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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
REAL ESIALE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds were recorded yo ter
day in the office of the register of Gee s:
State Building association to
Baum, 80 # Its and ;. blk 139.
West st. Paul proper. ,......... $1,000
C Cheyaler and wife to Dina Misue, 1t
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AMUSEHEBTS.


Seats for the Mansfield engagement will
be placed sale at the Metropolitan prompt
~ at o'clock this morning. Every effort has
been made to keep the spectators away and
allow regular theater-goers to have their
choice of seats. There is said to be an or
ganized coterie of ticket spectators who
follow the Mansfield advance sales and make
the handsome premium which seats for this
actors performances always command as soon
as the house is sold out. They have been
recognized in several cities and refused per-
mission to buy. If they turn up this morning
no tickets will be sold to them. Seats will
be placed on sale simultaneously this morn
ing for all performances. Monday evening
his great new success, THE DEVILS Disciple;"
Tuesday evening "A Partisan Romance"
Wednesday evening, Beau Brunmel." There
will not be any matinee
.'McGinty. the Sport" the skit which comes
to the Grand next week, is full of funny
situations, and the dialogue is said to be
rich in wit. The music of the play is said TO
be bright, sparkling, and catchy, and the
dancing clever. Joe Flynn is the leading
comedian and is assisted by the Aemrcan
Loring, Carrie Graham, Lillian Knott Musette
Gibbs, Sisters Clarisse, Lulu Lester w. c.
LIE Tort, Arthur Charles and Joseph B. King.
The Arctic regions have furnished theme
for most interesting play in the construc-
ton of Under the Polar Star" the drama
holding forth at the Grand this week. The
staging of the piece is most elaborate, and
the company adequate.
Franz Rummel the famous pianist. will
be heard at the Metropolitan opera house in
one grand concert, Saturday. March 5.
The production in this city of Puccini's
opera, La Boheme," which has been such
a shining success in European theaters. will
be the FIRST attraction offered by the Del
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
REINDEER FOR ALASKA.
Railway Representatives. Seek Con-
tract for Transportation.

Special to The ST. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON. Feb. % Vice President
Clough. Of the Great Northern, and Char.es
S. Fee. of the Northern Pacific, were at the
department today. in consultation with
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. Senator Mel
sen accompanied Mr. Clcugh. 1t is said hat
their visit was in conre ction with transporta-
ton by the government of the ral.es expedi-
ton, including the rtindsers. which will go
via st. Paul.
Tim Byrnes is putting Up a fight against
the land department on the claim CT the state
for school lands in the Indian reservations
Byrnes said tonight that he expected State
Auditor Dunn here soon.
Senator Davis returned tonight frcm De-
troit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Boy FOTGave His Father-John Calais
son, who had his father arrested Tuesday
night for alleged assault with a dangerous
weapon, refused to prosecute the parent in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Texas Town scorched.

TEXARKANA. Ark Feb 23-The busI-
ness portion of De Kalb. Tex. was destroy
ed by fire which broke out at midnight. Less.
$50, COO
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Two Central American States on the
Verge of HOstiiities.
COLON, Colombia Feb. 23.-Advices from
Port Linen today announce that war is i'm
minent between Costa Rica and Nicaragua
This grows out of the fsct that Cos a Rica
allowed Nicaraguan retels to cross the
frontier. The Nicara guan government has
since driven them hack 10 Costa Rica
The British cruiser Cordeiia sailed for Port
Limon on Monday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Must Wait for TriaI-William Mahoney,
the man whom Deputy Sheriff Christie
brought down from Princeton, Mimi. to
answer to a serious charge, was arraigned
yesterday in the Minneapolis police court
The complainant Ida Janest, is now a charge
OF this county. Mahoney wished examination
at once. but the state was not prepared, so
the examination viii occur today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

