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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
BLUE CUT SUSPECT
Induced to Confess His Share in
the Train Robbery.


KANSAS CITY, Jan. 4.-Early this
morning the detectives working on the
Blue Cut train robbery case, brought
i'll another suspect arrested near Glen
dale, and whom they claim was with
john Kennedy, the leader of the gang.
now under arrest, ON the night Of the
robbery. After procuring a confession
from the man, the officers gave out the
suspects name as Jim Finn. Finn is
thirty-seven years old and a farmer.
He has lived in the vicinity of the
Blue Cut for the last fifteen years.
Finn implicated Kennedy and another
man, also a resident of the Blue Cut
locality, and the last of the robbers
will doubtless soon be in custody.
Hymns confession tells in minute de-
tail how the two holdups Of Chicago
and Alton trains at Blue Cut were
planned with Kennedy as the arch plot
ter. 1t gives the names of all the men
on each of the affairs, tells how the
money was divided, and where the
JeWeiry was buried near the scene of
the robberies. Besides Kennedy and
Flynn, the gangs are said to have in
cluded two others for whom the officers
are now searching. A quantity of
jewelry, stolen by Flynn, was found
buried near Cracker Neck. together
with $25 in gold, two shotguns, three
revolvers and q mask
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
NELSON I'm, wHITCOMB OUT.
The New Coroner Assumes Title
and Official Duties.

DIR. ]. G. Nelson, Ramsey countys new
coroner, formally entered upon the duties Of
his office yesterday. At O'Clock In the
afternoon he called upon ex Coroner Whitcomb
and received the official books and papers be-
longing to the department and was immedi-
ately ready to hold an autopsy or conduct
an inquest as the occasion might have de-
manded. However, nothing occurred to dis
turb the serenity of his initial day coroner.
DIR. Nelson's Office is at No. 241 East Sew
enth street, over Becker's drug store where
he has been located for some years. He will
continue at his present stand and simply
add the duties Of his new position to his
professional business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
WITH INTENT TO AMUSE

was very badly treated when 1 tried to
Kiss Miss Northside under the mistletoe. . re-
marked Cholly.
Did she refuse your right under those
circumstances" asked Fitzpercy
NO. but her father saw me and kicked me
out, doncher know
He didn't mean anything. He was mere
ly entering into the spirit Of the OCCASION
''He has missile toe Of his own.'-Pitts-
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Your life has been one of many reverses."
said the kind lady. "Yes'm' answered Dis
NAL Dawson. % bout every place l turn up
L git turned down. Indianapolis Journal
Now. children" SAID the school teacher.
after long story on the spiritual signifl-
canoe OF Christmas, why should we rejoice
on Christmas day?''
Cause then's when we get our pres
ents," replied the bright boy at the bot
tom Of the claSs.-Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
Parson Goodman (of Boston)--Do you mean
to tell ME that you assisted at the Iynching
of your own brother?
Broncho Pete (apologetically)-Bu YOU must
bear in mind it wuz my own mule that he
stole.-Judge.
BuEson (amazed)--That your unclel why.
man, you told me that your uacl. had both
his legs carried away at Sedan,
Jimson-So he did. He carried them AWAY
himself; pretty fast, tell you.-Tit-Bits
Mr.. Faintheart--Do you think it would be
safe for me TO approach your pa on the SUBJ
ject?
Miss Fair Lady-Oh, perfectly; he has the
govt again-Leeds Eng.} Mercury.
No matter how big 70 fish is folks won't
be happy ez long ez they think dar's bigger
fish unkotched.-Atlanta Constitution.
81 wonder what got Bluabeard starting to
cutting off his wives heads?'
Very likely the idea occurred to him while
no was at the theater behind big hat."-In-
diarapoiis Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
NO PLACE FOR COPEL AND.
omaha Road Cannot Employ the
Ousted City Official

When John Copeland was ousted 5v the
supreme court from his position of commits
s1oner of public works it was generally be-
him in his former position of superintendent
OF bridges, which position he had held for
many years. But the supposition appears to
have been groundless. for Mr. Copeland is
not yet reappointed. An official of the road
said Yesterday; Mr. Copeland has not been
reappointed to his old Place and probably will
not De unless a vacancy occurs. The present
incumbent will very likely hold over. Mr.
Copeland, however, was a capable officer and
has many friends on the road
The announcement that Mr.. Copeland would
proDaDiy be appointed member of the new
board of public works probably had something
to do with the decision of the road not to
reappoint him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
TODAY,S WEATHER.

