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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
STILL JUMPING OUR CLAIM.

Evidence accumulates that the Repub-
lican party is preparing to jettison pro-
lection and get down to a revenue tariff.
Senator Perkins. of California, recently
addressed a meeting of manufacturers
and prefaced his speech with the state
ment: ST am a Republican and a pro-
tectionist; but above all 1 am an Ameri-
can. My countrys interests are SUI
perior to the claims of my party. or any
party policy" He then launched out
into a discussion Of the trust growth,
taking the tin plate combination as the
horrible example," and showing how it
has grown out of the protection given
1T in the Mckinley act Of 1890, and
how 1t has utilized the opportunity given
it. It owes its existence to the % cents
pound levied by the Mckinley act upon
imports of tin plate. 1t was laid for the
express purpose of developing and fos-
tering this infant industry The tax was
laid upon the consumers of tin plate. and
they number every household in the
land. The tax was paid and the indus
try established.
The men who fathered this policy and
forced 1t and its cost upon the country
may have been so egregiously simple
as to think that the infant to which they
had given existence would be bound by
the ties Of ordinary gratitude to limit its
power to make prices to q reasonable
profit. If they were so credulous. the
California senator at least has evidently
learned something. He shows that for
eign competition was shut off by the tar
lift and that the plate mills formed a
combination and have made prices with
a vengeance. From $S05 box of 100
pounds they have advanced the price TO
S.. He estimates the clear exto: ton
at $1.50 a box and the tribute exacted
from California Gamers of fruits at $576-
600 year. AS it Is the tariff that gives
the trust this power of extortion. his
remedy Is to remove the tariff; In other
words to give the pesple free trade In
tin plate.
From the same coast comes another
note that chords with that given out by
Senator Perkins. The Portland Ore
sonian, by general assent the most ably
edited Republican paper on the Pacific
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
MIR. ATExINsoN,s LETTER.
POstoffice Department Conclude tn
Make 1t Public

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The postoff1ce
department today made public the letter
OF Edward Atkinson, of Boston, on which
the action OF the department in Selling
pamphlets was based. 1t is addressed to
the secretary of war and reads as fol-
lows:
desire to send the enclosed pamph-
Inc Hell OF War and Its Penalties."
Grim1nA Aggression; by Whom Com
m1tted, to the officers and priyates in
the Philipptne islands. I therefore de-
ments can be sent directly through the
war department or may be forUa rded in
que course Of mail. A list of regiments
ls desired, and If there are printed lists
of officers available they would serve
me a very useful purpose.
NO answer was made to this letter ex-
cept to send an official copy to the post
master general, who issued instructions
to the postmaster at San Francisco to
hold the pamphlets.
In one OF the pamphlets Mr. Atkinson
says: How much Increase of taxation
are you willing to bear and how many of
your neighbors' sons are you ready to
sacrifice by fever. malaria and disease
In order to extend the sovereignty of the
United States over the West Indies and
the Philippine Islands,
Again, after describing what he calls
tine hell Of war and It's penalties" Mr..
Atkinson says: 1.-The way has already
become plain for the youth of the land
to avoid disease in the tropics by refus-
Ing to volunteer or enlist in the army or
the navy of the United States. The way
will be found for the volunteers now
held against their Will to get their re-
lease from unlawful service in any other
country than their own after peace is
declared"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
CALCULATION OF STOCKS.
Activity Not Striking ana Trend OF
Prices Uncertain.

Prices Uncertain.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Bradstreet's
financial review will say: Both the temper
and tendencies. Of the stock market have
varied considerably this week The ac-
tiyity was not striking and there was an
increased preponderance Of manipulation.
with shrinkage OF The commission house
business More or less lack of unison
between the various parts of the list
was observed, the standard railroad
shares. being generally dull or heavy.
and the chief strength was confined to
the steel stocks and to the Flower special
ties, while gas securities, the anthracite
group and Sugar were the leading ex-
ampies of positive weakness.
The foreigners, on the whole, seemed
inclined to buy during tho early part Of
the week, but break in the Kaffir min
Ing market and poor Bank of England
return resulted i'll pronounced selling,
which had its effect on the standard rail-
road stocks, already rendered bull by
the continued uncertainty about crop re-
suits ana prospects, and the probability
OF poor net earning returns by the lead
Ing Granger roads for the month Of
March.
AS whole. the market presented a
much more irregular appearance and
though manipulattve support by large
interests Is consplcuously present, 1t does
not compensate for the disappearance
of the former heavy public buying DOW
er, nor altogether overcome the renewed
tendency of the board room professionals
and their leaders to act on tile short side
of the account from time to time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
CLEVER ENTERTAINMENT.
Programme at Central High With
Athletic and Educational Features.

