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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
REED is IN THE WAY
SMALL CHANCE FOR THE FREE,
HOMESTEAD AMENDMENT
Davis Giving Up Hope for the Ha-
waifnn Treaty----lEx-Gov Merriam
Said to Be Slated fora Good Posi-
ton in Washingt0n-St Paul
Buildings Custodian.
Washington Bureau st. Paul Globe, !
CoEc2ranA Building.
special 10 The 81. Paul Globe


Special to The St Paul Globe
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 24-Sen-
ator Nelson and Speaker Reed discuss
ed free homes and bankruptcy for more
than an hour this AFTERNOON. Reed is
decidedly opposed 70. the free homes
amendment which was tackled on to
the Indian appropriation bill in the
senate. He takes the position that the
settlers who contracted to pay a dollar
and quarter an acre for lands should
be held to their contract. On the
bankruptcy question Nelson and Reed
got nearer together. and agreed that
many of the provisions Of the senate
bill should be restored in the bill re-
Gently passed by the house Senator
Nelson will be a member of the COM
mittee on conference.
1t is said here today that ex-Gov.
w. r. Merriam is to be given a good
position in one of the departments
here. That Senator Davis has with
drawn his opposition to the appoint
ment, and that Merriams opposition
to Davis as senator has already been
withdrawn.
Samuel Hill and wife, of Minneapo-
lis, are here.
Representative Tawney is preparing
speech on the Hawaiian annexation
treaty. 1t is understood that there is
no hope that the senate will ratify the
treaty. Senator Davis returned today
and was in consultation this afternoon
with members Of the house committee
on foreign relations. This is taken to
mean that the Hawaiian matter Is to
be taken up by joint resolution.
It was discovered at the treasury de-
partment today that J. c. Geraghty,
late collector of customs for Minnesota,
was still holding on as custodian of the
st. Paul federal building, and was dis
bursting agent of the new building
These positions belong to the collector
ex-officio, but it requires a new ap-
pointment from the secretary. The pa
pers were executed this afternoon
Capt. f. Abbott, of the engineer corps
at st. Paul, arrived here this afternoon.
He will appear before the house COM
mittee on rivers and harbors tomorrow
and show what is necessary for the
proper carrying out of the lock and
dam construction now under way. Capt.
Abbott expects to be actively at work
by the 18th of March on the approaches
and the Golfer dams.
Secretary Bliss today issued an order
suspending from entry and patent all
lands in the odd numbered sections
within the indemnity limits OF the
grant to the Northern Pacific Railroad
company east of Duluth. This suspen-
sion is made at the request Of the COM
pany pending decision by the courts on
litigation now pending as to the sound
ness of the department decision fixing
the eastern terminal of the road at Du-
luth, where entries have been accepted.
The question of the confirmation Of
Charles T. Mccoy was taken up by
the Indian affairs committee today At
the request of Senator Kyle, however,
consideration was postponed for two
weeks.
Lieut.. F. P. Fremont. Of the Third in
fantry, at Fort Smelling, left for home
today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
SAUK CENTER.

Special to The st. Paul Globe
SAUK CENTER. Mimi, Feb. 24.-Mrs E.
j. Lewis entertained the teachers of the pub
lie schools at her home last evening A few
friends of the teachers were also present..
Hon Henry Keller is home from the Dom
nelly wedding. He and his wife were among
the favored guests. Mrs. Keller remains in
st Paul visiting her daughters for a few
days.
Henry Keller was seen today relative to
his beet sugar plant and the result of his
trip to New York. He has secured the neces-
sary amount of capital By stock subs rip
lions. and Is pushing the business as rap
idly possible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
FORMED A BAR ASSOCIATION.
Lawyers of Northern Minnesota Or
ganize Mt Crookston

ganiZe Mt CrOoEstOn.
Special to The st. Paul Globe
CROOKSTON, Feb 24.-The banquet
rendered the members of the bar of the four
teenth judicial district by the Crookston Bar
association in this city last night was one
of the pleasantest events that has occurred
here in years.
Hon. A. A. Miller OBLIGATED as POSTMASTER
and the sentiments and responses were as fol-
lows: "Reminiscences William Watts THE
Influence of the Bar w. w. Calkins Ada
The Lawyer in Politics. A. R. Holston
Legal Ethics" P. H. Konzen, Hallock
.Benefts of a Bar Association" De Forest
Bucken; The Frontier Lawyer" Judge
Grindeland, Warren; Law, Liberty and
Progress" R. ]. Montague; THE Bench From
a Laymans Standpoint A D. Stephens
washington" Col. r. A. wilkinson ST.
Paul
AT the close of the meeting a district bar
association was formed, the officers being
William Watts, president; L. E. Gossman
secretary, who together with Judge Montague
and A. a. Miller will draft a constitution
The organization of bar association to cover
the field in Northern Minnesota will be a
great advantage to the attorneys. and will
tend to elevate the practice of the profession,
and give the members added prestige in the
state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
for any reason of the legislature to

