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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
.sTHEIR USUAL PROSPERITY. -

Sandwiched into the series of Iugu-
brious resolutions in which the remnant
of the once powerful, influential and
respectable Farmers Alliance sets forth
the woes of the farmer is the state
ment that the carrying corporations
alleged to be the cause of all the Attic
tons that beset the farmer are ZEN
joying their usual prosperity" For the
sake of the farmers whom they assume
to represent we trust that the picture
of their dolorous condition is just as
truthful as is the statement that the
railways are "enjoying their usual
prosperity" We are inclined to the
opinion that each is equally inaccu-
rate Any way, whatever difficulty
there may be in getting at the facts
relative to the condition Of the farmers.
and granting that the low price of farm
products that has prevailed has made
their lot not an easy one, there is no
lack Of evidence of the most conclusive
kind to show that the railways of the
country are not enjoying either their
usual or any prosperity.
The Commercial death rate" among
railways in 1896 was exceeded in no
previous year since 1873, If the termina-
ton of receiverships in foreclosure
sales is taken as the death while in
no year was it surpassed if the mileage
is taken as the index. In that year 65
railways, with a mileage Of 4,9O9, were
sold under the hammer, while So rail-
ways in 1885, with 49, 3O miles of track
age, went to satisfy the claims Of mort
gagees. The capitalization of stocks and
bonds wiped out in the former wear
by these sales was $243, 2SS, O0O while
the valued investments cleaned off the
slate in 1896 were 81 $50 377 900. In ad-
dition to the railways thus disposed Of
in this most disastrous year must be
added 81 that had survived the shocks
of the panic and passed into the hands
Of receivers, with their SAL miles Of
track representing a capitalization of
$1O2, 533, 900 and a bonded debt of s172,-
O64, 900.
How far back one must go to ascer-
tain when railways enjoyed their US
ual prosperity" or what the resoIyers
of the Alliance meant by that term. is
equally uncertain. Twenty-one years of
court records show the forced sale of
7O3 railway company properties, with
mileage Of 89,487 and a stock and bond
capitalization Of $5,44O, 293. 900, figures
representing one-half of the entire
mileage and capitalization Of the rail-
ways Of the United States The time
when they enjoyed prosperity" must
have been prior to 1879. Possibly our
Alliance Jeremiahs may have used their
term In merely Pickwickian sense, or
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
ELECTION post MORTEsI-
Held by the Bryan Club of Canton
Ohio

CANTON, o., Jan. THE Bryan free
silver club Of this city, had tonight
what Allen 0. Meyers, of Cincinnati
one of the speakers, and an Ohio
Democrat of prominence was pleased
TO term a, post mOrtem over the recent
election. 1t was a banquet designed
to do honor to the memory Of Jackson.
Covers were laid for nearly 500 guests.
The Woman's auxiliary to the club as
sisted IN the arrangements and many
women were among the guests. A num-
Der of local leaders in the Democratic.
Populist and Prohibition parties, in
Guiding Gen. I. r. and Mrs. Sherwood.
delivered addresses. Toasts were also
responded to by Gen. A. W. Warner, OF
Marietta; Allen o. Meyers, of Cincin-
natl; Congressman-elect J. j. Lentz,
of Columbus; Judge BIandin, of Cleve-
land, and others. Invitations were
sent broadcast over the country. and
letters sent by William j. Bryan. Hon.
Richard P. Bland, Senator Stewart and
j. r. Sovereign, were read during the
celebration. Mr.. Bryan's letter is as
fellows:
Permit me to express my regret at
my inability to be present. and to
thank the members Of your club for
the efficient work which they did
through the campaign, and for their
continued good will. If we were right
in the position taken during the cam
paign we are still right If our OBJ
ponents were wrong during the cam.
paign, they are still wrong. Post cleo
ton events only confirm me in the
opinion expressed during the campaign
that no permanent and general pros
perity can be expected under the gold
standard Experience is, at least, the
test OF political theories, and we can
patiently abide the practical test to
which the theories of our opponents
will now be put, prepared to take ad.
vantage Of their failure. if they fail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
ASKS A RECEIVER.
Joseph l.. Brady Doesn't Want the
GeFmania Assignee


