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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
NEW PORTFOLIO.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. IA special
to the Republic from New York says:
Information has been received by men,
bers Of the chamber of commerce of
New York, that President-elect McKin-
ley will solve the cabinet question, as
1t relates to this state, by having
department Of trade and commerce
created early in his administration and
then placing a New Yorker at the head
Of 1t. The work Of the department as
outlined will be chiefly to look after
foreign commerce. The secretary Of the
department would have charge of the
registration of ships and would divide
with the treasury department the work
at different ports. His chief duty
would be. however, to promote the
American shipping industry by recon-
menuing Legislation and taking other
steps to restore the sceolIntry to the
position 1t once occupied in respect to
shipping. 1s 80 -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
OTHER HOUSE MATTERS
Minor Mention ofc Bills introduced
and Incidental Talk

A petition signed by, the members OF
the Yellow Medicine county grand iur-v
was sent in asking the legislature to
take action dispensing with the grand
jury system now in vogue and in it's
place adopt the law in force in Wis
consin providing for the arraignment In
the trial court of persons accused of
crime. upon information of the county
prosecutor. The petition went to the
committee on judiciary.
The committee on public health. dairy
and food, reported back in favor Of
indefinitely. postponing H F. 116 (Samp-
SOM providing for field instruction in
butter and cheese making. Chairman
Anderson, of the committee, explained
that new bill for the purpose named
was to be introduced later.
Representative Ferris (by reo,,estl
introduced H. f. 283, which regulates
the employment Of district court re-
porters in this state and prescrfbes
their duties and compensation. The
provisions of the bill will effect an
adjustment Of salaries paid to court
reporters, scaling the fees in some
cases, and raising them in others. The
measure also reduces the price per
folio which lawyers are now called
upon to pay for their typewriter legal
matter from Is to 10 cents.
The bill went to the judiciary.
Representative Soufe introduced by
request HI. F. 286, which Is entitled a
bill to preserve the public safety and
which is designed to regulate the stor-
age, and sale Of gasoline, naphtha and
other oils. One section Of the bill re-
quires the dealer to give bond in the
sum Of $4,000 for the guarantee and
protection Of consumers of the oil he
dispenses. Violations, it Is provided,
shall be punished by a fine net exceed
ing $500 or a sentence of not more than
six months.
representative Staples introduced a
resolution providing that the Mountain
Iron mine investigating committee is
to be enabled to audit bills covering
necessary expenses such as witness
fees, mileage, etc. The resolution was
adopted.
Representative Feig consented, owing
to the absence of several interested
members, to having his bank examin-
er" resolution introduced on Saturday
go over until today
Chairman Lovejoy, Of the railroad
committee, sent back Representative
Feigs railroad and warehouse bill,
which was discussed Saturday, and 1t
was placed on general orders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
NEW CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.
Col. Wilson Promoted to Succeed
Gen. CPafghfIl.

Cox Wilson Promoted to Succeed
Gen. Craighin.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The presi-
dent today sent the senate the follow
ing nominations:
Justice-Henry E. Davis, Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, to be attorney for
the United States for the District Of
Columbia; William E. Munger, to be
United States district judge for the
district Of Nebraska.
State-Martin E. Knapp, Of New
York. to be an interstate commerce
commissioner Ga reappointmenD; Fred
erick w. Kfckbusch Jr., of Wisconsin,
consul at Stettin, Germany
War-Col. John M. Wilson, corps of
engineers, to be chief Of engineers,
with rank of brigadier general
Gen K. M. Wilson, the new chief Of
engineers, Is a Washington boy by
birth, and during his early youth was
a page in the United States senate. He
was appointed to the army from the
territory of Washington and graduated
In 1860. In the war he served in the
artillery and ordnance, but was after
ward in the engineer corps. He served
with gallantry, and he received brevets
as captain, major and lieutenant colonel
In various campaigns. Since the war
he had charge Of engineering works on
the great lakes, New England, in Cal
ffornia and Oregon and some portions
OF the middle Atlantic states. From
1889 to 1898 he was superintendent OF
the West Point military academy, since
which time he has been in charge OF
the public buildings and grounds in
Washington, in addition to his duties
as division engineer. He he's been
master of ceremonies at most public
functions at the White house during
the present administration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
SPIRIT OF COOPERATION
Asnat1us DOnneIIy Talks on tn
Labor Exchnu.a"

