davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
TANGLED IN RED TAPE
Army Officer Explains Court
maftlaI of Lieut.. Kits.

First Lieut.. William P. Kits, Twenty
flrst infantry, who was recently tried
by court-martial at Fort Smelling on
the charge of misappropriating govern
ment funds, in that he had traded an
old army wagon for new wagon, and
had given, as boot, money appropriated
to repair the old wagon, has been or
dered to return to Fort Lincoln, N. d.
He was engaged there as a construct
ing quartermaster at the time he com
/ mitted the alleged offense. He is to
complete at Lincoln the transfer of
his accountability as constructing
Quartermaster to his successor. Lieut.
Kits will then rejoin his company at
Fort Smelling
The verdict Of the court-martial has
not yet been published. 1t will be an
nounced first at Washington. But, &C
eordlng to an army officer, the trial of
Lieut.. Kits cannot justly be consid-
cred the result of malice or personal
i'll feeling on the part of brother off,
GERS.
There is no foundation for that ru-
NOR, said the officer questioned.
kits is by no means unpopular at
his post. His standing in his regiment
is excellent. He won a fine record in
Cuba and In the, Philippines. He is
much thought of out at Smelling.
But the charges made against
Kits would have been made against
any officer regardless of personal feel
Ing. Circumstances suggested that he
had used for one purpose government
funds given him to use for another
purpose. AS soon as these circum-
stances became known to the lieuten-
ants superior officer he was obliged to
prefer charges. If he hadn't done so,
he would have rendered himself as
liable as the lieutenant, and would
have been court-martialed just as
quick.
1T doesn't seem to be understood al
ways by the public that these court
martial trials don't of themselves in
dictate that the accused officer is really
guilty of any offense. Such trials are
often mere Investigations.
1.-THE same is true in the navy. If
two naval vessels collide with each
other, no matter what the circum-
stances. both commanders are court
martialed forthwith. Perhaps every
Jacky on the vessels knows that nei-
Their officer was to blame. The law
must be observed; the court-martial
must take place. If the officers are in
nocent. that fact will be announced
officially"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
NO PRUNES FOR SALE
Commercial Club Compelled to
Decline Frenchman's Offer.

The fame of ST. Paul and the pres
tldig1tative abilities of the ST.. Paul
commercial club are manifested daily
In communications addressed to Secre-
tary Slime.
Yesterday, for example, the secretary
received letter written by a Partisan
at Vichy, France, to "Messieurs La
santa Paula Commercials compagnie
Santa Paula" The postal clerk at
Vichy, where the water comes from.
had never dMelt in South Minneapolis,
and had never heard of Santa Paula, .
but he had yearned to grow up, travel
and see the wonders of st. Paul, MINI.
He Endorsed the letter accordingly,
EtatS Unis;" everybody in the United
States, he felt sure, knew where the
ST. Paul was located.
But Secretary Slime, twisting the
ends Of his mustache, and assuming his
best French attitude for the purpose
or reading this letter, was shocked, and
he exclaimed, Mon Dieu!" as well as
"Parbleu!" when the truth flashed
over him that Monsieur J. Duhalt, IL
Street Of the Exchequer, Paris" was
proposing to sell prunes on behalf Of
the st. Paul Commercial club. NJ Du-
halt would be "ravi," "enchante," to
become the agent of the club; he would
dispose of prunes, of apricots and of
OFc1pOAdtSQ dpplcS, throughout all the
departments" of France, to the clubs
great profit, and he would pay his own
travelling expenses.
Mr.. Slime summoned his French
amanuensis and informed M. Duhalt
that the club was touched of the
honor" Of availing itself of his "serv-
ices distinguished" but "malheureuse-
ment' the prune crop in Ramsey coun-
ty had been a total failure last year.
The club would therefore pray M. Du-
halt to communicate with the mer-
chants of the town of Sac PauIo, Bra
I'll, South America, where lie fameux
representa- de la Rue de PExchi-
quier" would doubtless find sufficient
rewards for his enterprise admirable"
and his recognized knowledge of
prunes-"sa connaissance reconnue des
prunes.''
The club welcomed also yesterday a
personal appeal from prominent East
ern publishers urging it to subscribe
for a certain publication, inasmuch, as
the club was aware, Mrs Green al
ways holds her readers interest from
the first and to the last; and this time
she will keep you in GREATNESS sus-
pense while her heroine struggles and
intrigues to maintain the innocence of
her lover"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
GRADED SUNDAY SCHOOL
TEACHERS TO MEET
Extensive Programme Is Arranged for
Special Meeting to Be Held Tuesday.

