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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
BOY IS STILL MISSING
PARENTS OF WILLIE JACKSON
IN SUSPENSE OVER CHILD,


Willie, the thirteen-year-old son Of
Louis Jackson, q teamster, who resides
at 1913 Pleasant avenue, was drowned in
the Mississippi about 7 o'clock last even
ing. His body has not yet been recev-
cred. -.
A GI o b e reporter called at his homo
about IL o'clock last night, and the
mother of the boy told the following
story. 1-s
willie left home about half past last
evening, and went toward the river.
About o'clock he had not returned, and
s.nt his brother down to the river to
look for him. thinking that he may
have gone in bathing, and may have
been seized with cramps and drowned.
When his brother reached the river,
at a point near the pump house, he
found Willie's clothing and shoes lying
on the bank He walked up and down
the bank, but could not see anything of
Willie. He returned home with the clothes
and told us that he could not see any
thing of WILLIE
The father Of the boy, accompanied
by several of the neighbors, formed a
searching party. and Immediately went
70 the river to prosecute a search. At
midnight the body had not been recover
ed.
The hoy s mother says that Willie had
never BEFORE gone to the river alone.
and that she had warned him at several
times not to go in bathing He could
not swim.
No one at the pump house saw him in
the evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
CHAS. v. MAIER'S VISIT
Is NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SET
Thing RAILROAD. DIFFEREn CES.


Charles w. Mailer, third vice president
of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers. is at the Merchants
Last evening Lodge No 35S, Of the
order, held a well attended meeting at
Union Star hall, at State street and
Greenwood avenue. at which Mr. Maier
was present and made an interesting
speech on the welfare Of the order.
In an interview with a G l b reporter
late last night, Mr.. Maier said that his
visit to st. Paul at the present time was
simply one for the welfare of the order,
and that he had not been called here
to settle any differences between the
order and the railway companies.
He also stated that as far as he
knew, the employees and the railroad COM
panies were on the best Of terms, and
that he didn't think there was any
trouble whatever between them.
Mr.. Maier has been third vice grand
master of the order for six years. He
started in as a fireman on the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railroad twenty years
ago. His home is at Parsons, Kan. Mr..
Maier stated that the order was in very
good shape at the present time. and had
5T2 lodges, with a total membership Of
81 900.
Mr.. Mater arrived yesterday from
Peoria, ILL.,. and intends to stay in the
Twin Cities for week or ten days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
RECEIVE THEIR VOWS.
THURTY-TWO YOUNG LADIES EN-
TER SISTERHOOD.

Seventeen young women made their
perpetual vows at St Joseph's convent
yesterday morning, renouncing forever
the world and its pomp for life of
cCnsecrated devotion. Eleven others
made their first vows and received the
habit of sisterhood, and four, who have
already served a two years probation,
made their annuaI vows The service by
which these thirty-two young women
were received into the sisterhood was q
private one. witnessed only by friends and
relatives of the novices. Very Rev.
Father Robert, rector Of the monastery
Of the Passionist Brothers Of st. Louis,
who has been conducting the retreat for
the sisters at st. Joseph's convent, was
the ceiebrant at yesterdays service. He
was assisted by Father Harrison, of St.
Joseph's church, and Rev. Father Glib
bons, rector Of st. Marys.
The service was held at 7:30 o'clock at
the little chapel of st. Joseph's academy.
AS the postulants entered the chapel and
took their places in the front pews, a
professional hymn was sung. A choir of
nuns sang frequently throughout the
service. Father Robert preached the
sermon, Stating that special significance
was attached to the vows that were
taken yesterday because of the fact that
it was the feast Of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin. The day, too, mark
ed the assumption of the postulantS not
into heaven, but into that paradise akin
to. heaven. Following the sermon those
young women. who, for the first time,
were to receive the garb of sisterhood, re-
tired to change their dainty white gowns
for the sombre habits. Those who were
to make their perpetual vows carried In
their hands lighted candles, as did also
the four who made their annual vows.
The following are the names of those
who received the habit of the st. Joseph
sisterhood. with their corresponding con-
vent names: Miss Susanna Benner, Sister
Mary Norbertine; Miss Florence Melon
aid, Sister Mary Carmel; Miss Flora
Shaw, Sister Mary Fabian; Miss Sarah
DevIne, Sister Mary de Chantal; Miss
Agnes Hogan, Sister Anne Olivia; Miss
Teresa Wallace. Sister Mary Agnotta
Miss Marie Poirier. Sister Amadeus: Miss
Albna Argenault. Sister Mary Hortensia:
Miss Janey Mcdonald. Sister Mary
Borgia Miss Gertrude Hogarty, Sister
Mary Maura; Miss Mary Doucet, Sister
Mary Devota.
The following sisters made their an
nual vows: Sister Mary Alfredo Drob-
inska, Sister Mary Sylvania Leifeld, Sis
ter Mary Bertini Gondek, Sister Mary
Virginia Pfarr
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Abraham Yerxa Held Yes
terday Afternoon.

