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The courier., 1902-08-02
Bard!, Coal
Usfeb II Climb

Outlined for hard coal during the
coming months is a program of aero
battles. The performance has already
begun. In Lincoln the price has leaped
one hundred cents in a brief time and
with hop skip and jump it may break
all records long ere cold weather sets
in.
A few short weeks ago the price was
$3.50 a ton. That was the price all the
past winter. To see it sustained dur
ing hot weather was a sight to dream
about, but to see 1t take an upward
turn to $1O.50 right in the midst of in
creasing hot weather was a nightmare.
But it has done this and there is where
it stands at the present moment unless
it has rocketed again since the last
breath. No telling what 1t may do any
time.
So much for Lincoln. In Omaha the
price remains at $40 where it was
quoted some time ago. But a very few
weeks will mark a rise. 1t will not
take a downward shoot for many
months. One reason why it is higher
in Lincoln than in Omaha now Is that
1t costs fifteen cents extra to bring a
ton of it on to Lincoln. Philadelphia
papers are predicting that the price
there will wing its way to $25 before
the cold weather is much advanced.
Heretofore it has not been much II any
over IS. Think of $25 practically in the
heart of the anthracite region! And
If it reaches that price there what will
it be in Lincoln?
An immense amount of coal is con-
sumed annually in Lincoln. Best esti-
mates in round numbers are that 1000
cars of hard coal, or 10000 tons, are
burned in a year, with 5000 cars Of
soft coal. or 100000 tons. 1t all passes
through the hands of twenty-three coal
firms. These figures are exclusive Of
the railroad consumption and that Of
the Traction company, which burns
thirty tons day to keep it's cars in
motion.
OF all this yearly amount of hard
coal 1t is figured that not over a hun
dred carloads are now in town. And
that is the supply which must fight
back the Klondike drafts which will
approach at the close Of the ice mans
season.
1t is a great chance for the dealers
here to swell their bank accounts. Not
all of them are well stocked with the
COAL however. and the chances are that
they will be unable to ship in any for
many months. One dealer says there
would not be an available supply be-
fore January IL the strike were to end
today. He says for the Lincoln fra
ternity, however. that there exists no
disposition to loot, even with a legiti-
mate chance. What coal they have on
hand they received at ordinary whole
sale rates and they will not seek to
make 100 per cent. 1t is a foregone
conclusion that only among the very
well-to-do will hard coal be used here
this winter. A great many people intend
to be stubborn about it. Though they
could afford hard coal at most any
price they say they will not allow
themselves to be pillaged even lightly
on the strength of labor troubles. In
stead they will feed their furnaces with
soft coal. A great many Of those who
have base burners will leave them in
storage and invest in soft coal heat
ers.
Soft coal conditions warrant no
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02

Veteran officials regarded it as one of the
largest and most successful receptions
ever held
Cabinet Officers Hold Receptions.
Following the reception at the White
house, the principal social events of the
day We're the receptions of the cabinet
officers.
Although there was no general recep-
ton by the members of the diplomatic
corps, some of them kept open house and
entertained a large number Of callers
Particularly was this the case with the
legations from the Orient the Chinese,
Japanese and the Korean ministers being
at home to those who came.
The Chinese New Year does not occur
until about month from now, but Mr.
WI, following the practice of the country
IN which he is stationed, participated in
the festivities of New Years day, and
assisted by the members of his suite. re-
celVed many callers at the handsome
nome of the legation. Minister WI al
ways gives his friends a cup of tea. and
many Of them enjoyed his hospitality to-
day.
Minister Takahira, of Japan, and his
wife celebrated New Years day as thew
would at home, where the European cal
endar is used, and where the New Year
Is the greatest event of the season. The
members of the legation Joined in the
festivities.
AT the Korean legation New Years dav
was observed much the same as in This
country. A dinner was given this even
ing, and was attended only by gentlemen.
there being no women among the house,
hold
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
WEATHER FOR JANUARY.
Data Covering Period of Twenty
Nine Years

Nine Years.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 1.-The follow
ing data, covering period of twenty
nine years, has been compiled from the
weather bureau records at La Crosse, for
the month of January:
Mean or normal temperature 16 de-
grees. The Warmest month was that of
1880, with an average of 81 degrees. The
coolest month was that of 1888, with
an average of 8 degrees. The highest
temperature was 81 degrees on the Sd,
1874, and 1st, 1897. The lowest tempera-
ture was 43 degrees below zero on the
18th. 1873. Average date on which first
killing" frost occurred in autumn, Oc-
killing frost occurred in spring, May
Average precipitation Grain or melt
ed snoW) for the month, 1.1S inches.
