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St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
PROVES THE BRITISH CASE.
Blue Book ON Venezuela Said to Es-
tablish the English Claim.

LONDON, March 4.-The st. James Gazette
this afternoon publishes q forecast of the
britlsh biue book upon the Venezuelan situa-
tion, which is shortly to be issued 1t is
said to contain extracts from the archives of
Holland, from the latter part of the sixteenth
century to the second decade of the nine
teenth century and extracts from the ar
chlves from Spain, from Orleans ascent of the
river Amazon, in 1912, and Martinez's ascent
OF the Orinoco river to Diego de OrdaZ, down
to venezuelan IS independence in $780, All the
documents in this connection, it is said, have
been ransacked in order to establish the Brit
'sh case against the Venezuelan clainm for
possession of the west bank of the Essequibo.
1t will be shown it is said, in overwhelming
strength, that the possession Of that bank is
Great Britain's beyond doubt.
Continuing, the st. James Gazette says:
The statement shows the Dutch occupation of
the coast of Guiana, up to the mouth of the
Orinoco, such possession implying the right
OF ownership to the Hinterland (back country
which right. it is shown, the Dutch exercised
in the sixteenth century. Sir Frederick Pol
lock proves that the Spaniards were never
established in Guiana proper, until they over
ran part OF the British territory to the
CuiyLni The extreme Spanish settlement
was st. Thome. This is borne out by the
Dutch map of 1898, prepared for the assist
ance of the statesmen who were negotiating
the cession of the Dutch colonies in America
to Great Britain.
"Sir Frederick Pollock establishes beyond
question that Holland vigorously protested
whenever the Spaniards entered the Cuiyuni
valley; that Spain had no answer to these pro-
tests, and that, anyway, she never claimed its
ownership. But the states general twice, in
1889 and in 1857, demanded reparation for
Spanish violations of the Dutch territory in
the Cuiyuni.
Dutch correspondence is cited asserting own
ership of the entire watershed of the Esse-
quibo laying great stress upon the rights
to the Cuiyuni where the Dutch had found
gold dggings and forts. and with whose In
dian tribes they had intercourse for $50 years.
The Dutch archives have been so we'll kept
that Sir Frederick Pollock was able to es-
tablish an irrefragible case for the British
ownership Of the Cuiyuni basin though there
is no adducble evidence to how far the
Dutch held the country between the Schom-
burgk and the Orinoco.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
MINNIE WANTS A REDUCTION.
Tax Valuation Too High, Says the
Board of Trade.

=. Several important matters came up for ac-
ton at the weekly meeting of the board of
trade yesterday. 1t was definitely decided
TO hold the public mass meeting for the dis
cusslon of the new charter some time in
April. The board committee on this matter
Will work with other commercial bodies of the
city and endeavor to create general interest
In the meetings, which will be largely of an
educational nature.
The committee on taxation reported in the
matter of the attempt to secure a reduction
in assessed valuation of Minneapolis property
IN the coming assessment. 1t stated that ST
Paul and Duluth were agitating the same
thing and that St. Paul hoped to get a re-
duct1on of $22, 900 on her total valuation of
Sl22,OOOO 600. Under present conditions Min
neapolis could only secure reduction of sS,-
0OOCO0 on her total valuation of $135 900 900
without infringing on her bond issue The
committee thought it advisable for the three
cities to work together in the matter and re-
ported that the other two cities were also
s1rous of making the combined effort. A
definite and detailed recommendation will be
made by the committee next week
The committee on good roads reported ar
rangements for the convention of March 81
and April | to be about complete.
A resolution was passed deploring the action
Of the supreme officers of the knights of
Pythias in deciding to withdraw the en-
campment. 4--t-
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULEs.

