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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
MINNEAPOLIS FISHING CONCERN
SAID TO HAVE ANOTHER DE-
VELOPED AMBITION.
SENATOR GREER'S MEASURE
OF YESTERDAY Is VIEWED AS
RANCE BY THE STATE FISH
COMMISSION.
Have Been Gased mt for Years by
Fish Companies With COvetous
Eyes.

Another game and fish bill was in
troduced in the senate yesterday which
is suspected by some to contain the
frank avowal of it's sponsor, Senator
Greer, few days ago, that he had
not introduced a woodchuck this sea-
SON. The bill is entitled a bill for an
act to regulate the use of pound nets
in international waters and inland
lakes having an area of over 108 square
miles, and it Is said to be the ambition
OF Minneapolis fishing concern, which
wants to control the fishing on Lake Of
the Woods and Red lake The COM
pany now has nets on Lake Of the
Woods, but the arrangement does not
suit it as we'll as it might, and if
the present law is passed it is believed
by the firm that Accommodations fur
nished 1t there will be much more sat-
isfactory.
The main object of the bill, however,
is said to be the securing Of rights
on Red lake. which is the largest body
of inland water in the state, and with
the exception of Mile Laos, where the
fishing privileges are less valuable, the
only sheet Of water entirely within the
state which would come within the
scope Of the act The Minneapolis con-
Germ is said to have been looking with
longing eyes at this lake for years,
and its partial protection by contigu-
ity to an Indian reservation has main
taired 1T in almost primeva1 purity as
far as the ravages of sportsmen are
concerned
The state game and fish commission
will fight the bill, it is claimed, not
alone because OF it's own Objectionable
features, but because the same con-
Germ which is said to be fathering the
bill is also believed to be behind the
bill introduced few days ago by Sen
ator Miller to abolish the commission.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
ARREARS IN TRAFFIC.
Western Lines Have Found No
Means of Adjustment.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The passenger
rates of the roads running east from
Chicago are in a fair way to become
badly demoralized. The trouble seems
to be over the rates made to Washing
ton for the inauguration. Although
the day for the actual sale of tickets
has not yet arrived, all sorts of stories
as to the reductions made by several
roads are flying around. 1t is reported
on what seems to be excellent author
ity that several parties have been
contracted for at the rate Of $12 for
the round trip, although the author
lied rate is $3.50. 1t is generally
thought that the decentralization will
become greater after the business once
begins to move.
A meeting Of the Chicago-St Paul
lines was held today for the purpose
of determining upon some method of
settling the arrears in the comfortable
traffic between Chicago and St. Paul
and Minneapolis, which are coming
to the weaker members of the physical
pool. No method had been decided
upon up to a short time before ad-
journment, and the chances of a set
Element are not bright The applca-
ton of the 500 line for differentials
will also come up for discussion, and
possible settlement before the docket is
entirely cleared.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
PRESIDENT GREATSINGER TALKS
ABOUT THE EARNINGS OF DU-
LUTH & IRON RANGE.
HAS ONLY A SHORT SEASON.
THE GENTLEMAN PREPARED WITH
STATISTICS TO PRESENT TO
THE LEGISLATURE.
CARRYING BICYCLES AS BAGGAGE.
A General Agent Talks About What
He Regards the Injustice of
Proposed Bill.

President Greatsinger, of the Duuth
g. Iron Range road was in the CITY
yesterday and was a caller upon the
members Of the railroad and ware
house commission, with whom he had
a conversation on matters Of impor-
lance to the road
President Greatsinger has the dis
tinction Of being at the head of the
busiest railroad in the country, con-
sidering it's length. The Duluth G.
Iron Range road is about 125 miles
long, extending from Duluth to Ely,
and having a number Of branches ex-
tending out into the mining ranges
However, the busy period of the road
lasts less than five months, and during
the balance of the year the rolling
stock stands practically useless.
One of the objects of the presidents
visit to the city was to feel the senti-
ment around the state house regard
ing the bill which was recently intro
duced to compel the Duluth &c Iron
Range road to reduce both it's freight
and passenger rates. The company
will fight this to the bitter end. They
will base their opposition, according
to the inference drawn from President
Greats1nger's remarks, upon the fact
that their business lasts for only five
months during the year, and that
therefore they are entitled to charge
higher rates in order to make up the
loss. The president was armed with
mass of papers and tables to show
the business his road was doing. The
Duluth & Iron Range earns the largest
sum per mile of any road in the coun-
try during it's working season The
gross revenue is, or was last year,
$1,000 per mile during the busy sea-
son. The total capitalization and cost
per mile was over $4,000 which was
also phenomenally high. This, of
course includes equipment, docks, con-
struction, etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENTS.
Iowa Tax Collection Plan Is Recon-
mendeG to Pass.