Weekly. One Year 49, 500
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Dr. Edwards yesterday afternoon entertained
the Ministers club at his residence on Laurel
avenue.
All OF the recently elected state officers to-
day filed their oaths Of office with the score
tary Of state.
A Christmas entertainment will be given
Wednesday afternoon for the Sunday school
Of st. Johns church.
The st. Paul Choral association will sing
the Erl Kings Daughter tonight at Mozart
hail. Sixth and Franklin streets.
The Peoples Mutual Hail Insurance Com
pany OF Austin was admitted yesterday to
transact business In this state, by the state
insurance department
The Crookston Scandinavian Evangelical
Lutheran Free Church of Crookston filed ar
ticles OF incorporation in the Office OF the
state secretary yesterday.
The monthly meeting Of the St. Paul Ep-
worth. League union will be held in First MI.
e. church this evening. at which time a re-
ception will be rendered all Methodist min
listers and families OF the city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
"a BURLY HATRED OF CAN'T"

The death Of Joseph McCullagh, the
virile editor Of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, calls forth extended and ap-
preciative summaries of his character
and his work from his brethren Of the
press. Among them we find the CHI
cago Times-Herald saying: HE had
a burly hatred OF cant and humbug
and SNUG double-dealing, and was
cruelty destructive of convenient pre-
tense"
This is true, and In no instance did
MAC" show these qualities moro
strongly than in his perception and de-
testation Of that particular piece Of
cant and humbug and SNUG double
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
RATES On POTATOES
To Be Determined by u Committee
of Freight Agents

The Western Freight association has
appointed special committee of North
western freight agents to consider the
reduced rates on potatoes from North
ern points to Texas points, which went
into effect Jan. L, for a period of ten
days. The committee will meet at
the offices of the Omaha. Jan. 6, at 10
o'clock. The members Of the commit
tee are J. H. Hiland, general freight
agent of the Milwaukee; w. J. c. Ken
yon, of the Burlington; P G. Stohr.
of the Great Western; George A. Som
ers, of the Great Northern; S. l..
Moore, of the Northern Pacific; VIII
liam Hopkins, Of the Minneapolis & S.
Louis; j. c. McKinnon, OF the Wiscon-
sin Central; w. l.. Martin, of the SooJ
w. w. Broughton, of the St. Paul q
Duluth, and H. NJ. Pearce, Of the Oma-
ha. The latter gentleman is chairman
Of the committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
BLIZZARD AFFECTS TRAFFIC.
northwestern Lines Heaviest Suf-
ferers From the Storm.

The snow storm Of Sunday night
and Monday morning was much moro
severe northwest OF St Paul than in
this immediate locality. according to
reports received at the various rail.
road offices. The Northern Pacific and
the Great Northern yesterday reported
g. number of trains several hours late
and one or two discontinued on account
of the depth of the drifts along the
line. The blizzard, however, did not
begin to approach that Of several
weeks ago, where entire systems were
held in the Icy grip for nearly a week
Trains will be running on time before
daylight today.
On the Omaha, trains were running
on time on the main line, but upon
the jamestown and Pipestone branches,
the trains were abandoned for the day.
Traffic will be resumed, however, to-
daY
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
STILL HARPING ON THE LOOP.
Assembly Committee Discusses the
Kirke Ordinance

me assembly committee on streets, at its
leg uiar meeting yesterday, briefly considered
M. hlrke's ordinance providing for the oper-
alIon OF the Grand avenue cars around a loon
e e. down Fifth to SibIey street, thence
along Robert to Fifth, up Fifth to WABASH
ana thence back to Seventh street
MT: Craig suggested as an amendment that
tne Grand avenue cars continue ON Robert
street 70 Seventh instead of Fifth and thence
run out Seventh street.
that Sibley street property owners might
make 10 track on that street John Wann
VINO represented 300 feet on Sibley street
SAD that he had objection to a single
track there. Assemblyman Dix had heard
that there were some objections. None were
presented, however. Further consideration OF
the ordinance was postponed until the newt
regular meeting Of the committee two weeks
hence.
The committee recommended the adoption
OF the resolution carrying into effect the or
dinance requiring the extension of the La
fayette and Rondo street car line to Phalen
park
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
Open Evening Sessions and Prom
inent Speakers

