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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
saint Paul.
SKETCH OF DIR. j. A. sKILroN.
Mrs. A. p. Plough Returns From Her
Brothers Funeral.


Mrs. A. B. Plough, of Summit avenue,
has returned from New York, where
she went upon receiving the news of
the death of her brother, DR.. julius A.
Skilton, who died without warning,
from the effects of a heavy fall re-
ceived over a year ago. 1t is supposed
the fall induced heart failure, which
was the immediate cause of his sudden
demise.
DR.. Skilton performed distinguished service
as surgeon during the war, later as war
correspondent and as consul general in Mex
leo.
He was sent by the Herald in 1866 to Vera
Cruz, where the French army was besieged
by MeXicans. Through his courage and pluck
the Herald received the first news OF the
operations and intentions of the French, in
formation which Gen. Sherman, for the gov
eminent, had sought in vain. He had des-
perately narrow escape from death as a spy
but managed to reach the protection of a
foreign vessel. After the war he was made
medical officer of the escort which took Gen.
Juarez and his family to Mexico and restored
him to power. He acted as correspondent
for the Herald until Gen. Grants election as
president, when he was appointed consul gen.
eral in the City of Mexico, acting also in
special matters for England, France and
Austria.
1t was DR.. Skilton who exhumed the body
OF the unfortunate Emperor Macmillan, and
sent 1t to Austria at the request of the ruler
OF that country, and it was he who obtained
the release Of Maximilians former prime min
lister, receiving as a token of gratitude the
custody of the personal effects of the dead
emperor.
While in Mexico DR.. Skilton made extern
sive archaeological discoveries, and his COL
lection is now in Yale university museum. At
ter the cioSe of President Grants second term
he remained in Mexico to engage in railroad
and mining enterprises until ten or twelve
years ago. when he came to New York where
he had been interested in electrical and other
contracting work in Mexico, the West Indies
and South America. He leaves a widow two
sons and a daughter. He was a member Of
Lafayette post Grand Army of the Republic.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
CHOSE NEW OFFICERS.
BimetaIIic Union Had Hopeful
Session,

At the semi-annual meeting of the
st. Paul Bimetallic union last evening,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing six months:
President-Oran S. Pine
Vice President-Geo. G. Lambert.
Secretary and Treasurer-S. NJ. Bad
ger.
These are the same officers as for the
past six months, except that the offices
of secretary and treasurer are now
combined in one. The executive COM
mittee holds over and consists of John
l.. Townley. chairman; r. l. HOlcombe
j. c. Michaels, Francis II. Clarke and
Scott Macdonald.
A short address was made by John
L. Townley, in which he scored Presi-
dent Mckinley and Senator c. K. Davis
for their present stand on the money
question, alleging that six years ago
they both made bimettallic speeches.
A committee, John l.. Townley, J.
NJ Hawthorne, Louis Nash, John b.
CCvington and A. N Craighead, was
authorized to draft memorial, copies
of which are to be sent to the congress
men and which will show that bimetal-
llsm is a live issue in the Northwest
also stating that the st. Paul Bimetallic
union is the only strong bimetallic
club in the state.
The union at present has a member
ship of about 200.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
ELECTRIC RURAL ROAD.
Freedom County Capitalists Pro-
pose to build One.

ALBERT LEA, Mimi, Dec 13.--Lo-
cal people led by George L. Darlington,
and backed by ample money, will ask
an electric railway franchise in this
city, and the right to run q railway
line to Geneva, this county. The main
feature of the enterprise is the county
road, passing through Bancroft and.
Clark's grove to Geneva. Geneva is
nearly fifteen miles from any railway
station, and 1t has long been apparent
that an electric railway tapping this
belt of country would be of incalculable"
value and convenience, and would be
literally patronized. The line Will
handle passengers, freight and mails,
and rates are fixed at 20 cents to Gene
va, and not over 2 cents a mile for
intermediate distances. Freight rates
are to be reasonable.
1t will cost $25,0 900 to build three miles
in Albert Lea, and $125,000 to extend
to Geneva. The plans of those behind
the enterprise contemplate a county
belt line, and include the ultimate es
Enlistment of a beet sugar factory
here, the beets to be hauled by the rail-
way from more distant farms.
This is the first rural electric line
seriously planned in Minnesota.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
DELAY IN TIMES CASE.
Libel Suit Against the Newspaper
Postponed a Day.

