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The Washington times., 1895-02-22
ELECTRICITY RUN WILD.
Excitement Caused by Gross" whic

Excitement Caused by a Gross" Which
Might Have Caused Serious Trouble.
Excitement ran high in the vicinity on po-
lice headquarters about $50 O'Clock last
evening. Ii was caused by the crossing of a
heavily charged electric wire and an iron
stay wire, attached to tall chimney of a
rear building and the roof of stable.
Earlier ii the evening the police telephone
AMI fire alarm wires were heavily sureharged
with electricity, thought at the time TO be
due to an atmospheric inducted current, and
the instruments in police headquarters be-
came useless, all telepnoning aud electric
communicating beng suspended until the
supposed static current could become neu-
traiized on the wires.
Several minutes later the stay wire was
seen to become incandescent for several
yards Persons residing in the neighbor-
hood, becoming alarmed, rushed from their
residences to watch what they considered a
phenomenon and the operators on the sixth
floor Of the Title Insurance Company build
ing summoned the fire department. The
stable roof. upon which the end OF the illu-
nina ed wire was strung, in the meanwhile
became heated and but for tue arrival of the
electric light lineman would have undoubt-
edly ignited and conhagration would have
ensued. as the fire alarm wires were useless.
The linsman found the cause OF the mis-
chief TO be a ''cross' or short circuit OF a
500 volt-capncity wire. The telephone ana
telegraph wires We're strung near the point
OF short contact and the induction from the
"Iive" wire prevented the transmission OF
messages by voltaic current over the circuit
wires. The de;ect was finally remedied, and
the spectators in the alley and surrounding
buildings breathed more freely.
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DISPENSED GOOD CHEER.
Scottish Rite MasoHs Give a Banquet to
Numerous Guests.

Scottish Rite MasoHs Give Banquet to
Numerous Guests.
Columbia Lodge Of Perfection OF Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons OF the ju-
risdietion OF the United States. their Terri
tories. and dependencies, gave banquet at
its haIl. No. 14o355 Pennsylvania avenue 1t
was one OF those periodical festivals with
which the hospirable organization delights
to honor its friends and consisted OF a boun-
tiful repast. followed by smoker, and clos
ing with q number OF speeches from well-in-
formei brethren.
The first address was from Grand Potentafe
NJ. w. Bayliss, whose exhaustless fund OF ia-
formation touching the history of the organ
ization he so ably represents was drawn upon
for the instruction OF the guests.
He gave thorough exposition OF the Or
ganization of the order under each of the
Jurisdictions ns-ithe)Snorthern, southern, aud
| the United States-and, while not antagoRiz-
ing either OF the other bodies. made a plea
I for the more republican form of government
OF his own jurisdiction, which has no high
salaried officials and no life tenure in Office.
There were addresses also from Mr. Rob-
eri Cook, grand orator; Rev. A. G. Rogers
and H. b. MoqIton, each of which received
an attentive hearing aud obtained the ap-
plause OF the auditors.
Among those present were Robert G. Cook,
f. Z. Maxcy, W. s. Jencks. II. NJ. Wood
ward. E. J. Shumate. W. II. Douglas, w. H.
| Amiss. Frank Hofa, H. p. Cattell. J. T.
Wild. w. L. Wilkinson, Major A. II. S. Davis,
/ E. }. Pullman, A. G. Brust. Rev. A. G.
Rogers, W. Fl. Myers, w. J. Simmons,
Andrew REM, W. NJ. Leavitt, II. B. MouIton,
! l.. r. Tremey, j. V. Wurdeman,
( r. A. Dellett, r, H. Yates, d. J. Roberts. A.
/ NJ. Loring, John r.. Wright. W. p. Cole, A.
| C. varella. G. B. Abrams. W. J. Wallace, W.
/ L. Price. ]. W. Palmer, Thomas Il. Senior,
! C. Y, Petteys, NJ. D.; j. Mclaughlin, G.
Pennington, DR.. Thomas Miller. J. K. Ne
| Even. E. S. NcClary, T. Roomburg. Fred l..
| DAVIS, Fl. S. Barnes. q. w. Albright, George
r. W. Strleby, E. A. Wilson, W. A.
i Eeane, A. NJ Harrison, A. l.. Bliss
| Samuel Ganss, II. Kronheimer, B. T. Ather-
ton. r. M. Brown, George Caolenz, Charles
+ c. Carter. P. B. Havenner, G.. G. Pearson
| J. A. Clarkson. S. G.. EberIy, Stephen E.
Cough, George Gracy, o. d. Huyler. Clar
ence Phelps. Charles Borden Smith, W. A.
McCathran, W. C. Lewis. E. W. Zea. S. P
House. J. B. K. Lee, l.. W. Taylor, and W. S
] 0liva
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.
ARLINGTON RACES.
Mckenzie Ruled Off-Poor Odds Aaains,
Notwithstanding Here March L.

