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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
Railroad Guardians Defer Ac-
ton on the Terminal
Point Rates. II
Inspector johnson Wants the
Fire Escape Law En- )
forced.
Charges of Dishonesty Re
scented by an Express Conn.,
pany's Employee. 4
Water Transportation In the
Hands Of Energetic Bust
ness Men.

The 18th of last month the railroad
commissioners issued circular COM
handing companies to so amend their
distance tariffs as to conform to their
terminal rates for the same kind of
freight. Several of the railroad cor
porations objected, claiming that there
would be difficulty and uncertainty in
putting the order into effect, there being
cases where there were two or more
terminal rates in force. The commission
decided to suspend the circular Tin
consideration Of the foregoing matters,
and of the farther fact that it has pro-
posed to the legislature change, which,
if enacted into law, will materially
modify the statutes in force"
The commission adds: sit is, there
fore, suspended until further notice to
the companies concerned; and after
such notice they will be allowed fur
ther period of ten days within which to
put the order in operation voluntarily,
should they see fit to do so. before any
steps be taken by the commission to
compel compliance. In the meantime
we will consider the objections to the
alleged uncertainty Of the order urged
upon our attention at the meeting OF
the 31st ult.. and since then by written
communication of the several COM
panies, and will endeavor so to modify
the order as to avoid these objections,
should we become satisfied that such a
course is proper and eXpedient." =
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
Crowded the Peoples.

There was little confusion incident
to the initial performance of mot
Guilty at the Peoples last night, but
it was pardonable, considering the
character of the thrilling piece. There
was large audience that filled the
house completely, and more appre-
ciative gathering is seldom seen. Every
point was seen and applauded, and the
comedy thoroughly appreciated. Com
pany ID. to whom complimentary
benefit had been rendered, was on hand
and made fine appearance, the drill
squad especially, the evolutions at the
conclusion of the first act being
worthy of applause. The play ''Not
Guilty" is founded upon an incident on
record in English legal documents of
startling likeness between two men,
and the assuming of dead mans sta
ton by his double. In connection with
this are the troubles of Robert Arnold,
a locksmith. who for the doubles (Silas
Jarrett's) crime is compelled to undergo
nenal Seryitude.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

The Cecilian Opera company sang
patience" to a fairly good audience at
the Newmarket last night. We suppose
it is upon the principle that singers, like
prophets, are not honored in their own
country that much worse opera COM
panies have been great deal better
patronized in this city. The Cecilian
company is really fine musical organ
ization, and if they had come here Ut
terly unknown people would have
rushed to hear them. Patience" will
be repeated tonight, which will end this
weeks amusements at the Newmarket.
The rest of the week the hall will be oc-
cupied by parties who had contracted
for its use before Manager Scott got
hold of it. Next week Evans and Hoey
will produce "A Parl0r Match" and
they will be followed by Kate Castleton.
Mrs. Annie Jenness Miller will de-
liver her lecture on dress reform at the
Newmarket this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
GLOBULES.


