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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
MINISTER'S SNAKE STORY.
He Killed Reptile With Head Like a
DRAGON.

DR.. Watkins, the veteran missionary
who has just returned from four months
evangelical trip through the outlying
states, tells a strange story of a wonderful
snake which he killed in an old, aban-
doned shaft of mine down in the state
of Guerrero.
My attention was attracted one day."
says Mr.. Watkins, by the Mortified cries
of an Indian miner who came running
toward me, his face CHASTITY with fright,
and the perSpiratiOn dripping like rain
drops from his brow. The man rushed up
and cast himself at my feet, where he
lay trembling and gasping. AS soon as he
was able to get his breath he told me that
he had been seized by a horrible monster,
which had suddenly sprung upon him
from one of the hidden recesses of the
mine, and that he had narrowly escaped
being drawn in it's embrace.
My curiosity was aroused and I pro-
ceeded to the mouth of the shaft with
the man as soon as | could induce him to
return. We looked down, but in the
dense Obscurity could see nothing. Draw
ing my revolver l babe the man go down
into the shaft way as / would follo1
close with my cooked revolver ready for
use.
THE miner did as I commanded, anG
had gone down for a number of feet when
huge and tndescribably hideOus head
with wide open mouth shot up. The jaws
of the creature were wide open, showing
it's sharp fanged teeth, its mouth looking
large enough easily to take a man down.
at one gu1p.
The miner screamed with terror, ana
l feared he would lose his hold and fall
but he chung desperately to the ladder
while 1 thrust the barrel Of the revolver
full into the crea lures mouth and fired
With a tremendous hiss it dropped it's
head, and then we saw it was a huge ser
pent like unto nothing had ever heard of
before.
las its struggling body came into my
view L fired again. and the snake slipped
from the ledge on which it had stretched
itself, fell with a squashy thud to the bot
tom of the shaft, where we could hear ii
thrashing about in struggles which mo-
mentarily grew weaker and finally ceased
altogether Then we went below, fas-
tened a rope about the body Of the rep
tile and hoisted it to the surface.
There was then unfolded before our
eyes the most hideOus creature man could
ever dream of. Its head was like the huge
stone head of frightfully carved Chinese
dragon It's body about the middle was
as large as a mans thigh, and its length
was so great I dare not say how many
feet it measured. L very much regretted
being unable to preserve the skin and
bring it back for the study of scientists
but was compelled to leave it behind. =
PittSbNrg Gazette.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
Shifting Ground.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
If high prices for the necessaries of life pros
perity why anybody object which
prevail in markets. and in particular why
the politicians and the newspaper editors
Gated high prices for many years object?
If there is anything in the Republican theory gov
which its advocates consistently support
ought be disposition the the
from the prevailing quotations coal,
oil.
Every of these articles is protected by
and the tariff laid for the avowed purpose making
prices high.
It would simplify matters greatly if tie who are
system which it repre-
sents be honest enough stand by their guns
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
TODAY'S WEATHER.

M1nnesota-Fair Saturday and Sunday.
except snow fiurries in northeast portion;
colder Saturday; fresh northwest winds
Upper Michigan-Snow and colder Sat
urday; Sunday fair, except snow f1urries
along the lakes; fresh northwest winds.
IoWa-Fair Saturday and Sunday, ex-
cept rain Saturday in southeast portions;
colder Saturday.
Montana-Fair Saturday and Sunday
North Dakota and South Dakota-F'air
Saturday and Sunday; colder Saturday
Wisconsin-Fair in west, rain or snow
in east portion; Saturday colder; Sunday
fair; fresh northwest winds.
Yesterdays Temperatures
st. Paul " eSterdays temperatures
taken by the United States weather bu-
reau, St Paul. w. E. Oliver observer, for
the twenty-four hours ended at Z o'clock
last night Barometer corrected for tenn
ture, 26; lowest temperature, 16; average
temperature, q; daily range, 10; barom-
eter, 20. 81; humidity, so; precipitation, o.;
D. M, temperature, 26; D. m, wind
southwest; weather, partly cloudy
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
SOME SELECTED OPINIONS.
Throws Scare at Republicans.
From tbs Boston Herald.

