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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
GEN. MEREDITH READ DEAD.
Former Consul General to France
and Minister to Greece.

PARIS, Dec 27.-Gen. Meredith Read
died this morning. He was born III
1897. He was adjutant general of New
York. in 1S60-66. He was chairman, in
April, 1860, of the committee to draft a
bill in behalf of New York state, apprO-
priating 100000 for the purchase of
arms and equipments, and he subse-
quently received the thanks of the war
department. for his ability and zeal
in organizing, equlpping and forward
ing troops. He was first United States
consul general for France and Algiers
in 1869-73 and 1902, and acting con-
sui general during the Franco-German
war. After the war he was appointed
by Gen. De Ceissey, minister Of war,
to form and preside over a commission
to examine into the desirability of
teaching the English language to the
French troops In November, 1873 he
was appointed United States minister
resident in Greece. During the Russo
Turkish war, he discovered that only
one port in Russia was still open, and
he pointed to Secretary Evarts the ad-
vantages that would accrue to the COM
merce of the United States were a
grain fleet dispatched from New York
to this port. The event justified his
Judgment, since the exports Of cereals
from the United States showed an in
crease within year Of $4,000, 900.
While minister to Greece he received
the thanks of his government for his
effectual protection of American per
sons and interests IN the dangerous
crisis of 1878. Soon afterwards con-
gress, from motives of economy, re-
fused the appropriation for the legation
at Athens, and Gen. Read, believing
that the time was too critical to with
draw the mission, carried it on at his
individual expense until his resigna-
ton, Sept. %, 1879. In 1881, when, ow-
ing in part to his efforts, after his res
ignation, the territory that had been
adjudged to Greece had been finally
transferred, King George created him
a knight Of the Grand Cross of the
Order of the Redeemer the highest dig
nifty in the gift Of the Greek govern
ment.
Gen. Read was president Of the So
ctal science congress at Albany, N Y,
in 1868, and vice president of the one
at Plymouth, England, in 1872 He Is
the author of an Historical Enquiry
Concerning Henry Hudson" which
first threw light upon his origin and
the sources Of the ideas Of the navi-
gator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
MEMORIAL OF SECESSION.
One to BE Erected During the Conn
ing Year.

CONVICTION, KY, Dec. 27.-The
movement Of the United Confederate
Veterans to erect a memorial institute
edifice is to be pressed during the COM
ing year for speedy consummation.
Gen. John c. Underwood, superinten-
dent and secretary of the Confederate
Memorial association, has located Off
ces here, and all communications and
renittances are to- be sent to him.
The executive committee consists of
Chairman w. II. Jackson, Tennessee;
Robert White, West Virginia; J. 3.
Briggs, Kentucky; L. S. Ross. Texas.
and President w. D. Chipley, Florida.
The Fourth National Bank of Nash
Vile is treasurer, and the executive
offices will be at Nashville Comrade
Charles B. Rouss, of New York, has
pledged 100000 as soon as the associa-
ton raises an equal amount The trus-
tees and officers want to duplicate the
Rouss 100000 fund in 1897, and then
erect the memorial institute edifce in
which to preserve all Confederate rel
les and archives. It is now urged by
an official circular5 upon all division,
brigade and camp commanders to pro-
vide for money collection by every
Confederate camp Jan. 10, the birth
day of Gen. Robert e. Lee, and every
effort will be made to have the Lee
anniversary next month celebrated by
a successful start in securing the dup
hcate of the Rouss fund
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
TWO PACIFIC LINES.
Yokohama Merchants Seek Charters
for Them.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 81
The steamship Peru arrived tonight
from Hong Kong and Yokohama. AL
though these ports have been declared
infected, the steamer was not quaran--
tined on her arrival here, as she had
a clean bill Of health. The Peru brings,
the following Oriental news:
One of the Koreans who was recently
arrested at Seoul on the charge of at
tempting to restore the king to the pal.
ace from the Russian legation, where
his majesty is now seeking shelter, is.
reported to have been executed with.
out trial.
The China Gazette states that a Sc
we're famine prevails in Chuan-Tung
Szechuen province, owing to the dis
astrous floods, which ruined crops.
There has been immense loss of life
from landsndes in the district.
Yokohama merchants have applied
to the government for charters for two.
steamship lines, one to run from Hong
Kong to San Francisco and the other
between Yokohama and San Francisco
via Honolulu and Vancouver
A Chinese paper states that the crown
prince Of Korea recently attempted to-
poison himself, but was prevented from.
doing so.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
ONLY SIX MINERS KILLED.
Eight Victims of the Princeton Ex-
pIOsiOn Rescued

