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2 ST. PAUL MATTERS. Attorney General Hahn Will Not Indorse the Petition of Bend Against Lieut. Col. Harrison. Dentists Who Do Not Propose to Pall in With the Bequirements of , the New Law. Two Lectures One Evening—Some tlilng of the Woman's G. A. K. Relief Corps. Brutish Depravity Confessed— Odd Fellows Hall— Treasurer's Report— IS THERE ANY COLONEL? Attorney General Malm Does Not Favor Bend's Petition. Attorney General Hahn yesterday gave out a lengthy opinion in which he refused to give his official sanction to an ■ informa tion in the nature of a quo warrant© against Lieut. Col. Perrry Harrison of the * irst regiment St. N. G. The application had been made by W. B. Bend, through his attorney, linn. •'• N. Castle, of Stillwater. The decision says that the points to be considered are that CoL Bend was duly elected, commissioned and quali fied; that he was ordered arrested by au thority of the governor, and that by the same order Harrison was elected to assume command of the regiment; that after a courtmartial the governor made an order attempting to remove Col. Bend and con tinuing Lieut. Col. Harrison in command, all of which had been alleged in the peti tion to the attorney general to be null and \oid. The petition further claimed that without any legal right Lieut. CoL Harri son had been exercising all the rights vested in a colonel, issuing furloughs, dis charging men from the several companies, | etc., "to the entire exclusion of the de fendant." It further alleges that he will continue to usurp and possess these rights unless the court prevents him, and that he I has no right to do this without being ' elected and commissioned colonel. The ; relator claims still to be the colonel of the regiment and says he ought to be in possession of all the rights and privileges of that office. The attorney general says that Harrison never claimed, so far as is'shown, to be the colonel, and that all his acts have been done simply as , lieutenant colonel, and on this showing, ; the application of course, should not be j granted. It should on general principles be denied unless it is believed there has j been an usurpation or unlawful holding of j a public office. The query then arises, whether there is evidence that Lieut. Col. Harrison either has, or has intended, to usurp or unlawfully hold a public office. THE EMMA. On this point the attorney general speaks as follows: It will not bo claimed that the gov ernor's order assigning him the command, I ipso facto, miule him colonel or over author ized him to assume such title or rank, and if he has not assumed to be or act as such (and he undoubtedly has not), then these questions must, as it seems to me, ue answered in the negative. What then remains? Nothing 1 but an alleged fulse assumption of authority and ar erroneous exercise of power ou the part of the lieutenant colonel. It would seem, Therefore to lie an attempt to tost the legality of Harrison's acts. and to pre vent him from exercising authority which, it is claimed, is not conferred upon him, but upon the proposed relator. This ennnot be done by quo warrant. If the evi dent purpose is in the legitimate result of the proceeding- (if it can have any result) it must »m? to prohibit or restrain the respondent from doing any particular act or acts and not to di vest him or the office itself, thus conceding to the respondent the le^al title to the office he holds and denying only his lejrat right to ex ercise it over particular eases, or in reference ; to some particular matter or subject. The position of colonel is either vacant or 1 Lit- relator himself is occupying the same, or if not in fact occupying it, being vacant, there is nothiue to prevent him. so far as anything- appears, for taking 1 possession. At till event* it is not denied that Harrison is the lieutenant colonel, and it is not pretended that he should be ousted from that position. If then no one is in the office of colonel, and Harrison is properly in his office, ouster could riot be adjudged. In a word, if the kov ernor's order of removal is void, as Col. Bend claims, he is now colonel: if good, the First rea-iment lias no such officer. On either horn of their dilemma the writ would not be proper. 1 must therefore decline to grant the request. Till: DENTISTS. Opposition to Hie Board of Ex aminers in Some Quarters. The action of the dental association of this city, in appointing a committee of three, at their meeting Tuesday evening to report for prosecution of those who had not registered according to law, is the cause of considerable discussion among the profes uion. A Globe reporter called upon a number of prominent dentists yesterday for the purpose of ascertaining their views upon the matter. They were not inclined to talk, however, very freely upon the matter. The list of dentists who are opposed to the examination before the state board of ! examiners includes a number who have already complied with the law. and who are not compelled to go before the board for examination, as well as those