From tbs Boston Herald.
ExG Gov. Brackets speech at the dinner compliment
tary Col Goetting straight peo-
pies present thinking political topics is just
thing wanted, badly namely prompt
favorable action by congress the bills relief
before it. It wise word that the partys future
in this state depends upon what it's responsible rep
resentaves in office shall do than upon any
state committee chairman the committee itself may
tempt Conditions such that the people aroused
insistent action by party which has the
to act. They do not resolutions they
speeches, they professions sympathy
they want service and quick service.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
The Danger in Imperialism.

From the Troy Press.
Rones greed for territory which did belong it
caused it's downfall, although it regarded
pregnabe world Our continental possessions
enormous to rob of any to for
remote lands, which far likely to be
plague profit the long Practical advantage
we'll moral would dictate continental republic
and the of the remote islands recently acquired
through questionable by granting their inhabitants
the boon have ourselves long vaunted naen-
able right-independence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
Will He Escape DefiIement?

From the Manchester On. H) Union.
The New York Evening Post notes that "The days
patches it clear that Addicks
this year unless he gets help from Washington.
Roosevelt Alone Can Save Addicks That is the
ing, the humiating headline the that the
lieutenants started White house 1t
will be White longer if they their get
help of the gentleman who lives there, should
shrink from the Addicks deflenent would
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Minneapolis Mr.. Lowry made flying trip to Wash
ington have the duty coal rebated promising the
house and that he would increase the amount of
coal used to heat his street least hodful per
diem The argument effective and the bill at once
went to the president for his signature.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

structon Of the boats, the will depend upon the
variable factors of handling and sea conditions.
The G pins its faith to the Yankee boat, what
its and whatever it's lines, for Designer HERE
sho has declared he will nothing but winner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Charles B. Hanford will appear at
the Metropolitan the latter half of
next week in two Shakespearean COM
ed1es, Tanning of the Shrew" and
Much Ado ABOUT Nothing" The for
mer will be the bill Thursday and Sat
urday evenings and the latter on Fri
day evening and Saturday afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Here is a striking BIT of news from
a West Virginia coal mine: The SUI
perintendent and the bosses in every
department of the mine are church
members, as are also majority of
the miners, At the noon hour. one
IRE held inside the mine. When the
time comes for meeting every miner
takes his place, prepared for worship,
without even changing his miners garb
or going through the preliminary of a
wash. The intense religious feeling that
pervades it all draws to the meeting
many who are in no way connected with
the mine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

1t is reported that Pierpont Morgan refused to re-
spond to appear in until he had been
paid his witness fee of onefty. 1t by such care
ful attention details that Mr. Morgan saved up $4o,
100000 or $5o,oooooo last year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
---AT ST.
THEAT RE s

The last two performances of cat
Coy corners" will take place at the
Metropolitan this afternoon and even
ing. Miss Adelaide Thurston,s imper-
sonauon ofIthe minister's wife in this
domestic drama is characterized by a
simplicity and delicacy quite captivat-
ing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

There will be ladies' and childrens
matinee of the Royal Lilliputians at
the Grand opera house today, COM
menc1ng at $3.50. The final perform
ance will be given tonight These lit
tie people have become more popular
than ever, judging from the attend
ance, which has been large at each
performance,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Despite the sonorous plea of the junior Republican
senator from Iowa. for reciprocity any other kind Of
tariff relief his will continue voting for high tariff
Republican candidates. Republican asking relief for
the people is joke and the people know it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

While one Til1rnan metaphorically wiping out a
in the senate another shooting editor with
powder and ball in South Carolina. We are having a
little too much of the family.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

To say that the Bogoans any other people cut off
the legs and of prisoners Lieut. Duton says
another way of declaring that the Bogotans mere
murderous women, whose lack of masculine quality
leaves trails of blood
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

In collaboration with Miss Clara
Morris, Kenneth Lee has dramatized
Miss Morris book, "A Pasteboard
Crown" and expects an early metro
poIitan production.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

