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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
BACKED BY THE ST. PAUL.
The Proposed LeavenwOrth & Dem
Yer ShOrt-Line


CHICAGO, April 16.-The Times this
morning says: 1t is announced on very
good authority that the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul company is behind
the proposed Leavenworth & Denver
short line, which is just now exciting a
great deal of interest among the bust
ness men of Denver and points along
the proposed line. 1t is known that the
st. Paul has purchased 1850 acres of
water front at Oakland, and that it has
quietly secured right of way for dis
lance of $50 miles from Oakland through
Stanton and Lathrop, The direction of
the route selected is eastward from the
Pacific coast to Salt Lake City, and as
the expressed intention of the people
having iii charge the Leavenworth &
Denver short line is to construct line
from the former point to Denver and
then westward through the noun
tains to Salt Lake City. it is very easy
to believe that the st. Paul is interested
in the new enterprise. The st. Paul
company has an independent line to
Kansas City and is anxious for Western
and Southwestern business. 1t would
be an easy matter to extend this line to
Leavenworth and thence westward to
Denver, especially in view of the prac-
tical certainty of receiving aid from
every county along the route. The state
ment is made that the Denver people
propose to tunnel the mountains and
push the new line on to Salt Lake.
When these disjointed facts are put to-
gether and combined with the st. Paul's
recent purchase of water-frontage at
Oakland and the right of way eastward
to Salt Lake City, it rounds out a
colossal but entirely feasible scheme, be-
yond which Looms up the Chicago, Mil
waukee IL st. Paul Railway company
striking for the Pacific coast.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Damage Near Portage.

Special to the Globe.
OSHKOSH, Wis, April ga dispatch
from Portage says that the Wisconsin
river is in great danger of breaking
over into the Fox river. Only about
three miles of embankment now exist
ing above the rapidly rising water pro-
tects the Fox river valley and a large
portion of Portage. A large number Of
laborers and the crews of three con-
struction trains of the st. Paul road are
at work to repair the breaks before the
water gets beyond control.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
STEAMSHIP RATES.
The Various Lines Indulge in a
Little Fun at Cutting.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-A cut in
freight rates was made to-day by the
China steamship companies, the princi-
pal reduction being in flour. The Pa
cific Mail company and the Oriental and
Occidental companies have been charg-
ing 81 ton on flour, Yokohama and
Hong Kong, but to-day these companies
and also the Canadian Pacific company,
which has just made San Francisco the
virtual terminus of their line of steam
erS, reduced the rate to 81 ton. The
Canadian Pacific also cut steerage pass
age to S35. The old lines have been
charging S51, and it is understood the
new rate will be promptly met. 1t IS
also reported that the Oregon Railway
and Navigation company and the old
China lines haue come to an agreement
on a special rate on flour from Portland,
Ore, to Hong Kong. The Navigation
company formerly charged 50 a ton for
flour to this port and the China lines
added 81 more, making the through
rate 50 per ton. The Canadian Pacific
when it had its terminus at Vancouver
placed the figures at $3.50 to 81 per ton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17

thought to be more likely that
the managers think the time
has not yet arrived for forming new
combination. A movement is on foot
among the Northwestern lines, says the
Chicago Tribune ''to abolish milling in
transit rates, which have done more
to keep up the fight between the roads
than anything else. The Milwaukee
and ST. Paul, which has been the special
champion of the system, has made the
proposition to withdraw milling in
transit rates on condition that the
Manitoba and Northern Pacific roads
will make rate on grain from the Red
River Valley to Minneapolis of 81 cents
less than to Duluth. There is no good
reason why the rate to Duluth should
not be higher than to Minneapolis, the
latter point being nearer Red River
valley, If the milling in transit troubles
can be adjusted one of the most serious
obstacles in the way of settlement of
the existing complications between the
Western and Northwestern lines will
have been removed"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Kissed the Wrong Girl.

