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The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
A DOUBTFUL CLAIM.

The decision of Judge Brill in refusing
a writ of mandamus to local detective
agency to compel Mayor Smith to sign
the order for the payment of their claim
against the county for so-called services
in the Middleton murder case, will meet
with general approval Whatever the
law of the case may be, the soundness
of the public policy which denies the
allowance of such claim is not to be
questioned.
The efforts to secure the arrest of the
murderer of Mr.. Middleton were series
of stupid and curious blunders. Both the
police and the detectives were at fault
from the beginning Until the appear
the detective agency sought finally to
fasten the crime, there was not the slight
est clue to the discovery of the murderer
or murderers. Through the efforts OF
that man, the watch Of the murdered
man was secured, and the name OF tho
man from whom it had come, and who
was endeavoring to sell 1t, was obtained.
Had any reasonable degree OF caution or
ability been manifested, the location or
the watch would have resulted IN the
discovery of the murderer. The services
for which the county has been asked to
paw were rendered in trying to fasten
the crime upon an innocent man. after
the opportunity to secure the real Grim
inal had been stupidly allowed to go by.
It does not appear that the merits or
dement's of the claim against the county
were put to an issue In the
proceeding which has just been
brought to an unsuccessful close.
The authority of the county attorney to
engage the services Of private tndiyid-
nails in the attempted discovery Of the
perpetrators of grave crime Is called
In question under the existing statutes.
Whether the authority did or Ola not ex-
ist it's exercise in thus case was really
against the public interest and was in no
sense or degree promotive Of the ends OF
the law.
It might well be, as suggested in the
opinion of the court, that the powers Of
the county officials, should be enlarged
so as to enable such contracts as this to
be made in important cases. There should
be no limit, indeed, short Of the financial
ability of the county, to the facilities Of
fered for the discovery of the perpetrators
of so cowardly and brutal murder as that
of Middleton; but much more discrimina-
ton ought in such an event to be looked
for than appeared to have been exercised
in this case
If ever this claim is considered by the
courts of the state on It's merits 1t viii
never be allowed. Aside from the Pc
culiar items of disbursement which are
included, the nature Of the work done,
and the lack of intelligent occasion for
such work will of themselves, we believe.
prevent the county from being nulcted
for labor which might have. been per-
formed with even better results by even
the incompetent police administration
which prevailed in st. Paul at that time.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
GOT HER DESERTS.

The action of the Kansas City authori-
ties toward Mrs. Nation on her appear
ance in that city was entirely right and
reasonable. She had come into the state
of Missouri from an adjacent state and
proceeded to create an unseemly demon
stration on the public thoroughfare. Her
conduct was clearly disorderly in the
technical sense in which the expression
is used. and she rendered herself amen-
able to punishment for disturbing the
local peace.
1t is not hard to find something to say
in palliation of Mrs. Nations conduct
when it is considered in connection With
the dishonest and generally mischievous
legislation which prohibitionlsts have
been able to fasten on states like Kansas
and Iowa But when any person resorts
to such methods as does Mrs Nation
in the pursuit of a public propaganda for
private purpose, that person at once
becomes amenable to local regulations
against breaches of the peace
Any one who wishes to do so may be-
come public nuisance. and be treated
as such. This Mrs. Nation does so
when she invades other communities and
declaims against those who carry on a
lawful business. That which is unlawful,
because in violation Of law may be treat.
ed by individual and public alike with
but little consideration. Rights OF prop
erty which are involved in the violation
of legal regulation do not commend them
selves to the average American citizen
as particularly sacred. AS long as Mrs.
Nation confines her operations to smash
ing the saloon property which Is engaged
in an unlawful business under the laws
of Kansas, few outside of that state.
whatever their convictions may be on the
subject Of the use of intoxicants. viii
be disposed to go out of their way to
quarrel with her; but when she carries
her warfare into other states which
Iegalize the liquor traffic she renders her
self a public disturber and must be treat
ed as such.
The great service which Mrs. Nation
has rendered to American society con-
sists in her success in calling national
attention to the debasement and immor-
atty of the entire prohibition system-a
system which perverts the law.
both of God and man, which propagates
lawlessness, sets a premium on perjury
and public and private hypocrisy and be-
gets contempt alike for the law and the
agents of the law.
1t would be a great undertaking could
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
GREAT CARE NEEDED.

