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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
FLOORS LAID WITH CORK.
They Are NOtseIess, Water and Germ
Proof and Durable as Well.

Scientific American.
Cork. as everyone knows, is one of the
best nonconductors of heat or sound.
building is due chiefly to the difficulty Of
obtaining 1t In an unadulterated form. A
product called cork thing has recently
been placed upon the market which is
made of what is known to the trade as
virgin cork" ground, compressed and
otherwise treated by a patented process.
glue usually employed to hold the par
ticles together.
We are informed that tiles made of this
pure, compressed cork form an admirable
flooring, which. besides being noiseless,
waterproof. warm and germ proof. Is cap.
able Of withstanding hard usage. By
varying the degree of compression and
modifying the manufacturing process
slightly sheets of cork different in color
and density are obtained, which. when
can be used for wainscotirg alone, or in
connection with cork tile floors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Million Lost nv Fire.

TAMPICO, Mex. Feb 6-Last mid
night fire broke out in the mercantile
house of Avelez Lopez & Abascal, con-
ton of three houses. The estimated loss
Is between 100000 and $l,000.OOO. partially
covered by insurance in English COM
panies. Eleven retail and one wholesale
are In ashes
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Internal Reyenue RuIInC.

WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-The commits
sioner Of internal revenue has decided
that manufacturers Of creme de menthe,
compound of distilled spirits, are liable
to the special tax as rectif1ers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Argentine Tariff Adopted.

WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-The govern
ment is informed that the Argentine tar
if for 1900 has been adopted. Changes
are important. as duties have been re-
duced from to Is per cent ad valorem.
The basis of calculation of duties which
went into effect Feb. 1 is slightly raised
on wheel plows, but reduced on enamel
ware and yellow pine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
go back to Manila, and he will give way
to q civilian ...--
FINANCIAL PILL FIRST.
Senate to Cut Or Debate on Philip
nine Issue.

WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-Untf the
financial measure now pending before the
senate IS disposed Of finally 1t will be oon-
sfdered by the senate each legislative ses-
sion, to the exclusion of all but purely
routine business. This decision will have
the effect of cutting off debate on the
Philippine question and other matters ex-
cept by unanimous consent unless sena-
tors choose to discuss other matters In
the time they devote to the financial bill.
Mr.. Gallery spoke on the Philippine
question, holding the United Stats should
restore the status quo, and then confer
independence on the Filiplnos. Mr.. Caf4
fiery quoted from eminent authorities on
the constitutional law in support of his
position that the F'iiip!nos, by the extern
sion Of the constitution over them, be-
came citizens of the United States. MIR.
Gallery maintained that the United
States, through Admiral Dewey, had REQ
ognized the Filipino flag.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Mr.. Bidwen Not a Candidate.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-In letter to the
officers Of the New York state division,
League Of American Wheelmen. George
r. Bidwell announces that increased re-
sponsibilities lately assumed by him will
make it impossible for him to assume any
official work with the l.. A. W., and re-
quests that no further mention be made
of his name in connection with the presi-
dency of the organization. The J.. A. w
officials. in view of this announcement,
request that all members who have sent
proxies instructed for Mr.. BidwelI will
amend their proxies or forward such in
structions as they may deem necessary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
minneapolis wants It.

Minneapolis will have the next bonspiel
of the Northwestern Curling association.
that Is. If the combined efforts of the
members Of the Flour City Curling club
committee consisting of ]. H. Riheldaffer,
George Barwise, Charles Velie, David
Chute and D. A. Mcdonald. was appoint
ed to make a canvass of the business
men of the city.
Four Kinks will be sent to st. Paul to-
morrow to play at the Twin City bon
spiel held under the auspices of the St.
Paul Curling club
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Dual Track Meet.

CHICAGO, Feb. "a dual track meet
between the University, of Chicago and
Wisconsin will be held at Madison, May
Is. This meet was arranged for today at
Wisconsin. and DR.. Stage, of Chicago at
the local university One of the condi-
tons is that in 1901 a dual meet between
the two universities shall be held on Chi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Goodrich Is Cleared.

