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proceedings against him. Only the sum
of SIS was paid to the trustee.
In January last Mr.. Young laid the
matter before the federal grand jury.
which convened at st. Paul. A true bill
was found and Kuntz was indicted for
perjury, having sworn In his schedule to
the possession of only $75 while, as q
matter of fact, he had over $4,000. Kuntz
has been arrested by the United States
marshal and held to bail, and his trial
will take place at the next general term
of the United States district court at St.
Paul
Great credit is due Mr.. Young. the
trustee, and his counsel, Messrs. Morphy
& Ewing, for their untiring efforts in fol-
lowing this matter SO closely and so
patiently.
The bankruptcy act in a great measure
was designed for the benefit of the debtors.
1t certainly gives an honest debtor every
facility for getting rid Of his burden Of
debt and recommending life untrarn-
| meled, but the act was never intended to
be a cloak for fraud If the bankrupt
surrenders his estate he is entitled to his
discharge. unless he violates the provis-
| ions of the act relating thereto. but he IL
liable to be punished by imprisonment for
a period not exceeding two years If he
knowingly and fraudulent1y makes a
false oath or accounting in relation
to any proceedings In bankruptcy.
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PENSION APPEALS.
Plan for Establishing Board to
Pass Upon Them.

Plan for Establishing Board to
Pass Upon Them.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. A.-The
commander-in-chief and national pension
committee of the G. A. r. called on
the president today and presented
plan for the establishment Of board
of judges in pension cases, to sit in
Washington, and hear cases or appeals
from decisions Of the pension bureau.
These appeals heretofore have been de-
cided by clerks in the interior Depart
ment detailed by the secretary of the
interior for this purpose. 1t is be-
ieved by the committee that tribunal
made up of high standing in the legal
profession, brought together from diff
ferert parts Of the country, and sitting
in Washington, with well defined juris-
diction and powers like the United
States circuit court of appeals or the
court of claims, would remove in large
measure the dissatisfaction felt by q
large class of people with the system
which has prevailed for many years.
The president received the suggestion
of the committee with favor and prom
Used to give his careful consideration to
the draft of a bill which the committee
in due time will present to him.
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TALK OF HIPPODROME
ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED
WITH 1T
THIS ONE IS IN PARIS

Management of the Athletic Fea-
lures of the Exposition Offers a
Guarantee for the Match Between
the Big BOxers-Bids for the Bat
tie VIII BE Opened ON Feb. 1-Cor-
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NO CLOAK FOR FRAUD
SUCH Is NOT THE INTENTION OF
THE FEDERAL BANK
RUPTCY LAW
TRUE BILL AGAINST KUNTz

Story of the Bankruptcy and Suisse
quent Arrest of the Pine Island
Northumberland With Perjury
and Taken in by the United States
MarshaI-CouId Not Make an Ex-
PLANTATION That Was Satisfactory.
The story Of the bankruptcy and ar
rest Of Oscar Kuntz, of Pine Island,
Goodhue county, Minnesota, is one of in
terest and Importance to the general
business community of this country.
Kuntz was a general merchant. On
Sept 49, 1885, he had merchandise and
fixtures on hand to the value Of $500, and
his total liabilities amounted to $1,000.
Between that date and Dec. q, 1898, when
he was attached, he stocked up heavily.
buying merchandise to the extent of
about $4,000. Immediately after these
extensive purchases Kuntz began selling
indiscriminately for cash, and at prices
far below cost.
In January, 1899, on petition Of some
of his creditors he was declared bank
rupt, and e. A. Young, Esq, Of Messrs.
Finch, Van Slyck, Young & Co., the we'll
known wholesale merchants of st. Paul,
was appointed trustee for his creditors
According to the inventories filed, Kuntz
showed liabilities of over sS,O00 and as
sets consisting of SIS cash, and mer-
chandise Of the nominal value Of $500,
besides some personal property, claimed
and allowed as exemptions. The actual
value of the merchandise, however, was
about 500.
The bankrupt, his confidential clerk,
and many other witnesses, residents of
the village Of Pine Island, were examined
for many days before the referee in
bankruptcy, NJ Doran Jr., Esq, Of St.
Paul. and the matter given a thorough
| investigation. The books of the bankrupt
| failed to disclose the true condition of
! his affairs, and the evidenced showed a
| deficit Of over $4,000 unaccounted for
| Kuntz attempted to explain the deficit by
| alleging heavy losses at poker and by
| produce sales, but the explanation was
entirely unsatisfactory. AS a result the
referee made an order by which he d.
rected Kuntz to pay over to the trustee
| the sum of SIS, admitted by his schedule;
also the sum of Sc, 1851, being the money
| unaccounted for, less s2.e00 allowed for
personal and business expenses, and in
default of his making these payments the
trustee was ordered to institute criminal
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on the programme will be the election OF
q manager, and it is agreed that McGTaw
will be the unanimous choice.
Immediately after assuming charge, Mo
Graw, who it Is stated will be given carte
blanche to get together q winning team,
will begin his preparations for the 1900
season.
Perhaps the most difficult problem will
be the selection of grounds. Options have
been secured on several sites, it is said,
and there is little apprehension that those
selected will prove both desirable and &C
cessible.
Before leaving town today for Wash
ington, whittier he went on association
business, temporary President H D.
Quinn said that an association club would
be organized in Philadelphia in day or
two. There is great enthusiasm in all
parts of the East over the project, he
continued, and he feels assured that the
association will be successful and sound
as a bell. AS to the players, he asserted
there would be plenty to pick from. AS q
rule the player had no love for the league,
and, while the association would respect
the rule in so far as 1t related to a play
er under contract with another organ1za-
ton, he thought that many players would
not sign their 1900 contracts with the
league until forced to do so.
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SENATE OFFICERS.
Republican Caucus Meets and Makes
Up List.