Average number of days with 01 of an
inch or more, eleven The greatest
monthly precipitation was 3.44 inches in
1886. The least monthly precipitation was
% inches In 1887. The greatest amount
OF precipitation recorded in any TWEEN
ty-four consecutive hours was 1.32 inches
on the 2Sth and 18th, 1891. he great
est amount of snowfall recorded in any
tWenty-four consecutive hours (record ex-
tending to winter of 18S4-S5 onIy) was
Il inches on the 18th and 29th 1891
Average number of clear days. s: partly
CLOUDY days, 10; cloudy days, TO-
The prevailing winds have been from
the south. The highest velocity of the
wind was thrity-six miles from the north
west on the 29th, 1892.
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LOW IN THE SADDLE
NEW MAYOR OF GREATER NEW
YORK FORMALLY INDICTED
INTO OFFICE
TAMMANY LEADERS PUT OUT
Van Wyck and His Successor In
duIGe in a Graceful Exchange
of COmpIiments-Deve
Kicks in Vain.

NEW YORK, Jan. Seth Low, for
mer mayor of Brooklyn, and president Of
Columbia university until he gave up that
office to become candidate for the mayor
atty on a fusion ticket, became mayor
of New York today. At the same time
there was an almost complete turn over
of city and county offices by Democratic
incumbents to the candidates elected on
the fusion ticket in November.
The changes in elected officers included
the district attorney, the comptroller, the
presidents of the bOroughs, the sheriff,
the county register and county clerk Of
the successful ones all were candidates
on the fusion ticket except the presidents
of Bronx and Queens borougks, where
the Democrats were successful.
Of the appointed officers the important
changes included the retirement of Police
Commissioner Michael c. Murphy, who
was succeeded by John N. Partridge, and
the appointment of George L. Rives to
be corporation counsel in place of John
Whalen. OF the thirty-five district lead
erS of Tammany hall, eighteen lost their
places in the public service today.
Van Wyck Did the Graceful.
Mr.. Low went to the city hall about
Wyck, who shook the new mayors hand
and said:
1.-THE time having arrived when my
term of Office expires, I take great pleas
ure in turning it over to you, sir. You
came here by right of the people as
mayor Of the greatest city on earth. Let
me assure you that it is my sincere de-
sire that you may have peaceful and
successful administration. 1 wish you a
happy New Year"
Mr.. Low, in reply, said: 81 thank you
SinnPTalW to ma
and for your kind wishes. 1 speak for
myself and my fellow citizens. I am
sure, when 1 wish you success"
Mr. Low then took the oath Of Office,
after which he held a reception at the
city hall.
When Deputy Commissioner of Police
DeYery was Introduced to his successor,
Col. Thurston, he asked the new COM
missioner, Col. Partridge, to assign him
to duty as a member of the uniformed
force. He claimed that the act of the
legislature last winter abolishing the Of
flee of commissioner of police was uncon-
stitutional. Col. Partridge said he would
do nothing until the courts had decided.
What Partridge Expects to Do.
In an interview Col Partridge said he
believed that the police force of New
York which had been spoken Of as "the
finest in the world had fallen from it's
eminence. He said he knew the duties
of policeman We're many and danger
Gus. He did not believe anyone existed
who expected to see perfect system at
once established in this city, but he said
he believed they expected Improvement
to follow improvement until a perfect
condition existed.
Col Partridge said he thought the best
way to check gambling was to prosecute
those who defed the law. The new COM
missioner said he expected to do his duty
in the punishment of the offenders
against the law and the prevention of
every kind Of crime.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
REPUBLICANS MUST co
DEMOCRATS WANT WORKING MA
JORITY In MARYLAND
Six of the Opposition Seats Are Com
tested and Likely to Be De-
cIared Vacant-GOrman
Has Cfnch.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 1.-The general
assembly Of Maryland began it's deIibera-
tons today and after a brief session ad-
journed for week in order to allow time
to make up the committee. Noble L.