LftDCr Exchange"
Ignaius DonneIly addressed an audi-
ence which comfortably filled Assembly
nall last evening. 1t was the third of
the open educational meetings being
conducted by the trades and labor as
selnpiy and was presided over bv
Frank Valesh, chairman Of the organiz-
atlon committee Of the assembly. who
introduced the speaker Of the evening
IN a br1ef address reciting his connec-
ton with the reform movement. Mr.
Donnelly spoke for the most part on
the Labor Exchange" He pointed ONT
that by mutual cooperation between
the farmer in the fields and the work
lnemen in the city, their respective pro-
ducts could be exchanged without the
use Of money and ON the basis oftthe
labor exchange check, each thereby
securing full value thereof. He state,s
that there has existed a feeling among
farmers that the workingmen in the
critics We're their enemies and that this
feeling was reciprocated by the work.
ingmen, but he was convinced that
If a single farmers alliance exchanged
with a single branch of the labor ex-
change in the elite and the negotiations
were fairly conducted, the system
would meet with immediate and gem
era1 approval and would be adopted
by the farmers of the state. Several
musical renditions, vocal and instru-
mental, by members of the musicians
union, lent pleasant variety to the
occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
MELRosE MAN DROPPED.
One Of the State Game WaPdens
Resigns His Place.

Executive Agent Fullerton, of the
state game and fish commission, has
removed Warden Christensen, of Mel
rose, whose novel procedure in the
prosecution of vfolators Of the game
laws aroused the ire of the citizens
OF that usually sedate community.
Attorney Byrnes, of the commission.
has already taken steps to begin three
separate charges against the man
Davis, Of Detroit, whose adventures
with the wardens were related in a
dispatch from Moorhead to the GIob e
last week. The commission think they
nave him twice ON the face of certain
shipping bills, and If not there, that
they at least have a case against him
under the law prohibiting the posses
sion of contraband game Davis was
lndlscreet enough, 1t is said, to replevin
certain game after it had been seized
under one count, and his claim Of own
ershlp necessary to secure possession
of the birds is thought to be enough
to convict him on the clause referred
to.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
MOUNTAIN IRON NINE.
Investigation Was Diligently Pur-
sued Again Yesterday.

The joint Mountain Iron mine COM
mittee net again yesterday afternoon
off the senate chamber and spent an
hour or two completing the work OF
taking the evidence from the d ccumenrs
in the possession of the state. The
records from the auditors office were
at hand. and Assistant Secretary of
State Lon1en was asked to be
present with the records of the
proceedings Of the committee appoint
ed by the legislature two years ago,
including the testimony Of Messrs Nc
Ginnis and Marble, of the Duluth Land
office. These were gone over quite thor
oughly, after which Capt Jewett was
called and testified to the fact that he
was attached to the office Of State
Auditor Braden during the time the
lists containing the Mountain Iron
mine land were relinquished.
The members q the committee ap-
pear to he confident that their labor
viii not be in vain, but that the investi-
cation will be productive Of satisfac-
tory results. There will be another
session Of the committee tomorrow
afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
WAS ALL A MISTAKE
Sensation Over the State Treasurer'a
Bond.