Joseph l.. Brady, a creditor Of the
Germania bank, has made application
to the district court for an order di-
recting Peter Kerst to show cause why
he should not be removed as assignee
of the Gernlania bank, and why an
other assignee should not be appointed
The order is returnable before Judge
Bum next Tuesday at 10 a. m.
Mr.. Brady alleges it was upon the
personal assurance of Mr.. KerSt act
ing as cashier of the bank, prior to the
assignment, to the effect that the bank
was all right that he, Brady, deposited
money therein. For this reason Mr.
Brady insists that Mr.. Kerst is not the
proper person to act as assignee, and
asks that he be removed and another
assignee be appointed
Receiver Auerbach, of the Alleman :
mia, said yesterday that he expected
to have his statement for the court
ready within six days There is a
vast amount Of legal business contihu-
ally cropping up in the exercise of his
functions and he has appointed as his
legal adviser, A. G.. Briggs.
The bond of Charles F. Staples, as
assignee Of the West Side bank, in the
amount of $250,000 has been approved
by Judge Bum. The bond is signed
by the Fidelity and Deposit company,
Of Maryland, by Joseph Jockey, resi-
dent director and William M. Carson,
general agent.
Judge Bum appointed John f. Fitz-
patrick, an attorney, receiver of the
Bank Of North st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

perhaps, sarcastically, and only meant
to say that the railways were 'enjoy-
ing their usual poor health" If, how
ever, it be objected that the twenty
one-year period is too long to afford
fair test of prosperity, let us take the
last five years. In that period we find
that 213 railways. with 56,f03 miles of
track, or 80 per cent of the whole, and
a capitalization of SITS, 900, or 80 per
cent of the whole, have been turned
over to the guardianship of the courts
and the tender mercies of receivers. In
the light of these figures the express
sion of the Alliance, if humorous, is
CHASTITY, and if serious, severely re-
fleets upon their investigation of the
facts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
WITH INTENT TO AMUSE.

mo. darling said a mother to a sick
child. the doctor says I mustn't read to you
Then, mamma" begged the little child
won't you please read to yourself out loud?'
-Tit-Bits.
First Tramp-If you had to work-just sup
have?
Second Tramp-Well. I think 1 could be
judge of a dog show. I've had experience of
all de dif'rent kinds of dogs dere is.-Puck.
81 don't think JerkIeigh would hesitate in
telling lie," said Radbowen.
Yes he would" said Chesney.
What makes you think so?'
He has to. He shutters. ''-Twinkles.
Well said the kite to the small boy, 81
on the string. And that" continued the kite.
lis what makes me soar."-IndianapoIi Jour-
nal.
Correspondent should like to write for
your paper. You want the manuscript sheets
blank on one side, don't you?
Managing Editor-On both sides if Won
please.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Tommie-I've got So in my bank.
Mr.. Freshman-Indeed? Where did you get
it all?
Tommie-Every time Sister Lii gifts a new
beau he gives me 10 cents to stay out Of the
parlor.
Now Tommie has $50 in his bank.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Do you think, my dear.
that the time will ever come when the men
will do the cooking?
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Not in this world, John.
-Yonkers Statesman.
He-I mean to give you an elegant engage
ment ring, and We'll call it your Christmas
present.
She-Im not to be outdone in generosity.
I'll give it right back again.-Detroit Free
Press
The following was copied from a. notice
posted on building: Notice-Tenants should
be careful not to throw cigars or lighted
matches about. Otherwise they may set fire
prietor. '-Tid-Bits.
Briggs-I understand there is a movement
on foot to make the cable car service better
Griggs-I was in one yesterday and there
was decided movement on my foot-New
York World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
NOBLE FRANKLIN LODGE
Celebrates It's 2Ist Anniversary Mt
the Temple

