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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
BIG NOTE UNEARTHED.
Peculiar Deal on Which Detectives
Are Seeking Information.

Special TO the Globe. - 81
WINONA, Mimi, Jan. 10-A peculiar
financial transaction in which one of
Winona's once wealthy pioneers was
through the visit Of a Chicago de-
tective named Henson to Winona last
week. That gentleman pursued his in
vestigations i'll as secret a manner as
possible, but the story leaked out.
In the administration of the estate
Of Mr.. Latin, Of Chicago, Mr. Laflin's
initials could not be learned to a GER
tainty, but there is little doubt that
it is Mathew Latin. a former wealthy
Chicago dry goods merchant, as the
estate is valued at So, 900 0o0 a note has
been presented by a. Chicago attorney
for collection. This note purports to
have been made about the time of the
Chicago fire. 1t IS a promise from Mr..
Latin to pay Mr. Henry D. Huff, or
bearer, seventeen years after that date.
the sum of $4,000, with interest at 10
per cent, the interest to be payable
at the same time as the principal. The
interest accommodations Of the note at
this high rate bring its present value,
If genuine, to close on to $65, 900. inter-
! est being reckoned on interest since
the close OF the seventeen years. The
| note is in Mr.. Huff's handwriting, and
the signature Of Mr.. Latin is appar-
emily genuine.
The Latin estate, being valued at
$3,OOO,0O0 as before noted. is abundant
ly able to pay this note, and the adj
ministrators are prepared to do so, If
satisfied as to it's genuineness. No
cause for such a strange financial
| transaction was assigned, and it was
for the purpose of finding out if posi-
BILE some reason therefor that the Chi
| cago detective visited Winona He
made diligent inquiry while here, but
was unable to get any light on the sub
| ject. By the terms Of the note the
money is payable to bearer, who in this
! instance is the Chicago attorney, and
the heirs of Mr.. Huff would not derive
any benefit therefrom II it Is paid 1t
! is understood that the note has been
| through several hands before being
presented by this Chicago attorney for
collection.
Mr.. Huff, now deceased, was q prom
inent pioneer of this city. and In early
days was well-to-do. When he erected
the house now occupied by Mr.. H. w.
Lamberton. 1t was the finest in the
state. He also built Huff's hotel and
was connected with many public enter
prises. About the time of the Chicago
fire he removed to Chicago and resided
there up to his death some years since,
the body being brought to Winona for
! interment
1t Is understood that he was asso-
ciated with Mr. Latin in several bus
| mess ventures. How this note, If gen.
uine, came to be given, is not known,
as Mr.. Latin was a man who was not
under compulsion to borrow, and who
would not be likely to become debtor
under the conditions set forth in this
| mysterious note.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
COUP BY MRS. LETTER.
Mother of Joe Corners the Washing
ton Social Market

WASHINGTON,Jan 10.-The achieve
ments Of Joe Letter in cornering the
Chicago wheat market created little
more interest here than does the sue
cessful cornering of the Washington
social market by Mrs. Letter, his moth
err Early in the season some fashiOna-
BILE women organized a certain dancing
class known as the small and early"
which occurs in public ballroom, and
invited Mrs. Letter, whose daughter
Miss Daisy Letter, recently made her
debut. to join them. Mrs. Letter de-
clined to subscribe, naming 1t is said.
as her reason that she had ga ball
room Of her own in which to entertain
friends
There was much gossip concerning
her tart reply, and the consequent in
dignati0n of those to whom it was ad-
dressed.
The latest development In the matter
demonstrates Mrs. Letters confidence
in her social strength and ability, and
weakens the theory that young Joe"
inherits all his grit from his father
Mrs. Letter has issued cards for
small dance" Jan. IA, to take place in
her Gown" ballroom, the same night
the small and early" long since chose
for dance al Rauscher's.
Now, a small dance" at the Letters
means the getting together in sumptu-
Gus surroundings of 200 or more OF the
snartest girls and most desirable men
in Washington and New York and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
TROLLEY BANDITS FOILED.
Woman With ii Hatpin Too Much for
Them.

