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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
NO MONEY FROM FRANCHISES.
How Telephone Companies Have
Evaded the Law.

Acting under instructions from the city
council, City Attorney Healey has prepared a
report on the underground conduit franchise
tons, no considerable sums of money are
Que the city from any of the concerns 10
whom the franchises were granted, although
the two ordinances passed provide for the
payment to the city of three per cent of
the gross earnings of the companies.
Attorney Healey discovered what will prob
ably be an effective bar to collection of any
money thought to be due the city from diff
ferent companies which have secured fran
chises since 1882. In May. 1885, an ordinance
was passed providing that the company then
cent Of its gross earnings to the city for two
years. The officials of the company explain
their failure to pay the amount required on
the grounds that they never accepted the
ordinance, but continued to operate under the
ordinance of 1886
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Democ cratic victory.

MENOMINEE, Mich. April 7.-Dr. Horace
E. Mann was elected mayor OF Menominee by
500 majority. The Democrats also elected two
judges, treasurer. assessor, and every candi-
date on the ward tickets. except one alderman
Humphroville, independent non~partisan can
didate for county judge, is also elected 1t was
a complete victory for the Democrats. The
vote on the constitutional amendment was
very light, but the measure was carried by q
small maSarifx
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
SCARE FOR JAMESTOWN.
Sudden Rise of the Pfpestem Evicts
Number of Families.
Special to the GInhe,

Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, N. D., April THE Pipe
stem river rose ten feet suddenly today and
caused number of families living on its
banks to hastily move into the central part
of the city. The James river is causing
no trouble. Some wagon bridges are in dan
ger from ice. All branch trains running
on time. The water is going off quietly and
no damage has been done to date
MAYVILLE, N. D., April THE north
and south forks of the Goose river were
level full yesterday, but fell sixteen inches
last evening. The main river is rising slow
ly: No ice is yet moving. No anxiety is
felt so far Passenger trans are on time this
morning.
HILLSBORO, N. D. April Goose river
has risen four feet since yesterday but lacks
1--WE feet of being as high as in 1S93 There
is no danger Of a flood here, unless from a
very bad gorge, which is not now expected
Weather coo.er and favorable now for a
gradual disappearance of snow and water
MANDAN. April THE waters of the Mis-
souri, and Heart are receding. The Northern
racine expects to transfer passengers this
afternoon across the submerged Missouri bot
tom.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
THEIR WANTS NOT FEW.
Fifty South Americans Wish to BE
Entertained in Minneapolis

A request from party of fifty South Amer
leans who are to make tour of the United
States this summer was read at the board of
traoe meeting yesterday. They ask to be en-
tertained while in Minneapolis and for money
TO aid in defraying the expenses of their trip
through the United States. Wallace Campbell
told the board that he thought they ought
TO be entertained, but the members did not
feel assured Of their ability to secure the re-
quired funds. 1t was thought advisable to
ask the jobbers' and manufacturers union
and other organizations TO take the matter
up, and committee, consisting of Wallace
Campbell, Hector Baker I'D o. z. Clark, was
appointed 10 interview the leading business
houses and manufacturers having foreign
trade and ask them to contribute to the en-
tertainment and expense fund of the South
Americans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
M'KINLEf DEPARTS.
The President and Family OFF for a
Little Outing.

WASHINGTON, April president McKin-
ley affixed his signature TO the resolution for
the relief of the Mississippi food sufferers
shortly before O'Clock this afternoon. and
Immediately Joined Mrs. Mckinley and the
other members of the party waiting in the
parlors below for the trip down the Potomac
There were few people at the White house
at the time, and the departure was without
incident. The trip will be made in the u s. s.
Despatch. Inc exact, time of the presidents
return is not known, but if the weather con-
tinues good and Mrs. McKinley's health seems
10 be benefited by the trip 1t is probable that
the party will not return before the last Of
the week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

there occurred a food that compares with
the one now raging in the James river val
ley. The vast snow covered country reaching
far into North Dakota is now pouring huge
volumes of water down the Jim river. Re-
ports reach here day by day of immense
rises far UP the stream. Railroads have
suffered great loss by the food. The Milwau-
kee. Northwestern and Great Northern roads
have miles of their road beds demolished.
with prospects Of suffering still greater loss
No trains have entered here for nearly a
week, and 1t will probably be a month be-
lore railroad traffic is restored tc its normal
condition. Farmers are well prepared for
the worst.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

