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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

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the half blind man had succeeded In
pulling AZ revolver from his pocket.
He had raised 1t until the muzzle was
almost agairse the trembling old mans
heart. With a quick movement Mr..
Low knocked the weapon up. In do
ing so, he managed to get his hnger
caughS in the trigger. Van AIKEN, stin
clutchins the senator, who was shout
Ing for assistance. pulled madly atNthe
pistol WHICH now was pointed at the
ceiling and rendered harmless by Mr..
Lows finger in the trigger. In answer
to the shouts other tenants came
crowding in. After d short struggle.
Van AIKEN was disarmed and over
powered.
Before policeman arrived, Van
AIKEN desisted from struggling, He
was taken over to the Center street
police court He is a well dressed
man, and gave his address at Tenth
avenue hotel, this city. After Senator
Mcpherson had somewhat recovered
from the effects of the shock, he said
he had never seen Van AIKEN or his
companion.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
CALvE AT MINNEAPOLIS.
She Sang Before Crowd of Tre-
mendOuS Size.

The Northwestern festival closed last night
In blaze of glory and there were upward of
5000 persons to enjoy their fill of such music
as is too seldom vouchsafed. One OF the old
time crowds resorted to the Exposition until
the auditorium sea Of faces and varigat-
ed blossoms. Above, below, on either side
there were no vacant spaces except for a
few chairs In the extreme corners Hawking
the stage. 1t was an audience to delight the
plaudit-loving soul of even singer Of Calves s
prominence, and its size and body was not
unmarked behind the sombre draperies that
held from view the queen Of song. It was an
immense gathering, expectant, animated cons
cious. For it's hearing was offered a rich
feast, and those who have been signing for
the happy number who found themselves In
that vast auditorium and sat beneath the
spell so easily exerted by those who sang.
The programme was a succession of delights
for the aesthetic sense and brought to the
least intelligent a knowledge of the range Of
emotions, which one may experience who sits
at the feet of the divine muse, accepting
was superb concert in every respect, and
there are untold thanks due the ambitious
personality who planned and carried through
so gigantic an undertaking for the edif1ca-
tion of a people that is not ungrateful how
ever feeble its expression Of gratitude.
An old man, whose name could not be learn.
ed, is said to have been held up and robbed Of
an unknown quantity of money by lone
highwayman on the river bank, near Tenth
avenue south, yesterday morning. The rob-
Der induced his victim to follow him to q
secluded spot, and then covered him with a
revolver and demanded his money, after secur-
ing, which, the former made his escape. He
by the old mans cries, but managed to make
his escape,
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HIS CASE ALL
NIGHT.
MAY BE A DISAGREEMENT.
ALDERMEN, EX-ALDERMEN AND
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ANXIOUS
OVER THE RESULT.
KENYON IS TAKEN TO TASK.
County Commissioners Inclined to
PitchfOrk the Public Examiner
minneapolis News.

