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The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
HANGMAN NOT
ACCOMMODATING
Self Confessed Murderer Re
leased for Lack of
Evidence.
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe.
CHICAGO, March 26.-Bernard Don
nelly, or Lyons, self confessed mur-
derer, and his alleged accomplice,
James Mohr, were discharged. from
custody by Justice Doyle today and re-
leased by the police. Donnelly will
not pay the law penalty for the sup
posed murder of George Howard near
ly three years ago, this in spite of a
written confession made by Donnelly
to the police.
Both prisoners We're surprised at the
unexpected state of affairs. Donnelly
believed all along that his confession
would send him and his companion to
the gallows. Today, when the cases
We're called in the Des PLANES street
police court, Assistant States Attor-
ney Barnett went before Justice Doyle
and asked that the cases be dismissed.
A few minutes previous the states
prosecutor had a conference with the
police officials and told them there
was no evidence to corroborate DON
nelly's confession and that it would be
impossible to secure conviction.
When the police informed Donnelly
that he too was free and could go
where he wished, look of deep dis
gust spread over the features of the
defendant.
Where shall I go?" he demanded.
Il am guilty of murder and my con-
science will not permit me to escape
punishment for the crime. I have no
desire to go free. l killed George
Howard and want to be punished for
it,
And then Donnelly found himself in
the unique position of being unable to
bring lawful punishment upon himself
although he confessed that he was
murderer.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
FATAL WRECK
ON THE OMAHA
Fireman of Twilight Limited
Killed = Engineer Hurt
Perhaps Fatally. o1f '''e

ASHLAND, Wis, March 27.-In a
wreck on the Omaha road at Hayward
tonight the Twilight Limited collided
with a logging train, telescoping the
engine and mail and baggage cars.
Fireman Frank Bahen, of the limited,
jumped and was instantly killed, while
j. c. Hiner, the passenger engineer, re-
ceived serious injuries and it Is
thought will die. Conductor Hayden
was badly bruised. No others We're in
jured, the crew of the logging train
safely escaping.
The fault lay with the train pulling
out before the passenger had gone. A
binding snow storm made 1t impossi-
BILE to see but a short distance, or both
engineers would have seen the danger
The train left here at 1920 o'clock this
afternoon, and was to connect with the
Duluth train for st. Paul at Superior
Junction. A wrecker was sent from
here. Both Bahen and Hiner were
residents of Ashland. Bahen was en-
gagged to be married, and Hiner has a
wife and two children.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
Senate Decides in Favor OF
of a Policy of Restrictive
Supervision of Companies
Expenses to Protect the
Holders of Hail Insurance
Policies.

Senator Stephens bill to regulate
ana restrict the hail insurance compa-
MES of the state was amended and
recommended for passage by the sem
ate sitting as a committee of the
whole yesterday afternoon
The senate spent practically the en-
ufe afternoon struggling with the
measure. The senators were unanf-
nous IN admitting that a large num-
Der or the companies were mere get
flch quick companies, but they also
insisted that there were several COM
panies which allowed the farmer a
chance for his money and maintained
that it would not be fair to abolish t1s
good with the bad.
Save Few of the Best,
Amendments We're introduced to save
the lew good companies, and these
amendments allowed the senator's a
chance TO differ with each other. one
faction believed the fixing of a limit
on the expense accounts would hold
the companies in line; Others wanted
the limit removed and the insurance
commissioner given absolute authority.
Senator Stephens argued for the eX-
pehSe limit amendment which will hold
the expense accounts of the companies
down to an amount equal to three
Iourths of l per cent of the value of
the policies, and pointed out that
without limit the farmers would he i'm
more danger than ever.
AT the conclusion of the debate this
expense limit amendment was adopted
and the bill amended was recommend
ed for passage.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
SHAW GOES TO
REFUNDINC AGAIN
Three and Four Per Cent
Bonds for Two Per Cent
COnsOls.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 26.-
The secretary of the treasury today
published a circular announcing that
on and after April 1, 1903, he will re-
ceive for refunding under authority of
section IL of the acts of March 16. 1900
to an amount pot exceeding 100000
O00 any of the bonds of the per cent
loan of 1908-1918, and the per cent
funded loan of 1907. They may be sur
rendered at prices netting to the in
vestor an income of "a per cent per
annum and the new bonds will be is
sued in exchange at a premium of
per cent. Accrued interest on both old
and new bonds will be calculated to
date of exchange.
There are now outstanding about
$97,O00,000 3 per cent bonds and s233,-
100000 As of 1907, which are affected
by the circular issued today. There
are also outstanding about $446, ,0O0, 900
of the per cent consols of 1880 issued
under the act of March 16, 1900 These
2 per cent bonds were issued in 1900 at
par under provisions of the refunding
act. If the new bonds were to be is
sued now at par there would be profit
to the owners of the bonds, taking the
present market valuation as a basis,
of about per cent for the per cent
bonds surrendered and about so per
cent for the As of 1907. The secretary
desires to obtain an equitable share of
this profit for the government, which
is the reason for charging a premium
of 21per cent upon the new bonds to be
issued.
The 5 per cent bonds of 1904 will not
be received for refunding under this
circular, but will be reserved for re-
demption. They mature Feb 1, 1906.
The secretary stated in explanation of
his action that he desired to put out a
larger amount of per cents which
could be available to increase circula-
ton in case of a stringency.
NEW YORK, March 26.-The offer
of Secretary Shaw seemed to come as
surprise to bond brokers, some Of
whom professed to be unable to under
stand its scope or purport. 1t was
generally looked upon as an emergen-
cy or relief measure, inasmuch as the
offer will release from $4,000. 900 to
$8,000,000, the amount depending en-
tirely upon the proportion of 3s or As
turned in. One broker thought the
proposition was designed to induce
banks to increase their circulation. No
body could trace any connection be-
tween the offer and the coming Pana-
ma canal payment.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
This Is the Effect of a Vote
in the Chamber of Deputies
Heavy Financial Loss to
the Department Of Isere,
Where the Monks Manu-
facture Their Famous
Cordial.

