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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

statute of that state provides that con-
viction shall not be had in murder
cases upon the uncorroborated evidence
Of accomplices in the crime, and there
was no such supporting evidence given.
The states attorney says that, I'M
der this holding he will be unable to
secure a conviction of any Of the brutes
and that the cases will have to be dis
missed. There is food for very serious
reflection in this. 1t may well be con-
sidered whether our laws do not go
too far in leniency to and consideration
of persons accused Of crime. The max
i'm that man shall be considered in
nocent until the state proves him TO
be guilty came into existence during
that long struggle of the commonalty
against the privileged classes. 1t has
long survived the reason of its being.
It operates now only to cast burden
Of proof upon the state so heavy as
frequently to cause a miscarriage OF
Justice. French law goes upon the OPP
posite theory. 1t considers the accused
guilty until he establishes his inno-
cence This goes as much to one ex-
IRENE as our presumption goes to the
ether. The sensible position lies be-
tween the two with no presumption
either way
Complaint has been justifiably made,
less in later years, however, that
courts, in trying or reviewing criminal
cases, were too technical, reversing
verdicts and granting new trials upon
grounds that appear to be flimsy to
the layman. The natural reaction from
this has been the establishment of the
summary courts presided over by
Judge Lynch. The lay mind does not
deal with refinements and distinctions.
1t reasons directly. 1t brushes aside
as insufficient the excuse that pre-
vents the infection or deserved pun
ishment because some prosecuting at
torney has, for instance, forgotten to
( prove the venue. Has there been a
| crime committed, and did this person
commit it? are the only two questions
laymen admit as bearing on such cases,
and because courts allow other confus-
! ing questions to be made material to
the, often, defeat of justice, laymen take
the law and its execution into their
own hands. Where justice permits no
trif1ing with her processes, where trial
is fair and punishment sure when con-
viction is obtained, Judge Lynch holds
no courts.
In this case, however, the fault is
not with the court, but with the law.
1t is well, perhaps, that so strong a
case as this of Coudot's should arise
to reveal the immense possibilities of
injustice, Of crime successfully evad-
ing punishment, that attention may be
drawn to the effect of permitting mis-
taken sentiment to interfere with the
work of justice, and to the end that
so grievous legislative mistake as is
that provision may be remedied.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
CROP REPORT.
Preliminary Estimate of Corn Yield
Shows u Decrease

preliminary Estimate of Corn Yield
Shows Il Decrease.
WASHINGTON Nov 1O-Tha No
Vember report of the statistician Of the
department of agriculture, issued to-
day, gives 23.7 bushels as the average
yield per acre of corn according to the
preliminary returns of the depart
ments correspondents. The CORES
ponding preliminary estimate last year
was 2l.3 bushels, and that of 1885, 262
bushels. The average yield in the
principal corn states is as follows:
New York, 1925; Pennsylvania, 800;
Ohio, 800; Indiana $50; Illinois. 31.5;
Iowa. 29.0; Missouri $50: Kansas, 1870:
Nebraska. 29.0 The average per cent
of quality is 86.9, as compared with IS.
in 1896, and 92.3 in 1895
The preliminary estimate of the av-
erage yield of buckwheat is POT BUSH
els per acre. as compared with 1877
bushels last year, and POI bushels in
1893. The averages in New York and
pennsylvania, the two states of prin-
cipal production, are % and q bushels
per acre respectively
The average per cent of quality is
643, as compared with 947 in Novem-
Der of last year
The estimated average yield per acre
of Irish potatoes is GAS bushels. as
compared with S6.8 bushels last wear
and 1907 bushels in November. 1895.
The average per cent of quality is 81 8
against S92 in November last, and
94.S in November, 1895.
The average yield of hay is AZ tons
per acre, against an average of l.21
tons per acre for the last fifteen years.
In point of quality the average is 928
per cent as compared with 92.9, per
cent in November, 1886. and gO.36 per
cent in 1895.
Favorable conditions for the sowing
of the fall crops are reported from
most parts of Europe and the condi-
tons of the crops so far as soWn are
likewise favorable. The opinion is
freely expressed that an increased
area has been sOwn in wheat, but this
appears to be more as a matter of in
ference from the natural tendency of
high prices to produce such an effect
than as an observed fact The crop
reports from India continue favorable
and on the whole this is true as to
those from Argentina and Australasia,
but in all these countries, the harvest
is too remote to permit any very con-
fident prediction as to the final out
come. In the case of Argentina it
may prove that more damage has been
done by the locusts and the spring
frcsts than is yet apparent There is
nothing to indicate that the wheat
shortage in Europe is any less than
has been supposed while the crop of
Manitoba is now represented to be
much below the official estimate is
sued in August, and that of the Cana
dian Northwest territory has also
proved disappointing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