Although the jury in the case Of Aid.
George Durham was anxious to reach
a verdict and be discharged by the
court last night, it was an impossibility
for it to reach conclusion, and it is
a question whether a verdict can be
rendered when they file into court at
10 o'clock this morning. Judge Russell
was to have received the verdict it
any was reached last night. The time
set was 9 o'clock, and Deputy Sheriff
Schmidt was instructed to send for the
judge at that hour in case there was
any likelihood of the jury's coming
to conclusion at that time. But
unanimity of opinion did not seem to
be manifest in the jury room, and, act
ing under instructions, the officer in
charge did not send for his honor At
$50 o'clock a majority of the jury
were playing cards, while others were
preparing to retire. There was no pos
sibility Of verdict being reached last
night, and if there had been, the out
come would not have been given out
until the jury appeared in court this
morning.
It was next to impossible last night
to learn what the jury had done or
how they stood Rumors were scarce,
and the officer In charge knew as little
about the standing Of the jury as an
outsider. However, the general opinion
is that the jury will be unable to agree.
The view is taken that plenty of time
was afforded between the hour of re-
firing and o'clock last night to reach
a verdict, and if the twelve good men
and true could not come to an agree
ment in that time, they will be unable
to reach one at all. However, the jury
will report to Judge Russell at 10
o'clock this morning, Judge Jameson
having gone to the lakes.
Public interest in the outcome Of this
now famous case has been intense, and
not among the least interested were
number of city officials and ex-officials.
Among the latter was eX-Ald. Jen-
nings, Of the Third ward, who testified
to having been offered a bribe by Hal
vorson. He was about the court house
last night awaiting the outcome.
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started several senators laughing.
Turning to Mr.. Mason, Mr.. Hoar said:
eff this is to be a circus, of course
I will go down."
''If the senator from Massachusetts,
understands he is circus, he does
not understand it from me-" retorted
Mr.. Mason.
Mr.. Burrows CMich.) then secured
the floor for speech, but as it was
4:15 p. m. he yielded for an executive
session,
During the morning hour Mr.. Stew
art gave notice Of an, amendment which
he would offer to the tariff, bill, IT pro
vides that there shall Be-, at all tipiss,,
a reserve fund in the treasury or $50
OO0, 900. It shall be the duty OF the sec
retary of the treasury to Invest the
surplus over the sum in United States
bonds, and that when less than $50,000,-
900 is in the treasury he shall issue
legal tender non-interest-bea notes
to make up the deficiency; that such
notes shall be redeemable out Of the
first surplus over fifty millions; that in
case insufficient coin to meet the coin
obligations of the United States shall
come into the treasury through the or
binary sources Of revenue, the secle-
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
EX-SENATOR ATTACKED.
An Attempt Made on the Life of Mr..
McPherson.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-An attempt
was made today to kill ex-United
States Senator j. B. Mcpherson, in
his Office in the Aldridge building, in
this city. William B. Van AIKEN, who
made the attempt, is partly blind, and
is said to be interested in suit in
which the senator is also : involved.
Van AIKEN had an accomplice in the
matter whose name is unknown, and
who escaped. Van AIKEN was arrested
Senator eMcPhersop: who represented
New Jersey, in the senate of the United
States for about eighteen years, is now
president fothe Western Stock Yards
company, with offices in the Aldridge
building: The ex-senator occupies an
inner office, while the outer office is
for his secretary, Edward F. Low.
Both men were in their usual places
about II o'clock this morning, when
two men entered. One was Van AIKEN.
well built man about five feet ten
inches in height. The other man was
somewhat smaller. Both men walked
through the secretary's Office, past Mr..
Low and into the inner office, where
Senator Mcpherson sat. Senator Nc
Pherson was looking over some papers
at his desk, and sat with his back to
the door, Both men walked up to him,
and spoke to him.
Mr.. Low, the secretary. says he heard
Van AIKEN say something to the SEM
ator about wanting him to settle q
suit. Mr.. Low says that both men
seem to have an interest in suit over
the Belle Meade stock farm, on the
Lehigh Valley railroad in New Jer-
sey. Mr. Low remembers hearing
Senator Mcpherson tell Van AIKEN that
he could say nothing about the suit,
and must refer him to his lawyer.
After that MIR. Low took no further
notice, until, a minute or SO later, the
private Office door was suddenly pushed
open. With cry of alarm, the aged
ex-senator came quickly out into the
front office. Cropping his way in a.
fury of Blind haste, Van AIKEN followed.
His companion was endeavoring to
guide him through the doorway. but
Van AIKEN hurried ahead, putting his
hands out in front of him, to feel his
way. Before Mr.. Low could rise from
his seat. Van AIKEN clutched the ex,
senator with his right hand and
funbled with his left behind his back.
Z Van Aken's companion at this juno.
: ture hurried out Of the room. When
Mr Low caught Van Aken's arm
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tary shall exchange the silver certifi-
Gates for the coin which is in the treas
ury for their redemption; that the con-
version of the silver certificates shall
be to discharge the coin obligations of
the United States; and it shall be the
duty Of the secretary of the treasury
to coin sufficient of the silver bullion
purchased under the law of July II,
1890, to supply all deficiencies in the
supply Of coin (under these provisions)
to meet and discharge all coin obliga-
ticns presented.
The calendar was taken up and the
following bills and resolutions passed.
Amending the act authorizing the
building Of the Duluth and Superior
bridge over the ST. Louis river, so as
to modify the conditions as to dredging;
authorizing the construction of bridges
across the Missouri river between its
mouth and the mouth of the Dakota
or James river and across the Missis-
sippi river between the mouth of the
Minnesota river, in Minnesota, and
Donaldsonville, To-; authorizing
bridge across the Red River of the
North at Drayton, N. D. The confer
ence report on the Indian appropria-
ton bill was presented and agreed to.
At 4:30 o. m. the senate adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
POOLING BILL.
House subcommittee Is at Work on