First Ward Gets Il Plum - John w.
Thelin. Of the First ward. ST. Paul, was yes
terday appointed member of the police
force by Mayor Doran, vice James Mcguire.
deceased
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Visiting st. Paul Odd FeIIoyvs-E. G.
Bloomfield of Willmar, grand representative
Of the Encampment branch of the l. o. o. F..
is in the city for few days visiting the
st. Paul lodges
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

- - ~~-N---~--~~o~~~~~~-~-Jo
"ANIED-A few parties with 500 To s5O1
each, to invest in rare business cb ~ SCO,
very likely to double the money thousand
times In a year; you will be invited "a
examine and decide for yourself II YOU
SEND your full name and address 10 RoS
469, st. Paul, MINI. ~ "OA
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HORSES AND CARRIAGES

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HORSES. HORSES AT AUCTION. The Mid
way Consolidated horse auction. Grand open
ing sale Wednesday, March >. 1898. at 10 .
IG. sharp, and every Wednesday thereafter;
1000 head. consisting of farm mares draft
ers, general purpose horses and fine drivers
This will be the largest horse auction ever
held in the Northwest. Private sales daily.
Midway Minnesota Transfer, St Paul. MINI.
Take interurban car from either city
Barrett Zimmerman, d. W. Ringer e Co.
II. \. Winslow. Brown & Dickey.
HORSEsi HoRSELscO head of horses
farm mares and drafters. at Barrett &
Zimmerman's stables. Midway. Minnesota
Transfer, st. Paul Mimi. private sales
daily; part time given IL desired: take inter
urban car from either city.
WE ARE ALWAYS ready to buy and paw
cash for horses, mules. wagons buggies
harness and all kinds OF personal property
ZImmerman's Stables. Midway. Mime
sofa Transfer. st. Paul. MINI.
RELIEF SOCIETY
Employment Register
Office. al East Ninth st. Telephone. 1873.
WE HAVE the following worthy persons
needing employment:
BOY-A good, smart boy Of 10. wants work
OF any kind, do driving etc
STEM AND TYPEWRITER-A
young woman. the support of an invalid
mother, is anxious to secure a position.
PENMAN-An expert penman to address en-
veIopes or invitations.
WASHERWOMEN ETC.-We can furnish
reliable women to do washing. houseclean-
ing. or caring Tor the sick.
WOODSAWYERS and men to remove ashes.
etc. and do odd Jobs
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WAR Is BREWING.

Senator Davis returned
troit.
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ROADS ASK RELIEF.
Suspension OF the Lsng and Short
EauI CIaUse

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Applicatlon was
made to the Interstate commerce commission
today on behalf Of a large number of rail-
roads asking for & suspension of the fourth
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

AIexander's Case Continued - The
case OF the state against Aid. Roman Alex
ander. of Minneapolis indicted on a charge
of having offered bride to John De Laittre,
Of the state capitol commission. was con-
tinued until March ,. The defense is max
ing every effort TO have the case continued
over the term or dismissed but it will prob
ably be tried some time early next month
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
ROOMS EOR REMT

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ROOMS.-Nice parlor bedroom for s.; three
neat rooms en- suite. SO; also single rooms.
bath. ETC.; private family. Call 1872 East
Tenth, near Jackson.
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CHIROPODIST.

O"~~~-~-~~~~~-c~~-~>---~~~~-
DR.. BETTY SCHMITT-Ingrowing nails
cured: corns extracted. % cents Over
ferXa's.
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Leave your Want Ads at any one of the follo-v,nr
BRANCH OFFICES.


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and pion
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Igenart and Campbell Upper Town
Isabel
James and West SevenhJ J.
Iayne sS A & G. A Schumacher. Arlington Hill.
Prior and A
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Sice and lglhat Ray Campbel.... Town
.UpperT
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ST. Adams
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St Peter and C. T. Heller Upper Town
W. A.
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JarnesJ j. Mullen 10y -'N-
& G. A Schumacher.
First av south
ONE CENT PER WORD for charged at
the Globe office. and Minnesota 49, -
No advertisement less than2O
TWO cents word for Personal.
and Medical insertion 1'S"Se
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Wal STETISTICS.
BIRTHS.

