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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
LUCIFER MATCHES.
The Inventor Failed to Take Out a
Patent.

II was during his early days as as
sistant teacher at Reading school
that the late Sir Isaac, then Mr.. Hol-
den. invented the lucifer match, through
the necessity for an illuminant on dark
wintry mornings. He told the story
thus, says the Boston Traveller:
I'm the morning 1 used to get up at
4 o'clock, in order to pursue my stud
les. and 1 used at that time flint and
steel. in the use Of which l found very
great inconvenience. OF course 1 knew,
as other chemists did, the explosive
material that was necessary In order
to produce instantaneous light, but II
was very difficult to obtain light on
wood by that explosive material, ana
the idea occurred to me to put sulphur
under the explosive mixture. L d1d
that. and showed 1t in my next lecture
on chemistry, a course of which was
delivering at large academy There
was a young man in the room whose
father was chemist in London, and
he Immediately wrote to his father
about it, and shortly afterward lucifer
matches were issued to the world. l
believe that was the first occasion
that we had the present lucifer match.
I was urged to go and take out a pat
ent Immediately, but thought 1t was so
small a matter, and it cost me so lit
tie labor that 1 did not think 1t prop
err"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
NEARING THE END OF 1T.
Commissioners Rush Charter Build
ing Work.

When the charter commission adjourned
last night, shortly after 10 o'clock but two
chapters-salaries and miscellaneous provis-
ionS-remalned for consideration. 1t is hoped
that all members will attend tonight, as 1t
is the last chance for the making of any
alterations or corrections.
Those present at last nights meeting were
Commissioners Atwater, Childs. Cohen,
Davenport, Downs, Gjertsen, II lwl y, Haynes
Jones, Steele. Commissioner Downs occupied
the chair.
One of the most interesting events of the
evening was the reversal of the previous
action of the commission IN taking from the
mayor the right of removal of minor city
officials, during the first three months of
his term. The motion to indefinitely postpone
carried by vote of to g. and called from
Commissioner Haynes the ejaculation: at
is plain to me there are more politicians than
patriots in the community" The remark
was jokingly made, however, and was good
naturally received. An important clause was
added to the section relating to MAYOR pro-
viding that that official shall devote all his
time and attention to the duties of the office.
In a communication from City Treasurer
Hubert, that gentleman signifed, his ap-
proval Of the chapter relating to his Office
Commissioner Atwater, from the committee
to whom was referred the chapter on cleo
lions, reported a few amendments strength
which it is proposed to conduct elections
under the new charter, and authorizing the
calling OF special elections by the city coun-
ell upon an affirmative two-thirds vote of thu
tom to the special object for which it was
called. Another addition was provision for
the removal by the district court of city
officials guilty of malfeasance or misconduct.
The chapter was then sent to the committee
ON printing.
A new chapter relating to the municipal
court and justices of the peace, was adopted
and referred to the printing committee. 1t
simply provides that the present laws relat-
ing thereto shall be made part of the
charter
The chapter creating department OF
charities and corrections was approved. and
the chapter on contracts, taxation and finance
was considered carefully, section by section.
Minor changes in phraseology were made and
it was also sent to the printer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets.
into tight place and needs
helping out.
Things get started in the
wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start the
system in the right direction
toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with hypophos-
phites can do just this.
1t strengthens the nerves,
feeds famished tissues, and
makes rich blood.
5o.. and $780, all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
PAID DEBTS AND QUIT.
Stockholders I'm the Prouty Company
Get II Per Cent of Their Cash Back.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., Dec 3O.-The
Prouty Live Stock company, Incorporated six
of St. Paul, as president and manager, has
gone into liquidation The stockholders will
receive a IL per cent dividend. The largest
stakeholder is A. S. Books, of Minneapolis,
who held 600. F. R. Fulton, of this city,
had $4,000, and Mr.. Prouty $40, 600 in stock
The liquidation caused some surprise and
considerable comment. No dividends have
been paid but it was supposed that salts
factory business was being done. Mr. Prouty
is also the head of the firm of E. NJ. Prouty
& Co., which does similar business, and
has large holdings Of cattle Western
ranches. The business Of the two firms was
done in the same offices in St. Paul. Before
making the proposition to liquidate the as
sets of the company were sold and all debts
divided among the stockholders, many OF
whom were comparatively poor people living
here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
RECEIVER Discharged.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Dec. 3O.-C. M. Buff
fington receiver of the Commercial bank,
was today granted his discharge on applica-
ton to Judge Bailey. His report shows $27,
72S in cash realized out of the assets and
S24 ST. disbursed. The face value of the as
sets turned over when the receiver ap-
pointed was about 100000 and the liabilities
about $65 600. The depositors will get moth
ing unless the stockholders are held liable.
An order made allowing as compensation
per cent of the assets to the receiver and
the same amount to the attorneys.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
AIMING AT ENGLAND.
View of the London Times Regard
ing America.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-The Times in its
review Of the events of the year, this
morning, after saying it is disagree
able to be obliged to record the failure
of the long efforts of Lord Salisbury
and Mr. Cleveland to bring about an
arbitration treaty, observes: "Ameri-
cas- internal history may be summed
up in three things: The passage OF
the Dingley tariff bill, the triumph of
Tammany hall, and the steady growth
of desire for a strong navy. The lat
ter agitation finds it's excuse in Cuba
and Hawaii, but the more serious ad-
vocates Of the new policy made no
special secret that it is against Eng
land and not Spain or Japan that the
main effort is to be directed"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
VAN WYCK'S SLATE.
Men Who VIII Hold Office in Greater
New York.

