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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
BOGUS ETS,
Eastern Roads Have Been Seriously
VictimiZed by Them.

CHICAGO, Jan. est is claimed by
railroad men that the brokers and re-
tanners who were arrested here yester-
day are those who were charged with
the putting out Of several hundred
counterfeit tickets Of a supposed issue
of prominent Western road in August
and September last. These tickets were
fonored by nearly every prominent
road running east and southeast from
this city and represent losses 10 those
lines of several thousand dollars, which
the scalpers and their retainers re-
ccived. The pending amendment to the
Interstate commerce act, 1T is claimed,
will stop such frauds on the railway
companies and the travelling public.
The railway people claim these counter
feits are numerous, and that unless
they are protected they will be forced
to discontinue most Of their through
ticketing arrangements now in effect.
The income of the AtchisOn system
from operation for the month of De-
cember was $685. 404, an increase of $685.,
607 over the same month of 1895. The
net income Of the road for the six
months of the fiscal year to December
81, was $4,026,O59, an increase of 81, 49,
8S7 over the same period in the pre-
ceding fiscal year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN is OUT
FOR BUSINESS REGARDLESS
OF EVERYTHING.
OPENS EASTERN TERRITORY
PUTS A TARIFF INTO EFFECT
FEB. L THAT WILL STIR
THINGS UP
Will Have No influence on the 500.
as That Road Has Commit
ted Itself.

The Chicago Great Western has gone
the 500 line one better. Angered at
the Soo's independent stand, the Great
Western has started out on some COM
petitive moves Of it's own by increas
ing the territory opened by the Soos
reduced rates, viz, on traffic south Of
Ogdensburg, N. Y, and east of New
port and originating east of Pitts
burg and common points.
The Chicago Great Western yester-
day extended the limit and issued a
tar1ff, effective Feb. 1, which will open
the entire territory east Of the Western
terminal Of the trunk lines to the re-
rduced rates. These rates will not only
apply to the differential lines, accord
Ing to a tariff already published, but
Will apply to all the standard lines
On a basis Of $1.15, thus putting the
knife directly into the heart of the
Whole situation The Great Western
makes a two-sided swing in the cut
by opening up competition with the
500 and the Western Freight associa-
ton lines as well, giving still another
Illustration Of the policy Of the road.
that getting it's share of business is
I OF greater Importance to the road than
standing by any association agree
ment, In the Of the Soo's action.
q The Great ~5terns tariff will in
clude shipments originating at or east
of the following trunk line termini:
Toronto, Suspension Bridge, Niagara
Falls, Port Erie, Ont; Tonowanda.
Black Rock, Buffalo, East Buffalo,
Buffalo Junction, Dunkirk, Salamanca.
Erie, Pittsburg, Allegheny, Bellaire.
o.; Wheeling, Parkersburg, Charleston.
kenova, w. Va, and Ashland, XIV.
The proportional tariff is quoted as
follows to ST. Paul: Ffrst-class from
Chicago, 40 cents; from Eastern termi-
nj, Is cents; second-class from Chica-
go "a cents, and from Eastern trunk
termini 65 cents; third-class, 26 cents
and 90 cents; fourth-class, Is cents and
80 cents; f1fth-class, 16 cents and 80
cents; sixth-class, 10 cents and 20 cents,
via standard lines.
just what result the action of the
Great Western will have upon the Sit
uation cannot be estimated, but it
will be bombshell for all concerned. If
1T was put in as a warning to the 500
line, 1T will have no effect, as the 500
has committed itself to the PROPOSE
ton Of making it's $1.05 rate from the
East effective on Saturday. The Great
Westerns action will have a decided
effect upon the situation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

