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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
ASTOR ASKS TAX INCREASE.
Willing to Go Above the Sixty Per
Cent Valuation.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-John Jacob
Astor, multinlillionaire, created a SEN
sation when he enlisted and went to
the war. With money enough to buy
anything in the world that could add
to his comfort or crafty his pleasure,
he voluntarily elected to endure all
the hardshfps of a common soldier.
Now he is home again and If all that
Is said Is true, he is about to make
few moves that would indicate the
inauguration of a social revolution. In
the first place it is said that he is about
to ask the city government to increase
the tax on his personal and real prop
erty.
He had a conference, 1t is said, with
the stewards and managers OF the AS
tor properties and requested them to
furnish him with a careful statement
showing in detail all the real and per-
sonal property owned by him IN this
city ard other places. Col. Astor has
only general idea of what he Is worth.
and his holdings in real estate are
SO large that it would be q life study
almost to obtain a knowledge of them.
Col. Aston has given an explanation
of his unusual course In regard to his
properties to a few of his intimate
friends. He received a practical illu-
stration while in Cuba of the great ex-
pense the government is under and
was more than ever impressed with the
belief that it was the duty of every
man to bear all the burdens falling
upon him in civil life to the fullest de-
gree.
Col. Astor's personal property Is as
sessed at $250000, and he paid last year
about $500, 900 taxes on real estate. This
tax represents holdings of real estate
valued at S25,000,000, and the assess
ment Is made upon a basis of SO per
cent of the actual value. How much
increase will be asked for is a matter
for conjecture, but if the friends who
have talked with him on the subject
have formed a correct idea he will so
above the so per cent valuation fixed
by common consent and custom to
guide the assessors.
Perhaps the greatest of his projects
is an educational one He has in view
the building and endowment of a COL
lege or university which will rival Yale
and Harvard. The site for this col
lege is to be beautiful spot in the
vast estate owned by Col. Astor in
Westchester county When the project
is completed in all it's details Col. AS
tor will lay out, it Is said, S., 000,0 900
for buildings, and will furnish as much
more as will be necessary to do the
work Of the college thoroughly.
Another charitable plan which Col.
Astor has under consideration is the
establishment of cheap restaurants In
this city similar to those started in
London by the Princess of Wales, and
for which Sir Thomas Upton, the ohal-
lenger of the America cup, gave $780,
oO0 Among the other projects which
he has in view is the erection of hos
pital in Westminster county for the
treatment of diseases of women and
children. Everything is to be furnish
ed free, and the best medical and sur
gical talent in the world will be emu
ployed,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY.
The Development of the Business of
the Concern

The Development of the Business of
the Concern.
CHICAGO, Aug 2O.-One small rail
mill and five or six pudding furnaces
constituted the beginning of what now
comprises the works Of the Illinois Steel
company. In 1889 the people of Joliet
voted to give bonus of SIS, 900 to have
what was subsequently incorporated as
the Joliet Iron company located at their
town.
A. B. Meeker at that time was the
head of the combination that promoted
the proposition to establish somewhere
in Illinois a rolling mill for the man
ufacture of iron rails. AS was custom
airy in those days, they went about the
state asking bonuses from various
towns. Joliet, Springfield, Blooming
ton and Peoria entered into the con-
test. The $4,000 voted by Joliet was
as much as any of the others Of
fered, and, having the advantages Of a
rock foundation, as we'll as stone for
building purposes, cheaper than any
place else, it got the prize.
The little works were soon erected
and the operation began with seventy
five employees. They ran along pretty
well until the panic of 1873 came, then
trouble commenced. The company fail
ed, owing everybody in Joliet it could
owe, and quit business. Merchants In
the town had to stand nearly all the
losses of the failure, as they had ac-
cepted the company's scrip issued In
payment of their wages to it's en-
plOyes.
Finally Samuel Reed was appointed
receiver for the concern, but did moth
ing with it. He was relieved. and the
court named w. s. Brooks to succeed
him. Mr.. Brooks hustled around and
got permission from the stockholders
and others having anything to say
about it 20 rekindle the fires and re-
sumo operations.
He did not run long, however, until
A. j. Forbes-Leith appeared on the
scene with a proposition to buy the
plant. Mr.. Forbes-Leith then lived at
st. Louis, and formed a syndicate there
to back him. By an order of the court
the concern was sold to him, and he
got 1t for "a mere song" The original
stockholders were wiped out entirely.
and the new owners changed the name
to the Joliet Iron and Steel company.
Mr.. Forbes-Leith and his people
We're fortunate in taking hold Just at
the time when railroad building
throughout the West was booming
and when they could get S1O0 ton for
all the steel rails their mill was able
to make.
1t Is generally understood that dur
ing the first three or four years the
company did $4,000, 900 worth of bust
ness, and the plant increased until II
was one Of the largest and best in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