Mrs. OIof Hollen. 60 Winnipeg. ............I oy
Mrs. Nathaniel X. Clarke. Bucki:ghsln @ IrI
Mrs Edmund Hennig, z53 W. Fairfie.d Boy
Mrs.. Albert Sleehta. 5i2 w. Seventh. y
Mrs. Patrick Cookery. Ill FOurt aenth. Foy
Mrs. Frank Wormley. 7SS Atlantic. III
Mrs. Eben Thomson 239 y Western av. .GrI
Mrs. Jacob +. Baker. 243 Z. Thirte nth. GIRL
Mrs. Ernest Schlozer. Rice Villa. .-.-..... Boy
Mrs. Henry B. Morrison. 1908 Igleh1rt.. Boy
Mrs. w. F. Myers 4s7 Ashland sv........ Boy
Mrs. Otto ThOrsen. go Road .............t oy
Mrs. Harry Addison. f24 State. ....-..-. Girl
Mrs. Edward A. Ro-chart. 10j Z. Four h Boy
Mrs. James Niece 103 Leech ............G RI
Mrs. Fred SchnasGar, 904 Fren ont. ........C RI
Mrs. Michael Markham, Clio Conway .... C RI
Mrs. Frederick Bramscher. Hyac.n. h a
McMenenrY Streets...... ............... Boy
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. competent ste
nographer; must take 100 words easily aud
transcribe accurately; Remington; plain
long hand required. Box 211, Lake City
MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
DEATHS.

Mrs. Margaret Kyle. 81 Smith ave- Vt
Annie Lewis. city hospital. .............I9 sr
H. W Co:nnes. st. Anth-ny Park. Ifs r
Elinor Fox, z6S Iglehart strect............5 J
Mrs. Katie Twomsy 81 Wabasha. ..... 20 VI
Baby Myers 40 Ashland avenue "a
Frederick Heinze 613 Marion sire t.. IL m
Esther Foss, SIS WcoGSr dSe.............f NJ
J. A. Wheeler. $50 Eas. Ninth street.. p IN
Josie Kenkel city hospital. .............17 VI
James McGuire. city hospital. ..........49 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Tabernacle Society - The Tabernacle
society will hold its monthly meeting in the
rooms At the Ryan annex. in this city. Fri
day morning at 1890
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SITUATIONS WANTED--MALeS.

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PHARMACIST-Regis pharmacist wants
situation city or country; speaks Scandi-
navian and German: competent in every
respect; hrst-class references. F 6. Globe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
STORE FOR RENT.

STORES ON WABASHA street for rent.
Nos. $3.50. 400 and 416. Robert T. Lewis
company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Franz Rummel the famous pianist will
be heard at the Metropolitan opera house in
one grand concert, Saturday. March 5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
HELP WAHTED--FEMALES.

MASSAGE OPERATOR.-Wanted lady op-
orator in massage bath parlors. 1S6 East
Seventh St
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
TO EXCHANGE

TO EXCHANGE-New goods exchanged for
secondhand. Cardozo Furniture and Elk
change Company 232 East Seventh St
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Egypt and Holy Land - Charles L.
Sommers viii deliver a lecture in the First
Presbyterian church, St Paul this evening
on Egypt and the Holy Land" 1t is given
Tor the benefit Of Irving school library
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

Inspection Drill - ST. Paul Compapy
No. ,, l. R. X. P. will have an inspection
drill at Castle hall. Sixth and Robert streets.
this evening at $50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

The production in this city OF Puccini's
opera, La Boheme," which has been such
a shining success in European theaters. will
be the first attraction offered by the Del
The sun., 1898-02-25
They Effect a Permanent Organi-
zation Here.
SUITABLE BYLAWS ADOPTED
One Of the Objects is the Pro-
lection or The Members
Against the Muchinat ions
OF Delinquent Debtors.

