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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

Hobbs in the single capacity of dep
uty sheriff of Steel county, N. D., and
had incurred no liability as affecting
the firm
In his complaint Hobbs accuses War
legally for the purpose of OBTAINING
tachment might be issued against a car
load of goods at the Minnesota transfer
in transit for Hope, N. d. The charge
was removing mortgaged property
which Hobbs claims is false, as he
had not given a mortgage on any port
able property to Luce, Warner a. Lo-
ney, though this firm did in reality
hold a mortgage on plaintiffs crop
which was left growing on the farm
which was abandoned. Hobbs had
also given mortgage on several
pieces of farm machinery to T. l..
Rugg, and out of these two instru-
me hts the entire trouble appears to
have arisen. The allegations Of the
plaintiff are to the effect that he was
pursued and his arrest caused by War
nef-on the pretense that the mortgage
on the crop was back of the charge
preferred, while Warner, who is also
a deputy sheriff, claims that he acted
only in his official capacity, on a legal
complaint sworn out by Rugg in re-
gard to the farm machinery. When
the car was searched at the transfer
the machinery was not found and it
has been developed at the trial that it
was left in Dakota with parties who
borrowed it and neglected to again
place Hobbs in possession.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
CONDITIONS ARE REPEATED.
Flood of 1881 Preceded by COndi-
tons Like Those of November.

Observer Lyons, in his weather re-
view for November, says:
The month just ended was not only
remarkable one as to temperature. but
it was phenomenal as to moisture.
The normal or average tempera ture
for Saint Paul, and vicinity is 306 de-
grees; the mean of last month is 21.5;
there was only one other November as
cool as the one in question, and that
was in 1880, its mean being % degrees;
every one of the rest since 1870 was
from to 16 degrees warmer The high
degrees and 10 below Zero registered
respectively on the 10th and GOTH
Lower than 10 below zero has been frs-
-quently registered here in Nov, OF
former years, but as stated, the aver
age cold of the month has not been ex-
ceeded, and again, the tempera ture at
some time of the night or early morn
ing went below freezing (92 degrees) on
every one of the 80 days Of the month;
that is another unprecedented record
But now for the phenomenal one.
The normal or average precipitation Is
III inches; last months rainfall and
melted snow was 5.07 inches, or an e1-
cess of 1856, and instead of it beins
about one of the dryest months of this
year, as it usually is, it proved to be
the wettest. so far. except April, and
it not only exceeded, but nearly
doubled the previously recorded wet.
test November, of previous years,
the one of 1880, just preceding the
last great flood that was in 1881, and
because of the then unprecedented
November precipitation of 2.93 inches.
T,ut last month nearly doubled that by
giving 5.07 inches. Rain or melted snow
amounting to 0Y1 of an inch or more,
fell on Is days; the total depth of snow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
FULL AMOUNT OF CHARTER
ALLOWANCE.
MYSTERY TO DIRECTOR PEET.
HE CAN UNDERSTAND WHY SOME
YEARS DELINQUENT TAX COL
ELECTIONS ARE SHORT,
BUT WILL A YEAR NEVER cow
when the Comptroller VIII Let the
Board Have What Is Set Apart
for 1t.

The question Of why the library fund
never gets the full amount of the char
ter allowance was discussed at the
monthly meeting of the board yester-
day Directors Ramsey, Peet, Auer-
bach, Wright and Upham were present
and the discussion was brought up by
the report of the secretary which
showed that $13, 426 had been credited
to the fund this year Mr. Peet said he
understood that while $4,000 was
placed in the tax levy each year only
so per cent of this amount was realized
from the sale of certificates of indebt-
edness. The balance placed to the
credit of the fund was from tax re-
ceipts, but the point he wanted to UNI
derstand was why the fund never re-
ceived the full amount of the charter
allowance. He said he could under
stand why some years the delinquent
taxes were less than others, but some
one year he thought there should be
sufficient taxes coming in to make up
the full amount. The question was
whether the comptroller gave the
library fund the proper percentage of
the taxes.
Mr.. Upham said he had been one of
committee which had visited the
comptroller about This matter The
committee had been informed by the
comptroller that the library fund re-
ceived its proper share of all tax re-
ceipts and that was all they could do
about it.
The board directed Mr.. Peet to see
what could be done toward having the
bills for lighting the library rooms re-
duced. Bills for lighting for the past
two months. amounted to $127 and this
was in the opinion of the board very
high The sum Of $1,000 was ordered
spent for new books, and bills amount
ing to $1,000 were approved and or
dered paid.
TIE report of the librarian for Novem-
Der gave the following figures Books
issued 25,806; visitors to reading room
on Sundays, 523; visitors to reference
room Sundays, ia. Registrations pre-
viously reported, 10,907; cancelled dur
ing November, 64S; new registration,
males, 321, females, $50; number cards
in force, 10,940. Receipts from fines
lost cards, ETC., $3.50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
They Talk Over the Progress of
Their Work.

