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XMAS CANDIES. Mixed Candies may mean the common sorts mixed for cheapness' sake. The Yerxa Mixed Candies represent the best that are put to gi ther, :n il in the Yerxa Candy department you'll find the most that get together. \\ t have great piles of candy in sight; ■ • piles continually coming, new-made, from our randy factory, and tons in our holi day store room. There's no lack of quantity; no la«k of quality, and a littleness In prices that can't be touched elsewhere. 17 cents Per Aozen for Selected No. 1 Eggs. 7 cents F< r pound for gcod-sized New Pecan Nuts polished. 5 cents Per can for a fresh lot of new packed Green Peas, while the lot lasts. 22 cents A pound for the ver> best Creamery Butter; 21c a pound for a very fine lot. 33 cents A peck for a choice lot of Snow Apples; they arc fine eating Apples. 12 Pounds of very best Dry Sweet Potatoes for 26 cents. 25 cents Pfr peck for good Apples: good apples, per barrel, J2.60; most any variety. CANDY. Gum Drops, p^r.": 5c Mixed Candy, ?A 6c Mixed Candy, p^. pal!e> 5c Mixed Candy, SBWffi^!! 8c Mixed Candy, 0.. 30:. 1b:. pai18: 7c Crystal mixed SS&WKr? 10c Crystal mixed SS?iJ?ib b: 71c Cream mixed, S&rS.SoK^fc 18c Cream mixed SsajftStKr: 12c Cream nixed, Sfio^ 1"^! 5: 10c French mixed, KfiSWR^IIc French mixed, p^K- pans: 12c Chocolate Creams, /?.'. 15c Chocolate Creams, •^ I.b1 .b.Pa 115:.... 12c Ghocolata Creams, XrTC*?. 1?: 18c RAISINS, NUTS, ORANGES. HB.lSli Sj i-lb.b'oxes 82C I Qoio'ne large Muscatels, TF-. ' nulolitOj per pound |Q f'ltmn •■c-chorn Peel, If). llUOn per pound E(J£ uOillUil per pouud lUw flranrra ''cci. camiicd. if! Uldiigij per pound lUO uiirrantS; i-pouud boxes 81s Pca^haC Large cans, Qrf?j» rtduilCOj sliced fancy, per can £uC NlliC Mixed, new and good. «£■ HUlO| :s pounds for CvG W,,|^ Mixed choice, |9<l» I»UIO| \<nr pounu EC2v> RranO? Caiawba. fancy. Oft* UlapCdj per basicet £vG Grapes, SS?SSS«^: 20c Oranges, B^SSEJOe to 25c Oranges, SsH£T:toc to 30c Oranges, »riS vc!\2oc to 40s Holiy, Cu'neh lOc Wreaths, Sffir:!.... 12k to 17c ftfti^tpJnP well berried, rtflj, ITiluhClUU, per pound OU& FANCY CANDIES Our pp'cn'i line of Chocolate Creams and Bon Bons, 100 different kinds packed in fancy boxes ;it only 26c per pound. These goods Bell everywhere for 56c per pound. Fine Cream Vanilla Marshmallows fresh and soft, just from the factory 15 C Our line of hard and counter goods com prise the greatest number and the finest quality In the Northwest or any other part of the country. Buttercups, Butterscotch Nut and Clear Goods, Straws, Chips, Slivers and everything you may ask for. Christmas tree Beads, Canes, Popcorn Halls. Sugar nml Plain Corn for stringing In fact try and i,ak for something in the ca'udv line that we have liot got. CIGARS. Tf HE is a smoker, nowhere in the town will you find such a variety of Christmas Ci gars at sin), humus prices as at Yerxa's. Th.>se are boxed especially for Holiday gift making. The "Cremo," fine, long Havana filler Sumatra wrapper, rolled by Cuban workmen, per Christmas box of i*> cigars ' Esc ■Pen Alva, a fragrant smoke, choice Havana filler and Sumatra wrapper, an exceptionally fine moneys worth, per Christmas box of 12 cigars 5C C "Bstramola," a tony cigar that is a fa vorite with clubmen and high-rollers, nnd In Boston, New York and other Eastern cities is placed on the "'select" Bhelvea of pretentious cigar dealers. Christmas box of 12 cigars (here) $1.00 YEBXA BROS. & CO. Dr. W. J. HURD, /% 91 E. 7th, St. Paul, fe? y Ings. Popular 'M^SfiJl Single Fare for Ronnd Trip Between all points on the 800 Lint for the Christmas holidays. A S2HSSJHH!Xi!^yr MAYOR KIBFER ASTONISHED. "Have you selected appointees for the flre board, school board or water board?' in quired a Globe reporter of Major Kiefer yesterday afternoon. "Why, my good fellow," said the mayor, j seemingly astonished by the query, "I have i made no appointments to these positions for j the reason that there are no vacancies. If it j should happen that there would be vacancies ) on the boards you mention it would then be 1 my duty to make appointments, but until ] there are I can make no appointments." • • * It is understood that the owner of the Dis patch intends to demand a recount of the vote by which the paper was euchred out of the city printing for next year. The canvassing board represented by the council caucus gave out the vote as 31 for the Pioneer and 9 for the Dispatch. Declara tions made yesterday by those who partici pated in the caucus tend to show that there was some crooked work somewhere, for with the votes of those known to have voted for ! the Dispatch and those who claimed yester- j day to have done so, the returns should have j stood something like this: For the Dispatch, j 17; for the Pioneer, 3. It is probable a recount will be demanded. • * • City Engineer Rundlett says it will be the middle of April or the first of May before the Sixth street bridge is opened again for travel, j Bids for the construction of the two new spans will be opened by the council about Jan. 15, and it will be two weeks later be fore the contract can be duly approved. A number of the iron