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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
HARVEST WAS LIGHT.
500 Action Knocked the Arrange
ments of Scalpers.

Numbers of the scalpers who came up
from Chicago and other points to get
rich from G. A. r. excursion tickets
hacked their grip and left the city yes
terday, disappointed at their lack OF
success. 1t was nothing but the Wig
ilance Of the railroads which prevented
their success, however, as the scalpers
were up to all their arts to secure all
the business In sight The suspicion
that an Eastern road sent to scalper
an entire block of regular tickets to be
sold on commission, has been strength
ened and the charge is freely made
by the regular agents that the batch
was worth over 100000 However, the
special spoilers employed by the rail-
roads got onto the arrival of the batch
in time to prevent their use, and it
was said yesterday that the scalpers
did not even dare to break the seals.
Some railroad officials can not under
stand why the 500 made rate of SIS
to New York Immediately after the
close of the encampment. But the Sou
was not asleep. The reason for the cut
was the discovery of the batch of
tickets in the hands of the scalpers,
and as the Eastern lines would not al
low the scalpers to sell as low as $1S,
the scheme failed For this reason,
and to accomplish the defeat of the
scheme, the 500 will very likely keep
the rate in effect until the end of the
month.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
RAISED IT 100000
HENNEPIN COUNTY BANK vALUA-
TIONs ARE GIVEN MA
TERIAL INCREASE.
LIVELY DISCUSSION. HAD
BEFORE THE BOARD DECIDED TO
INSIST ON THE 60 PER CENT
RULE.
INKS SHOULD STAND PAT.
When They Make Their Reports
They Should Stick to the
Figures Therein.

All day yesterday the state board of
equalization labored over the subject
of banks, reaching Lac qui Parle coun-
ty before adjournment The chief fight
Of the day was over the assessment on
the banks Of Minneapolis. which were
returned at $3.449,0O0. The board. how
ever. insisted on holding them to it's
rule that they be assessed at sixty per
cent of the valuation as returned by
them In their reports to the state bank
examiner. This resulted in raising
them to s4,3S8,0OO. or about twenty
seven per cent.
The debate over the raise was live
ly. 1t was pleaded in behalf of the
banks that not all the banks should be
subject to the same rate of taxation
that the richer banks were, but the
problem that confronted the board was
how to obviate the difficulty. The
board, II 1t was going to make excep-
tons in any case, should let 1t be
known publicly that changes were be-
ing made. and invite all the bankers
VINO were in poor condition to make
their appeals. This, however 1t seemed
to be the general opinion, was not
necessary. The banks were adjudged
by the board on the basis of the re-
ports they made to the authorities,
and the statements which they made
to the public which entrusted them
with its confidence. If an injustice
was worked on them by taxing them
on this valuation, it was not the fault
of the board.
In the discussion the board consid-
cred, beside the official returns. the
current quotations of bank stock in
the two cities, and it was insisted by
Mr.. Peck that these were not credible,
as In many cases they were far be-
yond the actual cash prices of the
stock in question.
Chairman Potter created something
OF sensation by his structures on the
banks which, after making reports to
one effect, were trying to go behind
them in pleading for leniency on the
part of the board He mentioned
names Of institutions which, in his
opinion, were not entitled to the mercy
besought, and the preponderance of
seemed to be against the banks. The
raise in Minneapolis is probably
heavier than will be the case in any
of the other counties
Ramsey and ST. Louis counties are
the chief puzzles remaining and they
will probably be reached today.
1t is hoped that the list of counties
will be finished today, although this
is not certain, as Ramsey and ST Louis
counties may take up a great deal Of
the day.
1t seems probable, however, that the
board will be able to reach the realty
valuations by tomorrow at the far
thest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Boston Marine Insurance company was
yesterday admitted to do business in Mime
sofa.
Isabel Halpin. aged twenty three, was COM
mitted yesterday by the probate court to the
inebriate department Of the Rochester insane
asylum.
Casper Bieg. thirty-one years old, and a
single man, was committed to the Rochester
insane asylum. Mr.. Bieg imagines that there
is a conspiracy afoot to hang him.
Leo Scheben and Gustav Mella began an
action yesterday in the district court against
Henry Theirs to recover the Of $325. %
alleged to be due for goods sold and delivered.
The Monarch Iron company, Of Duluth, filed
articles of Incorporation with the secretary OF
state yesterday. The capital stock is 5000, 600
and the incorperators are s. w. Eckman,
Arthur Howell and T. w. Wahl, of Duluth.
Mrs. Catherine Stewart. widow Of the late
DIR. ]. H. Stewart. who was an early mayor
of st. Paul and for some time member Of
congress, has presented to the state historical
society seventy-three volumes of historical
interest, including, among others the mes
sages, record and public documents Of the
Forty-ff congress.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
CORN RATE REFUSED,
Western Committee Rejects the
Proposition offered.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-Members of the
central freight committee today voted
down proposition to make the rate
on corn, Chicago to New York, fifteen
cents per 100 pounds. For the ninety
days preceding September Is, the rate
was fifteen cents, having been reduced
upon orders Of the board Of managers
of the Joint Traffic association from
the old twenty cent basis, which has
applied for years The restoration
came by limitation and the board of
managers submitted the matter of
again reducing the rate, at the same
time the restoration was ordered
Freight men of the big trunk lines be-
tween Chicago and New York favored
the fifteen cent rate, the reason being
that New Workers are complaining
greatly that their port may lose
ground as an export city. Smaller
lines in the central freight committee
were against the proposition to reduce
because of the reductions which would
follow in their already small proper
tons of the through rate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
MEET THE soo's RATE.
Other Lines Reduce the Tariff on
Flour