All the members of the state capitoi
commission attended the meeting yes
terday when matters of interest were
discussed in executive session. There
was some talk about the present base
ment contract. 1t was all right and a
small balance of $1,700 was ordered
paid. The contractors who have been
doing the steel work have had to shut
down owing to Minnesota weather. Be.
cause of climatic troubles they are
to be given the limit They knew when
to quit to do good work That was the
opinion of the commission.
And that was the days work. They
will. not meet again until after the
legislature is in session, The appro-
priation is expended; the building con-
ditions unfavorable. Nothing can be
done. The chances are the annual
appropriation will be granted without
contest or argument. The commission Is
in the hands of its friends-and there
are plenty of them in the present legis-
lature.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
WILL CUT ICE EARLY.
Local Dealers Plan to Have an Early
Harvest.

This is good ice weather. To date
on ice fields there is fourteen inches
of the merchantable article. Begin
ming next Monday-freeze or thaw-
the ice cutters are going to work on ev-
cry field.
If the ice mem knew this sort Of be-
low-zero weather would continue, they
wouldn't delay a day. It's cheaper to
cut ice fourteen inches thick than the
same article at twenty inches or thick
er. Besides they can get to work ear
lier in the season when times are dull
and help is cheaper. Thin cakes keep
quite as we'll as blocks and are easily
handled, and in the long run they net
quite as much money. Therefore two
weeks cold snap in December is well
coined by the icemen more than a
heavy lasting freeze after the opening
of the year.
Last year was jolly time for local
ice dealers. For the first time in sew
eral seasons they had enjoyed good
weather for their business. Further
south, not so many hundred miles,
their confrereS failed to get there. At
Kansas City, at Omaha at the inter
mediary distributing points, especially
where there happened to be stockyards
interests, the ice harvest was made
quate. Early in the summer demands
for ice were made on st. Paul Of
course, the dealers held back, declared
their houses were empty, had barely
enough to furnish the local season, and
all that. The result was a big sale by
local ice dealers to the more southern
cities, at price that makes even the
profits of local coal dealers sound in
adequate. Twenty-four hundred cars
of ice were sent out of st. Paul to suf
fering cities, and the ice companies
are still carrying their usual surplus.
1t is claimed they would not have made
money last year except for the demand
and the big price received from the
sufferers in the Southern cities. Yet
the manager of one local company, who
shipped 1000 cars South last sum-
mer, says the demand was due to the
failure of the ice crop in the neighbour
hood of those places last winter, and
the demand on ST. Paul companies
was made for the first time in four
teen years.
After all, the icemen are good friends
of st. Paul Next week--present condi
lions prevailing-3O0 men will be put
at work by eneafirra; another firm will
do as we'll for the laborerS; the smaller
concerns between them will help swell
the total to 1000 men. Sixty days work
will be given each of these mid-winter
fdlers before the annual ice harvest
will be housed Think minute and
you will understand why ice in July
costs money. Comparison of rates
with other cities shows that St Paul
gets ice delivered for less than any
other city. The statement sounds ex-
travagant, but lit is true, nevertheless.
And the ice comes from the finest
springs that flow oout of the greatest
state in the Union.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
ToWNE KNOCKED OUT
On His Motion to Amend Certain
PIeadings.

Charles A. Towne lost the first point
in his legal battle with the Dispatch
in connection with his $4,000 damage
suit for alleged libel. The setback came
yesterday in the nature of an order by
Judge Otis denying plaintiffs motion
to strike out portions of defendants
answer. Argument on the motion was
presented several weeks ago and on
the part of the plaintiff tended to show
that certain parts of the answer cover
ing Mr. ToWne's political career for the
past year were plead in mitigation of
the alleged libelous article, when as a
matter of law the defendant had
waived all right to plead mitigation
by refusing to retract the objection
able article. The plea Of the defense
was that as the article was alleged to
be libelous in whole and in part it was
proper to file in the answer any and all
facts which might tend to the justif1-
cation of the publication.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
DISTRICT COURT ROUTINE.
New Cases Commenced and others
on Trial.

