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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
EACH MEANT DEATH.
American and the Russian
Count.
The Counts Name Suggests a Con-
nection With the Russian I'm
perial Family.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The newspaper
which contained story of duel at
Monte Carlo between all American and
a Russian known as Count Peter RO-
manotf. was the Vienna rageblatt, and
not the Berlin Tageblatt, as at first re
ported. A dispatch today says that the
American engaged in the duel was
named Jay BrOcktOn, and he was not
from Brooklyn, as before stated, the sug-
gestiOn that he was from Brooklyn hay-
Ing undoubtedly been made by mistake
as to his name. The American and Ro-
manotf quarreled at the gambling ta-
bleS, as before stated, ROmanotf being
the aggressor. The American sharply
resented an insulting remark OIL the
part of the count, and an immediate
challenge was the result. The two
men fought in the grounds of private
villa, and evidently meant duel to the
death. The conditions were twenty-five
PAGES, with liberty to advance to within
two PAGES OF each other and to keep on
firing until one or the other should fail.
Both the American and the Russian
came calmly to the mark, and. on the
word being given, they fired with dead
ly intent, ut the same time starting to
advance. The second bullet from
BrocktOn's pistol struck ROmanoff just
above the heart The count reeled and
fell. and in few minutes expired.
Considerable mystery exists as to the
identity of Count Peter Romanoff. His
name, real or assumed. has suggested
some connection with the imperial fam
lily of Russia. A New York newspaper
suggests that Count Peter RomanOff
may or may not be the travelling lncog-
nitO of the Grand Duke Peter Nico-
laiovitch, who is the second son of the
late Grand Duke Peter Nicolaia-
Nicaievitch, who was the cZar's uncle.
The Grand Duke Peter was born at st.
Petersburg in 1864, is aide-de-camp of
Capt. Flanders regiment of the I'm
perial guard, and married in 1889 at
Peterhof the Princess Militia. the old
est daughter of the Prince of MOntene-
gro.
Further particulars of the duel were
received this evening. The quarrel out
of which the duel grew appears to have
been due to misunderstanding on the
part OF the count. 1t seems that Brock
ton had been winning heavily at the
gambling table and had tossed ''pOur
boire" to the cr0upler, which the count
supposed was intended for him. The
count accused Brockton of insulting
him 10y throwing him the coin. Brock
ton denied the charge and tried to eX-
PLAIN that the coin was for the crOupier.
The count repeating that BrOckton had
insulted him, Brockton gave him the
lie direct, and a challenge followed.
The names of the seconds are not
known. Brockton left Nice yesterday.
He had been there six weeks and had
played at the tables almost daily. He
was quite popular.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
ON A BEER CALENDAR.
"A Chicago Brewer Distributes Mrs.
Potter PaImer's Picture to
His Customers.
The Lady Pretends to Be Angry
and Says He Did 1t With
out Permission.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-ChicagO society is
picture of Mrs. Potter Palmer OH a
brewery calendar for 1893. Considered
from photographic point of view the
calendar, Is by 30 inches in dimen-
sions, is WORK of art. But in the
center of star, surrounded by
Sprlgs of grain and natural colOrs,
and surmounted by view of the wOm-
ans building at the worlds fair, is the
portrait of the president of the board of
lady managers, the leading star in Chi
cago's social world. The portrait was
used without Mrs. Palmer's consent and
without her knowledge. Mr.. Palmer,
who was made aware of the startling
freedom with which the brewery COM
pany used his wife's picture, was very
angry man today.
Il never gave permission to have the
picture used. and Pm sure my wife did
not" said Mr.. Palmer. ''Pll eniOin
do not put a stop to the issuance Of
those calendars.''
But the iithOgrapherS who printed
the calendars for the brewery say that
they have used the pictures of the pres
ident, vice president. Mrs. Cleveland
and others, and that they do not think
you eau do anything about the use of
Mrs. Palmer'S picture"
Can't? We will see about that l
Shall consult my lawyers at once"
Mrs. Palmer was much surprised when
shown the picture of herself on the cal
endar. She replied most emphatic
ally:
II never gave my consent to have my
picture used. Well. this is charming, |
must say. And to think that brewery
should use my picture on its ad. have
refused to give my name, picture or au-
tograph to young women making col
lectiolls, and would be the last to af-
ford brewery an opportunity to take
such an unWarrantable liberty with my
picture"
The president of the brewing COM
pany that issued the calendar says that
in the old country pictures Of royalty
are to be found upon the packages of
beer. They think nothing of it as long
as the article is good. I'VE certainly
make good brand of beer" said he,
"aud there should be no objection. A
young man representing lithographing
firm solicited our order for some of these
calendars, and described one OH which
would appear Mrs. Palmer'S picture
and cut Of the wOman'S building. /
asked him if he had Mrs. Palmer's per-
mission to print her picture, and he
took from his pocket photograph of
Mrs. Palmer, and remarked that MEM
Der of the lithographing firm was an
old schoolmate of Mr.. Palmer's, and he
had obtained permission to use her
picture. The calendar struck ME as
being unique and attractive. and | OF
dered several thousand of them, many
of which have been distributed to our
customers"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
RETURNING TO HEALTH.
/ MFR. Blaine's Condition Still Shows
Improvement.

