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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
BOXES, PACKAGE BOXES, AND POSTS
FOR STREET LETTER BOXES AND
r. PACKAGE BOXES.
Post Ofice Departnlent,

washington, ID. c., Dec. 28, 1896
Sealed Proposals will be received at this
Department, In the care of the Superintend-
ent of the Free Delivery System, marked
Proposals for Letter Boxes. etc." until u
January. 1897, for furnishing Street Letter
Boxes, Package Boxes, and Posts for Street
Letter Boxes all to be constructed of iron
or steel and suitable for use in the Free
Delivery Service.
The street letter boxes ara to be in three
Sizes The smallest or No. L. to contain not
less than seven hundred and fifty (750) cubic
inches of inside space; the next size, No. 2,
not less than eleven hundred and eighty
Q1S0) cubic inches of inside space and the
largest size, No. 8, not le:s than two thou
sand three hundred and sixty 2360) cubic
inches of inside space, or double the capacity
of No. 2. The package boxes to contain not
less than eight thousand five hundred $500
cubic inches; such space to be exclusive Of
spouts, or space occupied by apparatus or
devices for the protection of the mails The
contractor for these supplies, or any of them
will be required to undertake. with sureties
to be approved by the Postmaster General
in a sum not less than ten Thousand dollars
to faithfully perform his contract and to save
harmless the United States any officer or
contractor thereof, from loss, damage or
cost by reason of any infringement Of any
patent in the use of said boxes, or posts or
any of them or any device connected there
with.
device which is accepted and adopted, or
his assignee, will be required to assign to
the United States his or their interest in
such box, device or invention, so that the De-
partment may have perpetual and exclusive
right to adopt and use the same In con-
nection with all Of said supplies it may here
after obtain; such invention or inventions
to be reassgned when the Department aban-
dons the use Of the supplies covered thereby.
Proposals may be submitted for supplying
boxes suitable for inside locks, or for pad
locks. or for both, the right being reserved to
adopt or reject any or all of them.
The boxes furnished are to be painted two
coats Of best English vermiion, the last
coat to be mixed with varnish, unless a YER
million that will stand exposure to the weather
better than the English can be furnished
and guaranteed and the boxes must have
thereon such letters or devices stamped, cast
or painted as the Postmaster General may
designate, and no other.
The posts must be made of iron or steel
sufficient in size and with suitable device for
attaching thereto letter and package boxes
Contracts made under this advertisement
will be for four years, and for supplies, free
on-board-cars at place Of manufacture. which
must be named in the proposal. ~ 10
The right is reserved to reject any or all
proposals.
VIM. L. WILSON,
Postmaster General
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Corbett, when shown the dispatch an
nouncing the signing Of articles for
the big fight by Fitzsimmons tonight,
said: That's the best news I've had
in a long time. 1 only hope Mr.. Stuart
will not be troubled in locating the bat
tie ground. I will be on hand and
ready to fight"
Regarding the complaint made by
Fitzsimmons in relation to outside priv
iieges, such as photographing the bat
tie, Corbett said he did not blame
FftzsimmOns, as he himself had made
similar objections. Stuart's statement
that he would do the right thing, in
case he let any privilege of the sort.
seemed satisfactory to Corbett AS to
the amount Of the stake, Corbett said:
Il put up $4,000 for my share of the
stake when l signed the articles, ana
also $1,000 to guarantee my appearance
F1tzsimmons now says he is willing
to make it $4,000 a side. There is no
question with me about the stake, bur
L want to see their $1,000 UP first
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Greenbrier street, West side.