A young man, well known about town
says the st. John On. b. Telegraph,
made an eventful call on lady few
evenings ago, and it is said that he is
not very likely to .'call again" for some
time to come. 1t appears that he was
very we'll acquainted with the pretty
servant girl who generally answers the
door bell, though he wouldn't have his
friends know it for the world. On the
evening in question he rang the bell,
and then stepped behind the door that
remains stationary and waited. Pres
emily a head appeared around the door,
and the young man leaned forward and
impressed kiss on the fair ones lips.
A shrek followed. The young man
thought he kissed the hired girl. But
it was not; it was the hostess.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
New TriaIGranted.

EAsToN, Pa, April 16.-Counsel for
DR.. II. NJ. Cox. found guilty of causing
Jennie Osborne's death by abortion,
moved for new trial this afternoon.
One of the reasons given was that the
verdict was not founded on proof. but
on prejudice, unduly excited by the
newspapers. Another reason was the
finding of new witness in the defense
of alibi. The court increased the bail
to $4,000, and took the papers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
DULUTH NOTES.

At the council meeting tonight sal
aries of the city afficers were fixed as
follows: Mayor $1,000, clerk $1,000,
attorney 1,4OO, engineer s., 900, assistant
engineer 81, 300, health officer 81 600, chief
of police s1,SOO, captains $1,000, first
sergeant $1,000. The new terminal rail-
way ordinance was read, and the grad
ing of First and Michigan streets came
up and was killed.
Supt. Whyte, of the Canadian Pacific
railway, and party were here to-day
looking over the Duluth docks, with a
view of duplicating them at Port Arthur.
The Duluth Gas and Water company
filed mortgage of s750,000 to-day with
the Central Trust Company of New
York. The company will build new
reservoir this summer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Thirteen Feet Above.

Special to the Globe.
DUBUQUE, To-, April 16.-The river is
getting high and filling its banks to-
night. The record is thirteen feet above
low water mark. and more coming. The
swell to-day, 10 a. m. to 6p. m, meas
ures ten inchos. The islands are disap-
pearing out of sight with the overflow,
making the river a full mile in width at
places. People on the lowlandS are
moving upon the bluffs for safety. AS
high water as was ever recorded is pre-
dicted on this rise.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Necessary by Public EFFICIENCY.

r-ti~'
WASHINGTON, April 16.--Representa-
tive Wilkins, of Ohio, on whose motion
the surplus resolution was passed by
the house to-day, said this evening that
the resolution was rendered necessary
by public eXigency. He said that at
the time of the passage Of the act, of
which the present resolution was de-
claratory, the bonds were at low
premium, and the 3 per cents
were subject to call. The situa-
ton of affairs had changed since then
and bonds were now at higher
premium. The president in view of
this change in the condition of things
felt doubtful as to whether the act con-
ferred authority ON him to buy bonds.
Meanwhile the surplus was accumulat-
ing in the treasury to the detriment of
the business interests of the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
A Great Order.

Washington Post.
The Ancient Order of Foresters does
not make great deal of stir about its
work, but the year book of the order,
which has been recently published,
shows that it is the largest friendly So
ciety in the world At the end of 1887
the order comprised 294 districts, 5.12S
courts, CSC, 1877 benefit and 16,429 honor
airy members, the increase in the twelve
months being III courts, 1857 benefit
and TIT honorary members. During
the year 56,S45 benefit members were
admitted, and 3O,6sO left the order;
$3.50 members and 1924 members wives
and widows died during the year. At
December, 1856, the united funds
amounted to e3,750,000. The juvenile
societies are very progressive, the num-
Der at Dec. 81, 1887, being 1,24s, having
72,377 members, with 9S6.542 of funds,
the increase in the year being 4,S74
members, and 1888 af funds.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Mankato Water Works.

Special to the GLOBE.
MANKATo, Mimi, April 16.-The first
regular meeting of the new council was
held tonight. Hans Jorgenson, of the
Fourth ward, was appointed alderman
to fill vacancy. Dr.. c. +. Warner was
reelected health officer and John
Kruger was appointed poundmaster.
The city recorder was authorized to adj
vertise for bids for $4,000 water-works
bonds, in denominations of $1,000, bear
ing per cent interest, payable semi
annually. due in twenty years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Fears of Dam age.