|h Diphtheria is reported at the corner of
Maryland street and Virginia avenue.
The Kansas City and Omaha lines
have completed their Iowa tariff lists.
Nine births and seven deaths were
bulletined at the health Office yesterday.
:. Mike Milan, who attempted suicide in
a Seventh street saloon Sunday MORN
ing. was charged with disorderly con-
duct. He was fined S..
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given this evening under the
auspices of Oxford Methodist Episcopal
church. st. Anthony bill,
Coroner Quinn yesterday forwarded
the remains of Annie Johnson, who was
killed by a runaway horse on Seventh
street Saturday, to her parents at Cush-
ing, Wis.
The Amphion club will give concert
at she First Baptist church Thursday
evening. Miss Genevra Johnston, the
soprano, and Charles KnOrr, the tenor,
will render solos.
A concert under the auspices of the
Philomathean society, for the benefit of
the music fund of the First Universal
ist church. will be given at Dyer'S mu-
sic rooms this evening.
Henry Ransom. accused of sWindling
by representing himself as an employe
of the city treasurer and collecting al
legged taxes, was yesterday sentenced to
ninety days at the workhouse.
Lee Anser, the Chinaman who was ar
rested by Officer Calvin for creating a
disturbance near Broadway and Elev-
enth streets Sunday evening, was fined
S. in the municipal court yesterday.
Progressive euchre was feature at
the entertainment last evening by
Pioneer Lodge 23S. Sons of st. George;
the winners of prizes being Misses A.
Metcalf and F. L. Hubbard and Messrs.
Samuel Greenhalgh and G. K. Hubbard.
The Merriam Zouaves were inspected
at the armory last night by Col. Brand,
late inspector general OF the state ma
! tional guards. The troop made very
creditable showing. and was compli-
mented by the Inspector.
There will be meeting of the state
bar association in the United States
court room this afternoon at $3.50 to
consider report favoring bill for an
act providing for the appointment by
the supreme court of state boad OF
I law examiners.
Marriage licenses were issued yester-
w w llldlu lie CICl anu MAY
Sherman, John Milligan and Mary
Pander; Joseph Hefner and Lizzie Ril-
ner, Frederick w. Raggenban and Jean
nette Heiberg. j. M. Pearson and Ester
Olson. Stephen Hudalla and Maggie
Radnke, Bernard Fisher and Theresa
Eckle.
Commission merchants and other rep
.resentative business men at South st.
Paul yesterday presented A. F. Boileau
with gold-headed cane. Mr.. BOileau
has been the resident partner of Wag-
ner Brothers d Co., who recently con-
Guided to concentrate their forces at
Chicago.
The Kohout murder case still turns
out very unintelligible testimony-the
witnesses for the defense being Bohe-
mians, unable to understand or speak
the English language. The trial will
probably terminate to-day and the case
will be left with the jury.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Estate Auditor Braden will visit the
soldiers home to-day.
Traffic Manager Hanley, of the Kan
sas City, left for Chicago last evening.
I President Cakes, of the Northern Pa
cific. left for Winnipeg Sunday evening.
] Edward j. Crosby, Helena, son of
Montapa's ex-governor, is at the Ryan.
w. S.. MelIen, general manager of the
Wisconsin Central, was in the city yes
terday.
Paul Mccormick, a well-known GOV
eminent contractor, returned yesterday
to his home at junction City, Mont,
Attorney General Clapp was detained
at his home-Fergus Falls-owing to
the serious illness of his youngest
child.
H. X. Macdonald, of Chicago, who
built the South st. Paul malt house,
started yesterday afternoon to visit the
Pacific coast.
j. T. Clark, general freight agent,
and F. B. Clarke, general traffic mana
ger of the Omaha, left tor Chicago yes
terday morning.
J. Rosenberg. New York: ". G. Kiltz,
Chicago, and r. o. Boyd, Cincinnati,
were among the travelling men who reg
istered at the Ryan yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Judge Cory Will Consult Author.
ity on BIackmail.

The case of the state against Editor
Burns, of the ST. Paul Herald, charged
by Chief Black with blackmail, came up
in the municipal court yesterday morn
ing. Attorney Johns, who appeared for
the defendant, demurred to the COM
plant, stating that under the law upon
which the prosecution was based
there were not sufficient facts
stated to constitute an offense.
He held that to constitute a case of
backmail facts must be alleged tending
to show that defendant had threatened
to publish matter derOgatory to the
character of the accuser unless money
or q valuable consideration was given
him. 1t was claimed that Burns had
never made any such threats or asked
money from Black, or his agents and
that there wdre no grounds for the
complaint. Attorney Mum. who APP
peared for the state. maintained that
the complaint was valid and that clear
case of blackmail was alleged. Judge
Cory announced that he would withhold
his decision on the legal points raised
until Wednesday at 10 o'clock, to which
time the case was continued.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
CAUGHT AT THE CAPITOL.

Maj. Hiortsberg says the legislative
manual will be published in two weeks.
Three thousand copies will be struck
off. The limit in previous years was
1000.
Gov. Merriam has nottaken any action
in regard to signing the death warrants
of the Barrett brothers.
EX-Commissioner Austin will prOba-
bly, represent the Minnesota railroad
commission before the interstate COM
meree commission at Chicago. He Is
thoroughly acquainted with the charges
alleged by the commission against local
railroads of evadlng the interstate law.
Deputy State Secretary Stockenstrom
has compiled his annual statistical re-
port of the state, but it will be another
month before it sees the light, as 1.-The
printers are SO far behind"
Insurance Commissioner Bailey says
that auditing bank accounts is nothing
compared to the work of auditing in
Surance companies work. He has had
a good Grist since taking Office.
Adit. Gen. Mullen is making prepara-
tons for the summer encampment of
the national guards. He is DESTROYS of
maintaining the prestige which the
guards obtained under Gen. Seeley's
regime.
Col. Bend is interested in the military
legislation before the legislature, and
spent yesterday afternoon at the capitol.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
At the MuSeunl.

