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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
CITY INSISTS UPON
GROSS EARNINGS TAX
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furnish the company with a detailed
written account Of the demands.
There was disposition upon the
part of number of persons present to
discuss the question, and E. A. Paradis
did succeed in securing the floor and
talking for fifteen minutes. The members
Of the council and the representatives
of the company seemed to realize that
the proposed settlement depended upon
themselves, and Assemblyman
O'Brfen,s second motion for an ad-
jeurnment to future date went
through without objection, the date of
the future conference being fixed by
Mr.. Mum.
The company's Proposals
The proposals of the company, as
submitted, are:
First-To construct 4 third interurban
line by way of Marshall avenue and re-
build the Marshall avenue bridge at a
cost of 100000.
Second-To extend the line to PhaIen
park.
Third-Te extend the Rondo line to
Chatsworth street.
Fourth-To extend the Concord line to
South st. Paul.
Fifth-To build line on Randolph
street to Pascal avenue.
Sixth-To extend the Hamline avenue
line on Blair street to connect with the
Como avenue line.
Seventh-To build a line on Smelling
avenue, from the state fair grounds con-
Meeting with the Grand the Rondo the
Selby and the University avenue lines.
Eighth-To erect the companyS shops
at Smelling and University.
Ninth-To bear reasonable proportion
of the expense of widening Sibley street
Tn addition tfoe cOnDanv called at
tention to the great expense to which
it has been put in constantly changing
the motive power of the lines and in
purchasing modern cars. The history
of the, company is extensively recited,
1t being claimed that there has been
expended in the city for street railway
improvements total of $4,000, 600. The
income for the city is placed at $1,500,-
000. it being claimed that half of this
is used in operating expenses and $780,
060 year taxes paid. 1t is therefore
argued that it is impossible for the
company to pay the gross earnings tax
of $4,000 year additional.
The city's UItimatum
Through Mr.. Michael the members
of the council committee presented
their ultimatum to this effect:
First-Build a cross town line between
Milton and Dale streets.
Second-Build and operate line on
Randolph street, from Seventh to CIeve-
land.
Third-Extend the Rondo line to Lexing-
ton.
Fourth-Construct the South st. Paul
line and give scent fare.
Fifth-Extend the Phalen Park line.
Sfxth-Construct and operate the third
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
DECLARE IRISH CAUSE
IS NEARING TRIUMPH
Report of Threatened Split in Parlia-
nentary Party Was Incorrect

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The statement
that a new split is imminent in the
Irish parliamentary party is strongly
denied by those in a position to be
likely to know. The recent meeting was
perfectly harmonious. The same har-
meny marked meetings held throughout
Ireland. Messrs. Redmond and Dillon
have repeatedly met upon the same
platform. Mr.. O'Brien has returned to
the ranks of the Irish party and, be-
yond the natural discussion regarding
fair price of land and other matters
of detail, it is positively stated that
there is not the smallest chance of a
renewal of the quarrel. Leaders of the
party assert that the Irish cause is
now nearing a triumph.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
Michloan Keeps Yost

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Dec 16.-Fielding
H Yost. Michigan's famous football coach.
to-day signed five years contract to
coach the University of Michigan's foot
bail eleven, beginning with 1905. Coach
iYost came to Michigan in 1901 and has
been here continuously since. His Michigan
elevens have never been defeated, and
have only once been tied.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
DENOUNCES COAL TAR
DYES IN BUTTER
Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry Says
They Are Unheaithfnl

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 16--At the
concluding session of the annual con-
ference of state sanitary officers to-
night. DIR. H. w. Wiley, chief of the
bureau of chemistry, United States de-
partment of agriculture. denounced the
use of coal tar dyes for coloring but.
ter. saving that while many of them
have no direct poisonous effect, their
continued consumption overburdens the
kidneys.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
Look into Bribery Charges

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-The grand jury
today began an investigation of the
bribery charges made by Aid. Hubert
w. Butler in connection with the
Northwestern Elevated railway tixten-
sion franchise, but after devoting the
entire day hearing evidence the jury
was unable to definitely decide on final
action. 1t was decided to leave the
case open for further investigation.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Dec. 16.-Raymond
Oerson, of Usage City, KAN. a well known
football player. was chosen nrst mafshai
and Swinburne Hale, of Chicago. was
na1aed as peet. while the odist will be j..
H I.athrop, of Jackson, Mich.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

John L. Sullivan has quit the saloon
business in ST. Louis and will now turn
his; talents to lecturing on historic sports.
John can also read supplementary thesis
on a problem that will receive the IN
dersement of the w. G. t. U.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Frank Farrell. of the Highlanders. has
of a trotting horse The steeds opinion
on the merits of the spit" ball should be
secured immediately. A little horse sense
will be refreshing.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
peIrce to coach ssdsers

