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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
CULLOM'S COUPLER.
The Illinois Senator Has a Little
Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Senator Gull
lom's bill for the adoption and use of a
uniform standard car coupler, and regu-
latlng the operation and control of
freight trains used in interstate COM
merce and for the greater safety of rail-
road employees, provides that all COM
mon carriers whose duties include the
coupling of cars and who are members
of established organizations of railway
employees, may within six months after
the passage of this act vote upon the
choice of an automatic car coupler.
Such coupler may be of the vertical
type, but must be so devised as to
couple by impact and to dispense with
any person going between the cars to
couple or uncouple.
Every common carrier is to be enti-
tied to one vote for every freight car
owned, leased or controlled, and the
employees entitled in the aggregate to
one-third as many votes as may be cast
by all the common carriers, the inter-
state commerce commission to have the
power TO decide upon the validity of the
votes cast.
If not less than GOO, 600 votes have been
cast, and the entire vote for any partieu-
lar coupler is not less than 100000, the
commission shall certify these facts to
the president, who shall issue a procla-
nation declaring the coupler chosen to
be the standard safety car coupler for
use in interstate commerce. In case no
choice is made, the president shall APP
point commission of five competent
persons to determine the coupler best
to be used. The bill further provides
that all carriers are to equip at least 10
per cent each year of the number of
freight cars used, and also to equip.
every engine with the power brake
known as the driving wheel brake.".
The bill provides further that a vfo-
lation OF the act shall be considered a
misdemeanor and punishable by fine
of $500. The commission may extend
within which it shall be required to
comply with the provisions of the bill;
and after the year 1900 any company
may refuse TO accept any car not
equipped as required by the bill. The
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
EVERYBODY HAPPY.
The Committees Will Work With
Rem ewed Energy

Subsequent to the passage of the tax
zens' committee on promotion met in
the mayors office, and the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That this committee on promo
ton hold regular meetings Oh every Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock from this time
until the convention is won to the city, and
that committee of seven, TO be composed of
the chairman and secretary of the committee
on promotion and five additional members
be appointed. who shall constitute a sub
committee, whose duty will be to have I'M
mediate charge of the duties deYolving upon
the committee on promotion, and report all
its actions to the whole committee from week
to week.
On motion of c. ID. O'Brien the toll
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the chairmen of the various
subcommittee of the committee of one hun
dred who have not already finished their
work and handed in their reports, be and
they are hereby requested to report to the
chairman of the committee on promotion.
prior to Saturday of this week with the
amounts raised by them.
The committee of one hundred is requested
to meet in the chamber Of commerce Friday
evening. the 18th inst, at 1870 p. m, to re-
ceive reports ROBERT A. SMITH,
p. j. SMALLEY, Secretary. Chairman.
Dec. TO- 1891.
uaI llOuOT OF sllllu2 III OODSTeSSndQ
Castles seat during the reading of the presi-
dents message" said Mayor Smith last even
ing. Mayor Winston sat in Congressman
Halls seat. We happened to be in the as
sembly room when it came to order, and
there no time for us 10 get out, and we
accepted the proffef of these chairs. We were
there interviewing the Democratic members,
trying to enlist their AID in ST. Pauls cause
and we feel that we made many friends
whose influence will reflect to our good
when the committee elects q convention
city
After the board of aldermen had passed
the tax lew. Including the item of $4,000
fox the auditorium. Mayor Smith was bub-
bling over with confident enthusiasm.
II think st. Paul is al most secure now he
exclaimed, as he shook hands with a num-
Der of patriotic st. Paul hustlers. THE dele
CATION that goes to Washington Jan. 20 won't
have a very hard time. But it must be
strong delegation, and St. Pauls claim must
be made by one of our best speakers"
Assemblyman Oppenheim was one of the
happiest men in st. Paul last night.
I'VE can work for the convention in good
faith and good heart now. Every doubt has
been removed. There will be 10 delay in
getting complete plans and in getting the
auditorium under way, and we will have
structure that every citizen will feel proud
of. This city will find that this $4,000 will
prove the most profitable investment it b as
ever made
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
BILLS IN THE SENATE.
All Hands Unloading Divers and
Sundry Measures.