beams, it has been found, can be used in the reconstruction of the bridge. The repairs will be paid for by the city out of the bridge repair fund, and then the St. Paul & Duluth Railway company will be sued for the amount expended. • * « Mayor Kiefer yesterday affixed his signature to the resolution passed by the council fixing the tax budget for 1599. The contract between the city and the Ar mory association, whereby the city agrees to pay $3,600 for the rent of the armory for ISM, was also signed by the mayor. ACCIDENTS ARE LESSENED, So Labof f oininiNHioner Powers De clares, liy Factory li»Hi»ectioii. The bureau of labor some days ago gave out a few figures showing a decrease of acci dents since 18SJ3, when the present factory act went into effect. In 1891 and 1592, before factory inspection was fully inaugurated, there were eight deaths in .Minnesota from belts and pulleys, and in the last two years only one. In the first period there was one death from break ing and disordered machinery, and the same for the last two years. In the earlier period there was one death caused by emery wheel, one by elevator and one by projecting set screws. In the last period there were no deaths from either of these cause-s. In the earlier period there were four deaths from flj_ wheels and in the latter only one. In the Former three deaths from gearing, and in the latter one. In the earlier period there wero six deaths from saws, and in the latter three. In the earlier, three deaths from un guard&d shafting, and in the latter none. In the former, one death from miscellaneous machinery, and two in the latter. Taking all together there were twenty-nine deaths by machinery in 18!U and ISSL', to nine in 1597 and 1898. Fatal accidents were thus less than i>qb- third as frequent as before inspection. The commissioner says: "Other severe accidents have decreased in like ratio. If ea-ch life is valued at $5,000 and corresponding allowance was made for the other severe injuries prevented, it is cer tain that the work of factory inspection Is saiving the working people and their em ployes a total of from $100,000 to $150,000 annually by preventing accidents. Th!s saving in a single year is more than sufficient to pay for all the bureau bills from the es tablishment of the same until the present time. Factory inspection pays therefore from an economical standpoint. "For the earlier work of guarding fly wheels, shafting and belts the inspection of the hureau oi~;ly required a man of ordinary intelligence, who would post himself in a few rc-ejui sites for the work. To extend the work and make it more valuable the factory In spector must now be an experienced mechani cal engineer, with ability to devise guards for the thousand and one emergencies which present themselves. An Inspector who is not such a mechanical engineer can do but little for the prevention at accidents." Fire at So'nth St. I'niil. A small frame building on Concord street, in South St. Paul, and owned by Gus Ben son, was destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Benson condu.t ed a saloon in the building, and the stock and fixtures were a total loss. The lose was about $800.with $500 insurance. The origin of the fire is a mystery. a« there was no one in the building at the time. Single Fare for Honnd Trip Between all pcints on the Soo Line for the Christmas holidays. IHNMENif MEAT GO. At the Head of Eighth St. diXofHeits ™* PoultrySS.SJ. It will do your heart good to see it. Your stomach good to eat it. The prices will do your purse good. For Friday and Saturday A big stock of fancy fresh dressed Turkeys at prices that will sell them: Choice Dressed Geese .. 8o Choice Dressed Ducks 8c Fancy Fresh Dressed Hens, only \ Co Fancy "Xrnas" Rib Roast Beef ISo Fancy "Xmas" Leg or Hlndquarter Young Spring Lamb 15 O Fancy Xmas Leg-o'-Mutton lOe "Filli Beef Tenderloin," larded 25c Hindquarter or leg Fancy Veal, only.!. lOc Sugar-Cured Hams, any size ~... 9o Breakfast Bacon, by strip 9 C California Hams, only <jc Grey Rabbits, each 100 Fresh Pork Shoulders, only Bo Fresh Pork Spare Ribs 3<g<>c Imported Sauerkraut, per quart So Fresh Pork Hocks 4c Fresh Pork Tenderloins 15c OUR SAUSAGES Are made of inspected meats and eplces; guaranteed pure and wholesome. Oysters direct from Baltimore. Fish! Fish from all waters; unfrozen; dressed ready for the oven. Crisp Celery, Cranberries, etc., etc. BUTTER DEPARTMENT "Silver Medal" Creamery Butter, 0n1y... 23c Win r.ot get a 3 or 5-lb jar and have the very best at the price of inferior butter; large lot of fancy private make dairy at 2O<§22e. Fancy Full Cream Brick Cheese lie Store open tonight and Saturday until 10:30 p.m. 455 Wabasha St. Tel. !43 Prompt Servios. Prompt Delivery. THE ST. PAU& GI,OBS FRIDAY DECEMBER 23, 1898. MV.IIWSBIJSYTIIIE HE SPENT YESTERDAY IX ST. PAI L, PART OF THE TIME WITH Al DITOR Dl \'N LEFT FOP NEW ULM LATER This Iterates He Starts for lowa to Pursue Hi* Investigation of the *»!