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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
MINNESOTA CROPS.

The weekly state crop report issued yes
terday. says:
The week has been without rainfall and
they sky almost continuously clear, except in
portions Of the south. where the week opened
cloudy.
During the early and middle parts of the
week the nights were cold, and, In some parts
of the state. frost and ice formed In ex-
posed places.
The days. though sunny, were not warm
until the 14th, and then there was consider
able increase in heat. The frosts are said to
have caused no injury.
The weather has been favorable for all
small grains, and, though the growth above
the ground has not been rapid they have a
strong and healthy look.
Wheat. oats and rye have good stand, and
are stooling nicely.
Corn and potato planting and gardening are
well advanced in southern portions, though
the cool weather has retarded corn planting
somewhat
Grass for pastures and hay needs a warm
rain for rapid growth, and 1t Is feared in
some sections that continued dry weather may
reduce the hay crop.
Flax Is being seeded in the north as the
land Is prepared for 1t.
j. Small fruits. apples and plums are general
ly well filled with blossoms and they promise
good yieds.
Winter wheat and rye continue to look we'll
The market gardeners early corn and DO
tatoes are coming up.
The dry weather seems to be causing no in
Jury. but an abundant rain in all parts of the
state would be Of great benefit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Hattie E. Van Solen to F.. E. Aldrich
lot Is, block s. E. Rice's first add. al 5O0l On
j. R. Webb to w. H. Robbins. lot W
4 block IA !, selby, McClung & Van
E. J. Libby to E, A. Konantz. east u ''''' ~
of northwest n of southeast u Of
southwest u, section %, town. 49,
Caroline M. Teeple to c. w. Turner. -''-- W
part lots 4, and g.. Excelsior Park. los On
R. Massopust and wife to Emile Neu-
mann, lot 81, block a. First add to
North st. Paul ........ .... al, 10
v. Rinke ct al. to Christopher Rinke,
lot u, block 2S, sub blocks % and
20, s., 3; & R.: add ................ 70 90
c. F. Willes and wife to Mary S.
Wiifes, lots and 8, block So, Rice
G. Irvne's add ........ ..... / 90
Wilhelmina Herges to J. NJ Mollors,
lot 20. Chute Bros division No g. 900 90
E. Mingo and wife to Mary ]. Castle,
lot &c. block g. first add North st.
Paul .....:..::......... ............ ], 200 on
Moritz, lot 80. block 3, first add North
Anna B. Kershaw ct al. to R. p
Lewis Co., lots 1 to r. block l, and
lot 2, block g. Simpson Div ...... 325 90
Total eleven deeds) ............. s1O,S4 90
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
A Few Are to BE Erected In Min
neapOIis.

The bead of education met yesterday
afternoon to consider the matter of
erecting new school buildings for next
year. There were present Directors
Crays, Quinby, Hicks, Schlener and
Pratt. The conditions of the different
parts of the city as to school accommo-
dations were considered, and it was
unanimously decided, as heretofore re-
solved, that the first new buildin g
should be erected in Prospect Park adj
clifton.
resolution was passed that, when
erected, this building shall be a six
room building. J. A. Farnsworth ap-
peared before the board and offered for
sale lots 1. 2, 3, 4. 5 and 6, of block IS, of
that addition, for $1,000, as school site
The piece contains about 81 900 square
feet, and lies two blocks south of Uni
.Versity avenue, on Malcolm avenue. An
offer was also received from A.
Humphreys Of lots l, 2. 3, and 5, Of
block S. for $500. This is one block
nearer University avenue, on Malcolm.
The board decided to ask for bids for
site containing between $4,000 and 50,-
GOO square feet, and situated anywhere
in Prospect Park addition.
The next part of the city to be ac-
commodated, the directors agreed, will
be the Bryant district, which now has
a small and poor building at Fourth
Director Hicks pointed out that the
neighboring schools have several an
neXes, besides AT pupils on half SEES
sions, as follows: Seward, 116; Monroe,
102; Clay, Sc; Adams. III. 1t was de-
cided to ask for bids for a site for
new building for this district alone
The bids are to be received for both
sites, as outlined above, on May 26, at
which date there will be full meeting
of the board. In consultation with
their architect, the board decided to
have these buildings modern through
cut. 1t is probable that the Bryant
building will be an eight-room one 1t
was calculated that the Prospect Park
building can be erected for $13, 900 or
$4,000. Director Schlener created ~di-
version by speaking strongly in favor
of tearing down the Marcy school
building, which is in extremely
bad condition, and putting up a ten
room enc in its place. This was dis
eussed. but the financial way was not
clearly seen to that desirable object
this year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
RED CROSS DUTIES.
Special Committee Defines Them Mt
Length.

