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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
SHORT HAUL DECISION.
Power of the Commerce Commission
Cfrcmnscribed.

WASHINGTON. Nov. S.-The United States
supreme court today affirmed the decision OF
the lower court in the case of the Interstate
commerce commission against the Alabama
Midland and the Georgia Central Railway
company and others. The case arose out OF
charges by citizens of Troy, Ala, that the
companies were dsregarding the long and
short haul clause Of the interstate commerce
law. The point at issue was whether, when
there was competition between railroad and
water transportation, the roads must first hie
lower rates with the interstate commerce com
mission, and it was decided in the negative by
the court
This opinion was in line with the decision
of the circuit court of appeals for the Sixth
circuit. which was therefore affirmed. Justice
Harlan dissented from the opinion, renarklng
of the interstate commerce law, adding: 1T
not only minmizes the power of the inter-
state commerce commission far below the in
tention of congress with reference to it, but
it puts into the hands of the railroad com
panies the power to so arrange the transport
tation business OF the country as to destroy
the business of intermediate points.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
rRANscoNTINENTAL OFFICERS.
st. Paul Freight Officials Return
From Chicago.

Most Of the ST. Paul freight traffic officials
returned from the transcontinental meeting
in Chicago on Sunday, and report that the
gathering was as representative and as sauS-
factory as has been held for some time Nearly
all the big lines sent representatives ana,
although it was expected that the work would
be finished more promptly, the discussion ana
consideration of the 200 or more subjects con
sumed the entire week, and all good long
working days too The most mp0 or f5e bg
transcontinental sheet, which was gone over
carefully and at length for the the, purpose r6 O5
railroaders adjusted what discrepancies were
found in the tariffs on commodity specials
readjusted the boundary lines on Mississippi
and Missouri river territory as affecting ship
meqts to and from st. Paul and went into tbo
Pacific coast. car dimensions, carload weights
and the rearrangement Of tariffs and cass flea
tons on Asiatic freight shipments to ana from
China and Japan. This last matter is con-
sidered quite important, for, although the
Asiatic business is still in its infancy, 1t IS
growing with remarkably rapidly. and must
be provided for from time to time
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

from every part of this country and
Canada and several representatives
from the district assemblies of foreign
countries. A preliminary meeting OF
the executive board was held this
afternoon at the Willard hotel for the
purpose of arranging the details Of the
coming meeting. All the sessions will
be secret, even local members being
barred, and the attendance on the floor
being limited strictly to delegates.
The meeting will last about ten days.
and it is said that matters Of the
gravest Importance to the order viii
come up for settlement. Among the
more important members already upon
the ground are j. r. Sovereign, gen
eral master workman; T. w. Mcclure,
of New York, grand worthy foreman
John w. Hayes, Of Washington grand
secretary and treasurer; Andrew ID.
Best, of New York; II. B. Martin, OF
Minnesota, and Daniel Brown, Of Mon
taOa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

George as "the most influential politi-
cal economist in the world at his
death" and as certain to exert a great
influence on the days that are sure
to come" DR.. Andrews thought every
thing George wrote was well worth
reading. He elected applause when ne
declared that, in his belief. Georges
theory touching land tax Is suDstan
tally true. The most interesting part
of the address was when the president
of Brown denounced the present system
of taxation as unjust, saying: IF the
people knew really how bad 1t Is, they
would rise up and sweep the govern
won't swav." DR.. Andrews spoke with
great earnestness and was applauded
reneatedly. He received a hearty well
come when he was introduced with the
words, reform in Rhode Island IN
the United States and in the world Is
greatly encouraged, because b. Ben
iamin Andrews is still president OF
Brown university"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
GAfz