David Belascos war drama, tThe
Heart of Maryland" viii be present
ed at the Grand next week. Miss Alma
Kruger will assume the role of Mary
land Calvert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

At the end of Mrs. Patrick Camp
bells engagement under the direction
OF Charles Frohman, Mrs. Campbell
Will make a two months tour Of the
West under her own MANAGEMENT.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Those frenzed young people who kill themselves be
cause of disappointment in love simply reduce the wor
Of the divorce courts later
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Daniel Sully will present new play,
entitled THE Old Mill Stream" at the
Metropolitan during the first half Of
next week. Ulster county, New York,
furnishes the locale of the play.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Has any tried the effectiveness of trading stamps
nducement girls to remain longer than
week in place?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

For few days the weather man has been a powerful
assistant to these fighting the coal trust continuation
Of warm weather will end the coal famine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Abdul Aziz, reported is hurting defiance at
the pursuing rebels threatening them with determination
if they overtake him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

The plans for benefit for Miss
Clara Morris are taking shape slowly,
but very earnestly. The misfortunes
which have crowded upon the great
actress recently have stirred her many
friends to action, and there is little
doubt that sufficient funds will be
raised to save her home and to ma
ter1alIy add to her comfort. Miss Nor
ris undertook to discuss her misfor-
tunes the other afternoon, but the
task was too much for her, and she
promptly dropped into "reminiscences
of her earliest days on the stage. when
she was appearing as a dance~ at old
John Elisler's Athenaem theater, in
Cleveland. At that time Miss Morris
was scarcely eleven, but had for some
time been dancing behind the foot
lights. incidentally, she insisted that
it was her early appearance in such a
vigorous role that was really RESPONSE
BILE for the spinal trouble that has
caused her so much agony all through
her life.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

The coal trust will turn i'll and buy all the for
egn coal shipped this way-and the virtue Of the high
tariff will be shown again.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

The crop of unhappiness gathered from royal mar
-iages is unusually large this year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Danger from earthquakes having subsidized, the pres
ident turns the Nicaragua foil for the
covetousness of Panama Mont Pelee came near giving
the latter a cinch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

That California journalist got red in the face when
he paid Purple Mother Tngley the $500 damages award
ed by the ury
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

The beef trust is suffering because there is not Goa
enough i'll the land to cook the steaks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

You can't keep the Tilman family out Of sight fo
any considerable length of time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

1t is said that Hillary Bell, Of the
New York Press, and Acton Davies,
of the Evening Sun, have been remov-
ed from the first-night list Of several
of the trusts theaters. Mr. Eaton, of
the Tribune, has also been informed
that he is persona non grata, because
of his criticisms of 1.-The Btllionaire,"
produced recently at Days. Those
whom the gods DESTROY, etc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Two large audiences enjoyed the
performances given by the London
Burlesquers at the Star yesterday. At
the matinee there We're many women,
and the excellent musical and vaude-
vile features of the bill were appre-
ciated quite as much as the burlesque.
Rose Sydelrs company will close it's
engagement tonight. Next week the
Two Old Sports company will furnish
the bill
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
CHURCH'S WEST POINT

Terse Comments on the Uniform
Prayer Meeting Topics of the Chris
tian Endeavor Societies, the Ep-
worth Leagues, the Baptist Young
Peoples Union, Etc, for Jan. 10,
Young People in Training for
Church Work." Acts Ill, 17-18; Prov.
III, 1-8; Mark l., 1920.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17
*SpuHigl

.Washington time q p. M. st. PauLl
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-17

Any young peoples society that
puts its own claims above the claims
OF the church shows thereby that it
has failed to grasp the essential pl1r-
pose of it's existence
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
BONDS.
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN STOCKS.

