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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
RoCKEFELnRR RAKING,EM1N
Give Him Time and He Will Own
the Earth

DULUTH, Minn.. Feb. 5.-The internal
affairs of the Lake Superior console.
dated iron mines. controlling the largest
Mesaba range mines, are receiving a
large amount of unwarrauted attention
nowadays. and almost weekly some long
yarn is sent over the wires regarding
this concern.
There was published this morning a
story to the effect that the Merritt hold
lngs in this county had all been lost,and
that they had been acquired by Johu D.
Rockefeller, who now controlled all the
iron mines of the Lake Superior region
and OF Cuba. There Is just enough
truth in this story to give it the sem
blance of fact without the substance.
A few days ago the Merritts succeed
ed in raising 100000 cash from Mr..
Rockefeller to clear up the obligations
incurred by them during the past year
or two in building railroads and deyeI-
oping their mines. Most of this money
had been borrowed in Duluth and had
been carried by banks and individuals
here.
To.obtain this cash the Merritts have
sold Rockefeller $4,000 shares of con-
oOiiNolOo StOCh anu pldCeu Ill HIS DoDQS
$4,000 shares as security for loan, all
being on basis OF $40 share. There
are 205.000 shares Issued in consolidated
stock, of which the Rockefeller interests
now hold or own trltle over half.
OF course, If the Merritts ere unable
to take care of the loan of $3.50 900 when
it becomes due, Rockefeller will he able
to obtain title to large majority of the
company's stock and immense holdings.
The annual meeting of the Duluth.
Mesaba d Northern road will be held
tomorrow, at which time it is now be-
lieved majority of the present direct
ors, who are Merritts, will be re-
elected.
That Rockefeller holds all the mines
of the Lake Superior region is too pat
ent an absurdity to need denial.
Neither he nor the Consolidated own
over half the Mesaba range alone.
One result of the present deal is
likely to be halt in the preparations
which had been made for cut-throat
competition between the Consolidated
company and the great Minnesota Iron
company, which are likely now to work
in comparative harmony.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
A ST. PAUL FRIEND.

"A 81. PAUL ID.
w. P. Murray knew Morton S. Will
kinson in 1S49.
III came to st. Paul in 1S49," said Mr..
Murray yesterday, land Mort Wilkin-
son was then resident of Saltwater.
He removed to St. Paul in 1850. AL
though he was an ardent Wing and / a
strong Democrat, we soon after our first
meeting became warm personal friends.
Inc year he moved to st. Puul he was
elected register Of deeds of Ramsey
county. He and were both members
OF the territorial legislatures of 1851
and 1858. He became devoted to the
Interests of st. Paul, and was a warm
friend of the city the remainder of his
life.
I'm 1858 he moved to Hokah, Houston
county, for the purpose of running for
congress. Pitted against him on the
Democratic side was James Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh was elected. Soon after
ward Wilkinson moved to Mankato, and
In the winter of 1859 was elected to the
United States senate. He served in
that body during the war, and I want
to say that no senator stood as close to
Abraham Lincoln as Morton S. Wilkin-
son, and there was also no one who
commanded more attention on the floor
OF the senate than he did. MIR. Lincoln
sent for him frequently and advised
with him for hours at time. There was
nothing Wilkinson asked for of the pres
ident that was refused. Wilkinson was
an intensely radical Republican, and
was bitterly hated by many of the Dem
ocratic senators. To illustrate this |
will relate an incident. The matter of
a grant for the Lake Superior & Missis-
sippi River railway was before the SEN
ate. l was sent to Washington in the
interests of st. Paul to lobby for the
bill. went to Senator Salisbury, of
Delaware. who was strong Democrat.
but supporter of the Union, and asked
his vote for tine bill.
How does Ramsey stands? asked
Salisbury.
II replied that Senator Ramsey was
strong supporter of the bill.
All right returned Salisbury. IF
Senator Ramsey wants my vote for that
bill he can have it; but that other old
scoundrel (meaning WILKINSON can't
get any favors from me, if l know my
SELF
Wilkinson was giant on the floor
OF the senate. and he gave the Demo-
cratic contingent many reasons to feel
bitter against him. He scored and
lashed them without fear or stint. But
for all tnat, his heart was so warm and
manner so winning that he won the
personal friendship of many of the
strongest Democrats.
"Wilkinson was the chairman of the
committee OH Revolutionary claims, a
very important committee in those
times, and had vast amount of cor
respondence to attend to-"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06

