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The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
PHILIPPINE TRADE GROWS.
war Department Issues a Bulletin
on Islands Business.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE insu-
lar division of the war department has
prepared for publication an extract from
It's regular monthly bulletin, of the COM
nerce of the Philippines, comparing the
eight months ended Aug. 81, 1901, and 1900.
1t is shown that the total value of mer-
chandise imported during the eight
months ended Aug. 81 1901 was $19,61S596.
against SD, $50, ,457 for the same period of
19UO, and the total value of merchandise
exported during the eight months ended
Aug. 81, 1901, was SIG, 935, 405, against SIS,
92S,Ol5 for the same period of 1900.
The imports show an increase of 35 per
cent during the period of 1900. In the
exports there was per cent increase
in favor of 1901. The imports from the
United States. exclusive OF gold and sill
yer during the eight months of 1901, was
$2,47O,05O, being an increase of S4 pei. cent
over the same period of the preceding
year While the export figures show ST.
6S4, or slight increase in favor Of
1901 The import figures show a gain Of
nearly $I0OO,000 on foodstuffs, and in man.
ufactured articles of nearly 100000 for
the eight months of 1901
Agricultural products for the periods
mentioned show slight increase during
1901, the showing for this period being
S14, 539, SS7, of which amount $40, ,566 is
credited to hemp, the leading article of
export The export figures of 81, ,709, 1859
in manufactured articles for the period of
1901, nearly doubled those of 1900, while
products of the mines and forests show
a decided increase over 1900.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
KIDNAPERS MAKE TERROR
RAILROAD MAGNATE CHANGES
HOME AFTER THREATS
Letters Declare That -lree Children
VIII He Abducted Unless He
Pays the Writers
$4,000.

PTTTSBURG, Pa. March 16,-Repeated
threats to abduct his three children un-
less a ransom of $25, 900 was left in GER
tain spot, and a warning that murder
would follow the placing of detectives
on the case, have caused Alexander r.
Peacock, former vice president and gen
eral sales agent Of the Carnegie company,
to remove his little family temporarily
from his Lexington avenue home to the
Holland House New York.
The case was put in the hands of de-
tectives and it is said the arrest of the
guilty parties is now prac ically certain.
About two months ago, during the alb
sence from home Of Mr.. Peacock, letter
was received at the Lexington avenue
house through the mail addressed to him.
Mrs. Peacock opened the envelope and
the letter enclosed was found to be a
warning that the three little children of
the family, aged fourteen, ten and two
years, would be kidnapped unless Mr.. Pea
cock deposited at a certain appointed
spot on North Highland avenue $500 in
money.
The letter was unsigned Not many
days later a second letter was received
by Mr.. Peacock stating that the sender
was aware of the fact that detectives had
been put on the case, and that if the
money was not deposited in the designat-
ed place the writer would not only steal
the children, but would murder them.
Mrs. Peacock became i'll, and thinking it
necessary that his wife should have the
services of distinguished New York ply
scians, Mr.. Peacock removed her. To-
gether with the children, to New York
city, where they have since resided.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SIXTH BODY is FOUND
BEAUMONT CITIZENS THREATEN
"MATTIE" BENNETT GANG.

BEAUMONT, Texas, March 16.-Anoth-
er body was found in the Neche river
this morning the sixth since the first
Of the year. 1t has been Identified as
that Of ". R. MackamaFa, a painter and
paperhanger, who came from Shreveport.
There is evidence Of foul play.
Coroner Brown says the evidence is
plain that he was murdered. The Of
fcers declare their conviction that he
is the sixth victim of the Matte Ben
nett gang Of robbers and mGrderers.
Beaumont citizens are threatening. The
tact that another arrest that OF Joe
Hood, one Of the white men implicated
by Matte Benefits confession, was
made last night and the prisoner lodged
in jail today is, however, having quiet
ing effect, as confidence in the officers
ability to round up the whole gang is
felt
The body of Mcnamara had evidently
been in the water from fifteen days to
three weeks. A thousand persons saw
Il taken from the water. There is talk
of exploding dynamite In the Neche riv-
er to bring to the surface any other
bodies.
The arrest Of Hood, which was affected
at Silsbee last night. is regarded by Sher-
iff Landry as important
Matte Bennett, the self-confessed
leader, charged him in her confession
with being one Of the gang He ad-
nlits knowing the woman, but declares
his innocence of any connection with
either the murders or robberies.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
STORER WILL STAY
HAS NO INTENTION OF
RESIGNING
THINKS KING A FINE LAD
Despite His Coronation, the Minister
to Spain Believes His Mother
Will Weld the influence
of the Nation.