PRINCETON, Ind, Dec. 27.-The ex-
plcslon of gas in the Princeton shaft
last night was not so serious as be-
l1eVed. Six miners were killed, while
one is missing and is believed to be
dead. Eight men were rescued almost
lifeless, but it is thought they will re-
cover. The dead:
JAMES REIL.
THEODORE FABER.
JOHN HOLMES.
CARL PONEYLITE.
JOHN ERNEST
ROBERT MAULE, son Of the president and
secretary of the company
Those rescued were William Grill Frank
Turbie, Thomas Thice (colored) William
Brooker BROOK James Turner, David Nolan, Arthur
Colgate (colored), James Cruise (colored).
Missing: Robert Poneylite head black
smith.
The first four men brought up alive
were William Grill, Frank Turbie
Thomas Thice and William Rocker.
They said the others were all dead.
Then the rescuers brought up the
bodies of James Reil, Theodore Faber
John Holmes, Carl Poneylite and John
Ernest. These bodies were mutiIated
almost beyond recognition. The next
trip down the rescuers reported they
could hear groans. This was joyful
news and hope again revived. The
crowd waited in breathless suspense
while the bucket came up. 1t contained
the almost lifeless bodies of James
Turner, David Nolan, white, and Ar
thur Colgate and James Cruise. The
first two were only slightly burned
while the others were seriously in
jured, sustaining several broken bones
besides their severe burns. They can
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

give no account OF the explosion. The
body of Robert Maule, son Of President
Maule, and treasurer Of the coal COM
pany, was found next lying at the foot
of the shaft with . auge beam across
his breast, his skuil crushed in and
numerous bones broken. Rescuers
could not work long at time on ac-
count Of gas and foul air, and search
for Poneylite, which has continued all
day, has been of no avail
The injuries of some of the rescued
men are very. serious, but Inless COM
plications arise, all will mately re-
cover.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
BRUTE's INGRATITUDE.
Farmer Killed by Tramp Whom
He Had Befriended

GRAFTON, Wis, Dec. 27.-John
Helmes, a farmer near here, was shot
in cold blood this afternon by Ferdi-
nand Fragenknecht, whose object was,
presumably, robbery. Two shots lodged
in Helmes' head and one passed
through his neck, and he cannot pos
sihly recover. After firing the murder
GUS shots, Fragenknecht fed. He was
quickly pursued by a posse Of citizens,
who caught him, and there were
threats Of lynching. Officers safely
lodged him in Jail. The murderer ap-
parently is tramp, and had asked for
a meal which was given him, and then
he pulled out revolver and shot the
old farmer, while his wife was in an
other room. She ran from the house.
shouting Murder" and a crowd soon
collected and followed and captured the
man.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
BULLETIN OF
TIE ST. PRUl GLOBE.
MONDAY, DEC. 2S, 1896.
Weather for Today.
Fair; Warmer.

PAGE L.
Railway Horror in Alabama.
Imprisoned Miners Rescued.
Hearings on Tariff.
Kate Fields Remains Incinerated.
PAGE 2.
Burglars on Seventh Street.
Health Of the City.
PAGE 3.
Minneapolis Matters.
Trolley Car Robbers Identified.
George FIint's Sudden Death.
News of Saltwater.
PAGE 4.
Editorial.
Cut In Fire Insurance Rates.
Cubans May BE Held as Pirates.
PAGE s.
Chicago Banker Suicides.
Spaniards Crittcise Uncle Sam.
PAGE 6.
The Battle of Atoms.
Some Senatorial Gossip.
Markets OF the World.
PAGE Z.
The Household.
Vagrnnt Verse.
Wants of the People.
PAGE 8.
Henry CIews' Weekly Review.
West Pointer as Chief of Navajos.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
WITH PLENTY OF ASSETS.
Atlas Bank, of Chicago, Will Retire
From Business.

