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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
IN THE CLAWS OF A COMBINE.
"We'll be happy yet;
You bet"

One OF the chief difficulties in the way
Of dealing with trusts effectively by state
legislation is made apparent by the sew
enth recommendation Of the late lament
ed antitrust convention held at St Louis
last September. This recommendation is
as follows:
''Seventh-Re Recognizing that trusts are
usually composed of corporations, and
that corporations are but creatures Of
the law and can only exist in the place
of their creation and cannot migrate to
another sovereignty without the consent
of that sovereignty, and that this con-
sent may be withheld when desired, we
recommend as the sense Of this confer
ence that each state pass laws, provid-
ing that no corporation which is a MEM
Der Of any pool or trust in that state or
elsewhere can do business in that state"
Now how would this plan work if put
the coal supply is controlled by a COM
bination, trust or monopoly, composed Of
the corporations interested in the coal
mines and the railroads in the coal fields.
And it will no doubt be admitted that
certain corporations in the state of Min
nesota are parties to the said combina-
ton or trust; and, further, that the coal
trust controls all the coal mines of any
Importance, and a supply Of coal can only
be obtained through this so-called trust
or it's agents and affiliated corporations.
Carry this recommendation into effect
and in what condition do the people of
Minnesota find themselves? They must
have coal or business would come to
standstill and the people perish in the
course of one winter There is no local
supply, except what might be obtained
from the Ignite coal fields Of Dakota and
Montana Minnesota is absolutely de-
pendent upon the coal supplied by the
prohibit by law the agents, representa-
tives or affiliated corporations Of the coal
trust from furnishing coal to the people
OF Minnesota?
Such a recommendation as this made
by the st. Louis convention is simply i'm
possible for this state, and yet it was
presented as one of "the present avail
able remedies" for the trust evil. The
people of Minnesota may agree with the
sentiment, but such a prohibition as IS
thereby proposed is beyond their powers
to compass, and under present conditions
cannot be considered. We must have coal
whether or not it Is controlled by
trust, and we cannot shut out the sup
ply furnished by the coal trust unless we
want to starve
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
AT THE THEATERS.
METROPOLITAN.

Hoyt's "a Trip to Chinatown" with
Harry Gilfoil as the leading feature, is
playing to big business at the Metropoli-
tan this week. The play is undoubtedly
the best of Hoyts productions, and for
clean, wholesome fun and genuine comedy
easily outranks all other efforts of the
famous playwright. A special Thanks
giving matinee will be given today, and
the play will run for the remainder of
the week, closing Saturday night
"a Colonial Girl is the attractive title
of a new play which Daniel Frohman will
present at the Metropolitan opera house
all next week, commencing Sunday even
ing, with the clever actor, Mr. Howard
Gould, in the leading part. The play
made great hit at the New York Ly-
ceum, when it was produced there
year ago, and drew large audiences.
1t Is a tale of old New York in the
times Of the Revolution, but it Is not
war play. Although patriotic in senti-
ment, 1t Is a love story told in charming
comedy fashion, and, while picturesque in
its colonial dresses and scarlet uniforms
of the English soldiery. which then oc-
cupied New York, there is none of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

The G o b unites with the school
teachers of 81. Paul in giving thanks for
the decision just handed down by the
Comptroller McCardy.
On any but a distinctively technical
view of the situation, there never was the
slightest ground for believing that the
teachers pay roll should not under
the law be audited by the comp
troller. No doubt according to the
view of that official, he felt called
on to give the benefit of any possible
question as to power or authority to his
own view, however it might inconvenience
others. He certainly has not won for
himself any abiding reputation for his
readiness to consult the convenience or
preferences of others with reference either
to the matter or the manner of his els
charge of his official duties
The Globe might regard itself as hay
ing an additional reason for thankfulness
and elf-congratulation in the fact that
the court has upheld its view of the situa-
ton, as, indeed, it's view generally on
the glorious variety of municipal problems
coming UP from time to time has always
been upheld by the court in the last event:
but there are considerations of modesty
which forbid. Enough that the teachers
will no doubt enjoy their THANKSGIVING
cheer more freely with Judge KeIIy's de-
cision known to them than they would if
forced to occupy the attitude of uncer-
tainty which has been their lot so long.
As this cloud has been swept from the
pedagogic horizon, may we not also hope
that the remaining shadows which course
along their paths may soon be dissipat-
ed? st. Paul will not close it's schools.
it. There is no reason why we should.
1t would disgrace us as a municipality
for all time if we did anything of the
kind There is money to burn in this
city, 1t can hardly be regarded as com
hitting it to the flames to devote it to
continuing to teach the Young Idea how
to shoot, charter or no charter, consti-
tuition or no constitution, tax levy or no
tax levy.
AS the G l o has already taken oc-
casion to point out, there is now a period
of many months ahead of us in which to
devise the ways and means by which to
keep our schools open the full term. We
can do so. Mr. McCardy may not be
able to dig up out of one of his treasure
trove funds" the needful sum, as he
intimates he might do, for;instance, if if
were matter of such pressing need as
the establishment of city auditorium in
the old capitol building But at least
there are men, and. for that matter.
women, who, in the last event. and as a
hnal recourse, can be safely called on to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
JURY IS COMPLETED.
Trial of Roland B. Molineux VIII
Begin Next Monday.

