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The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
oW INGs MILLS.
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Special to the AFRO -AueFlcdu'
Ow1NGs MILLS, Md, June Ssh
Misses Elizabeth A. Branson and Il.
I TYLER aud Mr.. J. J, r. Branson
sDent Nav 28th in Baltimore, and at
tended the Morgan College commence
ment.
Mr.. Branson and Miss Tyler spent
Sunday, May 81, at SparrOws' Point,
as The guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. b..
Jennings.
The grand contest and exhibition at
Mount Pleasant last Wednesday even
ing was excellent. The beloved
teacher, Miss Leanna F. OwingS. de
serves much praise for her thorough
training. Lawyer White OF IoWS0h
was present and gave his attention
Misses Elizabeth A. Branson, Mary
A. and f, J. Tyler will leave on the
18th for CentreViIle.
Miss Leanna F. Owings left here on
he 4th for Baltimore on business.
Mr.. James Branson, Jr., who has
been spending sOmo time IN Pennsyi-
var,ia, returned on the 9th, much
pleased with his trip. -
Mr.. Oscar Dorsey, who has been
quite sick, is improving.
Mrs. Andrew Smith of Garrison
Forest was the guest of Miss E. j.
Tyler on Monday.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Leanna +. Owings and Mr..
Charles Thompson. Miss Owings is a
verv prominent teacher, and she has
taught at Mount Pleasant for three
wears. They have our best wishes for
a long and happy life.
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
sYKESV1LLE.
Especial to the Afro-American.l ]

Especial to the Afro-American.l
SYKEsvILLE, Md, June 5th.-The
exercises attending the decoration of
soldiers graves on May 30th at Fair
View were unusually impressive and
interesting The procession, headed
by the Winfield Band, was one of the
most creditable seen here on Memorial
Dag for many years. Throngs of
people were out, while flags, large
small. fioated in the breeze.
Revs. D. w. Butler, T. Mot
E. J. Dotson delivered eloqu
dresses suitable to the occasi II TT
fred. A cannon, after being fired
several times, exploded, resulting in
the wounding of S. B. Murdoch, c6ief
commander Of Thad. Stevens Eost
No. 4, Gal. Md, and two other vete'
rams.
Everything else went on Low ely.
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13

Following is list of the stockhold-
ers of the Lexington Savings Bank:
Walker w. Lewis, green grocer,
Grand Master of Masons, No. 1873 Rich
mOnd st.
Alfred H. Pitts, poultry dealer, lead
ing member Of Nazarite Order, No
1851 East Madison.
Alexander Hemsley a leading un-
dertaker, Deputy Grand Master Odd
Fellows, 578 w. Biddle.
George NJ. Lane, a leading lawyer
and prominent citizen, 213 n. Cal
vert.
George /. Stanley, ex Inspector of
Customs, boOkkeeper, 1924 Jefferson
st.
George B. Mills, head of Esdras Or
der, nominated by Mayor Hooper for
District Superintendent of Streets,
and prominent candidate for City
Council from the 11th Ward, 826 Tes-
sier st.
VIM. II. Daily, butcher, and presi-
dent of the North Western Family
Supply Company, 1924 Division st.
Julius G. Johnson, the popular ca
terer at GanzhorL' Hotel, No. 1894
Etting St.
Jacob A. Seaton, barber, Grand
Secretary of Samaritans and a leading
citizen of this city. No. 243 S. Dallas.
Isaiah L. Brown, the president of
the Draymen's, WagOnerS and Cart
erels' Association, 203 w. Hill st.
J.Edward Lansey, messenger to the
Postm aster and a prominent young
man of this city, No. 1104 Cathedral.
George W. Carroll. Grand Clerk of
Records of Nazarites and Grand Sec
retary Of Odd Fellows, 529 North Dal-
las.
George E. Hazelton, a successful
waiter, prominent in secret orders and
an estunable young man. 626 West
Lanvale.
Henry r. Hooker is engaged in the
furniture business, prominent in NaZ-
arite and Masonic orders. 81 North
Dallas. b
Rev. John H. ColIett, one OF the
most prominent men IN the A. NJ T.
Church.
Levi White, a solid and influential
citizen, No. 417 N. Pine st.
Thomas H. Russell, shipping clerk,
business man and Postmaster at
Mt. Winans, No. 14I2 w. Baltimore
| st.
John H. Thomas. a popular and
successful waiter and a young man OF
wide influence. No. $50 South Bethel
/ st.
William r. Mason, a prominent
citizen Of North Baltimore. No. 40I
| N. Dallas st.
Miss Mary G. Gardner, Grand Treas
urer of the Order of Esdras, No. 82t
Tessier st.
Peter Nelson, a successful grocer
and business man of No. 2202 Hunter
| Place.
Jno. w. Nelsons a waiter and highly
esteemed young man, 4l2 Courtlano
st.
Stephen ia. Truxon, a popular an6
succe sful waiter, who is leading
young man of West Baltimore, 65s
/ Jasper st.
Geo. Nv Young, son Of Rev. Chas
| H. Young, 3 prominent mir Ser g
| the a. Al. q. Churell, 130 NJ Sf HOff
man 81. e9-- 4
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
REPORT OF BANK.
LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK OF BAL
TIMORE,
BALTIMORE, June 1. 1896.

