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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
LET THE COUNCIL ACT.

The action of the commercial club in
withdrawing from the effort to meet the
cost of maintaining the public schools
during the entire school term through the
aid of popular subscriptions is entirely
commepdable. The success of the under
taking was in every event doubtful.
Nothing short of it's regard for the splen-
did spirit of local patriotism from which
the proposal Of the Commercial club arose
prevented the St Paul C o b from en-
gaging itself in unqualified opposition to
the undertaking. 1t has seemed to us,
and it still so appears, that it would
be a far less evil to decide upon closing
the schools when the present available
funds are exhausted than to call on the
taxpayers to meet the cost through direct
contribution. The feature of the move
ment which seemed most. Objectionable
of all others was embodied in the idea
that the school teachers, as such, should
take part in the undertaking to secure
contributions from the parents Of the
children who are in their charge
Unless the necessary funds can be
raised through public or quasi-publio
agencies. 1t is best that the schools should
close in April On the face Of the stu
alton it ought not to be impossible to
raise the necessary amount There are
various ways in which the council ought
to be able to bridge tie difficulty. In less
important emergencies than this 1t has in
the past been found practicable to raise
moneys for a present pressing need. Let
the council take up the subject in con-
junction with the city comntroller's office
and find out whether there are not city
funds sufficient for the purpose which
they can make available to meet the cost
of keeping the schools open. If there is
an earnest disposition On the part Of our
city officials to keep the schools open the
way can without doubt be found for doing
so.
When we have by charter provision
overcome the constitutional difficulty
which lies in the path of the additional
school levy, we can readily make pro-
vision to meet the deficit which will be
created should the schools be kept open,
There surely ought to be a way avail
able in which to raise the necessary
funds in the interval between now and
next March. That length of time exists
in which to devise some public method
by which the moneys may be realized.
1t will be a serious reflection on the COM
munity should the schools be closed. 1t
will also be a serious hardship to our
public school teachers, who represent an
important element Of local society. But
above and beyond all things, it Will be
sore injustice to the growing youth of the
city who are in attendance as pupils at
our schools.
The council should take this matter
under consideration at once end if pos
sihle save the city the discredit of having
to close down our public schools The adj
vertisement which will result to ST. Paul
on account Of the closing of it's schools
will cost us in round numbers very many
times the sum of $4,000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

reputed to have more than one wife been
appointed to office by the president. by
and With the advice and consent of the
senate, or In cases where the concur
renee of the senate Is not required, and
II so, have such appointments been made
In aid of pOlygamy or in violation of
the compact between the United States
and the state of Utah with reference to
that subject
"Fourth-What, If any, steps should
be taken or measures enacted for the pre-
vention of polygamy in the United States
distion?'
Mr.. Wolcott (Col) objected to immedl-
ate consideration, and the resolution was
referred TO the Judiciary committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones (Ark.) Mr..
Harris (kan.) was appointed temporarily
member Of the committee on privileges
Mr.. Mason QIl.) offered the following
resolution which he asked be allowed
TO lie on the table until he should call
it up:
Whereas, from the hour of achieving
their own independence, the people of the
United States have witnessed with SYM
pathy the struggles of other people to
free themselves from European domina-
ton, therefore
Resolved by the senate Of the United
States that we watch with deep and
abiding interest the heroic battle Of the
South African republic against cruelty
and oppression, and our best hopes go out
for the full success Of their determined
contest for liberty"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
STRIKING A POPULAR CHORD