«■» h«;siM Employed in Conducting State InHlitntiu'iiM Fact That Labor (nnuiit Agree on a Man May Lone the Coiuinlsaionersnip. Gov. John Llnd spend part of yester day In St. Paul. He came in from the East at 8 o'clock, and later spent some time at Democratic headquarters in the Merchants' hotel. Then some work was put in on his message. In the afternoon the governor-elect went to the capitol, where he spent some time in conference with State Auditor Dunn. The recommendations contained in the state auditor's report, as exclusively told In The Globe of Wednesday, are understood to be along the lines of Gov. Lind's ideas, and it was to consult Mr. Dunn that the gov ernor called. Gov. Lind isn't one of those narrow-minded gentlemen who think they cannot get some valuable suggestions from men of the opposite party. He is going to make such rec ommendations concerning the various branches of the state government as will convince the people of Minnesota that when he promised certain reforms he meant it, and if the state does not get them it will be because the Repub lican party will not have them. Gov. Lind left for his home at New Ulm at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and this morning will leave for a visit to the state institutions of lowa, where he will follow out the same work of investigation he pursued in Wisconsin. He will not be in St. Paul again until next week. An indication of the interest in the state reform cause, further than has been shown in The Globe references to the reform press, was furnished yesterday at Democratic headquarters by the call of Dr. M. N. Triplett and C. H. Sullivan, of Dawson, the former one of the strong Democrats of that part of the state, and the latter cashier of the Commercial Bank of Dawson. These gentlemen have charge of the en terprise of placing a reform newspaper in Dawson, there being none in that, Lac gui Parle, county. The cash has been raised, and they are here with the chosen editor of their paper, who is Prof. Tew, of the Ltheran educational institution of that county, to purchase the outfit for the paper and otherwise arrange to set the paper on foot. The gentlemen also had a consultation with Chairman Rosing and Secretary Kane, of the Democratic committee, as to or ganization in that county, and propose to go at it with energy, to redeem Lac gui Parle from its political benighted ness. The reform forces cast upwards of 1,000 votes this year in Lac gui Parle, and these voters are pledged to take hold and support the new paper. ♦ • * Eric Olson and Secretary Hanley, of the State Farmers' Alliance, are push ing for a large attendance at the com ing meeting, and their reports indicarte they will have it. The rate of one and a third fare for the round trip, which has been secured, has now been extend ed to cover Dec. 29 to Jan. 8, the dates of meeting being Jan. 2 and 3. Thus the Inauguration and the St. Paul re ception can be taken in by the farmers attending the convention. Action at the meetings is expected to be taken concerning farmers' independent ele vators, and co-operative creameries are expected to be specially promoted. It is also understood that steps will be taken, possibly in connection with the existing reform press bureau, look ing to a press organization, somewhat after that proposed among the political reform press. There were some inportant develop ments yesterday regarding candidates and applications. One was labor com missioner, and the relation of organized labor thereto. It appears that the hope that organized labor would unite on some man appears to be dispelled. It is no secret that those nearest Gov. Lind were confident that all organized labor had to do to be recognized, in that appointment, was to come to some degree of harmony. Such have experi enced sincere regret that the distrac tions have appeared, which it would seem make it more and more clear that the governor will have to disregard it in part in making his selection. A development, on the other hand, however, came In a claim made by cer tain delegations, that the governor ought not to expect labor to agree or even act, in the matter, from the na ture of the organization Itself. Such hold that any action In the matter Is political, and that such is expressly for bidden by the fundamental law of the labor organizations. This view would, of course, relieve the governor entirely. Regardless of it, however, It Is no se cret that he has been extremely anx ious to make such an appointment as would be recognized and approved by labor, and give his assurance that he appreciates the importance of the de partment, and wishes to carry out the spirit and purpose in which the depart ment was created. The results of the day apparently im proved the chances of F. H. Clarke, it being recognized that Mr. Clarke fills all the requirements as to qualifica tion, and if organized labor did not all desire his appointment they yet could not complain if he is selected, since the organizations cannot agree on whom they do want. A delegation from the First congres sional district was present on behalf of Judge Allen for state librarian, In the delegation being fomer Congress man W. H. Harries, of Caledonia, and G. F. Crise, county treasurer-elect, of Winona. It is gossip, ate between Judge Allen and Maj. Hotchkiss, of Preston, for librarian, that Maj. Hotchkiss may be asked by Gov. Lind to take the com mandership