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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
COUNTY BOARD HAS
HARMONIOUS FINALE
Members Express Regret Over
Retirement of Commits.
sioner Gray

The last session of the board of
county commissioners as at present
constituted was held yesterday and
Was prolific of discussion and disa-
greements, although there was an alb
sence of ill-humor that has at times
characterized the sessions.
Blind pigs on the country roads,
electric meters for the two wells that
are to overflow White Bear lake, and
the retirement of David w. Gray from
the board were in turn discussed. The
blind pigs were passed on to the in
coming board, the meters were ordered
at a cost of $57 each, and the retire
ment of Mr. Gray deeply deplored in
a resolution ordered spread on the
minutes.
White Bear Wells
Those wells at. White Bear, which
experts declare merely take up the
surface water that would otherwise
find its way into the lake, were a sub
ject of deep consideration. Bids had
been invited for fifteen and twenty
horsepower meters. The Mcbride
Electric company offered to furnish
the twenty-horse- power instruments
to measure the electricity that will be
consumed in pumping water into the
lake for $57 each, while the German
Electric company, the only other bid
der, asked $50 for meters of like
power. The bids for the smaller makes
were $50 from the Mcbride firm and
$55 from the German. The relative
merits of the instruments offered were
duly considered, the discussion at
times having embodied in 1t such
word as watts" VOLTS etc 1t was
decided that the meters were neces-
sary and they were ordered.
The alleged existence of bling pigs
in various sections of the county out
side of the city limits was considered
in all it's phases, it being suggest
ed that it might be possible to in
duce detectives to secure conviction on
a percentage basis. If such an ar
rangement could be made it was fig
ured that the county would be several
dollars ahead at the end of the year.
AS the board will be reorganized at its
January meeting, it was decided to
postpone action until that time.
Exchange of Compliments
Commissioner Mic Pottgieser intro
duced and successfully urged the pas
sage of the resolution reciting the
good qualities of David w. Gray, who
will not be commissioner after Jan.
L. The document narrated that Mr..
Gray had proved valuable and con-
| SclentiOuS member of the board and
that his colleagues wished him success
| in whatever venture he should under
| take in the future. The resolution is
| to be made a part of the official rec
ords of the board. For this Mr.. Gray
feelingly recited the great pleasure he
had constantly felt while serving on a
| board of such astuteness.
c. E. Sandeen was. given the con-
| street bridge, just outside the city
| limits, for $1,190. The bridge is now
| impossible
The bond for $4,000 offered by DR.
] Miller, reelected coroner, was ap-
| proved.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
FINISHES LONG WALK
Aged Man Tramps From New
York to St. Paul

A Journey on foot of 1900 miles was
completed yesterday when Stephen
Story, aged seventy-four, trudged into
the Relief society after being on the
road for almost four months The old
man told an interesting story of his
long trip.
A year ago." he said, Il left Prince
ton, Mimi, where / had been living
with my daughter, and went by rail to
Chautauqua county, New York, to visit
another daughter. Things were not as
l expected when 1 arrived, however,
my daughters husband being poor and
scarcely able to provide for his own
family So 1 left them and went to
work on farm where 1 stayed until
this fall but all the time l was home
sick and longing to get back to Mime
sofa. So in September / left the farm
and with only $25 in my pockets to
buy food, l started to foot it to Prince
ton. The first part of the trip was
very pleasant, but along in November
the cold began to bother me, and was
forced to go slower. l got along fairly
well until 1 reached Chicago, where,
while asleep in lodging house, 1 was
robbed of what little money 1 had left.
| From there on l have been forced to
| beg for something to eat and a place
| to sleep, but everyone was kind to me
and / have not suffered much. When /
reached La Crosse, Wis, layed over
| for three days at the Jail, where 1
| rested up and ate three square meals
| a day. The walk from La Crosse to st.
Paul was the worst of the whole trip,
as the snow was drifted and l could
| hardly wade through it, but l kept
| .hoofng' along, and now l am here and
| that's all there is to tell except that [
am hungry, as 1 haven't had anything
| to eat since morning"
Secretary Hutchins promised the
aged pedestrian a substantial meal and
! shelter over night and will provide him
;oIy - Drin
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
DINERS IN A PANIC
Fire Over Restaurant STAN.
pedes Patrons and Help