Mckenzie Ruled Off-Poor Odds Againsr
Notwithstanding Here March L.
Baltimore, Nd, Feb 21-The weather to-
day was quite cold and the attendance at the
Arlington track the smallest of the week.
The usual number of bookmakers, however,
did fair business.
Bolivar, in the first race, was pounded
down from 20 3. and won handify. The
balance of the races went to the favorites.
the prices against three of them being almost
prohibitive.
Mckenzie, the rider of Mckee B. in the
third event, made such an ignominious show
ing that the judges ruled him of. 1t is
author ta lively announced that the spring
meeting at the Alexander track will begin
March /. Summary:
First raee-Five and one-half furlongs.
Purse, $500. Selling. Bolivar, 102 (Brewer),
8 to 1. won; Red Star, 106 {Taylorl, 8 to 8,
Time, 1:23. May E. and King Bird also ran.
Second raee-Purse, $500. Six furlOngs.
Beaten three-year-olds, jolly Boy. 100
(Hayes), . to 8, won; Peter jackson, 100 (Ai-
ford), 2 TO 1. second. and Monte Carlo, 81
&C. Murphy, 4 to /, third. Time, 1872. Lady
Dauby and Piccario also ran.
Third race-Purse. S300. Five furlongs.
Selling. Con Lucy, 11O (Dwyerl, / to 3, won:
Haleyon. 109 CIV. Morris), Ito 2, second, aud
Thackery, 100 (Hayes), 12to 1. third. Time.
1:15 Aitour, Mickey B., and Judge Post
also ran.
Fourth race-Purse, $500. Four and one
half furlongs. Brilliant, 101 g. DonueGy).
/ to 4. won; Zingara gelding 106 Boyle, t
10 l, seeonI, and Bordelaise tiliy, 101 (Hayesl,
to 1, third. Time, 1:07- Miser NJ. also ran.
Fifth race-Purse, $500. Five furlongs.
Berwyn, 81 &C.. Donnelly), 8 to 10, won; VIII
liam Penn, 100 Ct. Donnelly1, 16 TO 5. second,
and Lillah. 95 (Barrett), so 10 1. third. Time
lis. The Pearl and Outsider also ran.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
DISTRICT CONGRESS.