w. F. ERWIN,
Clerk Board Of Public Works.
Jan. 5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
VIM. L. WILSON,
Postmaster General.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Itasca-ss. In District Court, 18th Judicial
District.
In the matter Of the assignment of Bernhard
Herrig, Jr., carrying on business under
the firm name and style Of B. Herrig &
Company, insolvent.
Notice Is hereby given that under and
pursuant to an order of the District Court
of said Itasca County this day made | will
receive bids for the purchase of the stock
Of groceries, canned fruits, pickles. vegetables
tobacco, pipes, stationery, candies, show
cases and fixtures belonging to the estate of
the above named insolvent All bids will
be received by the Assignee up to $50 D. M
on the evening of Saturday, the SOth day of
January, A. d. 1897
Particulars Of the stock of groceries canned
fruits, pickles, vegetables, tobacco, pipes
stationery, candies, show cases, etc., can be
obtained from the Assignee at his Office in
the Village of Grand Rapids Itasca County
Minnesota The said property Is now con-
tanned in the store building used as post
Office in the Village of Grand Rapids Itasca
County, Minnesota.
An inventory of said goods above described
is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of
the District Court at the Village of Grand
Rapids, Itasca County. Minnesota, where
same can be inspected.
certified check for an amount equal to
20 per cent of said bid will be required to
accompany said bid as an evidence of good
faith which amount will be returned to all
persons whose bids are rejected.
And notice Is hereby further given that bids
received for the above stock will be reported
and submitted to the Court sitting in cham
bers at the City of Brainerd, in the County
of Crow Wing. Minnesota, on Thursday. the
4th day of February, A. d. 1897, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, for It's action and approval
thereon.
The right to reject any and all bids SO
received is hereby reserved.
Dated at Grand Rapids Itasca County, Min
nesota, this 31st day Of December, A. ID. 1885,
MARSHALL r. STEVENS,
Assignee. Grand Rapids, Itasca Co., MINI.
Frank +. Price, u',iae
Attorney for Assignee. Grand Rapids Itasca
Co., Mian.
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DUFFY DEAD.
Other Parties to the Fatal Fight
Under Arrest

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-James Duffy,
the Boston pugiEst, who collapsed at
the conclusion of ten-round boxing
match with George Justus at the
Broadway Athletic club, Saturday
night, died today without having re-
gained consciousness. Justus, Dick
Roche, who acted as referee, and Tom
ORourke, manager of the club, are
under arrest. The physicians who at
tended Duffy found no fracture or in
dentation Of the skull, but trephining
disclosed meningeal hemorrhage, which
may have been Occasioned by Earring
OF. the head by blow of the fist or a
fall.
The deputy coroner who performed
the autopsy upon the body of Duffy,
reported that death was the result of
cerebral hemorrhage caused by a blow.
Manager O'Rourke, Boxer Justus and
OF assault in $4,000 bail and further
of assault in $4,000 bail and further
hearing of the case set for tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
ICE RACES AT COMO.
New Years Day Programme to BE
Run Or Tomorrow

The ice races that were to have been held
a. Lake Como on New Years day will be run
off tomorrow afternoon The races will he
called promptly at 2 o'clock and started at
2;3O in the following order: Three-minute
class, free-for-all, gentlemen's roadsters
without records and 2:30 class. Each event
VIII be open to PAGERS or trotters Entrance
lee IL. A large attendance is expected as
numerous entries have already been made
Inc track will be scraped, leaving a slight
covering CT snow, sufficient to lessen the
concussion which has always been an objec-
tionable feature of ice tracks. In order to
AVOID delay in starting the races owners of
horses intending to compete should Obtain
their membership tickets from the secretary
Ronad Price, 169 West Third street, before
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
HERR HALIR,s VISIT.
The Great German VioIinist Will
Be Heard Tonight

The coming of Carl Hair, the viclfnist.
whose only appearance in st. Paul will be at
Conover hall tonight is being looked forward
to with a great deal Of interest by musicians
In particular and the public in general Hair
is spoken OF as the best equipped Of all the
solo violinists of the present day, not only
on account OF the large repertory which is
literally at his fingers ends, but because of
his magnificent tone production and his mar
yelous technique
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. Summary
First race, six furlongs -HanabeIl won Do.
mingo second. ]. H. Grafton third time
1:2O&. Second race, six furlongs-Judith
won, Dave Pulsifer second, Linnette third
time, 120A. Third race six furlongs-Charm
won, Lizetteta second, Loyal Prince third
time, 1:201a. Fourth race, one miIe-Paui
Prye won, John Carr second, Laura Davis
third; time, 1:52. Fifth race, seven furlongs-
third; time, 1871. Sixth race, six furIonCs[
Lady Brittanic won. Dawn second, AL Lone
third: time PIE -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
STORM IN NEBRASKA.
On North and South Roads There
Is Much Trouble.