Yesterday mornings session Of the
senate was dry but Industrious. The
fact that there was scarcely quorum
present prevented a consideration Of
the calendar, but the general orders
were cleared up, and number of COM
mittee reports received which will go
on general orders at once.
1t was decided not to adjourn till
Tuesday, but to meet again this morn
ing, as there are a number of bills on
general orders for today.
The principal matter disposed of in
the committee Of the whole was the
bill for the Iowa plan of semi-annual
tax collection bill submitted by the tax
and tax laws committee which was
the subject Of some discussion. Sen
ator Collester wanted information. Sen
ator Schaller thought that the bill was
too far-reaching. He knew, as Senator
Potter explained, that it was in sue
cessful operation in Iowa, but he was
not ready to support it. Chairman
Greer, of the committee, explained that
the substitute struck from the French
bill the graded penalties. The bill did
not go into effect till Jan. 1, 1898, and it
was needed badly. He quoted from the
auditors report and current official
papers to show the magnitude Of the
evil.
Senator Yale doubled the expediency
OF the pTOpOSeu law, anu suggested IndC
the root of the evil was the extrava-
gance Of the public organizations. The
little city Of Minneapolis, building a
$4000,000 court house and city hall,
sends out this week 27-page paper Of
delinquent tax descriptions. Duluth
builds 100000 school house and prop
erty is outrageOusly assessed. Three
lots two miles from the city were as
sessed $1,000, which was practical con-
fScation. The law was sought, he
thought, by those who were holding
land for speculative purposes.
Senator Howard said the present sys-
tenn took millions of dollars out Of cir
culation for five or six months before
the state needed it. The poor men
would be relieved by the bill as well
as the large speculative land holdings
Senator McHale said he had conclud-
ed to vote for the bill.
Senator Masterman offered an amend
ment inserting the word eff"
Senator Schaller said the state treas
urer had all the money needed now.
Senator Yale was glad to hear this
The previous question was called on
the motion to recommend the bill for
passage, and no one voted no.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
SALTWATER NEWS.
Logging Season Practically Ended
District Court in Session.

The logging season is nearing a
close for the present winter, the skid
ding crews in several camps having al
ready been sent down. Owing to the
deep snow, it is almost impossible to
haul the logs out Of the woods. A
conservative estimate places the cut on
the st. CroiX this season at about
200 100000 feet, which is not more than
half the output of last season. On the
Chippewa it has been even more cur
tailed and will not be more than 30 Der
cent of last years cut.
Judge Crosby returned from Hast
fngs yesterday and is holding a special
term of court, listening to the case of
Searles & Gail VS.. J. c. O'Gorn1an.
The Young Peoples Society Of the
Norwegian Church celebrated it's third
anniversary by a musical and literary
entertainment Thursday evening.
A camp Of Royal Neighbors of Amer
lea was instituted in South Saltwater
Thursday evening by Mrs. Banford, of
st. Paul,
The case against Frank Clark. charg-
ed with stealing a box of money and
valuable papers from Mrs. Plaster
store, will be heard in the m1Inicinal
court this evening.
Some extensive alterations are being
made in the district court room.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

