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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
GIVING DOUGLAS ADVICE
ATTORNEY GENERAL GETS PLENTY
OF ASSISTANCE
All over Minnesota willing Citizens
Are Telling Him just
What Should BE
Done.

Unless something unforeseen should hap
pen there is every reason to believe that
the attorney generals office will con-
clude its work of preparing it's plan of
action in the so-called merger case
within the present week. Attorney Cen
eral Douglas and his assistants, Mr. SOM
erby and Mr. Donahower have been hard
at work upon the case and are rapidly
getting it in final shape. The work has
been greatly hampered by the unusual
amount of outside advice which has been
poured into the department. A very
large part of the population of the state
has offered the attorney general advice
and suggestion In the matter. Gen.
Douglas is pleased with the progress
made thus far on the preliminary work,
and Gov Van SAINT shares his pleasure.
ever that they have a winning case, and
that when they get it finally launched it
will prove surprise to the people, and
will surely result In the defeat of the
merger Gov Van SAINT has minated
to some of his close friends that the
further the case developed under the in
vestigation of the attorney generals de-
partment the more certain became the
conviction of complete success. The gov
ernor has been urged by many people to
secure outside assistance for the attorney
general, but he is thoroughly satisfied
with the progress being made by Gen.
Douglas and his assistants, and does not
believe that any outside help is neces-
airy. The governor cannot conceal his
satisfaction at the favorable development
of his plans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
limiting At A TRUST
FULLER STREET PROPERTY OWN
ERs THINK TOO MUCH SAND {
STONE Is USED
HAVE PROTESTED IN VAIN
Old Fight Against This Material for
Curbing May BE Renewed
in the Common
Council.

Is there sandstone trust in ST. Paul!
Fuller street property owners to the num-
Der of about seventy-ffve intimate that
there is, and are preparing to take their
grievances to the council at it's meeting
this evening. Z
Several weeks ago a petition bearing
the names of sixty-four Fuller street
property owners was filed with the board
of public works protesting against the
use of sandstone for curbing and asking
that granite be substituted. 1t did not
prevail, however, as the board claimed
the contract for the work had been let
to Fielding & Shepley, and protest was
useless. Those filing the petition also
say that they asked Aid. Bantz to place
their grievances before the council, but
up to date it has never reached that
body.
The intimation that sandstone curb
ing trust existed was the subject of
council controversy that came up during
some of the stormy sessions last summer,
but it was denied vigorously by those
dealing in the material.
1t was held that while probably not as
lasting material as granite, it was
cheaper, and it was for this reason that
1t was specified in nearly all of the con-
tracts let by the board of public works.
The old fight against the sandstone In
terests was in manner renewed at the
meeting OF the assembly last week, when
several final orders calling for the paw
ing of number of short streets with
sandstone blocks was shelved, or, in other
words, sent to the committee on streets
for investigation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
A. H. MERRICk DEAD
CASHIER OF FINCH, VAN sLYCK.
YOUNG & CO. DIES AFT
HIS OFFICE
STRICKEN WITH APoPLFXy
Lived in st. Paul Almost Half Cen
fury and Was Well Known
Funeral Takes Place
Tomorrow.

Albert Fl. Merrick, for many years
cashier for Finch, Van S1yck, Young &
Co, died suddenly yesterday at 4
o'clock in his office. The cause of his
ueath was apopleXy.
Mr.. Merriek had not been feeling well
for several days, and yesterday he ssem-
ed to be worse, but went to work as
usual. In the middle CT the afternoon
he became so sick that ne went into the
private office to lie down. He had been
gone but few moments Wilen some of
the employees went into the Office and
asked him is he were Ill. lie told them
he was, and they attempted to assist him
to the couch. He was lifted On it and
DR.. Briggs and DR.. Whitcomb were sum-
moned, but before medical aid could
reach him. he was dead
Mr.. Merrick was an old resident of
st. Paul, having come here in 1855. and
having resided here continuously since
that time He went into the employ of
the Finch, Van Slyck, Young company
over thirty-fye years ago, and had been
with them since chat tin.e with the eXceP-
ton of five years spent in other bust
ness in the city. MIR. Merricl1 was at
the time of his death nearly si&ty-seyen
years of age. He leaves Il wife and two
children, William II. and Mrs. T. H.
Jacobs
The funeral will be held from the fam
lily residence. 231 Selby avenue, tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends CT
the family are invited. The interment
will be at Oakland cemetery AMI will Ee
private.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
10 SHOULDN'T KICK
JUDGE. FLAEDRAU THINKS THE
RED MAN HAS BEEN WELL
- szf,ssy.t TREATED
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETS
Samuel r. T'hayer Reads an Inter-
esting Paper ON King Alfred
the Greats MilIennial
y fffe erotsssa Celebration. - 49,

