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DEFENSE RESTS.
A. B. C. Has Nearly Reached the
Closing Arguments.

Closing Arguments.
The libel case of the American Book COM
pany against the Kingdom Publishing COM
pany began the second week of its trial be-
fore Judge Lochren. in the United States
court. in Minneapolis. yesterday. The first
point to some up was the argument over the
question as to whether the motive of the
defendant in publishing the pamphlet could
be shown Mr.. Fletcher stated at the ou.-
set that 1t was unfortunate that the uues-
tion Of privilege had not been gone into
sooner. as 1t was an important feature, and
one which the defense had relied upon and
believed IA when they commenced their
case.
Mr.. Gleason again took the stand for fur
ther direct examination. The witness was
not allowed to state what his object was
In publishing the pamphlet. although the at
torney tried to get it in in several ways
Dr. Gates, president of the Iowa college.
was examined. His college chiefly educated
teachers. which made school work especially
interesting to him. He knew Mr.. Gleason,
publisher of the Kingdom. and was at the
mead OF the board of associate editors, and
had been since its start. He was also an
advisor for the policy of the paper and
was generally consulted with regarding the
publications. Regarding the pamphlet. "a
thor, but he was not allowed to tell how
he had gathered the material for its publi-
cation, all questions to that effect being ruled
out. The court would not allow any of the
witness, Mr.. O'Brien objecting.
Attorney John Day Smith. Dwight E. Wood
bridge and H. B. Hudson. Minneapolis newspa-
per men: O. Goldsbury. real estate dealer:
Prof. George A Smith, instructor Of physics at
the Central high school, and formerly prin-
cipal of the schools at Ortonville and
Pennington. Minn.. and DR.. Finnegan. for
over twenty years a practicing physician in
Minneapolis, were all called in turn and testi-
fled positively that the reputation of the
plaintiff concern bad
The defendant then made an unsuccessful
attempt to introduce reproduction of a GER
tain check drawn by the plaintiff company
payable to the order of D. R. Cowley. upon
the back of which Cowley had ndorsed words
to the effect that it was given to him in the
nature of a bribe, and for that reason was
not cashed When this attempt ended in fail
ure the defense rested.
The first witness in rebuttal placed upon
the stand by the plaintiff was V. L. Wilson,
one CT their agents located at Ottumwa, To-
who denied the story that he had offered
bribe of any kind to c. H. Morrill,.
John f. Ricketts,. the law partner of Nor
rill, testified that Morrill, had told him he
was to receive $500 for testifying in the case
Mr.. Ricketts, testimony was very enterta ming
but not startling.
At its conclusion court adjourned.
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EX-Treasurcr Haugan fnjure;

Andrew c. Haugan. ex-city treasurer, who
is serving a term at the Hennepin county
Jail, was the victim of a severe accident
yesterday.
In the corridor at the rear of the tier of
cells there is a trap door in the floor which
separates the upper cells from those below
There is a door for each upper and lower
cell. TIE door is fastened from beneath Mr..
Haugan was sweeping the corridor near his
cell. and was standing. stopped over. direct
ly under one of these doors. The prisoner
In the cell above accidentally stepped on it.
and as the catch loosened, the heavy
iron door came down with full force upon
Mr.. Haugan. 1t struck him on the back of
the head Blood freely flowed for a consid-
erabie time' anu e1ere was so some delay before
is about two inches in length Had it struck
the victim on his forehead it might have
killed him.
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Omaha Exnnsitian

CHICAGO, March 14-For some time tho
Western roads have been figuring upon the
rates to be made for the trans Mississippi
exposition to be held in Omaha. They have
with the request that they take the matter
UP and dispose of it at the earliest oppor-
tunity. Oppo
The Omaha roads will have the power Of
settling all the rates and arrangements for
carrying the traffic to and from the exposi
tion The same action has been taken in
relation to the annual convention of the
travellers Protective association, which will
meet in Omaha May 81
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DAYS DEATH LIST,