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-It was an
nounced tonight that the Atlas Ma
tional bank will go into vol,
untary liquidation and retire from
business. The action Is not
considered as a failure In any
sense of the word, and as the banks
business was comparatively a small
enc, it is not anticipated that any
furry in the banking circles of Chi
cago will result. Two statements were
made public tonight, one from the C4ff-
GERS of the bank announcing that ow-
ing to ill-health they would liquidate
and go out of business, and the other
from the clearing house association
showing that the other banks of the
city will furnish the Atlas ample sup
port. Depositors will be paid in full
upon presentation of check.
The bank has been for some time
gradually reducing its Indebtedness,
and it's liabilities, which few months
ago were about $780, 900, are now but
81, 100000, and are amply covered by
good assets. The bank has about
$250,000 in cash on hand and gi1t-edge
bills receivable to the amount of ST.
200, 900 more. AS C. B. Farwell is vice
president of the Atlas National, it had
been popularity supposed that the firm
Of John V. FarWell & Co. was heavily
interested, but none of this firms pa
per is involved, and G. B. Farwell has
but an Insignificant amount on deposit
in the institution.
The bank has about $500, 900 loaned
to a. paper manufacturer 6f Batavia,
I'LL, and $4,000 to Norton Bros. the
millers, who failed last week. but it's
other accounts are all thought to be
good.
Following are the official announce
ments which write the epitaph Of
financial institution which has lived
almost ten years:
Owing to the continued i'll health of the
president of this bank, it has been decided to
close it's business. No deposits will be re-
ceived hereafter, but all deposits will be paid
in cash upon demand. Depositors and cor
respondents are requested to present their
claims for balances due them before Jan. /
next SO far as may be possible.
w. c. D. Grannis,
President Atlas National Bank.
- w. 0 Cashier.
The Atlas National bank having decided to
retire from business, the clearing house COM
mttee has made an examination Of it's affairs,
and on their report the associated banks OF
the city have decided to advance the amount
needed TO pay its depositors in full, as shown
by its books Dec. g. 1896, without waiting
to convert its assets into cash. The amount
600. The bank will not receive any deposits
from date. Checks on it will be settled
through the clearing house as usual
Isaac G. Lombard
Il. J. Gage
-Orson Smith,
&C. J. Blair,
e. G.. Keith,
Clearing House Committee.
One year ago the Atlas had in de-
posits 1921, 400; on the 18th of this
month they footed up $1,860,412; at the
close of business on Saturday night
they were. in all probability, nearly
$1,000,000 less. This briefly tells the
story Of this voluntary liquidation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

There is a difference of opinion in re-
gard to the strength of Cuba. Gen.
Palma says Gen. Rivera has 5000 armed
men and provisions enough to lest him
six months. On the other hand, Capt.
Gen. Weyler says he has captured all
of the rebels cattle and that they
must now either starye or surrender.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
mckinley. Inauguration Suit,

CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 27.-The Commercial
Tribune gays: The Inauguration suit that
Maj Mckinley will wear March will be
American clear through The cloth will be
woven especially for the occasion by the
Hockanun Manufacturing company, of New
York and will be a single weaving. 1t will
be Of American n-grown wool and no more will
be woven than will suffice TO make the suit
When woven, the cloth will be sent to the.
majors tailor in Cleveland, and by him tho
suit will be cut and made. This is author.ta-
tive, and puts an end to all controversy upon.
this subject.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

1t is embarrassing to pull the speech
es of congressman on him. For in
stance, Senator Morgan said last Feb
ruary that the right Of recognition of
Cuba rested with the president. He
now says he believes the president
must follow the instructions of con-
RreSs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

