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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
WILL ACCEPT NONE.
senate Committee Turns Down a.
Batch of Amendments


Batch of Amendments
WASHINGTON, May 3O-The senate
committee on finance was in session for
three hours today considering amend
ments which have been suggested TO
the war revenue bill The time was
spent largely in an exchange of views
upon the policy of accepting any
amendments which are not germane to
the bill, the result being determipa-
ton to accept none such of whatever
chera cter
The talk was directed especially to-
wards the amendments of Senator
Lodge for the annexation of Hawaii.
and of Senator Morgan, providing
form of government Of acquired terri
tory, and there was a general express
sion Of opinion that they should not be
accepted by the committee, and furth-
ermore, that If necessary, they should
be met with motions to table This de-
c1sion was also made applicable to other
amendments, such as that offered by
Senator Pettigrew, for the abrogation
OF the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty.
There was no dissenting voice from
this policy. Senators favorable per-
sonally to the various amendments
agreeing with those who were not, that
with the door once opened to changes
not pertinent to the main subject of the
bill, the end would be indefinitely post
poned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
What's the Use?

Mr.. Moritz Helm contributes an ad
ditional letter in which he again points
out source of possible revenue that
if utilized, would relieve the city treas
ury of all distress and solve the school
problem at once. This source, like that
mentioned by The G L o b e, is within
reach of the city assessor if he cares to
tap it. If he does not, we know of no
means of obliging him to. We are
hopeless that he Will Why should he?
On the one hand is a powerful corpora
ton intensely interested in keeping
down the taxes on its property, and the
tax records attest its success. On the
other hand is an inert popular senti-
ment that has been appealed to time
and time again to rouse itself and force
upon the street railway a just share of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
NEW COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT.
Trade Discussion with France Sue
cessfully Closed.

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-The trade dis
cussion with France which began directly on
the appointment of Mr.. Kasson to take
charge Of reciprocity negotiations has come
to successful conclusion. The negotiations
have been conducted under the third CLAUSE
OF the tariff act of 1897. The commercial ar
rangement Hereunder was signed last Satur-
day by Mr.. Cambon, the French ambassa-
dor, on the part of France, and by Mr. Kas-
son, special plenipotentiary, the part of
the United States. The agreement is to take
effect Wednesday, June 1. when the French
minimum rates upon products of the United
States exported to France will take effect
The proclamation of the president announc-
ing this fact was issued today.
The agreement makes these changes in fav-
or of the United States: Manufactured and
prepared pork meats reduced from 100
francs to 80 francs per 100 kilos (approxI-
mately 200 pounds; lard and its components
are reduced from 40 francs to % francs per
100 kilos;. table fruit canned meats dried
or pressed fruits, common woods, logs pav-
ing blocks, slaves. hops. and apples and pears,
crushed. cut or dried at the minimum
French rate of duty.
The reductions in behalf of France are rs
follows: Argols shall pay a duty of per
cent ad valorem; brandes other spirits,
ST. per gallon; works of art. Is per cent
ad valorem; wines, So cents per gallon No
reduction is made on champagnes, which re-
main dutiable as fixed in the Dingley tariff
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Tap This Source OF Revenue.

To The ST. Paul Globe:
You kindly published my letter in
your last Sundays paper. but it was
net commented upon, editorially CT otherwise
l invite discussion on the subject how to raise
sufficient revenue in this city from untaxed
or undertaxed sources, without raising thu
valuation upon real estate or personal prep
erty.
II owner is able to collect in rents annu-
ally the gross sum of $s00,CGO solely because
his block is in the most favorable location in
this city. his taxes under the present mode of
taxation would be at least one-ffth thereof
to wit, 100000 The st. Paul Street Rail
way company Owns leases running for the
period OF fcrty-two years Of the best public
streets in this city, by reason of which privi-
leges it harvests in this city annually a
gross income of $780, 600 in cash, and hardly
a cent Of that amount remains in this city. It
cannot be denied, if its property were concen-
trated in block from which it derived such
colossal income, such property would be taxed
as real estate and improvements and
that the value of the property would be de-
termined solely by the character and location
of the same, and the income would not be lost
sight of in making the valuation
The law distinctly provides that the "track"
and road" OF the street railways shall be
held to be personal property and taxed as
SUCH Now then why should lis miles of
such track and road in this city be left
off the tax books, where all the real estate
vacant as well as Improved, adjacent to such
track" and road" is taxed to its full ca
pacity. By what right is the ST. Paul Street
Railway company exempt from paying
taxes on any Of its property? Ger.
tainly not by law. And by what
authority does the assessor omit such
lis miles of its track" and road" from the
tax books, particularly the property so
left off the tax books is the most valuable and
best paying property in this city? And if
properly taxed it would not embarrass its
owner, but would contribute to the support of
to Fay. If the city were the owner of the
street railway, the net profits of over $500 900,
which the St. Paul street railway makes in
this city annually would almost pay for the
support of the public sdhoc1s or the rate of
fare could be reduced so per cent, and the
sS00,0C0 would remain among our people in
this city, instead Of being. as at present, sent
East. Yours respectfully -Moritz Helm.
St. Paul, May 81. 1898.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
ADVOCATES ANNEXATION.
Newlands Opposed to Postponenent
of Hawaiian Question.

