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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27

enc referred to above. Several of the let
ters were in the Swedish language. and
mad Deen sent from Ljusdal, Sweden, to
Hall On these his address was given
as 2G7 Wells street, Chicago, Ill Among
the papers was also a letter Of recon-
mendation purporting to be written by
Anna Breene, as hoIse1eeper of the Chi
cago Athletic club, in which she stated
that Hall had been employed at the club
for the past four years, and spoke very
highly of him. This letter was dated
March Is, 1901. There were also a num-
Der OF scraps of paper in one of the bu-
reau drawers which looked as if they
were pieces of letters that had been torn
up. The letters from his relatives in
Sweden indicated that they were wealthy
The letter which appeared to be the
most interesting, however, was the one
he is supposed to have written after TAX
ing the poison, and it contained some
things that seem to implicate nan
named Moore as having been a party to
certain crimes. It also casts certain re-
Elections on other people.
1t was written on a sheet of Merchants
hotel stationery, and at the very top Of
the first page was the following sentence:
Moore IS wanted in Indiana for some
crime He told me SO. This is supposed
TO be the same Moore to whom he refers
later on in the letter
The letter, Which explains itself. was
not signed, but was addressed "Whoever
may find me, and was as follows:
HALLS LAST LETTER.
The cause of my death is knowing ico
much; worked in Chicago Athletic club
and they have an angel as housekeeper,
and is 50 good to everybody and I
must say she was good to me- but don't
look behind the screen, for you may find
a fiend. She don't drink whisky [ new
er carried less than pint a day, besides
the beer; and mostly quart.
Moore. fell in love with him. He has a
friend. They got me. Miss B. paid for it.
am the third victim from the c. A. A
Hanson died for his money. Whisky, of
course. I say it is a lie. Drugs and
worse, death or insanity
Il was nearly cured in Milwaukee, but
Moore sent a man UP there. He got Il
job as night porter in the Republican
house, where l was working, and some
how I got a dose that put me off again
Il am sane now, but for the sounds
in my head. Curses, curses, curses;
endless; the horrors of hell
Coroner Miller decided to hold an au-
topsy on the remains, and the coroner and
DIR. FinnelI will conduct it at the county
morgue at 3 O'Clock this morning
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
KANE WOULD KNOW WHY
THE COUNTY ATTORNEY THINKS
BOURNE IS TAKING LIFE EASY
Privileges Being Extended to Him
which Are Not Enjoyed
by the Other Pris-
oaers.

Walter B. Bourne. now in jail on a
charge of forgery in connection with
frauds discovered in the county auditor $
office, it is said, is enjoying unusual hb-
critics, and the fact was brought to the
attention of County Auditor Kane
Weekly, it is said, MIR Bourne. in
charge of a deputy sheriff, enjoys a Sun
day dinner at his farm in Buffalo coun-
ty, while during the week a wax il the
early morning or. evening is allowed In
Jail he is a privileged guest and ut night
when he retires a roomy bed takes the
place of the common cell cot chat the
remainder of the common herd use.
AS MIR. Bourne was unable to get bail
County Attorney Kane is opposed to priv
ileges beyond the Jail confines, and has
evidenced a desire that such be STONED
The deputy sheriff who has charge of Mr.
Bourne and gives him his daily exercise
explained to the county attorney that
Judge Lewis had told Sheriff Justus that
ne might do as he pleased with Mr..
Bourne. so long as he presented him for
trial at the REQUIRED time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
DEATHBY LAUDANtJM
PETER HALL TAKES HIS LIFE IN
ROOM At ECONOMY
re-. HOTEL
LEAVES INCoHERENT LETTER
Drink and Drugs Are Supposed to
Have Driven Hin Insane
Came From Chi
caSO.

