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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
JOHNSON WON ONE.
Davidson Was Beaten In Minneapo-
lis Last Night.

John S. Johnson defeated John F David
son in the second race Of the series last
evening at the South side skating park, Min
neapolis- The distance was one mile and the
time used, 2:59 Is.
The skaters started from opposite sides
At the crack OF the pistol both men were
well off. On the first nalf lap Johnson
made a gain of 20 feet, and this he gradually
increased during the race, finishing q quar-
ter Of a lap ahead.
AS each man has now won a race. the
third viii be necessary to decide superiority.
It IS to be skated at Como Sunday. The
track last night was bad, the wind hav-
ing blown the dust over it.
Chas. Peterson was referee; J. D. Bruce.
H Strand and Fred Berg. judges; A. II.
timers, and A. F. Winship and Chas. Erick-
son, scorers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
GIRL Is a LAWYER AT 10 YEARS.
Marie w. Hanus Appears to Defend
IN EmbczzIement Case.

CHICAGO, Jan 28.-Marfe W. Hanus.
a fulI-fedged lawyer. although she is
only nineteen years Of age, appeared
in the criminal court yesterday to de-
fend an embeZzlement suit. Lawyers
are not recognized at the Chicago bar
under twenty-one years of age, but
Miss Hanus evaded the difficulty by
stating that Attorney c. W Paulicek
had charge of the case, and she merely
came into court in his absence to ask
an adjournment. Her request was
granted.
The case was that Of John Pintas.
who was charged with embezzIing $500
from d Bohemian Roman Catholic
church society. Of which he was treas
urer.
Miss Hanus speaks several Ian
guages. including Bohemian. She has
been admitted to the bar. and says she
has had charge Of several cases in JUS
tice courts. She now longs for an OPP
portunity to try her skill IN a court Of
record
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29

and within an hour the building was clean ed
out from roof 70 cellar.
The power house OF the West Chicago
Street Railway company adjoins the Ewart
on the south, and it had 5000 gallons OF
crude petroleum IN a tank This is used by
the company for fuel and for time there was
great danger that the flames would reach this
The tank had narrow escape, the fremen
keeping back the flames only after desper-
ate fight
The building, which IS owned by W. D.
EWart. is valued at $50, Coo, and Is damaged
to the extent OF So eco. The balance Of the
loss IS divided among q number OF concerns
occupying the building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Cam Beat Any Horse.

NEW YORK. Jan 2S.-Barney Demarest
says he believes that Planet C2:04A) can beat
any PAGER in the word, outside Of the Five
Kings" at two-mile heats. best two in
three.
Guinette, Bumps or any other horse in his
class at two miles and repeat" said Demar-
est today. and make the race at Hartford
the Fourth of July" Planet has to his credit
the fastest siX-heat race on record He is a
bay stallion. seven years cd, by Bonnie Nc
Greagor C2:1314). out Of Marquette. by Jersey
Wilkes. Planet was bred and brought out by
the weII-known reinsman. George Starr who
sold him last year to S. E. Bailey for S., 600.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
FREE HOMES BILL
FavorabIy Reported by the House
Public Lands Committee

WASHINGTON. Jan. 28.-The free home
stead bill, giving over 20. go coo acres OF pub
lie lands as free homes for settlers was or
dered favorabIy reported TO the house today
by the public lands committee The vote was
the bill to military reservations which have
been opened to settlement was stricken out
while the item including lands which the
government sells for the Indians collects the
purchase price and pays the money over to
the Indians was retained. Chairman Lacey,
Of the committee, opposed both of these i'm
portant items and will make a minority re-
port based on the Indian trust land feature
and commenting on the other
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
SKATING RACES.
Ice In Perfect Condition for the
charlottesville Events