SIOUX CITY, To-, Feb. 6-George E.
Goodrich, charged with murder Of his
former partner. John e. Robson, was
completely cleared of charges at prelim-
mary trial today. The case was dis
missed owing to the lack of evidence on
motion Of the county attorney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
CURLING SCORES.
Games Played at the Nushka Rink
Raspberry Island BonspieI.

Games Played at the Nushka Rink
Raspberry Island BonspieI.
The bonspiel, which begins Thursday
afternoon at the st. Paul Curling club
on Raspberry island, has many entries
scheduled, and is creating considerable
interest among Twin City curling or
CARNATIONS. The Nushka club will send
four or five Kinks to compete for the
trophies which have been offered, and
Minneapolis will also be represented. In
formation received yesterday from Du-
luth indicated that curriers' will come from
there, in case the Winnipeg spiel Of the
Royal Caledonian club does not interfere.
Defiel and a strong rink will defend the
honor Of the Raspberry island men. and
c. M. Griggs and the best from the
Nushkas, as well as other we'll known
hands, will go against him. The club has
SIX sheets, affordng plenty of room for
all corners. The match will continue aft
erroons and evenings through Friday and
Saturday.
Two games were played last night at
the Nushka club c. B. Gedneys rink
losing to a rink skipped by w. H.
Lightner and ]. B. Emerson winning
from William Roes' men. The games
Uore..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07

STAMFORD. Conn, Feb. s.-The wife
of Capt E. D. Smith, of this city, all
officer in the Nineteenth infantry, now in
the Philippines. today received a cable
gram saying her husband had been dam
is a graduate of West Point, and for
number of years was professor of math-
ematics at the military academy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
BLOWN TO ATOMS.

Terrific Explosion at, Iron Mountain
Results Fatally.
IRON MOUNTAIN. Mich, Feb. g.
George Jacobson and George Mackey
were blown to atoms by the explosion
Of seven boxes of dynamite at the pow
der house of the Crystal Falls mine to-
day. 1t is not known how the accident
occurred. Only a,asmall portion of the
men was found. Both were married.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Fancy billiard Play.

Lou S. Shaw, the champion fancy bill
HARDEST, will play an exhibition game to-
night at Carney's billiard hall, 10 East
Fifth street. The exhibition will include
both pool and billiards.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
DEATHS OF A DAY.

CLEVELAND. o., Feb. civilian J..
Morgan Jr.. vice president Of the Morgan
Lithographing company, and widely
known In theatrical circles Is dead at his
home, No. 1899 Euclid avenue, this city.
Mr. Morgan had suffered from a long i'll
ness. He was twenty-five years old.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07

LONDON, Feb. 7-Rey. John P. Ken
nedy, formerly chairman of the Congre-
gational Union of England and Wales,
and professor of apologetics at New col
lege. London, died yesterday in his eigh-
tv-seventh wear
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
PhiIinnin,e Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-The war de-
partment today gave out the cabled state
ment that the total receipts Of the Phil
ippine islands for the month Of January
was S557, 4S3
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-James Mozart
ney. commissioner of street cleaning. who
succeeded the late Col. Waring, died to-
day at his home in this city, aged forty
six years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Washington Park Races.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The Washington
Park club tonight decided to hold a race
meeting June % and ending July q. En-
tries to stakes will close March Z.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
vim MARlANI
MarlanI Wine World Famous Tonic.

restorer OF the Vital Forces. Vim Mari
AMI is a perfectly safe and reliable diffusible
tonic and stimulant; II gives strength and
vigor to body, brain and nerves; it fortifies
against disease; 1t nourishes. sustains and
refreshes the entire system.
All Druggists. Refuse Substitutes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
WILLIAM. P. HoUsER DEAD.
Was Wealthy and Prominent {
Louis Newspapers Man.

LOUIE Newspapers Man.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. civilian P. Houser,
secretary and treasurer of the Globe
Democrat company, and oldest surviving
son of the proprietor Of that paper, died
at his home today Of consumption. Mr.
Houser was thirty-six years Of age. His
health broke down year ago, and he
went to Colorado in an effort to recuper-
ate. The change did NOT agree with him.
and he was brought home week ago in
a very enfeebled state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Lawton Home Fund.
Danrerou,ly wounded Mt Cebu.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-The Lawton
fund today reached SSS,054.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
Driving Club Meets Tonight.