Judge Belden granted a divorce to Joseph
NJ. Bradley from Maud E. Bradley. The allie
cations were that the wife had left for Cali
1clnla and never came back.
The Minneapolis Police Relief association
mas invested $4,000 of its surplus in Mime
apoils municipal bonds, the deal having been
made through Kane & Co., of this city.
An effort will be made to bring the Cana
olan whisky cases to the attention of the
next federal grand jury. The charge of
counterfeiting Canadian brands is a serious
one.
'Tis great play" is the universal ver-
dict of local amusement lovers who witness
the production of the Last Stroke at the
Bijou. Last nights audience was large and
enthusiastic.
Mrs. Anna Kenny, wife of Patrick Kenny.
monia yesterday. The funeral will take
place from the residence at 9 o'clock, inter
ment being at st. Marys.
Funny Fanny Rice will succeed "Trilby''
at the metropolitan, opening her engagement
this eN ening in her clever characterization of
Nancy" the life and soul of an operatic
comedy called AT the French Ball."
meeting will be held next Tuesday even
ing in the First Baptist church in behalf of
good city government. Representatives of
the y. p. $. f., B. Y. p. u, Epworth
League and others interested will attend.
The water works committee held an ad-
journed meeting yesterday afternoon and
awarded the contract for the supply of some
200 tons of water pipe to Dennis Long Il
Co, of Louisville, KY. at $2l.4 per ton.
County Treasurer Hastings is quite san
Guine over approaching good times, and all
on account of the way in which personal taxes
have been paid. The total tax collections for
February were 1919, S0.65, an increase of $64,
900 over the year previous.
Andrew j. Rosander pleaded not guilty to
a charge of selling liquor in Orono without
license. Silas f. Hursch claimed to have
secured glass of whisky there Jan. %. The
case was set for March 23 and he was re-
leased on his own recognizance.
The advance sale of seats for the Remenyi
concert at the Lyceum theater next Sat
urday evening will open this morning at both
Dyer Brothers and the Lyceum theater.
Judging from the inquiries already made,
Remenyi will be greeted by a large audience.
Mayor Henry Robinson, of Concord, n. H.,
telegraphed Mayor Pratt yesterday morning
inquiring as to the condition of eX-Mayor
mayor of that city. Mr.. Pillsbury is rest
ing easier today and is considerably i'm
proved.
the engagement of Francis Wilson and his
company at the Metropolitan opera house,
when that celebrated comedian will present
for the first time in this city Sir Arthur
Sullivan's latest comic opera success, The
Chieftain."
Wadsworth Harris, who is to give a dra-
matte entertainment at Judge and Mrs. NJ.
B. Koon'S reception this evening, arrived
Tuesday, and is at the West. He is quite
we'll known in Minneapolis, as he has been
here several times with Nine. Modjeska and
Otis Skinner and has been entertained by
his friends in the city.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
BOTH LEADERS DEFEATED.
Spaniards Victorious Over Comes
and Maceo.

HAVANA, March 4.-According to reports
received tonight both Maceo and Gomez suf-
iered serious reverses today at the hands of
the Spaniards. Gen. Melguizo reports that
ne fought Maceo at Casiguas, in the province
OF Havana, and that when the insurgents
retreated they left thirty killed.
Gems. Prats and Arolas also report that
they fought the force of Gomez today at Han
abane, on the borders Of Matanzas province,
including the bands of Lacret and Others
These forces. the official report says, were
routed and the insurgent leader Castillo was
seriously wounded
The gunboat Mensajor, which is at Mani
mar, Bahia Honda, was attacked by about
500 insurgents in row boats, who made an
attempt to board her and capture her. The
gunboat was bravely defended by the crew
and by Commander Buitron, who succeeded
in beating off the attack. The small towns
In the vicinity of Guanabacoa, which is only
about five miles out of Havana, have been
burned by insurgents, whose intention ap-
parently was to attack that town. The
troops are now pursuing them
Maeeo, Gomez and Lacret are all supposed,
according to the official reports here. to be
In desperate situation. A letter has been
seen from Antonio Maceo complaining that
he is short of ammunition. News of the
death OF the insurgent leader Regime AL
fonso has been confirmed
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
VICTIMS BURNED ALIVE,
Horrible Barbarities Charged to the
Cuban Troops.

HAVANA, March 4.-According to
dispatch from Placetas, province Of San
ta Clara, numerous band of insur-
gents recently invaded an estate near
San Paulo, fastened five laborers to the
pillars Of the overseer's house, and then
set fire to the building and burned it.
The unfortunate laborers were all
burned to death. One Of them was a
volunteer. -ii-
A numerous band Of insurgents re-
Gently attacked the government guer-
of Lutgardita, in the neighborhood Of
Sagua la Grande, province of Santa
Clara, but column of Spanish troops
arrived at an opportune moment, sur
prised the insurgents, attacked them
in the rear, killed thirty Of them, and
wounded many others. No further de-
tails have been received.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
Expo Title in Question.