GREEN BAY. Wis. March 14.-Capt. John
Denessen. the pioneer ship builder of this
city; died today, aged eightysix years.
. milwaukee,. Wis. March IA. - James S.
Fowler' formerly one Of the largest grain
dealers in the West, died today at St. Msrv's
hospital. aged sixty-eight years.
New York, March 14.-John Shore, once
enc OF the most famous detectives in Eu-
rope, is dead in London
Mauch Chunk, Pa. March 14.-Charles 0.
Skeer, the millionaire coal operator and an
ex-dfrector Of the Lehigh Valley railroad.
died late yesterday at his home in this city.
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CHICAGO. March 1.-THE situation in
East Eastern freight rates is beginning to show
signs OF Improvement For time the Letter
moralization, as all the roads were anxious
to secure it. The evidence of cut rates has
there are the usual number of rumors eo!59
doing. "0 ID
The facts are, however. that grain rates
are being less cut at the present time than
for several months past '-'"
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DEATH NOTICE,

JOHNSON-At her home, 2O6 East Arch
street, Myrtle Lillian Gladys, aged ten
weeks, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Sam John
son. Funeral from above residence Wednes-
day at D. m.
BULLARD-At her late residence, 6S1 Lin
coin avenue, st. Paul. Mimi. on March
IA, 1893. Mrs. Polly j. Bullard, widow of
the late Charles H Bullard, of Swanton
Vt, aged 81 years. Interment at Swanton
QUINN-In st. Paul, Minn.. at ST. Joseph's
hospital. Monday. March IA, at D.. M.
Martin Quinn, aged CT years. Remains will
be taken to Burnsville Minn., for interment
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State Of Minnesota
Department of Insurance
ST. Paul. March 8 1898.
I, Ahe undersigned Insurance Commissioner
of the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify
that the knights Templars and Masons' Life
Indemnity Company, Insurance Company,
above named. has complied With the laws of
this State relating to insurance. and is now
fully empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact its appropriate business
of Assessment Life Insurance In this State for
the year ending Jan. 81, 1899.
ELMER H. DEARTH
Insurance Commissioner.
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MAY SETTLE 1T TODAY.
Local Railway Men Hpee for Favor
able Outcome of the New
York Meeting.

iously for the conclusion of today's 8
conference in New York city between
the representatives of lines interested
In the present rate war.
1t Is generally believed that a set
tlement will be reached. In any event,
the present rates will be effective for a
period of ten days following the settle
ment, as ten days notice is required
before the rate may be increased.
The rate Of $40 to Seattle has been a
boon tc a great many, and the Klon-
dixie trade has been exceptionally
heavy during the past week. Yester-
day the Northern Pacific, Great North
ern and 500 lines all took out heavy
loads, and big trains are expected to-
day.
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c. S. Darrow. of Chicago will address the
Democratic central committee tomorrow at
the Medical block. Minneapolis, on the pros
poets for 1888 Mr. Darrow Is an able speak
er with a national reputation. He. together
with Attorney William Erwin. of st. Paul.
appeared for the defense in the famous trial
or the Homestead strikers, and two years ago
indulged In debate with Senator Thurston,
OF Nebraska, at Madison Wis.
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State of Minnesota
Department of Insurance.
st. Paul, March g. 1898
l, the undersigned Insurance Commits sioner
of the State of Minnesota do hereby certify
that the Bankers and Merchants Life AS
ISOLATION of Illinois, above named, has COM
piled with the laws of this State relating 10
insurance, and is now fully empowered
through It's authorized agents, to transact | 3
appropriate business Of Assessment Life In
surance in this State for the year ending
January 31st, 1899.
ELMER H. DEARTH,
Insurance Commissioner
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BICYCLES.
RELIEF SOCIETY
Employment REGISTER.

RELIEF SOCIETY
Employment Register,
ONCE 141 East Ninth st. Telephone 1873.
WE ARE very anxious to secure work for
the following needy and worthy persons:
BOY-A good, bright young errand boy. the
only bread-winner in a family where the
COACHMAN-Honest and thoroughly reliable:
an excellent man for a private family.
SIENOGRAPHER-A position wanted for
young woman stenographer and typewriter
PLAIN SEWING wanted by a woman who can
do good work.
WOMEN to do washing. ironing, houseclean-
ing and caring for the sick Will give
satisfaction.
WOODSAWYERs and men to do any odd Jobs
can be secured from this office at any
time. .Ia-s s
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Third Term in Prison,

Robert Malchow, who was sentenced to
saltwater for three and half years for at
tempting to hold I'D a grocer on Plymouth
by Deputy Sheriff Duffield. When he en-
tered the prison walls of the officers in
charge said to the prisoner: "You are doing
one or three things. You are either coming
to the prison. staying here or leaving it."
This Is Malchows third term at Saltwater.
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AUCTION SALES.
A. q. johnson, AuctiOneer.