OMAHA, Neb.. Jana Up to mid
night there has been little abatement
In the fury Of the storm that has ragged
In this section for sixty hours The
snow has ceased failing, but the wind
still blows a gale and the temperature
is very low. Reports from the sta te
indicate only a partial blockade. Trains
on the Union Pacific. Burlington. Elk.
horn and Rock Islandgroads west are
moving slowly, buts~within one or two
hours Of scheduled time. On the north
and south roads there Is much trouble.
The Omaha line Is completely tied
up, the drifts in the northern part
of the state being such that the road
could not be opened while the storm
ragged. Branch lines suffered greatly.
nearly all being blocked. So far there
has been no loss Of life reported. In
this city business has been only slight
ly interrupted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Women Racing.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 1.-The six-dav hi
cycle race for women riders began in the
Central armory here tonight. The five riders
ended closely punched, with May Allen, of
Liverpool, Eng, IA laps behind. The fol-
lowing is the score: Tillie Anderson, Chicago.
ee miles l lap; Dottie Farnsworth, Mime
apolis, 80 miles l lap; Jennie Brown. Roch-
ester, n Y, 80 miles lap; Pearl Keys, Roch-
s.. Paul, 80 miles lap; May Allen, Liverpool,
Eng, 81 miles 2 laps
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
HEAVY DAMAGE
Done by the Snow and Rain In
Illinois.

Done by the SNOW and Rain In
Illinois.
QUINCY. Ill, Jan. 4.-Later reports
increase the storm damage in this sec
ton. On the st. Louis, Keokuk &
Northwestern, and Quincy, Omaha &
Kansas City roads there were bad
washouts which interferred with travel
The rain fall was five inches In forty
two hours, and the Mississippi rose
eight feet since Friday night. The
walls Of St. Johns Catholic church,
now being built at cost of So, 600,
were washed out and the edifice will
have to be rebuilt Many cellars ara
flooded and the stocks Of lumber yards
along the river bank were washed into
the stream. Sewers and pavements
are washed out in many places. Con-
siderable livestock has been drowned.
The loss will reach thousands of dol
lars. gF3-
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McKtn1ex,a Day auiet.

CLEVELAND. o., Jan. Mai and Mrs.
Mckinley remained quietly at Windermere.
Mr.. NJ A. Hanna's suburban home, this
morning The only visitor who had an aud
fence with the presidentselect was Congress
man Corliss, Of Michigan, who drove out to
Windermere during the morning. Mr.. Hanna
did not arrive at his office until nearly noon,
He had a large number of callers among
whom were National Committeeman A. b.
Cummings, of Iowa. Mr.. Cummings stated
that he came to Cleveland on personal bust
ness and that his visit at this time had no
political significance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
To Pay a Penalty for Dining

Is rather hard. isn't it? Yet how many are
compelled to do this after every meal. Dvs-
pepsia, that memorable prosecutor never
ceases to torment of its own volitfon. and
rarely yields to ordinary medication BUT
tranquility of the stomach is In store for
those who pursue a course of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This fine corrective also
remedies malariaf and kidney complaints,
rheumatism. constipation, bilousness and
nervousness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTING. RELAXING AND RE-
PAIRING WOODEN SIDEWALKS. ESTT-
MATE NO. 8, FOR THE YEAR 1896.
Office of the Board of Public Works,
City of St. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 4, 1897.
The assessment Of benefits, costs and ex-
penses arising from constructing, re!aying
and repairing wooden sidewalks, Estimate
No. 3. under contract Of Thomas Reilly, for
the term beginning April l, 1896, and ending
Nov. /. 1896, in the City of St. Paul. Mimi,
having been completed by the Board OF Public
Works in and for said city, said Board will
meet at their office In said city, at 2 p. N.
on the 18th day Of January. A. d. 1897. to
hear objections Gf any to said assessment,
at which time and place. unless sufficient
cause Is shown to the contrary said as
sessment will be confirmed by said Board.
The following is list of the supposed own
ers' names, a description of the property
benefited, and the amounts assessed against
the same to wit:
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Decided n Draw.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 4.-Jack Ever
hardt, of New Orleans, and Owen Zeigler. of
this city, fought six rounds at the Quaker
City Athletic club tonight Eyerhardt had
the best Of the fight from start to finish. and
In the fourth round nearly finished Zeigler.
The referee announced draw but the audi
ence made loud calls for Everhardt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
TRAINS TIED UP.
Service I'm the Southwest Delayed
by the Storm.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 4.-The
railroads of the Southwest are suffer-
ing badly from the snow storm. All
trains were late today and in some
places the traffic was suspended. Not
much snow Is falling today but the
high winds are drifting, snow SO much
roads. At Larned. the snow Is four
feet deep in the level Streets. Traffic
on the Panhandle south of Wood
ward. Okla, is entirely blockaded.
Telegraph and telephone service has
been greatly interfered with and
much damage has also been done TO
stock. Trains into Kansas City from
all directions are from one to six hours
late.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
EXPORT DUTY ON LOGS
ADVOCATED Before the Tariff Com.
mission of Gambia