Under the name OF the Produce Credit
ana Collective Association the commits
sion merchants Of Wilmington with the
exception Of three Yesterday afternoon
perfected an organization, which VIII
iirst commence business on March IA.
The object oi the organization is for
the protection oI tie commission mer
chant and also the men from whom they
purchase goods.
Among The bylaws adopted by the
association is one by which amy person
dealing with the respective members,
who iinis TO pay his bltIs on collection
day, or Monday OF every week, will be
placed on blacklist and be debarred
rom purchasing goods of such mer-
chants or other members OF the assocla-
SION until the delinquent settles all
claims.
Ii the debtor subsequently meets the
demand of hIs creditor then his name
VIII again be placed in good standing.
lurtIicr RUE IS to the effect that each
man purchasing berries shall pay Il for
felt ui - cents Tor the crate and this will
he refunded ON the return OF the empty
clate 10 the merchant rom whom The
berries are purchased.
Providing these rules are at any time
violated by a member of the association
such member viii forfeit $40 paid by him
into the organization and also fined an
additional $40.
Ii the offender fails to pay the fine ex.
puslolr VIII follow on Il majority vote
being taken at a special meeting.
Each and every member Of th, asso-
citation deposited S25 as his pledge for
faithful performance ol hls portion
Of the contract:
The officers elected were as follows,
and will serve for one month only, UNI
less reelected:
President, j.. &. Wilson,. vice presi.
deaf, Geo. Z. Goodwin; secretary, Harvey
Leverage; treasurer, William Wharton.
The board OF directors are: L. W. Dig
gans, W. Il. Elliot, Geo. W. Spicer, Geo.
W. Booker and Joseph Thompson.
The association Will meet ON Wednes-,
day afternoon Vi each week.
The sun., 1898-02-25
DIRECT SLIP At WARWICK
Philadelphia Councils Kill the
City Loan Bill.
E'MAYOR KOINDLY SCORED
President Hartman Worked Hard
for Him, But il Was No
Csc-.-i,xciting Scenes in
he Session.
KOUNDLY SCORED

Special to THE Sun
PnLADELrnIA, Pa, Feb. 24.--Common
council today cffectuaIly killed the
81 ,2OO,WW loan bill, and no furt her
action can now be taken in the matter
until after the new Councils organize
in April.
A neN ordinance must then be intro
duced and advertised the necessary
leng h OF time, before any further action
can tie taken in the matter of creating
the loans authorized by the people last
November.
The members We're determined to kill
the measure, and even the elimination
OF the items against which there was the
most opposition faiIel in its object, and
ON final passage only sevcnty.thre OF
the necessary ninety votes could be
mustered in its favor. while ffty-four
conncilmcn voted against it.
The result OF this vote and the killing
OF the loan bill is ii direct slap at Mayor
Warwick and is one Of the tlnost COM
plete turndowns any municipal execu-.
tive has ever received from councils.
President Hartman worked hard to
help the Mayor ont, but it was no use
lie took the floor and urged that the
necessities Of the hour spoke to the
chamber in terms that could not be mis-
understood. Day by day we have heard
,he ringing call of the people, said he,
"And our duty is clear. We should
meet this call, to which no man can
honestly object"
Thomas Wagner favored the amend.
ments and Mr.. Morrison opposed them,
when Mr.. Knight took another whack at
il and vigorously attacked the change in
the Mayors position as indicated in his
message.
,"lf We are going 50 follow the Mayor
all the time" he said, eve will have to
join the Turner's and become acrobats.,
He is this way today and that way to-
morrow. and the members of this
chamber should pay no attention to his
The sun., 1898-02-25
Wilmington Board Of Education
Visit the State Capital.
y FOUR MEN WANT SAME PLACE
Sussex Men in Il CompIication
Over the Place Which
Roman Tammary
Missed!

