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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
AMERICA HAS BIGGEST
LIGHT In THE WORLD
Beacon at Navesink Highlands Possesses
Lens With Candle Power of go ooo, 900.

NEW YORK, Feb. FIT is some con-
ISOLATION to find that there is one biggest
thing in the world which Americans do
not yet possess, and that is the biggest
fashlight." This sentence, which appear
ed recently in the London Tit-Bits, in
Producing description Of the new electric
flashlight recently erected by the German
government On the Island of Heligeland.
led one of thos citizens of the United
States jealous for the supremacy of his
native land to write letter challenging
the veracity Of this statement. This
country, he asserted, was the home of the
most powerful fashlight.
He referred to the light at Navesink
Highlands which replaced the old twin
lights five years ago, and. according to
the writer of the letter. throws a beam
light having a candle power of 80, 900. 900,
as compared with a candle power of &c.
600, 600 at Heligoland. So far as can be
learned, the challenger is right to the ex-
tent that the Highlands light is more
powerful, but it is doubtful if it is as
powerful as he declares it to be. The
manufacturers of the light declared fts
capacity to be 600 candle power.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
CRUSHED BY WALL
Expensive Blaze at Knoxville
Kills Two Firemen.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Feb. 2.-F'ire in
the heart of the wholesale district.
which broke out at $50 o'clock tonight,
caused a loss of $4,000 and cost the
lives of two firemen.
The Dead.
WILLIAM A. MAXEY, captain OF
Hose Wagon Company No. 2.
JOHN J. DUNN, an ex-fireman, who
was assisting at the fire.
The fire started in the six-story
Phoenix building and the wholesale hat
and millinery house of Murphy & Rob-
inson. The flames spread to the store
of Cullen & Newman, wholesale no.
tions, and the store of M. L. Ross &
Co., on the south.
After quitting the Cullen & Newman
establishment, the fire spread to Gull
len & Shields wholesale glassware and
machinery house, which was destroyed.
The wall of the Phoenix building
crashed through the roof Of the Ross
building. The floors were carried
down, but out of seven men who were
in the building only two were caught,
although there are rumors that two
spectators lost their lives.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
BROADWAY LOOP
RESOLUTION PASSES
Aldermen Adopt Dahlqulst's
Pet Measure Affecting Only
Como-fiaFriet Cars.

Aid. Dahlquist last night, at a meet
the passage of his pet measure provid-
ing that the Como Harriet cars shah
run around the Broadway loop. 1t was
passed by vote of to 1. The dis
senting voice was that of Aid. Dobner
who protested against the change. he
said, in behalf of the residents eff his
ward who depend upon the Como-Har-
riet line.
Aid. Dobner attempted to have the
measure sidetracked by sending it to
the committee on streets, but he en-
countered the opposition of every other
alderman present, who first voted
against his motion and then voted for
the adoption of the measure. Aid. Dahl
quist, BantZ, BuSchmann Elder, Hin
kens, Holt, Moriarty and Rohland ia
vored the change.
DR.. Whitcomb's tuberculosis ordf-
nance, giving the health department
authority to placard premises which
have not been disinfected. was passed.
The board adopted a resolution ap-
propriating $3.50 from the contingent
fund to pay the expenses of the city
engineer to attend convention Of the
National Association of Building Com
nlissioners and Inspectors. which is to
be held at Washington. D. c., Feb. %
to 25.
An appeal for aid from George A.
Bagley, chairman Of the permanent re-
lief committee Of Cheswick, Pa, was
laid over till the next meeting. The
communication from Thomas Lowry,
referred to Corporation Attorney Mi
chael
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
URGE S. /. REEVES
TO RUN FOR MAYOR
Delegation of Republicans Asks
Him toBe Candidate for Nom.
inatiOa-Reeves HesitatcS.