At no time did the man try to keep in
the background. There was nothing
in their manner to excite suspicion.
They next appeared ait the hotel at
sc p. m. Patrick Lenahan, the night
elevator boy, remembers carrying them
to the fourth floor at that hour. Pre-
eumabiy they W. mt directly to the re on
That was the last time Miss Reynolds
was seen alive.
No one saw the man leave the hotel
but a noise was heard in the room
during the night, and the following
morning the murder was discovered. In
the search that was made nothing was
found Of the diamonds supposed to
have been in Miss Reynolds possession.
or Of the $500, but a check for $4,000.
drawn to the order of Emma Carter.
OF the Garfield National bank, purport-
Ing to be signed by Dudley Gideon and
Endorsed by s. j. Kennedy, was discov-
cred. This check, which Is bogus, was
the first clue to connect the dentist
with the murder, and on the strength
OF this and contradictory statements
made by the accused now, an arrest
and formal charge followed
While Kennedy was at the police sta
ton Mendham arrived with his attor-
ney. He frankly stated his relations
with the young woman, gave an accur-
ate account Of his movements on the
day Of the murder. and was not de-
tanned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

other entertainments. In fact, the
building has paid so well that we shall
this year spend between $4,000 and $4,-
900 in 1eIIovating and enlarging it." At
first hearing 1T seemed an incredible
interest to be realized from the capital
invested, but with careful considera-
ton 1T appears not only possible, but
probable. The auditorium being of
moderate capacity, is eminently suited
to the purpose Of amateur entertain
ments, chamber concerts and such
other gatherings, too small for the big
halls and too large for private houses,
ais warrant the payment Of only
moderate rent This would naturally
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
500 REWARD 500.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
neen able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh CIR.
Is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfa cos
OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
ing its work. The proprietors have 90
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for
list Of testimonials.
Address. F. II CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o.
Fold by DruggistS, 75c
Halle Family PIN are the best.
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sociations with their new home have

sociations with their new home have
developed" ; &.sa
st: Paul has philarthropic and char
liable associations by the score; her
women are engaged heart and hand. in
literary, educational and social work,
but, as organizations, they have no
home whereto they may gather to COM
pare notes, to. conserve their energy, or
to act as hostesses to visiting organi-
cations. Would not t, such building
serve as a monument of the effective
work and sure progress of Sit. Paul
women? Anna De Wolf
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
BURGLARS USED, TELEPHONE.

New Device In Crime Successfully
Tried in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-H. B. Leavitt, g.
druggist at Hill and Wells streets an
swered the telephone yesterday and
was asked to call John Olson, Of No. Sc
Hill street, Just around the corner, to
the telephone. The druggist dispatched
his clerk to the Olson fiat, and the lad
soon returned. saying no one was at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
50. 80 TO DULUTH AND RETURN
1870

Via Saint Paul G Duluth r. p.
Cheap trips to Lake Superior points Aug.
rs and rs via St. Paul & Duluth R. r, Dn-
luth and West Superior. only s4.3O round trip.
Coed until Aug. 20. See that your tickets
read via the Duluth Short Line" and ac-
cept no substitute.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

AT dinner party which was given
Bismarck in 1878, he spoke of himself
as an old man. His wife interrupted,
"You are not an old man, you are
only sixty-thre
"That is true" was the reply, "but
have always lived very fast and
paid cash down." Explaining to tho
guests. he added, when say cash
down mean that have always been
heart and soul in my business, aud all
the success I have obtained has been
paid for at the price Of my health and
strength"
Bismarck loved an invigorating
brew like
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

II you do, and want to get game in abun-
dance. 80 out on the 500 Line. Get Hunting
Folder 500 Line Ticket ONCE 500 Robert At.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
! MODEL CLUB HOME
A PLAN WHICH MIGHT BE
ADAPTED TO ST. PAUL
How the Ladies' Literary Club of
Grand Rapids, Mich., Secured
Their HOme-Built at a Cost of
and Dining Room Service, Au-
ditOrium, ParlOrs, Reception Hall.

