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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

Neither of them requires further dis
cussion than a mere statement of an
admitted and universally familiar fact.
A party is in very bad way when it
has nothing more convincing to offer.
We knew that it was in bad way
when it placed in nomination the can
didates that 1t selected. It's entire
programme of attack having been made
ridiculous, we rather wonder what it
is going to talk about for the other two
weeks of theacampaign.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Mr.. TAWNEY SUSPECTS
TOBACCO COMBINE
Introduces a Resolution to investigate
Matters in New England.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IS
Representative Tawney, of Minnesota,
today introduced a resolution which,
after reciting that 1T is charged that
a large class of wholesale dealers in
chewing and smoking tobacco in the
New England states, comprising prac-
ucally all the wholesale tobacco deal
ers in that section of the country. have
suddenly and without notice thrown
out and discontinued the purchase and
sale of all chewing and smoking to-
bacco not manufactured and sold by
certain large corporations directs the
secretary of commerce and labor to
investigate the cause of this action and
whether or not these conditions, if
they exist, have resulted in whole or in
part from any contract or combina-
ton in the form of a trMst, monopoly,
or otherwise, or constitute a conspir-
acy in restraint of trade The reso-
tuition was referred to the judiciary
committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Emperor VIII Assist Country.

PARIS, April 1S.-The Petit Parfsfen
this morning publishes the following
from it's st. Petersburg correspondent:
The emperor is Withdrawing 500, :
600 roubles, part of his private for
tune, deposited in foreign bank. This
money will be received. by the Bank of
Russia within month. His majesty is
determined to lend this money to his
country without interest or guarantee
should it be needed"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
BRAZIL GRANTS US
PREFERENTIAL DUTIES
President Signs Decree Fixing New
Rates on Flour.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 49,
According to official telegraphic adj
vices, a decree has been signed bv the
president of Brazil granting the fol-
lowing preferential duty rates on
American products:
Upon flour in barrels, 80 per cent:
upon flour in sacks, manufactures Of
rubber, paints, varnfshes, condensed
milk, clocks and watches, 20 per cent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

Eight prominent citizens of Chico on
will cross the divide with the aid Of
the hangman within two weeks. The
work of reforming the Windy CITY has
at last been given into competent
hands, and If it Is persevered in a man
will be almost as safe on the streets
Of that town after dark as a Ian would
be in st. Petersburg.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Among the Merrymakers
Great Moments of History.

Napoleon had declared his intention of
retreating from Moscow
But, protested Marshal Ney, eff we
60 back without fighting will not the
Russians declare we had cold feet?'
Yes" replied the Man of Destiny: "but
II We don't get out of here history will
record That we got them frozen off en-
Omar Khayyam had just written his
Rubaiyat.
Aren't some of your figures trifie
outre?' inquired a critic. @You saw the
bird of time is on the wing Who ever
heard Of a bird of time? Where would
one look for this species of fowl?''
I'm a cuckoo clock" answered the Per-
sian, YEARLY reIighting his Porto Rican
IN the gas jet.-New York Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

Mr.. Neidermeier was much more sue
cessful in killing other people than he
was in his attempt to kill himself, but
then he never tried to commit murder
with matches before.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Vitae Vlrorum: Lvcnrnlls-

Lycurgus builded better than he knew
In order to discourage trade, he had
the money CT his people made of iron
soaked in vinegar.
The vinegar killed the germs which
are fond of lurking in money, and thus
the Spartans were singularly healthy
race.
Always remember, my children. to build
better than you know.-Puck
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Contemporary Comment
Not Takina ANY chanoes.

Some of the congressman are opposed
to adjourning until Gen. Bristow is
placed under bonds to keep the peace
until after the presidential election
Washington Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
The Uncertain World.

This is the most uncertain world that
ever wuz in" said the deacon.
You think SOP"
L know it.. Only the other day the
parson sighted harricane fur off. an
run ter a storm pit an pulled a lid on.
an-What do you reckon happened?''
The Lord knows!''
Harricane changed it's mind-turned
into earthquake, an come mighty nigh
swanerin' him Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
A Complete Explanation.