The 500 line, which cut the rates on
flour to Eastern seaports from 25 to
221a cents Tuesday held the advantage
just twentyfour hours, for yesterday
noon the representative of the North
western, the St. Paul & Duluth and
the Eastern Minnesota held a meeting
at the general offices of the ST. Paul &
Duluth and unanimously agreed to
meet the rate made by the 500.
Whether or not the 500 will make a
still further reduction is not known.
If the Chicago lines take up and fight,
there will be exciting times. There Is
always a heavy shipment of flour to
the head of the lakes at this time of
the year, and the 500 evidently wanted
to get the business and send it East via,
the port of Gladstone, Mich The
meeting was attended by General Man
ager Burt and General Freight Agent
Clark, Of the Omaha; General Manager
Underwood, of the Soo;; General
Freight Agent Eden, of the Eastern
Minnesota, and the officials of the st.
Paul & Duluth. 1t is said that these
present tried to induce Mr.. Underwood
to restore the 25-cent rate, but that he
refused. claiming that the Chicago
Great Western was responsible for the
fight. The officials of the latter road
fail to see the logic of the claim. how
ever, and declare that they have not
attempted to interfere in any way with
the stability of the flour rate situation
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
NEW YORK OBJECTS.
Complaint Against the Joint Ira iii G
Association Filed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE New
York produce exchange has filed a very
important complaint against the rail-
roads comprising the Joint Traffic as
ISOLATION which carry produce to the
seaboard, charging them with making
rates and regulations and giving ter
minal privileges for the purpose of di-
verting traffic which should naturally
go to New York, to other seaboard
cities, including Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Norfolk, Newport, News and
Boston. The complaint asks for an in
vestigation and for the establishment
by the commission of just rates.
charges, ETC.. for interstate TRANSPORTS
ton from Chicago, Buffalo and the
West to the seaboard cities and
markets.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
OFFICIALS GO WEST.
Northern Pacific People Start for the
Coast.

There was a general exodus of the
ruling heads of the Northern Pacific
yesterday toward the land of the set
ting sun. A special train consisting of
the private cars of President Winter.
General Manager Kendrick, General
Superintendent Kimberly and General
Traffic Manager Hannaford, pulled out
OF the union station at o'clock bound
west. Chairman Edward Adams, of
the reorganization COMMITTEES and Mr.
Gunner. the foreign capitalist. We're
also OF the party, and their presence
would indicate that there is some i'm
portant move on foot on the coast.
possibly touching the proposed terrnf-
nal station at Seattle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
LOCAL NOTICES.
,ow Rates to Yellowstone Park

mittee Of arrangements for Mississippi Valley
Medical Association, announces that the spe-
cial Yellowstone Park rate Of $500, covering
all travelling expenses for the nine days tour,
will be open to all who may desire to avail
themselves of the unusually low rate offered
on this occasion, it being necessary, how
ever, that non-members secure f.opl him
proper order on the railway company.
1t Is expected that the special train will
leave st. Paul Union Depot via the Northern
Pacific at 500 p. m. Friday evening" Sept 49,
and from the Milwaukee & st, Paul Passenger
Station at Minneapolis at $3.50 p. m.
All desiring to take advantage If this spe-
cial train should make their sleeping car
reservations at the State Capitol, Immediate
ly on the close of the morning sessions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Ally l. Sold.

