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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
GAMBLING GOING ON.

The Gil o b is in receipt of a COM
municat ton concerning the nickel-in-
the-slot machines, from whose vitu-
perative spirit and language it might
hazard a guess that the writer is one
Of those who share in the "rake-off."
He contends that gambling machines
are not now in vogue here, and
that those referred to by the Glob e
are instruments Of commerce, whose
function it is to assist in the sale of
cigars and other commodities. In this
he is entirely mistaken. The Glob
cations to give the police force of st.
Paul something to go upon in their
Herculean efforts to cleanse the morals
of this city, to discriminate between
the nickel-in-the-slot machine of COM
merce and it's foster brother of the
gambling trade. There are hundreds
Of these machines in different parts of
the city, where chewing gum and
sweetmeats and cigars and even per-
fumery can be had by dropping the
designated coin in the slot. There is
no objection to these, nor has anybody
thought Of raising one. But machine
in which, if the coin that you deposit
goes one way you win several cigars.
and If it goes another way you lose
your money and get nothing, is a
straight gambling device.
That is the obvious fact Of the mat
ter, and it is not worth while to try
to disguise 1t. The description in the
G 10 e's article, which we commend
once more to our extremely vigiIant
police department, covers only the ma
chimes of this character. Not one of
those referred to is attached to com
mercial enterprise. but In every one
the element of chance predominates.
Whether you will get much for little. or
something for nothing, you cannot tell
until your money has been deposited
in the machine. We expected to call
down, by such exposure, the wrath of
those who profit from this petty, but
none the less vicious form of gambling,
and to have just this excuse offered for
the restoration here of the pernicious
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

and Friday afternoon. Thursday evening a
musical programme will be given.
Plymouth w F. and H. NJ society meets
this afternoon at the home of Mrs. j. F. Jack
son, 1879 University avenue. The programme
arranged for the afternoon is an interesting
one.
The Crocus Hill Mothers club meets this
afternoon in the First Presbyterian church
to discuss Education Through Play" as
presented by various papers to be read by
members OF the club.
The Laurel Cycle club gives sleigh ride
to the members this evening. The drive will
be made to Como and return, starting at s
o'clock sharp.
Mohawk Tribe of Red Men dance this even
ing in Lifts hall.
Mrs. George Irish and Mrs. r. T. Eldridge
entertain the Audubon euchre club this after
noon at the Buckingham.
The Fenelon Reading circle meets this
evening at So College avenue.
The Suffrage society meets this afternoon
in the rooms Of the st. Paul Commons.
Miss Lillian McCloud, Of Selby avenue. en-
tertains at dancing this evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

relieve us from the most pressing dan
gers; and, as the president says, the
fear Of currency contraction is the
idlest of them all. With the progress
of commercial growth we need less
rather than more money; and the gain
to the country in importations Of specie
would at least offset the loss.
With these important suggestions
Mr.. Cleveland closes the message which
marks the end of eight years OF such,
loyal, intelligent and disinterested
service Of the people as it is seldom
their good fortune to secure. It is a
document full of business and destitute
Of politics; full of public concern and
silent as to private interest; breathing
from beginning to end the spirit Of
fidelity to public duty which has made
this man so great and so dear to the
hearts of the American people. Like
Mr.. Cleveland himself, the message
will rank not by it's eloquence or the
qualities that strike the eye, but by
loyal and manly solicitude for this
mighty nation and the future welfare
of its people.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

slot machine. That was guarded
against carefully and neither the
mayor nor the persons who may be
engaged in this profitable transaction
nor those who have interests in these
machines can plead the baby act. 1t
is straight gambling and nothing less,
as far as the machines which we have
referred to are concerned, and to that
extent this administra ton tolerates and
shelters a form of this vice which has
not even the merit of holiness. 1t is
a particularly disgusting form of de-
bauchery and well fitted to associate
with the collection of trif1ing financial
tributes from social outcasts. There are
men who are such strangers to any
form of greatness that even their
vices are sordid and mean.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
LABOR,s BUSY NIGHT.
Several Committee Meetings Called
for This Evening