New cases began in the district court yes
terday were as follows:
81 457-The Ellsworth Cornet Band VS.. Abb
raham Patterson Post No. %, Grand Army
of the Republic, Department Of Pennsylvania,
and James Atwell: suit to recover SIPS on
alleged breach of contract.
81, 458-Northwest Engineering Company VS..
w. B. Hale & Co.; action to recover $75. OF
alleged to be due for goods sold and de-
livered.
81, 459-Annie Kelly VS.. Zene G. Bohrer ct
al; affidavit of garnishment.
81, 462-In re assignment of Francis ]. Ber-
rsford 10 Thomas Manning; deed of assign
ment filed.
Orders and Decisions
6724-Charles A. Towne VS.. Dispatch
Printing Company; order denying motion to
strike out portion of defendants answer.
Otis j.
Before the judges
&C, 55S-John B. Wood VS.. Chicago, st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad Company.
65,2SS-T. S. Hobbs VS.. Luce Warner and
Loney; on trial; Brill, j.
66.643-Max slowetski VS.. St. Paul City
Railway Company; on trial. Willis, ].
g.. 296-Franke Strauke ys. st. Paul City
Paul; on trial Kelly, j.
In The matter of appeal from probate
and allowance of last will and testament OF
Adam Lohlker; argued and submitted
6, 865-Henry T. Lee VS.. Caroline E. Matte
son ct al; tried and findings ordered for
plaintiff. OTIS J.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

The meteorological department of the
health Office yesterday submitted to DR.. Stone
the following report for November. Number
of cultures made, S.; examinations of spu-
tum, 20; examinations of well water, s.;
examinations of suspicious meat, 6; examina-
tons for typhoid fever, q examination Of
milk, l.
The monthly report of Meat Inspector Jen-
sen for November shows 226 places visited, of
which number 206 were found in good condi-
ton and 20 unsatisfactory. Meat was con-
demned as follows: Beef, $3.50 pounds; pork
3,700 pounds; mutton. 140 pounds; veal 224
pounds; poultry, 415 pounds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
MAY SUE WARNER ALONE.
Other Hope Citizens Are Released
From Liability.

In the event of T. S. Hobbs securing
a verdict in a suit for $4,000 (tlmages
for false arrest which he is conduct
ing in the district court, only one of
the originally named defendants will
be called upon to apply the balm to his
injured feelings, as Judge Brill yester-
day dismissed the action against
Messrs. Luce and Loney, of the firm
OF Luce, Warner & Loney,s of Hope, n.
D.. who were accused of being respon-
sible for Mr.. Hobbs illegal arrest, and
ordered the trial to proceed against
George Warner as the sole defendant.
This disposition of the case was upon
the recommendation of Attorney Bart
Lesson for the defense, who argued that
while Mr.. Warner was a member of
the firm named in the complaint as de-
PENDANTS, he had acted in the arrest Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
GOV. CLouGH's EXPENSES.
His Plurality Cost Him Nearly 81 g
Head,

Gov. David Nj. Clough yesterday filed
with the secretary of state his bill of
expenses incident to the present cleo
ton. The governor states that in adj
dition to the $50, which he paid for fl
ing his certificate of election, he con-
tributed $1,000 to the campaign fund
of the Republican state central COM
mittee and $548 which was paid for
incidental expenses, making a total
of $2,O9S.
]. D. Ensign, who ran for judge in
st. Louis county, also filed his certifi-
cate. He says he expended $432.73.
Certificates Of congressional cam
paign expenses were also filed with
the governor by Francis H Clarke
who spent 1886, and E. E. Lommen
who ran in the Sixth district, said he
spent $614.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
sLoWETsKI NOT sANGUINE.
Thinks His Street Car Accident Will
Prove Fatal,

The city railway company is defend
ing suit before Judge Willis in which
Max Slowetski is seeking S., 200 for in
juries received in an accident last June
for which he alleges defendant to have
been responsible. Slowetski was dFiv-
Ing on East Seventh street near Brad.
ley street at the time of the accident,
when his wagon was run into by a car
which he failed to see approaching
from the rear The wagon was badly
smashed and plaintiff thrown to the
pavement, receiving injuries from
which he processes to believe that he
will never recover.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
MOTION TO DISMISS
Interrupts the Suit of StranLe VS.
City of ST. Paul.