Mitchell, of Hartford county, was elected
speaker of the house, and Senator John
Hubner, Of Baltimore county, was re-
elected president of the senate Ali of the
officers of the last session were re-elect-
ed in both houses
The fact that notices Of contests in the
cases of six Republicans in the house ana
one in the senate We're presented today
indicates that the Democrats desire q
more comfortable working majority, both
on joint ballot and in the house, tnan
they now have, and as the results in all
the cases brought up today were very
close, it seems likely that some changes
will be made in the present makeup of
the assembly,
The coming election of United States
senator created but little comment as
it is almost universally believed that for.
mer Senator German will have no diff
Guilty in securing the prize when the bal
loting begins
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
YALE VS.. MINNESOTA.
The Best Basket Ball Game of the
Season Tnniaht

The big game of the university basket
ball season will be played tonight at the
University armory, when the star team
from Yale university lines up against
the five" Which represents the stare
university. The boys have stayed in the
city during the vacation in order to keep
in trim for this contest and are all n
the best condition. Several practice
games have been played with the East
SIDE hlSh school team and with a team
Yale has been playing good ball on her
way West and everything points to about
the hottest game yet seen at Mime
apolis in the basketball line. Mime
sofa has four of last years team back
and will endeavor not only to hold the
title of Western champions, but also to
defeat the Fasteners and thus be en-
abled to have an opportunity to claim
that Of the East as we'll.
Yale'S team contains three Of the old
players, including Weymouth, the best
all-round athlete which Yale possesses.
Speaker, the intercollegiate champion in
the broad and high jumps, while a new
man at basketball, is said to be playing
some very fast ball, and if given a
chance to appear will undoubtedly make
things interesting for his opponent
Much interest has been manifested in
the contest and the largest crowd ever
present at basketball game in Mime
apol1s is expected to be present this
evening. block of tickets was disposed
of yesterday to a crowd of Yale alumni
the Rah, rah, rah! of Yale will be heard
as we'll as the Ski-u-mah.
Between the halves of the game there
will be given an exhibition of illumi-
mated club swinging. The officials will
be: Referee, Sindell: umpires, Whit
comb, of Yale. and Chase. of Minneap-
oils; timekeeper, Webster. The game will
be called at p m. sharp.
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eign callers to greet the president. To-
day, however, he was absent from the
line, having conveyed his private greet
ings to the president, and the head of the
line was taken by Lady Pauncefote
and the Misses Pauncefote, and the many
military, naval and civil members of the
British embassy, all of the officials
in full uniform.
The French ambassador, NJ. Cambon,
with all the members of the embassy
staff, was next in line. The ambassa-
dor had hurried from Paris in order to
pay his New Years respects to the pres
ident. He looked hale and hearty after
his six months in Europe.
Following him came the German am
bassador, DR.. Won Holleben, accompanied
by his retinue of dashing young officers
of the German army and navy, some of
them in the red uniforms of hussars, 9TH
ers in the white uniform of the kaiser's
personal escort, and still others with the
sweeping plumes and chapeaux of the
quarterback.
The Russian ambassador, Count Cas-,
SIM, the Italian ambassador, Signor
Mayer, and the Mexican ambassador
Senior Azpiroz, were similarly accompan-
led by large official staffs Following
the ambassadors came the ministers OF
Austria-Hungary, Switzerland, Japan,
China, Brazil, Argentine, Turkey, Bel
GUM. Siam, and many other countries.
President Did Himself Proud.
President Roosevelt's manner of receiv-
ing his callers was exceedingly gracious
and happy. AS each guest was an
nounced by Col. Bingham, the president
grasped the hand of the visitor and wish
ed him hearty, happy New Year, often
adding some felicitous express
sion to anyone recognized as a Close
friend. There was no hurrying along of
the callers, and often there was con-
siderable delay while pleasantries were
exchanged. Mrs. Roosevelt proved to
be a most charming New Years hostess,
and the cordially of her greetings re-
minded many callers of the days when
Mrs. Cleveland was mistress Of the White
house
After the members Of the diplomatic
corps came Chief Justice Fuller and the
associate justices of the United States
supreme court. and following them the
Judges of all the other high federal
courts in Washington, representing as
a whole the judicial branch Of the gov
eminent. Next came the legislative
branch senators and representatives IN
congress. Speaker Henderson was
among these.