inent Speakers
The Fifteenth annual convention of the
Farmers Alliance Of Minnesota will be held
in this city beginning today and lasting
Wednesday and Thursday The day sessions
will be held at Labor hall, Third and Waba-
sha streets.
The convention will be a non-partisan af-
fair, and will include representatives of all
parties. The evening sessions will be open to
all who wish to attend, and special pro-
gramme will be prepared for the guests and
delegates to che convention. 1t is arranged
for this evening that Hon. w. w. Erwin Will
deliver an address. Tomorrow evening Hon.
M. J. Costello will speak and Thursday even
ing some other gentleman will be the orator
Previous to the regular evening programme
there will be short addresses from such prom
inent alliance men Hon. ]. l. Vermilya
state president; Hon. Hamlin v. Poore, state
organizer of the alliance; L. c. Long state
lecturer; James Meighen; Maj j. NJ.
Bowler. Thomas G.. Sexton, H. c. Nelson,
Charles Goss. Frank Warren, state league
organizer; A. D. Stewart, H. G. Barrett. Dr.
c. johnson. ex-senator Lommen Hans
Bjorge, John Arnolds Reyes and others. An
effort will be made to secure the house of rep-
resentatives for the evening sessions IL it
cannot be secured9 Labor hall will be used
The morning sessions will begin promptly at
10 o'clock
One Of the principal objects of the nesting
this year Is to bring about union between
the Farmers Alliance9c and the Industrial
union, the two great farmers organizations
OF the West and South.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
FATAL RAT HUNTING.
Children Careless With Lot of
Blasting Powder

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. AT Millers-
vile yesterday, a son of Alex Dollwick,
got hold Of several pounds Of blasting
powder, went to the cellar, accompanied
by three sisters, to kill rats. The stuff
exploded and one girl, eight years old,
was burned to death. The clothing of
the other children caught fire and they
We're terribly burned, as were Mr.. and
Mrs. Dolwlck, in trying to extinguish
the flames.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
CIVIL ENGINEERS ANNUAL.
Officers Elected and l.. w. Rundiet1
Reads Paper.

The Civil Engineers society of St. Pau
held its annual meeting at the city hall last
night. The election of officers resulted as fol
lows: President, X. E Hilsard vice presl
dent, Oliver Crosby; secretary, c. l.. AMMAN
treasurer, A. o. Powell; librarian A. w
MINISTERS; representative on board of man
ayers of the association Of engineering so
cieties, E. E. Wcodman
The st. Paul society is a member Of the
association of engineering societies. The
component societies of this association are
located in the principle cities of the country
from Boston to San Francisco.
City Engineer Rundlett read a paper on
the 'Centerville Extension of the ST. Paul
Waterworks." Mr.. Rundlett described the
water shed and explained in detail the can
duit and artesian well construction.
The society elected to membership w. G.
Smith, Of Brainerd, and G. j. Houston, OF
Winona.
The committee appointed to consider the
feasibility of licensing land surveyors made
a preliminary report.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
HOGAN's KEY WOULDN'T FIT.
Lock Was Chan ged for supt. Blake,
Benefit,

County Superintendent of Schools H. q.
Blake Is in and ex-County Superintendent
Hogan Is out. Mr.. Hogan still retains pos
session of the key that used to unlock the
door Of his office in the basement of the court
house. But 1t won't fit now Custodian Day
ton, to whose skill as a locksmith the board
of public works can testify. has put a new
lock on the door and given Superintendent
Blake key that fits It.
Ex-Superintendent Hogan is not only out
of the office, but he Is likewise out to the
extent of his salary for the month Of Decem-
Der, amounting to $5S3S The county auditor
declined to sign a warrant for his pay be-
cause Mr.. Hogan failed to turn over the key
to the Office and the effects as provided by
law. County Auditor Sullivan delivered the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Saws Mathes Used an AK.

William Mathes, farmer living near White
Bear lake. prisoner in the municipal
court yesterday on the charge of assault with
intent to do great bodily harm. Tho COM
plainant was Frederick Preuss, who alleged
that Mathes had attacked him with an ak.
Preuss is something Of a sprinter. and man
aged to get out of his assallants reach with
out injury. but is of the opinion that he
might have been killed had he been caught.
Mathes was brought in from the lake by the
sheriff, and plead not guilty to the charge
against him. His bail was fixed at $500 pend
ing preliminary hearing today, and he was
released upon security given by John Wayne
and w A. Gall
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Decides Against the Railroads.