Sundry Measures.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The vice
president laid before the senate today
the report of I. c. Mendenhall, of the
geOdetic survey, and announced that
he had appointed Senator Morrill,, of
Vermont, regent of the Smithsonian in
stitute, to fill vacancy. Bills were in
trOduced as follows:
BY Mr Morrill-To purchase q site for
building for the supreme court; to endow the
Howard university; TO prevent bOOk-making
and pOll-selling in the District of Columbia;
joint resolution for the erection of bronze
statue to Christopher Columbus and the re-
moval Of the naval monument at the foot of
the capitol TO some other site.
By Mr.. Sherman-To promote and en-
courage TIE display OF flags in the United
States.
BY Mr.. Dolph-To provide for fortifica-
tons and other sea-coast defenseS
BY Mr. PrOctor-Two bills to increase the
efficiency of the army and to regulate pro-
motions.
BY Mr.. Cullom-To amend the interstate
commerce law; to provide for the adoption
of an automatic coupler for freight trains.
BY MIR. Quay-AuthoriZing a survey for
ship canal to connect the Erie canal and the
Ohio river; to authorize the secretary of the
navy TO reopen the League island navy yard,
Pennsylvania. for the repair OF Ships
BY MIR. Petngrew-To authorize the secre-
taTy of war TO furnish raions to the Grand
Army men at their encampment in Washing
ton in 1892.
BY Mr.. Plumb-A bill for the relief Of
minors and widows under the pension laws
of the United States.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Nervy Chicago Thieves Turn a
Bold Trick and Get Safe Z
Away.
A United States Mail Van
Robbed ofValuable Pouches
in a Public Street.
The Daring Deed Was Well
Planned and Executed in
Bandit Style.
Edward M. Field Bailed on One
Charge and Jailed on An
other.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-JeSse James ex-
ploits were outdOne tonight IN Chicago
In one of the leading thoroughbred
five daring highwaymen suddenly SUR
rounded one of Uncle Sans biggest
mail wagons, and at revolver point
forced the postal employees to throw out
several sacks. The bulky government
vehicle was then sent flying on its
journey, the occupants being threat
ened with instant death if they made
cutlery or stopped. So complete was
the surprise effected by the bandits
that the mail-drivers failed to utilize the
services of a large bulldog which was
beside them on their seat.
Near midnight, the stalen mail sacks,
slit open and ritied of their contents,
were found on Superior street, in the
North division of the city. fully three
miles from the scene of the robbery.
AT that hour every available man of
the city detective force and the postof-
fee inspectors staff were straining
every nerve to obtain clue to the iden.
tity Of the highwaymen or their where
abOutS.
How 1t Was Done
The wagon was on its way to the
main poStOffice with mail from the
stockyards and southwest stations. It
was in charge of John Creighton, an ex-
perienced driver, who. after collecting
his valuable freight, drove down Blue
Island avenue to Halsted street, and ,
then turned east on Mather street.
He was half way to DesplaInes
street, when five men sprang from the
sidewalk. One selzed the horses by the
reins, while the others covered Creigh-
ton with revolvers and commanded him
to keep quiet. The team was then led
TO the alley extending north from
Mather street. and there, while one of
the men covered Creighton with a re-
volver, the others forced open the
door of the wagon ard hastily selecting
the registered pouches from the others,
made OFF through the alley. Creighton's
guard kept the captive covered for five
minutes and then left him. The thor
oughly frightened driver, whipping up
his horses. drove as rapidly as possible
to the main postOffice, where he re-
ported the affair. An inventory was
then made of the contents of the wagon,
and it was found that the two registered
mail pouches from the stockyards sta
ton and that from the Southern station
and Blue Island avenue station were
missing. The value of the contents the
officials were unable to determine, but
1t was known to be heavy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Big Blaze at Litchfleld.

Special to the Globe.
LITCHFIELD, Mimi, Dec. 15.-At an
early hour this morning a heavy fire
broke out in Mclaughlin Bros hard :
ware store. In few minutes after the
fire was discovered the whole store was
a mass of flames, which had spread to
/. Gruensberg's dry goods store adjoln-
ing. After two hours of heroic work by
the fire department the flames were sub
dued. Both stocks and buildings are
nearly total loss. The estimated loss
on hardware stock is $1,000; insurance
s., 1000; dry goods stock, loss $4,000, in
surance $1,000. Both buildings, on
which there was an insurance of only
$500, were owned by Mclaughlin
RrOthpTS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
RUN OF THE MARKETS.