Mr.. Babeock, of Wisconsin, yesterday sub
mitted report to accompany the favorably
reported bill to Incorporate the National
Gas. Electric Light, Heat and Power Com
pany The report calls attention to the great
importance of the bill, aud that the proposed
company offers TO supply gas free from all
Impurities at seveaty-ilve cents per LOCO feet
to private consumers. and sixty cents per
! 900 feet 10 the government, with further
reduction when their plant Is in full opera
ton Re erring TO the chief objection offered
| that new eas company would involve the
uptearing OF the Streets resulting in
/ great Inconvenience to traffic and travel, the
| report says that admitting the successful
! operation OF the new company would b a
! great benefaction to the people of
/ the District, the temporary ineonven-
| fence to the public following the laying
! of the pipes becomes less Objectionable when
| 1t is understood that the work will be super
| intended by the Comm ;ssioners anu must
conform to their instructions, the lines SO
/ far a, is possible being constructed through
alleys instead OF stree.s.
A copy of Mr.. John W. Albaugh's protest
! against the purchase OF the Blaine property
/ and cancellation by purchase or condemna-
! ton of the leasehold, with diagram show
ing the location OF the thea,er site and nam
ing the owners of all the other property on
tnat SQUARE. was feSteraty sent 10 every
Senator.
Chairman Heard, of the District Commit
tee, presented in the House yesterday the
petition of the Builders Exchange in behalf
of the appropriation of S125,0O0 for raising
the dam at Great Falls and thereby avert
| water famine.
Senator Call yesterday offered resolution
calling upon the District Commissioners foi
exhaustive information relative to the street
and sewer extensions contemplated under
the bond bill, but on objection of Senator
Harris it went over till to-day.
The Senate yesterday passed without
amendment the House bill providing for the
adoption of children in the District of Co
lumbia-
At meeting of the Senate Commerce Com
mittee yesterday the general sentiment wal
favorable to the Memorial bridge bill across
the Potomac.
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VISITING BoHLBRS AT c. /.

The Champions of Elizabeth, n. J., VIII
Play Here Tonight.
The members OF Carroll Institute will have
as their guests to-day and tomorrow large
delegation, including the champion bowling
team Of the Young Mems Catholic Literary
Club Of Elizabeth, n. j.
Tonight the institute bowling team, the
champions Of the District, will try conclu-
sions In set Of ten-pin games with the visit
ing team, which holds the championship Of
the city from which it halls.
Friends of the institute are invited to wit
ness the games. which begin at s O'Clock,
and especially are the ladies invited to be
present. Ample arrangements for their COM
fort have been made.
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unanimously elected treasurer general, and
she thanked the congress with few witty
remarks.
Mrs. Henry Gannett, OF this city, was
elected historian-geueraI, and the popular
surgeon-general, DR.. A. N. McGee, was re-
e5ected amid much applause. Mrs. Harry
Heft, or this CITY, was eiecied chaplain.
Miss Richards. with her excellent corps
of uShers. rendered splendid service in mann
tanning order.
Members OF all civic. patriotic, educa-
tional, and philanthroprc associations. as
we'll as all desirious of honoring the memory
of George Washington, are invited to meet
at 10 a. N. to-.iay at Metzrrott Hall. wearing
the national colors or bringing small aags,
TO salute the Stars aud Stripes.
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DISTRICT BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Special Meeting Tomorrow Night to
Rearrange Schedule.

oISSIdI HeSIIHs IO-IhUIIOW Might 10
RearraDge Schedule.
On account of the several postponements
of games in the Basketball League. the
schedule has become disarranged. In order
that each team may be able to play all the
games for which it is scheo uled a special
meeting Of the League will be held at the
Light Infantry Armory tomorrow night at
Z clock TO rearranSe the schedule OF re-
manning games.
The game scheduled for tomorrow night
between Columbia Athletic Club and WISH
ington LIght Infantry, in the gym OF the for
mer, is postponed on account of the
smoker" to be given there.
No more games will be played until the
new schedule is adopted.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
John Kenny,s Bequests.

The win of John Kenny. who died Febru-
ary 16 last, was filed yesterday 1t gives
house No. 2O6 Fl street and 81, 900 in cash TO
his nephew, J. Fl. Bayne, of Marble Hill, Ga. !;
to his nephew. R. j. Bayne, OF this city. $40,
but to Mr.. Bayne's wife house No. 204 81
street northwes. and 5000 cash, with remain
der to her daughter. Caroline The residue
of his estate he leaves to his wife, Elizabeth
Knolke Behrens. The will was made De-
cembef 90. 1884,
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Retired Naval Officers