to the rational assumption Of an I'M
dertaking, avouched by oath, to sup
port it." and that "the court ought
not admit any alien to citizenship
without being satisfied that he has at
least some general comprehension Of
what the constitution is, and Of the
principles which it affirms." In the
case of Sauer, Judge Paschal refused
admission to an alien who avowed So
cialistic principles, such as the con-
fiscation and redistribution Of prop
erty. 1t would seem that, in a country
where such immense sums are annual
ly spent in fitting it's youth for citizen
ship, some greater care and closer in
quiry might be made by our judges in
admitting persons who have not had
the benefit Of such training and prep
aration. If protest lies legitimately
against the needless rush of the courts,
it lies with additional force against
these party workers who are hunting
out and dragging into court men who
place no value whatever upon the citi-
zenship there conferred upon them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
EXAMINATION of knowing that his old

qualification Of knowing that his old
schoolmate secured the position.
AS a pupil of the Cathedral school, Arch
bishop Ireland continued, he did his best
parish, he continued. 1t was by his efforts
that the Christian Brothers school was
brought to st. Paul For these reasons ne
took a great interest in the school and the
members of the alumni association. To look
back to early days was to put one under
these inspiring influences of school boy days.
Scattered, as were the pupils Of the school,
1t was happy thought that once year
as many as possible gatehered and recalled
their happy school days. Fifty years hence
the vigor Of mind and heart would have de-
parted, but now the young men could battle
for noble manhood and God. They could
work up their ideals and by example and
word set the example for others. They could
work for relisOn and in religions name, for
humanity The young men of the association
should work in the name of the Catholic
church. Nothing in history could compare
with the great achievements of the church.
In temporal ana spiritual matters it was at
the head of all grand movements. Take part
in every great and good work, and let it be
known that the children of the Catholic
church leap to the front, representing as they
do, the great church with its brilliant his
tory.
1t was with great pleasure that he could
announced that arrangements had been COM
pleted for opening a Brothers school in Min
neapolis. in September next. 1t was a good
thing to have battalion of young men ready
to- take part in any movement. Catholics
We're model citizens, yet never put them
selves forward. When necessary, however
they could rise, and when their opponents
trained their batteries on Catholic institu-
TONS and Catholic rights, they would be
shown they would not have to fire on a
flock OF sheep. The church depended upon
its young men.
Rev Father LAWYER expressed the thought
that if a tree were known by its fruits then
the alumni association of the Brothers school
would need no better recommendation than
the magnificent fruit before him.
The reunion closed by those present ioin-
ing In singing America.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

Mr.. Mckinley has attempted no more diff
ficult task than that of trying to look sur
prised over the turning down. of his bimetalhc
commission by the English government
Worthington Globe.
o, yes, he has, lots of them. Trying to
make believe he is not "a friend of silver"
that he wants the currency reformed; that
he wanted congress to authorize him to ap-
point currency commission; that he is not
following in Cleveland's steps in his Cuban
policy, and convincing the American people
that ''the foreigner pays the tax" or that
cheap things are nasty things"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
DERMITsT BRINGS SUIT
To Compel the Awarding of a Coal
Contract.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Nov. 1O.-In common
pleas court the New York & Cleveland Gas
Coal company, filed a bill in equity today
asking the court to restrain the city of Pitts
burg, through the director of public works,
from re-advertising for bids for the furn-
ishing of coal for the Brilliant pumping sta
ton. The company also asked for manda-
tory decree compelling the councils of the
city of Ptttsburg to act ON the award of Dr.
rector Bigelow. S. s. Choyer Jr. and S. B..
Choyer appeared for the Dermitts and Clar-
ence Burleigh, city attorney, and ]. P. Beal,
assistant city attorney, represented the city.
The bill in equity recites the manner in which
the bid for coal was awarded and that it was
rejected by councils. 1t states that undue
influence was used and charges that there
is a conspiracy to prevent the New York &
Cleveland Gas Coal company, from obtaining
the contract. Judge White said he believed
councils should haze right to reject bids,
if done in good faith, but that it was averred
in the bill that the bill was rejected in bad
faith. Judge White granted a restraining
order preventing Director Bigelow from adyer-
Using for bids for coal The hearing in the
matter will be held next Wednesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
PROVISION SUPPLY SHORT.
Enough at Dawson, However, to
Prevent Suffering.