Our people should realize without de-
lay that the situation just at this time
in this city in the matter of dogs affected
or likely to be affected by hydrophobia
is very serious one. There is no occa-
sion whatever for alarm; but there is oc-
Casion for a deal of caution, public and
private
Our news columns today will show the
reader just what the status of things is
1t is one which we cannot ignore the
gravity of, but against which we may
effectively guard ouselves if we will.
For some period of time to come it will
be necessary for every citizen who owns
dog to exercise the utmost vigilance. It is
possible for any dog to become infected
with hydrophobia at this time. There
is more than a possibility. More than
one rabid dog is at large. 1t is known
that several animals have been bitten
Any dog which is allowed to go at large,
and even those which are tied up are
liable to show signs of the distemper
No risk whatever should be taken The
good citizen in such a contingency must
make it plain that he values his neighbor
above his dog, and no matter at what
cost of personal feeling he must be ready
to sacrifice his dog on the slightest indi-
cation of the disease
The health officer of this city, DR..
Ohage, is not prone to be an aIarmist.
He has warned the people. He can be
relied on to take every possible precau-
tion. Unless the people cooperate with
him he can do little No matter how
devoted we may all be to the affectionate
animals which are the principal victims
of rabies, their lives are but a feather
weight when the safety of the community
is concerned. It would, of course, be
wrong in every way to tolerate any such
condition of feeling as might lead to in
discriminate slaughter of dogs. There is
no danger that the people will unneces-
sarify sacrifice the lives of those animals;
but there is, on the other hand, danger
that they may not be sufficiently prompt
in doing so at the appearance of danger.
Let every citizen, then, be on guard,
use the utmost discretion in his treat
ment of his own and others dogs, and,
so far as possible, keep them from rum
ming at large. In this way we can all
cooperate with the health authorities for
the protection of the general health,
without indulging in cruelty or unkind-
ness to the poor brutes who are so de
votedly attached to us in health.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
oJDARY READY 70 CONE
HEAD OF MILWAUKEE, PACKING
HOUSE DEFINES HIS
ATTITUDE
WANTS CERTAIN. CONCESSIONS
Proposition OF Union Stock Yards
WIFI Probably BE Modified to
Suit-Bankers and Cit
izens Interested.

The movement to induce the Cudahys
tc locate at South st. Paul is gaining
ground and there are now good reasons
to expect that large packing plant will
be established at that place in the near
future. Patrick Cudahy, the head of tho
Milwaukee house. yesterday sent the fol-
lowing encouraging telegram, bearing on
the subject:
I'VE have received a proposition from
the Union Stock Yards company. of st.
Paul, and have had it under consideration
for some time. In its present shape we
cannot accept 1t. We do not think 1t a
fair one. However, If it is changed as
we suggest, and probably it Will be,
then we will establish a branch at South
st. Paul. Our representatives have
viewed the property and we believe the
location to be good one. I have had
some correspondence with NJ D. Flower,
OF the stock yards company, but the deal
may not be settled for some little time
The information that Mr.. Cudahy was
favorably considering a proposition to
locate in South ST. Paul was communi-
Gated to the commission merchants of
that town yesterday morning and to a
man, all expressed unqualified satisfac-
tion with the position taken by the pack
Ing magnate. They were in favor of
granting the firm any reasonable con-
conviction that the stock yards people
would be willing to meet Mr. Cudahy
more than half way
Another encouraging feature is that the
bankers of this city are taking the great
est interest in the project, and they will
lay the matter before A. B. Stickney,
president Of the Chicago Great Western,
as soon as he returns from the East,
which will not be longer than few
days. It is the intention Of the bankers
to induce Mr.. Stickney to offer the Cud-
ahys every possible encoura cement on
behalf Of the railway company
Business men generally throughout the
city are also keenly interested in seeing
another big packing plant located at
South st. Paul, and a number of the
most prominent OF them have already
stated their entire willingness to CO.
operate heartily with any movement that
may be initiated to induce the firm to
come here. All are agreed hat it will
mean big thing for this city and that
the location Of the company at the stock
yards will prove wonderful stimulus TO
the already rapidly growing business at
South st. Paul.
Among those who have expressed
themselves strongly in this strain, are
Messrs. w. G. Read president of the real
estate exchange; H. A. Boardman, pres1-
det OF the Commercial club; Mayor R. A.
Smith. w. r. Dorr, president Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, and many others.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

