Brugere Appointed Military
Governor of Paris.

PARIS, July Cen. Brugere, former
chief of the late President Carrots mill
tary household, has been appointed mill
taIy governor of Paris in place of Gen.
Zurlinden. The latter retains his mem
bership in the supreme council of war
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
HALF A MILLION.
Flood Loss Sustained by Houston &
Texas Central

DEN1SON. Tex, July 8.-The Houston
and Texas Central officials state that the
road between Calvert and Hearne will
have to be virtually rebuilt owing to the
flood, and that the cost will not be less
than $500 600
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
BUTTE MAKES A BID,
The Western City Is Anxious to En-
terrain the President

BUTTE, Mont, July S.-Mayor ]. H.
Mccarthy has received letter from Pres
ident Mckinley in regard to an invitation
to visit Butte on his western trip The
president states his plans for the trip
havapot been mapped out, but says that
If he comes 80 far West he will be pleased
to visit this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
CAss LAKE CONFERENCE.
A Delegation Asked to Come to st.
Paul on Monday,

WASHINGTON, July Representative
Morris has telegraphed for a delegation
of settlers at Cass Lake to meet him and
Senator Nelson at st. Paul Monday, and
confer with them as to what action shall
be taken in order to have Secretary
Hitchcock modify his position or grant
an extension of time for settlers to get
OF the reservation.
It is now believed here that that great
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
ARMS FOR TRANsvAAL.

LONDON, July "a special dispatch
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
In His own BEHALF
JOSEPH BOXEIL WILL GIVE HIS
VERSION OF HIS FATHERS
MURDER
TO TAKE THE STAND MONDAY

second week of the Trial at Buff
faIO Closed With the Defense
Still Presenting It's Direct Evil
dence-The Case Is Not Likely tn
Get to the Jury Until Late This
Week
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09

Best American SMYRNA
Rug, size 30x6O. fringed at
both ends, regular a. QE
$500. This sale. kpAsOO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-09
AFRICAN CRISIS OVER
WAY OPEN TO ADJUST DIFFER
ENCES BETWEEN ENGLAND
AND TRANSVAAL
AMERICANS CROWD LONDON

Visitors From the United States
De Wolf Hopper and "S<eets''
Martin Create a Sensation at Ho-
tel CeciI-Tea Men Up in Arms to
Oppose Wnstage Regulations.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Put all polygamists in the
same class. Those who were
appointed by Mckinley are no
letter and have no more legal
right to practice polygamy
than does Mr., Rob- rts whom
the people of Utah elected to
be their representative In Con-
gress, Roberts was sat down
upon, That was right. Now
our Republican friends must sit
down on all McKinleY's Mormon
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
FEEBLE MINDED COLONY.

The committee which was
looking over the sites here Of
fered for the colony for the fee
BILE minded will meet at Kansas
City on Thursday, Dec. %, to
decide which will be the fortu-
nate city, Had they had time
here to have seen all our advan.
tages there would be no question
as to the location.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The Republican record in
Missouri (as elsewhere) is to
pile on the taxes, expend the
peoples money extravagantly
and run the State or city in
debt The Democrat record is
to reduce taxes, give the people
good government, spend the
peoples money economically
and pay off debts created by
Republicans rule. Which do
you preferY
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

There is not one man in Mon
roe County who is wealthy
enough to receive any perma
uent benefit from the gold stan
dard. There are some who may
for a time fatten on the ruin and
wreck of others, but soon the
screws will be turned again and
then 1t will begin to press on
those who may have temporari
" been benefited,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
HATCH.

Our boys are figuring on taking In
the grand ball In your city Dec, 26th
at the Opera house.
Uncle Geo, Whltccotton ,ot Hanni-
bal, is visiting his daughter, Mrs.
ID. Il. Kendrick,
Rev. FIR, Shlel said mass at Brush
Creek Sunday andpreached an elo-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

johnny Bulls henchmen in
Washington are standing by
him to a man, consequently the
people can expect much legis'
lation b. the Seth Congress in
the interest of the Money.
Gratis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Bimetallism will be one Of the
live issues in1 900. Rothchilds'
tools cannot make it stay dead
although they nay try ever so
hard. Bimetallism is right and
right will prevail.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Congress should put paper
and every thing used in making
it on the free list and thus
break up the great paper trust,
This trust is in the way of civil.
ization.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
WHY WE ARE LATE.

The DEMOCRAT is a little late
this week on account of a small
break on the press but which
caused us to wait two days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Our Republican, friends do
not all endorse McKinley's i'm.
peria lism, Edmunds, of Yer
mont, Hoar, OF Massachusetts;
Reed, of Maine and many other
equally prominent Republicans
see danger in McKinley's i'm
peria. policy and refuse to
attempt to force it on the peo-
pie,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Why not pay Mr., Roberts of
Utah the same salary and give
him the same rights accorded
Mr.. McKinley's friend, the Sui
tan of the Sulu Islands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The laboring man is being
forced to give up his wages to
enrich the trusts, Democracy
is TOR the laboring man to re-
ceive a just reward for his
work,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Mark Hanna's party it it con
tinues in power will make our
grand Republic a greater des'
potism than is Russia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
METHUEN REPULSED.

