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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Finest in the Northwest.

Mr.. w. w. Lorimer, who has for the past
two years kept the model sample room known
as the Grand at 1ss East Seventh street. is
to-day to open at 321 Jackson street. a
grander than the Grand, in fact the grandest
establishment of the kind in the northwest.
There are several places in st. Paul and MIN
neapolis fitted up with exquisite taste and
with elegant furnishings, but Mr.. Lorimer
will to-day throw open the doors Of palatial
sample room which truly casts a very deep
shadow upon them all. Four weeks ago Mr..
Lorimer went to Chicago and gave his order
TO the Standard Saloon Fixture company Of
that city for the most elaborate furnishings
they could provide. This company whose
reputation is becoming national, among the
places they have fitted up being those Of
Hannah & Hosg, OF Chicago, and Harmon
& Dixon, of Kansas City, Immediately set TO
work and the results of their hasty but per-
feet handiwork are this morning ready for
the criticisms Of those who may wish 10 call
at Mr.. Lorimer's, take in the bewildering
scene and quaff glass Of extra dry. The
woodwork is of cherry and mahogany, and
the walls, counters, desks, ETC., are thicxly
set with Lincrusta- Walton work. looking
glasses, statuary and imported thing. At
the rear is an ice box with a capacity OF
1,500 pounds of CONCEALED Adams ale and
two elegant wine rooms, the latter being
fitted up with walnut chairs, cherry tables
with marble tops and Brussels carpets. The
decorations are by Macklett, and the counter
furnishings, all Of cut glass, are from the
house of Glenny & Gilman. The very best
Of all kinds of wines and liquors will be con-
stantly kept in stock. Open to-day. Mr..
Lorimer will also continue the Grand, his
old place on Seventh street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Judge McGrOrty's Answer to the 0s
sian e, Dodge, Jr. Writ Of
Maudamus

The following is the answer OF Judge Nc
Grorty TO a writ of mandamus to be heard In
the district court before Judge simons, at
the opening of the special term at 10 a. IN.
to-day.
The state Of Minnesota in the relation OF
OssisD A. Dodge, Jr., against Hon. VIM. b.
McGrorty, probate court Of Ramsey county,
Minnesota.
To the Honorable the said District Court:
Now comes Vim. B. McGrorty as judge Of
the probate court Of said Ramsey county, and
reserving the right to object TO the writ here
in named as enormously and improvidently
issued and for its many other defects aud
irregularities makes answer and return as
follows, and in response 10 the alter
native writ of mandamus issued to the
undersigned by said district court herein un-
der date of October "a, 1884.
Under date Of July 26. 1884, this court on
the petition Of Ossian +. Dodge, Jr., duly
entered its order admitting the last will and
testament of Ossian K. Dodge 10 probate
Said will long prior 10 said date had been
upon the petition Of Edward w. Hodge and
James A. Durley, executors named in said
will, admitted 10 probate in England. Said
executors are residents of England, and now
aud for some years last past have been acting
as executors of SAID viii. Said Ossian Z.
Dodge, Jr.. is a resident of ST. Paul, Mimi.
and has never acted as executor or in any
manner participated, save in this probate
court, in the matter herein named
in the settlement Of said es-
tate. The allowance of said will
and probate Of same by this probate court
were at all times resisted by said non resi-
dent executors and copy of said order and
Ordar arnanHiuu or found the
appeal papers hereinafter named, which sp-
peal papers now filed with said district court,
the undersigned asks may be considered as
part of this return. At the time said will
was admitted TO probate the right of said
0rrin E. Dodge, Jr. TO qualify as executor
was reserved and his application 10 so quail
ify came on for hearing on Aug. 5, 1884,
objections being made thereto and on Ang.
5, 1884, an order was entered a copy of
which is returned herewith with a copy of
said objections as exhibits ga and b."
on Sept. "a, 1884, and within sixty
days after same was entered an
appeal was duly taken from said order ad-
hitting said vii! TO probate to said district
court, and return has been made and filed
in said district court on said appeal, and said
return is known in said district court as file
20, DAG and the matters set forth In said re-
turn TO appeal are true. copy OF the order
referring letters complained Of in said alter
native writ is hereto attached and marked
exhibit &C" Said order is still in operation
and no appeal has been taken from same.
That by said appeal all subsequent orders
and further proceedings in said estate in said
probate court were stayed, and by reason of
the premises letters were refused to said Os-
sian E. Dodge, Jr., the petitioner herein.
WIN. B. MCGRoRTY,
Judge Of Probate of Ramsey County.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
The Athletes Fair.