c. A. Smith. who has been mentioned In
connection with filling the vacancy caused
by the death of Park Commissioner n. p.
Peterson, in a letter to Secretary Ridgway
states that he cannot allow his name to be
considered, as he has not the necessary time.
Ex-Commissioner F. G. McMilland and c. j.
Johnson have also been mentioned in con-
nection with the vacancy. The park board
committee on employment and supplies held
protracted meeting yesterday afternoon and
considered applications for various positions.
The committee worked hard and diligently
In executive session, but at the close Of their
days work had no information to give, as
the appointments as agreed upon may be
altered
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
After Quarters for EIks.

A delegation Of Winona Elks, consisting of
three representative citizens of the Gate City
of Minnesota, arrived in the city yesterday,
to make arrangements for the accommoda-
ton of the seventy-fve more Elks who
will visit Minneapolis during the grand lodge
session Of July. The delegation is composed
of Frank Hartwell. agent, at Winona, of the
Milwaukee road; Oscar Anderson, representa-
tive in Winona of a Chicago firm, and c. P.
Dickson, proprietor of the Hotel Law, Vino
mas leading hosiery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Visited Hfll,s Art Gallery.

The members of the Nineteenth Century
club enjoyed an excursion to st. Paul yes
terday, where they visited the gallery Of
paintings Of J. ]. Ill., escorted by Mrs.
Henry F. Brown. A recent conversation in
the ub on modern French art led to the
visitation, and the large collection of Corots
2ousseaus, Millets, Bretons and other valu-
able works, were viewed with intelligent in
terest. Mr.. Hill has recently added to his
collection two Trayons, two Corots and a
Puvis de Grievances.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
DOUBLY SURE OF DEATH.
Samuel Altman Takes Poison and
Shoots Himself.

Samuel L. Altman, single, and twenty-five
years old, took poison and then shot him
self last night at ] o'clock az the residence
of n. J. Liljener, $50 Franklin avenue
Altman was a of Altman the big
clothier of Buffalo. n. Y. and has been en-
Raichle, Minneapolis successor to Altman e
Co. Young Altman has been respondent Of
late. and has frequently spoken Of suicide,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Found Dead in Bed.

William Eldred was found dead in his bed
yesterday morning at his home, 429 Seventh
street south. The coroner was called, and
the body was removed to the county morgue,
where autopsy will be held. The deceased
retired at early hour, seemingly in good
health. The coroner stated that death was
undoubtedly due to alcoholism. He 60
years old, and leaves a widow and grown-up
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
DISASTER AT HASTINGS.
Ice Houses COlIapse-River SIowI,
Falling.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS. Mimi, April The river fell
tenth last evening, the gauge today indicat-
ing 1863 feet above low water mark. Hanson
q Co.'S ice house across the river collapsed
TINS morning, twelve hundred tons going
GOWN river One of their ice houses on the
lower ievee, containing eleven hundred tons.
also gave way, about one-half going out
Special to the Globe
WINONA, Mimi, April THE Mississ.nni
river here has risen a good six inches since
last night and is still coming up slowly,
put steadily. The river has overlooked its
wisconsin banks, and is now over a mile
wde-twice its usual width. Levee mills and
elevators inundated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Want Pardon for 7uxton.

1t is being asserted conidentially in various
quarters that efforts are now in progress for
the securing of pardon for Ben Buxton. the
Co., his employers to the tune of some SIG, 900
to spend on wine and women and other
things,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Bride Groom From South Dakota

The marriage Of Miss Edith Mitchell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Mitchell, to
William Scanlan Of Page, S. D., took pace
last evening, at the brides home S12 Tenth
street south, with sixty friends to witness the
ceremony which made two young people one.
Rev. G. H. Bridgman, of Hamline, oficiated
in the service.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Kick on Losing IA Convention.