There was a short-lived sensation Gre
ated at the capitol yesterday, due to
the allegation made by Mr. Staples.
of West ST Paul, On the authority of
Mr. Schmidt, Of Duluth, on the door
OF the house, that State Treasurer
Koerner had not given his bond. Mr.
Koerner was much annoyed, and de-
manded, or his friends demanded, the
authority Of the Duluth man. who
said he had inquired at the office Of
Secretary of State Berg, and had been
50 informed. Mr.. Koerner at once
started a further investigation, and It
developed that, while he had filed his
bend in the secretary's office Jan. 4.
1t had not been recorded, or, at Ieasf
1ndexed. Consequently, when ME-
Schmidt visited Mr.. Bergs office, and
asked for the information, Assistant
Secretary Lomen referred to the index.
and, not finding the entry, stated that
the bond had not been filed, 1t ia now
explained, however, that the indexing
has not been kept up to date, and that
une sensation on the floor of the house
take.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
The Utah Senatorial Situation Is
Still Uncertain.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Feb. 1.-The re-
suit of seven senatorial ballots today
was: Thatcher, 81; Rawlins, 10; Hender-
son, IA; Crftchlow, 3. Through the
seven ballots Henderson held his IA
votes of Saturday while Thatcher lost
and RaWlins gained g.
There is a rumor tonight that there
will be a break in the Henderson
forces tomorrow and that five or six
of his followers will go to Rawlins
and that the latter will then receive
the three Republican votes. The four
Populfsts appear to be the most I'M
certain factor in the contest. While
they are with Thatcher now, TT has
been said their votes will go to any
one of the three candidates whenever
1T is Shown that four votes will elect.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
HANSBROUGH WILL FIGHT.
Opposed to the Confirmation Of
Judge AmidOn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l. - Senator
Thurston, of Nebraska, speaking Of the
nomination of William H. Munger to
be United States district Judge OF Ne
braska, sadd he supposed this disposed
Of the nomination of McHugh, who
had been nominated for the place. He
says the new nominee Is personal
friend Of his and good lawyer, but he
wishes to hear from the bar Of Ne
braska as to their wishes before any
definite action is taken.
Senator Hansbrough returned today
from North Dakota, and when the NOM
ination Of Mr. Amidon to be district
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The statement Of
the public debt, issued today, shows the debt,
less cash in the treasury on Jan. 81 to have
been $1O07, COS, 317, an increase for the month
OF 81. OTIS, 1856. This increase Is accounted for
by decrease Of nearly SIS, 900, GEO in the cash
on hand, the result of the redemption of
50, $4,000 in matured Pacific railroad bonds
and the interest payments for the month.
which amounted to Sc, 1874, 036 The debt prop
er, Independent Of the cash on hand was in
creased during the month by S2120 776.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
To Get Out of the Way

When trouble is coming, is obviously the part
OF common sense. An obstruction OF the
bowels is a serious obstacle to health. To get
this out of the way is easy matter with the
thorough laxative, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which, although it affords relief never
gripes and convulses like drastic purgative.
Dyspepsia, ma1arial, kidney and rheumatic
ailments and nervousness yield to this genial
family medicine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
ST. PAUL MANUFACTURERS
Invited to n Conference at the Conn
merciaI Club.

The Commercial club has issued the
following to the manufacturers Of st.
PauI: The Commercial Club of st.
Faul requests that your firm be repre-
scented at a meeting Of ST. Paul man
ufacturers to be held in the parlors of
the club on Friday evening, Feb. 5, at
O'Clock, under the auspices of the
home-trade committee. The purpose Of
this meeting is to consider plans for
perpetuating the work inaugurated by
the recent home trade banquet, and to
devise a method Of bringing before the
c1llzens or ST Paul, in some practical
manner, a knowledge Of all the goods
That are manufactured here. Most feas-
1ble plans have been proposed to ac-
complish this object, and it requires
only the cooperation Of the manufact
ur1ng industries Of this city to make
the idea a SIIccaSs -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Defenders of the Northwest.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-secretary Lamont
today transmitted to the house report on the
militia strength Of the United States at the
end Of the year 1896 1t shows that the
organized force in the Northwest Is as follows:
Minnesota, commissioned officers, 1873; non
commissioned officers and men, 1,s76; total or
ganized, 2,e09; men available for military
duty, unorganiZed, 100, 000. North Dakota
officers, 56; men, 472; total 52S; available, 49,
937. South Dakota officers, LOG; men, 700;
total SOC; available 80 Co.,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
BUTTE & BOSTON SALE.
Property Bid In by, the ReOrganiza-
ton Committee.