A fire Of mysterious origin was dis
covered on the second floor of the
Coates hotel, 147 East Seventh street,
shortly after Z O'Clock yesterday even
ing. The blaze started in a room in the
rear of the hotel and had made con-
siderable headway before it was no
ticed.
The help employed in the kitchen of
the Liberty Lunch room, lab East Sew
enth, which is directly under the hotel,
noticed smoke curling about the walls
of the kitchen but thinking the fire
was in the restaurant, telephoned to
fire headquarters for chemical wagon.
While the apparatus was on the way
the flames ate their way through the
floor of the room and little darts Of
fire could be plainly seen coming
through the ceiling of the restaurant.
The place was crowded at the time and
Immediately wild stampede resulted.
patrons and help joining in fervid
scramble for the door. Several
were knocked down and tram
pied on but escaped with a few
bruises. An alarm was turned
in, but by the time the engine compa-
nies reached the scene the flames were
climbing rapidly up the rear wall of
the hotel. Three streams were soon
playing on the flames, but the fire was
Wen uuuer way ana II was SOIne tIIHc
before it was under control. In the
room where the fire started several
empty cans were found and box that
had once contained sulphur.
The Liberty Lunch room suffered
heavily from the water dripping
through the ceiling and A. C. Ray
mer's hardware store was damaged in
the same manner. The rear of the hotel
was scorched. The entire damage from
fire and water is estimated to be about
$4,000.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
DISCUSS HUSBANDRY
Agricultural Society Will Meet
Next Month

E. w. Randall. secretary of the State
Agricultural society. announced yester-
day that arrangements were complete
for the annual meeting Of the society,"
to be held in st. Paul Jan. 10, II and r.
A president, two vice presidents and
two members of the, board of managers
are to be elected at the meeting. The
list of speakers for the annual meeting
includes o. e. Bradfute, of Ohio; O..
G.. Glover, Fort Atkinson, Wis, and
Dean E. Davenport, of the Illinois State
Agricultural college. Dean Davenport
will speak of the Relation of the State
Agricultural College and Experimental
Station to the Farm" 1t is expected
that the agricultural society will take
action at the meeting looking to a for
mai request of the legislature for an
appropriation of 100000 for a live
stock auditorium to be built at the
state fair grounds.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
UNITED WORKMEN ARE
SUED BY GUARDIAN
Alleges That Money Due Wards Has
Not Been Paid

Suit was brought in the district court
yesterday for $4,000 against the Ancient
Order of United Workmen by Herbert
o. Smith, guardian of Joseph H, Philip
K. and Mary ]. Boutwell,, minor chill
dren of William T. Boutwell,, deceased.
Boutwell, the father. was admitted to
membership in the order several years
ago, and at the time of his death. Aug.
1, it is claimed, was rightfully in the
possession of a $4,000 policy in the or
der. Payment was ordered to the chill
dren. Joseph H. and Mary J. to receive
S400 each and Philip K. 81, 200, but has
been refused, the petition recites.
During his life Boutwell, upon several
occasions made changes as to the ben
eficiaries, but a few months before his
death, it is claimed, that he ordered a
certificate making the money payable
to the three children.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
MCCONNELL RECEIVES
SILVER LOVING CUP
Retiring State Official Presented With
Testimonial by Subordinates

W. w. P. Mcconnell, who retires
from the head of the state dairy and
food commission next week, after four
years service, was presented with a
loving cup by the employees Of the de-
partment Mr.. Mcconnell was host at
a banquet given the department en-
ployes last night at the Ryan hotel, and
in behalf of his associates, w. w. Wall,
secretary of the dairy and food COM
mission. presented him with a beauti-
fully chased loving cup. Mr.. McCon-
nell made a feeling response. The
guests, sixteen in number, included all
the men employed in the department,
and Gov. Van SAINT was also present.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
RAILROAD REFUSES TO
PAY PAVING CHARGE
Northern Pacific Recites That Gross
Earning Tax Covers Obligations

The Northern Pacific Railway COM
pany yesterday filed in the district
court objections to the city assessing
the comany for the paving of Fourth
street, abutting on block 35, Kittson's
addition.
1t is claimed by the company that it
pays a 8 per cent gross earnings tax
and cannot be compelled to assist in
paying for local improvements, such as
the paving of streets. 1t also objects
to paying for cement sidewalks order
ed laid in front of property that II
owns. The amount involved on the
paving is $1,274 and on the sidewalks
S170.45
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
STEALS CONDENSED MILK
AND GOES TO WORkHOUSE
Louis Rotter Lifted Can While Assist
ing Man to Move