Judge Brill filed an order yesterday over
ruling the demurrers of the Chicago, Mil
waukee G St. Paul, Chicago Great Western
the 500 and the Great Northern railway COM
panies to the states indictment charging
them with violating the law requiring them
to turn over to the warehousemen all goods
and freight uncaIled for. The RAILROADS plead
that the law is unconstitutional. Judge Brill
in overruling the demurrer expresses the op.n-
ion that the question Of the constitutIonality
Of the law ought to be submitted to the su-
Dreme court,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Takes His Office Today.

Il. NJ. Herr, who succeeds J. NJ. Hickey
as superintendent of motive power of the
Northern Pacific. resigned arrived in the city
yesterday and will assume his duties today
Mr.. Hickey, who is broken down in health
will leave soon for the South In quest OF
health. He leaves behind him ON the en-.
tire line of the Northern Pacific hosts OF
friends. He has been connected with the
road for years and IS one Of the best mechan-
ical superintendents in the West.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
To Identify a. svtnaIer

William Fl. Williams, of the St Louis de-
tectiVe department, passed through the city
yesterday en- route to Fargo Detective VIII
Jams is a witness in the trial of Joe Miller
who has been identified on a charge of swim,
ohng Dakota people with worthless mining
STOCK. He was arrested in st. Louis and
taken back to Fargo, and the St Louis de-
tectiye is called to identify the prisoner. the
identity
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Park Board Meeting

The park board at it's regular meeting last
night adopted resolution offered by Com
missioner Aberle. approving the action of the
board of county commissioners in re-
scinding the action of the former board
OF county commissioners in purchasing the
tract of land north of Phalen mark for add
ton to the park system. on account of the
exorbitant price agreed to be paid. The res
oiution recommended, however, that SO much
OF the tract be purchased as is described In
the resolution adopted by the park board
April 8, 1896, provided the same can be
bought at a reasonable price.
Bills amounting TO 1888 were allowed and
a pay roll of $1,000 was approved. I'M
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
SCHOOLS OPEN AGAIN.
Light Attendance on the First Day
of the Term.

The st. Paul boys and girls who laid aside
their books just before Christmas to contem-
season. returned yesterday to their desks the
better for the brief respite from their studies.
The boys-and a great many Of the girls
too, for that matter-feel that the weather
clerk hardly gave them a fair deal when he
held off the skating and snow until school
opened again, but. for all that, they spent
the time pleasantly enough. The preliminary
reports show the attendance to have been
less than usual, but this was probably due
to the snow storm which kept many of the
little ones at home, and then too. the Van
Buren, school on Dayton's bluff will remain
closed this week until better heating ap-
paratus can be placed in the building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Lalse Carriers, AnnunI.

Great Northern, accompanied by General Traf-
fc Manager F. B. Clarke and other local Of
fcials, has gone to Buffalo to attend the an
nual meeting OF the Lake Carriers associa-
ton. 1t is an important meeting. as many
traffic matters of interest to shippers involv-
Ing both lake and rail hauls, will be con-
sidered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Jensen May Muxzle His Dog.

E. Jensen, who was accused by Xavier
Mousseau with using words tending to pro-
woke assault, was discharged by Judge Twohy
yesterday. Moussesu had Jensen arrested
for keeping a dog which he claimed DIS
turbed his slumbers by barking, and after
ward when the two men met on the street,
an alteration ensued. during which Nous
seau claimed Jensen had assailed him with
vile eDithetS,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
GOOD ON DATE OF SALE ONLY.
Great NOrthern's New Rule Govern
Ing Use of Local Tickets

IHS Use OF LOcaI 11ckets.
The Great Northern is now in line
with nearly all the roads in the West
ern Passenger association in regard to
the sale Of local tickets. On Jan. L
the Great Northern put into effect
the continuous passenger system for
local tickets, and from and after that
date no stop-overs will be allowed
except upon especially authorized tick
cts or excursion rates, etc. In other
words, a person buying a ticket on
Thursday will have to use the ticket
upon that day. 1t will be honcred on
the trains Of the road on no other
day. Tickets not used by purchasers
will, however. be redeemed by the
agents, In cash. or by the issuance Of
another ticket Of the same kind for the
date of departure. The system will
reduce the work Of the accounting de-
partment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Honors and Work for Three

Mayor Doran has selected the three county
commissioners who are to serve as me,nS,ers
or the joint court house and city hall com
mission. They are Commissioners McCarron
heHernan ana Mor1tz. The members of the
commission who represent the common Gown
eli are Assemblymen Dix and DaIy. and Ala
Lindahl. Their terms of service on the ioint
commission do not expire until next June.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Box Party MT the Grand.