CHICAGO Sept. 16.-The ALLEY L" road
was sold at auction today to Leslie Carter
and George E. Adams, representing the first
mortgage bondholders and the extension
Dondholders protective committee respective-
ly, the price bid being $10o over the unset
price of $4,000000. Twenty-four lots belong
ing to the road were sold separately for
300 600, the total amount realized on the
sale OF the property being therefore 81, 1OO, 1O0
Plans for reorganization are expected ia he
completed in the near future. 1t is stated
that electricity will be substituted for steam
power and the property thoroughly renovated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
BIDS WE'RE TOO HIGH.
Those for the Eighth Ward school
Building Rejected.

Mayor Doran and President Abbott,
OF the school board, opened bids yes
terday afternoon for the erection Of
the new school building to be located
in the Eighth ward at Wayzata and
Albemarle Streets The only bids re-
ceived were submitted by Donohue &
Hoffman and by P. H. Donahue &
Son. The Butler-Ryan Company
handed in bid at 2:15 p. M, but it
was rejected for the reason that the
advertisement required all bids to be
in by p. m. Pierce Butler argued
that the bid should be accepted or
else all bids be rejected, inasmuch as
the mayor, shortly before 2 p. M, in
formed him, Mr.. Butler, that he un-
derstood that 2:30 was the hour set for
receiving the bidsa But on the advice
of Corporation Attorney Darragh, the
Butler-Ryan bid was rejected
II suppose there will be no objection
to our leaving the room, will there?"
inquired Pierce Butler facetiously.
"Oh, you'd better stay here" an
swered Dr. Abbott. You're in better
company now than you'll find where
you're going"
II guess that's so.'' rejoined the
county attorney, for I was going to
that doctors blowout
Which made even the mayor grin.
The mayor and president of the
school board then opened the two bids,
and discovered that both of them ex-
ceeded the sum that will be available
for the new school building, which is
SIS 900. Therefore on motion of DR..
Abbott the bids were rejected, and 1t
was decided to advertise for new bids
The bids were as follows: Donahue
& Hoffman, $15,S12 for a building con-
structed of Princeton brick; l$15. 1922
Chaska brick, $4,000; Twin City
pressed brick No. 3, 300, same brick
as No. and $16,2S1, Kelly brick.
P. H. Donahue & Son, SIC, 1853, Claska
brick; SIG, 4S6, Twin City pressed brick
No. 8; $16,540, Princeton brick, and $16.-
$50, Kelly brick. e
None Of the bids included a heating
plant or plumbing. New bids will be
advertised for in time to receive them
two weeks hence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
GREAT NORTHERN RETALIATEs
Will Give Up the n. p. Tracks al
Superior.

The Great Northern is doing little
retaliating on it's own hook, and has
in a measure evened up with the
Northern Pacific for abandoning the
Union depot at Minneapolis, and go
ing over to the Milwaukee terminals.
An order has been issued by the
Great Northern which provides that
hereafter all trains heretofore running
over the Northern Pacific tracks be-
tween Duluth and South Superior,
would be run over its own tracks. The
Eastern Minnesota has been using the
tracks of the Northern Pacific ON &C
count of the better bridge facilities OF
the latter, which allows the Eastern
Minnesota trains to run into the SUI
perior union depot. The change will
necessitate the construction of new
bridge by the Eastern Minnesota, be-
tween ST. Louis bridge and South Su-
perior. The change is also supposed
to mean that the Eastern Minnesota
division Of the Great Northern Will
abandon the Superior union depot as
soon as the new bridge is completed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Shenandoah valley Sold

ROANOKE. Va, Sept. 16.-The Shenan-
d e;l Valley division of the N. & W. road was
and Bowden. The purchasers were t4aorge
Goppell, j. X. Tod. Victor Morawetz and " r.
r. Glyn, representing the reorganization com.
mlttee OF the bondhoIders of the road. The
and the parties named were the only bidders
They offered 100000. The special masters
and representatives of the bondholders then
Durham will be sold tomorrow =
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Tourist Car Service to California
Resumed.