Programme at Central High With
Athletic and Educational Features.
A clever athletic and educational enter
tainment was given by the students Of
the Central high school last evening, be-
fore large audience. The programme
was one of great diversity end kept the
audience until late hour. The high
school orchestra played frequently during
the progress Of the programme and the
entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by
the assembly. - -.
Miss Florence Harper gave recita-l
ton entitled 'Biddie's TrfalsAmong the
Yankees receiving hearty encore for
her effort. Miss Ella Barnett gave a
violin solo. The first Of the athletic num-
bers was by William Brennan and Robert
Liggett, who gave an exhibition of spar
ring. The boys we're very handy with the
gloves, and occasionally mixed matters a
little, to the great 1elign- OF the audi
ence. Recitation numbers We're given by
Clara Olmstedt, Jessie Weaver, Madeline
Ltggett, Leslie Hinckley, l1ucretia Schro-
err and Lillian Aronsohn.
Some difficult exercises on the horizon
tai bar were skilfully performed by a
class consisting of MILFORD Strane. Ber-
nard Dougherty, John SchlItz, Harry
CARING, Walter Doherty and Arthur
Cumby. violin quartette composed of
Emily Berrisford. Alice Root Antoinette
Nicholas and Charlene Child, gave very
pretty number. Miss Aida Fry was en-
cored repeatedly for her coon songs.
The young ladies' costume drill was
greeted cordially by the audience. Those
taking part We're: Luthera Ayers, Louise
Bell. Lillian Chapman, Stella Gill. Ro-
wena Harding, Belle Henry, May Irwin,
Alma Jacobs, Francis James, Addie Ken
dali. Grace Kenrick. Elsie Misc, Mildred
Moak, Alice McCully. Nora Parlin. Rose
Little. Maude Schram. Marie Singleton.
Edith Willis, Sue Merrill and Lucy Wise
man.
Alice TODD and Mary Coffin gave Ger
man musical number.
An Indian club drill was given by tho
following young ladies from the teachers
training school: Misses Violet Bacon,
Kathryn Bersee, Anna Caulfeld, Mary
Clancy. Emile Courteau, Bessie Daily, Sa-
die Dougherty, Minnie Gruber, Eirna En-
eny, Margaret jenkins. Anna McCauley.
Mary Swain, Margaret Slattery, Sadie
Mohan and Julia Tisdale. Miss Florence
Starkey assisted as accompanist.
The programme concluded with couple
of wrestling matches between Sheldon
Volkman and George Alden and John
Rosenthal and BERNARD Dougherty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
slope, editorially analysed the political
conditions Of the day. the upheavals and
establishments, and says:

slope. editorially analysed the political
conditions of the day. the upheayais and
readjustments, and says:
Towards the doctrine or policy of high
protection. and indeed toward the whole
policy of protective tariffs, or tarifTs
framed for purposes Of protection, men 8
minds have recently undergone great
change. This change comes as logical
necessity of experience. 1t Is found, In
the first place, that protection is tncon.
sistent with revenue. and the further IT
compelled to depend on internal and d.
rect taxation. Again. it is proven by
our vastly growing exports, the meaning
Of which is that we are able to compete
goods, that protection is not needed:
Still further. 1t is becoming more and
more apparent that protective duties
furnish the basis on which trusts are
ing all or nearly all the great staple
commodities. Finally, 1t is perceived
that the new and wider career Of COM
merce upon which our country Is enter
strtctive system, that had for its pur-
pose the isolation of our markets.
Taken in connection with the extract
We gave the other day from the organ
of the National Manufacturers associa-
ton. in which protection was handled
as roughly as ever arrant free trader
cuffed and kicked 1t, it becomes one
of the present conditions of which Demo-
Gratis should make note and beware lest
their claim. temporarily abandoned by
them. may not be jumped and held by
their opponents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
Committees OF Royal Neighbor..