Up List.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The Repub-
Iican caucus of the senate today decided
upon the reorganization Of the elective
officers of the senate and nominated
Hon. Charles Bennett, Of New York, to
succeed Hon. W. NJ. Cox, and Hon.
Daniel Ransdell. of Indiana, a SER
geant-at-arms, to succeed Col. John
Bright For sergeant-at-arms Mr.. Rams
dell was placed in nomination by Sena-
tor Fairbanks. Senator Allison named
Hon. w. o. Stewart, Of Iowa, present
assistant doorkeeper of the senate. Sen
ator Foster named Hon. 1. Shaw, and
both Senators Gallinger and Chandler
made an appeal for Capt. q. A. Curtice,
Of New Hampshire On the first ballot
Mr.. Shaw received one vote, Mr. Cur
tice five, Mr.. Stewart Is and Mr. Rams
dell 20. The second ballot was rs for Rams
dell and 20 for Stewart,
Some feeling was manifested over the
election Of a secretary, caused by the
circulation of reports concerning Mr.. j.
S. Clarkson, who was Mr.. Benefits
only competitor, which his friends con-
sidered uncomplimentary and untrue
These reports were resented by his sup
porters, including Senators Mason, Gal
linger, Carter, Scott and others, who had
known Mr.. Clarkson as an officer Of the
Republican national committee. A let
ter and q telegram from Mr.. Clarkson
were read, declining the place, but some
of the senators declared their intention
of voting for him, regardless Of these.
The first vote was tie, resulting q to FL.
The second ballot brought out three votes
not hitherto cast, and resulted % for Ben
nett and % for Clarkson. MIR. Bennett
was placed in nomination by Senator
Pyatt, Of New York.
No selection was made for chaplain.
which viii have the effect of continuing
the blind chaplain, Rev. W. Ii. Milburn,
in that place. The allotment of minor
offices was placed in the hands Of the
caucus committee.
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BIG LEAGUE PLANS.
There Seems Some Doubt as to q
Circuit Meeting.

CLEVELAND, o., JAN 24-Notwith-
standing the persistent rumors of a meet
ing Of the circuit committee of the Ma
tional league in this city again today, no
member of the committee could be found,
although the hotels and the local baseball
headquarters were watched closely by
newspaper men throughout the day. Presi-
dent Robson, of the Cleveland club, re-
iterated his declaration that there was
no meeting of the committee here, as far
as he knew. A local paper says that the
members of the committee are en- route
to Cleveland; that as soon as the commit
tee gets together it will listen to propo-
sitions from Baltimore, Louisville, Wash
ington and Cleveland to sell their fran
chises and drop out Of the league.
John M. Ward, of New York, is in
Cleveland, but he insists that he Is not
here on baseball business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Alaskan Mail Service.

