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8 BIGHEIt JURY IS OUT BOUNDS OF LAI'CHTER ABOUT ALL THAT LEAKED TO THE ,<jBLIC. RETIRED SHORTLY AFTER 6. IP TO 1 O'CLOCK NOTHING TO INDI CATE AX A< fffJfiMENT HAD BEES REACHED. LARGE CROWN IrtE LAST DAY To Hear the Addresses o* '..«•« Coun sel and Jn«l»re Lewis' Charge. William F. Bickel's case is in the hands of the jury. It went to the jury at 6:15 p. m. At midnight there were no nigns of an agreement. For the first time since the" trial of William F. Bickel began three weeks ago Monday the court room was crowd ed to hear the counsel sum up the case. Court convened at 1 p. m. Five min utes later County Attorney Anderson began his closing argument. He con cluded his address at exactly 3:25 p. m., speaking for two hours and ten minutes in all, as the court took a re cess for ten minutes during the after noon. Mr. Butler began summing up for the defense at 3:35 and finished at 5:20. Then came the charge, and the case went to the jury at 6:15. Mr. Anderson's speech was by far the best effort that has emanated from him during the year ha has officiated ns county attorney. He reviewed the testimony in a clear and orderly man n< r, and arraigned Mr. Bickel in un sparing language after the fashion of prosecuting attorneys. Mr. Bickel .^;it behind his counsel and directly in front of his wife and his mother. He retained the same im perturbable composure of manner and placidity of countenance that have dis tinguished him throughout the trial. His mother was at times, particularly during the closing address of Mr. But ler, visibly affected. 3 1 is not often that the final argu ments of counsel contain any surprises, but Mr. Butler sprung one, in spite of the fact that the evidence was all in. It was the way he pieced it together. After (ailing the attention of the jury to the fact that the cash item slip amounting to over $3,600, as well as several other items, had been ruled out and that thi> court would so instruct the jury, Mr. Butler impressed upon the jury the fact that the charge of the ! state, restricted to the allegation that j Bickel .stole not more than $1,539 from the Minnesota Savings bank. Mr. Butler then picked up the state's ex hil-its of the credit slips, one by one, showing the moneys credited to Bickel. The total amount was $2,652.76, which ] represented the total of the sums put I into the bank by Bickel between Nov. 5, 1596, and Jan. 16, 1897. On this show- ; ing yiv. Butler declared that instead of Mr. Hickei owing the bank or being Bhort $1,539, he was over $1,112 ahead. l>nring the course of his address Mr. Butler scored the county attorney for his manner of conducting the prosecu tion, for thp scolding tactics of his closing speech, and for his inconsiderate language concerning the defendant's wife and mother. Before leaving the court house, Judge Lewis instructed the court officers to notify him if the jury should come to an agreement before 11 p. m. In case they did, the judge would open court anrt receive the verdict. But no verdict was forthcoming last night. At 11 o'clock one of the jurors climb ed up high enough to look through the transom window between court rooms No. 1 and 6, evidently to see what was going on in court room No. 1. The juror saw three attorneys at law and a book keeper fndulging in a festive game of cinch. Soon afterward several raps from within court room No. 6 sum moned a bailiff, who went inside the Jury room. As the door swung open, it was observed that the jurors were in their shirt sleeves. A box of cigars that arrived fifteen minutes later ex plained what the jury wanted of the bailiff. At midnight no outward and visible signs of agreement had manifested themselves. Sounds of laughter occa sionally escaped from the room. They brought hope to William F. Bickel, who lingered until midnight, for surely a laughing jury could not be a convict ing one*. Judge Lewis read his charge to the jury. He began at 5:25 and finished at just five minutes before 6 o'clock. Then he read such of the defendant's re quests to charge, as were not denied. There were thirty-one requests j charge made by the defense, of which eleven were granted. Judge Lewis began by formally set ting forth the specific charges against • "William F. Bickel, and stating the law ! applicable to the case. In the course ! of his charge Judge Lewis instructed ' the jury as follows: It is claimed by the state. In its last amend ment to the bill of particulars, that the cash item $3,C91.94 is in fact a cash item slip of William P. Bickel, and carried as cash, to the amount on its face of $3,G91.&4. This item, under the ruling of the court, is out of this cuse and must not be considered by you in its determination, and under no circum stances can defendant be found guilty of taking any sum of money greater than $1,946.50, if in fact you find him guilty. In order to convict the defendant the state is not required to prove that he wrongfully took and converted the entire sum of $1,94G.50, as charged in the indictment; if the Btate proves that he embezzled any portion, however small, of the $1,946.50, then the de fendant would be guilty of larceny, and in determining the amount of money wrongful ly taken by defendant, if any, you must not go beyond the items set out in the bill of par ticulars before-mentioned and the dates therein stated, beginning Nov. 8, 1596, and ext"iiding down to Jan. 16, 1597, inclusive. Defendant is nlso charged with having un lawfully taken certain promissory notes, the property of the bank, which notes are set out »ni»i«m«w»iti»i««>iiM»ma«ce i Variation The perfect accuracy of Elgin Full Ruby Jeweled Watches Is one of the reasons for their world • wide reputation. Their great durability is another. It pays to own a watch of known merit. < Full Ruby Movements are made in sizes,for ladies and gentle men. Appropriate Holiday gifts. ! At all dealers— everywhere. i , . ' ■ - ■ • v ■-■ ] An Elgin watch always has the word "Elgin" engraved on the works— fully guaranteed. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO., Blgln, 111. at length In the Indictment These notes ere ten In number and the aggregate of the al leged value Is $2,285. The state does not claim that these notes were taken on the day set out in the indictment, but does claim they were taken on or about the 16th day of January, 1897. ' Then followed a description of the notes set out in the indictment. In order to convict the defendant the state is not required to prove he embezzled all of these notes, as charged in the indictment. It is sufficient to convict the defendant of larceny if the state proves him guilty be yond a reasonable doubt of embezzling any one or more of these notes, or of any part of the money charged in the indictment. Some testimony has been received relating to the so-called M. C. Tanner note, and three other notes called the St. Aubin & Dion notes, indorsed by John Nusser Sr., and re ferred to as the "Nusser" notes. In consider ing the case you will bear in mind the de fendant is not charged with the larceny of .these notes and you will not consider them except in so far as the testimony and these notes may throw light upon the actions of defendant and reveal his intent with refer ence to the taking of property with which he is charged in the indictment. These notos are in evidence for no other purpose arid c V7i have no other place in this case. The law presumes every person innocent who U accused of crime, and this presump tion goes with the person upon the trial and remains with him until the state by compe tent evidence satisfies your minds beyond a reasonable doubt that he is guilty of the crime charged or of some degree of crime embraced within the charge. A reasonable doubt, is not a doubt whother the accused may not possibly be innocent, but a sincere doubt whether he has been proven guilty. Such a doubt is called a rea sonable doubt. As certainty advances doubt recedes. If one has reasonable certainty he cannot at the same time be reasoax'oly doubt ful; tha.t is, he cannot entertain a reasonable doubt of the same fact of which lie is rea sonably certain. All the jury can be ex pected to do is to be reasonably and morally certain of the facts which they are to find true beyond a reasonable doubt. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is not proof beyond every possible or Imaginary doubt. It is proof to a moral certainty as distinguished from proof to an absolute cer tainty. Proof is deemed to be beyond a rea sonable doubt when the evidence is sufliclent to impress the judgment of ordinarily pru dent men with a conviction on which tney would aft without hesitation in resuect to their own most important affairs and con cerns in life. After reviewing the testimony of Re ceivers Sheehan and Dickson, concern ing the promissory notes the defendant is charged with stealing, the court said: You have heard the testimony of these wit nesses purporting to stae what the defend ant, Ulckel, said to them on different occa sions explanatory of his conduct and purpose I in taking the notes and explaining the entries in reference thereto; and in this connection it is proper for you to carefully examine : the evidence in this case and consider wheth ; er or not he did, in fact, use these notes, l or any of them, for the purposes for which | it is claimed the testimony shows he claimed to have taken them; and It is for you to ; say, from all the evidence In the case, wheth er the defendant, Blckel, at the time of tak ing tho notes, intended to wrongfully and un lawfully appropriate them to his own use. The mere taking of the notes, unless cou | pled with an intent to deprive and defraud the bank of its property, would not be lar j ceny. If the defendant, as an officer hav ing charge of the affairs of the bank, took these notes for the purpose and with the in tent of using them to raise funds with which j to continue the business of the bank, or to secure persons for money actually advanced the bank, or to secure himself for salary due and advances made, and with no intent to cheat and defraud the bank, then he cannot be convicted of stealing them. And in de le rmining with what intent the defendant acted at that time, you may scrutinfce all that was said and done and the entries on the book, so far as in evidence— the making of the credit bills, discount slips, the re turn of the notes, the statements of the de deftndant and all the surrounding facts and circumstances appearing in evidence in con nection with the taking and return of the notes, bearing in mind that the color of the act in a measure determines the complexion of the intent. And if you find from the evi dence that these notes were the property of the bank, and the defendant knowingly and unlawfully took and