Why is there so much feeling against
Col: Blood in his home city?"
He was on a Jury that convicted q
niggah, suh n that's why
But 1 don't see
1t was court trial, sub, N the niggah
escaped
But did Col. Blood help him?"
Yes, sub; the niggah wasn't lynched
sun! He was just plain hangetr'-
Brooklyn Life
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

All men may not be liars, but all
Russian war correspondents are prone
to allow themselves a good deal Of lat
itude in imagining facts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Counterfeiter

Finally, they broke in upon the mys-
teriouS man.
You make counterfeit money! they
exclaimed, giving voice at once to their
worst suspicious
mo, counterfeit wealth., replied The
man, and showed them, in proof of his
assertion. that his only implement was q
ticker.-Puck,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Handy to Have Around.

Gen. Wood has reduced the Jolo in
surgents to just fifteen. But he will
keep them for his next campaign.
NO insurgents, no glory.-MeXican
Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

Bryan asks: why does not Judge
Parker talk 2" We do not positively
know. but we strongly suspect that he
mas an ambition to be president.-New
York Mail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Lives in a Glass House.

1t is only fair to President ROose-
welt to state that he has not censured
Mr.. Bryan for talking too much
Washington Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

If the Hon. Charles f. Murphy's
opinion of the Hon. David B. Hill had
been put on the wires last night there
would have been some fuses burned
ont
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Lose a Chance to Get Even.

What blow to Pennsylvania earl
caturists is Gov. Pennypacker's refusal
to be a candidate for the supreme court
bench.-NeW York World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
That May Have Been the idea.

That group picture of Joseph F.
SMITHS wives seems TO be a shrewd
dodge to start wave of public SYM
pathy for Smith.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
When the campaion Gets Hot.

Here's Jake dining at the White
house again.. Presumably Jake made
a note of it for another volume
Boston Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Merely a Chance to Die Poor.

Andrew Carnegie is reported to be
anxious to finance the Republican cam
paign. What does Andrew want, any
how ?-Milwadkee News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
OUGHT to Shut Him un,

Mr.. Cleveland's letter certainly af-
fOrds Tom Watson a reasonable ex-
cuse for getting off the earth.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
A Tip for the Fishinq Season.

Now do the busy candidates bait
all their hooks with honey; this BATS
no good for delegates-they'H bite at
ready money.'-New York Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
May Have Broken His handspring.

1t is time for Admiral Togo to strike
again. He used to be as regular as
the clOck.-Augusta Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
IS Keeping Some People Guessing.

Judge Parker seems to be the most
aggraVating, nOn-communicative saw
er of wood in the business.-Denver
Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Would Take Another Chance.

Privately Senator Plat would like
to see Teddy renoninated for the vice
presidency ATLANTA Constitution.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
Not Jones, but Parker.

National Democratic Chairman Jones
says he does not know Judge Parker.
Isn't he lucky?-NeW York Herald.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

We will never know how the cleo
ton will go until Prophet Grosvenor
speaks. He is said to be full of figures
OF the latest pattern.-Birmingha
Age Herald
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19

The Tiger and Mr.. Hearst are pals
for the present, but the Hearst appe-
tite does not yet run to tiger meat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
PARALLEL, BUT NOT COMPETING.

st. Paul, April IS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-19
washington time q p. m. st. PauD.

River Bulletin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
GAMBLED AWAY 49, 900.
l.. ". 14hrens Care Checks t
Pau, and CHARGES Fraud.