A. &. johnson, AuctiOneer.
EXECUTORS SALE of Household Effects by
Public Auction-I will sell at public auction
In the salesrooms, Nos. 419 and 421 Jackson
81. near Seventh ST., on Wednesday March
10. at lO a. M. all the household effects be-
longing to the estate of Martha l.. Grlswold.
consisting Of finely carved bedroom suits
SILK upholstered parlor suit. easy chairs.
sofas divans. hall tree. book case. indi.
vidual writing desk fine mirrors, large
pier glass; sewing machine, center tables.
iron beds. hair mattress. wooden blankets.
comfortable and bedding OF all kinds. sill
yer. china and glassware too numerous to
mention; fine oil painting. engraving and
Brussels. velvet and ingram carpets and
rugs. There is also the contents OF three
packing trunks. all of which will be sold
without reserve. II you miss this sale you
do yourself an injustice Sale PROMPT at
10. A. G. Johnson. Auctioneer. 419 and 42l
Jackson st. George Hunsaker Executor.
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Ernest Woods. a freshman medical stu
dent at the university. attempted suicide
His associates. however discovered his con-
dition, and, after working for some time
upon him. brought him out of danger. 1t
IS supposed that the act was the outcome
of q love affair.
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INTO THREE DISTRICTS.
Operating Department of the Great
Northern Subdivided.

Northern Subdivided.
Beginning today the operating department
Of the Great Northern will be divided into
three districts
General Superintendent Russell Harding.
In circular, gives the division of the dis
tricts as follows:
Miles.
Eastern District
j. NJ Gruber. assistant general su-
perintendent st. Paul, MINI.
Terminals division (as at present
conStltuted) :......... ............. 20.13
st. Cloud and Fergus Falls division
las at present constituted). 5SS.9
Breckenridge division (as at present
constituted) .....:.......... ......... S42. 80
Northern division (as at present con-
stitute0 ............ .............. 634.24
Iotal ........... ................2.08 .086.12
Middle District
G. r. Martin, assistant general su-
perintendent. Larimore, NJ D.
Dakota division las at present con-
stituted) .......... .... 64f "a
Montana division; from east switch,
Mlnot, to east switch, Blackfoot 5S5 73
Iotal .:.......... .............. 227 80
Western District
F. H. Britton assistant general SUI
perintendent Spokane, Wash
kalspell division; from east switch.
Blackfoot, to east SWITCH East
spokane ......... ...,...... 255 "a
cascade division las at present con-
sututeU .......... ........... 4S1 36
Iotal ............. ............... 837 10
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State of Minnesota
Department of Insurance
St Paul, March 2 1888
|. the undersigned Insurance Commissioner
of the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify
that the Canada Life Assurance Company
above named. has complied with the laws Of
this State relating to Insurance. and is now
fully empowered through it's authorized
agents. to transact its appropriate business
OF Life insurance in this State for the year
ending January 3tst. 1899.
ELMER II. DEARTH
Insurance Commissioner.
MINNESOTA BRANCH.
THOS. DAVIDSON, Manager
EOS Manhattan bldg.
st. Paul.
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No Fees Allowed.

The full bench In Minneapolis has decided
not to allow fees to the attorneys for bring
ing the action against the stockholders Of
the Bank of Minneapolis. The action was not
allowed. as 1t was held illegal because of a
ruling OF the supreme court. George H.
Smith and Joseph H. Prior are the attorneys
who secure nothing.
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TOLEDO. o., March 14.-Today marks the
end as communstic society of one of the
most remarkable experiments in this regard
that has ever been tried.
The Separatists of zoar," as they term
themselves, on March 10 decided to disband
and place the entire belongings of the society
in the hands of three disinterested men for
distribution. These commissioners are Sam
uel Foltz, of New Philadelphia Henry S.
Kline of Bolivar, and NJ. Becker. of Stark
county. The society owns over 1000 acres of
the finest land in Ohio.
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Patten Case Nearly Ended.