NEW YORK. May IA meeting of the
American National Red Cross and relief
committee was held today to receive the
report of special committee that had con-
ferred with committee of the Philadelphia
committee and also visited Washington in
order to ascertain what functions it should
exercise. and whether it should consider itself
the national organization or merely state
one. The committee reported as follows:
First, there shall be one society. to he
known as the National Red Cross and Relief
committee.
Second, state societies will be organized
and known by their state titles
Third. contributions shall be designated for
the purpose to which they shall be applied for
the work Of the Red Cross or the work of the
relief committee.
Fourth the American National Red eros,
shall have its particular field of work. as
designated by the international agreement
the relief committee to have its part as set
out in the call FOR relief.
This report was sent back to the commit
tee of three, with instructions to ask tho
Philadelphia committee to get instructions
from the parent body as to future action
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
FAREWELL TO HARRIES
RETIRING INTERNAL REVENUE
COLLECTOR IS BANQUETED
Capt. Harries Is Also the Recipient
of a Handsome Watch, Presented
by Those Who Have Served Under
Him for Four Years-SeIect but
Happy Party at the Windsor
Last Night.

Capt. W. H. Harries, the retiring col
lector Of internal revenue for the dis
tr1ct of Minnesota, was rendered fa.e-
well banquet by the officials of his de-
partment in the ordinary of the Wind
sor hotel last night.
Around the captain were seated his
deputies from all sections Of the state
and his Office associates during his four
years administration Of the affairs Of
the Office
At the end Of one table was seated
Frederick Won Baumbach, the new c,l-
lector who succeeds Capt. Harries.
Following the banquet number of
addresses were delivered by the mem
bers of the staff, which well bespoke
the esteem and respect with which
Capt. Harries was held by his asso-
ciates in office.
J. W. Vars. the chief deputy, pre-
sented Capt. Harries, in behalf of those
assembled, handsome gold watch,
beautifully engraved with appropriate
lettering, as a slight token of their
high regard for the impartial manner
In whi2n he had dealt with the affairs
Of the Office
Mr.. Vars asserted that it was a source
Of deep regret ON the part Of every
man in the department that Capt. Har-
ries was to leave them as their head.
/ They had long enjoyed their associa-
the "Reminiscences Of his liberal policy
and his kindly treatment Of all w
came under Inn.
Mr.. Vars paid high tribute to the
personality of Capt Harries and spoke
cordially OF the friendly feeling which
had existed between them on all oc-
casions. He complimented those pres-
ent upon the felicity of the evening and
said some pleasant things to Mr.. Won
Baumbach about the harmony and
amlcable feeling existing between the
mead of the division and the deputies
and Office force.
Capt Harries in re Spouse assured his
friends that their kindly feelings to-
wards him were certainly recinro al
and that he would always remember
the men who had helped to make lis
four year tenure I'M office a pleasant
one. The beautiful token Of esteem
with which they had presented him was
most pleasant surprise. He could
not express in words his feeling on the
occasion. but asserted that only the
pleasantest memories of the gathering
Of the officials of the revenue depart.
ment would linger with him.
Mr.. Won Baumbach also made a few
appropriate remarks, as did each Of the
others present.
Those present from the st. Paul Of
flee We're: j. w. Vars, T. J. Kerker. G.
II. HeIron, f. Nicolin Jr., J. F. Small
ley, William Platte, John Rice. M. T
McGrath, H. Bogart, j. A. Tierney. r.
B. Frankie
Inc deputies from outside points who
were present were: H. L. Henry. Man
kato; M. NJ. Shields. FaribauIt; J. P.
Heltemes, Duluth; M. Whalen, Mime
apolis; J: B. McArdle, Minneapolis;
John ): Irlppe. Winona; r. H. Bran
apOliS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
IRON PROFITS DIsIPATED.
Mesaba Operators Depressed Over
the Outlook.

