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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
Grounds Were Wet.

Merchant think my office boy must be
losing his mind.
Friend-In what way?
Merchant-Why. he told me he had to
go to his grandmothers funeral
Friend-Why, that's an old chestnut
Merchant-Yes, but this was on a rainy
day.-Chicago News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
Lona ones.

''Dr. Sawem is to read a paper before
he?"
YES"
what is the title of it?''
81 don't know exactly but the words
look like Russian war newS--CleveIand
Leader
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
Advanced Thought.

Employer Remember. young man. a
boys best friend is his mother.
Office Boy-Not in de baseball season:
me fer gran mudders, den.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
'ashinetons time q p. m. St. Paul..

The Mississippi win remain nearly sta
tioHaFy IN the vicinity of st. Paul during
the next twenty hours.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
A Lesson in Pronunciation.

If asparagus IS 1asparagrass.'
Then a carry-aH is an oznnibrass,"
A cuttle-fish is an octoprass.''
And Sisyphus is a ''sassafrass.
Baltimore American,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

And then it must be remembered
that the boys of Groton school, to whom
the president made that talk, win be
voters in 1908
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

Besides several other clever vaudc-
vile acts at the Star this week is a
musical turn which is really note
worthy and brings out rounds of ap
plause. The Bon Tons furnish two
good burlesques also.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

The Grand opera house will have for
its attraction next week Lincoln J. Car.
ter's naval war drama, Remember the
Maine"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26

w. J. MORTON,
$50 Nassau ST.. New York City
81 Washington ST.. Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
GOT ONE $500 CHECK.
Parker Case Witness Says Defend
ant Signed a Name for $50.

At the second trial Of Mabel Parker. accused Of
forging the name Of Z. Bierstadt TO check for
$3.50 10 on the National Shoe and Leather Bank.
yesterday. Mr.. lie Barber for tho defence. re-
newed his motion of Monday to permit Parker to
occupy the same sell in the TOmbs with his wife.
and asked that Parker be permitted to occupy q
seat near counsel in the case. Judge Foster de-
MED both requests.
Wallace B. Sweeney. an inmate OF the Elmira
Reformatory testified that by agreement with
Parker he robbed private mail boxes. getting a
third or half. OF the proceeds Of checks In the
first month he got four five checks
The witness said he got only two checks in Sara
toga and brought them to James Parker. He told
of a check for $3.50 found In letter taken from
private letter box at No. Washington Square, and
said that Parker remarked: IF We had Few more
checks like this I could get OF the turf
Did you ever the defendant with q checkf'
Il saw her sign a woman's name 10 a check for
$50 payable to bearer. L tried TO cash the check.
but not successful"
Did you get any other check for a large
amount
Parker, and she practiced the signature.
Bella Van Rensselaer,, OF No. 4S2 West Thirty
ninth-st. a negresS, who was a servant IN Mrs.
Gravens's boarding house. No. ITO West Thirty
eighth-st., when the ParkerS lived there, testified
that the defendant burned number OF papers
the day after Parker was arrested
A recess then taken until to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
PANAMA IN THE SENATE.
Mr. Stone Pleads for another In
-TiUman Resolution Passed.

Washington, Jan. IS The time Of the Senate to-
day was again divided between consideration OF
the Panama question and other subjects. There
was only speech on the canal, made by Mr.
Stone. OF Missouri who spoke TO resolution di-
recting the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
TO make an investigation into the Panama revolt.
He contended that the circumstances indicated
completely on the part Of the United States in the
secession Of Panama and urged that in the interest
Of the country's good name all the facts should
be known. The resolution went over.
Mr. Stone said he fancfed the Presidents atti-
ture would be most gratifying to John c. Calhoun
and Jefferson Davis. were they living. Panama
could do nothing unless Independent. and the
revolt and aid rebellion" Mr.. Stone made II plain
that he would for the treaty in the interest OF
canal.
Mr. Stewart defended the administration against
What he said the Misrepresentation OF OPP
posing Senator's he declared that Panama never
fle would have achieved her Independence nifty
se~rs ago but for the interference of the United
stetes 70 protect the sthfnian transit He declared
mai never had there been worse gang or rob-
OF Colombia
M Hepburn OF Idaho, made his first speech in
tae senate In Of a resolution introduced by
-, issn prohibiting railroad companies from taking
~ L1no IN solid body in lieu Of land in forest
~fatlyyhs- The resolution was referred.
a number OF bills passed, including one
at Washington.
- ne resolution presented yesterday by Mr. Till
NJ oshlns information from the Secretary or
war concerning the appointment of General Wood
without debate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
COE TO Make NEXT MOVE.
HIS Lazcyer VIII apply to Haze
Order of arrest Set aside.