MADISON. Wis. Dec. 16-Bemis
Pierce. catcher for the st. Paul baseball
team. was tonight reelected to coach the
University Of Wisconsin nine for the sea-
son of 1906.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Some mute inglorious Milton or Nelson
sailed into Benny Yanger in an exhibition
affairs on the coast the other. day, and
BENJAMIN. according to reports. was COM
PEELED to get real busy The unknown will
blossom forth in day or so as kid
something.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

The righteous in New York are per-
turbed because McGraw is said to have
designs on making a book on the coast
come over 'fMuggsy' will realize the
wickedness of participating in that So
called game of chance
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
SAINTS WIN FIRST
GAME OF THE SEASON
Manchester Basketball Team Is Defeated
in St. Thomas Gymnasium


St Thomas opened the basketball sea-
son yesterday by defeating Manchester in
the home gym by a score of 20 to 8.
The Saints outplayed their opponents at
was never in doubt. The game started
fast and it was several minutes before
either side scored. Chadderton, of Mac
aieStef, made the first basket. Fouls were
numerous throughout the contest on ac
count of it being the first game either
team played. st. Thomas team has i'm
proved within the last two weeks, and if
they keep up the present gait they should
make strong bid for the championship.
All the St Thomas players put up eredi-
table games. Wetzel, Sheran, McNallan,
Gordon and Blewett played excellent. and
OKeefe played an exceptionally brilliant
game. For Manchester. Chadderton, Com
eT. Throop and Thompson played well in
their positions.
This is probably the last game either
team will have before the Christmas va
cation The lineup:
St Thomas. Positions. Manchester.
Wetzel (Capt.) L. F.....-....... Flynn
Blewett.
O'Keefe. r. F.. Chadderton
Shefan. .....C............ Conner
NIcNallan. G............ ThrOop
Gordon. G. Thompson (Capt.)
Summary: Baskets from the field, Blew
EFT l. O'Keefe 6. Chadderton 1, Gordon 10,
Conner 1. Throop 1; baskets from fouls,
Gordon 3, Wetzel /, Chadderton 2, Flynn
/; referee. Lamb; umpire. Chappin; time
keeper. Rourke; scorer, Shields.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
BANK cLEARiNes
Weeks Showing of Financial institutions
Of Leading Cities

NEW YORK. Dee. 1.-THE following
table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the
bank ciearings at the principal cities for
the week ended Dee. 15, with the percent
age of increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding week last year.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

It is intimated around Columbus that
Buns Glendon viii be missing when roll
is called next spring. 1t is further said
cloth and ashes. The reason for the sang
froid is suppressed. 1t must be some
thing awful
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
!. SPORTING MELANGE


Yesterday was entirely wasted. Barney
Oidfield broke no records
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Hudson, the famous Carlisle drop kick
er, wears a sealsl1in coat when not perch
ed on teller's stool in a large Pittsburg
bank. Aye, verify, our red brother can
go some when he gets a running start.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
THEY DISCRIMINATE
AGAINST DEMOCRATS
Witness Tells of the Mormon
Church influence in Idaho
Politics

WASHINGTON, Dee. 16.-In the
Senator SnootS inquiry today Mrs.
Annie Elliott, of Price, Utah, testified.
She is an elderly woman, who went
from Denmark to Utah in 1872, and left
the Mormon church in 1896. She was
asked concerning the obligations taken
in the temple and was requested to re-
peat as much of the ceremonies as she
could remember. In a voice shaken
with emotion Mrs. Elliott said that the
obligations were so indelicate she could
not bear to repeat them. Chairman
Burrows told her to take her own time
and not to be embarrassed.
BY slow degrees Mrs. Elliott repeat
ed the oaths of vengeance and the vari-
Gus penalties ascribed for revealing any
part of the ceremonies which have been
described by other witnesses.
At the request of Mr.. Tayler Mrs.
Elliott described the garments worn by
Mormons who have taken the endow
ments. Senator Overman asked if every
Mormon in good standing is compelled
to wear the garments, and the witness
said that all such Mormons wear the
garments as underclothing.
Senator. Foraker asked the witness IL
she had ever heard of the endowment
house penalties being enforced against
any one. She said she had not. Mr..
Tayler asked if she were likely to suf-
fer by reason of giving testimony here.
Mrs. Elliott said she expected that her
business would suffer.
Considered Politically
Charles H. Jackson, of Boise City.
Idaho, chairman of the Democratic
state committee, testified concerning
the growing power Of the Mormon
church and it's interference in state
affairs.
party to stand against the Mormon
church in Idaho" said he.
In describing the political conditions
of the state, Mr.. Jackson said six of
the twenty-one counties are known as
solidly Mormon, and that in all of the
southern counties the Mormons are in
control, and in that way, he said. the
church practically is in charge of the
legislature. political conventions and
all gatherings at which the delegates
are elected by the people.
.HThe delegates elected by these coun-
ties are not always Mormon in relig-
ion, but they are always Mormon in
political action" said Mr.. Jackson. The
witness gave the history of the pro-
tests against Mormon interference
which had been made by Democrats in
the last campaign. Mr.. Jackson said
the Mormons declared that not vote
would be given the Democrats and,
said the witness, they made good
Mr.. Jackson said he had talked with
many Mormons who had been Demo-
Gratis and they had told him that if it
were known that they were to vote the
Democratic ticket they would be ruined
in business.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
DRUGGISTS LEAGUE