When the prisoners taken by District Attorney
house in Wesl EiGhty-sec ond-st. were arraigned
before Justice Foster, in General Sessions, yester-
day and were fined. everybody thought that
end had been reached In that case. II has become
known. however. that In this house L. W. Ahrens,
a printer of No. lib Liberty-st.. living at No 10
West Eighty-third- st. had played had lost SIS 600
at roulette in night. had given his checks Tor
payment, and had stopped payment on the checks.
Ahrens is prominent in Tammany Hall and 1t is
10 him the city gives many contracts for printing
and stationery. Through his lawyer. ex-Assistant
District Attorney Maurice B. BIumenthal. the fol-
lowing statement made by Mr.. Ahrens
Mr. Ahrens claims that any money checks oh
tanned from him by these obtained by
fraud, and therefore Mr.. Ahrens is not and never
was indebted to them, either legally or morally.
Mr. Ahrens is his home i'll with tonsilliti,
gambling game in the house raided were Harris
Parr Of No. 219 West Eighty thrd-st. the reputed
proprietor, who fined $3.50: Edwin Barley OF
No 73 West Thirty -hfth-st., James Dunbar. OF No.
100 West Seventy ghth-st., and William J. Whit
beck. of No 10 West Eighty-third-st. who were
fined $50 each.
Parr disclaimed any title the gambling equip
seized II consisted of several expensive rou-
lctte wheels and other equipment, all worth about
800. He admitted that the property had been used
for gambling purposes. Judge Foster ordered
the building. county detectives WELDING the
and Mr.. Jerome experimenting the work. He
made careful search to il anything was
crooked" but he discovered nothing 20 show this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
FUSHIHI HERE TO-DAY.
Visits Bethlehem Steel WOrks-Mr.
.Sch7cab's Guest.

Prince Fushimi member OF the royal family OF
Japan. who has been visiting the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton the personal envoy of the Mkado will ar
rive in this city to-day in the private car Of
Charles NJ. Schwab. The prince, the guest OF
Mr.. Schwab will stop at Bethlehem earlier in the
day. where the party will inspect the Bethlehem
Steel Works. His highness will be met on his ar
rival in this city by delegation of his Compatriots,
Including Baron Kaneko, formerly member Of tho
Japanese Cabinet and Consul General Uchda. who
VIII escort the royal visitor the ST. Regis Hotel,
where he Is to stay while in this city.
Since the arrival of Prince Fushimi in the United
States he has been most warmly welcomed in sew
eral cities his stay being a series of banQuets and
receptions. which will continue during his sojourn
in NewYork. His itinerary. thus far LAID out.
includes luncheon in his honor at the Chamber of
Commerce tomorrow, and dinner by Mayor Nc
Clellan December 10 On Friday the Prince Will
TO Boston. where he will be entertained at din
ner by Governor Bates. According to present ar
engagements Prince Fushmi is expected to return to
this city on Monday. remaining then until Decem-
Der IS. when he starts his homeward journey,
going by way Of San Francisco.
Mr.. Schwab took an early train for Philadelphia
last night to Prince Fushimi Mr.. Schwab
said yesterday that there was no particular sig
nfcance in the trip of the Prince TO Bethlehem,
other than the acceptance of a courtesy which he
extended the Prince.
II was reported that the Prince was interested in
at the Bethlehem Steel Works The entire day will
Baron Kaneko and Consul General Uchida will go
to Philadelphia this morning to meet the Prince
the party viii go the Hotel St. Regis where the
state suite has been reserved for II.
The state suite consists of five rooms and bath
The library IS on a Fifth-ave. and Fifty-ffth-st.
corner with the dining room Immediately back OF
it on the Fifty-ff side of the hotel The par
lor and the bedroom Of the Prince the Fifth
Bar, Baron Kaneko, who is staying at the Holland
House was unable last evening 10 forecast in detail
Prince while here in New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
ATTACKS EDISON IN SUIT.
Gsamophomc Company Wants Re
cetUef for Other Concerns.

