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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-09
Bankers ano Brokers.
Railroad BRIDGE
Bonds.

Bonneville Bridge Is,
Cairo Bridge Is,
Chic. & Atchison Bridge 6s & Is,
Colorado River Bridge 6s,
Combination Br. Of Sioux City IS,
Del. River R. R. & Bridge Is,
f. Smith & Van Buren, Bridge IS,
Henderson Bridge 6s,
Kaas. City & Msmph. Ry. 81. IS,
Kelihburg Bridge IS,
Kentucky & Indiana Br. IS,
keokuk & Hamilton Bridge IS,
Leayenworh Term. Ry. & BIZ. IS,
Louisville & Jefferson Bridge as,
MSIClldlllS DIllgS VI 81. LOulS 0S,
Mississippi River Bridge list 6s,
Omaha Bridge IS and SIS,
Quincy Railroad Bridge Stock,
ST. Charles Bridge lists and IDS, (
ST. Louis Bridge Is,
St. Louis Bridge Ist & I'd pref,
SauIt Ste. Marie Bridge IS,
Wheeling Bridge & Term. IS,
Winona Bridge IS.
f. ]. LISMAN, 80 BROAD 81
Specialist In Uncurrent Steam R'wsy Bonds,
Member n. Y. STOCK Exchange. Tel 2s1 Broad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-09
Dipioen0 Notlses.
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
N~w-York September s,h 1897.
DIVIDEND No. no.
FINIIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS have declared

a quarterly dividend OF ONE AND ONE QUARTER
PER CENT upon capital stock Of TINS Company pay
able Treasurer and after the 18Th
day u october shareholders Of record at the
close u the transfer books the 10Th day Of September
Inst.
the purpose ot IN. annual meeting u stockholders
held Wednesday the 18th day OF October next. and
81 the dividend above referred TO- the transfer books will
closed O'Clock tho afternoon II September 10Th
inst and eOpened the morning Of october lih 1897
II. H. ROCHESTER. Treasurer.
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and interest.
OTHER CITIES.

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
s u i ~ 2gkMAMMMN

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The English gov
eminent has demonstrated that the
balloon in warfare can be made a COM
plete success. Experiments just con-
Guided at Lydd have shown that eX-
plosives can be accurately thrown from
balloons at any desired height, and the
discharge thereof regulated by means
of an electric coil.
1t really seems as if after more than
100 years of experiment the balloon
would prove as valuable an adjunct
to an army as the artillery itself. The
balloon used in the Lydd experiments
had capacity of 10000 cubic feet. 1t
rose to a distance of 1900 feet from
the earth, at which point the expert
ments were made. At first dummy
shells were used, the idea being to see
how accurately they could be launched
in certain position. The projection of
the explosive took place in the air just
above the position aimed at, this be-
ing as effective for the purpose of the
experiments as if the shell were
launched upon buildings in a position
in the camp with the resultant dam
age.
1t was marvellous to observe the ac-
curacy with which the projectiles were
dropped. So nicely have the air cur
rents been calculated in point of We
lccity that when the balloon operator
launches the shell he does so in such
manner that the explosive will reach
the objective point on the earth below
with scarcely the variation of a foot.
With so close calculation as this, and
tI,o -, IL
regulated with equal nicely, the result
of the balloon operation is that the
damage caused by the balloon explo-
siVes is frequently more effective than
that caused by shells fired from one
point on the earth at a target on an
other
Heretofore in bombarding a fort or
a town the artillerists have, in a meas
ure worked in the dark To be sure,
they could drop their shells in certain
sections, but it was impossible for them
to know the positions of the troops
within, or exactly what points at which
the shells could produce the greatest
execution. By the use of balloons this
difficulty is entirely remedied. With
powerful glass the aerial artillerists
can determine just where the explo-
sives should be dropped to produce the
most dire effect. What naturally would
follow? An attack from without can
be repealed, but an attack from the air
renders the victim almost helpless.
The flight of a cannon ball or shell
in a perpendicular direction is far
different from that taken in HORIZON
tai or semi-circular fashion. Again,
guns are not made for firing into the
heavens, and that is what practically
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

