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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
WHAT. CITIZENS WANT.
They Express Opinions Regarding
Charter Amendment.

Charter Amendnle
The first of series of citizens meet
ings for the purpose of discussing
matters relative to the new city char
ter, now being prepared by the charter
commission, was held last night.
rather, perhaps than a lack of in
terest, the meetings were poorly at
tended. The few, however, who did get
out took a lively interest in the pro-
ceedings and as a result many valu-
able suggestions will be made to the
commission; suggestions which will
undoubtedly aid them much in their
work
At all of the meetings there was a
popular sentiment in favor of fed
eral form of government; one in which
the mayor should be vested with
greater power than is now enjoyed by
that official. There seemed a desire to
lay the council in the background both
as regards the expenditures of money
and the appointment of heads of de-
partments. There was difference Of
opinion as to what offices should be
filed by election by the people and by
appointment. At some of the meet
ings the opinion prevailed that the
city assessor, attorney and engineer
should be elected by popular vote. At
other meetings these three officers
were placed on the appointive list and
the office of city clerk made elective.
One point upon which all were
agreed was that. the municipal cleo
lions should be 4 held separate from
general elections, on odd numbered
years and in the fall. Other recon-
mendations of the meeting were:
That there be but enc house, consisting of
one alderman from each ward and eight at
large. gtn.
That the officers appointed by the mayor
be not subject to confirmation by the council.
That the street commissioners, the ward
system of caring for streets and ward funds
be abolished andi that matters now attended
to by the commissioners be placed in the
hands of the city engineer.
The civil service rules be adopted as far
Dractica he.
That the board Of park commissioners be
abolished and that in lieu thereof there shall
be one commissioner. appointed by the mayor.
who shall perform the duties now performed
by the park commission; all legislative func-
tions now exercised by the park board to
be placed with the city council.
That the members of the school and library
boards be elected, and that their duties re-
main at present.
That the mayor shall have full power Of
removal of appointed officers.
That provision be made for ample funds
for public school purposes.
Meetings were held in the Second, Fourth
Fifth, Eighth, Thirteenth, Tenth and
Eleventh wards, that in the Eleventh ward
Chairman w. X. Hicks called the meeting to
order there were fully $50 present, nearly
three times many as at any of the other
meetings. Other meetings will be held in
the near future and an effort made to interest
more citizens in the. work.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS NEXT.
Gold Wing Will Name a Ticket in
Massachusetts Today.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 29.-The sec
ond annual state convention of the Ma
tional Democratic party will be held
in Faneuil hall, in this city, tomorrow.
The headquarters Of the organization
are crowded tonight with an enthus-
iastic body of men, who are working
hard to complete all the necessary az
rangements. The committee on resolu-
lions have been in session several
hours discussing the various planks IL
the platform. The convention will be
presided over by Moorfield Story, o.
Brookline, and it is understood that
the following ticket will be nominated:
Governor, William Everett, Quincy;
lieutenant governor, James E. Cotter,
Hyde Park; secretary, Bernard NJ.
Wolf, Boston; treasurer and receiver
general, Horace P. Tobey, Wareham;
auditor, Harry Douglas, Great Bar
rington; attorney general, William Nc
Clench, Chicopee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30

and with Officer volk's aid took away the
weapon. AS they were arresting this man.
who gave his name az Henry Johnson, an
other tramp struck at Zimmerman and tried
to rescue the prisoner. He was also arrested
for interfering with an ofacer. He gave his
name as Fred Wells.
alarm is employed in factory on First
avenue north. The police failed to learn
her name last night. She was on her way
home, and at Second street and Hennepin
bed her purse. She pursued him, but be-
fore she had caught his coat tails and he
had dropped the pocketbook, he distracted
So therefrom. Several citizens saw the rob-
berry,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Civil Service Examinations.