Louis Rotter, eighteen years old, was
in the police court yesterday charged
with stealing a can of condensed milk
from Charles Zimmerman. Rotter was
accused of taking the can while assist
ing Zimmerman move his household ef-
fects from 864 Park avenue. He plead
ed guilty and was sentenced to fifteen
days in the workhouse.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
CRUELTY CHARGE MADE
AGAINST HORSES OWNER
Humane Agent Causes Arrest of Driv-
er, Alleging lnhuman Treatment

Michael Kruschitz, Lexington ave-
nue. and st. Clair street was arrested
yesterday on complaint of Humane
Agent Moak, who charged that on Dec.
IA Kruschitz left sick horse exposed
twenty -four hours, as result of which
the animal died. The horse was used
for hauling water with ''stone boat"
Mr. Moak charged that the horse was
left lying outside over night, and that
he was called to kill the animal. Kru-
schitz will have a hearing In the police
court today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUES A RAILROAD
Attempts to Compel st. Louis to Run
Trains to Tonka Bay in the Winter

Attorney General Donahower yester-
day began action to compel the Min
neapoIis & ST. Louis road to comply
with the order of the railroad COM
mission and run daily trains between
Minneapolis and Tonka Bay, at Lake
Minnetonka, during the winter months.
1t has been the practice of the COM
pany to discontinue trains on this
branch during the winter, and those
persons who spend the year round at
the lake resort are compelled to go to
Excelsior in order to take the train for
MINNEAPOLIS
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
Aged Woman succumbs

settlers of Dakota county, died yes
terday at her home on the Sunfish lake
road, West st. Paul. at the age of six
ty-eight. Mrs. Ryan was the widow of
the late Dennis Ryan, and had lived in
West st. Paul for over fifty years. She
is survived by three sons. two daugh-
tiers and sister, Mrs F. Fahey. of
this city. Funeral services viii be held
Saturday morning at o'clock from
ST. Michaefs church.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
HORSE DEALERS SUED
FOR ANIMALS DEATH
Expressman Claims Guaranteed Steed
Was Sick When Purchased

A suit against Barrett & thinner
man, horse dealers at Midway, for
$92.50 has been brought by Peter Dick
inson, an eXpresSman. Dickinson
claims that on Sept. 20 he bought
team from Barrett & Zimmerman and
paid $185 for them. Both horses were
guaranteed to be in good condition, but
two weeks after the sale one of them
died. A veterinary surgeon performed
a post mortem on the animal and
found that death was due to COM
plieation Of pleurisy, pneumonia and
spinal meningitis.
The horse dealers claim the diseases
were contracted after the sale. The
case will be tried in Justice Johnson's
court.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
CONTRACTS FOR STREET
LIGHTING APPROVED
Assembly and Board of Aldermen For
maIly Express Their Satisfaction

The assembly. and board of alder
men last night approved the formal
contracts with the st. Paul Gas Light
company and the Patterson Street
Lighting company, for the street light
ing of 1905. The st. Paul Gas Light
company received the contract for the
electric lighting and for furnishing
gas for incandescent lamps.
The Patterson Street Lighting COM
pany received the contract for main
tanning the ineandescent gas lights
and for supplying and maintaining the
gasoline lamps.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
Victim Of Knife Improves

John Johnson, who is at the city
hospital suffering from knife wounds
received in a fight with Albert Moeller
at Case and Arcade streets Sunday
morning, was in a serious condition at
Nthe city hospital yesterday. He suf-
fered a relapse Wednesday, but yes
terday was slightly improved. His re-
covery is not yet cn~tain-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
OPENS SEWER BIDS
One Proposal Is Less Than Estimate
Made by City Engineer

The board of public works yesterday
opened bids for sewer on Palace
street, from Chatsworth to Victoria
streets; Victoria street, from Palace to
James; James, from the present end
of the sewer west of Milton street, and
on Milton street, from James to Palace.
The estimate of the city engineer for
the sewers was $7,032. The bids were
as follows: E. ]. Kirkland, $4,000; P.
J. Ryan, 1929; James Forrestal, S.
854 The board took the bids under
consideration
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
WINTER FISHERMEN
FORGET STATE LICENSES
Two Men at cass Lake Pay Fines for
Their Absent Mindedness