The st. Paul Union of Graded Sunday
School Teachers will hold a special
meeting Tuesday evening at the Y. NJ.
c. A. The following programme has
been arranged: Mrs. c. D. Riser will
conduct the child study round table,
and the following topics will be con-
sidered: Value of Child Study to
Teachers" How to Cultivate Reeve
renee" How Can the Will Be Edu-
cated?' How Can Curiosity Aid the
Teacher?" The general round table dis
cussion on the following topics will be
led by Miss A. l. Emery: Value Of
Glass Organization" How to Secure
Home Study" How to Secure and
Hold Attention" Mrs. 8. L. Howell
will teach the lesson of the interme-
date grade on 1.-The Prodigal Son"
Miss Katherine Sloppy will give
blackboard illustration of How to
Teach the Twenty-third Psalm" State
Superintendent Olson and Prof. Baker.
of Humboldt high school, will be pres
ent and win speak.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
ST. PAUL GIRL TRAVELS
FAR TO HER WEDDING
Miss Editha Geer Is Welded to DR.. w.
n. Burr at San MarciaI, N. M.

A nurse who is the sister of a physt-
clan married a physician who is the
son of physician, when Miss Editha
Lynde Geer, of st. Paul, was welded
last Tuesday at San Marcial, N. M,
to DR.. William H. Burr. Last week
Miss Geer, who was engaged to DR..
Burr, received a telegram from him,
telling her that he was sick and ask
ing her to come to him. The wedding
followed four days after her arrival.
Mrs. Burr is sister of DIR. Ethel
bert Geer, of st. Paul, and a daughter
of the late Gen. Elifu Geer, of Hart
ford, Conn. Gen. Geer formerly pub
lished the Hartford city directory, the
Congregationalist and periodical con-
corning counterfeit moneys.
Eight years ago Mrs. Burr was
graduated as a nurse at ST. Luke's
hospital. She has since followed her
vocation in this city.
DR.. Burr has been practicing at San
Marcial. He is a son of DIR. Horace
Burr. of Wilmington, N. j.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
JUST TIRED OF LIFE
Old Man Cuts His Throat and
Sewers an Artery.

Nels Olsen, an old man tired of life,
made what will probably prove a sue
cessful attempt to commit suicide yes
terday afternoon in a vacant lot on
Wabasha street near Park avenue
James Ahern, a boy living at 246
Sherburne acenue, was crossing the lot
and saw the old man lying face down.
ward in a pool of blood upon some
boards behind billboard. Ahern ran
for policeman and met Officer Bren-
nan, who called the police ambulance.
The man was hurried to the city hos
pital, where an examination showed
that he had cut his left wrist with some
sharp instrument and severed an artery
and then cut his throat almost from
ear to ear. The doctors worked over
the man for two hours and succeeded
in reviving him.
Olsen said he was a married man,
but his family was in the old country.
He attempted suicide because he was
tired of living. He gave his address
as 372 East Seventh street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
MOUNT ZION TEMPLE
CEREMONIES CONCLUDE
Windows Are Dedicated and Address Is
Delivered by Rabbi E. L. Hess.

The dedication ceremonies of the new
temple of the Mount Zion Hebrew con-
gregation were concluded yesterday
morning with a programme including
an address by Rabbi E. L. Hess, the
dedication of memorial windows and
candelabra by DR.. /. L. Rypins and
music by the temple choir.
Rabbi Hess, in speaking of the du-
ties Of those who are to worship in
the new edifiee, said: "The synagoQue
must symbolic lofty principles. and
these principles must be shown In our
daily work and our daily Iiving.'
In defeating the memorial gifts DR..
Rypins paid eloquent tribute to the
men and women whose memories are
to be preserved In the beautiful adorn-
ments of the new house of worship.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
No Class Day Exercises.