The University Republican club is on the
war path and is going to know why the an
nual election of the National League of Col
lege Clubs is not to be held in Minneapolis.
The members claim that they have been the
victims of a conspiracy, and that they have
been defrauded out of the meeting in the
most braZen manner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
son Omen.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, April la dispatch
from Mackinaw City tonight says the Straits
of Maekinaw are open. The weather Is warm
and the straits entirely free from ice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

ABERDEEN, s. D.. April TAT Aberdeen
and the immediate vicinity, the flood has
passed its crisis, and conditions are constant
ly improving. A warm sun is shining and
water is rapidly disappearing. Westport has
lost three bridges, ali over the Elm, but the
water in the village itself has gone down
several inches. People are still living in
second stories, however. At Ordway the
situation is worse than ever. The Elm has
so overlooked its banks that the town is like
ly to be entirely cut off from any outside
communication. mile of Northwestern
track, right in the limits of the town is
under water. The Hastings & Dakota divis-
ion OF tie Milwaukee is now operated erati-
cally by system of transfers near Groton
and points farther east. Repairs are In
progress and the tracks will be ready for
traffic in a few days. The north line to
Edgely is in operation but nothing is doing
on the west and south runs. The North
western has good track as far north as
Redfeld, and had regular passenger service
to that point last night. 1t will be several
days before the line is ready to this station
The Doland-Groton line is in very bad shape.
The James has not yet broken up, and the
highest water ever known will yet cover all
the country tributary to that stream.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

VERMILLION, s. D., April 7.-Water from
the Jim river has broken over the banks and
hooded the bottom between this city and the
river. One mile of the Milwaukee track is
washed out between here and Meckling. The
vermillion river raised two feet last night.
Grayvllle and Meckling are both under three
Ieet OF water. Before night. 1t is expected
ten miles Of Milwaukee track will be washed
out between this city and Yankton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08
Smith win Not Serve.

but his friends paid no attention to his
/ threats on the subject.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

AT first thought
it seems inpossi-
bic that any hui
man being should
wilfully embrace
death. Yet thou
sands of women
daily court the
lgri m Wis ag c d
monster. S m {
\ do 90 through ig-
'norance and others
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

HALSTED, Mimi, April THE
Red at this point rose fifteen inches
during the last twenty-four hours
and is still rising, being now within
two inches of the high water mark of
49, But the Marsh and Wild Rice
rivers fell somewhat last night. The
ice on the Red still continues unbroken
ar floating, but is not moving down
the river. The weather continues cool
and cloudy, with snow f1urries. There
is no communication with other parts
except by telegraph
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-08

PEMBINA, N. d. April THE Red
river began to rise last evening, for the
first time. at the rate of three inches
an hour. The Pembina river has risen
four feet since IL o'clock yesterday
and its ice is broken. The ice on the
Red river is not yet broken, but the
water is running under and over It.
The weather is cool and favorable.
with north wind Many seem still to
think that the river will not overflow
its banks, but il probably will.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
Lively Incident in Luet-
CERT Murder Trial.
The Femur Question Caused
a Very Long Discussion.
Professor Asked TO Pass on the
Bones Put in by The Defence.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Yesterday was given
over 10 expert testimony in the Luetgert
trial, and the attorneys for the defense
and the witnesses for the state wrangled
vigorously regarding femurs OF human
beings; femurs Of sheep and or hCSs.
When court adjourned for the day the
fight was still en-, and was resumed this
morning.
When court opened yesterday the de-
fendant came in upon pair of crutches.
He said that he had a badly sprained
ankle, the result Of a fall while sparring
a friendly bout with one Of the guards
in the Jail. The principal witness OF the
day was Professor Dorsey of the Field
Columbian museum, who took the stand
for cross examination. Attorney VIM
cent, for the defense, made II his business
TO show the jury that Professor Dorsey
did not know anything about bones any
how. and that he was densely Ignorant
on the subject Of femurs.
The closing hour Of the afternoon ses-
sion of the Luetgert trial was lively.
Attorney Vincent, fer the defense, made
a supreme effort to break down the evil
dence Of Professor Dorsey. He picked
UP a handful Of bones and asked the wit
ness TO Identify each OF them. Professor
Dorsey refused 20 attempt 20 do this
without first having an opportunity 10
examine them.
Can you do it?" shouted the attorney
for the defense. IF you are the expert
you claim to be il should not be difhcult
fer you TO name these bones"
This exasperated the witness, and At
torney McEwan came 10 his aid with an
objection. which was sustained by the
court But Attorney Vincent was not
to be stopped by objections. Did you
ever dissecua hog?" he inquired.
mo, sir" answered Professor Dorsey.
There was an objection TO this line OF
cross examination. and Vincent arose 10
explain that he wished 10 show that the
femur Of a hog was identical with the
femur the state had introduced, and
which Prcfessor Dorsey had Identified as
the right femur OF a human being, a fe-
male. After further questioning with
reference TO whether or not Professor
Dorsey had ever dissected a calf. or a
sheep. and receiving n negative reply as
10 the former and an affirmative answer
10 the latter animal, Attorney Vincent
asked: How DO you know, then, that
this is not n Calf's fsmur?"
because from a careful examination
OF II | believ" Il 70 be a human femur,"
replied the witness.
"Why do you consider II the femur OF
a woman"
Because IL Is smooth and has the
shape and other distinguishing charac-
teristics of the female mur," replied
the witness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
TELEGKAPHuC BREVITIES.