"AssAoh VI SHiaAOas
OTTAWA, Ont, Jam. 4-Before the
tariff commission here today, Robert
Reford, or Montreal, wanted duty
placed on logs exported to the United
States to meet the proposed duty on
sawed lumber by the United States.
Mr. Fielding, the finance minister.
thought this was a matter which should
be left over until the United States
had dealt with it. Canada should
proceed on the assumption that the
United States was to treat her favor
ably until such a time as she acted
otherwise The Ottawa lunberren
agreed to leave the matter over.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

WlNONA, Mimi. Jan. A steady rain
commenced falling Saturday night and con-
tlnued all night and through Sunday, conse-
quentiy the streets and sidewalks are covered
with Ice that in most places is half an inch
thick, and in places thicker. Walking is
attended with great difficulty and peril to
limb, and boys are going around on skates
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

MONTENEGRO MIMI, Jan. 4.-The first Sc
we're storm OF the winter Is binding storm
from the northwest, with a heavy gale blow
ing About ten inches of snow has fallen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

FERGUS FALLS, MIMI, JAN 4.-The storm
last night was very bad. though the weather
was not cold.ss The streets are blocked with
snow. No trains today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

PARK RAPIDS, Mimi. Jan. 4.-The worst
snow storm ever witnessed in this section has
been raging for the past twenty -four hours
A nigh wind from the north is piling the snow
in drifts, making all roads impassable At
noon 1t has stopped showing and is growing
colder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

To secure six months interest july 1.
1897, money must be deposited on or
before Saturday next, Jan. 9. One-dol-
lar deposits received. The Savings Bank
Of ST. Paul, A East Sixth street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

Deposited on or before Saturday next,
Jan. 8, - draw six months interest
July /, 1851, at per cent per annun,,
One-dollar deposits received. A East
Sixth street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

ARGYLE, Mimi, Jan. "A severe bliz-
card has been raging for the past forty
eight hours Passenger and freight trains are
all abandoned in this section OF the Red
river valley.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

FERGUS FALLS. Mimi. Jan. 4.-The storm
last night was very bad, though the weather
was not cold The streets blocked with
snow. There have been no trains thus far
today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Burr Street, East Side.

Fairview Addition, St. Paul
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot Block Rena3ta
Peter King ..9 Il &c 40
b. Rice's First Addition, ST. Paul.
Supposed Owner nd
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
CHASE SHORT.
Accounts of a Cook County Official
Show IrreguIarities,

CHICAGO, JAM 4.-Crimnal proceedings
may be Instituted against ex- County Recorder
Samuel B. Chase as a result Of an inyesti
CATION of the accounts of his Office Fly
perts have been working on the books for
some time and today County Attorney lies
made a formal report to the finance com
mittee of the county board confirming the
experts report. which showed a shortage OF
over $4,000, and recommending that proceed
ings be instituted for It's recovery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Oxford Street, East side.

