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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
JAPS ARE LANDING
TROOPS AT PING YAM
Correspondents In Far East
Send Reports of War Prep
arations.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 16.-The Russian
squadron has returned to Port Arthur.
correspondents there report that prep
aratlons nave been made against an
apprehended attack on the ninety
three war vessels in port The en-
trance is protected by a boom of heavy
logs. -
The correspondent at Che Foo of the
Morning Post has gone to Wei Hal
wei, whence he cabled:
am informed in trustworthy quar-
Iers tnat Japan has landed troops at
ring yam, at the outlet of Korea bar
II is currently reported that the con-
terence of the Russian and japanese
authorities has been futile"
The correspondent at Hakodate. ia
pam OF the Daily Mail announces I'M
usual military activity there, saving
dVV;gOV men nave been concentrated
dI Hakodate, in readiness for embarl5a-
ton, in the event of hostiuties. Tbe
correspondent adds that torpedoes are
being laid in the ports of Western ia
| pan.
Other of the Daily Nails CORE
spondents report the recall by japan
of her military commission which his
Deen examining the Swiss hospital sys-
tenn, and the uneasiness of Russian au-
thorltleS as to the capability of Port
Arthur to resist attack from its land
approaches.
me Daily Mail points out that Ha-
kodate is the port which would be used
IN the event of Japan sending an ex-
ded1tion against Vladlvostock, and saws
that such a large concentration OF
troops there shows that part of tho
Japanese army has been quietly mo-
bilized.
1t was rumored on the Cardiff Coal
| exchange yesterday that both Russia
and Japan were seeking large pur-
| chases of Welsh coal
Cabling from Tien Tsin, the CORE
spondent of the Standard says a Wis
ltor to YongamphO, Korea, reports one
Russian fort already built there and
another in course of construction. The
russians are said to be extending the
boundary of their leased territory south
of Taesan.
The Morning Post, discussing the ru-
mors of the partition of Korea and Of
the erection of Russian forts at Yon-
gampho, etc, declares that under no
circumstances would Japan consent to
the partition of Korea, because to per
init Russia to absorb a portion would
! be only prelude to the annexation of
| the whole Of Korea. The paper adds
! that the Anglo-Japanese agreement
| provides expressly for the mainte-
nance of the Korean integrity and it is
therefore unlikely that Russia has
| erected the forts referred to.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Ill he disposed of his stock in the COM
pany for $1,000, to William Bauer and
lsohert Miller,sthe latter succeeding
MIN as secretary and treasurer. The
announcement was made then that he
nad resigned on account of i'll health.
He married Miss Carrie Coblentz, a
prominent society," leader. and was
the father of two bright bows. He was
a leading Mason,,~being avmember of
Clark lodge, eaof.. this city; Palestine
Commanders Z Knights E<Templars, of
Dayton; Chapter of Rose Croix and of
cincinnati consistofy. Scottish Rite
Three days before his death he con-
fessed his defalcat ion-sand~ nIaced the
amount at $4,000. While the exact
details are not known, still it is as
summed that..the money taken was from
bills payable and bills receivable, of
which the deceased had charge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
TODAY'S WEATHER.

Minnesota-Fair Saturday and Sunday.
Fresh northwest winds
Wisconsin-Fair in south, rain in north
ern portion Saturday. Sunday fair.
brisk northwest winds
Upper Michigan-Rain and cooler Sat
urday. Sunday fair. Brisk northwest
winds.
Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota
Fair Saturday and Sunday.
Montana-Fair Saturday and Sunday;
warmer Saturday.
st. Paul - Yesterdays observations,
taken by the United States weather bu-
reau, St Paul. w. E. Oliver, observer, fol
the twenty-four hours ended at O'CLOCK
last night-Barometer corrected for tenn
perature and elevation. Highest tempera-
ture, So; lowest temperature, 80; average
eter, $3.50; humidity, ~; precipitation.
trace; p. m. temperature, 40; D. M
wind, northeast; Wea Their, partly cloudy.
Yesterdays Temperatures-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
win Lead Free Food eaoIe