for any reason of the legislature to
elect.
Mr.. Spooner replied that Mr.. Bacon
had correctly stated his position.
Mr.. Bacon then cited the hypothetical
case of a legislature being Influenced
by the corrupt use of money not to elect
in order that the governor might make
ar appointment, and asked Mr. Spoon
er If he would seat the appointee of the
governor.
Certainly" replied Mr. Spooner.
unless it could be clearly shown to the
senate that the appointee was himself
implicated in the conspiracy and in the
corrupt use of money"
Mr.. Hansbrough then endeavored to
get before the senate the Alaskan
homestead and railway right of way
bill.
The senate was about to proceed with
the bill when Mr.. Rawlins Otah) made
the point Of no quorum. A roll call
developed the lack of quorum, and
Mr. Rawlins moved to adjourn. Divis-
ion was demanded and the senate adj
journed at ABS p. m. by vote of II to
Il.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
LITTLE FALLS.

Special to The St. Paul Globe.
LITTLE FALLS. Feb. 24.-There seems to
be little chance for the recovery of T. La
fond, who IS sick with Bright's disease.
Hon. A. A. Hams. of Duluth. will lecture
at the NJ. e. church Tuesday evening next
on "A Wait of the Confederacy.'
Cashier A. r. Davidson, of the First Ma
uonal Dank, has returned from Hot Springs.
There was fight at a country dance In
swan River. and as a result there will
probably be several arrests made. II startad
over crowd of unlimited guests forcing
themselves into the marriage festivities of the
daughter or Mr.. and Mrs Martin Wostrowski
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
FAIRFAX.

Special 70 The St. Paul Globe
r, FAIRFAX, Mimi, Feb. 24.-W. G. and F..
r. II; tra1ton: accompanied by their families,
lett today for Anacortes Wash where tbey
purpose making their future homes.
series Of revival meetings are being hold
IN the NJ; E. church conducted by Rev. Reed.
with destroying private property at rac sT
t ca a VIII soon be given an opportunity
Cb me Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
1nuicn served supper and ice cream at the
residence esi OF Mr.. and Mrs. Soomon smith
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
Bird Island Ronmin-

BIRD ISLAND. Mimi. Feb PAT. ].
Barrie has sold out his business here and
will remove to New PaynesvilIe this week
There will be quite a building boom in this
place this year. The village has just voted
$12 eco bonds for a city hall. It is to be Of
solid brick two stories The Catholic society
will build a large brick parochial schoo;
building. A two-story brick business block
50x100 will be erected as soon as sDring
opens, besides a number OF residences.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
An Expert with the Shears.
From the Arizona ReoubIican

fron the AfiZoHd hepuDllcan-
A man came to mel Yesterday and applied
for job shearing sheep" said sheepman.
81 asked him if he had ever handled the
shears. and ne replied that ne had done moth
ing else for years 1 put him on the list"
Farther on down the street l met a man
whom l recognized as the exchange editor
OF a paper l had worked on back East. HIS
face was amounted with its accustomed hap
by smile.
Well, cid man. I've caught on here. Got
back at the old job again. l was put on the
staff this morning, and will get busy in q
day or two"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
THE NOR WE ST

There being no waterworks here, nothing
could be done to save the buildings. Most
of the furniture was saved. The building cost
from $1,000 to $500 and was insured for
5000. Other buildings near were only saved
by hard work OF the citizens.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
GAVE UP "EVANGELINE.y
Hawthorne Tried to Write a Novel
the Incidents and Gave Up.