Them.
CHICAGO, Jan. 10-Two men who
last night tried to rob Conductor War
rem Symington, of a Blue Island cabla
train. were foiled by a woman pas
senger named Miss Sadie Williams.
BESIDES Miss Williams, there were
three other passengers, another woman
and two men and the gripman. Neitt-
er the male passengers nor the grip
man came to help the conductor who
was having desperate fight with the
robber inside the car. Just as the rob-
bers were getting the best of the fight
Miss Williams concluded to take a
hand in the fight. Grabbing the long
hat pin that fastened her hat to her
hair, she madee a plunge with the pin
on the nearest robber. All her
strength was lent to the thrust. and
the man screamed with pain. He re-
leased his hold on the conductor and
turned on Miss Williams. She stuck
him again, and he quit the fight. Miss
Williams went for the next man and
she made a thrust for his eyes. The
point of the pin struck his cheek.
Take her Off" cried the robber. He
turned to look for his companion, who
by that time was on the platform,
making ready to jump. Meantime, the
young woman was striking for more
vital parts than his face. She reached
with her pin for his stomach. His
thick clothing saved him. The con-
ductor was then bleeding, and in a
half daZed condition. When he came
to his senses there were but two per
sons on the car. The other passengers
whose names could not be learned,
had gone. So had the robbers When
the excitement was over, and the rob
bers had disappeared behind some
buildings. Miss Williams replaced her
hat and then asked the conductor if
he was hrut He wasn't Then she
tainted. She was soon revived, how
ever, and alighted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
LESS ST. PAUL-CHICAGO TRANS
FORMATION ON THE MARKET
AT THIS TIME
THAN THERE'S BEEN IN YEARS.
A TEST OF THE MARKET TURNED
UP ONLY TWO TICK
ETS.
NOhIHERN PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Division Superintendent Are Still
In Conference Considering the
Proposed improvements.

Passenger rates between Chicago
and Minneapolis and ST. Paul are now
IN better condition than they have
been for long time a careful test
of the market has been made by the
chairman Of the Western Passenger
association, and 1t has resulted In find
ing in the offices of the brokers but two
tickets issued by cut rates and both
Of these were over the same road
This Is the best showing that the Chi
cago-St. Paul roads have been able to
make inside of three years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

utter failure of any other affair falling
on that date. Furthermore. it is said
Mrs. Letter will punish her critics by
having a series of functions on each
night the small and early" is arrang-
ed for.
There is no question in the public
mind as to the result, for this is not
Mrs. Letters first appearance as a So
cial dlsciplinarian. Last year the
Brices selected a certain night for a
magnificent ball. and after their cards
were engraved they found Mrs. Letter
planning something for the same time.
There was brisk correspondence be-
tween the two households. with the
usual result-Mrs. Letter came out win
ner and the Brices took second choice.
People are feeling rather sorry for
the diminished prospects of the small
and early"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Jury in vll&fts Case.

Special to the Globe. - ~
JAMESTOWN, N. D.. Jan. 10.-The last
juror IN the Vilers murder trial was Sc
cured late today, after three days incesssant
work, and the examination Of a hundred
statesmen. Eight of thecjurBs are from
COurtenay. two from Edmund, and two from
Kensau. Seventeen juroEs were accepted by
the state and defense, but labt peremtorily
challenged five at different times before the
jurors were sworn. The prosecution briefly
addressed the jury, detailing the crime and
events subsequent. Ghast.y portions of Trcm
ers body we're introduced in evidence ex-
hibts Edward Tromer, son of the murd-
cred man. was the first witness and detailed
the last appearance CT his father. The prison.
visibly agitated during the introduc-
ton of testimony and exhibits and had diff
Guilty in controlling himself Mrs. Tromer
is expected to testify Tuesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
A New Hotel Dakota.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS. Jan. 1O.-That this city
will have hotel of as great capacity as the
Hotel Dakota, within a very few months.
seems to be assured. The committee which
has been at work raising sufficient funds to
buy he site of the old building report pro-
gress and almost enough has been subscribed
will put up the new hostility, have had plans
made for handsome three-s.ory brick and
stone structure and as soon as the weather
will permit work Of rebuilding will be COM
menced using the same foundation as the
old building did. The new hotel will have
as many rooms as the old one and there
will be but little difference in the size Of the
rooms. If present plans are carried out there
will be more building done here this year
than for six years past. v -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Cooper Wants to he Senator.