Considering the weakness prevailing the
wheat market at Chicago during most of
yesterdays trading, the loss noted in quota
tons is comparatively small. December and
May each lost ssc at Disc and 97Iae, while
January is down l2c at 99c December corn
is off 3l2c at 51l2c, January loses 1I2c at 45a4c,
and May is down Ac at 427so. December oats
are l4c down at 524sc, January 1sc lower at
321Sc, and May anchored at 331sc. Pork
gained sc at Ss15 December, and 712c each
for January and May, al $10.95 and S11.40.
The New York stock market was mod
erately active. but no feature of interest was
developed, though small advances are noted
uniformly throughout the list.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Will Stick TO Prohibition.

DIES MONIES, To-, Dec. 15.-The
Young Mems Republican club in this
state has issued an address to the Re-
publicans of Iowa in which it councils
the party not to reverse its policy on
the liquor question. The address is sig
nificant and has already caused much
comment. .ITHe effect will be to in
crease the efforts of those who want the
prohibitOry law maintained. They
think the Abandonment of prohibition
in the next legislature would mean the
organization of a strong prohibition
party. They want the local issue kept
in the background during the presiden-
tial campaign next year.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Rich Montana Gem Mines.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Special dispatches
from Helena. Mont, say that it is adj
mitted at the office of the Montana Sap
phire and Ruby company that the nego-
tiatiOns for the sale of the property to
an English syndicate have finally been
concluded. All sorts of rumors are
floating around as to the price paid, but
general opinion places the figure at s2O,-
600, 900, with certain share and bond
concessions to the present owners of the
property.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Leading Banker Dead .

Special to the Globe
LITCHFIELD, MINI, Dec. Is. - A.
Cairneross, one ofour oldest and wealth.
lest citizens, died at noon today of acute
pneumonia after brief illness. His
age was about sixty-five. Deceased was
a prosperous merchant and bank presi-
dent worth upwards of 100000. He
leaves no family.
MANKATO. Dec. 15-Death has re-
moved an old landmark in the person of
Hon. William Hodgson. For more than
a quarter of century he has stood in
the foremost rank.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Doerflinger in Deem.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 15.-Theodore Doer.
finger, the ex-treasurer sof the Dexter
Spring company and Franklin school
embeZZlement, to which he pleaded
guilty last Friday Sentence was not
imposed. however, owing to new charges
of ENLIGHTENMENT and forgery entered
yesterday by the Modern Building and
Loan association, of which Doerdingey
was the president.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
The Mankato & Northeastern
Railway Company Organ
lied at Mankato.
To Run From Mankato to
Farmington--Its Capital
to Be 100000.
Western Minnesota People
Want the Sisseton ReSep-
walton Opened.
Only Five Jurymen Secured
for the Trial Of Young
MaZue.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATo, Mimi, Dec. 15.-Leading
citizens of Southern Minnesota gath
cred here this evening, and, after
good deal Of enthusiastic discussion,
organized what is to be known as the
Mank alto 4 Northeastern Railway COM
pany. 1t is proposed to run the new
line from Mankato, via KasOta, Cleve-
land, LIE Sueur Center, Montgomery
and Wesley, to Pennington, where it
will connect with the Chicago, Milwau
kee & St. Paul. The incorpOrators are
chiefly men residing along the pro-
posed road. The capital stock will be
$1,OO0,OOO.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
i'll also provides that the commission

bill also provides that the commission
shall invite bids from inventors of coup
lers, stating what they Will accept from
the United States for II cir patents, and
upon the purchase of the patents by the
government the coupler may be used or
manufactured by anybody free. The
salary of the commissioners is fixed at
$1,000 year, and an appropriation of
$4,000 is made to carry out tue pro-
posed measure. 49,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
FINE WORKER CAUGHT.
Wholesale Houses Victimized
$4,000 Worth.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Dec. 49,
Lester Payne, operating under the name
OF Lester Payne & Co., was arrested by
the postoffice authorities charged with
using the mails for fraudulent purposes.
At his examination he was bound over
to appear at the United States district
court next spring, bail being placed at
$1,000. Payne's practice has been to
order goods from wholesale houses, not
paying a cent for them and selling the
goods at about half their value. 1t is
said that he has obtained $4,000 worth
of goods in this WaY
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
what of KYLE and Irby?