NEW YORK, Jan 2s.-The ice at Spring
lake, Poughkeepsie. IS in perfect condition
for the national championship events, which
will take place there tomorrow afternoon and
on Monday and Tuesday. A number OF the
crack skaters are already at the lake ]. K.
McCullOch. Of Winnipeg, who in 1896 won the
quarter-mile fve-miIe and ten-miIe races
in succession, in fast time, has arrived in
New York and has entered for all the cham
ptOnship races. An uncertain quantity is
BelIefeuiIle. OF Rat Portage, who has, it IS
said, defeated McCUlIoch. The contest be
tween these two will therefore be watched with
interest. The order OF the races will be as
follows:
Saturday p. m.-One mile junior cham
ptonshtp, one mile championship OF America,
fve-mile championship Of America $50 p.
m.-lO0 yards, scratch (heats); two-mile
handicap 100yard final
Monday. 9 p. m.-t40-yard championship
Cheats), $50 yards pursuit; 40 and SS0-yard
finals. p. m.-Three mile handicap; one
mile local novice.
Tuesday. p. m.-Teu-mi championship;
one mile handicap.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Smith FouEht FouI.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Jan 2s-f@Myste-
rious'' Billy Smith and Charlie Johnson met
at the Arena tonight in what was programmed
a siX-round bout. Before a minute of the
first round had elapsed the affair was stopped
by the referee. assisted by the police In
that time Smith had oss-buttocked'' his
opponent, hit him while he was lying on his
back. and then kicked him in the side. In
the first cIinch, Smith repeatedly fouIed his
man. He was summariIy elected from the
ring and afterwards from the premises.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Changes Only "FeeIers.' ,,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. &.-The Demo-
cratic legislative senatorial caucus met to-
night and balloted thirteen times wothout
making a nomination. Several changes dur
ing the balloting were made but the last
ballot showed that these changes had been
made only as 'feelers' to discover whether
the supporters Of any one of the three candi-
dates could be stampeded or their lines
broken
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
HnYNnii and .Jnnnr,

Dispatches from Washington state that
there are about to be important developments
in the Japanese imbroglio with the govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands. However this
may be. certain it is that the disturbance of
the stomach caused by simple indigestion will
develop into chronic dyspepsia unless check
mated at the start. The finest stomachic is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which promptly
Tectifes gastric trouble. and does away with
irreguIarity Of the bowe,s and liver.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
GRAIN EXPORTS.
Gain for the Last Calendar Year of
26,OOO,OOO Bushels

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S,-The month
Iy statement Of the bureau Of statistics
shows that the exports of wheat dur
ing the calendar year 1897 aggregated
100, 9O9 328 bushels, a gain of more than
&c, 900 900 bushels over 1896 and over
$4,000, 900 bushels as compared with
1885. Wheat -four, however, fell off
over 1000, 900 barrels as compared with
1896.
The exports of corn in 1897 were un-
precedented. amour ling to 1879. 127, $40
bushels, an increase Of $1,000, 900 over
1896, which itself was very heavy
export year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Omaha Gets the CIub.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Jan. 2S-The transfer
OF the Grand Rapids franchise to Omaha was
formally announced today by President John
son. of the Western league. r. W. Shuman.
a wealthy cracker manufacture Of Chicago.
is back of the deal. and will spend enough
money to secure a strong team. The Omaha
Street Railway company has agreed to as
sst in building a new ball park nearer the
center of the city. Tom Tucker will manage
the team and play first base.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Bought Out HIS Partner.

bought out this his p part G. r. Gte og a aas
will race his string of two-year-olds in the
East the coming season. Mr.. Gillock has a
breeding farm near Nashville, and as he de-
sired to devote all his time to this part of the
business he accepted a proposition from
Leigh and turned over his interest IN the
sta bic to him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29

Mr.. Magee felt that tobacco was hurting
him and took BACO-CURO- Like all who
have used this kindly vegetable antidote, he
IS pSrna n1utly weaned from tobacco and
mas no desire 20 return to it. The wonder
tul part OF cure from BACO euro is that
II removes every trace OF nicotine IN the sys-
TEN, leaving II as free it was before the
hrst smoke or chew. Write for pvools Of
carer We give a written guarantee to
cure permanently any case with three
boxes, or refund the money. soc or ST.
q box, three boxes guaranteed cure) $3.50.
Druggists everywhere. or EUREKA CHEM.
ICAL AND MNFG. CO., LA CROSSE. VIE.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29

BENTON HARBOR. Jan 28.-During last
night ell the baggage and several thousand
dollars worth OF merchandise were taken off
the wrecked steamer City OF Duluth, by means
OF a tug and scow. Il was intended TO unload
part OF the flour in the steamer but the seq
Increased today. making further work impos-
stbIe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Champion Fancy Skater.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2a.-Arthur c. Kean, Of
New York, is the amateur champion fancy
skater for the year 1898. He outcIassed his
opponents in every figure except one, and did
it easily. Irving Brokaw came out second in
the championship tonight. The winner was
the only competitor with any claim to a
real high class.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Trotter Alice Carr Sold.