Last night was a gala night for
Noble Franz 'ino1odge No 9, A. D. Il.
w. The looge celebrated its twenty
first anniversary With a public install
lation of officers, which was followed
by an entertainment and dance. The
audience, which numbered some six
hundred, packed A. o. u. w. Temple to
the doors, standing room in the nails
being even at a premium. The even
ing's exercises were opened by Master
Workman NJ. j. Clark, who delivered
an address of welcome, after which
Hon. F. NJ. Lloyd. grand master work
man for the district of Minnesota, took
charge and proceeded to install the
new officers for 1897 He was assisted
in the installation exercises by Grand
Guide j. Frost; Grand Past Master A.
L. May and other grand lodge officers
from various parts OF the state. The
new officers are: M. j. Clark, past
master workman; Albert Ebel, master
workman; j. F. Mcclure, foreman: J.
J. Daley overseer; J. c. Carpenter
guide; H. J. Koehler inside watch; Fl
S. Krause, outside watch; r. d
O'Connell, recorder; J. c. Wagner
financier; Thomas r. Fearing, receiver
and Judge John w. Twohy. trustee
After the close of the installation exer-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
LOYAL LEGION.
Capt. w. p. Allen to Tell of ..Three
Frontier Battles"

A stated meeting of this comman-
derry will be held ait the Hotel Ryan.
st. Paul, Tuesday evening, Jan. ~
1887, at half-past 6 o'clock. Board Of
officers will meet at o'clock. After
supper paper will be read by Com
panion Capt. William P. Allen. entitled
Three Frontier Battles Wilson's
Creek, Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove.
The commandery will commemorate
the birthday of Abraham Lincoln by a.
dinner, at which ladies are expected.
at the West hotel, Minneapolis. Friday
evening, Feb. L. Companion Gen.
John G. Black, commander Of the Com
mandery Of the State Of Illinois. has
accepted the invitation to be present
and to make an address. An informal
reception will be rendered Gen. and
Mrs. Black in the hotel parlors from
7:30 to S:15, when dinner will be served
in the large dining room Through
the courtesy of Companion Col. J.
II. Page, commanding Third United
States infantry, music will be furnished
by the regimental band.
Special cars will leave the West hotel
for ST. Paul at 1870, connecting at
Prior avenue for st. Anthony hill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
THIEF AND DETECTIVE.
Former Pays His Respects to a
ely Bob"

Members of the police force are hav-
ing a great deal Of fun at the expense
of Detective DAILY on account of a little
occurrence of Wednesday afternoon at
the Arlington hotel where the big Ely
bCb" resides. A thief entered the
hotel in the middle of the afternoon,
and after wandering through a num-
Der of the rooms on the upper floors,
at his own sweet will, Daly's being
presumably of the number, passed bold
~ through the office, and as he went
out, said, Good afternoon" pleasant
ly to Daily and the proprietor of the
house who were sitting in the office
chatting together It was found that
only SO cents in money and a few other
articles had been taken, but hereafter
DAILY will pay more attention to
strange men whom he meets about
the hotel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

cises an excellent musical programme.
which had been prepared by Chairman
z. M. Moroney, was rendered, the feat
ures of which were the excellent solos
of T. F. O'Rllly and Frank Hoffman,.
Piper John Smith, attired in full Scot
fish costume, gave several selections
and the Highland fling, accompanied
OH the pipes by H. j. Koehler. F. Wa
Hutchins rendered MY Mary Green
making the hit of the evening. A
pleasant feature Of the evening was
the presentation of a handsome dia-
mond-studded badge to Past Master
Workman M. j. Clark. The presenta-
ton speech was made by F. M. Lloyd.
Dancing followed the close of the en-
tertainment programme, and refresh
ments were served under the direction
of H. G.. Spencer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
KELLY WILL HANG MARCH 23.
One of the Wyoming Murderers
Awaits His Doom

1t now looks as though Verren and
SECULAR, the Duluth murderers, would
not be sentenced to death by Gov.
Clough. Yesterday the governor signed
the death warrant of George Kelly.
enc of the Wyoming murderers, and
he will be hanged, unless the executive
clemency or judgment Of heaven
should yet intervene, at Center City,
Tuesday, March %. The fixing Of the
date is singular in two respects, one
Icing that the hangman's day is not
Friday, but Tuesday; the second is
that Kelly was not sentenced to the
death penalty until Nov. IS. and the
law requires a lapse of ninety days be-
tween the date Of sentence and the
GATE of execution. AS the ninety days
would carry Kelly UP to March IS or
thereabouts, it will be seen. that the
governor gives the Wyoming criminal
a very small margin, while Soular and
NerrelPs cases have been hanging fire
IN the governors office for several
months
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
NO POLICY ABOUT 1T.
Mr.. Bement Denies an Evening Pa
per's Report.