The Capital City Driving club meets at
Carvings tonight at o'clock to arrange
a race meeting for Saturday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07

bill closed today and tomorrow 1t will
be taken up for amendment under the
f1ye-minute rule.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
GREAT BILLIARDS.

mer Amateur Record.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Wayman Nc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07

dressmaker living Vine Street in Medford Mass believes she
discovered of renewed youhuness
about did think
by began to think there everything the
had kidney and liver troubles also rheumatism After eating
boated had all clothes; and heartburn
would water
tired feeling especially the morning would dragging
house feeling weighed
About three months noticed advertisement of Rpans Tau the
Boston 7Iao did take
medicines adyersed
the Tbue Well they worked like feel that
be without
told iook thanks
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
MADE GREAT PROGRESS
TIONAL CYCLING ASSOCIATION
IS MADE
FORGING RAPIDLY FORWARD

Financial Showing Is Most FIatter-
ing, and the Reported Acquisi-
tiOns Are NumerOus-What the
New Association Accomplished
fstence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-07
CANAL TREATY TEXT
PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
NICARAGUAN CANAL AS FINALLY
AGREED UPON
REMOVES ALL OBSTACLES

Copy of the Famous Document az
Signed by Representatives of
America and Great Britain-Little
Progress Made in the Montana
Senatorial COntest-Senate Seeks
to Shut OF Debate on Philippines.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
A PLEA OF SELF-DEFENCE.
Friends of Wade Say He Was Obliged
to Kill Edwards.

CUMBERLAND, Md. March 2.-The
body of Owen Edwards, the young miner
who was shot and killed early Tuesday
morning by Walter Wade, also miner, at
Borden Shaft, this county, has been ship
ped to the home of his sister, Mrs. LEVEL
lyn, in Scranton, Pa. His mother and
brother also live there. ....-
Wade. the accused, is handsome man
of medium height, and while twenty-four
years of age, does not appear to be over
twenty-one. He has a pleasant bearing,
and greets his callers at the Jail with
smile. showing no concern. His cell ad-
ioins that once occupied by Melvin Garlitz,
a wife murderer who was hanged. and op-
posite the one occupied by Matthew II.
Jones. miner who over year ago killed
John Muir, using Winchester rifle, as did
Wade.
The prisoner refuses TO make a state
ment. but his friends indicate that his plea
will be self-defence. II is alleged by the
defence that after Wade and Miss Grove
left the dancing hall at Borden Shaft, the
girl having refused to-. accept Edwards
company the latter followed and demand
ed admission TO the house after the pair
had entered. Wade. it is alleged. at first
shot through the transom. second shot
was fired as Edwards ran, and entered his
back lodging at the pit of his stomach. II
is said Edwards shoes were not on his
feet when the body was found on the road,
and it is said by Wade's friends that. not
withstanding the cold he had removed
them to follow Wade and Miss Grove.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
FOR MU..ICI1AL OWNERSHIP.
Baltimore May Build Its Own EIec-
tric lighting Plant.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March "A bill was
introduced in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Moses to allow the city to build its
own electrical plant. The bill empowers
the people Of Baltimore city TO vote to is
sue stock TO the amount of Sl.350. GOO for
the purpose of constructing its own cleo
trio plant whenever the Mayor and City
Council shall deem it advisable to lay the
matter before the people.
Senator Moses says that the necessity or
this bill has arisen from the fact that AN
the electric light companies in the city are
now under the control Of the United Rail-
ways and Electric Company. with abso-
lutely no competition. II this company
sees fit it may at the expiration of the
city's contract impose whatever rate it
chooses, and Furthermore compel the city
to sign fve-year contract. which it has
already forced several large business
houses to do.
With this law in their possession, the
city. Senator Moses thinks. will be much
more likely to dictate terms TO the Elec-
tric Company than will the Electric Com
pany TO them. The bill will be pushed to
a speedy passage by the Baltimore city
men in the House and Senate.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
GAMBLING IN RUSSIA.
Army Officers FIeeced by bankrupt
Arfstocrats.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 2.-Russian
society has been greatly scandalized by re-
cent gambling revelations among the high
est aristocratic circles, scandals which
have come to the ears of the Gar and
Czarina, and which have caused the young
ruler to take energetic steps to abolish
them.
For some time past gambling for
heavy stakes has been largely on the in
crease in St Petersburg, and not only the
men. but the women, of society have been
giving away to this practice. Years ago
it used to be the case that high play was
confined to some half a dozen wellknown
cIiuues who met at private houses on stat
ed evenings but the evil has gradually
so taken hold of the upper ten thousand IN
the Russian capital that the Keeping OF
recognized private hell has become pro-
fession among certain classes of the brok-
en-down aristocracy.
One most fragrant case occurred short
time ago in which it came to light that
well-known retired officer OF the army,
connected with the highest family in the
land, was in the habit of inducing all the
Young men of his acquaintance with means
to come to his house to engage in play
with professional gamesters. Here they
also met ladies selected for their social
charm and beauty, whose business it was
TO make the evening pass as agreeably as
possible.
Large sums were lost at these gatherings
and incredible orgies usually ended them.
Officers of one of the ST. Petersburg crack
COssack regiments were in the habit of
meeting at this house, and so great were
their losses that they had recourse 10 the
go al dc 70 hpT
All went well for some time, but at last
it transpired that the Tegimental bank was
being drained and the affair coming TO the
ears of General Kuropatkine, the Minister
of War an enquiry was instituted with the
result that one general one colonel, and
several subordinate officers were transport
ed TO Siberia for various terms. The mat
ter came to the knowledge OF the Car, who
has now given orders TO the prefect OF the
city TO keep careful watch on all suspect
ed houses and 10 report personally 10 him,
The Car and Czarina have expressed their
dispieasure in variety of ways. Several
young officers of the household. known as
heavy players have been dismissed the
court and cards have been abolished from
the small private gatherings OF the impe-
rial pair.
By these and other energetic measures
the Car has done much to put stop to
open gambling on a large scale among mil
itary men but the evil still exists among
I civilians to an alarming degree, and here
the Car. with all his might is compare
lively powerless
The evening times., 1900-03-02
THE PLAGUE IN hawaii
Major Taylor's Report to Surgeon
General Wyman.
Measures Taken by the Board of
Health 10 Prevent the Spread of
Infection-RadicaI Reforms said to
Be Necessary TO Purify the City.
American Troops In Good Health.