WASHINGTON, Jan A-The postoff1ce
department has opened bids for Alaskan
mail service during the coming summer.
Michaels, to points along the Yukon river
and to Dawson and Circle City will be
continued. -Four round trips will be
made. A like service from Seattle will
made All classes of mail matter will
be carried by the steamers making these
trips, an innovation in this service. The
steamers carrying mail from st. Michaels
York. making four round trips between
June and Oct. 9. In addition to the
foregoing early trips will be made from
San Francisco to Nome and from Seat
navigation opens in Alaska Late trip
between the points mentioned will be
made, leaving Nome Oct. 15.
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HUNTER BROUGHT BACK.
Alleged DefauIting Auditor of West
Point Road.

NEW YORK, Jan. A-Among the pas
sengers who arrived this afternoon per
steamer Kaiser William Ill, from &C.
noa, Naples and Gibraltar, was repre-
sentative of a detective agency, hav-
ing in charge as prisoner F. L. Stevens,
alias 7. ]. Hunter, the alleged defaulting
auditor Of the Atlantic & West Point
railroad. Hunter was arrested by a de-
tective and w. P. Hill. legal adviser of
the railroad company at Tangier, Mo-
rocco. Mr.. Hill succeeded In securing
a warrant issued by the federal govern
ment, which was served on Hunter at
Tangier. Hunter agreed to return to
the United States. Hunter declined to
talk at Quarantine.
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Ice Roat Races.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Jan. 24.-With
a brisk breeze blowing at o'clock this
afternoon the first of a series of ice
boat races under the auspices of the
Winnebago Ice Yachting association was
held off Lakeside park, this city. Osh-
kosh boats won both the first and sec
ond trophies, the Sidius Capt Gates
completing the nine-mile course in 22:30,
and the Flirt, second class, finishing in
1850. The Sidius, winner of the first
class trophy, was built for Capt. Gates
at Poughkeepsie. There were nine yachts
entered. The next race will be sailed at
Oshkosh the first of next week, providing
the Ice Is in condition.
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Pensioners on Rolls.

WASHINGTON, Jan. a. = Responding
to an inquiry from Senator Gallinger,
Commissioner of Pension Evans has sent
Of pensions borne on the rolls of the
office on account of each of the wars of
the United States, and giving a brief re-
view Of the laws under which they were
granted. The statement, as to the num-
Der of pensioners. Is as follows: On &C
count of the Revolutionary war, wild
ows and daughters: War Of 1872, sur
vivor, 1888 widows: Indian wars, 1882 to
Mexican war, 1904 survivors and s,175
widows; granted since 1861 under general
law, 521, 555 invalid and 3d. 01 widows and
other dependents: under the law of 1890
invalids 420,912 widows and dependents
13O228 q4-
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Washington MAY Be Let In.

WASHINGTON, Jan. A.-There is a
possibility that Washington will be rep
resented in the new American Associa-
of that organization, has been in consul
tation with several local gentlemen in
terested in the game, and 1t is under
stood that If they can secure the neces-
sary financial backing this city will be
taken in. The choice for the location of
the eighth club in the circuit lies between
Washington and Providence, r. l.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
HOLLANDS WONDER.
Government May Not Purchase the
Submarine Boat.

Submarine Boat.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-Secretary
Long today received from the board on
naval construction two reports on the
Holland submarine boat. The Holland
company had offered to sell the "IIol-
land to the government for $165 oG0; to
embody certain improvements in her end
sell her for $4,000, or finally to build
two new and larger boats for $4,000
each. Four of the members of the
board united in a majority report favor
ing the rejection of the propositions,
based on the fact that the company is
now delinquent III the case of the sub
marine boat Plunger, on account of
which the government has already paid
S99,716. with no likelihood of her COM
pletion in the near future. If the com
pany makes satisfactory settlement fer
the Plunger, then the board will be will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
chaplain shields dismissed.

WASHINGTON j an. 24.-Post Chap
lain David H. Shields has been dismissed
from the army Of the United States. to
take effect Feb. J. and Rev. Edmund T..
Easterbrook, Of New York, has been Sc
lected for appointment to the vacancy.
The action in the case Of Chaplain
Shields was the result Of court-martial
proceedings. He was tried at San Fran
cisco, in consequence of the alleged use
of intoxicating liquor, convicted and SEN
fenced to dismissal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
BALTIMORE is READY.
VIII Likely Have u Team In Amer
team Association.

