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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19

Timothy O'Brien. hardened charac-
ter. we'll known to the police, and told
him he wanted a dangerous job done
and that there was plenty Of money In
1t. TAFT. according to O'Brien, said he
wanted his wife put out Of the way in
order to obtain some insurance on her
life. O'Brien declares TAFT planned to
take his wife and sister visiting on
Tuesday evening. when O'Brien was to
shoot Mrs. TAFT in the head and TAFT
in the arm. the sister being taken
along as a witness to the holdup.
At the police station TAFT admitted
the conversation with O'Brien, but
claimed he was simply pursuing his
study of criminology The prosecutor
decided TAFT could not be held on
charge of conspiracy to murder, as
there could be no conspiracy to murder
when OBrien had declared he had no
intention Of committing the crime. DR..
j. w. Hickman. city physician, pro-
nounced TAFT perfectly sane.
No charge was entered against TAFT
and he was released by the police Fri
day morning. He wires from Rossland
that he will return in few weeks,
but this the police doubt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
SURFEITED WITH GOLD
MILLIONS OF THE YELLOW COIN
LYING IN THE TREASURY
AND BRANCHES
PAPER CURRENCY is SOUGHT
Treasurer Roberts Explains That
the People Have Not Become Ac-
custOmed to the Use of Gold as a
Medium of Exchange, and Says
Banks Must Afford the Desired
Relief.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-A telegram
was received from New Orleans today
saying there was surplus Of gold and
an insufficiency of paper currency and
asking that an exchange be made.
Treasurer Roberts in speaking of the
situation said:
I'VE have In the treasury and it's
branches 1920, 1000, 900 in gold and $32,-
100000 in paper. We are giving out
what paper we can and distributing as
well as we can among our nine SUBJ
treasures. We have lately received
similar appeals from Cincinnati. San
Francisco. Chicago, St. Louis and
Kansas City, asking for paper in ex-
change for gold at New York city. We
have informed applicants that they
would have to pay bankers rates for
exchange in such cases. and while the
difference between government and
bankers rate is slight. 1t seems to be
The cause for these demands seems to
be that the people have not yet be-
come accustomed to using gold coin,
and particularly to the fact that busi-
ness is so active that paper money Is
being kept out among individuals in
stead of being in the banks. If gold
does not become popular as a means
of commercial Interchange, the banks
will have to give relief by increasing
the issues Of their own notes. That's
where the relief must come from"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
KILLED FROM AMBUSH
FATE THAT is IN STORE FOR
BRAVE AMERICANS IN MAN.
lila TRENCHES
GEN. OTIS MUST ACT
Soldiers Cannot Long Withstand
Being Picked Off by Sharpsh oOt-
ers Concealed in the Jungles-
ReinfOrcements on the Way Are
Badly Needed In the Philippines
Rainy Season Approaches.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-The re-
ports OF skirmishes and the stories Of
frequent firing by concealed natives
upon the American outposts have con-
veyed the impression to the officials
here that Gen. Otis is being rapidly
brought to q pass where he must un-
dertake a most vigorous offensive cam
paign. Although no instructions have
yet been sent to him, it is assumed
that he will feel justified soon in do
ing this to prevent the Generalization
OF his troops and, also, to make his po-
sition tenable in the approaching wet
season.
The nature Of the country around
Manila favors the tactics the natives
seem to have adopted after learning
that they could not face the American
soldiers in the open field, and 1t doubt
less will be Gen. Otis task just as soon
as his reinforcements reach him to
clear the insurgents away. Half a
dozen natives, concealed in the jungle
and firing at long range at intervals,
could make life unbearable for whole
company of regular troops until they
were dislodged. Military officers who
have had experience in this kind Of
fighting say that men become panicky
and lose their nerve under this treat
ment. That is, however, what they
must expect, occupying the outposts
and trenches, miles outside Of Manila,
during the rainy season, protecting the
waterworks and strategic points, un-
less a determined effort is made be-
fore the country becomes impossible,
ewing to the rains to carry the war
straight into the interior and chase
Aguinaldo's men beyond the range of
activity.
1t Is estimated that the rate of prog
ress now making by the transport
Grant the 1,S00 troops on that ship
will land at Manila about March 4. A
couple Of weeks later the Sherman will
arrive at the same place with similar
number Of troops, and two weeks after
that the Sheridan is due with the troops
now embarking at New York. Before
the last of these troops reach Manila
the dry season will have gotten well
towards an end and only a few weeks
will be left for active operations, so
there is need for steady work in the
preparations at all points in order to
assure fairly comfortable summer for
our troops.
consideration that favors a ter
mination of the struggle at an early
date is that the latest reports further
indicate that the insurgents are becom-
Ing short Of ammunition and with re-
doubled vigilance on the part Of the
naval forces around Luzon they may
be brought to terms on this account
as much as from any other.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
OLDPLATFORM NJ
SENATOR JONES DISCUSSES THE
PROBABLE ISSUES OF THE
NEXT CAMPAIGN
He FAvORS BIMETALLISM