eral acres of ground on each side of
creek. The ''stock" costs comparatively
little, and once placed within the in
closure, the beavers need no attention.
They build their own dams. and always
prepare for winter as though they were
not captives. First-class beaver skins
are worth at the present time upon the
Eastern market about S12. good sized
skin weighing about three pounds.
Beaver are twice as prolific as sheep,
and are most intelligent and dociIe ami
mails. In their wild state they are be-
coming scarcer every year, and are
almost extinct in North Dakota. As
they need but little attention, and fur
nish their own feed, summer and win
ter, and this climate is peculiarly fitted
for their sustenance and propagation,
there is no reason why big profits cannot
be made from farming them in this
state. On any of the streams in the
western part of the state a trapper can
in week secure enough of the animals
to stock good sized farm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
CHOSEN BY GROVER.
List of Nomin ations Sent to the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate: Postmasters: Theo p.
Worsley, Nevada. To-; G. w. Ravelin,
La Porte City. To-; John J. Curran,
Burlington, To-; Walter Elder, Clarion,
To-; John N. Lewis, franklin, To-; Levi
l.. Wood, West Gardiner, To-; Andrew
johnson, Larimore, N. D.: James
Conklin. Madison, Wis; Thomas
Jenkins, Plattsyille.
Treasury: Augustus Zehring, of
Ohio, collector customs, district of Guy
ahoga, Ohio.
Justice: John R. Waller, to be attor-
ney of the United States for Western
district of Missouri: James 0. Shelby,
to be marshal for the Western district of
Missouri.
Interior-To be registers of land
Offices: Edward B. Evans, Des Moines,
To-; John d. Bryant. at Las Craces, N.
NJ; Robert NJ. Veatch, &C Roseburg. Or.
10 be recciTrrs Of public moneys:
Simpson ileynolns, Of Kansas, at Wa
Seeny, Kan; Morse r. Degroff. at
Sprinsfield. Mo-, James A. Ascarte. al
Las Cruces, n. NJ; VINCENT Smelling, at
La Review, Or.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06

United States was aroused by the con-
duet. 1t was such acts as this that led
to the enactment Of the federal election
law. Does the senator from Illinois
think it was the duty of the United
States TO take cogniZance of these viola
tions and crimes
AGAINST THE BALLOT
in the Empire state, or does he think 1t
was an attempt to crush freedom?"
"Mv answer" said Senator Palmer,
sis that the instance put by no means
justities the law. The fact that there
was crime in New York furnishes no
reason for subjecting any other congress
sional district in the United States to
the act of placing over them supervisors
and masters. Nothing OF that kind JUS
titles the placing the whole country un-
der supervision.
81 am disappointed with the SENATOR"
said Senator Frye. 81 do not think he
is any better than other Democrats. L
recruits, he is even worse. [Laughter.]
A citizen of state is citizen of the
United States, and such as this. the re-
public owes that citizen some duty"
Senator Frye then quoted the consti-
tuition of the state of Mississippi. and
denounced its provisions requiring the
voter to be able TO read the constitution
or give reasonable Interpretation of a
section Of it when read to him.
"DOeS not the senator know that
Massachusetts has an even more strin-
gent provision?" inquired Senator Gray.
mo it does not.'
"Yes it does, and l will show 1t to
YOU"
why, there is not senator on this
floor" said Mr.. Frye, ''who could per-
haps interpret the constitution of the
United States to the satisfaction of an
examining committee as is required by
the constitution of Mississippi"
That constitution, then," suggested
Senator Palmer. "very much resembles
THE CONSTITUTION
Of Hawaii established blythe provisional
government"
Senator Bate. of Tennessee, Inter
rupted to read the following provision
from the constitution of Massachusetts:
Every male citizen of twenty-one
years or upwards, not being pauper or
person under guardianship, who is able
to read the constitution of the common
wealth in the English language and
write his name shall be entitl ed to
vote"
"If there had been added to that"
retorted Mr.. Frye, ''the words, if he
could interpret it to the satisfaction Of
committee it would make a material
difference"
Doesn't the senator from Mane
see," inquired Senator Gray, 'that the
provision Of the constitution of Missis-
sippi is no more severe than the consti-
tuition of Massachusetts. where he may
be able to read the constitution and
write his name? In Mississippi, if he
can't read. it is sufficient if he can un-
derStand its provisions"
''NO. Why the senator from Della.
ware talks as if he was really III ear
nest"
III the senator cannot understand the
English language he ought not to vote
anywhere" said Senator Gray. "In
Massachusetts if the voter cannot read
there is 10 hope tor him, but in Missis-
Sipri If he can understand it he can
vote"
After some further colloquy over this
same subject between Senators Frye,
Gray and HOar, the senate at 3:55, on
motion of Senator Harris, went into
executive session, and at 4:10 adj
journed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
COUPON FOR PART FOURTEEN
Of the ''sights and Scenes of the WorId.''

