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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25

Ghectr1c W1reS-StOclk
of the Firm Consisted for the Most
Part of Flour, Feed and Grass
Seed-COmpany VIII Secure New
Quarters as Soon as Possible.
The wholesale flour and feed firm of
Jameson, Hevener & Co., 1S1-1S5 East
sixth street, sustained an estimated loss
OF $I,OOO by fire shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The loss is covered
by insurance aggregating $1S,5OO. The
damage to the building amounts to s., 500,
being also covered by insurance. The
building is owned by Judge Nelson The
ire is believed to have been caused by
defective electric wires.
The fire started in the rear of the third
hoor where the firm had a quantity of
grass seed and flour stored. Almost as
soon as 1t was discovered the fire spread
throughout the third floor, and flames
were bursting out of the front and rear
windows by the time the depn rtment ar
rived. The fierceness with which the fire
burned seemed for time to endanger ad-
joining property, but effective work by
the department obviated this danger, and
the fremen confined their efforts to sub
DUNG the flames in the Jameson-Hevener
building. With points of vantage, both
from the rear and in front, the firemen
attacked the flames with dozen streams
OF water, fairly flooding the building.
Notwithstanding the concentrated effort
the fire continued raging and finally
burned through the roof over No 1S5.
Flames and sparks shot up into the air,
and 1t looked as though the fire had OBJ
tanned fresh start, but several lines of
hose were laid to the roof and another
deluge sent into the building from this
source, until the flames were finally
drowned out.
The principal damage by fire was on the
third floor, over No. 1885, The entire floor
was badly burned and the contents prac-
| ttcally destroyed. The flames spread to
the room over No ISL, but were checked
here before doing any considerable dam
age. The damage to the stock on the
second and first floors was entirely from
water and smoke Such a great quantity
Of water was thrown into the building
that streams poured through the two
lower ceilings for an hour after the fire
| was out. Much of the stock was saved
! from destruction by the work Of the
salvage corps. Before the water began
to reach the lower floors all of the stock
was covered with tarpaulins, while mem
| bers of the corps worked like beavers in
| draining the water away from the piles
Of flour and feed.
The stock of the firm consisted for the
most part Of flour, feed and grass seed.
Mr.. Hevener says the firm carries from
$4,000 to sometimes as high as 900
worth of stock. He was unable to state
how much stock the firm had on hand
at the time OF the fire. He expressed the
opinion that the loss would not exceed
$4,000 and would probably not reach this
amount. The firm will secure new quar-
ters IS soon as possible, in order to con-
tinue their business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
ENJOYABLE REUNION.
Old Soldiers of HamIine Have n
Pleasant Evening.

Pleasant Evening.
The third annual reunion of Hamline
old soldiers was held at the home of MIR.
and Mrs w M. Ransom. A most en-
ioyable evening was spent by those pres
ent. The presence of Mrs. A. M. Ridge
way suggested the fact that one Of those
who attended last years reunion had
passed away. That was A. M. Ridge
way, of the Eighth Minnesota During
the evening speeches were made or sto-
ries told by Messrs. McColloch. Bevans,
Ransom. Sudheimer. Montgomery, HOyt.
Funk and others. Those present were:
w. M. Ransom, Ninety-seventh New
York; M. L. Bevans, First Minnesota; w
H. Hoyt, First Minnesota; A. f. Krie-
ger. First Minnesota Walter H Reed,
ninth Wisconsin,; E. A. lucky, Fourth
Minnesota; Leland P. Smith. Sixth Min
nesota; W. F. Stockdill. One Hundred
Eighty.first Ohio; E. S. Mills, One Hun
dred and Fifty-fOurth New York; E.
Gordon. Eighty-first Indiana; c. J. Sud
heimer. Sixth Minnesota; J. r. Black
well. Third Indiana and One Hundred
and Seventeenth Illinois: James HarreH,
Twenty third Illinois; S. B. McColIoch
Twenty-third New York and Fifth Vir-
ginia; D. N McCarter. Seventh Mime
sofa; ]. P Caldwell, One Hundred and
Thirteenth Illinois; John Boland, Seven
teenth Wisconsin; c. N. Kelsey, Twenty
first Wisconsin; e. ]. Funk. Ninth Wis
cOnsin artillery; Thomas Montgomery.
The ladies present were: Mrs Ran
som and the Misses Ransom, Mrs Reed,
Miss Smith, Mrs. Stockdill. Mrs. Capt
Gordon: Mrs. Judge Blackwell, Mrs.
Caldwell. Mrs. Boland. Mrs. Kelsey, Mrs.
Funk, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs A. NJ.
Ridgway. Mrs. and Miss Leroy Hill, Mrs.
Haley, Miss Wray Schweiger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
DETERlIlHEDT TO DID.
DESPERATE DEED OFF OTTO FRANK
IN CUTTING SHORT HIS
LIFE
SECRETLY SECURES A RAZOR