TIMORE,
BALTIMORE, June 1, 1896.
The undersigned d, a committee ap-
pointed by the directors of the Lex
ingtOn Savings Bank of Baltimore
City, to examine the affairs of said
corporation and to make and publish
a report Of such examination, respect
fully submit the following:
The banE opened for business Nav
Is, 1898.
No. of accounts opened from May Is,
1925, to close of business, May 20,
1896 6-........ .......... ......... ........ 545
No. Of accounts closed during
that period ................... ........ II
No. of accounts open June 1, 1896. 474
Received from depositors from May
Is, 1895, to close of business, May
@9, 1885,. .....,........,.$ $57, 1893 80
Amount paid depositors
during that period..-.... 40, 103 80
Amount due depositors
June 1, 1896................... So, 800 G6
The funds are safely and iudiciousIv
invested; the bank is operated upon
an economical basis, and it's affairs
managed with discretion.
THOMAS II. RUSSELL,
GTEoRGE E. HAzLETON,
HENRY r. HOOKER.
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Soldiers & Pensioners

All Soldiers, sailors and pension
ers, and the widows and children
of pensioners can have their PEN
sion checks cashed without any cost
if they have an account in the
Lexington Savings Bank, 314 N.
Eutaw ST., near Saratoga St.
We shall be pleased to have pen
sioners call, either to open account,
or to have their checks cashed.
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
LEXINGTON
SAVINGS
/ Reduced Rates to the sea-shors.

Commeneiag June 5 and 9th aud
u l,+iuling each Friday and satuEa
1lli34l August ST, the b. & @.
wi / sell Excursion fiesSos
CITY. Capo Aay
trains leaving
The Afro-American., 1896-06-13
s1.25 70 Washington and Return.

The B. & 0. r. r. Co, will cell Ex-
cursion Tickets from Baltimore to
Washington for all trains of Saturday
June 13, and Sunday, June a, at l.2o
for the round trip, sal d for return
passage until following Monday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23

"a and Mocha Coffee, per h.. 25c
nest Java and Mocha Coffee. :. 81 90
Private Growth Java and Mocha
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
is SHE A MRS. CASTLE.
st. Paul officials Daughter Charged
With Shop-Lifting.