Arrnigns the Republican Party for
Having Broken Promises Made to
Secure VOtes-War Makes Good
Times, but Not of Permanent
Character, Says Mr.. JOnes-His
Opinion of the Chicago Platform.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 1S.-Sen-
ator James X. Jones. chairman Of the
Democratic national committee. is not
in accord with Mr.. Croker. of New
York. and Mr.. Wall. of Wisconsin. re-
garding the paramount issue in the
next presidential campaign. He said
today:
ITO say that the next Democratic
national convention will reaffirm the
position taken by the convention in
1896 is to assert what every candid
man, even slightly familiar with exist
ing facts. knows to be true It is as
certain as anything human can be that
the question of bimetallism will be the
leading issue in the campaign next
year And it is reasonable to expect
that the majority of the people will
next time declare for the party which
means what it says and will redeem
its pledges, and that they will not
again be tricked into casting their
votes in favor of the enemies of the
principles in which they believe"
'On what grounds do YOU base your
hopes for success next year?' he was
asked.
Some of the reasons why I am
strongly hopeful of the future of our
cause are as follows: In the campaign
OF 1896 both parties declared for bimet-
allism; the Democrats for independent
action by the United States. the Re
publicans for an International agree
ment which they pledged themselves
to promote; this declaration ON the
part Of the Republicans was only made
to catch votes, and because the party
leaders did not dare to go to the polls
without it. 1 think now no one any
longer doubts that the fixed purpose
Of those who controlled these leaders
was to maintain the gold standard, and
to prevent. not promote. an interna-
tional agreement. The declaration,
however, served its purpose. and vast
numbers of sincere bimetallists were
persuaded to vote the Republican tick
ct. in the belief that they were voting
for a honest effort to secure interna
tional bimetallism. The leaders who
were responsible for this trick have al
ready committed their party to the
single gold standard. so far as they
can, and if they dare speak out honest
ly in their next national platform it
will declare for the single gold stand
ard
bimetallism Is -improving?'
REPUBLICAN PROMISES BROKEN.
There are as many believers in BIZ
metallism today in the United States
as there ever We're and all these are
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
TAMNERY TRUST.
1t Will Have the Enormous Capital
of $6O,OOO,OOO.


BOSTON, Feb. 1s.-A member of the firm
of Hatch & Ritscher, attorneys, Of Chicago,
Is here attempting to secure options on the
upper leather tanneries hereabouts. He
claims to have obtained enough concerns to
make the project a success. The name will
be the American Hide and Leather company,
with $50, 100000 capital, or such other sum
as will be found necessary to acquire the
properties. OF this capital one-half Is to be
per cent non-cumulative preferred stock,
and half common.
The promoters offer to purchase the desired
tanneries either In cash, half cash OF all
stock. at the option Of the owner. 1t is pro-
posed to pay for the merchandise, plants and
good will, according to expert apprasals,
tanners to guarantee their debts, but they
will be allowed to receive their bills receiv-
abla.
Pfster, Vogel & Co. and leading Milwau-
kee tanneries instigated the movement. The
company has connection with the Uuitsd
States Leather company, the latter company
manufacturing only sole leather. The Alneri-
can company does not expect compete control
Of the trade, but expects 10 secure only the
leading tanneries.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
BOLD FRAUDS AT HAVANA
SOME SENSATIONAL DIsCOV-
ERIES AT THE CAPITAL
Thousands of Dollars Lost to the
City Each Year by the Conniy-
ance of AIca1des and Other OFF,
cials-Frauds in Vogue for Years.