A civil service examination is being held
on the third floor of the federal building.
department at Washington are endeavoring
to answer the list of questions presented
under this head. There are seventeen in all,
among them two ladies. The examination is
ton, D. c., who was sent on from the capital
city for the purpose, with the assistance Of
the local board. Thursday forty-fve appli-
cants who are ambitious to enter the service
of the government in the capacity of railway
mail clerks will appear before the board and
be put to the test. There are only a few
who have expressed a desire to work in the
printing office at Washington. These will
also be examined at this session.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Board of Tax Levy.

The board of tax levy will meet this morn
ing. The outlook for taxpayers is quite
bright, and there WILL in no event, be an
increase in taxes over last year. 1t is true
that the total amount asked for is 1925 mills
more than was actually levied last year, but
the amount is not as great as was asked last
year before the pruning process was u,ged
in. Last year the tax was reduced to a levy
of 1926 mills, while this year all that is
asked is $3.50. This will be easily riddled of
the extra mills and a fraction, and the tax
will remain the same.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
AN AUDACIOUS ACT.
fE% e
Henry John son Steals the Purse of
d Pedestrian.

Help! Help Thief! Catch him. Catch
him. NJ az
by pedestrians near Second street and Henne-
pin avenue shortly before o'clock last even
ing. r.
young woman Was perceived chasing tall
man, dressed shabbily, down the street. She
caught him by theseoat tails He threw away
something, tore himself away, and continued
in his fight.
Officer Volk was at Second street and Nicol-
let avenue, and Officer Zimmerman was at
First avenue north. They ran to the rescue.
and soon captured the big hobo, who was
the cause of the trouble. He was easily
recognized by his extreme height. He gave
the officers a warm chase about Bridge
Square, but they overhauled him near the
city hall. AS Officer Zimmerman stepped up
to him, the desperate turned with oath,
and pushing big revolver into the patrol
mans face, said ::
Keep away from me. or I'll shoot
The officer was undaunted by this threat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Insurance Men DINO,

Messrs. F. M. Joyce and l. Kaufman, two
well known and prominent life insurance
men Of the city, gave a dinner at the West
last evening to the Minneapolis and St. Paul
delegates to the recent convention Of tie
National Life Underwriters association, at
Milwaukee. The dinner grew out of the
great work done by the delegates of Mime
apolis in securing the national convention for
1885, and the ST. Paul men were included in
of their unst:nted support of the Minneapolis
delegates in their efforts to secure the con-
Vention
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Would Retain Their Pastor.

At the annual Methodist Episcopal con-
ference for the Northern district of Mime
sofa, to be held at Fergus Falls commencing
Oct. 6, a petition from the First church, of
Southeast Minneapolis, will be presented ask
ing that their pastor, Rev. William D. Field
er, be returned to them for at least another
year. During his connection with the First
church Mr.. Fielder has been instrumental
In raising 500 of the old debt in addition
to $1,1S6 expended in repairs and improve
ments to the church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30

afternoon. The rooms were bright with |
flowers, and Russian tea was served In the |
CHEEKY dining room. The receiving ladies |
were: Mrs. Thomas Lowry, Mrs. Frank |
Semple, Mrs. S. w. Fiske, Mrs. H. ]. Bur- |
ton and Mrs. Fred Hopkins. Refreshments |
were dispensed by Mrs. o. ]. Evans, assisted |
by Misses Abigail Ripley, Helen Heisser, |
Clara Derrickson, Ariel Burton and Agnes |
Harrison
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
STRIKE EXPECTED.
len and Management Further

Men and Management Further
Apart Than Ever at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-The breach be-
tween the Chicago City Railway COM
pany and it's employees widened today,
and the labor leaders predicted that
the crisis would come tomorrow. I'm
less there arises an unexpected change
in the present situation they believe 2
strike on all the South side lines will
be declared at the meeting tomorrow
night. Supt. Bowen announced to a
committee that visited him this morn
ing that he would strongly oppose or
&c nization; that he would not reinstate
any of the discharged men, and that he
would dismiss any man known to be a
member of the union.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed In all the groc-
cry stores preparation called GRAlN-O.
made of pure grains that takes the place OF
coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it
without distress. and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over Il as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit.
Is cts. and Is cts. per package. Try it. Ask
for GRAIN-0.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Escaned From the Wnrkhnnse

Axel Norton, an old offender, escaped from
the quarry at the workhouse a week ago
yesterday. AS usual, the authorities at that
A kindly fog which prevailed at the time
covered Nelson's movements until he was safe
beyond the guards.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30

brought his voice with him, as was evident
from the continuous cheering. The parade
ended at Hopkins school field when the an
nual wrestling match between the sophomores
and freshmen took part The majority of the
events were won by 1901.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
The 'Lake Superior Limited"
Leaves Later.