Senator Mitchell, Of Oregon, Yesterday
gave notice OF his intention to move an
amendment 10 the sundry civil bin providing
that an officer OF the Navy. while within the
retiring age who has been transferred from
the active 10 the retired list for disability,
possibly durable. shall be subject to examin-
alton. and if found able TO resume the duties
OF his commission shall he ordered back 10
the active list
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Mardi Gras, Mobile and New Orleans,
February 25-26, 1895

For the above occasion, beginning February
siye, THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY will sell round
trip tickets from Washington to Mobile at ga so
and TO New Orleans for so. Tickets valid tor
return passage fifteen days from date of sale
The United States Fast Mail, with Pullman
sleeper, leaving Washington 110l g. m. daily
arrives at New Orleans 10 - p m aext day
The Washington and South western Vestibuled
Limited, leaving Washington 10.43 D. m. daily
with Pullman sleepefs and dining ears arrives
at New Orleans f:25 q. m, second day.
fa10.12-l5-1S- 2il- y "a
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
shakesneare Wauts His pension.

William Shakespeare. OF kalamazoo, Mich,
has asked for a Randamus Of the supreme
court OF tae District TO force Commissioner
of Pensions Loehren TO restore his pension
of s72 a month under the law of July, 1898.
His case is in many respects similar to that
of Judge Long Of the Michigan supreme
bench. in which Judge Bradley granted a
mandamus some weeks ago, and it also
comes before Judge Bradley
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Reonenine at Madison.

st. Louis. No., Feb 21.-The Madison.
H., race track reopened to-day. The resump.
ton of races is the result of the action of the
State board Of health in Illinois in according
TO c. S. Youree, president of the township
trustees, power to act in the matter, Mr..
Youree declaring no smallpox to exist at the
trark, and giving permission at once for the
resumption of racing
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
anton Fischer,s VIII.

The will of Anton Fischer, who went down
in the Elbe disaster last month, was fled for
record yesterday. He leaves his property,
including lot in Georgetown, to his wife,
Rosa, with direction that one halt interest
in his business be devoted to the education
OF his son, Ferdinand. His music and in
struments he gives to his sister, Emma, and
his brother, Carlo. his library to mis- sister,
Pauline The will is dated July 15, 1892.
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Excursion Tickets to Mobile and New Or.
leans via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

The passenger department of the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad announces the sale of excursion
tickets from ashington to Mobile at rate of
S25 90 and TO New Orleans at S27 so via Guam
tico, on account of the Mardi Gras festivities
February - TO 25, inclusive, good returning
within fifteen days from date of issue Tickets
viii also be sold via Pittsburg and Cincinnati,
with same limit, at round-tTip rate of 81. 80 tG
Mobile and S29 80 10 New Orleans
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Nicaragua canal Proposition.

Senator Pasco yesterday gave notice OF an
amendment that he will propose to the sundry
civil bin appropriating $4,000 to pay the
expenses Of board Of three engineers to
examine into the feasibility OF the Nicaragua
Canal. as contemplated under the provisions
Of the bill which has passed the Senate.
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Effect of a "Timesu Ad

EDITOR TIMES: l placed an ad. in your
paper on Wednesday morning, Goth instant,
and by 10 o'clock Il. m. had over fifty call
ers for positions, showing that your paper is
extensively read by many needing employ
ment. Truly yours, T. W. WDDIcoMBE.
1927 II street northwest.
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AM NOT A COUNTESS NOR A GYPSY
i queen; am not seventh daughter; was not
born with a cauI. not something new and
tlsr arrived but am NiME FRANCIS, one Of the
oldest estab ished MEDIUMS, ana am here TO
STAY Am no. indOrsed by the clergy, but am
indorssd by somo OF the most learned and iniiu-
entail people OF cur city and many others. am
here to help all those that are in trouble Lie
given fr IN cradle 10 grave. Cards, 25 frances,
so Hours. 9 70 4O5 East Capitol street Those
that are in trouble call and be convinced
felS-Ts
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Pennsylvania Railroad-Washing TO
baltimore and Return