cials-Frauds in Vogue for Years.
HAVANA, Feb. 1S.-Enormous frauds
in the water distribution of Havana
have been discovered by the commits
sion appointed to Investigate the finan-
ces oe the city. 1t appears that one
fifth of the householders in the city
have beer stealing water, with the con-
nlvance Of alcaldes and mayors of the
different districts, who are also water
inspectors In their respective districts,
the city losing in this respect from
100000 to $4,000 a year, the greater per
cent going into the pockets of the al
caldes. The frauds have been perpe-
trated for years back
Ernest Lee Conant, chairman Of the
commission, aided by Ensign Powell
son, who is here ON sick leave; William
B. Whitney, a New York attorney, and
Accountant Haskins did the prelimi-
nary work and directed the efforts of
300 policemen in ferreting cut the
frauds. Upon entering 5000 houses,
which We're down on the books of the
Spanish bank as not using water, the
officers found 1000 secretly connected
with the pipes in the street, or those
in adjoining houses thus getting a
supply of water without paying the
rates. which are 500 to $50 annually.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
RIOTING IN PARIS.
Forty-Six Persons Injured and Many
Arrests Made

PARIS, Feb. 19.-In the course of the
rioting last night, over the election to
the presidency of NJ. Loubet, forty-six
persons were injured, including four
teen policemen. One journalist receiv-
ed blow on the head with a loaded
stick. and was so badly injured that
he was removed to a hospital, where
he now lies in a serious condition. Two
hundred and fifty arrests were made
and 142 of those taken into custody are
still at the station houses, being held
en- the charge Of carrying concealed
weapons.
This mornings editions of the anti
Revisionist papers accuses NJ Loubet
of being a defender of Dreyfus. and ex-
presses the deepest dissatisfaction at
the result of the election, while the re-
vision organs are surprised that the
election Of Loubet, who never expressed
an opinion regarding the Dreyfus case.
is not better received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
SHOT IN A sKIRMIsH.
American Casualties in an Engage
ment With Fflipinos.

ment With Filipinos.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-Gen. Otis
cabled as follows today:
Manila, Feb. 1s.-Casualties in skir-
mish in Taraquina road, north of
pumping station, yesterday:
First Nebraska-Wounded: Company A, Pri>
Yates George Andrews. chest, forearm and
knee, died last might; Edward Day. head,
severe. Company F. Charles e. Park, right
thigh, slight: Company G, John Williams
left elbow, severe; Sergeant Wilbur E. Camp,
left thigh slight; First Sergeant William H.
Cook neck, severe. Company c, Capt. Albert
H. Hollingsworth, thigh, severe; Second Lieu
tenant Bert D. Wheedon, right thigh, severe
Private Frank Huling, Company X, Twen-
tieth Kansas. shot through knee yesterday,
accidental, serious.
In the cable Of 18th list of First Montana
wounded, James w. Kennedy and William
Kennedy, Company G., are identical. the lat
ter name being an error shot right thigh
severe.
Lieut.. Garden hire First Montana, wounded
is William Gardenshire, TO. merly privats COM
pany G..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
CHEERED and HOOTED
ELECTION OF NJ. LOUBET AS PRES
IDENT OF FRANCE FOLLOWED
BY WILD SCENES
CROWDS EASILY CONTROLLED
Popular Demonstrations Were
Greater Than Those Engineered
. by Enemies of the New REGIME
Masses Seem to Regard the
new President With Favor-M.
Loubet Defines His Policy.

PARIS, Feb. 18.-Emile Loubet was
today elected president of France to
succeed Felix Faure. The national as
sembly met at Versailles at l o'clock
this afternoon. M. Loubet, as president
OF the senate, declared the sitting open,
amid the applause Of the Leftists, dur
Ing which M. Loubet proceeded to the
drawing for tellers. The voting began
with the letter 3D." M Dousette cast
ing the first ballot. The official count
showed that S12 votes were cast and
that NJ. Loubet received 4S3; NJ Meline
279 and so were scattered.
After the announcement of the re-
suit M. Chauteau and many members
OF the assembly repaired to an adjoin-
ing salon, where M. Loubet awaited
them. The result of the election was
communicated to him, and he received
the congratulations of his friends
The newly-elected president promised
to devote his best efforts to fulfilling
the wishes of the country and to "re-
unite the Republicans who have drifted
asu1lde- by . the current of unhappy
events"
President Loubets remarks brought
forth lively applause from his hearers.
The premier, NJ Dupuy, then formal
ly transferred the executive power to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
TO LIMIT SUFFRAGE.
Proposed Amendment to the Consti-
tuition of North Carolina.

