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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

and in the trenches across the northern
extremity as we'll as almost up to tn.
center Of the mountain crest, opened a
central fire on our devoted battalions.
The hail-like rattle Of the Boer rifles was
replied to vigorously.
DEATH OF WOoDGATE.
Gen. Wcodgate, who had been detailed
by Gen. Warren to effect the capture
of the position, walked to and fro amid
the neVer-ceasing whistle of flying bull
lets, to direct his men.
mo one seems to know precisely when
the gallant officer was hit there being
no breathing space allowed to Took at
watches, but early in the engagement the
general was shot over the left eye as he
was coolly watching the effect of our
fire. He was carried to the rear, suffering
acute pain, but exclaiming: Let me
Alone"
iOf the fierce fighting that followed
there are many brilliant accounts, but no
more brilliant than Winston ChurchiIIs
THE troops" Churchill writes, "werc
driven almost entirely off the main pIa-
teau and the Beers succeeded in re-occu-
plying some Of their trenches. A frightful
disaster was narrowly averted. Twenty
men In one of the captured trenches
abandoned their resistance, threw up their
hands and called out that they would sur
render. Col. Thornycroft, whose great
statue made him everywhere conspicuous,
and who was from dawn till dusk in the
first firing fire, rushed to the spot. The
Beers advanced to take the prisoners, as
Nicholson Mex was scarcely, thirty yards
away Thornycroft shouted to the Boer
commander: You go to hell. 1 command
on this hill, and allow no surrender. Go
on with your firing which latter they did
with terrible effect, killing many of the
British. The survivors, with the remain
der Of the firing line. fled two hundred
yards. were killed By their indomitable
commander, and being reinforced by two
brave companies of the MiddieseX reSt-
ment, charged back, recovering all lost
ground, and the position was maintained
until nightfall.'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
THE HIGHWAYMAN."

Katherine Germaine VIII Appear in
This Beautiful Lyric Gem.
One of the events Of the season will be
the appearance of the Broadway Opera
company at the Metropolitan, beginning
tomorrow night. The engagement will
be for four nights and matinee. More
than ordinary interest is taken in this at
traction, owing to the fact that De Koven
& Smiths tuneful opera, THE Highway
man." will receive It's first presentation
in this city. A continuous run Of seven
teen weeks at the Broadway opera thea
ter, New York city. has been followed by
most successful engagements in the largo
cities of the United States. Musically, 1t
is claimed that in THE Highwayman"
Mr.. De Koven has written a score that
is more pleasing than any of his previous
efforts. not excepting the ever-popular
"Robin Hood"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
IT'S LADIES NIGHT.
Commercial Club Has Prepared 4
Special Programme for Them.

Special Programme for Them.
Club night to the Commercial club to-
night will be marked by a programme
mora elaborate than usual, for the enter
tainment of the fair sex. The programme
In full Is as follows
Mrs Fannie Mayfield at the Piano.
Spirit of Light and Beauty" ...... Garcia
Mesdames Gray. Smith, Miss Ewertsen.
"Havanaisi'' Observation-Disclosures. Grey
Vina Avery Smith.
Concerto-TIolin No 8. De Beriot
Sweetest Flower That Blows HaWley
Henry De Lorme.
THE City of st. Paul
Rev A. B. Medium
Aria-"Caro Nome" Verdi
Katherine Gray.
when Young" lehman
Earl Wetherbee.
Song-"COuld I" ...................... Tosti
Representations of Famous Actors
Mrs. r. NJ. Smith
Gadis Crusaders-Solo with Trio.
Henry De Lorme. Mesdames Gray Smith
and Miss Ewertsen.
THE Little Woman" 49,. ........... Osgood
Earl Wetherbee.
Sling Heigh Ho" .Henschel
Katherine Gray.
Song of the Heart ............T ummison
Marie EwertSen.
Perspective" .......... Rev. j. D. Paxton
Unto Thy Heart" ................ .AllitSen
VIVA Avery Smith. Violin Obligato. Mr..
Andersen.
Hungarian Dance"
katherine Gray and Vina Smith.
Toreador's Song-"Carmen'. ...... BiZet
Henry De Lorme.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