PARIS, March 26.-The chamber of
ments programme regarding the male
religious orders which applied for au
thOrization to remain in France by re-
fusing by a large majority the applica-
ton of the Carthusian monks, who
We're separated from the other order as
forming a class apart, they being en-
ployed in manufacturing q cordial.
Theirs is the wealthiest in France.
Able Lemiere said, on behalf of the
monks. that they spread their benefac-
tiOns in the country around the mon
their industry was freely distributed to
the poor. The true reason that the or
der was driven from the country, said
the speaker, was that it was feared
that their money was used for political
purposes. This was untrue.
Premier Combes replied that the ar
guments in favor of the Carthusian
monks could be reduced to the asser-
ton that the order does good and that
the decision against 1t would be pain
fully received by the country. His
opinion was absolutely different The
Carthusian monks live under the same
regime as the other orders and should
be treated in the same way. They
should not be favored because they
were rich.
Serious Commercial Loss.
1t had been urged that their depart
ure would cause a serious loss to the
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
DAYS NEWS SUMMARIZED

Weather for st. Paul and vicinity: Fair
today and tomorrow.
LEGISLATIVE
House bill makes all horse racing for
purses or prizes felony.
Senate agrees upon regulations for hail
insurance companies.
Osteopaths' bill is passed by the house.
House receives last of road and bridge
bills. which aggregate 100000.
House bill provides method for secur-
ing four street car tracks on University
avenue.
DOMESTIC
Man in Chicago who confessed murder
is discharged because of lack of evidence.
First of the great steamers for Oriental
trade James j. Hill is having built, will
be named the Minnesota and launched
April 16.
Secretary of treasury resumes refunding
operations.
Passenger train on the Omaha collides
with logging train at Hayward, Wis. Fire
man is killed and engineer perhaps fatally
injured
Burdick inquest ends and Pennell in
quest will begin Monday.
Seasons output of binder twne at Still
water prison factory is sold and there
will be none for dealers.
La Crosse club women come to blows.
Michigan iron companies amalgamate.
FOREIGN
French chamber of deputies virtually
votes expulsion from France of the famous
Carthusian monks.
LOCAL
st. Paul Gas Light company offers to
accept from the city a twenty-five year
franchise to take effect in 1907, and to at
once reduce the price or gas.
Insurance business in Minnesota shows
a big increase, according to the annual
report of Insurance Commissioner Dearth.
Local lodge of Elks elects DR.. II. L.
Bryant exalted ruler. after a close contest.
Will of late c. w. Hackett is filed for
probate.
River is free from ice down to Lake
Pepin.
Rats are last creatures to leave the
wrecked Bethel boat.
-Four runaway Chicago boys going to
Montana to hunt Indians are arrested at
union depot
MINNEAPOLIS
Two members of Anna Held's comnanv
church in the presence of large audience.
Owners of exposition building refuse to
allow President Roosevelt to speak there
on his visit to Minneapolis
BUSINESS
Wheat closes lower and corn and oats
higher Business is light and tone of
market nervous.
Stock market is semi-stagnant, though
one or two stocks are actively dealt in.
Liquidation in Pennsylvania is chief feat
ure.
SPORTING
outhelder Delehanty reports to WASH
mgton club, but wants advance money
returned to New York.
Mlchlgan students continue attempt to
foid Manager Baird at Ann Arbor.
Fullman car conductor claims he knock
ed out Champion Jeffries.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
CARTHUSIAN MONKS TO
BE DRIVEN OUT OF FRANCE