The game yesterday at Phster's alleys
take two out of the three played. Score:
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

J. Edward Britt has made the startling
discovery that Battling Nelson is human.
From this premise the native son draws
the equally astounding deduction that
Nelson can be defeated. 1t would possibly
be of some value to J. Ed to know wheth-
er he is the one accredited by destiny to
demonstrate the correctness of his con-
cluSion.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
CANADA
falls. can s65. .4S1.fs4t 2f.sT-..
Enothau PLAYER Honored

mot included in totals because contain
ing other items than cfearlngs-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

McGinnfty has not announced his in
tention of retiring from baseball for sey-
eFal days. The Iron Man must be cor
rOding.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Some of the fight followers are worry
ing because there is no title involved in
the Britt-Nelson contest. The boys might
fight to see which is the better to his
mother.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Detroit is on the verge of a squash
tournament, and James Whitcomb Riley
and other garden truck poets are training
hard for the contest.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

What's the use of objecting to prize
fighter calling himself kid" That's the
most eloquent description of the great ma
JoTity.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

Watch carefully for Hegewiseh as
date line in press dispatches when Messrs.
Nelson and Britt begin to analyze the
experiment of Dec. 20.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

To be seen in the same block with
boxing glove in Chicago will hereafter be
a felony Sandbags and sIung shots are
de riguer, however, and fighters may use
them in the Chicago Athletic club, lnl=
promptu bouts of this kind are held night
ly in the Windy City. Thus is the law
garbed in majestic splendor.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

To an outside observer they appear to
have got the Badger football team with
the goods, and what feeling of intense
whitening indignation has spread over the
big Nine territory OF course Wisconsin
is the only offender. Every loyal alImrius
and student knows that his Alma Mater
wouldn't stand for that sort of thing. As
a matter of precaution 1t might be vel, to
say that there are only seven more COL
leges in the conference whose plate grass
construction viii not permit OF promiscu-
Gus stone throwing.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17

1t is maintained in Chicago that the
fate of the American Derby rests in the
mayoralty election. If Carter Harrison Is
day. They will use microscopes to find
the Harrison vote in John O'Leary's pre-
cinct.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
Miss Lucia Z. Griffin, the char

Miss Lucia =. Griffin, the char
acter impersonator and reader, en-
t~ertained a good audience at the
opera house last Friday night, and
every II who had the pleasure OF
being present speak in the highest
terms Of praise Of Miss Grifln's
abilities as an entertainer. Her
program consisted of humorous and
eccentric impressions, mimicry and
sketches which were pleasing
and gave entire satisfaction to her
auditors. She came here under the
auspices of the Dorcas Aid Society
of the M. T.. Church, and the ex-
pertinent proved a success III every
particular.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
krIelnf..B

Married-Geo. W. Krieling, Jr.,
of Versailles and Miss Emma Berk-
ley of Clean were united in mar
rage last Sunday noon, at the
home of the brides parents near
Olean, Rev. J. f. Sims of this city
performing the ceremony, in the
presence of several relatives and
friends of the contracting parties.
After the ceremony all those pres
ent enjoyed a fine wedding feast
which had been especially prepared
for the occasion. After a few hours
spent in a social manner, the guests
departed with good wishes for the
newly welded couple. They will
reside near Enid.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
Had a Narrow Escape.