WHEREAS A LIBEL HAS BEEN FILED IN
the District Court OF the United States OF
America and In the Third Division of said
1897 by John H. Ives Proctor. in behalf OF
Herman Mercord and Louis II. Brandemuehl,
co-partners as Mercord. Brandemuehl against
the Steamboat Abner Giles. her tackle ap-
parel and furniture, in a cause CT action civil
and maritime and for causes nov fully set
forth in said Libel now on file In said
Clerks office Of the United States District
Court for the District OF Minnesota Third
Division. and praying the usual process and
ested in said Steamboat Abner Gile her
tackle, apparel and furniture. may be cited
to answer the premises and all due proceed
ings being had that the same may be de-
creed to be sold and the proceeds thereof
distributed according to law.
Therefore, in pursuance of said monition
under the Seal of said Court to me directed
ally to all persons having or pretending 10
have any right title or interest therein or
knowing or having any thing to say why the
same should not be condemned and sold puT-
suant to the prayer in said Libel and TO ap-
pear before said Court 10 be held in and for
said District OF Minnesota at st. Paul in said
District ON the 7th day OF December, A. ID.
1897, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF the
same day II the same shall be day OF Jurls-
dictlon thereafter. then and there TO interpose
a claim for the same and make their allega-
lions in that behalf.
United States Marshal.
John II. Ives Proctor for Libelant.
Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota. November
8th, A. d. 1897
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Experimenting with Electrics.

The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern rail-
way has been experimenting with electric
motors on turn tables. Turning locomotives
at divisional points and terminals is a service
of much annoyance and no little expense to
railroad companies. 1t generally takes four
men to turn a locomotive, and while they are
doing so their regular work is abandoned
Experiments were made with an electric mo-
tor on the siXty-foot turn-table at Chillicothe
with such success that the Park street turn
The current was purchased from the power
plant and it cost on an average of less than
one-half a cent for each time the table was
turned. When this same table was operated
by hand It cost twelve cents for each engine.
The yearly saving is about $709.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Fine Point In Tax Suit.

BISMARCK, N. D., Nov. Sc. B. Bly,, pro-
prietor of the Sheridan house, will bring suit
against the county to compel it to accept $500
for the delinquent tax on the hotel, this be-
ing 30 per cent of the amount due. The COM
missioners recently agreed to accept so per
cent of all delinquent realty tax, and it is
claimed by BLY, that the Sheridan hotel is
real property. The commissioners claim that
as the hotel is located on the right of way
owned by the Northern Pacific, it is personal
property, and they cannot compromise. 1t
will be claimed in the suit that the hotel is
not located the right or way, title to the
present right of way of that road through
this city having been attacked in another
case now in the supreme court of the United
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-The
news that the United States supreme
court had decided not to interfere with
the execution of Durrant spread
quickly over the city today and crowds
of interested people read the announce
ment from the newspaper bulletin
boards. The decision of the supreme
court was not unexpected, here, and
apparently only Durrant and his at
torneys seemed to have any hope that
the murderer would be saved from the
gallows. Warden Hale, of San QUEEN
tin, who is in Washington, wired the
news to Warden Edgar. At II O'Clock
Mr.. Edgar had not notified Durrant
of his fate and had not decided when
he would do so.
District Attorney Barnes, who con-
Quoted the sensational trial, the result
of which was the conviction Of Dur
rant, was much pleased with the deci-
sion He is convinced that Durrant
committed the murder and has chafed
at the delay in carrying out the SEN
tenee. Mr.. Barnes said that Durrant
would not have to be re-Sentenced. He
said that all that was necessary would
be for the district attorney when he
received official notice OF the decision
to go into court; and ask for an order
to proceed with the execution, and that
q day be fixed for it.
The decision of the supreme court
hes paved the way for the execution
of five other murderers, who have been
sentenced to death, but whose execu-
ton has been deferred pending the de-
ciSiOn of the Durrant case. Among
these are Train Wrecker Worden, Har-
Vey Allender of San Jose, and Ebanks,
of San Diego, who butchered an aged
couple. Durrants parents were mott
fed this morning of the courts decision
and were deeply affected. Mrs. Dur
rant wept but said her son was inno-
cent, and that she did not yet give
up hope that he would be vindicated,
and his innocence proved. District At
tOIney Barnes stated that the only
thing the attorneys for Durrant could
do now was to appeal from the order
of the supreme court, but he thought
they would not try this as they were
sure to fail.
Attorney Eugene Duprey, Of counsel
for the condemned man, expressed con-
siderable surprise when informed that
the case had already been decided, as
he was under the impression that it
was to have been heard on Nov Is.
While he said that he was unable to
gather from the Associated Press bull
letin which was shown him, the full
import of the decision, he stated that
in any event he did not consider it
final. He refused, however to discuss
the question as to what action he pro-
posed to take in the premises, and in
timated that he was afraid that snap
judgment would be taken by the state
officials if he announced his intentions
for the future.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
WANT ADS.
- - .-Z---- l. -
FOR RENT.