Hides 1t Beneath the BedcIOthes,
Sewers an Artery and BIeeds to
Death While Surrounded by
Friends-Discovery of His COndi-
ton Made Too Late to Save His
Life-Was Ill with Fever.
Surrounded by watchfu1 friends Otto
Frank, a cooper living at ISL Page street,
severed an artery in. his left wrist We'd
nesday evening, and bled nearly to death
before his act was discovered. When it
was known what Frank had done, Dr.
Johnson was hurriedly summoned, but
the would-be suicide was beyond aid, and
died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning
Frank was i'll with typhoid fever, and it
was believed inflicted the wound that
caused his death while in a state of tenn
porary delirium.
Since having been taken sick several
days ago Frank was somewhat despond-
ent, expressing the fear at times that
he would not recover, but 1t was not
suspected that he would try to kill him
self. DR.. Xanten attended Frank, and
pronounced the Illness typhoid fever.
Wednesday, Frank became slightly de-
lirious, and a close watch was kept
upon him by his wife About o'clock
in the evening Frank sent his wife up
stairs to attend to the children. While
Mrs Frank was absent he got out of bed
and secured a razor. Mrs. Frank heard
him moving about and FASTENED down
stairs. She feared something might be
wrong, and looked in the place where
Frank kept his razor. The razor was
gone. Mrs. Frank summoned several
neighbors, and an effort was made to
induce the sick man to give up the
razor. Frank refused to do so, and in
order to humOr him he was allowed to
keep the implement. Mrs. Frank and
her friends, however, sat by the bedside
watching the sick man to prevent him
from harming himself evidently deter
mined Ole ending his life, however, Frank
steadily drew the sharp razor across his
left wrist, seVering the main artery
Without a word or indication of pain
Frank lay quietly in bed slowly bleed
ing to death, while his friends unsus-
pectingly watched him. Finally it was
decided to take the razor from him. but
when the friends present turned back the
bel clothes they were Mortified to see
FRANK lying IN pool OF blood, while he
clutched the oper razor in his right hand.
He was very weak by this time, and could
not protest against the assistance that
WIS quickly given. It was too late, how
ever, and after lingering in an uncon-
sclous state for nearly an hour he died.
Frank was thirty-five years of age,
and leaves wife and five young chill
dren. He was employed by the St Paul
Barrel company, and earned good wages.
His domestic life har
to those acquainted with the family, and
the only explanation of his act is that
he was out Of his mind from the effects
of his illness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
REMOVED RECEIVER MAxAY.
Has Filed No Accounting in the PiO-
neer Threshing Company Matter.


Judge Lochren yesterday. in the United
States district court, filed an order in the
case of Henry B. Lowe against
the Pioneer Threshing company ct al,
removing Charles E. Maxcy, of Minneap-
oils, from the -reeeiyership of the thresh-
ing company and appointing M. H. Bou-
telle, of the same place, in his stead.
Maxcy was appointed receiver of the
company, whose plant is located at Fari-
bault, in 1897, and since then has made no
accounting. Recently he has left the
city and is believed to be somewhere IN
New York city. He was cited into court
on an order to show cause why he should
not file an accounting, why the receiver
ship should not be terminated and why
he should notLbee removed. Maxcy paid
no attention to the order. and the court
yesterday removed him from the receiver
ship, appointing M H. Boutelle in his
place, with bonds fixed at $1,000 Maxcy
is ordered to file an accounting on or be-
fore Aug. Is.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
ELKS AT ST. CLOUD.
They VIII Gather There Today From
All Quarters.

A lodge of Elks will be instituted at st.
Cloud today. Large delegations from st.
Paul, Minneapolis and other points will
attend. 1t promises to be a hot time
The Minnesota State band will be taken
along and will carry with it the best
things in its musical repertoire. The De-
egation will leave the depot in a special
over the Northern Pacific. The arrival
will be at 1870. and the town will be in
the hands of the Elks by the noon hour
In the afternoon and evening los candi-
dates of the new lodge will be initiated
There will be banquet, an election and
installation in the evening
Those who catch the train on the way
PACK VIII arrive in st. Paul Saturday
morning at T.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
CLOSED THE BRIDGE.
City Engineer CIaussen Takes Pre-
cautions for Safety.