siderable money in preparing their
baggage cars for the business. We
ought to have some compensation for
this. 1t is generally understood that
the legal departments of all the rail-
roads hold that when railroad ac-
cepts wheel for transportation, the
company assumes all responsibility for
loss or damage that may occur to the
wheel while in transit or in storage.
and l see no reason why tits respon-
slbility should be assumed without a
fair compensation. 1 believe if the L.
A. W. and the Bicycle Path associa-
ton of st. Paul would give the matter
serious consideration and take a dis
interested and unselfish view Of the
matter. they would see the justice OF
our position. The idea of railroads
is not to reap a harvest from the taxa
ton OF bicycles, but rather to cover
the cost Of handling and cover the risk
incurred"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
HOSPITAL HEARING TO-DAY.
AnOka-Hastfngs Matter to Be Taken
I'm Forthwith

Today the work of investigating the
locating Of the fourth insane hospital
at AnCka will be begun by the joint
committee named two weeks ago Yes
terday the members of the joint COM
mittee met and organized by the selec-
ton of Senator Culkin, of Wright coun-
ty, as chairman, after which the his
tory CT the selection first of Hastings
and the subsequent flop to Anoka was
taken up and considered at some
length.
All the commissioners except Mr..
Carlson, who is i'll. were present. in
Guiding G. E. Rondy. CT Eyota; J. Fl.
of st. Paul; Alvah Eastman, of St.
Cloud; Henry Hopper, of Stephen. and
o. c. Merriman, of Minneapolis.
Several residents of Hastings were
present to represent that city, while C.
S. Pease, 0. L. Cutter. I. A. Caswell
and others came down to see that Ano-
ka got a fair deal.
A request was made that Senator
Schaller act as attorney for Hastings,
but upon his declination to serve in
that capacity, Harris Richardson was
chosen.
Mr.. Bondy was called as the first
witness, but in view Of the fact that
Anoka had no legal representative. it
was decided to adjourn until 2:30 to-
day.
Naturally the members of the Hast
ings contingent are interested in the re-
suit Of the investigation. and they have
been circulating about the house and
senate for several days. indicating that
they have a trump card up their sleeve
to play when the proper time comes
They hint at a sensation. but on the
other hand the Apoka people say that
they suspect nothing more serious than
that the whole matter be sufficiently
delayed as to prevent the passage Of
an appropriation for the erection Of
the hospital.
The Joint committee is settled in it's
determination to bring out all the facts
possible bearing upon the case this
afternoon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
MORE INDICTMENTS.
City Officials Said 10 BE Connected
With u Bank Failure

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb 19-The
greatest secrecy is maintained by Bank
Examiner Escott, and Receiver Court
ney, regarding the affairs of the Ger
man National bank, but warrants are
expected to be issued for other officials
OF the bank. President Mcknight is
still in custody, being unable to furnish
a $4,000 bond. In a statement given to
the press, Mr.. Mcknight claims that
before his connection with the German
National bank, it had been looted to
the extent of $273O0O, or S2S, 900 more
than the entire capital stock of the
bank. He says it was the most corrupt
ly managed bank he ever saw. Ex-
am1ner EscOtt was busy all morning
going over the old record to discover
the grounds for Meningitis charges.
The connection between Mcknight and
the indicted aldermen is expected to
result in further and more sensational
indictments against other city officials.
County Attorney Parsons has been In
structed to employ three extra attor-
neys to help him prosecute the officials.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Minor senate Matter.

Senator Keller wanted a clerk for two
weeks for the beet sugar committee and E.
e. Kaiser was appointed:: He talks several
languages and will get So day.
Senator Sweningsen's illiEeduces the horse
thief bounty from, $500 to $780, ... -
Senator Spencer's resolution for postage
committee.
Senator Stevens introduced. by request
four bills relating to the foreclosure of mort
cages and one relating to civil actions. the
latter in substance. is to compel a Judgment
creditor to sell lands on notice to satisfy his
Judgment. ri
bill to make provision i6or the mainten-
ance and support at the soldiers home of the
wives and children of inmates was introduced
by Senator Stevens. 1t refers only to those
who have no other ADEQUATE means OF sup
port. gee. * :r- -s-ce y Il : "a ~ -;.gg
An amendment to section 1923 of the Gen.
ersl Statutes Of 1894 has been offered by
Senator Sweningsen, 1t gives additional time
for application for those entitled To register
pharmacists. II .' 800 41
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
VENEZUELA VIII RATIFY,
Congress at Caracas VIII Begin Its
Session Today.

WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-The con-
gress Of Venezuela will meet tomorrow
with the expectation of considering the
treaty providing for the arbitration Of
the boundary dispute with Great Brit
ain. Senior Aldrade, the Venezuelan
minister here. says there can be no
DOUBT OF the ratificationlDf the treaty.
All opposition has disappeared. The ar
filtration tribunal provided for by the
document will meet in paris, but It
Is certain that the first meeting cannot
take place this year asiowing to the
enormous mass of documentary evil
dence to be prepared blythe agents Of
Great Britain and Venezuela all of the
eight months period. allowed by the
treaty for the preparation of the origi-
nal cases will be consumed. and until
these cases are ready there will be
nothing to engage the attention of the
arbitrators. n
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

ker's Of the city have agreed in secret
to place a rate of $3.50 to Chicago.
which is the justification alleged for
a cut Of 81 to New York The 500
already enjoyed differential on east
bound business, but the cut will re
duce the rate to New York from $27. so
to $3.50, and from $29 to $27 to Boston
and Portland. It is expected the rate
will attract considerable business.
The brokers of course, deny that
they have placed a rate Of $3.50 to
Chicago in effect.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
"HERR" HILLS CONTROL,
The story Cannot Be Officially Con-
firmed in New York

hrmed in New York.
NEW YORK. Feb. 19-The renewed
report, set a1oat from time to time
that President ]. J. Hill, of the Great
Northern railroad, has secured a con-
trolling interest in the Northern Pa
cine railroad cannot be verified from
any authoritative source in Wall street.
The revival of the story at this time
attracts no attention from dealers in
railroad securities, who have had in
formation of such a state of things
for several weeks. as chronicled in this
report. General credence is given to
the supposition that the recent heavy
transactions in Northern Pacific for
German account were designed to Sc
cure a sympathetic administration of
the Northern Pacific and Great North
ern. 1t became known on Feb. 1
that the bankers syndicate which I'M
derWrOte the Northern Pacific plan of
reorganization had sold two-thirds of
the stock accruing to it to the Duetsche
bank, of Berlin, and others. The pur-
chasers are recognized as close friends
Of President Hill and Of the Great
Northern. Northern Pacific securities
have been dealt in on the stock ex-
change ever since on the conviction
that Herr Hill will henceforth have an
influential voice in the direction Of
Northern Pacific affairs. The sale was
regarded as the elimination of a plan
for the sympathetic control of the two
roads long in contemplation and the
mutual advantage of which is obvious.
The almost simultaneous announce
ment Of sale of Oregon Railway &,
Navigation and interests identified with
Northern Pacific, Great Northern and
Union Pacific, indicated the still fur
Their ramification Of the plans of the
still famous management Of this group
of transcontinental lines. While none
Of the interests concerned has consent
to give sanction to the differences
drawn from these transactions. or TO
disclose the ultimate holders of the
securities sold, the fact that Northern
Pacific and Great Northern will be in
harmony as a result Of them is gen.
a1-ally recOgniZed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Baron Kills Himself

DETROIT Mich, Feb 19.-Baron Francis
xeVier Ludwig Macmillan Van Oeyen, of
Schloss-Johannesburg, Bavaria aged seventh
two, committed suicide last night at his
home. 50 Aberle avenue, this city. His cornse
was found today. The baron was a descend
ant OF princely house Of Germany. and
also Of a prince OF the French Bourbons. He
was highly educated, and in his youth be-
came an officer in the cavalry regiment OF
the king of Bavaria. He became involved
with revolutionary ideas and fed to this
country IN 1850. 80 -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Publishers Elect,

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The American News
paper Publishers association which has been
in session for several days ct the Hoffman
house. held its annual election CT officers to-
day. The result follows: President, Charles
w. Knapp, Of the st. Louis Republic vice
president, J. A. Butler, of the Buffalo News
secretary, William c. Bryant, Of the Brook
Of the Brooklyn Eagle; executive committee,
NJ. A. McRae, Cincinnati Post; S. H Kauff-
mann, Washington Star: Frederick Driscoll,
ST. Paul Pioneer Press; Charles H. Taylor
Jr., Boston Globe; W. L. X. Seip, Pittsburg
Times and News. The association will! hold
its annual banquet tonight at the Hoffman
house.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Torson Railroad Bill.