appropriated them to his own use, then the presumption arises that he did so with the intent to injure and defraud the bank. * ♦ * The indictment also charges the defendant with the larcony of money. One of the ques tions for you to determine is, did the defend ant take the money, or any part of it, as therein charged. And in this connection you will determine whether, if defendant drew checks against the Minnesota Savings bank, such checks are the items charged in the in dictment, and, if so, were they paid by the Minnesota Savings bank, and whether or not defendant had funds in this bank at the time with which to meet them. Considerable testimony has been received bearing upon defendant's dealing with the bank for some time prior to the T.th day of November, 1896. This testimony is only com petent for you tc consider in determining whether defendant was owing the bank or not at the time it is claimed he drew checks for the items set out in the bill of particulars, as bearing upon his right at that time to have his cheeks paid by this bank— if, in fact, they were so paid. The defendant is accused of the larceny of certain money which the state claims was paid out by the Minnesota Savings bank on checks of Hazel M. Bickel. It is undisputed that Hazel M. Blckel is the wife of defend ant. But before you can find the defendant guilty of larceny of money paid by this bank, if any, on her checks, the evidence must satisfy you beyond a reasonable doubt that she drew checks on this bank which were by it paid through the procurement of this defendant at time when neither defend ant nor his wife had funds in the bank with which to pay these checks, and with the in tent on the part of the defendant to de fraud the bank and to appropriate its funds to his own use or to the use of his wife. \{ however, you should find from the evi dence that defendant, his wife, or both of them having no funds in tho Minnesota Sav ings bank, drew checks on this bank, which were paid by it through the procurement of defendant, a.nd if the sums so paid are among the items of money charged to have been stolen in the bill of particulars and Indict ment, then yQU will determine the intent which moved'the defendant to ?6 take or ap propriate the funds thus drawn, for, in the absence of an intent to wrongfully appro priate the property of the bank, there can be no larceny. And thus the question of intent as it bears upon tho taking of the money as well as the taking of the notes charged in the indictment, becomes an impor tant question in this case. And if you should believe from the evi dence beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant is guilty of wrongfully taking any of the property charged in the indictment, whether money or notes of value, and you should also find that subsequently all of the property so wrongfully taken has "been re turned'to the bank, or its receivers, either by defendant or by some one for him you are instructed that under the law such re turn of the property would not in itself re lieve the defendant of guilt, and your duty would still require you to find the defendant guilty in the absence of any other facts to render the taking lawful. . The court then delivered certain of the defendant's requests to charga. There were thirty-one requests in all, of which eleven were granted, and thir teen denied absolutely, while the re maining requests were either covered by the foregoing general charge or denied except as covered by the general charge. Mr. Butler's ninth request to charge, which was granted and the charge thereupon given, seemed the most sig nificant and favorable to the defend ant. It was as follows: Even though you find beyond a reasonable doubt that the' defendant received and ap propriated to his own use some of the money or property described in the indictment and bill of particulars, yet I charge you that If the same was appropriated openly and avowedly under a claim Of title and appro priated in good faith, even though such claim Is untenable, the defendant is entitled to your verdict of not guilty as to any and all such money and property so appropriated in good faith. _ At the conclusion of the charge, Mr. Conlln arose and enumerated the ex ceptions taken by the defense to various portions of the charge. Mr Butler then said that Inasmuch as the county attorney had commented upon the fact that the defendant had not taken the witness stand, and the court had indirectly alluded to the failure of proof of the defendant's claims, he would ask the court to read to the jury the state statute which de clares that the failure of a person ac cused of a crime to testify In his own behalf shall not prejudice him, nor Bhall his cause be injured by the com ment of counsel or by any action of the court. Judge Lewis read the statute. The bailiffs were then sworn and the case given to the Jury at 6:16 p. m., at which hour the twelve men retired. The first thing they did, however, -was to go to supper. They returned at 7:45, No Theft About It. Michael Hines, arrested Saturday night for the alleged theft of an overcoat belonging to H. Wylder, who was also locked up for drunkenness, was tried in the police court THE SAINT PAU&--G&OB& WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1897. GRAND HOLIDAY EXCURSION TO ST. PAUL over e\ery railroad line at one and one-third fare for the round trip, good until Saturday, December 18th. Take advantage-of the reduced rates and come to Mannheimers' for your Christmas purchases. In the Art Department. Civiii «nd JTjJ^ W * Sixth and Christmas Handk'fs. The "one" art center of the North- •""""^ Jml/b^HJ M^M M^M M^M M J&&B /&) *& I Nothing more appropriate, noth west. Never such an exquisite dot-" Pnhprt f ,£8 £3 WS T JB M ,1B 3 M M /W M M//S /£/ M M £f/ W / Robert ing more practical, than a . lection of Cut and Decorated Glass, -~ iSsW v I f s/W/S/S BUM &/B &/%/&/& £ &€/ L/ Handkerchiefs for men an. Bric-a-Brac, Lamps, Tables, Cabi- _, \>^J^r / ¥ Qtraz+c Note the followin ST specials nets, hand-painted China, Statuary, ' olf CCTS, « _^^^^ ->JLM JL /" .