City Engineer CIaussen yesterday
closed the Westminster street bridge for
travel owing to the condition of the road
way and notified the board of public
works Of his action. Mr.. Claussen stated
last evening that he had ordered the
bridge closed to teams fearing there
might be an accident. se---
In July last the contract for repIank-
ing the bridge and making other repairs
was let to Sherwood, Sutherland & Co.
for $4S94, and the work of carrying out
the contract should have been com
menced a week ago. Under the contract
the firm has eighty days to finish the re-
pairs after the signing of the contract by
the city comptroller Mr.. McCardy af-
fixed his signature to the paper Aug. II
and the eighty days will expire Oct. 80.
If the bridge is not in order and open to
travel on that date, then the firm will
have to pay $40 per day for each day
over the time. The city engineer says
that the work Of repairing the structure
can be finished in sixty days after it is
started. An effort will be made to hurry
on the work.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
MRS. BURKE'S PERILOUS PLIGHT
THREATENED WITH A REVOLVER
IN THE HANDS OF GEORGE
WEIDINGER

Her AssaiIant Believed to BE Mem
tally UnbaIanced-CrOuch Be-
hind a Door, He Awaits the APP
prOach of His Intended Victim.
Cow ering under the barrel of a leveled
revolver in the hands of George Weidin-
ger, expecting every moment would be
her last, Mrs. Caroline Burke living at
152 West University avenue, spent what
seemed an age to her, yesterday morning
praying for help. 1t came and her life
was saved.
Mrs. Burke assists her husband, Ed
ward R. Burke. in conducting conrcc-
ticnery store and restaurant at the above
address. Three n onths ago Weidinger
was employed by Mr.. Burke as u porter
He was always we'll behaved, temperate
in his habits and honest, according to Mr..
Burke, but at times 1t was believed the
fellow was not right mentally. Yesterday
morning Weidinger was alone IN the store
With Mrs. Burke Crouching behind Il
door he waited until she passed into the
kitchen, when he grabbed her and threw
her to the floor. As Mrs Burke struggled
to rise Weidinger drew a pistol and
pointed it at her head. She begged him
not to shoot her. 'Weidingrr never ut
tered word but came closer with the
SOLVER. Just as the weapon touched.
Mrs. Burke's head the front door of the
store opened and Mrs Ryan, living in
tho neighbOrhood, eEte &C - mike Il pur-
chase. Weidinger left his intended vic
tim and looked into the store Seeing
Mrs. Ryan he turned and ran out the
back door. Mrs. Burke then began call
ing for help and a policeman arrived on
the scene. No trace of Weidin:;er could
be found. Mrs. Burke thinks Weidingcr
was out of his mind ami fully intended
to kill her.
The police have description of Weidin-
ger and are still looking for him He Is
tWenty-six years of age broad Shout
dered, and has a rather eadaverous face,
light eyes and blonde hair. He wore dark
clothes and a white cap.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Gov. Lind Issues the Formal Notice
of the Annual Event.

Gov. Lind issued his Labor day procIa-
nation yesterday, calling upon the peo-
pie Of the state, without regard to avo-
cation to observe Monday, Sept. 4, and
join in the celebration OF the event. In
the proclamation the governor says:
Production and distribution are the
great problems of our present civilization.
The former is being rapidly solved by
the application of inventive genius and
sc1entltlc methods. That of distribution
is still awaiting solution. The law has
afforded capital, one factor in produce
ton, every facility for cooperation and
organization. Necessity has compelled
labor the other factor, to repeated eff
often effectual. and, when well directed
always beneficial, have at times proven
abort1ve. Ours being a government by
law-the expression of the will of the
people-it is essential to our well being
that the law should afford a like encour-
agemept and protection to the organiza-
ton of labor that it does tic capital, in
order to insure just and fair distribu-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Chicago to New York and Return,
SIS.A5

Via Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Ry. Tickets on sale Sept. LIST to 4th, in
elusive. Return limit Sept 18th, or by
deposit of ticket and payment of SC
GENTS, may be extended to Sept 30th.
Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls and
Chautauqua, also privilege of Hudson
River Day Line boats between Albany
and New York in either direction. For
sleeping car reservations. which should
be made early. or any additional infor-
A, or J. E. Hull. P. A. 122 Endicott Ar
cade. st. Paul. or F. n. Byron G. W.
A. Chicago. A J. Smith. G. P. A, CIeve-
land.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
WILL WORK TT OUT.
Norman Pepin Failed to Show Up
With the Sum of $40.