Special to The GIobe.
LA CROSSE, Wis.,, April 16.-For the
first time apprehensions of high water
are beginning to be felt. The river was
nearly at a stand-still from Saturday
morning until Sunday noon, but since
that time has risen over foot. The
railroad track along the levee is entirely
submerged so it cannot be used, and the
flour mills are obliged to Shut down on
account of the imposSibility of getting
cars to them. The saw mills that eX-
pected to start up to-day have not been
able to do so, and others will probably
have to shut down. Goods are being
removed from the Easements along the
river and from the outlook at this time
Rn additional rise of foot and half is
nXnectedln the next three DAYS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Repairing the Damage.

Special to the Globe.
RED WING, April 16.-Work at re-
pairing the damage done to the two
Cannon Valley roads by the flood has
commenced, and it is expected to get
trains running in about ten days. The
Midland road is almost hopelessly de-
stroyed and at least a month will be re-
quired to repair the damage. The river
is rising here and tonight is within
eighteen inches of the top of the levee.
The Ida Campbell, the first boat down,
arrived here yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
With Her Little Gun.

Macon (Ga.) Telegraph.
From private letter from Talbot
county we learn there is a young lady
about sixteen years of age living in that
county and of wealthy family, who can
take her gun and go out any morning
and kill mess of birds for dinner. She
loads her own shells. She was out hunt
ing about two hours one morning last
week and killed thirty-seyen robins.
This gets ahead of most of the men in
Onr town.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17

his way to Helena, where he goes as the gen.
eral agent of the Rock Island q Pacific.
The Red River of the North is still high.
but SO far as can be learned no damage has
been done.
The high water caused the St. Paul & Kan
sas City train yesterday to be trifle behind
time.
j. /. Hazard, Of the st. Paul &, Kansas City
road, returned yesterday from the East.
The Tintah & Evansville branch of the
Manitoba is now open.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Arrested for Embezzlement.

Special to the Globe
ASHLAND, Wis, April 16.--A. T.
Wilmot, who has acted as agent in this
city for the United States Express COM
5000 of the company's money. Wilmot
was discharged two weeks ago after an
investigation that disclosed the condi-
ton of his accounts. The prosecution
is now being pressed by the American
Surety company, which had to make
his shortage good. Wilmot gave $500
bail, and negotiations are pending for
settlement. He is well known man
about town and has a family.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
GENTS, WATCHES.

C1Q-THE FINEST AND BEST HUNT
.DlC ing filed case watch ever offered for
$50 or less; case Ladd make, 14-carat and
movement Hampden jeweled, cut expansion
balance, patent safety pinion; this is just the
watch you want for close time; handsome
case and little money: fully pllaranteed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
DIANIONDLOCKETS.

CQ6-wORTH Sl4O-THIS LOCKET IS
spOC set with 1A-carat, guaranteed
weight, pure white, perfectly round dia-
mond in an ight-pointed star; each point of
star is black onyx.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
A Bearded Priest.

New York Sun.
DR.. James G. Hyndman, of the Ohio
Medical college, says that Catholic
priest came to him to be treated for
throat trouble. The doctor advised him
to let his beard grow. He did so, ana
the throat trouble ceased; but some of
his superiors objected to the idea of a
priest wearing a beard, and SO he was
obliged to lay his case before the author
tiles in Rome, with detailed statement
from the doctor, and then he was per-
mitted to wear his whiskers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
WORK OF The WATER.
q New Channel Being Cut by
the Missouri Near
Elk Point.
Farms are Being Washed
Away--Some Very An
CRY Changers.
Dubuque Reports the River
Thirteen Feet Above
Low Water.
Considerable Damage Is Re-
ported From Wiscon-
sin Points.
Snecial to the Globe.

SIOUX CITY, To-. April 16.-Last year
the commissioners of Union county,
Dakota, cut big ditch near Elk Point
and Big Sioux rivers. The ditch is a
mile long. and is on the land inundated
by the recent flood. Since the water
has subsidized channel has formed,
flowing from the Missouri to the Big
Sioux, and the water is cutting the
banks rapidly, and will eventually
change the course of the Missouri; The
land owners were in the city to-day
seeking legal advice as to how to secure
damages from the county for their
farms that are being washed away.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
A Story of the Emperor.