1t is expected that counsel for E. Holloway Coe
will soon make application to have the order Of
arrest in the suit brought against him by his
brother-n-law Charles w Bailey, set aside
Friends OF Mr.. Coe said yesterday that such a pro-
ceeding might enable him TO answer and dispose OF
the allegations against him which Bailey has made
in the suit
"Alr Coe," one of his friends said. lis accused
OF alternating his sisters affections from her hus-
band by procuring false affidavit that Bailey
misbehaved with In Philadelphia while
he living there and his wife living with
her people in this city. Bailey says that this afi-
davit affected his wife that she refused to live
with him, and he believes Mr.. COe was moved TO
poison her mind in order that he might not lose her
property. All the friends Of Mr.. COe and Mrs
Bailey know that Mrs. Bailey has a by her
first husband and that this will inherit her
property. They know. too. that Mrs. Bailey
forced separate from Bailey before the time the
affidavit Of the woman in Philadelphia was pro-
cured by William Virtue and others
Bailey began a suit against his wife for sepa-
ration in October. 1902. the ground OF deser-
ton. This action. and the fact that Mrs. Bailey
did not begin any divorce proceedings on the
strength Of the affidavit. show that neither she
Mr.. Cos made any use Of such affidavit.
That really disposes OF the conspiracy charge
against Mr.. Coe but the facts about tn -4.hdavit
have yet to DO told William Virtue has sworn
that he was private secretary for Mr.. Coe and
was induced by him to seek evidence Of Baileys
1g may tbe afIdnTiT VITA picture Of BAILEY att
tached to it was obtained with the knowledge OF
Mr. COe and that the woman received so in cash
Tor making the affidavit. the fact is that Virtue
never was Mr.. Goes secretary, but had been en-
ployed for a time stenographer in Mr.. Goes
once. He had been away from the ofice and out
OF SIR. Goes employ for years before he turned
up with story about Bailey which he offered for
sale Mr.. Coe bought the story for the protection
OF his sister. not knowing whether the story was
true false.
Virtue later went over TO the other side and
/ told about selling the story 10 Mr.. Coe. II is
probable that Baileys latest suit would be with
drawn II Mr.. Cos tried to force it to trial.
Mr.. Coe declined yesterday TO make any state
rnent about the Bailey suit His counsel and cOun-
sci for Bailey this city declined to talk about it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
SENATOR BURTON IN ST. LOUIS.
He Says He Has Talked Enough About His
Observation-Disclosures of Acquittal

st. Louis. Jan. Pointed States Senator Bur-
ton, of Kansas, who indicted on Saturday
by the federal grand jury on the charge Of ac-
cepting money from the Rialto Grain and Sc
curities Company for the alleged purpose OF I'M
duly influencing the postofice authorities with
respect to a recommendation concerning posi-
BILE fraud order arrived here this afternoon
Asked IL he desired make a statement rela-
tive TO the case Senator Burton said: Not at
the present time. ] believe I have talked enough
the subject already"
Senator Burton Immediately his arrival
telephoned 10 Assistant District Attorney Norton
that he would go to the Federal Building to-
morrow morning 10 give bond for his appear
ance few minutes after his arrival Senator
Burton was met by Chester II. Krum who has
been retained to defend him The Senator
marked that he was not at all alarmed about
the charge against him. and was confident Of a
prompt acQuttal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
HUNGRY MICROBES IN DIRTY MONEY
They Feed Impartially on Democrats and
Republicans, Mr. Gaines Says.