who have not fulfilled the requirements of the act. It is argued that those who are opposed to this examination are men who have resided here and been engaged in the practice of dentistry for | from five to fifteen years prior to the pass- j age of the act, and that according to the ! provisions of the act as set forth in its first section they are entitled to registration without any examination. It does not ap pear to be the law that they object to. but merely the construction that the state board lias set upon it. That board includes in its | membership, according to a prominent den- j tist, who, although registered, is in sympathy j with some of those left out. some young i dentists who. while thoroughly competent dentists lack the practical experience in the profession that has been acquired by older practitioners, and it is humiliating to the latter to be compelled to appear for ex amination before men so much younger than themselves. The section adds: "That it shall be unlaw ful for any person who is not, at the tinje of the passage of this act, engaged in the prac tice of dentistry in this state, to commence such practice unless lie or she shall have obtained a certificate as hereinafter pro vided." Dr. Brown, a member of the state board | of examiners, stated that the board had not been fighting those dentists who had failed to register, but that now, as the local dental association had brought the matter up, the board would furnish a list of those who had registered under the law, and would make an effort to compel those who had not reg istered, to appear before the board. This was only an act of justice to those who had neglected to register in time, and had since come forward at great inconvenience and undergone their examination. Dr. Brown stated that he knew of some very competent ami capable dentists who had not yet com- j plied with the law. but he thought the j grievances of these few were being used as ; a cloak by others who were less competent in their profession, A uumber of unregistered dentists held a uniting with closed doors last night and a full discussion of the situation was had. The line of action to be followed was in formally discussed, and it was decided to ] take active measures against any prosecu tions on the part of the dental association. Subscriptions were handed in to defray the expense of a test in the courts and it' was decided to retain the H<.n. C. K. Davis to represent them. A conference with ex- Gov. Davis will be held this morning. A TRIP TO CUBA. Lecture of D. It. Xoyes Before the V. M. C. A. Last Evening. The lecture by Mr. D. K. .Noyes at the Young Men's Christian association was given to a large audience. After speaking briefly of Cuba and its resources, the trip tiere by sea and the sea-sickness, he said: As we were drawing near the island the CH|>tiiin of the steamer called our attention to the slope of the shores, uo.vn which tlie >>ears were said to come In great numbers to drink. Wate&injr Intently and not seeing- any • curs we ;i>kcd she reason why and were in- IY»rmed that the water was not. so fresh as we were- auil t!ie bears did not probably cave to drink. Themenin Cuba wear linen clothes and straw hats. The women wear no hats, j unless occasionally a negro woman is seen [ with a large straw hat and puffing ft olgaret. | The hotels are without uuxlc vivenienoes, . and it is impossible to sum .'•.... h waiter un less you tip him well. Thou Lie will watch for you at every corner. La/lues* there is en tirely reputable, and with them, as with the ! Chinese, it is a sign of a gentleman of leisure Ito wear lons finger nails. Hotel business is ! transacted in the morning. Drives are taken ! in the evening to the Grand square, where the ladies remain in the carriages and the i gentlemen alight and visit from one to an other. The cemeteries there are horrible places, for the remains of the poor are buried so slightly that they are often exposed to view, and of the inscriptions upon the tombstones a gentleman said: '•Here lie the dead, and here the living lie." . The watchman carries a lantern. Why, caunot be told, unless that he might be seen ;at night. He carries, ' also, a blanket, and i after crying the hour and "Ene serreno" — , all's — reclines in the nearest doorway for I the succeeding hour. The churches are open ' all the time, but no one is in them; the jails I are always full. After a brief but interesting description of Good Friday and Easter, the mourning pro cessions upon the former and the hilarity, feasting, burning of Judas in effigy, etc., on the latter, the speaker concluded by uncover ing a table upon which was piled 200 or anges, surmounted by a pineapple, to which he invited the audience to help themselves, i Tjis done, it dispersed highly pleased. ! the next lecture will be given, when Mr. i W. L. Howard will relate his personal ' reminiscences of the Kusso-Turkish war, I The second of the series of monthly recep i tions will be given at the association rooms this evening. BRUTISH DEPRAVITY. I A Man Prostitutes His Wife to Help Par