this principle of equality is disregarded
then the rights and liberties of the peo-
pie are in greater danger than they were
before 1861
The constitution of the United States,
the great principles upon which this gov
eminent Is based, does not and cannot
contemplate the holding of any OF its
people in a state of subsection and de-
prived of any of the rights and privileges
enjoyed by all the people, and the Mime
sofa congressman, Messrs Tawney, Nc
Cleary. Stevens, Morris and Eddy, Will
no doubt learn to their cost that the peo-
pie of Minnesota cannot view with calm
ness any infringement of the constitution
and abandonment of republican prin-
ciples such as this to which these con-
gressmen have been party.
Whatever the action of the United
States senate, whether or not this Puerto
Rican tariff bill becomes a law, the fed
eral courts are to be given an opportunity
to pass upon the validity of the imposi-
ton and collection OF special customs
duties on Puerto Rican products import
ed into the United States, A. s. Lascelles
& Co., a firm of New York importers.
have filed a suit in the United States
circuit court in New York to enjoin Col
lector George S. Bidwell from continuing
to collect import duties on goods from
Puerto Rico. and it Is the hope Of the
people that if congress does not see and
perform its duty the courts Will right the
| wrong.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
TEN TALK CHARTER.
TVO-ThIrds of the Commission Meet
and DISCUSS n Chapter.


and DISCUSS a Chapter.
Ten of the fifteen members Of the char
ter commission attended the session last
evening President Flandrau presided,
and the others present were Messrs. Nc
Nair, Albrecht, Zimmerman, Fetter,
Childs, Smith. Doran, Taylor and Tighe.
The chapter on the police department.
providing for the management of the
same under a board of five commission
ers. was taken up, and. after some
amendments. adopted. The provision re-
lating to the appointment of the five COM
missioners, which, at the last session,
was fixed SO as to allow the commission
to appointed on or before the first Tues
day in June, $780, was changed. Commits
sioner Fetter said that, unless amended
in this particular, the retiring mayor
would have the appointment of the COM,
mission, and this was not desirable. Mr..
Judgment of the present mayor as to
the needs of the police department would
be better than that of a new man. Mr..
Doran wanted the appointing time
changed to July l. but the commission
changed the text so as to provide for
the appointment Of the board by tho
mayor not earlier than forty nor later
than sixty days after the adoption of
the new charter. The other provisions OF
the chapter adopted were the same as
published several weeks ago IN the
G Il b e.
The commission at its meeting Tuesday
night will take up the chapter on the
powers Of the council. which includes the
sections relating to the granting Of fran
chises.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
WEATHER A DRAWBACK.
Has Retarded1Cthe7t Development of
Spring Trade.

NEW YORK. March 2-Bradstreets to4
morrow Will say!
STORMY weather has retarded the de-
velopment OF spring trade at many mar
kets, inteTuptins telegraph and railway
the movement OF merchandise. In prices
aggressive strength isrstiIl the feature of
the cotton and cotton goods market, while
metals remain 6teadSg Food products
however, have weakened and some raw
materials like Wool and hides are quot
ably lower. u
Railway retuEns continue to reflect
large, gains ovets a Year ago, though as
pointed out lastSweek, comparisons from
now on will be with better conditions In
transportation matters a year ago and
phenomenal gains are less likely of at
tainment.
Wheat, including -four, shipments for
the week aggregate S,S63.5S7 bu, against
3,650,65o bu last week, 5,S15,5S5 bu in the
corresponding week of '99: 3.252 COB bu In
1898; 2.075.495 bu in 1897, and 2.407.679 bu Ia
1876. Since July l this season the experts
of wheat aggregate 1si.5I0.6 2S bu, against
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
DEATHS OF A DAY.

LONDON, March 2-Lady Louise
Madeline Tighe died at Woodstock.
County IIilldnny, this morning. She was
and was born In 1893 She danced at
the famous ball at Brussels the night be-
fore the battle OF Waterloo, and girded
on the Duke Of Wellingtons sword when
he started for the field of battle.
WASHINGTON, March 2-Congress-
man Sydney Eppes, of Virginia, who was
operated on for appendicitis today, died
at Garfield hospital at IL O'Clock tonight.
NEW YORK. March 2.-Charles e.
Bates died in this city tonight He was
best known by the prizes he had taken
at the horse show and the breeder of fine
horses. He owned a large stock farm in
in were bred and brought to New York
city
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
WEEK OF PRAYER
To Be Held to Rouse MethOdists
From Their Lethargy.