department of Isere, in which their
monastery is situated. But the cham
Der must not be guided by considera-
tions of material interest. 1t was de-
basing religion to associate it with
commercial enterprises.
1t was asserted that the Carthusian
monks did not meddle in politics. They
have not meddled openly with drums
and trumpets like the other orders, but
they conducted a propaganda against
the republic. The superior general of
the Carthusian order signed a recent
pamphlet urging all citizens not to pay
their taxes and to boycott the repub-
lican officials. The chamber by vote
of 338 to 231 refused to discuss the
application for authorization and ad-
journed.
During the session an attempt was
made to demonstrate in favor of the
Carthusian monks. Some 200 persons
gathered in the stree in front of the
chamber of deputies and began cheer
ing for the monks. The gates of the
Palais Bourbon were promptly closed,
and the military guard turned out.
The police quickly dispersed the crowd.
Punished for Violating Law.
The superior and four sisters of tha
order of Little Sisters of the Assump-
ton appeared before the correctional
police court today on the charge OF
violating the law of associations. The
superior was sentenced to a fine of $40
and the sisters to $40 each. Their de-
parture from the court was the occa-
sion for demonstration in their favor
and a counter demonstration. Five
hundred persons surrounded the car
riage conveying the sisters, half cheer
ing them, while the others shouted.
Long live the republic!" A priest
who was prominent among the demon
strators was arrested. The police dis
perSed the crowd.
Some twenty superiors general of
congregations affected by the decision
of the chamber of deputies, refusing
them authorization to remain in
France, met today and decided to op-
pose a passive resistance to the exc
cution of the law. They will not obey
the notification to close their establish
ments, and when the courts order their
closing they will yield only to forcible
expulsion.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
BIDS ARE ALL IN.
Road and Bridge Funds Amounts to
$35,000; Bills to 100000.

Yesterday was the last day for re-
ception of road and bridge bills by
the house. The date was fixed as a
result OF resolution called up by Mr.
Johnson, chairman of the roads and
bridge committee.
Mr. Johnson had several times noti-
ned members of the necessity of haste
IN getting in. their bids so that the
division of available funds can be
made and the omnibus road and bridge
Dill prepared The members paid no
particular attention to Johnson until
tuesday, when he sent up a resolution
declaring Wednesday the last day for
the reception of such bills The result
was notice of debate and a scurrying
for cover
Yesterday, when the resolution was
called up, it was amended to fit the
day and adopted without opposition.
The money available amounts to $35,-
600, or $500 per county. The bids for
this money Include about $50 bills, ag-
gregating $500 900
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
CONSTRUCTING CONTINENTAL
WATER POWER SYSTEM
Somewhat Vague Statement of Object
of a New York Corporation,