It seems that-there are two committees
of the Royal sNeHghbors at work on the
convention which is to assemble here
next week. One Is the reception commit
tee, which waSs mentioned in the q l o b Q
last Sunday, and The general committee,
which Is as follows:
Royal Oak Csmp-Mrs. G. c. Collins,
president; Mrai JioN. Mounts. Mrs. e. B.
Lott. Mrs. H. Clinton. Mrs. C. Fl. New
Starlight catHp-Mrs. Mary Daley. vice
president; Mrs. 4. P. Brown, Mrs. M.
Mccormick, Mrs. G. Hoffman. Mrs. J. d.
Cox.
Harmony Camp-Mrs. Ida Bronson, sec
rotary; Mrs. o. A. Beal, Mrs A. B. Fos-
ter. Mrs M Rapue. Mrs. D. Henchman.
Maple Leaf Camp-Mrs. w. c. Mont
gomery, treasurer: Mrs. r. A. Shane,
Mrs. T. Knapp, Mrs. ]. j. Dougherty,
Mrs. ]. Findland
This committee is acting with an ad-
visary board COMPOSED Of Harry Frank
lin, Of Royal Oak: John Copeland. OF
Maple Leaf: j. III. Klmban, Of Harmcny:
J. Mccormack, OF Starlight
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
TENDENCY TO TRUSTS.
Additional Evidence of the Era of
Industrial Combinations.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Bradstreet'5 to,
morrow will say. That this is an era Of
trade and Industrial combinations seems
evident from the long list of announce
ments of new consultations, rumored or
actually Heated coming to public view
this week. Whether this tendency has as
yet reached its elimination cannot Of
course. be easily predicted. but in some
lines of industry, the announcements of
projected consultations would seem to
nave left little room for further opera-
tons Of this kind. Easily first in this
direction Is the gigantic iron and steel
combination, announced with seemme
confidence as in process OF forma ton.
Second only to this, however. is the
actual floating of the great copper COM
bination. Outgrowths as these gres
combinations are of immense industrial
changes In many line, they possess n
special interest in the world Of trade
and finance because of the immense az
gregation of capital or industry involved
IN their projection or their carrying out
to a successful finish.
While wholesale trade continues of a
between-seasons volume, every general
evidence Is forthcoming that the agGre-
gate Is in excess OF last years undeniabiy
good proportions, and retail demand Is Of
an encouraging character.
That the volume of fall business booked
ID III excess OF the average Is very gen.
orally conceded. The tone OF general
values Is notably strong for tho season
OF the year, a prominent exception being
pork and hog products generally which
have been the subject OF bearish rmanipu-
iation.
Cereals are generally firm, cash wheat
Being fractionally higher at the seaboard
Crop advices are still contradictory. but
good weather has made for the success
full planting and growth OF spring wheat
while foreign crop advices continue good
and export demand is of only moderate
proportions. This, coupled with smaller
than expected decreases In world sup.
plies reported to Bradstreets this weok
acts as check to values. which might
otherwise record the admitted damage to
the winter wheat crop.
Business failures are down to their
lowest level, numbering only 1874 this
week, against 1874 in this week a year
ago.
Wheat. Including -four shipments for
the week. aggregate S,iSi.OS1 hu. against
s,02S, 40S bu last week. 1923, 755 bu In the
corresponding week of 1898. 1879, 322 blu in
1897; 1,SS2,7lS bu In 1896. and 2,S05,S 500 bu In
1895 Since July 1 this season the ex-
ports of wheat aggregate 199, 1862 blu,
against 1913 SIG, 40 bu last year. Corn ex-
ports for the week aggregate 2.S47. 2s6 blu.
against 2,sl5.079 bu last week. 6.1S5. 904 bu
In this week q year ago, S.1s7. 7a bu In
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
FAILURES ARE FEW
r. G.. DUN s. CO.'S SUMMING UP OF
THE BUSINESS SITUATION
IS ENCOURAGING
ALL RECORDS ARE BROKEN
Failures In April Cut Less Figure
Than I'm Any Month Since Rec
Ords by Months Besnn-HaIfs In
business Not to he Wondered at
Because of the Pressure That Has
PrevaiIed-Iron Trade Active.