The Venezuelan question is becoming
amusing. Brazil now rushes to the
front with the claim that the disputed
territory belongs to neither Guiana nor
Venezuela, but to Brazil. Cannot the
strip of land be set apart as a great
South American park?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
the provisions of clause IS, section 8

article l.
1t is singular that the only two presi-
dents who have undertaken to defy
congress have been Andrew Johnson
and Grover. Cleveland. The one tried to
create and maintain against the will
Of congress ten new state governments
In this union, the other claims the right
against the will of congress to aid in
sustaining abroad a bloody tyranny
over an oppressed nation. Mr.. John
son betrayed and abandoned the party
which elected him, his treachery was
condemned by all right-minded men,
and he went out Of office without a
party and without friend. Mr.. Cleve-
land still fingers with us.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

some time in Northern Minnesota. He
is probably good grit, as a man who
has successfully withstood the on
slaughts Of Northern Minnesota mos
quitoes is usually ready to tackle any
thing else under the heavens
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
Life Ended.

Special to the Globe
MANKATO. Mimi, Dec. z7.-Mrs. jose
phine Phillips, wife OF George M. Phillips,
died today Of inflammation of the bowels
Deceased was forty-thFee years old and at
the time of her death was grand lodge usher
Of the degree of honor and past chief of
honor Of the local grand lodge. The funeral
will be held Tuesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
Librarian Holman Dead.

FREDERICK. Md, Dec 27.-Charles w.
Hoffman, LII. D., librarian of the supreme
court from 1878 to 1S93 died at his home in
this city today of pneumonia. He was sixty
seven years of age, unmarried, and leaves
an estate worth nearly $780, 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

There is a discussion on in the East
as to who invented the alphabet. The
discussion brings out the fact that
some Of the people who are discussing
1t do not know how to use it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
Cape Rebels Routed.

CAPE TOWN, Dec. 27.-The Taung rebels.
whose uprising had begun to assume serious
proportions. have been utterly routed e.
Pokwani, and the orders to the volunteers
to proceed the reinforcement Of the Brit
igh troops have been Cancelled.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Arrived: La Bre-
tagne, Havre; Prussia, Hamburg; Veendam,
Rotterdam.
York
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

The Caledonia bank robber has been
identified as so many different people
that, if he were alive, it is a chance if
he would be able to identify himself
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Gov. Merriam can now get up at
o'clock every morning and play soldier.
1t is reported that he will become
President McKinley's secretary of war;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Senator John P. Jones, logical candi-
date though he is, may not be returned
as senator from Nevada. An editor
named Nixon thinks Jones toga would
just about fit him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Hon. Potato Pingree seems to have
run for governor Of Michigan on gold
platform without knowing it. He says
he is as much for silver today as he
ever was.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

A man has been dug up in Indiana
who has been a voter for the past
eighty-eigh years. He didn't vote right
more than half the time at that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Where are we going to land? A Chi
cago alderman, who was elected with
the Endorsement of the Municipal Vot-
ers' league, has been indicted for a
murder committed In 1894
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Texas makes a great success of ''irri-
cation" day. Kentucky makes a sue
cess of a different kind of several irri-
cation days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Caspar Whitney, self-appointed foot
ball oracle, shows signs of going into
winter quarters. There is here and
there something for which to be thank
full
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Thirteen states are going to elect
United States senators this winter.
This means much i'll luck for several
people.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
EVENTS TODAY.

Met-Prisoner of Zenda, S.15.
Grand-McSOrIey's Twins, SIS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

A New Jersey murderer under sem
tence of death has written a poem on
paradise" So many versifers write
on places they have never visited.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Street cars have been invented which
run on wires hundreds of feet above the
ground. A collision at that height
would be a decidedly delightful thing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

to be cut out of the map Nobody
seems able to prevent robberies there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Last week was one Of the busiest in
the history of Kentucky. The home Of
the vendetta had seven lynchings.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Neither Gov. Clough nor anybody au-
thcrized to represent him appears to
have been present at yesterdays spar
ring match.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

Girls, it is your move. Tell him all
about it in the next few days or hold
your peace eight long years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

It is a cold day in South Dakota
when two or three new candidates for
United States senator do not bob up.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

A new soft coal pool is forming. 1t is
not so soft as it looks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
DAY OF ,BLAZES.
Pottsdam, n. Y, Scorched-F1ame
at Amesbury, Mass.