DANVILLE, KY, Jan. 2S-J G. Cecil has
sold to A. J. Coleman for a Boston man the
trotting FLY Alice Carr, three years old. by
Gambetta Wilkes, dam Nutmontie, for 81 500.
Alice Carr is q full sister to Georgia Lee
212A and Marietta Wilkes 214A
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
TO HOLD A LOCAL BOxsPIEL.
St Paul Curriers' VIII Put One on
shOrtlv.

The executive committee Of the St. Paur
Curling club met yesterday afternoon at the
ONCE OF Dr.; S. o. Arnold to, wind up the
affairs Of the recent bonspieI. 4 number
OF bills were audited and ordered paid The
Merriam medal given 10 the Minneapolis
Curling club which proposes TO have To-
cal bonspiel in which. 10 doubt, st. Paul
curriers' will compete. The dispute as to the
point contest was taken up and It was de-
creed that Judge Cory and Milton Griggs
should play off for the sklps' prize, McDiar-
mid Of Winnipeg who tied them, being
held to have forfeited by not waiting to see
how the match came out
The thanks Of the club were voted to the
contributors TO the b0nspiel fund and to the
daily press for its elaborate reports Of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
President Arrives.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-The president and
party arrived here on their return trip from
New York at +:35 this afternoon. twenty-five
minutes behind schedule time. The president
was accompanied by Mr.. Porter his private
secretary, and Mr. CridIer assistant secretary
OF state. The run from New York was with
out incident.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Tapes Made of Steel.

Steel tapes for measuring are made IN
lengths ranging from to 600 feet. Tapes
OF LEGO feet IN length made only one
eigth CT an inch in width so as to save
weight and are usually made to order. Tapes
OF great length are used in bridge and rail-
road work and in measuring streams Some
times two 1,000-foot tapes are Joined IN meas
urfng.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
blizzard in Michigan.

MARQUETTE. Mich, Jan. pa blizzard
struck the upper peninsula tonight The snow
IS drifting at a rate that is sure to impede
street and railroad traffic. It Is the first
real storm OF the winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
ResDite for wor,ien.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28-Gov. BUdd to-
day granted a respite to cover the time ueces-
sary for the return from the East of certain
documents bearing on the sanity of Train
Wreeker Wordsn, who was sentenced to be
hanged Feb. II.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Mr.. Magee!
a Montana Man Has No Use for
Tobacco. q

Browning, Montana,t Sept. L, 's7.
Eureka Chemical and Mfg. Co., La Crosse.
Gentlemen-I have used no tobacco since
took BACO-CURO two years ago last
March, and have no desire to. Ny weight
has gone up from 160 pounds to 195 pounds.
and ever felt better "a nv life
Respectfully,
THOS. 3. MAGEE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
The Greatest Cure for Rheumatism
and Blood Diseases.

Hot Springs. Ark, is the worlds best
Sanitarium. The Minneapolis & St.
Louis R. R. is the short and direct
route-makes lowest rates, and gives
best service. Office. 396 Robert St.. St
Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
SNYDER WON 1T.
Defeated hasten, of minneapolis.
Catch-as-Catch-

Prof. J. L Snyder instructor of the St.
Paul Athletic club, last night defeated A. F.
Hasten in a catch-as-catch-can wrestling
match at the St. Paul club. Hasten seemed
clearly oUtcIassed after the first bout, which
We won on a clever pinfau The first bout
lasted Il L=inutes and was a pretty exhibit
ton, hasten forcing most of the offensive
work Snyder. The remaining two falls
were won by Snyder in and minutes re-
SSCtiveIy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
President Northrup Goe. west,

President Cyrus Northrop. of the state uni
versity. left last evening fore California and
the Pacific coast. whers he VIII spend several
weeks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Fight stonncd.