Because of the Pressure That Has
PrevaiIed-Iron Trade Active.
NEW YORK. May 5.-R. G. Dun & Co. s
review Of trade will say! The failures
In April were the smallest in any month
since records by months began, 3S per
cent smaller than In April OF last year
not third the amount in 1897 and not
half the amount in April of any previous
year. Both in manufacturing and in trad
Ing they were the smallest ever known In
any month, as in manufacturing they
were If the larger failures were omitted.
The ration Of defaulted liabilities to solv-
ent payments through clearing houses
was less than 70 cents per 81 900; against
W cents in January and $1.19 In March,
S.Ss in August and $500 IN September,
1885. A great share of the risk in the
business world has been eliminated
1t is not inconsistent nor strange If
business halts. because It has been crowd
Ell to the utmost for four months in an
ticipating future needs on account of
new combinations proposed. In some
cases prices have been advanced so far
as to check new business, and in other
works have been engaged so far ahead
tnat new orders cannot be taken Yet
new business which would have been as
tonishing two years ago is still coming
Forward, and the voluntary advance in
wages by the sixteen Bessemcr firms of
the central association and by the Fricle
COKE works. whose shipments in April.
Se.4oZ cars, were the heaviest ever known.
show confidence In the future
ShiDmentS Of hO0tS opd eHoar
East In five weeks have been but 14.s per
cent larger than last yeac IA per cent
larger than In the next largest year, 1895.
and "A per cent larger than In 1892 Fac
tories are busy with orders for months
at old prices and ~ cents advance is
paid on new orders for several grades.
But the only change in leather is a small
ADVANCE In Union sole. and hides are half
or per cent stronger at Chicago
Wool sales for the week have been
large S.S5s.S5 pounds. owing to sales Of
over million pounds Australian bond for
export and heavy speculative purchases
or territory. The wool year ends with
heeVy stocks on hand and prices about
lo per cent lower than last year. The
market In goods Is a little stronger, with
an advance in clay mixtures, but in gem
eral Is waiting for the outcome of new
combinations, and about some Of these
there Is still doubt whether they will be
completed. The worsted combination has
gone into operation, but without interfer-
Ing with deliveries of goods under pre-
vious orders
The cotton goods market Is the more
steady because some strikes still limit
production little. but Is quite encour-
aging and active and In some staples has
further advanced
Failures for the week have been l58 In
the United States against 23S last year
and % in Canada against 25 last year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
OUNCE OF LAUDANUM
1T OFFERED MRS. HAYGOoD SUR
CEASE OF THE SORROWS
OF EARTH
UNHAPPY woMAN's RASH ACT
Desperate Attempt at Suicide at the
Clarendon Hotel Is Probably De-
feated by the Instructive Alarm
Given by the seven-Year-Old
Daughter of the Intending Vic.
tim.

tim.
Mrs. Haygood, woman thirty-fve
years OF age, and for the past two weeks
guest OF the Clarendon hotel, made an
attempt last night to end her life at her
room In the hotel by swallowing the
larger portion of an ounce of laudanum.
The prompt discovery of her rash act by
her little daughter, who gave the alarm,
Immediately, alone saved her life. She
was taken to st. Luke's hospital where
she now rests in fair way to recovery.
The woman Is the wife Of detective
who has been making ST. Paul his head
quarters for some time past. and has
been staying at the Clarendon in COM
pany with her little daughter, seven
years of age, for the past two weeks.
while her husband was absent on busi-
ness. Mr.. Haygood returned day before
yesterday and was in the city at the time
his wife attempted suicide, but had
stepped out for few minutes. and it
was during his absence that she took the
poison.
Shortly after 11:3o Mrs Haygood sum-
moned the bell boy and sent him to M E.
Coan drug store, on the corner next
SAo AoeOi' AOI oil ounce OF lduQanuul. He
returned In few moments with the poi
son and delivered it to her. She applied
the bottle to her lips and drank the larger
part. Almost at once she lay down upon
the bed. Her little daughter was in tho
room at the time, and, seeing her mother
lying on the bed apparently suffering, be-
came frightened and pushed the electric
pell button. The bell boy responded and
she told him what had happened. He at
once reported to the Office and was sent
to the restaurant next door for a glass
OF milk, to be used as an antidote, and
Dr CaVanaugh was summoned.
The physician arrived but few minutes
later and after a hurried consultation
with the womar's husband, who had
learned of his wife's rash act, decided
that she be sent to ST. Lul1es hospital A
cab was summoned and she was taken to
the hospital, where remedies and anti
dGtes were applied The prompt discov-
cry OF the fact that she had taken poison
alone prevented her death as the quantity
swallowed was sufficient to prove fatal
otherwise. After an hours work with his
patient the doctor left her resting easily
and with every hope Of speedy recovery.
On leaving the hospital he was asked
what were the chances of her recovery
He was uncommunicative regarding the
occurrence as strict orders had been given
by the hotel proprietor and the woman q
husband that nothing was to be said con-
corning the attempted suicide. but said
when questioned:
Il have nothing to say regarding Mrs
:Haygood, except that she is resting easily
and will recover"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
GRAND.
ONE DAY IN SOCIETY.
Invitations to a Tea to BE Given by
Mrs. Kenneth Clark.