Special to The sun
DOVER, Del, Feb. 2i.-Tle school laws
are probably causing more work on the
part OF outside organizations than any
measure yet brought before the general
assembly.
Yesterday the New Century club ap-
peared in behalf of better laws in regard
to educational matters and to. dav dele
CATION from the Wilmington Board of
Education held an interview with the
committee.
school matters at the other end of the
state seem to be keeping things interest
ing.
Roman Tammany whose appointment
as Superintendent Of Schools the senate
iai!ed to confirm was in Dover Yesterday.
AT first it was thought that Mr. Tammany
would be re-appointed but now it seems
that there are four other men hunting
for that Sussex plum. Mentioned in this
connection are &. W. Jones. Of Green
wood, M. S. Unger, of Laurel A, C.
Bower, OF Seaford and the former incum-
bent, Knowles, vino was Tammanv's pre-
dccessor. This slightly tompIicates mat
tiers and Mr.. Tammany's fight is ap-
parently not over yet.
Though the day was productive of q
number Of small bills none OF any i'm
pnrtance were presented.
During the morning session the Sussex
Levy Court bill was passed A bill to
change the lame Of Meta Margareta
Waller to Meta Margawta Hitch. An
other IN relation to payment of fees Of
justices OF the peace, and in relation to
compensation OF the Attorney General for
extra services.
Cheairs, bill in relation to licensing
pedlers and retailers was reported un-
favorably. VT. '"73'
A number al important bills were
introduced, all Of which under suspen-
sion OF rules were read and reft rred to
the colpmittees. The House in the
afternoon was content with very little
business. Several minor bills were
introduced and notices were given BY
Eliason, johnson and Adams Of a bill
in relation to statutory changes. In the
morning session of the Senate, the batch
Of House bills relating to the justices Of
the peace, and notarier public were
passed. ,..,.,,
In the afternoon the House bill in
relation t. the salaries Of the Governor
and Secretary OF State were passed.
THREE hundred copies Of the Sussex
County Levy Court bill were ordered
printed. Both houses tt en- adjourned
until tomorrow. SHILLING.
The sun., 1898-02-25
STEEL TUG LAUNCHED.
The Large Transfer Of the New Haven
and Hartford II abroad Chr.stcned

The large tug Transfer, No. IL, belong
ing to the New Haven Il Hartford Rail-
road Company, was launched at the
llsey Il Jones Company's yard at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
This Is one of the largest tugs ever
built in this city.
Hiss Elizabeth Puscy, daughter Of
William d. P,lsey, treasurer OF the Puscy
u Jones Company, stepped upon the
plat form and chrsirncu the tug as she
glided gracefully off the ways.
A large number OF spectators witnessed
the launch, among them several prom
incnt New York and Boston men and
women.
The firm are perfectly satisfied with
the tug and ali agree that she adds
another to the long list Of boats Which
have been successfully built by them. ,
As she gided into the water the tug
Philadelphia took her in tow and safely
landed her at docks, where the cnpIoyc.
resumed work on h.r.
The sun., 1898-02-25
SURVEYS UNDER WAY.
Chester Traction aud Wilmington
Passenger Railway Companies
Laying Out the New Line,

The Chester Traction Company YES.
terday had corps of engineers at work
making surveys for the proposed exten.
sion and trolley consolidation with the
Wilmington Passenger Railway Com
pany.
The new line will extend from the
cross roads at Marcus Hook to the Della
ware State line or one mile, and from
thence to Gordon Heights, the terminus
OF the shellpot line, which is five miles.
The rig ht Of the way to the State line
has already been granted BY the Marcus
Hook Council, and work on the connec-
tion will probably be started in the
spring.
The syndicate which now has control
Of the Chester fraction and Wilmington
lines is anxious to have Il trolley line
through between Philadelphia and vii.
mington. Other Improvements are con
teuipated, .. 49,.
The sun., 1898-02-25
CITY LEGISLATORS MEET.
Councils Will Keep Close Watch On
the IIegislature---Fire Company
Appropriations