On and after Sunday, Oct 8, the
Lake Superior Limited on the st.
Paul & Duluth Railroad, will leave
ST. Paul 900 a. M, arriving at Duluth
:35 D. M, West Superior lao p. m.
This train runs every day in the year,
including Sundays, and is the fastest
train in the Northwest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
BOSS PLATT B0LTED.

Mail and Express Will Not Support
Gen. Tracy. g.,
NEW YORK, Sept 29.-The Mail and
Express, a Republican paper, but an
opponent for some time of the Plat
management of the Republican organ
ization in New York city, refuses to-
support the candidate nominated by
the Republican convention of the.
Greater New York yesterday. ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Maternity Hospital reception.

A handsome reception was given yesterday
afternoon at Maternity hospital. The direc-
tors of the institution formed the reception
committee, and 800 women called during the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
ST0KERS KILLED.
Two English Torpedo Boat De-
stroyers on Shore.

stroyers on Shore.
PLYMOUTH. Eng, Sept. 29.-Two
torpedo boat destroyers, the Lynx and
the Thrush, went ashore here today
and it is probable that both will prove
a total loss The Lynx has already
broken in two, and the Thrush is
threatened with the same fate. The
crews of both boats were rescued. By
the explosion of a steam pipe on the
Thrush, shortly after she went on
shore, three stokers were killed and
two others were badly scalded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Verdict for Roardman.

After being out all night, the jury in the
case of N. Boardman against the Metropoi-
tan bank yesterday brought in verdict of
$3.50 in favor of the plaintiff. The suit was
brought to recover the value of certain Sioux
haIf-breed scrip sent to the bank for collec-
ton and ALLEGED to be worthless.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
Crush NIGHT OFF.
One Feature of the Reopeing OF
- Yale Omitted.

NEW. HAVEN, Conn.,, Sept. Crush
Night, (which has heretofore been a feature
of the eve of Yale's reopening, was noticeable
tonight chiefly from the fact that there was
no rush The faculty had quietly sent
around word that rush would not be per-
sophomores and freshmen. 500 strong. parad-
ed tie town however, with torches and brass
bands and each and every one of the paraders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
An Attempt to Define.

What is meant by 'halcyon days?"
"Oh, it's a sort of poetical expression,
guess it means they days when the poets
get checks. Puck
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-30
WEAK MEN.

IF POSSIBLE. CALL AND EXAMINE MY
FAMOUS BODY BATTERY IN FORM OLA
BELT. OR ADDRESS FOR PAMPHLET,
THREE CLASSES OF MEN,"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
y Self Sacrificing Friend.

Gcs,' said the politician, 4
said was the workingman' $
friend. But you don't do any
work., suggested the man with
callouscd hands. NO, not at
present. And you never did
any work. That's true. You
see, what the workingman most
needs is work. And | am too
much the workingman's friend to
run any risk of taking work away
from him
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27

There is an interesting war relic
Mt Bloomfield, Ky, in the person
atty of Basil Hayden, who has
not been outside his house for the
last thrrty-four years, although
he is in perfect health. Mr. Hay
den was large slave owner in
1863, and when his slaves were
taken from him he maintained
that the Almighty had treated him
harshIy in allowing his slaves to
90 free. And, by way of retalia-
ton, he sworc thas he would
"neycr set n foot ON Gods earth
again. "
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
DEALING IN FUTURES.