The celebrated Phillips personally conduct
ed California tours commences its sixteenth
year of successful operation with through
car for California, leaving st. Paul Thursday
evening ey Sept. a over the Minneapolis &
yer and Ogden, and will run every Thursday
threaten during the season. The usual care
and attention will be given to our patrons
that has contributed to the popularity of
these excursions in the past.
Call on j. H. Whitaker, City Ticket Agent,
No. 396 Robert street Ryan HoteD. for fur
Their particulars and rates.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
RAILWAY NOTES.

Thomas NJ. Hooper division freight agent
of the Chicago Great Western at Des Moinea.
is in the city.
o. Campbell of the American Tourists as
ISOLATION, was in the city yesterday and
called at the Milwaukee city ticket Offices.
President A. B. Stickney of the Great
Western. returned yesterday from a two days'
trip up to Elbow lake, on the line of the 500
road.
General Superintendent Collins. of the wis
neer Whitcomb and Division Superintendent
Horn, were in the city yesterday on a tour
Of inspection.
w. H. Newman who succeeds W w Fin
Northern, practically assumed his duties yes
terday. 1t Is generally believed that Mr..
Newman will reappoint Chief Clerk Gray.
who served so capably under Mr.. Finley.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
BICYCLE RACES TOMORROW.
Best Attraction of the Season at the
Fair Grounds.

Best ATTRACTION Oh the SeasOA at tine
Fair Grounds.
The cycle races to take place Friday
and Saturday at the state fair grounds
will be among the most interesting OF
the season. They will be given under
the auspices of the Minnesota Driving
club, and no effort is being spared to
make this the banner meet Of the sea-
son. For the first time this year the
crack professionals will come together,
and as the majority of the races will
be for the state championship, some
exceedingly fast time may be expected.
The open events will be placed by
tandems, SO no loafng will be possible.
The programmes for each day consist
Of eight races, divided equally between
the professionals and amateurs. w. 8.
Becker, who won sthe fve-mile cham
pionship at Louisville last month, is a
certain starter, he having decided to
ride here instead of at Chicago, as orig
inally intended. The race beyween
Becker and Birney Bird, whose suspen-
sion by the L. A. W., has been re-
moved, is likely to prove one Of the
most exciting incidents of the meet.
A. G. Mertens, who is always a local
favorite has also entered, as well as r.
H. McCleary, Charles Hofer and other
stars Of lesser magnitude. The anna
teur racers will be ably represented by
IL. r.. Carmlchael, George Sudhe1mer
and other riders. Many Of the riders
are out with the avowed intention Of
fracturing several Of the state records
Judging from the interest manifested
the attendance will be large If the
weather is favorable.
The races will commence promptly
at 1870 o'clock The officers of the meet
are: Referee, w. T. Hutchins; Judges,
c. o. Kalman, Walter Hancock, A J.
Holmes, A. b Ovitt, E. L. Hersey
timers, Col. r. F. Hersey, F. W. Hurtz,
Charles Saunders, Felix Joswick; start
err, J. A Wirthensohn; clerk, Harry T.
Taylor
Last evening the association wired
Harley Davidson, champion of Canada,
to come on and go against the state
records during the week, and a favor
able reply has been received from the
fast rider, saying he would be on hand
in excellent condition. The programme
for Friday is as follows:
One mile novice, gold medal.
One-third-miie, open, amateur state CHI am
pionship, gold. silver and bronze medals
Half-mile, open, professional state cham
One mile amateur sfhandicap racing tires
Gordon hat, patent leather shoes.
One mile open, amateur state champion
Ship gold, silver ane1bronZe medals.
Two mile, open, professional state cham
pionshp. gold, silver and bronze medals.
Three mile, tandem. amateur state cham
pionship gold. silver and bronze medals.
Five mile, open amateur state champion
ship, gold silver and bronze medals.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
DEATH OF MATT. HUMMEL.
Another Old and Respected Citize
Passes Away.