had placed the risks Unreliable COM
panieS or not 'M~
Apart from tearing down the protec-
ton which the state throws around
those who insure in companies whose
business standing warrant their leg1tl-
mate entrance to the state, the fact
that such companies are allowed to do
business this way effects the revenue
of the state. Just how much is a mat
ter of guess. State Insurance Commits
siCner Dearth said yesterday that he
had received a number of reports,
since he had taken hold of the Office,
where business had been written in
unauthorized companies without the
person who wrote the business having
even complied with the law as laid
down in the foregoing sections.
Il now have a man quietly working
on the reports that have come in, and
II L find they are true and we can
prove it, then the department will make
it as interesting for them as the law
will allow
But it is regarded as an easy law to
evade so that, if it is being done, the
state is losing revenue every day, while
the people who are carrying this kind
Of insurance are almost sure to find
themselves short of insurance money
should fire visit them.
Then the state loses the benefit of
any retaliatory measures that it might
otherwise be able to enforce, II the
companies were compelled to pass an
examination at the hands of the in
surance department. So not only are
the individuals who buy this kind of
insurance, if they are unfortunate
enough to have need of insurance at
any time, bound to lose by it, but
also the state. it is claimed, Is loser,
no matter what any man may say about
it or how he may say 1T. The fact that
Representative She'll who knows some
thing about the insurance business,
and had the handling of this bill, ever
stood for this section has caused won
derment on more than one occasion.
The blind used for the passage of this
section of the law was that it would
create competition and at the same
time be a blow to what the Minneapo-
lis coterie delight in calling the "1nsur-
ance trust" A bill has been introduced
in the legislature already to kill the So
called trust and if it passes, then the
usefulness of this section of the pres
ent law is gone as we'll as the only pos
sible excuse that could be found for its
ever having been allowed to become
part of the law. It's repeal, it is claim
ed, should be one of the first things to
follow. Even if the so-called anti-com-
pact law failed of passage, this ought
to be killed any way in the interest
of the whole state.
The C o b has no interest in the
matter except to call attention to
piece of law that experience has shown
should not be found on the statute OF
any state. While Commissioner
Dearth has not been questioned about
the matter, there is no doubt that any
member of either house can verify the
facts contained in this article by call
ing at the insurance department.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

Several Spanish Victories Reported
FrOnrs Havana.

HAVANA, Jan. 2S.-A number Of
skirnlshes are reported between the
Spanish troops and the Cuban insur-
gents, among them dbeing one in the
province of IIavana,i where Lieut. Col.
Aguilera's forces, after leaving Palos,
dispersed a number of rebel groups
According to official advices received
here, the insurgents left seventeen
dead. Among those reported killed were
the Cubans, Maj. Luis Rivera, and
Lieut.. Sardinas. Of the Spanish, DR..
Rodriguez andv two privates were
wounded
The Spanish are reported as captur-
ing several important positions at
Teniente, after a hotly-contested en-
gagement The Cuban lieutenant-coI-
onel, Jose Pantaleon. who was wound
ed, succeeded in 1effecting an escape. A
large quantity of groceries and medi-
cine fell into the hands of the Spanish.
With bayonets fixed, the Spanish cap
tured Camp Guanabo, the rebels aban-
dc.ning fifteen Of their dead.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
LOCAL NOTICES.
Summers Sunshine

would be very, very welcome just now. It
ern California at this very moment. This eT-
IRENE cold weather is growing more tiresoma
every day. Why not give your nervous sys-
TEN zen rest, and build up your strength for
the summers labors by spending a few weeks
IN the nelghborhood Of Los Angeles? It il
Dut short trip, and the shortest and most
pIeaSano route is via the Chicago Great West
e e Kansas City and the Santa Fe. A COM
Portable tourist sleeping car leaves 81 PanI
every. Tuesday at 7:3O a. m, and arrives at
Los Angeles at noon on the following Satur-
gay, avoiding any Sunday travelling. Ticket
ana DeIth rates are extremely low Just now
=. E. Robb, Ticket Agent Fifth and Robert
streets, will be glad to furnish detailed infor-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
Railway Notes.

Lyman L. Benson, who was we'll known
in St. Paul among transportation circles in
the earlier days, died this week in Kalamazoo
Mich. He was one Of the early settlers in
st. Paul and came to this city in 1850 At
that time he operated a line of stages between
st. Anthony and St. Paul, then the only
method of transportation between the two
towns. Mr.. Benson moved to Kalamazoo
about sixteen years ago, and was we'll re-
spected in that city.
The members of the railway and warehouse
commission left yesterday afternoon for Man
kato to investigate the merits of a petition
from the people asking that the Minneapolis
& st. Louis and the Northwestern be directed
to connect their lines with a spur in order
to facilitate transfers of freight.
Superintendent E. J. Pearson, Of the Rocky
Mountain division of the Northern Pacific,
accompanied by his mother, will leave to-
night for his station at Missoula, Mont, on
the evening transcontinentaI train.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

One of His staff Shot at His
Side.