DENVER Col. Jan. 2s.-The proposed fight
between Woods and Strong here tonight did
not take place the police department retus-
Ing 70 sanction it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Prnct!ce CurIing Gnmc

The curriers' have hardly gotten over the
effects of the big bonspieI yet. A few of the
curriers' are getting back to play again. Last
night game was played with the following
result
H. Johnston H. R. Martendeu
David Scott. W. H Stevenson
T. H Mead DR.. s. o. Arnold
A B. Van Bergen, w. D. Stewart, skip-6
skim
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
Moth as dig as a Bat.

The largest known moth is the Giant Atlas
q native of China whose wings measure nine
inces across
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
SETTLEMENT SIGNED.
Work IL to Be Resumed in English
shops.

LONDON. Jan. 28-At a meeting Of the
committees representing the Federated En-
ployers and the Allied Trades Unions today.
the result Of the ballot accepting the employ
ers terms were communicated a formal
agreement embodying the terms of settlement
was duly signed and arrangements were COM
pleted for simultaneous resumption Of work
in all the federated workshops on Monday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29
BAD CHICAGO BLAZE.
Five Thousand-GaIIcin Tank of OIL
In Danger.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2s.-A fire tonight partial
ly destroyed the Ewart building on Jefferson
street. The flames were discovered within
a few minutes after the SEQ employees of the
various tenants of the building had left the
structure at completion of their days work
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29

Senator Kyle today introduced an
amendment to the Indian appropriation
bill authorizing the secretary of the in
terror to expend the 1853, 600 to the cred
It Of the Crow Creek, S. D., Sioux in
the purchase Of stock cattle or in any
other way to the advantage Of the CIV
uizatfon OF the Indians.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-29

01141 - = . - '@I''5I5 %
The cost Of entertaining President
Dole will probably come out Of the con-
tingent fund Of the department or
state. as no special appropriation ap-
pears to have been made to meet H.
This means the cutting-off Of a goodIy
slice from an already overcharged
fund. especially when we remember
that the visit was unsought on our side,
and is for the purpose Of helping Ha-
wall rather than Of benefting our
selves.
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possible. Quite a number OF houses con-
tinued mon who had enlisted on their
pay roll and others told them that thefr
places would be held open to thlm on
their reSirn. At that time everybody be-
lieved we would be hurried to the scene
OF action and would be back again after
few months fighting.
AS ii has turned out, however, we
never got a chance ut the Spaniards, but
were copied up in first ono camp and then
another and put through monotonols
routine OF drill aud WORK that has sradu-
ally taken all the enthusiasm out OF the
boys. Meanwhile the game cooling OH
process has been going on at home ana
the burden OF carrying men on pay rolls
has. In some cases, become EXCESSIVE.
Tbs result is that many members OF the
regiment are beginning to receive noti-
ficat.on that tiiur salaries can not be con-
inued any longer or thai their jo.> VIII
only be he'd open untl certafn uate.
This is not because their toWhspeopie are
any less patriotic or less willing TO make
sacrifices IL necessary for the country,
but tho feeling evklenuy prevails that
there Is no longer ana good reason Tor
keeping the regiment in service ana the
men ought to ba allowed TO come back
and resume their ordinary duties.
at can be readily understood. thinK
how the rank and file would become very
restless and I'M atsent u der such circun
stances. They are deeply disappointed TO
begin with, at not being able to snare ID
the actua4 glory of the campaign, anu the
prospect of being out OF work when they
ret,. II is dishearten! We have a numpeF
of men in my company who earn in the
neighborhoo,1 of 500 month aud nave
families to support They are naturally
anxious and feel that II Isn't fair to Keep
them away when there Is 10 absogute need
for their services. The congressman nave
succeeded in securing good many re-
leases. but they have not fed the re sine u
that 1t will be useless to make any furiher
applications. l suppose we VIII simply have
to make the best Of 1t, but The situation Is
unfortunate. The regiment is now In camp
near Savannah and, | ind RS tand, Will soon
be ordered to Havana. | VIII be glai TO
hear it. because the change win serve TO
divert the minds OF the men.
Lieutenant Neggler was asked what pro
port on of the regiment would probably
Join the regulars II the opportunity AT
forded Not great many" he replied. Il
believe there are about fifteen In my COM
pany who would do so. That proportion Is
the same substantially throughout the
command"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-28
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Workman, Freestcne County, Texas, No
vember 27.-The weather Is still very cold
all out door work is suspended. Stock men
are uneasy about their cattle.
Bryan, Brazos County. November "a II
is still quite cold ard wet. 1t has rained
every day the pest weel. and is raining
today. Business IS ut a s,ardstiil and very
little cotton is coming In.
Waxahachie Ellis County. November p.
Very little cotton has been picked this
week en- account of the cold weather and
rain. In the lower part of the county ihe
fields are not rear cleaned.
Wolfe City. Hunt County, Texas, No
rember 25.-From present indications the
cotton that is still in fields Will not be
p,cked. The yield is considerably above
last year but there is Il. great deal still In
tho fields.
Denton, Denton. County, Texas. Novem-
her 26-The rain OF yesterday was trans
FORMED today into dri27ly mist, which
fell the greater part OF the day The what
farmers are jubilant for the first time in
weeks. and the prospect with favorable
weather are good.
Willis, Montgomery County. Texas, NO
venDer 27.The threatening weather con-
unues, the wi1d having been In the east
for several days and has been very DTS
agreeable. Cotton picking has about fin
ished but all available help is at once put
10 cutting wood, which this year is one
of the principal Industries Of this point.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-28

