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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-12-14
BIBLIorEcA ella CORRESPONDENCE DE PUERTO Rico,

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favor de pedir mi coche:
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S mi madre echa de menos este documento os pregun-
decda que 10 pda mil pero puede ser que no Sc aper
ella de desaparc6n.
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no. qne guard6 en- el tolsilo.
En- seguds baj6
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
SALTWATER NEWS.

The Ravenna departed yesterday with a
ra1t OF lumber for Muser & OFT, of DUBUQUE
ana brall of logs for the Standard Lumber
company. The Frontenac cleared with a raft
OF logs for Laird, Norton & Co., Winona
Thirty-six cribs of lumber belonging tn
Eng!er d Fruden, of Dubuque were attached
by Sheriff Smith Monday evening on a claim
OF $l'02o held by Otis Staples bond was
put up on Wednesday for $500, and the at
tachment released ''
Joseph Perro, the veteran Mississippi river
pllot VINO is lying critically i'll at his home
IN the town of Baytown, was very low yes
terday, and his death is expected by his
family and friends LIS
The Staples-Atlee saw mill which has been
smut down for more than two weeks started
up again yesterday.
William Sauntry recently sold three mill
ION rect OF logs, one million going to R. H
Mccoy, OF Lakeland, and the remainder to
GoWn-river parties. There has been an active
demand for logs since the LIST of the month
and prices are stiffenng
Warden Wolfer has succeeded in arranging
an attractive programme for Labor day ex-
ercises at the prison. The entertainment in
the tn chapel will be given by Miss NJ Adelyn
Stoyall and George M. Sewall. The former
is coincidence and impersonator and the
latter is well known baritone and dramatic
reader.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
CHICAGO TO SALT LAKE.
Milwaukee and Rock Island in on a
New Line.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 20.-Local rail-
way men declare that if negotiations
now pending between the highest traf-
fic officials of the Milwaukee and Rock
Islands roads reach a successful ter
mination there will soon be a new
through line for first-class passenger
travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City
and San Francisco.
1t will be via Omaha, and will in
clude the following railroads: The
Milwaukee, from Chicago to Omaha !;
the Rock Island, from Omaha to Colo
RADIO Springs; the Colorado Midland,
from Colorado Springs to Grand juno
ton, and the Rio Grande Western
from Grand Junction to Salt Lake
City.
About a fortnight ago A c. Bird,
general traffic manager; George H.
Heafford, general passenger and ticket
agent, and Fred A. Nash, general
western agent of the Milwaukee, took
an extended western trip. The OBJ
ject of the trip was to thoroughly
study the proposed route for the new
service between Chicago and Salt
Lake City.
The party went from here to Colo
RADIO Springs and from there over the
Colorado Midland and the Rio Grande
Western. They succeeded in making
favorable arrangements with these
two lines between Colorado Springs
anG Salt Lake City. They pro-
nounced the scenery along the Colo
RADIO Midland as the finest between
here and the coast.
Since that trip negotiations between
the Milwaukee and the Rock Island
have been carried On in Chicago. Gen
eral Western Agent Nash, of the Mil
waukee returned from an important
conference on this matter this morn
ing. He said that no agreement had
yet been reached because of the alb
sence of General Manager Truesdale
of the Rock Island, but the deal would
be closed Saturday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
Something in This Name.

Said an old traveller recently to a
representative of the National Hotel
Reporter:
Whenever travel between the East
and the West it is with very decided
sense of relief and satisfaction that I
reach the four-track system of the
New York Central railroad at either
end of the route. The four parallel
tracks of this great line give one a
feeling of security and safety quite I'M
like that which may be experienced on
any other road. In addition to this;
feeling of safety there is the added
satisfaction of the knowledge that
everything possible is being done for
ones comfort as well. The locomotives
are the finest ever turned out, the cars
are models of comfort and elegance,
and the employees are invariably po-
lite and attentive. The title of 'Ameri-
cas- Greatest Railroad which one Of
ten sees employed in it's announce
ments, is no misnomer. The New York
Central is just what it claims to be-"
Hotel Reporter
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20