The building trades council of the trades
and labor assembly will meet this evening
to make preparations for carrying out the
recommendations suggested by it to the
trades assembly at the last meeting Of that
body and which were concurred in. The chief
of these is to take such steps as are neces-
sary to Induce architects and builders to insert
IN specifications a proviso that union labor
only should be employed and to this end a
communication will be addressed to them de-
scr1bing the advantages of such course.
Some needed legislation will be discussed
with view of securing through such means
more satisfactory condition in the building
inspectors Office the board desiring that each
deputy be a practical and competent me-
chanic. Selection of officers will also be
made.
The committee making arrangements to re-
ceive the delegates to the state federation of
labor the committee on instructions to the
trades and labor assembly's delegation, and
the free text book committee will also meet
this evening. The latter, which consists of
John f. sKrieger, E. B. Lott, M. E. Murray,
Harry Franklin and James Morrow, will take
the necessary action to bring the free text
book proposition properly before the confer.
enee committee when it meets to prepare the
budget for next year.
Gardner and Brass union orchestra has
rendered its services gratis to the Assembly
halls trustees for their dancing party on
Dec. Is. The offer has been accepted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
WILL BUY THE LAND.
Comfy Commissioners Know a Bar
gain When They see-It.

49, - ~ hC nCE CEer 1t
Mayor Doran treated. the county,com-
missioners to little pyretechnics yes
terday. When 1t was all over the menu
bers went right ahead with what they
had IN mind when the mayor exploded
The question was that of expendfng
go, $50 for the purchase of 5000 acres
OF land for an acquisition to Phalen
park.
The mayor was absent when the ses-
sion began and large amount Of rou-
tine business was disposed of with
commissioner Kellerman in the chair.
Then the proposed purchase of land
came UP and Mayor Doran was sent
for 4ssI
The recommendation for the pur-
chase OF the property was pursuant to
request of the park board some time
ago, as it was needed to complete the
lake frontage of Phalan park. The
land is outside the city limits and, as
1t could not be acquired by the park
board, the county commissioners Were
petitioned to buy it in. The matter
was referred to the committee on roads
and bridges, comprising the entire
BOARD, with the exception of the chair
man. and after investigation it was de-
cided to recommend fayorably to the
purchase, though this action was de-
ferred until yesterday, owing to the
tangle in which the board of public
WCihS became involved, the meeting
being the first subsequent to the SUI
preme court decision effecting the
board of public works
Wnen the mayor put in appearance he
at once entered objections to the pur-
chase, questioned the desirability of
the entire Phalan park plan and de-
clared that he did not propose to sane
ton the purchase and would stop it if
he could. There was a decided unan-
unity among the members of the board
with regard to acquiring the land, and,
after listening patiently to the mayor
arraignment, followed by an attempt
to argue him into their way of think
ing, they voted to make the purchase
regardless of Mayor Doran's refusal
to change his convictions. The mayer
was the only who voted against the
resolution on it's passage.
The purchase of the land at $500 an
acre is regarded as a bargain. 1t adj
joins the city limits and is desirable
property to have. E. W. Bazille said
after the meeting very little property,
II any, that lay as close to the city as
that could be purchased for that
money.
In addition to auditing a number Of
bills, the board appointed w. H. Hoyt
to attend the distribution Of funds,
provided for the burial of deceased
soldiers, in place Of Capt. Stees. Au-
thority was also given the county sur
veyor to purchase 100 stone blocks to
mark section and quarter section cor
ners. to cost not more than rs cents
each 80 iis- sffl 9s@iss-a -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The board of public works sent a batch Of
assessment warrants to Mayor Doran yester-
day for his signature.
Division No. s, Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians, will hold special meeting at Cretin
hall tonight to elect officers.
The case Of Peter Moran and John Scroph
who are accused Of creating disturbance on
.interurban car. is set for tomorrow.
The musical mandatory Of A. Johnson at
40 West Exchange street, was broken into by
burglars between II and 1 o'clock Sunday
night. One mandolin and four guitars were
stolen.
Executive Agent Fullerton,s office is being
swamped these days with applications from
people who want permits to spear fish in
the lakes and streams of the state during the
coming winter.
G. H. Moore and Thomas Stanton were
arrested last night by Officer Ahern on a
charge OF drunk and vagrancy. number
Of imitation diamond rings and pins were
found on Stanton.
The associated charities will hold a parlor
conference this evening at the residence Of
Rev S. g. Smith, LIS West College avenue.
The topic for discussion will be Proper
Sources OF Relief"
been suspended for some time owing to the
illness OF Mrs. Smith, the lady in charge.
Mrs. Smith has recovered and yesterday as
sumed charge Of the department.
Charles Jessrang the former license In
spector, has been employed by the board of
public works as abstract clerk, in place OF
Mr.. Alchele, who served In similar capacity
under the commissioner OF public works.
Street car No. 558, of the Seventh street
electric line, ran off the track on Seventh
street between Wabasha and Cedar streets,
and broke gas lamp. The car was In charge
Of Motorman j. Dahl and Conductor A.
Wahlane. Nobody was hurt.
+. A. Vance had Sol Hall arrested on q
charge Of disorderly conduct. In the muniei-
pal court yesterday morning Vance desired
to withdraw the complaint but City Attorney
Oppenheim insisted that Vance should pay
the costs, amounting to So. This was done
and the two left the court room together.
Both are colored.
The lecture Pictures from the Father
land" to be given by DR.. Samuel G. Smith
Thursday evening in the Atlantic Congrega-
tional church. Bates avenue and Conway
street, on the life. history and travels in Ger
many will be illustrated by stereopticen
views. The already large sale of tickets In
dicates the lecturers popularity.
Rev ]. H. Cleary will deliver his lecture
on The Passion Play at st. Joseph's church,
Carroll and Virginia, this evening. Having
been one of the spectators of the last
Passion Play in Oberamergau. Germany he
Is in position to give an accurate descrip-
ton Of 1t. Miss sMacauley will have charge
of the sacred music to be rendered on this
occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
GAVE GROVER A CHANCE.
Chamber of Commerce Deferred
Currency Commission ResoIu-
tiOns,