Peterson, as assignee of the Century Piano
company, was not heard, because of press
of business. 1t went over until Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock when the evidence
will be taken. All witnesses subpoenaed in
the case were notified to be present at that
time. When the matter comes up there
promises to be a battle royal in the effort
to GUST the assignee. Before bringing the
action John w. Arctander went to Chicago
for the purpose of seeing a number of the
largest creditors, and he secured their sig
natures to a petition for the removal of the
assignee. He had hardly left Chicago when
II. o. Peterson appeared on the scene of
battle and interviewed the creditors on his
own behalf. He claims that Arctander Sc
cured the signature of all but three of the
shown how matters were they nearly all
placed their names upon a petition presented
by the assignee This will compIicate mat
tiers considerably,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
FOR 4 DUAL BODY
CITIZENS DECLARE THAT THE
COUNCIL SHOULD BE IN TWO
SECTIONS.
NEW CHARTER DISCUSSED.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE COM
MISSION REGARDING sALAR-
les AND OFFICES.
GARBAGE CONTRACT VETOED.
st. Paul Firm May Not Get 1t After
AII-Ncyvs of Mime
npOlis.

An open meeting was held in the
board Of trade rooms last evening,
which discussed several proposed pro-
visions for new charter, submitted
by the board of trade special commit
tee on charter. The report, as submit
ted, is quite extensive, and provides
for some great changes in the manipu
lation of the local government.
A proposition upon which the meet
ing took action was that in it's opinion
the council should be in two bodies,
and that it's president should be elected
by the people. The proposition, as sub
mitted by the committee, in regard to
council calls for an alderman from each
ward, and eight at large.
According to the report the duties
of the various officials will be about
the same as now. 1t was the general
sense Of the meeting that the city at
tOTney and assessor should be elected
by the people. The following officers
will be appointed by the mayor, chief
of police, chief of fire department, COM
missioner of parks, commissioner Of
streets, commissioner of health, super
indendent of poor, superintendent Of
water works, librarian, purchasing
agent, custodian of public buildings,
building inspector. The report believes
that the park system should be under
the control of one man, who manages
it as a city official.
Considerable of the evening was
spent in discussing salaries of alder
men, there being a great difference of
opinion in regard to high or low sal
airy. The whole matter will be con-
sidered by the board Of trade Wednes-
day morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
N Minneapolis.
OFFICE 90 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoRuLEs.

]. T. Wyman, assignee of Tunste9d &
Moore, has filed a final account, the hear
ing on which will occur Nov. Y.
Next week will see seven judges on the
bench at the court house. Judge simpson
will be back and Judge TaTboX, OF "IlshC
county, will occupy the probate court room
to assist in clearing up the criminal caIen-
dar, which is badly in arrears.
L. G. Griffin the insane colored man who
created a scene at the central police station
Friday night and was taken to the county
Jail had recovered somewhat last night
The officers from Chicago did not arrive to
take him back. as was the expectation.
Judge Jamison opened the bids for the
assets Of y. J. Shea &c Co., insolvent. On
the face Of the papers, the assets were
valued at 500 Goo, and the bids were hardly
up TO the mark The lowest bid was s.,
and the highest $97. The matter was con
tinued two weeks.
William Sibley, 10 years old, residing with
his parents about four miles out on the
Crystal Lake road, came u the city yestar-
day morning on an errand. He sought a
lift on the rear end Of an ice wagon and in
some way became tr2ngled with the wheel.
His ankle was broken and the toes Of his
right foot were crushed. He was taken 10
the city hospital in the North Side patrol
wagon.
John Bartlett was arraigned in the police
court yesterday morning charged with as
sault iii the second degree, the complainant
being A. b. Robinson. The two got into
rough and tumble fight on Washington ave
nue. south in which Robinson nearly had
his nose bitten off. Bartlett was held in $500
bonds until next Wednesday.
The Minneapolis Mortgage Redemption COM
pany secured a permit from the building in
spectOr yesterday for the erection of a $40
900 iive-stOry brick wholesale building, to be
erected at the corner Of Second street and
Second avenue north.
Mrs. Thomas Hall, Of sol Seventeenth ave-
nue. south, died very suddenly yesterday
0ar lyN14a
nation was conducted by Deputy Coroner
Nelson, the finding being that death resulted
from internal hemorrage. Mrs. Hall leaves
a husband and five children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
HAD y sPELLIN' BEE.
SODhOmOres ut the Defeat the
Freshmen.