Paris Figaro.
Army officers were not allowed to
gamble at Baden Baden. One evening
the king was visiting the tables when
he noticed subordinate in civilian
dress trying his luck at trente-et-
quarante. He had placed 2 or louis on
the table and had won nice little sum,
when he saw the king opposite. He
turned pale, trembled, and heSitated to
take possession of his money. There
upon King William approached and
whispered in his ear: Don't be afraid.
Take in your money, but don't do it
again."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Within Twenty-four Hours

OTTAWA, Ont, April 16.-The debate
on the fisheries treaty ratification bill
was resumed in the house of commons
tonight by Hon. d. Mills. He declared
that the United States congress would
ei9her reject or accept the treaty within
twenty-four hours, and urged that Can
ada should not, in the meantime, COM
nit herself.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Johnny Had an Able Teacher.

OOHHHy HslU an fHUIt IcdCfIcFs
Boston Globe
The minister called one day and was
shown into the parlor, where Johnny
undertook to entertain him until his
mother should appear. But soon stub
bling his toe against a sharp corner of
furniture, little Johnny, who was only
three years old, gave vent to string OF
swear words.
'.Oh, OH" cried the minister, shocked.
ssWhere do you learn to use such dread
full words?"
swell, I'll tell you,' said Johnny,
cOnfidentially; ''y0u see, hear pa
swearing at ma, and then l go and prac-
tice on Bridget"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Failed at Morris.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MORRIS. Mimi, April 16.-Albert
DeKay, proprietor of the Morris and
Duluth elevator, has failed with liabili-
ties aggregating $4,000. Among his
principal creditors are Dodge d Co.,
Duluth; Charles w. Rohne. Minneapo-
lis: Michael Igo, Stevens County bank
and First National bank, Morris.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17

to the crown a piece of land for 999
years, on on what is termed a perpetual
lease. The time has expired and now
the property reverts to the church.
Here is document in force, made away
back in the days of King Alfred, COM
passing millennium, less one year, and
now after this long period the occupants
must vacate. How strangely this event
links the present with the past, and
what proof of the majesty of the law
and the stability of the English govern
mpnf
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Chins From the Tics.

Another meeting was held at the Omaha
general Offices Yesterday afternoon by the
representatives of the Omaha, the st. Paul &
Duluth and the Milwaukee & ST. Paul roads,
and the Lake Superior Transportation lines,
to talk over freight rates by way ofstlie lake.
H. c. Hope and Supt. McCabe. of the
Omaha road, went out yesterday morning for
a week. trip over the Eastern and Northern
division of the road Stanley Proudfit of the
same road joined them yesterday afternoon.
j. NJ nanraford. of the Northern Pacific
road who has been in California for several
months for the benefit of his health, returned
to st. Paul Sunday morning.
E. L.. Garfield was III st. Paul yesterday on
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Fell Into a Deep Well.

Special to the Globe.
CLEAR LAKE. Wis, April 16.-Early
this morning the wife of Rev. James
Conner, of the NJ. E. church, while at
tempting to draw pail of water, fell
into well seventy-fye feet deep, The
alarm was raised by some children and
the rescue began at once. Mrs. Conner
is about fifty years of age and very
frail. She retained presence of mind
enough to fasten rope around her
body by which she was taken out. Her
condition is very serious, but hopes of
recovery are entertained.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Owatonna's New Postmaster.

VIOUO.
OwAToNNA, MIMI, April 16.-Hon.
Amos Coggswell has to-day received his
appointment as postmaster Of this city,
The question ofMr. Wheelock's successor
is at last settled, and to the
almost universal satisfaction of the
citizens. Mr.. Coggswell has been the
leader of the Steele county
Democracy for the past twenty-eight
years, and has always had the esteem
change in the location of the poStoffice
is contemplated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Wanted in Muscatine.