The class to be graduated this year
by the Central high school will hold no
class day exercises, but will enjoy as
part Of its commencement exercises
two numbers of the usual class day
programme. These will be the singing
OF the class song and the handing down
to the Junior class of the senior
knife" The class song will be chosen
by a committee of teachers-Misses
Long, NewsOn, Crumpacker, Caroline
Austin and Helen Austin. Whether
the commencement exercises will be
held at the Peoples church or at the
Metropolitan opera house has not been
decided.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
disease that science has been able to cure
in all it's stages. and that is Catarrh
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical frater-
nifty. CatarTh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and Civ
ing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Wants Brokers TO Paw Him s4.z2o.

Emil White yesterday commenced
suit against H. and R. C. Holbert, the
ST. Paul brokers, to recover $4,72O, al
legged by the plaintiff to be due him on
a stock transaction. 1t is charged that
the firm refused to account for more
than $3.50 of this money, which was
placed with the brokers for invest
ment. White says he was induced to
sign a release of all claims against the
firm upon the payment of $50, but now
asks to have the release set aside. He
asks the court to make an order COM
polling the firm to account for $4,720,
the balance due Of $1,000 originally
invested.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
NOTICE TO our PATRONS.

The business and good viii of this
company in ST. Paul has been purchased
by THE OHIO COAL CO., who will re-
move their offices from 1872 Wabasha street
in few days to our present location at
81 Robert street, where our many patrons
and friends win receive the same atten-
ton and courteous treatment that we
have endeavored to give in the past.
Mr. G. G. Hartin, who has managed the
affairs of this company for the past ten
years, has associated himself with The
Ohio Coal Co., and will devote attention
to the st. Paul business as heretofore.
THE PIONEER FUEL co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Cavalry Stables for Fort keOsh.

Col. John NICE. Hyde, chief quarter
master of the Department of Dakota,
will award a contract about May 20,
for erecting at Fort Keogh, Mont, two
cavalry stables. Plans for these build
iT gs were received from Washington
yesterday. They will each be 66 by 1854
feet and will each accommodate the
horses of one troop.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
INTERURBAN CAR RUNS
INTO EXPRESS WAGON
Driver Is Thrown to the Ground and
Is Badly Bruised.

About 5:15 o'clock last evening an
express wagon driven by f. M. Chad
bourn was struck by an interurban
car while crossing Wabasha street and
was tipped completely over, throwing
Chadbourn to the street. He was
picked up and carried to a nearby
store and the police ambulance called.
DR.. Moore, the police surgeon, attended
the man and sent him to the city hos
pital. There it was found that Chad
bourn was badly bruised and had a
narrow escape from fatal injury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
DAIRYMEN MUST HAVE
HERDS INSPECTED
Health Commissioner Explains Law to
Delegation From Association.

DR.. Ohage, st. Paul health officer,
yesterday assured a delegation from
the State Dairymen's association THAI
steps had been taken to enforce the
law requiring a rigid inspection of
herds of cows the milk from which is
sold in st. Paul. The dairymen's asso-
citation declares that small herds out
side the city have escaped inspection
while inside herds have been thorough
ly inspected for tuberculosis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
CREW is SELECTED
FOR NEW TRUCK
New Fire Apparatus VIII Respond to
Wholesale District Alarms.

The new fire truck and extension
ladder, which has been placed in serv-
Ice at Engine house No. II, on Wa
couta street, will respond to all alarms
in the territory bounded by Eighth
street, Cedar street, the raiload yards
and the river.
Capt. Duncan Ferguson and Lieut..
William Daily have been placed in
charge of the truck, which is manned
by the following crew: Owen Dun,
Joseph Greenville, Daniel Walsh, o. J.
Peterson, John Flanagan and Driver
Henry Auge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Farewell Reception for Rev. c. c. Davis.