S. HI. Reeves, the druggist. is to be
dragged into the mayoralty fight, pro-
viding he will consent to become a
candidate for the Republican nominal
ton, something he had not decided
upon last night.
Yesterday a delegation Of Republic
ans, headed by A. w. Lyman, presi-
dent of the Lincoln club, waited upon
Mr.. Reeves and endeavored to induce
hiIR to enter the race, but Mr.. Reeves
gave his callers but little encourage
ment.
Mr.. Lyman is said to have assured
Mr.. Reeves that he would have the
support of the Lincoln club, and his
attention was called to the fact that
he had twice been elected alderman
in the Democratic Fifth ward. The
delegation painted some pretty mental
pictures for Mr.. Reeves, but the drug
gist desired time in which to think the
matter over before giving final reply.
Mr.. Reeves thanked the delegation
and promised to let them know his
decision in the matter at some time in
the near future.
when will you decide?" asked Mr..
Lyman.
or two weeks" replied Mr.. Reeves,
after some hesitation.
This decision didn't suit the delega-
ton, but it was the best they could
get, so they took their departure,
promising Mr.. Reeves to see that he re-
ceived the nomination if he decided
to enter the race.
Reeves Is in Doubt.
When seen by The Globe after
the departure of the delegation last
night Mr.. Reeves was very much un-
decided as to what reply to make. but
he was inclined to think that he would
not enter the race.
will you become a candfdate?" Mr..
Reeves was asked by 7 h e Gl0Hb e.
81 haven't decided" said Mr.. Reeves.
"There are great many things to
take into consideration"
What are some Of the obstacles ~
inquired T h e Globe.
"Well, there's Bob Smith," suggested
the druggist, and in way Of explana-
ton Mr.. Reeves admitted that the pres
ent mayor would be a hard man to
defeat
called upon you any encouragement
Il told them to so down and gel
somebody else to run" said Mr.. Reeves
What about Lennon" asked the in
terviewer.
81 guess Lemons all right, but un-
derstand that a Republican would be
more acceptable as a candidate said
Mr.. Reeves. III.
Mr.. Reeves, regarding his own can
didacy said that it had never entered
his mind to become a candidate until
the delegation called upon him, and he
was unable to decide the question i'm
mediately. ...-
few days" said Mr.. Reeves, but
hardly believe will enter the race"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
"IF dunn ISN'T NAMED
IWILLBE, SAYS EDDY
Former Congressman Declares
lie viii Have No Manager
and Won't REORGANIZATION.

FORMER Congressman Frank NJ Ed
dy, candidate for governor on the Re
publican ticket, was in the city yes
terday to confer with a number of his
political friends. Mr.. Eddy stin de-
clares that Bob Dunn and himself are
the only candidates worthy of consid-
Grafton although he admits that Col
ms Is in the race to some extent.
III Dunn is not nominated I will he"
SAID the GlenwoOd man at the Windsor
yesterday.
Isn't Collins entitled to considera-
ton Z! Mr.. Eddy was asked.
On, he's candidate. and 1 suppose
is III the race to a certain extent, but
the nominee will be either Dunn or
myself" said Mr.. Eddy
do you consider your chances good
as aginst Dunno" asked The Globe
representative.
Well, l haven't given up yet" said
Mr.. Eddy, in a tone which intilnated
that he would be in the race to the
finish
Mr.. Eddy was asked when he ex-
pected to open headquarters and who
would manage his campaign. Although
starting for his train the former con
gresham dropped his grip long enough
TO say that he was glad the question
had been asked.
VIII have no campaign manager
~ Hld1uldlH no headquarters,
declared Mr.. Eddy. Il have my own
Idea OF the proper manner Of conduct
ing campaign. 1 think l am we'll
enough known throughout the state.
ana IL the people want me for governor
they VIII know enough to vote for
me without being whipped into line.
Won't Buy Nomination.
.! do not believe in buying a nomi-
natlon and l will not do so. If I can
not be nominated without opening
headquarters and employing a man
ager, 1 am content to lose"
What method will you pursue i'm
your campaign"
Il am making a personal canvass OF
the state; have friends in almost ev-
cry county, and / will communicates
with these friends and have them do
what they can for me-" explained the
G1enWOOd candidate.
1t is reported that there is oppo-
sltlon to James Martin holding his no.
sltfon as chairman Of the state com
mittee and managing the Collins cam
palgn at the same time; is this true in
your case, Mr.. Eddy?"
SO far as L am concerned do not
care whether Mr.. Martin resigns the
workmanship of the state committee
or not. He has but one vote in the
committee, and l am not afraid of his
nelhS able to control any more than
MS own vote. If 1t shall appear that
he is using his position to assist Col
Inns, it may be that an effort win be
made to have him resign"
Mr.. Eddy arrived in st. Paul early
yesterday morning and left for Glen
wood In the afternoon, after comforting
with a number of politicians whom he
met at the Windsor. During the past
month he has been in different parts
of the state, and when seen yesterday
announced himself as being well sat
isfted with the outlook at the present
time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
BROOM COMPANY HAS
A DISASTROUS FIRE
What Is Believed TO Be an In.
Cendiary Blaze Does
$4,000 Damage.