When the case Of the state against the Min
neapolis Times came up on the criminal CAL
endar yesterday before Judge Elliott, the
county attorney stated that he not ready
for trial. He explained that he had been
busted with criminal cases clear up to date,
and with the seeking OF afidavits in the Dur
nam case, and the grand jury, 1t was impos-
sible to take the case in hand before
Wednesday, when Mr.. Purdy would be
through with the grand Jury and could take
other matters.
Mr.. Jackson, for the defense thought that
Mr.. Peterson's arguments were in favor of
a trial at once. 1t was absolutely necessary
to have the case finished before the holidays
in order that justice might be done, for 1t
would not be proper to have the jury hear
part Of the evidence and then take 1t to their
homes for any length Of time. 1t was an in
jury to the newspaper to be resting under a
criminal charge, and every day hurt 1t more.
II want to say" said Judge Beden, that
so far as I am concerned as assisting in this
trial, and so far as the witnesses for the
prosecution are concerned, are all ready
at this time, and we ask for no delay. OF
course l have no right to dictate to the state
as to its readiness
I'VE will commence the case tomorrow
morning" said Judge Elliott
Mr.. Peterson made the statement that the
action involved controversy between the
Minneapolis Trust company and the Mime
apolis Times, and he asked that as had been
customary, the Minneapolis Trust company
be represented by counsel He asked that
Judge Henry G. Belden be appointed.
Mr.. Jackson objected to the appointment,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
DULUTH WANTS GRAHAM.
Prisoner Released Here Is Nabbed
for the Zenith City

D. II. Graham, arrested on the charge
of obtaining $25 from Schuneman &
Evans by means of a worthless draft
upon the First National bank, of Den
yer, Col, was discharged in the police
court yesterday, but was Immediately
rearrested upon information from Du-
luth, where it is said Graham is want
ed for securing s35 In a similar manner
The charge in this city against Graham
was dismissed at the request of AS
sistant County Attorney Zollman, who
explained that the cost of securing wit
nesses from Colorado did not warrant
a prosecution of the case. 1t is under
stood that the $25 was returned to
Schuneman & Evans. Graham was
formerly a railroad conductor He is
Of respectable appearance and some
thing over fifty years of age. Chief
Goss has been notified that a Duluth
officer will be in the city to get the
prisoner today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14

put not to Judge Belden serving The court
stated that it was provided for bv statuta
ana MADE the appointment Mr. jackson
move. - "'U'u
is there any objection to trying them all
together?' asked Mr. Peterson.
mere is very serious objection" cried Mr..
We will let you know at o'clock" said
this morning.
MT. Peterson announced In the afternoon
that he would move the case against W. e.
Haskeu. NO reason was assigned for choos-
Ing TINS In preference to one of the other two
except that this covers the field perhaps bet
ter than either OF the others in that Mr..
Haskell is managing editor as we'll as bust
ness manager OF the Times. The result in this
case will doubtless determine the result In the
other two -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
PUSHED BY PANDO.
Official Advices Say That Gomez Is
in Bad Way.

HAVANA, via Key West, Fla, Dec.
13-It is officially announced that the
Spanish forces under the command of
Gen. Pando in the province of Puerto
Principe have been pushing insurgent
leader Gen. Maxine Gomez so closely
that he was obliged, with about 200 men
of his escort, to seek refuge in the
woode and mountains Of Las Delicias.
The commissioners sent by Gen. Pando
to different parts Of the island, with in
structions to negotiate with the insur
gents for their acceptance of the
autonomous form of government pro-
posed by Spain, have not returned in a
single case, which seems to confirm
the reports that some of them have
been hanged by the insurgents and
others have elected to remain with the
enemy 1t IS reported that Juan Del
gado, the insurgent leader, has hang
ed the two commissioners who were
sent to him with peace propositions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED.
Accused of Stealing From n Dry
Goods House.