Der of Commerce which has
had under consideration the
subject of the removal of the
Minnesota Packing and Provision com
pany to New Brighton made a brief
report disposing of the subject for the
present as follows
Your COMMITTEES report that they, with a
committee Of the jobbers' union had inter-
views with the officials of nearly all the rail-
roads interested in the transfer company
and the situation freely and fully dis
cussed. All the officials manifested a DISPOSE
ton to take no steps that were in any way
inimical to st. Paul's interests, and the com
mlttee were encouraged to believe that for the
present at least, no change would be made
in the existing arrangements. At the special
meeting of the transfer company a PROPOSE
ton for the purchase of the New Brighton
stock yards was submitted and was referred
to committee Of three directors, to examine
and report upon at subsequent meeting to be
held on the I'd Of February.
Kenneth Clark signed the report, as
chairman.
A communication from the Twin CITY
Guardian, touching the department
stores, was referred to the mercantile
committee.
The banking committee, to which had
been referred the monetary resolution
Of Rose Clarke, made his resolution
sIAAOlA AOEO1C OlA Lie SOOJcCl OIL d CuTr0n-
cy commission.
E. v. Smalley told of the Indianapolis
conferences.
w. B. Dean opposed the currency
commission idea. The president would
dictate its findings, and congress was
able to settle 1T. Action was deferred
until next week.
The committee on legislation re-
ported in favor of the Frye bill for
the establishment of a federal depart
ment of commerce
The chamber decided not to recon-
mend any change in the presidential
term. fE ~
A report of the committee on streets,
roads and parks called attention to the
convention of wheelmen to be held at
the Ryan, Dec. %, and recommended
that delegation Of five be appointed
to attend the convention. The report
was adopted The convention will urge
among other things the appointment
of a state commissioner of roads.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
BoERNER CHECKED THEM UP.
Around Yesterday Noting the Nickel
in-the-SIOt Machines

day with little book and pencil in his pocket
He was checking up the G ! o els report
about the places where nickel-in-t he-slot ma
the places he found had removed the ma
chimes. but the majority of them were still
within easy reach Of anybody who desired to
try the game. Sunday night one of the Of
1eers in citizens clothes, so it was quietly
told at the central station yesterday received
instructions to drop into some of the places
and tell the proprietors to put the machines
out of sight for few days. Whether he
did as ordered Is not known, but. as stated
heretofore, a number of them had disap-
peared. 1t was, not learned whether Lieut.
Boerner called oat any of the other places
than those mentioned Sunday morning or not.
If he didn't, he overlooked some. It is pre-
sumed that the lieutenant was gathering the
information for the mayor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
If THB OPENING YESTERDAY is
ANY CRITERION BY WHICH TO
JUDGE.
TWO PRETTY RECEPTIONS
GRAeED THE CIRCLES OFF SOCIETY
ON THE HILL LAST EVEN
ING.
TODAY AND TOMORROW AS WELL
Promise to Be Fully as Bright as
Was the First of the
Week.