There was another flash of gold lace
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and clank Of sabre and spurs when at
IL 40 the highest ranking officers of the
army and navy were received. Side by
side at the head Of the army contingent
strobe the stalwart, well known figures
of Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, COM
handing the army, and Maj. Gen. Henry
c. Corbin, adjutant general.
Gen. Miles Cordially Greeted.
Gen. Miles was in the full uniform OF
his high rank, with heavily gold em-
broidered cap and wide gold scarf across
his breast from shoulder to hip. Fol-
lowing him came the many officers Of
his staff and the heads of the army staff
stationed in Washington.
In view of recent events expectation
was on tiptoe as Gen Miles appeared
before the president, but the curious
were not regarded with anything UNI
usual. The president greeted Gen. Miles
with the same hearty courtesy he HAD
shown to others, and Gen Miles re-
turned the salutation In the same spirit
and then passed, smiling, along the line,
exchanging we'll wishes with the ladies'.
Admiral Dewey was another Of the d1s,
tinguished callers to engage the atten-
ton Of the crowds. He was at the head
of the long line of naval officers, all IN
full uniform, including the ranking rear
partments. The admiral wore the SUI
perb sword voted to him ny congress
for the victory of Manila, and on his
breast was the congressional medal COM
memorating that event. He, too, was
most cordially welcomed by the presI-
dent
The officers of the marine corps, with
Brig. Gen. Haywood at their head fol-
lowed the navy. After them came Off
oialQ of the ToanU official hra 0f ha
government
RoOsevelts stood the Ordeal Wen.
At 1890 the reception to the public be-
gan, and great crowds accepted this first
opportunity to grasp the hand of the
president At that hour the crowd at
the outward gate stretched away in al
directions for several blocks.
All stations, colors, creeds, sexes and
ages were represented in the motley
throng which elbowed up to the presi-
dent. The latter in no way relaxed his
cordially, and all received the same
CHEEKY greeting. For more than an hour
this human stream flowed past the pres-
dent. At one time there was a brief
Interrupted to permit Of women to with
draw to prepare for their several recep-
tons. The president embraced this OPP
portunity to timber up his right arm,
which began by this time to show the
effects of the handshakings
AS the last of the callers filed by the
president took Mrs. Roosevelt by the
arm, and to the strains of the Marine
band the presidential party withdrew to
the private quarters of the mansion. AL
though several thousands of people had
grasped the hand Of the president, he
showed no effects of the strain, and Mrs
Roosevelt also underwent the physical
strain without apparent discomfort. It
was estimated by the White house at
tendants that 500 people passed before
the receiving party, AGO more than re-
ceived by President Mckinley last year
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
POTATOES BEST CROP
THE ACRE IN
1901
OF WISCONSIN
Report of State Board of AgrfcuI-
ture Gives Interesting Figures
of Acre Yield of Va
rious Crops.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 1.-Secretary
John NJ. True, of the Wisconsin state
board of agriculture, has just finished
compiling the annual report of the board
and send the copy to the printer.
The report will make a volume of from
300 to 400 pages. Three thousand copies
are to be printed and distributed among
agriculturists and others in the state
interested in the work of the board.
An interesting feature will be a table
of the number of acres of the leading
crops raised during the year Q90D, to-
gether with the yield per acre and the
approximate value of the different crops.
This is the el time anything like this
has been attempted by the secretary. He
got some of his figures for this COM
pilation from the returns of the local
assessors to the secretary of state. The
table is as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
ROOSEVELT MADE HIT


New Years greeting extended to him
from those in the line.
The president was in the conventional
black frock suit, He had no boutonniere
and the gray striped neck scarf was the
only bit of color in his attire. Following
the president and wife came the members
of the cabinet and their wives, the sec
rotary and Mrs. Hay,l the secretary of
the treasury the secretary of war and
Mrs. Root, the secretary of the navy and
Miss Long, the postmaster general and
Mrs. Smith, the attorney general and
Mrs. Knox, the secretary of the interior
and Mrs. Hitchcock, the secretary of ag-
riculture and Miss Wilson, and Secretary
and Mrs. Cortelyou.
Mrs. Roosevelt SuperbIy GOwned
Mrs. Roosevelt looked exceedingly pref
ty and youthful in a white dress. The
material was a very heavy white silk.
corded about an inch apart A square
Of Irish lace, with revers of lace, trim
med the bodice, and the high collar, also
of lace, was finished at the back with a
rosette of white tulle. A few jewels
were worn in the corsage, and diamond
topped combs held back the smoothly
dressed hair An ornament of white
leaves, in which diamond drops glistened
was also worn In the hair. Mrs. Roose-
y
white at the start, was far from that
color an hour later, but the tired little
hand within it gave no evidence that its
owner felt any fatigue. The bouquet she
carried was of pink and purple orchids.