Where do st. Paul club women hold
their meetings?"
ooh, in church parlors, guild houses
and in private parlors."
"Why, how many club women are
there in the city?"
about 5000, as shown by the last
years book of the state federation"
Dear mel why, do clubs go board
ing around like that when club
house in a city like this could be built,
not only with less expense, but at an
absolute profit, If 1t contained an audi
torium large enough to be rented for
concert and entertainment purposes"
These casual remarks, made by
well, no matter by whom-suggeste
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
nue. station are looking for q man and
a woman with a telephone,
G. A. r. Cincinnati Encampnent.

The Monon route from Chicaeo with II.
four trains daily Is the best and most COM
tort line 70 CINCINNATI The rate WIN b
and s. Send four cents in stamps for the
Monon's beautifully Illustrated book on the
eaeampment; fTan ,a j. Reed, General Pas
W. Passenger Agent. Minneapolis, MINI.
Hotel Empire New York. high-class hotel.
moderate rates. See advertisement on an.
other page
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
nnM go m
Do You Hunt 2

To Chicago via Chicago Great Western. III,
favorite route. Ticket Office, corner Rober
and Fifth streets. St. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

Myriads of people we know have no
ear for music and derive but little
pleasure from sweet sounds. Strange
as 1t may appear, many most gifted
and sensitive mortals have been I'M
able to distinguish one note from an
other, Terpsichore's harmonious art re-
naming for them, as for the elder Du-
mas, only an Expensive noise"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

"reminiscences of Mendelssohn, Schu-
mann, Hitler, David, Gade, Moscheles,
Hauptmann. List, Reinecke, Ernst,
Servais, ParishAlvars, Jenny Lind and
other eminent musicians are contained
in a recently issued volume by Waste
lewsli, Schumanns first biographer
and the author of histories Of the violin
and the violincellO.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

It was 500 years ago, in Flroence,
that the first grand opera was pro-
duced,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-25

WASHINGTON 24-The carried into Africa,
guravey speaking Spain foohardy enough send the
Cadiz fleet through Dewey the Philip
pines.
good authority that before the last Spanish
vessel has through the canal American squadron Will be
seaming full speed the Atlantic straight for the coast
of Spain, bring the home the Spanish people,
that Dewey take Of himself against
the his squadron will be reinforced by iron
long ships sight the bay of Manila and he
will batteries with him instead of against him in
the struggle.
concluded by the administration that nothing
but the will suffice bring the Spanish
pie realization the hopeesne of the continuance OF the
Kindness it sad such blow is
proposed administer if the Spanish persist this project
3 FIRST A FLYING SQUADRON.
Santiago capture destruction of Ger
squadron Sampson will abundance of vessels
spare him. Promptly will constitute the at
composed the swfest such the Columbia
Minneapolis Harvard Yale St Paul. New Orleans and
followed anohers command either
Sampson Schey by the batesps which Capt Carks expert
Oregon easily counted for the
voyage the Atlantic.
bahp supplemenng the New York and the Brooklyn
powerful speedy vessels of the flying
squadron will speedily clear all
merce Spanish shipping will be destroyed and OF the best
ports bomb
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EXPECT TO GO OF MONDAY
Thirteenth Regiment Prepared I