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Representative
Francis G. Newlands, author of the reso,u-
ton fer the annexation of Hawaii, now rend-
ing in both the house OF representatives. this
afternoon said:
Those opposed to Hawaiian annexation urge
1t to be best to postpone the question until
the close of the war, ard then to consider i.
In connection with the PHILIPPINES Ques ion.
| am opposed to such postponement, bec-uss
upon colonial expansion, and should tie con-
sdered entirely apart from it, although it
must be admitted that II the Philippines be
held permanently the ownership OF the halt
way station at Hawaii is absolutely ird spen-
sable"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
WE'RE NOT EDWARDS.
Strikers on Board st. Louis Return
to Work.

NEW YORK. May 3O.-The auxiliary cru's-
er st. Louis sailed from the American line
pier today. Just as the ship was drawing
out from the dock. and about leo feet from
shore. messenger rushed up to Officer
O'Brien, CT the harbor police, and hand.
rim sealed message to be delivered to Capt
Randle. Of the St Louis 1t could net be
learned what the message contained or where
it came from.
The strike which threatened to delay the
vessels sailing was peacefully adjusted about
q half-hour before sailing. Deputy United
States commissioner Martin J. Harrigan ad-
dressed the strikers the pier, and his
words seemed to have the right effect. He
appealed to them to return to duty saying
that if they refused they would be counted
as towards and deserters.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

WASHINGTON. May 3O-State accounts
Tor expenses incioent 70 the maintenance OF
first call before they were mustered into The
service of the government, are being received
at the war department.
Perplexing questions naturally VIII arise in
the adjustment of these accounts and in
some cases considerable time may elapse be-
fore all the money expended by the states
is reimbursed to them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

OMAHA, Neb., May 3o.-The United P.ezby-
terians were busy with committee reports and
recommendations this morning.
The general committee on. young peoples
societies reported during the year that the
total membership had increased from 81
9SS t. to sSG.S72 and Special contribntions from
$7,S1 to SS,156.
The union between the Young Peoples So
ciety and those of the Associate Reform
Church of the South is said to be near at
hand. The report was adopted without debata
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Unknown Man Dead.

Special 10 TIC 81 fauI GIODe.
DULUTH, Mimi. May 30.-An unknown
man was found dead on the boulevard on
the hill here today and was taken to Dur
ken's morgue. He was dressed in working
clothes and was about 60 years OF age It is
believed he died of heart failure. The
tomorrow, but believes that death came
from natural causes. One man believes the
dead man to be a woodsman named Swan
son.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

the day was Hon. Albert H. Hall. of Min
neapolis. The parade was headed by the
Sodality band. followed by the william Bax-
ter q. A. r. post school children; Chaska
Marine band. followed by the city officials,
and speakers Of the day.
me Chaska Marine band, under the load
ership OF Peter Iltis. made their first ap-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
FRIENDLY CANADIANS.
Demonstrations of Friendship In
Toronto Churches.

TORONTO, Ont, May 3O.-An ex-
traordinary outburst of friendship for
the United States and in favor of An
glo-Saxon unity, was witnessed in near
ly all Toronto churches and many
churches throughout Ontario yesterday
The Central Congregational church,
Bond street. had more than 1000 peo-
pie at each service, and was a sample
of others throughout the city Pic
lures Of the queen and President Nc
Kinley were prominently displayed
above the pulpit, and the building was
profGsely decorated with Union Jacks,
Stars and Stripes and Cuban flags
Many of the congregation carried small
Stars and Stripes and Union Jacks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
ATLANTIC LINERS.

NEW YORK-Arrived: Mcb1a, from Lon
don; City of Rome. Glasgow; Spaarndam,
Rotterdam; Bovia. Liverpool.
H1ANRES-Arrived: La Gascogne, New York.
ANTWERP-Arrived Fr.es.and. New. York.
1lSB0N-Arrved: Peninsular New York.
HAMBURG-Arrived: Scotia. Baltimore.
LlNkRPOOI-Arrived: Cephalcnia Boston.
New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Destroyed by Fire.

WATsoNTOWN. Pa. May 30.-The erection
shop, foundry and machine shop OF the
Watsontown era Manufacturing company he
longing to the estate of the late Ario Par1ee,
was destroyed by fire today. Loss, $1,000;
Insurance SET eco
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
MILLIONS PAID OUT.