Trial of Roland b. MOIineux VIII
Begin Next Monday.
NEW YORK, Nov 29.-The twelfth and
last juror in the case of Roland B. Moli-
neuX, on the charge of having caused the
death of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams, was
secured this afternoon. Juror No. II was
Frederick B. Crane, a correspondent for
the American Book company. Earlier
in the day Theodore Sandthorp, a manu-
facturer of medical and surgical instru-
ments, was selected as the eleventh
juror.
After the ceremony of administering the
oath to Mr.. Crane, Recorder Golf turned
to the jury and explained that both the
prosecution and the defense had consent
ed to- an adjournment until Monday, to-
morrow being Thanksgiving day He SAID
that 1t was his desire to give the jurors a
rest before entering upon the arduous la
borS Of the trial, and he was glad to be
able to grant them the opportunity of
spending the holiday with their families
or friends.
To secure this jury of twelve men re-
quired twelve days of tiresome and tech
meal work on the part of the court and
counsel. Five hundred and four tales
men were examined, but only fifteen could
stand the test large majority of the
candidates for the jury box being ruled
out because of conscientious scruples con-
corning capital punishment, circumstan-
tial evidence and expert testimony. OF
the fifteen talesmen who were accepted
three, Daniel Fraad, Abraham Altmeyer
and Maurice Brandt, were eventually ex-
cused by the recorder on the ground of
ill-health.
During the morning hours of the trial
Mrs. Blanche Chesbro MolineuX and Mrs
E. L. Molineux, wife and mother of the
prisoner, were in the court room. The
two women were greeted by Gen Moli-
neux, the father of the defendant, when
they entered. A few minutes later the
prisoner came into the room. His face
frightened perceptibly when he caught
sight of his wife and mother, and hurry
ing forward he kissed them again and
again. Today is said to be the first ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
Roland B. Molineux, and Mrs Molineux
is reported to have insisted upon seeing
her husband upon the anniversary of her
wedding
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
DIES MONIES BRICK PAVING.
Board of Public Works Has Been
Inspecting 1t.

The board Of public works took up
the matter of the condemnation of land
Tor slopes for the Wabasha street bridge
yesterday. A portion Of the land needed
Tor slopes and an approach is owned by
SherlH Wagner, and through his at
torney, B. II. Schneider, a demand was
made that the city pay $500 for the
land, Which sum includes damages and
also the price of the property to be used.
The city is going ahead with the bridge,
however, on the advice of the corporation
attorney, who holds that if the owner
Will not make a reasonable figure the
matter will be taken into the courts. The
board decided to view the premises be-
fore taking further action in the pro-
ceilings.
The board returned yesterday from a
trip to Des Moines, where the brick man.
ufacturing plants at that city were in.
spected and particularly the paving brick
plants. Assistant City Engineer Wilson.
who accompanied the board, said Des
Motnes had at present about fifty miles
Of brick paving and 1t was giving good
satisfaction. The city was at present
laying the brick pavement the same as
In st. Paul, on a concrete foundation with
a cement filler. The Des Moines brick
has been used in paving some of the
streets here during the present year and
mas given good satisfaction
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
LOSS is APPALLING