washington Jan. 26-"Clean money" was dis
cussed before the House Committee Banking
and Currency to-day by Representative Gaines OF
Tennessee. Mr.. Gaines charged that the govern
ment was largely responsible for making tho paper
money of the country 'unclean'' by sending II 10
China Japan the Philippines Cuba. Porto Rico
and other countries and said II should bear the
expense Of redeeming IT, paying the transportation
charges and all other expenses.
Mr.. Gaines asserted that a single bill which had
been in circulation in Cuba and returned to the
Treasury for redemption contained 232 different
kinds OF microbes. These microbes. he asserted.
were hungry. and would toyfully feed on the
mucous membrane Of either a Democrat or Re-
publican Physicians OF Philadelphia, he said. had
been examining filthy money in that city, and had
declared IF full OF germs No action taken.
but Chairman Calderhead said no favored the
proposition for clean money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
A SAFETY COMMITTEE PROPOSED.
w. P. Gerhard Would Have One to Protect
Theatres

William Paul Gerhard addressed the January
meeting of the Insurance Society last night on
Theatre Hazards" Mr.. Gerhard is a member Of
the American Institute OF Architects and OF the
British Fire Prevention Committee. and is an au-
thor Of several works on fire prevention. He pref
aced his remarks by stating that in the last
fury there had been eleven hundred theatre fires
and ten thousand fatalities He said in part:
There should be in every theatre a solid brick
wall, from the foundation. extending TO several
proscenium. and II any other smaller openings are
provided they should be protected with double fire
doors.
l do not approve OF too much automatic fire ap-
paratus. all automatic apparatus fails some
times, and not advocate Of the automatic
skylght and ventilator. required by the New
York law, they affected by storms and
treme cold, several OF them have been found
this week to have been frozen. No calcium or
open light OF any kind should be used stage
where all scenery has not had hreproof treatment
Mr.. Gerhard suggested the creation of a commits
sion OF safety. TO consist OF at least three men,
bers one OF whom should be prominent archi-
tect, theatrical manager and one expert
insurance man, whose duty II should be TO pass
upon and regulate fire protection in theatres. The
Tribune has suggested such commission.
sending only fireman to a theatre nightly
criticised; also the custom of changing hremen be-
fore they had opportunity OF becoming &C
quanted with the construction and conditions eX-
listing in the theatres TO which they had been as
signed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
HARRISON OUT ON Bail.
Mayor of Chicago Under Bonds in
Theatre Disaster Case.

Chlcago' Jan. 26-MayOr Carter H Harrison pre-
sel'eo himself at Coroner Traeger's office to-day
10 give bonds for his appearance to answer any
charge the grand jury may bring against him in
connection with the IrOquOis Theatre disaster.
mayor Harrison is accused by the Coroner's jury
OF responsibility Jointly with VIII J. Davis man.
ager Of the theatre; James E. Cummings, the
stage carpenter; Fire Marshal Musham Building
Commissioner Williams. Building Inspector LOugh-
lin' William Sallers the theatre fireman. and Will
lam McMullen. operator of the flood light at the
theatre.
The Mayor was accompanied BY his brother and
cousin and by ex-Mayor Hampstead Washburne
Inc party then went to Judge Walkers court
where bonds of S. 200 were furnished
Mr.. Davis arrested in bed at his home in
Grand Boulevard Fire Marshal Musham was
served with a mittimus at his office. A similar
course was pursued with City Building Commits
sioner Williams and City Building Inspector
Loughlin. In custody OF two detectives Messrs
Musham. Williams and Loughlin walked to the
criminal Court Building and gave bonds to answer
any action by the grand jury
Although the cOrOner's jury. which has rendered
the verdict in connection with the theatre disaster
sons held the implied charge is homicide as each
Was heid 10 De responsible, in a measure, for the
death OF the IrOquOis victims
There is possibility that the present grand jury
VIII near the charges Two days time is estimated
10 be all that will be required present the
20 tae grand Jury, and as the present grand jury
dispose Of the matter.
Harry Klawans twenty years old. was rearrested
to-day, charged with being implicated in the rob
perry or victims OF the IrOquOs Theatre fire. Be
SldeS having note taken from the corpse of Will
the nre II IS alleged that Klawans had watch
taken from the body OF DR.. NJ. B. Rimes-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
MINERS REFLECT MITCHELL.
Other National Officers of the Organization
Also Retain Their Places