Word was received by S. F. Fuller
ton. executive agent of the state game
and fish commission, yesterday OF the
arrest and conviction OF two men at
Cass Lake for illegal fishing. Joseph
Callaghe and William Dunham paid
$40 each, with costs, for fishing by
means of a fish house without the
formaIity of state license.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
Many Want Saloon Licenses

The committee on licenses of the
board of aldermen yesterday went over
ia applications for saloon licenses.
Ninety of the licenses will take the
place of licenses expiring Jan. 1.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Children Entertained at Bethel-IWo
hundred children were present last
evening at the annual Christmas en-
fertainment given by the Bethel Sun
day school at the Bethel hotel
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Match Burns Lace Curtain-The
residence of C. Frankel, 434 Lafayette,
was slightly damaged by fire early
Yesterday evening. A lighted matcn
thrown carelessly against a lace cur
tain started the blaze. The loss is
about $25
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

JUDGE Bum Files oath-George L.
Bum, reelected judge of the district
court, yesterday filed his oath OF ofhce
: with the clerk of the district courI.
Certifcation was by Judge H. r. Brill,
Judge Bunn's colleague on the bench.
The new term begins Tuesday
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
= Wi+b Non-Suppori

Bostler CHARGED With Non Support
George Busta, employed at Horri-
ganls livery stable, Wacouta street.
was arrested yesterday on charge OF
nen- support preferred by his Wl1e'
Mrs MARY Busta. His case was con-
tinued until today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
-NIEwS OF THE CITY
The temperature at 2:3O a. m.
was 20 degrees above zero, drop
of 5 degrees since p. m.


Children Entertained at BetheilTwo
evening at the annual Christmas en-
tertainment given by the Bethel Sun
day school at the Bethel hotel.
Match Burns Lace Curtain-The
residence of G. Frankel, 434 Lafayette,
was slightly damaged by f1re carry
Yesterday evening A lighted match
thrown carelessly against a lace cur
tain started the blaze. The loss Is
about $25.
HostIer Charged With Non Support
George Busta, employed at Horrl-
gan's livery stable, Wacouta street.
was arrested yesterday on charge OF
nom support preferred by his wife,
Mrs. Mary Busta. His case was con-
tinued until today.
JUDGE Bum Files oath-George L.
Bunn,- reelected judge of the district
court, yesterday filed his oath Of office
with the clerk of the district court.
Certification was by Judge H. r. Brill,
Judge Bunn's colleague on the bench.
The new term begins Tuesday.
Clara ~Doherty Granted Divorce
Judge Bum, of the district court, yes
terday filed findings in which Clara
Doherty is granted a divorce from
James Doherty. Desertion was charged,
and although Doherty was personally
served. he failed to defend the action.
Police Commission Meets Today
The board of police commissioners will
hold a meeting this afternoon at 4;SO
o'clock to transact general business.
Owing to the absence of Commissioner
O'Connor from the city it is not sup
posed that action will be taken on the
Budy case.
Says Husband Is CrueI-Phoebe 7.
Sullivan yesterday began an action for
divorce in the district court against
Bertram Sullivan. The husband IS
charged with intoXication, cruelty and
unfaithfulness. The marriage occur
red Jan. II, 1903, but happiness was
short lived.
Society to Care for ChiIdren-The
children of Martha B. Dale and Arthur
B. Dale, now in the Protestant orphan
asylum, were yesterday remanded to
the custody of D. T. Wellington, of the
Child's Saving society, by Judge Lew
is, in the district court. The Dales are
q 1OSOA SSk1Se-o - -
courts.
Bio Real Estate Transfers = A T.
Rosen has purchased from Wisconsin
Realty company the three story build
ing at the southwest corner of Fourth
and St. Peter for $4,000. William
Bannon and wife have transferred to
George Bannon a one-half interest in
the Bannon building on Seventh street,
near Minnesota, for $4,000.
Board Will Hear Paving Dispute
"A hearing will be given by the board
of public works next Thursday on the
Feassessment for the paving of South
Robert and Concord streets. Some OF
the property owners near the two
streets wish to have the assessment
district extended, while those at a dis
tance wish to have it narrowed.
Governor Names a Special Judge
Gov. Van SAINT yesterday commission
ed Galusha Purcell as special munich
pal judge for the city of East Gran6
Forks, Polk county. The appointment
is for the term to expire with the elec-
ton of a special judge No. Z, 1906
Business men and attorneys petitionec
for the appointment of Purcell because
of a vacancy in the Office.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
McQUAI)'S
SEVENTH AND CEDAR.
PRICE SLASHINC CONTINUED
SEVENTH AND CEDAR.