Quite a scene was created in the
St. Paul Book and Stationery company
yesterday afternoon by the arrest Of
young woman on the charge Of shop
lifting, who subsequently turned our
to be the daughter of a police officer
of rank. The discovery was productive
of something of a sensation at the
central station also when the true
status of affairs was realized and the
officer was at once notified of the ar
rest of his daughter by telephone.
Shortly afterwards he secured her re-
lease from custody, though no security
of any kind was demanded except the
word of the official that he would be
responsible for the girls appearance
when she was wanted
The manager of the store in which
the girl was arrested stated last night
that he had seen her in the place a
number of times acting in a manner
which aroused his suspicious and that
when she came in yesterday he decided
to watch her. The young woman look
ed at a number of books and started
to leave the store when he intercepted
her The girl was indignant at first
and then, it is said, admitted having
taken two books which were found in
a shopping bag upon her arm. 1t is
said that shoplifting on large scale
has been going on at the ST. Paul Book
and Stationery company's store during
the past two weeks and the manage
ment is much disposed to prosecute the
latest case as means of affording an
example to those similarly inclined.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
TWIN CITY WHEELMEN MEET AND
DISCUSS sOtEEi LEGIsLATIoN TO
BE SOUGHT.
IT'S A GOOD HING-PUsH 1T.
BILL FOR PROTECTION OF CYCLE
PATHS TO BE DRAWN ny CARL
TAYLOR,
FROM ST. PAUL TO TAYLoRs FALLS
MIR. Ovitt to Confer with Commits
sfoners and Others About q Path
way to Interstate Park.

A meeting of the committee on legis-
lation appointed by the different bicycle
clubs of st. Paul was held at the Of
fee of A. B. Ovitt in the Pioneer Press
building yesterday afternoon. A. B.
Choate, of Minneapolis, acted as chair
man of the meeting. Among those
Corning, DR. j. C. Nelson F. E. Low,
DR.. /. Donnelly and A.. B. Oyitt.
Chairman Choate was deputed to pre-
pare a bill for street highway commits
sioners to be appointed by the gov
ernor. Carl Taylor was authorized to
prepare bin providing a penalty for
ebstructing bicycle paths and against
their usage by others than wheelmen
and pedestrians The path to White
Bear lake is easily kept in repair pro-
yiding cattle and horses are kept off.
The great difficulty that the path Of
ficials have had to contend with has
been the traversing of the paths by
wagons and people on horseback
No action was taken on the subject
of the carriage of bicycles on railroads
because the committee on that matter
could not agree, being equally divided
c1o ~ lAAC OSOI 10 OOIuC
have been to railroad officials and have
been told that the tariff on wheels
will be reduced.
Immediately after the committee on
legislation adjourned their meeting the
officers of the st. Paul Cycle Path as
ISOLATION held a meeting and resolved
to have a general meeting of ST. Paul
wheelmen Jan. 20 at the Ryan hotel to
formulate plans for bicycle paths in
Ramsey county for the coming year.
An important move is being consid-
cred in the shape of a cycle path from
the Twin Cities to Taylor's Falls and
the Interstate park. Mr.. Choate was
requested to confer with the Mill City
wheelmen anenf the new path, and Mr.
Ovitt will conferswith the commissioners
of the park and will also ascertain
whether the county commissioners Of
the various counties through which this
path would run would do, anything to
assist in building it,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
SOCIETY IN JERUSALEM.
Mrs. Mountford Tells of the Doings
of the Elite.


No entertainment given in ST. Paul
for some time has proved as interesting
tC Bible students as has the series be-
ing given this week in Peoples church
by Mrs. Mountford. Last evening she
gave entertaining sketches and illus
trations of the life among the -four
hundred" in Jerusalem. Her costume
was very elaborate and she had loaded
herself with jewels in imitation of the
women of the country, and gave ills
tratiOnS of the home life among the
people. She began her talk with de-
scriptions Of the streets of the city
and said that formerly it was ro-
nance to live in Jerusalem. At sun
down the great gates of the city closed
and even the governor of the city him
self could not have them opened
should he have been detained outside
the walls. However, there was Il
small gate through which one might
erter after having paid small tip
to the gate keeper. This small gate Is
called the needles eye and it was
through such a gate as this the camel
Of Bible times is supposed to have gone
when he was compared with the rich
man and his attempt to enter the
kingdom of Heaven. These gates are
so heavy it takes five or six men to
open them and the smaller gate is so
and pulled and pushed and beaten be-
fore he can be gotten through the
opening. Nowadays so many people
live outside the walls of the city the
gates are not closed at shutdown but
left open SO that in case of danger
those on the outside may seek shelter
within the city's walls. Mrs. Mount
ford gave a description of the streets
which are very narrow and which are
filled with animals and human beings
She said that the best time to visit
Jerusalem was in passing week when
persons had come from all over to
worship. The population of the city
is about $4,000, with 300 European souls
and German colony of 800. Her de-
scriptions and illustrations of the home
life and of the honor shown the head
of the house by the women were ex-
cellent. This evening she gives THE
Bedouins of the Desert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
FEDERAL JURORS DRAWN.
List of Persons Selected to Serve
Next Term.