Expenses. A case of unusual depravity was brought to the surface by the police last night. Offi cer Conick's attention was attracted about 11 o'clock by the yells of a man who rushed out of a house on Cedar street near Seventh. He asked him what the trouble was and he said a woman in the house | had stolen §4 from him. The offi cer went in and found Oscar Floyd, John Sigler, -Henry Worn, Stella Floyd, and Julia Smith. The entire party were j put under arrest and taken to the police station where they were locked up. Floyd said Stella was his wife. To help pay the running expenses he said he had prostituted his wife for monetary considerations and Julia Smith had been induced to live in the family for the same purpose. He con fessed to having been criminally intimate with the latter woman. Peter Junker, living at 120 Concord street, in the Sixth ward, last night had his wife locked up at the police station on i the charge of disorderly conduct. The ] woman, who is of exceedingly meager pro ; portions, was placed in a cell, where she I wailed and sobbed hysterically until com pletely exhausted. She claims : that her husband was enamored of another woman and had her locked up to enable him to i pass the night with her. She com j plained of being lame and sore i from laboring at the wash tub to earn i money to put victuals into the mouth of her robust and alleged brutal husband. ii:ji!m\i: patriotism. Anniversary of the Acker Relief Corps Celebrated i.usi Evening . A free entertainment was given at Acker ! Post hall last evening by the ladies of the ! Acker ltelief corps, being the first anni ; versary of the organization. After a musi cal and literary program the drawing for the crazy-quilt made by the ladies of the corps took place, ticket No. 99, held by Mrs. C. S. Thompson of the Gartteld lielief corps, winning the prize. The proceeds of the recent sale of tickets amounted to 880. . During the evening an address was de livered by Mr. Simonton, giving personal army experiences, and the history of the re lief corps was given by the president, Mrs. K. 11. Quick. At the close of the war the ; charitable work of the women, which had ac | complished so much during the war, was I j kept up and later auxiliary societies | I were formed "in connection with i [ the G. A. B. The attention of the j G. A. R. was first called to this work j during the national encampment ot 1870. But little was done toward permanent or i ganization until 1879, when at Fitchburg, : Mass., the auxiliary relief associations con- j [ nected with the G. A. K. were formed into j i a permanent — the Woman's .Relief j corps. At the national encampment at Den- J ver In 1883 the order was formally in dorsed. Many difficulties had attended its ! ' early history, but it was now on a firm ba i sis and was represented in nearly every state and territory in the Union. Nov. 28, i ISS4, the Minnesota department was or ' ganized with Mrs. Nettie M. Norton of | j Minneapolis president, and to-day there are fifteen corps in this department with 450 members. Acker Kelief corps was organ j ized one year ago. The present strength is forty-three. . The aims of the organization were declared to be: To assist the G. A. X. ; to perpetuate the memory of their heroic | dead; to assist needy veterans; to extend I aid to widows and orphans; to cherish and j emulate the deeds of loyal women during the war; to inculcate lessons of patriotism in our children; to maintain loyalty to the j United States. The ladies wish to express | thanks to Mrs. M. C. Thayer and Miss Nel | ie Mabon for entertainment g iven. A HALL DEDICATED. Exercises by the West St. Paul I. O. O. F. " Music anil Speeches. Odd Fellows' hall, West St. Paul, was | dedicated with appropriate ceremonies last | evening. The beautiful hall, which is in | the new block at the corner of Fairfield and j Dakota avenues, was filled with an audi- 1 ence composed of the society and its friends, j including many ladies. The services were conducted under the auspices of West Side Lodge No. 106. and were of an impressive and interesting character. Capt. Starker, I as presiding officer of the lodge, delivered | the address of welcome. Brief addresses ; were also made by Grand Master Josiah Marvin, Past Grand Master J. Fletcher '. Williams, Past Grand Master David Rama | ley. Grand Secretary Sherwood Hough and ! others. After the dedication ceremonies ! an interesting musical and dramatic pro- 1 gram was rendered, the ' participants in which were . Maj. Burk, Messrs. Nichols, Haggeman, Reardon, Marti, Hare, John son, Cassidy, -Geiselman, R. W. Cassidy, Tong and Wooley. The entertainment was concluded with an oyster supper and social repast that had been spread in the ante rooms of the lodge, and to which full jus tice was done by the highly-pleased com j pany. MISTAKES. Rev. Robert D. Forbes' Lecture at the Bates Avenue 91. E. Church. Rev. Robert D. Forbes, pastor of the Jackson Street M. E. church, gave a very entertaining lecture at the* Bates Avenue M. E. church last evening on Mistakes. He stated that preachers were, as a