A man from Massachusetts told the follow
ing in one Of the hotels last night: Few peo-
pie know that Hawthorne came near publish
ing 'Evangeline.' which Longfellow finally
wrote. but it is fact. few years ago there
died in Salem, Mass. an old gentleman named
Horace ingersoll who was not related to Bob
Ingersoll, but who was a wonderful man in
his way. Years and years ago Horace Inger-
soil heard the story of 'Evangelne' from a
woman friend Of his who had been spending
some time in Nova Scotia
Zone day the old gentleman, who was per-
sonal friend Of both Hawthorne and LongfeI-
low, was dining at LongfeIIow's home in
Cambridge, and Hawthorne was there also
After dinner Ingersoll told to the two writers
the story of 'Eyangeline, and Hawthorne de-
cided then and there that he would make a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

vacancy caused by the death Of Lieut..
Merritt. of the Maine.
Mr.. Sayers Dem, Tex) criticised the
item in the bill placing only the unex-
pended epidemic funds Of past years
at the disposal of the quarantine serv-
ice. He thought 5000, 900 additional
should be appropriated
The discussion soon drifted into the
ACCESSIBILITY of the establishment Of a
national quarantine law.
Mr.. Carmack Dem, Tenn) advocat-
ed such a law. He said forty-five diff
ferent systems in as many states ere
ated chaos.
Quarantine Law.
Mr.. Williams Dem. Missy thought II
unfortunate that this great question OF
national quarantine had been pre-
cipitated in connection with this ap-
preparation.
Mr.. Underwood opposed exclusive
control by the federal government -
Mr.. Savers moved to increase the ap-
preparation 100000, but the amendment
was lost
The following proviso was ruled out
on point of order raised by Chairman
Lacey, of the public lands committee
that it was new legislation:
That hereafter no public moneys shall
be expended for the survey OF any portion
OF the public domain embraced within any
forest reserves Of the United States, except
for such surveys as may be necessary to
designate the exterior boundaries of such
reserves and of such lands within said re-
serves as may be embraced within or COW
cred by legal claims initiated prior to the
date OF the proclamation of the reservation.
On motion Of Mr.. De Vreyes Dem,
Cal.) an amendment was adopted APP
propriatlng $4,000 for the Yosemite Ma
tional park, California.
At 5:15 the house adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

Samuel Hill and wife, Of Minneapo-
lis, are here
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

The question of the confirmation Of
Charles T. Mccoy was taken up by
the Indian affairs committee today At
the request of Senator Kyle, however,
consideration was postponed for two
weeks.
Lieut. F. P. Fremont. Of the Third in
IyO,+ Iafk Far I,o,~,o
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
MONEY FOR AN ARSENAL
NO PROTEST AGAIEST AN INCREASE
IN THE APPROPRIATION
Is Preparing for Contingencies
no Verbal Fireworks in the
House. but n Day Devoted Strictly
TO the Business ca Hand.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The house
devoted itself strictly to business to-
day and disposed of thirty additional
pages of the sundry civil appropriation
bill The fact that the government Is
preparing for contingencies was recog-
nized in the house today when Chair
man Cannon, who has been laboring
to keep down appropriations, accepted,
without word of protest, an amend
ment to increase the appropriation to
care for the unused machinery at the
Springfield arsenal.
Mr. Gillette explained that necessity
for using this machinery might occur
az any time.
Resolutions which were objected to a
few weeks ago for the appointment OF
two extra naval cadets to positions in
the engineer corps Of the navy were
also adopted. One Of them will fill a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

novel of it. He wrote few chanters ou5 81,
gave 1t up in despair. because he found t tbat
S S subject was too grand for his prosaic nen
I 80 1tIbg s gave Longfellow permission to
It blossomed into one of the masternecas 81
tltisTature. knew lngersoIl personally and he
, rOda m me , Of the circumstance only few
ia before his death. And by the way #
IS worthy Of mention that IngersoII died IN
the house in which Hawthorne lived for 'I NAM IN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