1t is now over twelve years since st.
Paul inaugurated the system of winter
carnivals which succeeded III directing
the attention Of the entire country to-
ward US during the winter months. Elk
perience has since taught us that at
orable popular festivals was rendered
impracticable through the uncertainty Of
sufficient continued cold weather to Sc
cure the necessary material for such
structures. But the rare success achiev-
ed in every direction by these memoir
able celebrations will live forever i'll the
memory of every man, woman and child
who had the good fortune to reside In St.
Paul during their progress.
Many winters have since passed when
st Paul has been utterly without any
form of pubic enjoyment during the win
ter months save such as have been the
product of private enterprise and have
been Of the nature of private undertake
ings. The city has not gained any by
the absence Of such events 1t has lost
decidedly, if the truth were known, in
the attachment of its citizens and In the
absence of such facilities for public en-
joyment during the cold season as must
appear an especially inviting feature of
local experience to those who might con-
template making their homes among us.
1t Is a positive pleasure to observe the
efforts which are now being put forward
by the Commercial club to restore to
some limited degree at least the gala ex-
periences Of 1856. 1887 and 1888. What has
been sought by the establishment Of pub
lie swimming baths in the summer, and
more, for the health and enjoyment of
cur young people, will be accomplished
by the Inauguration and maintenance of
public winter sports and outdoor enjoy
ments. The Ice palace feature will, of
course, have to be dispensed with. But
if the Commercial club could get down
to the heart of the great masses of our
people they would find an enthusiastic
eagerness to do everything possible to
promote the establishment of a pro-
gramme of outdoor enJoyments in st.
Paul during the winter season.
In some comparatively central section
of the city there ought to be established
public skating pond, and from that
point could be made to radiate all the
other forms of popular enjoyment Como
park is now much more available to the
mass of our people than it used to be
few years ago. The establishment Of the
Como interurban car line has brought 1t
almost to the door of every household.
The extent of the patronage bestowed
| on Como lake as a skating ground dur
ing the past winter or two shows what q
secure hold outdoor sports have on the
imagination of our young people.
The gentlemen of the Commercial club
will find that they have struck a re-
sponsive chord in the popular heart in
connection with the enterprise for the es-
Enlistment of a series of public celebra-
| tons and outdoor entertainments during
| the winter season. Taken hold of in the
| spirit which used to animate the leading
| citizens Of st. Paul during the ice palace
! days, the new movement will receive as
| cordial support from the people as was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
CUBANs REJOICE.
Presidents Ufterances as to Their
Future the Cause.

FuEUfe the cause.
HAVANA, Dec. 6.-President Mex. n
ley's message to congress has heen re-
cejved by Cuhans of all classes with sat
isfaction Even members of the extreme
way OF thinking admit that the fact that
there will be no American civil govern
ment has cleared away the clouds.
Gen. Gomez says:
''The message will pacify Cuba. Presi-
dent McKinley's statements are not very
complete. But If congress guarantees
the independence of Cuba we may not
ask for any specific time for the removal
of the American troops but we would
be glad to see the black troops go. be
cause Of the excuses they commit
1.-THE Cubans fear the adninfstratto
but they do not fear congress. The adj
ministration represents the trusts AL
though the Cubans are as good business
men as the Americans, they could not
compete with great combinations of capt.
tal and the monopoles would eventu-
ally enslave the workingmen. We wish
to see each man own property, enough
at least to make it worth his while to be
a good citizen, instead of going to the
woods
Gualberto Gomez said:
II had expected the message to be en-
couraging. but I had not looked for such
clearness of expression. Congress will go
even further and justify the confidence
of the Cubans."
The Discussion says:
president McKinley's message will fill
the hearts of the peopGe with joy His
words whatever else we may do. we
must see to it that free Cuba becomes a
reality, not a NAME should be written
in letters of gold over each door. Gu
bans are bound to Lincoln and McKin-
ley by bonds Of love"
The Patria says
''Hurrah for President Mckinley. He
could not have spoken in clearer tones
1t Is impossible for the giddiness of con-
quest to overpower the deep. natural
impression of free and democratic peo-
pie"
The Cubano says:
THE message contains the clearest
words yet spoken by President Mckinley,
and shows that Justice is the guiding
principle at Washington. Our hearts,
hitherto bowed down by the tremendous
skepticism, are now relieved, and we may
expect congress to speak still more
clearly"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
SENATE CONTESTS.
Cases of Messrs. Quay, Clark and
Scott to BE Considered.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The meeting
of the senate committee on privileges
and elections has been called for tomor-
row to consider the protest against the
seating Of Senator Quay upon the ap-
pCintment of the governor of Pennsyl-
wanna, and the memorials urging the I'M
seating of Senator Clark, of Montana,
and Senator Scott, of West Virginia,
because Of alleged irregularities in their
respective elections. 1t is probable that
in order will be taken the testimony in
the Clark and Scott cases, and that there
may occur some delay in their considera-
ton. No evidence, however, will be TAX
en- in the Quay case, in which only Legal
points will be considered. Both sides Of
the controversy will be represented by
counsel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Places Sought by MinnesOtans.