Mile. Coria, who dances bare-footed
on broken glass, appeared before hum
dreds of people at the dime museum
yesterday. Blind Thompson showed
his wonderful skill with a penknife.
and Madame LIE Roy, the long-haired
woman, entertained the ladies. Bal
bronea performed new feats in magic,
and masticated burning balls of fire.
Upon the upper stage DR.. Hoffman per-
formed wonderful experiments IN vivl-
section. Austin's new novelty COM
pany gave sparkling entertainment in
the lower theater, the features Of
which are Austin's wire-Ealklng and
Prof. Mathews herd of performing
pOatS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Fire Escapes Must Be Placed On
Large Buildings.

Large Buildings.
The first business before the chamber
of commerce yesterday morning was the
question of opening branches of the
High school in the First, Fifth and Sixth
wards. After general interchange OF
views on the subject the following reso-
lutions were adopted;
Resolved, That we favor the pr0po-
sition to transfer one years work OF the
high school course to that of the higher
grade schools located in different sec
lions of the city, provided the same can
be done without material increase IN
the aggregate cost of maintenance.
Resolved, We recommend this pro-
position to the earnest consideration Oh
the board of education, leaving the plan
and the period of the adoption to the
discretion of the board. -,
Gen. Bishop, from the committee on.
transportation, submitted correspond
ence from the various railroads regard
ing a reduction of fare between the
Twin Cities, from which it appeared
that the Northern Pacific alone favored
the proposition.
The committee on buildings and fire
department reported that it held meet
ING with Building Inspector johnson,
and that the latter Informed them that
he had sought to enforce the law IN re-
gard to fire escapes on buildings. but
his efforts had been failure. He ex-
pressed the belief that sentiment is not
sufficiently aroused on the subject.
With the public at his back, sternly de-.
handing the rigid enforcement OF the
law. much could be done. In many
cases where he had sent notices, to
people to comply with the law
the parties would come to his Office
in rage and Inquire: ''What in hell
have done to you that you are Jump
ing on me in this wayT' No eXplana-
ton that he could make as to the law
and his duty could make them believe
that the inspector was not deallng un-
fairly. and that personal feeling was not
at the bottom of it. After having been
Jumped on in a rough manner by the
head of concern who keeps a large
number of employees of both sexes
Gagged i'm great finder box, without a
possibility of escape in case OF fire, an
alderman came to him and demanded
to know what the inspector had against
the merchant. He cautioned the in
spector ito go Slow as he was man
of influence. The inspector said he
was discouraged, and that if the cham
Der of commerce and the people gem
orally would back him up with their
efforts the present law would be
adequate. The committee express the
opinion that the inspector should en-
force the law: that the law might be
amended to authorize the inspector to
erect fire escapes when the owners OF
buildings declined to put them up after
notification and collect the cost from the
owner. A communication was received
from Gov. Merriam giving reasons why
he could not veto the Seventh street
paving bill. Messrs. Hodgson, Bushnell
and Hazard were appointed as a COM
mittee TO investigate in regard to frosted
wheat, and whether that grown in the
frosted area could be used as seed
wheat. The resignation of z. h. Kelly
as director was laid on the table.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
SAINT PAUL.
TOPICAL AND TIMELY.