man, That package of yours can't go
out today unless you prepay it.
why says the old man, L thought
it could be paid at the other end. l
haven't the money with me and must
get away today
He offered Mr.. Adams piece of
paper, which he said was a check for
$780, but Adams said he could not cash
it without going to the office. Then
the old man asked me to lend him
money to pay the charges and keep the
check as security. Mr.. Adams, he said
it was all right, and offered to give
his own check, too, as security.
II says, says l, 1 amt no money to
lend [ need what / have
He says, Then I'll have to get off, if
you won't let me have the money
q" I'm sory,' says /, but l guess L
can't lend you none
Then the train started and they
both jumped off. 1 don't know Mr.
Adams, of Adams Express, but I bet
that wasn't him."
Mr.. Jones returned to ST. Paul yes
terday and kept his eye open for the
old gentleman, but it must have been
the closed season for Kansas farmers.
He was in town all day and no one
tried to get him to buy any gold
watches, cash any checks or open any
locks. He spent last night at the depot,
because noise would keep him awake
up town, and this morning expects to
return to Navarro, Kan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
NEW ARMOR PROCESS.
Great Saving Possible if 1t Proves n
Success.

success.
READING, Pa. Aug 19.-J. H. Car
penlter, founder of the Carpenter Steel
works, this city, of which he was for
nerly general manager, has prepared
a statement showing that steel armor
plate can be furnished to the govern
ment at a trif1ing figure compared
with what is now being paid. Mr..
Carpenter is well known steel expert
and inventor and was formerly in the
United States navy. The Carpenter
steel works have up to this time fur
nished the government with nearly
$1.000,000 worth of projectiles, and a
100000 order is now being filled. His
price is so far below the government
limit of $500 "a ton that the Bethlehem
and Carnegie companies say they can
not meet with their Harveyized nickel
steel plates as to occasion the armor
plate board much surprise. Mr.. Car
penter claims that by new pneumatic
processes steel of the best physical
properties and chemical conditions can
be uniformly made and much waste
avoided. The steel can be made and
cast in a quarter of the time now re-
quired. Experts in steel and govern
ment inspectors of manufactures seem
satisfied of the value of the processes
and his ability to perform his prom
Uses. His estimates of cost have been
compared with the cost sheets for
warded to congress by the examining
board and found to agree, except
where less work is done
Originally Mr.. Carpenters plans
were to organize and equip the works
himself. but now he intends to give
the option to the government If it
declines he declares he will organize
his own company and sell the armor
plate at $50 per ton, allowing $3.50 for
profit and contingencies. The board
has written him that it will be ready
to consider his proposition in a few
days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
SHERMAN ANSWERS.
Note Friendly in Tone Delivered to
the Japanese Minister.

Note Friendly in Tone Delivered to
the Japanese Minister.
WASHINGTON, Aug 19.-Secretary
Sherman has submitted to the Japan
csc government an answer to Japan S
last note relating to the annexation of
Hawaii to the United States. The an
SWer was delivered to Mr.. Hoshi, the
Japanese minister last Saturday. 1t
is in reply to Japan's note of July TO-,
which up to that time had not been
acknowledged. Mr.. Shermans answer
is marked by it's friendly expressions
toward Japan, which gives special sat
iSfaction, in view of the somewhat
strained relations resulting from the
previous correspondence. Two features
are brought out by the answer: 1t
reitcrates the position heretofore taken
by the secretary of state as to the right
and propriety of anneXing Hawaii to
the United States. With this, however,
is coupled an assurance that the inter-
ests of Japan in Hawaii will be fully
safeguarded. 1t also expresses salts
faction at the plan of arbitration be-
tween Japan and Hawaii, on the queS-
ton of Japanese immigration to Ha-
wall The answer is largely an elabo-
ration OF Mr.. Sherman's former letter,
and the policies expressed in no way
differ from those previously laid down
by him.
Minister Hoshi has cabled the sub
stance of the answer to the Toxic gov
eminent. and the full text of the an
swer has been forwarded. 1t will not
reach Japan until Sept. 7, and no &C
ton may be taken until the text is
before the japanese foreign office. The
Japanese legation is reticent over the
dispatch, although there is no effort to
conceal the satisfaction felt over the
friendly spirit displayed throughout
Mr. Sherman's answer The attention
of the Toxic government has been par
ticularly directed towards these express
SionS of good will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
GREAT NORTHERNI PUTS IN A
G. A. r.. RATE FROM
MONTANA.
PLENTY OF TROUBLE AHEAD
TICKETS ARE PLACED ON
SALEI
BAGGAGE QUESTION BOBS UP.
Reported That sSoane Lines Are
Going to Cheek Baggage to
Points Beyond Buffalo.