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov 1O-The steamer
Homer arrived here this afternoon from
Juneau. Among her passengers was C. C.
Burns who left Dawson City Sept. 80 Burns
pulled up the Yukon and came out over the
Chilcoot trail. Burns stated that when he
left Dawson no one had started down the
Yukon for provisions. The people were daily
expecting boats from st. Michael's They
thought that the boats were delayed by ac-
cident and know nothing of their inability to
ascend the stream. Burns said there would
be no starvation at Dawson this winter
though rations would be limited with some.
According to Burns, the only new gold dis
ccveries this year were on Sulphur creek and
that field was not proving as rich as Eldorado
or Bonanza creeks. Burns brought down
with him about $1,000 in nuggets and dust
the result OF two years work. The Homer
also brought out a party OF five surveyors
who have been locating and surveying routtSsss
across the summit of Lake Linderman for a
Portland company, of which D. II. Ross is
at the head. The last work of the surveying
party was done the White Pass over
which it is proposed to nave tramway in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
STATE PRISON BRUTALITY.

Warden Wolfer stands in the very front
of managers of penal institutions, and his
reputation for good judgment, dlscfetlon anu
effective reformatory efforts is not behlng that
of any like official in the country. HIS SUP
ordinates in office may be less excellent IN
their methods, and Deputy Warden Lemon
may be as brutal as charged, but the public
may rest assured of a thorough sitting OF
prison discipline, and can welh' AFFORD to
withhold Judgment till the investigating COM
mission makes its report.-Marshall News
Messenger.
The rules and regulations prescribed for
conducting this inquiry. together with nam
ing the prison as the place where 1t must be
conducted will tend to keep witnesses away,
especially as they are expected to pay their
own expenses in going to and from saltwater
q distance from being heard and if ad-
hered to must of necessity make the inquiry
very incomplete and unsatisfactory. Better
not attempt it unless it can be done in an
open, manly and thorough manner White
wash is too cheap and common an article
to satisfy public expectations in this mat
ter.-Mankato Review
The states prison investigation goes mer-
rily on and we hope no whitewash will be
used by the honorable board who are all
honest men. Let an impartial hearing be
had and if guilt exists give those implicated
the limit of the law. The state press is a
unit for full and fair xamination.-Granite
Fall Tribune.
Judging from the smell there surely must
be something rotten over at the state peni-
Tertiary. Our legislative committees should
inspect our state institutions and not make
so many holiday excursions for the benefit
of legislators friends and heelers.-NeW
Brighton Reporter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
sAGAsTA's NOTE SATISFACTORY.
Pleasing in Its Tone to McninIey
and the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lott is stat
ed on good authority that Premier Sa-
gasta's reply to Minister Woodford's
note, the full text of which was read
at yesterdays cabinet meeting, is emil
nently satisfactory to this government.
In it the Spanish ministry pledges it
self to correct the abuses of power in
Cuba which were the subject of so
much complaint during the Weyler adj
ministration, and gives assurance of its
friendly feeling toward the American
people. 1t accepts our good offices in
its efforts to restore peace in Cuba
and in perfectly respectful and
friendly spirit asks this government, so
far as possible, to restrain the insur-
gent sympathiZers in the United States
from giving material aid to the enc
mics of Spain in Cuba. The reply init
mates that but for the assistance that
has been given them by filibusters
from the United States peace would
have been restored long ago. The re-
ply, it is stated, does not contain a
sentence that could give offense or be
construed into an expression of an I'M
friendly purpose or feeling against the
government Of the United States On
the contrary, the note is stated to be
distinctly cOnciIiatOry in tone. although
insisting upon the right and duty of
Spain to put down an armed insurrec-
ton within its own territory. 1t is evil
dent that the reply has made a favor
able impression upon President McKin-
ley and the members of the cabinet,
and it is not unlikely that one of the
features of his forthcoming message
to congress will be a discussion of the
Cuban situation from which it will ap-
pear that there is nothing in the stu
alton to justify present interference on
the part of the United States.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