LAKEWOOD, N. j., Dec. 3O.-Richard
Croker seen tonight He said that no
official announcement of Mayor Van Wyck S
appointments would be made until later. The
following forecast, however, was generally
believed to be in the main correct
Chamberlain, T. c. T. Grain.
Corporation counsel, John Whalen.
Police commissioners, Bernard j. York,
president; John B. Sexton, Thomas L. Hamil-
ton, VIM. E. Phillips.
Dock commissioners, James W. Boyle,
President James j. Phelan, Patrick keenan,.
Charities commissioner, Manhattan Dor
ough Francis j. Langtry.
Commissioner of correction. Thomas W.
Mulley.
Health commissioners, John w. Keller.
president; DR.. Cyrus Edison, DR.. VIM. T..
Jenkins.
Fire commissioner, ]. ]. Scannell.
President board public improvement, Dan
lei F. Mcmahon.
Commissioner street cleaning, James Nc
Cartney.
Commissioners of taxes and assessments,
Thomas L. Feitner president; Edward l..
Patterson, Edward c. Sheehy.
President board of education, Charles H.
Knox.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
THE SENATORIAL CENTER.

THE SENATORIAL CENTER.
Part of the controversy between the mayor
and Mr.. Hanna crops out In the fact that
three Of the Cleveland Republicans elected
TO the legislature are not only shaky on
voting for Mr.. Hanna for the senate, but are
absolutely ready to vote against him if by 50
doing they can defeat him. At the very tina
l am writing this letter the three recalci-
trants are in Columbus in consultation with
Mr.. kurtz, the man whom Mr. Hanna depOsed
from the craftsmanship OF the Republican state
central committee, and who is the head and
front OF the Republican opposition to Mr..
Hanna. The popular impression here. at Mr..
Hanna'S home. seems to be that he will win,
but there is nevertheless a nervousness man
ifested by many politicians 1 have met, who
would feel better about it If the Cuyahoga
county delegation were soiidly loyal. Mr..
Hanna Is here stimulating his braves.
SUBURBAN ROADS.
A great feature for Cleveland. and also for
northern Ohio, is the extension Of suburban
electrical street car lines. They all arrange
for right OF way into the city over the regular
city street car tracks, the city lines collect
ing a nickel to the corporate limits and the
suburban conductors there taking the trains
to their destination. These suburban lines
now run from Cleveland to Akron, 80 miles,
every half hour; to Elyria, SO miles; Oberin,
SO miles and Paynesville, % miles, also every
half hour. They run to Chagrin Falls, Is
miles; Lorrain, rs miles, and Medina, 80
miles, every hour. The Medina line is under
miles, by June first, and it is the intention
to continue to Columbus and possibly Gin
cinnati. These lines are built along the
country roads up hill and down, without any
grading, the right of way being granted by
the counties in return for the favor OF rapid
connection with the grSat city. Every other
car carries baggage and express matter. The
result OF these suburban lines is the pouring
in OF an enormous local traffic to Cleveland.
and IL 1t is blessing for the country mer-
chant 1t Is certainly very thoroughly dis
guised. But the people like 1t. and there
are more people than there are merchants.
After overcome our Selby hill diff
Guilty, perhaps some one will branch out with
suburban lines from St. Paul and Minneapolis
over country roads. The success Already at
tanned in northern Ohio should certainly en-
courage my venerable friend Mr.. Pease, and
his fellow citizens OF Anoka, who are so de-
sirous OF electric communication with st.
Paul in order to obtain easily and cheaply
supplies for their insane asylum.
H. p. Hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
FILLING THE RESERVOIR.
Work VIII BE Accomplished by
Sunday Next.