The sale of tickets for the Buffalo en-
campment begins in a couple of days,
and then the railroads anticipate trou-
BILE. Chicago is expected to be the
storm center. The lines east of Chicago
have been compelled to make the same
concessions as those west of Chicago.
In fact, reports seem to indicate that
the demands have been too steep alto
gether for some of the roads, and they
gave up trying for the business. This
was the case in regard to Iowa. The
demands Of the Iowa department are
said to have been more eXhorbitant
than those of any department except
Illinois. Iowa, on top of all other de-
mands, wanted a number of free tick
cts. The Illinois mems wants were so
far-reaching that, it is reported the
passenger men of the lines refused to
talk business to them at all. They
claimed it meant 100 free tickets the
first crack, and they could not hear
that at ALL
New complications are continuously
arising. Notice was given yesterday
by the Great Northern that it would
make a rate of $76 for the round trip
from Montana common points to Buff
falo and return. The Great Northern
claims to be compelled to make this
cut in order to meet the $500 lines
cut from st. Paul, and which rate Is
being applied via the Missouri river
gateways.
There is also a likelihood that some
of the roads will check baggage
oh tn DIFF fol
action, it is claimed by few roads,
will become necessary to prevent con-
gestion in the baggage rooms at Buff
falo. 1t is feared if this is done other
roads will retaliate by cutting rates.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
CLAIMS FOR SEALERS.
Date Fixed for Final Argument of
the Cases.

the Cases.
OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 19.-The final
argument of the Canadian seaIers'
claims before the sealing commission
will take place on the 18th inst, at Hal
flax, N. S. r. N. Venning, of the de-
partment of marine and fisheries. OF
tawa, who is the departments sealing
expert, leaves for Nova Scotia today.
and will take with him, for the few
days the commission is expected to sit,
all that is necessary in the way of eX-
h1bits, evidence, etc. The cases are
not closed, but for final presentation
by counsel on either side. Hon. MI
Peters, the chief Canadian counsel, is
also in the East, and Mr.. Bodwell, of
Victoria, B. c., who was associated il
the case in connection with private in
terests is now on his way through.
The commission may see fit to give
their rulings at once, or they may take
some months to prepare judgment In
any case, the United States govern
ment is called upon by the terms of the
international agreement to pay over
damages within six months after they
have been assessed by the commission
ers. After judgment has been obtained
then, it is said, will come by far the
most tedious part of the whole bust
ness. 1t will be necessary to find out
how much each skipper, mate and hand
on board the sealing crafts are entitled
to receive of the awards In the elev-
en- years that have elapsed since these
seizures were first made, many have
died or scattered to various parts of
the globe. The number of cases to be
ruled upon is Twenty-Five.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20

Missouri Pacific to st. Louis and from
st. Louis to Pittsburg via the Vandalia
and Pan Handle lines of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
Second or tourist sleeping cars
will be run through each way between
Pittsburg and San Francisco twice
week. The cars will be run through
without change, the Pennsylvania and
Milwaukee & ST. Paul roads occupying
the same depot in Chicago. If the ven
ture is a success the service will be
and New York, and later on first-class
sleepers may be run via the same
route. This experiment will be closely
watched by railroad men as 1t is the
first time that regular through car
service has been attempted between
the territory east of Chicago and the
Pacific coast
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
GERMAN SOCIETIES, BANK
movement for It's Establishment
Seems to Be Progressin~

r, The movement for the organization of a
S sn mar state savings and banking institution
OF which viii be in st. Paul is
nearly completed. Another meeting of the
gentlemen &c ten having the matter in charge will
mittee sent throughout the state 0So civ
culars, containing full and detailed informa-
tlon IN reference to the matter, and it is ex-
Pecoeo sundays meeting will be large and
successful one. Messrs. Otto KueffneT Col
A. K. Nefer, G. F. Lemke, Theo lander and
hermann Schnel are the committee having
the matter IN charge. If the movement meets
win success it is expected the bank will
receive it's support from large number Of
the German secret and fraternal organiza
tons throughout the state, among which are
the various lodges of the Hermann sons
Bavarian and Badischer societies Kreiger
vereln, Turner society, Mozart and Concordia
Singing societies, German lodges of Odd Eel
lows, Dru1ds, and several other German
organizations in the Twin Cities and through.
out the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
Meeting for Mothers.