Norman Pepin was allowed his liberty
on his own recognizance, when convict
ed Of disorderly. conduct in the police
court a week ago, in order to secure $40
with which to pay the fine imposed He
failed to appear afterwards and an at
tachment was issued for him. Yesterday
he appeared in court to answer the
charge of contempt and of drunkenness
For holding the court so lightly as to
forget to return with the $40 he was
given ten days at the workhouse, with
an added fifteen days for drunkenness
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Endeavor Convention.

ABERDEEN. S. D., Aug. M.-The
twelfth annual convention of the South
Dakota Christian EndeavOr union con-
vened in this city this afternoon. So far
little but routine work has been accom-
plished. On Friday evening Rev. w. B.
Riley. of the First Baptist church, St
Paul. will deliver a lecture on 'Princi-
pies VS.. Party and on Friday afternoon
Rev. Carey e. Morgan, of the Portland
Avenue church. st. Paul, will speak on
the subject, Through America to the
World 4"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
New Telephone Company.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. "a
Especial. 1.-The Peoples Telephone COM
pany. which has been getting ready to
put in it's system in Superior and Du-
luth. announces that it will be prepared
for business about Sept. Is. The COM
pany says that about $50 subscribers are
assured for the outset. The new COM
pany will give to it's subscribers the same
numbers they have under the Bell sys-
tenn, so that their stationery and adver-
Using will not have to be changed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Charged with Larceny.

While the police were looking for
of property belonging to Arthur Ches-
borough, bell boy at the Windsor hotel
Special Officer Fitzgerald arrested Heren.
don in the Great Northern railroad
yards on the charge of trespass. Herein
don had in his possession a coat and vest
alleged to belong to Chesborough at the
time OF his arrest. A gold watch and
ough's room at the hotel, but these ar
tlcles were not found on the prisoner
Herendon admitted pawning the watch
ana chain He was formerly employed
at the hotel as a pan washer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
CITY n W ..

Minor Building Permits - Three
minor building permits, aggregating $3.50,
were issued yesterday.
Scarlet Fever RepOrted-Scarlet few
er was reported at the health office yes
terday existing at 200 West Indiana ave
nue.
Next Sunday at COmo-The Minnesota
State band will give concerts at Como
park next Sunday afternoon and even
ing
Loss Was NOninaI-The explosion of
n gasoline stove at the home of E. P.
Roberts, 913 Margaret street, at 1928 yes
terday morning, caused a slight blaze.
The loss was nominal.
lie Glare Draws Ninety Days-Chas.
lie Clare was convicted of the third Of
Tense of drunkenness in the police court
yesterday and was sent out to the work.
house for ninety days.
Midsummer RaIIy-The Brotherhood
of st. Andrew held it's midsummer rally
yesterday afternoon and evening at st.
James church, Lawson and De Soto
streets. beginning about o'clock.
sunday at WiIdVvoOd-NeXt Sunday s
concerts at Wildwood will present a
programme embracing a number of new
selections by the Twin City Mandolin
club which have not been given at that
resort.
Drilled at the ArmOry-Sixty mem
bers Of the Kriegerverein- who will take
part in the parade and celebration on
German day, Sept. 8, drilled at the ar
mory last evening. Paul Drinkwitz was
the drill master.
Soldiers Coming From Cuba-A bat
TALON of the Eighth infantry is expected
here next week from Cuba. This will be
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25

ton of the joint products of the two.
The harmonious cooperation of both is
essential to the best results. Harmony
and mutual good will can only rest upon
Justice and equality of right. 1t is there
fore of the greatest Importance, not only
to our material welfare, but to the per-
manency of our institutions, that every
citizen should devote himself to the
thoughtful and conscientious considera-
ton of these questions, and that this day
De devoted to the expression and inter
as to the enjoyment of the rest from toll
and care which a legal holiday implies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
TURNER'S HISTORIC CAREER.
Death of One of the Oldest CoIored
Citizens OF ST. Paul.

Green Henry Turner, one Of the Oldest
colored citizens of st. Paul, died last Wed
nesday evening at his home, 29O Rice
street. He had resided in st. Paul for
many years and was giant in size and
physical strength. Hissage was about 80
years according to his own calculations.
although he never knew exactly. Turner
was born in Africa and was taken to
Cuba by slave traders From there he
was brought to this country. During the
war he was living in Tennessee and saved
the life of William Seeger, of St. PauI
who had been captured by Confederates
Afterwards he enlisted in the Fifth Iowa
cavalry and served until the close of the
war.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
"a. p. O. r.