There was again a very large gathering at
the Sixth Ward gymnasium last evening
and although 1t has been running for full
week, there seems to be as much enthusiasm
and even more than there was at the open
ing night. The fair ladies and the people
generally seem determined that the boys
shall have their building free Of debt before
they shut down this evening. The great
attraction last night was the voting
and of these the big thing was the gold watch
the candidates for which are Miss Leyde,
Miss Chamberlain and Miss Goss; the pools
close tonight, and no doubt there will be a
sharp contest. At present the voting is in
favor of Miss Leyde, but the other ladies
have host of friends Who'll will show their
hands at the last moment The different
booths looked as attractive and as fresh as
they did on the first day, those making pur-
chases having left their purchases on exhibit
ton till the last night. There Is one
very beautiful exhibit not previously noticed.
A satin banner serene hand painted by Miss
NJ. Chamberlain, a pupil Of the High school.
The design is a very artistic grouping of dog
daises and ferns Booth 81, - presided over
by Miss Lucas and Miss Lawson, deserves
special commentator on account OF It's com
mon sense style of its contents. Miss Imeson
still attracts with her "Old Curiosity Shop
and it is difficult to say which is the mos
deeply interesting, the articles themselves OF
the graphic way in which the fair exhibitor
tells the tale which makes the
relic valuable. Miss Imeson de.
serves the highest praise for getting thi;
valuable and interesting collection together
a very large proportion Of which is her OWL
The children's matinee this afternoon should
not be forgotten, nor the final voting to
night
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Total -................. S24 ,OOi 600
What did this estimate embraced

huGl ulu NllS ccLl.ualt eluOrdCGt
II was TO complete the road from end OF
track at the east, then at Horton station on
the Yellowstone, ninety miles above Glen
dive, TO point in Idaho about three miles
west Of the foot Of Lake Pend d'Oreille. II
also included cost Of building Portland divi-
sion In Oregon, cost of completing Bismarck
bridge, and cost of building a wooden bridge
with wooden crib work across Snake river at
Ainsworth.
Let US now examine the result
The Yellowstone division remained al its
original length, while the new Missouri divi-
sion was constructed from twenty-five miles
Of Rocky Mountain, and 1856 miles of Clark's
Fork division.
As the Portland division Is still uncom-
pleted and the amount upon it has been less
than the estimate, 1t is unnecessary 10 con-
slider it here. The estimate also covered
cost Of completing Pend d'OreiIle division
about ten miles Of track
with some buildings, at a cost of
$415,0 900. 1t is impossible to separate this
amount from the total cost of the division,
but the sum estimated was entirely ample
The estimate for the main line covered q
distance that, owing 10 incomplete surveys,
was estimated at 40 miles, but in construc-
ton was reduced to ESQ miles.
The auditors books show the following ex-
penditures for construction on these diyis-
ions from January /, 1SS2, from which date
the estimate practically was made, to De-
cember 81, 1883, the date assumed in Your
statement
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
COMMITTEE ON STREETS.
Minnesota and Northwestern Bridge
From Starkey Street to Jack
son Street Ieyee.

son Street Levee.
A conference of the council committee
on streets, and Mr.. A. A. Stickney, Of the
Minnesota g. Northwestern Railroad com
pany, was held in the Office of City Attorney
Murray yesterday afternoon, at which Mr..
Stiekney submitted the plans for the pro-
posed railroad bridge to run diagonally at a
point near Starkey street in the Sixth ward
to the Jackson street levee on the north side
of the river. Mr.. Shckney explained the
plans at some length, and general discus
sion followed.
According to the plans the company pro-
pose constructing an iron bridge between the
points named, which is 10 cost $3.50, 900.
The bridge will be 400 feet long, and con-
tain four spans of 225 feet each, and draw
span 412 feet long. It win be intended for
only one track and will be constructed
so as to look attractive and be quite an
ornament
During the conversation the proposed Rob-
ert street bridge was mentioned, when Mr..
Stickney said that it could be built now at 8
saving of at least six years interest owing
to the cheapness of iron, which would not
cost four cents per pound. The committee
reserved their decision, but will probably re-
port in favor of adopting the plans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Totals. $500 SO. ss5. sf1.T6
Estimated ......TI0.O 21,416, 10000
Decrease Increase