The Pennsylvania Railroad win sell excursion
tickets Washington 10 Baltimore and return at
rate Of 81 p tor the round trip, good on all
trains Saturday and Sunday, February . and
"a, and for return passage until Monday follow
ing. felS6t
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ssTNHERE ARE OTHERS" IN THE PRINTING
l. business, but few concerns like The Law
Reporter Company, of 5lS Fifth street north
west You'll find it positive relief TO trade
there Do it, NJ W MOORE. Mgr
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HELP wANTEp-MALR.

MARRIED MAN, NO CHILDREN, SOBER AND
vi industrious, would ike place on farm as
foreman or to farm on the shares If partly
stocked. Apply to FARMER, this ONCE. fe2O-3td
A PLASTERER OUT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
n willing 10 do any Kind Of work Address
EDDIE TAYLOR, AZ 6is st sw. fes0-3td
CITUATIoN WANTED BY A COMPETENT
y coIored boy as hOstler or dish Eashe can
give refs Call at 713 23d 81 feSO-3td
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LOST.

r osT-TWo WEEKS AGO, A BUNCH OF
IL four or five keys. two alike, marked No y
Good reward for returning Dr. CZAREtA, "a B
st. ne. feIo-ot
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NINE CASTELLA, CLAIRvOYANT, TELLS
vi past and future No I7S3 Seventh ST NV
sell blood purifier, sure cure for all blood
diseases: alsO hair restorative. fel-1mo
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Sanitarium For Ladies.

All chronic, nervous, private, and blood
disc ases, kidney, bladder, womb trouble, tUmOr,
an irreCularity successfully treated
SEPARATE rooms for ccndnernent cases Best
medical treatment, nursing, and home comfort
guaranteed. Ladies physician in attendance.
Strictly confidential
DIR CZARRA, "a st n q,
Washington, D. c.
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AMusEMENTs-

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
W Edward W Allen, Manager.
Engagements OF the metropolitan Graad Opera
Company, under the management OF Sessla
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau.
Tonight at O'Clock verdl's Opera,
OlEII0
The Washington times., 1895-02-22

6zAAhAnF Just opened Scientific mas
aSNABh h sage vapOr, plain, and sea-sals
ksfEEa{Hs1a baths: magnetic treatment;
stseae - d h restful and curative. ga IN TO
p. m NINE BURNETT, 13Us G st nv ts@9-lno
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ME SHAN'T Try To BULLDOGS YOU, AS
w this is straight; are selling arst-class
suits and overcOats Slightly YO.nl al exceed
ingly lOps prices Drop in and see Us. JUSSHS
OLD STAND 6IQ ID ST z. W
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DR JOHNSON TREATS ALL CHRONIC, NER-
IL yOus. and blood diseases, alcoholism and
opium habit; specially kidney and bladder
trouble, piles, stula structure, etc: private dis
eases positively and permanently cured; iCsE
manhood res 1Orsd; cons -4Itation free: Office
ST. feS-3m
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PERSONALS

PROF. CLAY, g7aHa5 voyant and n medium, IN,
tells your life from cradle 10 grave; every hidden
mystery revealed. tells the business that VIII
bring you greatest success. in love ala rs he
never falls; unites separated. RECEIVERS losses;
causes speedy marriages; removes evil influ-
ences- fOretells with certainty all commerCial
a q bCsine transactions; twelve years estab-
lished Ladies and gen lemen, 30 cents each
Hours 9 TO 9; open Sunday. 4S9 Il st, bet IA
and 9th SIS. sH-
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w ANTED-ALL BEER DRINKERS TO CALL
w at Bushs place, S17 7th 81. NV, and
get nice cold bottle of beer for cents
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FOR RENT-RooMs.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