The Northern Pacific railway will run a
special train from st. Paul and Minneap-
oils to st. Cloud, Mimi, and return in
connection with the institution of the
new lodge of Elks at ST. Cloud on Aug,
morning, Aug. %, at 9 a. m, Minneapolis
at 9:40 and arrive at St Cloud II 80 a. m. !:
returning it will leave st. Cloud early
Saturday morning, Aug. 26. The rate will
be one-fare for the round trip.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
al Horseshoe Bendss Idahoz..,rt su arriue

at Horseshoe Bend. Idaho! They arrived
in Butte this afternoon ON vtheir way
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Reiling were the
only passengers in the coach, and lost
$4,000 in gold dust. Mr.. Reiling is presi-
dent Of dredging company, and the
robbers evidently expected to make big
haul, as it was supposed that he was
bringing out the seasons cleanup. Mr..
Reiling today offered a reward of $1,000
for the capture Of the robbers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
On a Charge of T,srcenv

John Kline was arraigned in the noIica
court yesterday on the charge of lar
[s(5 W He is accused of stealing gold
M WI ;ni belonging to Josephine Mitch
chain was stolen while Kline was ASSIST tite
ing IN the moving of Mrs MitchaII's
household effects. Kline secured a con-
unuance until today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
LOST HER FOOT.
Little Lizzie Harms Run Over by a
Street Car.

Lizzie Harms, twelve year old girl Iiv-
ing at 1862 East Sixth street, was run down
by a street car at Seventh and Olive
streets, yesterday morning. The girls
right foot was so badly crushed that it
was necessary to amp ltate it at the
ankle. The operation as performed "a
ST. Lukes hospital.
The girl was crossing the street when
the accident happened. She passed re-
hind a west bound Maria, avenue car and
vas struck by IN cast bound Seventh
street car. The girl is the laughter of
Mrs. Katherine Harms, widow who has
the care Of four other children
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
HeadIeas Body Found.

an unknown man was found near Wis
consin Point. on Superior bay, this morn
ing. The remains were badly decompos-
ed. and the head is gone. 1t will prob
ably be impossible to secure identifca-
ton. Coroner Downs theory, from the
fact of no clothing on the body. is that
the nan was bathing and drowned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Desire Mr.. HambIy,s Returp

The board of trustees of the Clinton
Avenue M b. church held meeting last
to to the conference for the return of Rev
Ihomas Hambly for another wear. Mr.
dam6Iey has been in charge of the
at Mortified Sept 81 -ite0'9
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
BISHOP Consecrated.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Aug. A-This
morning at st. Peters cathedral Father
Frederick Els became bishop of the dio-
cese of Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie.
as consecrator, and Bishop Stanley of
Fargo N. D., preached a mastery ser
mon on the text of st. Matthew, Go
forth and teach my gospel to all nations"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
PhiladeInhin

Is the place for the National Encamp-
ment. Grand Army of the Republic, this
year. Best reached by holding a ticket
over the Burlington Very low rates.
Ticket office, No. 400 Robert ST. (Hotel
Ryan, and Union Depot.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
joint Council Committee

The Joint council committee on mar
ReJ sites will meet this afternoon at 5
y S clock c me report of the majority mem
oers OF the committee will be signed and
an an EFFORT will be made by Aid Blomouist
10 10, nave the minority report to be submit
49, ecu py MN sent to the council at the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Manitoba Crops.

WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. M-The gov
eminent crop bulletin estimates the
wheat yield of the province at 33504,76G
bushels. or an average of 2O55 per acre;
oats. 230O3,126, an average of 46; barley.
5,532,972, an average of 30.25. The wheat
estimate is considered extremely conser-
vative. Estimated total production of ce-
reals of the province, 62, 429 1886 bushels
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Petitions In Voluntary Bankruptcy.

Petitions in voluntary bankruptcy were
filed yesterday in federal court as fol-
lows:
Edward T. Howard, salesman. Red
Wing, liabilities S., 1855, assets SITS; John
a. Gardner. printer st. Paul, liabilities
SIS, 794, assets $685.; Isaac E. Brakeman,
clerk, Faribault liabilities $1,S4565 as
sets $65; John NJ. Taylor, switchrnan. St
Paul, liabilities $4S3.44, assets S275; Fred
w. Markham, saIoonkeeper, Faribault,
liabilities SO, 93S. Is, assets $685.