The Patten case. in Minneapolis, will go to
the jury this morning. Yesterday was taken
up by the attorneys in their arguments. Judge
Johnson will charge the jury this morning.
and with the return of the verdict the case
will be ended
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-03-15
,Tonka Dam Damages

The damages from the Gray's bay dam will
be appI aised as soon as possible. The com
mission of appraisers met yesterday in Min
neapolis with determination to push mat
ters and a number of Witnesses were eX-
amined. Assistant County Attorney AL Smith
tried to explain that the claims made were
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State VIII Build,

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-The state GU
preme court today affirmed the decision of
the Dauphin county court which refused to
grant an injunction to restrain the capital
Ea- the erection of the state capitol
The commissioners will now award the con-
tracts and proceed with the erection of Tho
building in accordance with their plans.
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Union Pacific Sales Confirmed

Judge Sanborn, in the United States circuit
court for the districts of Kansas and Colo
rado, yesterday confirmed the sales of tbe
Kansas division of the Union Pacific railroad
which extends from Kansas City to Denver
The sales were made under the Middle di-
vision and consolidated mortgages
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AGENTS WILL SUFFER-.
NO Commissions to He Paid on Pres.
cnt Alaskan Business

cnt Alaskan Business,
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific
lines have issued a circular to all ticket
agents notifying them that commissions will
not be paid on Alaskan business at the SIN
rate. The circular reads:
owing to action of our competitors In
forcing one way transcontinental rates down
to present unremunerative basis we are
obliged to advise that these companies will
not pay any commissions on such business
tlcketed over our respective lines between
Eastern and Western terminals at rates
effective March 9. 1898; that is where through
rates of any class between our Eastern termi-
nails and Pacific coast points are less than
$40, no commissions will be paid.
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absurd. and number of witnesses who were
stand. County Surveyor Abbott testified that
no damage would result from the building
OF the dam. The commission expects to finish
the hearing Of testimony today.
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The Num- disbarment proceedings. which
have already been postponed. were again
postponed Yesterday in Minneapolis until
April 1S, after sharp passage at arms be-
tween the attorneys for the respective Sides
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Over ChilLOOf Pasa.

PORTLAND. Or. March 14.-The Dyea-
Klondfke Transportation company. of this
city. today received advices from Dyea that
their upper tramway from Sicales to the sum-
NIT had been completed. and that freight is
now being taken over the Chilkoot pass,
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-03-15

ABBEvILLE Ca. March 14-The Bank Of
Abbeville assigned today. President ]. ].
Michigan was absent at the time of the as
signment and the cashier. H. T. Latham.
left on a train for Savannah Immediately
after the assignment. Max E. Land was ap-
pointed receiver
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, March 14.-Gen.
John Watts Kearney and Miss Elizabeth
montgomery Harrison were married at 4
o'clock this afternoon at the residence Of Mrs,
Green Payton. near here.
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Bank Assigns.

Only $14.00 to Syracuse N. Y. via Chicago
Great Western Railway. Secure tickets
early at office. Fifth and Robert streets
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consolidation Of the American and Pacific
Express companies has been taken
Chicago March 14--A new air line from
Detroit to Toledo Is to be built Work on fts
construction has begun.
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Only $14.oO to Utica. N. Y. via Chicago
Great Western Railway. Secure tickets
early at office. Fifth and Robert streets.
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Only S14.OO to Toronto. via Chicago Great
Western Railway. Secure tickets early at
Office. Fifth and Robert streets.
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Only Sl40O to New York city via Chicago
Great Western Railway. Secure tickets
early at office, Fifth and Robert streets.
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GREAT COAL STRIKE.
1t Is Expected That Twenty Thou
sand Miners I'm Central Penn
sylyaafu VIII Go Ont

1t Is Expected That Twenty Thou
sand Miners I'm Central Penn
sylvnaia VIII Go Out.
CLEVELAND. O., March 14.-Con-
corning the possibility OF another great
strike OF coal miners, Thomas Young.
manager Of the M. A. Hanna Coal COM
pany. extensive operators in Pennsyl-
vania. Is quoted as saying today:
"A strike involving about 10000 min
ers will probably soon be in full swing
in central Pennsylvania The operators
declare they will not pay the Chicago
scale and the miners announce their in
tention to strike. There will be a tre-
mendous rush for coal with the open
ing Of navigation on the. lakes
1T is probable that the Hooking Val
ley operators will sign the scale rather
than to lose their share Of the spring
business"
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE coal min
ers and operators of Illinois held
meeting here today. to arrange the de-
tails Of the contract in accordance with
the agreement reached at Springfield
two weeks ago.
Chattanooga, Tenn. March 14.-The
Dayton Coal and Iron company, Day
ton. Tenn, has announced an advance
OF 10 per cent in the wages of it's min
ers. LOO in number
Taunton. Mass, March 14.-The LOO
operatives of the Whittendon cotton mi Is re-
turned to work today after strike lasting
five weeks.
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PROBATE NOTICE..


STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. Probate Court
In the matter Of the estate of George H. AL
len, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of AL
warren Allen, representing that George II.
Allen has lately died intestate. a resident and
inhabitant of the County of Ramsey and
State Of Minnesota. leaving goods, chattels
and estate within this County, and praying
that administration of his estate be to him
granted:
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard
at a special term Of this Court to be held
at the Court House. in the City of st. Paul,
in said County, on Monday. the 18th day of
March. 1898. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
and that notice of such hearing be given to
all persons interested. by publishing this
der at least once in each week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said day Of hearing. in
The st. Paul G l o e, daily newspaper
printed and published in said County.
Dated at st. Paul this 28th day of February,
1898.
By the Court:
d. So
G. WILLRICH,
Judge of Probate.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

FOR SALE-First-class chiropodist parlors
Apply n East Seventh st.. Room 300 Now
Is the chance of your life.
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S1b0 INVESTED enables you to join enter
prise now yielding $50 per cent monthly:
no stock Of Klondike scheme; safe practi-
Baltimore Md
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HELP WANTED--MALES.

~~o~~~~~~.~N~~~~~s~4~S~S
BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION ASSETS.
$S50,OOO; largest. strongest. best Minnesota
LIE company; wants capable agents; gives
producers every assistance. Address Doug
las Putnam. Secretary. st. Paul.
BARBER Wanted, a barber at once. Apply
at Newspaper Row Barber Shop
SOLCITORS-For "The Beautiful Life of
Frances E. Willard published under the
auspices and endorsed by the w. c. T. u:
the only official book; prepared by Anna
Gordon. for 81 years Miss Wizards Sec
retary: beautifully illustrated; only 81: tre-
mendous demand; bonanza for agents; su
perb book; liberal commissions; credit
given; freight paid. Write quick for outfit
and terms: The Dominion Company,
authorized distributors, Dept. 8. Chicago.
wANTED-Agents to sell Murat Halsteads
Great Cuba Book: all about Cuba. Spain
and war; great excitement: everyone buys
1t; one agent sold 81 in day; another
made $1,000 in one hour: 600 pages; mag
nifcent illustrations; photographs etc.; low
price; we guarantee the most liberal terms;
freight paid: 20 days credit: outfit free;
send two-cent stamps to pay postage.
The Bible House. 324 Dearborn St. Chi
cago.
WANTED-Men and women to work at
Ing crayoa portraits; patent method;
any one 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-
rone Pa.
WANTED-Inventions to patent and put on
market; also travelling and local agents
everywhere. Write for our liberal offers
and get rich. American Patent Market and
Novelty Works. 2792S1 Williams St., St.
Paul. Mimi.
WANTED-Gentleman clerk in law office;
must be stenographer, typewriter, able to
keep books and honest. M. E. Mathews,
Marshall. MINI
WANTED-A boy to work in kitchen Call
379 Wabasha st.
$50 A WEEK and expenses paid; men to sell
cigars on time; experience unnecessary. w.
l.. Kline Co.. st. Louis
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BETWEEN BLOCKS.

OMAHA. March 1.-THE arst step to the
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TO EXCHANGE.
Ci5
FINANCIAL.
HORSES AND CARRIAGES

MULES-MULES-1OO head of fine mules for
sale cheap at Barrett C Zimmerman's
stables. Midway. Minnesota Transfer. st.
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HOUSES FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-We have f. number of houses
cottages and fats at all prices and in ali
parts of the city; call and examine our list:
1t may contain just what you are looking
Tor. The st. Paul Trust Company, Endi-
colt Arcade.
THE NATIONAL INVESTMENT CO.,
,--. t...,...--a $40 Globe Bldg,
Have for rent houses. flats. stores and offices.
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ROOMS FOR RENT.
TENTH ST., 10s WEST-Nicely furnished
rooms: bath. hot and cold water; rent, from
81 to $S per month
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HELP WAWTED--FEMALES.

Observation-Disclosures, an experienced girl
for general housewOrk. 1888 Goodrich av.
Family of two.