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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
LARGE CENTRAL HIGH
Problem May Be Solved by
Building Mammoth School.

st. Paul may some day have a large
central high school, if the wishes of
members of the Chamber of Commerce
who met yesterday to discuss the
project, are carried into effect.
A general call for a meeting to dis
cuSs the school question was issued,
and Notwithstanding rather small
attendance, the report Of the special
educational committee was read by O.
l.. Taylor. 1t was decided to defer ac-
ton on the report until the next meet
ing.
The report was the one submitted to
the directors of the chamber March "a.
and at that time published in full in
e Clio b e. After Mr.. Taylor had
read the document, Supt. Smith was
asked to outline the scheme for relief
for the crowded school conditions pro-
posed by the school commissioners
Mr.. Smith said that there were pos
sibly 1000 children in the city who
were obliged to remain away from
school a half session each day because
Of the crowded condition. The high
schools he said,1 are now crowded to
their full capacity and additional room
for the classes that will enter in Sep
TENDER must be provided
To relieve the congestion three plans
have been suggested, The first is to
enlarge the four high school buildings
and to build new graded schools in the
Humboldt and Cleveland districts. The
second provides for a new high school
in the hill district, relieving the other
institutions from the crowded condi-
lions. While the third plan is to erect
a large central high school to accom-
modate all the high school pupils in
the city and to utilize the present high
school buildings for graded schools.
Supt. Smith said that this plan would
relieve the congestion both in the grad
ed and high schools.
G. j. Hunt Endorsed the third plan
and said that it was the only feas-
ible way out of the present difficulty.
He said that some provision should be
made for temporary relief, but that
the permanent plan should be one con-
centrating the four high schools in one
big institution. He thought bonds
should be issued to cover the expense
of the construction Of the central high
school building.
Others who indorsed the plan of
centraliZing the high schools were r.
A. Kirk and William Pitt Murray. It
was decided to take no action on the
educational committees report until
the next meeting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
PARKER is ON TRIAL
COlOred Man Accused of Man.
slaughter Faces Jury.

David Parker, colored, accused of
n1anslaughter in connection with the
killing of young Fred Watson at Mer-
Ram Park, on the evening Of Feb. 10,
was placed on trial in the district court
yesterday before Judge Kelly.
County Attorney Kane is conducting
the case for the state, and the defend
ant is represented by Frank Haskell
and James p. Anderson the latter a
colored attorney. The morning and a
portion of the afternoon session were
occupied in securing a jury, and after
a. brief opening address the state put
on It's first witness, William McComb
toward the close of the day.
McComb is a young fellow who was
a companion of the boy who was killed,
and was present at the time of the en-
counter with Parker. He related what
occurred that night. His story was
simple and was told in a manner to
indicate that he was ready to tell what
he knew without effort at concealment.
He said that it was generally known
among the boys that Parker was
good-natured fellow, and easily scared,
and they used to take ADVANTAGE of
this to have fun at his expense. Par
ker, he said, was particularly afraid
OF revolver Or gun, and the boys used
often to scare him with firearms.
Clinton Watson, brother of Fred, and
DR.. j. M. Ffnnell. who conducted the
autopsy, were the only witnesses Of
the day The state put in evidence
piece of iron pipe about four and a
half feet long, which was identified by
Clinton Watson as that with which
Fred Watson was struck
The killing took place at the livery
barn at Midway kept by D. W. Watson.
father of the young fellow who lost his
lie. Parker was employed in the barn.
and it is said Fred Watson went there
for the purpose of teasing him. The
boy had some words with Parker and
talked to him rather harshly; and then
it is said Parker picked up the piece
of iron pipe which lay near and struck
him across the head with it, fracturing
his skull.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
THREE PRISONERS
PARDONED BY BOARD
Frank HamiIton's Application
Is Denied After Conference
With Warden.