The case of Frank Stranke against
the City of St. Paul was on trial before
Judge Kelly and a jury yesterday, be-
ing an action fer personal damages In
which the defendant seeks to recover
81 900 for injuries alleged to have been
sustained by falling on slippery side
walk. Little progress was made, how
ever, as the attorney for the city early
entered a motion to dismiss on the
ground that the city was not liable for
damages of the nature alleged. 1t was
not the desire of the court to pass upon
the motion Immediately and an adj
journment was taken until this MORN
ing at 10 o'clock, when a decision will
be rendered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Phillips Upholstered Tourist Cars
Are the Most Popular

More California passengers travel in Tourist
cars under Mr.. Phillips management than in
any other way. The Minneapolis 6 st. Louis
railroad has the exclusive right to operate
Phillips Tourist Cars, which makes that the
favorite line. They combine cheapness In
ticket rates, superior finish of cars select
class of patrons, excellency of road led. the
best route and gentlemanly and experienced
managers to look after the travellers
Tuesday, via the Southern Route, arriving
at Los Angeles Saturday afternoon: and AT
p. m. every Thursday via the Scenic Line
Of the World, reaching California in four
days.
To insure good accommodations, arrange
ments should be made as far in advance as
possible. Consult ]. H. Whitaker, G. T. A.
Ryan Hotel Block. before concluding arrange,
ments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
THROUGH CALIFORNIA sERyIC
via "The n1ilwaukee. .

A fine Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car now
leaves Minneapolis at S:25 and st. Paul at
1856 every Saturday morning and runs through
to Los Angeles, CAL, via Kansas City and the
Santa Fe System, without change, arriving
at destination rs p. N. foIioWing Wednes-
day.
The Journey via this route is through very
interesting portion OF America. and the hard
ship incident to winter travel through the
more northerly climate is avoided.
Rate per double berth $500 through. For
berth reservations further information as to
rates, etc., apply to THE MILWAUKEE,"
agents, or address J.. T. Conley. Assistant
General Passenger Agent. st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
THE ONLY TOURIST SLEEPING CARS
Every Week in the Year to Sam
Francisco and Los AngeIes

Leave Minneapolis 7:4O, and St. Paul S:15
every Thursday night via Chicago, ST. Paul,
Minneapolis & Omaha railway and Sioux
City.
In addition to the colored porter, one of our
own employees accompanies the car as conduc-
tor from Minneapolis and ST. Paul to Los
Angeles, and as they have made these trips
every week for over a year, they can make
themselves useful and take good care of your
family or friends if committed to their care
Tickets and information at IS Nicolet
House block, Minneapolis; 1876 Robert street.
opposite Hotel Ryan, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Third Trial without Result.

On the third trial of the damage suit OF
John Wood against the Chicago ST. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad company the
jury disagreed late yesterday afternoon and
was dicharged. Wood was formerly brake
man in the employ of the defendant, and lost
an arm in an accident while in the discharge
of his duties. for which he sued to recover
81. Geo damages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
HoMEsEEKERs EXCURSIONS
Via "The Milwaukee,

On December LIST and 18th the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway will sell
homeseekers' tickets to points In the South
Southeast and Southwest at half-fare for the
round trip. For complete information call en-
s'The Milwaukee" agents in st. Paul or Min
neapolis, or address j. 7. Conley, Assistant
General Passenger Agent. st. Paul, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Do You want a Home.

The Wisconsin Central Lines will sell ex-
cursion tickets to the South and Southwest
on December LIST and 18th at one fare for the
round trip, plus $500. Great opportunity for
cheap rates For particulars call at City
Ticket Office, 1873 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
DIED..

Funeral Thursday from soldiers homo
chapel at 2:30 p. m. Friends invited
Nov 20, 1896, at the
residence of her son-in-law, Ernst Albrecht,
Mrs. Conradine Lauenroth widow Of the
late Christoph Lauenroth, in her eighty
NTH year. Funeral today at 2 clock from
S34 East Eighth street. Friends invited
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Mrs. Morley Discharged.