r RALEIGH. N. c., Feb. 1S. - An
amendment to the constitution of
North Carolina, limiting suffrage, has
been adopted by both branches Of the
general assembly. 1t passed the house
yesterday by vote of 81 to 27, and
the senate today by a vote Of Al to 6.
It will be submitted to a vote Of the
people in August. 1901. at the same
time state officers are voted for
The avowed object of the amendment
is to eliminate the ignorant negro vote.
To do this property and poll tax quail
fcations are prescribed. But this is
made ineffective as to white people by
the further provision that any person
can vote who was entitled to vote on
Jan. 1, 1857. or any time prior thereto,
or whose ancestors were so entitled to
vote
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
ANTITRUST ACT.
Democrats Introduce a Restrictive
Measure in New York Assembly

democrats Introduce a Restrictive
Measure in New York Assembly.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 1S.-The anti
trust bill prepared by the Democratic
organization of the state was intro
duced in the senate by Senator Grady.
1t makes it unlawful for any corpora
ton to issue or to own trust certificates
or for any person interested in it to
enter into any combination or agree
ment which may result IN limiting or
liking the price Of it's products.
1t places the corporation outside Of
the law. in that it cannot sue for
money due for goods. 1t provides pen
alties for violation of any provisions
OF the bill, to be punished by the sac
flnce OF corporate rights and franchises
The bill follows closely the provisions
of the Missouri law
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
FILIPINos CONCENTRATING.
Big Battle May He Fought South of
the PaSiG River

Big Battle May He Fought South of
the Pasig River.
MANILA, Feb. 18.-The heat Is very
oppressive today and the troops, es-
pecfally those who are compelled to
work in the open. have been affected
1t will probably be warmer from now
on until the rainy season.
The rebels have been concentrating
south Of the Pasig river. in front of
Brig. Gen. Ovenshine's lines, on the
right all day long. The country in the
vicinity is particularly thick jungle,
extending for miles. The scouts report
that the rebels are apparently coming
from Laguna and Cavite provinces. The
Americans are strongly entrenched
from the beach to the Pasig.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19

NEW YORK-Arrived Maasdam, Rotter-
dam; Friedrich der Crosse, Bremen Sailed:
Etruria, Liverpool; La Bretagne, Havre
Peninsular, Lisbon; spaarndam, >Rotter-
dam; Anchoria, Glasgow,
LIVERPooL-.Arrived: Lucania, New York.
Sailed Umbrja, New York.
S0UTHAMPToN-Saiie St. Louis. New
York.
STETTIN-Arrived: Island, New York.
GENOA-Arrlved: Aller, New York
ANTWERP-Sailed: Friesand. New York.
HAVRE-Sailed La Normandie, New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
THEIR ONLY CHANCE.
Passengers of Yacht Dixie Walk to
Shore on Rotten lee

Passengers of Yacht Dixie Walk to
shore on Rotten Ice.
CAPE CHARLES, Va, Feb. 1s.-Mrs
Thomas Dixon Jr. and party arrived
at the formers home in this city, this
afternoon at o'clock, after a week
of thrilling and dangerous experiences
aboard the yacht Dixie, which still Hes
frozen up in ice near Hog island, Va,
in charge Of the captain.
Confronted with the alternative Of
freezing and starving to death aboard
the yacht, or wading two miles across
the ice and snow where assistance
could reach them, they decided this
morning to make the start for the
mainland
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
---------
PERIL0US JOURNEY.
Unsuccessful Attempts to Rescue a
Party of Alaskan ProspectOrs.

Party of Alaskan Prospectors.
SEW ENTY-MILE RIVER, Alaska, Dec 20
(via Seattle. Wash. Feb. 1S.)-Lee Pate, Julius
Sternoery and j.. A Richie of Montreal
have returned here from an unsuccessful eff
fort to relieve party of prospectors at the
head of Procupine river. They were gone
over six weeks and suffered semi starvation
as they took provisions for thirty days only
For six days they were practically without
food. All their snowshoe lacings and spare
skins were fed to their dogs.
Ritchte. who led the relief party, was
member of the party that to be rescued
1t consisted of Richie. D. A. McPhee, of Win
nipeg; Ray Moffatt Of Pembroke, Ont :
Philip Billnau of Duluth, and Alec Holmes
Of Fresno Cal. They went in over the Mon
tcon route and last fall found themselves at
the head waters of the Procupine too late to
descend in boats Without a guide they start
ed across the country to the Yukon, 200 miles
away. Holmes froze both feet at the outset
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
MECHANICAL METHODS.