of the Soldiers' home, Min rtehaha, in discharge of an important task there of cleaning out that im portant state institution. Whether that would be agreeable to the major or not is not known, but that he would be jtist the man for what the governor wants done there is conceded ♦ • ♦ Minneapolis was little In evidence yesterday, but County Chairman E. L. Murphy, County Commissioners Ed Egan and Ed Conroy, appeared on be half of the appointment of Luther Bar tow as game and fish warden for Hennepin county, quite an Important office. There are Beveral other candi dates, amonp them E. A. Chisholm, Geo Cooke, the latter for the silver Re publicans, and P. Anderson. Chairman Murphy also spoke on behalf of M. Breslauer, for surveyor general. •. • • Lieut Gov. John L.. Gibbs, of Free born, was a caller at .Democratic head quarters, merely to exchange compli ments. The governor was one of those who read from afar, that this was a good year not to have the guberna torial nomination, in fact, it is known that he predicted the defeat of Mr. Eustis far in advance, though support ing him loyally. Speaking of Gov. Llnd's approaching administration Gov. Gibbs expressed the warmest wishes for its success, and his belief that it will be so. With respect to ap pointments he specially commended the rumored selection of Maj. Bowler for the dairy department, which, consider ing Mr. Gibbs' close connection with that Interest, is no light compliment for the prospective head of the depart ment. What it needs, according to Gc.v. Gibbs, is thorough, efficient or ganization. -* • • The Crooks-ton Times says: "S. A. Farnsworth, one of the prominent edu cators of the state, once principal of the Crookston schools, now connected with the Cleveland high school in St. Paul in the same capacity, is said to be upon Gov.-elect -Lifcd's" tablet near the head of the list of those from whom choice will be made for superintendent of public instruction for Minnesota. Mr. Farnsworth's many friends in the Red River valley will b G pleased to learn this, and would still be better phrased to learn Uiat the governor's blue pencil had encircled Mr. Farns worth's name as thu man to be ap pointed. Mr. Farnsworth is a capable man, has a first-class reputation as an instructor and a broad grasp of the conditions and school history of the state. He is an educator who would bring to the position the qualities which make for success, and would bo a credit to the reform administra tion." J. E. Johnson, of Brainerd, chairman of the People's party committee for Crow Wing county, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Johnson is an enthusi astic advocate of the appointment of Francis H. Clarke as labor commis sioner, and conferred with Gov.-ele<'t Llnd yesterday in urging his appoint ment. He said to The Globe last night: "I think Mr. Clarke's appointment would give more general satisfaction in the ranks of the People's party than any other nomination he could make at this time. He is the chairman of the party organization, and a lawyer, the latter qualification being one that the People's party Is not always able to avail itself of. While he is not a representative of organized labor, in Ithe sense of being a member of a la bor organization, he is not only a stu dent of social and economic questions, but he is the recognized representa tive of the People's party, which has always been the champion of the rights of the toiling masses. Judging from the wisdom and excellent judg ment shown by Gov. Lind in the ap pointments which have already been announced as fixed upon, I believe that there is no question about the ap pointment of Mr. Clarke." J. C. Jensen, cashier of the State bank, has drafted a bill for presenta tion to the legislature, providing for the appropriation of $10,000 to be ex pended in dredging White Bear lake and in building and constructing such embankments as may be found neces sary to keep the water at a height found to be desirable. Prof. Farnswoi th filed with Secretary Rosing yesterday, a large number of indorsements for the position of state superintendent of public instruction. These were supplemented by a score or so of similar indorsements received by mail. Most of the recommendations were from state educators. Prof. Farnsworth's chances for landing the position are regarded as good. To The St Paul Globe: Dear Sir—l gather from recent Issues of your paper that Mr. Louis Nash, of St. Paul, is spoken of in connection with the office of labor commissioner under the Land ad- While I disagree with both Mr. Lind, your paper and Mr. Nash, politically, I consider it a duty to add my personal indorsement to his candidacy. We worked together in the furnishing de partment of Browning, King & Co.'c St. Paul establishment, in the days when the word "clerking" was synowynious with "slavery," and well do I remember the unceasing ex ertions put forth by him in his work of organizing the clerks to protest against th» tho system of keeping open until 9 and 10 o'clock. To him alone belongs the creddt of the early clowlng nuovement, not only in St. Paul, but in every Western State. Wheu the boys returned from Denver, in 1890, who had been