BUTTE, Mont, Feb 1.-THE Butte & Boston
Mining company's property, consisting Of So
mining claims smelters, concentrators and
everything belonging to- the company, was
sold by Receiver John q. Fermis In front Of
the court house this afternoon. The property
was bought by E. Rollins Morse chairman of
the Butte & Boston reorganization committee,
for $2,55O 900, but the bid was $4,000, the
difference being represented by membranes
on the property 1t was what is known in
equity as a redemption sale. The stipula-
lions Of the sale were that the purchasers
assume the responsibility of 50, SOC, 900 inbedt-
Boston company. Morse was the only bidder
Immediately after this sale J. o. Bender,
special master, sold portion Of the property
to satisfy million dollar mortgage held by
Morse also bid it in for the, amount OF the
mortgage. This million dollars, however,
Is a part Of the $3.50, 600 included IN the first
sale.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Nations Balance Sheet.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The comparative
statement of government receipts and ex-
penditures shows the total receipts during
January to have been $24 BIG, 1894 and the ex-
penditures $50, 269, 3S9. This leaves a deficit
for the month of S. 952, $50, and fer the seven
months of the present fiscal year a deficit Of
$4S, 854, 1872. The deficit for the same seven
months of last year was SIS, $685. BIT. The re-
ceipts from customs during the last month
amounted to 81, 276, 874, a falling off of over
S., LOG, eco as compared with January, 1896
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Protection Nf Forests.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Representative
Kiefer today presented a resolution Of the
Minnesota state forestry association, urging
state, and the petition of number Of St.
Paul citizens against the Sherman bill regu-
lating the sale of railroad tickets. Nearly
every member of the Minnesota delegation in
the house is daily in receipt of letters and
telegrams urging bankruptcy legislation. 1t
is the general opinion that any reasonable
acceptable tC the house
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
AIIemannin Schedules.

The explanations in the newspapers in re-
gard to the assets and liabilities Of the Allie
MAMMA were not as clear as the officers of
the bank think they could be made. THE
total assets said Albert Scheffer. Yesterday
ARE $685. "A. The total liabilities to de-
positors and all other creditors are S49S 1853. 49,
1t can thus be seen that the total assets at
their face value are almost double the amount
Of the liability Of the bank TO It's creditnrs-,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
BILLS INTRODUCED.

H. F. 282 (Bergley)-To appropriate $500 for
two bridges over Birch Coulee, in Renville
county. Roads and bridges.
H. F.. 283 Ferris, by request)-To provide
for the employment of district court reporters
and regulate their compensation. Judiciary.
H. F. 24 Gohns)-Fixing per cat as the
legal rate of interest. Banks and banking.
H. F. 285 (Hicks)-Relating to dissolution
of independent school district upon two-thirds
vote. Education.
H. F. 286 (Seule, by request)-To regulate
the storage and sale Of benzine, gasoline
and naphtha in villages. Crimes and punish
ments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Eddy Investigating.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Representative
Eddy, who has been in Minnesota for the past
two weeks investigating matters connected
with the sale of the Chippewa pine lands,
returned to Washington last night. He will
endeavor to secure the adoption in the senate
of an amendment to the Indian appropriation
bill to allow the Indians on Leech Lake and
White Earth reservations to cut dead aid down
timber, privilege which is accorded the
Indians on the other Chippewa reservations
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Otis Staples and
Thomas Shevlin, heavy purchasers of nine
lands held a short conference with Secretary
Francis this morning. They will be granted
a fun hearing tomorrow afternoon. The
petition of the Minnesota forestry association
favor1ng reservation on every section Of
pine land sold, was presented by Col. Kiefer in
the house today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02

Judge In his state was called I'D It
went over at his suggestion Amidon
had been reported during the absence
Of Senator Hansbrough, but it is under
stood the senator will fight the con-
firmation to the end Of the session.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02

President Opposed to the Immigra-
ton Bill as Passed.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The News Wash
1ngton special says: President Cleve-
land has determined to veto the i'm
migration bill passed by congress. lie
told Senator Palmer Of his intentions
today, and the chief executive will
accompany the veto with strong mes
sage pointing out the alleged eccen-
tricities Of the bill. The president
Is very bitter in his denunciation Of
the immigration bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
TUG IN DISTRESS.
Ten Men Are I'm Danger on Lake
Michigan.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The tug s. z. Van
Ralte is fast in an ice foe somewhere in the
open lake. and when last seen was drifting
rapidly toward the northeast. For a long
time the boat displayed signals Of distress,
made by the tug Jesse Spalding to go to the
rescue. After bucking acres of solid ice Cor
two hours the trip had to be abandoned, and
the Jesse Spalding returned to her dock.
About ten men are on the tug.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
George Improving.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The favorable con-
dition of Senator George, Mississippi con-
inues, and his physicians report that he had
a fairly comfortable day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
House Routine.
BILLS PASSED.