Topic Before the Anne erican Newspa-
per Publishers Association.
NEW YORK, Feb 1s.-A discussion of me
chanical methods in large newspaper estab-
lishments engaged the attention Of the men,
bers Of the American Newspaper Publish
ers' association, at the Waldorf-Astoria to-
day. The proceedings of the annual meeting
were brought to a close soon after 2 p. M,
and the greater part of the out-of-town mem
bers left for their. homes during the after
noon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
EDUCATOR UNDER CLOUD.
Prof. TAFT Admits Making a PrOpo.
sition to Kill His Wife.

sition to Kill His Wife.
TACOMA, Wash, Feb. 49, = Prof.
John L. TAFT, ex-county superintendent
Of schools and an educator well known
on the coast. has left Tacoma for Ross
land. B. c.. after having been suspend
ed from his position as a member or
the high school faculty by the board of
education. 1t Is alleged he conspired
to murder his wife. although the charge
is not an open one.
On Oct. 4 1t 10 alleged, TAFT visited
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
TODAY'S BULLETIN.

Page.
1-Loubet Frances President.
Plethora o: Gold.
Jones on the Issues.
Gen. Otis Must Act.
China Trade Policy.
2-Character Of Loubet.
3-The Legislative Session.
House 'Overrides Veto.
Senate Lawyers Alert.
Library Plans Progressing.
Editorial
6-Wasting Peoples Money.
Here. There and Everywhere.
State Press Etchings.
Edouard Rod in America.
Strong Bank Showing.
Tempe Savers Task.
6-Trade With Germany.
Foreign View of Algerism.
Disaster In Europe.
Woman's Congress at Work.
Army Beef Inquiry.
Bryan Answers Mckinley
minneapolis Matters.
Northwest News
News OF the Railroads
S-Sporting News.
Comiskey After a Franchise.
st. Paul Athletes Win.
Cycling News.
9-Food Show Closed.
Local People on Bulgaria
Elks in B!ackface.
Lemon to Retire.
10-In the Field Of Labor.
Factory Inspection Inadequate.
11-Wants.
12-Fads of Famous Men,
13 Smelling Seems Forsaken.
Representative Hagstrom to Wed.
All-Night Lunch Wagons
Real Estate Is Brisk.
Three Rings for One.
Two Soldiers Predicament.
lin st. Paul Society.
Suburban Social News.
15-Gen E. S. Bragg Is seventy-two.
An Automaton Orchestra,
Sugar Making in Cuba.
A Frog as a Barometer.
16-Five Bishops Lore.
Today at the Churches.
17-Fashions for the Fair.
1S-The Week at the Theaters.
Sauer. the Great Pianist.
10-opinions of the Earth's Form.
Your Nose Betrays You.
20-Convict Labor Cure.
London's Water Problem.
May Wheat Declines.
2t-In Woman's Realm.
Current Literature
22-President of Paraguay.
Senator Clarks New House
23-26-Folly and Fate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
TODAY's EVENTS.

METROPOLITAN = seibert concert, $3.50;
Shore Acres" s:1k
GRAND-Robert Mantell in .The Face in
the Moonlight S:15.
Palm Garden-Vaudeville, 4 and P. M.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
Opposed to a National Kindergarten.

The following letter from Severance
who expected
night was received by Chairman and
lear My begins be In
on the 14th which will
i4'n. nave tried to get substitute cannot.
should be glad to Idon'tk know
tona sin the United committed that should con-
denn 1t to be the the
don't know why we should a kindergarten In all
sahds or the
year for the Kangaroes up to
conception of American liberty
don know why we should s00OOOoO privilege
OF cleaning the Of Manila.
Our duty to the has fulv
discharged that this
ian OF ten millions of people, education
humanity would suggest that should
OF american lives into the assassn the
Philippines
We the it's eight thousand 1epers
now and as we can't well Gomorah we
be content. Yours very truly, IN 7 Severance
Mankato. Mimi.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-19
PAvoNIA IS SAFE.

Long-Missing Steamer Is Finally
Heard From.
LONDON, Feb. Is. = The Cunard
steamship Pavonia, which sailed from
Queenstown for Boston on Jan. 26, and
which was sighted on Feb. 5 in lati-
tude 41:10 north; longitude 44:13 west.
in a disabled condition, arrived in tow
at the Azores today.
1898 Custom House Statistics
Show imports of Sc, ,S55 cases G. II. M,,nn,s
Extract Dry; 52,649 more than any other
brand. Its quality is of unequaIed excellence.