^ OIICCIS, Wednesday: T^ 'SV' J iCh ' rC IT d aQd r+ n , " "> * - "*^ [SE&jfjfiA S C+ !>„ 1 Col^d Initials for Women-200 durable. Wednesday specials: §f p^ j \g& fjf£j£i/m Paul. boxes, containing six ladies" fine Cut Glass Handle Olive <Jfk 'Im^^ \S \^^ m I<inen Handkerchiefs, narrow h Dishes, large size, worth fM t «l7 ■ — ■ ■ ' small initials, two red, two white * 2 c»°; B rC^ *t no WEDNESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF 3LJfts£ SIS" " * b °* : 88c BSss.sc..^;*"«^l nilß ' fiRFAT AMNIIAI STI X SAI F ZZZz'^'iz;** Bohemian Glass Vases, green and UU 11 VRil LiA i /"t jSj 1U fli^ KS&jL*!! WrULdi-** kerchiefs, hand-embroidered |Q gilt, 11 inches high, worth 1* \ \ f * open work initials; worth 30c. ]Q£ 80 cents. Special, 45C Nothing in Retail Trade Events in the Twin Cities has ever approached it in importance China' 'picture' Frames, and magnitude. Weeks and months have been occupied in preparing for this sale, which will d^T'^^e-SlS^^^ cabinet size, worth $1.75 fl»| |A eclipse those very successful sales of the past. The trend of trade is toward the better class of if laundered would sell |*i and $2.00. special, wl«l7 roods. Recognizing this fact, and wishing to present to you only THE BEST, we have purchased for 25 C , IZoC each 6 6 , , ,_, j Tsi •• o-ii * it . % t 1 j -l. £ unlaundered -"~J W _, . _'T« h r tk e en ti r e surplus stock of Fancy and Black Silks of the celebrated house of Decorated China Fruit or Salad * •> F^ Men— Men's Linen Hem 5£*JS B S ; *S££ $2.00 ARNOLD, CONSTABLE & CO., OF NEW YORK. £&££&£& """ ?5 C $3.50. Special, each These will be sold without reserve, at, in many cases, less than half the cost of making. worth 35c, for Wrought Iron Library Lamps 1 ._ Finer qualities. 50c and 75 Cl beautiful designs, worth d»J *r *^ vu t ' J ~' $s and $5.50. Special, Jw.^D Dress Patterns Sterling Silver Novelties. Art Embroidery Dept. Men's Japanese siik Hemstitched each ° Handkerchiefs, with embroi- /jr Gilt and Onyx- Tables, ** fiC F©r Christmas Gifts. Sterling Silver Top Vase- ,/fi Little need to mention this most de"d initials, the 40c kind, £$Q worth $0.50. Special, mO»/0 ' line or Cold Cream Jars. IZX interesting part of the great store— each •. Prices are about half former sell- Special, each i«2*" the constant crowd of pleased buyers Handkerchief Boxes free. Ing figures. testify to its popularity. All the no v- A handsome tinted Crepe Hand \X/« U riAA/1e riorki- The best Powder box on the mar- elties of the season, fresh from the kerchief box free with every pur- Wasn UOOUS Liept. ket< cut lass a nd sterling fl»/J Af Art Centers— and they arc exclusive chase of one dollar or more at the _ _ - A . , n I - 3U » **» *^-3U» •* ***' *=>' silver top. Special, \J VS at Mannheimers', can't be seen in Handkerchief Department. For Wednesday morning from 10 , tt _ , VJk**/V any other store in town. till 12 o'clock— l,ooo yards of / $0 and $/ eacn * best Teazle Outing Flannel, lIC „ worth 10c a yard, for VV for full Dress Patterns, worth double. Sterling Silver Back Hair fri AQ ...... Women's Silk Union As additional attractions for this Brushes, handsome patterns. J[ - yQ Leather Goods. WUIIICU& OIIK UniOH None sold to dealers, and no tele- week we offer: Special, each QuJfc phone orders filled. SUItS, 1 nnn v^^- ~f c» n ,,,, 0,,.,.,, :„ -, n ,., r The handsomest assortment of fine- blue In6^ black aU oure W the SierHng Silver Back Nail PA fitted Traveling Bags in the North- An odd lot of Women's Silk Union Muslin Underwear Dent hr£h? wiry cri™ kind Zl /if Polishers, neat patterns. $% est . Prices are correct. We have Suits, short sleeves and large sizes IVIUSIin Unaerwear Uept. bright, wiry crisp kind. ™S- jr Special, each " /V just rece ived a large assortment of only; regular price $7.50 D6LLS! DOLLS !At all prices, siVarPHce 00 . 3 .^:':..^^^ _. " t -, Bags and Suit (fases-all sizes, and 59. 00. To close JJJg to fit all pocketbooks-from 35c to Sterling Silver top Emer- >JA shapes and leathers. quick $10.00. 2,000 yards of Extra Super French ies > best £ oods Special, £J y Women's Extra Heavy 9-thread We don't want to carry over one Serge, in black only, all pure wool, eac — ~ m Swiss Silk Union Suits; our regular of those Children's Colored Bonnets. full 49 inches wide, real value <1A _-,„__.«. A Take Luncheon With Us \l , q A y> , ' ilZd To close them out quick your choice 50 cents a yard. 1% Bon Bon, Bouillon. Olive, Sugar and I^NC LUUU.COH YYILIIUi, Blue and Cream, long J/.jJU for 33J/3 per cent off. Our special Orange Spoons; Pickle, Oyster, Sar- sleeves dine and Salad Forks; Cream and Any day this week. You can relieve Ladies' White Aprons-For Wed- 3,000 yards of Novelty Suitings, in Sauce Ladles, Sugar Sifters, etc.; the fatigue of shopping and partake HOLIDAY SU.K HObIIAY nesday, two styles Ladies' - and 3-tone colorings, hand- handsome patterns. neatly AQ of a dainty luncheon gratis. Take at astonishingly low prices. Visit Lawn Aprons with wide hem, some styles, excellent value at JvC boxed, worth up to 51. 