Yesterday ushered in another gay
week in the social world, and the re-
naming days promise that the ball will
not be allowed to stop rolling. The
Winter residence was the scene last
evening Of the second large reception
which has been given within it's walls
this season. The last affair was for the
young society people. Last evening
the married set was entertained by E.
w. Winter and Miss Winter for Miss
Elizabeth Winter, who is a this sea-
sons debutante. The event was large
and brilliant one, but it had to divide
honors with a smaller, though fully
as delightful affair not many rods
away. The home of Mrs. George Young
was also the scene of gayety last even
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
PURPLE AND OLD GOLD.
Royal Raiment of New Ice Carni-
val Club.

Royal Raiment of a New Ice Carni-
val Club.
The Twentieth Century club last night held
a special meeting and decided to put a hand
somely uniformed carnival marching club
IN the field at an early date. The uniform
Of or the club will be in old gold and royal
yet planned. 1t is thought the club will
be on parade about forty strong in a week
meeting will be held Wednesday evening
In the club rooms in the Arrol block, East
Fourth street.
The Aurora Carnival club was organized
Saturday night at Jarosz's hall with the fol-
lowing officers: President, John Hintz; first
vice president, Frank Hemke: second vice
president Frank Kosida; secretary Frank
White; assistant secretary, Frank Rosenthal;
treasurer, Joseph Jarosz. The club starts out
with membership Of forty. The next regu-
lar meeting will be held Wednesday evening,
Dec. 9. at 8 o'clock, at Jarosz's hall.
great deal of work is being done in ar
ranging for the parade of the carnival clubs
Thursday evening Of this week The inter-
est; however. points to a parade that will
fully compensate for all the labor spent
thereon.
Work will probably be begun on the foun-
datton Of the Ice parthenon within week.
Among the side features which have been
suggested for the carnival are horse and dog
shows.
"A change has been made by the board Of
directors in the entrance to the grounds
which will probably be from the foot of
Jackson street, instead of Sibley street Jack
son street passes directly in front Of the west
end Of the grounds, and there the main en-
trance will be established, unless a change
is made in the order of things stairway
will be built from the south end of the Robert
street bridge to the ice below to furnish ac-
cess to the grounds for those living on that
side of the river. 1t may be that an elevator
will be built at the same point to take peo-
pie from the ice to the street above No one
will be allowed to go down on the elevator
There are 1fty-eight columns in the build
ing. These are six feet in diameter, nine
teen feet in circumference and about sixty
feet high. The inside dimensions Of the
Parthenon are no by 1872; main skating rink,
200 by 500; hockey rink, so by 200; polo and
foot ball rinks $50 by $50.
At the last meeting of Ramsey Council,
R. A., committee was appointed to organ
lie carnival club from the membership.
The first meeting will be held at the Windsor
hotel this evening.
Company has formed a carnival club
with fifty members and will turn out in
Thursday nights parade.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

last evening for the at home Of Minneopa
council, Royal Arcanum. The affair was
complimentary to Vice Regent Fred Swift,
and was thoroughly enjoyable. A mixed pro-
orchestra. Miss Ella May Hall, Herschel
MayaIl, Mrs. lone Newall, Elks' Banjo club,
Aeolian auartette, Percy Churchill, Frank
Cooley The committees in charge were:
Entertainments. G. Warner, H. H White,
A. w. Ffscher.=sM-1 3. Foley, H. Denaheld.s
Receptf0nD. NJ. Johnson, w. w. Cooley,
DR.. Al. M. DunniHg, M. b. Briggs DR.. Alex
ander Donald. FIeor-Percy Churchill. George
w. Cahoon.S G. E. Bonney, Alfred Stinson,
F. e. Pfeffer. Door-H b. Maxwell. L. L.
A. Brodersnn. chairman OF committees.
hop followed. An interesting feature net on
the programme was the appearance Of little
Vera Foyer, Corporal Rosen the mascot of
the G.. A. R. encampment, and F. H. Tenney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
WANTED TO TRAVEL.
Mrs. Casey Went to Chicago Instead
of Church