NEW YORK, March 16.-Bellamy
Storer United States minister to Spain
arrived today en- the American line
steamer st. Louis, from Southampton.
Mr.. StOrer was surprised to learn that
Il rurlor hal been circulated that he had
been recalled from mis- post, and en-
Dhatically denied that there was the
slightest foundation for such a report
Il have no idaa," said Mr.. Storer,
"hOw such a rumor could have been
started. ] have simply come home on
leave of absence. 1t is not true that
there has been u hitch in the ncgotia-
tions of the treaty with Spain, and on
the contrary they have progressed most
faVorably. l may say, indeed, that the
most important provisions of the treaty
have already been agreed upon. So far
as the question of the rights of Spanish
property owners in Porto Rico is CON
cerned, the government at Madrid is
fully satisfied.
Owing to the approaching accession
of the young king, the late ministry of
Sagasta was in effect simply a provis-
!Onal one, and as the final ratification
had to be left to the new ministry, an
opportunity was afforded me for leave
of absence. l expect to return to my
post early in June. My relations with
the Spanish government have been Of the
most pleasant character.
II regretted to notice in many Of the
American papers which l received in
Madrid statements to the effect that the
young king was physically and mentally
unfit to assume the reins of government.
That is net true. He has been admira-
bly brought up by a most devoted mother
and see no reason why he should not
reign with honor to himself and to his
country. He has grown very fast, and
is now fine looking lad. He takes a
keen interest in military affairs, and
shows to great advantage when he ap-
pears mounted at a review of the troops
What changes are likely to take place
in the cabinet l am not prepared to pre-
dict. 1t would not be surprising if the
queen mother should continue to exercise
strong influence over her son as their
relations have always been of the most
aifectiOnate character
Speaking Of the kings accession, Mr.
Storer said:
There will be no formal coronation. as
the king of Spain is supposed to be born
crowned. He will merely take the oath
to preserve the constitution, and there
VIII be the customary ceremonies. 1t
was, in fact, Il question I'D to the last
moment whether the representatives OF
foreign governments be specially invited
to witness the accession. Only the night
before l left Madrid the ministers of state
informed me personally that the king
would be pleased to have representative
of the United States present. On this
President Roosevelt designated J. L. M
Curry to attend as our representative.
There was a peculiar appropriateness in
the selection of Mr.. Curry, as he was
! cur minister at Madrid when the young
| king was born"
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
NOTED DEMOCRAT Is PALLBEARER
AT THE FUNERAL OF HIS
FRIEND
CHICAGO HoNoRs HER DEAD
Streets of the City h IIIed by Citizens
Whose Hearts Had Responded to
the Words and Acts of the
Departed Leader
WOMEN MIX IN THE THRONG

CHICAGO March 16.-Representatives
of all classes in the state of Illinois join
ed today In a final tribute of respect to
ex-Gov. John P. Altgeld, who was buried
in Graceland cemetery. In accordance
with the wishes of Mrs. Altgeld there
was no military display. For two hours
in the morning, before the caskat was
sealed, a stream of people viewed the
body as it lay in state in the public
library building
tended from the library to Lincoln Park,
women and children in whose hearts Mr..
Altgeld had found a place. The funeral
procession, which started at IL O'Clock,
was led by a platoon of police The fun
eral car with its escort of active and
honorary pail bearers was followed BY
carriages containing the members Of the
family and after these came Gov. Yates
and his staff, members of the Legislature, e,
the Cook county judiciary, members of
the county board, county officials and
city officials
The second division was made up or
the United Turner societies; in the third
division were a number of political
bodies. Organized labor bodies formed
the fourth division and the fifth ard
last was composed of civic and fraternai
societies, Boer sympathizers, the Altgeid
legion, Henry George association and
citizens.
Among those from outside the state
who attended the funeral was w. j..
Bryan, who served as one of the honor
ary pail bearers.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
MAKES CHANGE IN RATES
TRANSCONTINENTA FREIGHT BU-
REAU CHOOSES A NEW TARIFF. e.