Samuel r. Thayer, of Minneapolis,
formerly minister to The Hague, read an
interesting paper before the Historical
society last night upon the five days cele-
bration of the King Alfred the Great
Millennial Conlmemoration at Winches-
ter, Eng, WHICH he attended in his Of
fetal capacity.
Mr.. Thayer's address. was a scholarly
one well delivered, and full of interest.
1t teemed with graphic descriptions, Of
+ the ceremony was described as
grand, and ,thetpaper was heartily appre-
GATED. tsfs' -; ,.,ss ssa
H. L. Moss read letter from Miss
Elizabeth Taylor, Of Birmingham, Eng,
a daughter of H. Knox Taylor, of this
city, describing the. event, last September
as she had seen it, Che letter qgave a
clever description; of the procession, and
the elabora taSrobesy ef Isfdrcet nv or1inby the
different dignitaries. She also told of the
services i1tc the Winchester cathedral,
which were .inpressiNe.s.I ,sJo1h n99tt
Judge Flandrau was to have read a
pspar tupons the .Indianso Of Minnesota, but
his physician advised him athatHhe had
I better not venture out into the cold
night air, so the paper was read by Sec
rotary Upnan. The; title was "Our Pre-
| decessors,'' aands tftdealt largely with the
Indians that Were seen upon the streets
OF St. Paul during the earlier days. "A
number of noted braves in the Sioux and
Chippewas were mentioned in the paper,
the writer giving their biographies in
| some cases. S>ssSr
1 One Leg Jim and Old Belts, both well
| known Indians, who lived at Mendoza,
| were particularly mentioned in the paper,
which concluded With a statement to the
| effect that the writer thought that the
Indians had been treated by the govern
ment in as good manner as was pos
sible under the circumstances. He
| thought they had been given the best of
| it, in nearly every. treaty made, and said
| that the decay Of the race was the
natural result OF contact with a more IN
teiligent and civilized people. rather than
a result of adverse legislation.
F Gen. John b iSanborn was to have de-
livered paper, but owing to the death of
/ bis sister, which occurred Sunday, he
was unable to be present.
H. F. Stevens proposed resolution to
| Gen. Sanborn, offering the sympathy OF
the society to. him in his bereavement,
and it was adopted by a unanimous vote.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
MANY ACRES INvOL we'd
IMPORTANT LAND CASE BEFORE
SUPREME COURT
Title to Property in Big Stone and
Traverse Counties Valued at
100000 Is In
Dispute.

The case of J.. P. O'Connor, respondent,
VS.. Jacob Gertgens, appellant, which in
wolves the title to 5000 acres of land in
Traverse and Big Stone counties, valued
at $500, 900, and upon the decision of which
hang many other important cases, was
argued in the state supreme court yester-
day, Senator E. I. Young and Hiram
f. Stevens appearing for the settlers who
purchased the lands from Archbishop
Ireland; and Thomas Kneeland, F. w.
Murphy and L. c. Spooner appearing for
the settlers who claim the lands under
the homestead act.
The lands were part of the indemnity
sections selected by the old st. Panl
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad COM
pany to fill out grant to which they
were entitled by reason of the building
of the st. Vincent branch.
The company was entitled to odd-num-
bered sections for six miles on either
side of its right of way, but the st. Vim
cent country was well settled, and hence
the lands could not be obtained along
that line They were selected in Ira
verse, Big Stone and other counties.
In 1880 Archbishop Ireland entered into
contract with the railroad company
by which he obtained the right to select
and purchase any part of 66,0u0 acres.
He purchased about $1,000 acres in 1883,
and has since sold about 10000 acres TO
actual settlers. Subsequent to the time
when the archbishop made the contract
it was decided that the railroad COM
pany had no right to select these lands
for indemnity purposes. Still later an
act of congress was passed for the re
lief Of those who had purchased lands
from these tracts in good faith. 1t pro-
yided that they might secure title by
paying the government SIPS per acre.
Archbishop Ireland sought to perfect
his title by complying with the new law
and paying the government. His right
was contested by homesteaders.
The st. Cloud and Marshall land offices
decided in favor of Archbishop Ireland's
contention, the land commissioner decid-
ed against him, the secretary of the in
terror reversed this and decided in his
favor again, and in the district court
| Judge Weber decided in favor of the
plaintiff again. Gertgens appealed to the
sIlureme court.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
DISCUSSING EXPOSITION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AND MID
WAY MANUFACTURERS.