the Outlook.
DULUTH, May 17.-Prospects for profits
on this years output of the Mesaba range
mines have been dissipated
The Mesaba mine owners, none of whom
are in the Bessemer pool formed sort
Of gentlemen's agreement fixing on q scale
of prices for this year. which was an ad-
vance of IL or 20 cents over last year. This
agreement was not put in writing, but sales
agents were taken. in to make it more lind
ing. The demand for at the opening of
the season was good. and it looked as though
there was a small profit in sight for Besse-
mer ore producers. 4..
Last week George A. st. Clair. manager of
the Sparta mine, returned from Cleveland.
and stated that Ogiivie Norton & Co., sales
agents, had violated the agreement. They
act for the Rockefeller mines, and were &C
cused Of selling ore Is cents below the agreed
price. The Rockefellers now admit that
prices have been cut, but deny they are ie>
sponsible. They assert that Biwabik mine
ore was sold, and that they do not control its
output.
President Bacon, Of the Minnesota Iron
company, went to Cleveland at once upon
hearing of the breaking Of the agreement In
order to look after the interests of his CON-
pany.
The price of non-Bessemer ores en- all
ranges will be affected by the cut in Besse-
mor creS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
OCCUPATION OF WEI Hal WEI,
A Naval Warning for Corea and
Japan.

LONDON, May I'm the house of lords
today the Liberal leader, the Earl of Kim
berry, in questioning the government as to
its intention in regard to Wei Hal Wei, re-
ferred to the recent speech of Joseph Cham
BRIAN. saying the alliance mentioned by the
latter could only have been alliance for
mutual defense. against Russia, and asked
II the matter was so far advanced that we
may soon hear of a great alliance with
European power?"
He explained that he could not conceive of
an alliance with the United States. because
bas would be contrary to the policy the latter
government had made such approaches in
the direction of of an alliance, that ere long
the house may hear Of its conclusion, moth.
ing was more likely to prevent its coHclusion
than Mr.. Chamberlain's speech
The Marquis Of Salisbury, in reply. de-
clined to discuss Mr.. Chamberlain's speech.
on the plea that he did not have it in his
hands - '
Referring to Wei Hal Wef the premier
declared that, port had been occupied ITO en-
courage ooa q Chinese reform and to show Japan
Continuing, the Marquis Of Salisbury said
the governments policy was the develop
ment OF commerce and friendly relations
with all nations. l. 3-l -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
NORTHWEST NEWS.
IOWA PROHIBITION LAW.
Judge WOOlsOn Declares Against It's
COnstituti0nality.

Judge WOOlsOn Declares Against It's
COnstituti0nality.
DIES MOINES To-, May 17.-Judge Wood
son. of the United States circuit court has
rendered an important decision which will be
far-reaching in It's effects on the Iowa pro-
hihition law
The case was that Of the Columbia Brew
Ing company. Of st. Louis, VS.. Van Vlect.
The defendant resides at Bella To-. and
was engaged in the sale of beer, contrary to
law.
beer.
The defendant set up the plea that the
note was uncollectable because the Sale was
illegal under the Iowa law. He also filed a
counter claim for $3.50, 900 for money paid
plaintif for beer, in addition to the amount
of the note.
Judge Woodson ruled that the note given
by the defendant for purchase of beer In
Minnesota was valid. and. further, that the
money paid defendant for beer ordered by
him of plaintiff in Missouri could not be re-
covered back
verdict was returned against the de-
PENDANT, Van Vlect. for $1,000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18

state with some excess in the southeast dis
trict, where dry weather Is greatly needed.
;, In the larger part Of the state, however,
the weather conditions were favorable for
held work and for the growth of wheat oats.
barley and grass. Except In the extreme
southeastern counties corn planting has been
vigorously pushed, and In portions Of the CEN
trail and northern districts it is nearing COM
pletion. The soil Is generally In first-class
condition for reception Of the seed, and the
well distributed rainfall Of the 14th was time
ably bring this work to a practical compile
tion
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
5 MINNEAPOLIS NEWS. ;
WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH.
CHRIS RIEBER KILLED BY
FALL OF A TREE
.
Farm in Plymouth Township
Henry Pfister, Near BY, Had No
knowledge of the Accident Until
His Attention Was Called to 1t by
the Crash.