KEY WEST, Fla, Jan. 2S.-Accord-
ing to advices just received from Ha-
vara, Capt.-Gen. Weyler came within
an inch Of being killed by a hid
den foe. Weyler and his staff
were accommodating near Guihes. They
reached the Candida hill, when Cubans
concealed in the bushes opened fire
with rifles, and four of Weyler's staff
were wounded, including a lieutenant,
who was riding by the generals side.
The Spaniards fed Weyler leading his
staff. 1t is said that the four wounded
officers were deserted. SO enraged was
Weyler by, the attack that it is report
ed he has ordered the Spanish troops
to desolate the district about Guines.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
regular meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Fifth Ward Transfer Railway Company will
be held at Room 205, Newspaper Row, St.
Paul. Mimi, on the I'd day Of February A.
ID. 1887, a. 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the
election Of a board Of directors, and the
transaction Of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting Dated
the 18th day Of January, 1897 ]. N.
Storr. Secretary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
Court Calls Today.

Jury-Judges Willis, Brill 12S.
Court-Judges Lewis, Otis. SO, 81, So.
Chambers-Judge Bum.
Criminal Court-Judge Kelly. State VS.. Harry
White; on trial.
Probate Court-Judge Willrich. No cases
Set
United States Circuit Court-Adjourned I'M
til Feb. 20.
Minnesota Supreme Court-Nos 26S, 27O, 271,
PA 2S3
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
MAY CROSS THE POND.
Report That President Hill Has
Gone to Europe.

The Great Northern private business
car No, A. L., rolled into the union de-
pct yesterday morning and remained
under the train shed awhile and was
then hauled back to the yards. The
car is for the personal and exclusive
use of President Hill. Last week the
car went to New York. and the presi-
dent went with it. Yesterday it re-
turned to ST. Paul, but the president
did not. And now comes the explana-
ton that the president has stepped
over to the old country to see some
capitalists about certain investments
Mr.. Hill and others are DESTROYS Of
making in foreign countries. The pres
ident's assistants declare that Mr.. Hill
will remain in New York for short
time"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
Take Luncheon With U.s.

O'Clock was well down toward the nrov-
Ilces, where the wind was blowing
hfty-tWo miles an hour. At Portland
however, the wind had fallen to TWEEN,
ty-four miles an hour, and the sky was
rapidly clearing. The snowfall was I'M
doubtedly the heaviest experienced in
southern New England for some years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

The civil service examination of applicants
for service as clerks and carriers in the St.
Paul postoffice viii be held in the United
States court room, postofice building, Tues
day and Wednesday of next week. There
are 165 candidates for the coming examination
to all Of whom notices to appear for examina-
ton were mailed yesterday by Secretary
Moroney. Of this number 80 will be ex-
atnined for clerkships on Tuesday, Feb. 2,
and 70 for carrier positions on Wednesday,
Feb. 3.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

The next interest term Of the Savings
Bank Of ST. Paul commences Feb !,
'9T Money in sums of SIS and upwards
deposited on or before Feb. 3, 81, will
draw five months interest July 1. '97.
at per cent per annunl. "A East Sixth
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
NEW ENGLAND STORM.
Twelve Inches of "the BeautifuI''
Scattered Over the Region.

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 2S.-After a
freedom from snow storms for over
forty days, this city and nearly the
whole of New England now possesses
from twelve to sixteen inches Of snow,
which fell today. A heavy northwest
wind piled 1t into drifts. Some delay to
railroad traffic was experienced. To-
night, after twelve hours Of tempestu-
Gus weather, the sky is again clear
over this, city, but the storm has swept
on down the Maine coast, where it Is
still being felt. The storm center at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

COATES-Jan. "a, 1897, at the residence Of his
sister. in Chicago, Thomas H. Coates for
merly of the auditing department of the
Northern Pacific Railway company.
CARLlN-Edward Carlin, Of Pine City, Mimi,
aged eighty-four, will be buried from his
sons residence, Thomas G. Carlin 521
Bradley street, Jan. 49, at 2: 80 p. m. Serv-
ices at St. Marys church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