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The Repub-
lican senators had caucus this morn
ing and approved the list of committee
assignments prepared in the caucus
committee. The senators composing
the Democratic caucus committee also
held short session prior to the meet
ing of the senate, but their work was
not completed. 1t is said, on the su-
thority of member of the Democratic
caucus. that in the assignments Sena-
tors Kyle and Irby will be considered as
places given him by the Republicans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Hunt Is Very Hopeful.

Special TO the Globe.
NoRTHFIELD, Dec. 15.-L. P. Hunt,
of the Minnesota worlds fair commits
sion, spent today in NOrthfield to see
what could be done towards raising
Northfeld's quota of the 100000 which
the commission proposes to raise. He
has conversed with number of bust
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Special Stock Train.

Special to the Globe.
MITCHELL. S. D.. Dec. 15.-The first
special stock train ever taken from this
city to Chicago pulled out of the station
here last Saturday night. The stock
was all bought in this county the past
month and was purchased by local
buYer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Exonerated the Mayor.

Special to the Globe.
ASHLAND, Wis.,, Dec. 15.-The case
of Supervisor Mackie against ex-MayOr
Wilmarth. in which he asked $4,000
damages for being compelled by officers
under orders of the mayor to attend
meeting of the city council, ended i'll
the circuit court today. 1t resulted in a
Victory for the defense. Judge ParIshi's
instructions to the jury favored Well
martins eXoneration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
FIVE JURYMEN SECURED.
The Trial of John Mazue Begun at
Buffalo.

Special to the Globe.
BUFFALO, Mimi, Dec. 15.-The case
of John Mazue, charged with the MUIR
der Of Annie Brunder, was called this
morning, and the work of securing the
jury commenced. Out of the regular
panel only five were secured, and Judge
Hooker ordered a special venire Issued
for forty more. Much interest is taken
in the case, the court room being
croweed, and all anxious to get a view
of the accused's face. Young Mazue is
perfectly composed, and does not seem
to realize the fearful charge which
hangs over his head. A recess was
taken until 4:30. and it now looks as
though IL would take at least two days
to get the twelve jurymen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
viii Make Beet sugar.

SPECIAL to the Globe.
MICHEL, s. D., Dec. 1.-THE Com
mercial club held an important meeting
tonight looking towards the establish
ment of a beet sugar factory at this
point. The experimental sugar beet
farm conducted this season shows that
beets Of superior quality can be raised
III this section.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
The Schuman Inquest.

Special to the Globe.
WATERFOWL, 5. D., Dec. 1.-THE in
quest over the death of John Schuman
was in progress all day and number of
witnesses were examined, but the jury
has not yet rendered verdict. The
main evidence was given by DR.. GrOes-
beck himself, the man who did the
shooting.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
The Black River Rises.

Special 70 the GLOBE.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 15.-Lumber-
men have dispatches today that there is
a seven-foot rise in the Black river at
the Falls. Logs and ice are running
freely, but no harm will be done unless
the logs jam and are thrown out on the
bottoms. Such rise was never before
known in the winter months. There
was a rainfall of over two inches.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Stacked Lin&

Special to the Globe.
WAUKEsHA, Wis, Dec. Is. - The
Hadtield company, dealers in lime,
cement and stone, have assigned. Lii
abilities unknown. The company, which
has branches in Chicago and Milwau-
kee, was organized about fifteen years
ago and was capitalized at 5000, 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
TIMBER CULTURE.
Senator Villas Would Amend the
Repeating Act.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator vi
las, of Wisconsin, to-day introduced a
bill amsndatory of the act OF the last
congress repeating the timber culture
laws. The first amendment strikes oct
the requirement in section l of the
act that a person must be an actual
bona fide resident of the state or terri
tory in which the land he seeks patent
for is located, in order to be allowed to
make final proof, while another amend
ment strikes out the provision that no
person shall be entitled to make entry
of desert land except he be resident
of the state or territory in which the
land sought to be entered is located.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
State Grange in Session.