Frank II. Hamiltons application for
a pardon was yesterday denied by the
stare board of pardons after receiving
a report from Warden Wolfer of the
penltentlary. 1t was pointed out that,
as Hamilton has survived the winter
IN spite of the predictions made last
faI that continued incarceration would
nave bad effect upon his health, the
board could not grant q pardon after
committing the sentence.
The cases on the calendar were dis
posed Of as follows: Christopher C.
Norbeck, denied; David G. Robinson,
denied; John w. StenfeIt, denied w.
d. robertson, denied; John Harris,
continued; Frank Larson, denied;
CharleS Swanson, sentenced from st.
Louis county Oct. /, 1901, for eight
years, denied; Robert ]. Amberry, con-
t1nued; Albert Annis, denied; James
Rowe, denied; Benjamin ]. Campbell,
continued; Andrew Void. denied; AL
bert Markham, denied; John Bingham,
denied; Samuel Melvitz, continued;
Nicholas Forrestal, denied; Lorenz
Schmitz, denied; William Hartmann,
denied; Adelard loyal, committed to
hve years; Joseph White, denied; Hen
ry Reed, denied; Clinton A. Lathrop,
Denied; Charles Swanson, sentenced
from st. Louis county for ten years,
May 13, 1901, continued for the pur-
pose of an investigation
William Fay, sentenced from Ram
sey county for swindling, pardon;
Hugh Brown, denied; Patrick Finley,
denied; William Warn, continued; Ben
Bates, denied; William Early, denied;
Charles Raaen, denied; Phil D. Sherry,
continued; Andrew Anderson, denied;
Peter M. Garvey, pardoned; Edgar d.
Richter, denied: Fred w. Lilley, par
don; N. w. King, continued.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13

heer Press, was chosen as the principal
spokesman for the commissioners. He
said:
am free to say that the editorial this
morning in the Pioneer Press came to me
somewhat as a surprise. 1 hardly ex-
pected an attack of this kind in the edi-
tor1al columns of a paper whose utter
ances at one time stood for everything
ma mat was dignified and conservative.
while 1 know that the so-called "star
chamber sessions" of the police commits
sion have been referred to in that sheet
a number of times, in spite of the fact
with open doors, but in almost every in
stance in the presence Of a Pioneer Press
reporter l hardly expected that the per-
sonar integrity OF the members of the
commission would be attacked.
1t is enough to repeat, however. that at
every session of the commission which 1
nave attended the business has been
transacted with open doors and in the
presence of such of the public and press
curiosity.
though otherwise admirable and distin-
guished gentleman. which form the sub
Ject of the editorial in question. I have
no disposition to criticise other than to
say that 1t occurs to me that he might
nave, with propriety selected another
tlme and place for advertising and ex-
plotting his views. The fact of their be-
ing the subject of a sermon, even though
they were widely advertised through the
local press in advance of their utterance,
debars criticism.
Speaking Of the editorial, Commits
sioner r. T. O'Connor said:
There is nothing to discuss. 1t is I'M
true that the commission holds "star
chamber sessions; destinations are al
ways possible, particularly during a cam
palgn, and really have no time in which
to answer the various fabrications that
are invented for political purposes.
Commissioner c. A. Haas said:
There has never been a secret session
Of the police commissioners, and other
wise the editorial in the morning paper
is without foundation. 1 defy the paper
to point out one act of the commission
that justifies the charge that they are
conn1V1ng at the small gambling that,
1t has been charged, is being done in the
city at this time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13

killed in battle of any Union regiment,
suffered notably at Gainesville. Yet
Gen. Pope, not far distant, took no adj
to Gen. Gibbons rescue and fall upon
Jackson before he could be Joined by
LongStreet.
the Second Wisconsin, said that the
loss of his regiment, in killed and
wounded, reached the remarkable fig
ure of So per cent. Nothing, how
ever, was accomplished except to send
many men to their graves. and MAIN
many others. But for the stupidity of
some commander there would have
have been no juncture between Jack
son and Longstreet, no Maryland cam
paign, no Antietam."
The other speakers were Gen. Tor
rance, Gen. Carr, Rev. F. H. Cooper, of
Minneapolis; Col. D. M. Evans, of Min
neapolis, and Judge G. NJ. Orr, of st.
Paul.
Commander Collins named as a com
mittee to nominate officers for next
year Capt. James Compton and Lieuts.
A. 7. BigelOw, Samuel Appleton,
Thomas Dixon and T. J. Danney. The
nominees will be voted on next month.
Another committee, appointed to aid
IN the erection of a national monu-
ment to Lincoln, consists of Capts. F.
B. Hart, J. c. Donahower and P. G..
Woodward.
A memorial was adopted in honor of
the late Frank B. Semple, of Mime
apolis, "a companion of the first-class
by inheritance"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
SALTWATER