One of the explanations given
for thc,low price of cotton is an
allegation that the cotton mills
have combined to bear the market.
Not simply the cotton mills of
South Carolina are referred to
but the cotton mills of the world
and especially those of England.
In England the price of cotton is
said to be fixed and the statement
is in large part true.
Whether the story Of this com
hinatiOn is true or false we do
not pretend to say. We have in
mind no reason that would prevent
the cotton Npinncrs from organic.
ING II great trust to control the
cotton and spinning business of
the world in the same way that
Mr. RorEcfcI!rr's trust controls
oil.
NHppo~in2 that such a trust
~loujJD" forced, what effect would
dealing in futrrn, have upon it,
Fo NANNY yc3r- the bulls and
bears in the cotton exchange of
New York have been the objects
of Uuccueiug assaults from many
people. The system of buying
and selling contracts has been de
nounCed asfraudulent anddamnable
"Eighty million bales of cotton
are bought and sold when only
eight or nine are produccd' sthe
argument, "and the men who buy
and sell have never seen a bale
OF cotton. = is added. While pro-
Tossing to very well defined views
on the "llatch bill' and this sub
ject generally, we have been dis
posed to think that the system of
speculation in contracts could in
the long run have no great effect
one way or another upon prices.
But suppose it has, what effect
would it have upon the operations
of cotton mill trust formed to
regulate the price of cotton and
destroy competitor among buyersl
If the trust could go into the
market and purchase the entire
crop, it is obvious that the trust
could fix the price. But if it Is
true that the price is fixed by the
cotton spectators "who buy and
sell eighty million bales every
year." and who have no more in
terest in cotton spinners than in
the cotton growers, it appears to
rs that these much abused people
are the best protection the cotton
farmers can have.
All of this is based upon the
assumption that the contention of
the politicians that speculation in
futures fixes or mate Tally effects
the price is sound, which is
only an assumption. .-Greenville
News.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
Bucklen'S Arnica Salye.

The best salv~ in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rh.un,
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands
thilhlaln'. forns. and All skin erup-
tons. ami positively cures piles, or no
lay required. Ii is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
price y cents per box. For saIa hv
PrswfOrd Bros
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING
That Our Line of
Guns, Pistols, Pocket-Knives
aazors and Sporting Goods

l. not only the LARGEST but the CHEAPEST Ian
caster call l}rcccl No
prctcnl with this price gun worth a19
and our Sl4 is worth We will sell
an" allow You to try IT. If does do the work
Pocket Knife for 50 fully guaranteed
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
Shoes! Shoes !
FURNITURE AND STOVES !

we sell more FURNITURE and Stoves than all the rest of
e stores in Lancaster put together There is no sc ouo
@ prices on these two articles for Councillors
JUST SIMPLY NOT IN IT. 1t would be ONLY n waste t
space and Printers Ink to do So - ~ Va
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
Here are a
Machinery of All
Kinds,
Engines, Boilers, Gins,
Feeders and Condensers,
Pre- sses, hand and steam
COTTON AND HAY.
saw Mills, Grist Mills.
Shafting, Pulleys. Etc, Etc.

sa5" We make Ginning Outfits spe.
Cialty. IryOu wish to examine one Of
these we refer you to Poag & Harper.
Here are few Of the Gentlemen to
whom we have sold full outfits this
season: w. l.. BlackmOu, : A Brid-
ges, DR.. f f Horton, Col. l. G Hough,
and Or. G G Welsh. There has not
been but yerv little IL any machinery
sold i'm this section for several years
except what we have sold. Some say
why is this? Simple enough.
We take our time, don't move in a
dash,
Buy where its the cheapest, and pay
the CASH.
We have he exclusive Agency FIR
all the best makes and will sell for less
profit than anybody.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
HARNESS! HARNESS !

The hide that covered the old cows
back
Ia made to whiZ upon the track
In Teins sufficient that will hold
Are manufactured by our Mr. Stoli.
OF customers using them there Is no
end.
From the Governor down to salty
Ben -
All kinds harness. single and double.
Wagon and Buggy Harness from s. 90
TO $50 90.
a nice line Of Riding Saddles ANA
Rridles on hand Rip Saddles aud
Harness arpcciaity.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
MOWERS! MOWERS |!
WAGONS! WAGONS !!