House subcommittee Is at Work on
"a Measure.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The ques-
tion of the propriety Of the enactment
of a law permitting pooling by rail-
roads, was under consideration today
by the subcommittee on senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce appoint
ed for that purpose. Messrs. Morri-
son and Knapp, members Of the inter
state commerce commission, sat with
the subcommittee. The Foraker bill
was utilized as a basis of action, but
the members Of the commission SEEM
ed more favorably inclined towards the
Patterson bill Of the last session as
originally introduced. No final con-
clusion was reached and other meet
iEgs of the subcommittee probably will
be held before any recommendations
to the full committee is determined
upon. It seems altogether probable,
however, that the recommendations
of the subcommittee will embody the
suggestions Of the commissioners, and
they hope to be prepared to report
their conclusions at the next regular
meeting of the full committee, which
will be held next Thursday, unless
present plans are altered.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
FOR MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.
Rates and Fares of the Join Tariff 9
Association. .xaG


Local lines received circulars yester
the Joint Traffic association. eSintive TO
the rates and fares to be charged for
the movement of United States troops
and their supplies. The rules of the
association will have some application
to troops moved in and out Of St. Paul
via the lines Of the association.
The circular contains the following
rules, effective May 20:
United Stats troops including families and
servants of officers and soldiers, will be trans
ported between points subject to the juris
diction of the Joint Traffic association In
parties of ten more at regular authorized
party rates.
Second class, or tourist sleeping cars, when
occupied by U. S. troops including families
and servants of officers and soldiers en- route
between points necessitating two or more
nights travel, may be hauled, provided the
charge for the Of such cars is not as
sumed or participated in by the line or lines
over which they are hauled.
Free baggage car may be furnished with
each 25 U. S. troops for the transportation of
personal baggage
Horses and mules in less than carloads will
the official classification at first class rates,
and in carloads minimum weights as per Of
fetal classification at third class rates.
All other equipment, including ordnance
stores, government supplies, household goods,
personal effects etc., will be taken less than
carload lots second class; carloads, fifth class.
The rates recommended for the transporta-
tion of horses and mules, equipment and eff
fects of U. S. troops will apply thereon when
moved by passenger train with troops or when
shipped by freight train service in conjunc-
ton with the movement Of troops. Govern
ment supplies, including ordnance stores,
quartermaster's supplies, when not shipped
with troops, will be charged at regular tariff
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
MASON WANTS WAR
Continued From First PAGE.


alton of Cuban resolution, but had
been cut off by filibustering methods.
Mr.. Hale earnestly protested against
this reference to filibustering. He gave
in detail the time consumed by the
advocates and the opponents Of the
pending resolution, showing that most
of the speeches had come from those
favorable to the resolution. In view
of this" proceeded Mr.. Hale, ut is the
height Of audacity and impudence."
Mr.. GalHnger, who still held the floor,
declined to yield further. "Then 1
withdraw the 'impudence,' proceeded
Mr.. Hale. ''It was at least sort of
colossal cheek"
Mr. Gallinger peremptorily declined
to yield further. He criticised the
course Of senators who accused their
associates Of audacity and cheek
whenever they had anything to say in
behalf of Cuba.
Later Mr. Hale stated that there
would be no unnecessary delay on the
resolution. After fair discussion, 1t
would be voted on. He was as anxious
as any one, he said, to see the resolu-
ton out of the way. :. -
Mr.. Hawley, of Connecticut. spoke
briefly, and In the course Of his re-
marks a question arose as to the
neutrality laws.
Mr.. Hoar endeavored to elucidate,
whereupon Mr.. Mason made jocular
remark in a stage whisper which
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Methods i'm Vogue Hardly Adapted
to Call Forth Popular Demon
stratiohs OefHOsDitaHty.

