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The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25

Groseilliers, to near the western limit Of
Lake Superior during the year 1856, or
about that time, the dates being some
what confounded, whence they penetrated
to a discovery of the upper Mississippi
and the Western plains, which are quite
certainly described in the printed record
of the original manuscripts.
While proceeding westward from the
French trading posts In Canada, they
came in contact with the Ojibway In
dians, then probably not farther west
than Sha-ga-wa- ma-kong, oh the south
shore Of Lake Superior now known as
Chequamegon bay and the point of land
which forms it. That voyage first brought
to the attention of those Indians what
they called thunder" the flint-lock gun.
afterwards so extensively used in the
earliest settlements in Minnesota. The
appearance of Radisson among the West
ern tribes marked an important epoch in
the history of the Ojibway nation, for
when they came into the use Of firearms
they captured one-half of Minnesota from
the Sioux, as the result Of a warfare
which continued until 1861.
Legendary Information is still cherished
by the descendants of those ancient war
riors, who came into contact with Raids
son, and if their representations are to be
considered reliable, the bands living north
of Lake Superior continue to substantiate
a remembrance of the advent of the first
white man. by working his form in beads
upon their pouches.
Mr.. David l. Bushnell Jr., who last year
maintained a considerable sojourn among
the Indians north of Lake Superior secur-
ed a beaded pouch representing a white
man, said to be In remembrance of the
first Frenchman who came to that re-
gion, although they have no knowledge OF
the name and only legend from which
to compute the time.
Mr.. Bushnell also has q considerable
collection of other similarly decorated
material from the same region which are
now on deposit with the Historical So
ciety at the city of ST Louis, highly cher
.shed as representations of actual events
conditions or circumstances, not always
fully understood and appreciated by tho
predominating race.
Among these objects is a muk-kuk
made of birch bark, In which to preserve
maple sugar upon the side of which ha:
been deftly engraved the form of deer
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
GRANTS FAST HORSE.
PrOnouncement of COnking Agree
with the Butcher's.

with the Butchers.
Washington Correspondence Of the Chi
cage Record
When Gen. Grant was president he was
fond OF fine horses, as every body knows,
and drove the fastest trotter in Wash
ington 1t was his greatest pleasure to
SO out on the aqueduct road which is
! a dead level from Georgetown to Cabin
John Bridge, and let his horse out to it's
fun speed People who knew his habits
used to go out there sunny afternoons
for the novelty of seeing the president
OF the United States driving at a 2:30
gait. But butcher in Washington had
a horse that could beat the president s,
and very often he appeared on the road
TO show his animals speed and annoy the
president. He would hang around the
end of the aQueduct bridge until the
presidents light buggy and stylish step
per had passed, and would follow them
until he reached a wide space in the
road. Then he would let his horse out
and the butcher cart would go bounding
along until he had thrown dust in the
presidents eyes for awhile when lie
would slacken mp and let Gen. Grant go
by, only to pass him again and again
as often as he pleased without the slight
est regard for the pride or the office
of the chief magistrate of this great ma
ton.
Gen. Grant was q very patient, self
contained man, but ] doubt II anything
that ever occurred in his life annoyed him
SO much as that butcher. He was COM
PEELED to abandon the road which runs
along the top OF the tunnel that brings
the water from the upper Potomac -
Washington and seek other drives in Or
der to avoid his tormentor but the viii
lain still pursued him, and used 10 hang
around Lafayette square in his old butch
ers cart so that he could follow the pres
ident in any direction he might take. ri
nally Gen. Grant took Col. Condit Smith
into his confidence and asked him to ne
Sotiate quietly for the purchase of the
horse which was accomplished for $50l
The next morning Senator Conking ana
Senator Jones, of Nevada, were invited
to inspect the wonderful animal and ac-
companied Gen. Gi ant to the White h lus
stables, just south of the state depart
ment. Senator Jones dec ined TO express
an opinion as to the merits of the ami
NAL. He said that he claimed TO know
all about mines but never set up as an
expert on horses, but Mr.. Conkiing, who
probably knew less, pretended TO exam
Inc the animal with great care He look
ed at his feet and twisted his tan: he in
spected his hoofs nlinutely, gazed stead
lily for several moments into his eyes,
rubbed his legs with a knowing air, and
finally, turning to Gen. Grant. remarked
with an air of judicial authority:
TITS mighty fine horse, Mr. Presi-
dent, but I would rather have the $500
That's exactly what the butcher saiG,'
retOrted Gen. Grant
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
sHREWD CASHIER.