Mrs. Root wore pale blue satin crepe
and deep collarette of Irish point Mrs.
Knox was in white brocade and crystal
passementeries. Mrs Smith wore light
gray satin: Mrs. Hitchcock, mauve bro
cade and lace. and Miss Wilson, white
satin that had appliques over leaves and
roses in natural co1ors.
Miss Roosevelt was in pure white NOUS
selino de sole. and wore the pearl and
diamond ornaments that were her
fathers Christmas gifts.
Mrs. George b. Cortelyou wore black
velvet, with broad bands of duchess
point Her sister, Hiss Kinds, also wore
black satin striped grenadine.
The presidential party took up its
station in the blue parler, with the presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt Immediately
alongside the entrance, ready to grasp
the hands Of callers as they We're an
nounced.
The cabinet women formed a long line
extending from Mrs. Roosevelt to the fur.
Their side of the room, while back Of the
receiving line We're, grouped the members
of the cabinet andaa gay party of young
people. AS soonisas the president took
his position ne turned; to- the many women
invited behind The line and gave each
of them in turn warm greeting and thu
well wishes of the days
Lady PauncefSte fed the Line.
AS dean of the diplomatic corps Lord
Pauncefote is usually the first of the for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
WATCH NIGHT KILLINGS
THREE FIERY SOUTHERNERS DEAD
AND A FOURTH DYING.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. 1.-Three people
were killed and two wounded last night
at Robbins, N. c., in fight, which oc-
CURED during a watch party given at
the residence of Jesse Griffin. The par
Elephants in the fight were white people
and well known in this part of the coun-
try.
The party was given at the residence
Of Jesse Griffin, and during the even
ing William Cobb became involved in a
dispute with George Dunbar. Cobb later
left the house. After his departure the
quarrel was taken up by Fletcher Ben
nett, and Dunbar drew his pistol. Griffin,
the host, interfered, taking Dunbar's pis-
toll from him. Fletcher Bennett suddenly
seized the weapon and shot Dunbar, kill
ing him instantly. The latters son Harry
came to the defense, but was also killed
by Bennett. Arthur Dunbar, another son.
also joined in the fight and shot Bennett.
The shooting became general, and Ben
nett received a second shot which killed
him, and Arthur Dunbar received a
wound which may prove fatal. Mrs Dun
bar was also shot, but it is believed she
will recover. The Dunbars are cousins
of w. M. Dunbar, former postmaster of
Augusta
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02
HOT TALK BY SEDGWICK
PRESIDENT OF NATURALIsTs Sc
WE'RE ON SOME TEXT BOOKS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1-Scientific temper
ance instruction, as taught in the pub
lie schools from the text books now in
use, together with anti-vivlsection.
characterization and Christian Science,
were denounced by Prof William Z.
Sedgwick, president of the American s.
ISOLATION of Naturalists, at a banquet
tonight given by members of the scien-
tific societies now in session at the Uni
versity of Chicago
ut is notorious and disgraceful fact"
said Prof. Sedgwick, that, apparently
with view of pleasing a self-c onsti-
tuted oligarchy, some writer's have even
made alcoholic instruction the beginning,
the middle and the end Of their text
books. Of such books it may be truly
said they have no permanency of their
own and with difficulty would be pre-
served in school,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-02

Fargo, N. D., Jan. Now that the
holiday ruch is practically over Fargoans
realize that the city will have some en-
pertaining to do next week Beginning
Tuesday the Tr-State Grain Growers
convention will open at the court house
and Thursday morning the eighth an
nual exhibition of the North Dakota
and Northern Minnesota Poultry assoc-a-
ton viii open in the old Masonic temple
building, near the opera house.
President Caniff and Secretary Crabbe,
of the hen show, are being deluged with
letters from intending exhibitors saying
what their respective exhibits will con-
SIS of. A gratifying feature to Sle Of
ticjals is that so many exhibitors who
have never sent their birds to the Fargo
show before, have expressed their in
tention of sending large strings of birds
for exhibition and competition in this
show.