The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-24
AROUND THE HOTELS.
Chats With Some of the Visitors in
ST. Paul.


ST. Paul.
Ex-United States Senator T. C.. Power. of
Montana was in the city yesterday for a
few hours and registered at the Merchants
The Sentaor has been East for the last ten
days and Is now on his way to his home
Montana is in an unsettled condition, as the
Republicans are split up on the money ques-
ton, while the Democrats are united on
free silver. He though 1t not imporable that
Montana would eventually follow the exam
pie OF the East. Those Of the Bryan persuas-
ion were, however, very strong and 1t would
be difficult to forecast the outcome of the
is not in favor OF the annexation Of Hawaii,
nor any interference in the Cuban contro
cersy, as he thinks congress will have its
hands full with legislation vital TO the home
interests Of the Union.
Senator F. A. Hodge, of Pine City, was
registered at the Merchants yesterday. The
senator says a large number of settlers have
taken up land in Pine county since last fall,
a large proportion Of them being people
from the city. He thought there would be
even larger number go in next year, than
the unusually large number Of homeseekers
who took advantage Of the inducements the
county offered this year. The senator said
the wave Of prosperity struck Pine City. last
fall and everybody Is well satisfied with the
existing conditions.
Capt. ]. NJ. Downey. of Spokane, Wash:
at the Windsor. Capt. Downey has been
prominently identified with the mining inter
ests OF the West for number Of years. He
made trip to Circle City two years ago, be-
fore the rush to Klondike began. He said
Spokane had been injured in material way
by the exit Of many Of its people to Klondike,
and there would be a good many more go in
early sprng. He said the Spokane chamber
of commerce offered the government several
tons of provisions free. if they would put
In reindeer to carry 1t to Dawson City, by
the way of Ashcroft, or what is known as
the poor mans route" We thought this
was the most feasible route to the land Of the
yellow metal because 1t was cheaper, the
only expense being in Spokane. He thought
of valuable mining land which, if developed,
would prove as valuable as some of the
mines In British Columbia, such as the LIE
Rot mine. which is one Of the richest In
that country.
j. P. Howe, a prominent mine owner and
director of one Of the Alaska transportation
companies, was among the arrivals from the
West yesterday and registered at the Mer-
chants. Mr.. Howe says all the big trans
portation companies are preparing for a big
traffic next spring. He says the KIondike
fever has not abated around Seattle. Just be-
fore Mr. Howe left the Last he sold Claim
No. Ga. of the famous Bonanza creek district,
for $4,000 cash to prominent San Fran
cisco physician. The claim belonged to
young man who went from Seattle over two
yours dbOs MI. f1UW6 says JudL many OIL Jn0
fortunate prospectors who return neglect to
bring their papers along with them and as
consequence they are unable to realize en- tie
result Of their venture.
II. F. Arnold. Of Larimore, is at the Mer-
chants.
c. ]. Schwarg. clerk of courts of Dodge
county. registered at the Merchants yester-
day.
s. A. Nelson. editor Of the Hallock News.
registered at the Windsor yesterday.
l.. J. Stein, of New York, was a guest at
the Ryan yesterday.
j. B. Delong. of Sycamore ILL.,, was at the
Merchants yesterday
DR.. Arthur Kilhourne, of Rochester, was a
guest at the Windsor yesterday.
William ]. Beckett, of Helena. was among
the arrivals at the Ryan.
T. Peterson, of Northwood. N. D., was a
guest at the Merchants yesterday.
F.. ]. Butler, of San Gabriel, Cal, was at
the Ryan yesterday morning.
Ezra G. Valentine. of Breckenridge, was a
guest at the Ryan yesterday.
William Smith, Valley City, was among
the arrivals at the Merchants yesterday.
G. A. Won Otter. Des Molnes, To-, is at
the Metropolitan.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F, Sims. Miss E. GiIfIIan
M-.ss Mamie Sims, Miss Hortense Soto Miss
Olive Kroystad. of River Falls, Wis, regis
etred at the Metropolitan yesterday.