rule, happy, good-natured men, and nowhere could a jollier set of men be found than at a Meth odist camp meeting. One of the mistakes | of which trie world was full was the of j reiterated . charge that ministers' sons ; usually turn out bad. Statistics had! been carefully gathered, showing that in the large majority of cases the contrary was ! true. The world was full of theological mistakes. We denied the infallibility of j the pope who from the banks of the Tiber , makes opinions for millions, yet every re | ligious body in Christendom was full of ; popes who considered their theological I ; opinions infallible. There were many dif ference between the old and the new theol ogy. The old directed too much atten tion to the historic satan and not enough to the satans in their midst. Speaking of the mistakes of ia;i<iels and of I Ingersoirs.. laudation of morality and the ideal home, he said that tin.-.- ideas had been always proclaimed from Mil* pulpits of | Christendom, and were necessary features | of Christian life, yet Ingersoil proclaimed them as original ideas and a substitute for religion. The importance of trifles and the proba | bility of placing too great an estimate on ! the intelligence of others, were alluded to. j We were too much disposed to reserve flow j ers for the coffin and give the living nothing I but harsh criticism. We could not expect i great reforms in a short time. The world was growing better and the optimist had a mission to perform. Among the anecdotes with which he enlivened . his address was THE ST. PAUL DAILY GLOBE. FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER 18, 18»o. one of an ex-governor of , Minnesota, who in a speech said ho "often thought of those beautiful words of holy .writ: 'God moves in a mysterious way, 11 is wonders to per form.' " This was a "mistake." THE STATE'S FINANCES. Annual Statement of Receipts and Expense* by the Treasurer. State Treasurer Kittelson has submitted his official report for the fiscal year -ending July 31, 1885. A summary ot the entire report is as follows: " "' ' ' ' i a% > 'a '© a* 's w« 2 "7"" •'» II iili !? I:; 1 : a ■Bft ! *ifiai&|S?a&2 ';'>;, % ill; iKlfiril I i •■ s P- 5 s5 s ■ ' I I;* Ili^ll ■ p ■•••=■ : : : : : : : . 3 :::: :::::::: B • • • • a 11.. ! Mjj I] I ! f] ! Hi & i s r» w — -: - 885, ssssiigsis |o *> | »r» H^.ici-9 t« p eep ts_u et »« cj o^ 2. *- -I 55 V C;i COm U U Qi\/>r&3 O X "OP 2 005 H-HiUSI.|XMOO**-»» r» "- 1 *-" cm e»«»oiuie!».iaoiKe*' § Its i : " :^ £ • r- ci* . 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The exhibition was as pleasing as those given by the crack company of the Northwest always are, and the boys in uniform were accorded frequent and hearty applause. The drill closed at about 9:30 and the hall was given up to dancers. With the First regiment orchestra -on the platform the dancers were soon floating through the mazes of the waltz and the en tertainment continued until long after mid night. At 11 o'clock the visitors from Min neapolis were escorted to the train by the Sons of Veterans drum corps. Another drill will be given Jan. 24. A STREET SAYING. An occasional laugh is had at the expense of a popular young railroad man whose bride of a few short months recently left on a visit to a city of Northern Minnesota. During her absence the young husband dashed off a somewhat hasty letter in mo ments stolen from hurried business hours and inadvently addressed it to her in her maiden name. His wife was so perplexed by the unaccountable mistake that she wrote asking if de had forgotten their mar riage and immediately followed the letter to her lord. The joke escaped and proved legal tender for several cigars. *»" "Something seems to have come over the people in Western cities recently," said Manager Frank W. Paul of "Over the Garden Wall" yesterday, "for I hear that in Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Min neapolis the people are not attending th c theaters as much as usual. In Boston all the theaters are doing big business, and in Montreal, where the small-pox has kept companies away for five months, why, the houses ought to be twice as large to accom modate the rush." *** A gentleman who is much interested in the success and welfare of the public library says: "Where in the city can a better or more appropriate spot be found for a library'building than the ground occupied by the old city hall? It is in a quiet part of the city, centrally located, facing a beauti ful park and is the most available place in the city. The enterprise and intelligence of St. Paul should demand a new building. We need one, and that location should at least be set apart for that purpose." *** "Warm day," remarked a man standing on the corner of Wabasha and Third streets yesterday. "Yes, splendid weather for this time of year." "If this kind of weather continues it'll sort of knock the ice palace out." "You bet your life it won't." was the re ply. "When St. Paul starts out to have a thing she gets it and she'll have an ice palace if she is obliged to build it with an ice cream freezer. The