Indianapolis Jan. 26.-The report Of the telers on
the election of national officers OF the United Mine
Workers was received by the convention to-day.
President Mitchell. Vice-President Lewis and Sec
retary-Treasurer Wilson are reelected The newly
elected delegates to the American Federation OF
Labor are John Mitchell T. l.. Lewis W. b. Will
son w H. Haskins. OF Ohio: William Ryan. OF
Ininois. JOhn Fahy. of Pennsylvania District No. g.
and John 7. Dempsey. OF District No. l.
The fun vote OF the organization was not cast.
Mitchell received 92633 votes, Lewis 81 $40. and VIII
son 81. So. They had no opposition
President Mitchell practically declined an in
crease Of 50 Osl a year in his salary when resO-
luton was introduced 10 increase il from 5000 to
S5OG When nut 70 a vote. it seemed that fully
tvvO-t birds OF the house voted aye He declared
The resolution lost, and when there was call for
q division ignored IT, With a rap of his Cavel
he declared the motion lost and closed the debate
Several DELEGATES objected, saying that they de-
sired to 20 on record favOring the raise, and
thew were told that they could submit their OBJ
iectiOns in writing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
INSPECTORS ACCUSED.
Intimidation Charged IN Postal Trial
Vigorous DenidLS.

Washington Jan 26-Testimony designed to
show the existence of a conspiracy to defraud
the government was introduced to-day by the
prosecution IN the postal fraud trial From the
moment the proceedings began until court ad-
journed intense interest manifested in the
case.
At the outset the question of the admissible
ity of the declaration of Diller B. Croft. made
to postofflce inspectors. came up for further
argument. Counsel for the defence vigorously
contended that the declaration was not a vol
untary one. but was made under duress. while
the government insisted that when confronted
with charges D. B. Croft had resorted to eva
sion, subterfuge and fasehood. The court final
ly decided that the statement evidence
against Diller B. Croft. but not against the
other defendants, and that the jury would de-
eide as to whether it was made voluntarily or
not. Inspectors Rolfe. Thorp. Mckee and
Mayer. all of whom had interviews with the
Groffs prior to their arrest. detailed the crcum-
stances surrounding these conversations.
Diller B. Croft. in his behalf, declared
that when the inspectors called on him their
manner overbearing, gruff and bulldozing.
He said he had been suffering from insomnia
at the time, and signed the statement upon its
being read to him. He then testified that the
inspectors had said TO him that they wanted
the information that will convict them Will
give you $4,000 and let you ride in the govern
ment band wagon, and We viii ride with flying
coors."
1t brought out later that the $4,000
referred TO represented the amount the govern
ment owed the Groffs. and payment for which
had been held up. Mr.. Douglass, for the de-
fence. charged that the whole case was honey
combed with intimidation.
Inspector Mayer came in for a searching cross
examination. and admitted that in an affidavit
made by himself. referring to an interview he
had had with Samuel A. Croft, he had omitted
certain replies made by Gron. but denied that
he had resorted to threats in order to elicit the
statements from Croft. Inspector McKee, under
q rigid cross examination, said that Mayer had
said to Samuel A. Croft: If you are a patriot,
come 10 the rescue OF the government at this
time" Mr. Mckee adding that the converse
ton generally led to Machen as being the one
suspected of getting a ''rake-of" on the letter
box fasteners.
Mr.. Mayer had not finished when court ad-
journed for the day. The government, con-
trary to expectations, did not close the case to-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
OBJECT TO NETWORK MURAL PAINTER
Minneapolis House Painters and Contractors
Want to Decorate Their Own Capitol

Minneapolis. Jan. 26.-Four house painters. who
say that they backed by both the union and
non-union painters of this city well several
contractors have begun suit in the District Court
of Hennepin County to enjOin the State Capitsl
Commission from carrying out its contract with
Elmer F Carney. the mural painter. of New-York,
for the decoration of the new State Capitol Mr.
Carney is already at work. having brought work
men with him from the East.
The plaintiffs contend that the contract is illegal
because bids not advertised for. because no
bond was required and because preference
shown for Minnesota bidders. required by law.
1t is also urged that the work now being done by
the imported workmen does not require any special
artistic skill and could as well be done by local
wOrkmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
ROOsEVELTS WIN SUIT FOR BONDS.
Executors Declared Estate Was Not Treated
Fairly in Bridge Company Deal.