New York Mail and Express.
A cashier employed in a large Western
city recently went over the collateral held
by his loan clerk simply by way of pre-
caution. He noticed that one of the
banks best customers had over $4,000 out
on bills Of lading of cattle on the way
North. AS the house in question had an
abattoir, this was not surprising. The
firm was rated at over $500, $50, and its
transactions were on a large scale. Sud
denly it occurred to him that the way
bills looked very much alike. Comparl-
son showed that they were written by
the same hand. He took one to the rail-
road which was supposed to have issued
1t and found that 1t was a forgery The
handwriting on the bills was that of a
member of the firm, which was borrow
ing the money. This could mean but one
thing-the firm was in desperate financial
difficulties and about to go under.
1t was now too late to do anything in
the matter that day. The cashier did
not say anything to anybody, but went
home. He did not sleep that night, but
planned out his campaign for the next
morning. The loans were all subject to
call at any time. He waited until after
the clearing house returns were in for
the day to excite no suspicion. Then he
had the guilty partner in the cattle firm
rung up on the telephone.
Very sorry" he said TO the cattle man
nonchalantly, but we are debtors In the
clearing house today. Money is little
scarce. Guess we'll have to ask you to
repay that $50,0OO worth of loans today.
Sorry to inconvenience you, and If you
want the money again little later will
be glad to have you call around"
Very WE'LL" came the reply: will you
have a check on our account In your
bank or on our other bank?"
Better draw on the other bank, as
that is customary" replied the cashier.
In a few minutes the check, duly certi-
fled by the cashier of the rival instItu-
ton, was sent in. The cashier took the
precaution to send around to the other
bank to make sure that the certifcatior
was no forgery. Then he sent for the
forger.
Now. said he, 81 have my money, and
1 can speak plainly. I want you to take
your account out of this bank
What do you mean?" demanded the
cattle dealer
you know perfectly we'll what
mean," was the reply. You may take
your account out of this bank and keeI
1t out. We have no use for it,
The account was withdrawn. Within
less than thirty days the failure of the
cattle firm was announced.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
RICH RAILROAD ENGINEER.
Harry Earl. Who Runs a Locomotive
on the Transatlantic ROad.

Harry Earl, who runs an engine on
the Pennsylvania railroad, is said tn be
the richest railroad engineer In the coun-
try. For twenty-five years he has fol-
lowed this occupation, and he takes
great pride in 1t, and in the fact that he
never has had an accident He inherited
and when he married Ruth Griffin of
Scranton, nineteen years ago, she brought
10 him q plump dowry. Yet he says mod
estly, "I am an engineer and nothing
else, I think 1 must have been born for
an engineer. 1t Is pleasant for me to
think that I can take a little recreation
once in while, but am never so hapDv
Rs when on my engine. My brother Wal
ter is one of the best engineers of the
country, and is as fond of the work as 7
Rm.''
Harry Earl began as a fireman on the
Camden & Atlantic City railroad, a line
which has been absorbed by the Penn
sylvania. His first engineer was George
Bishop who was killed a few years ago
his head being crushed while he was
looking out of his cab for signals. Mos,
of these years Earl was running between
these two Jersey cities, and he has made
some OF the fastest time ever known
frequently covering the sixty miles IN
forty-eight minutes. A short time ago
he was sent to Pittsburg to test some of
the new engines for the Pennsylvania.
Last year he was in the Altoona shops
for six weeks doing the same work
He is exceedingly fond Of Engine No.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
GIRL WAITED WITH PATIENCE
For a Young Man Who Went for q
Marriage License.
Baltimore Sun.