LONDON, Oct. 16.-The Duke of Dew
onshire late lord president of the coun-
Gil, has conditionally accepted the presi-
dency of the Free Food league
The acceptance of the Duke of Devon
shire is contained in letter to Sir
Michael Hicks-B Beach, Mr. Ritchies pred
He states his understanding of the Free
Food leagues attitude in the fight against
protection and makes his acceptance CON
dltlonaI on his being consulted if the
league hereafter should broaden or alter
the scope of its operations
Mr.. Richie, the late chancellor of the
eXchequer. and Lord George Hamilton
late secretary of state for India have
also Joined the league
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Professional pickpockets are said to
have victimized the HONORABLE Artil-
lery Company of London in Boston.
BY and by the red coats will feel that
"the hub is no place for them, how
ever hospitable its people may be. The
first time they came they went up
against the flint lock, and now they
have to reckon with the light and
sticky finger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Japan is very naturally worried as
to what, with her restricted domain
she will do with her constantly grow
ing surplus population. Perhaps Rus
STA will in due time take all the little
brown men under the shelter of its
paw. There is a plenty of room in
Russia, and that country has proved
itself, like the Washington administra-
ton in the far East, not averse to "he-
nevolent assimilation" -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Sc. Thomas cItizens Protest.

ST. THOMAS. D. w. /, Oct ia
largely attended and influential public
meeting held last night adopted a reso-
luton to cable to the minister of finance
at Copenhagen an expression of the com
munity's deep dissatisfaction with the
report Of the royal COMMISSIONERS
st. Thomas, especially with regard to
ment of a bonded warehouse and the i'm
position of heavy tax on spirits. The
resolution declared that the adoption of
these measures would ruin the island and
urged that they should not be put into
effect before the views of the inhabitants
have been obtained. The telegram was
dispatched today
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Lipton's PROPOSAL.

1t is to be hoped that Sir Thomas
Lipton's proposition will be. realized at
an early date. Such a race as he pro-
poses could be had next May or June,
and it would inevitably exert a more
beneficent influence upon yachting. 1t
would lead, as he has we'll said, to the
construction of wholesome and able
vessels, and would greatly stimulate
interest in the sport and all it's indus
trial and scientific accessories.-Wash-
ington Post
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
MISSOURI LEGISLATORS
ESCAPE INDICTMENT
Grand Jury Adjourns but VIII Resume
Investigation Next Month.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Oct. 16.-The
grand jury held two sessions today and
adjourned until Nov. 2. Two members of
the house calendar committee of 1901, o.
M. Barnett. of Pettis, and H NJ Hamil-
ton, of Johnson, and two members of the
year, w. ]. Johnson. of Cooper county.
and James P. Nesbit, of Scotland, We're
examined today, presumably on the adj
Vancement of the alum bill on the calen-
dar during that session.
Rev. Crayton Brooks, whose sermon on
bribery in the legislature caused the
grand jury investigation, was a witness
today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Negro May Be Murderer.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. ia ne
gro unknown to the police is being held
until an investigation can be made con-
corning certificate of membership in the
Scottish Rite Masons which he had in his
possession. The certificate bore the name
police have ascertained that Hatfield left
Ossian recently for Kansas City Rela-
tlves Of Hatfield fear that he met with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
irrigation and Population.