WASHINGTON. Dec 6-Some atten-
ton is being paid by Minnesota members
to their share of congressional appoint
ments. 1t is understood today that the
delegation expects to retain the positions
that were held last session. and in ad-
far the following have been agreed on:
First district, H. o. Hardness. chief
clerk, folding room; Edgar Ellis, postof-
flee. Second district. e. Hall, Manka-
to, clerkship; one other position not
yet decided on. Third district-C II.
Pierce, superintendent Of document room;
also one minor place. Fourth district
MeKenny, enrolling clerk. Fifth district
Guy ". Howard, postoffice; one more
position. Sixth district-One good posi-
ton. Seventh district-LUther Osborne,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Sheriff WaCener,s Lot.

The board of public works yesterday
viewed the property at the south end of
the Wabasha street bridge, which is to
be used in the widening of the approach
to the bridge. The property is owned by
figure for the property at $500 The
board is inclined to award about 81. 900
for the land, and If an amicable settle
ment cannot be arrived at the condemna-
ton proceedings will be proceeded with
1t Is claimed by the legal department Of
the city, that the original pla tof West
st. Paul, which was filed at Hastings
before the Sixth ward was annexed to
the city, shows the street to have been
120 feet wide, and the forty feet owned
by Sheriff Wagner was left off in later
plat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

Philadelphia Record.
An observant writer. who appears to
nave been impressed with the power Of
persuasive newspaper advertising, saws:
How many times does it happen that
people in reading advertisements sud
denly conclude that they want some
thing which they see described, but
which they had not previously thought
they stood in need Of" Clever and in
structive trade notices always have this
effect upon the public, who get interested
in them and curious about the wares
mentioned. On the other hand, there are
many persons who know what they
want, but do not know where to pur-
chase 1t. A perusal Of the advertise
ments in their favorite newspaper would
give them all needful information
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
SENATE SESSION BRIEF.
Resolutions Providing for POIyE-
amy Inquiry and BOeP Sympathy.

Resolutions Providing for POIyE-
amy Inquiry and BOeP Sympathy.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The. senate
spent half an hour in executive session
today, but beyond the very prompt con-
firmation Of Secretary Roots nominal
ton sent in today and the reference to
the committee of the nominations sent
today transacted little business.
Mr.. Rawlins. Utah, offered the follow
ing resolution, and asked immediate con-
sideration:
THAT the committee on Judiciary is
hereby ordered to investigate and report
to the senate:
''First-To what extent polygamy is
practiced or polygamous marriages are
entered into in the United States, or In
places over which they have jurisdiction.
"Second-Have polygamists, or persons
reputed to have more than one wife,
been elected to office by the people of
Utah, and If so, has such election been
for the purpose of encouraging ,polygamy
or in violation of any compact between
said state and the United States.
''Third-Have poiygamists or persons
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
New PIanet Dtscovered.

: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Dec. 6.-The Eu-
ropean Union Of Astronomers announces
to Harvard college observatory the dis
covery OF a new planet of the tenth mag
nitude by Tchari The position is the
following: Dec. 4377 Greenwich mean
time. right ascension. 437 m. 56s decIina-
ton; 437 m. 56s declination; north IA de-
grees IL minutes. The object has a mo-
ton of minus minutes in right ascen-
sion and Z minutes in declination.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
AT THE THEATERS.
DRAMATIC READING.