Again the matter of the exposition property
goes into the courts. This time to determine
the original question of title. c. ]. Rock
good, attorney for the board of park commits
sicners, in his Investigations of the cty's title
to the property, practically expresses the be-
lief that the legislature cannot legally grant
to the city council authoriy to transfer prop
erty to a private corporation, and that the
exposition was private corporation, the city
having nothing to do with its management.
B. F. Nelson, a prominent exposition
stockholder, said yesterday that there could
be no secret as to the course which will now
be pursued. Said he: eve, the stockholders
will ask the assignee to bring an action
against the city to determine the title of
ownership of the exposition property.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
CROP RESERVE ESTIMATE.
Orange Judd Figures on Wheat,
Corn and Oats.

CHICAGO, March 4.-The Orange Judd
Farmer, which last year estimated farm
stocks of wheat at $4,000, 900, figure which
it claims was substantiated by the movement
up to July. this week publishes, as a result
of a consolidation Of county estimates, a state
ment showing farm reserves March ] to be
1876 900, 900 bushels or 1913 per cent of the crop
of 1895. The winter wheat states hold light
reserves, the spring wheat region compara-
lively heavy, with $4,000, 900 in three leading
states, while unusual exhaustion of farm
stocks is found in California, where, appar-
emily little more than 1000, 900 bushels re-
main in first hands. Corn has moved slowly,
and farm consumption. owing to the mild
winter, has been less than expected so that
the farm surplus is the largest ever reported,
bushels more than followed the great crop of
1889. Oats have beeen moved and consumed
even more slowly than corn, the surplus re-
naming amounting to As per cent of the
crop, or 900 bushels. Regarding the
growing condition of grain wheat returns in
dicate marked improvement since Dec l, ex-
cept along the Ohio river.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
WILL ASSIST PALMA.
DIR. Castillo Made Chancellor of the
Cuban Legation.

DR.. Castillo Made Chancellor of the
Cuban Legation.
NEW YORK, March 4.-Dr. Joaquin Cas-
tillo, it is announced today, has been ap-
pointed chancellor of the Cuban legation in
America The appointment was made by
Thomas Estrada Palma, president of the rev.
olutionary party or junta. Mr.. Palma had
more work than he could possibly attend and
he requested DR.. Castillo to remain in this
country and take charge of the junta's work
in this city, while Mr.. Palma will devote
his time to diplomatic matters in Washing
ton. C5
Rafael Portuondo, secretary of state of the
republic of Cuba, has received cipher dis
patches which announced the safe arrival in
Cuba of tho expeditions which have sailed
from different American ports during Febru-
ary. %
A special to the lWorld from Havana says:
Capt. Gen. Weyler the commander-in- chief
said yesterday: Il have information from
the government at Madrid upon it's views
and / will not, therefore, discuss a subject
of such extremely delicate diplomatic i'm
portance. 1 cannot understand the senti-
ments which led the United States congress
to do what it has done. If recognition of
belligerency is formally declared American
property will lose the legal rights of protec-
ton by my soldiers it now enjoys There
are extensive American interests here, and If
the United States recognizes the rebels they
relieve my government and myself from re-
SDOnsibility.'
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
A UNION WITH FRANCE.
Spain Negotiating for Help in the
Cuban Matter.

LONDON. March A dispatch to the
Times from Madrid says: Negotiations are on
foot for France to support Spain diplomatic
ally In the Cuban affair In return for conces-
sions in Morocco, including the French occu-
patton Of Tuat, the extension of the conces-
sions for Spanish railways to the French
group, and the purchase Of $25 O0O, 900 of Gu
ban bonds from Spain by Paris syndicate to
provide funds for the Cuban army.
Madrid dispatch to the Standard says:
The feeling, both political and financial, is
calmer on the news that President Cleveland
Is disposed to offer friendly mediation before
he officially recognizes the belligerency Of the
cate the demonstration and advocate prudence.
Martinez Campos persuaded the Duke OF
Tetuan to rejoin the cabinet and has offered
to assist the government in any way in his
poWer,"
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
FLOODS FROZEN UP.

Cold Wave On.
PORTLAND, Me-, March A binding
snow storm prevails in this section accom-
panied by fierce northwest wind The cold
wave has caused the water in the swollen
rivers TO subside, and danger from floods
seems passed. Reports Of damage done by
the freshet constantly coming in. and II is
thought the total loss from this cause in this
state will be more than million dollars
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
MORTON GETS FLORIDA.