At the House of Hope parlors, at D. m. To-
day, the mothers of St. Paul who are earnest
ly seeking the welfare of their children are
noon with the members of the Primary
union and those who are endeavoring to
make smooth the paths of the little for little
prepared: Dee'-
Music
Miss Nellie Hopes Mandolin Orchestra
Recltation-Miss Gertrude de Bryn. 49, Hops
Solo-"Suffer Little Children
Mrs. Clarence tombstone
Lesson OF the day ....... Mrs. j. H. Randall
The What Can Do Now, Mamma?''
Question Box Miss S1ennv
"Inasmuch'' Miss Emma FRYER
Chorus -. Miss Hopes Sunday School Choir
Music, flowers and refreshments for ali.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
EARNINGS ARE GREATER.
Improvement in the Railroad Bust
ness During Last Month.

Railroad earnings for the last four
weeks show very satisfactory improve
ment: Seventy Eight roads, second
week in July, $5,S76,9 $685.; increase, O.5
per cent; seventy-fve roads, third week
in July, $6,12S, 1O9; increase, 5.5 per cent;
siXty-nine roads, fourth week in July.
50, 1851 73; increase, 10.5 per cent; forty
five roads, first week in August, 81, 49,
522; increase, II per cent.
St. Paul earnings for the second
week in August were $586,994, an in
crease of $50, 1853.
Report of the July earnings of the
Chicago Great Western road shows
that the gross increase was $4S,440 and
the net $34,6SS. Following is the state
ment: Gross earnings, 1897, 1882, SOC;
1896, 1894, 066; net earnings, 1897, $112,-
265; 1895, 1857. s3 = a.
The Minneapolis &, st. Louis shows
an increase of $1,402 for the second
week in August. From July 1, 1897,
the earnings were 1924, 72S, as against
$22S,4 for a corresponding period last
year, which is an increase of $6,278.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
SOCIAL NEWS NOTES OF ADAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Mailer Give a
Sailing Party,

Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Mailer Give a
Sailing Party.
Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Mailer gave a
sailing party at White Bear lake last
evening, followed by a dinner at their
summer home at the lake, for Mrs.
]. T. Martin and Mrs Carl CUTLERY
of Washington, D. c.
Mrs Albert Shunemanl entertained in
formally Wednesday afternoon at her
home on Portland avenue.
Mrs. J. W. White, of Portland ave-
nue., gave an informal afternoon tea
yesterday afternoon for Miss Hawley,
of Minneapolis.
Mrs. w. A. Hardenbergh gave an in
formal luncheon yesterday afternoon
at her summer home at White Bear
lake. Covers were laid for twelve at
tables decorated with ferns and sweet
peas.
dinner will oe given this evening by Judge
and Mrs: Hicks of Minneapolis, for Mrs. J..
T. Martin and Mrs. Carl CUTLERY, who are
the guests of Mrs. M. D. Flower.
Mrs. w. H. Monty, of Ashland avenue,
entertained the women of the Peoples church
yesterday afternoon at progressive initial
party. The interior of the house was decor
ated with clusters of sweet peas and pink
roses. while the avn and porch were deco
rated with golden rod and ferns. Prizes
were won by Mrs. T. D. Sheehan, Mrs. 2.
H. Duncan and Mrs. ]. P. Bassett.
The Young Peoples Society of the House
of Hope Church will give a reception next
week in the church parlors for Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Harding Neal.
Lady Washington Sisterhood, Daughters CT
q mel no
party tomorrow evening at the apartments of
Mrs Kennedy, at the Buckingham.
The Misses Lulling left Monday for Wa
coma.
Mrs c. w. Hornick, of Ashland avenue
has gone to Galesburg, Ill.
Miss Marion G. Diamond has returned from
Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Bailey, of Holly avenue,
have gone up the Brule river.
Mrs. Martin. of Foley, Mimi, and Miss
Swenson, of Lindstrom are the guests of Mrs.
J. A. Swenson, of Marshall avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain will arrive today
from Kansas City, and will be the guests Of
Mrs. .. ID. Brown, of Ashland avenue.
Miss Alice Mcclure will arrive Saturday
and VIII be the guest of Miss Margaret Brown.
Mrs ]. E. McWtll;ams and Mrs. H. H.
Burrows left Wednesday for the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Woodman, of Lincoln
avenue, have returned from Buffalo N. Y.
of Chicago, are the guests of Mrs. B. a.
Evans. of Ashland avenue
Mrs Andrew Muir. Of Laurel avenue, is in
Mortified.
Miss May Newson has returned from the
East.
Mrs; S. w. Hunkins has returned from Min
netonka.
Miss Bertha Sheldon, who is the guest Of
Mrs D. c. Martin, leaves today for her home
in Chicago.
= Mrs. G. Rodgers has returned from White
Bear lake.
Miss Muller is at White Bear lake.
M. Higgins. -'i D
Dr. and Mrs. T. E. w. Appleby return next
week from Europe --
80 Mrs: s. N. Wilson. of Wilmar, is the guest
MI. and Mrs. Heller have gone to Duluth.
Mrs. Beriah Magoffi, the wife of ex-Gov
d MagGnn. Of NJ, Kentucky, accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Mary Magofin, one of the
beautiful and talented women at the head of
the lakes. came down from Duluth YESTERDAY
and Will spend several days in St. Paul. Thev
are at the Windsor. my
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
DIED.