EPCCI0I 20 OIIO UIJDC
NoRTHFIELD, Mimi, Dec. 15.-The
State Grange of Minnesota met here to-
day for three days session. The
early part of the afternoon was spent in
a secret session, and representatives of
the press were not admitted. The work
will not be we'll in hand until tomorrow,
and some interesting features will be
nrpSpnfpd
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
MIR. MILLS ILLNESS.
Fears That Pneumonia May Re
suit From 1t.

suit From 1t.
WASHINGTON, Dec 15.-Congressman
r. Q. Mills, of Texas, is quite i'll with
the grippe at Wizards hotel. Mr.. Mills
has been confined to his room for nearly
a week. DR.. Sewers. the attending ply
stefan, this morning called in DR.. Hyatt,
a specialist in this city. who pronounced
Mr.. Mills lungs somewhat affected,
and pneumonia is feared to be Imminent.
The illness of Mr.. Mills. DIR. Somers
said, was due to the terrible exposure
to which members subjected themselves
during the speakership contest, and he
was attending about a dozen members
who had caught bad colds at the time.
He has given orders that no visitors be
permitted to see Mr.. Mills so as to di-
vert his patients mind to business.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Accidentally Shot.

Special 70 the GIObe.
SAUK RAPIDS. Dec. ia man
named Schultebein. of Duelm, this
county, was accidentally shot by the
discharge of gun in the hands of
friend, while on a rabbit hunt yester-
day. The wound will not prove fatal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
JANE WALDRON's CASE.
Her Fathers Color Works Against
Her Welfare

Her Welfare.
WASHINGTON. Dec. Is. - Assistant
Attorney General Shields, of the inte-
rior department, has decided that Jane
Waldron. who is the daughter of white
father and a half-blood Indian mother.
was born citizen of the United States,
and that her claim that she is an Indian
by virtue of being born of an Indian
mother cannot he allowed. Neither
can she longer be permitted to draw
rations and annuities as such from the
government; nor can she receive lands
in severalty. 1t is said at the Indian
bureau that this case practically decides
from 1000 to 1900 cases in all parts of
the West. In many cases, however, the
right of half-blOOd to be regarded
under tie law as an Indian is fully &C
knowledged in a number of treaties.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16

the First National bank this afternoon,
at which the matter was discussed. Mr..
Hunt feels confident that steps will be
taken to raise the money, and saws that
he is meeting with most encouraging
success ali over the state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Spilman Pulls Out.

Special to the Globe.
DEVILS LAKE, N. D.. Dec. BE. g.
Spilman, ex-register of the United States
land Office here, left for his future home
in West Virginia today. His success
sor's commission arrived Sunday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16


Aid. Sullivan had been regarded as
opposed to the auditorium enterprise,
but this nnmistakable declaration re-
moved every doubt. and the Union Park
legislator was roundly applauded. 1t
was felt that there was no further need
of speechmaking, and the roll-call pro-
ceeded. Every alderman responded to
mis- name, and 1t was unanimous vote.
Aid. Sanborn voted "aye."
The assembly, it will be remembered,
had already appointed Messrs. Open
helm, Van Slyke and EImQuist as a
joint auditorium committee, and like
committee was then adopted by the
board of aldermen, and President Cullen
named Aid. Conley, Gehan and Sulli-
van to act with the assemblymen. This
committee will meet in the council
chamber at 5 O'Clock this afternoon, and
all architects that desire to present
auditorium plans are requested to be
present.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Brakeman Killed.

Special to the Globe.
DELL RAPIDS, S. D., Dec. 15.-W. A.
Mills. brakeman. fell between the cars
last night near Trent, and was so hor-
ribly mangled that he died this after
noon. He was only eighteen years old.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-16
Arrested in Minneapolis.

Special to the Globe.
BUFFALO, MINI. Dec. 15.-Dennis
McGinty, who was indicted by the grand
jury for an attempt to commit arson,
was arrested by Sheriff Nugent in Min
neapolis yesterday and brought here for
trial.