His Managers Count Out the OppOsi-
ton.
TALLAHASSEE. Fla, March 4.-The fac
tional fight at the opening of the Republican
state convention held here today resulted in
victory for the Egan faction. Mr.. Egan
was temporary chairman of the convention,
and counted out all the contesting delegations
Jacksonville, was elected permanent chair
man. strong fight was made by the Gunby
contingent to secure representation on the
committee on credentials, but they got only
two committeeman. The committee worked
all the afternoon with the contests the Egan
delegates generally being seated It's work
will be finished tomorrow. The success of the
Egan, or machine element today, means that
most of the delegates to st. Louis will be
instructed fer Gov. Morton, the Gunbyites
having no particular choice.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
Saw Thief and Cash Depart.

Max Dieffenbach, young countryman, who
reached the city Tuesday from Dakota, COM
planned to Inspector Morrissey yesterday that
he had been robbed Of $22, in a Nicollet ave-
nue. lodging house. His story was that he
made friends with man about town of his
Scandinavian nationality, and the latter per-
suaded him to go to the house to sleep for
the night. Not having any definite place in
view he did so. In the morning he was
awakened by his acquaintance opening the
door, being about to depart with his overcoat
containing all his money, 500. He chased him
TO the street, but being in his night
clothes, the robber escaped.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
ACTIVE IN MISSIONS.
Foreign Missionary Society Holds
Its Silver Anniversary.

The lecture room of the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing was all too small yesterday afternoon to
accommodate the large congregation of wom-
the silver anniversary meeting of the foreign
missionary society. After twenty-five years
the organization has a membership of las
active women, jealous for the cause of mis-
sion work in foreign lands. There were
several addresses made during the afternoon
by women members who have given earnest
service to the society.
Election of officers was as follows Mrs.
w. NJ. Tenney, president (re-elected); vice
presidents, Mrs. G. H. Miller, Mrs E. l..
Carpenter, Miss Baker, Mrs. L. P. Plummer,
Mrs. E. S. Williams; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. F. B. Daniels; recording secretary,
Mrs. L. X. Thompson; treasurer, Mrs. E. E.
Whitmnre.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
WEDDED AN INSANE WOMAN.
For That Reason AbrahamONitz
Wants Divorce.

Judge Pond has signed an order which al
lows an action at law in the district court,
which is peculiar in its significance. The or
der allows Louis AbrahamowitZ to proceed
against ward of the court, who happens to
be his wife, Jennie Abrahamowitz, who is now
confined at the st. Peter asylum for the in
sane.
In the action the plaintiff claims that he
was married 10 the defendant at Philadelphia,
in 1891, but since she has become insane, he
wishes the contract of marriage annulled, on
the claim that as she was insane the person
could not legally enter into contract. There
is point at issue which may open up several
other cases. Insanity is not a cause for
divorce, and persons who are linked to in
sane spouseS can only wait until death re-
lieves them. If the action in point holds, it
will open a way for relief.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
OBJECT TO ASPHALT.
Committee of Taxpayers Visit the
Mayor and Kick

Mayor Pratt received a delegation of cit
liens yesterday afternoon whose visit was re-
solved largely into the nature of an indigna-
ton meeting. Strenuous objection backed by
argument was entered against the passage
into law of the contemplated resolution touch
ing paving. Among those present were: J.
G. Seeley, Ralph Rees, William Buffers, Howe
Paige, G. l. Ladd, Maj. Bigelow, DR.. Leonard
and others.
The rejection of the resolution in its entirety
was not sought, but rather the insertion of a
conditional clause regarding the material to
be used. Asphalt, they thought, should be
rejected in view of it's shortcomings, sufficient
of which were known from that already placed
on Nicollet avenue. They argued that the
material could not withstand the severity of
the climate. and that examination of that
used last summer, which was in the nature of
an experiment, was alone sufficient to sue
cessfully combat the arguments of those who
advocated its further use.
Referring to Washington and Second avenue
south and Third street, the locality in which
they claimed to be more interested they ia
vored the use of brick, and as they thought
they would probably be obliged to assist in
paying the cost their voices might Justly be
heard in the interest of the material they de-
sired.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
TrUce at Rnlfin, ore.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 4.-Mayor Hooper
sent in a message to the council tonight veto.
ing the ordinances passed by the council
week ago, depriving him of the appointing
power, and the council postponed action unit
a future date, instead of passing the meas.
ures over the veto, as they claimed to be
able to do. This is taken as an admission thai
the leaders of the opposition have not enough
votes to carry out the proposed programme
and that they have not been able to secure
the expected aid from the Democrats in coun.
oil
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Hennepin-ss. District Court Fourth
Judicial District.
In the matter of the assignment of Frank w.
Hanson, insolvent
Notice is hereby given, that Frank w.
Hanson, of Minneapolis, in said county and
state, has by deed in writing, dated Feb.
oath, 1896, made a general assignment to the
undersigned, of all his property not exempt
by law from levy and sale execution, for
the benefit of all his creditors, without pref
erences.
All claims must be verified and presented
to the undersigned for allowance.
Dated Feb. 24th 1886.
F. L. STILES, Assignee.
Rooms 206-7-S Globe Building, Minneapolis,
Hennepin County, Mimi.
George G. Stiles,
Attorney for Assignee.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
OPPOSITION VERY WEAK.
Zelaya Having 1t All His own WAY
in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 4.-Wia Gal
weston Tex, March Sword is received here
government forces into the dsaffected region
without any effective resistance being offered
them, and with confidence OF reducing the re-
volt of the Leonists speedily.
After taking La Para and Momotomho
which were regarded as the two rebel strong
holds, the government forces are marching d.
rectly toward the Pacific ocean. The force
with which President Zelaya opened his Of
fensive operations against the rebels has been
reinforced by additional troops from Blue
fields, Greytown and the Atlantic coast. The
government Is growing stronger every day
and feels confident that a short campaign will
put an end to the rebellion
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
VENEZUELA STANDS PAT.
VIII Not Treat the Uruan Incident
as Separate Matter.