BalllmOre sun.
a young couple from the country came
to town for the purpose OF procuring
marriage license. While the prospective
groom went for the license he left the
intended bride in buggy on the market
square, At the clerks office he was told
that he would have to procure sore one
to make oath that the young lady was of
age. Hour after hour, pa ssed while the
woung man secured the town for q
friend In the meantime people began
wondering why the young lady kept up
her vigil in the buggy. Finally after a
wait of six hours, she was awarded by
the sight of her lover; who had enlisted
the good offices of some one in attesting
to the brides age and carried with hira
the marriage license. They drove home
late in the afternoon, tired and embar-
rassed, but happy The couple were Frif-
fin Racy and Miss Annie Henson, of near
Middlet0wn.
They drove to Stephens City, whele
they made inquiry for minister. Pass
ers-by directed them to Rev. J. c.
Thrasher. The couple refused to leave
the buggy, stating that they preferred
to be married in the street About dark,
and surrounded by a crowd which had
gathered, the knot was tied by the min
lister from the sidewalk.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25

grocery house of P H Kelly & Co., and
has remained with the house ever since,
the name of the company now being
Foley Bros. & Kelly Mercantile company
He is assistant general manager of the
house.
TREASURER KIRK.
E. B. Kirke, the treasurer, was born in
Ohio in 1869. His father, Mr. r. A Kirk,
president of the wholesale hardware
house of Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co.,
removed to st. Paul in 1888. The educa-
ton of the young man was completed
here, he having graduated from the state
university. In 1892 he entered the house
of Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co., where he
now holds the position of assistant
treasurer.
These sketches develop two notable
things. Three of5the gentlemen are ma
tives Of Minnesota and the fourth was
educated in the state. 1t is fair to style
all Of the officers as Minnesota products.
The second pointiis that each one has
never been connected with any other
house than the one with which he is at
present associated.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25

In 1884 he bought the interest of Mr.. AL
brecht in the wholesale fur house of
Albrecht, Lanpher & Finch. and the firm
name thereafter became Lanpher, Finch
& Skinner MIR. Skinner has the financial
management of the house for his depart
ment.
VICE PRESIDENT MERRILL.
H. A. Merrill, who was elected vice
president for the second time was born
in st. Paul in 1863 After being educated
in st. Paul schools he entered the whole
sale crockery house of Pollock, Donald
son & Ogden as an employe. In 1887 he
became member of the firm Mr.. Pol
lock having retired the firm name was
then Donaldson, Ogden & Co. In 1893 the
firm became Ogden, Merrill & Greer, and
so remains. Mr. MerrilPs department is
that Of general buyer
VICE PRESIDENT KELLY.
John F. Kelly, the other vice president,
was born in st. Paul In 1857 After pass
ing. through the ST Paul schools he at
tended the Notre Dame university, -of In
diana. In 1876 he entered the wholesale
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25

The election of officers of the st. Paul
Jobbers' union took place at the annual
meeting on March 9, resulting in the fol-
lowing being chosen:
President-J.- H. Skinner of Lanpher,
Finch & Skinner.
Vice Presidents-H A Merrill. of Og-
den Merrill & Greer. and John F. Kelly,
of Foley Bros. & Kelly Mercantile COM
pany.
Treasurer-E. B. Kirk. of Farwell. o.
mum, Kirk & Co.
secretary-H P. Hall, OF the st. Paul
Trade Jounal.
The new officers are young, active, rep
resentative business men of the CITY, as
the following sketches show;
PRESIDENT SKINNER,
]. H. Skinner. the new president, was
born in Faribault, Mimi, in 1858. After
passing through his home schools he went
to Cornell university, and there gradu-
ated. In the meantime his father. the
late George E. Skinner, so long the land
agent of the Milwaukee & st. Paul road,
had removed to st. Paul, and the son
spent several years in his fathers office.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25