Special TO the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, Jan. 10.-That E. c.
Cooper. chairman Of the state Republican
committee, is grooming himself to enter the
Senator w. n. Roach, is generally conceded
by those who are keeping close watch on the
political situation in North Dakota Mr.
Cooper did good work for mis- party during
the last campaign and this viii be the re-
ward asked by his friends The men who
are opposed to ''the gang will be against the
young chairman and his opponent will likely
be Congressman Johnson. The Prohibition
element in the state will have something to
say during the next campaign and unless ali
signs fail there will be a serious disruption
in Republican ranks that is likely to result
in the Democrats having a considerable voice
in naming the next senator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

DAYTON'S BLUFF
ST. ANTHONY HILL.
N ~ BHli 49,; Grand av. and st. Adams
Straight Bros RoSda anu and Gretto SITS SITS.
A. A. Campbell. ......,,........2S5 Ropdo st.
BRACKETS. Victoria and seIby az.
UPPER TOWN
q q n. reeves. Moore Block, Seven Corners
F. wltte; ...2s East Seventh St
~ y; ID. Grudden. ...................496 Rice st.
W. W. E; Lowe; Robert and Twelfth SITS.
MERRIAM PARK.
a L. "oolsey. st Anthony and Prior avs.
ARLINGTON HILLS.
a ~ Marelius. Cor. Bedford and Decatur
n 81 u. A. Schumacher. .954 Payne aV.
,Yn LOWER TOWN.
william K. Collier. $500. Seventh and Sibley
SISePn AM[g say Cor. Grove and Jackson SITS:
WEST SIDE.
Ino Eclipse. .....S. Robert and Fairfield av.
SSeurse Maru. .Wabasha and Fairfield av.
CONCORD Prescription Store. State and Concord
A. 1. Hail. South Wabasha and Isabel
WEST SEVENTH STREET.
4. q. a. Schumacher. .4se West Seventh st.
:. :. mullen. Cor James and West Seventh st.
UNION PARK.
Z. A. Monchow. =. University and Prior avs.
NO AID. LESS THAN 20 CENTS.
Situations Wanted, Male and Fee
male Help, Business Chances, Horses
anu Carriages, Lost Or Found. Real
Estate, For Rent, Etc.
ONE CENT PER WORD
EACH INSERTION.
Personal. CIairyoyants, Palmists,
Massage, Medical, ETC.,
TWO CENTS PER WORD
EACH INSERTION.
NO AID. NESS THAN 20 CENTS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Railway NOfes

Division Superintendent A W. Trenholm
of the Omaha, at Itasca, was in ST. Paul yes
terday.
General Passenger Agent Fee, of the North
ern Pacific, has gone to Chicago.
James Robertson, general agent of the
Great Northern at Duluth, was down from
the head of the lakes yesterday.
The Great Northern overland train due
here yesterday at Las p. m. did not reach
this city until nearly o'clock
Among the visiting railroaders in town
yesterday were General Passenger Agent w
c. Rinearson and Northern Passenger Agent
W. A. Becker, Of the Queen &c Crescent.
Assistant General Superintendent Pearce, of
the Northern Pacific, has returned from Du-
luth.
The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail-
way company has adopted plan of handling
locomotive ashes cinders az terminals and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
DURRANT UNBURRIED.
No One willing to Receive the Muir
dercr's Body.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 10.-The
body Of Theodore Durrant is still un-
buried. The Odd Fellows crematory
has made it's refusal to receive the body
emphatic. The Los Angeles institu-
ton also has been appealed to in vain.
Cypress Lawn has not made it's re-
fusal so absolute as the others, and
the Durrants have a lingering hope
that possibly their sons request may
yet be carried out there. Failing in
that they will probably bury the body
at sea. Something must be done before
Wednesday or the law will intervene to
force the disposal Of the remains. Mr..
DCrrant talks of law suit against the
crcmatories. which have declined to re-
ceive the remains. The desire Of the
parents is to carry out the request of
their son that his body may be so dis
posed of, that no post-mOrtem eX-
animation can be made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Station Mt Carver

The joint traffic cases against some of the
local roads brought by HORNED, the Austin
packer. and which were set yesterday for
house commission. have again been most
poned. this time owing to the inability OF
Mr.. HORNED. the complainant, TO be present.
No date has yet been set.
The commissioners have received word
from the Milwaukee officials that the station
at Carver will be reopened and an agent
stationed there in the near fucure. 1t VIII
be remembered that the Carver folks nett
toned this and the recommendation was
made by the commission to the road
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
MOVEMENT OF GRAIN.
Eastern Receipts and Shipments for
Last Month.