Thirteenth Regiment Prepared to
Leave Camp Merritt.
Special to The St. Paul Globe.
CAMP. MERRITT, San Francisco,
June Painless there are more
changes IN the situation here the Thir-
teenth regiment will embark ON the
transport City of Para on Monday
morning and by nightfaH will be on
the Pacific bound for Manila.
The City of Para Is the only one of
the transports in condition to receive
troops. The others are still in the hands
Of carpenters, and they can hardly be
in fit shape for the long voyage by
Monday; nevertheless the third expedi-
tion will set sail on that day.
The Valencia is the transport on
which most remains to be done. The
South Dakota troops are to go in her.
Gen. Merritt expects to leave ON the
Newport Tuesday Or Wednesday The
Philadelphia, on which he intended to
go to Manila, has not full compile
ment of men and cannot sail until she
has it. This is believed to be the rea-
son Gen. Merritt decided; to go on the
Newport. -
The City Of Para is not large enough
to accommodate all the men in the
regiment and it will be necessary to
leave behind one man in each company.
The men have not been designated and
there is good deal of feeling in the
matter. None of the men want to be
left with the recruits
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other powers were called into council
they would demand the brokers' COM
mission for their labors.
Robledo censured Capt. Aunon, min
lister of marine, and also Admiral Ger
vera, for misleading the country. Capt.
Aunon replied and defended the navy.
He said in the course OF his remarks
that Admiral Camara was on his way
to the Philippines with force of sol
diers to recapture those islands for the
Spanish crown.
An attempt to close the debate was
denounced by Senior Salmeron as an
outrage. His speech caused a great
uproar and the body was adjourned to
meet in secret session for the discus
sion Of internal affairs.
AS the deputies were leaving the
house, former Deputy Samper shouted
that the Republicans should be asham-
ed Of themselves If they did not seize
the present opportunity to accomplish
something practical. He was promptly
arrested. -
AT the evening session of the senate
Senior Salermo declared that the mis-.
fortunes of Spain were all to be at
tributed to the crown. 1t was at this
point that Sagasta read the decree sus-
pending the cortes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-25
first opportunity offered in the e.
change Of prisoners.
STARS AND STRIPES UNFURLED.
American Flag Now Floats Over til
Town of Baiquiri.

American Flag Now Floats Over the
Town of Baiquirf.
Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
OFF BAIQUIRI, June 2S (via Kings
ton. Jamaica. Friday, June 2l.--Late
yesterday afternoon the American flag
was flown from the top OF the Alta. Is
mountains, back Of BaiQuiri, amid
wild enthusiasm The men cheered
and waved their hats. the warst1ps
and the transports let loose their 81
rens, and the bands played 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner"
Maj. Lamotte, with two men of the
volunteer cavalry, climbed the heights
and raised the flag.
The Cubans under Gen. Demetrius
Castillo, who entered Baiquiri after
the Spaniards had deserted the town,
were clothed in rags, and many OF
them were two-thirds naked. Some
had no trousers and only tattered
shirts, while the majority Of them were
barefooted. They were Of all ages,
seme being boys of only fifteen years.
The guns they carried were of many
models, ranging from flint locks to
Mausers and Remingtons. All, how
ever, were armed with fnachetes
The troops are in fine spirits, and
are overjoyed at the aggressive atti-
-tude Of Gen. Shafter who believes he
can force his way Into Santiago and
strike the Spanish heavy blow.
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War News in Brief.
First battle fought near santiag

First battle fought near Santiago
city.
Thirteen Americans killed and
fifty wounded In the fight five miles
from Santiago. Spanish losses
greater.
Hamilton Fish Jr. among the kill
ed at Santiago.
Spaniards driven back by Ameri-
can soldiers.
Stars and Stripes unfurled on the
heights back Of Baiquiri.
Cubans bravely bore the brunt of
battle during the landing Of Ameri-
can troops.
Spanish coast cities to be bonn
barded.
Brief campaign in Cuba predicted
Admiral Cervera's feet to ba at
tackled by American warships when
the land forces assault Santiago
city.
Gen. Miles preparing to start for
Cuba.
Admiral Dewey considered able to.
defeat the Cadiz squadron.
Troops In Cuba in high spirits and
full of fight.
Gen. Skaters swift work COM
mended.
Secretary Long thanks Hobson
and Blue.
Spanish cortes sittings suspended
after q stormy session.
J
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HoBsoN Is IN SANTIAGO.