tboo wv
Electrician !. 3. Hays and assist.
ant Blackburn, who were attaching
Or. Kelly's residence OH Campbell
Street to the electric light system
lust prior TO completing his work on
the line last week had a narrow es-
cape. 1t was in the evening and
the two workmen were connecting
the wires at the top Of II of the
street poles near the residence. Mr..
Hays was holding on by the use of
his heavy reather belt in order to
work freely. Suddenly the electric
current was turned on while he held
one of the wires, and he received
the full effects of the shock. He
fell backward, and had it not been
for his belt would have fallen head
long to the ground.
1t was a terrible ordeal, and
finally when regaining conscious
ness his head fell forward and he
jammed his mouth against the cross
arm. IL was several minutes be
fore he recovered sufficiently 20
climb to the ground. Blackburn
was only slightly shocked but he
descended by way of a tree near the
pole.
In reciting the incident afterward
Mr.. Hays stated that when the
shock struck him he could hardly
describe his feelings. Like a flash
the voltage entered his wrists, and
seemed as though a knife was pen
etrating the flesh, then his whole
system was electrified and for a
time he knew nothing. His pow
G of helping himself was gone,
while he was held suspended by the
leather belt dead to the world"
as it were.
He was insensible. not being able
even to call for help. When he re
covered sufficiently 70 realize what
he had gone through he was 50
weak he could scarcely climb down
the pole to the ground. 1t was a
very close cali, and as the engineer
at the power house was unaware Of
their being at work on the line at
the time, no blame was attached to
any one, it being purely accidental,
but Mr.. Hays thought it a little too
realistic to suit him.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
Nichols..Hardy Wedding.

This has been a week in which
cupid has been unusually busy, and
one of the most noted of these soci-
ETY. events was the marriage of Mr..
Fred Nichols, youngest son of Cap
tain and Mrs. w. p. Nichols, and
Miss Emma Hardy, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Hardy, Sr.
The marriage was consutnnated
Wednesday evening at the home of
the bride on South Monroe street,
Rev. c. n. White Of the Baptist
Church performing the impressive
ceremony i'll the presence of only
the immediate families of the prin-
cipals.
Promptly az seven O'Clock Miss
Ella Hardy, sister of the bride,
ushered the bridal couple to their
position to the notes of a beautiful
wedding march, while the room was
decorated with natural flowers, and
at the conclusion of the ceremony
Rev. White offered a we'll worded
prayer as a benediction to the event.
Misses Ella and Monte rendered a
number of vocal and instrumental
pieces, while little Miss Hazel aided
materially in the entertainment of
the evening by several we'll ren-
dered and cute selections.
At the conclusion Of the nuptials
those present were invited to the
dining room where a sumptuous
wedding banquet was in waiting
and all appetites were fully appeas-
cd.
The groom is one Of our most
popular young men, being engaged
with his father in the poultry bust
hess. His business qualifications
are first.class and his steady habits
and close attention to his duties are
among his best recommendations.
The bride is a native of this city
and has every accomplishment to
make her congenial. She was a
teacher in our public schools for
several years and acquitted herself
with creditable honorS. The union
is the elimination of a friendship
dating from childhood which ripen-
ed into love and was fulfilled in
marriage,
Both have taken a sensible view
of the future and instead of indulg-
ing in an extended wedding tour
have decided to go TO housekeeping
and to that end have secured a part
ofthe house on West Newton street,
recently vacated by Mrs. Mounts,
whore they will locate at once
The myriad of friends of both
these young people-who belong to
two of the most highly esteemed
families of Versailles will join with
the Democrat in wishing for them
the choicest of everything that per-
tains to make their life happy and
their future prosperous.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

For sprains bruises. burns, scalds
and similar injuries, there is nothing SO
good as Chamberlain's Plain Blam. II
soothes the wound and not only gives
instant relief from pains but causes
the parts to heal in abont one third
the time required by the usual treat
ment. Sold by A. p. Muntzel.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
Shareholders Meeting.

Notice i, hereby given that the
annual meeting of the shareholders
Of TIE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
Versailles will be held at the Bank
on Tuesday, january 10, 1908, for
the purpose Of electing eleven Glrec-
tors to serve during the ensuing
year, Polls open from ~ O'Clock
a. m, to | O'Clock p. III
W. w. moore,
". +. Perry, President
Cashier.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

These are absolutely the best val
ues ever offered in this or any other
market. Come and see them, at
CARL w. BIERSACH'S.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16
a Valuable Supplement-.

The supplement which accom-
panics the Democrat this week will
be found a valuable edition in more
than one respect. One side of the
supplement is a complete illustrated
description of the Missouri Aggri-
cultural College at Columbia, fur
nished US by Fred Kelsey publisher
for the University, and gives our
readers some idea of what the Mis-
souri, Agricultural College really is
and what the University is doing
along these lines,
On the opposite side Of the sup
plcment will be found a complete
and concise write-up of Morgan
county, her resources, mineral and
agricultural, new developments in
this field, new railway facilities and
giving the outside world an idea Of
the progress Versailles is making
as a commercial center. The sub
stance of this write-up is being
printed in a neat booklet and will
be sent out i'll large numbers BY
our real estate men. The work is
nicely illustrated and is turned ont
Of the Democrat JOB roons and Will
compare f~avorably with anything Of
the kind coming from larger cities
This IS a supplement- that will be-
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Il might be 70 your interest, be.
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TO c the old firm under the new
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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

When you want "A pleasant laxative
take Chambcrlaiu's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. F,r sale by A. i. Muntzel.