Statement showing receipts and shipments
Of wheat at the ports of Boston, New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore for the month
of December, 1897. compared with same
month in the year 1896. made by the railroad
and warehouse commission:
1S97-Receipts, 7,76s,659 bushels; shipments.
1876 bushels.
1892. 159 bushels
Excess. 1897 over 1S96-Receipts, ESQ., O4
bushels: shipments. 4787, 557 bushels.
ports for December, 1887. were: Receipts,
S.629,O43 bushels; shipments. S97 bush
els.
No record was kept of receipts and ship
ments of corn for December 1896. hence no
comparative statement is made of that COM
modify
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Food for the Reds.

TOWER, Mimi, Jan. i10.-Indian Farmer
Bradley is busy distributing the allotment
of supplies issued by the1govesnment to the
Indians of the Nett Lake reservation. 1t
consists of about 80, coo Poundss of flour and
1900 pounds of pork, which gives each indi-
vidual red forty pounds of one and twenty
of the other. The distribution CT supplies
at this time Is due largely to the almost
total failure of the rice crop, which formed
the principal article of the req mans food.
and also to the fact that the annuity paid
the Indians was considerable below the
amount paid in former years
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
HOUSE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Northern Pacific General Adds One
to Hendnuarters RuiIdInr

The Northern Pacific general Office build
ing which is undoubtedly one of the best and
most modern railroad Office buildings in the
country. has recently had added to it's list of
conveniences house telephone system which
greatly facilitates the business OF the officials
of the road.
There are some forty phones through the
building, and there is also communication
with the dining department located at
Como. The switchboard has been placed in
the mailing room of the building in the base
ment, and is looked after by a bright boy
James Tierney. who was formerly in the Of
flee of the chief engineer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

divisional points which has resulted in
saving of expenses. The device consists of
each. which placed in the pit, and when
full moved by crane to the car where
they are dumped. The machinery is hand
led by one man, and the results have been
very satisfactory.
Ham McMickan. who for some time has
been general agent of the Great Northern at
Toronto, has been named European traffic
agent for the company, with headquarters at
London.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
AGREEMENT ADOPTED.
Homeseekers' Excursion Compact
Accepted by the Roads


CHICAGO. Jan. 1O.-AIl Of the votes of the
interested roads have been received in favor
or the agreement regarding homeseekers' ex-
cursions reached last week by the Western
roads. Hereafter. during the months OF jan
uary and February. none OF these excursions
Will be run into the territory OF the Western
Passenger association west of the Mississippi
river or north OF the line Of the Missouri. BY
many of the roads this agreement is looked
upon as the entering wedge that is to finally
enable them to do away with these excur-
sions altogether.
joint meeting Of Eastern and Western
roads will be held tomorrow for the pur-
pose of discussing divisions OF commission
payments on east-bound Canadian excur-
sion business. The competition of the 500
line has made it necessary for the roads to
have au understanding regarding the matter.
The gross receipts OF the Illinois Central
from traffic for December were 50. $50, 1893. an
estimated increase OF $+5S. SIT over the same
month OF last year. For the five months end
ing Nov. 80. the excess OF receipts from
traffic over operation expenses and taxes
was $3,597,91S. an increase over the excess Of
the corresponding months OF last year OF
$685. 224
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
RELIEF SOCIETY
Employment Recister.

Office Hi East Ninth Street Telephone 49,
We want work for the following worthy
persons:
A YOUNG woman stenographer and type
writer: the support OF an invalid mother.
All EXPERT penman to address envelopes
or invitations.
A MAN 70 put out calendars.
A MAN to attend furnaces.
A BOY to do chores or drive: the only sup
port OF a widowed mother.
WOMEN 20 do washing housekeeping and
caring Ger the sick.
MEN to saw wood; clean of snow and do odd
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
DIVISION sUPERINTENDENTs.
n. y. Officials Still Talking Over
COmDnny's business

The conference of the various division SUI
perintendents of the Northern Pacific with the
operating officials was continued yesterday
when plans for the Improvements which are
to be inaugurated the coming spring were
discussed.
The out-of-town officials, including Assist
ant General superintendent Pearce, who came
through by tomorrow or the next day. when
they viii leave for their posts. In the party
are Mr.. Pearce, Supts. Pearson. of the Pa
citic; Gilbert, Idaho; Russell Rocky Noun
tain, and Horn of the Montana divisions
The Eastern superintendent with their d.
visions. are: Potter, of Missouri: Wilson. Da-
kota; Vandersiice. of Manitoba, and Law
of the Minnesota divisions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Returns to New York