Finding that there was nothing to substan-
tiate the charge made against Mrs. Morley in
the municipal court yesterday, Judge Twohy
discharged the woman. Mrs. Morley was
charged by Elmer H. Berman with stealing
500 worth of household good. Bierman is a
solicitor for the Prudential Insurance COM
pany, and resides at 217 Spruce street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Phillips California Excursions.

Two through cars weekly from st. Paul
via the Minneapolis & St. Louis railroad,
ALBERT Lea Route. Tuesdays car runs via
Kansas City, and thence through Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona. Thursdays car runs
via Omaha and through Colorado and Utah.
For full particulars apply ticket Office, 396
Robert street. corner Sixth street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
LOCAL NOTICES.
Par Excellence California Rou,

Par Excellence California Route.
Phillips excursions, every Tuesday and
Thursday. to California points via Albert Lea
route. Through cars, finely upholstered. po-
lite attendants, cheap rates. Apply 1896 Rob-
eert street, corner Sixth street, for full in
formation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
S(C,||II()(;;I|II

Hot or cold, wet or dry, the
grocery bargains are always
found at 9TH and Broadway.
Just at present the Mercury is
down in the bulb, but prices are
always down at Schoch's.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
that fell would be IA inches. if un

There were 2 clear, 12 partly CLOUDY
and 16 cloudy days; average cloudiness
on scale of 0 to 100 clear and 10
cloudy, was rs. Total wind movement
5SO4 miles; highest velocity, S. w. 20
miles on the 9th.
THE Mississippi river froze on the
2Sth There was a much better stage OF
water during the month than during
any of the corresponding months for
several years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
LADIES' WHIST TOURNEY.
Mrs. COuntryman and Mrs. Young
man Win the Badges.

The seventh game in the ladies'
tourney at the Cavendish Whist club
was played last night. The high score
badges were won by Mrs. CountrymaA
and Mrs. Youngman. Following are
the scores. {.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
ST. AGATHA's CONSERVATORY
nf Mrx-c an A.

rs East Exchange St.. st. Paul
Piano. violin. guitar. banjo and mandolin
taught essons given in drawing and paint
ing. Cali or send for prospectus.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
$f.0O.

We have and handle more Apples than all
other dealers in town. You can find anything
in the Apple line in spacious Apple
rooms, at corner Sixth and Broadway, one
block back of our store.
We can discount them all.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
MINISTER'S IN SESSION.
All Day Meeting of the Presbyterian
Clergy.

The ministers of the Presbytery of
St Paul held an all-day prayer service
yesterday in the pastors study at the
East Presbyterian church The entire
day was devoted to prayer and informal
religious discussion, there being no set
programme and no business considered.
In the evening similar service which
included the elders and trustees of the
Presbyterian churches was held at the
Central church
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
CHICAGO FIRM GETS TT.
Contract for the New PostoGice's
Floor Arches.

Bids for placing fire proof arches
throughout the new postoffice building
in this city were opened in Washington
yesterday by the supervising architecr.
There were, a special dispatch to the
G o says, twelve proposals SUBJ
rnitfed &c follows.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

E. V. Johnson Co., Chicago ....... SIS, S7e
Tom Paige, Cleveland, o .............. q, zoo
Pioneer Fire Proof Construction Com
pany, Chicago ........................ Is, $40
Benjamin Hyde, Chicago .............. 1886
Angus Mcleod Company, Minneapolis. 23, 42S
Butler Ryan Company, ST. Paul ...... %, S42
James Carlisle & Sons, Minneapolis. 2421a
Northern Building Company, St. Paul. 5000
Hennessy Cox, st. Paul ............ is, S35
w. G. Peake, Washington, D. c.. 20, 400
Empire Fire PROBING Company, Chi
cago ............. ................... 1s,s75
Northwestern Brick and Fire Proohng
Company, Minneapolis ................ q. 1896
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

Willie s. SEVEN, s73 Bedford SITS YRS
Gladys l.. Woodbury.. 100 S. Robert ST. 3 mos
Mrs. M. LadnfothI Pine and Eighth SITS. s. yrs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

Important Change of Time.
See advertisements on pages two and
seven.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
MARRIAGES. BIRTHS. DEATHS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Joseph H. Daunt ............Anna Walsh
Louis Krohn ........... Elizabeth H. Hanson
August ]. Broeckert ......... Anna Scheffer
Herbert r. Kerr ........... Emma H. Godske
John c. Vincent ........ Elizabeth Billirgsley,
Pipestone, Mimi