Mayor Doran announced on Jan. that he
had appointed R. B. C. Bement and John H
Wolterstortf as members of the board of water
commissioners. Yesterday the commission
for Mr.. Bement was issued, and the fact that
the gentleman had a conversation with the
mayor taken by the evening organ to
mean that Mr.. Bement had committed himself
to some policy in order to secure the re-
appointment. Mr.. Bement said last evening
that there nothing in the story as pub
lished. He had agreed to nothing in the
shape OF any policy nor had he been called
upon to make any agreement.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
WEST SIDE WOMEN.
They Will Help Along the Monument
Movement.

A large number Of representative la
dies of the West side met at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. F.. B. Doran yesterday
and effected a permanent organization
for work in the interests of the monu-
ment to be erected by the ladies Of
st. Paul to the Grand Army of the
Republic Mrs. F. B. Doran is presl.
dent of the organization, Mrs J. c.
Bryant. secretary, and Mrs. A. NJ
Bartlett treasurer.
1t was the unanimous sentiment Of
the meeting that work should begin at
once by way of promoting and fur
thering the interest already manifest
ed, and to this end a general recep-
ton will be held Tuesday evening, Jan
10, at the residence Of Mayor Doran,
to which the entire ward will be i'll
vited.
The ladies of the West side will hold
regular monthly meetings with Mrs.
Doran on the first Thursday morning
of each month at 10 o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
COMPANY ID ANNUAL.
st. PauI's Crack Organization Talks
Over the Future.

The annual meeting of Company D,
First Regiment. N. G. S. M, was held
ct the Armory last evening after the
regular company drill, nearly every
member of the company being present.
detailed report was presented by
Corporal Delude, financial secretary of
the company, showing a satisfactory
condition of the finances OF the or
ganization. Plans for the future were
discussed and it is safe to say that
Company d will take no second place
at the annual inspection next spring.
or any future period. Considerable
shooting on a short range to be con-
structed i'm the armory is to be done
by the members Of Company D, and IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
Eva Lannon'S Case

Eva Lamont, the alleged keeper of a resort
at Crookston, and Jack Wilson and Otto Dix,
all of whom are accused of having been in
strumental in inducing Bessie Thomas to
enter the Lamont woman's house at Crooks
ton for immoral purposes, appeared in the
municipal court yesterday morning with w
Erwin the case was set forward to this morn
ing at 9 o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
VIII In stalI Tonight.

The installation of the officers elect of st
Paul Camp NO. l, Sons Of Veterans, u. s. A.,
together with the officers OF the Ladies' Ali
society Of the camp, will occur this evening
at Ord Post hall, corner Of Fifth and Wabasha
streets The officers OF Gen. Ord Post. G. A.
t.. and the Relief Corps of Ord Post will also
be installed this evening
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
Brooks Examination

Samuel Brooks was yesterday examined
in the police court on the charge of grand
larceny and held to the grand jury. Brooks,
1t is alleged, stole iron forgings Of the value
of $1,000 from the Harris Forge and Railway
Mill company. The principal witness in the
case was Abraham Goldman, superintendent
for the company, who certified briefly as to
the ownership and value of the property
Brooks was released on $1,000 bonds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
RAMSEY TAX LIST.
State Auditor Dunn Receives an
Abstract of Them

An abstract of the real and personal
property assessment in Ramsey county
was filed with the state auditor yes
terday The total valuation is $96,
sos, 400, and the average rate of taxation
20.9 mills. making a total tax levied Of
81, 139, 1909. The total state taxes are
$173, SS6.07; the state school taxes Sill, =
O94,OS; city taxes, $1,1523177S. Beside
this there is a water frontage tax Of
the city of st. Paul which foots up
S119 710 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
First State Dinner.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE series of state
dinners given annually by the president a.
the White house began tonight with that
Secretaries Smith and Bissell. both of whom
resigned as members of the cabinet were
among the guests. The dinner was served in
the state dining room. which was fragrant
with the wealth of floral decorations that had
been used.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

more marksmen and sharpshooters are
qualified by Company d at Lakeview
hereafter, it will not be strange. A
communication from the Evening Star
Of Washington, d. G., requesting a
history Of Company D, was received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
DAILY MEANS.