To the Editor of The Post
Waco. Texas, November 13.-Commentins
upon the prevailing low prices and low wages
The Post recently said: I'VE do not need Il
seek any far-fetched reasons for the small
margin Of profits TO the farmer as well as the
mill owner--the gold standard and the trusts
are responsible.
II occurs TO the writer that the gold stand
ard and the trusts more correctly belong In
the category OF effects than causes.
II the gold standard and every existing
trust were abolished on the morrow 1t would
still leave untouched an intricate n stwork OF
nlonopclies, the fruitful source from wnicn
such evil effects spring.
To illustrate: Suppose a dozen men monopo-
lie all the coal lands and pool tneir inter
ests In trust. agreeing to sell coal at a par
uctlar price. III he law inteTferes by dds
banding the trust II sill leaves the dozen
men in the undlsturbed possession Of their
coal land monopoiies, by whish they can re-
strain or limit the output OF cnal to the O I.
tent 70 which the hign price OF coal wo Id
give them the full advantages OF monopsi!sts.
Again. suppose the single tax collected upon
~ coal lands. Inc owner would loosen his
slip upon all wild coal land now held ,indpr
the ban OF monopoly. thus giving thousaad |.
OF mon chance TO enter into active co,nnla-
ton In coal mining and this would make n
trust practically impossible. All nlonnnnli "a.
nave their base in land and their apex In The
towering millions of capital wrung from Ia
Dor Tor the privilege TO work law sgsIns,
trusts rs but the pruning OF branches whiIo
the single tax, with its conconlitants RE-.
traGr' etc; would completely uproot the tres
'i'"' "'ioh 'nss spring A. w Folsom.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-28
Personal MENTION


Colonel o. I. Holt is in San Antonio.
n. T.. burlington of Anderson Is visiting the
city.
John Hoency of Waco is registered at the
Capitol
Mr.. Mark Wicss of Beaumont was in the
city yesterday.
Srencor O. Russell is registered at the
Iiutchins from Richmond.
w, T., Conner and John Howard were reg
istoreG at the Lawlor yesterday from Dallas.
Miss Flora Washington Of San Antonio was
In the city last evening, en- iouts 10 WISH
fyierds aud .oiatNes in New York
Miss Kathoryn Hume OF Galveston Is visit
ing her cousin. Miss Lillian Lea, at ITO Milan
street, corner Jefferson, and Will remain In the
city for about a week.
Mr. II. w. Fitzpatrick of Mount Pleasant. a
member Of the committee on work Tor the
Grand Chapter. is expected to arrive TINS
moning. This will complete the committee ex-
cent rs To Judge j. Il. He'll of Bellville. WHO
will not arrive till Tuesday morning.
Mt II. W. Walker of Edna. who is well
aud fnyorntly known throughout the state
no, only as a member OF the Texas Press as
s0riatoI Int also MS one of the most popular
officers heretofore connected with the insane
nsylums ut Austin and san Anonio, passed
through tho city last night on his way to
Waco.