PORTLAND. Or. March 16-After a
meeting lasting through more than three
weeks and a half the transcontinental
freight bureau adjourned sine die Yes
terday. This was the longest meeting
ever held by the bureau, and its work
is more complete than ever before. Still.
it's officers say, little was done that has
any particular significance in transconti-
mental tariffs.
A complete revision Of the tariff sheets
has been effected and every item has
been cleared from the docket, but the
results of the meeting appear in a null
ttude of details rather than in particu-
lar important changes.
I'VE have had long meeting of hard
work" said Chairman Courtiss 'The
members have completed the most thor
ough revision Of transcontinental tariffs
ever made. They have cleaned up en-
tIrely the work that was before them
and we start out again with a perfectly
c.ean slate. The work done at this meet
ing consists almost entirely of adjust
Eents of details. and no idea of it can
be had before the full tariff sheet shall
be issued.
"All the applications for adjustments
that have been before us have received
due consideration, and, I think, the con-
clusions reached will prove generally sat
isfactory."
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
DULL DAYS ON MARKET
LONDON TRADE HAS LANY DE-
PRESSING INFITENCEs
Illness of Cecil Rhodes Adds to the
Timidity Despite Arrangem
to Take Over His
Interestss

LONDON. March 16.foo many de-
pressing influences were abroad last geek
to permit of much activity on the stock
exchange. Money is still scarce ana
there is no prospect of this scarcity be-
ing relieved by large government dig
bursements, until after the Easter holl-
days.
The illness of Cecil Rhodes added to
the depression of the week. although it
is confidently asserted that arrangements
have been perfected to avert a serious
disturbance in the event of his death
The capture Of Gen. Methuen by the
Beers was the most serious factor of
the week from the sentimental point Of
view, although the suppression of this
news by the government until the con-
Guiding Of the settlement prevented what
would doubtless have been a disastrous
slump Of the market. There is no cues
ton that the stock exchange is now in a
healthier condition that it has been fer
several weeks owing to the drastic shak-
ing out of the weak bulls, but here is
no disposition to embark upon fresh m
mitments at the present moment
New issues met with scant encourag ge-
ment in the exchange and Americans
We're absolutely stagnapt Home rails
were duh and lower Mines were Gull
with only slight decline on the week,
but their general range was from 10 10 Is
per cent below the high level of the early
part of the year
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
KITCHENER TELLS THE STORY OF
THE CAPTURE OF METHUEN
BY THE BOERS
LIEUTENANT STAYS TO DEATH
Casualties of English Army in Re-
cent Reverse Are Admitted
to Have Been
Heavy
POLICE BRAVER THAN TROOPS

LONDON, March 16-The war office
has received the following Communication
from Lord Kitchener, at Pretoria:
Lord Methuen has sent me a stat off
Ger with a dictated dispatch, from which
it appears that certain particulars pre-
viously given are inaccurate. The rear
screen of mounted troops was rushed
and overwhelmed at dawn. There was a
gap of a mile between the OK and the
mule conveys The mounted supports
to the rear of the screen with Gen. Me-
thuen, Immediately reinforced by all the
available mounted troops and a section
of the Thirty eighth battery, maintained
themselves for an hour, during which the
conveys were closing up without disorder
I'm the meanwhile 200 infantry were pe-
ing disposed by Lord Methuen to resist
the Boer attack, which was outhanking
the left of the rear guard. The Beers
pressed their attack hard and the mount
ed troops, attempting to fall back on
the infantry, got completely out of line,
carrying away with them in the rout
the bulk of the mounted troops. Two
guns of the Thirty eighth Sat&ry were
thus left unprotected, but continued in
actOn until every man, with the eXCep-
ton of Lieut. Nesham, was hit. Lieut..
Nesham was called on to surrender, and
upon refusing to do So was killed.
Lord Methuen, with 200 of the North
cumberland fusileers and two guns of the
Fourth battery, then found himself iso-
lated, hut held on for three hours. Dur
ing this period the remaining infantry,
namely, 100 of the Lancashires VITA some
40 mounted men, mostly Cape police. WHO
had occupied the kraal near the wagons,
also continued to hold out against the
repeated attacks Of the Beers.
by this time Lord Methuen was
wounded and the casualties were exceed
ingly heavy among his men. Their am
munition was mostly expended, and sur
render was made at $3.50 in the morning.
THE party in the kraaI still held out,
and did not give in until two guns and a
pompon were brought to bear upon them
about 10 o'clock, making their position
untenable.
1T is confirmed that most Of the Beers
wore our khaki uniforms. Many also
wore our badges. Even at close quarters
they could not be distinguished from our
own men.
''It is clear the infantry fought WELL
and the artillery kept up the traditions
of the regiment. In addition to the forty
members of the Cape police already men
toned, few parties of imperial yeoman-
ry and Cape police continued to hold
their ground after the panic had swept
the bulk of the mounted police off the
field
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
MAKE WAR ON MORMONS
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY PLEAS
ED BY RESULT OF WORK.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Wash
ington annual meeting of the American
Tract society was held this afternoon
in st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
church. The Rev. Judson Swift, field see
retary at New York, presented a brief
report of the society's work, and the
Right Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith.. ID.
D., preached the sermon.
DR. Smiths discourse set forth the OBJ
ject and needs of the tract society He
reviewed its past history and dwelt on
the splendid work it is doing among the
Mormons, immigrants and in our island
possessions, as well as its general lines
of service for the salvation of souls. The
secretary stated that thirty-seven new
publications has been added during the
year, twenty in English, the others n
German, Spanish Italian and Dutcn.
The whole number of distinct pubuca-
tons issued by the society since Its or
ganlzaton, reached a grand total u 49,
3S6, while the entire number of publica-
uons for the past seventy-seven years,
issued from the home Office, included
volumes, tracts and periodicals. amount
cd to nearly 100000, O00 which does not IN
clude the millions OF tracts ana
volumes issued at missionary stations IN
foreign lands,
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
HAS SURFEIT OF HONOR
PRINCE HENRY WILL RESIGN HIGH
COMMAND IN NAVY.