Modder River, Dec, 12,-Gen,
Methuen has been'repulsed with
fearful losses. The Black
Watch Regiment on reforming
mustered only 100 men, Gen.
Wanchope and the Marquis of
Winchester were killed, Meth.
uen fell into a trap, The
Guards and Highland brigades
could not stand the Boer fire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Taylor Rep) was given the
certificate of election by the
election board of Kentucky and
has been seated.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The protracted meeting at
the Presbyterian Church is get
ting along nicely. There were
twelve additions up to yester-
day at noon, The Sunday School
will have a Christmas Tree.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Secretary of State A. A,
Lesueur is to take charge of
the Kansas City Times, He
will give Missouri a pure Dem,
ocratic- metz onolita aewsna ner
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
Furs Are
stylish

This department Ii running over
with an exceptional and unprecc-
dcntcd quantity Of the most exquis-
it, styles OF C0lerettcs Collercttes
with fancy yokes, with plain yoltcs
aud fancy skirts AID with tabs or
without tabs. MnlIS in many de-
signs. Martin, S1al, Grey Fox,
Electric seal and Monkey.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

When America places the
money supply entirely in the
control of the money brokers
.ha Has Aakan a lona aten. tos.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The people must put all
their strength in the fight
against the trusts.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Mrs, G, Thomas Rulings and
children left Tuesday night for
their home In Los Angeles, Cal
ifornla alter a pleasant visit
with friends here, Miss Lena
Rulings accompanied them,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
How About
An 'JmbreilaP

a very extensive assortment here,
Exquisite and novel designs that
nre NJ artistic rs the umbrellas are
worthy, Prices are very interest
inr also,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The people not money must
rule America.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Bryan is the Moses to lead
people in 1900,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Ennis holland handed us a
freak In corn. In a single husk
there grew twenty'three ears.
They were not fully developed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Samuel Megown and his esti-
mable family will move to a
farm near We lsville this week.
They are good citizens.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Do not fail to read what Mon
roe City's live merchants have
to say,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

Mrs, M. j, Skinner, of La
Grange, has arrived and will
remain till after the holidays
with thehome folk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
FOR PSESIDENT IN 1900,

Polygamy must be stamped
out.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The st. Jude (Eplscopalian)
Sunday School will have a
pretty Christmas Tree and
make the childrens hearts glad.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The protracted meeting at
the Methodist church is prov.
ing a success in spite of the bad
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

How do you like our Christ
mas edition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The Baptist Sunday School
is booked for a Christmas Tree
and a good time.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The Christian Sunday School
will have a Christmas Tree.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

The finest candies on the mar.
ket at
RANEY & SAUNDERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
FOR SALE.

An 80 acre farm for sale. En-.
quire at this office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14

II II no guess but II Is safe to say
that no such assortment Of glove
ncwncss and glove goodness ever
entered this town before Ladies'
Kid, Mocha and Undress Kid Gloves
In all the latest colorings. silk
Lined Mocha and Undrcsscd Kid
Mitts, fur finished, Gents. Fancy
silk Lined Kid and Mocha Gloves.
Goat Skin Mitts lleccc.lined.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
lore News In Fact Than We Can Profitably Print
Dress Lengths Make
Ideal Gifts.

a handsome dress pattern that
comes in dress lengths only. and
no two alike, 40 Mrs. --- wont
have one like you get.
silk waist patterns are also apprO-
pirate. Next to diamonds woman
most Graves silk. We will neatly
fix up one. all ready to present
to your sister or some other fell
lows sister or your wife, either.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-14
Blankets as a
.Remberance.

That's u Capital Idea II thing that
will he Gift and you get the bene-
A. Of We have number of extra
large, extra nesced with fancy Bor-
ders Gray, Cream white and
extra low Price for strictly all wool
Blankets.
The sun., 1899-05-22
OBTTU.1R T.

John Halstead a wealthy retired tea and coffee
merchant died on Saturday night at his resi-
dence. l53 West Seventy seventh street. aged
81 years. Mr.. Halstead had been i'll for twelve
years and for the past five years had been un-
able to take solid food at all. He was troubled
with structure Of the throat, which his, physl:
clan attributed to the excessive drinking OF
coffee and tea When Mr.. Halstcad was actively
engaged in business he was faster Of the teas
and coffecs that were handled by his house.
land, when a child with his parents. He was
never married He was very much interested
In charities and contributed largely to charit-
able enterprises and to the work Of free educa-
tion carried on at Cooper Union.
Tho Rev. DIR: liam $. Southgate. for thirty
Church. Annapolis. Md. died yesterday OF
diabetes. One of DR.. Southgates daughters Is
the wife OF Engineer A. Y. Zane of the navy.
One daughter Is the wife OF tho Rev. Mr.. GRAY
and another the wife Of Prof f. d. Pusey Of
st. Johns College.