Funeral of Abraham Yerxa Held Yes
terd.y Afternoon.
The funeral Of the late Abraham Yerxa,
who died Monday at the home of his son,
w. A. Yerxa, 1915 Kenwood parkway,
Minneapolis, took place yesterday from
the residence The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank H. Cooper, pastor
of Olivet Baptist church, in place Of Rev.
DR.. w. B. Riley who is in the East and
of whose church Mr.. Yerxa had been
valued member Mr. Cooper briefly re-
counted the life Of the deceased and the
great esteem in which he had been held
by all VINO knew him. The room In
which the services occurred was crowded
with sweet-scented flowers, tokens of re-
membrance from friends, relatives and
employees. A selected quartette sang sew.
eral beautiful hymns and the remains
were laid to rest in the family lot at
Lakewood, the sons and sons-in-law of
Mr.. YerXa. w. A, F. R. Whitfield and
M. w. Yerxa and M. H. Minor and H. J.
Thorne acting as pallbearers. Out Of re-
spect to the memory Of Mr.. Yerxa the
Minneapolis and ST. Paul stores of the
Yerxa Bros. were closed all day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
ATHLETIC CLUB LIVES
SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT MADE
OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
The St Paul Athletic and Rowing club
has survived the ordeal of financial strin-
gency through which it has just passed.
and its members believe the club is now
on a fairer way to success than 1t has
ever been before.
A meeting Of the board Of directors Of
the club was held last night, at which
arrangements were made for the club
continuance and the settlement of all In
debtedness.
In view Of the fact that the club was
unable to longer exist and meet its imam
ctal obligations, it decided back to the
Minnesota Boat club the island property,
including the boat house. boats and other
property. which wipes out mortgage Of
$500, including the accrued interest Of
$225. The property, including the appara-
tus and furniture, covering q mortgage
of $500, was decided back to James J.
Grathwol and C. c. Townsend. The float
ing Indebtedness of $500 was satisfac-
torily taken care of. Thus q burden Of
s16,SOO has been lifted. and the total in
debtedness of the club Is provided for.
ALI dues that are due prior to Aug. 1
were set aside, and are to be applied on
the Indebtedness as fast as collected. The
club has been turned over to z. B. Smith.
the owner of the building and premises.
who will be personally responsible for all
the affairs Of it, including any bills in
Cured since Aug. and any that may be
incurred at any time later during his
term. The club feels that its interests
are in the hands of most competent and
desirable gentleman, and that they will
be cared for in most satisfactory man
ner. All Mr.. Smith will ask Of the mem
bers is that they pay their dues. and in
this way cooperate with him in his eff
forts to preserve the club.
James J. Grathwol resigned his position
as secretary and treasurer, and Mr.. Smith
was elected as his successor. All the
members of the board of directors resign
ed their places.
A special meeting will be held next
Tuesday for the purpose Of the clubs
radfying the action fthe directors last
night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
CITY NEWS.