iams, he grew up not knowing what his
true name was. He, of course, lost all
track of his own father.
Near the close of the year 1857, Mr..
Shigley came to Mankato. At one time
he was with party Of surveyors who
passed through the southern part Of Min
nesota and who surveyed in and about
the site of Jackson. OF late years Mr..
Shigley confined himself to his garden.
his nursery, his apiary and his trees and
shrubbery and flowers. He was a great
lover OF nature and would have rather
lived alone in the woods than elsewhere.
He seldom came down to the business
part of the city, but often his friends
called on him at his home on Bunker
HILL where he always extended TO them
a hearty welcome.
A year ago last February Mr.. Shig'
ley received a visit from Mrs. Abbie
Gardner-Sharp, of Okoboji, 10. Her call
brought back to the old gentlemans
mind the days of the Indian troubles
at Spirit Lake, when the Yankatonians
made war upon the whites. Mrs. Card
ner-Sharp was herself captured by the
Indians and forced to live with them
three months, having been rescued from
them at Ashton, some 200 miles distant,
by the government troops. Mr. Shigley
teen years old, carrying her on his back
from Lake Ol1oboji to a place OF safety,
many miles away, travelling through
snow drifts, crossing swollen streams
and encountering dangers that when
related today seem to be beyond human
belief. To Mrs. Sharp Mr.. Shigley gave
a large number Of relics that had been
preserved by him through many years.
The girl Mr. Shigley rescued is now living
in Indiana.
On the pioneers monument at Spirit
Lake, erected a number of years ago,
can be found the name of Adam p. Shig>
ley, tribute to his bravery
When the Sioux outbreak occurred in
this section in 1862, Mr. Shigley was one
of the first to respond to the call to
arms. He was at the gallant defense Of
New Ulm and performed many feats of
bravery and daring.
Among his effects are a number OF
curtos. One is a gun over 100 years old.
A gruesome relic Is a portion of an In
dams skin which Mr.. Shigley tanned.
Mr.. Shigley was one of eleven brothers,
all of whom died a number of years ago.
One of them formerly resided at Norris
town. So far Ns known the only living
relatives are two nephews who live in
Indiana. One is DR.. A. A. Mahin, pre-
siding elder of the Richmond district,
Northern Indiana; the other is DR.. Milton
Mahin, of Newcastle, who was presiding
elder thirty years. Both Of these di-
vines are eminent in their profession,
and are among the foremost of the Meth
odist clergymen in their state. Mr..
Shigley was himself diamond In the
rough, man of sterling qualities and of
the strictest integrity The funeral was
held from his home at o'clock Monday
afternoon, DIR. ]. M. Driver officiating.
The interment was at Glenwood.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
written for the Globe.)

Historians and students of Western
history have come to an acceptance Of the
real truths contained in that unique and
weird relation entitled "Radisson's Voy-
ages" written by a Frenchman in bad
English, between the years 1858 and 1852
while coasting the great lakes and pene-
trating as far West as the prairie region
where now is Minnesota, first of white
men to come In contact with the Sioux
Indians at that early period.
The written record was discovered un-
der the accumulation of ages in the Brit
ish museum, was printed by the Prince
society in 1885, and the volume Is deemed
to be, one of the most valuable found on
the shelves Of the State Historical So
ciety
The full name of the author was Pierre
d'Esprit Radisson, and he was accom-
panied by his brother-in-law, Sieur des
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
Absence of Mind.

London Globe.
A curious and authentic instance or alb
sence OF mind is recorded concerning a
popular book. A certain person, needing
a copy Of Mn Whiteiug's mo. John
Street is stated to have taken. cab to
John street, Adelphi. to have rung the
bell of No. 5 and astounded the maid
servant by asking for one Whiting This
sounds like fiction. but as a matter of
fact il is true.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-25
CATHOLIC MISSIONARY WORK.
Nearly Two Million Dollars "a Year
Expended I'm Foreign Lands.

ENVtHUtU III i OTCISH bdMUSs
Little, If anything, is heard outside OF
Catholic circles of the missionary work
that is carried on by that church. Yet
nearly $1,000, GOO a year is expended in
supporting missionaries and churches in
foreign lands, and many thousands of
dollars sent from Europe to this country
which are distributed among a number of
Southern and Western dioceses that are
not in position TO support themselves.
Most OF the work in foreign lands is con-
Quoted through the assistance which the
missionaries receive from the Assncia-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24

DR.. and Mrs. Homer Hansen OF
Platt City, Neb., are visiting friends
In Logan. They are enroute TO
Paris to attend the exposition.
While in Europe DIR, Har sen will
take six months course In sur
gical specialties. They will return
to America by way of China and
Japan and the Pacific. The Doctor
expects to locate for practice in
Toledo, Ohio. We hope them a
pleasant trip, and success and
health.
Biliousness Is q condition charac-
terized by disturbance of the di--
gestive organs. The stomach is de-
biliated, the liver torpid, the bowels
constlpated. There is o loathing of
food, pains in the bowels, dizziness,
coated tongue and vomiting first of
the undigested or partly digested
food and then of bile. Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
allay the disturbances Of the stomach
and create healthy appetite. They
also tone up the liver to healty
action and regulate the bowels.
Try them and you are certain to be
much pleased with the result. For
sale by +. s. Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
Dedication of Presb byterian Church.