Every day this week for Part Fourteen the
Art Gallery which the GLOBE is supplying the public be
printed on this page Any three Of the coupons ten
fents Part Fourteen Do try this coupon
any other Part It is for Part Fourteen only. Won
want two copies of Part Fourteen coupons printed
this week and twenty cents If you only want copy
Part three and ten The
ment Page today tells you the first ten
parts if you have neglected obtaining them.
Orders by mail subject delay or ten days
as the parts are mailed by the Eastern publishers
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
A BIG INVITATION.
Congress and Family Invited to
Duluth and Superior.
Special to the Globe.

Speclal 10 the GloDe. -
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Capt. Nc
Dougall, of Duluth, as vice president of
the National Lake Carriers association,
has extended an invitation to members
of both houses of congress and their
families to make midsummer excur-
sion through the lake chain to Duluth
as soon as congress adjourns. He gives
the choice of more than 100 vessels leav-
ing such port on such day as the excur-
slonists may select. While on the ex-
cursion they will be the joint guests OF
the cities of Duluth and Superior and
lake carriers association. The object IS
to give The members of congress a just
comprehension of the magnitude of the
lake trade and the necessity of liberal
appropriations in behalf of Duluth
harbor,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
NO HEARINGS.
Senate Committee Will Likely
Shut Off Tariff Talk.

Senate Committee Will Likely
Shut Off Tariff Talk.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The meeting
of the senate finance committee, which
is to be held tomorrow will determine
whether time shall be granted for hear
lngs to those who are interested in
articles affected by the bill, and on this
decision Will depend the time that the
bill will be had in committee. Senator
Voorhees,, as chairman of the commit
tee, has infor med the Republican mem-
bers that they shall have the decision of
the majority of the committee at this
meeting. 1t now looks as if no oppor-
tnnity whatever would be granted for
hearings. Senator Jones, of Arkansas,
who is member of the committee, said
today that the question had not been
absolutely decided, but he was of the
opinion that 1t was unnecessary to take
time for getting statements by tue COM
mittee as the whole subject had
been gone over by the house
committee recently, He expressed
the belief that thes<s. COMMITTEES
would be in readiness to report
the bill by the latter part of next week.
Much will depend in this matter upon
Chairman Voorhees,, to whom, on ae-
count of his position at the head of the
committee, the other Democratic mem-
bers will be inclined to defer. He said
at the opening of the session that op-
portunity would be granted for limited
hearings, but he has recently shown
disposition TO change his mind, and it is
now considered probable that he may
take position absolutely against this
course. Senator Voorhees, said this
evening after adjournment that the
question of hearings would be determ-
med at the meeting of the committee
tomorrow and added that it looked very
doubtful whether the committee would
go into hearings at all.
IL would not" added the senator,
''say definitely as to that until tomor-
row, but the trouble is that if we begin
to have hearings there is no telling
when we will get through. We would
probably still be at it when the paw
paws get ripe next fall" '
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
HAWAII TESTIMONY,
MIR. Simpson, of Washington
Thinks the Provisional Govern
ment Will Stand.