The Women's Christian Home board
will meet at the Y. M. c. A. rooms Fri
day at 10 a m.
Frank H Moody and Jennie Dunlap were
united in matrImony yesterday afternoon
by Court Commissioner Gallick.
The subject of the opening meeting of
the st. Paul Theosophical society at 5S7
Endicott building this evening will be
How Work Can Be Done During Sleep"
Eugene C. Foster. the Philadelphia
scientist, has been secured to deliver his
lecture on Liquid Air. in st. Paul Dec.
10 under the auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The assembly will meet at 1880 this
evening. The committee on claims of
the board Of aldermen will meet at 3
o'clock this afternoon. and the commit
tee on streets Of the same body will meet
at 4.
Goran Morris, a laborer on the steam
boat st. Louis, was helping unload
freight here yesterday, when a heavy
box of goods fell on him. painfully injur-
ing him. He Is resting well at st. Jo-
seph's hospital.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
NEWS, NOT PHILOSOPHY,
To BE the Field of the New Teach
arxs Puno-

To Be the Field of the New Teach
ers' Paper.
The fifth number of the Minnesota
School Journal, edited by William G.
Smith, formerly of School Education. is
out 1t says editorially:
We give no reason for issuing this
publication. except that publishing is our
business, and We are happy in the
work
We shall not burden our readers by
windy philosophical, or undgested ped
agogtcal efforts. We shall strive to
make an educational journal that will
continually lift up and thus prove help
full to all teachers, to school officers and
to school patrons.
Our columns will easily overflow. A
cordial support will insure more and bet
ter things.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
STAFF OF METROPOLITAN.
Manager Scott Makes some Changes

Manager Scott Makes Some Changes
in minneapolis Playhouse. 81
The resignation of P. IT. Bannan as
assistant manager of the Metropolitan
theater, Minneapolis, to become general
manager and part owner of the VaIen-
tine stock company. has necessitated a
change in the staff of the theater all
along the line. Manager L. N. Scott
last night decided upon the following
Robert Scott, assistant manager; r. r..
Horgan. treasurer; Durl1ee Rogers, as
sistant treasurer; J. S.del Lawrence,
press agent, and Frank e. Wisner, SUI
perintendent Of house progress.
Robert Scott Is a brother of the mana
ger, and was connected with the Grand
opera house in ST. Paul some four years
ago. He will fill the place made by the
resignation Of Mr.. Bannan. tDick'
Horgan has long been the assistant
treasurer, and is familiar to all who buy
tickets. Durkee Rogers was connected
with the Grand when the house was run
ming in this city. Mr.. Lawrence has
been on the STATS of different Twin City
papers for years, and Mr. Wisner has
had charge of the box office at the Ly-
ceum theater during the lecture and
other courses held there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

the attorney generals department, the
personal property of a deceased person,
whose estate has not yet been administer
ed and distributed among the heirs or
legatees, is properly taxable in the place
where the testator died, and is in no
way governed in that respect by the place
of residence Of the executors or admin
istrators.
An opinion to THAI effect was furnished
yesterday to settle contention over
the point, which was referred to the
state auditor, two of the smaller cities
claiming the right to tax the personal
property Of an estate in question.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
WHERE rs STAFFORD9

PIasterer Failed to Appear at HIS
Home for Two Days.
Benjamin Stafford, phasterer by trade.
who lives at 4e9 st. Peter street was re-
ported to the police yesterday as missing.
Stafford has been working at the new
building at st. Thomas college, and be-.
cause he did not return home Tuesday
evening as his wife expected, she suspect,
ed that all was not right
The police ascertained that Stafford
took his tools with him when he left the
college. and they incline to the theory
that he found another job of work some
where, and left to begin work He had
not returned. nor had any word been re-
ceived Of him at late hour last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
UNDERWRITERS MEET.
Annual Convention to He Held Mex,
Month.

Annual Convention to He Held Next
Month.
Minnesota and Dakota Undertakers Will
hold their annual convention in Mime
apolis during state fair week. The first
session will occur at Morgan Post hall
and subsequent sessions at the state uni
Yersity.
Dr.>Charles Erdman, OF the university,
will deliver a lecture and give demon
STATIONS in anatomy. T. B. Hennesy,
of the United States School of Embalm-
ing, will also address the convention DR.,
Bracken, Of the state board of health,
and w. l.. Gray, of Waseca, are also on
the programme. The first session will
be held Tuesday, Sept. f. The conven-
ton will hold meetings on Wednesday
and Thursday and examinations as en-
balmers will be held Friday As the
South Dakota undertakers have an or
ganization Of their own. 1t is probable
that they will be dropped from the gen.
eral association at this meeting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
Crowds eft Wi,dwood.