The Minneapolis St. Louis railroad Is
the only lire operating Phillips Tourist Cars
via Fort Worth and FL Paso; every Thursday
W. Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake. Ticket
Office, Ryan Hotel Block.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29


luncheon Tuesday afternoon. mound of
ferns built up with pink roses, occupied the
center of the circular table. Attached to each
place card was a bouque1 of white hyacinths
and English violets. The guests were Mes
danes Charles W. Mailer, Archibald Guthrie,
Robert A. Kirk, j. w. Chamberlain, Rollin
A. Lanpher, j. M. Russell, Edward H. Jud-
son. j. H. Stevens, Mrs. Goddard Miss Rob-
bins, of Minneapolis and Miss Allen, of
Columbus, o. .G auduEi6J
The, Crocus Hill Euchre club will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Adams, of Holly
avenue, tomorrow afternoon. r
Mrs T. T. Smith and Mrs. NJ. P. Lang
ford will receive Thursdays in February.
A tea will be given by Miss Marion White,
of Goodrich avenue, tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Daniel NJ Robbins will give an even
ing reception for Mrs. w. G. Pierce next
Thursday.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Uni
versalist Church will hold a quilting meeting
today at the home of Mrs. ]. j. Earhuff, of
Crocus place.
Miss Wheaton, of Summit avenue, gives an
informal afternoon today. '9Tn'fa
Judge and Mrs. Mcdonald, of Hague avenue,
have issued cards for a euchre Thursday
afternoon. 7~ tF-e
The Twentieth Century club gave an in
formal dancing party last evening in Lifts
hall. Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Hughes and Mr.
and Mrs. James Morrow chaperoned It, The
Twin City orchestra furnished the music
A number of young people from Winona and
Minneapolis attended. Mr.. and Mrs Spencer
were the chaperones of those who came
from the latter place. 7
Miss San Souci is to give two musicales
during the last of February, one of which
will be given in Minneapolis and the other
in this city.
Mrs. F. B. Doran, of Congress street, gave
very pretty luncheon yesterday. The table
decorations were charming. Covers we're laid
for twelve. Those present were Mrs. Cliff
ford, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Wood
berry, Mrs. Kingsland, Mrs. Simmons Mrs
Cummings, Mrs. Smith and Mrs Moe.
The children are to have a charity hall
Green, Mrs. John Matthews and Mrs. Pun
mel will chaperone the party. 1t will be held
in Albion hail. ..-.---
The St. Paul Commons will hold social
evening tonight at their rooms.
entertains the Afternoon Euchre club next
Wednesday.
The Home Missionary Society of the House
meeting in the parlors of the church on
Tuesday next.
Scandal Camp No. 1884 will give progress
sive euchre party tonight at 254 East Sew
enth street.
Battery A, N. G. S. NJ. will give it's last
hop Of the series at Armory hall this evening
Miss Margaret Middleton of Pleasant ave
nue., left last evening for New York city
where she will attend school, making her
home with her sister, Mrs. G. E. Sherin.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
To California.

The Minneapolis St. Louis railroad Is
Through car to Los Angeles every TUESDAY
VIA Fort Worth and Ell Paso; every Thursday
via omaha, Denver and Salt Lake. Ticket
ONCE, Ryan Hotel Block
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

NO" said the conservative man at aor,4
Deileve In women BARRIERS. Just look af the
scrape that Sampson got into by going to a
woman for hair cut''-Boston Transcrfnt
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

state railway and warehouse commits
sion. The statement is as follows:
1896. 1895. Increase.
Earnings .. ..$104, rs $85, O48. rs $40 $50 so
Taxes 49,. -. 3,1S9.15 2,552.54 586 81
similar statement, filed by the Duluth
Red Wing & Southern, shows the following:
." s'fr7z'"-+ ft. Decrease
1896. 1885, for 1885,
Earnings >. ;. $6S, 5e4. Al $73, 265. AS $4731. OF
Taxes -. 80. 1,370.69 1861 9462
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS

Made by Two of the Smaller Min
nesOta Lines.
The MINNEAPOLIS Transfer Railway
company yesterday filed it's annual
statement Of gross earnings with the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
To California.

Use the Long Distance Telephone to Mime
sofa, No. and So. Dakota cities and towns.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
BURGLARS IN A SALOON.
j. p. Tiesen's Place ON Mississippi
Street Eentered.

Burglars entered the saloon of J. P
Teisen early yesterday morning and
carried away bottled goods and cigars
of the value of $75 and a little over s.
in cash. The thieves entered through
the front door either by means Of q.
skeleton key or picking the lock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
Tremendous Reductions

In our Underwear Department.
Broken lines of Wonlen's and Chill
dren's Vests, Pants, Tights and
Union Suits. Whether you need
them or not, it is to your interest
to inspect our stock, Just before in
ventory prices prevail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29

V and square neck Corset Covers,
embroidery and lace trimmed, for
Csc and 35c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-29
% % Discount ON All Art NGeS TIL S0tDTd0V Mimi
UndernuS1ins.