ALBANY, n. Y, March 26.-Another
canal, scheme was introduced in the
state senate today in the form of a bill
incorporating without capital the Con-
tinental Association for Production,
Transportation, Reduced Taxation and
Continental Unity. The incorporators
are Andrew H. Green and a hundred
other New Workers, who signed the
petition favoring federal control of
canals and the Lewis bill for a COM
mission to negotiate with the govern
ment.
The object of the association is to
promote the construction of con-
tinental system" of water power.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
SOCIETY WOMEN
COME TO BLOWS
One Strikes Another in the
Face and Is Arrested
and Fined.
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe
LA CROSSE, Wis, March 26.-In
heated argument over a question of
dissolving woman's organization Mrs.
Emma Webber, a prominent society
woman, struck Mrs. Hattie Grabner.
also we'll known club woman, in the
face and amid scenes of the greatest
confusion the meeting broke up with
out further action. Mrs. Webber was
arrested on complaint of Mrs. Grabner
and was fined Sc and costs in court.
The prominence of both women has
caused severe criticism of the affair.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
Castro Recalls His Resignation.
BURDICK INQUEST
is CONCL LUDED
Murdered Mans Character
INDICATED Criminal May
Never Be Known.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 26-The
inquest into the death of Edwin L..
Burdick ended this afternoon.
Judge Murphy announced that
an official inquiry into the tragic
death of Arthur r. Pennell, who has
figured so prominently in the Burdick
inquest, will be begun next Monday.
The Burdick inquest has served to
develop several theories relative to the
crime that had been suggested many
days ago, but it would be hardly cor
rect to say that the investigation has
added anything more than an appear
ance of reasonability to any of these
theories. Aside from the failure of the
authorities to secure evidence bearing
directly upon the commission of the
crime or establish the identity Of the
murderer, there is a feeling of satis-
faction that the name of Mr.. Burdick
has been lifted from the mire in which
1T was first dragged and his character
shown in It's true light. The evidence
brought out under the examination of
witnesses by District Attorney Coats
worth has shown Burdick to have
been loving father, always willing to
for the sake of his children; that he
was the victim of false friendship,
broken pledges and in the face of it all
forgiving, indulgent husband
The efforts of the authorities to fix
the crime upon some one will not end
with the inquest. At the same time
there is now little hope of success in
this undertaking, and the murder prob
a h will n in ia,oI h
as one of the great unsolved mys-
teries.
Judge Murphy stated after court
adjourned that his Judgment in the
case will not be handed down until
Monday, or perhaps later in the week
1t is possible that he may issue war
rants for the arrest of John Doe" and
Jane Doe If Judge Murphy sees
fit to take such, action the district at
torney will be obliged to submit the
whole case to the grand jury.
Three new witnesses appeared to-
day. They were Rev. L. M. Powers,
pastor of the Church of the Messiah,
where the Burdick family and Mrs.
Hull were regular attendants, and De-
tectiYes Cornish and Coughlin, who
were the first police officials to arrive
at the Burdick home when the crime
was discovered.
Mrs. Hull, Carol Burdick and Maggie
Murray, the Burdfck cook, We're re-
called to 'straighten out, If possible,
conflicting testimony given by them
while on the witness stand
The report of City Chemist Hill was
read. It stated that no poison was
found in the cocktail bottle or in the
stomach of the dead man, thus dispos-
ingz.of the theory that Burdick was
poisoned, and also that there were no
blood stains on the golf stick taken
from the Burdick home after the mur-
der, which eliminates the golf stick as
the possible weapon with which Bur-
dick was killed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
FIGHT FOR THIRD JUDGE.
Rider Wins Out Over Stiff Opposition
to Seventh District Bill.

Representative Rider, Morrison coun-
ty, yesterday again demonstrated his
winning qualities by securing a recon-
mendation for passage for his Seventh
judicial district bill against one of the
stiffest oppositions that has confronted
any measure during the session.
The Seventh district extends from
Stearns county to the Red river 1t
is the biggest district in the state, and
its business and population are grow
ing with tremendous strides. Judges
Searle and Batter, it is claimed have
the utmost difficulty keeping up with
their work and are frequently obliged
to hold sessions Of court until far into
the night.
In view of the fact that the Iegisla-
ture has seen fit to give the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth districts each an addi-
tfonal judge, the fieht made against the
additional judge for the Seventh dis
trict seems to bear out the charge that
partisan and factional politics enter
into it
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
LAUNCH OF THE FIRST OF
THE GREAT HILL SHIPS
1t Will Take Place April 16 and Be
Named the Minnesota.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, March 26.
1t was announced today by the Off
cials of the Eastern Shipbuilding COM
pany that the first of the big cargo
ships building for the Great Northern
road at Groton will be launched April
Is. The ship will be named the Min
nesota and will be christened by Miss
Clara Hill, daughter of President ]. J.
Hill, of the Great Northern railroad
The steamer is $50 feet long and of
$4,000 tons gross measurement.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
STATE CARE FOR DIPS.
Nelson Would Revive Inebriate Wards
at State Hospitals.