NAEs 1]1HthC - N-OANlIlOh OGlll 0l1OWS
Improvement.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Mr. Blaine
still shows Improvement, and today
throughout has been uneventful. The
hour was p. IN. when this statement
was made to reporter, and DR.. John
st0n had just left the bedside of Mr..
Blaine. He said in addition that he did
not expect to return tonight. Dir.
Johnston still maintains his conserya-
tive attitude IN regard to talking at
length about his patient and cannot be
drawn into discussing any feature of
his disease, although some very search
ing questions have been asked him. In
fact, the doctor has not yet admitted
that Mir. Blaine is afflicted with any
specific disease. Nor can he be drawn
into discussing the probability of Mr..
Blaine's recovery. There were a number
of callers at the Blaine residence TODAY.
as the interest in Mr.. Blaine's condition
does not diminish, Notwithstanding the
reassuring tone of the daily bulletins.
For the past four days matters in the
household have resumed their normal
state. As long as Mr.. Blaine holds his
own the family hope that his life NAV
be spared for a long time to come.
All the lights in the house were ex-
tinguisned at 10 o'clock with the excep-
ton of one gas jet III tie lower hall
which burned dimly. 1t was evident
that the entire household had retired for
the night and that no unusual event
was expected.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
DOCKING HORSES TAILS,
Chicago's Famous Case Dismissed
on q Technically.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The case for dock
ing horses tails against William Leddy
in Judge Bradwell'S court today attract
ed great attention because it was a test
case and because Leddy's work was
really done for John w. Doane, the
wholesale merchant, who had been
mentioned for cabinet officer under
MIR. Cleveland, and who likes to drive
fashionable team. On the side of the
prosecution appeared President Hortall,
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. For the defense
Alexander Sullivan was counsel and he
was flanked by Potter Palmer, Gen.
Terrence and other leading citizens,
who considered the prosecution petty
and unjrstifiable The prosecution
fought unavailingly for delay, Mr.. Sulli-
van insisting upon and securing immed-
late hearing.
One witness was introduced who
swore that he saw Leddy decking the
tail of one of Mr. DOane'S horses. He
SAID the operation was painful, but on
examination by Mr.. Sullivan said he
was not ar expert, admitted amidst
great laughter that he had never been
docked and acknowledged that Leddy
used cOcOan6 lfeeIy DeIOTe using the
knife. The prosecution rested, and on
Mr. SullIvan's motion the case was dis
missed because the complainant and
testimony did not bring the case within
the statute, which declares that dock
ing shall be all offenSe subject to GER
tain punishment 'uniess it was for the
benefit of the horse" Mr. Sullivan
cUntended that the complaint should
have charged that the act was not for
the benefit of the horse, and that the
prosecution was bound so to prove be-
fore prima tacia case was established.
The court held with him and dismissed.
The society sWore out new complaint
conforming to Mr.. Sulivan's technical
requirements, and the case Will be
heard on Its merits next Wednesday. 1t
was manifest that the society was sOrely
disappOinted.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
Second Annual Conference Now

Second Annual Conference Now
in Session.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 2S.-The open.
ing exercises of the second national
conference on university extension were.
held before a large audience at the
DreXel institute tonight. Many promi-
nent educators from all parts of the
country we're present. President Ed
mund James, of the American society
for the extension OF the university
teaching, welcomed the delegates, and
short addresses were made by Presi-
dent James McAliister. of the DreXel
institute. and Supt. Edward Brooks, Of
the city schools. The leading address
of the evening was made by President
Wade Rogers. of the Northwestern uni
versity, who gave spirited account of
the extension CT university movement
and the possibilities it unfolds Tor
American education.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
LUDLOW'S CONDUCT.
A Court of Inquiry to Convene
.Inn d 1893