Difference. 80 miles S2,479,sfi.7S
OF an ''uuder-estimate'' of a little over ten
per cent.
What were the causes Of the increased
costl
On the Yellowstone division the high bluffs
which you doubtless recolleet having charac-
terized in the summer Of 1852 as ''appall-
ing,n after exposure 10 the extreme cold
winter of 1SS1-2 commenced 10 disintegrate
and fall upon the track. An expenditure of
over 500. 600 vas made during the season
of 1852 to cut away the dangerous bluffs and
render the track safe. The Yellowstone di-
vision estimate therefore was ample, except
for the wholly unexpected expense required
upon the disintegrating bluffs. D..
The Rocky Mountain division was esti-
mated 20 cost $50, 200 per mile. To Deem
Der 81, 1888, II had cost S31, 4O2. o. per mile.
The Missoula division. estimated partly at
S33, 200 per mile as part OF the Rocky noun
tain, and s29,270 per mile as part Of the
Clark's Fork division. had cost TO December
81, 1888, SOS, 017.74 per mile.
Clark's Fork division, estimated at $29.-
2TO, cost $50, 471.s5 per mile.
Estimated eostpsO.5 miles) S, ser ,Os5 90
Actual cost. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6,925,359 OF
Actual cost over estimate .... e, SOS, a24 OF
Here is differnee far in excess of the
WHOLE actual increased cost Of the $50 miles,
and your attention is respectfully called to
the fact that in the fall of 1851 you, as pres
ident, appointed supervising engineer of
western divisions gentleman who at that
| time was total stranger 10 me; and also
employed a superintendent of construction,
TO build this 1201z miles of Clarkis Fork d.
vision.
The supervising engineer, while nominally
| subordinate 10 the engineer in chief, COM
munieated directly with the president, and
was clothed with the same power in all fin
ancial matters as the engineer in chief. An
auditor and cashier were appointed for the
Western divisions, and all construction ex-
penses were audited aud paid at Portland,
and the accounts did not come under my su-
| peryision or notice.
One of the first acts OF the supervising
engineer was to dismiss the division engi.
neer, who had built the road east from Aims
worth, which had been estimated to cos
S24,OI5 per mile, while its total cost TO
December 81, 1888, had been but S23, 274 "a
per mile.
Matters were so managed that IL was Ions
before became fully aware Of the unfitnes'
of the supervising engineer and superin
tendent Of construction for the positions
they held, and you viii doubtless recoileci
that when l proposed 10 remove them
although backed In that purpose by the vice
president, you refused to permit il.
Doubtless you viii also recall the fact tina
at Deer Lodge, Montana. May ., 1883, ate
the services Of the superintendent Of con
struction had been dispensed with, you toll
me that II was a grave mistake; that Will
the contractor might do the work at less COS
itwould have been better TO continue the for
mer arrangement
The actual result may be seen in the FOL
lowing statements, in which IN
first includes the divisions whic
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Mnndv and Sanker-

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 3l.-A conVen-
ton of Christian workers, led by Moody and
sankey, began here at Meaeham's hall this
afternoon. The proceedings opened with
prayer and praise service, aud an hour be-
fore the opening of the doors there was q
great crowd awaiting, and when the building
was thrown open the hall was quickly filed.
The platform was occupied by large chorus
and leading evangelical pastors Of the city.
The discussion Of the topic, ''What more can
be done to reach non church goers'i Was be-
gun by Moody.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Joseph II. SwtIivan Replies to Mr.. Hide
brand.
To the Fditor ~ tho Globe