While telling a tree in Plymouth
township yesterday morning. Chris
Richer INST his death Richer, who was
seventy-five years old, lived with his
son-in-law, Henry Pfister, and it was
on the latter's farm that the accident
occurred. Pfster had asked the old
man if he did not need help, but the
latter replied in the negative. A short
time after Pfister heard a loud crash,
and looking around he was Mortified to
see his father-in-law pinned beneath
the timber. He was lying face down,
and the tree was across his back. The
old man was dead when he was taken
out.
After viewing the remains and learn
ing the circumstances, Deputy Coroner
Frank Dennis deemed an inquest I'M
necessary. Deceased leaves a widow
besides his daughter. Mrs. Pister. The
funeral will be held Thursday, and the
interment will take place at Medicine
Lake cemetery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
WGODWoRKERs' STRIKE.

No Change In the Situation at Osh-
kO5h.
OSHKOSH. Wis. May 17.-There is no
change in the woodworkers strike here.
g, The manufacturers say that the strikers
places will not be filled for the present, but
eventually day will be set for them to re-
turn to work or lose their places.
The union took in 1853 new members last
night. So ---a:t s.. -,-.r.--E -
An offer of assistance has been received
from the English union -. = sfa-.Ir.. -;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
CHAMBERLAIN INDoRsED.
The Thunderer Thinks His Speecb
~ Had Good Effect.

q LONDON, May 18.-The Times. CONNIE ntinp
edltoriaily this morning, on the discussions
in parliament Yesterday, and the Hsspano.
American IIS situation says:
The United States viii regard with eoua
nimity the threat of a general conffasration
IN Europe in which Spain would be reduced
70 the role CT subordinate actor 1t is the
Danger OF any consequence Of this kind. in
deed that will make continental powers
think twice and thrice before interfering In
the Spanish American quarrel"
The editorial proceeds to refute the argu-
ments ofered by Michael Davitt against an
Anglo American alliance. and says:
In spite of Mr.. Davitt's protest we take
leave to express our convistion. as well as
our hope, that Mr.. Chamberlain's plain
speaking on a subject which has long occu-
pied the minds of thoughtful men on both
SIDES OF the Atlantic. has produced good
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
Northwest Pension

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Nortbwestern nen-
sions were granted today as follows:
MISUNDERSTANDING: DE OIeson, Edna. Sc.
Widow: Lone Everson, Dalton, S..
Wisconsin-Original: Michael Gross. Ma
tlonal home, Milwaukee S.; Martin v. B.
Hopman, Necedah, Sc; Robert Burgena, dt.
Il Crosse, SIS. Reissue and increase:
Bernard Dunn, La Crosse, $40 to S2t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
North Dakota MtjJer.

Special to The St. Paul Globe.
FARGO, N. D., May 1.-THE North Dakota
MIXERS association met here today, and EJECT
ed the following officers:
President-H. R. Lyon, Minneapolis.
Vice observation-disclosures Johnson. Devi,,s
Lake. ~
Treasurer-Asa Sargent, Caledonia.
Secretary-,Henry S. Helm, Jamestown
Executive Committee-John Dunn Graitnn.
q. T. Lyon, J. Van Hougton, Frank Jerome,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
Inaccurate.
From Moonshine.

II don't complain so much Of their dusty
carriages and dirty windows said the man
with the Daily News, continuing the CONVEX
sation as the train rushed madfy forward
at six miles an hour. ut costs money to
remedy these things, and know they haven't
got any money ~
Then what do you complain about?' asked
the man with the Morning Leader, after a
pause.
porters. You heard that last man Just now.
What did he say?s Fast train to st. PauPs,
. well. what should he have said?" inquired
see how otherwise he could have expressed
It." $3.50
oh you don't, don't your replied the
Daily News man. isn't Train that doesn't
stop at any station till 1t gets to St. PeuPs'
just as good English? Fast train indeedP.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
SILVER AND CURRENCY.

