The Saint Paul globe., 1903-03-18


seventeen deaths. the largest number re
corded in some weeks. was registered at
the board of health yesterday.
Victim of Salary Loans-William Tan
ncy. a switchman. yesterday filed a petit
ton in bankruptcy. giving his assets as
$13S and his liabilities as 1896 Salary
loans are said to be responsible for Tan
ner's misfortune.
Carpenter Meets With InJury-Jacob
Anfang, a carpenter living at 667 Blair
street, fell from the roof of his story
and half dwelling yesterday afternoon,
sustaining injuries about the arms and
legs. He was taken to the city hospital
in the police ambulance.
Church Club Lecture-Bishop Olmsted,
of Colorado will speak on The Devout
Life" as eXemplifed by st. John the
Divine. at Christ church this evening at
s o'clock. The bishop will also make the
address at the monday service for bust
ness people at SO East Sixth street, and
viii speak to the members of the WOm-
ans Auxiliary at the Church Deaconess
home, No. 587 Fuller street, at $3.50 to-
day.
David Beaseys Son Dies-Harris Beas-
ley the eight -year-old son of David Beas-
ley. messenger to Gov. Van SAINT died
suddenly yesterday morning. The child
underwent an operation for brain trouble
last week. but had recovered from the
operation and was apparently in good
health. He was seized with a sinking
fit yesterday morning and died in a few
hours. The cause of death was men
ingitis.
Towns Want Better Railroad Rates
Delegates from all over the state, repre-
senting the smaller towns and villages,
will meet today at the Commercial club
to form a league. L. A. Rosing. OF Can
non Falls. who has called the meeting
says that the purpose OF the organiza-
ton is to secure better railroad rates and
transportation facilities now denied the
smaller cities and villages.
Fire Damages a SIeeper-Fire at II
o'clock last night damaged Great North
ern sleeping car to the extent of $1,5OO
The coach was at the Jackson street
shops for repairs and an overheated stove
IS thought to have been responsible for
the fire. The fire department was called
and with little difficulty confined the
blaze to the end of the car where it orig
mated.
Experts Check State Accounts-Wallace ce
Hines, the expert accountant who was
employed by the public accounts commit
tee of the house of representatives to go
over the accounts of the capitol commits
sion, is now examining and checking up
the fee record in the Office of the state
public examiner. Expert Accountant Bar
Ty and an employe of the public exam
iner's office have about completed the
investigation of the accounts and affairs
in the state auditors Office.
Miss Katherine Clapp Buried-The fu-
neral services for Miss Katherine Ciapp,
daughter of Senator Moses E. Clamp.
were held from the family residence, Holly
avenue. at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Rev Alexander McGregor. pastor of the
Park Congregational church. officiated A
large number of young men and women.
friends of the deceased attended the
services. Six young men, members of
the class of Harvey S. Clapp at the state
university, acted as pallbearers Interment
was at Oakland.
Camp Carleton Meets Tonight-Camp
Merwin NJ. Carleton, Minnesota Society.
Army of the Philippines. will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting this evening at
metropolitan halls. Eighth and Wabasha
streets. After the business session the
boys Will indulge in a smoke social and
Il luncheon will be served. A musical pro-
gramme will be given by Hillyard's or
chestra and colored entertainers A num-
Der of prominent citizens viii address the
camp on behalf of the national conven-
ton, which will be held in St Paul during
fair week,