WASHINGTON, May 18.-The postal
congress today barred its doors to all
newspaper representatives. In this
connection the Evening Star says;
1.-The consummation of what will prob
ably be regarded as a fiasco in the
proceedings OF the congress was
reached yesterday, when Gen. Batch
ellor, its president, issued an order to
secure, as far as possible, star cham
Der proceedings in it's work. This or
der was to exclude all representatives
of news agencies from the building in
which the congress is holding it's ses-
sions. AS slight courtesy to the
American people, who are being taxed
10000 for the entertainment Of the
congress, Gen. Bachelor has given
permission to chairnen Of committees
to issue every evening bulletin stat
ing what action has been taken during
the day, or what matters had been un-
der consideration, so far as it is deemed
expedient to allow any one outside the
congress to know what Is being done.
Just what all this star chamber
proceeding Is about no one seems able
to discern. Why the delegates should
fear having their actions known seems
not to be underStOOd. Every govern
ment on the face Of the earth has its
delegates in the congress, so the secre-
cy is not necessary in order to keep in
formation from other governments. 1t
appears only to be necessary in order
to keep the people at large in the dark.
1t is doing that to some extent.
Strangely enough, the. people who have
been kept in dark refuse to make pre-
parations to extend to the delegates
any hospitality.
Later on the congress will be taken
on board a railroad train, switched
about a portion Of the West. brought
back to New York. = and bid fare
Well by the government officials
who have been ordered to see that they
are treated respectfully; but so far as,
is known today their methods will call
forth no popular demonstration or hos
pitality. They will be accorded certain
functions but that. Isl ALL"
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Printers Go on Strike.

The employees of the Moffett, Thurston &
Plant Printing company went out on strike
yesterday, but matters were speedily ad
justed again and they will return to work
this morning. The trouble arose over the de-
cision of the firm to dispense with portion
of their help. during the spring months; al
though business has been good and improving,
collections were slow. The firm claims to have
done more business pro rata than any other
Of its kind in the business, but margins were
narrow But one payment was due the men
and this was given them yesterday. After
a lengthy consultation with the executives
of the several unions involved, affairs were
settled with general satisfaction.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Railway Notes.

c. Halle has been appointed freight traffic
manager of the Missouri Kansas & Texas,
with headquarters at st. Louis The ap-
pointment was made by Vice President and
General Manager Miller.
The railroad and warehouse commissioners
will go to Ada today to Investigate the Great
Northern train service, which is said to be
unsatisfactory to the citizens Of that place.
S. F. Cass, general agent of the Northern
Pacific at Grants Pass, Or, was in the city
yesterday, accompanied by his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs Cass left yesterday afternoon for home.
S. S. Huntley, general manager Of the yell
lowstone Park Transportation company, wires
the passenger department of the Northern Pa
cific that the roads in the park are now open
from Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris and
Upper Geyser Basins: Prospects for making
without encountering any bad roads at all are
excellent.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Condition of Three Patients.

The condition of Frank Rasco, who was
shot by Michael Uram Sunday night. was re-
ported as much improved last night. The
Injured man is at the city hospital, and, al
though the surgeons have been unable to To-
cate the bullets, they have hopes of their pa
continues.
H. Carlton, who was at first thought fatal
ly hurt by falling from smokestack Monday,
is expected to ultimately recover. At the city
hospital last night he was reported in consid-
cradle pain.
John Wise who is under arrest for bur-
blary, suffered a relapse at the hospital yes
typhoid fever for several weeks. His condi-
ton is quite serious.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
THEArER HAT MUST GO.
The Ordinance for It's Suppression
In Effect July 1.

The theater hat ordinance, introduced in
February last by Aid. Currier, Of the Thir-
teenth ward, is to go into effect July L. The
council committee on ordinances, which met
yesterday afternoon, will so recommend at
the meeting Friday night. The ordinance pro-
vides that no headgear which is at all cal
culaied to obstruct the view of any occupants
of the theater seats shall be tolerated. The
managers of the theaters must see that an
high hats. and particularly that monstrosity
known as the theater hat are removed before
the commencement of a performance. Skull
caps and lace coverings for the hair Will be
exempt The ordinance provides further that
any manager who does not enforce the ordl-
nance in his pace of amusement shall be
subjected to fine of $50, with an alternative
of spending a like number OF days IN jail.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Freight Agent Dead.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May 18Th. M. Carr,
general agent of the Milwaukee & Michigan
fast freight line, died suddenly of heart dis
Within the past three months no less than
six we'll known Milwaukee railway men have
died suddenly, viz: T. A. Price, of the Wiscon-
sin Central; w. w. Bromley of the Big Four
j. N. Robinson, of the Northern Pacific;
Charles Wilds, who occupied the Office with
Mr. Carr. and Mr.. Carr himself
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
MINNEAPOLIS.
OFFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
GILMAN COMES NEXT.
His Trial to Begin Today Before
Judge JnmisOn.