War Expenses for "A Single Day Show
Heavy Total.
WASHINGTON, May 30.-Warrants
were drawn by the treasury today for
the expenditure of $685. 900, the largest
sum of any day except one since the
war began. OF this sum almost all was
for the carrying on of the war The
army took S4,035, 900, and the navy $780,
coo. OF the remaining $245000. 500, 900
was for payment of interest on the pub
lie debt, and similar amount for pen
sions, leaving only $4,000 for current
expenses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
T0DAY's EVENTS.

Democrats meet, Swiss CaNno hall. PM.
Concert, Bethlehem church. S:15 PM
Americans meet. Oxford hal, PM.
Adventist camp meeting. Merriam Park, 10
AM
Fine Arts reception, Moore block, Seven cor
ners.
Company meets, armory, SIS PM.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Found Dead.

DENVER. Co.,, May 3O.-Biddle Reeves, Of
the firm of Reeves & Cloves, real estate and
investment brokers, representing in Colorado
and Utah the Mortgage Trust company OF
Pennsylvania. found dead on the floor
in his bed room. Apoplexy caused his sud-
den death. He was born in Woodbury., N. j.,
AZ years ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Exhaustive instructions which. ac-
cording to the dispatches, have been
mailed to Gen. Merritt will probably
make August tired.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
soRos1s VS.. SHOES.

Mrs. Mary Dame Hall, president Of Soro-
sis, that ultra exclusive New York fraternity,
has unwittingly turned herself and the elite
organization she represents, into an adyer-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

LONDON, May 31.-The Vienna correspond
ent of the Times confirms the alarming re-
port of yesterday with reference to complica-
lions in the Balkans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Looks Hike Stone.

HARRISBURG. Pa. May SO.-All signs to-
night indicate the nomination OF Col. Will
lam A. Stone, of Allegheny. for governor by
Thursdays state Republican convention.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Gen. Blanco would be glad to call off
that Eat home" at Havana which Uncle
Sam proposes to attend.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
ILLINOIS NAVAL RESERVES
En- Route to Key West to BE AS
signed to Vessels.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May 90.-A trainload
of naval reserves from Illinois passed through
Birmingham today en- route 10 Key West
where they will be distributed on vari aus
vessels. Lieut.. John Porter Jr.. Lieut.. Hunt
and Capt. Hewitt were In command
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

The next Spanish admiral who sails
from Cadiz will be told the story of the
parrot VINO talked too much, before he
starts
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

The capture Of an English steamer off
Havana shows that John Bull, like the
rest of the world, must keep off the
grass
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Yankee soldiers celebrating Memorial
day in Georgia are final proof that the
old war is forever over.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
big Day mt Chaslsa.

Special to The St. Paul Globe
CHASKA, Mimi. May elaboration day
was celebrated by a memorial service IN the
public park this forenoon. The orator CT
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Madrid's victory zone in future will
be decidedly circumscribed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Soldiers who write letters home On
hard tack may be considered ill bred.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Schley must have read the rule.
First catch your hare"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

In spite of war times patriotism and
road races divided the day pretty even
w.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Cyrus c. Cnrnenter Dead.
United Presbyteriuns.

FORT DODGE, To-, May 9o-Cyrus C.
Carpenter, ex-governor of Iowa, died here last
evening, aged So.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Spain is getting where she can see the
writing on the wall without the aid Of
q field glass.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

The St. Paul club should have re-
membered the Maine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

1t is calculated that the oratory ex-
pended yesterday would have supplied
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
AMERICANS JOIN I'M.

help celebrate the Queens Firth
day Mt Fort WrangeI.
VANCOUVER, B. c., May 2O.-Ac-
cording to advices from Alaska.
brought down on the steamer Atheniaa.
the much-talked-of Anglo-American al
lance is in practical effect at the
american town Of Fort Wrangel. Queen
Vlctoria's birthday was celebrated nv
all Americans, Canadians and Brit
iShers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

1t is reasonably certain that Cervera
pronounces it sly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

the pneumatic guns Of the Vesuvius
during the war.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

Even Mr.. Foraker sings "All flags
look alike to me-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

The American fleet without doubt is
q 'corker''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
Charles Murphy Dead.