Two young women giving the names of
Sarah Aecher and Katie Wright were ar
rested yesterday the charge of stealing
several articles from Schuneman & Evans
store. 1t is also alleged that they stole two
silk mufflers from Field Schlick & Co. A
clerk noticed one Of them handling a silver
hat pin, and, becoming suspicious. notified the
head Of the department who had the women
arrested. The two muffiers, a piece of velvet
and a pattern of lace is said to have been
found in a shopping bag carried by of
the women. They were arraigned in the pO-
lice court on the charge Of larceny, and the
case continued until today to give the accused
an opportunity to secure counsel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
CAN THE COUNCIL DO IT.
Give the Park hoard Control of
LenGford Avenue.

The assembly committee on streets yester-
day referred to the corporation attorney the
resolution of the park board asking that
Langford avenue. between Como and Smelling
avenues, be designated as a parkway. Assem-
council had no right to give the park board
charge Of the public streets, and in order to
get an opinion as to this it sent TO the
attorney. The ordinance introduced by AS
semblyman Thompson amending the bicycle
ordinance so as to allow bicycle riders to
use the sidewalk on the south side Of Hastings
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
She Has Hydropbobia.

Mrs. Louis Rober, whose case has attract
ed no little attention, is suffering from hydro
phobia. DR.. Head, who has the case in
charge, and DIR. Sweeney, of st. Paul, he'd
BILE diagnosis could be reached The pa
TENTS condition last night was worse than
at any other time since she was taken sick,
about two weeks ago. Since Sunday night
any kind, and the doctors offer no encourage
ment in Ter case. Her DEATH they say, is
but matter Of hours. The patient is in a
stupor and can recognize no one. Two men,
bers of Engine Company No. 10, of which
Mr.. Rober is lieutenant, were detailed to the
house last night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
THE STREETS OF PRAGUE GUARD
ED BY DEPARTMENTS OF
SOLDIERS,
THE PRISONS ARE ALL FULL.
ARRESTS OF RIOTERS HAVE BE-
COME A MATTER OF DAILY
OCCURRENCE.
POLICE AND STUDENTS COLLIDE.
In bohemia Thirty Papers Have
Been Suppressed During the
Past Week-Bomb Found.

VIENNA, Dec. 13.-Unrest continues
in Bohemia. Today the troops have
patrolled the streets of Prague and spe-
cial guards are stationed at the Ger
man theaters, owing to the fact that
a bomb was found last Thursday even
ing near the royal German theater.
There are numerous arrests daily, and
the prisons are so full that it has been
found necessary to discharge the minor
cases. Slight collisions between the
students and the police have occurred
at Prague, Cracow and GratZ. During
the present week thirty newspapers
have been confiscated in Bohemia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Wanted Winter Quarters.

az stole it to be locked up. 1 have no place
70 go and everybody kicks me out. I came
here a week ago with 1874, but blowed 1t in
and have not a cent left now. l want to go
to the worlthouse." This in brief is the
story told by James McKees to Officer Averill
while the latter was escorting McKees to
the central police station yesterday afternoon,
where he was charged with drunkenness. Nc
KEGS was seen with lap robe and when
confronted by the officer he confessed that
he had stolen it. After the arrest it was
identified as being the property of c. L. Wal
do. It was stolen from in front of the Globe
building McKees will be charged with larceny
today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
JURY FOR LUETGERT.
Second Trial VIII Begin In Enrnest
Today.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-The Luetgert jury for
the second trial was completed this after
noon by the swearing In of Henry Boasborg
pressman, and tomorrow the second real
trial of the sausage maker will begin. AS
sistant States Attorney McEwen will com
mence a two and half hours review of the
states case at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, and Attorney Harmon Will follow i'm
mediately with the opening statement for the
defense Boasderg was not sworn in until
each side had exhausted all but one of its
peremptory challenges, and 327 veniremen had
been examined by the attorneys and found
disqualified. Only eighty-seven veniremen
were examined to procure the former jury.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Grand Jury Nearly Done

The grand jury is very nearly through with
It's labors for the present sitting Yesterday
afternoon report was made to Judge Smith
at which seventeen indictments were returned
without any no bills, and as a result there
Will be large list Of arrangements this morn
Ing. The heavy criminal calendar at this
time has shortened the work of the Jury
which otherwise would have been more
lengthy. At the next sitting something SEN
sational may be looked for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
NAVY NOW ADEQUATE.
Contention of the German Radicals
in the Reichstag.