A Court of Inquiry to Convene
Jan. 3, 1893.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Gen. Grant.
acting secretary of war, issued the fol-
lowing special order this afternoon:
"By direction Of the president OF the
United States, and at the request of
Mai. William Ludlow, corps of en-
gineers. court of inquiry Is hereby ap-
pointed to meet at Washington the 5th
day of January, 1893, or as soon there,
after as practicable, to inquire into and
report the fact and circumstances con-
nected with the matter of the lighting
of the st. Mary'S river, Michigan, which
brought about the relieving from duty
under the lighthouse board, as engineer
of the Eleventh lighthouse district, OF
Maj. Ludlow, corps of engineers. as
also the subject of his unduly assuming
or exceeding authority as lighthouse
engineer, in other matters, as charged
by the superintendent of the coast and
geodetic survey, member of this light
house board. The court will report and
summarize the evidence and express its
opinion thereon"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
SALTWATER NEWS.
The Spearing of FIsh-Other Mat

The clothiers of this city are making
an effort to close their establishments
at Z p. III. after the 1st of january.
E. ID. Rand returned Tuesday from a
trip to Keokuk, 10. Mr. Rand re-
ports fair lumber trade in Iowa.
Mrs. j. G. Hening and children and
Miss Mollie HeniUg left last evening for
Biloxi. Miss, where they will spend the
winter.
Mckee Rankin and all excellent COM
pany appeared to a fair audience at the
Grand opera house last evening i'll "A
Kentucky Colonel"
Several of tile county officers who en-
ter upon their duties next Tuesday will
retain the same deputies and clerks
now employed in the offices.
In 1891 law was amended by the leg
islature permitting the seining and
spearing of fish in the st. Crolx. An
effort Will be made at the next session
of the Legislature to repeal this law,
which will place the matter back to
where it was previously to adopting the
amendment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29

CITY NOTICE-OFFICE OF THE CITY
~ Treasurer. 81. Paul, Mimi, Dee. -, 1872
All persons interested in the assessment for
sDrinkliEg in Shrinking District No !, under
contract OF Nicholas Feyen, for season OF
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
READERS OF ROCKS.
Geological Society of America in
Session in Ottawa, Ont.

OTTAWA, Dec. 26.-The first session
of the annual meeting of the Geological
Society of America opened this morn
ing. Papers by chief fellows of the So
ciety Ill both the United States and
Canada were read. The officers elected
include the following: President, Sir
William j. Dawson, Montreal; vice
president, q. e. Chamberlain, Chicago:
second vice president, Prof. Stevens, of
New York; secretary, II. l.. Fairchid,
Rochester, N. Y; treasurer, J.C.White,
Morgantown. w. Va. This evening
public lecture was given by Prof. w. }.
McGee. of Washington, on fossil
earthquake. At the close an informal
reception was given by DR.. S. B. Bow
erinot and DR.. Selwyn, mayor of the
city. Tomorrow evening the annual
dinner of the society will be held jointly
with that of the Logan club. Lord
Stanley, Sir John Thompson and
number of prominent citizens will be
present.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
BENEFIT TO DRUM MERs.
Northwestern Commercial Travel
ers Pay Out $4,000.


ers Pay Out $175,OOO.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-The eighteenth
annual session of the Northwestern
Travelling Mems association was held
here today, with President George j.
Reed in the chair. The meeting was
as well attended as had been antici-
pated. About seventy-tive members
were present. Notwithstanding the
small attendance there was considerable
interest displayed. The secretary's re-
port showed a disbursement to bene-
ficiaries of S1,S10,S50 since the inception
of the association, while for the past
year the sum of S175,000 has been paid
out in benefits. President Reed and
Secretary c. II. Hinman were unani-
mously reelected, and the following
were elected. among others, as vice
presidents: Iowa. D. w. Hazard;
Minnesota. W. F. Hatchmann; Wiscon-
sin, j. f. Bacon; North Dakota, w. S.
Stockdale; South Dakota, j. c. Sheldon;
Montana, j. c. Masin; Oregon. Henry
Plowman; Washington, W. w. Howell.
The following were elected to serve two
years as directors: 0. ID. Frary. Isaac
Meyer, D. K. Clink, Willis Young, j. e.
Miller, George W. Bailey.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
ONE ROW SETTLED
BY the Resignation of Fish
cries Official.