lured out there by the hope of big salaries, they faid St. Paul waa bad. but Denver was ten times worse. Louis Nash asked them why they did not organize a clerks' union, and get the trades uaioalsts to back them, and they replied, "You can't do It. Why, they do all their business out there after 7 o clock at night." Louis replied, "I'll bet I can do it, and I will." He resigned his position; went to Denver and in six weelcs time We received word in St. Paul that the stores of Denver were closed at 6 o'clock; thanks to his endeavors. Why, if the retail clerks of St. Paul ap preciate Louis Nash as they ougiht to, they would wait on Mr. Lind in a body and re quest his appointment, and I can assure them they will have no cause for roffret if he receives it. His heart la in the movemeat for the up lifting of the masses and if they do not stand by him in his desire to receive this appoint ment they deserve a repetition of the work put forth by the labor bureau of your state, through its present incumbent. Very truly yours. —Carl L. Doran. Cedar Rapids, 10., Dec. 20, 1898. politicalTwhispers. A. L. Cramb, of St. Cloud, Is an applicant for game commissioner. Rev. Lucius F. Merrltt. pastor of the Proc tor Knott Methcdist church, is pushing his canvass for chaplain of the senate. The New I'lm Review gays It is announced In that city that Col. Frank Baasan, of that city, is to be assistant adjutant general. MONEY SPENTTN SPRINKLING. What the Assessment Rolls for the Season of 1808 Show, C. H. Bronson, clerk of the board of public works has completed the assessment rolls for street sprinkling during The season of 1898. The sprinkling commenced April 1? and ended Nov. 19, the season being nineteen day 6 longer than in 1897. The work was done under ten contracts and the total cost of the work in cluding the expenses for the assessments waa $42,171.29. . The water board received $i 3,624.87 for water used by the contractors and 120 miles of street were sprinkled., as against 117.5 in 1597. The following table shows the lineal feet sprinkled in each district, the cost and the assessment per front foot, which the property owners will be called upon to pay for the sprinkling. The districts correspond to the several ward.?, except that there was no sprinkling In the Ninth ward; the Tenth and Eleventh wards are included In the eleventh district, and district fourteen includes tha asphalt paved streets in tha business dis trict: Assess ment Per Llne*l Feet Front Foot District Sprinkled. Cost. in Cents. First 36,460 $2,338 62 .043 Second 49.590 3.192 90 .043 Third 73,760 4,456 78 .0451 Fourth .. .. 88,260 6,611 81 .0433 Fifth 63,360 3,456 13 .0443 Sixth 42,160 3,030 43 .048 Seventh ... .115,100 8,028 61 .047 Eighth .. . .114,950 7.070 39 .04 Eleventh! ...27,800 1,916 15 .0481 Fourteenth . 32.340 3,046 47 .©6SS Totals . .652,270 $42,171 00 IF YOU ARE GOING To the Pacific Coast Don't complete arrangements until you have secured Information regarding the Personally Conducted Excursions to San Francisco, • Los Angeles and Portland via the Union Pacific. These excursions leave jChieago, Minneap olis and St. Paul every Thursday, and Omaha every Friday In- elegantly up hoi&tered Pullman ( Tourist Sleepers; illuminated by Pirjtsch light; heated by steam. Baggage checked through from starting point to destination. Prompt and satisfactory service. Many hours quicker time than any other line. For full particulars call on your nearest Ticket Agent or address H. F. Carter, T. P. A., 37& Robert street. «— Going: East for Christmas Take the popular "Through, Car Route," the Soo Line. Round trip tickets now on sale to the following points" Toronto, Ont., and return $26.50 Montreal, Que., and return 31.50 Ottawa, Ont, and return 30.75 Quebec, Que., aud return 36.00 Buffalo, N. V., and return 26.60 Boston. Mass., and return 45.00 New York N. V., and return 44.50 Albany, N. V., and return 38.50 Other points at proportionate rates. Soo Line Ticket Office. 898 Robert street. To New I'liKlnnd and Canada. From Dec. 16th to 28th the Burlington will sell round trip tickets at low rates. Finest train service. For particulars apply at City Ticket Office, 400 Robert street (Hotel Ryan). Telephone 86. Good for return until Jan. 31st. Jr OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. ?* The ChoicestQifts r m Kris Kringle's Pack are those that the dear old Saint wisely selected from The Boston's magnificent Hol iday stock of Gentlemen's Furnishings and Clothing. Travel North, East, South or West, you'll not find such refined elegance as is displayed in our ' " ' ■ • ■ i.i i i. 1-1 ,% __ HOME COMFORT DEPARTMENT. SMOKING JACKETS- DRESS SUIT *» CA , tflA BOYS'NECKWFap BATH ROBES—Imported Turkish The most select TA j &A BOYS' FINE LINEN Toweling, war- d»2 fA x stock in the West... 3UC 10 $L BOYS' TOBOGGAN SUITS ranted fast colors $O,t)V IU <PIV GLOVES—For day or BOYS' FANCY SUITS. BATH MAIS AND SLIPPERS- evening waar, lined TA i *r BOYS' REEFERS. Novelties in Turkish Tow- CIAA J* I 1 W BOYS'SWEATERS. cling JI.U" SCARF PINS—Dainty and rich, at BOYS' i OQUES. many prices. BOYS' MUFFLERS. STEAHER RUGS.with Scotch plaid MUFFLERS BOYS' PLAIN & FANCY SHIRTS backs, ;cannyj|7 JTA i tf|2 TA TOp COA TS. BOYS' BROWNIE SUITS. things" $U.cJVlU<plU.