Striking Steamf itfers. Messrs. Rogers, Dervney and Madison, lately employed by the steamfittine firm of Rogers & Davis, say: This firm reduced the hours of work from ten to eight hours per day, and reduced wages correspond ingly. The average pay of fitters was $1.75 a day, and this reduction left them an aver age of but 81.40 per day. The pay of helpers was 81.25 per day; after the reduc tion 81. These men call public attention to the fact that at this reduction they would not be getting such wages as would keep a family in house rent, fuel, clothing and food, even by the practice of the most strict economy; and further, that these wages bear no just relation to the prices the firm charges its customers for the same labor, which is usually about $6 per day for a hand and helper. The striking men ask workmen to keep away from Rogers & Davis'. BWiffi AT THE SHOPS. The patrol wagon was called by Rogers & Davis yesterday forenoon to suppress striking steamiitters. Mr. Rogers was seen yesterday in regard to the matter and stated that the fitters who lately struck in his shops had been around intimidating those men who are working for him, and yester day they went to a building on Wacouta street where his men were working and at tempted to force them to leave. He called the patrol wagon, but before it arrived the strikers had gone. He stated that if the men made any further demonstrations he would have them arrested. New Quarters. For a number of years Messrs. P. V. Dwyer & Bros, have been carrying on the plumbing and gas fixture business on Robert ; street. But their business has grown to I such an extent that they were obliged to take up the elegant new store situated at 96 East Third street. Their stock, like their store, is all new I and elegant, and parties desiring anything in the latest styles and designs will do well by giving them a call. Nevada. The general public will be admitted to the board for the Nevada concert to-day at the rink. The subscribers' sale has been | large, but the rink seats 3,000 people, and i there are plenty of just as good seats left as j have been taken. Go early. Subscribers | whose tickets have been reserved for them i are n-ii nested to call for them at the rink. I Subscribers' tickets are addressed to them | in envelopes and ready for delivery. Fine Jewelry Presents may be secured at Mansfield's, 143 East Third street, at less than half what you | would pay regular jewelry stores. Mans : field's fine stock, every dollar's worth of it. j ! is now being sold under the hammer, and | ! you can get watches, diamonds, clocks and j ! silverware at just the price you choose to I bid for it. The attendance of ladies is par ticularly requested, and every one attending gets a valuable present. GLOBULES. The sale of tiokets to the Nevada concert begins at the rink this morning. Anybody and everybody can get the best of eenta to, the Nevada coucert at the rink to day. Fine new furniture at auction this day at 10 o'clock, being the entire stock of F. Flolg ner, No. 36 East Third street. Sale of seats for "Over the Garden Wall," which will bo at the Grand the first half of next week, will open this morning. J. G. O'Gendron was appointed special po liceman to watch at Gustav Heineman's store, comer of Seventh and Jackson streets. Reported at the health oflloe yesterday : Diphtheria, 745 Mendota street and 27 Hoff man avenue; marriages, 1 ; births, 2 : deaths, 2. Building Inspector Johnson yesterday con demned the building lately damaged by me at the corner of Fifth and Exchange streets, owned by Gen. Terry. William Bernard and O. Thompson, who were arrested Wednesday evening while coasting on Third street, wer» yesterday lined $2 each by Judge Cory. A Scandinavian lodging house on Edmund street, near University avenue, took tire about 7 o'clock last night, and was damaged to the extent of about $25. In referring to the ear-coupling invention of Mr. Joseph H. Hayes of Wednesday it was mistakenly stated that a test trial would be made in this city at once. That will come later on. Mr. Fleigner, the upholsterer, is going out of business. His entire stock of flue new furniture at No. 36 East Third street, near Cedar, will be sold at auction this morning at 10 o'clock. H. C. McCartey, Esq., will address the West St. Paul branch of the Irish National league mass meeting on Monday evening. Vocal and instrumental music aud recitations will make up the program. The English Lutheran Church society has finished its new church structure on West Sixth street, between Franklin aud Exchange streets, and will dedicate it with fitting cere monies next Sunday afternoon. Tn the case of M S. Smith against T. Wil son, before Judge Wilkin, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $589.56. In the case of John H. Lawton against the Minnesota & Northwestern rail road, the jury found a verdict, but, as the court had adjourned, the verdict was sealed. The painting of the ice palace, which was on exhibition in the rooms of the carnival as sociation Wednesday night, has beeu placed on the wall back of the counter at the Hotel Ryan. The painting, which is crystalized by a patent process, appears very natural and attracts general attention from all who visit the hotel office. The Ladies' Aid society of Dayton's bluff will hold their next meeting on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Gillette. 