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan 24-It was an
nounced today that the committee Of cop
italists who will subscribe $4,000 to form
an American association baseball club in
Baltimore will be held on Friday. There
are ten gentlemen interested in the prof.
ect and many times $4,000 could be Sc
cured from them for the purpose If it
were deemed necessary The subscrip-
lions will be paid in on Friday, officers
elected and incorporators named. Next
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Bun Fighters Wire Brady.

CITY OF MEXICO. Jan. PA propo-
sition has been made to Fueneto and
Ecunis bull fighters, who are now play
ing an engagement here, to go to New
york city and exhibit in Madison Square
Garden, where the cruel features Of the
slaughter will be eliminated. 1t is doubt
ed here whether public sentiment in New
York would permit Of the exhibition, but
correspondence is being had by wire with
exhibitor N
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Census Supervisors Confer.

WASHINGTON, jan a. - meeting
was held today at the census bureau Of
enumeration supervisors of twenty-four
Of the largest cities Of the country. AS
sitant Director Wines made an address.
explaining the purpose of the conference.
1t was suggested that the large numera-
ton districts be subdivided and placed in
charge of minor supervisors, who shall
daily examine the returns made by
enumerators. Heretofore these returns
have been made directly to the super
This and similar subjects will be dis
cussed at the present meeting, which
will continue several days. The session
today was devoted to preliminary discus
sion.
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The Craving for. stimu1ants.

great deal Of attention from the medical
profession. The use of stimulants seems
to be increasing. This clearly shows an
exhausted condition of the nerves and
p WG tbs s pe eiea h
Stomach Bitters will do this for you. 1t
brings all the energy of a stimulant with
no injurious effects. 1t cures dyspepsia,
constipation and nervousness
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25

Ing to build one Of the larger boats, but
not to purchase the Holland.
The chief constructor. Admiral HIGH
born, submits minority report, de-
claring that the majority did not give
sufficient credit and encouragement to
the enterprise of the company. He de-
clares that the results obtained with
the Holland were very satisfactory, and
that In view Of the small cost Of sub
marine boats, the government should &C.
cept the Holland and order two larger
boats.
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claims in 1895. A visit to Knute Nelson at
Alexandria to explain the matter of the
claims Is charged In at $50
In his answer Gen. Sanborn says that at
the instance Of the plaintiff in 1894 he ad-
vanced Darwin s. Hall 800 for campaign
expenses. A total denial is entered to the
Alexandria trip, and the defendant fur
Their claims that the trip to the Fort Tot
ten Indians was undertaken in considera-
ton Of the necessary expenses, amount
ing to $50, which was paid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Beeinning Sunday, Jan. %.

Fast service to Omaha and Kansas City
over the new route-The Minneapolis &
ST. Louis and Illinois Central.
The two finest trains for the West will
leave ST. Paul at a. m. and p. M, max
ing the run to Omaha in IL hours. Dis
tance reduced Is miles. Pullman Cafe
Parlor cars on day trains and new pal
ace sleeping cars on night trains.
Ticket Office 396 Robert St., Depot
Broadway, Foot of Fourth.
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JUROR WAS ILL.

Molineux Case Adjourned on That
Account.
NEW YORK, Jan. A.-The trial of Ro-
land B. MolineuX was adjourned today,
on account of the illness of NJ. Brown, a
juror. A dispatch from his wife was re-
ceived by the recorder saying that Mr..
Brown was Ill in bed. The nature of the
illness was not known, and it is expected
the trial will be resumed tomorrow.
The sick juror Is suffering from an at
tack of rheumatism, which, 1t is believed,
will be of short Duration
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Ruling for Druggists.

WASHINGTON, Jan. a. = Commits
sfoner Wilson, Of the internal revenue
board, has decided, In effect. that every
malt extract composed Of malt liquor,
combined with drugs. may be sold by
druggists by the bottle, under labels
specifying the diseases for which 1t is
held out as a remedy, without involving
them in liability as q retail malt liquor
dealer, If they sell 1t in good faith for
medicinal use only.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
WOMEN RUN AMUCK.
Shoot Up Kentucky Town and XIII

Shoot Up a Kentucky Town and XIII
Negro.
CYNTHIANA, KY, Jan. A-Jule Haley
and Lizzie Wardell, white women, be-
gan lark which ended in a tragedy.
The women had been drinking. They
secured a horse, which both mounted
man fashion.
They rode up and down the streets at
full speed, yelling in regular frontier
fashion, and, to make things livelier, the
Haley woman pulled a revolver and be-
gan firing in every direction. One of
the bullets Struck James Var Hook,
colored, in the stomach, inficting a fatal
wound. The Haley woman is in jail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
GEN. BROOKE's BERTH.
Hinted He VIII Resume His Old
Command.