<W SUJTS BOYS' LEGQINS. FANCY VESTS-In Silks, Velvet- SILK SUSPENDERS. B° A Yf «aat.mw«ii $hHarr^ s at r s soD oocr m s;,. sSSr^ 2*?* Our stock is "not like the other fellows'." Richness and exclusiveness stick out all over P urnishings and Clothing- bought at The Boston. Don't forget those All-Silk Suspenders that were $1.00, now 50 cents. £ BOWLBY SIXTH & S^ &co- Itmniii r&-'Pa*^y ROBERT. ADVERSE TO FREEMAN PROFESSOR OF SCIENCE NOT TO BE REINSTATED AT THE WINONA NORMAL ALLOWED PART OF HIS BILL Board Adopts the Report of the Committee, "Which Was Tempered With Mercy, but It Was Op posed to Restoring Him to His Former Place on the Licit of In structors. The state normal school board held Its final meeting for the year yesterday at the state house, and received the report of the investigation of the af fairs of the VVinona normal school. The ' special investigating committee recently appointed to go to Winona and look into the charges against President Shepard, brought to light by The Globe, returned to 9t. Paul Wednes day night and submitted its report to the board yesterday. The report is signed by all three members of the committee, namely, C B. Ward, Alexandria; G. H. Clark, Mankato, and W. B. Mitchell, of St. Cloud. While the committee speaks highly of the ability of Prof. Freeman, it upholds President Shepard in secur ing his dismissal, without questioning the means taken by him to accomplish this end. The committee, in its report, avoids anything of the charges of bad faith made by Prof. Freeman against Mr. Shepard, and does not refer in a sat isfactory way to the methods pursued by Mr. Shepard to secure the removal of Prof. Freeman, but only asserts that it was within the province of the presi dent to make the change. The committee reports adversely upon Prof. Freeman's application for rein statement. The text of the report is as follows: To the Board of Directors of the Normal Schools of Minnesota: The committee designated by your board, at its meeting Dec. 7, to go to Winona and in vestigate into the matters pertaining to the resignation of Prof. E. J. Freeman, and a certain claim presented to the board for extra services rendered by him in connec tion with the furnishing of the laboratory, the building of the observatory and the par tial completion of a dynamo, entered upon its duties In that city on the morning of Dee. 20. Meetings were held In the ladies' ordi nary of the Hotel Winona, and were open to the press and the public. The committee organized by the election of Mr. Ward as chairman and Mr. Clark. The services of a stenographer were secured, bo that the oral as well as the written testimony recehed could be submitted to the board. Mr. Free man and Mr. Shepard were advised that the committee would receive and consider what ever they might see fit to offer that wa» pertinent to the two matters which the com mittee were to consider under the resolut'on of appointment, and great latitude was giv en, much evidence being received that was fax from relevant. Sessions were held In the forenoon and the afternoon and on rhe night of Dec. 20, the latter session continuing until after midnight; also in the forenoon of the 21st, and in the afternoon of that day until after 4 o'clock, rendering it necessary for the committee to have the stenographer accompany them to St. Paul in order to com plete the typewriting of her notes. Evidence was received not only from Mr. Freeman and Mr. Shepard personally, but from a large number of citizens, frcm a majority of the members of the faculty of the school and from about twenty students. Members of the faculty and a number of the citizens said to the committee that, while they were quite willing to speak freely to the committee itself regarding the matters under investigation, bo far as they had knowledge, they were wholly unwilling to give evidence if it were to be published; therefore the committee, not being able to compel any one to testify, found it neces sary, in order to accomplish the purpose of its visit, to take tie testimony of the faculty, the students and a number of the citizens in executive session. Upon the suggestion of Mr. Freeman himself, 'Mr. Shepard and Mr. Morey withdrew from the sessions while the members of the faculty and the students were giving their testimony. Mr. Freeman and Mr. Shepard being boih present at all times whi'e the citizens were testifying. Some of the testimony given was most con flicting, espeoially on the part of Mr. Free man and Mr. Shepard—a situation which couid not but be embarrassing to the com mittee in arriving at its conclusions. But. after giving full and careful consideration to all that was offered, we wcu'.d report as follows: AS TO THE RESIGNATION. That Mr. Freeman's political views or ac tions in no wise Influenced the management of the Bchools in arriving ac its determina tion not to renomlnate him at the June meeting. That the only matter outride the school which was considered In that eoaaecttoa wjs his so-called "slunm.iug expedition." In the line of operations of the Social Parity league, to which more or lets