402 East Seventh, near Maple. All ladies living on Dayton's bluff who are interested in help ing the poor iv their own vicinity are invited to be present to help in devising the best manner and means of so doing. The musical and literary entertainment given at the rooms of the Temperance union and Bethel mission last evening, was partici pated in by Miss May Judson, Prof. W. H. Wheaton, Mrs. Nettie Fuller, Mr. J. F. Hiley, Mr. Malcom Geddes, Miss H. J. Bryan, Miss L. Dickson, Prof. W. W. Pendergast, Misses Julia Risdon and Laurel Thayer. Several numbers were heartily encored and kindly re sponded to by the participants. At the meeting of the court house commis sioners held yestereay afternoon the con tractors, Haugh, Ketcham & Co., ironworkers of Indianapolis, produced to the commission its corporate bond with sureties, viz. : E. E. Scribner, Joseph Lockey and A. J. Goodrich. The bond was found satisfactory, and a reso lution adopted referring their award of the contract, the bond and the contract as pre pared under the direction of the commission ers, to the joint session of. the county com missioners and common council for ap proval. ABC Soap Does all the rubbing and boiling. Throw away your washboard and boiler and see A B C soap do your washing. Just sit still and read the newspaper, knit or sew, so you keep away from the tub, and ABC soap will have your washing ready for the line by 10 o'clock. It's a fact. Try it once. PERSONALS. W. G. Sawyer of Korthfleld is at the Ryan. Pat Conley returned from the East yester day. ■;_•: ■•*. '^^PflH^PI i J. E. Saokettj.-»tiv ' museum man, is la the city. ; T • ;.-;/:; vv, C. E. Marvin and wife of Rochester are at the Ryan. Hon. H. P. Hubbell, Winona, is stopping at the Ryan. H. W. Pratt of Faribault was at the Mer chants yesterday. Key. James Foster of Shakopee was at the Merchants yesterday. Dr. A. Guernon of St. "Vincent was a guest at the Merchants yesterday. Prof. S. S. Taylor is confined At his home by an attack of pneumonia. Harry Whitney, in advance of the Lillian Russell Opera company, is in the city, stop ping- at the Windsor. James Bellows, Mandan; Parmly Billings. Billings. Mont.; W. O. Hughart, Jr., Duluth; Thomas Wilson, Hillsboro, Dak., are regis tered at the Ryan. C. P. Jones and wife, L. S. Johnson, J)u luth; A. W\ BnHwin. St. Cloud: H. A. Hutton, Wadena; H. Simmons, Winona, are stopping at the Windsor. H. WickenUorp, Glendlve, Mont; H. A. Thayer, La Crosse; O. W. Baldwin, St. Cloud; Charles Butler, Winona; R. W. Daniels, Jr.. W. H. Bradr, Fargo; W. H. Wheeler and wife, Faribault; B. F. Spauldin? and wife, Fargo, are at the Merchants. All Goods Warranted At Geisfs jewelry store, 81 East Third street. Supreme Court. , .Harriet A. Prescott and Charles A. Prescott, respondents, vs. Ferdinand Boyer, Michael Lux- and the City of St. . Paul, appellants. Argued and submitted. Paine Lumber company, respondent, vs. Charles Betcher, appellant. Argued and sub mitted. In the matter of James M. Smith and C. W. Kertiand, insolvents. Argued and sub mitted. Solid Sterling Silverware At Geist's, 81 East Third street. St. Paul Real Estate. * Deeds were yesterday filed with the register of deeds as follows: . YESTERDAY'S TRANSFERS. Minnie F Fork to Clarence P Smith, Its 4, 5 and 15, blk 8, Macalester park. . . $2,125 O S Hagerman et al to Hans Anderson, ' It 13, subd of it 41, Lake Corao villas. . 450 i E T Somers et al to Frank Schlick, Jr, Its 9 and 10, blk 201, Irvine's add 1,050 Josephine Gotzian et al to Peter John son, It 14, subd of blk 77, Lyman Day ton's add .: :... 1,175 George Hilfrich to Henry T Vayhinger, It 5, rearr of blk 32, Brown & Jack son's add 950 Charles F Dana to W L Swift, Its 3 and 5, blk 8, Kittering & Const an add. . . 1,300 Ambrose Cook to Charles A B Weide, It 1, subd of blk 40, Arlington Hills add ..„.....: 800 E Lang-evin to A M Lawton, It 14, blk 1, Langevin's add 500 H Knox Taylor to Marie and Ann E Me-' Cloud, It 1, blk 9, Macalester park 600 Mary E H Scott to O C Weatherby, It 4, blk 18, Marshall's add....... 500 Joseph Weide to Carl J Lot", 11 28, subd of blk 27, Arlington Hills add 500 R J Lewis et al to P T Wagner, Its 9, 10, 21 and 22, L X Stone's add. 1,600 John M Lynch to Charles J Berryhill, It ■ 11, blk 7, Hitchcock's add 300 B S Mungcr to John M Lynch,lt 85, Hall & Brown's add 6,500 John M Lynch to Chas F Young', It 35, Hall & Brown's .add. . 7,000 Joseph W Roberts to Chas F Helm, It 4, blk l.Cruickshank's garden its 1,500 J W McClurjr et al to J B Hawley et al, Its 18 and 19, blk 4, subd of Walcott's add to cottage houses 500 J L Marge. Jr, to Walter S Lefevre, It 18, blk 5, subd of Walcott's add to cot tage houses '437 Bernhard Kuhl to W G Johnson, It 20, blk 4, College Park 400 B B Smith to Paul H Storving, It 9, blk 10, Nininper & Donnelly's add 650 Same to Elizabeth Stover, It 5, blk 10, Nininger & Donnelly's add 600 John L Merriam to Abbie P McEntyre, it 5. blk 11, 2d add Merriam Park .. 