The prevalent condition in regard to the
manufacturers at st. Anthony Park and
the Midway district occupied the greater
part Of time Of the meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday The
exposition question was again brought
into prominence and the members ex-
pressed themselves quite freely upon the
matter.
Many seemed to think that the bulk Of
1.-The banking business and retail trade
from the above mentioned districts was
going to Minneapolis instead of st. Paul
Mr.. Beardsley thought most of the retail
trade was now coming to st. Paul, but
admitted that the banking probably was
done for the most part in Minneapolis.
Th1s fact seems to encourage some Of
the members to feel that st. Paul should
not put herself out great deal over the
affairs of the Midway manufacturing dis
tricts. Mr.. Lindeke said none of .ae
banks that he was Interested ill., was dis
eliminating against the manufacturers,
as had been charged, and several men,
bers said that they thought the bankers
OF st. Paul ought to try and get the bust
ness for this city.
After long discussion the matter was
referred to the committee on manufacture
ing with instructions to visit the manu-
facturers and see what could be done to
get them to transact their business in ST.
Paul
A communication in the form of a reso-
luton was received from the New York
Chamber of Commerce, advocating the
establishment of a department of COM
merce at Washington. TIE report was
referred to the committee on legislation
The following were elected members of
the chamber: P. A. Deslauriers, Carl
Taylor, Charles Friend, j. F. Broderick
and Z. K. yClymer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
THEIR WOES BEGIN
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE BUD
GET AT ToNIGHT,s
s,7 -, al SESSION
f--a.-rry Il
CAN'T PLEASE EVERYBODY
Many Interests VIII Demand Fur
- Their OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
toIAppropriation for
n Market.

The consideration of the budget and the
selection of an official printer will engage
the attention of the common council and
the board Of aldermen this evening. The
latter body will devote it's attention to
the budget, while the official printer will
be selected by the combined bodies.
In taking up the budget the board will
have, an interested audience, many repre-
sentative taxpayers, including commit
tee from the Chamber of Commerce, and
other bodies The latter organization, IT
is said. will make an active effort to pre-
vent any further additions in the way OF
appropriations.
The budget, as it now sta ds,g permits
expenditures nextsyear amounting to ST.
6SS,d62, Of which 81 061,354I will have to be
raised by taxations The remainder is Sc
cured through miscellaneous receipts and
palaneesjWhieh stu remain to the credit
of several funds.gs .tr-
How much more will sbe addedeto the
total as decided upon by the conference
committee remains to be. seen but sthere
will be plenty of applications. forzthe in
sertlon of items just the. same. The
Ialihrary4. board bias already secured APP
prevail of it's request for an additional
-S5;e Go;x-First swarders want $4,000 for. a
rev steel bridge over the Omaha tracks.
w est Seventh street property ewneFs Will
esh liitls lHt.l Item Iof@pdNlliS u Slleet III
terseetions be increased $4,000, new bonds
that are, saboutato mature. will necessitate
an appropriation of about $4,000, while the
fight that will be made on the market
site will call for not less than $4,000.
1t is expected that a vigorous fight will
be made on the market question, to the
end of demanding that a sum sufficient
to take care of the ground already con-
demned be set aside. Both bodies at a
previous meeting agreed to the purchase
of the Davidson tract OF ground, and
they viii undoubtedly insist that their
action be carried out. Several of the
councilmen have been unalterably oppos-
ed to the market ever since it was pro-
jected. and opposition of a vigorous sort
win be offered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
ITY
~ N f w S