50. vflC elevator to third floor. Tables spread the Hosiery aisle for useful Christ and satin stripe, two for 65c a yard. Our Special ' Special, each from 11 a. m. till 4p. m. mas Gifts. ORIENTAL RUGS — There is only one way to buy Oriental Eugs— go to a reliable house, and be sure there is no misrepresentation. You can rely upon our g-oods, and our prices are always lower than any auction. Eugs bought oi us may be returned if not satisfactory. You take absolutely no risk here. We are making special prices for Holiday Presents. yesterday and discharged. Wylder was like wise set at liberty. This is the case in which Wylder was picked up in one part of the city and claimed to have been robbed of his overcoat, and Hines was arrested down town about the same time with the missing gar ment in his possession. Hines explained that he had accompanied Wylder to a dance and had simply taken care of the coat while Wylder tripped the light fantastic. When the dance broke up he claimed to have lost track of Wylder. A GOOD IDEA To Select Your Christians Present Jfow, Avoiding; the Rush That Comet Later. Besides, it is possible to make a bet ter selection at this time from our mammoth stock of instruments, whilt the assortment remains unbroken. There is nothing in the musical lim that you cannot find at our wareroom!?; we are the largest dealers in musica': goods in the Northwest. Our great sacrificing piano sale is now in fuL swing, and you can get pianos at thi? time at from $100 to $200 less than will be possible after Jan. Ist, at which time the sale positively ends. Strictly high-grade, fully guaranteed pianos. Come in and see the list. You will be surprised. Can we expect you? Open evenings until Christmas. W. J. Dyer & Bro., 21, 23, 25, 27 West Fifth street. EDUCATOR FROM OMAHA. Snpt. Pearie, of the Pahllc Schools, Visits St. Paul. Superintendent Pearse, of the Omaha public schools, was in the city yester day calling on Superintendent Curtis and making a visit to the St. Paul schools. In the forenoon he visited the high school of mechanic arts and watched the students at work and lis>tened to their recitations. He was very much interested in it and ac knowledged that it was away ahead of anything of the kind in Omaha. There, instead of having several high schools located in different parts of the city, they have one large one, and a course of manual training is taught, but it is not on so elaborate a scale as here, nor is it equipped with fhe appliances at the disposal of the student here. The Madison school was next visited, some time being spent in the kindei garten and the grades. In the after noon a short call was made at the teachers' training school. "You have an admirable school sys tem in St. Paul," was the comment of Superintendent Pearse to a Globe reporter, "and I should judge that the people here take a deep Interest in it." Mr. Pearse also expressed considerable Interest in the work of the school unions and thought they must be very beneficial In results, bringing the parents and others Interested' in the schools into closer relations with the work of the teachers. NEW MILITARY CODE Is Being Printed for the Guidance of the Military. The new military code and regula tions for the Minnesota national guard have been made up and are now In tho printer's hands, and will be ready for issuance by the Ist of January. Theca are some important changes In the new regulations, and of these the one re quiring companies to have a standing of 65 per cent on inspection will prob ably suggest itself most forcibly to the national guardsman. Under such n rui", two or three of the companies in the state would have been inustf.rt-.d cut of the service after the last inspection— and this is an incentive for better work next year. The regulation for the dis charge of a militiaman for non-attend ance of drills will also be rigidly en forced. To Teachers and Students. On December 15 to 18 inclusive the* Wisconsin Central lines will sell holi day excursion tickets to points in Can ada at one fare for the • round trip. For tickets and all Information apply at the City Ticket Office, No. 573 Rob ert street, and Union Depot Herman Brown, City Ticket Agent. Mrs. Gooden'i Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Gooden oc curred yesterday at the oathedral, and -was attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the deceased. Rev. Father Law ler officiated, and psid a sincere tribute to the many good qualities of Mrs. Gooden. Mr Gehin sane the hymn "Calvary," and at the close Misa Pottgieser sang "Nearer My God to Thee." The remains were In terred at Calvary. <'-. .