The membership of the Methodist
church IS less than 1t was two years ago,
and this fact has greatly exercised the
bishops Of that denomination. How to
revive interest In the church is a ques-
ton which the representative clergymen
have given earnest consideration To
bring the matter directly before the peo-
pie committee. composed of Bishops c..
H Fowler, w. x. Ninde and l. W. Joyce,
acting on behalf of the body of bishops,
has issued an address to the church. The
conditions are carefully outlined and a
week of prayer arranged. This will begin
March rs. and daily services are to be
held in all Methodist churches in the
country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

FIELD. SCHLICK & CO.-This is the
last day of the muslin underwear sale In
the other departments Will also be found
a large assortment of specials, each with
an interesting price. For men they offer
a sensation in fine silk neckwear.
THE PLYMOUTH CLOTHING HOUSE,
corner Seventh and Robert, still have
their new patterns in shirts and trousers
to the top. Their spring opening In
hats Is still going, with the Knox as the
leader
ST. PAUL HARDWARE COMPANY
call particular attention to their excellent
line of tinware, egg poachers, wash
boilers, and say that good tinware Is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
DOMINION OF CANADA.
ON A WAR FOOTING.
Fort AeaVenwOrth to BE the LRrgesl
Military Post In the United States,

Military Post In the United States.
Maj. George E. Pond, U. S. A, quarter
master of the department of Dakota, has
received instructions from the war de-
partment concerning the work of the
army board to which he was appointed
which will sit at Fort Leavenworth on
March g. The board will locate number
of new buildings and formulate plans for
the coming Fort Leavenworth, which will
be the largest military post in the United
States.
The board of which Maj Pond is a
member will locate the new buildings
and choose q site for the new model army
hospital to be built there. He will leave
Sunday night for his station and will be
absent for some time. In addition to the
post and barracks Leavenworth has a
military penitentiary. Army officers of
this department take the view that If the
bill introduced in congress for the estab-
lishment Of a military college passes, the
institution will be located in part at the
Kansas post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
TAKES CHARGE MONDAY.
Chief McIntire Not Yet at Head of
Detective Force.

Chief of Detectives McIntire will not
assume charge Of the detective depart
ment until Monday. Today he leaves for
Duluth, and will return Sunday night
The new official expressed the opinion
that being chief of detectives was some
thing like moving houses, which was the
business he followed before Mayor Kiefer
selected him for license inspector. He
had never seen two houses alike, nor two
buildings which could be moved on the
same plan, and this he thought would APP
ply to police caseS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
TodaY's Attractions at
81, PAUL Retail Stores.

YERXA offers a long list of delIcacies
for the Sunday dinner. embracing almost
everything in the grocery and meat mar
ket.
SCHOCH. at both his stores, quotes
special leading prices on his candles,
bakery goods, fish and all other goods
that you want to eat.
PEOPLES PROVISION COMPANY
have an attractive list OF choice meats,
butter and cheese.
w. j. DYER & BRO tell about the
difference between good pianos and the
kind that merely look good
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Former Secretary OF War Russell A.
Alger declares that the United States Is
not in a state of war, but only suffering
from rebellion and insurrection. 1t will
be news to the SO, 900 American soldiers in
the Philippine islands. The operations of
Gen. Otis in those unfortunate islands
have never been magnificent, and now
they are declared by that ancient war
rlor, Alger, to not be even war.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
WEATHER FOR TODAY.


MISUNDERSTANDING cloudiness Sat
urday, snow and colder Sunday; brisk
nOrtherly winds.
IoNa-Fair and warmer Saturday; rain
or snow and colder Sunday; brisk north
CrlY winds Saturday.
The Dakotas-Sn0w and colder Satur-
day; Sunday fair; southerly shifting to
northerly winds.
Montana-Snow and colder Saturday:
probably snow Sunday; variable winds.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations. taken by the
United States weather bureau, St. Paul.
+. Il. Lyons observer. for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night.
-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
Highest temperature ................... 81
Lowest temperature .................... 24
average temperature ..,....,........... -
Daily range Observation-Disclosures.
42dtotleI ~ -
Humidity Observation-Disclosures. 50
9reCipitatiOn Observation-Disclosures, %
D. M, temperature NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2S
I p. m. wind, west; weather clear
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