Peter Lawrence Hall died yesterday in
his room at the Economy hotel, Fifth
and Jackson streets, as the result of tax
ing dose of laundanum, presumably
with suicidal intent. From the read
ing of letter which he left
and the manner in which his
sentences became incoherent towards the
end, it looks very much as if he had TAX
en- the poison before beginning writing.
How long Hail lived after ne had penned
This last Communication no one will ever.
know. Coroner Miller said last night,
however, that the man had probably
been dead for FIVE or six hours.
Hall was a stranger in the city, and
according to the proprietor Of the hotel,
came to the city about a week ago and
paid weeks room rent in advance. Dur
ing that time he had been in the habit
Of sleeping much Of tbs time, and rarely
left his room. Shortly before o'clock
last evening the wife of the proprietor of
the hotel told her husband that she had
not seen The man from Room No Il all
day. y lew raps or the door OF the
room failed TO bring any response and
the prOprilt tors suspicious We're aroused.
He called Officer Springer and the door
was burst open.-
On the led, clad only in his underwear,
lay the IifeIess body of Hall, flat on it's
back, with the left leg drawn UP, and on
the table nearby were two empty bottles
labeled 'lauGanum. One of the bottles
had label with the name of Roman x
Rohrbeck on it. and the other had been
purchased from Neff & Rosenquist, drug
gists. Investigation by Coroner Miller
developed the fact that the three-ounce
bottle had evidently been purchased at
Roman * R0hrbeck s drug store on Sat
urday by man named Nelson which is
suppose to be an assumed name given
by Hall when he got it.
There was no money in his clothes
with the exception. OF d penny fastened
in an aluminium horseshoe advertisement
and which bore the inscription: Keep
me and you VIII never go broke
The man looked to be about thirty
eight years old, smooth si1aven. light
Commissioned, about, FIVE feet nine inches
in height. and weighed from 100 to 80
pounds.
number of letters and photographs
We're found in the room, among them the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
WEST SIDE GROWING
RECENTLY COMPLIED BUSINESS
CENSUS SHOWS FORTY-sEyEN
FACTORIES
MONSTER PARADE Is PLANNED
Demonstration Will Probably Sc
Postponed Until Next Year in
View OF Lateness of
the Season.

According to a manufacturing. census
now being compiled by a committee from
the West Side improvement association,
the West side mas within its borders
forty-seven firms which are credited with
conducting manufactures.
This number was surprise even to the
committee which located them and now
steps are on foot to advertise the fact
by having a big Industrial demonstration
with a parade.
1t was hoped to nave the affair held
this year, but the lateness of the season
is rather in the way, and instead
preparations will be commenced at once
to have it take place next year Ghe
association has in mind a. monster
parade, with employees in line and the
whole procession interspersed with floats
and designs emblematic of the goods
manufactured ON that side of the river.
The association is still working for the
establishment of market house and
bank, both of which it is thought would
receive subs tantia1 encouragement. The
reed for the latter institution has
been brought to the attention OF
the local banks, and one of
them has signified it's willingne IS to es-
tablish an annex on South Wabasha
street if sufficient business can be guar
anteed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
FUNERALS T0GOSTSI.O5
COUNTY's PAUPER DEAD To BE
BURIED CHEAPLY.

Just 81. 05 each is what it will cost to
bury Ramsey county's pauper dead for
the next twelve months. If the person
happens to be an infant, the county
treasury will only be depleted to the eX-
tent of IS cents
Bids for the burial of pauper dead were
opened yesterday by the county board of
control and their reading evidenced a
lively desire to handle the countys bust
ness. The bids opened were as follows:
Theodore BrInker, infants, $1.46; adults,
50 Is.
Jacob Rockstroh, infants, 50 So adults,
$40.
M. Leibecker, infants, So; adults, 81. So
Mccarthy & Sons, infants, 81; adults,
$3.50.
Gross & Co. infants. s.. 95: adults. So. 95.
Donnelly & Sons, infants, IS cents;
adults, $1.G5.
When bids We're opened a year ago
Donnely & Sons were also the lowest
bidders. 81 for infants and So for adults
being the price demanded Competition
was expected this time, and the firm did
some decided cutting. The bids have
been taken under consideration, and the
award will be made Thursday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
HULL KEEPS HIS LOOT.
government Returns the Newspn-
per Mans Chinese Relics.

Government Returns the NeVvsph-
per Mans Chinese Relics.
Some weeks ago James Reed Hull. the
well known newspaper correspondent was
asked to turn over to the government
his valuable collection of Chinese loot"
which he brought back with him on
his return from the Celestial empire
Mr.. Hull had been exhibiting his collec-
tfen in Minneapolis, and the treasury de
partment, having some suspicious as to
how it was brought into this county de-
cided to investigate Word has lust been
received from Washington that the in
vestigation proved that Mr.. Hull lad paid
duty on his relics after allowing COM
plete examination of his baggage, and the
government has ordered the collection re-
turned to him. One of the contentious
was that the stuff had been undervalued'
and that the duty should have been
more The treasury department saws that
if this is so. the officials are to blame.
and not Mr.. Hull
II is understood that the real purpose of
the action was to discourage the exhibit
ton of looted material and attemot
was made to secure a decision whsch
should be a precedent preventing the inn
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
Dr. OHAGE OBJECTS
WILL NOT PERMIT MEDICAL IN
SFECTI0N OF SCHOOL
CHILDREN
VACCINATION IS SUFFICIENT
Teachers and Parents Can Deter
mine When Children Are Sick,
and the Law IS Severe
Enough.