ment Will Stand.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The senate
Hawaiian investigating committee held
a special meeting today for the purpose
of giving Joseph E. Simpson. of the
state of Washington, an opportunity to
place before the committee facts gath
cred by him bearing upon the advan-
tages to be derived from closer union
with the Islands. Mr.. Simpson was not
on the islands either at the time of the
revolution or subsequently thereto, and
could furnish no information bearing
directly upon these proceedings.
The purpose of his visit was to make
arrangements for steam communica-
tions between Hawaii and Puget sound.
His investigation was, therefore, made
entirely upon commercial basis, and
with the legislature, which was then In
session. He succeeded in securing
guarantee of a subsidy for carrying the
mails and in obtaining mass of infOr-
nation which convinced him of the
great natural resources and posSlbili-
ties of the development of wealth on the
islands.
He presented the committee with
tabulated statement giving the figures
as TO the foreign trade Of Hawaii since
1855, the first year that any record was
kept of the business done.
lie represented that the property now
on the islands is largely owned by
Americans, and declared that the senti-
ments of the people were essentially
American. He declared that for ali
practical purposes, except in name,
this country has for many years eXer-
cised a protectOrate over the islands, and
had been the only country to keep war
ship constantly at Honolulu. Mr.. Simp-
son said that at the time he was in
Honolulu there was no indication of
definite disruption of the government;
not even up TO the time he left, just
prior TO the revolution, did the people
seem to dream of change.
He said he was confident from what
he knew of the men at the head Of the
provisional government that they were
able TO maintain themselves.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06

tion," said he, "but four-fifths of one per
cent of all the lands in the Hawaiian
islands now remained TO the native
population. Never had there been such
a peaceful conquest in the history OF.
the world. American intelligence and
American energy were paramount there.
Let them work out their own salvation.
Let us declare for a policy of nOn-inter-
ference by the United States and against
toieratng foreign Intervention by other
governments, and the supremacy OF
brain and civilization in those islands is
assured" MIR. Blacks brilliant perOra-
tion was loudly applauded.
Mr.. Van Voorhis (Rep., N. Y),a mem
Der OF the foreign affairs committee, de-
clared in favor of annexation.
Mr.. Griffin (Dem.. Mich.) closed the
debate for the afternoon with an argu-
ment in support of the McCreary reSo-
luton.
At 5:15 the house took recess until
O'clock.
OUR OWN HALL DEFENDS GROVER.
Only four members were present
when MIR. Hell Oem.. Minn.) began to
speak in support of the administration.
A half-dOZen others came In SubSe-
qucntly, and there was considerable
attendance in the galleries. MIR. Hall
result of conspiracy. made possible by
the covert aid of Mr.. Stevens, and the
United States troops. He endorsed the
policy OF the ADMINISTRATION in its at
tempt to right the wrong done the
queen through the eonnivance of the
United States minister. AS the facts
grow clearer. said he. public sentiment
will place in every honest hand whip
with which to scourge j. l. Stevens
through the land.
Mr. Post (Rep.. Ill.) contended that
the attempt of the administration to re-
store debauched and discarded queen
could not be condoned or wiped out by
the passage of a partisan resolution.
Mr.. Stallings Oem., Miss.) also took
the position that MIR. Stevens was a
party to the revolution, and should be
cenSured by the house.
MIR. Lacey (Rep., Io.) and Mr.. Stock
dale (Dem., Miss.) were the last speak
erS. At 1880 p. N. the house ad-
journed,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
BEAVER FARMING.

a New Industry to Be veloped
in North Dakota.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, N. d., Feb. 5.-McLean
county parties have project OH foot to
establish beaver farms at several points
along the numerous streams that tray
erse that county. There are several of
these ranches in South Dakota, but
heretofore the idea had not struck the
denizens of the North state, All that
is necessary IN engaging in the profit
able business Of beaver raising is to
erect woven wire fence covering sew
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
Corrigan Not Summoned.

ROME, Feb. 5.-Cardinal Rampolla,
the papal secretary of state. has au-
thorized the Associated Press to deny
that Archbishop Corrigan, of New
York, has been summoned to Rome.
Cardinal Rampolla adds, however, that
there is nothing to prevent an ad
.liminta or other visits.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
Insofvent Bank Dividends.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The comp
troller of the currency has declared
dividends In favor of the creditors of
insolvent national banks as follows:
First dividend of Is per cent, Lloyd,s
National Bank of Jamestown, N. ID.
Second dividend of 90 per cent, First
National Bank of Brady, Tex.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
Peckham Still HunpUp

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The senate
judiciary committee sat tuntiI 1915 today
or quarter of an hour beyond the usual
time in its efforts to arrive at a con-
clusion on the nomination of w. 81,
Peckham for associate justice. 1t was
compelled to adjourn without taking
action.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
No One viii Lose.

Special to the Globe
MILLER, Feb. 5.-Reports sent from
Huron as TO the bad condition of the
now suspended Hand County bank are
misleading; The assignees say no one
will lose. Liabilities are sSo,0 900 and
assats SEQ 600
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
CENTRAL AMERICAN WAR
Plots of Revolutionists Against
President Barrios.