Members Of the reduced city street force
will receive their semi-monthly stipends
this afternoon.
Mrs. c. M. Taylor died yesterday at
The residence of her son, r. 3, Iaylor,
Ssa Hague avenue. She was fifty-five
years of age.
A. Karland, dairyman, contributed
SIS to. the state treasury yesterday, Tor
selling milk that would not stand the re-
Quired test.
The annual business meeting of the St.
Paul camp M. w. A. was held last
evening in the Odd Fellows hall. The
principal business was the election Of Of
ficers for the ensuing year.
Pat Flaherty, Con Harrington and
Arthur D. O'Malley took part in free
for all fight at Lucker's hall Saturday
night. All three were IN police court
yesterday and signed peace bonds.
Lieut.. William S. Bradford, at pres
ent with the Seventeenth infantry, has
been transferred to the Fourteenth M
fantry and ordered to report to Col.
Jocelyn commanding the regiment for an
assignment to a company.
Patrick o'Gara, of 564 Bradley street,
died Sunday in Duluth at the age OF
si1ty-four years. The funeral will be
held tomorrow morning from the above
ADDRESS at $50, with service at st.
Mary's church at o'clock.
Banner Lodge No. 4, A. o. U. w, gave
an entertainment at Odd Fellows hall
last evening The programme consisted
of musical and literary numbers provided
by Mrs Thompson, grand recorder of the
Wor<men, and Mrs. Flournoy, grand
recorder of the Degree of Honor.
Lieut.. Col. Earl D. Thomas, of the
Thirteenth cavalry, now stationed at Fort
Meyer, Va, has been ordered to report
to the headquarters of the department OF
the Dakotas to be assigned-to duty. Col
Thomas was recently promoted from the
rank of major.
Mayor Smith says he has not yet de-
cifed who he will select for the fire com
missionership which will be vacant next
month Joseph A. Rogers an insurance
man, and S. B. Brace, of st. Anthony
Park, are the candidates, with chances
largely in favor of the latter.
The salary readjustment committee OF
the county commissioners which consists
of Commissioners Kelly, Wright, Gray
and Lott met for a short time yesterday
in executive session and adjourned to
Thursday next. After the meeting it was
announced by the members that nothing
had been done.
'Kid" Raley, a colored tourist, VINO
registered at the police station as from
Cincinnati, told Judge Hine yesterday
that he had mo money and 1t was too
cold to stay out on the streets" and asked
to be sent to the worl<house. His re-
quest was compiled with, and he drew
thirty days of warmth and comfort.
J. G. Johnson, 1457 Edwards street, was
in police court yesterday, charged with
keeping vicious dog. Several witnesses
swore that they had been bitten by the
canine. F. L. McGhee, attorney for the
defense, asked for stay that he might
argue the question of a fine before the
court. Judge Hine continued the case
until Friday afternoon,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
OWNERS STAND UNITED
WANT $7oO A FOOT FOR sIBLEY
STREET PROPERTY.

A hearing on the proposed widening of
Sibley street was scheduled to take p:cce
before the board OIL public works yester
day afternoon, but because of the failure
Of those interested to attend 1t was con-
tinued for another week.
The property owners have banded to-
gether and placed their holdings at $500
a foot. but it is hardly thought they
will realize that figure when condemna-
ton proceedings are brought. The board
is also inclined to dissent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
JOHN WILL APPEAL.
Decides to Contest Verdict In AS
sauIt Case.

s0uIt Case.
At the opening of the criminal branch
Aof the district court yesterday, Assistant
County Attorney OiNeill. on behalf of
the state, moved that sentence be pro-
nounced upon. Harry G. John, who had
been found guilty Of having had carnal
relations with the twelve-year-old girl.
Bertha. Swartz. Fred w. Zollman, for
the defense, asked that sentence be de-
7ferred saying ythat he wished to move
for a new trial. He said he would oh
iect to the record on the ground that the
verdict was received in the absence OF
the counsel for the defense. He served
notice of motion fer a new trial on The
usual statutory grounds intimating that
the motion might include matters not
now a. part.-of the record, if certain re-
ports which had reached the ears of
counsel for the defense were found to
have foundation.
Judge Bum said so far as The knew
there was no disposition to hasten the
imposition of sentence, and Mr.aD'Netl
said the state, would agree to any RAJ
sonable delay The motion for a new
trial was then set for argument Dec. q,
and sentence was adeferred until after
that time.
John has been found guilty is from
seven to thirty. years Imprisonment.
=
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
Raised a Row on a Car.

James Flanagan was In police court
yesterday charged with being disorder
ly on an interurban car Saturday night.
He claimed to have paid the conductor,
but the official said that he did not, and
attempted to collect the fare Flanni-
gan refused to pay and the conductor
friend Of Flanagan, interfered and the
conductor called the motornan to his
assistance. Both men were in court and
Flanagan was fined S. Jones Will be
tried Wednesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
AROUND THE HOTELS.