Copyright, 1s9S by the Associated Press
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 23-This
morning a has of truce was taken in by
Assistant Chief of staff Starfon to ascertain
the whereabouts of the Merrimac prisoners,
Lieut.. Hohson and his companions. The
Spanish tug, with Capt. Concas, forme ly
commander OF the Santa Junta, on board,
came out to meet him. Capt Concas ed
that Lieut.. Hobson and his men were c. n
fined iI Santiago town. They were all we'll
and Capt. Concas said he ''selt sorry they
could not have been given their liberty, but
the authorities consider 1t inadvisa ble''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-25
PEYTRAL FORMS A CABINET

PARIS June 24.-M Feytral has succeeded
in forming a cabinet to succeed the retiring
ministry of M. Meline. 1t is constituted as
follows:
Premier and minister of interior, NJ. Paul
Peytral.
Minister Of foreign affairs, NJ Charlas de
Freycinet
Minister Of war, NJ. Godefrey Cavaignac.
Minister Of marine, Vice Admiral Frances
FerDier.
Minister of finance, NJ Paul de Lonbre.
Minister of justice, M. Ferdinand Sarr:en.
Minister of the colonies. M. Theophile de
Case.
Minister Of commerce, NJ. Emile Maurjouls.
Minister of agriculture, NJ S. Badel.
Minister of public works, M. Georges Ligue.
Minister Of public instructions, NJ. Ca lea
Dupuy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-25
QUEEN SUSPENDS CORTES
BODY ADJOURNS WITHOUT
CHEERING FOR THE CROWN
The Decree Signed by the Queen Re-
gent on the Advice of HeB Min
listers, Who Gave Their Version
Senior RobledO Speaks Openly of
Suing for Peace.

MADRID, June 24.-The cortes was
suspended tonight by formal decree Of
the queen regent.
An ominous thing III connection with
the suspension of the legislative body
was the failure of the members to cheer
for the crown, as is customary.
The decision to suspend the sittings
of the cortes was made at the cabinet
meeting this afternoon. Premier Sa-
gasta explained the situation to the
queen regent and told her the Ameri-
cans were entrenched at Santiago de
Cuba. Operations, he said, would be
Immediately commenced against them
and they would undoubtedly be driven
back. He said no further advices had
been received from the Philippines or
from Blanco.
On advice of her ministers, the queen
regent signed a decree suspending the
cortes.
In the cortes today there was an
animated debate on the Philippines
Senor Robledo accused Gen. Polajieva
of treating with Aguinaldo, wl1ereupou
o. number of deputies declared his
statements false. Owing to the con-
fusion which followed, the sitting OF
the chamber was temporarily suspend
ed.
Senor Robledo|a as soon as the sitting
was resumed, asked the deputies
whether they wanted peace or war. He
advised Spain to negotiate for peace
directly with the United States, for If
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ToDAY's BULLETIN.

Page.
First Battle at Santiago.
Spain's Coast in Danger.
Skaters Swift Work.
Spanish Cortes Suspended.
Cuban's Heroic Work.
2-Minnesota Men at the Front.
Clough Thinks Recruiting Slow.
Capitol Certificates Sold.
Wildwood Line Extension.
3-Senate Passes Bankruptcy Bill.
Weekly Trade Reviews.
Crop Prospects Bright,
4-Editorial.
How Clough Stands.
Cathedral Schools Commencement.
b-Sporting News.
Saints Lose to Blues.
n-Thousand-Dollar Derby.
Como Road Race.
6-Markets of the World.
Bar Silver. 5912c.
Cash Wheat. soc.
7-Minn eapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
News of the Railroads
1Park Delegates Entertained.
At st. Paul Hotels.
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TROOP SHIPS SIGHTED.
All Was Well With the First Philip
pine Expedition.

Pine EXped1ffOn.
SAM FRANCISCO, June A.-At 1:3O o'c.ock
on the afternoon of the 10th, the Peru
sighted the transport steamers China, Sena-
tor, Colon and Zea,andia. Signals were tx-
changed with all the vessels. "Al we'll on
board the message the flags fluttered
to the liner. The Zealandia, converting tbs
Pennsyly aTia troops, hove to and sent boa
OF to the Peru. PennsylvaHia's sons had
messages to send to the United STATS. A
quantity of mail from the troops was brought
to San Francisco.
Advices from Honolulu, by the Peru, are to
the effect that the Hawaiian militia has been
ordered to prepare for service, and it is
thought the troops may be sent to the Philip
pines, if they are net needed at home. TIE
preparations are made in anticipation of an.
nexation, which is confidently expected.