There was good crowd out to the
dance held at the Wildwood pavilion last
evening, and the weather was perfectly
adapted to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion. Music was furnished by the Wolff
and Barrett orchestra, which has made
a very enviab.e reputation in catering to
the dancers at this popular resort.
The picnic crwods at Wildwood have
been larger than ever this week. The
swimming beach has been one Of the
most poular features of the place.
There will be another dance at Wild
wood on Saturday night, and concerts
are given every afternoon and evening
by the Wolff and Barrett orchestra. The
roller coaster is also a strong attraction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

with his brother and Terrence Kenny,
went to see the show and in some way
James was separated from the other boys.
He did not have money to buy a ticket to
the show, and concluded to go back to
town, and finally to his home.
The police secured a good description of
the boy, and kept close watch for him
all day About o'clock he was found
In South St Paul. He told the police that
he had lost his way and had wandered all
night. He was sent home at once.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
SHE GETS Her DAUGHTER
MRS. PEARL OWENS WILL SECURE
HER EI.ORENCE

Florence Owens will not be committed
to the Children's home. Judge BaZiIle is
in receipt of letter from the mother Of
the three-year-old girl praying that the
child be returned to her custody and en-
closing a statement from the mayor of
Rochester. where the mother is employ
ed. to the effect that Mrs. Owens is
thoroughly capable Of caring for her
daughter.
The court reconsidered the matter, and
as result Florence will not go to the
ChiIdren's home as was previously or
dered
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
HICKEY GIVES IT UP.
Application foF Garfield street LII
cense Is withdrawn.

The license committee Of the assembly
met yesterday afternoon and decided to
recommend the granting Of two licenses
The application Of Frank Girke at Joy
and Mendotai to have his license trans
ferred to 1857 west Seventh street, was
acted upon dnfaverably, and the commit
tee will recommend to the assembly that
1t be not allowed.
The application Of D. H Hickey for q
saloon license atn14 Garfield street was
to have come before the committee. but
the application was withdrawn yester-
day. There has been. much opposition to
the granting of this license by the prop
erty owners In the vicinity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
W. C. T. U. FUNCTION.

Tenth District Convention of the
Union at Clinton M. E. Church.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union will hold the Tenth district conyen-
ton today at the Clinton Methodist
church. beginning at 1880 in the fore
noon and continuing all day In the
morning Miss Louise E. HOLSTER will
speak on the Loyal Legion temperance
work in Minnesota Mrs. Mary B. James,
of Minneapolis. will lecture during the
afternoon on Scientific Cooking" In the
evening Mrs. Bessie Laythe ScorelI will
speak on the w. c. T. u. convention
in Marlborough. and will touch on her
visit to the Paris exposition There will
be music and an interesting programme
to follow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
PasstnE OF the,lHorae.

So soon as nature sees an Improvement
there Is a change. The candle gave way to
electricity. The Spinning wheel to ma
chfnery. the horse to the automobile. The
fact that. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has
been sold for over half a century proves
Its value There is nothing to equal it
for stomach or liver trouble. IT is ma
lures own remedy. and the only one to
cure dyspepsia or weak stomach.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
cAULFIELD HAS A CURE
Fer the Shortage of City Water
Above Eighth Street.

Secretary CaulfeId, of the water de-
partment. says that the shortage of water
for fire purposes in the district bounded
by Cedar, Eighth, Broadway and the
limits of the vadnais system can be rem
edied by turning on four gates at Eighth
Ninth. Tenth and Eleventh streets. This
will put the district in the Vadnais sys-
tenn and do away with the proposed plan
of hiring two watchmen to turn on valves
In case of fire in the district The change
i'll the turning of the district into the
Vadnais system will give. Mr. Caulheld
says, an Increased pressure of three
pounds over the Phalen system now used.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
FEATURE FOR LADIES.

A new feature for ladies was begun in
the G ! o e Of Sunday. in the form OF
an original fashion service from the capt.
tails of Europe, centralized in Paris and
illustrated by Felix Fournery. Of that
city Next Sundays article will show a
dainty costume designed by Doueet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
nr. Retnhnrt Annen1.-

DR.. Wallace A. Reinhart has fled no.
tice Of appeal from the decision of the
state board Of medical examiners revok-
ing his license to practice medicine in
Minnesota
the action Of the board was taken an
appeal lies to the power that appointed
the board.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
Mrs Yyir.s1ow-. soothing syrup.