THE REARDON-Furnished rooms. single or
en- suite; steam heat, gas. bath; central
over st. Paul Hardware Is East Seventh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

DAYToN's BLUFF.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
ANDREWS TALKS AGAIN.
President of Brown University Eu-
IOgizes Henry George.

PROVIDENCE, r. L, Nov. 8.-Presi-
dent e Benjamin Andrews, of Brown
university, and James A. Hearne, the
actor, spoke at d Henry George me-
mortal meeting Sunday night. 1t was
the first time the president had spoken
in public on political matters since he
withdrew his resignation as the head
of Brown university, which he tender
ed last June on account of criticism
of his attitude on the silver question.
His address was one of high eulogy to
Henry George, which he said he came
to pay as "a taxpayer and citizen of
Providence" He characterized Mr..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Reds in Ugly Mood.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND RAPIDS Mimi, Nov. S.-Chippe-
was on the upper Mississippi are committing
small depredations on account of two Indians
being killed short time ago by whites hunt
ing. At an Indian village twenty miles west
of Wiunibigoshish dam last week Matt Barnes,
Cass lake settler and George Costello had
their guns taken away from them by fifteen
bucks. and they were glad to escape in their
canoes without losing their scalps Other
small acts of mischief rouse fears of more
serious trouble soon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
CONTRACT REFUSED DERMrrT.
An Echo of the Great Strike OF :he
Coal Miners.

FITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. S.-W. P. Der
mitt's New York Gas Coal company
was refused the contract for supplying
the Pittsburg water works at Brilliant
with coal for the coming year The
city council this afternoon, received a
negative recommends ion from the
public works committee, and, after a
spirited debate, it was decided to re-
advertise for bids for the water works
coal contract. During the day 1t was
said by some councilmen that the rea-
son of the negative action of the COM
mittee was on account of the dispute
between the coal company and it's en-
plcyes, and that it was feared the COM
pany might not be able to fulfill its
contract. Others Thought the council
should ignore this and award the con-
tract to the Dermitts, as they were the
lowest bidders. Before the council met,
President NJ. M. Garland, of the Anal
gamated association, appeared before
the public works Committee and asked
it not to approve the coal contract.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Elevator nestroxed.

WEBSTER, N D., Nov. 8a-Saturday even
ing fire was discovered in: the cupola of
Strong & Co.'s grain elevator, and nothing
could be done to save the burning building,
and all efforts were concentrated on saving
the adjoining elevator of Bagley & Co. Had
this caught fire the entire row of elevators
struggle ragged, endingein ii victory for the
iremen. The burned elevator was Of 10000
bushels capacity, and contained about $500
bushels of fax and 1900 bushels of wheat.
The loss was about $4,000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
East-Round Shipments.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-East-bound freight
shipments for the week ending Nov. 6
amounted to 5O.667 tons, against 5S.522 tons
Divided among the different roads as follows:
Pan Handle, 9,779; Michigan Central, 3,243;
Wabash, 4.651; Lake Shore, 1899; FIT. Wayne,
4,767; Grand Trunk. 4,740; Nickel Plate, 4,762;
Big Four, 1904. The lake lines carried AL
226 tons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
War of Rates,

NEW YORK, Nov. Smother war of rates
is on between the railroads in the Trunk
Line association. The war extends over the
West and Southwest and is especially bitter
among the lines east of Chicago. This con-
dtion is ascrbed chiefly TO the very fierce
competition among the roads between Chicago
and New York. 1t is expected, however. that
the Western roads will soon follow the e&-
ample set by the Eastern roads. and one ex-
tensive and uniform system of rate-cutting
may be looked for.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
TRAVEL TO CANADA.
Initial Lines Preparing for the De-
cember Business.