cries Official.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Capt. j. w.
Collins, of Gloucester, Mass, has re-
signed his position as assistant In
charge of the division of fisheries OF the
United States fish commission and rep
resentative of the commission on the
board of control and management of
the government exhibits at the worlds
fair, and will now give his exclusive
attention to the duties devolving upon
him as chief of the department of fish
cries of the Worlds Columbian eXposl-
ton. This ends state of armed neu-
trality, so to speak, that has existed for
two years between Fish Commissioner
Mcdonald and Capt. Collins, and which
Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan, a
friend of both officials, hoped he had
satisfactorily settled only a few days
ago DR.. Talton I'll. Bean, of the fish
commission, will probably succeed Capt.
Collins on the board of control and man
agement of the government exhibits at
the fair.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
The Grand Trunk Botheping
other Central Traffic As
Sociation Lines.
Across Lake Michigan Differ
entails Cause Much Ear
nest Discussion.
Fruitiess Efforts to Get thu
Grand Trunk to Restore
Flour Rates.
That Road Getting the Bulk
Of Flour Traffic Via
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Managers Of the
lines of the Central Traffic association
met this morning and remained in seS-
sion until o'clock this evening, trying
in vain to solve some knotty problems
that have recently presented them
selves. The Chicago & Grand Trunk is
a thorn in the flesh of some of the other
roads, and all because it persists in
pursuing policy that is in the interest
of Chicago shippers without discrlmin-
atng against shippers at other points.
Its position on the question of carriage
has been steadfastly maintained, al
though repeated efforts have been made
to induce it to restore the carriage
charges in this city. There was one of
tie questions discussed today. and Com
missioner Blanchard and Chairman
Walker were requested to draw up an
agreement TO besubmitted to the man
ayers of all the Chicago roads for coll
sideration.
The committee Oh differentialS across
Lake Michigan reported that 1t had not
been able 10 reach unanimous agree
ment, although proposition to
Reduce the DifRerential
from to cent perhundred pounds on
flour received nine affirmative against
five negative votes. The Western
Freight association had declined to ap-
point a similar committee for joint
conference OH the subject. On this
question of differentialS across Lake
Michigan and the transfer of loaded
cars across the lake by Kewaunee and
Frankfort there was much earnest dis
cussi0n The Michigan Central and the
Grand Rapids & Indiana had reduced
the rates via Mackinaw TO meet those
of the Kewaunee line from ST. Paul to
the seaboard, and the Grand Trunk had
come to the rescue of the Chicago-St.
Paul lines by joining them in making
the same rates via Chicago. Nor could
the Grand Trunk be prevailed upon to
reconsider It's action, for as conSe-
quence it will get the great bulk OF the
flour traffic via Chicago to the New
England seabOard.
The matter of the car transfer across
the lake by the Kewannee line was final
Iy referred to the officers of the joint
committee of the trunk lines for ruling.
1t was decided that all lines would unite
in Joint action through the commission
erSys office when any action shall. be
deemed necessary to meet competition
via the 500 line and Canadian Pacific to
Eastern points. The division OF east
bound freight traffic from Chicago was
discussed, but no conclusions were
reached. s*
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
A Slow Omcebolder.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. = Genio M.
Lambertson, appointed and confirmed
as secretary of the treasury before the
Christmas holidays. has not indicated
when he will assume the duties OF his
new position. He has not yet qualified.
One explanation Of his apsence is that
he has formally entered the race for the
Nebraska senatorship.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
Pennsvlyania's Earnings.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-The state
ment of the business of all the lines of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company for
the eleven months of 1892, as compared
with the same period of 1891, shows an
increase in gross earnings of S2,994,9i6
an increase in expenses of S3,036063 and
a decrease i'll net earnings or Sl36,OS5.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
Pearson Loses His Job.