^J;;- """VsyjST' i<"-~- "♦fa"' •"*" "' Open fotf Inspection, Just received tie finest stock of pipes, cigar and cigarette holders for Christmas presents, at Adam retacb'B, Fifth and Robert LOGAIt SOCIAL HEWS NOTICES OP THE ASSEMBLY OP THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMER ICAN REVOLUTION. OLD STYLES IN COSTUMES, IN DANCIKCr AND MI'SIC TO BE COX .: FORURD TO AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. .JAPTIST- CHURCH RECEPTION. Pretty Wedding Solemnized In Wef»< St. Paul— lnformal Re ceptions*. The committee of arrangements of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion have issued notices of the assem bly to be given in honor of Washing ton's wedding day at the Ryan hotel Jan. 11, it being Impossible to give It on Jan. 6, the proper date. It was de cided at the meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2, that all Daughters of the American Revolution in the state should be cor dially invited to join in the festivity, this being the first social occasion at tempted by the society. It is the intention of the committee that this assembly shall conform, as far as possible, to the old styles and customs In decoration, in dancing and In music. To this end it is expected that as many as have old costumes will honor the occasion by wearing them; though modern attire, including street dress, if more convenient, will be equal ly permissible. Each member wishing to attend the assembly is requested to notify the secretary, Mrs. J. W. Edger ton, 646 Portland avenue, St. Paul, of her intention, by the 20th of December, enclosing one dollar as her subscrip tion. This subscription will admit the member to the assembly and she will have the privilege later of purchasing Invitations for her escort and friends to the number of four at the price of one" dollar each. These invitations can be obtained by mail from Mrs. J. W. Edgerton. Following is the committee of arrangements: Mrs. McWllllams, Mrs. Rice. Mrs. San ouo~n 45c ...EITHER TBUSUTiOM... i I Postage 1% cents Extra. { ' Note Theie Prioes on NEW BOOKS. Soldiers of; Fortune, ncr (| By RichardiHardlug Davis. 51.50., VD C ' | < Loch Invar, t\nc \ <] By 8. R. Crockett, J1.50 V/^ , i! St. ives, ncr ' \ By Robert lA>uis Stevenson, $1.50.. V»5 W '! Great Stone of Sardls, f\nr ' Ji By Frank R. Stockton, $1.50 V/^ > His Grace of Osmond*, f\Sir • By Frances Hodgson Burnett, 9 1.50 V^^ ' , \ Postage extra, per volume, 12 cents. i I I Send us your Mall Orders. \ Write for Our Book Catalogue. mhiissioifl; ![ sth & St. Peter fits. St. Paul. , born, Mrs. Brill, Mrs. Mulr, Mrs. Blsse'.l, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Newport, Miss Newport, Miss Baldy, Mrs. Ranney, Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Vit tum, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Metc.ilf, Mrs. Squires, St. Paul; Mrs. Marston, Mrs. Torrance, Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Rich, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Barrows, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Keyes, Miss Rogers, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Leech, Mrs. Loring, Miss McNalr, Mrs. Pain, Min neapolis; Mrs. Brown, Maukato; Mrs. Ste blns, Rochester; Miss Cole, Farlbault; Mrs. Yale, Winona; Mrs. Durant, Still water; Mrs. Gale, St. Cloud. BAPTIST CHURCH RECEPTION. The members of the Woodland Park Baptist church gave a reception last evening in the church parlors to their pastor, Rev. W. W. Everts, and Mrs. Everts. The parlors were made attrac ive with holly, smilax, Christmas and carnations. All the pastors >f the city were invited as well as a .umber from Minneapolis. An im premptu programme, of addresses of welcome and responses, was rendered. Music was also a feature of the even ing. The chairman of the social com mittee was Mrs. S. B. Robinson. She was assisted by Mrs. Fred Johnstons, Mrs. George Hurd, Mrs. Howard Dar row and Miss Katherine Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins received the guests with Mr. and Mrs. Everts. Ice cream and cake were served during the even ing. ENGEL-CLAUS NUPTIALS. Miss Minnie L. Claus and George E. Engel were married last evening at the home of the bride, 264 East Roble street. The wedding was a very pretty affair, the house having been hand somely decorated for the occasion. The stairway was covered with evergreen and holly, and from the foot of the balustrade to the improvised altar an aisle of the same decorative material was made. Just above the altar hung a. wedding bell of holly and evergreen, lined within by white carnations. As the brother of the groom, Mr. Engel, of Minneapolis, played the wedding march, the bride, attired in a gown of white silk, and leaning on the arm of her brother, John A. Claus, entered and was met beneath the wedding bell by the groom. Miss Katie Tinehult acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. E. P. Hapwood as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. L. Barack man. A pleasant feature of the even ing was the appearance in uniform of a number of Odd Fellows, of which order Mr. Engel Is a prominent mem ber. Mr. and Mrs. Engel will make their home In St. Paul, where the gicom ia engaged In business. They will receive their friends at 264 Robie street after Jan. 1. INFORMAL FUNCTIONS. The St. Paul chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be en tertained by the chapter regent, Mrs. George Squires, the last Tuesday in January, when the election of delegates to the February convention at Wash ington will take place. Mrs. John F. Fulton entertained In formally yesterday afternoon at dupli cate whist. Miss Messer, of 39 Mackubin street, entertained at an Informal euchre party yesterday afternoon. The guest of honor was Miss Hopkins, of Leaven worth. ST. LUKE'S CHARITY BALL. The regular monthly meeting of the manag ing board of St, Luke's hospital was held yes