The new city council met last evening.
when MesSrs. Philip Ryan, of the Second
ward, and Frank Inner, of the Third
ward, took their Seats j. w. Schroeder
was elected president; Edward McGhee
was chosen street commissioner. Charles
A. Johnson was chosen chief of the fire
department and John Cleary will con-
tinue to be the superintendent of the
pontoon bridge. The council now consists
of six Democrats and three Republicans
Work is to be commenced at the ST.
CroiX boom early next week, and If the
weather continues favorable the remainder
of this week a start will probably be
made on Monday. The estimated amount
of logs left over in Nevers dam and in
the boom limits last fall was 55, 600 600
feet, which amount will keep the boom
crew busy until new logs arrive.
The water in Lake st. Croix is rising
slowly and the ice is fast disappearing
Very little ice remains in sight between
Saltwater and, Oak Park point, but there
is heavy ice in the bay at South Still
water. Some of the South saltwater
sawmills viii start just as soon as it goes
out
The East Side Lumber company will
make start for the season this morn
ing.
The Hudson Lodge of Red Men visited
the local lodge of the order last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13

Criticism of Gen. John Pope for his
failure to crush Gen. "StonewalP' Jack
son at the battle of Gainesville, Va. Aug.
2S, 1852, was expressed last night in
a paper read at the Hotel Ryan by
Capt William H. Harries, of Gale
dOnia, Mimi, before a meeting of the
Minnesota cOmmandery of the Loyal
Legion.
A similar opinion was advanced by
Capt. James D. Wood, of St.
Paul, who, like Capt Harries, took
part in the Gainesville engagement.
Among the other speakers were Gen.
Ell Torrance, of Minneapolis, former
commander n-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, and Gen. C. c. Carr
L. S. A, commander Of the Depart
ment Of Dakota. Judge L. w. Collins,
commander of the Minnesota COM
mandery, who presided, mentioned that
yesterday was the f1ftieth anniversary
Of his arrival in st. Paul In view of
the fact that yesterday was also the
fOrty-third anniversary of the firing on
Fort Sumter the LOG companions" and
guests present drank last night a toast
to the memory of Maj. Anderson, the
commandant at Sumter.
capt. harrleS was a corporal of
Company 3, Second Wisconsin infan-
try, which, with five other depleted
regiments, made up the Union forces
at Gainesville, to-wit, the brigade I'M
der Gen. John Gibbon. The FederaIs.
said Capt. Harries, began the attack
after sunset. But Gen. Jackson had
already given orders for the Confed-
crates to engage. AS Jackson himself
reported, the Federals endured for
ho1f
storm Of musketry round shot and
shell, yet never moved from their DO
sitton until about o'clock, when they
sullenly fell back" Gibbons men.
the iron brigade" sustained extraor-
binary losses. Capt. Harries' regiment,
which lost 29S men out of 500 during
the war, with the largest percentage
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
WE'D AT ST. JOHNS
Miss Ethel Taylor and MIR. A.
Ct. Clark are Married.

st. Paul society was largely repre-
sented last night at the marriage of
Mr.. Archibald Guthrie Clark to Miss
Ethel Mortier Taylor. youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cortlandt M. Tay-
lor, of Summit avenue. The wedding
took place at half after 6 at the Church
of ST. John the Evangelist, and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. Theo-
dore Sedgwick. The church was elabo-
rately decorated with palms, Easter
lilies, aZaleas and potted plants Mr..
George H. FairclOugh presided at the
organ, and when the strains Of the
''Lohengrin' professional were heard
the bridal party advanced slowly up
the aisle. First came the ushers, Mr..
Cathcart Maxfeld, Mr.. William Tim
berlake, Mr.. Walter Hill and Mr.. Rob-
ert McCloud. The maid Of honor, Miss
Cecilia Kalman, walked alone; she was
attired in white point d'eSprit, trimmed
with ruffleS of Valenciennes, and car
ried a shower bouquet of marguerites.
Her hair was dressed high with a
wreath Of tiny white roses. Next came
the fair bride leaning upon the arm Of
her father, Mr.. Cortlandt Taylor. Her
gown was an exquisite cream satin
with a round train, garniture of point
lace and the long bridal veil which is
an heirloom in the Taylor family and
was worn by her mother at her we'd
ding. She carried lilies of the valley.
She was met at the chancel steps by
the groom and his best man, Mr.. Fred
erick Clark, his brother.
Among the near friends and relatives
of the bridal party present were Mr..
and Mrs. Louis w. Hill, the latter sister
of the bride, who wore white lace and
a rose hat; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cakes,
of Seattle, the latter formerly Miss
Minnie Taylor. She was dressed in
black lace and jet. Mrs. Cortlandt
Taylor, mother of the bride, wore black
lace over white silk. The grOom's sis
ter, Mrs. Mailer, was attired in white
broadcloth and picture hat.
After the ceremony there was recep-
ton at the residence Of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. Louis w. Hill, at which were
present only the two families and the
intimate friends of the bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark left for the East
last night, and when they return will
be at home at the Estelle apartments
on Kent street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13