Capt Oberlin M. Garter, who is in
carcerated in the United States peniten-
tiary at Fort Leavenworth, says he has
neurasthenia and asks to be released
on that account. We presume that neu-
rasthenia is contagious, and that Carter
contracted it from the contractors when
he contracted the s., 1863, 159 which the gov
ernment finds itself short by reason of
his numerous contractions of the cir
culating currency. When you are an
army officer and gobble a couple of mil
lions 1t is neurasthenia, when you are a
woman and lift things from the bargain
counter it is kleptomania, but when you
are tramp and your fingers stick to
pie set out to cool, it is petty larceny.
Twenty dollars or sixty days.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

While the newspapers have been tell
ing of things that have occurred, there
are few things that have not occurred.
The czar has not been aSsassinated.
japan has not killed the Russian bear.
Dewet has not gone crazy. Aguinaldo has
been sent to Guam, nor invited to the
United States as guest of the president
and Mark Hanna. Andres Vessels was
not shot by Dewet. Botha has not sur
rendered and looting has not been stopped
in China. Jacobson did not talk himself
to death, and the Laybourn resolution
was not expunged. Gambling has not
ceased in Minneapolis, and the slot ma
chimes? +?
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

The Bar Association Of Indianapolis has
petitioned the bench to Issue a court
rule allowing not only attorneys but
judges to appear at the bar and on the
bench In shirt waists. The cartoonist
and the funny man may do their best
but the shirt waist is coming to stay.
The ladies have had a monopoly on that
refrigerator attachment too long already.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

There Is to be a new feature added to
the usual commercial course in our col
leges known as bank wrecking, in which
all the methods of wrecking banks by
both legal and Illegal means will be
taught The methods used by the various
bookkeepers, cashiers and ether persons
who have been more or less successful
in this sphere Of action will be made
plain. The art of forgery and counter
feiting will be taught, together with
that branch Of international law relating
to extradition. The object will not be to
produce criminals, but to make the
knowledge of the methods of the expert
operator so afmiliar that detection by
co-employes will be almost certain before
any damage is done
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

The dispatches inform us that the Re-
publicans carried some Of the interior
towns Of Illinois. This is taken as an
unqualified Endorsement Of the boy ad-
ministration in the Sucker state.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

Mime Apolis, a nice clean, buxom
country girl, Is much enamored Of the
Cudahy brothers. They are such nice
boys she woud like to have them
ccme and sit on her porch. The Messrs.
Cudahy, however, are looking for a
business location and not for a Irritation.
They find that it will be to their financial
interest to be introduced to the business
world by ST. Paul, before making any
entangling alliances. A young lady may
sometimes become too fresh in her WOO
ing All, there, Minniel
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

A young lady in France-that is safe
distance-who three years ago amused
herself by swallowing needles. is now
doing duty as veritable needle cushion.
With the help OF a magnet any one can
help himself to needles which will pop
out through her skin at most any point.
She, no doubt, can remark with truth,
"By the pricking Of my thumbs, some
one magnetic this way comes"
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

The Minneapolis Journal Is shaking
hands with itself bowling to its reflection
in the mirror and throwing nice little
bouquets at itself-nice little bouquets
which it's authorized agents have been
gathering out in the country. Those lit
tie knots Of wind flowers can be had for
the asking, but arbutus-well there don't
seem to be any Of that sort coming the
Journals way.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

Joseph Chamberlain had better put a
muzzIe on that sister-in-law Of his or
he will have to furnish a suit for the
family skeleton.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

There are rumors Of strikes in the air.
Strikes in the coal fields Of Pennsylvania
and in the gold fields Of Alaska.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
Specimen Menu-Saturday,
Use Gas For Cooking.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal. Cream.
Liver and Bacon,
Cucumbers and Onions,
Hot Rolls, Coffee.
LUNCH.
Smoked Salmon Toast.
Hot Potato Salad.
Butter Cakes Cereal Coffee
DINNER.
Barley Broth.
Mutton Ragout. Mashed Potatoes.
Shrimp Salad
Queen of All Puddings.
Coffee.
Use Gas For Cooking.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
AT THE THEATERS.
METROPOLITAN.