- A theater box party chaperoned by Mrs.
T. Rodney King of sos st. Anthony avenue
occupied one of the lower boxes last night
TO witness the performance of the Madame
Slsseretta Jones company. There were Mrs
c. A. Mason. Mrs George wills, Mrs a
Cloaks Mrs. w. T. Francis, Mrs c. Edward
Lee, Mrs. j. r. White, Miss Jessie Dennis and
Miss Rosa Hill -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
To Name the CITY Printer

There will be a meeting of the common
counclI at $50 p. m. today. The meeting is
called by President Rsardon for the purpose
OF electfng a city printer for the year 1897.
prior thereto, the councilmen will hold a
formal caucus. 1t is practically settled. how
ever, that the ST. Paul Dispatch will be select
ed to do the city's official printing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

It was rumored yesterday that V. d. Jones.
city agent Of the Great Northern at Mime
apolis and one OF the best known passen-
ger men in tho Northwest. had been APP
pointed an assistant general passenger and
ticket agent Of the road with headquarters
at Buffalo, and with Jurisdiction extending
over the traffic of the Northern Steamship
companY originating at Buffalo.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Data Concerning Duluth.

William +. Phelps, NJ. A., Of St. Paul, has
Just issued a very handsome 106-page book
entitled IA Vast Empire and its METROPOLIS
or Facts About Duluth The book Ia Illus
tratel and contains vast amount or COM
mefual and historical date about the cikJ
at tfeshead OF the lakes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Official Resigns, Office Abolished.

Circulars we're received yesterday announc-
ing the resignation of j. c.. Mccall who
has served the Erie road for many years
in the capacity Of general agent for Cali
fornia. Mr. Mccall is one of the best
known passenger officials in the West. and he
has many friends In ST. Paul The Office for
merly held by Mr.. Mccall will be abolished
for the nrAsnnt
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Below zero
DAILY MEANS.

Barometer, 296S; thermometer, y; relative
humidity, "a; wind, northwest; weather.
light snow; maximum thermometer, IA; min
imum thermometer, 8; daily range. 5; amount
of rainfall or melted snow in last "a hours,
.18.
and elevation. p. F. Lyons, Observer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
KIECKHOFER INDICTED
For Alleged Embezzlement While
State Department Discussing Of


WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The grand Jury
today filed three indictments for embe5zls,
ment again Francis J. Kieckhoefer, formerly
chief of the buerau of accounts In the state
department. Kieckhoefer was dismissed Oct
rs, 1885, when irregularities in his accounts
We're discovered. The shortage will aggregate
$l3O,OOO. Mr.. Kieckhoefer is now under
heavy bonds to await trial. He was disburs-
ing ofi1cer of the state department from Jan
uary rs, 1884, to October 26, 1895 and tbo
simultaneous announcement of his short
age ana removal from Office created a bic
sensation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

The Office and pattern room OF the ST. Paul
streets. was damaged about $500 by Are at
midnight. The cause Of the fire Is supposed
to have been spontaneous combustion due to
oil and waste
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
AIdermanic Programme Tonight.

The beard of aldermen will hold a regular
meeting tonight. Among the important mat
ters to come before the board are the tax
estimate for 1897 as fixed by the conference
committee and the bids for the contract for
the collecting and removing the garbage dur
ing the present year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
ELECTION VOID.
Fhe Outcome of Clerical Intimfda.
ton in Canada

NEW YORK, JAM A Montreal dispatch
to the Evening Post says: The election in
Champlain county in which clerical intimida-
non was charged, has been declared void
Bishop La Flecht and the clergy, who were
summoned to appear, refused to give testi-
mony and the sitting member Dr. Narcotic
to avoid their committal for contempt of
court, admitted corrupt practices by agents
thus making the election void.