Dq FTadera his late residence 70 Leech street
TueSda'c "A. Dohms son of F. W. Dohm'
den eeu@S, y. aug. IL, 1897. Funeral from resi-
f fran, FFriday morning, Aug. 20. at 3 a. M
i Ian1o 81: francis of Sales church. corner
lanes ana West Seventh streets, at 40
M Friends invited to attend. ''0O d.
N S96 M St. Paul, at parents residence
ran ran son Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ Nora ran
Aug Is, 1897. Funeral from above resi i9Gsan,
PP[Iaay, Aug. 20, at 8 a. m. Interment at
aruGdNbsNLLzzie, at St. Paul, Aug 1s 1897
aaeeu thirty years. Funeral from the resi-
Gence of her brother, William Broen re re 800
o ~ o!5a street, Saturday morning, Aug. 21
a. go S:5O o'clock. Service at st. PatTic['s
please copy. papers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
Railway Notes.

c. w. Mott, of the Northern Pacific immi-
grafton department. yesterday sent number
of families from the Middle Western states
to the agricultural sections of Minnesota and
Dakota. The newcomers, with the lares and
penates occupied several cars.
Chairman Edward Adams, of the Northern
Pacific directorate accompanied by the men,
bers of his party, left for the East last night
on the Burlington train
The officers Of the Northern Steamship
company announce that the last sailing date
from Duluth this year will be Saturday,
Sept. II.
c. E. Miner, general passenger agent Of
the Mexican Central road at st. Louis, was
in st. Paul yesterday.
Travelling Passenger Agent Owens, of the
Chicago & Alton, at Chicago, spent yesterday
in st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
ORDER FOR PAVING LAUREL.
Board of Public Works Favors the
Improvement.

The board Of public works yesterday
decided to report to the council a final
order for the paving with asphalt of
Laurel avenue and Dale street The
paying, it is estimated, will cost 1872 $50
and the cost to the property owners
will be $5.05 per front foot. The con-
tract is to be let not earlier than Feb.
Is, 1898.
The board also heard testimony as to
the sprinkling of Eagle street from the
Seven corners to Franklin street The
testimony of the property owners and
the sprinkling contractor and inspector
was fatty at variance, the owners
claiming that at no time during the
season was the street sprinkled. The
report of the board to the council will
be to the effect that the assessment
be abated. The amount involved is be-
tween $40 and $50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
PITTsBURG TO COAST.
Through TsouristrCars to Run Over
Two Routes.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19. = Commencing
October 1 two new transcontinental
routes for seeond-class travel will be
established between Pittsburg and San
Francisco. The first route will be via
the Southern Pacific, San Francisco to
Ogden Rio Grande Western, Ogden to
Grand Junction, Col; Colorado Mid
land, Grand Junction to Colorado
Springs; Rock Island, Colorado Springs
to Omaha; Milwaukee & st. Paul,
Omaha to Chicago, and the Pennsyl-
vania railroad from this city to Pitts
burg. The second line will be over the
same roads to Colorado Springs. From
this point the route will be via the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-20
Yacht Race specia1.

General Passenger Agent Stone of the St.
Paul & Duluth has made plans for a yacht
race special which will leave the union depot
each day during the interlake regatta at 1 80
p. M, reaching the lake half an hour be-
fore the boats start.