Leland T. Powers, the impersonator,
who appears tonight at the Peoples
church for the Y. M. c. A course, was
only secured by Secretary Grace after
considerable difficulty. At first the Red
path bureau refused to book him for ST.
Paul. as every date had been engaged
for this season. But SO many people who
herad him last season in Lord Chumley"
clamored for his return that last Nav
Secretary Grace wrote directly to Mr..
Powers, and finally succeeded in secur-
ing him for both St Paul and Minneapo-
lis. Clara Murray's great harp solos will
add much to the pleasure of the entertain
ment. The opening solo, Godefroid's Fan
TASTE, will be played promptly at $50
METROPOLITAN.
Daniel Frohmans "a Colonial Girl" is
playing tc big business at the Metropoli-
tan this week The company, headed by
Howard Gould and Grace Freeman, gives
a splendid performance of the play. "a
Colonial Girl will continue to delight the
patrons Of the Metropolitan for the re-
mainder of this week, with the usual
matinee Saturday.
At the Metropolitan next Sunday even
ing will commence a weeks engagement
of the late Mr.. Charles Coghlan's famous
play, THE Royal Box" which is q strong
romantic drama, adapted by Charles
COghlan from Dumas "Kean" thrilling
in dramatic interest, strong In situa-
lions, most delightful In characterize
tons, introducing prominent personages-
royalty, diplomats and actors during the
time the Prince of Wales was a patron
Of the theaters. Mr.. Andrew Robson, In
the role of Clarence, the actor, gives, it
is claimed, a finished and brilliant piece
of artistic acting. The production Is said
to be thoroughly finished In every de-
tail. Seats are now on sale.
GRAND
Life in the Dakotas is the subject upon
which THE Great Northwest" a melo-
drama holding forth at the Grand this
week, is founded. THE Great North
west is well staged and fairly acted,
and to those who enjoy whirl at melo-
drama occasionally 1t will find ready re-
Spouse.
commencing with performance Sun
day night, next week at the Grand w
M. Wilkinson, a manager of admitted
reputation. win present TO the theater
goers of St Paul Walter Fessler's scenic
production, THE City of New York" 1t
Is described as an interesting and realistic
melodrama. and its scenic effects are said
to be beautiful and effective in the ex-
treme. Th9il company includes Annie
Ward Tiffany. Walter Fessler, Henry
Bagge, Harold 'Hartsell and others of
equal reputation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Boys Run over.

Mar Jannett an eleven-year-old boy,
living at 80 Upper levee, was knocked
down by an express wagon at Fourth and
Cedar streets yesterday afternoon, SUS-
tanning a sprained ankle and painful in
jury to his back. Frank Narcotic. an
other lad living on the flats, was also
knocked down by the wagon. but was not
seriously hurt The Jannett boy was
taken to his home In the central patrol
wagon and attended by City Physician
Richeson.
Witnesses of the accident say the boys
ran in front of the wagon and that the
driver could not stop his horse.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Afraid of Himself.

John Regain. employed at 4O1 Jackson
street walked up to Officer Flynn. at
Seventh and Wabasha streets. last even
ing, and requested to be taken in charge
He said he feared his mind was affected.
and wanted to be cared for until the spell
Of mental depression passed away
The young man was removed to the
central station, where City Physician
Richeson examined him and had him
taken to the county Jail. Regain says
he has been drinking hard of late. and
Dr. Richeson thinks his condition due to
this fact Regain says his home is at Des
MninAS In
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Dramatic Recital

Miss Alice B. Schoch, dramatic reader,
> will make her first public appearance
this evening at Raudenbush hall She
will be assisted by Prof. John Fenwick.
pianist Henry De Lorme, tenor; Miss
Zulema Fuller, dramatic reader; Mrs
Katherine Gray, soprano; E. J. McCaf-
ferry, tenor; Miss McGines, the Century
Mandolin orchestra and the Regal Man
dolin quintette.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
sprinI1Iing Assessments.

The clerk of the board of public works
has completed the figures for sprinkling
assessments in Districts No. and D.
Der. The sprinkling done in District No
exclusive OF the paved streets was
12S693 feet at a total cost of s., 100. or
052 per front foot to the property own
ers. Last year 1884 feet was sprinkled
at a cost Of $5611. or .O433 per front foot
to owners. In District No. the sprink..
hing included 81. 296 feet at total cost OF
S4.IS2 or .O562 per front foot to property
owners. The cost In 1898 was So. 456 for
rs 37S feet sprinkled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Outline of n Few of the Most I'm
pOrtant.