A dispatch to the Glob from Chicago
states that Mrs. Richard Casey the wife Of
wealthy farmer living near North st. Paul
while going to church Sunday morning was
seized with an uncomfortable desire to travel
and. having the price of ticket to Chicago
went there. Her husband telegraphed the
police to look for her, and they met her at
the depot sending her back.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
TEMPERATURES.
DAILY MEANS.

Barometer, 30.18; thermometer, 90 relative
humidity, 90; wind, south; weather, cloudy;
maximum thermometer, q; minimum Their
mometer, IL; daily range 15 amount Of
rainfall or melted snow in last "a hours,
trace.
Note-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation. p. F. Lyons, Observer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
TOpAY,s WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Minnesota-Ge
ally fair and warmer; southwesterly winds.
Wisconsin-Fair in southern portion; light
local SHOWS in northern portion; warmer;
fresh and brisk southerly winds.
South Dakota-Fair; warmer in eastern por-
ton; westerly winds.
North Dakota-Fair; cooler Tuesday night;
winds shifting to northwesterly.
Enthusiastically fair; westerly winds.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
United States Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau, Washington Dec. Z, 6:4S
p. m. Local Time, p. m. 18th Meridian
Time.-Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time at all stations.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

Miss Minnie Miller and E. T. Lightbourn
were married Thanksgiving day at Randolph,
Mimi, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. The
bridegroom is a resident Of st. Paul, and the
young couple have come to st. Paul and are
at home at 323 Somerset street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
New Monthly Published Here.

The latest publication to make st. Paul its
place Of business is the National Bulletin of
Corrections and Charities, OF which the editor
Is H. H. Hart, the national secretary. 1t is
a heat volume and is handsomely Illus
trated with half-tone portraits Of prominent
philanthropists. The first number came out
yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
POWER FROM MINNEAPOLIS.
VIII Rum st. Paul Street Cars From
the New Dam

The Minneapolis Street Railway company
has contracted for the power to be furnished
by the Pillsbury- Washburn dam, now being
constructed in the Mississippi. The new plant
will have 10,000-horse power for sale. and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08
REPORT NOT CREDITED.
No Credence In RumOr That Arch
bishop Ireland Had Failed.

A rumor was current in st. Paul yesterday
that Archbishop Ireland had made an assign
ment Nothing In the shape Of a deed of as
Segment made its appearance in the dis
trict court clerks office, and the report was
generally discredtted wherever 1t was men
toned. reporter for the g o b g called at
the residence Of the archbishop last even
ing, but that gentleman had retired. His
private secretary, however, said 1t was prob
ably only renewal of similar report which
gained circulation some months ago but which,
OF course was untrue, s-sfsf
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

James Cameron and wife, Decorah To-, reg
istered at the Metropolitan yesterday
]. T. Martin, superintendent OF agencies of
the Equitable Life Insurance company, is ct
the Windsor hotel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

The Ladies Sewing Circle Of the Peoples
Church meets this afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Warren ON Victoria street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

Mrs. J. E. McWilliams gives a luncheon
nue..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-08

The doll sale by the women of the Babies
home opened yesterday at lot East Seventh
an artistic point OF view, and will no doubt
be everything that is successful from inan-
cial standpoint. The store Is fitted up like
any store, with show cases. and in them are
ly found at such a sale, and q great num-
Der Of things not always offered for sale at
church or charity fair. The entire display Is
attractive and the prices NOT high. Lunches
are also served from neat little tables in
charge of the women. In the show windows
are all kinds of pretty things and dolls there
are in abundance. The fair will run all the
week.
The Ladies Society Of the Park Congrega-
tional church will hold their annual holiday
homemade candies in the chapel, on Mackub-
in street, Thursday afternoon and evening