While medical inspection is permissible
in the public schools if deemed adyis-
able, for the elimination or possible
spread of contagious disease, yet DR..
Ohage says he win nave none of it as
long as he is in the health department.
This thing of examining children like
SO many cattle has no standing with me,
nor will l permit it. The parents would
not like ii and as long as they provide
them with the requisite vaccination GER
ticate l viii be satisfied. Both the
teachers and the parents, l hold, are
able TO determine when a child is sick,
OF when it is best for it to be kept home
and ia the case of the latter | have the
law in my hand to the extent that l can
make it very unpleasant for any parent
who would knowingly send his child to
school suffering from any contagious dis
ease.
"In some cities medical inspection Of
school children is rigidly observed, GER
tifcates of good health being required in
all cases. The teachers, however, frown
on it and say it is degrading.
Just now the St Paul schools under
the direction of the health department.
are receiving a thorough overhauling in
respect to airing and other precautions
tending to eliminate the chances of a
spread of contagious diseases. Closets
are being Inspected the condition Of the
drinking water noted and all sources of
supply overhauled.
A vaccination certificate is necessary
in every instance for admittance to st.
Paul schools and this fact is already
manifest in the number of children that
are daily having their arms scratched at
the health department The work and
virus IS furnished Tree and those N
charge are seldOm-without a patient.
'When a child is taken to physician To
be vaccinated,' said one OF the attendants
yesterday, "the fond parent is ready VITA
the requisite fee, dollar, but since /
have been here, only one person has Of
fered to pay for his certificate. He in
sisted on paying, but we had to refuse,
and he turned he amount over to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
ON The TRAIL OF CLEO
COMMISSIONER MCCONNELL WILL
CONFER WITH WIS. DEPT.

w w. P Mcconnell. state dairy and
food commissioner, will soon go to Madi-
son, Wis. to confer with Commissioner Adj
ans of that state, with reference to CO.
operation in the enforcement of the laws
with relation to the sale of oleomargarine
and adulterated butter. The laws of the
two states are entirely compatible, it las
been found, and it has been decided that
with cooperation between the two depart
ments, much better results can be OBJ
tanned
1t is said that in the winter many
the logging camps in this state use oIeo-
margarine, but keep it just across the
line in Wisconsin, where it cannot be
seized by the Minnesota authorities. WE,
the two departments working in harmony
it will be possible to reach such offenders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
AGED MAN BADLY HURT
JAMES QUIRK HAS HAND CRUSHED
BY A WAGON-CHAIN

James Quirk, an old man living at 7O6
Delaware avenue, and working for the
Villaume Box company on the West side,
had his right hand badly crushed yes
terday noon, by a chain on a load of
lumber. Quirk was driving a load of
lumber and at Third and Robert streets
ne attempted to pull the chain tighter
around the load. In doing this the horses
suddenly moved and his hand was caught
between the chain and the lumber.
His thumb was almost completely torn
off and it required a number of stitches
to sew it UP. eli was taken to his home
in the Ducas patrol wagon and was at
tended by DR.. Whitacre.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
KANE is STILL SILENT
HARRY GRIsWOLD PAID HIM 4
VISIT YESTERDAY.

The fraudulent tax refundments.
brought to light Saturday by the finding
Of two missing tax certificates, is still
receiving the attention of County ANtor-
ney Kane, but that official says he has
nothing to make public just yet.
Ex-County Auditor Harry Griswold
whose name IS being used in connection
with the affair, visited Mr.. Kane yester-
day and was closeted with him for a
long time. He had nothing to say, nor
was the visit explained by Mr.. Kane
The grand jury does not meet until Oc-
tober, and the prevailing opinion is that
nothing will be done until that body con-
venes and the matter is officially brought
to its attention.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
INSPECTION is FINISHED
GEN. OTIS COMPLETES TOUR or
WESTERN POSTS.