100 Wo A Fitzer to Ellen M Fitzgerald, It 5, blk 7, Morrison's add.... 1,450 Clara A Deisher to Charles Wright, Its . 21 and 22, blk 10, Hitchbrook's add.. . 650 O H Perry to Bazille Landronhes, Its 1 and 2, blk 6, Prospect Plateau 3,200 I Cbas A Moore to Eve Tarbox, W'ly 20 ft " of It 3, blk 3, Whitney & Smith's add.. 10.500 five Tarbox to Chas A Moore, W'ly 20 ft of It 8, blk 8, Whitney & Smith's add. 10.000 . Total ...;..",.,........, .$46,633 BUILDING PERMITS. . The following building permit* were issued yesterday: i . ..".; v ... . 1 T J Setterholm and A T Anderson. ] -story frame store, w side Payne st,. but Case and Jenks $200 Frank Waller. 1-story frame dwelling, s shir niair st, bet Dale aud St.. Albans 600 Crasford & Co, 1-story frame carpenter shop and vault, c side Concord st, bet Winifred and Koble 250 G Peterson, 1-story frame kitchen, w side Woodbridffe st, bet Wayzata and Front , 100 J H Bryant, 2-story frame dwelling, n suit- St. Clair st, bet Cuatswortn and Oxford 1,000 Total *2.150 PUBLIC L,ANI*"cOMI«ITTEE. Lamar Seeking to Keep Cobb Out of the Chairmanship. Special to the Globe. Washington, Dec. 17.— A good deal of interest is felt in the prospective organiza tion of the house committee on public lands. There is a vigorous contest over the chairmanship of the committee, which is far-reaching in its results. In the last con gress the committee on public lands was divided in. opinion regarding the forfeiture of lands granted to railroads. It was claimed by a majority of the members of the committee, undor the lead of Mr. Cobb, as chairman, that all lands which were not earned by the expiration of the time at which the road was to be completed, ought to be forfeited. On the other hand, it was held by Mr. Oates, Mr. Van Eaton of Mis sissippi, and several of the .Republican members of the committee that the govern ment permitted the roads to co on building their lines after the expiration of the time, and did not' in the meantime declare the lands forfeited, the roads had a right to all the lands lying opposite the section of road constructed after the expiration of " the time, and BEFORE ANY FORFEITURE. was ordered. This question was trans ferred from the committee on public lands to the committee on judiciary, and there the legal views of Mr. Oates and his fol lowers were sustained by an overwhelming majority. The matter attracted consider able attention at the time, as the difference of views was not only strongly marked, but because it involved the right of many million acres of land held by the Northern Pacific and other roads. Since Mr. Lamar came to the position of secretary of the in terior he has been studying this question and he fully coincides with the views held by Mr. Oates and his following. So strongly is he impressed with this view that he re cently sent a request to Speaker Carlisle that in making up the committee on public lands he should appoint Mr. Oates Instead of Mr. Cobb its chairman, saying that a committee made up of men holding the views expressed by Mr. Oates and his fol lowers could materially assist in the solu tion of the RAILROAD LAND PROBLEM By some means this came to the ear of Mr. Cobb, who is a pretty firey fellow, and he was, as a natural result, a good deal dis turbed over it. lie set off on a visit to Mr. Lamar, and it is said took him roundly to task for his course in the matter. Lamar replied with some spirit that he was anxious to see a committee appointed that would work for such legislation as could be passed and be made available in settling disputes regarding railroad lands, adding that in his opinion the views held by Mr. Cobb were not good in law and would not stand the test either of congressional action or of the courts should they be enacted. Xr is under stood that Land Commissioner Sparks, the head of the public land division of the in terior department, affirms the views held by Congressman Cobb, so the alleged quarrel between Sparks and Lamar seems to enter into the complications growing out of this committee question. What Speaker Car lisle will do in regard to this committee position cannot be definitely foretold, though as he is a man of peace, he may. dodge a quarrel by omitting to place either Cobb or Oates at the head of that very important committee. Want the Three-Cent Rate. Monongahei-a City, Pa., Dec. 17. — At the River Coal Miners' association meet ing this afternoon it was unanimously de cided to continue the strike for the three cent rate. Resolutions were adopted calling on the labor organizations of the United States for aid to carry on the struggle, and requesting Kanawha region miners to come out for a higher rate. Biggest Stock Of good finger-rings for a little holiday gift at deist's, the jeweler. Christmas Jewelry, Watches, diamonds, and all nice and sub stantial presents, you can obtain in pure and finest quality and at the very lowest prices at Emil Geist's, on