Robert p. John +. and Robert B. Roosevelt, tr..
and the other executors OF the estate Of Marie
Roosevelt are entitled. under decision rendered
by Justice Scott in the Supreme Court yesterday 10
take share In tho proceeds OF a sale Of certain
stock estate bonds deposited with the Holland
Trust Company. subsequent to the reorganization
Of the international Bridge and Tramway Com
pany and the Rio Bridge and Tramway Company
in the Laredo Bridge Company. The Holland Trust
Company received the bonds as security for the
loan The bonds for which the ROosevelts sued
were purchased by them before the reorganization.
but they thought they had not been fairly dealt
with after the formation OF the Laredo company.
Justice Scott directed that they should receive
bonds in the Laredo company proporuonate TO the
stock they held in the other corporations. The
amount involved was about S2OOOOO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
FOR CIVIL PENSIONS.
ANNUITIES PROPOSED.
Retirement of aged Government
Employees Recommended.

Washington. Jan 2s.-The Civil Service Commits
sion in its report to the President for the fiscal
year ended June 80 last urges legislation retiring
superannuated government employees. 1t suggests
that Congress provide that the further admission
Of persons into the classified service shall be based
on a condition that they shall provide against
their own approximation other disability BY
adequate annuity insurance. the premiums to be
deducted from their salaries and that superannu-
alton and disability annuites for those IN The
Service should also be provided for far prac-
ucable by similar deductions from salaries
The commission notes a continued Improvement
IN the observance of the Civil Service and rules
and says that few complaints appear to be well
founded The report makes the following reference
70 the postofice investigation:
AS a result Of The investigation into the conduct
or business in the POstofice Department a number
Of officers and employees OF that department have
been indicted An inspection OF the commissions
records, shows that of those indicted entered
the service through competitive examination This
should be gratifying 20 the advocates OF the merit
system. who hold that employees secured through
Ialr' open competition are more likely to have
greater degree OF integrity. as well as efficiency
than employees appointed under the patronage sys-
tenn"
The merit system. which began In 1883 with Is 81
places now covers approximately 1250O0 positiona
II is stated that the conditions Of employment IL
the Philippines continue improve. with the re-
suit that more applicants for government places
in the preceding twelve months. civil Service dis
tricts have been established in Boston. Philadel-
local boards oe examiners in the vicinity OF each
OF those cities is under the supervision Of central
board. The commission expects to extend this sys-
tenn or organization gradually
The commission urges a recIassihcation OF the
entire departmental service by Congress- II says
the present arrangement is merely salary classt-
nually TO meet the needs Of the service. ana that
there should be uniformity OF compensation IN the
same kind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
"ANTEPASS" BAKER AT IT AGAIN.
he Wants the B. and o. Prosecuted for Of
fering Him Free Ticket

Washington Jan 2s-Representative Robert
BAKER Of Brooklyn. to-day introduced resolution
snthorizing the judiciary Committee to investigate
70 what extent the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company had violated the Revised Statutes in Of
.etlng an annual pass over its lines to Mr.. Baker
e ehlch &c asserts done July q. 19G3 by
&c r. Hamilton division counsel Of that road
- committee is instructed 90 advise the House
Lal sctlon should be taken to direct the Attorney
General TO prosecute. Some months ago Mr.. Baker
announced that such a paRs had been offered him.
ailc that he had refused IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-27
NUN INHERITs 100000.
She Gets One-fifth of Estate of Uncle Who
Died Ten Years Ago.

Des Moines. Iowa. Jan. 26.-Sister Philomeua
Mother Superior Of Mercy Hospital. has learned
that she is heir one-th Of estate OF SIS OO
The estate is that of uncle. John Mccormick.
who died in Melbourne. Australia, ten years ago.
Mccormick owned several gold mines and sheep
ranches and much other property.
The Mccormick family came to America from
Ireland IN 1850. and settled at Germantown, Penn.
Mary Mccormick married to man named
Heating. and moved to Davenport. Iowa. in 1853
Sister PhlOmena is a daughter OF Mary Heating,
whose brother left the fortune in Australia. Two
brothers and two sisters at Davenport will share
the fortune with Sister PhilOmena-