A seedy-looking man, evidently under
the influence of liquor, walked with a
military air up to the desk at the Ryan
Monday morning at 1890 and asked if
he could have room. The clerk an
swered him with dignitied stare, and
the bibulous gentlemen repeated the re-
quest. He received frigid reply, and,
Dracing himself up, walked III pee
line to the door. The clerk was asked
whether those sorts of men often wanted
rooms. Yes" he replied. very often;
they generally have the money to pay
for them too: but, as rule, they are SO
dirty and drink that it does not pay to
accommodate them. They lie down OH
the white quilted bed without removing
either coat or boots, and make such a
general muss that we have to refuse
them"
A prominent British Columbian was
talking in the Clifton hotel yesterday
to small crowd about the super-eXcel-
lence Of his native province as a place
for business. A bystander remarked
that he would rather take his chances
in Washington territory any day. Inc
Canadian replied that that territory was
dead in business way, and that the
future port on the Pacific ocean was
unouestionably Port Townsend, B. G.
Seattle, Tacomah and Portland were
no good, and business was terribly
fiat. Col. Hatch, of Bradstreet's, was
standing close by, and, hearing this, re-
marked that their reports. which are
fairly good authority. show that bust
ness is very liyrly in Washington terri
tory. Money can be loaned at II and 10
per cent OH good security, and all IN
YestmentS bring in rapid and good re-
turn. A man going out there with
good business head, backed up by few
thousand dollars in money. could double
it every year if he seized opportunities.
This settled the British Columbian, as
he dared not dispute such authority.
One point in connection with the late
senatorial contest. which has, to a great
extent, been lost sight of, is the effect
it may have upon Hon. G. K. Davis
chances for reelection in 1892. This
phase of the question has been dis
cussed in the Hobbies, and has caused
considerable uneasmesS among the
senator's friends. Many of them say
that that the country districts will UNI
doubtedly 'kick' on st. Paul
and Minneapolis having all the
pIums. Both United States senators
the governor and a congressman are
now natives of the Twin Cities, and the
rural deestricks'' have reason to feel
aggrieved. Senator Davis father was
asked. Just before the election, what his
son thought of it. He replied that
Cush didn't care much whether he was
reelected or not, but supposed he
would favor Sabin's election to some
extent. as it would naturally better his
chances
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
MEN AND THINGS.

President Harrison on his trip to
Washington will pass within 100 yards
of place where his grandfather nearly
lost his life on his inaugural trip. The
spot is known as Stumpie's Hollow, and
is situated in Eastern ohio. Grand
father Harrison took his trip before
there were any railroads, and lOurneyed
in big four-hOrse coach. The road
skirted Stumpie'S Hollow, and was COW
cred with ice. caused by recent flood,
followed by hard frost. 1t was late at
night when the presidents carriage
reached the place, and in the
darkness the driver did not
notice the dangerous condition OF the
road. The carriage slipped and rolled
over and over into the hollow. The
horses, still dragging the front wheels,
dashed off in the darkness. The driver
thought that the president must be
killed, so he hurried off and aroused
the people of the neighborhood, who
instituted a search for the horses, and
went to the hollow with lanterns for the
body Of the president. They found him
unhurt, except for a good shaking up
and few bruises. Another carriage
was procured, and he continued the
Journey without further mishap.
Vice President Holcombe's circular
announcing changes in the official
roster of the Union Pacific Railway
company made its appearance yester-
day. By its provisions j. 5. TebbetS,
the general passenger agent Of the COM
pany. will be made first assistant gen.
eral freight agent on and after March
1. The circular states that by this
method Of procedure Mr.. Tebbets has
been promoted, though SIS. Paul men
were not inclined to agree with this
statement. 1T is queer promotion"
said prominent railway official, while
commenting on the circular. land if
that is the approved way of recognizing
ad official for his services in the past,
I do not care to follow this crab-like
method
-
z. B. Gr0at. of the Northern Pacific,
thinks that the railway men have an in
nate genius in an advertising direction.
and could give a circus man pointers in
that line. "All catching ads emanate
from the fertile brain of the railroad
man." said he, land a large majority of
the men who have made this peculiar
field of work their speciality have made
hits by simply following in their foot
steps. There is nothing new under the
sun nowadays, and the number of start
ling and attractive ads is necessarily
limited
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
The Olympic.

May Fisk's company of English
blondes drew a large crowd to the
Olympic last evening. The opening
see-saw beauties is a minstrel see ne by
the whole company. in which an I'M
usual amount of feminine beauty is
displayed. This is followed by the Ora
brothers in their original production,
''Seenes in Chinese Laundry" "Liv-
ing Art" arranged by Miss Fisk, is a
constantly changing scene of bewilder-
ing beauty. Brahan and Dakin's banjo
PLAYING and clog dancing were ex-
ceptionally good. Bob and Lulu, male
and female Hottentots, did some very
good singing and dancing. and their
high kicking has never been exeelled
here. The entertainment closes with
Miss Fisk's version of the king of the
Tuscaroras."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
MISSING MONEY.
An Express Messenger PrOciaims
His Innocence.