Surgeon General Sternberg has received
the following letter from Major Blair Tay-
lor. the Army surgeon stationed at Homo
lulu. concerning the plague at that place;
Since my last report there have been
five suspect plague cases in Honolulu, with
no deaths.
The disease has reached the Island Of
Maui, the second island southeast. and
about one hundred miles distant. Seven
deaths have occurred there. Diagnosis
confirmed by bacteriolOgist Of the Board OF
Health The disease is supposed to have
been imported in merchandise from Homo
lulu. A case of plague tfataD has oc-
Cured at Hilo. Island of Hawaii. about
two hundred miles from here. The Presi-
dent of the Board of Health and the Ma
rine Hospital Surgeon have gene 10 in
vestigate the origin Of the plague in Hilo.
The Board of Health has at last i'm
posed a fine of 500 on any person collect
ing garbage or material from the burned
and infected districts. A crusade against
rats has begun. which will doubtless prove
a valuable means of ridding the city OF
infection. The outlook for this town is
now bright as the main centres of infec-
ton have been destroyed, although isO-
lated cases will undoubtedly crop out here
and there for some time to come.
THE only permanent safety for Homo
lulu. however. consists in complete and
perfect sewerage and drainage system,
sanitary buildings and sites. and abolish
ing all eesspools. filling in the lowgrounds
with clean earth. not garbage. as most
of it contains now. and the forbidding of
cultivation within the city limits of such
crops as torO and rice, which require the
ground to be constantly flooded with
water.
My isolation and detention hospital is
in thorough working order, and am able
TO look after fifteen or twenty patients.
should the necessity arise. The health Of
commend iS good
The evening times., 1900-03-02
SALE OF A TRANSPORT LINE.
A Rumored Change i'm baltimore
Steamship Company.