there were 300 men. Gen Dutort, who
was nine miles off, FASTENED to the as
Slstance of the Bloemhof contingent with
a hundred men. Nine burghers were
killed, seventeen were wounded and there
were some missing. The British left on
the field private and sergeant.
1t is reported that the British attempted
to leave Kimberley on the east side to as
sist the troops from Belmont.
The cOmmandant, Lubbe, was slightly
wounded.
The British have repaired the damage
to the railroad. The Free Skaters engag-
ed with the British, were overwhelmed
by numbers, aud. after brave stand
until the afternoon, we were compelled 20
take up another position en- the other
side of the railroad.
Dearey says ii is impossible to give the
number of killed and wounded Beers, but
the loss is not great.
The Beers had four guns to the British
twcnty-fCur The general says tie Free
Staters are full of courage. CHhe latter
part Of the foregoing dispatch from ''the
Free StAters engaged" evidently refers to
either the battle of Belmont or the battle
of Enslin or GFas PAM
MASS FOR THE SLAIN.
ROME, Nov ga requiem mass was
celebrated in the English Catholic church
mere To-Day TOT the repOSe OF the souls or
the slain in South Africa. The church
was filled with English and Americans,
including the ambassadors of Great Brit
ain and the United States. The pope
sent his blessing. 1t is announced that
his holiness is much distressed by the
losses on both sides in South Africa.
CANADIANS AT CAPE TOWN.
CAPE TOWN, Nov 29-The American
steamer Sardinian, Capt. Johnstone. from
Montreal, Oct. %, and Quebec, Oct. 30.
having on board the Canadian contingent
for South Africa, 1000 strong, has ar
rived here.
GREAT BRITAIN PROTESTS.
WASHINGTON, Nov 29.-Great Britain
has protested vigorously to this govern
ment against the organization of expedi-
lions in this country intended, presume
bly,, for the assistance of the Bocrs.
Lord Pauncefote made the protest to the
state department: Secretary Hay re-
ferred Lord Pauncefote to the secretary
of war. 1t is no longer a secret that
expeditions of Importance are being or
ganized. The most notable of these has
its headquarters in the suburbs of this
city, and another will be equipped with
funds tomorrow in New York city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington-Mgr. Sbarreti. assistant to
the papal delegate in Washington, who
was recently appointed bishop of Havana,
called at the White house today and paid
his respects to the president
Sandusky, O.-Peter Scnmidam and Mrs
Gehri, his sister, aged respectively sew
enty-nine and seventy-four years. were
found dead in their home near here by
neighbors, having been asphyXiated by
coal gas.
New York-Louis Bach, of Brooklyn,
attempted to kill his wife today. wound
ing her twice with a pistol. She fell in a
faint, and Bach, thinking her dead shot
and killed himself Bach was twenty
three years old. The tragedy resulted
from a quarrel over money matters.
Fort Scott. Kan.-John p. Reese. mem
Der of the executive committee OF Ino
United Mine Workers of America, sen
fenced to Jail for two months Tor e gol
tempt of the federal court, mas re- uSSu
the offer of United States Judge w niid'AS
for special jail privileges at Iopehd'
DUBUQUE Io-The Dubuque Savings
hank. capital $4,000, was Incorporated To-
dav Directors: w. T. Bradley, W. II.
Day. n. B. Glover. F. A. Rumpf, George
W. Kirsett, ]. X. Demang, George b.
Burch.
GAINESVILLE, Wis.-Max Peffig, who sui
cided from Flint q Pere Marquette
steamer. was born a nobleman, his real
name being. Max Won Schulenperg. lie
was an officer in the German army
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