NEW YORK, March A dispatch to
the Herald from Caracas says: Vene-
zuela has refused the demand Of Great
Britain that the Uruan incident be re-
earded as distinct issue, and that
reparat1on be made and an indemnity
De paid. The government declares that
to grant England's demand would be
virtual recognition Of British rights
in the territory in dispute between the
two nations. 1t also declared that the
whole issue must await the result of
arbitration. Officials again express fear
that England will try to enforce pay
ment Of damages.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
ARRANGING A SUMMER RATE.
Meeting of TranscOntinental Rail-
way Men at Montreal.

MONTREAL, March A meeting of gen.
eral passenger agents of the principal trans
continental lines took place today at the
Windsor hotel. There were present: Messrs.
seEger association, Chicago W. E. Davis gen.
eral passenger agent of the Chicago & Grand
Trunk; F. I. Whitney, general passenger
agent of the Great Northern; D. McNicoll, of
the Canadian Pacific, and George B. Reeve,
Of the Grand Trunk. The meeting was for
the purpose of arranging for summer rates
and general travel. Although the session
lasted until late hour tonight, it was given
out that nothing definite was accomplished
and that the meeting will continue in session
tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
DR.. HOBBS SPARAGuS KIDNEY PILLS

Are endorsed by Physicians ana Druggists,
They cause the kidneys to filter all uric acid
and other poisons or impurities from the
blood.
Cure Rheumatism GGat' tn;a Eize%ss ;p1ss Anas Ras
Blood, Bri2ht's Disease, Malaria. Back
ache, Kidney Pains. DrOpsy, Pain in the
Abdomen Frequent UrinatiOn, Inflamma-
tiOn of Kidneys, etc.
Fifty cents box. AyalBabfe book mailed
free.
HOBBS MEDICINE Co., Chicago or San Fran
cisco.
TAKEAPILL. Take the best Take Hobbs
DIR. Hobbs Little Liver Pills don't grippe
Price ice.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
PROHIBITION FADING AWAY.

proposed to Allow the Manufacture
of Liquor In Iowa.
DEs MONIES. To-, March 4.-The senate
suppression of intemperance committee de-
cloed this afternoon to report the bill allow
ing the manufacture Of liquors in Iowa. The
bill operates on the lines of the mulct law,
requiring IS per cent of the voters in the
clues or counties on the petition of consent
to manufacture. No sales are allowed OF
quantities less than four gallons No LIQUOR
mandatory is allowed within 200 feet of any
school or church building Violations of the
provisions of the law make the violator liza
BILE to the penalties of the prohibition law.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-05
IMMENSE FLOOD DAMAGE.
Estimated That the Loss in New En-
gland VIII Reach S2,OOO,OOO.

BOSTON, March 4.-With the susidence of
the waters which, during Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, overwhelmed a greater part Of
New England, figures of losses sustained are
coming in and from those received it is ap-
parent that the total damage in the section
will be considerably more than $4,000, ,OOO This
does not include the wages to thousands
of laboring men and women through suspen-
sion of manufacturing and other industries
Six lives have been lost. The financial loss
is divided between Maine New Hampshire and
Vermont, Maine bearing about one-half.