City Council tnct lust nisht ia the
Municipal building
delegation from the Phoenix Fire
Company was present, expecting that
Council would take some action upon
their petition, asking fora larger appro-
priation. No action was taken.
After the reading of the minutes tie
usual reports were made.
Mr.. Oberly moved that the Legislative
committee De instructed to keep Il close
lookout for all bills going to the Legisla-
ture to reduce the tax rate on properties.
At the last meeting Of that body, he
said several bills were raIroaded, rrduc-
ing the tax rate ON realty in this city
from full rate to one half by which the
municipality had lost sevelu! thousand
dollars.
Mr.. UNeil, president of the Legisla-
tive committee, said he would do all in
his power to see that no bills to tins ef-
feet were introduced in the Legislature
without the Council being notified.
Mr.. Cannon presented report stating
that the Fire l.. paument had been in
spected by the Fire Committee and all
apparatus found in first class condition.
Upon his motion the following semi
annual appropriations were ordered
paid.
Friendship No. |, Sl,775O; Reliance No.
>, $l,75O; Delaware No. 3. $l,75J;
Phoenix No. +, sl.15n; Fame No. g.
Sl.7D; Water Witch No. $, 5000;
Washington No. I, s., 800; Weccacoe No.
s. S2 800; Liberty No. ., Sl,75O. The
salaries "f the officers was ais" ordered
paid Chief Engineer Charles Weldy,
5000; First Assistant Michael Skelly,
500; Second Assistant J. p. Welsh, 500.
The sun., 1898-02-25
SUPERIOR COURT CASES.
Verdict for the Dcientlcnt in Isartra,n
vs.. ROsScll, GarniSi,cr-.. \ mother
Case Settled

The case Of Benjamin +. Batmnl VS..
John ). Rosscll. garnIhrr, and Daniel
" Taylor, upon Il claim owed by Mr..
Taylor, was given to Il jury in Supcrio,
Court yesterday morning on the charge
OF Judge B"yce. TIE jury returned a
verdict i'll favor of the defendants inside
Of twenty minutes.
Y. Levi 6. Bird announced that the case
Of Adelaide II. Steward W. the viii
mington City Electric Co., would not be
tried, it having been settled. Mrs. Shcw.
ard sues for the death Of William Shew-
ard, who was killed ut Sixth and
Orange streets.
The sun., 1898-02-25

1t is clearly apparent that the accident
theory, which has been so strenuous v
adhered to by the officials, is gradually
being disproved, and the belief in il
slowly but surely fading away. This is
shown by the change Of policy at the
Department, for hitherto there has teen
desire and inclination to make every
thing public as soon as received; but to-
day the doors of the offices are closed,
and the lips OF officials sealed. No des-
patches o: information have been dis.
played ON the bulletin boards, and As.
sistant Secretary Day, while acknowledge
ing the receipt Of the mail-pouch from
the United 5 ates Consulate in Havana,
said that he could not discuss it.
The sun., 1898-02-25
TORN INTO SHREDS. !,

George Frazrr's Arm Badly Wounded
by the Action Of His Horse.
George Frazer, who is employed by
his father, on East Fourth street, came
near losing his arm yesterday.
lie was getting his horse shod in Il
nearby blacksmith shop, and holding
the horse by the halter. 1t got scared
by flying missile, which had been
thrown in the iron pile by the black.
smith, and the horse gave Il pnIl to run
out, while young Frazer had the rope
around his hand In pulling it, it caught
him around the arm, nearl breaking it
and rubbing all the skin off his hand.
All the ligalnents OF the arm were torn
into shreds, and the member is in an
awful condition. The force Of the pull
nearly pulled the arm from the socket