WAsHIGToN, Dec. 28.-The decrease
in revenue from the head tax on immi-
grants, caused by the partial suspen-
sion of immigl alton. has made it neces-
Sary 10 make reduction in the force of
the immigrant inspectors at various
ports. Among the discharges from that
cause alone, Acting Secretary Spalding
announces that of q. A. Pearson, of ST.
Vincent, Minn.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
New Spanish Minister.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.--Secretary of
State Foster says he has not received
eny word from the Spanish government
In regard to the change of their minis
ter at Washington, but he has received
private adviceS from the American lega-
ton at Madrid that Marquis Pendana
has been appointed minister at Wash
ington in place of Senor Dupuy de
Lone
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
A scalper in Trouble.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-Charles F. Stout,
Chicago ticket broker, has been ar
rested at the instance Of officers Of the
Burlington road, charged with forging
and fraudulently issuing an annual
Ass. The pass had been originally
issued by the company but had been
cleyerly altered.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
Washington Small Talk,

Special to the Globe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-Harry Ma
gee, son of G. w. Magee, st.
Paul, is being entertained here by Con-
gressman Hall.
c d. LANCER. Miss LANCER and NJ. E.
LANCER. Minneapolis, ale at the Ebbltt
house.
James P. Kldder has been commits
stoned postmaster at Melville, n. ID.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
DR.. Briggs Case Resumed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The New York
presbytery this afternoon resumed the
case of DR.. Briggs, charged with heresy.
There were l32 votes present. The
preSbytery was called to order at 2
o'clock. and until 4 there was wrangle
over the time of speeches. The pres
bytery went into secret session at 4
O'Clock and at 5 adjourned until 2
o'clock tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
NO RECEIVER NEEDED.
An Answer in the Case Against
the Reading Coal Combine.

. TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 26.-John H..
Conover, of counsel for the Jersey Gen.
tral Railroad company, today filed his
answer to Attorney General Stockton's
supplement of information against the
Reading coal combine. The answer de-
MES that the chancellOr's orders were
disobeyed in any respect. Neither the
price of coal nor the rates of transporta-
ton was raised to consumers in this
state. and no receiver is necessary to
protect their interests. Whatever in
crease was made took place before the
Injunction was served on the Central.
and while the road was being operated
by the Reading. President Maxwell
and Secretary Knox, of the Central.
swear that these statements are true,
and their affidavits are appended to the
answer.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
Adiourned Without ACTION.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Nothing came Of
the meeting of the passenger depart
ment of the Central Traffic association
today The purpose was to adopt rules
governing special party rates, but there
was not full representation of the in
terested lines and it was decided to ad
iOurn until Jan. IL. when adjourned
meeting will he held with the Eastern
trunk lines
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
Hot Springs, Ark.

Season now open. The Burlington
route, via the east bank of the Missis-
sippi river, is the direct line from the
Twin Cities. Only one change of cars.
Close connections in union depots.
Sleeping car berths secured through
CITY ticket office. 1874 East Third street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
You Can Select

No more appropriate Christmas Gift for
your children than one Of our handsome
Nlckel-Plated Auxiliary Banks. A de-
pOsit of S3 or more secures one. Money
deposited Oh or before Jan. 8, 1893,
draws six months interest July /, 1893.
Minnesota Savings Bank, 322 Wabasha
street, near corner Fourth.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
To Drive the president-Elect.

TROY, n. Y, Dee. 2S.-George De-
serve, well known Adirondack driver,
who for several years has been at Paul
Smiths, will go to Washington as coach
man for President Cleveland.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
CAPTURED by Chicago.

CINCINNATI, Dec. aS.-The Newberry
library. OF Chicago. has purchased
Robert Clark's collection of books on
fish. This was one of the finest branches
of Mr.. Clark's magnificent collection at
Glendale, and the holders Of Cincin-
nati's welfare had long hoped to secure
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
NEARING THE CRISIS.
No Material Change in Nlartena
HarriSOn's Condition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-No material
change has occurred in the condition of
Martena Harrison, the presidents fever
stricken grandchild, and the family are
sanguine that the patient will safely
pass the various stages of the disease to
ultimate recovery. Benjamin and Marie
Mckee have escaped the contagion so
far, and the president TOOK them out for
a short walk this afternoon. The order
closing the White house to the public
was modified this afternoon to the eX-
tent of allowing visiting delegation of
New York school teachers to make a
brief inspection Of the east room.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-29
POOR STATE Fok RAILROADS.
All but Two Distinctive Kansas
Lines Show @ Deficit.

Topeka. Kan, Dec. 2S.--The annual
report of the state board of railroad
commissioners will be given to the gov
ernor IN a few days. 1t will show that.
with the exception Of two small branches
of the Union Pacific, every distiuctively
Kansas railroad shows deficit. The
railroads which have paid dividends
the Burlington, per cent: Rock
Island, per cent; Memphis, 8 per cent
(preferred stock); Missouri Pacific, 4
cent; the latter paid its dividend out of
its surplus. There are in operation in
the state S,S74 73 miles of railroad, and
1149 miles not operated.