Trenton. ~. j., Nov. % Observation-Disclosures for
receiver for companies organized by Thomas A.
EDISON. engaged in the manufacture of phono-
graphs. was made to-day in Chancery by the In
teFhatlonai Gramophone Company. 1t is alleged in
the Dill that III March 1890, the complainant cor
porat4on and Edison entered into agreement
by which the International Company was created
and the contract provided foc the management OF
the affairs of the United Photograph Company and
the Edison Phonogr2 pin works the complainant to
share al! benefits enjoyed by stockholders of the
absorbed company. The agreement further stpu-
lated that Edison should secure the resignation OF
two of the directors OF the Edison Phoncgraph
works. and IN their stead the International Gramo
phone Company to two members. This
board was to be composed of five directors and the
other three were to be named by Edison
The bill compliments Edlsons business foresight.
and then says that IN 1896 he realized there
TO be big demand for Photographs. and that.
acting upon this realization. he frauduently con-
ceIved the plan to form the National Phonograph
Company. 10 which should be diverted the prohts
belonging TO the Edison Phonograph Works. 1t
is charged that the Edison Works supplied the
National compan! WITH monographs and supplies
at much lower rate than he did the other com
panies or the International concern: In conclu-
slou. the bill states that the complainants have
been unable to secure satisfactory accounting.
ana an order is wanted to compel this ana 10
prevent the Edison company from destroying BOOKS
OF account and from further diverting profits .
MiihaEa E. Gilmore. general manager OF inc
Edison monograph Works, said tonight;
We willing. in justice to all the stockholders.
doing. We have been paying dividends for the
last five years, and not saying a word MI
papers are served ard We know exactly what the
compliments allege. may be in position 70
make detailed statement. At the present time, all
that we care TO say is that shall see the thing
through finish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30

Heouy Withdra7cal of Deposits from
CleUeland Bank InuoiUed.

Cleveland, Nov. 29.-Arthur \. Stearns. represent
ing Mr. Newton. of BrOoklne. Mass, III the case
against Mrs. Chadwick. left here Tor New-York
this evening TO attend council with Mrs Chad
wick's attorneys ThursGa, morning at 1880 O'Clock.
There was such steady withdrawal OF deposits
from the Wade Park Bank to-day that the officials
determined enforce the sixty days notice of
withdrawal rule, and card that effect
posted in the bank this afternoon.
1t was stated here that the amount loaned 10
Mrs {. l.. Chadwick by the Citizens National Bank
Is sald 10 be exclusive OF me SJ-.OUv loaned by
fFesldent Seckwlth and Cashier Spear personally
10 Mrs. Chadwick.
At court to-day it was announced that the hear
ing Of Mrs Chadwick had been postponed until
thursday at $50 d. by consent OF the attorneys
representing both SIDES.
Mrs. CHADWICK was not in court. she was repre-
sented by John II. Clarke, this city. counsel.
@hHe Nh. Newton was represented by the local law
frIn OF Carr, Stearns * Chamberlain.
Developments to-day indicate that Mrs. Chadwick
has for long time done business with many of the
banks OF Cleveland ana those OF surrounding
towns big scale. Leading bankers have stated
that they have frequently loaned Mrs. Chadwick
from $1,000 to SO0.Gc0 indorsed by wealthy
persons. These notes have ii is said usually been
paid promptly when due.
There is said to be a possibility that the motion
for the appointment of receiver take charge OF
the securities amounting TO 5000 600 said be held
In trust by Iri Reynolds for Mrs. Chadwick will not
come to argument.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
DECISION HAS IMPORTANT BEARING
Highway Commissioner Not Responsible for
Lack of Bridge Guard Rails.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE RiBUNE.1

MiddletoWn, \. y, Nov. 2s-The Appellate Division
Of the Supreme Court. Third Judicial Department
has rendered a decision which is Of Importance to
every town in the State. Miss Eliza 3. Mack Of
the town of Shawangunk. while returning from a
party the night OF February A. 1903 drove of the
side Of bridge on which II Is declared there were
no guard rails She sustained injuries and on
suing the town OF Shawangunk received verdict of
5000. This verdict the trial refused to set
aside. and appeal taken to the Appellate
Division, which unanimously reversed the judgment
o. 5000.
The court holds that if person driving at niaht
along highway which is practically straight goes
on a bridge which is u feet wide and only feet
between abutments the Commissioner Of Highway
cannot be held to be guilty OF negligence IN not
having guard rails either side Of the bridge and
the person injured by falling from the bridge cannot
recover damages against the town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
WILL SAFE CITY MUCH.
L. Latin Kellogg Pleased zcith
Labor Lac Decision.