weight seems to have been given. From the testimony of some of Mr. Free man's own witnesses, It was evident that, for a period cf two years at least, there had been a lack of harmony between Mr. Freeman and the president of the school as to the policy of the latter in its general management; that this policy was criticised by Mr. Freeman outside of the schools, and that it was rec ognized that, sooner or later, this friction must result in one or the other leaving the institution. The testimony of the faculty showed that Mr. Freeman was disposed to place himself in antagonism to the president; and to a limited extent it appeared that he criticised the president unfavorably to the students. There was a Btrong undercurrent of feeling among the students that, when they had any grievance against the president of the school, they would find in Mr. Freeman a warm and willing sympathizer. We found that Mr. Freeman had the strong attachment and sincere personal esteem of the students generally who had been in his classes, and that he was regarded by them as an excellent teacher. It was shown, and freely admitted, that he was especially skill tul in the use and also in the manufacture of philosophical and chemical apparatus con nected with his department. In the matter of the petition signed by a number of the students, asking that Mr Free man be elected to succeed Mr. Shcpard as president, we found that it had been signed voluntarily by a majority of those appearing as witnesses, they desiring that a member of the faculty, whom they personally knew, should be elected president—all saying that they would as readily have signed a similar petition for some other member of the fac ulty, notably, for Mr. Roberts. We found that in some instances students had beer: coaxed into signing, and in others that threats had been used by those circulating the petition, the statement being made that Mr. Freeman would certaiuly be elected pres ident, and that It would be to the advantage or students to have their names on this pc- The members of the faculty were unani mous in expressing the judgment that the retention of Mr. Freeman as a teacher in the school would have been a mistake, and that his reinstatement at this time would be un fortunate for the school. They also testified that Mr. Shepard had uniformly, so far as their observation had pone, treated Mr. Free man with the same consideration as he had used to any other member of the faculty. In the light of all the evidence submitted your committee Is unanimously of the opin ion that the management of the Winona nor mal school acted for the best interpsts of the school when he declined to nominate Mr. Freeman for re-election in June last, and that the president of the school did not go beyond the authority conferred upon him by the rule of the board in the matter of nominating teachers for that school. It is also its opin ion that Mr. Freeman's reinstatement at this time would be prejudicial to the best interests of the school. The committee would also say in this connection that it found no further evidence of lack of harmony in the faculty the members of the faculty, as well as all the students who came before the committee (Including those called by Mr. Freeman, who constituted the much larger proportion), ex pressing unqualified confidence in, and aD proval of. Mr. Shepard's management of the school, while he was its president. As to the time when notice had l>een given Mr. Freeman that the management of the school was not satisfied with his services, and that he would not be. nominated for re-elec tion, the committee found from written as well as oral testimony, that notice had been given Mr. Freeman certainly prev'ous to May 20 that he would not be nominated to the board, and that hIR services would terminate with the c:os c of the .Tune term. This would constitute a notice of about six weeks AS TO MR. FREEMAN'S BILL. The claim presented by Mr. Freeman for payment for certain services performed by him for the Winona school consist* of three Items. The first Is as follow*: Plan and drawings for the physical and chemical laboratories. $125. As the general contract for the construction of the west wing included these laboratories flnd the contract of the architects who pre pared the plans covered aJI this work and they have been fuliy paid for it, we are of the opinion that, if there is a liability to Mr. Freeman anywhere for this service, it is on the part of the architects. The second and third Items are as follows* Plans, designs, sperifi cations, drawings etc., for observatory. $125. Twenty-four days' work In June, 1897, building dynamo and building additions in laboratory, $80. As to these, we recognize a possible obli gation on the part of the school, and would recommend the payment of the amount named, aggregating $185, to Mr. Fresman A full transcript of the evidence taken and the exhibits are herewith submitted Re spectfully submitted. —O. B. Ward. —George H. Clark, —W. B. Mitchell. Committee. The report of the committee was read, adopted and spread upon the minutes. DISCUSSING NORMAL. MATTERS. The board devoted the afternoon ses sion to the discussion of matters