To the Editor OF the Globe.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 81, 1ss4.-Dear Sir: II
you viii give me space in your columns, 1
wish TO make a few statements in reply 10 the
charges of Hildebrand, late assistant chief of
the fire department, which charges are con-
tanned in a letter written by II. and publish
ed in the GLOBE Oct 30. | was born in this
city and have always lived here. l am
twenty-five years Of age. Ny character is
we'll known in this city. I do not fear COM
parison with Mr.. Hildebrand. In June, 1854,
was on duty at engine house No. 2, on
Wacouta street. About eleven O'Clock one
evening in that month H. came 10 No. 2
house and gave me two hours leave Of all
sence in order that might escort two women
from the ''Whole in the Wall, f." saloon on
the corner Of Seventh aud Wacouta streets,
10 their home on Lafayette avenue. When
this incident was brought TO the notice Of the
fire commissioners, II. claimed that was in
innate with one of the women. | proved
that the charge was false. On the night of
Sept. 49, II. was in the company of the same
women at the ''Hole in the Wall'' until after
midnight In April last 1 saw a public
woman from Minneapolis in the "Hole in
the WalP' wearing the official badge Of II. as
''First Assistant Chief of the st. Paul Fire
Department. Mr.. Hildebrand will hear
from me again in reference to his charges
against me. Respectfully yours,
JAMES IL. SULLIVAN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Hunting for the Leaks and Showing
Where They Have Been.
Gen. Anderson Replies to Mr.. Willard in q
Decidedly Canstie Manner

Chief Engineer Anderson, Of the Northern
Pacific road, on the 10th Of October prepared
an answer TO the pamphlet issued q short
time ago by Henry Willard, formerly presi-
dent Of the Northern Pacific road. This re-
ply was submitted to the directors. Gen.
Anderson has been on the Pacific coast for
the last few weeks, and has Just returned.
and now gives his reply to the public as
follows:
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY,
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT,
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 10, 1854. J
Henry Willard, Esq, New York City
Dear Sir-In the pamphlet recently issued
by You, entitled Statement 10 the stock
holders Of the Northern Pacific railroad'' are
certain assertions that differ so widely from
the actual facts that must call your atten-
ton 10 them.
Inasmuch IS the above named statement
has been given very wide circulation in this
country and in Europe, you cannot but rec
ogDize the propriety of giving equal public
ity 10 this communication, particularly when
the pam Dhlet states that the difference be-
tween certain estimates Of mine, and a GER
tain sum quoted by you, is ''the
true KEY 10 and the sole cause OF
your (the stockholders) and my (your)
disapp0intments and Of the reverses that
have overtaken the Oregon and Transcouti-
mental company and me yourself person
ally."
You quote correctly the figures Of an esti-
mate made by me in November, 1880 and
properly emitting the part which was irrele-
want, you take up the figures for Yellowstone
Rocky Mountain and Clark's Fork divisions.
The total length Of those divisions was stated
in the estimate at SOS miles, and the cost at
500. az, 800
What did this estimate actually embraced
II was for building the road from Glendive
on the Yellowstone river 10 the east end Of
the Pend d'Oreilie division near the present
kOOtenai station, on the north shore OF Lake
Pend d'Oreille. So little was correctly
known Of the country, that the distance
estimated at SOS miles was reduced in con-
struetiOn TO 40 miles. That this estimate
proved too low TO build and equip this sec
ton Of 40 miles Is true; but had
the conditions continued which existed
when in was made, and the general plan
been carried out, the estimate was sufficient
TO have built and equipped that section, al
though it would have taken year or more
longer time TO complete than was actually
consumed, and the road would not have been
thoroughly constructed and admirably equip
ped structure ii now is.
You also quote the summary Of an esti-
mate made By me January 10, 1882,
amounting 20 S24, 0Oi, 600. The details of
that estimane as they appear in my memo
randum book under date of January IL,
1882, are as follows:
Name Length Estimated Cost mar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
SALTWATER NEWS.
TIE GLOBE AT SALTWATER

The GLOBE has established permanent ONCE
IN the city Of saltwater, in charge Of Mr.. Peter
Begg. who takes the management OF the business
interests Of the paper. its city circulation. cor
respondenee, etc Communications Of local news
and all matter for publication may be left at the
Saltwater GLOBE Office. ITO Main street, Excel
sior block, up stairs, or may be addressed to
Peter Begg. P. o. box 1854. and viii receive
prompt attention
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court.

At Yesterdays session of the supreme
court all the justices were present and the
following business was transacted:
William NOOnan vs. the city of saltwater
and Isaac Gray, William Noonau, respon-
dent, vs.. the city Of Saltwater, appellant;
submitted on briefs.
School district No. 10, In Washington
county, Mimi, appellant, John Thelander,
respondents; argued by respondent and sub
mitted on briefs by appellant.
Adjourned to $3.50 a. m. Monday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
simple Assault not Larceny.