The spelling contest between the
sophOmOres and freshmen at the uni
versity chapel last evening attracted
very large crowd and was highly in
teresting and successful The two
classes occupied different sides of the
building and for three hours hurled
class yells, and puns and retorts at
each other. The spelling contest lasted
for an hour and q half, and created
great merriment. Prof. McDermott
had charge of the contest. Twenty
nine sophomores lined up on one side
of the hall. and as many freshmen
upon the other. The first part of the
contest was a written exercise each
student spelling ten words on paper.
The second part of the contest was
oral The spelling was very brisk and
one by one the contestants dropped
out, till there was but one on each
side. Frank O'Hara, a sophomore won,
and the class of '99 went wild. There
was such a general demand for more,
that a second oral contest was held, in
which the sOphOmOres again won, five
of them being still on the floor when
the last freshman was spelled down.
The sOphOmOres won the written con-
test by seventeen words, thus having a
clean victory all around. A supplement
tary programme was given, consisting
of music speaking and singing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

it would be necessary for them to do
in order to strike the balloon. The or
binary rifle bullet would not seriously
injure the air ship, especially one con-
Structed for war purposes, and which
would be prepared for exactly such at
tacks. Nothing less in size than grape
shot would be dangerous.
The principal fact which the war
balloonists take into consideration,
however, is that, even if the air ship
should be struck by a cannon ball, it
would not necessarily mean death to
Them because frequent experiment
has proved that, when the reservoir
OF balloon bursts, that the rigging
and the basket act much as does a
parachute, the result being that the
aeronauts would not strike the earth
with sufficient force to inture them,
at least under ordinary circumstances
OF course, if they should drop into a
fort or beleaguered city, they would
be taken prisoners, but that is far
from being the horrible death which
most persons unfamiliar with the sub
Ject believe would be the fate of the
occupants of the baskets of a balloon.
should the reservoir thereof be de-
stroyed in midair.
The Lydd experiments were wit
messed by the ordnance board of Wool
wien, and so great was the impression
produced upon the members that, upon
consultation with the war Office. It has
been decided to organize at once a
balloon corps, the members of which
snail devote themselves to the study
OF balloons and their use in time of
war. This corps will consist of six
men OF the British army, men whom
natural taste and inclination have
given bent toward the science of
aerostatics.
This balloon corps in England will
be the pioneer of a series of similar
corps to be attached to the armies
of Britain wherever they NAV be sta
toned. Already arrangements are be-
ing made for the manufacture Of a
number Of balloons intended solely
for military experiments. It may not
be generally known, but it is a fact.
that for long time past the English
war office has been collecting every
thing possible which might be Of use
to the army officers detailed for bal
loon experiments. In consequence of
this the new corps will begin work
with a mass of fact and invention to
aid it that will, before long, it is very
probable, result in the production of
an air ship for military purposes which
may give to Englands armies as great
a proWess as that now enjoyed by her
navy.
There Is only one drawback to the
use of balloons for military purpose
and that is the wind. When there is
a gale of over twenty miles an hour,
the balloon would be Valueless, for the
reason that it is impossible to control
it sufficiently to enable the necessary
calculations by the artillerists IN
launching the explosives. Of course
other atmospheric conditions have
more or less of an influence, but the
wind being favorable all other difficult
ties can be overcome.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

In view of this settlement of a lone.
mooted question. it is interesting to
note that it is just 103 years since the
first attempt was made to utilize bal
looms for military purposes. In 1894.
during the French revolution. an aero
static institution was formed at Meu-
don, near Paris, for training a corps
OF "aerostiers" for the purpose of OBJ
serving the operations of the enemy
with the aid of balloons A balloon
under the management of this corps
was present at the battle of Fleurus
near CharlerOi, where the French were
pitted against the Austrians.
France has always. heretofore been
the pioneer in the matter of war bal
loon experiments. During the Franco
Prusslan war, balloons We're made Of
great use, although not for the purpose
of launching explosives. The present
development however, seems to be the
greatest that has ever taken place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
FINE ORIENTAL RUGS.
Immense Purchase Just Made by s..
Il. Olson Co., Minneapolis.