Most sequels are mistakes. The fairly
large audience that saw Rupert of
HentZau' last night at the Metropolitan
must certainly have agreed that this Sc
quel to the Prisoner of Zenda" Is
big mistake. The first play was interesting
enough and there was such a pretty end
ing TO 1t, pathetic parting, DIM lights,
SOFT music, and that sort Of thing. 1t
wasn't cheerful, but 1T was poetic 1t
left the audience feeling "teary round
the lashes'' but resigned. Rupert Of
Hentzau' breaks rudely in on this resig-
nation and even Howard Goulds classic
profle, his superb physique and the me-
d1eval atmosphere that seems to encom-
pass him, fail to atone for this having
to attend two funerals, as it were.
II the Prisoner Of Zenda" was sad,
rupert OF Hentzau' Is woeful. The
climax OF the former was a sad good bye.
Ihe Climax to the latter is q bier with
lighted candles and the chant of the 20 a
pro nobis." There are few cheerful mo-
ments In the four acts. From the mo-
ment the curtain rises, conspiracy and ru-
mors OF conspiracy are in the air. Ras-
sendyH has returned to that very tur-
bulent kingdom, Ruritania, In order to re-
cover letter that the queen has sent
him and which has been stolen. Rupert
or Hentzau has the letter, and, like the
book, the play is duel between the two
for its possession. In the third act these
antagonists engage in a sword duel.
which Rassendyll wins. Rupert, who has
already killed the real king, falls dead
! almost by his own hand, for, trying to
shoot Rassendyll when he finds he cannot
win In the duel, the pistol Is turned
against himself. There is rather g. pc
cul1ar thing about the climax to this
third act. Just as the pistol shot is fired
which kills Rupert, the mob enters from
! the street outside, with the queen bring
Ing up the rear. Ruritania is certain
ly an unconventional country, judging by
Mr.. Hopes two stories, and there is Moth
ing else by which to Judge, but even for
so romantic young person as the queen
it seems a little out of place to find her
bringing up the rear of a disreputable
mob And the lady must have Travelled
on foot. too.
! Unfortunately Mr. Goulds supporting
| company does not assist him in making
| the play convincing. Except for w. ].
Constantine, who plays the part Of Col.
| Sapt, the players are indifferently good.
| Mr.. Gould is excellent, however, in the
| dual role Of the king and Rassendyll.
Rupert OF Hentzau" will be repeated
| the rest of the week with Saturday mat
| fnee 11uL
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
METRoPoLTTAN oUARTETrE

A successful concert was given last
night at the Central Presbyterian church
by the Metropolitan quartette, composed
OF Miss Florence Marion Pace, Mrs. Jane
Huntington Yale, Harry George and
Harry Phillips. Mr.. George and Mr.. Phil
ips We're suffering from severe colds and
only sang in the concerted numbers Miss
Pace Is at home in ballad singing and
her numbers brought out the old time
sweetness and charm Of her voice. Not
often does singer SO completely win the
hearts Of her audience. A beautifully
clear, flexible soprano voice, combined
with a sincere love for her art, and
musical temperament, have made for
her an enviable place both among local
musicians and those of the Eastern cities
Mrs. Yale sang the Grieg Autumn Gale"
most artistically bringing out splendidly
the contradictory moods of the song.
Mrs. Frank Hoffman was the accompan-
list, and as usual was most careful and
sympathetic one. She showed her art
especially in transposing song for Miss
Pace after the number was started. A
feature Of the concert was the playing
by Master Edward Collins, of Chicago.
Theelad was seated in the audience, clad
in sweater, trousers and brown shoes, but
in response to a call to fill out the pro-
gramme, he played a number Of piano
numbers. Master Collins is certainly a
'twunderkind.' His playing is free from
all mannerisrns and his execution fault
less. He played a Tarentelle and Etude
by Chopin, and also an Etude by Ra-
Vena. ~s
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19
GRAND.