ment of the composite battalion of the
Household cavalry, going to South Africa.
Surging masses thronged Windsor, cheer
Ing and singing, and similar scenes were
witnessed in London, in spite of the dense
fog. Lord Wolseley babe the Horse
guards (the Blues) farewell at Knights
bridge barracks. He made a speech re-
minding the men of the grand military
deeds Of the Blues, saying he was assured
they would do their utmost to add to the
glory of the regiment of which they were
so justly proud, and wishing them God
speed, good luck and a safe return.
Struggling crowds lined the route to
the station, necessarily singing and cheer
ing, until the cavalrymen were entrained
Tor Southampton, where they embarked
on board the transport Maplemore.
There was an interesting ceremony at
Windsor today when the queen inspected
the men of the Grenadier guards who re-
Gently returned from Omdurman, and
conversed with the wives and families Of
the soldiers who have gone to South Afri-
ca from the Windsor district The
weather was beautiful. The queen was
accompanied by Princess Henry of Bat
tenberg and Princess Christian.
After an inspection of the troops her
majesty briefly addressed Col Hatton,
congratulatfng him on the splendid con-
duct of the guards in South Africa and
expressing deep regret at the losses suS-
tanned. Queen Victorias words were all
the more earnest, inasmuch as, just be-
fore her arrival at the barracks, she re-
ceived news of Gen. Methuen's great VIC
tory in what, the telegram received at
the barracks termed, "the bloodiest battle
of the century" Col Hatton thanked the
queen for her kind words, and the guards
cheered repeatedly.
The wives and families of the soldiers
were then grouped in front Of the royal
carriage and her majesty sympathetically
addressed them, saying how much she
felt for them, and hoping they would have
good accounts Of their husbands. and
fathers.
The spectacle was unique Anxious
wives, with Growing babies In arms or in
baby carriages, passed in front of the
queen, who leaned forward, dropping
words of sympathy and hope with true
womanly tenderness.
There has been no news of any kind
from Natal, up to this morning, since
Gen. Buffers message of yesterday. The
independent communications stopped alb
ruptly with the announcement that Gen.
Hildyard had been ordered to advance
on Colenso. There Is considerable solicit
tude regarding the course of events since
Monday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

foot the bill of giving our children the
benefit Of the full school term.
In the light of the glorious Thanksgiv-
ing which We are ali engaged in enjoying.
and with the full significance of Judge
Kelly's amiable decision dawning upon
them, the ladies and gentlemen of the
city's teaching staff have. according to
the G b e s view, ample reason at this
juncture to turn toward each other and
exclaim, in the language of the modern
poet:
'.Well be happy yet;
You bet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-John w. Har-
per. of the firm of Harper & Bros, which
assigned yesterday to the State Trust
company, said today that the members Of
the Harper family would soon meet the
officers of the trust company and repre-
sentatives of other creditors for the ar
rangement of the business. 1t is expected
that all the creditors will give the Har-
pers their active support. The periodical
publications of the house will be con-
tinued with the exception of 'I.itera-
ture" in It's American form.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
CITY's CASH ACCOUNT.
Treasurer HOrst's Statement for the
Current Month.

The report of City Treasurer Horst for
November shows a cash balance on hand
at the end Of the month of IS, 397. 03 The
receipts during the month were 1913, 116. 35.
of which $24O629.O1 was tax receipts, $13,-
111.6O water frontage tax and 1923, 91312
from special assessments. The disburse-
ments were $685., 1865 5 and the balance on
hand Nov. 80 1898. 397 O3, deposited as fol-
lows:
Merchants National bank, s185, 9S7 50;
National German-American bank, $261, O92;
st. Paul National bank, s99, 1880; Ger
mania bank, $13,O30.59; Scandinavian
American bank, $40, 777.63; Union bank
$50, SCO.81; Hanover National Bank of New
York, interest account, $44 20O.36; State
bank, $19,714.10; local coupon account,
Sis, O52.17; cash in vault, $t53. 80
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
MIR. ROBERTS CASE.
Republican Members of House VIII
Consider 1t Friday.

WASHINGTON Nov. 29.-The method
of procedure to be adopted by the house
of representatives in getting rid of Mr..
Roberts. the polygamist representative
elect from Utah, is to be considered at
conference of Republican leaders to be
held Friday in the room of the COMMITTEES
on interstate and foreign commerce.
This conference has been called by Rep
resentative Hepburn, of Iowa, who has
devoted considerable attention to the
case. Among those who will participate
will be Representative Payne, of New
York; Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, and Grcs-
venor and Taylor, of Ohio. Mr. Taylor
was the chairman of the committee on
elections in the last congress, to which
were referred all the petitions and pro-
tests against the seating of Mr. Roberts
received before the adjournment in March.
AT the request of Mr.. Henderson he has
been making a careful study of the case
and of precedents. He is not willing to
discuss 1t in any way, however at this
stage Of the proceedings.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

not be well to let some droppings fall on
Cuba and Porto Rico. AT present all
imports from those islands pay customs
duties equal to those paid on imports from
the least favored nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
BATTERY SCANDAL.
Charges Against Maj. Libbey Re-
ferred to Gen. Lambert.