Col Daniel Lamont. vice president of the
Northern Pacific. left last night, after a
weeks stay in st. Paul. for New York, ac-
companied by his private secretary and his
Japanese valet. Col. Lamont has been busiIy
engaged during this last visit with matters
OF considerable Importance connected with the
land department of the road. and will prob
ably return to st. Paul in fortnight
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Northwes.ern
pensions were granted Saturday as follows
Minnesota-Restoration and increase: John
c. Shrump dead, Mortified, S. to $12. In
crease. John C. Shelton, Mankato. $24 TO So,
Widows: Charlotte Shrum2, Mortified So;
Matte j. Overmire. Minneapolis So. Wis
consin-Original: Ge5rge Eos err Oakfleld Sc
Increase Chereter E. w. Fe.ch, Waupac9
IS to $50 Widows: EIyirI J. Pob. rus, Eerli
g. Minors OF John H. Maekey, GAINESVILLE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
PI LIZ s.

SAFE, LASTING CURE
Itching piles. bleeding. blind or protrudln2
piles. safely and permanently cured by tha
PYRAMID PILE CURE Absolutely safe
contains no opium. cocaiLe or injurious drugs
30 cents and 81 at druggists. Book on cause
and cure OF piles sent free by addressing
Pyremid Co.. Albion Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
SHORT-HAUL CLAUSE
Suspended on Business Into the
KOOtenni Country.

CHICAGO. Jan. 10.-The interstate COM
Caldwell. of the Western Passenger associa-
ton. OF the suspension for one year of the
long and short haul clause of the law regard
ing rates into the Kootenai district of British
Columbia The Western roads asked the sus-
pension Of the clause on this business in
order that they might meet the reduced rates
made by the Canadian Pacific into the same
territory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
SITUATION wANTED-MaIe.

BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION. assets.
$3.50, coo; largest, strongest best Minnesota
lie company. wants capable agents: gives
producers every assistance. Address Doug
las Putnam. Secretary. st. Paul
WANTED-A young man with nine years
experience In wholesale house and on the
road wishes position OF some kind; can
furnish best or references. Address G. p.
3Ol Mcdonald Block. Duluth. Mimi
WANTED-Men aud Women to Work at
Home-I pay S. to SIG per week for max
ing cTayon portraits. new patent method
anyone who can read or write can do the
work. at home, in spare time, day or even
Ing: send for particulars and work at once
Address Il. a. Gripp, German Artist. Ty
rome. Pa.
$50 WEEK and expenses paid; men to sell
cigars on time; experience unnecessary. w.
l.. Kline Co. St Louis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
COLORED MAN CHALLENGES.
Wants to Walk for n Cake with w.
*. Vanderbilt

~ FuhHerbEIf.
WICHITA. Kan. Jan 1o-1obr
Brown. of Wichita. colored who Won
prize at the interstate contest here
was today shown a dispatch contain.
ing a report Of the Trainor Park cake
walk, in the East, at which William K
Vanderbilt is asIG to have carried off
the honOrs. The Wichita man at once
issued a challenge to Mr. Vanderbilt
to a contest at Wichita, any time this
winter for $500 a side.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10 The controller OF
the currency. Dawes, today declared first
tors OF the First National Bank of Helena
Mont, on claims amounting to $2659, 121.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

~ tried a bottle of Salvation Oil on
wound and was cured within several DAYS. I
never had such good remedy as Salvation
Oil in my hands. Mrs. ]. C. Duncan. Ley
ington, Mo-"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.

HORSES! HORSES,-Lumbcrmen ska notIcsI
200 head of heavy logging horses weighing
from 1.5O0 to 1.SCO lbs. for sale at low prices
at Barrett & Zimmerman's stables Mime
sofa Transfer. st. Paul, Mimi; part time
given II desired; take interurban car from
either CITY -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
WANT ADS.

May be left Mt the following Ioca-
tons for insertion in the Daily and
sunday Globe, at the same rates as
are charged by the main office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11
FOR RENT.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

OWNER GOING TO KLoNDIKE-A hotel
ana drug store good building. furnished
completely in live North Dako.a town
making on an average $500 a year for
SAFE at 5000; one-half cash balance one
Two and three years: an excellent business
opportunity; will bear investigation. For
particulars address George Benz & Sons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-11

and Hiram F. Pearce, general freight
agent of the Omaha, for membership.
The report was adopted.