evening at the Smelling house, and the
interest in the success of the party in
that section Of the city was demon
strated by the presence of about a
hundred persons other than the mem
bers of the ward organization and the
clerks of election, for whose benefit
the meeting was held NJ Doran Jr.
and j. j. Regain, candidates for the
assembly, made addresses that aroused
the utmost enthusiasm. They went into
the tax issue in a thorough manner,
convincing their hearers that the ar
guments of the opposition has little
foundation. VIM Powers, also a can
didate for the assembly, punctured a
number of the Republican campaign
lodges. Peter Van Hoven made a
short address and was well received.
Workers for the next two registration
days were appointed, and the determi-
natioa to get out full vote unani-
mously Endorsed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
WILDER HEIRS ALLOWED
TO APPEAR IN COURT
Claimants Are Given Formal Recoqni-
ton and Case Is Continued.

By ruling of Judge Bazille yesterday
the claimants as heirs to the estate of
Mrs. Fanny S. Wilder were permitted
to file general appearance in the pro-
bate court yesterday, and thereby
gained formal recognition in the court
for the first time.
The court sat yesterday for the hear
ing of claims against the estates of
both Mrs. Wilder and her daughter.
Mrs. Cornelia Day Wilder Appleby, and
two of the numerous applications pend
ing were heard, after which a contin-
uance was taken to April 81.
The hearing of yesterday dealt with
the motion Of DR.. T.. E. w. V. Appleby
that his annuity Of $4,000 be estab-
lished as a lien against the entire es-
tate of his deceased wife; and the pc
tit1on Of Victor M. Watkins that Ger
tain property be set aside from the es-
tate of Mrs. Wilder to furnish his an
nuity of $4,000.
Newell H. Clapp came before the
court on behalf of a number of nieces
and nepheWs of Mrs Wilder. who are
claimants as natural heirs, to ask that
they be permitted to enter a general
appearance in relation to both estates
under consideration, as intervenors.
The purpose OF this is that the claim
ants as heirs may have a status in this
court in case the district court should
In the suits now pending, declare the
wills to be invalid as to the Wilder
charity.
Judge Bazille permitted the filing of
notice Of general appearance In rela-
ton to the will of Mrs. Wilder. but on
objection of the trustees that the in
tervenors were neither heirs nor inter-
ested parties in the will of Mrs. Ap-
pleby the application in that regard
was withdrawn.
In the estate of Mrs Wilder the
claimants as heirs have filed notice
of objection to Mr.. Watkins petition,
which was continued to April 81.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
ATTACK AROUSES
POLICE COMMISSION
Commissioner Hardenberqh
Replies to Charges Made
by Morning Paper.

Aroused to Indignation by an edi-
torial that appeared in the Pioneer
Press yesterday morning the members
of the board of police commissioners
were not slow in expressing their opin-
lon of the publication. The statements
We're denounced as untrue on all sides,
not only by the commissioners, but by
business men who are familiar with
the facts.
The editorial was based on the SER
mon Of DR.. w. H. w. Boyle, delivered
in the House Of Hope church Sunday
evening, and the virtual charge made
that the police commissioners have
connived in the alleged maintenance of
gambling. The alleged facts presented
by DR.. Boyle were accepted as correct
and the police commissioners blamed.
Three of the five police commission
ers-Messrs. Hardenbergh, O'Connor
and Haas-Were seen yesterday. Com
missioner L. L. May is out of the city
and Commissioner William FoeIsen
could not be located. Commissioner
W. A. Hardenbergh, whose very recent
appointment to the police board
brought decided praise from the Pho
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
PEDDLFRS MUST
TAKE OUT LICENSES
Common Council Passes an
Ordinance at Special Meet.
ing of Both Bodies.