Although the general news developments of
the day presented no unfavorable features,
cept in the case Of the receivership proceedings
against the Southern Car and Foundry Com
pany. stock market values were heavy in the
greater part OF the two hours of trading, with
net losses in most issues at the close. In a
number OF shares, notably st. Paul. Analga-
mated Copper, Colorado Fuel. and Rock Island,
sharp declines were recorded, but a rule final
figures showed only fractional losses The de-
cline was due TO end OF the week realizing sales
and to renewed pressure by bear operators, who
apparently saw in market conditions an oppor-
tunity TO make turn the short side Fair
support was offered in number OF issues. espe-
cially in New-York Central. AS a rule, however.
little attempt made to check the declining
tendency and even on the publication Of most
favorable bank statement efforts to rally values
were not reported. Reserve above legal re-
quirements increased S5,27OOOO. to $13.27S.475.
which compares with $15,7O9,275 IN the same
week last year and S21.O29,375 in 1901. Loans
decreased 81 513 500, and cash increased $685.
200 Deposits increased $3.064,SOO. The loan
item still remains in excess of deposits. stand
ing at S907. .O15, 800. against deposits of $780,
2OS,1O0. Closing prices were near the lowest
The outlook for the stock market this week
apparently favors recoveries in values, but un-
less a genuine public demand develops traders
resume operations for lower prices At the
present level of quotations 1t would seem wise
to proceed with great caution in operations for
the short account. Of course, when a market be
comes firmly intrenched in the hands of power
full bear or bull spectators it requires time and
influence to undermine their hold, and in the
present case it may be no easy matter for Mr..
Keene who is now reported as working to
change the course of the market in favor of the
bulls to bring about successful campaign for
advancing values. 1t would be easy enough II
the leading bear interests decided to change
their position but as yet there is no reason to
believe that they have given up the idea of
lower prices Nevertheless, they may be over
doing the bear side, and the movement may
have as big a collapse did the bull move
rnent a year ago Early last week the bear side
became so popular that many good judges
thought the end of the campaign was in sight
Whatever the market may do in the course of
the next few weeks months, IL should be
borne in mind that the business situation is
sound that the actual worth of investments is
not decreas sing. and that good dividend paying
issues are selling on basis that nets investors
from ~ TO 512 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

FOREIGN TRADING.-Foreign houses dealt in
only few thousand shares in the local market
evenly distributed. In London the general market
without feature
THE COTTON MOVEMENT-According to THE
Financial Chronicle the total receipts of cotton
for the week ended July II reached 6,0O4 bales
against 1882 last week and 1858 the previous
week, making the total receipts since September l.
1902. 7,6216S9 bales, against 74OZ346 for the same
period of 1901-'O2 showing an increase since Sep
tember / 1902. of 214293 bales.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.-Southern Pacific report
for the month of May is about the best monthly re-
port issued by the company during the current
year. showing increase of about per cent in
gross and a little over % per cent in net For the
eleven months the gross showed an increase of 4l5
per cent but the net showed a decrease Of more
than 614 per cent.
\ LARGE STOCK LOAN CLOSED OUT.-The
sharp declines on Friday in Colorado Fuel and
Iron and Toledo. st. Louis and Western stocks and
the comparative weakness of Rock Island
due it is said to the closing out of large loan.
including these shares.
PENNSYLVANIA.-The Pennsylvania underwrit-
ing syndicate has been dissolved and the
bers have received the checks for their profits.
NEW Observation-Disclosures has been made to
the Stock Exchange to list the following: Kansas
City. Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company,
A,745000 additional refunding mortgage per cent
bonds. Northern Pacific Railway Company $780,
900 additional prior lien railway and land grant
per cent bonds of 1887.
SOUTHERN CAR AND FOUNDRY.-The fail
ure of the Southern Car and Foundry is indi-
cation of any particular weakness in the car
featuring industry, American Car and Foundry
Pressed Steel Car and other smaller concerns be-
ing well supplied with orders, well as being in
good financial condition.
BANK CLEARINGS.-The total bank cIeariugs
of all the clearing houses Of the United States
for the week ended July IS were 80 291. .117.341
against ST. O965a in the preceding week and
$3.50 $50, ,25I the corresponding week last year
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET.
c. Schumacher & CO. say:

Exchange, like stocks has been at skies and
Sevens all this week. Against 4S71Ja4S725 on the
10Th instant, prime bankers demand sterling on
Thursday morning stood low as 4S5SyG $50
recovered in the afternoon to 4S6l5U4 sos. and
yesterday morning opened at 4S625Il4. $3.50 Francs
declined 10 51briH516 lis, and TeiChsmarks TO
95$sg95 7-l6; francs now 5l614 rechsmarks 95 7-16
We had very irregular and difficult market
all through: Thursday morning there were no
buyers, and in the afternoon sellers. Yes
terday the business was rather more regular
and better distributed. For the decline in ex-
found than for the further decline in stocks which
took place during the week True. our banks and
bankers, by way Of fOCt-fying themselves have
drawn rather more Hbera.ly on their EuroDeau
this. London took out of market about IGOtsO
shares of our stocks within the last few days. All
TINS however, should not have produced a decline
or Izc per pound sterling, l4C per pound should
have amply covered the difference in the DOsirfOn
between this and last week. With exchange at
the weeks ruling prices gold shipments We're. OF
course, out of the question, and with the time for
moving our crops now fast apprOa ching is
this year. If then should close the gold
Shipment season with total amount OF
ABOUT SSluS0uVV, which is a very moderate amount
all Things considered, and would still leave with
$0OO000 to 100000 the difference in our favor
between home production and exports As the df-
ference between imports and exports of merchan-
disc Tor the year also shows difference nearly
S4iO,uD1o0 in favor last twelve r,orths
the general situation may he considered quite saris
factory and comfortable True the great exDaD-
sion u our business and of all various enter
prlseS OF the last few years requires and ahsorbs
steadily increasing amount of circulating medium
and, in spite Of the most favorable Conditions The
circulation can hardly keep pace with The incraas
ing requirements, and glad o nd that m.
prospect now Is for an early meeting of Congress-
for the purpose Of considering the financial sitlIa
ton
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
Bankers, posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE-New-O Orleans - Com
mercial, par to 25c premium; bank 81 premium.
San FTancisco-Sight &c; telegraph. 4c Boston
Par and &c discount. Charleston-Buying par: SELL
ing l-lec premium. Chicago-20c premium. Cinein-
nati-Between banks, 35c premium; over the coun-
ter, SOC premium. Savannah-Buying 6Oc discount:
selling, 75c premium st. LOuis-25c premium. Min
neepolis-75 premium
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cau money in
London, ll2q2 per cent. Open market discount rat
for short bills, 24q2$s per cent; for long bills
5-16Q2&s per cent. Berlin discount rate per cent
Berlin exchange London 20 marks 3S1k pfennigs
Paris discount rate. 2% per cent Paris exchange
on London % francs 11Ia centimes.
FOREIGN SECURITIES.-British consols for
money. 922s; for the account, 921z. French rentes
81 francs 57Ia centimes
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver 541sc; Mex
lean silver dollars, 4212c. Bar silver in London
closed 25d
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid, 87.5s; Lisbon. %;
Buenos Ayres, 1212I12.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

While prices ruled generally firm in outside So
curitiec the market was hstless. Even in the So
called active shares little interest was taken and
only in few instances did the transactions ex-
ceed 500 shares. Northern Securities after an
early gain Of nearly IL per cent, reacted to within
o fraction Of the last closing: about IeOO shares
We're dealt in from sl12 TO 90sa. American Can
preferred gained = per cent transactions Of
100 shares. 10 Als Seaboard Air Line preferred
rose a fraction 10 S5Ia In Manhattan Transit $50
shares sold at 27so27s; Greene Copper 500 at 2osq
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
STOCK VALUES HEAVY
DECLINES RECORDED, DESPITE 4 GOOD BANK
STATEMENT
Large Gain Cash and ReSeve Apparently Favors
RecoUe1es in VaIues This Week.
GOOD BANK

Rock Island and Pacific Is and collateral trust 5s
Erie general As, Manhattan Is, New-YOrk Central
3lls. Northern Pacific IS and As oregon Short Line
As Pennsylvania convertible 33s Reading general
4s, Rio Grande and Western As. St Louis and Iron
Mountain 5s, st. Louis and San Francisco refund
ing IS, Union Pacific convertible As and Wabash
debenture Bs. Consolidated Tobacco As and United
States Steel 5s were also active.