XITANTED-STABLE WITH 10 TO Is STALLS
wv Address w. h, this ONCE fe22-3t
NTANTED-TO BUY a GOOD. SOUND HORSE
w and a strong, substantial furniture wagon;
must be cheap. Call at
fees-5t 202 East Capitol g.
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C,IRL WANTED TO LEARN To TRIM MEMS
u hats Apply TO WM- BRODT, halter, 419
i1fh st NV. fezl-3Id
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HELP WANTED-MALES.

w ANTED-A BARBER To TAKE FULL
w charge of barber shop. Inquire at s3g z
ST sw. fe20-3td
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27
NO NICARAGUAN WAR.
Great Britain will Collect Its Claim
Quietly and United States
will Not Interfere.

Washington, D. c., March 22-The
trouble between Great Britain and Mica
ragua which has threatened to entangle
the United States, has not assumed the
belligerent aspect made out by recent
reports. These untrue reports were to
the effect that Great Britain has assured
the United States that there would be no
ncroachment on American soil and that
with this understanding Great Britain
may lombard GreytoWn without the in
tervention of the United States.
That Great Britain made any such rep
resentation is discredited by those best ad,
vised on the subject. 1t is known defnite>
ly that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the Brit
ish ambassador, has not seen Secretary
Carlisle on the Nicaraguan question and
has had no communication whatever with
him on the subject From the stated
point of Nicara guam officials the question
is readily susceptible Of peaceful ADJUST
ment and there is not remote chance OF
a bombardment of Greytown. Gen. Bar
rios, the special envoy of Nicaragua, who
recently left here for home, will soon re-
turn to Washington. From the British
standpoint the trouble with Nicaragua is
one in which the interests of the United
States and Great Britain are united rath.
err than opposed. When the British Vice
consul, Mr.. Hatch, was expelled from
Nicaragua several citizens of the United
States were also expelled. The latter
were allowed to return, but it is believed
an indemnity for their expulsion was
quietly paid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27
MURUAGA RESIGNS.
The Spanish Minister Sent in the
Document More Than
Week Ago.

Washington, D. c., March 22.-Minis,
ter Muruaga of Spain about week ago
forwarded his resignation to his governs
ment. The step was taken because of
certain criticisms made in Cuba. The res,
ignation was withdrawn at the request
of the Spanish government.
This is regarded a6 closing that phase
of the recent agitation, also that Senior
Muruaga will continue as minister from
Spain until further action is taken. His
friends in the diplomatic corps say he has
no desire to leave at a time when his
services are needed here in the effort of
Spain to check the Cuban uprising. There
is reason to believe, however, that he will
ask for Il leave of absence as soon as
affairs assume more pacific aspect.
The reply of Spain to Secretary Gresh-
ANS demand for an apology on the ALI
anca matter was not received today and
there is al apparent cession of action
both at the Spanish capital and in Cuba.
This is accounted for by the fact that
new cabinet of Spain is not yet formed
and the acting officials of the foreign Of
fee are subordinates who would not an
ticipate the action of the incoming minis
try on the Allianca incident with the Unit
ed States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-27

Speculation as to the Flour Freight
Rates from ST. Paul and
Chicago.

ST. Paul, Mimi, March 22.-F'Tour rates
received the entire attention of the West
ern Freight association yesterday. Fol
lowing morning session in Minneapolis
the association met again in the after
noon in the office of General Manager
Plough of the st. Paul & Duluth in
this city Little was accomplished
though nearly all the important Lines
interested We're present. Adjournment
was taken for week, when the assoeia-
ton will meet in the same place. The
reason nothing can be done now, as ex-
planned by Chairman Midgley, is that
rates have rot been fixed from lake
points on which ST. Paul lines have to
base their charges. Speaking of the
probable lake and rail eastbound rates,
he said II think they will open at 10
cents from Chicago and Milwaukee to
New York. This means 1715 cents from
Duluth and presumably 22115 cents from
ST. Paul and Minneapolis, as it is inn
probable that they will go back to the
~ differential much as the Chicago Lines
would like it,