Matthew Hummel, an old resident of the
city, died at his home, Ais Rondo street,
Tuesday night at 10:45 o'clock.
The deceased has been a respected citizen
OF this city since 1866. He was born in Ba-
survive him. Mrs. Rose Fandel, Mrs Thresa
Stub and John and Edward Hummel The
funeral will take place Friday at $50 oclock
from the home, and at o'clock from the
Church Of St. Agnes, Kent and Lafond
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
FINALLY INSTALLED.
Once More a Vice President of the
Southern

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-W. w
FINLEY was today installed as second
vice president of the Southern railroad
TO succeed w. H. Baldwin, who re,
signed to accept the presidency of the
Long Island railroad. Mr. Finley for
several years was connected with the
southern, being at one time third vice
paesiuent. Last May he resigned to
accept the position of second vice pres
ident of the Great Northern. His re-
turn to the Southern is received with
Satisfaction by his old associates.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
I. o. 0. F. Meeting, Dallas, Texa.
sent. 21-2S.

On Sep. II, IS and 10 The NJ. & st. l.. r.
r. Co. Will sell tickets to Dallas, Texas, aud
return, at one lowest fare for the round trip,
tickets limited to Sept. 80.
For further particulars call on J. il. Whit
aker, c. T. A., Ryan Hotel Block
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Sovereign Grand Lodge. 1. o. o. 4.

Will meet at Dallas, Texas, Sept. 21st to 28th
On Sept. 18th, 18th and 10th Chicago Great
Western Railway maple Leaf Route will
sell round trip tickets to Dallas for $50 05
for the round trip, good returning until Oct
10. For further information apply to C. E.
Robb. c. P. and T. A., corner Fifth and Rob-
ert streets
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
The school Days Have Come Again.

When returning to your colleges remember
the WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE runs CAFE
PARLOR CARS. Pullmans finest sleepers
Two trains daily. Close connections with all
lines from Chicago to the East. City Ticket
Office, 1913 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
To Home Seekers.

The Wisconsin Central Line will sell ex-
cursion tickets to the South and Southwest
at one fare plus $500, on Sept. &c. Oct 8.
Oct. 20. For particulars call at City Ticket
Once S73 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Sioux City Grain Rates.

The different roads interested in the trans
portation of grain from Sioux City and other
points TO Chicago will try and get together
In the latter city today for the purpose of
lining the demoralized tariffs into something
like a stable basis The original rates be-
tween these points have been reduced to a
figure which is ewhoily unsatisfactory to all
lines The roads which will be represented
viii be the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul,
North Western, Sioux City Northern, Bur-
lington Cedar Rapids & Northern, sand ILL.,
nois Central.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
HaIf-Rates to Dallas, Texas, vi.
"The Milwaukee,

On Sept. II, IS and 10, the NJ e. ST. p
and Minneapolis to Dallas, Texas and return,
at one fare for the round trip. account An
nual Session Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. u. o.
F. Return limit, Sept. 80. For ticks-s and
information call on THE Milwaukee" ticket
agents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17

The rates on this commodity have been
stable for several months, although the
tariff in effect for some time was five
cents below the regular rate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
THURSDAYS PITHY POINTERS
The New Dress Goods.

The thousands of Shoppers who
have been trading in cur Dress
Goods Department declare that our
assortment is better, our prices
lower than anywhere else. What
everybody says must be so. Here
is your chance to Judge:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
You Are Not s.Shaken Before
Taken-

With malarial diseasb, but with prodfgious
violence afterwards, If yon neglect immediate
measure of relief. The ss5rest preventive and
remedial form OF medication Is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the+potency of which as an
antidote to miasmatie poison has been DEM
onstrated for over forty years past. The liver
when disordered ands the bowels If
constipated. and the kidneys If inactive, are
promptly aided by it. and it Is invaluable for
dyspepsia nervous debility and rheumatism.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Muslin Underwear Dept.
On the Second Floor.
THE BEST nnLIAR

Glove in the World is here. We
guarantee it. The Glove we sell
you tomorrow is as good as you
used to pay $1.50 for. In all the
fashionable and staple shades. 4
button with embroidered backs. also
button Pique for Autumn wear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17
Among The Notions.

Best English Mohair Bone
Easing the 3 cent quality. C.
Special, per yard. ... Nv
Bias Velveteen Skirt Facing, per
dlu .................. &c
Covered Dress Stays, Double =
wire. Special, per set of one &c
oozen. ....-.. ...............
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-17

Reports from the schools show that In every
case the buildings crowded although am
the situation clears up ways and means may
be found for relieving the pressure In many
OF them. The enrolment will be made uD