The decision which was handed down by the
Court OF Appeals at Albany yesterday upho!dinG.
the contention that the Eight Hour Labor law was
unconstitutional is declared - be OF vast i'm
portance. 1t is fourth decision of the Court Of
appeals against the Law. which first spread on
ire statute books by the labor union element in
1885. and which amended in 1897 and signed
oy Theodore Roosevelt Governor. Every de-
cision has been against the law, and the attorneys
who have been fighting i declare that this de-
cision practically uullIes il.
The first decision against this lax declared that
The fectio2 requiring contractors for State or
municipal work 70 pay the prevailing wage rates
"as unconstitutional The second decision lopped
on mat portion which made IL compulsory for con-
tractors 10 use stone cut in New-Yorz State. The
third decision that 1t was unconstitutional to
make il crime to work employees more then
eight hours.
in discussing the case. l. Latin kellogg. who
has conducted most OF the fights against ths bin
"Aeh seen by . Tribune reporter al his home No
10 West Seyeuiieth-su. last night, said:
, This decision means that the eieht-nour nro-
cortrs,L Gl N All public contracts. requiring the
hon. o'gIs 70 work their men more than eight
se eIS a DAY, IS unconstitutional and void We b9Vs
ave oaa.slthg this Law long time and nattIrai:y
the al TINS maj success. For some time
agalnsts aas been enforcing this Eight Hour lag
abrogate6 TRACTORS scores Of contracts have been
ing E.oTi oh ms ground, especially in street paw
Barber a.Sau or contracts IL The Bronx The
ferea The ab company. for instance has suf-
10000 sN'~.' VI 1oilllaclS worth more than
ne Street r9 3i age Harry Cossey contracted with
81 cos, es1tdlhg Department to build five scoTs
hey were 1919 $500 He completed the scoHs and
about Ia he 49, by the department He was
that he ~ .dI,,. WAeE some one made comn,aint
On that gro %g[Aes his than eight hours
t0r tho Hc Controller Grout refused to ma,
The 9o S@Ts altAoogd the department ken, t py
10 payrnert iieid thar he mad forfeited his rghf
me - 81 Oy olsobeying the .gbt-hoI,r 81 80
sitting in spec Gs9 before Julge Vernon NJ Davis
apoE the coDg,it,. I'm lie did not care to pass
that il Was UnI uolalty Of the clause So yT
against such HoI i Inc rar q Judge to decide foy o
before the Is": The case was fipaIl,, hro,+ot,
Is the result Va -A|!eals. and to-day'sN decision
All ~ 49, decision makes the ci,,, hiatt,
ever t the dsn aoToested 1t Is no, KeIS Sd IoF
= bs 6Co9asy restore the pe heavy for the
s+ng q per lent t On e ~ is grea: Il means naiu
Th5 eontrac,ors' rs f9r recent Gridee Ihis was
Wiz - egft-hogr ra IlI9 the bridge for 900 90
yea sfs S s94'S m i been ds% work
.s:.s' ne Law Is now - 81 u mas not been IN
- asa never been .nSse5 jls'l0'e'y void as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
DOCTOR HELPS WIFE TO DIVORCE.
Escorts Her to South Dakota, Where She
Must Live Six Months to Obtain Decree.

Riverhead. Long Island. Nov 29.-Dr. Albert e
Payne has placed his father and mother in charge
of his home here put his practice. Of the best
in Riverhead in charge other physicians. and is
now on his way across the country acting as
escort 10 his wife. who is on her way South Dl-
kota to obtain divorce from him After install
ing Mrs Payne in South Dakota. this doctor will
return here and his practice. Mrs Payne
must remain siX months in South Dakota. in order
10 establish her residence. and If she obtains the
divorce, II Is believed that the doctor will escort
her home.
The couple appear TO have agreed that they had
best separate while their differences are triv-
ial. rather than walt TO- them 10 grow 10 a stage
where there woule be b terness. The do,tor and
Mrs. Payne left Rirerhea1 on the cary morning
Il .in yesterday and already well on their wa