We carry the best line Of Wagons
In the CaroIinas. Old Hickory. Pied
mont. Tennessee, Sprach or any other
kind you may desire. All sizes-oue.
TWO, three aud sour-hcrse. Rprairs
Of all kinds on h7nd. Prices not I'M
the way. We have three large dis
trihuting points hence the large mum.
Der bought and THE Low PRICE
paid.
BUGaIES! BUGGIeS !
We have on hand and to arrive the
incest complete line Of Buggi s, Phae-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
Our Repair Shops

Are to date Remember this town where Won
can have Bicycle Cum Pistol Watch Jewerv or
ing Machine repaired Every job guaran-
eed refunded.
Respectfully,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
GROCERIES AND HARDWARE J

Mr. D. H. Carnes, assisted by Mr. w. Cauthen and Mr. 7
Cup are the residing gcnii of this Department " - -
car loads of Flour bought before c e.
money cOffEfr good Rio, pounds for the LOO
40 per cent We anticipated this and onobt onr c -
" Gun nave 'e NJ the old price 1T is also known fact
| We carry 'no only complete Stock of Guns in Lancaster
Our buyer Mr. T. NJ Fitzpatrick, he left for be Nh
" was buoyed mp by the promising crop prosnoct ond
Ro"gh the largest Stock he bought last our weak - a.
"chcr mas cut the crop off intend throw nrccs h ,
"s Inc Goods VIII have to be sold matter a what .ocr;e
We have got to have the money. ~ '''"oe'
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27

The dog is mentioned 33 time:
in the Bible.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
MILLINERY ! MILLINERY ! .


Miss Belle Garter. our ACCOMPLISHED
Miliiner who was with us last Season
and who gave such entire satisfaction.
has returned and will welcome ALI her
old usiomers as we a. the new ones.
She selected our entire stock Of Mill.
merry and can give you all the latest
lads" I'm regard TO colors, trimmings.
.tc ets. she bought some remarka-
bic Bargains I'm Ladies' Felt Watkins
Hats Regular price elsewhere 81. eur
price Is cents. Ladies' Felt Shapes
sold everywhere for rs cents. our price
rs cents.
thildren's Tans. Is cts worth 2S cts.
Bonnie Doons, l6 oenss
worth % cents.
. 1oo lot "f Ribbon, 2 inches wide, for
cents per yard
We have th- finest selectiod OF Chu.
dren's Hats ever shown in Lancaster.
we say II without fear OF contradic-
non thaf Miss Carter can trim YOU q
hat In nicer style aud for less money
than you can have IL done else where.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-27
MOTIONS! NOTIONS J.

Mr. W. G. Beatty has charge of this Department. assisted nv Mis-.
forter Rms cent paper Ladies' black Hose the
~ rs
~ cents nice handkechief for Shook Corses reou
lar price ST., for cents "' ''S'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-09
ATTACKED THE TROCHA.
Wsyler's Absence From Pinar del X
Encourapes the Iusurvents

Wsylers Absence From Pinar del Rio
Encourages the Insurgents.
KEY WEST, Fla. Jan. 9.-Reports
from Pinar del Rio indicate that Gen.
eral Weyler's withdrawal has encour-
aged the insurgents greatly. An at
tack was made on the trocha Monday
night near the southern end and four
Of the forts destroyed, the garrisons de.
serting upon the appearance of the in
surgents in force. At one attack the
big dynamite gun was used and its first
shot threw the garrison into such ter
ror that they fled. leaving many of
their guns and large supply of am.
munition for the Cubans.
The outposts at Artemisa have been
driven in and the conveys of supplies
to Spanish camps along the military
road captured by the Cubans. Havana
advices state that Quintin Bandera. the
guerilla insurgent leader, is BUSH
whacking near that city and that he
defeated column commanded by Gen.
eral Luque, inflicting severe punish
ment upon the Spaniards. He also
captured large convoy of arms and
ammunition and supplies of various
kinds