lGS.Tl2S74 blu last year, and 1854. TBS bu
In 1898. Corn exports for the week ag-
gregate 4,5S3.7S0 bu, against 2,S96175 last
week. 5,794, $50 bu this week, a year ago;
5,0St,694 in 1898, 5255.7S5 In 1897. and 2,775,-
o49 in 1886. Since July 1 this season. corn
exports aggregate 143,527,014 against 49,
5O6,O41 during the same period year ago,
and 119, 302 739 in 1S97-98''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
OPPOSE JAIL SCHEME.
Public Library Rooms Not Favored
for Contemplated Purpose.

The judges OF the district court are
said to be opposed to the locating of the
county jail in the quarters now occupied
by the public library. The judges have
been figuring on the placing of a law
library in some of the rooms now used
by the library Mayor Kiefer held a
consultation with John H. Jacobsen. the
architect, who assisted in the drawing
of the plans for the court house relative
to the proposed change yesterday. The
mayor stated that his sole desire was to
save the taxpayers money. and all he
had done to date was to have the experts
examine into the question and ascertain
If 1t was possible to have the jail put in
the rooms when the library was moved to
the new building. If it was not feasible
the mayor said there would be nothing
lost as none of the gentlemen would
charge anything for their services.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Great activity has resulted in Chicago
since the discovery Of the circular signed
H. L. Creighton. and representing that a
coupon ticket agents association would
distribute commissions to agents acting
for the different railroads. The st. Paul
lines have been notified that H. S. Creigh-
ton. auditor of the Maricoba & Phoenix
railway, has owned up to the authorship
Of the circular.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
BARRIERS GIVEN LICENSES.

state Board Completes the Marking
OF Papers in the Examination.
OF the fifty-six applicants for licenses
examined by the state BARRIERS board
last Tuesday and Wednesday only seven
were refused on account Of inability to
pass the examination.
The board completed the work Of ex-
aiming the papers yesterday. Fifty
points were allowed in the examination
for experience. and the per cent required
to pass was Go. One of the two women
who took the examination failed to Sc
cure a license.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Smell WIN In Court.

CHICAGO. March 2.-The will of the
late Mrs Henrietta Smell. widow Of A. ].
Smell the millionaire. whose murder caus-
ed a great sensation about twelve years
ago, has been set for hearing on the pc
tition to admit 1t to probate March %.
The will disposes of an estate valued at
S525, 0O0 which was divided equally be-
tween A. ]. Smell, son. Mrs. Henrietta
Coffin, q daughter, and Henrietta Nc
Crea a granddaughter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

in this aspect it must be admitted that
the results of the work done by the de-
ceased physician in the direction of pre-
scribing a rational system of treatment
of much value to the whole world.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

The trusts have driven another nail In
their own coffin by removing their head
quarters to New York and New Jersey
The great West may tolerate a local trust
for time, owing to local pride. but an
Eastern trust will receive scant consider
alton from Western states.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Barn and Houses Burned.

A barn at 1lO7 Ross street belonging to
8. M. Meacham was destroyed by fire
about 10 o'clock last night together with
the contents. team of horses belong
ing to August Baer. stabbed in the struc-
ture, were burned. The loss on the barn
was about 800, and the horses were
valued at $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Candidates for Cndetships.

The army board sitting at Fort Smelling
for the examination of candidates to
West Point will complete its work today.
Three candidates have been examined &C
cording to the schedule issued by the war
department.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
DISCIPLINE OF UNDERWRITERS
One Firm Is Accused of Violating
the Compact"

the "COmpact"
The local board of underwriters has i'm
posed a fine of $3.50 upon the Strickland
Doolittle company for Violating the COM
pact existing, between members of the
local underwriters association.
1t is not at all unlikely that the matter
may precipitate rate war, and more
especially If the company persists in re-
fusing to pay the fine which it is under
stood it will do.
The firm is charged with writing a
heavy line on the Grand opera house.
securing the risk by refunding a per-
centage of the premium. The fine has
not been paid, and the matter will be
taken up at the next meeting Of the
board of underwriters.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Ver.Iict for Gatea.