One of the largest cash mercantile
events Of the year occurred a few days
ago when S. e. Olson Co. bought
from Pushman Bros. 1000 rare antique
Oriental rugs, paying in cash the sum
of $4,000 for them. The selling firm is
a Chicago house noted among dealers
for the excellence Of their goods and
the fact that they are among the
largest importing firms in the United
States.
The rugs were brought to Minneapo-
lis for the purpose of making a sale
to some house, if one could be found
with enough capital to make the pur-
chase. or to be sold in smaller lots to
various houses. The goods were first
shown to Mr.. Olson, and he, quickly
realizing their value. made an offer
for them for cash, which was accepted
The rugs form d very fine collection
and among them are rugs from Iran,
Guendje, Afghanistan, Sheddee, Null
saran, Koula, Shirvan, Bagdad, Bali
Xii, Czak, BOkhara, Samarkand, Anato-
liam, Daghestan, Handle, etc. There
are prayer rugs with their quaint and
ancient designs having a religious sig
nificance known only to the priests of
Mohammed; rugs which have adorned
the chamber of some beautiful sultana
or been used in the harem of some
Turkish pOtentate; some woven in a
style so ancient that the patterns have
been lost and the work has not been
reproduced for centuries.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
MRS. BOOTH TUCKER VERY ILL
Absolute Rest at Her New York
Home Is Necessary.

The recent illness of Consul Emma
Booth Tucker, who was interrupted
by a swoon in the midst of her dis
course in the First Baptist church, has
necessitated quiet and rest, and al
though she is now at her home in New
York, she will be obliged to forego
active efforts for some little time yet
DR.. Martin Ripley, who attended Mrs.
Tucker, the night she was Frustrated,
is in receipt of letters from Command
er Booth Tucker and Brigadier Alice
Lewis, who accompanied Mrs Booth
Tucker on her Western trip, stating
that the consul arrived home in safety
Saturday, Nov. l. after a trying jour
ney, which could not be hurried on ac-
count of her weakness. Commander
Booth Tucker met her in Philadelphia,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
His Injuries informal.

under the influence of liquor, was caught
between a moving coach and the platform at
the baggage rooms of the union depot at 6
and as he seemed to be seriously hurt the
police took him to st. Marys hospital. Medi-
cal examination failed to reveal any outward
injuries, although the patient complained OF
pains in the back. He afterwards relapsed
into unconsciousness. 1t is not supposed that
his injuries are of a serious nature, although
he may have suffered internal hemorrhage.
ments it was learned that his name is Pat
rick McInerny. He said his home was at
AInlt.iIln
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Made It's Answer Stronger.

Judge Lochren having ordered the Kingdom
Publishing company to amend its answer in
the $780, 600 damage case brought against it
in the United States court by the American
Book concern, the defense has complied and
amended its answer with a vengeance The
form of the second answer is identical with
that Of the first, and includes the same gen
eral statements but these are reinforced with
ton and bribery charged against the book
company. In addition to the three or four
cases Of bribery, or attempted bribery, speci-
fed in the original answer, there are now
added several of the most sensational ones
made in President Gates little book, "A Foe
to American Schools" the publication of
which by the Kingdom company brought on
the present libel suit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

The loan exhibition of paintings under the
auspices of the Society of Fine Arts is as
is the week of Nov. 30 The collection will
be shown in the public library. and will be
large enough to fill both the picture gallery
and sculpture hail, the present works of art
TO be removed while the exhibit is on. There
will be a private view for the members of
the art society Monday evening, Nov. 20, and
the exhibition will be open to the public
Tuesday morning, Nov. &c. to remain through
the week
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Grand Jury Indictments,