Hfnted He VIII Hesuhe HIS Viu
Command.
WASHINGTON, Jan 24-Gen. Brooke,
who arrived in Washington last evening.
called at the war department today and
paid his respects to the officials. He
spent an hour in close conference with
Secretary Root, and the two repaired
to the White house, where the general
was welcomed by the president. The talk
ran on Cuban affairs, and If any refer
ence was made to the future of Gen.
Brooke it did not take the shape Of a
formal order. 1t is understood, how
ever, that he is to be assigned to his
old command, the Department of the
Lakes, over which, at present, Gen.
Wade has temporary command.
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JAIL IS ALL r. HIT.
Engineer CIaussen Sees No Necessity
for New Building.

for a New Building.
City Engineer Claussen was witness
before the grand jury yesterday after
noon The jury is investigating the con-
dition Of the Jail building, which Build
ing Inspector Haas. in a report, stated
was in a dangerous condition. The city
engineer Informed the grand jury that
while the structure was not In the best
of condition there was no danger OF It's
immediate collapse. 1t is understood
that IL no action is taken by the board
of county commissioners regarding the
building in the near future Building IN
spector Haas intends to condemn the
structure and notify the county authori-
ties that they must remove the prison.
ers to some other quarters.
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sULU TREATY.

President VIII Be Asked to Present
>,n 1t to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan "a Routine
business occupied : the. attention of the
senate today In d brief session. The
resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Pet
tigrew Is. ID calling upon the president
for information regarding the treaty en-
tered into with the sultan of Sulu was
passed. after Mr.. sPettigrew had made
an attack upon the administration for
entering into an agreement, which, he
said, authorized slavery. ,-s5.e
An extended debate was precipitated
by q conference report on the census
administrative BILL. but the census COM
mittee gained it's point, and the measure
was sent back to conference.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
HOCKEY Game Tonight.

be played in st. Paul this winter is
scheduled for this evening at the Vfr-
ginia avenue skating rink, between the
st. Paul Athletic and Rowing club and
the st. Paul High school.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
DEMURRER IS SUSTAINED

In the Case of Alexander r.. speel
Against the City.
Judge Bum yesterday filed an order in
district court sustaining the demurrer OF
the defendant to the complaint in the
case of Alexander r. Speel against the
city. Mr.. Speel sued to recover a balance
alleged to be due for services as special
commissioner for the erection of the coun-
ty hospital
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
Navy Chap1afn selected.

WASHINGTON, Jan. M.-The president
Father Reynolds, of ST Matthews Cath
Ollie church, Of Washington, chaplain in
the navy to succeed Father Parks, re-
signed. - = = -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
FOR Loss of A FINGER.

Jury Gives Paul sti1ler Jr. a YER
dict for $4,000.
The Jury in the case of Paul Stiller Jr.
against the Bohn Manufacturing COM
many yesterday returned a verdict award
ing the plaintiff $4,000. Stiller sued to re-
cover for the loss of one finger of his left
hand and the injury of two others while
operating circular saw in the employ Of
The defendant.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-25
HOCKEY MATCH TONIGHT.
Athletic Club to Play the ST. Paul
High School This Evening.

The st. Paul Athletic and Rowing club
and tht st. Paul High school will play
a game of hockey tonight at the Virginia
rink. The opposing teams are in excel
lent condition and good spirits.
The Highs have recently returned from
Duluth. where very spirited series was
played. From the enthusiasm that was
shown at the last Minneapolis game be-
tween Minneapolis and st. P. A and r.,
a big crowd is expected. The lineup
will be as follows:
st. P A. & r. Posi- ton. High School
Macdonald .......Go aI...... ..Staughton
Elliott :. Point. ........ Routh
Oehme =. ....Cover Point. Brennan
j. J. Murphy. For ward. $500. Manley
Newson :. .....Forward. 500. -. .Craige
Patterson 80. For ward.... Peabody
Barron =. ....... For ward. Smith