WASHINGTON. Feb. pa feature
Of the senate session today was the
speech of Mr.. Spooner CWis) on the
right of Henry w. Corbett to a seat in
the senate from Oregon under appoint
ment of the governor Mr. Spooner
made constitutional argument in ia
vor of seating Mr.. Corbett, and had not
concluded when the senate adjourned
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Allen (Neb.) to appoint commit
tee Of five senators to investigate the
Cuban situation was withdrawn by its
author when it was laid before the SEN
ate.
Mr.. Hansbrough On. d. called up the
bill extending the homestead laws and
providing for right of way for railroads
in the district of Alaska.
Mr.. Rawlins CUtah) objected to con-
sideration of the measure at this time,
as it was a subject too important to
be taken up hastily.
Mr.. Hansbrough then moved that the
bill be taken up, and Mr.. Rawlins de-
manded the yeas and nays It was
decided, 46-9, to proceed with the meas
ure.
After a brief desultory discussion.
Mr.. Hansbrough consented not to press
the bill until Mr.. Spooner (Wis.) had
delivered speech on the Corbett case.
Just before the conclusion for the day
of Mr.. Spooner'S remarks, Mr. Bacon
(Cal) inquired whether, under all cir
cumstances, In cases of antlcipatory
vacancy, the senator from Wisconsin
(Mr. SpooneT held that the governor
had a right to make an appointment
irrespective OF the inaction or inability
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
Following the RuIe.

Teacher giving out words to spell)-Seu.
Child-S-e-l-I.
Teacher-No: you must say double /. not
IL. Now spell seen"
ChiId-S-e-e-u.
Teacher-Haven't Just told you to say the
word double" when two letters alike come
together? II you do not remember next tina
1 shall punish you. Now let me hear you read
your lesson.
school.
Child (reading)-Double up. Lucy; it Is
time for school
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
Raising Nerve Food.

CARVER. Mimi. Feb. 24-Bristle Bros.
the celery growers, have purchased a tract
OF ninetysix acres, adjoining their celery
farm, where they have cultivated and raised
fifteen acres Of celery for the East SIX
years, and will commence raising celery on q
larger scale. They will be the largest celery
raisers in the state next year, and for years
to come.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

1t is said here today that ex-Gov.
w. r. Merriam is to be given a good
position in one of the departments
here. That Senator Davis has with
drawn his opposition to the appoint
ment, and that Merriams opposition
to Davis as senator has already been
Withdrawn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
NATIONAL PARK ROADS.
improvements to Be Made for Next
Season.

SenSOn.
LIVINGSTON, Mont, Feb. 24-The COM
ing season promises to be one of unusual
activity in the National park, and already
preparations are under way for extensive
improvements. 1t is expected that very
liberal appropriation will be made by the
present congress. and that a large sum will
be expended on roads within the limits of the
park this season. Several new roads will be
constructed to points of interest and the roads
now in use will be improved. It is proposed
to maeadamize portion OF the present trav-
eIed roads and to protect them by strong
reyetments. Stone guards connected by
guard rails will be erected at all danger
Gus points. The old wooden bridge at Golden
Gate pass is to be removed and in it's stead
viii be erected a massive stone steel
structure.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
COURT CONSIDERING.
Result in the South Dakota Insur-
ance Case in Doubt.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
PIERRE, S. D.. Feb. A.-The arguments
in the insurance case were closed this after
noon. The court took a recess to next
Wednesday. when a decision is look.t, for.
While both sides claim confidence of win
ming. the arguments and citations were SO
conflicting that it would be mere guess work
to attempt to forecast what the court will do.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
Church and Parsonage Gone.

Special TO The St Paul Globe.
STAPLES, Mimi, Feb. 24.-The Catholic
church and parsonage burned to the ground
this morning. The fire is supposed to have
caught from a defective fue in the basement
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

When other remedies fail to relieve coughs
and colds, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will effect
a permanent cure Obviously because il is
the best remedy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
The Flames Rolled On.

From the Chicago Tribune
Servant crushing NINA am the house Ia
fire!
Boston Mistress (who is giving 5 O'Clock
tea)-SUmmon the fire department HOnoria,
and do not disturb again. We ara discus-
sing the crime Of the split infnltlye'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
ANXIOUS TO SEE SMITH.
StOckmen Increase the Reward for
His Arrest.

Special to The st. Paul Globe
PIERRE. S. D., Feb. 24-The Black Hills
Stockmen's association through the sheriff of
Butte county today increased their reward
for Hank Smith or James Miller, known by
both names. the cattle rustler, to $780,
Smith is described as about thirty-fve years
old. tall and slender with dark hair and
mustache. brown eyes, weight about ITO
pounds. slightly stoop-shouldered. Last seen
at Leslie on Cheyenne river.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
SPEECH BY Mr.. SPOONER
THE CORBETT CASE ARGUMENT A
FEATURE IN THE SENATE

An Attempt to Take Up the Alaska
Homestead Bill, After 1t Had Been
Given the Right of Way, Pre-
vented by the Lack of u Quo
rum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25
No seIf-Conndence.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Barker has a little too much sef-conn-
dence."
"I'lI have TO disagree. Barker has too
much sense to put any confidence in anYI
thing ne hears himself say"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-25

Use the Long Distance Telephone to Mime.
sofa No. and So Dakota cities and towns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
SPAIN WILL REPLY TOMORROW.
what Her Answer VIII BE, However,
n still Unknown.