terday morning. A resolution was passed by the board thanking the young men of the German club for surrendering the date for their cotillion to the Interests of the charity ball. The ladies also made willing acknowl edgment of the marked advantage which the support and patronage of the German club gives them in their efforts. The committees for arranging various phases of the ball were then appointed. The managers wish to an nounce that thla year the regular entrance to the supper room will ba open and also that, owing to the spacious dining room, everyone will be able to sit down and enjoy a good, genial, restful supper. The ladles on the refreshment committee are: Mrs. A. G. Langford, of Christ church; Mrs. F. Rice, of St. Paul's church; Mrs. Bishop, of St. John's church. They will be assisted by members of the board. While the ladles have engaged the most competent and mod ern dining room service in the state, the genial, Jovial comfort that Is the result of the oM-fashloned art -of cooking will not be missing. There will be no closed entrances and narrow, cold passage ways this year, but broad staircases, warm corridors, all toned ■with Christmas green and echoing with Christmas chimes. The leading florists have already promised much floral decoration, which will add charm to the good music, good floors and good people. The list of patronesses, which is being made up very rapidly, will be completed In a few days and will then be published. Another feature which will greatly enhance the brilliancy of the scene will, $>\ tho boxes, with toelr hand somely gowned occupants. The-Doard feel greatly encouraged over the box Bales as well as over the sale of tickets. There are In all eight boxes, and ieven have been sold. The purchasers are: Mre. Edward Cutler, Mrs. Henry Male, Mrs. D. 0. Bhepard Mrs. E. J. Abbott, Mr*. FrankHn Floet% Un. Ambrose Tlgho, Mrs. Archie Drlscoll and Mr. George Thompson. CHURCH SOCIAL EVENTS. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the People's Church gave a supper and handkerchief Eale last evening in the parlors of the churoli for the benefit of the music fund. In addition to the display of dainty handkerchiefs end fluffy articles of fancy work thero was v handsome array of pictures on sale. The affair received a flattering patronage, over n hundred taking supper and many Investing in the things of beauty arranged upon tho tables, Those In charge of the bazar were: Fancy work, Mesdames Virginia Brandt, and Na trass; candy table, Mrs. Partridge; refresh ments, Meedames Swenson, Keith, Brown, "Warner, Sheehan, Corjilsh and Hodgson. "A Trip to Old Chris" Is tho subject of the Christmas cantata to bo given next Monday evening by sixty children In the First ii;ii> tist church. The junior chorus choir and tin Kinder Symphony orchestra will furnish most of tho programme, which has bnen arranged under Miss Nellie Hope's direction. There will be a Christmas tree In the chapel of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Holy Innocents' night. Dec. 28. On Wednesday, Dec. 29, there will be another tree and gifts for the Indian converts from Mendota. A sermon will be preached in the languuK" of the Sioux, and refreshments will be Berved by the ladles of the parish. On Thursday evening, Dec. 30, Christmas festivities will be held In the Chapel of tho Resurrection, and on New Year's eve Bishop Gilbert will hold a midnight service at the church. "The Larks," "My Lord In Livery' and "A Proposal Under Difficulties," which will be given in January for for the benefit of the Babies' home, will be presented the 22d inst., at the Lyceum theater, Minneapolis, for the benefit of St. Barnaßas hospital, in that city, with the same cast of characters as will present the plays in St. Paul. « EPtVORTH LEAGUE UNION. The City Union of Epworth League held a general conference last evening In the par lors of tho Central Park M. E. church. Tlw meeting Is more properly called a cabinet meeting, being n>ade up of the cabinet mem bers of the several l<\igues of the city. The individual cabinet Is made up of tho presi dent, first, S€c:ml, third and fourth vice presi dents; the secretary and treasurer of the league. In the general conference the- first vice presidents of the various leagues con ferred on one feature ot the work, the Bec or;d vice presidents on another and so forth. All of them holding consultation ov> most effective means of carrying on tho Christian work. At the close of the various conferences there was a general dl3<ussi n of way 3 and moans of religious effort. The iiic:i: bers received encouragement from the pres ence of the state president of leagues, E. N. Wolever, of Hamline, and the state intendent oi Junior work. Misn Alii ■ Brown, of lied Wing. While the committees In combined conference an invitation was read by Carl Miller from the Chris lan Kn deavor union, inviting the Epw.jrth union to join them in the X. w Year's reception. The place of reception had not yet been de cided. The attendance at the meeting be spoke the lively Interest in the city union, the officers of which are: President, C. A. Palmer; first vice president. 