John Welch, n coal shoveller fell from
wharf at Portland. Me, last evening
and was drowned. He was unmarried.
Sarah Elmndorf died at the home Of
her daughter in Kingston. -. Y, at the
age OF 10. She was born I'm Ulster
county. and was a slave In the family
of General Sharpc's ancestors
A hat found on the shore AT Rockiand
Me. has been recognized by Mrs. John
Ross as the one worn by her husband.
John Ross and James McDevitt started
out for a sail Sept, :. and nothing has
been heard OF them since
The American Federation of Labor
has taken up the cause Of the mine work
ers. Organizers are already at work at
Hazleton. Pa, and when this has been
completed a uniform scale will be form
u'ated and presented to the operators.
The Spanish government has received
cablegran from Captain General Wsy-
Ter In the course Of which he says that
his plan Of campaign is 10 complete the
paciilcatiou cf tSc west end Of the island
Of Cuba before commencing operations
In the cast.
The attention " the treasury depart
ment has been called 10 the fact that the
universal postal congress agreed on a
scheme Of o.lors for postage stamps to
be used by all nations In the postal union
The colCr Of the 2-cent United states
stamp as agreed upon was oarninc. so
that the proposed change 10 green will
not be made.
Following tho report Of Tuesday last
that Emperor william intends 10 pay
"A visit to Queen Victoria n. Ba'noral
this autumn. the Westminster Gazette
says: His majesty is irtcnsely anxious
that the queen should visit him. ami IN
this can be arranged. a meeting with her
grandson In Germany will probably
occur In April
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
FINE MINSTRELSY.
Primrose and Vests Company at
the Providence Opera House.

There have been many minstrel shows
given in this city and somo Of them have
been a good deal of disappointment, out
Primrose a. West have never given per-
formance that could be placed in the cate
CORY OF disappointments. The engage
ment begun by these kings OF one OF the
most popular forms Of entertainments at
tho Providence Opera House last evening
Is worthy of even greater praise than
always is accorded the company that
Primrose az West direct. The performance
Is satisfactory in every way and at laso
nights performance there was "a large
audience that seemed 20 thoroughly ap
preciate the bright fresh jokes. the gOo0
singing and the excellent specialties pro-
vided for their entertainments. Inc same
excellent mirth providers will be at the
providence tonight and tomorrow night
with the usual Saturday matinee.
Tho performance, of course includes the
same features that are as much faYorltes
as tho weather was topic OF conversa-
tion. This opening part of the perform
ance is led by Georg1 Wilson and Ernest
Ienny who are tam bourines; Is. ,. Garner
who we'll performs the duties OF lnterlo-
cutor; George Primrose and Joseph Car
roll who manipulate the bones. Ihe
overture by Carl Cartons brass band
preceded the many interesting jokes.
tho band and his antics with the STICK arc
particularly interesting
The songs that were sung were livery
Day at the Station" by Charles Weber !;
new version of "Sweet Rosey Posey" by
Ernest Ienny; "Ne Plus Ultra Boys
by George Wilson; "As Your Hair Grows
Whittier 1 Will Love You More. by Kay
mon Moore. This last ballad met with
very warm reception and Mr.. Moore
was compelled To sing number OF ell
cores. George Primrose's singing Of The
Bully Has Gone 20 Rest. "Nigger, Niger.
Never Die" and 1.-The Pickaninny Cake
Walkers" was we'll done and tho audience
appreciated il.
The old time negro impersonations by
Milt Il. Barlow opened the excellent ollo
in an acceptable manner.
The Ben Mowatt trio are very clever
club swingers and their work last night
was one of the star features Of the even
ing. George Wilson's laugh h-provoking
sketches are true fun and the original
Musical Quaker City Quartette compris-
ing the three jolly blacksmiths Pierre,
Ernest ana Garner, and the singing tramp
Edward Hanson sing some good Things
and the Waterbury brothers and Ienny
make an interesting combination in up
to-date musical comedy.
The SeymUurs conclude the evening s
wealth of pleasure in tLeir own excellent
athletic specialties which includes the
Passing Somersault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
FATAL SKYLARKING.
One Newsboy Accidentally Causes
the Death of a Companion.