pOrtant.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-Several hun
dred bills and joint resolutions were in
troduced in the senate today. Many Of
them related to local and personal inter-
ests and many were old bills coming
over from the last session. The most i'm
portant were the following:
By Mr. Hale, for the construction Of
a Pacific cable by the navy department,
to be operated by the postoffice depart
ment' and appropriating $1,000, 900 for
this purpose; Mr.. Kyle, for the establish
eminent telegraphic system; for the re-
sstriction Of immigration and a joint reso-
luton for a constitutional amendment
for the regulation Of marriage and di-
vorce; Mr.. Nelson, to submit national
banks to the usury laws of the states
in which they may be located; Mr.. Pet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
MIR. ROBERTS PAY.
Not Decided as to Whether 1t Has
Been stopped.

WASHINGTON, Dec 6-Whether the
pay Of Mr.. Roberts, of Utah. is stopped
as result of the action of the house in
refusing him a seat, has not been passed
upon by the house, and will not directly
arise until the January pay certificates
are issued by Speaker Henderson. by
which time it is said the case will be
permanently settled. Mr.. Roberts drew
his pay up to Dec. 3, the day before con-
gress assembled, on the certificate of
Clerk Mcdowell that he was a member
efnct
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Another Eeud Victim

MACON. Miss, Dec. 6.-Infol nation was
received here this afternoon that II. B.
Wicker has been killed at his home in
Winston county. This is a continual
ton of the Johnson killings and makes
four white men and two negroes who
have been killed in the feud All were
shot from ambush.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
THE WEATHER.

MinnesOta-Fair Thursday and Friday;
fresh southerly winds.
Iowa-Fair Thursday and Friday; fresh
sOutherly winds.
Wisconsin-Fair Thursday and Friday;
fresh southerly winds.
North Dakota-Fair Thursday and Fri
day; winds mostly westerly.
South Dakota-Fair Thursday and Fri
day: winds mostly westerly.
Montana-Fair Thursday and Friday;
south to west winds.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations. taken by the
United States weather bureau. st. Paul,
7. h. Lyons observer. for the twenty
four hours ended at 7 o'clock last night.
barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
ttISheSt temperature NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 50
Lowest temperature q. ................ 10
Average temperature ................... -
Daily range OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Is
Humidity q. ......................... 80
4 tGClpildtlOn --........ ............... U
Z p. M. temperature Observation-Disclosures. 80
z p. m, wind, southeast
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
New cornoretions Organize.

Articles OF Incorporation were filed yes
terday by the CargiH Land Homestead
Company of Minneapolis, with a capital
stock of $150. 000
The Evangelical Lutheran St Matthews
Association OF Grant, Washington coun-
ty. was also legally incorporated ycster-
day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
To Pension Mrs. GridIey.

WASHINGTON. Dec. GA bill was in
troduced by Mr.. Penrose, of Pennsyl-
widow Of the late Capt. Gridiey ' Of the
Olympia, at $100 per month.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

The United States imported all its dolls
until within recent years, but now there
are three large doll factories in the East
turning out several hundred thousand
dolls annually. This must be another of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
MANITOBA COLLEGE.

Principalship to he offered DIR. Pat
rick, of Dundee, SeOtIa9d.
MONTREAL, Dec Sit is stated that
DR.. Patrick, of Dundee, Scotland, will
be offered the principalship of Manitoba
college. Winnipeg, in succession to the
late Rev King
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Fortune fol- s.

Fortune fO+ Stock Exchange Seat.
NEW YOBK. Dec. s.-A seat in the
New York STOCK exchange was today
sold for $4,000, Gfhe highest price ever
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

Spain has not yet INDUCED in any de-
Hrium of JOY over the presidents mes
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

From the Boer standpoint there Is no
necessary connection between laager and
bier.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

1t Is very well to talk Of a winter carni-
val, but who will provide the winter?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

VIII Mr.. Tawney find his place as a
Republican whip a snap?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

those Infant industries" begotten Of the
high tariff Soon there will be a doll
trust
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

The annual report of Attorney General
Griggs says naughty, naughty to the
trusts, and lets it go at that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

1t is poor rule that won't work both
ways, but worse one that won't work at
oil