But three more opportunities are left
local theater-goers to witness the per-
forfnance OF four acts of comedy, music,
song and romance that is provided by Al.
H. Wilson and his talented company at
the Grand Opera House the current week.
The sale of seats opened yesterday
morning for the engagement the coming
week of Go-Won- Go Mohawk, the Indian
actress in Lincoln ]. Carter's ,melodrama
''The Flaming Arrow
STAR.
The company at the Star this week is
unusually large, the costuming brilliant,
the scenery clever and rich, and the two
burlesques are filed with catchy music
The chorus is especially well trained, and
the dance figures are new and striking
AS a popular priced attraction the
presentation is d very worthy one, In
the line of vaudeville and burleslue, and
cannot fail to please patrons of the Star
The olio is made up of six clever acts,
in which Cathagine Rowe Palmer, the
contortionist, proves to be a star. Col
Inns and Collins are Iaughable parodists;
J. J. Sullivan and Carrie Webber present
a clever farce; Willard and Wheeler pro-
vide an entertaining conversational
dance; Mcfarland and Lee are the bes.
in their line: and Berry and Hughes pre-
sent a musical actsGthat is striking Ill
originality. eF
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

Montgomery, Ala.-In the heavy storm
Whlcn prevailed here communication with
North Alabama was suspended FOR hnnra
ana much minor property damage oo-
CURED. No loss of life Is reported.
The Saint Paul globe., 1901-04-19

Vienna-The German Crown Prince
frederick William left here for Berlin.
Bridgeport, Ala.-In the storm here the
steamboat City Of Charleston was sunk
at her dock. No lives were lost.
Bridgeport, Ala.-Every factory hera
was compelled to close for repairs on
account of the storm. Three were COM
pletely unroofed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-01

aoout I'VE weeks looking after the titles
TO the land owned by his fathcr.ln iaw's
estate. Regarding the Damon Mound. he
claims TO have traccd the title ana per.
iecied 1t beyond question to 2aiI acres,
ana that he will be able 70 remove any
cloud from the remaining COO acres. The
worst obstacle he met with was the fact
mat the executor OF the late b. a. WIS,
uom's estate had leased the Damon Mound
property TO the J. VI Guney company for
twenty years This lie has removed and
the lease has been surrendered by the
Gufey company as II was shown after a
hard battle between tho attorneys the
executor had no power to make such a
lease. In consideration OF the surrender
OF the lease, Mr. Bronston has given the
d. NJ. Guffey company 100 acres Of tho
Damon Mound tract In fee simple, setting
apart Of i've tracts of twenty acres each
IN five different portions Of the land. the
company to give to the Wisdom estate
one-eighth Of the entire product OF the
hnds, and obligating itself to sink at
least ono well on each tract at once. The
Grncr company is now erecting derrick
ana preparing to begin boring the nrst
well.
Nj Bronston has In the last two dal 5
refused two offers each of $500 per acre
FOR the Damon Mound tract He will RI.
turn to Texas within hftccn days, as by
that time it is expected the work OF de.
relopment viii begin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-01
OWNER OF DAMON'S MOUND.
a Prominent Citizen OF Kentucky Has Title
to This Valuable Property

Hon. Charles J. Bronston Of Lexington
ny, Is guest at the Hntchlns honse I'M,
Expects to leave for his home. the center
Of the famous Blue Grass country. mis-
morning MIR. Brunston has bcen onc ~
the leading and central figures In Kcn.
'ncky politics for number Of years. ellcd
the position OF commemorative attorney
ana state senator repeatedly. and was a
tufuluHte for congress from the Blue
Hfass district. lie is here. however. on
Tor more important business than polt.
ilts and expects this trip to Texas 10 70
SUIT In making him millionaire or n
multi mlllionalre.
MIR. Bronston married Miss Wisdom. n
beautiful belle OF Pnducah, Nv. Mrs
Broi ston's father, Benjamin a. Wisdom.
several years ago invested heavily IN rexa,
lands, purchasing over 10000 ac.es. the
lend lying II several counties. aud an In
south Texas. Among these tracts mn.
chased Was one OF 2S14 acres In Drazorla
county Including the now famous Damon
Mound which Is said by Captain Lucas
Of the Guffey company, and discoyercr OF
the Lucas gusher al Beaumont. to show
indications of being the richest oil field
IN the world \ number OF other oil o.,
perts who have investigated the Damon
Mound tract also pronounce It rich in oil
The mound rises to height OF e,ghty
rect above the level of the surrounding
country.
Mr.. Bronston has been In this state