POTTSDAM, N. Y, Dec. 27.-The
Windsor hotel, four saloons, two cloth
ing stores, three resta urantS, one gro
Gerry store, two livery stables, and two
barber shops, composing a large portion
of the business section Of this town,
were destroyed by fire today The
damage is estimated at $1OO, 900; par
TALLY insured.
AMESBURY, Mass, Dec. 27-The
postoffice block was badly damaged by
fire today. The loss On the building
and on the property of the various oc-
cupants will amount to $50, 000 Insur-
ance about $4,000 The fire probably
caught near the boiler in the basement
NEW YORK, Decs 27-Fire today de-
stroyed the repair shops of the Bush
wick division of the Brooklyn Heights
Railway company and four-story
frame building used by Welz & Ter
wicks, brewers, as a storage house in
Brooklyn. Total loss $4,000, we'll COW
cred by insurance. Cause Of the fire
unknown.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28
Clearing House Commit

One year ago the Atlas had in de-
posits 1921, 400; on the 17th of this
nronth they footed up 1904 at the
close of business on Saturday night
they were. in all probability, nearly
$1,O00,000 less. This briefly tells the
story Of this voluntary liquidation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-28

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMSHIPS.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-22
Housekeeping Goods at
Less Than Mill Prices.

It's only for week, though; the
pace is too hot for longer period, 80
buy all you want.
A soft finished 4-4 Bleached Cotton,
equally as good az any of the standard
brands; our regular price 7c; cut price
sc per yard.
A fine "A Unbleached Cotton, cheap
at 7c; our cut price SC per yard.
A good large size towel, cheap at
lac; cut price for 25c.
Large size White Counterpanes;
they would be considered cheap at 81;
we will close out at 69c apiece.
do not fail to get some of our "a,
"a or 1914 Sheetlngs at 15c, l8c and
zoe per yard.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-22
UNIFORMED RANK.
The Great Encampment Will Open al
Cleveland To-day.

The Great Encampment Will Open at
Cleveland To-day.
Cleveland, Ohio, August 21.-Arrange-
ments are completed for the great en-
campment of the Uniformed Rank
knights Of Pythias, which begins here to-
morrow. This will be the largest gather
ing OF Pythians ever seen in Ohio, if not
In the country. When the meeting of
the supreme lodge was transferred from
st. Paul to this city, because of the re-
fusal OF the railroad companies to make
satisfactory rates, it was decided to hold
the encampment of the Ohio brigade
mere In conjunction with the supreme
lodge meeting, and an invitation was ex-
tended to all the brigades in the supreme
domain to participate.
lt Is now assured that at least 15. 900
knights in uniform will be here, 4, 600 of
them being Ohio members of the order.
The encampment is to be held in field
at the corner of Payne avenue and Perry
street, where 1000 tents have been
pitched. The encampment will last dur
ing all of next week. The events of the
week will be the grand parade on Tues
day, competitive drill on Thursday and
the awarding of prizes on Friday
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-22
Staple Black Goods

Join the general price tumble. It's
only for week, and you'll appreciate
the chance.
36-inch All-wool Serge, the 33c kind;
our cut price Csc.
3S-incE All-wool French Serge-it's
cheap al 373c; our cut price 29c.
46-inch Atwood Serge, the same
that you are asked SOC elsewhere; our
cut price 35c.
The largest and finest assortment of
Black Figured Dress Goods ever shown
in this section. These goods are
actually worth Csc; our cut price only
soc.
A few more pieces Black Mohair,
at 33c; they were cheap at 45c.
We are carrying in stock over 100
pieces of Black Dress Goods to select
from.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-22
HAND IN HAND.

London, August 21.-The afternoon
newspapers praise the address of Baron
Russell, of Killowen, the lord chief JUS
tice, to the American Bar Association at
Saratoga, n. Y, yesterday The Pail
Mall Gazette says:
I'VE know that behind the sentiments
OF Lord Russell are the sentiments OF the
whole OF one nation, and behind the en-
thusiastlc .cheers of his audience, the
whole OF another, His magnificent speech
will go far to cement mutual good will
still more firmly