Nature seems to have intended that
the densest agricultural population in
the world should live in the United
States No country of equal size is in
tersected by so many brooks, creeks
and small and great rivers whose wa
tiers are available for irrigating. We
may be sure that when the time comes
for the American people to take adj
vantage of these immense natural re-
sources they will not be slow to do So
Kansas City Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
PITTSBURG BOTTLE
MAKERS JOIN TRUST
Owens Corporation to Secure Control of
All Manufacturing Concerns.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Got. 16.-Negotia-
tons have been concluded between the
representatives of the newly organized
owens Bottle Machine company and the
owners OF all the bottle manufacturing
concerns on the south side of Pittsburg
Tor the optionfng of the local plants to
the new corporation. The price has not
been stated.
The Owens Bottle Machine company has
a capital of SO. 900 and controls the
patents of the Owens bottle making ma
chlneS, which are being installed in the
ledO. -.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Congressman J. T. McCIeary, of Man
Kato' IS In the city. and spent yesterday
and last evening in comforting with no.
litical friends
Senator R. E. Thompson, of Preston. is
in ST. Paul.
Judge NJ. B. Hendrick. of Tower. ac-
companied by his son Burt, is in st. Paul.
Ryan-H. G. Fee. Superior; Jesse A.
and wife Butte; Mrs. j. C. Kelz. J. q.
HILL Sioux City.
Merchants-Mrs. F. Collins. MILAN CITY.
S. D; Mrs. M. V. Sanger, Fargo; Harry
r. Davis. Saltwater; c. B. Hunt Ia
Crosse; T. S. Mcnamara, w. L. NC
Cormick, E. A. Graham, Haywood. Wis. i:
A. c. Edwards, Fargo.
Windsor-M. B. Hendrick, Burt Hen
drick, Tower; R. E. Thompson, Preston;
w. A. Funk, Mankato; j. T. McCIeary
Mankato; w. D. James, Tracey; J. H
Wilson and wife, Duluth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
contempsrsy Comment
Great Rfitain,s DESTINY.

: The, questisn that will occur to many
people is whether Great Britain is not
destlned to become, if not a fifth-rate
nation, at least second-rate one, COM
t q ca IN spite of all that she can
40. mere are so many reasons for her
comparative deeline that it seems rash
10 attribute 1t1te any one cause. We in
this country feel sure that no matter
what fiscal stsstem she may adopt we
shall eventually pass her in the race
Tor commercial remacy.-Indianap-
oils News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Canada and Chamberlain.

So far as Canada is concerned, we
believe that in her own material inter-
ests no less than in the interests of the
unity OF the empires she will meet any
offers from the mother country in
generous spirit by raising her tariff
against all the world but Russia, the
result of which would be to give
great impetus to our own domestic in
dustries.-MontEeal Star.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

An Italian at Superior, Wis, CORE
sponded with a girl in his native land
and became engaged to her. He
brought her to this country, where
upon she Tilted him because he didn't
look so well as his portrait 1t would
be wise to have some sort of an in
surance attachment to this system of
counting by mail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
What Did Teddy Do?

A correspondent says that when Mr..
Payne was confronted with certain new
troubles in a recent interview with
President Roosevelt, he burst into
tears. This Information is miserably
inadequate. We all want to know what
the president did while Mr.. Payne was
crying.-NeW York Daily News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Thomas Collier Platt has so long
beSn accustomed to exercising the
fine italian hand in politics that he
could not help bringing similar prac-
tfce to bear upon matrimony. His Sc
ciet marriage four days ahead of the
schedule was as much of surprise as
the unexpected capture of a conven-
ton would have been.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
ONLY Three Real World Powers.

OF the great powers there are but
three whose position obliges them to
have a world policy in the true sense.
Those three powers are Great Britain,
Russia and, latterly, the United States.
Berlin Kreuzzeitung.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Woman's work in supplanting men
in business activities is going ON at an
alarming rate. Mrs. Marie Layton
Johnston, of New York, confesses lar-s
ceny from the company that employed.
her.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
What the Editors Say

indictments continue to be brought
against the officials of the postoffice
department. at Washington, from day
hto day. Why not get rid of the whole
outfit and start clean slate? 1t would
not be stich a costly procedure as the
present one.-Swift County Monitor.
Impessiblei To guard against the
contingency of clean slate" was the
civil service fraud inaugurated. No
cleaning out except for cause, and no
cause sufficient until their huge steal
ingsi become so brazen and open that
they become a case for judicial inquiry.
Clean slate! Not while the officehold-
ers have a. pull.-Preston Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Rloters Are ARRESTED

PARIS, Oct. 16.-Forty-one ners,.rs
have been arrested at Armentiers de-
partment du Nord. for being implicated
In the riots, pillage and incendiarism i'm
that town few days ago Their arrest
mas caused no commotion the strikers
repudiating any sympathy with the pris-
oners, who are alleged to be habitual
criminals.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
DYING, HE OWNS UP
Continued From First Page.