The following persons have been
summoned to serve as jurors at the
term of the United States courts to
be held at ST. Paul on Jan. II:
Grand Jury-Joseph H. Near, New London !;
William Kaiser, Faribault John George,
Sutton; Hiram L. Waddell, Mankato; A. E.
Owen, Hastings; August Smith, Austin; James
Cross, Sank Rapids; c. ]. Hetherington, Hast
ings; Charles Schroeder, Grand Meadow; c.
j. Kruger, st. Paul; Charles Banker St.
Paul; John Christigan Sutton; P. T. Stack,
Anoka; Joseph Smith. st. Paul; L. A. Nor
mandin, ST. Paul; Fred Parsons, Marshall:
Eagle Bend; Frank H. Barnes, Minneapolis;
George Constance, Mankato; ]. A. Cakes.
Anoka; Peter Jerome, Midvale; William T.
Horsnell, st. Paul.
Petit Jury-A. D. Crane Garden City; R. R.
Lambert, Rush City; Luther Summerville,
Viola; Archibald Peers, Rush City; Eugene
S. Woodbridge, Stuartville; E. E. Davis, Anoka !;
st. Paul; Charles Montgomery, Cleveland;
John Drinane, St. Paul; ]. F. Martin, Man
torville; A. II. Bracket. Long Lake; Sam
Deering, st. Paul. w. F. Bacon Hastings:
James Dillon, st. Paul; F. w. Pike ST. Paul !;
John Hitzker, Winona; d. P. Burke, st. Paul;
Edward Dunn, Eagle Lake; Harvey Hoffman,
Sr.. Mankato; Cass McCray, Oronoco; Joseph
Buckley, Saltwater; James Hodson, Nicollet;
]. H. Nordby, Two Harbors; 1. H. Price,
Parker. Minneapolis; Michael Griffin, Madelia;
A. ]. Smith, Osseo; Lucien Warner. st. Paul;
G.. NJ. c. Howe, Champlin c. H. Gaugelhoff,
Minneapolis; Ole Westrnan, ST. James: John
Michaels, Oshawa: Wallace Cow, Anoka: A.
N. Foote, Anoka; Robert Forester, Chatfe.d;
Sven Swenson. New Sweden; H. X. Carson,
Hastings.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
rotary of the meeting. F. A. Twiss.

rotary of the meeting. F. A. Twiss
The vote stood as follows:
L. O.. Wilson $3.50. 1921 George Harper ...... 3
Col Lowenstein =. 22 Scattered ........... 8
John Thorsell ...... 81
This was the third meeting of the
Third ward citizens for the purpose of
deciding upon Mr.. Krahmer's sue
cessor. AT the former meetings. opinion
was varied to such an extent that no
one was named who was received
favorably by majority. Whether Mr..
Krahmer will present Mr.. Wilson's
name to the assembly or not is not
known yet. Mr.. Krahmer's desire is
to have his brother-in-law, Mr..
Albrecht, step into his shoes and he
has been doing all in his power to turn
the tide of public sentiment in Mr..
Albrecht's direction.
Last nights meeting, however, de-
monstrated beyond further doubt that
Mr. Wilson is the public choice of the
Third ward and if Krahmer intends
to acquiesce in the request of the ma
jority Mr.. Wilson will be the next as
semblyman from the Third ward
L. o. Wilson is a young man and has
never held any public office. He is a
public-spifited citizen and is admired
by wide circle of friends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
Sterling Silver Dept.