The jury in the case of Hiram D. Gates
against the City Railway company yes
terday returned a verdict awarding the
plaintiff Si00. The action was brought to
n collision on the Como line last Septem-
hat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Kernan.s Case was NolIed.

The case Of the state against Frank
Herman charged with forgery, was yes
terday nOlled by Judge Jaggard on mo-
ton of County Attorney Bigelow. All
other criminal cases were continued over
the term.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
weekly Rank Mearinws.

The following table, compiled by Brad
principal cities for the week ended March
!, with the percentage OF increase and
decrease as compared with the corre-
spending week last year:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

The bill before congress to give each
regiment of the United States army
chaplain, has been favorably reported by
committees Here is a grand chance to
finally dispose of the Rev. Willie VIII
Wilkinson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Gen. de Gallifet. the French minister
of war, is said to be seriously i'll. He
cannot be suffering from any fatal or
ganic disease, for he lost all his important
works" in battle years ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

The city of Green Bay is enjoying a
congress OF religions, one of the results of
which 1t Is expected will be that the
cause of church union will flourish like
a Green Bay tree.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

The pipe and tubing trust has demon
strated that IL has a lead pipe cinch on
the trade by advancing prices 100 per
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Reports from the Pretoria race track
are to the effect that the entries are not
as numerous as formerly, and the going
is slow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
Cycle Path yandals warned.

Chief Getchell yesterday Issued gen
eral order nstructing the police to arrest
anyone found driving over the cycle
paths
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
WITHIN NINETY DAYS.
The New City Police Alarm System
VIII he Installed.

Mayor Kiefer yesterday signed the res
olution directing the proper city officers
to execute a contract with the Municipal
Signal Company of Chicago for a new
police alarm system. Banks Cregier, who
has been in the city looking after the
interests of the company left for Chi
cago last evening. The plant will cost
$12,131. and Mr.. Cregier says it will be
installed within ninety days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Susan B. Anthony has at last yielded to
the money power" She wants $ooo' NV
for ner womans suffrage campaign.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
MUSIC AND THE STAGE.
METROPOLITAN.

Arizona" which has been playing to
big business at the Metropolitan this
week, will close the engagement with the
matinee and evening performances TO-DAY.
Both the play and the company present
ing it have scored a great hit and the
two performances should draw crowded
houses.
The Danz Symphony orchestra will give
the fourth of a series OF five concerts
at the Metropolitan tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50. The programme is of the popular
order.
"A Bachelors Honeymoon" a lively
comedy, which made a very favorable
impression when presented here last sea-
son. will again be seen at the Metropoli-
tan. for one performance only next
Thursday evening. The sale Of seats will
open Monday morning.
GRAND.
William Gillette's powerful war story,
Secret Service" is underlined for but
two more performances at the Grand
opera house, and Will conclude its visit
to that playhouse with a matinee today
at 2:SO and a performance tonight at
S:15. The company gives an excellent pro-
duction OF the piece, and its scenic en-
vironment is complete in every detail.
1.-THE Telephone Girl announced for
visit to the Grand the coming week. COM
mencing tomorrow night. Is described as
a rollicking, breezy. musical comedy. The
Incidents portrayed and the dialogue in
serted bear upon subject familiar to
every one, which greatly enhances its
value as laugh producer. 1t takes as
subject the telephone Idea, around which
are built scenes and incidents of a comedy
nature of rare enjoyment. Its music Is
charming, its dialogue crisp and snappy'
it's costumes beautiful and costly and Its
scenic equipment most elaborate. provld-
ing in It's entirety d performance enjoy
able In the extreme. The company pro-
ducing the piece is an excellent one, and
includes such well known players as Dave
Lewis. James F. Mcdonald, Jessie Mer-
rifles. Nellie Douglas and others.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03
WILL HONOR EMMETT.

Anniversary of the Great Irish Patriot
at Cretin Hall.
The Irish people of st. Paul and their
friends will celebrate the anniversary
Of Robert Emmett at Cretin hall this
evening with the following excellent pro-
gramme:
Overture - Medley Of Irish and
American Airs Pepins Orchestra
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-03

Kaiser Wilhelm has decided to have hi
Iron Tooth" pulled-off the stage.