hitting that he was defaulter, was
doubted at first.
Mr.. SEahr was a deacon and one of
the Pillars in the Second PRESBYTERIAN
church. He always took an active in
tefest III the church work, and was al
ways on hand at the services every
Sunday and rarely missed any of the
social functions held through the week
joseph Spahr came here from New
Vienna, Clinton county, Ohio, after
completing a business course in the
Miand university. at Oxford. He went
to work at once for P. P. Mast & Co.,
and was with the concern until a few
days before his death. 1t is believed
that he has been .robbing the company
for at least fifteen years. He received
a salary of $1,000 year, but lived at a
$1,000 4 year rate
During the last month of his life he
took to drink, and it is supposed this
was through fear that his misdoings
would be found out. After he had taken
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Having been duly licensed by
South Carolina jury, James H. Tillman
may now proceed to kill off all the
other editors against whom he may
chance to hold grudge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

The citizens of Lawrenceville, H.,
are incensed because it's jurors tossed
nickels to decide verdict. But this
is not the first time that coin has
disturbed the balance of the scales of
justice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
AFTER LAKE SUPERIOR COMPANY.
Creditors Now Ask That Agreement With
Speyer & Co. Be Set Abide.


TORONTO, Ont. Oct. 1.-two law
SUITS concerning all the branches of the
Consolidated Lake Superior cOmDanv'e
troubles have been filed, one here, the
other at the 500. both attacking the
agreement with Speyer & Co, and the
mortgages and bonds, and asking that
these issues be declared beyond the power
OF the company contrary to law and OF
no effect and to have them set aside One
I OF the suits is by James COnmee and
charles K. Bowman, members of the pro
vincial parliament, against the Algoma
central Railway company, against which
they hold claims of nearly half a million
collars, also against Speyer & Co., and
the Consolidated company.
The other entered at the 500 is iE be-
half of all the creditors practically to
the same effect.
Both ask for an injunction and the
appointment of a receiver, and in the
first. Mr.. Conmee's writ, Justice Nc
Laren today granted the order of injunc-
ton returnable on Tuesday, when the
other side will be heard.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Deputy Is Stabbed In the Back.

BRUSSELS, Oct. I'm. Pepin. a So
ceIalist member of the chamber of depu-
walking up the street with some friends.
There are slight hopes of his recovery.
The assassin struck NJ. Pepin from be-
hind and succeeded in making his es-
%
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Short Skirts comina Sure.

One thing is certain, fashion has set
her heart on short dresses, and short
dresses will be worn by wise women
this winter-very short for walking,
shooting or golf; of a moderate length
for urban Wear.-London Graphic.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Mayor Low. of New York, will prob
ably be a dangerous man to approach
the morning after the coming election
he will be so Grouty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Ward and Vokes, in their new mu-
steal comedy, "A Pair of Pinks," will
hold 1orth at the Grand next week,
commencing with a performance to-
morrow night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

A New York milliner has invented
the Upton hat. But if she intended
it for winner, why did she name it
that?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
INDIANS AND HORSE
THIEVES HAVE FIGHT
Fort Peck Reds XIII Two of Gang in
Running Battle.

GREAT FALLS. Mont. Oct IA
gang of thieves who tried to run horses
Off the Fort Peck reservation today were
emphasized and two of them killed The
1 1I engaged in a running fight with
the outlaws, driving them off the reserva-
ton
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
Would Delay Railway ann.

OTTAWA, Ont. Oct Ex-senator
Ferguson moved in the senate tonight
that the National Transcontinental rail-
way bill be postponed until further in
formation can be obtained so that the
best possible bill may be introduced
The debate Will likely last two or three
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

The Kansas man who is committing
the Bible to memory is no doubt one
of the sort Of fellows who think it
sore task to split a little wood for the
kitchen fire when his wife is busy at
something e4se.-Crookston Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
while the Minnesota election is NOR

While the Minnesota election is more
than year distant the fight is GER
tainly on in some quarters. This is
partly because the early season gives
the small fry the. only opportunity to
be heard. If we Were to believe all that
is said of the various gubernatorial
candidates n1entionedsthere is no doubt
that-it would be a great calamity.eto
the state to have any of them elected,
such~fs the comedy of our ante-con-
vention campaign. When the time
comes the party whip will see that the
watchword is .elet US love one another.p
Belle Plaine Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
s Among the Merrymakers
Tales of the WORTHLESS.