Invitations to Tea to BE Given by
Mrs. Kenneth Clark.
Mrs Kenneth Clark has issued invita-
lions fer tea to be given next Tuesday
afternoon from to at her home on
Portland avenue, in honor of Miss Clark
ard Miss Driscon
Mrs. John l. H. Field, of Dayton ave-
ME. gave a luncheon yesterday at the
Town and Country club in honor of Mrs.
Frederick Aver. of Lowell Covers were
laid for twelve
Mrs. Harold P. Bend gave q sumner
Thursday evening at her home on Summit
avenue for the young ladies who took
part In the scarf dance at the kirrness
The young ladies were Miss Elisa Popa.
Miss Lillian De Coster ana Miss Lila
Finch. Supper was served ct IL o'clock.
Mrs Bend was assisted by Mrs. A. Wild
err Merriam.
Mrs. G. A. Severance entertained at
dinner last evening at her home on sum
nit avenue.
Mrs. McConville, of Arundel street. en-
tertsined at luncheon Wednesday after
noon at the Town and Country club for
Miss Gretchen Lyons, Of the Otis Skin
ner company. Covers were laid for FIVE
Mrs. Tanning. of Wilkin street, enter
tanned Informally ThErsday at her home
on Wiliein street for Mrs. Aver, Of Low
ell. Mass
The Woman's Work Society of the Day.
ton Avenue Church elected the following
officers at their annual meeting yester-
day afternoon: President, Mrs e. NJ
I'routy; first vice president, Mrs. Jesse
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
ONE MORE BICYCLE.

Detective HalloweIl yesterday recovered
a bicycle sold to the Lawrence Carriage
company. which was stolen from Oscar
Peterson, a resident of the city. last
May. The wheel was delivered at the
owners office in the Pioneer Press build
ing. The carriage company became pos
sessed of the bicycle in a regular man
ner, buying it from man who offered
1t to them for a small amount. A de-
scription of the party making the sale
could not be obtained
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
The University Music Clubs.

The Giee and Mandolin clubs of the
University of Minnesota are to appear at
the Peoples church. Thursday. May 10,
in benefit concert. The lovers Of the
CAV college songs are not to be deprived
Of their regular opportunity to awake old
memories, and to hear the new gags with
which the students Of the present day
amuse themselves The clubs have done
excellent work this season and their pro-
gramrne will be one of the richest Of Its
Class. The university numbers among its
friends here many Of the social leaders.
concert one Of the notable events of the
season. Some entertainments for the
boys are being planned, which VIII add
Termination to make the concert an ade-
nuate recognition of local interest In our
great university will make the occasion.
memorabio.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06

ness. Does the alderman not realize that
the wheel is as permanent a feature of our
civic life as Is the wagon or carriage, and
that the city is as much bound to pro-
vide ways for it as it. Is for them? If he
would take from the wheelmen the side
walk, where they injure no one, will he
give them paths of their own along the
has he to deny them the use of the
Walks2
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06
COX PRESSES HIS CLAIM.
Sues Trustees of Minnesota Savings
Bank for S264.9S.

The papers in the civil action brought
by Joseph F. Cox against Frederick c.
Stevens ct al, trustees of the defunct
Minnesota Savings bank. were fled in
the district court yesterday. Cox and
Bickel. indicted for converting 1854 50
which was deposited in the bank as se-
curity for an attachment bond, but the
Jury disagreed on the trial of the case.
The civil action is against the five
trustees Of the bank and judgment Is
demanded for $24S9S, with interest from
JAM II, 1897. The trustees are F. C.
Stevens, William Bickel, w. F. Bickel, A.
s. Kittson and ]. f. Baker.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-06

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NJ press1, second vice president, Mrs.
I,'s,nI spp' secretary, Mrs. G. L..
Duioi' treasurer, Mrs r. c. Stringer.
= 3 II SsaeI society Of st. Paul chapter.
y: -, WIN meet Monday afternoon
W. @i.n Ms. I1erpert Porter ct the Marlowc,
nat Ia avenue and Fifth street.
poxo 4t sociai VIII be given Tuesday
80 I5, eN1 !o.n lnst.' at the residence OF
So, r1. iahu avenue, by the Ladies
VI tne Feopies cnurcn.
me-
.a...iS iougson' OF Dayton avenue.
800 pri.as .ro iulers " eonesday aiter-
ME- craa,, were won Dy Mrs. douglass
W. .. Hcnoiey'
zen,tb preno,s sszl -
Hail saya q not 80 -. Graer OF the Iron
49, + Odd 49, @eonesoay even
r1o, nv Mrs. uy9,y ywp nal. Prizes were
Haves Mr. wus ~ ~ 1i,ace, Mrs. I. D
80 % n p,,',AH soaii NE. ., u. Makinsln
~ IL
Mrs Tborssy ",
.tIorna Tnfnang st l lsau paper ON
of the maatIns a. SsI, ai'eli,oon
NSothers, cl,Ih MI iey ocnooi
charge of Mrs GHargIas e sahe was Al