Barometer. so l6; thermometer, 16; relative
humidity. 81; wind. southwest; weather, part
cloudy; maximum Thermometer, %; minimum
Thermometer. $; daily range, IL amount of
rainfall or melted snow in last twenty-fo
hours. D.
Note-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation. p. F. Lyons Observer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

WINNIPEG. Jan. I'm the trial Of the Pc
tition against Boyd, NJ. p, today evidence
of bribery by his agents was admitted BIZ
counsel for the defense. This probably va
Gates his seat, but the decision Is reserved
until some technical points are disposed of.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

The ninth annual baZar of st. Vincent
de Pauls parish, which opened at Twin City
hall, Rice street and University avenue, last
Monday night, has proven a success thus
far. The bazaar will close next Saturday
evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
cENERAI- nRSERNATIONS-

United States Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau. Washington, Jan. I, GAS p.
IL. Local Time, p. m. 10Th Meridian Time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
Nettie Confirmed,

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE senate today
confirmed the nomination Of Nettie J. Van
Inwegen as postmaster at Ortonville, Mimi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

and create special privileges as uncon-
stitutional
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
TODAY,s WEATHER..

WASHINGTON, Jan. Forecast for Fri
day: Minnesota and North Dakota-Cloudy
with probably light local snow Friday night;
Southery winds.
Wisc0nsiR-Threatening weather followed
Friday night by snow; soutnerly winds.
South Dakota-Partly cloudy with probable
light snow furries in extreme northeast por-
ti0n Friday night: sOutherly winds.
Moutana-Generally fair; colder in extreme
northern portion; westerly to northwesteriy
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs N. P. Langford gives an. informal
family dinner party today for the bride,
Mrs W. R. Langford.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Gen. Brooke gave luncheon yester-
DAY at the Aberdeen. Covers were laid
for fifteen; Those present were: Mesdames
Margaret White, Monfort, Auerbach, Bran
nall. L. Newport, RantOul Toilette, Castle,
a. Dalrymple, Pierce Mitchell, Carpenter,
Miss Murphy and Miss Newport
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

A reception will be given at the House
OF the Good Shepherd by the Sisters, on Sat
urday, Jan. 8, at 3 p. III. All friends and
be present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Miss Cutler, Of Summit avenue. gave a
large euchre party last evening, over seventy
guests being present
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Tompkins, of Virginia avenue. will
give luncheon Tuesday, JAM u, for Mrs
w. 7. Pierce.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs Frederic A. Fogg has cards out for
reception to be given next Thursday after
noon, Jan IA, from to 6, in honor of Mrs.
Rudolph Weyerhaeuser
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Titcomb gave an informal musical
or Mrs. Wagner Of New York, Wednesday
evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

In order to better cope with the missionary
and social labor of the First Baptist church.
the ladies of the parish have divided the
church into 'neighborhood Circles of which
there will be six in number. There will be
q meeting either once a week or fortnightly
Inc first meeting will take place at Mrs. E.
M. Van DuZee's home.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Miss Ada Richardson, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Richardson will be married
to w. K. Kelly Jr., Tuesday, Jan. 12
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Gen. Brooke will give a luncheon on
Thursday, Jan. IA, at the Aberdeen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart the authoress,
VIII be given reception by the ladies of the
Eclectic club, Of Minneapolis, Friday, Jan. Is.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Miss Dell Derusha, daughter of Octavius
Derusha, of POI West Congress street, and
John L. Zingheim, prominent merchant of
Blue Earth City, were married yesterday at
st: Matthew'S church. Rev Father John M
Solnce officiating. The bride was attended
by Miss Mary Perrizot, and Charles Freer at
tended the groom. The young couple left
yesterday afternoon for their future home at
Blue Earth City.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Miss Beaumont opened a Current Topic class
at the Ursuline convent at Frontenac this
week,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Tompkins, of Virginia avenue, will en-
certain this evening at whist.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Horace Bigelow will give a euchre
party Saturday evening for Mrs Harris