"A few Holiday suggestions,
culled from the finest assortment in
the city of St. Paul
N Manicure Articles, Csc to $500.
n Nail PolIshers, $l.75 to $500.
7 Pocket Knives, sec to $3.50.
Match Boxes, $3.50 to $3.50.
Letter Clips, s1.00 to $3.50.
Pen Holders, $500.
n Shaving Mugs and Brushes,
Y $3.50 to $500.
Shoe Horns, $l.25 to $500.
Erneries, Csc.
Napkin Rings, S1.O0 to $3.50.
Pencil Tops, $500.
Cigar Cutters, 75c to SIPS.
Baby Rattles, s1.00 to $3.50.
Silk Winders, 75c.
Spool Holders, SITS.
4 Napkin Holders, s1.OO.
Bonnet Brushes, sl.50 to S.
Hat Brushes, sl.25 to $3.50.
Whisk Brooms, S1.50.
Feather busters. S1.25.
Ink Blotters, $l.75.
Baby Brushes and Combs, S1,85
to 1875.
Derby Silver Novelties.
Ebony Goods.
Leather-Chatelaine Bags, Travel
ing Bags and Suit Cases, Collar
and Cuff Boxes. A handsome as
sortnent of fine fitted Travelling
i Bags, Cigar Cases, Letter and Bill
\ Books and F1asks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS.
Report Thereon by the President of
the Board

President Pattee; of the state normal
board, has made his annual report to
the. state superintendent. It states that
for the year 1896, the enrolment in the
four normal schools of the state was
1854, and that 255 were Dgradua ted in
June,sas against 25fifhe year before.
These, graduates have generally become
state teachers, and, in addition to
these, large number of under grad
yates have gone out into positions as
teachers in the lower grades. The
board is making a strenuous effort to
induce all the pupils to take the new
advanced course recently added to the
curriculum.
Most of the report is devoted to the
needs of the schools. Winona, it says,
must have new dormitory; Mankato
must have some additional buildings;
st. Cloud must have an appropriation
to complete the new addition, and
while Moorhead has asked for nothing
she will need money for museum and
library. Additional money is also need
ed for repairs. The schools are all said
to be very much crowded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
PROPOSITION TO HAVE SUMMER
SCHOOLS AT THE PRESENT
NORMAL.
JONES is STILL ON THE ALERT.
ONLY RUN HOME FOR CHRIST
MAS.
THIRD WARD WANTS WILSON.
Seventh Street Tailor Is Endorsed
for the Assembly in a Mass Meet
ing of Voters.

Legislation of great Importance to
the educational interests of the state
will be sought early in the coming ses-
sion,' said l.. P. Hunt, of Mankato
a guest at the Windsor, to a reporter
for the G l o b e last night. "The PRO
posed legislation has been recommend
ed by the state normal board and
meets the hearty approval of Prof
Pendergast, state superintendent Of
public instruction. I speak for the
normal school at Mankato only, but til e
schools at Winona, ST. Cloud and Moor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
Comfort BesIdes Art.

1.-The cars on the North Western Limited
to Chicago are models of comfort as well as
of art. Roomy berths with soft mattresses
and generous pillows spoil the business
of the witty men who write foxes
about sleeping cars for the funny papers.
Large plate glass windows affordsa fine view
of the picturesque country through which
the road runs. At night the cars are lighted
by the soft light of Pintsch burners, of which
there is one for each section. The domed CELL
ing has uses aside from its artistic effect.
1t permits better ventilation, and each upper
berth is ventilated so thoroughly that it is
as cool as the lower, even on hot nights -
St Paul Pioneer Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
LOCAL NOTICES.
A Decided Success.