Secretary of the Treasury Sends the
Senate Statement.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Responding to a
resolution Of inquiry the secretary of the treas
ury today sent to the senate statement
showing the amount of silver in the treasury,
tn amount Of trasury nots issud for silvd bull
lion tc.
The statement shows that on May l there
were 100, 655, 6t4 ounces of silver bullion, the
cost Of which 1914, &c., and the coinage
value Sal, 363, Oo9 leaving seigniorage Of
S42, 4SS, APT.
ment of silver bullion outstanding May 13
last was $i02 49,, 2sO.
Up to the first of May last SIG, $3.50 ,157 in
silver dollars had been coined under the act
of July IA, 1890.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
AUCTION aAlea
"A. q. johnson, Aucttona

p,, w. johnson, Auctioneer.
at pu pblGjcRsMlTTRE. carpets. draperies etc
ton, in tba s,1 VIII sell at public auc.
daya Nav ST. 70 near Seventh St. on Wedns al
lot Of a Son ~. at 10 a. m. large and fne
sasS ebaips aSe emo furniture consisting ef
xaO0; elegant sideboard, p exteps Jo. si9st
c hdsc Tack raea fine center tables. hail taeas
eom comm cdioset IRON beds, dressers, wardrob s.
messes Zone almost new. GASOLINE nnar sl mat,
n1 ar process1. REFRIGERATOR. dishes, etc: also
q nne lot of ingram. velvet and Br1sseS
Taipets, mattfngs, OIL cloth and rues
drish point and Brussels net lace curt,ins'
i inc 1a ana Bagdad portieres Parties look,
saksa LOT bargains can not afford to miss tbs
ave,oa nor every article is far above The
Messase, ana every article must he coli
eunesoay. as owner is leaving the CIV.
a. r. Johnson. Auctioneer. 4fs and a.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18

the Norsemens Singing society. under the
direction Of Prof. Eric Guile. rendered
"Oxsian," by Beschuit. The tenor selo
Ringwall rendered the fantastic "Rigoletto."
by Bassi. as clarinet solo, in an artistic
manner. Sophus M. De Void sang Land
of the Harp" ably accompanying himself.
The address of the evening was delivered
by John w. Arctander.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
ALAMO THE cpEaT ,NaRruERN.
u
How the Shoots Are Promising fol
the Coming Harvest.

the Coming Harvest.
Generally favorable conditions are prom
ised by the reports from travelling freight
agents of the Great Northern. a synopsis OF
which is as follows: q, Is.
st. Cloud and Fergus Falls Division-Crop
conditions uniformly fAvoraBse during the
past week. Little additional wheat and
oat seeding done. Small percentage of in
crease in acreage has beep plowed for
corn and potatoes. Weather uniformly
cool. with abundance OF Moisture, which
is favorable to roofing Of seed now above
ground and looking we'll 81
Breckenridge Dfvision@T#en per cent Of
corn, and fax planted. Ground being
prepared as rapidly as possible for bal
ance. Wheat and oats have made good
start and are showing up WELL. General
rain over entire district benefited crops
greatly. Conditions very favorable
Northern and Dakota Divisions-Wheat
seeding now entirely completed; oats and
barley very nearly SO. Weather during
past week has been very favorable.
Grain showing up nicely.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
RELIEF SOCIETY

Once. al East Ninth Street. Telephone 1ss
COLLECTING or any clerical work wanted
by efficient, reliable married man
COACHMAN, honest and thoroughly reliable:
an excellent man for private family.
COPYING, addressing envelopes, writing ipyi
tations, cards, ETC.. wanted by an expert
penman.
TENOGRAPHER-A young woman stenoe.
rapher and typewriter wants position.
ENGINEER-A good stationary engineer. with
family depending upon him. is anxious to
secure work.
SEWING wanted by woman who can do
good work.
WOMEN to do washing. ironing. house,
cleaning and caring for the sick can be Sc
cured from this Office; also men to saw
wood. clean up wards. etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
Court MT Bismarck,
Special to The st. Paul Globe.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
BISMARCK, N. D., May 1.-THE district
court convened today and entire calendar
finished IN one day.. There was only one
criminal case, that of Bert SepperIich, who
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three
months in Jail and $500 fine.