aris ing incident to the close of the year. The session was open to the public, which is rather an unusual procedure for the normal school board, as its meetings In the past have been held behind closed doors. Upon motion of Director Phelps, the presidents of the four schools and one member of the board were appointed to revise the course of study in use at each of the schools and report back to the board before the First Tuesday in May. During the discussion it was; brought out that the state h'.gh schools were, in a way, at fault in the atten tion given to grammar, and to meet discrepancies of this kind thf- normal schools had to change the course from time to time. The continuous sessions at two of the normal schools had made but little uniformity in the course at each of the four school* q(^ r memorial for the President Soaring was read and adopted The document contained a eulogy of the late president of the Mankato institu tion and, in brief, reviewed his life « one. The board considered reports from the resident directors of the several Institutions of the amount of appro priations needed for the support of the schools for the next school year aa follows: " ' MOREY'S MODEST REQUEST. Mr. Morey, for the Winona school, tequested the board recommend an ap propriation of $2,500 to meet a deficit In the current expense account occa sioned by the continuous session. I n addition to the regular appropTTalion for the maintenance of the school, Mr. Morey asked for an appropriation of $40,000 for a new girls' home, and $2,000 for repairs. Mr. Clark, of the Mankato school, was, by comparison, quite modest in his request. There was also a deficit of $2,500 to be made up by the state for his school. He asked that the item for current expenses lie Increased $3,000; $1,500 for repairs, $1,000 for equipment, and for grading and im proving the grounds and the library $1,000 each. Director Mitchell, of St. Cli.ud, asked for an appropriation of $9,000 to meet a deficit in the building fund. $8,000 to meet a deficit in the current expenses and $20,000 for changes and a lie tat ions in the main building:, which would giv c the school an adequate assembly hall; $2,000 for library books, $2,500 for fur niture already purchased, and $500 for gymnasium equipment. Direr-tor Comstock. of the Moorhead institution, asked for an appropriation of $18,000 for a new assembly hall, $2,500 for repairs and $14,000 for a la dies' dormitory, and lastly a:i increase of $3,000 in the amount allowed for current expenses. No action was taken on these re quests, as it was decided to leave them to the new board. TO GOVERN STUDENTS. New Rale Adopted by tlie Winotia Normal School I'm-nlly. The faculty of the Winoua norrr.u! school has laid down a rule permitting students to •go skating only between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock .in the afternoon. This action was made necessary because the pupils, especially the young ladies, frequently went skating in the evening without proper escorts. It is said this rule will be foliow<-d by oth ers, like these: Young ladles working on embroidery be tween 11 p. m. and 2 a. m., will be charged extra for ga3. No young lady may receive young men wearing yellow spat 3. In fact, the faculty has had no spats at all lately. Longfellow's poems will hereafter be issued from the library only for class reading under the direction of a member of the faculty. The raculty is of the belief that soma of Longfel low's works are distinctly harmful, the "I stood-on-the-bridge-at-midnight" type espe cially. Any young woman student caught lowering herself from a second-story window will be suspended—by_ the rope. Apple fritters must not be eaten in the rooms. The carpets are crumby enough now. Young men calling to see young vomfn at the dormitory must not bring dogs. The ma tron is kept busy enough watching the young men. Boarding houses which have been black listed must continue so until the completion of the present investigation. Other boarding house people testifying in this inquiry may have to be disciplined. Young ladies in this school must not ac cept Christmas presents from young mc-n they have known less than two semesters. Engagement rings must-not be worn during school hours. Receipts at Moorhend. State Auditor Dunn yesterday received a check from the Moorhead normal school for J257.20, representing the miscellaneous re ceipts of the institution for the year ending Dec. 31. SAINT PALL & Dl'Ll'TH RAILROAD. Cheap Holiday Excnrnlona. On December 24. 25, 26 and 31, and January 1 and 2, 1899. the Saint Paul & Duluth Rail road will pell Holiday Excursion Tickets to all points at one fare and a third for the round trip, tickets good returning until Jan uary 4, 1809. THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re cently there has been placed in all the gro cery stores a i'nv i»r«;i>aration called ORAIN- O. "made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The moei delicate stomach re ceives It without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It dots not cost over VI as much. Children may driuk it with great benefit, i". eta. and kd cts. per package. Try It Ask for GRAiN-O. 3