0. E. Wood; second vice president, A. <!. Lackey; third vice president, Mise Mary Dallas; fourth vice president, Miss Florence Hare; secretary, Carl F. Miller; treasurer, James A. Camp bell ; junior superintendent. Miss M. Kim ball. PERSONAL. Miss Margaret Smyth has returned from Rock Island. Mrs. Cutcheon is visiting in Chicago. Misa Talman has returned from Madison, Wis. A. E. Boyesen has gone to New York and Boston. Miss Bonfoey, of the Marlborough, has gone to Cincinnati. Mrs. Beck, of West Superior, is visiling friends in the city. Mrs. Cutler, who has been the guest of Mrs. P. L. Utley, has returned to Anoka. The Misses Perfect, of Victoria street, are entertaining Miss Holt, of Animosa, 10. Mr and Mrs. J. J. Mahler, of Grafton. N. D.', are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Mahler. Mrs. C. T G-ilbert, who has been the guest of Mrs Tracy Lyon, has returned to New YOTk. Miss Grace Ro-bblns, of Summit avenue, will return from Vassar Saturday for the Christ mas holidays. Mrs. Walter Martin, of Co'umibus. 0., is visiting her mother, Mr 3. D. M. Robblns, of Summit avenue. The Misses Lilla and Florence Finoh, of Kemper hall, Kenosha, will return feunday to spend the holidays at home. Eugene Burt. at Mackubln street, has gone to New York to spend the holidays, wiJi rela tives. Mrs. Burt, who has be.en in the East for several weeks, will return with him. The Overland Limited. The only California Limited Train every day In the year. Take the tratn leaving Minneapolis 7:40 p. m.; St. Paul 815 p. m., every night via the North western Line, C, St. P., M. & O. Ry., and arrive via Overland Limited at San Francisco in 74 hours and L,s Angeles in 91 hours. Mayor Is Waiting;. The appointment of a police officer to fill the vacancy caused by- the "resignation" of John Ahem has not' been announced by the mayor. His honor stated last evening that tho new police officer would not be appoint ed until after the council had concurred in the removal of Ahem, as he did not intend to again make the city pay two salaries. Use the Long Distance Telephone to Mlnne ■oU. No. and So. Dakota cities and towns. Action lor Goods Sold. Hurt A. Ueies, ns rec< Itct of the .(ohn Good Cordage and Machine company, b gun action against Frank 11. Wim 1 ' the sum of $3.: '. i". 4--. The ■■■ mplai contract betwn n the cord • and the defendant, under the tei h tho defendant was appoint : tlin cordage company at M to sell for tin- company certain n, Pursuant to tho contract set fort; age company, bo It Is allegi I .1 to the defendant large quantltl* of which ho disposed of and the rest of which he »tlll has on hand. Tlif plaintiff al leges that the defendant has refused to turn over tin proceeds i>f tho rope sold by him and has also declined to return th< rope re maining In his possession. Judgment for $3,540.43 Is therefore demanded. (hiciiKU, MlhvaiiUcc A St. Paul Itnilwny. Best electric lighted cara to Mllwau- i kee and Chicago. CUy Ticket oflice 3C5 Robert St. MARRIAGES, BIRTHS, DEATHS. MARRIAGE LICENS August Johnson Vnna Olson Oharles A. Coates Bmma C. Hausdorf George P. Engel Minnie L. clause Tim.. thy J. Mangan Kate Foley Robert Sinclair Mlna Topley BIRTHS. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Cbarlee Flood n<v7 Mr. and Mrs. Jo (iliT Mr. and Mrs. Samuel It«ar Girls (trl) Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wefbster Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Martin Opsal fioy ' Mr. and Mrs. L. Hanson Boy Mr. and Mrs. Gustave 1.. Goess Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Louia C. Suerth (llrl Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dellla r.irl Mr. and Mrs. Bmanuel Larson Girl Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Heinan Hoy Mr. and Mr.j. Charles X py (llrl Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kent Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Janras Link Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norberg Girl Mr. an<l Mrs. John Jenks Mr. and Mrs. William P Girl Mr. and Mrs. Franz Vols Hoy Mr. and Mrs. W. Vievelnger Hoy Mr. and Mrs. l'aul Kelngl Mr. and Mrs. W. Kaag Girl Mr. and Mrs. Bmil Paul Hoy Mr. and Mrs. U Girl Mr. and Mrs. Bi njamin P. M ■ '.: ... Mr. and Mra X. I'umi Hoy Mr. and Mrs. Girl ■TH.-'. ("'■ l William . hwahn, Hall and I beth i yra Th« o Viddt, 635 E taund Clemens Lohner, 1 mj GauHler 3 wk3 Bernard Gerard, D 1 Valley '■' yra John M. O'Grady, St. J Henry Blai 'I yr.« Baby Reauleau, 2 - wka Charles M. .1 >hn ■ 'h st, \. X- Ison, South St. Paul I ("arrl". Deltz, 885 Margaret 9 yra Mati'.'la M. Goodell, ::T^ Aurora Clarissa A. Johnson, St Luke's 78 yra Albert Ulckhut. IW3 I'aynn r. yra Mary A. Gooden, '!*-'> Summit place 56 yrs Margaret Horwarth, 196 Smith a Roiborr. Star key, Bt .n.seph's hospital .21 yra John Kostfelak, 1299 Payne ay 73 yra MARRIED. ENGEL-CLAUS— In St. Paul, Tuesday, Dec, 14, 1897, at the residence of the bride, George F. Engel and Mi/mle L. Claus, the Rev. R. L. Harai'knian oflici^iiiiif. AMUSEMENTS. METROPOLITAN L. N. SCOTT, Manager. IKatinee Today. TONIGHT Prices— 2")C. 53c, 75c arul balanco of week, and Sl.oo. only engagement :u thlsolty. David Be!asco's Great I THE HEART OF MARYLAND, Presented by Mrs. LESLIE CARTER and David Uelasco's Company. Matinee Saturday 25c, C.c. 73c, 51.00 Next Week WILLIE COLLIER In "THE MAN FROM MEXICO." MATINEE SnUBTV TODAY AT rIWEI 2^3^ RIDGii. Next Week— Blnclc Patti's Troubadours. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. ST. AGATHA'S CONSERVATORY Of Music and Art, 26 East Exchange St., St. Paul. Piano, violin, guitar, banjo and uiandoll taught. Lessons given In drawing and paloi Ing. Call or at-nd tor prospectus.