East Third street. Call there and see for yourself. Don't Use "A h C" soap Unless you follow directions. If you do follow directions you will never dread wash day or use any other soap. Mr. J. K. Mansfield's popular clearing, closing and going-out-of business auction sale is one of the most pop ular holiday features of the city. The greatest bargains can be secured and every lady in attendance gets a valuable present. COME AND SEE Me and Save Money on mas Gills ! OP Gentlemen' sTurnishings CRAVATS, GLOVES, SILK MUFFLERS and HANDKERCHIEFS, Japanese Novelties, Underwear, HALF HOSE, FANCY RIGHT SHIRTS, CADES, UMBRELLAS, Etc. FRANK AGNEW HOTEL RYAN. Shirts To Order. JEFFERSON & KASSON, LUMBER DEALEES. CITT OFFICE: 363 Jackson Street, Cor. Fifth, | YARDS: Corner Eajfle and Franklin street 3 ESSERY, PHOTOGRAPHER! 211 East Seventh Street. Magnificent stock of Gold and GUt Frames '■ for PhotogTapns and Crayons at very low prices. Reduced rates on all large work; SO Photos for $•£. We show proofs and make the , tinest pictures in the Northwest. 349-55 LOVERING Has tliß Finest and Cheapest in His Line. Silk Plushes of all shades, prices $2 to $6 a pair. Genuine Alligator Slippers, $4 to $6. Leopard Skin and Snake Skin Slippers. Silk embroidered Slippers, $1 to $2.50. Indian Moccasins for Snowshoe Clubs at low rates. Waukenphast Shoes,old Ladies' Solid Comfort Shoes. Don't fail to see Lovering's Custom Shoes. Every pair warranted not to crack. Some of the most appropriate Christmas Gifts in the land can be had at Lovering's One-Price Shoe House, Open Efenings 386 Wabasha Street. Opposite Postolce. BRANCH, 185 WESTERN AVENUE. This picture gives an idea of a Man's Over coat made from a genuine Burlington Mills Chinchilla, all-wool every thread. The coat is cut extra long so that it comes nearly to a man's ankle. It is not bound, but double stitched edge with lap seams. It is lined with the same quality of goods as the outside, being literally a double Overcoat and consequently very warm. It has a silk velvet collar and though a particularly warm coat is still quite dressy and suitable for every day and Sunday. This Overcoat was made by us to sell for eighteen dollars and would be cheap at that figure. "We have more of them than we want and offer what we have left at $12 (twelve dollars) each. Send us your measure and we will send one of these Overcoats on approval. If not satis factory it can be returned at our expense. Boston One-Price Clothing House, Corner Third and Robert Streets. St. Paul. CHRISTMAS I PRESENTS FORTHE J .-■•-M ILL;! O M f G(^^T|^&<JAC|<SoN STS:/ 1 ANY ATTRAGtI V^E N.QVELTIEjg *cdMEA^DSEE! •■:;wff ■**:■• AH APPROPRIATE Christmas Gift ! '.'-''. . A Case of Assorted , ' California Wine and Brandy, ■' ; ; TO BE HAD OP N. E. SOLOMON, Opposite the Opera House, Wabasha Street. 351-35" 1 Have Yet on Hand Several Dozens of SEAL CAPS i Which I now offer at a Cash Dis count of ■■''."•-' 15% 1 ' To Close them out before the end of this year. I i H. L BENEDICT, : 1 1 ; j r. . MEX'S FURNISHER, - :-"i:: 420 Wabasha St. Third door be ■ - ■'■•"■• low Seventh, ST. PAUL. Six Per Cent. Money To loan on Improved St. Paul Property, in sums of $2,500 and upwards. Smaller suuu at lowest rates. GRAVES & ViNTON, i }-ij> 301 DRAKE BLOCK", -. 9 DON'T BE DECEIVED ON We 'will sell you New Pianos for wblol dealers charge you $250 to $325. for $200.00! New Ti-oetave Reed Organs, sold by dealer) usually at SO5 to $75, for $50.00 ! All new poods fiilly ■warrantor! by a hous* ■with a capitnl of one million dollars. Stools, Scarfs, Small instruments. Rooks. Music, Spring-Back Folios at HALF-PRICE for tb« next ten days. a.e.whTtney, General Agent W. W. Kimball Co., !»" 12 AST THIKD STRKET, ST. PAIU THE W, C. METZNER Stove Repair Co., Dealer in all kinds of REPAIRS. Stove repaired and put up in first-class order. Agents for the celebrated Dochsh Cook Stoves and Ranges. Also a large stock of Wood and Coal Heater* on hand. Sheet iron and tin work a specialty. 184 West Seventh Street. O. R. HENKY, Manager. EnjfUXD Ktoe. Preg't.' H. A. Boardmait, Treaa H. H. Galusu-i. Secy. and Maaater. The Minnesota Terra Cotta LUMBER CO., Manufacturers of FIRE PROOFING IN EVERY FORM. OFFICE, 363 Jackson street, ST. PAUL. Minneapolis A arents, C S. Leeds & Co., Rooa 26, Syndicate block. Prepare for Old Age! The Mutual Guarantee Endowment asso ciatiou of St. Paul, Minn., issues policies to both sexes in sums from SI. OOO to $5,000, payable to the insured in five equal install ments during 1 life, or one-fifth of the original policy pavabio at death, should that occur be- Inre all life installments have been paid. This plan secures an income to the insured in their old ape, at a rute -within reach of all. Oflicei-3 are: Mark I>. Flower, president; Hermann Trott. secretary; William Bickel, treasurer; H. W. Busse, superintendent of agencies, and Dr. William Kicheson, medical director. Home office of association in Ger mania bank building, corner Fifth and Wa> basha streets, St. Paul, Minn.; Minneapolis office room 87. No. 327 Hennepin avenue. AGENTS WANTED.