BALTIMORE, March 2-Mr Waldo
Newcomer. Secretary of the Atlantic
Transport Company, refused either to af-
firm or deny the rumor that his company
has passed into the hands of the Leyland
Line. controlled by Frederick Leyland &
Co. of Liverpool England
Il am not in a position TO speak author
itatively upon the subject" Mr. Newcomer
said land for definite information you will
have to see the President Mr.. Bernard
Baker"
Mr. Baker is now on his way to this
country from England and is expected in
this city early next week. According to
report negotiations have been pending for
the sale of the Atlantic Transport Line
since the Ley1ands decided to extend their
marine operations. The representatives
of the Liverpool company in this country
have opened Offices in New York, and Gen.
eral Manager Bray has established an Of
fee in that city
The ships OF the Atlantic Transport Com
pany, which are said to have been bought
by the Leyland Line are the Mariton,
Menomnee. Marquette, Mesaba, Mont
Calm, Michigan. European. and New Min
neapolis. 1t is further stated that in addi-
tion TO the good will of the old line. the
Leylands have purchased the absolute con-
troll of the National Line interests, which
have been held by the Atlantic Transport
Company for ten years. 1t is expected that
President Baker will make an official
statement OF the sale on his return.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
WOMEN NOT ADMITTED.
Female Delegate Excluded From
a Church Conference.

WILLIAMSPORT. Pa. March 2.-The
opening session of the Central Pennsyl-
vania Conference of the United Evangeli-
cal Church was held at the First Church
yesterday.
Bishop Dubs of Chicago presided. assist
ed by Bishop Stanford. of Harrisburg. The
attendance of ministers and lay delegates
was large. In calling the roll of the con-
ference il was discovered that the Albur-
ton. Md, charge had sent a woman in the
person of Miss Mary Mundis, to represent
il.
Bishop Dubs arose Immediately and an
nounced that he would refuse TO recognize
any lady as a delegate to any conference
over which he was called upon to preside.
There was no law in the church governing
the admission of a woman, and, as it had
never been done, he would not admit one
until the General Conference had taken
action upon the question and had said IT
must be done. If the General Conference
determined that women should be admit
ted he would bow 10 it's action and would
admit them. He had presided over two
conferences, he said. TO which women had
been sent and had taken the same action
in them.
Presiding Elder Swengel took the posi-
tion that the bishop was the servant of
the conference and not its master. He
moved that the question be referred to
a committee of ten. The bishop refused to
entertain the motion and also refused to
entertain an appeal. Finally the motion
was put and lost. Rev. J. c. Reeser was
elected secretary. He named as his as
sistants NJ. l. Jamison, J. W. Messenger,
and NJ A. Kennedy.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
FOR A BEER INSPECTOR.
Proposed Law Presented 10 the
Maryland Legislature.

ANNAPOLIS. March 2.-Mr Cover has
introduced bill to provide for the inspec-
tion of beer and breweries. BY its terms
all beer manufactured or sold in this State
after May / next shall be subject to in
spection by competent officers 10 be ap-
pointed by the Governor. There shall be-
a chief inspector at a salary of 50 500 a
year and a deputy at a salary of 81 500.
The State Board of Health is to formulate
standard Of purity and process of manu-
facture and the inspectors shall pay quar-
terly visits to all breweries. branch estab-
lishments and saloons in the State confs-
eating and destroying all beer found TO be
below the standard.
A fee is to be paid for each inspection by
the proprietors of the breweries or saloons,
graduated at $25 for each brewery or
branch establishment. SO for each botting
establishment and s. for each saloon.
The evening times., 1900-03-02
HOUSES DESTROYED BY FIRE.
A BIaze at Newport News Causes Con-
siderable Loss.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. March 1.-Two
dwellings were utterly destroyed and a
third one badly damaged by a blaze which
broke out in East End yesterday. The first
two were occupied by Mrs Lake, Mr. and
Mrs. Burnett and Mr.. and Mrs. Cox. These
lost all Of their household effects. Mrs.
Mary Coils and Mr.. and Mrs. ". Lee Nor
rs occupied the other house. They saved
most Of their effects. The loss on the build
ings is estimated at SO 500 and they car
ried an insurance of 81 400. The blaze was
caused by defective fiue.
An amusing but annoying episode oc-
CURED while the FIRE engine was returning
from the fire. While going along Twenty
seventh Street the engine mired in the
mud up to the boiler. All the horses OF
the department were unable to pull the
machine out Of the holes, and a passing
trolley motor was pressed into service be-
fore the engine could be extricated.