The Mckinley tariff created..hterally ere,
States, and the tin-plate clause Of that tariff
was the one most vehemently denounced by
the Democratic press and speakers.-lnter
Ocean.
The Mckinley tariff may have created 1t,
but it was the users of tin who paid the
freight" 1t was the Wison-Gorman act
that showed how utterly useless was all that
cost, for, under the decreased tax on the
black sheets, the tin-plate factories increased
faster than under the Mckinley act.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

last until evening, when the moon came up,
cleared off the clouds and left the sky COM
paratively clear, and it then turned much
warmer on Monday.-Sauk Rapids Sentinel.
Here We have statement of lunar effects
that has escaped the meteorologists entirely.
If it is fact that the moon can do of Sun
day what the sun has failed to do, take off
the chill in the air and dispense the clouds,
1t is fact that the chief of the weather
bureau should take cognizance of at once.
Possibly, however, Sank Rapids has an espe-
oial moon of its own. Possibly the editor Of
the Sentinel had been shiyering all day lest
the other fellow was sparkling his best girl,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

But there is still a. large number who have
failed to let us know they are still alive.
We must and shall hear from you, boys. 1t S
a case OF root, hog. or die.-Jackson Republic.
When the Grower turns his eyes from con-
templating Mckinley prosperity to gaze upon
the real article in Jackson county the CLEAN
fades out of them and the dulIness of the
sickness of the hope that is deferred takes
its place. It's grammatical effect is painfully
apparent in the mixing of numbers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
Little Less Lucky Than His Partner.

Special to the Globe.
Il partner of John Quinn, who was shot, in a
box car in this city some time ago, was to-
DAY found guilty by a jury in the district
court Attempted highway robbery in the
first degree was the charge stay of thirty
days was secured The crime is a serious
one in this state. Douglas Is likely to get a
long sentence. The defendant was charged
with trying to hold up Theo Smith, and
claimed Quinn was in on the deal, but Smith
got away, after killing Quinn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
IDAHO DISASTER.
An Investigation Begun by the Su-
Deryising rInsDectOr

BUFFALO, N. ". Nov. 1O.-Capt NJ j.
Calvin. supervising inspector of steam YES
sells, today began an investigation into the
laundering of the steamer Idaho Louis La
Force, the second mate, testified to the good
condition Of the boat when she left her dock
After the hurricane arose consultation was
held by Capt. Gillies, the first mate and
himself, and they decided that the Idaho was
in no danger La Force then gave 1t as his
opinion that one or more Of the gangways
ing the boat to fill and sink
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
Into the River.

CHICAGO Nov. ia switch engine on tho
Northwestern railroad jumped into the Chica-
go river at the Klnzie street bridge this even
ing. The fireman William Raymond dazcd
by the fall was drowned in three feet Of
water. Engineer Leayitt escaped by jumping
through the cab window. He was slightly
injured The wreck occurred at $50 O'Clock.
a time when thousands Of suburbaui'es wcro
leaving the city. Traffic was blocked for three
hours
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
After Small Gnnlr

workman in an Eastern mandatory has
succeeded in performing the almost imp1sgl-
BILE feat of drilling a hole through u cambrlc
needle from one end TO the other Gu beng
asked Yhat he eyyTrectgd 70 de- With his novel
curiosity. he replied that he expected to usc
it as a gun and would appropriate tha chunks
OF prosperity floating around the country at
present TO use as bullets to shoot through L..
-Sturgis Advertiser.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

away and the temperature had risen when
his girl chung tenderly to his arm as he saw
her home from the evening service. We
would like to have the latter suggestion re-
moved before we accept the chill and cloud
dispelling efficacy of the moon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