A delay was occasoned in the starting
of the second pump for the purpose of filing
and lone pump, at the North Side station,
was pounding away doing its best. Up to last
evening 100000 gallons had been forced
Into the big basin. 1t is expected that the
second pump will be started today. Previous
to starting the pump Wednesday afternoon
there was considerable water in the basin.
There has been a rise of two feet,and the water
is within few inches from the mouth of The
bell. AS there remains about a height Of
eleven feet to fill, the work should be accom-
plished before Sunday.
This afternoon the members Of the city
council and city officials, including the mayor
and a few invited guests, will take trip
to the reservoir to take a last look at the
will be made in a special car.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
twas Ever Thus.

Alas! nv new umbrella miss It with a
sigh; the day 1 rashly bought it a friend
was standing by. Next day 1t rained--he
borrowed 1t, to be returned that night; but
since that fatal moment 1t hasn't blessed
my sight He lent it to a neighbours wife,
and to increase my woe she lent it to the
minister, and it's still upon the go. He lent
it to student, who lent it to a friend, and
still it's going going, gone; / wonder where
twill end. But through the cloud Of Dor
rowers, one ray of hope I see; perhaps 1 may
be lucky and it will be lent to me.-Chicago
News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
killed His Father.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. Boa special to
the Times from Charlottesville, Ind, says
This morning, at Linden, Oren Stingley, a
prominent citizen accidentally shot and killed
his aged father, John Stingley. Mr.. Stingley
had started to leave the house with rifle,
and in passing through q door the weapon
was struck against the casing and discharged
the load entering the back of his fathers
head, he sat between his daughter and
eranddau ghter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
IN THE EYE.
1t Lives with "a Name Out of All Pro-
portion To It's Size.

The gentle reader is probably quite inno-
cent Of any knowledge of a little animal
which may at this moment be sporting in his
eye He would disCwn the beast If he were
introduced to it, Nevertheless It is not at
ali impossible that 1t has made home for
itself behind the window of his eye
The Christian name of this animal Is
Cysticercus and its surname Cellulosa It's
species was brought to light in 1913, at re-
markable operation which was then per-
formed. 1t is described as a head furnished
with four suckers, united with a neck like
telescope and it has two rows of sixteen
hooks 1t is one of the simplest organic
structures known to science.
This little animal which lives in your eye
is OF a gay disposition and of sportiYe
character and seems to take life merrily.
How it finds its home in the liquid fluid
called aqueous humor, where 1t resides, Is
mystery 1t is supposed, however, that it
which nourish the internal parts of the eye
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Deputy for Minneapolis.

WASHINGTON, Deds so-The new deputy
collector of customs at Minneapolis has not
yet been decided upon. There are five or six
active candidates for the place, among whom
are George Marchants and 1Frank Barnard.
Senators Nelson and Davis control this ap-
pointment, but they ara willing to have Rep
resentauve Fletcher saggestfa candidate. If
Fletcher's choice Is satisfactory to them he
will be appointed Nelson, Davis and Fletcher
have not yet consulted about the matter
The office pays 81, 500 per annum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Ready to receive the welsh.