BERLIN, March 16.-Admira1 Prince
Henry of Prussia, after completing the
feet maneuvers during the coming sum-
mer, will resign command of the first
squadron, which he has held for two
years.
Prince Henry has held all positions in
the German navy up to that of admiral.
The only possible higher command is
that of the double squadron maneuvers,
which have hitherto been conducted un-
der a general inspection of the navy. 1t
is expected that Prince Henry will be in
command of the double squadron maneu-
vers next year.
Emperor William has ordered the bat
tleships Wuerttemberg and Baden to ap-
pear before Cuxhaven next Tuesday to
welcome Prince Henry upon his return
to Germany on board the Hamburg
American liner Deutsc >land. While the
official programme of Prince Henrys re-
ception has not yet been published, the
newspapers say that Emperor William
viii receive his brother on shore at CuX-
haven.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
DEATH OF SCORES, 1T Is EXPECT
ED, WILL BE DISCOVERED AFT
Err FRIGID WAVE PASSES
NO TRAINS CAN GO WEST
Cuts in North Dakota Are Filled TO
the Level and Many Trains
Are Buried in the
Drifts
FORCE OF STORM IS SPENT
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe.
FARGO, N. D., March 16.-Fear is felt
for safety of some of the immigrants
who arrived in the state within the last
two weeks and who have already pro-
ceeded to their CLAIMS. Some had only
tents and others small claim shanties.
None was bountifully supplied with Ell
ther fuel or provisions. Settlers are re-
ported to be driving over the country
gathering in newcomers till the storm
blows over, and everything possible is
being done to avoid loss of life. The
storm, which strUc elk the western portion
of the state Friday. has moved slowly
eastward, the worst of it striking Fargo
at o'clock this morning, and it has kept
up all day.
Early in the morning there was a typi-
cal blizzard, but less snow is blowing
now, although the temperature is falling,
having reached 10 below tonight. Trains
are badly blocked.
Passenger Trains No. II, of Saturday,
and No. 3 and No. II, Of today, bound
for the coast on the Northern Pacific
line, are held in local yards. Locomotives
are attached to the cars and they are
kept well heated with steam. The dining
cars serve meals, and many of the pas
sengers remain aboard
The Great Northern mas had no coast
ira n throcgA s nee Friday and east-bound
II dillS are SUN IGpOA lcu ttl -AIIlOl, WIlllS
west-bound trains are at Barnesville. Lo-
cal trains are run over both lines from
here east.
No effort will be made to send anything
west till tomorrow, as rotaries and snow
plows will be unable to clear the track
till the wind falls. All. cuts on tAe North
ern Pacific between Valley City and Bis
marck are reported filled to the level,
and from six to eight freight trains are
hurled will he m
branch line trains for several days. The
storm seems to have reached its severest
point in the West, and to have lessened
in severity as it travelled east.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SOUTH IN NEED OF SEED
OZARK HILL FARMERS, DEsPER-
ATELY POOR, ON SHORT KATIoNs.


FORSYTHE, no, March 16-Hun-
dreds of farmers in thel Ozark hills of
Southern Missouri and Northern Arkan-
sas, whose crops failed during last
summers drought, are desperately poor
and on short ratiCns.
1t is estimated that probably 10 per cent
Of the population in the district noted
has felt the bitter pang5! Of hunger this
winter. Offers Of aid have been refused.
The chief distress now comes from a lack
of seed for the spring planting. This is
being relieved by the distribution of seed
purchased by the governor of Arkansas
with money personally borrowed from
the banks.
A member of the Missouri state board
of charities, who has just investigated
the situation at the request of Gov
Dockery, will recommend that the Mis-
souri, delegation in congress send what
government seed they can.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
PRIZE FIGHT FOR WOMEN
DENVERITES WILL MEET THE DE-
MANDS OF SOCIETY.