In few days the passenger officials OF the
initial lines viz: Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and Canadian Pacific wi VII + get TO- To-
gether and make arrangements Tor the an
99nai movement of passenger business from
Minnesota, North Dakota and Manitoba to the
Eastern Canadian provinces. Traffic Manager
Kerr of the Canadian Pacific, Is in Chlcgo,
and upon his arrival here it Is expected that
an informal meeting will be held and I'd, details d
agreed upon. This business, which orig1~tes
ip canada and the two states named, passes
through this country ard goes back into
Canada. It usually begins about Dec j. and
consists of those people who either do not
wish to spend the winter months in the eX-
tremely cold climate or Of those e, who wish tsn
to visit their old homes or relatives in the
East The roads. as a rule, make one fare
for the round trip and the hustle among the
travelling passenger men in the dominion IS
a by-word with the people in the general
Offices who know of the exigencies.
Several Of the other lines participate in the
handling of the business and the scramble
lasts until nearly Christmas time. The tickets
are good returning for ninety days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Put a Bullet in His Brain.

Special to the Globe.
REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi, Nov. S.-John F.
Anderson. carpenter, aged about thirty-fve,
committed suicide at the Canada house some
time during Saturday night by shooting him
self through the body just above the heart.
Anderson retired about $50 p. m, and prob
ably shot himself soon after. The body was
found lying on the bed partly undressed.
Anderson was slightly demented when the
deed was done.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
MRS. o'coNNELL TO GO FREE.
Grand Jury Relieves Her Plea of
SeIf-DefeHse.

Special to the Globe.
RED WOOD FALLS, Mimi, Nov. s.
A report tonight has it that the grand
jury has refused to indict Mrs. Martha
O'Connell and her son, James, for the
killing Of Mrs. O'Connell's husband on
the night Of July 81 last. 1t is under
stood that the grand jury considers
it a complete case of seif-defense. and
that no conviction could possibly be
secured. hence it's failure to indict.
The district court was grinding today
on the retrial of the libel case of Sena-
tor French VS.. the Gazette. which was
formerly decided in favor of the de-
PENDANTS. The case will go to the jury
tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
FEAR IS -sUBsIDING.
Yellow Jack no longer Terrori1es
the South.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. S.-The
yellow fever situation continues favor
able. There has II been no marked
change since yesterday and Yellow
Jack has lost his teprors for the people,
who are greatly elated over the gatlfy-
ing turn of affairs. Good news has
been received from all points and it
is pretty clar that the city will have
assumed its normal condition by the
middle of the month-though it has
been dealt terrible blow by the dread
full plague. The board of health OH
Gals are of the opinion that the situa-
ton will gradually improve, and all In
.dications point that way.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
One of New u1m's Defenders Dead.

NEW ULM. Mimi, Nov. S-Frank Bill
settler, was found dead in his house in Cot
tonwood township. He had been dead several
days before he was found by his little niece.
He had lived alone since the death of his
wife about ten years ago. After removing
the pillow from his unmade bed $271 was
found. He has been here about forty years,
and was one of the defenders of New Tim
during the Sioux massacre in 1862.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Ynun~ Hunter Killed.

GOOD THUNDER, Mimi, Nov. 8.-Wild
Topper, a young German farmer living two
miles from here, was accidentally shot dead
Yesterday while duck hunting at Jackson
lake. The boys rowed up in a boat parallel
to the one he occupied, and one of their guns,
which was lying across the boat, was dis
charged the whole contents piercing his
heart. He leaves a wife and three small
children So
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Actress Seeks AIimonx.

MANDAN, N. D., Nov. 8.-The divorce case
of Lillian Blauvelt, the opera singer, will
come up again in the district court in few
days She was granted a divorce from her
husband, Royal Stone Smith, musical in
structor at Carnegie hail. New York, on the
grounds of neglect Of duty and non-supDort.
Mr.. Smith offered evidence in the case, but
finally gave I'D the contest. The court is to
be asked shortly for alimony.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
UNION DEPOT QUESTION.
No Action Recently Taken Regard
In the Plans.