Fire IN the brick block at IL and IL West
Third street at o'clock last night caus-
ed damage aggregating SIS. 900
The building is occupied by the Ameri-
can Broom company, and is three stories
in height. The fire began on the second
floor in the rear, and Immediately below
a small stairway that leads to the floor
above. Smoke was seen issuing from the
building and still alarm was turned in
by a passing pedestrian.
In response to the first call engine COM
pantes Nos. 1, and s were called out.
On their arrival the fire was found burning
fercely, and a special call was sent in
for two more engines. Nos. and re-
spOnded.
After an hours hard work the depart
ment got the fire under control. and half
an hour later the last spark was eXtin-
guished
The fire started on the second floor be-
meath a stairway. and spread rapidly
among the broom corn which Uttered the
floor. In few minutes the second floor
was a solid mass of flame. The fire ran
up the stairway to the third floor and be-
gan to burn fercely there. The roof Suf-
fered damage ALSO but not to any great
extent
The American Broom company, which
occupied the building suffered a loss of
Twenty-four thousand brooms on the
second floor were nearly all destroyed
by hre or badly damaged by water. 1here
was also considerable quantity of broom
corn stored in the building which suffered
damage by water. The value of the stock
In the building amounted to $40 600. The
stock Is insured for $4,000.
Believes It IncendiarY.
Secretary E. w. Finck. of the company,
who was on the scene Immediately after
the fire started, said to L h G o e
last night:
1.-The origin of the fire is shrouded in
mystery. We cannot account for 1t in
not have started from the electric wires
about the building, for after the fire we
found that the current had been turned
off. This is done after work each day.
The stoves with which the building is
heated were all found intact, and that
disposes of the over-heated stove theory.
We think that some one deliberately set
fire to the plant"
The building was built in the latter
part of the fifties, when Third street was
the leading thoroughfare of the city. 1t
is owned by Mr.. Vincent Jackson of New
Orleans, and Is insured for $500. The
damage on the building will probably
amount to about $1,000
The insurance policy expired Monday
but was Immediately renewed.
The building at West Third street
adjoining that of the broom factory. was
slightly damaged by smoke and water. 1t
is owned by 8. X. Waterman, who con-
ducts a secondhand store at that number.
The upper stories of this building are
occupied by Italian dodgers, who became
panic stricken when they discovered the
fire. In their endeaVOr to remove their
belongings from the building they serious
ly impeded the work of the firemen.
Smoke did slight damage to the books
in the American News cOmpany's build
ing adjoining the broom company on the
west.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
MIKES IN ARGUMENT
AND GETS INTO TROUBLE
Charles White is Injured in Free-for-A All
Saloon Fight.

Charles White. middle-aged man. be-
came involved in an argument between
three men in the Stockholm saloon, Sew
enth and Wacouta streets about $50
o'clock yesterday evening, and got into
trouble.
objected to Whites interference and a
free-for-all fight began In the melee
White ran out of the saloon, but before
he got far beer bottle. thrown by one
OF the combatants. caught him on the
head
The bottle cut three-inch cash in his
head above the right eye, and, with blood
streaming down his face, he ran down
Seventh street and into the arms of
Officer Tom Calvin. Calvin recognized
the man as one whom he had previously
arrested, and who had been discharged
after signing bond to keep the peace.
White was arrested and taken to the CEN
trail police station on the charge of dis
orderly conduct.
An effort will be made to locate the
other men involved in the row.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03

The temperature at 2:3O a. m.
was 3 above zero, a drop OF de-
greeS since 8 p. m.

Columbian Knights Masquerade-This
evening at Central hall annex the Colum-
bian Knights will give a masquerade ball
for the benefit of the sick benefit fund.
= VIII Be Warmer-The weather will
moderate today a few degrees. The day
win be fair. The temperature dropped last
night but the rise today will more than
: make up for it.
Dies SuddenIy-Michael Newman. one
b of the oldest settlers of Preston, Mimi,
died in his chair yesterday while reading
newspaper. He was the father of l.. B.
Newman, the st. Paul contractor.
Y. M. c. A. Mock TrIaI-A mock trial
at the Y. M. G. A. last evening afforded
much amusement Next Tuesday evening
Che debating club will discuss the ques-
ton: Resolved, That Coeducation Is a
= Success"
Mrs. Patterson Is Free-Judge Bum
I'm the district court yesterday granted a
., divorce to Mrs. Theresa Patterson, aged
twenty five, from her husband, William
H Patterson, whom she charged with
cruel treatment and infidelity.
Insurance Department Receipts-Elmer
Fl. Dearth, state insurance commission
err, has reported TO the state collectlonS OF
his Office for January amounting in all
to s68, 500. Il. OF that amount $64, 1879. 81
was in taxes and 4.679. so in fees.
O.
Sunday School Teachers Conference
The st. Paul union of primary and inter
mediate Sunday school teachers did not
hold its meeting yesterday ON account of
the Ramsey and Hennepfn county insti-
tute in Minneapolis Friday and Saturday.
The institute will open at $3.50 Friday
morning. Mrs. ]. w. Barnes, of Newark,
n. j., international primary and junior
secretary, will be the principal speaker.
Mrs. Chauncey p. Jaeger will also give an
address Friday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
snlde Liqhts on History