Plots Of Revolutionists Against
President Barrios.
New YORK, Feb. 5-A special to the
World from San Salvador says: A let
ter from President Vasquez, dated at
Tegucigalpa. says while the position of
his troops is bad enough. it is not as
critical as has been represented by his
enemi es.
A telegram has been received from
Managua, Nicaragua. saying there is
financial panic in that place. The
Honduran rebels and the Nicaraguans
who are investing Tegucigalpa are
mutinous, as they have not received
their pay for long time. A large num-
Der Of deserters are coming into this
country. The outer line of VasuueZ
defense at Tegucigalpa has been forced
back. The artillery fire has been inces-
Sant,a and many of VasQueZ's works have
been destroyed. 1t will be difficult for
MIN to prevent being surrounded by the
forces opposed to him.
NEW YORK, Feb. GA special to the
World from the city of Guatemala says:
Plots or revolutiOnistS against President
Barrlos have been discovered. The
disaffection is especially strong at Rue
zeto-Nunago. The president threatens
to declare state Of siege in case there
should be the slightest sign of revo-
luton. Those who advocate a revolu-
ton point out the fact that the presi-
dent has not carried out any of the
promised constitutional reforms.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
Death OF an Old Reside,t.

HASTINGS. Mimi, Feb. 5.-John A..
DoebriDer. an old and esteemed resi-
dent OF this city. died today from
chronic Inflammation OF the brain, aged
seventy years. He leaves a wife and
family. The funeral will be held from
ST. Johns church Oh Wednesday at a
D. m.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
BOND THIEVES.
Two of Them Captured in Winnt.
peg.

WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. 5.-A man
named IL. A. Hackett and his son, E. r.
Hachett, were arrested by Chief of Po-
lice McRae this afternoon. They are
wanted at Pennington, Me-. on charge
of stealing between $4,000 and $4,000
worth of bonds. They had sl0. 600 worth
of the bonds in their possession and
were attempting to negotiate them at
the city banks. An officer is now on the
way from Pennington to institute extra
dit ion proceedings
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
NIinnesotians in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb:5.-Judge Thomas
Wilson is reported in the city, although
his name does not appear on any hotel
registers.
Frank p. Blair. st. Paul. is registered
at the Ebbitt house. w. NJ. Fuller and
wife, Little Falls, are guests at VIII
lard's. i
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
Large Family Poisoned.

BERLIN, Feb. 6.-The Lokal Anzeiger
has dispatch from Minsk. Russia,
which says rich Jewish family by the
name of Milanovicb, consisting of
thirteen persons, including servants,
partook of food in which poison had
been placed and every one of them was
dead within fifteen minutes of the time
of eating. A number of arrests have
been made in connection with the
tragedy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
METHODIST MINISTERS
SCORE SEVERAL POINTS AT THETA
MEETING YESTERDAY
ISSUE TEMPERANCE ADDRESS,

Thirty-Five CIergymen of That
Denomination Present They
Unite in Public AppeaI-The
City Administration Declared
to Have betrayed Its Trust
Journalistic Shamelessness De.
nounced.
The Methodist Ministers Association
OF st. Paul held its weekly meeting at
the Central Park NJ. E. Church yester-
day afternoon. Every Methodist min
lister In the city, thirty-fiye in all, was
present and they unanimously con-
Cured in ringing temperance address.
The meeting yesterday was preliminary
to meeting to be held next Monday,
at which Prof. Ennis. of Hamline uni
yersity, will read paper On 1.-The Coy
ernment of CIties.''
The following is the address;
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE RIO
REBELS WILL MAKE THEIR LAS!
DYING EFFORT.
DEFEAT rs ALMOST CERTAIN.

Forces in the Neighborhood
OF NictherOy. and Expects the
Support of the National Gaurd
The Government Supporters
Think 1t Is a Rebel Bluff.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-06
The LAST OF EARTH.
SENATOR WILKINS ON TO BE BURIED
AT MANKAT0 today
w. p. MURRAY ON DECEASED.

Exciting Election for Mayor at
Duluth-Both Sides Confident
Odds Favor Democrats
Rockefeller GobbIing Iron
Mines-The Merritts Put Up
Stock for Big Loan-Bond
Swindlers at Winnipeg.