At the Merchandise. Haulton, Duluth;
]. J. Fork, Bismarck; j. w. Brown, Be-
midi; F. L. Barclay. Crookston; j.. W.
libby, Fargo; A. C. Sexton, Alexandra;
J. r. Morley, Owatonna; John L. Gibbs,
Owatonna; J. D. Mccormick. Austin;
: Thomas Haugen and wife, Rothsay; Mrs.
Bertha W. Davidson, Red Wing; Fl;
Thomas, Elbow Lake; Joseph Roach and
wife, Northfield; L. J. Hunter, Tracy; ID.
C. Anderson, Carlton; Fl, L. Howellton,
Duluth. .
AT the Windsor-o. w. Baldwin, Du-
Iuth; w r. Hodges, Sleepy Eye; H. G.
Thornton, Benson; Charles Wallfn, GAY
lord; j. w. Ingraham, Sandstone.
At the Clarendon-J. e. Johnson, Stl,l-
water. Mimi; D. R. Watson and wife,
Red Wing. Mimi; Phil Smith, Wiln1ar,
Mimi; William Mackey, Duluth, MINI.
Otto Johnson, Litchfield, Mimi; D. ].
Ieary, Faribault, Mimi; John P. Roden-
bur, breckenridge, MINI; A. Mollison,
Austin, Mimi; T. M. Keefe and wife,
Morton. MINI; B. J. De Groat, Sank
Center.
AT the Foley-H. w. Lee Thief River
Falls; Arthur Carroll, West Superior;
w. J. Dwyer, Medina, N. D.; e. M.
Boyles, Melrose; w. B. Armstrong, Ait
kin; r. J. Clarity, Melrose; w. A. Tru-
well, Breckenridge; John Slopperan, Sta
pies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
= ElzzZA
:. But F..

We have just received 125 tubs of the
very best creamery butter that the best
buttermakers of this state can produce,
They all made the best they could in
hopes of being awarded the premiums
and diplomas offered by the state dairy
department for month of December.
Mr.. W. W. P. Mcconnell, the state
dairy commissioner. informs US that this
is the hest lot of butter ever scored in
this state.
Price in about 2o-lb tubs................ &c
Price per pound, less than tubs. $50. 29c
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
PLIES CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles No Cure, No Pay. All druggists
are authorized by the manufacturers Of
Pazo Ointment to refund money where it
fails to cure any case Of piles, no matter
of how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases in six days; the worst cases in
fourteen days One application gives
ease and rest. Relieves itching instantly.
This is a new discovery and is the only
pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee,
no cure no pay. Price, soc. If your
druggist don't keep 1t in stock, send us
Soc in stamps and we will forward same
by mail Manufactured by Paris Medi-
cine Co., ST. Louis, Mo-, who also manu-
facture the celebrated cold cure. Laxa-
tive Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
KATz IS IN DEMAND
MUST ANSWER TO FORGERY IN
TWO CITIES.

Charles e. Katz, the man who is want
ed in Omaha for forgery, is being held
here On similar charges preferred against
him. last June. He cashed two forged
and for some time there has been a
warrant out for his arrest. One Of the
checks was for So, and was drawn on
the Northwestern Telephone company.
The other was drawn on the St. Paul
National bank for $33. This check was
cashed by J. Ginsberg, a Seventh street
pawnbroker.
Katz was arraigned in police court yes
terday to answer to the first charge.
He pleaded not guilty and secured a
continuance until Saturday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
HUSBAND WAS ELEcTRocurED.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ober1nulIer Sues Gas
Light Company for $1,000.

Judge Otis was engaged yesterday in
hearing Tile case Of Elizabeth Obermul-
Ter, as administrators of the estate Of
Joseph H Obermuller, deceased, against
the ST. Paul Gas Light company. The
plaintiff seeks by this suit to recover
damages in the sum of 5000 for the
death of her husband who was a line
man for the defendant company, and
was killed July %, 1901, by an electric
shock while repairing wires running into
the house, 127 Isabel street. 1t appears
that the wires upon which. OberInul!er
was working became crossed with other
wires carrying 1900 volts of electricity
The testimony was not finished yester-
day and Inc case was continued until to-
daY
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
Allowed to File Claims.

In the district court Judge Lewis filed
an order yesterday in the case of the
state OF Minnesota ex rel attorney gen.
elal against the Allemannia Bank Of st.
Paul whereby Francis E. Baker, Paul
S. Hendrickson, John Fisher and Peter
Schletty are permitted to file their
claims as creditors of the insolvent bank
with w. F. Hunt. receiver ssa'.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-10
NJ. ). o,Too1e in trouble Agasn

M. J. O'Toole was arrested here late
Sunday evening at the request of the
Minneapolis police. He was taken to
Minnea polls yesterday morning, where he
VIII have to answer to the charge of
ENLIGHTENMENT. 1t is alleged that he COL
leeted $50 for a firm in that city, but
failed to account for the money. OToole
was arrested here over a year ago for
obtaining transportation from the Omaha
road by Misrepresentation