Charles S. Murphy, well known in typo
grphical circles of the Twin Cities, died at
his home, Richmond. Wis. yesterday. About
ed with the Hodgkins disease, and has been
constant sufferer since. The malady is one
that effects the neck, swelling it to an alb
normal size. Two months ago he was re-
moved to Richmond, where death occurred
Mr.. Murphy was % years of age. He was
born at Pleasant Valley, Wis, and was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Murphy He
came to Minneapolis in 1894, and was en-
ployed on the Tribune until 1896. Since that
time up to his illness he was foreman in
the stereotyping room Of the Pioneer Press
The funeral will probably occur Wednes-
day at Richmond.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
BARON PLAYFAIR DEAD.
Distinguished Chemist and a Prom
inent ParIiauueptariau

DISTINGUISHED Chemist and a Prom
inent Parliamentarian
LONDON, May 30.-Baron Lyon Playfair,
the distinguished chemist, political econo-
mist. civil service reformer and parliamena-
rian, died in this city yesterday.
The late Lord Playfair, who was a. son
OF George Playfair, chief inspector general of
the Bengal hospitals, was born at Meerut
Bengal, May q. 1919. He was educated at
the University of st. Andrew and at a very
early age took an especial interest in chemis,
try: After studying the science at Glasgow
and Giessen. he was, in 184S appointed pro.
lessor of chemistry at the Royal institution
at Manchester.
In 1874 he was president of the civil serv-
Ice inquiry commissioners which produced
an elaborate scheme for the reorganization
of the British civil service. He sat in parlia-
ment for the universities of Edinburgh and
ST. Andrew from 1868 to 1885, and for Leeds
from 1856 to 1892, at which time he was
raised to the Deerage of the United King
dom. In the Liberal ministry of 1873 and
1874 he was postmaster general and after
the general election of 1880 was appointed
deputy speaker of the house of commons
and chairman Of ways and means
Lord Playfair's third wife. who survives
him. Miss Edith Russell, daughter Of
the late H. S. Russell, of Boston. Mass
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

~ The Globes Motto: LiUe Netvs,
Latest ReIys, Reliable News-No Fake
War NeWs.
GH-The Only Newspaper in the North
West That Prints the Full Associated
Press Heys Report
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31

And for once it did not rain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-31
TUESDAYS WEATHER.
Fair. Light southerly Winds.

BY the United States Weather Bureau.
ADMINISTRATION weather; light southerly
winds.
NISCONSIN-Fair weather; light southerly
winds.
NORTH DAKOTA-Partly cloudy weather,
with showers in western portion southerly
winds.
SOUTH DAKOTA-Partly cloudy weather,
with showers in western portion; southerly
winds
IOWA-Fair and warmer; southery winds.
MONTANA-Partly cloudy weather and Show
ers: coo.er in eastern portions; westerly
winds
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-15
Wlntry Weather.

The weather prognostlcator an
nounced for Monday fair and warmer
weather in this section. An hour or
two after the morning mail brought
this prediction the snow king took
charge of things and knocked the
weather clerks guesses all to pieces.
There were few hesitating fakes, a
violent furry or two, and then the
storm got its gait, and until four
o'clock in the afternoon the snow fell
fast and furious. When it stopped
there was seven inches of snow on the
ground, and every tree and bush was
outlined in feecy whiteness. The
sleigh-bells have been jingling merrlly
since Monday, and the third snow of
the twenty-six we are to have this year
has been recorded.
Tuesday evening Jack Frost began
his work, and by next morning the
thermometer was down pretty near to
zero, being even little colder this
morning. The river has been frozen
over solidly, and the prospect Tor a
good ice crop is favorable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-15
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Coffubarger,
who live a couple Of miles south of
town, celebrated the twenty-hfth an
niversary of their marriage last Thurs
day. About forty of their relatives,
neighbors and friends gathered at their
hospitable home by invitation, and a
very pleasant day was spent. A
sumptuous dinner was served, and the
good country fare, so tastefully served,
was heartily enjoyed by the guests
The host and hostess carry their years
so well that it was hard to realize that
they were observing their silver we'd
ding, but twenty-five years have real
ly flown by since they united their
lives. A number of handsome pieces
of silverware were given them by their
friends, who also united in wishing
them many additional years Of pros
perity and happiness. 1t was day
mutually enjoyable to hosts and guests.
and we shall long remember it with
pleasure,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-15
George Thompson in Trouble.

A dispatch from Cumberland, Md,
to the Baltimore Sun of Monday last
says:
George Thompson, of Hyndman, Pa,
aged about forty-fve years, has been
held for the grand jury on charge of
kidnapping Kissie, the eleven-yearold
daughter Of Mrs Edwards, Springdale
street, South Cumberland. Thompson,
who knew Mrs Edwards, called at the
house and obtained the mothers per-
mission to take her little girl to play
Friday night. Thompson took the
child away from the theatre before the
play was half over and went to hotel,
where he engaged room for himself
and daughter The child's unwilling
ness to accompany him to the room led
to an investigation, and Thompson
tried to run away, but was caught.
1t is thought that the man referred
to above is former resident of Shep-
herdstown, where he worked at his
trade of marble cutting. While be
lived here he married a daughter of
Mr.. Samuel Jones, and with her and
their two children has recently been
living in Hyndman.