To the Editor OF the Globe.
In your edition of October 80, under head
ing yesterdays district court criminal re-
cord,' yoG state: Charles c, Smith pleaded
not guilty of robbery of John Noontz of s25,
plead guilty to assault and was fined $500
etc, etc. It is odd your reporter should
write up matters in this way. The charge
against Smith was assault with dangerous
weapon" He plead ''not guilty." was tried
by jury. A verdict of ''not guilty. on in
dictment and guilty of simple assault was
brought in. The court fined him $500, and
the fine was paid by a friend. There is
decided difference between ''simple as
sault'' and robbery" Please make this
correction as his friends think him honest
even though he was unfortunate enough to
be charged with simple assault.
Yours truly,
H. H. HERBET,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
ST. PAUL NEWS.
MONTHLY REPORTS.
Statements of the State and City
Officials for the Month Of
October.
Postofice Report.

Business transacted at st. Paul post Office dur
ing the month OF October, 1884, and COMPARE
son with the corresponding month Of 1888:
1888. 1884,
Received from the sale Of
stamps, etc.......... .Si7,Ss9 70 Sl4,ell 81
Received from the sale of
money orders. 24,O59 81 22,SO4 %
Received from postmast-
ers money order sur
plus fund. ............ 1888 90 152,6l4 W
Amount paid on money
orders. ............... 63,96S "a os,o9l %
Amount Of money order
surplus funds sent
postmaster Chicago, Ill 12s,700 90 il2,sOO 90
Totals. S4O3, l6e 81 $500, 1881 IS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01

has been heralded so loud and long to take
place tonight, proved to be a very slim affair."
Sam Judd ran free boat down from Marine,
bringing everyone who would come, and
still there were but sixty-four torches in line
by actual count. At the Opera house only a
moderate attendance gathered to hear Sem
ator Mcmillan and Col. J. Ham Davidson,
of st. Paul, and J. P. Rea, of Minneapolis
Their remarks produced no undue enthusi-
asm, and the whole affair was fiat and spirit
less
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01

Totals. ........................ Sf3,72i Al
It therefore appears that the total expendi-
lures for construction on over 800 miles OF
road, together with other large expenditures
outside that distance, aud also the expendi-
lures for equipment for over 400 miles OF
completed road, were combined together, and
to their sum was added 1915, 565.97 from
improvements and betterments" on old
road east of Missouri river, and all were
united into one total of $50, 657.9S. Then
by some occult mode of calculation it is dem
estimate Of November, 1850, to build no
miles OF road and this sum of $780,
657, 656.9S was an ''under estimate of
over niety per cent" and that the difference
between the second estimate of January -,
1852, and the same sum of S39, 657, $50. 9S,
was an under estimate of nearly ifty-six per
cent.
Why this sum Of $50, 657, 656.9S was Sc
leeted 10 compare with either OF both Of these
estimates il Is wholly impossible, at least for
me, TO conceive. II bore no relation to, or
had any connection whatever with either of
the estimates, and the latter might with
equal propriety have been compared with
any figures greater than their own sum-the
capital stock Of the com pany for instance, or
even the national debt OF the United States
anu tnereby lar larger under esumaIe'
have been discovered.
Ny estimates were clear, distinct and spe-
cihc, and IT seems incredible that they should
mislead anyone who examined them with
any care.
Having thus shown the actual facts, now
call upon you, sir, TO retract the erroneous
and misleading statements in your pamphlet
as publicly and as widely as you have given
them currency. Very respectfully yours,
A. ANDERSON.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
II. II. HLRBET,
Attorney for Smith in foregoing case.

This paper is printed with Geo. II. Morrill, &
Co. improved perfecting press news ink. 1t is
also used by all the principal newspapers in the
L. S. and Canada Western Office, 81 and 50
Franklin street. Chicago, H.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
Municipal Court.
Before Judge Burr. |

Ole Bergh and +. Dennison, disorderly;
fines of $25 paid.
F. Bergh and II. Hakanson, same; dis
missed.
j. Walderman, same; thirty days.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01

board OF Edttcdtt0Sa.
Financial statement of the Treasurer OF the
Board of Education from July /, 1884, TO Novem-
Der /, 1884:
Balance July /, 1884,. Sal, 312 %
Receipts ia, 800 40
Disbursements. ........ $sO,154 81
1ss4..... 4,95s So
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nECORATIVE PAINTING-LessoR given at
~ Mrs. Lobbs', opposite the Pitman house, in
lustra, crystal and kensington painting, by Miss
L. O'Brien. 297-3Ol