The arrangements are now complete for
the great Welsh National Eisteddfod, to be
held at the Swedish Congregational temple
Saturday morning, afternoon and evening.
1t will be an elaborate affair, and in some
respects reunion of Welsh people of Min
nesota, as large parties are expected from
other cities and towns. The morning session,
though, will be the only one when the Welsh
language will be used at all, and the other
sessions are expected to attract a large num-
Der of people.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The News Washington
special says: Senator Culem's protest against
the nomination of Judge Edward NJ. Paxson,
of Pennsylvania as interstate commerce COM
missioner. has borne fruit. Today the presi-
dent told one Of his callers that he had
reluctantly given UP his intention to nomin-
ate the Pennsylvania jurtst. He referred to
the opposition Of labor to the threatened OPP
position to Parsons confirmation and added
that unless the cloud lowering over the Penn
sylvania man is lifted the latter cannot hope
for preferment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Smoke the Old Year Out.

The Commercial club will give its annual
comprise Smoke and good entertainment
Unique invitations have been distributed to-
announce the date and promise. w. L. Nolan
will contribute some Of his characteristic
selections, and Prof. Shagren, the local magi-
clan, will perform sleight of hand tricks
Oscar Seagle will sing from time to time dur
ing the evening. The club will keep open
house New Years day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
VIII Nominate Officers.

A meeting Of the Minneapolis Real Estate
board was held yesterday afternoon for the
purpose of appointing a nominating COM
Inittee, whose duty is to present at the next
meeting, which will be held Wednesday. Jan.
8, at p. m, list of officers and commit
tees to represent the interests of the board
for the year 1898. The nominating committee
consists of ]. A. Walters, T. E. Barney, E.
G. Walton. F. G. James l. B. Elwood.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Hnmnne soctetx,s work.

The periodical report of the Humane So
ciety shows Investigations of 120 cases dur
ing November and December. OF the total,
10 cases were not substantiated, and the
remainder were variously distributed with
warning were written. The whole number
of children involved was So women. Il; per
sons reproved for cruelty to- children, 40;
number of horses involved, Ia; shot, o;
ordered shot, "a; laid off from work, 10; per-
sons reproved for driving lame horses, %;
cruelty to animals. 20; horses blanketed, "a;
warming cards sent out. 200.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
skull of Mrs. Howe.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Dec. 3O.-search-
ers today found the skull of Mrs Howe, one
Of the victims in the Hotel Dacotah fire. The
spot where it was found had all been dug
over before, SO that the skull had become
separated from the rest of the remains. Re-
newed activity In the search for the bodies
is the result Of the find
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Eckels, Farewell.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3O.-Comptroller of the
Currency James H. Eckes, whose resignation
will take effect tonefrow, called upon the
president this afternoon to pay his respects
and say good bye. M. Eckeas will leave for
Charles G. Dawes, will qualify comptroller
tomorrow and take charge 81 the Office next
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
May Visit St. Paul.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-President McKin-
leys Western trip next August is now GER
tainty unless congress should remain in ses-
sion and thereby prevent his leaving Wash
ington. He has promised to attend the meet
ing Of the Union Veteran league at Rock
Island, ILL.,. next August, unless something
unforeseen should prevent. After the meet
Ing the president will go farther West II
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Banker Arrested.

CEDAR RAPIDS, To-, Dec. 3O-Today war
rants were issued for the arrest of c. P.
Sturg;s president of the defunct Citizens
Bank of Oelwein. who recently attempted
suicide by shooting. The warrant charges
embezzement of school furds. When officers
called at Sturgis' home they found he had
disappeared. Nothing is known about his
whereabouts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Rank Linuidates.

osKALOoSA. To-, Dec. 3O-The Farmers
and Traders State bank closed its doors to-
day The following card from the directors
was displayed: This bank will receive no
more deposits, but will at once pay its de-
positors in full, as fast as their claims may
be presented" The bank found business IN
profitable, and it was the sentiment of the
great majority of the stockholders to go out
of business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Henneutn County Taxes.