AT a special meeting of both bodies
of the city council yesterday afternoon
an amendment to the peddlers' license
ordinance requiring that all applica-
tons for such permits shall first be in
Vestigated and then be approved by
the council was passed and within a
few minutes approved by the mayor.
In effect the ordnance provides that
firms operating from outside the city
VIII be unable to come into the city
suddenly and force upon the people a
large job lot of goods that come in
competition with the regular dealers.
The action was due to a firm that is
now operating in Minneapolis offering
for sale large number of lace cur
talnS of more or less value. 1t is the
purpose of this concern TO also operate
in st. Paul, and the knowledge of this
fact caused the retail dealers to get
active. The result was a special meet
ing of the two bodies of the city
council The amendments to the pres
ent peddlers' license ordinance do not in
the least concern the local men in the
business.
Hereafter the outside peddlers who
come to st. Paul for the purpose of
working here for a few days and then
passing on to another field will find it
difficult to secure the necessary per-
nit to do business. Application for
the license must be made to the city
clerk, after Which reference is made
to the chief of police. If the report
from the chief, after investigation, is
favorable, the application will be taken
up by the city council and acted upon.
Every member of the city council
present voted for the ordinance and
Mayor Smith delayed his departure
from the city hall for the purpose of
attaching his signature. The members
of the assembly present and voting
for the ordinance were: Haas, Van
Slyke, Wheeler, Rosen, Arnold and
Schurmeier. The aldermen were: HUI
Der, DahlQuist Rohland, Moriarty,
Dobner, Buschmann, Elder and Corn
ing.
The penalty for a violation of the
provisions of the ordinance, which re-
quires a Sc license, is thirty days i'm
prisonment or a fine of 500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
SMITH KEEPS MUM
Pastor of Peoples Church De.
Ciines to Talk Politics.

DR.. Samuel G. Smith, who so freely
criticised the famous Wright admins
tration twelve years ago because of the
utter incOmpetency of it's responsible
head and the worse than incompetency
of it's police department, declines to
discuss the present city administration.
DR.. Smith was given a chance to talk
for publication last night but refused.
He said in answer to a request by a
G o b reporter for an interview on
the present condition of the public
morals and the enforcement of law:
mo, am not taking any part in the
campaign. 1 have nothing to say at
this time on the subject. I do not
say that the present administration is
perfect, but l will not make my criti-
cism now, for, as I said, am not taxi
ing any part in the campaign"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
A BRAVE MAN.
An Instance Where It Takes More Than
Ordinary Bravery.

There is perhaps no occasion in the
world when a man needs more bravery
than when he goes out among selfish man
himself and family He must be able to
calculate clearly. If he is nervous and
timid or his brain is clouded. there is
nothing that will so help him as will
Mormon Bishops Pills. For a young
man who has wasted his energy in riotous
living and indiscreet habits, there is
nothing that will so quickly cleanse vi
ops Pills. They are the greatest man
hood builders for the price ever known
to medical science. Price soc per box, 6
boxes for $3.50. Sold by +. M. Parker,
druggist. Fifth and WabaSha st. Paul.
Mimi. Sent postage prepaid on receipt of
price.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
Lake Minnetonka Trains.

On Sunday, April 10, the Great Northern
Railway will run special train to Lake
Minnetonka, leaving ST. Paul 9:05 a. m.
Minneapolis 9:35 a. m, arriving at Mound
1925 a. M; returning train will leave
Mound 4:05 p. m, arriving at Minneapolis
1850 p. m, St. Paul $40 p. m
Regular service will be established Sat
urday, April 16. Trains will leave St
Paul for Mound daily except Sunday at
8:45 a. m, Sunday only sos a. m: for
day at $40 p. M; for Mound Sunday
only, $40 p. m. Returning arrive at ST..
Paul from Mound daily except Sunday
S:35 a. m, from Hutchinson and Mound
daily except Sunday 9:25 a. m; from
Mound Sunday only 500 p. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-13
NEW INTERPRETATIONS.

The following articles of incorporation
were filed yesterday with the secretary OF
state: Dollenmayer Advertising agency
of Minneapolis; capital stock, $25, 600; In
corporators, Albert Dollenmayer Horace
c. Klein, Herbert F. Sewell, Charles j
Erickson and ClaribeI B. Dollenmayer
all of Minneapolis.
st. Patrick's church, Of Eveleth, St
Louis county; incorporators, Bishor
James McGolrick, of Duluth: Vicar Cen
eral Joseph F. Buh. Pastor James Hagen
and Cleophis VandaH and Ambrose Tau
ley, laymen of the parish.