AT the age of nine Benjamin Franklin
was sitting reading as was his won't Two
Of his brothers, who did not share Benia-
minis literary predictions entered the
and, with unerring aim, hit Ben Just
above the right eye with one of the escu-
lent and nutritious vegetables that made
Boston famous. Enraged beyond measure,
the discoverer of electricity hurled his
book at the offending brother, who solved
his delivery and returned il swiftly This
exchange kept up for ten minutes, when
Benjamin suddenly rushed from the room
and went downstairs.
Hal he exclaimed, ''the idea struck
me with the book"
And he founded the first circulating IL
brary the same daT-Chicago Journal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
COURT DECIDES THE
OWNERSHIP OF STOCK
Holds that Jessie Joshwich Possesses
AboIute Title Against Charles Faber.

In the case of Jessie Joshwich against
Charles Faher, in which the plaintiff
ship of certain mining stock claimed by
Faber. Judge Orr, in a decision handed
down yesterday, holds that Faber has no
title to the stock, and the plaintiff is de-
shares.
Faber is said to have owned the stock
at time when it was of little or no value,
out abandoned 1T. Later it became valu-
able and the amount in controversy was
$4,000. 1t was shown that the stock came
into the possession of Jessie Joshwich
through number of assignments for a
small value, and that she is entitled to 1t.
even though it has increased in value.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
SPRAINS HIS BACK
D0DGING STREET CAR
Morris Horwitz, a Car Cleaner, Meets
With a Painful Injury.

Norris Horwitz. residing at 2O7 Fenton
street, a street car cleaner employed by
the street railway company was taken TO
police ambulance
Near the corner of Seventh and Sher-
man streets. Horwitz started to cross the
street car tracks. He stepped in front of
q moving car, and in an attempt to avoid
It slipped and fell upon his back, badly
straining it. No bones were broken but
Horwitz suffered intense agony until part
ly relieved at the hospital HorWifZ IS
eighteen years of age and has been in this
city for nine months.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
Flour and Beef for FIGHTERS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. q
The Pacific mail steamer Korea sailed
for the Orient today with over 5000
tons of freight including 2.500 tons of
-four for Chinese and Japanese ports,
and 700 tons of mess beef for the Rus
sian army at Vladivostock. She also
carried 100 tons of beef for the United
States troops at Manila and ESQ, 600
feet of lumber fer the same port. A
war risk Of u per cent was quoted on
the cargo. On the vessel were nearly
200 passengers including Japanese
army officers who have been recalled
from foreign ports
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
CELEBRATES ITS
Esd ANNIVERSARY
Christian ERdeav0Fers Hold Tn.
lon Meeting to Commemorate
Founding of Society.