A farewell reception for Rev. Carl
c. Davis, retiring pastor of the Cen
trial Christian church, was given Fri
day evening at the home Of Mrs. C.
Westcott. 30S West Seventh street. On
behalf of the congregation, H Bing-
ham presented purse to Mr.. Davis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Mrs. wInsIow,s SOOTHING syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MIL
LIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEETHINC. with PERFECT SUCCESS.
hSOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by Drug
gsts in every part of the world Besure and ask for
Mrs Winslow' Soothing Syrup andtaks no othsr !.
kind Twenty-Five cents bottle @
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Whitcomb Would Head Assembly.

DR.. II. E. Whitcomb has declared
himself a candidate for president of
the assembly, which position Dr. Ru-
do1ph Schiffmann now holds. While
DR.. SQaiffmann says he is not a candi-
date, He intimates that he will accept
reelection if offered. AS the precedent
established has given to the minority
the vice presidency, Assemblyman-
elect Herbert p. Keller may be chosen
to I'LL that position.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Sues to Recover se.781.e1.

Suit was brought in the district court
by Paul Kraniger to compel Herman
Nederman to pay $9,7S191, which the
plaintiff says he used for the benefit
of the defendant during the month of
November, 1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

We offer to the public safes In our
per day, and give absolute security
against loss from thieves burglars, mobs
and fire. Security Trust Company. n. Y.
Life Bldg.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
Leave of Absence for Col. Dorst.

Col. ]. H. Dorst, Third cavalry, Fort
Assinniboine, Mont, has secured leave
of absence for ten days. He is going
East.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

If everyone knew what everyonN should
know hundreds of people who never
account today with Security Trust Com
pany. N. Y. Life Bldg. at S1s per cent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

Fire Destroys KIndlIne Wood-A fire
which started in the cellar of the resi-
dence of j. c. Mahan, 143 Pleasant ave-
nue., destroyed pile of ldndling wood
yesterday afternoon, but no other damage
was recorded. The origin of the fire is
unknown
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

Boys Charged With Stealing Sausage
For the alleged theft of twenty-one
pounds of sausage from an Omaha freight
car Bertram Murray, Fred Jones, John
Ogle and Bud Higgins, four boys, were
arrested yesterday. They viii be tried to-
morrow morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

Red Rock Camp Nesting Dates-The
Red Rock camp meeting will be held this
year from June % to July T. under the
direction of the Minnesota State Pente-
costa1 association. Rev. H. c. Morrison,
of Louisville, Ky, a well known South
ern orator, will be the leading preacher.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

Rabbi Redvadz to Lecture-Jacob Da-
vid Redvadz, chief rabbi of Chicago, de-
Iivered a lecture On Judaism at the
Sons of Jacob synagogue yesterday after
noon He will lecture at the same place
this afternoon at o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08
CITY NEWS

Overcoat Thief Sent to Workhouse-
Harry Snider, arrested for stealing coat
from F. A. Davis, of the Angus, was
sentenced to sixty days in the workhouse
yesterday by Judge Finehout.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

DR.. Rudolph schIffmann to Lecture
DR.. Rudolph Schiffmann. who has recently
returned from the far East will give a
lecture on Japan and Her People" at an
open meeting of the Mems Club Of the
Church of st. John the Evangelist, Port
land avenue and Kent street, Monday
evening. Mrs. Ward viii sing and the
club quartette will give several selections.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-08

VIII Celebrate Norway Day-The Nor
wegian national holiday, May II, will be
celebrated with exercises al Mozart hall
by the Norwegian orders having members
in st. Paul, the Nordkap Lodge No s,
Sons Of Norway, and SOneve Lodge No 5,
Daughters of Norway Among the speak
ers will be Gov. S. r. Van SAINT, Mayor
Smith and E. Fl Hobe
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-10-27
SEA MONSTERS HAVE FIGHT
See Lion Eats Up His Antagonist
Devil Fish