BERLIN, Dec 13-In the reichstag
today, Eugene Richter, the Radical
leader, maintained that the affair with
Hayti proved that the German navy
was adequate to the demands likely to
be made upon it. He opposed the pro-
position to increase the allowance of
the imperial chancellor, Prince Hohen-
lobe, whom he attacked for failing to
promise the repeal of the prohibition
against political associations. The
chancellor replied that he still hoped
that, before the civil code of Prussia
was enforced, some arrangement would
be arrived at to repeal the prohibition
alluded to-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
LOOKING UP THE VOTERS.
Mr.. Bells Committee Still Engaged
at the Work.

The city committee of which r. w. Bell
- chairman held its regular monthly meet
- at the headquarters in the Germania
Life building last evening: A full representa-
ton was present from the eleven wards Of
the city. Each ward represented reported
progress in the work of naturalization which
Is being carried on by the committee. Sew
ed by Chairman Bell were present, and were
furnished with corrected lists of the IN
naturalized citizens in their respective pre-
cincts and were instructed to pursue the
unfinished work. The reports presented were
gratifying, said one member of the commit
tee after the meeting and showed unusual
activity among the Democrats toward polling
the entire party vote at the spring election.
Part of the meeting was executive. The next
monthly meeting will be held the second Mon
day in January, but it is likely that several
special meetings will be called in the interim.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
REAR GUARD CUT OFF.
Desperate Attack on Gen. Kemp
ster's Column by Tribesmen.

SIMLA, Dec. 13.-Gen. Kempster's rear
guard, according to official dispatches
from the front, while transporting a
number Of wounded, was cut off by
tribesmen on Saturday near Sher-Khel
and was obliged to entrench for the
night.
In the morning there was severe
fighting, but the British finally rush
ed into the village and dislodged the
enemy. The Highlanders lost four kill
ed and fourteen wounded, and there
were several casualties among the Sc
poys before the rear guard Of the bril-
gade was finally relieved
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
CHAPTERS ON BOARDS
Discussed by the Charter Commits
sion Last Night.

Commissioner Pillsbury was in the chair
at the meeting of the charter commission
last night and he kept matters moving along
at a very rapid rate. Four chapters in all
were considered and acted upon. These were
on board of education, board Of corrections
and charities. city physician and city asses
sor. That portion of the chapter on the board
of park commissioners relating to the power
of the board to condemn property for park
purposes, was also taken up, and the COM
mission rescinded It's former action and
granted to the board, and also to the board
of education, the power to acquire property by
condemnation, subject only to veto by the
city council
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
DEPOSIT IN GERMANIA.
Life Insurance Company Sues the
InsOIvent Bank.

The suit of the Fidelity Mutual Life
association against the Germania bank
was on trial yesterday before Judge
Brill without a jury. 1t is an action
to recover on a prommissory note The
plaintiff alleges that it deposited with
the defendant bank, $500 Jan. 6, 1896
Sept. %, the plaintiff drew a check for
like amount, signed by the treasurer
of the corporation, and payment was
refused. The claim of the defendant
is that one Crawford, as general man
ager of the plaintiff, deposited $500 with
the bank, which was held as security
for a loan made by Crawford Feb. :,
1894
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
To Consider the Market Question.

The joint council committee on public build
ings will meet Friday evening at 1880 o'clock.
The question of public markets will be taken
up and all commission men, grocers and
others interested are invited to be present.
The proposition of f. II. Wheelock to estab-
lish a public market at Ninth and Broadway
will be considered, as will also the ordl-
nance of Aid. Kenny, designating Smith park
as a public market.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Excursions to Canada.