The business mems lunch served daily at
the restaurant of Scheben and Mella, on Fifth
street. has made hit with the merchants,
who, by their patronage. have necessitated
the addition of six or eight tables, put in the
rotunda yesterday.
This lunch served from IL to o'clock, is
OF such a character and served SO reasonably,
that it could hardly fail to please patrons
who take their midday meals down town.
There is no lack of variety on the bill of
fare, the attendants are carefully selected,
and in connection with the regular dining
room, the restaurant is as metropolitan as
any in st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
REID MAY GET OFF.
1t Is Said He Has Told What He
KNOWS.

Harry White, alias, "Elms," Daniel
Reid and Charles Mccain, alleged to be
members Of the recently arrested gang
of burglars, were arraigned in the
municipal court yesterday, each on
three separate charges of burglary,
with the exception of Reid, who in
one instance was accused of larceny.
The men are the ones said to have
entered the Taylor residence on East
Twelfth street, the Rudawsky residence
at No. 519 Canada street, and Carl
Andersons tailor shop at Ninth and
Jackson streets. From developments
since the arrest Of the alleged burglars,
it appears that Reid has been of some
assistance to the police in telling what
he knows of the gangs opera tons, and
in addition 1t is said he was not with
the burglars on the night of the raids,
but stayed in the room, where the
plumber was recovered, all night The
accused men were not ready for trial,
and continuance was granted until
today when they will be accorded a
preliminary hearing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23

any other way. The Minneapolis C St Louis
railroad has the exclusive right to operate
Phillips Tourist Cars. which makes that the
favorftes line. They combine cneapness In
ticket rates. superior finish OF cars, select
class of patrons, excellency of road bed the
best route and gentlemanly and experienced
managers to look after the travellers.
Cars now leave St. Paul at 9:16 a. m. every
Tuesday, via the Southern Route. arriving
at Los Angeles Saturday afternoon: and at
z 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 r II. Whitaker G. T. A..
Ryan Hotel Block. before concluding arrange
ments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
WANT DOGS MUzzLED.
Merriam Park Residents Are Still
Scared.


A. J. Douglass, of Merriam Park,
called on Health Commissioner Stone
yesterday afternoon and requested him
to exert his influence to secure the
1nuzzling of the dogs in that district.
Mr.. Douglass recently lost g. valuable
retriever from rabies, although he had
no knowledge that the dog had been
bitten. Several other dogs in that
vicinity, known to have been bitten by
the black and white bird dog thai
caused the death of Mr.. Danforth's
dog, were all shot. The citizens OF
Merriam Park are confident that num-
erous other dogs have been bitten, un-
known to their owners, and they are
very much exercised over the matter.
They accordingly delegated Mr.. Doug
lass to lay the matter before the
authorities.
The dog ordinance passed by the
common council last summer provides
that each and every deg running at
large in the city of ST. Paul shall be
muzzled during such portions of the
year and at such times as may be
ordered by the mayor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
Charming Dining Car.

The dining car on the North Western
Limited to Chicago differs from other dining
cars in that it is not crowded with heavy
tables and stuffy with heavy hangings. Cheer
full, bright and perfectly appointed to the
smallest detail it is a gem that one recalls
with delight A more charming place for
the consumption of well-cooked meals and
the quafing of fine old coffee could not be
found.-St Paul Dispatch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
Mexican Excursions
Via "The Milwaukee,

Special excursions leave ST. Paul and Min
neapolis afternoon of Jan. IS, 1897 returning
evening of February %. 1897 Leave st.
Paul and Minneapolis morning Of February
rs, 1897, returning morning of April e. 1897
Straight Mexican tourist tickets on sale daily
For information as to rates and living ex-
penses apply to agents of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway or address j. T.
Conley. Assistant General Passenger Agent,
st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-23
NEW GASOLINE BIDS
VIII Be Received by Council Bodies
Tonight.

The assembly and the board Of al
dermen. will hold special meetings this
evening for the purpose of opening the
bid or bids that may be received for
the gasoline lighting contract for the
year 1897. Whether more than one bid
will be received this time is entirely
q matter of speculation. In case only
one bid Is presented and 1t should be
higher than the one recently rejected,
the proceedings Of the council will be
watched with much interest. The re-
jected bid of the American Develop
ment company was $1.04% cents per
lamp per month.