Il feel like the Scotch magistrate
said Rev. Thomas G. Sykes, pastor of the
Arlington Hills Presbyterian church and
state president of the Christian Endeavor
society. speaking last night at the Day
ton Avenue Presbyterian church, before a
union meeting of Christian Endeavor So
cieties.
This was how the magistrate felt: HE
had just been elevated to his office and he
realized his own glory. Out on coun-
try road he heard woman crying. Mon,
mon. stop my coo!' but he did not turn
about Mon. mon, why dinna We stop
my coo? She's rinnin' avail Then he
turned Woman he said. I'd haze We
ken I'm no mon, I'm a mageestTate:' -
And if Mr.. Sykes felt he was no mon
but state president, he was conscious
that the occasion last night was greater
than himself. 1t was the twenty third
anniversary of the founding at Wiflfston,
Me-, of the first Christian Endeav0r So
ciety by Rev. Frances E. Clark, and Mr..
Clark is now the international president Of
an organization that possesses a mem
bership of 4,0Oe,e0e and that constitutes
bond of union among the rising hopes"
of the Protestant church throughout the
world.
The society had prospered wonderfully
said Mr.. Sykes vet he believed that its
members, and certainly the church at
large. were losing something Of spiritual
power.
Need d-Fashioned Religion.
What we need" he explained. rs more
of the old-fashiOned religion, the religion
that gave birth to our society"
On the subject of Christian Citizen
ship Rev. Stanley B. Roberts, Of Minne-
apolis. chairman of the state Christian
Endeavor Christian Citizenship committee,
said:
1T is the common people with their
common homes that give the American ma
ton its stability and power. 1t Is the
workmen Of our country, nevertheless,
that consume the annual flood of liquor;
according to an eminent authority nine out
Of the twelve million dollars spent annu-
ally for liquor come from the wages Of
our toilers.
"Of prayer meetings. where you get the
real life, the real temperance. Of the
church, Mr.. Roberts declared, there are
five or six women-God bless 'em to ev-
cry man at any prayer meeting"
Rev. G. Ell. Crawford, state superinten-
dent of the Antt-Saleon league. invited
the young people to attend Feb. II, at the
Central Park NJ. e. church, meeting of
the league that would enlist the youths
and maidens in the publication Of St.
Paul.
w. X. Braden played the banjo, the
Abt Ladies' quartette sang. At the social
following the music and speeches, Miss
Gilmore Genshaw and Miss Edna Walker
served refreshments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
WILL INVESTIGATE
Coroner Wants to Clear Up
Welsh Suicide.

Coroner Miller will investigate the sui
eide of Thomas Welsh, 1872 Custer street
Welsh died as the result of dose Of
strychnfne on Jan. 81. He secured money
for the poison by opening his children's
savings bank, and sent his thirteen-year-
old daughter and neighbor's girl to a
drug store to procure the poison. Cor
oner Miller will investigate the matter,
and If the druggist who sold the child the
poison is discovered he will be prosecuted
under the state law which fOrbids the
sale of poisons without physicians or
der.
Welsh carried insurance in several
lodges and in companies whose policies
allow no compensation for death of the
insured by his own hand. Mrs. Welsh, the
widow, alleges that her husband took the
poison by mistake and not with suicidal
intent.
Should she be unable. to secure the
insurance money. she and her five children
will be in destitute circumstances, as
Welsh left no property of value.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
PREACHER GUILTY OF
ADVOCATING LYNCHING
Presbytery Tries MIR. EIIwood and Pun
ishes With Gentle Reprimand.

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. 1.-The Rev.
Robert A. Elwood, pastor of Olivet Pres
byterian church, of this city, who was
tried today by the Newcastle presbytery
on charges growing out of the sermon en-
titled Should the Murderer Of Miss
Helen Bishop Be Lynched?" preached by
him the day before George White, the
negro murderer of Miss Bishop, was burn
ed at the stake, was found guilty tonight
on three of the six specifications. A COM
mtttee of five was appointed to fix punish
ment and it recommended that the Rev.
Mr.. EllwoOd be cautioned to be more care
full in the future. The presbytery ac-
cepted the recommendation and adjourned
The specifications on which he was found
guilty include:
Guilty of unministerial and unchris-
tian conduct. Guilty of advocating the
lynching of an alleged criminal, if his
trial be delayed, or if found guilty, through
some technieality he be not given official
punishment"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
MISS BENNINGTON TO
REACH ST. PAUL TODAY
Young Woman Who VIII christen the
Dakota Starts for New London.

Miss Mary Bell Pennington, of Ellen
dale. n. D.. who will Saturday christen
the Great Northern's big steamship ''Da-
kOta' at the yards of the Eastern Steam
ship company at New London. Conn.,, will
arrive in st. Paul this morning from
Grand Forks She will spend the day
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Cush-
ing as the guest of the family. Judge
Pennington, the young womans father, will
be unable to attend the launching cere-
monies. A letter of regret was yesterday
received from Judge Pennington by Cal
f. Stone, assistant general passenger
agent of the Great Northern.
The university students at Grand Forks
went in a body to the depot last night to
see Miss Pennington off. George B. Winship
was the only Grand Forks man who was
able. to accept the invitation to attend
the launching.
Miss Pennington will leave tonight for
New London, accompanied by the other
members of the launching party from the
Northwest. The party will occupy two
private sleeperS, which will be attached
TO the regular Burlington limited, which
leaves st. Paul at 8:35 o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-03
Valuable information.

What shall we name the baby?" she
piled.
That's awfully good of you," she said.
Oh, no" he returned. ''its only wis
dom. have four married friends who
have told me confidentiaIly that 1t will
save time and trouble to concede that
point at the beginning. Chicago Post.