The Dedication and Installation
services at the Presbyterian church
last Sunday attracted crowds that
filed the large church to overflow
ing. About 200 were present at
both the morning and evening
services
The ceremonies and addresses
were Of high order of merit, the
music, under the direction of Mr..
Adams, was unusually fine, the
collection large. Everything pass
ed off to the entire satisfaction of
all. Where so much was excellent
it would be unbecoming to mention
any special part. Suffice to say
that it was a happy day for all
Presbyterians. All who came from
outside of Logan were offered free
entertain nent.
Mr.. Kelso and Mr.. Montgomery,
two young men, were ordained to
the Presbyterian ministry.
At the close of the Installation
services on Sunday night, which
made DR.. Steward the pastor of the
church, the vast congregation came
for ward and welcomed the pastor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
SOnping.

A merry crowd of young people
were pleasantly entertained by
Miss Lallie Armstrong Friday
evening. Arrangements had been
made for "Souping Party" at
SCOTS Creek, but the rain Friday
prevented It. So the invitation
given by Miss Armstrong to make
soup indoors was gladly excepted.
The evening was spent In games
and music, after which an elegant
supper was served. Those present
were: Misses Nellie and Zella
Schwenke, Anna Brooke, Lucy
Bowen, Elsie Tenny, Florence
Wardwell, Clara Reber, Flossie
Newman, Blanche England, Sallie
and Freda Armstrong. Messers
Howard Lindley, Cyrus Rochester,
Dallas Sunderland, Harry Blosser,
Lawrence Gano, Vernon Camp.
bell, Robert Kemper.
w. II. C. Entertained.
On last Friday evening, May 1S,
the ladies of the w. r.. G. were very
pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mrs. II. Mclaughlin, ia honor of
her birthday, She received quite
number of handsome and useful
presents from the family Corps, and
other friends. Dainty refresh
ments were served, after which
several very entertaining recitat-
ions were rendered. All united In
wishing the hostess many happy
returns of such n pleasant and de-
lightful occasion.
1900.
The Senior class entertained very
charmingly, last Friday evening,
at the home. of Miss Nellie Schaef-
fer. Their guests were the Juniors,
Prof. and Mrs. Pierpont, and Misses
Bowlby, Mcbride and Deissle,
The Mandolin Club played during
the evening, and the two classes,
who have established such friendly
relations between them, thorough
ly enjoyed everything.
Reception.
The regular reception of the
graduating class will be given Fri
day evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. II. Brooke.
Sewing Circle.
The girls will have u lawn lunch
con this afternoon with the Misses
White at Gray Gables.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
Beware of a Cough.

A cough is not disease but a
symptom. Consumption and bron-
chitis, which are the most danger
GUS and fatal diseases, have for tn cir
first indication a persistent cough,
and if properly treated as soon as
this cough appears are easily cured.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
proven wonderfully successful, and
gained its wide reputation and ex-
tensive sale by its success in curing
the diseases which cause coughing.
If it is not beneficial it will not cost
you AGENT. For sale by f. S. Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
A Delicate Surgical Operation.

DIR. Campbell trephined the skull
of Carl Blackston, aged eight years,
for fracture of the skull caused by
the evening passenger train rum
ming over him while he lay on the
track asleep.
Although the operation is deli
cate and difficult one, DIR. Campbell,
assisted by Drs. Allen and PulleD,
successfully operated upon him and
the boy rallied nicely, and at pres
ent writing is doing well, and the
Doctor is very hopeful of his ulti-
mate RECOVERY.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
Visiting COmmitte.

On Saturday last Judge Wright
appointed the following excellent
persons to serve this county as a
visiting board: Three years, Mrs.
Lewis Green and Mr.. Woodruff;
Two years, Mrs. HI. r.. Harrington
and Mrs. A. HI. Brooke; One year,
w. w. McCray and Mr.. Brown.
His honor delivered to the COM
mittee the oath of Office and beau
tifully charged them as to their
duties and responsibilities.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-24
A WOman's Awful Peril.

"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an OPP
Grafton" were the startling words
heard by Mrs. 1. B. Hunt Of Lime
Ridge, Wis, from her doctor after
he had vainly tried to cure her of a
frightful case of stomach trouble
and yellow jaundice. Gall stones
had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use
Electric Bitters which wholly cured
her. It's a wonderful Stomach,
Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures
Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try
it. Only 30 cts. Guaranteed. For
sale by f. Harrington druggist.