Mai. Gen. E. S. Otis, commanding ths
departments of the Lakes and the Dako-
tas, arrived in ST. Paul yesterday morn
ing after tour OF inspection of the West
ern points. He visited Forts Missoula.
Harrison. Yellowstone and Keogh. an %
which he found in good couolutou Fac
spent the entire day at the army build
ing, attending to business matters reQuir-
last night
Asked as to the probability Of Gen. Ma
Arthur being given command of the Doe
partment of the Dakotas. Gen. Otis would
say nothing. The general was acc3lnaa-
MED BY his aide Lieut.. Robert Field mis-
wife, three daughters and Mrs. H5rbauen
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27

rortation of looted stuff. But Mr. Hull
eontended that he had done ONLY what
hundreds of others had done. and with
out any intention of wrong-doing or de
ception, and it was not believed wise to-
single out one person as an example-and
Mr.. Hun Will receive his relics aglin. and
the incident is closed. This case was
widely discussed throughout the country
many papers insisting that the govern
ment should confscate the loot and Dut
stop to the wholesale importation Of
articles looted by soldiers and c5rresuoud-
entS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
KI8NESS AT ST. AGNES
Yesterdays EXERCISES WE'RE
DISTINCTLY GERMAN.

The kirmess that is being held bv tine
congregation of St Agnes Catholic
church on the lawn surrounding the narI-
chlal residence was distinctly German yes
terday. Owing to the storm OF Sunday
night and the consequent injury done II,
the booths and Decorations the enter
tainment announced for the afternoon
took place last night instead J5s.p1
Matt delivered an address. and am excel
lent musical programme was given br
the members of St. Agnes choir and tH.
Arion Singing society. a pretty featur.
Of the entertainment was the singing I~
a number of youns people dressed u
Tyrolese costumes, of Alpine airs
National games were played and 70
Dutch supper was served. There was ais.
an excellent display of fireworks This
evening there will be a barbecue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
= "a - " - u z 70
Bear the n The Kind You Have A.HaYS Bought
Signature IT IHHzAzzM
BUFFALO
Via esThe milwaukee. 4"

Visit the Exposition ana travel via the
c.. NJ & St p Ry. 20 and from Chi
cago.
lowest rates on excursion tickets good
for ten days, fifteen days and until
Oct 81
Apply at ''The Milwaukee" Offices, or
write J. T. Conley. Assistant General
Passenger Agent. St. Paul. for the Mil
waukee's Pau-Alnerican folder one Of
the best Exposition guides yet published
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
BOARD OF CONTROL WILL SEE.
VIII Visit State Institutions for a
Peep Into the Books.

Members. of the state board of control
will leave today for Farihault to visit
the various state institutions at the
place, and tomorrow either Chairman
Leavits or Mr.: Lee will return to ST.
Paul, while the other two members con-
tinue their trip to 0watonna, Rochester
and perhaps some of the other points
where there are Institutions. The prin-
eipal purpose OF the trip is to inspect
the repairs and improvements whica
have been made under the direction of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
Ten Days for Mr.. Brink.

Judge HIne, in the police court yester-
day sent L. H. Brink out to the work
house for ten days on a charge of dis
orderly conduct. Brink, who claimed
ne was contractor living on Lawson
slreet. was arrested early yesterday
morning by Patrolman Nadeau who al.
legged that Brink was trying to break in
to the residence of Charles Geoghagen.
63S Case street. Brink explained that he
was simply looking for a drink of water
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27

cept the invitation to march in the
parade in this city Mr.. Shevlin gave mis-
word that this much desired feature
would be a part of the Minneapolis pro-
gramme and said that the vice president
would march with the Minneapolis Labor
day parade if he only had time to march
two blocks Mr. Shevlin said further
that he was looking out for Minneapolis
every time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
BIG CORPORATION FORMED.
Capitalized at $15o, 900, and Covers
Large Field.

Large Field.
The Consumers Penny Pouch Express
Company of st. Paul and Minneapolis
filed articles of Incorporation with the
secretary of state yesterday. The CAPT
tai stock of the corporation is $3.50, 600
and the incorporators are Mayhem p.
Akin of Cook county, Illinois. and
Randall Carter, and Daniel w Jones, of
Minneapolis. The purposes of the COM
pany are to distribute advertising mat
ter, samples of merchandise and printing
and advertising matter generally to con-
sumers- and dealers; to take orders for
goods and to print publish and distribute
books, papers, etc, and to collect and
sell information
The Canadian Fish company, limited, of
Winnipeg, incorporated in this state
under the Somerville law, yesterday,
with capital stock of $4,000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
Echo of the Rooney Case.