Boston, Sept. IA number of news
boys were skylarking in Dock square last
night, when one of them. Samuel Davis,
l3 years old. accidentally stabbed Abras
ham Saperstein. Il years old, with a
common penknife, cutting an artery in
the groin and causing Saperstein's death
IN 10 minutes.
The boys weH teasing a fruit vender
and Davis, who had been given the knife.
opened it and playfully threatened the
fruit man AS he was flOurishing IL
young Saperstein ran up behind him and
received the stab, Davis not knowing
what he had done until Saperstein fell TO
the ground with a cry. The boy was
picked up almost Immediately and sent
to the hispital. but died before reaching
the institution. Davis was arrested and
locked up on the charge Of man-taughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
BELGIAN INHOsPITALITY.

Brussels. Sept. 17.-LCuise Michel. the
French anarchist has been expelled
frcm the city. She arrived yesterday
r1orning from Pals accompanied by
Charlotte Fauville and Br,usson Loux.
for the purpose Of a foTtnlghts speech
making tour in aid OF the families II the
anarchists executed at Montjuich fort
reSs. Barcel>na, for The bomb throwing
outrage during the celebration 81 Corpus
Christi at Barcelona IN June OF last year,
and In aid also Of anarchists tNilrd for
completely In the crime. The tour was
TO be undertaken on the theory that the
prevailing labor disputes max, the pr, s.
cnt time advantageous FIR spreading
anarchist doctrines
In The afternoon N.chcl end her COM
Taninus were iHforr.d the' vnrrarts
had been Issued f.r tlrirtz.u.s.a f.un
ReiG.HI territory. Ta,y V,r. .h,u ,a.-
ductcG throt "a the streets Co.. o.. raW-
way statio1 by a Plato. a. of io.,c,. ,.lth
drawn swords. = large cro.i follaWcI
menacing the police, and il was ftared
that an attempt would be made 20 elfect
a reccue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
EASY VICTORY.
Providence Grays Again D.feat The
BiSOnS at Buffalo.

The Providence Grays had littlo difli.
Guilty in defeating Buffalo yesterday.
McPartlin pitched for Buffalo, and the
Providence mon sized up his delivery as a
good thing at the start. They scored
four runs in the first inning, ana in
view Of the luck the Bisons have ever had
with the Grays that lead gained so early
looked insurmountable, ana mnde tho
contest seem one-sided and. therefore. list.
loss. The home team pegRed away steadily
In the effort To reduce tho lead. They
got one run at time. but rho visitors
won them back again as soon as they were
made. In the seventh the Bisons managed
10 get PAIR, but the Grays scored two in
the eighth and were still leading by five
runs. Tho Butfalos were hopeless IL
was growing dark and the game was
caIled. Once more Providence had beaten
the erstwhile leaders OF the league in
three straight games. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-17
BREAD AND WATER DIET.

Montreal, Sept. 1.-THE situation at
st. Vincent De Paul pcntcntary is un-
changed. The riotinC continues at in
tervals, and word has been received
from the talehearers among the convicts
that a bomb is hidden in one Of the piles
in the prison yard for the purpose Of
breaking down one Of the prison walls.
The convicts are on bread and water
diet. and the keepers are kept busy
knocking against the cell doors with big
hammers to keep the prisoners awake
in the daytime so they will sleep at night.
The guard will be reinforced.