Quite number of il1ustrious editors are
critcising their brethren for using machine
made editorials. Which is the worse, to use
the machine-made or to make them for the
machine ?-Worthington Advance.
One is as bad as the other, and no editor
who is not lazy. who has the pride of his
vocation, who values his self-respect, who
appreciates his relations to his readers and
his duty to them. will either use machine
made editorials or make them for the ma
chine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11

The Times is as cheerful as the young
doctor was after his first case of maternity
THE mother is dead, the baby is dead, but
have saved the old man" And what a
vapid worthless old man.-New York Sun.
There can be no doubt that Dana no longer
looks over the cases and discriminatory
kills matter, when so hoary an old chestnut
as is the foregoing can appear in the Sun
editorial columns.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
NORMAL AT NEW ORLEANS.
People Ceasing to Take Interest in
the Fever Situation,

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 1O.-Very little
interest Is now being taken in the yellow
fever situation, but few cases and deaths are
being daily reported and the people are look;
ing forth to the time when the plague will
have ceased to exist. The local health Off
Gals failed in their attempt to have the MIS-
sissippi board Of health raise the quaran-
tine against the city. The majority of deaths
reported today are in cases where physicians
were called In at the last minute.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
Rich Strike i'm RInck HiI1s.

DEADWOOD, s. D., Nov. 1O.-At a depth
of $50 feet in the new workings of the Hawk
eye mine, situated at Plum Guch two miles
from Deadwood a body of free milling ore
was struck this afternoon, which showed an
assay value of 81 ,9SS in gold per ton. The
ore body is a continuation of that struck six
weeks ago which caused intense excitement
in the West and caused a stampede to the
district IN which the mine IS situated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
The Things That Were "seeH."

pcrtarait wasn't the first man who seen that
greenish cast in Mr.. McKiniey's eyes. Gar
Reed seen it when he took the spcakership
of the house away from Mr.. Mckinley, who
didn't know at that time that his defeat
would make him president Of the United
States, or the car wouldn't have seen ths
green in his eyes.-Worthington Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
A auINTErrn OF JoKELnrs.

Ned-AIy brother was walking down the
street last evening, and large window glass
fell on him.
Matt-Was he hurt very badly?
Ned-The doctor examined him and found
he had a pain in his leg.
John-Dr. Davis is dead
Pat-He died very young.
John-I never expected him to die so soon.
Pat-I thought he would not live long for
he took life so easy.
Jack Miss johnson got married last even
Ing. and she started on her wedding trip.
Just as she was stepping on the coach her
wedding train was held up by two men.
Mike-I was out fishing the other day with
some friends, and l told them a joke but
they did not catch on, although the fish bit.
John-Mr. Small was arrested the other
day for fast driving
Rob-What? Driving a horse?
John-Why no; he was only driving nails.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
IRON WORKS DESTROYED.
Fire Loss of EaIf a Million Dollars
in Kentucky.

MIDDLESBORO, Ky, Nov. 1O.-The
Middlesboro foundry and machine
works, erected at a cost of $4,000 and
filed with iron working machinery at
a cost of nearly half a million dollars,
was totally destroyed by fire today. No
fire protection was provided in the
building or vicinity and nothing could
he done toward saving any of the
property. The industry was owned
and operated by English capitalists
and had been running about fourteen
months. Sufficient contracts had been
made to have kept the foundry stead
lily employed for more than a year. 1t
is not probable the plant will be re-
built. Insurance, mostly held in LOn-
don, is S10O.O 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-11
EmbezrIemenf Case.

MONTREAL, Que, Nov. 1O.-The case OF
Michael Fortier, for embezzlemcnt. came up
before Judge Dugas today. Mr. Mccoy, of
appeared and testified that Fortler's defalca-
lions amounted TO $4,000 Fortier then volun-
teered to- return TO Chicago.