The abstract tax list for Hennepin county,
for 1897, shows: Number of acres Of land, ex-
land including structures, $13 659, 357; value
of town and city lots including structures,
SIS, 637, 321; value of personal property, $1S,
S51 PAT; total value $121, 147 1925; total taxes
levied So, 507 1887.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Thinks investigation Necessary

Mrs. Mary Huson, a widow died suddenly
yesterday at her home, 1929 First street south.
Coroner Dennis viewed the remains and de-
cided to have autopsy performed this
morning to determine the cause of death.
Mr.. Huson was 81 years Of age, and leaves 10
children. Her only relative was a nephew
by the name Of Jacobson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Iowa Fire.

OSKALOOSA, To-, Dec. 3O.-The business
portion of Muchakanock mining town four
miles south. was practically destroyed by
fire today. The fire started in restaurant.
There was no water to fight the flames, and
the fire burned itself out.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Victim Was to Blame.

The verdict of the coroners jury in the
matter of Martin Mattson's death by being
run over by a train, that the accident
the result of the victims own careless
ness. The remains are still at the morgue
no word from Mattson's relatives having yet
been received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
High Authority.

George, you must not squeeze my hand
so hard"
of Ecclesiastes, Whatsoever thy hand find
eth to do. do it with thy might?' Don't you
try to stop me again, you impious girl The
Scriptures are dead against you!'-Chicago
Tribune,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
scandinavian Good Temp1ars.

James Fisher, an employee of the Great
Northern railroad, was knocked down by a
moving freight train at Lyndale avenue
bridge Wednesday, and is now confined to
his bed at his home, 205 Lyndale avenue
north The injuries, while serious, are not
DANGEROUS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Boss Abdicates.

NEW YORK, Dec. SO.-Hugh Mclaughlin,
for many years the dictator of the Demo-
cratic party in Brooklyn, has definitely an
nounced his retirement from political leader
ship. He will be succeeded, according to the
present understanding. by Bernard ]. York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Thomas LYNCH Goes I'm.

The commitment papers of Thomas Lynch,
convicted of robbery in the first degree and
septedced to three and one-half years
term. have been issued by the clerk of
courts. Judge Smith made a mistake in the
term of sentence, but no change will be made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Was From New Urm.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. SO-Adam Pfeffer,
who had second-class transportation from
New Ulm, Mimi, to Hamburg, Germany,
jumped through a car window Of the Atlantic
express east in the vicinity of Southfork this
morning and was instantly killed. Pfeffer was
demented
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Really Impossible.

Tommy-Paw, what is an extraordinary ses-
sion of the legislature?
Mr.. Figgs-One in which no fool bills were
passed would be very much that kind.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
SCIENTISTS ADJOURN.
Closing Session Devoted to GeoIog-
icaI TODfcs.

The closing session of the twenty fifth an
niversary meeting of the Minnesota Academy
of Natural Science was held yesterday after
noon in the Library building. The programme
was, with the exception Of Prof. Chaney's
paper, entirely devoted to geological forma-
lions.
DR.. U. s. Grant read paper prepared By
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
An ancient Reaver Hat.

Summer Leach, of Pleasantville, Maine, has
high, broad brimmed beaver hat which his
great-grandfather paid 81 for to be married
In over 140 years ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
FOR MEDICINAL USE
NO EuSEL OIL

mention 1t, incidentally so that he may know
such Improvements are in use elsewhere, even
If he does not get time to travel and discover
them
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
Parsons Name Dropped.

possible and will visit the Yellowstone park
and other places Of interest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-31
POINTER FOR LOWRY.

The street cars here carry illuminated
street signs at night the front corner Of
the car Just below the windows. This is an
improvement which was mooted so long ago
in st. Paul that it has been forgotten, and. as
Mr.. Lowry is so closely confined at homo, l