Columbus was endeavoring to prove
that the earth was round
Its the simplest thing in the world ,,
he declared, haven't you noticed how It
looks when you come home at night?''
HereupoH, Ferdinand hastily agreed.
wishing to; drop the subject before lisa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Two performances will close the en-
aggement of the Queen of the High
way" at the Grand.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Commencing tomorrow night, for a
nalf-week's engagement, Lottie Blair
Parker's play, Under Southern Skies"
VIII be the bill at the Metropolitan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

commencing Monday morning, the
sale of seats for Jefferson de Angels
in The Toreador," the play that
francis Wilson scored such a hit in.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
ZARNEDELLI MAY RESIGN.
Rumored He Has Called Ministers To-
gether to Notify Them.

ROME, Oct. 16.-Premier ZarnedelH ar
rived in Rome this afternoon 1t is per
sistently rumored that his object in sum
moning council of ministers tomorrow.
Whlch action has aroused considerable
speculation, is to notify his determinafion
to resign. Signor Nasal minister of pub
lie instruction, is said to have confirmed
this report
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
q e pate:

!. De Styfe--Nhst a pecuIiarAvac cfna tion
mark you have on your ARM
Notwithstanding nothingl You see
I'm a self-madc man. and what you're
looking at is the union label.-New York
Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

Previous records were broken by the
attendance at the ladies' matinee at
the Star yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
HURRICANE OFF ST. JOHNS.
Schooners Are Driven Ashore and I'M
mense Damage Is Done.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. ia burri.
cane ragged here last night and caused
immense damage to fishing property.
The schooner Meteor went ashore off
st. Johns and the crew barely escaped.
The schooner Duchess and IaSsie are
ashore at Bonavista and the Albion has
stranded at Thusselton. Many boats
have foundered and it is feared that the
hshing fleet which is now making its last
trip to the Grand Banks may have suf-
fered disaster.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

AT the G. a r. national encamp-
ment held iH Sam Francisco couple of
months ago a resolution was passed in
favor of givfu every veteran over six
ty-two years45fs age. who can show an
month: CONGRESS- ought to make that a
law without debate Sleepy Eye Dis
patch. Al
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
{ lkEcsEQ -7
NotNlna. In Il.

tsDet4fool cfeRk4has made another pflInn
der shouted Jabosky to the senior part
5ner y5sss25CC .sl5Ns G95f :
) '.Eot's thee usel'' replied s the senior
partner, "he haind't insured, ,'-Chicago
, Eribune.sC % e~sf'-s-s1 ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17

The extra session of congress might
have been ef1tisely prevented by proper
action by congress- last winter on the
Cuban reciprocity treaty. Neglect to
take this makes large additional ex-
pense and trouble Mower County
Transcript.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
AS He Called q.

$50 you don tmind my piano playing
Mr.. Skorcher?' remarked Miss Nexdore
Not at all, ~ replied Skorcher. II like
it best when you're coasting.''
yes, when sybd keep your feet off the
pedals. Catholic Standard and Times
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
- THE NEW psalm OF LEE.

q Words of rich men oft remind US = Z.
Dyir,g wealthy is a crime;
So the trustHin mercy grind us,
And We d5without dime -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
At ST. Paul Theaters

"A Country Girr' will close it's en-
gagement at the Metropolitan with a
matinee at 2:S0 and performance to-
night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-17
PrOnha

Prophet DpzSie has a rule which
reads: DO not talk about things you
know nothias about. = A strict eappli-
cation of thsY anayim would prevent
Dowies talKN1g theology, and would
destroy the gnEle art of conversation
generally.-HeStor Mirror.