On Dec. Is to IS the North Western
Line will sell tickets to all points in
Ontario. Quebec, New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia at half rates.
For further information call at 395
Robert street, st. Paul; 413 Nicollet
avenue, Minneapolis; 4O5 West Superior
street, Duluth, or address T. w. Teas
dale, General Passenger Agent, ST.
PauI
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Live Bird Match.

TORONTO Ont, Dec. 13.-Collio COckburn,
of Toronto, and Capt. j. l.. Brewer, Of Kansas
City, were today matched to shoot at 100 live
pigeons, either in Hamilton or Toronto, on
Jan. 10 for $500 a side. The match Is to be
shot under Dominion rules, which are some
what different from the rules generally gov
ernng such matches under which Cockburn
has been invincible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14

structed the superintendent to use his
own judgment in matters Of this kind.
The expenses for the various depart
ments for the month were reported to
be as follows: Workhouse, $454.S7; city
hospital, $1,6706S; poor department, 3d.
219.42. A communication from City
Comptroller Nye showed a credit Of
$S3447 to the board.
supt. Meloy. of the workhouse, re-
ported that there were ISL inmates at
the institution Nov. 1. During the
month 326 had been received, and a
like number discharged.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
PARTITION OF CHINA.
The Occupation of KiaO-ChOu Bny
the First Step.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 13.-The Novosti
says that the absence of protests from the
other powers at Germanys evident de-
termination to remain at KiaO-Chou bay
indicates that the partition of China has
actually begun and will proceed quickly. An
other newspaper expresses the belief that
the United States, among other powers, may
object to the permanent occupation of Kiao-
Chou bay by Germany. Russian official cir
cles, however, appear Indifferent to the step
taken by Germany.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Agents Not worried.

Ia VRE, Nee. 13.-The agents hero OF the
Trench line express no anxiety as to the
tafsty of the steamer La Touraine. II Is
AJposed that the delay is caused by the
,e!ssels machinery getting cut Of order.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
LA TOURAINE SAFE.
Overdue French Liner Reported
From Lizard Light.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE French line steam
er La Touraine. Capt. Santeli. from New
York Dec for Havre, regarding which some
anxiety had been felt, ewing to her being
about two days overdue passed the Lizard
at AIS o'clock this morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Durrnnt,s Time Coming.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13-Upon motion
of District Attorney Barnes, w II. T. Dur
rant. the murderer OF Blanche Lamont and
Minnie Williams, was today ordered by Judge
Bahrs to reappear for sentence on Wednesday,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14

avenue, between Earl and Bates avenues was
pigeon-holed. President Copeland. OF the
board OF public works. stated that the board
intended to build bicycle path on the ave-
nue. in the spring.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
ODDS AND ENDS OF PINE
Sold by the State Auditor Mt
AitkIn.

State Auditor Dunn yesterday re-
turned from Aitken, where he conduct
ed a sale of small tracks of pine tim
berthe odds and ends remaining from
what was once a large timber belt
The aggregate amount received from
the sale was S4,927.50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
Fireman n Firebug.

Special TO the Globe.
ST. CLOUD. Mimi, Dec. 13.-Joseph Sc
berger, a volunteer fireman, was today SEN
fenced to the reformatory upon a charge of
arson in the third degree, to which he plead
ed guilty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14
MRS. BROOKS BEATEN.
VIII Case Decided Against ST.
Paul Plaintiff.

BATAVIA. N. Y, Dec. 13.-Judge North, as
surrogate Of Genessee county, handed down
a decision today dismissing the contest over
the will Of William Lampson, the Leroy
banker who died on Feb. IA, leaving an
estate of over million dollars, all but about
s35 900 Of which he bequeathed to Yale uni
versity Mrs. Laura Ann Brooks, of st. Paul,
Mimi, contested the will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-14

gans that bear the burdens of maternity, the
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Ing period, suffers from the abnormal men
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men who are weak in a womanly way, these
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Every woman wants children who are
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Every woman may have that kind of chill
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