By a bill introduced in the house
yesterday Representative Nelson would
revive the inebriate wards at the state
hospitals which were legislated out Of
existence in 1895.
Mr.. Nelson's bill provides for the
commitment of dipsomaniacs and
habitual drunkards in the manner pro-
vided for incOrrigibles to the state re-
formatOry institutions. After thirty
days treatment patients may at the
discretion of medical superintendent
and taking the pledge be paroled for
unexpired balances of their terms OF
commitment.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
CLOSE SALOONS EARLY
Shut Off Cheerful Fluid Entirely From
Early Saturday Until Monday.

A saloon closing law, sweeping in its
provisions and which in manufacturing
towns and cities would cut deeply into
the saloon mans receipts, beside Civ
ing new incentive to the back door
plague, is proposed by a bill introduced
in the house by Mr.. Ruliffson.
Mr.. Ruliffson's bill provides that all
saloons except those bars in connec-
ton with hotels shall be closed at IL
o'clock p. m. five days in the week on
Saturday the closing hour is fixed at
. o'clock, and they are not to be again
opened until o'clock Monday morning.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
TEDDY A PLAIN MAN.
Tiehe Objects to Potted Palms for
Presidents legislative Reception.

Speaker Babcock yesterday an
nounced as the committee on behalf
OF the house to arrange for the recep-
ton of President Roosevelt Messrs.
Nolan, w. A, Nelson and Dorsey.
A resolution by Mr. Smith authoriz-
ing the committee to expend $1O0 in
decorations was opposed by Mr.
Ilghe on the ground that Roosevelt
Is not that kind of man and would
not care for 800 worth of flags and
potted palms. The resolution went
over until today under Mr.. Tighe's no.
uce of debate, as he said, given to en-
able the members to think the matter
over and not because he was opposed
TO if
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
PASS oSTEoPATHs' BILL.
House Also Turns Its Face Against
DAYS of Grace.

The house yesterday cleaned up In
short order one Of the most important
calendars of the session. There were
only six bills on the calendar, and one
OF them, the Burns bill, fastening the
public examiner down to a salary ba-
Sis was laid over
Among the five which We're passed
were Deming's abolition of days of
grace bill; Petersons farmers insti-
tute bill, and the Stevenson bill, which
gives osteopaths legal standing, and a
state board of examiners.
The friends of the Stevenson bill
were afraid to let it go to a vote with
out call of the house, and insisting
that every member that could be found
be brought in. That their fears were
well grounded was demonstrated by
the final vote, which passed the bill
with only four votes to spare.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
FAVOR POLICE PENSION BILL.
Ramsey Delegation Recommends
Hickey Measure for PASSAGE.

Representative James Hickey's po-
lice pension bill will be reported to
the house by the Ramsey county dele
cation with a favorable recommenda-
ton. The bill raising the salary of the
county attorney and a number of other
measures referred to the delegation
will also return to the house with rec
concentrations to pass.
The Ramsey delegation worked hard
yesterday and cleaned up a large bud
get of bills. The bill raising the salary
of the county attorney from $4,000 to
$4,000, and that of the assistant from
$4,000 to $1,000, received favorable con-
sideration, as did the bill to raise the
salary of the probate judge from $4,-
900 to $4,000.
Representative Hickey's bill proyid-
ing for a police pension fund was rec
commended for passage without amend
ment, and the bill prohibiting the cut
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
FOUR INTERURRAN TRACKS.
House Bill Provides Way of Getting
Four Tracks on University Avenue.

Representative Jacoby yesterday in
troduced in the house a bill design
ed to permit the Twin City Rapid
Transit company to lay three or four
tracks on University avenue, as has
frequently been proposed and is now
again agitated incident to the propos-
ed paving of the interurban thorough
fare.
tive form, but ought to do the business.
1t provides that no street car COM
panye shall lay triple or quadruple
track on any street without the au-
thority of an ordinance and the sane
ton of two-thirds of the owners or
holders of abutting property.
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
More Steel Companies M.ro..

TRENTON, N. J., March 26.-Arti-
cles of merger were filed in the office OF
the secretary of state today, merging
the American Steel Hoop company.
National Steel company and the Car
negle company: The merged corpora
ton is to be known as the National
Steel company, with a capitalization
of $63,0OO,000. The combined capital of
the old companies amounted to s252. =
000. 600. w. e. Coey is president
The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-27
Shaw Invests in Silver.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 26.-
The secretary of the treasury this aft
ernoon purchased 250,000 ounces of sill
yer at 40 lie cents an ounce, delivered
free at the Philadelphia mint. This
purchase was made on account of the
Philippine coinage act. ~