Louis kaptrowicll, the man who was
wounded by Edward Healy, when Ed
ward Rooney was killed in a shooting
affray at the Jackson street wharf sew
efal weeks ago, was before Judge Hine
in the police court Yesterday on the
charge of lettering after midnight. He
was fined $15. Kantrowich explained
that he had left home because his family
wanted him to go to work while he was
Efealy -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
Free Excursion.

Up the beautiful Minnesota river. Buv
year groceries, etc, from us, get a
coupon card and have your purchases
punched out of same. When the amount
OF $40 has been punched out of cara we
Tal exchange it free OF cost to you for
"a pass emitting the bearer to DAVIS
outing on the magnificent stanch little
river steamboat City Of Hudson up the
minnesota river to our picnic grounds
and return Al children must be pro-
vided with tickets. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
ROO5EyEL Is STOLEN
FOR FLOUR CITY PARADE

Vice President Roosevelt in the Labor
day parade in Minneapolis is an assured
feature of fair week, vouched for by
Thomas Shevlin. The Labor day COM
mlttee in this city has been very DESTROYS
of having him here, and yesterday the
secretary of the committee in st. Paul
went to Minneapolis to ascertain from
MI. Shevlin if Mr.. Roosevelt would ac-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
FOR THE NEW ARMoRY.
Enthusiastic Meeting of the Direct
Ors Is Encourac.fnn.

The new armory directors who have
undertaken the work of building a new
armOry held meeting last NIGHT AT tha
armory building to discuss the question
OF raising the $4,000 necessary for the
new structure. Great enthusiasm pre-
Valied ana 1t was the prevailing senti-
through without any serious difficulty.
Hustle will be the watchword from
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
Asleep at the Post

nisht that the office of the st. Paul
Messenger and Express company, 81 East
Fifth street, had been robbed during the
temporary absence of Percy Hagen, who
was in charge. He went out for a few
moments. leaving two messenger boys on
deck, but they both fell asleep, during
which time it is said q 10 diSaI,Iazarad
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
GOOD LIFE CLOSED
REMOVES A PIONEER
II CITIZEN
A LIFE GIVEN TO HUMANITY
Active for Many Years in Charitable
Enterprises ard Church
Work I'm ST.
49,, PauI.

MILFORD L.WiIsen. prominent for MANY
years in this city, died yesterday morn
ing at O'Clock at his home, 503 Rondo
street. after life of wonderful activity
and beneicence He was eightvsix
years of age at the time of his death.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
ONE CENT A MILE.
C. A. n. Eneanl l,,nent at Cleveland
Ohio, Septenrber IO-I4, 1901.

A low rate of a4S2 to Cleveland and
return will be made Sept I. s. 9, with
by payment of SO cents Via the Chicago
Great Western railway. Reduced rate
tickets also on sale Sept 10th and nth.
No transfer between .depets at Chicago
For further information inquire Of J. N
Btorr City Ticket Agent. corner Fifth
and Robert streets. st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
FRANK LEONARD rs FREE.

MOther-in-Law Fooled at Every
Turn.
Frank B. Leonard arrested as a fugi-
tive from Justice, on complaint of the
Chicago police, was discharged by Judge
dime in the police court yesterday, as
Gov Van SAINT has refused to honor the
requisition. Leonard was arrested on a
complaint sworn out by his mother-in-
law, charging him with having stolen
some money and other valuable articles
out of trunk in her boarding house.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
NAVAL OFFICERS VISIT.

Commander Dillingham;, of L. 8.
Navy, Passes Through st. Paul.
Commander A. B. Dillingham;, of the
United States navy, with his wife, was
at the Merchants hotel yesterday 1t
was said that the commander was on
his way to Washington to testify in the
Schley-Sampson inquiry, but this he de-
MED, saying that he was on his way to
Wisconsin to inspect lighthouses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
APPROVES SCHOOL BUDGET.
Council Ways and Means Commit
tee Meets at Last.

The joint committee on ways and means
OF the city council at a meeting held yes
teruay gave It's approval to the budget
completed by the board of school direc.
tors some weeks ago
The only change was to take the SIS, 0O0
for site for an addition to the Mechan-
les Art High school and devote it to the
building of an addition to the Bake
school i'll the Tenth ward.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-27
MEAT MARKET,

Fresh Boiling Beef, per pound 49,. 4e
Fresh Corned Beef, per pound 4e
Fresh Legs Mutton, per pound. -. Zoe
Fresh Legs of Lamb, per pound 80. .121sc
Fresh Mutton Chops. per pound.. l2c
Picnic Hams. per pound ............. Toe