PARIS, November 26.-The Spanish
Peace Commission this evening does not
know what will be the terms OF the an
swer 10 the American tender OF S20.Ooo.00o
for a treaty cession OF the Philippines.
Senior Montero Rios, president OF tho
commission, will himself write SPANS
final reply. presumably upon lines ap-'
proved by the Madrid government. but as
yet he has not formulated a sentence
thereof.
NO INSTRUCTIONS FROM MADRID.
Tn 10 this evening the Madrid govern
ment had not instructed its commission
here to reject the United States Offers.
Some tentative instructions have been re-
ceiyed from Madrid. but to-day Senior
Montero Rios telegraphed to Madrid for
a construction OF them. or a clearer light
thereon. and the commission Is now
awaiting a reply.
NO FURTHER REQUEST FOR TIME.
Spain will not ask for time beyond Mon
day. She viii then meet the Americans
and make a conclusive reply,
Speculation continues rife here as TO
acceptance or refusal Of the American
terms. but a majority OF those who are
IN any degree able 20 judge believe that
spain Win yield. and the American COM
missioners expect that a treaty will be
aligned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
PAGES l3 TO go.

Of the royal family OF Greece. the appoint
ment Of his son. Prince George. 10 be
High Commissioners Of the Powers In
Crete. The Prince later received the con-
CALCULATIONS OF the ministers.
The crowds in the streets cheered the
announcement OF Prince Georges APP
pointment. which has relieved a popular
anxiety which had arisen on account Of
the delay in making the announcement
TURKEY PROTESTS IN VAIN.
CoNSTANTINOPLE, November 2G.-The
sultan has telegraphed 10 the Car, en-
treating him TO abandon his intention Of
sending Prince George OF Greece 70 Crete
as High COMMISSIONS OF the Powers in
that island. Turkhan Pasha recently went
on a special mission TO Liyadia with the
same object in view. but was unsuccessful.
EDHEM WAS FOR SLAUGHTER.
CANEA. ISLAND OF CRETE. Novem-
Der @-During the trial to-day of the
murderers OF the Tzangaki family, the
deposition Of a Mussulman was read. 1t
aid that at the time of the massacres
Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander,
assembled the influential Mussulmans and
Invited them to massacre all the Chris
tians found in Gambia twenty-four hours
after the meeting. The Pasha's remarks
were uttered in the presence OF Major
Churchill. the commander OF the gen.
darmerie. who protested strongly, and wac
ordered by Edhem Pasha to leave the
room
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
EXCITEMENT AT GUINES.
Spanish Officers Attack. and Destroy
A Newspapers Office

4 Newspaper omce.
HABANA via KEY WEST. FLA, NO
vember 26.-Advices from Guines. Habana
province, report that on Thursday last
the officers of the Barbastro Battalion OF
Spanish troops attacked the office of the
independent newspaper, La Justicia, de-
stroylng it. The officers were looking
for the editors Of the paper. with the in
tention Of killing them, because or an
editorial which had appeared in the jour
nal, under the caption, "Adieu," which
article met with the censure of the mill
tarv commander. Several private resi-
donces were attacked in the endeavor TO
capture the editors. who fed to the in
surgent camp and thence TO Haoana. me
town was greatly alarmed.
PROGRESS OF EVACUATION.
The Spanish Evacuation Commission ex-
poets that the evacuation Of Habana
will be accomplished by December 10th,
but this is generally believed TO be Inn
| possible. Nevertheless, since the commits
sioners are convinced that it will be I'M
possible for the troops TO remain untll
February, a great effort will be made 10
complete the evacuation Of the island, all
the army now desiring to leave Cuba I'M
m%ediately.
1t is rumored that owing to the expected
| evacuation of the island between the 9TH
| and 18th of December, the military gov
| rnmen will be removed to Cienluegos'
| where General Castellanos will establish
his headquarters.
OLD GLORY EVERYWHERE JAN. J.
There is good reason for believing thai
before the 1st of January the stars ano
Stripes will float over the entire island.