Como Park Addition st. Paul
| Supposed Owner and
| Description. Lot. Block Benefits
John w. Mackinson ..8 $500
| City of st. Paul alley
south of Front street $40
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

AIIIuBJUH
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block Benefits
August Lindquist, north 80
feet Of .............1 and 80 50S
N. e. Solomon, north rs
feet Of. $3.50. Is, IL and Is 81 100
Frank F. Price, south 20
feet Of north so feet OF
16, IL and IS q 6Sl
Susannah L. Reese south
IS feet Of north So feet
Of ........16, II and Is 81 9.53
Patrick Doherty. south 40
feet Of lie, IL and1S 81 1890
B. F. Schumacher, north
IS feet Of. ........1 and 20 23.03
Jacob Ginsberg, south rs
feet of is, II and. Is IL T.SS
Thee. P. Linde, south 45
fest off i. ..,....r......... 10 l.5T
Emma Erickson. south 40
Of ........................ 10 1925
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Greenbrier Avenue, East side.
Hatch Street, North side.

Hatch Street, North Side.
Hagerman's Subdivision of Lot IL. Lake
Como Villas, st. Paul
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot Benefits
Freeman F. Patten ........15 SGT S5
Riahrsn'a Addition Ct ParI
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

Northern Pacific trains.
Special to the Globe
ST. JAMES, Mimi, Jan. 4-The worst snow
storm of this winter has been raging here
for the past forty-eight hours. About foot
of snow has fallen and a strong northwest
wind is drifting it badly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
FOOT OF SNOW FELL.

Storm Little Less Severe I'm Minne-
sofa Than the DaI<otas.
Special to the Globe.
DETROIT, Mimi, Jan. s4.-The worst storm
of the season has been raging since 9 O'Clock
yesterday morning. A heavy fall OF snow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

Olly VI raul, MiHn Jan. 4, 1871.
The assessment Of benefits, costs and ex-
penses arising from constructing, relaying
and repairing wooden sidewalks, Estimate
No. 4, under contract of Thomas Reilly for
the term beginning April l, 1896, and ending
November l, 1896, in the City of st. Paul
OF Public Works, in and for said city, said
Board will meet at their ofice in said city,
at p. m. on the 18th day Of January A. d.
sessment, at which time and place, unless
sufficient cause is shown 70 the contrary,
said assessment will be confirmed by said
Board.
The following is list of the supposed own
ers names a description of the property ben
Gifted and the amounts assessed against the
same, to wit:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Arkwright Street, West side.

Clarke's Subdivision Of Lots and s. Bass
Acre Lots, st. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Park Place Drive,yax.
Park Place Addition, St. Paul
Payne Avenue. West side.

Joseph r. Weide's Rearrangement Of Lots
%. %, 80, Block Is. and Lots and 2, Block
16, Arlington Hills Addition, ST. Paul.
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block. Benefits
August Peterson ..........s le ss.4
Joseph T. Schusler .....4 Is s.A
Arlington Hills Addition, st. Paul.
Supposed Owner and
DASnrnfiOn Lot Block Renphfs
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Case Street, South Side.
:. Rice's First Addition, st, Paul.

Chas: Weide's Subdivision Of Blocks % and
70, Arlington Hills Addition, st. Paul
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block Renafits
George F. Woolsey .S5 25 e. A
JOS K. Weide's Subdivision OF Block a. Ar
lington Hills Addition, st. Paul
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block Benefits
Alexander Styles .........10 "a "a *
Erick Johnson ......11 "a %
City OF st. Paul. alleys
block Is ..-........-...... S.ss
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Congress Street, North side.

Congress Street, south side.
West st. Paul Proper.
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block. Benefits
Thomas s. Bond. week 100
feet OF ........e.s.....s.. &C 0.68
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Minnehnha street, south Side.

Woodlawn Park Addition, st. Paul.
Supposed Owner and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Langford street, North sIde.

St Anthony Park North, st. Paul.
DnOsnd Ounar and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Decatur Street, North Side.
Langevin's Division, st. Paul.

Greenbrier Avenue, West Side.
JOS. r. Weide's Subdivision of Block a.
Arlington Hills Addition st. Paul
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot Benefits
Robert A. Brown .........1 AZ az
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Arcade Street, west side.

Arlington Hills Addition to ST. FeuI
Supposed Owner and
Description. Lot. Block. Benefits
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR,
CONSTRUCTING, RELAXING AND RE-
PAIRING WOODEN SIDEWALKS, ESTI-
NATE NO. 4, FOR THE YEAR 1896.