ferred to Gen. Lambert.
The charges filed against Mai Libbey
by certain eX-members of Battery A, the
substance ofswhich was published in the
q b e of Sunday, threaten to create
quite stir among the members CT the
state guard. If the charges are fully
sifted. it is alleged choice scandal may
be unearthed. -
The charges filed with the governor
have been referred to Adjt Gen. Lambert,
who was asked If a nearing would be
granted the parties making the charges.
He replied that a judge does not an
nounce what his decision will be be-
forehand, and he considers that good
ground for keeping his intentions to him
self The full text of the charges, backed
up with aff1davits, cannot fail Of recogni-
ton, it is claimed, but the wonder is that
the matter has been referred to the al
Jutant general, whose powers apply to
members Of the guard. In this case the
complaint is by civilians, and they have
appealed to the governor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
Defense of chrIntinnitx.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Nov. 29.-Prof. Will
dressed the Methodist Episcopal church
congress at its morning session today, on
the Findings of Science and Christian
Faith The speaker combatted the idea
that science and Christianity were OPP
posed to each other, and asserted that no
discovery had been made or would ever
be made which would contradict the es-
tabliShed Christianity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Joseph Chamberlain Defends the
Government and Discusses Future.

LONDON, Nov. Embarrassing a meet
ing of 1000 persons in Leicester this even
ing, Joseph Chamberlain devoted the
greater part of long speech to a justi-
ncatlon of the governments policy in
South Africa, and to a refutation Of tho
arguments Of the Earl of Kimberley, Sir
Henry Campbell-Bannerrnan and others.
According to Sir Henry Campbell-Ban-
herman" said Mr.. Chamberlain, 1--WE
ought to have szulked back to our holes
when Mr.. Kruger refused to listen to our
peaceful representations. That would
have lost us South Africa, weakened our
hold upon India, and earned US the con-
tempt of mankind
He reiterated that the war was in
evitable. although doubtless Mr.. kruger
would have preferred to wait until Eng
land was involved with some other
power"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
Money From Hunters.

State Auditor Dunn has received re-
turns from nineteen counties that col
censes. OF those reported Ramsey leads
the list with $193 and Pine county comes
next with $109! The total collected to date
is 1852. st. Louis county is yet to hear
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

The president Of the Western Electric
company says his company will not go
into the proposed electric fan trust. Be-
ing Chicago man. he probably realizes
the impossibility of controlling our West
ern zephyrs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
cherokee Treaty Ratification.

TAHLEQUAH. L t., Nov. 29.-Botn a
houses of the Cherokee legislature nave
finally passed the bill extending 10 tIls
70 ratjfv the Cherokee treaty. The treaty
is practically the same asthat maze WIN
the Dawes commission.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

MUSCATINE, To-, Nov. 29.-Samuel Sin
nett, a prominent and wealthy pioneer
resident, died today at the age of eighty
two. He has been recognized leader in
the Iowa greenback and Populist parties
with more than a state wide reputation
in their counsels. He was a native of
Dublin, descendant of an old Huguenot
family
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30
CURRENCY BILL CONFERENCE.
Republican Members of Senate Conn
naittee to Meet.

n'ittee to Meet.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ga call has
been issued for a meeting of the Repub-
llcan members Of the senate committee
on hnance in this city on next Saturday
at 10 o'clock The meeting is to be held
Tor the purpose of considering a general
financial bill to be introduced in the an
preaching session of congress. 1t is I'M
derstood that Senator Aldrich, chairman
OF the committee has prepared bill on
the lines agreed tpon during the confer
ences of the Republican membership last
summer, and o that this bill will be the
basis OF consideration at next Saturdays
meeting. Z re
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

While the Republican administration IS
scattering the blessings of reciprocity
among the nations of Europe, might it
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

If you need a reason for being thank
full you might remember that today will
see the last of the years football games
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

tons with the Servian lamb. Is this
another "omen of peace?"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-30

The weather mans attention is called to
the fact that rain served on Thanksgiving
should be frozen.