Special TO the Globe.
REDFIELD, Dak., April 16.-The
sheriff from Muscatine, To-, came here
yesterday and arrested and took back
with him Angus c. Paul, farmer liv-
ing about twenty miles west of here.
Paul is wanted in Muscatine, where he
lived until few years ago, ON a charge
OF obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses. He has borne a good reputation
since he has been III this country, and
maintains that the charge preferred
against him is wholly unfounded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Eloned With the Mayor.

Special to the Globe.
II CLEAN, N. Y, April 16.-T. c. Lewis,
mayor of the city and superintendent of
the Eclipse Oil refinery here, has eloped
with Katherine Hodges, an adopted
daughter of one of CLEANS most promi-
nent citizens, leaving wife and two
children. They have been traced to
Boston.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
AGood Platform.
SPECIAL to the Globe.

Special to the GIobe.
LANGDoN, Dak., April 16.-At the
Democratic county convention held here
to-day for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to attend the territorial Demo-
cratic convention at Watertown, May 2,
the following delegates were chasen !:
Hon. John Bideake. W. j. Mooney, John
F. Gleason, FL. d. ALERT, Joseph Pawles
and A. Marcelin. The delegates will all
go uninstructed, and Cavalier county's
representation will certainly work for
the best interests of the party, believing
harmony to be the only successful guide
to be governed by.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Better Cage the Clerks.

Special to the Globe.
WINNIPEG, Man., April 16.--A young
man named Scott, of the Canadian Pacific
railroad Office in this city, skipped town
yesterday morning, being short from
$500 to $500 in his accounts. He just got
across the international boundary as
the police appeared on the Canadian
side with a warrant for his arrest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Fire at WaverIy.

Special to the Globe
WAvERLY, MIMI, April 16.-The
residence and store building belonging
to Honnora Flaherty, of this place, was
destroyed by fire at o'clock this morn
ing. The building and stock of merch-
andise with all the household effects
were consumed. Insurance, $3.50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Wholesale Burglary.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
EVANSVILLE, o., April ga whole
sale burglary occurred last night at
Symmetrical, small village fifty miles
east of this city, in which $500 and a lot
of jewelry was stolen from half dozen
stores. The thieves were captured at
GAINESVILLE this morning with their
booty.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
ScaIded Her Babe to Death.

Special to the Globe.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, April 16.-Mrs.
Parker, of the town of Lafayette, few
miles from this city, to-day while hold
ing kettle of boiling brine in her hand,
accidentally dropped the contents on
her two-year-old baby, Louis L. The
child died in three hours.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
The River still Rising.

bptCIdI 20 lIIV GIODH.
FARGO, April 16.-Water in the river
continues to rise at the rate of half an
inch an hour. The engines at the water
works were worked upon the hill this
morning beyond high water mark.
Nearly all bridges, except railroad, have
been carried away on the Sheyenne
river for eight miles west.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
An OIdAdage Fails.

Washington Post. 0G
The old saying that lightning never
strikes twice in the same place is proved
false in the case of an old walnut tree
near Baltimore, which, it is stated, has
been struck five times. The first time
it was struck ten sparrows that were
taking shelter in it from the storm were
killed. In the tree there was nestiof
three crows, and they were saved only
because their nest was blown out just
before the tree was struck. This tree is
not good one to take refuge under
during thunder storm. ,ds
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Scrap Iron Bill's Work.

Special to the Globe.
BARRON, Wis.,, April 16.-Last night
Scrap Iron Bill, of Minneapolis, lectured
in the Methodist church to large
audience. Tonight he will lecture in
Theater hail and prohibition club will
be organized,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
All Bridges Gone.

Special to the Globe.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April 49,
The Chippewa is slowly rising and is
over ten feet high. Yellow river, a
tributary is reported very high and all
bridges gone. The weather is threaten
ing. Driving operations are started on
some streams, but the majority are yet
frozen. Snow in the pineries is still
deep,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
Cameron for President.

= HARRISBURG. Pa, April ia reso-
Tuition was adopted at the Harrisburg
city Republican convention tonight in
favor of the nomination of Senator
cameron for the presidency. The
aDauphin county convention will give
similar instructions to its delegates to-
morrow.