Has beer used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO. and is
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists In every part of the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs, Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
twenty-five cents q bottle
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
POLICE DRAW SALARIES.

Secretary CopIey. of the Police Com
mission, Busy Issuing Checks.
Secretary Copley. of the police commits
sion, was kept busy yesterday distributing
checks to members of the police depart
ment. The checks are drawn on the ST.
Paul National bank
The policemen who have been removed
drew salary for the part of the month
they served, as did also the new appoin-
tees.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
DeIinquents WIN BE Cited.

Clerk Of Court Rogers has turned over
to the county treasurer the list of de-
linqunt taxpayers for 1899, containing
more than 1.5G0 names. Sheriff Wagner
will serve the citations as fast as they
are sent, to him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
Saws He Is Hnnl.runt.

Charles L. Rurey has filed a petition in
bankruptcy in the federal court. The liza
bilities are S91S.50. and the assets. 1915,
are principally in, household furnfture'
which is exempt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
CARVING KNIFE AND BROOM.

Weapons Which Mrs. GIossner Is
Said to Have Used.
Mrs. Glosner, who lives in the House
handbook, was yesterday arrested on a
warrant sworn out by Mrs. NJ thinner
man. charging her with assault.
Mrs. Zimmerman alleged that the Clos
ner woman approached her In a fit of an
ger with a carving knife in one hand and
a broom In the other
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
COMPLETE AUDIT MADE
COUNTY AUDITOR JOHNSON FIN
IsHES LIST OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY ITEMS
INCREASE OF $1s5,85e OVER 80
Figures of Assessor Were Altered
by Board of Equalization-COm-
parative Statement of Facts
for 1890 and 1900.

County Auditor Johnson has completed
the totals of the various items Of per-
sonal property for Ramsey county, as re-
turned by the board Of equalization. Tho
figures, together with those Of last year
for comparison, follow:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

The totals of the assessor amounts to
$14, 1SS, SGT. That figure has been increased
by the board of equalization 81 ,95S, 9G6, or
up to SIS, 242, 473. Last year the vaIua-
ton was raised from s14,395, 800 to $15.-
428, S29, the increase in total valuation
being $1S5sS56 over last year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
c. a. R. ENcAMrMENT, CHICAGO.
Low Rates Via the NOrth-Western
Line.

August 18th to 18th. inclusive. the
Northwestern Line will sell round trip
tickets to Chicago and return, account
thirty-fourth annual ercampment G.. A.
r.. for $11.50
Your choice of four fine fast day or
night trains each way. Compartment,
standard and buffet sleeping cars: luXu-
rious parlor cars. with observation ends
and reclining chair cars. seats free; COM
Portable coaches. Cafe and dining car
service unexcelled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
Fire Department Incorporate.

Articles of incorporation were filed
with the secretary of state yesterday by
the Pipestone Fire Department Relief
Association Of Pipestone, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
MISSING BOY FOUND.

Police Discovered Him In south ST.
Paul Yesterday Afternoon.
James O'Connor, a boy nine years Of
age. whose home Is at Hfghwood Park,
Mas reported yesterday afternoon to the
police as missing James, in company
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16
TAXED WHERE OWNER DIED.

Attorney Generals Ruling as to Per-
sonnI Pro9erty In Estates.
According to the law as interpreted by
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

The Eighth ward branch OF the Wom-
ans Civic league will hold it's regular
seml-monthly meeting this afternoon at
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. George
Mehl. 324 Charles street. Mr.. J. D. Esta-
brook will make an address
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Clark, Portland ave-
nue., gave dinner Thursday evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Collins, of
Minneapolis, and Mr.. Charles A. Barn
hill, of Bloomington, Ind
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-16

Miss Franklin, of the Jewish industrial
school of Cincinnati. will present a paper
upon the work of that institution tomor-
of Rabbi Rypus. GA Dayton avenue. Any
one interested in the Sunday schools Of.
st. Paul is invited to attend.