The keeper and assistants at North
west Seal Rock Light Station, near
Crescent City, recently witnessed a
unique sea fight, in which a sea lion
and a monster devil fish were the com
bata1ts.
The first iutimation they had OF
the struggle was seeing the water
near by violently agitated aud churn.
ed into foam as though a submarine
demon were venting his spleen upon
some denizen of the mighty deep.
Soon afterSard they saw large sea
lion come to the surface in the deadly
grip and embrace of the much dreaded
octopus, whose long, powerful teu.
tacles encircled the entire body Of
the sea lion, thus apparently render
ing futile all efforts on its part TO
escape.
Finally, after repeatedly diving
and trying in vain to free itself. the
sea lion was seen to bend back its
massive long neck, open his cayernous
mouth and seize one Of the tentacles
Of Ibis foe near its body. which mem
Der it snapped off and deyoured with
avidity. This operation was repeated
until the octupus, bereft Of its ten
tacles, tad periorce to let go, where
upon the sea lion proceeded to feast
upon the body until satiated after
which other sea lions who had hither.
70 held aloof although laboring under
great excitement during the battle
fell upon the carcass and ate up the
residue
The ootupus was fully l2 feet in
diameter and would never have re-
leased his intended victim had not
the sea lien acted as above stated thus
vauquishinR a foe that is feared by
all and beaten by few.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-10-27
MERLIN MAN is HURT
II. b. De Haven Loses a Leg and
Part Of Hand.

The Southern Pacific Railroad
Company's steam shovel which is
engaged in making fills at several
large trestles on Rice Hill, Douglas
county, was the scene Of serious
accident last Wednesday, in which
II. B. DeHaven, an employe. Suffered
the loss of an legd the larger por-
tion Of one hand. 1t is stated that
while riding on the front end of cne
Of the loaded gravel cars which was
being slowly backed up the grade,
he slipped and fell across the rail in
front Of the car, the wheels passing
over his left leg between the knee and
thigh, crushing 1t to a pulp. One
hand was also caught and SO lady
crushed that only the thumb and
forefnger could be saved. The young
man was taken to Roseburg ON We'd
nesday evenings local and taken to
All looks lodging house near the
depot where his left leg was ampu.
tated near the thigh by DIR. Geo. Il.
Houck. assisted by DIR. Walter Hamil.
ton. The last three fingers and por.
tion Of the left hand was also ampu-
tated. The physicians state that tho
young mans leg was fearfully torn
and lacerated and that skin grating
may be required to cover the wound.
The chances for the young mans re.
coyery are therefore not encouraging.
He was taken to the Southern Pacific
hospital at Portland for treatment.
The injured man is unmarried and his
father lives at Merlin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-10-27
Special Announcement.

We have just received the line Of
samples and fashion plates from Chas.
4. Stevens & Bros. Chi ,ago, and are
prepared TO take orders for ladies'
lne cloaks, crnyennetts. rain coats,
tourist coats and jackets Of all descrip.
tions; fine tailor made suits including
the new Norfolk and Butcher coat
styles, also the new fall styles in silk
shirt waist suits; skirts, waists, furs
and other wearing apparel
The styles are exceptionally pretty,
being the newest, most practical and
most beautiful ever shown.
ChaE A. Stevens & Bros have
truly mainjained their reputation for
handling only the best grades Of mer.
handise at prices for which the lower
grades are usually sold.
A Special Feature.
Exclusive styles in fine tailor made
suits and Walking skirts made "a
your special order, from your own
selection Of materials and your choic CO
Of Innings made exactly according to
your measurements. and a perfect ft
guaranteed.
Mrs. 4. r Long, agent for Chaa A.
Stevens & Bros. Chicago, will be al
Josephine Hotel, soon. watch for date.
Also agent for Grants Pass territory.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-10-27
ARG0NAUT PASSES AWAY
Travelled the Oreson Trail In
Early DAYS.

The last survivor of what is known
as the Oregon party of California
pioneers, passed away with the death
Of William N. Lent in San Francisco
last week, says press dispatch to
the Journal. Mr.. Lent had reached
the age Of SO, and had lived in Cali.
fornia since lsi9. He camo to tho
Coast over the Oregon trail aud for q
a while was interested In mining
properties in Oregon. But he later
transferred his main interests to
Nevada and to California. He was
identified with the progress of the
state in Its early days, and to the last
retained his interest in public affairs.
Though he never held political Office,
he was often spoken OF as u possible
gubernatorial candidate. Lent's in
terests spread not only ever the Pacific
Coast OF the United States, but he
was a member Of shipping and do.
yelopment company which operated
in Mexico. He leaves a large estate,
part Of which consists OF mining
properties in Southern Oregon.