House File No. q. the Torsen railroad
commission BILL aroused some. debate SEN
ator Miller wanted 1t amended to correspond
with his senate bill. = 1t was proposed to send
the bill to the railroad committee; which
has a hearing set for Tuesday evening on the
Miller and other bills. The Miller amend
ment makes the terms at first two, four and
six years. thereafter uniformly SIX years.
The bill was finally referred to the railroad
committee. Is .- g. --a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Some House Matters.

The members Of the Ramsey county dele
cation will convene at the Commercial club
wishes to be heard on any Of the measures
which have been referred to the delegation.
Today is the last day when there may be
introduced bills approprlating moneys out
of the internal improvement fund of the
state. This was provided in resolution in
troduced IN the house some weeks ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Twins in Size, Shape and Activity,

This is what those important little organs.
the kidneys are when healthy In disorder
they may differ in all three particulars. Dis
ease usually destroys them successfully, not
the other is semi-paralyzed. Give to both a
healthful impulse, without exciting them,
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters which fore
ease and diabetes. Use the Bitters, also, for
malarial bilious, rheumatic, nervous bowel
and kidney troubles. -.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

$500 is paid in cities having over 10 600 popu-
la.ion. and $3.50 in smaller places. A hotel
is defined, and it must have all the proper
appurtepances to carry on business or II
act. A penalty Of SIS to 500 is provided for
violation OF the law.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Another MastOdOn Received,

The third compound mastodon'' engine.
recently ordered by the Northern Pacific, ar
rived in the. city yesterday from the shops,
and attracted great interest, ewing to its i'm
mense size. The first of these engines has
been set up at Brainerd, and has been pro-
nOunced great SUCCESS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Justice nNpA.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 19-Mercer Beasley
chief justice Of the supreme court of New
Jersey, died today at his home in this city
from pneumonia. He was etghty-one wears
old.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

A stringent bill to regulate the sale of in
toxicating liquors in restaurants and hotels
was offered by Senator Stevens. 1t first
prohibits free lunches. and then forbids the
sale or use Of liquors unless a license OF
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
Will Adjourn TIL Tuesday.

When the house adjourns today it will be
until tuesday on account of the fact that
Monday is Washington's birthday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
500 APPLIES THE KNIFE.
Clips So Off the Present Rate to New
York

The 500 has entered the field again
against all competitors, and has no.
titled the public that it will imme-
diately place in effect q lower passen-
ger rate from the Twin Cities, to New
York Montreal Boston and common
points. The 500 says that the bro
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

That the reporters get along so nicely with
the house officials because, the latter are all
good fellows.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20

At a session held in the senate Immediately
following the lunch hour yesterday, by the
house and senate pages, quantity of mock
business was gone through with, including
Shell, of Worthington, was appointed SEN
ate page, at a compensation of $12 a week.
Resolutions, motions, questions of personal
privilege, and even plain road and bridge
bills were taken up and handled with an
expedition and regard / fots parliamentary
niceties which might probably be studied
by some of the sure enough members of the
legislature.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-20
What the Third Housa Saws

That the house Pops would not fight the
Greer travelling library bill if it provided
that each library should include atlantis"
and the speeches Of William Jennings Bryan.
=
While the senate discussing the semi
annual tax collection bills Dan Shell came in
to inquire Of Senator French how his bill
was getting along. The '-tax7 committee bill
was q substitute for the bill, which, Shell
says, French stole from himx
That Senator Greer will use the Hastings
hospital business as club to whip the Don
nelly and the house Pops into line for his
library bill. !.t.E
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