AS far as can be learned, no steps have as
vet been taken looking to a meeting OF the
Union Depot company for the purpose OF
taking some action on the plans recently sub
nitted by the committee named to arrange
for certain changes and improvements to the
present depot structure. AS already init
mated in the Glob e, there is much d.
yersity of opinion as to the adyisability of
putterng with the old building as against
waiting trife longer and giving the city
a new station properly constructed and
equipped.
The plans are laying upon the desk of
President Plough, of the Depot company, who
stated a few days ago that no date had been
agreed upon for a meeting. 1t is improbable
that even certain minor changes contemp
lated will be made at least this winter. In
the not very distant future some radical
change will of necessity have to be made,
and the notion is that the whole matter
when it is agitated should be made to call
for action which will result in the building of
an entirely new depot.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY
Observed by Mr. Lamont All over
the Northwest.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.--Daniel S. La
mont Of New York, vice president Of the
Northern Pacific railroad. and ex-gecretary
OF war, arrived here from Portland, Ore &C
man and railroad contractor of Buffalo. Mr.
Lamont said that his visit is purely one OF
pleasure, as he had just completed an in
spection of the Northern Pacific lines. He
added: Everywhere in the Northwest l OBJ
served signs of coming prosperity. l suppose
prospects are equally bright in California
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
DULUTH POLICE ARE AG1rATED.
Buttons Found in IL HlOOse's Stomach
May belong to- Al PatrOIman.

DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. when the
carcass of a large moose was dressed
at Toben's market last night two
brass buttons with the initials of the
police department of Duluth were
found in the stomach.
Lieut.. McLain, of the police depart
ment, is quite impressed with this sim
gular circumstance.
Patrolman Bob Smoilet is out on a
moose hunt, and the lieutenant says
he has not yet returned. Whether the
buttons found in the moose have any
connection with Smollet is a question
that is agitating the department.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
PILES.

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Itching piles bleeding. blind or protruding
piles safely and permanently cured by the
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contains no opium, coeaiLe or injurious drugs.
20 cents and 81 at druggists. Book on cause
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
DROPPED A RIG WAD.
Seeing the Sights at Mnndan Cost
an Ex-OficlaI $4,000.
snecial TO the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MANDAN, N. D., Nov S.-George
Winters, land commissioner under the
last state administration, stopped off
at Mandan on his way to California
He sampled some of Mandan's whisky,
and as a result he is minus 81, 900 in cur
rency. He does not know where he
lost it. His ticket to California was
left in his pocketbook. He has $3.50
Il
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Fair Grounds for Barnesviiie.

Special TO the Globe.
will have an opportunity to drive on a new
half-mile track in this place next summer.
The council appointed Aid. Thompson to Sc
cure piece of land on the north side Of
town for the purpose Of building fair grounds
and race track.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Never Touched Him.

at looks like rain today said the affabls
milkman as he dumped the regular quart Into
the pitcher.
1T always does" said the woman. and tho
milkman drove of wondering why some peO-
pie take such gloomy Views OF everything
Detroit Pree Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
Postponed by Cornish.

DENVER, Col, Nov. S.-W. D. Cornish,
master in chancery, appeared at the court
house in this city today at 10 a. m, the hour
originally set for the sale of the Denver
Pacific road, and publicly announced the
postponement of the sale until Dec. 20.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

Personal, Clairvoyants, PaImists,
Massage, Medical, Etc.,
TWO CENTS PER WORD
EACH INSERTION.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Members Of the General Assembly
VIII Meet Today.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 8.-Thee
members of the general assembly Of
the Knights of Labor will begin their
annual session in this city tomorrow
morning. This viii be the most I'M
portant gathering of laboring men
ever held in Louisville, and will be at
tended by upwards Of 100 delegates
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-09

States. If this point Is upheld by the court,
the Northern Pacific will lose its entire right
of way through this city, valued at many
thousands of dollars.