When the calendar was reached only one
bill was ready for consideration, and it passed
without opposition. 1t was:
H. F. A Fosnes)-Repealing law relating
to bounties for the capture of horse thieves.
Later, after the house had gone through
general orders, it passed:
H. F. 80 Qittleton)-To amend present law
relating to special meetings to renew articles
Of INCORPORATION.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02

none OF the sureties shall be officers
of the banks which are to be designat-
ed repositories.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02
Where City's Funds Are.

City Treasurer Horst gave out the follow
ng statement yesterday of where the city's
money is placed:
,haSe National bank New York fin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-02

Men in towns and villages Of the
state who are opposed to county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-22
why DO YOU SUFFER?

FROM HEADACHES That make lie
burden to YOU, when one 10 cent package
Of
K0L.T0x y, %1 u G sisa to:
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Bill Hefferman of johannesburg,
South Africa who has been touted
as a second Fitzsimmons made his ill.,
itial appearance in an American ring.
at Buffalo. n. Y. Monday night. in
what was to have been a 20-round
bout with Tommy Ryan of Syracuse.
Hefferman proved to be the easiest
victim that Ryan ever met. The men
met before the Olympic A. c.. and were
weighed in at $50 pounds. Hefferman
was tall and lanky. with q long reach
which however was no obstacle to the
Syracuse man. who landed when and
where he pleased. Hefferman was
slow and awkward. and Ryan played
with him for three rounds. while the
crowd laughed. In the third round
Hefferman was sent to the floor by n
left under the chin and took the limit
in getting up. He went down again l
moment later and was counted out.
Kid Mcfarland was present and chal-
lenged the winner to fight at the well
terweight limit.
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new. SUCCESS.
Drought BY the wires iroM Aesth. East
South and West

A despatch from Vienna says the
at Bash, Kurnah, and Elkalif, have re-
volted and that troops are on their way
there.
Admiral Won Holman in christening the
new German cruiser Vineta. at Dantzic
Tuesday said: This ship should fill a
seriously perceptibie gap in the Imperial
navy. The name awakes the memory OF
the vanished glory Of past power but
both of these which have been long ana
sorely missing have uprisen afresh with
the new empire. Nineta will powerfully
serve the emperor and empire. either for
offence or defence.
On account OF the action of Judge BrOn-
tano. Tuesday in issuing an injunction
against the use of the Lake Front
fight has been postponed by it's managers.
Efforts viii he made at once to secure
another han In which to hold the con-
test and Ii is believed that satisfactory
arrangements OF some kind will be con-
Guided by Wednesday. and the tight viii
take place. Thursday or Friday night.
The joint convention of coal opera
tors and miners Of the Pittsburg dis
Tuesday, to fix a rate for mining for
the ensuing year, decided TO postpon.
the matter of rate for this district.
pending the outcome of a movement
for an interstate convention to be set
tied at Columbus, sometime in Janu-
airy. at which a uniform rate for Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Illinois would be-
fixed.
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BANGOR MERCHANTS
Discuss rradiap Stamp Question Company
70 Make Deposit 10 Project Them.

Bangor, Me-. Dec. "a meeting OF
Bangor merchants was held, this evening
to consider measures to be taken to ascer-
tain the legality OF giving trading stamps
Two gentlemen interested in supply
company were present and answered
questions They stated that the company
would make q deposit Of any sum de-
sired for protection in case any merchant
should be prosecuted and fined. or would
send on any paper guaranteeing protec-
ton to the headquarters to be signed.
The merchants after discussion APP
pointed committee to ascertain the
amount they desire the company to de-
post for the expense of any law suit
which may be brought against any mer-
chant and to get a sufficient guarantee
from the company that all books be re-
deemed whether filed or partly filled at
or before such time as the company closes
up business. Another meeting win be
held next Monday.