His Innocence.
F. B. Netzer, of Saltwater, filed suit
in the United States circuit court yes
terday against the American Express
company, American Surety company
and T. B. Childs, its agent. The COM
plainant states that at various times
during the last fifteen years he has been
employed by the defendant, the Amer
lean Express company, as local agent
and messenger. Dec. l, 1883, the COM.
pany reported that it had lost money
package containing $1,000. 1t also Sus-
pended plaintiff from duty, and shortly
after discharged him. expressing to his
friends and many other persons suspi-'
cion of the plaintiffs guilt. Upon en-,
listing his services with the defendant
in February 1888. as it required, he gave
bonds in the sum of $1,000, the Amer15
lean Surety company. for an annual
consideration, issuing the bond to the
Express company. After plaintiffs dis
charge, Childs, as agent for the surety
persisted in accusing him of stealing
the package. aid made a statement TO
the effect. The plaintiff charges
Childs with taking undue interest in
the affair, and working with the express
company to lay the guilt upon him, do
ing what damage either could by in
auiries in localities where the plaintiff
had perfect reputation as to honesty
and integrity. While the plaintiff was
living at the Sawyer house, Saltwater.
and away on an errand at Minneapolis,
the said Childs. under the guise of an
officer, entered plaintiffs room, and, adj
yertising his mission to every one With
whom he came in contact, proceeded TO
search the room. He informed every
body that he was searching for the
stolen package. thereby disgracing and
dishonOring the plaintiff. Netzer al
leges that he knows nothing of the
stolen or lost package. He concludes
his bill by asking damages in the sum
of $4,000 for the loss of reputation and
former good name and standing, alleg-
ing that he cannot obtain employ ment
by reason of the damaging statements
made against him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
DISTRICT COURT DIGEST.
Ordered Lien Against Church
..-SuitS Filed,


Andrew Daniellson against the Taylor
& Craig company to recover damages
for personal injuries sustained in de-
PENDANTS factory. On trial before Judge
Searles.
John Fl. Preston sues Albert Braehler
to recover S1S7.35 on promissory note
secured by chattel mortgage On fur
niture.
George Moeller vs.. A. Roland, action
for 1885. goods sold and delivered.
I'll. c. Hansen has filed an attachment
suit against Carl E. Lundgren for 1865.
In the case of jefferson & Kasson VS..
the Church of st. Mathews ami Veg
mann Il Klomann to recover for mater
ial furnished and labor performed, the
court ordered Judgment for S1,11f.10
against the defendants, Wegmann &
KIomann, and declared 5000 of this
amount lien upon the premises.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12

William Hamm. president; E. c. Long,
vice president; Thomas F. Prendergast,
secretary and treasurer; Charles Petsch,
general manager; FL. F. Stevens, sOlic-
itor, and Andrew Delaney, general
superintendent. No line is better
equipped with boats and management.
The company has erected a dock at the
foot of jackson street 240 feet long. The
boats have all been overhauled and put
in shape for the coming seasons serv-.
ice. Supt. Delaney will leave for st.
Louis iii few days and perfect all ar
engagements and details pertaining to.
the spring traffic on the river.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-12
NEW CORPORATIONS.
Capital to Be Invested in Local
improvements.

The North Star Construction Com
pany of St. Paul filed articles of incor-
poration yesterday. Capital stock, 81 ,0O0.-
600. Incorporators: T. B. Casey, Min
neapoIis; w. A. Barr, W. FL. Fisher. W.
P. Warner, st. Paul, and Donald Grant,
Faribault.
The Little Falls Electric Light, Power
and Heating company will have cap
ital stock of $4,000. IncorpOrators: w.
Nj. Fuller, s. Stoll and Il. Z. Gorden,
Little Falls; j. A. Berkey and w. FL. S.
Wright, St. Paul. The same parties
are new incorporators of the Little Falls
water works, which will have capital
stock of 100000.