DENVER, Col, March 16.-Socity,
having yearned for the pleasure of a
prize fight. the Denver Athletic club
members have decided to crafty the
longing by giving smoker next Friday
night, with programme specially de-
vised to meet the approval of their lady
friends, who have frequently sought the
male prerogative of witnessing a real
bout"
Prof Gallagher, manager of the arena,
says he will produce a pair of fighters
who will give a real bout, and not a
paper affair. 1t is more than likely that
Kid Parker and Young Spitz" will
he the stars, especially as the former
has won the admiration of women by de-
Claring himself a vegetarian in his diet.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Weather Forecast for St. Paul.
Fair; Continued Cold.


1-BOers EXterminate "a Battery
Blizzard Keeps Northwest Grip.
w. j. Bryan at AItGeId's Bier.
Bantz Charged With BOOdling
2-RuIes for the Primary.
Wrestling Match Not Made.
Young Men i'm Professions.
George Thane Has Complained.
Mcconnell Advises Dairymen.
st. Paul Mercury Four Below.
st. Patrick's Day Plans.
Death Reveals True Name.
3-Blind Pigs a Difficult Problem.
News of the Northwest.
4-EditOriaI Comment.
News OF the Theaters
News of the Labor Field.
-Sporting News of the Day.
Japan Gains Trade.
G-PopuIar Wants.
7-CanaI Fight Finished.
Hanna to Oppose Roosevelt.
s-Notes for the Farmer
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SALVATIONIST ACTRESS
MEMBER OF "TELEPHONE GIRL,
CASE BECOMES RELIGIOUS.
Special to The Globe.

SDVCIHI 10 TIC UIODe.
DENVTR, Col, March 16.-Miss Ruby
Marion, of 'The Telephone Girl at the
Tabor tonight announced her intention of
Joining the Salvation Army at the end
of her present engagement She is a
handsome brunette.
Il cannot explain my sentiments" She
said. II am weary of the stage and
thing 1 can find rest for my spirit in
the Salvation Army People call me
foolish, but it is matter which concerns
myself alone.
when I give up the stage viii! do
so for good, and my work in the Army
will be entirely conscientious I am
stirred by a strong religious sentiment
which naturally is not consistent with
life on the stage"
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
CAYNORSTAYS IN CANADA
CONTRACTOR NOT SURE ABOUT RE-
TURN TO UNITED STATES.

QUEREC, March 16-Col John F. Cay
nor and Capt Greene, whose bail was es-
treated because of their non-appearance
before court in Savannah to answer TO the
charge of defrauding the United States
government. are still in this city. No
attempt has been made to arrest them.
Col. Gaynor stated last week that he
would return to the United States March
n. When asked today if he would leave
the city tomorrow Col. Gaynor declined to
answer or discuss any phase OF the
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SACRED MUSIC WRITER DEAD.
DIR. George Warren, Columbia Pro-
fessOr, Succumbs to ApOpIexy

NEW YORK, March 16.-Dr. George
Warren, professor of music of Columbia
university today died of apoplexy He
was born in Albany. N Y. in 1928, and
received his musical education in Ra-
cine, Wis, college. He was a composer
anthems are widely known. He was a
hneal descendant of Richard Warren,
who came over on the Mayfiower in 1920.
and grandson of Lieut.. William War
rem, of the Revolutionary army, who was
killed at the battle of Bunker Hill.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SARGENT WILL ACCEPT
HEAD OF FIREMEN'S UNION is TO
SUCCEED POWDERLY.

WASHINGTON, March l6-It is under.
stood that Mr.. Frank p. Sargent, the
chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen, will accept the office of commits
sioner of immigration in the treasury
department.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
DUEL FATAL TO TWO
NEVADA MEN USE RIFLES AT DIS
TANCE OF EIGHT FEET.

RENO, New, March 16.-Reese Evans
and A. A. Smith fought a duel with Win
chesters at eight feet distance, at Purdy
station. Each received injuries from
which death resulted. The quarrel was
over a strip Of almost worthless land
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-03-17
SAY WHITE WILL QUIT
BERLIN PAPERS THINK AMERICAN
AMBASSADOR WILL RESIGN.

BERLIN. March 16.-With expressions
Of regret the newspapers here print dis
patch from Washington to the effect that
Andrew D. White, the American ambas-
sador to Germany, will retire next No
Venber