This morning, the case of the state against
John A. Gilman will be taken up for trial
before Judge Jamison. Gilman is accused and
indicted on a charge of having received
bribe in connection with his duty as an Of
fetal of the soldiers home. The Gilman case
will present some new features in the line
of prosecution OF officials. County Attorney
Peterson will not try the case, but will hand
the matter over to Mr.. Purdy, his assistant,
who will take the evidence and have charge.
There will be a change of attorneys for the
defense also and instead Of Harrison 4 Noys,
who have charge of all the aldermanio de-
fenses Freeman P. Lane will have the case
a new deal all around. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Lane will object to having the jury kept
together, for the reason that there is no pro-
vision for such action In any of the laws on
record
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
New Pastor Installed.

Rev. H. W. Fraser was last evening in
stalled as pastor of Oliver Presbyterian
church. Twenty-seventh avenue south and
Bloomington. The consummation Of the
tract between the pastor and people was
performed by Rev. Frank W. Sneed, who
ing. The installation sermon was preached
by Rev. William M. Kincaid, while the charge
to the pastor was given by Rev. ]. S. Thomas.
DR.. Adams delivered the charge to the peo-
pie. The church choir rendered music during
the evening
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Sent Home to wisconsin.

Edward Klatka, a lad of about twelve years,
was taken to Waukesha, Wis, by ]. G. Hart,
superintendent of the industrial training
school at that place. The boy was an inmate
of the school and away last week. He
was traced in this direction and yesterday
Supt. Hart arrived in the city, and with the
aid of Inspector Nick Smith. traced the run
away to the home of uncle on farm, a
mile and a half beyond Robbinsdale.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Authorized to Borrow $500.

It is very seldom that the receiver for an
insolvent institution finds the estate in such
q condition that he has no money with which
TO carry on the receivership, but such is the
condition in which John L. Smith finds him.
self in the receivership of the Hennepin Coun-
ty Catholic Building and Loan association.
He admits in petition to the district court
that he needs funds for the purpose OF paying
current expenses. He needs $500 at once, and,
In order that he may secure it, Judge Elliott
has made order authorizing him to borrow
erna
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Not Allowed to Forget 1t.

'tYesterday,' said jacobson, 'I refused q
poor woman a request for small sum Of
money, and in consequence of my act 1
passed sleepless night The tones Of her
voice was ringing in my ears the whole
time.''
"Your softness Of heart does you credit. -
said MADISON; "who was the woman?"
''My wife."-Detroit Free Press.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
MIR. Bull Going to "va1strand.,

Alexander Bull left Minneapolis for Norway
last evening. and will spend the summer
on the old family estate, 'Valstrand,"
ing he paid his last visit to the Ole Bull
statue in Loring park. He had with him
q wreath Of heather flowers the national
flower of Norway, which had been plucked
by his sister, Feicie Ingier Bull, last summer,
from the grounds of the homestead. This
wreath Mr.. Bull wound about the left foot
OF the statue of his illustrious father.
Alexander will remain in Norway until fall,
when he will again return to this country and
resume his concert tours
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
BAPTIST WOMEN. !

Gratifying Conditions shown by the
Annual Reports.
P1TTsBURG, Pa, May 1s.-The Sec
ond days session sofl 1.-The Woman's
Baptist Home Mission society opened
at 9:15 a. m., in the Fourth Avenue
Baptist church. There were very few
present at the opening, many Of the
delegates being engaged in commit
tee work. The first half hour was de-
voted to a conference Of workers. The
report Of the secretary. Miss M. q.
Burdette, gave the following figures:
Total number Of alixiliaries, 2.08S, OF
which ,804 were women's circles and
2s4 chifdren's banda, During the year
1SO names have been added to the
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Special Pension Examiner.

Charles F. Hodges has been designated by
the commissioner of pensions to serve as spe-
ciel examiner of the pension bureau, with
headquarters in Minneapolis, He will assist
George M. Russell, the present examiner, now
supervising the pension work of Minnesota.
Both examiners will remain in the Mime
apolis station for time, although it has
been the custom for one Of the examiners to
have his headquarters at Mankato