This department is being gone
through by keen eyes and a sharp
pencil. There'l be big results for
the few days before inventory. Your
profit, if you choose. For Friday:
The record-union., 1897-01-23
TWO SWINDLERS ARRESTED.
important Capture Made by the Police
at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-George F. Nc
Donald and Edwin Moves Hills, who
twenty-five years ago made themselves
famous by aiding George and Austin
Bdwell in swindling the Bank of Eng
land out of IL 100000. are locked up
here on complaint Of the j. w. Butler
Paper Company of this city.
After the arrest of the two men Nc
Donald was suspected of having been
the author of the pencil will of the late
James G. Fair of San Francisco. He is
known to have been identified with
swindling schemes of almost every kind
throughout the country. The San Fran
cisco authorities were communicated
with. and a reply was received by the
police here this evening to the effect that
the prisoner was not wanted there.
BY the arrest of the men the police
believe a large swindle has been frus-
trated. They are charged with having
ordered a large number of letter heads
and bill heads bearing the firm name of
the Butler Paper Company from prin-
ter in Joliet The latter suspected that
something was wrong, and communi-
Gated with the firm. They had given no
such order. and the police We're notified.
Mcdonald was followed from Joliet to
Chicago and arrested. Several notes
and papers bearing the name of the
paper concern were found in his posses
sion.
To-day Hills. a confederate of Nc
Donald in the gigantic English swindle,
and who since has been identified with
him. ii is alleged. in a number of Of
fenses. was arrested. 1t is supposed
that they were contemplating swindle
through the use of the name of this
concern.
The record-union., 1897-01-23
U. S. MAIL ROBBERY.
Registered Package Containing Thirty.
Five Hundred Dollars Missing.

DENVER (Col.), Jan. 22-News was
given out at the PoStoffice to-day that
a package containing $500 was miss
ing from q sack of registered mail
which arrived at Denver yesterday
from San Francisco.
1t has been learned that when the
mail was transferred at Cheyenne the
package was missing. The robbery
must have taken. place somewhere ON
the Union Pacific Road between San
Francisco and Cheyenne, or at the San
Francisco Postoffice.
lit is rumored that there has been sys-
tematic robbery of mails on the Union
Pacific main line for the past month
Postoffice Inspector McMechen would
not say a word about the big robbery
He spent the morning in close confer
ence with the United States Marshal
and the District Attorney.
Early this afternoon Deputy United
State Marshals Pue and Lovel left for
Cheyenne 1t is said that they have
warrants for several suspected per-
sons.
The record-union., 1897-01-23
PACIFIC CABLE.
HEARING BEFORE THE HOUSE
CO11lTTEE.
rlerits of the Scrymser Bill Over the
Spalding Bill Argued at
Length.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-James c.
Scrymser and Edmund l.. Baylies were
before the House Committee on Inter-
state and Foreign Commerce to-day in
the interest of the Pacific Cable Com
pany of New York. They both argued
upon the merits of the Scrymser bill
over the Spalding bill of the New Jer-
sey Company. Scrymser stated that his
company would want eighteen months
after the passage of the bill to complete
cable to Hawaii and eighteen more to
complete it to Japan.
Patterson of Tennessee said it had
been charged that the Scrymser COM
pany was in sympathy with or had con-
nection with England and English in
terests. Scrymser said of course his
company would expect to do English
business.
Patterson said there should be in
serted in the bill a provision that the
cable company should not come under
British influence.
Scrymser referred to SWayne's state
ment that Japan wanted no cable con-
nection as ridiculous. He said the Jap
anese and Chinese telegraph lines were
dependent upon and controlled by Rus
sian lines. The Spalding company, he
said, would build to Hawaii and stop.
His line to Japan would save the people
of that country more than a million dol
lars in tolls 1.-THE Japanese" he said,
ARE flocking into Hawaii now. This
country is going to have a contest with
the Japanese of some other power to
control Hawaii 1t is necessary to have
a cable line there as soon as possible -
Scrymser did not like the idea of leav-
ing the matter of contract with the
Postmaster General THE present Post
MASTER General will not have time to
act and we don't know who the next
ostmaster-General is or what he will
do" said Scrymser.
The discussion among members Of the
committee developed a wide difference
of opinion.