Schepp's Cocoanut, S5c pound pkg,
Best Hand picked Navy Beans, ib... DC
Best New Rolled Oats, II pounds. 25c
Battle Creek Granola, 15c pkg. for. Sc
Velvet Cream I'M ment, drug The pepSest Sest
healer for chapped hands-the best soft
ener of rough skin. So. 90 sales checks ex-
ira. with each bottle, per 0En
bottle. Observation-Disclosures. G3G
Batavia Marrowfat 17c Peas. S1.f5 ioc
20css sCurtice Bros. Sifted Early
June Peas. .-.-..........,....-$1 $1.45 13c
Canpbells Condensed Soups. Sc
q Mustard Sardines Irregular 10c),
a American oil sardines. cans. aSe @
Alaska Red lib Tall Salmon cans. 25c
Columbia River 1a-lb Red Salmon,
Bib can Grated Pie Pineapple, doz-
en-, $4.O0; per can. Il................. &c
Fancy California Oranges, per doz-
EN- .10c, 12c, 15c
Washington NaFels, dozen. 2oc, CSC, 3oc
Florida Oranges, dozen. 1oc, 15c, 20c
Michigan Apples, per barrel. ........ .S1.9o
Per bushel .................. .75c, 35c, oOc
Yellow Corn Meal, 1O-lb sack 15c
White Corn Meal, 10-1b sack. 16c
Regular 25c 3-seam Brooms, each. 15c
We shall allow regular sales checks as
usual on all purchases. Sales checks for
$4,000 with every order of $500 including
$1.00 in Tea or Coffee Double sales checks
on all meat purchases of SOC or more.
Bib can Fancy Standard Toma-
toes &c Ic
2-lb can Fine Sugar Corn 82c 7c
2-lb can Valley Early June Peas.
cans observation-disclosures. 72c
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.

LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE removes tbs
cause To get the gsnuins call for full nane and
look for the signature of z. w. Grove. 25e
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Governor Names a Special Judge
Gov. Van SAINT yesterday commission
ed Galusha Purcell as special munich
pal judge for the city of East Grand
Forks, Polk county. The appointment
is for the term to expire with the cleo
ton of special judge No. Z, 1906.
Business men and attorneys petitioned
for the appointment of Purcell because
of a vacancy in the office.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Clara ~Doherty Granted Divorce
Judge Bum, of the district court, yes
terday filed findings in which Clara
Doherty is granted divorce from
lanes Doherty. Desertion was charged,
and although Doherty was personally
served, he failed to defend the action.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Board Will Hear Paving Dispute
"A hearing will be given by the board
of public works next Thursday on the
Feassessment for the paving of South
Robert and Concord streets. Some of
the property owners near the two
streets wish to have the assessment
district extended, while those at dis
tance wish to have it narrowed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Police Commission Meets Today
The board of police commissioners will
hold a meeting this afternoon at 4:SO
o'clock to transact general business.
Owing to the absence Of Commissioner
O'Connor from the city it is not sup
posed that action will be taken on the
Budy case.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-30

Says Husband Is crueI-Phoebe t.
Sullivan yesterday began an action for
divorce in the district court against
Bertram Sullivan. The husband is
charged with intoxication, cruelty and
unfaithfulness. The marriage occur
red Jan. II. 1903, but happiness was
short lived.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Ploneers' Officers.

The annual meeting of the Shiawas-
see County Pioneers Society was held
at the First Baptist church, Corunna,
Monday.
The society was organized nearly
sixty years ago, the first call for meet
ing going out on New Years Day, 1916
The only members of the original
society now living are President J. d.
Leland and Secretary j, NJ. Fitch, of
Durand; j. Fl. Howe, of Owosso; and G.
B. Pelton and w A. Amsden. of Corun-
ma. They have stayed Loyalty by the
society while their companions, at first
numerous, one by one answered the call
for the last meeting.
The day was spent in the recitation
of "reminiscences of by gone days, vocal
and instrumental music.
Following are the officers elected:
Observation-Disclosures e. Gould, Owosso.
Vice Presidents John McLain, Du-
rand; G. 3. Pelton, Corunna.
SecyTreas M. Fitch, Durand.
The time and place have not yet been
settled for the next meeting