Monday morning the criminal court will
have its hands full, with sixteen arraign-
ments of parties indicted by the grand jury
for various misdemeanors. Many of these
are in jail awaiting action upon their cases,
but several will be rounded up about the city
and arraigned on charges which had their
inception in the grand jury room. Among
them will be some extraordinary cases upon
laws which have not been frequently ap-
pealed to. rap
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Jailed for Debt.

eff this man had paid his debts, and not
paid out his money for attorneys, he would
have had less trouble. The sentence of this
court is that he be confined in the county
jail until the order is complied with, or un-
til further order of this court"
1t was Judge Smith who made the re-
marks. and J. L. Maiser, a farmer, who was
present in court, was the prisoner affected.
In June last the court made an order COM
pellng him to turn over $500 judgment.
He failed to do so, and he was adiudged in
contempt An affidavit showed that he had
paid attorneys in the action $275 for resist
ing the proceedings, but that did not let
him off
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

ed, would not be fully in accordance with
the specifications, as different vessels are
permitted in the removal of the garbage, and
the Specifications contemplated delivery to a
crematory or reduction plant.
Mayor Pratt further recommends that the
CITY readyertise for bids for the collection
of the garbage, as he believes that the city
will profit from such course, as he under
stands that many others are ready to bid If
an opportunity affords.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
TrouhIe Over ReIieion.

The cases of the Weissman family, Aaron,
Michael, Joseph and David, and Jacob Sny-
der, charged with asgaulting Abraham Hoff-
man and Abraham ,Braman, were on trial
the large number of witnesses to be heard
it was found impossible to finish the cases,
and they were continued until Thursday. The
trouble started over a religious question last
Sunday and ended in fight, in which Hoff-
man and Braman claimed to be badly pound
ed with fists and clubs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
MAYOR PRATT vEToEs.
ST. Paul Firm Loses the Garbage
Contract.

Mayor Pratt does not believe that the city
Of Minneapolis should bind itself to a five
years contract for the removal of its gar
bage. For that reason he vetoes the resolu-
ton granting to James Forestal Co., of st.
Paul, a contract along those lines.
The resolution is accompanied by letter
from the mayor and has been handed to the
city clerk. The letter says:
81 herewith return resolution passed by
your honorable body Oct 20, awarding a
contract to James Forestal G Co. for the
removal of garbage for i've years This
method of caring for the garbage of the city
is somewhat of an experiment, and 1 think
a contract let for term of two years would
be more desirable, as at the end of that time
the city would be better informed whether
this method should be continued, or some
other adopted
The question of collection and disposal Of
garbage is receiving careful consideration
of many cities in this country. The expert
ments tried, and the information obtained
within the next two years should be Of great
benefit to our city. This contract, if award
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Erpnnh Duel

PARIS, Nov. Ga duel was fought in the
Garches forest. near this city. today, oetweau
Armand Silvestre, the author of the new
play, "Trstine de Leonos." now being per
formed at the Coincide Franchise, and NJ
Henri Bauer, the critic. The weapons were
swords NJ. Siivestre received so severe a
wound in the arm during the first pass that
he was unable to continue the combat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Now Armorx Diacnssed.

The officers of the military companies held
an informal meeting at the Armory last even
ing. The purpose Of the gathering was to
take initiative steps looking towards the
erection of a new building to replace the old
Armory. Nothing definite was DONE an in
forTSl discussion being had. An adjourn
ment was taken for a week, when, it is ex-
pected, to have the st. Paul officers present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07

Frank Lewis, crippled peddler, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on the charge of
and White took him into custody near WASH
ington and Second avenue south, where a
large crowd was collected Lewis has given
the police trouble before. He was released
on bail
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-07
Camera club Exhibit.

ranged a striking exhibition of work of its
members, and has placed it on view in the
lower hall at the high school. 1t includes
some eighty pictures of almost as many diff
finished in many different ways; some on
aristo paper, some on platinotype paper and
others as blue prints.