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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Minneapolis New Sixth Ward Park
Troubles,

A writ of certiorari was granted by Chief
Justice Gilfllan Of the supreme court yester-
day to Isaac Atwater ct al, REALTORS and OBJ
jectors as the board OF park commissioners OF
Minneapolis, and the time set for the hear
ing appointed for Tuesday morning, Jan. 8,
at $3.50 a. IN. The petit
ton aflirms that these commits
sioners condemned for the purposes of a
public park blocks is and II In Murphy &
Sully's addition TO Minneapolis, in the Sixth
ward Of that city, and the land lying between
said blocks and the Mississippi river, at q
cost o. So, $40; that 4 committee OF three
assessors acting under the board, without
consulting said property owners or giving
any notice Of a meeting for that purpose, as
sessed this full amount upon adjacent prop
erty in the Sixth ward as special benefits, or
in other words deliberately charged this extra
amount to the Sixth ward, without reference
TO other property to be benefited by said park,
as also its benefit TO the whole city. The pc
titioDers pray thst the entire record of this
assessment be sent TO the supreme court for
examination, and that il cause what is just
aud right TO be done in the premises.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Miss Rnnteu Iaterri.,re,l.

A quiet lady, petite in figure, with calm
gray ewes, plain features, dark hair, an intel
lectual forehead and tOa1t ensemble indicative
equally of strong mentality and perfect self
possession, is a fair description of the lady
whose name has unfortunately achieved so
much conspicuity from this unhappy affair.
She was simply attired in a habit Of plain
black, relieved only by frin at
the throat, and when the GLOBE reporter
called last evening she was found
busily engaged on a pile of manuscript evil
IDENTITY intended for print In conversation
she is pleasant TO a degree, and while so en-
gagged the almost stern face lights up with a
pleasant and winning smile. She is earnest
in what she SAYS, and impresses one with the
sincere conviction that she could not be
other than the perfect and cultivated ladv.
In speaking of the unfortunate aft air she
said that she had told all that was
in it in Wednesdays edition of
the Day. The publication, she said, of
the letters might seem silly and absurd but
she had thought it better to see it appear thus
than tosee a wrong perpetrated, which would
have been objectionable under any circum-
stances. Mr. Rugg knew perfectly well that
the letters he opened were private, and he
also knew that he was exceeding his duty
when he opened them. She expressed the
hope that iull justice would be done and that
the whole business would soon be terminated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
BRONSON, in the chair, Burke, Burues, Coven,

Bronson, in the chair, Burke, Burnes, Coyen,
Kitty and Lyons were present.
P. s. Deragish was granted pool and saloon
licenses for the New Idea saloon.
The bridge tender presented a receipt from
the treasurer for S97.60, the amount of the
past weeks tolls.
The engineer notified the council that the
extension of time given the Schulenburg
Boeckler Lumber company for finishing the
levee had expired on the lst of this month,
and the company was ordered to be notified.
committee, consisting of Aid. CoveI,
Burke and Burnes, with the city attorney and
clerk, was appointed to report at next meet
ing on amendments to the city charter, aud
present draft of amendments should such
be required in their opinion. This is an i'm
portant committee, and they will find that
they will have plenty of work to do, as the
the city charter is very open in many i'm
provements which are imperatively needed.
Chief Shortall brought to the notice OF the
council the necessity for the passage of a
hack and cab ordinance, but no action was
taken.
Mr.. *. II. Harrison wished the council to
order the city engineer to construct a map
showing the water works system of the city
for exhibition at the New Orleans Worlds
exposition, and the engineer was instructed
to assist in preparing such q map.
The committee appointed to examine the
sidewalk where Mrs O'Donnell broke her
arm, reported that after examining the walk
they came to the conclusion that the city was
not liable, and reported accordingly.
Mr. IL. II. Harrison wished the council to
allow him to tap one Of the sewers on Myrtle
street for the purpose of testing an automatic
valve, but the council considered that as
manhole was convenient to the location he
could use that if he so desired.
The city attorney gave it as his opinion
that the council could draft brewers ordi-
nance, but Aid. Kitty moved that the sub.
ject be indefinitely postponed, which car
ried.
Aid. Covell was appointed to confer with
the Transfer company, to see if they would
place gate across Chestnut street, owing to
the great amount OF travel to aud from Wis
consin, and to report at the next meeting.
The council then adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Opinion by Attorney General Hahn.

The attorney general replied yesterday to
inquiries by P. o. Stromne, superintendent
Of schools Of Norman county, made through
Superintendent of Public Instruction ID. L.
Kiehle.
The question comes up in an annual
school meeting in Ada, in 1883, when 1t was
found that there was n deficiency OF $500 in
the district, that the treasurer had no funds,
and bis bondsmen were forced to settlement
by giving their note to the district. These
bondsmen, after giving the said note, in
duced the treasurer TO settle with them by
deciding 10 them his house and lot. There
upon a number OF voters of the district, out
of sympathy with the treasurer aud his
family, called special school meeting to
consider the matter Of eaneeling the note Of
the bondsmen, and thus relieve them aud
the treasurer from part of their response
bility to the district The question now is
whether the district had any right to do
this, or in other words, IL they can APP
propriate the funds OF the district To any
charitable purpose.
The attorney rules they have no such
power or authority. School districts are not
municipal corporations strictly speaking, but
quasi municipal corporations created simply
10 aid in the great scheme of accomplishing
universal education. az ILL.,, 1867. They
have therefore only such powers as are ex-
pressly given them by law and can incur in
debtedness and levy taxes only for such OBJ
iects as are necessary to the accom- lishment
of the object for which they are created. A
careful perusal Of the law will show that the
funds belonging to the district are carefully
guarded against illegal disbursements. The
treasurer is made an absolute insurer Of all
public moneys coming into his hands and it
has been held bv this office that. n
release 10 him for moneys lost made BY the
district officers is absolutely void (opinions
attorney generals SOD. The powers of legal
voters of school districts when lawfully as
sembled are specified in section 19 of laws
relating TO public schools. The authority 10
release a claim of this kind is not expressly
conferred by that section, neither can it be
claimed as being given by necessary impli-
cation as incident TO any power therein be-
slowed. Such release would be without
consideration and therefore void. The in
debtedness exists, has been acknowledged
aud adjusted, aud from what you say Judge
is eolleeti bic. To release it under these cir
cumstances is but to gratuitously grant to
the benifcisries part Of the property aud as
sets of the district, to admit or counte-
nance the exercise OF such a
power on the part Of q majority of the legal
voters Of district would be establishing a
very dangerous precedent. A release of 3
similar claim under a school law very much
like ours was held void, and the authority of
the district 10 give IL denied in the case of
Wood VS.. School District 10, Nebraska 293.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Grand Army Posts WOmen's Relief
COrDS.

The Woman's Relief corps, auxiliary to
Acker post, G. A. R., was yesterday insti-
tuted by deputy installing officer Mrs. Nor
ton, and other ladies of Minneapolis, assisted
by Garfield post No. g. auxiliary of St. Paul,
and the officers duly installed except presi-
dent, who is necessarily absent from the city,
after which the colps adjourned to next We'd
nesday afternoon at half past two. The fol-
lowing are the officers: Mrs. G. G. Higbee,
president; Mrs. +. NJ. Finch, vice president;
Mrs. c. w. Ferris, junior vice president;
Miss Maggie Way, treasurer; Mrs. B. Brack,
chaplain; Mrs. 4. Ii. Stevens, conductor;
Miss Lizzie Simonton, guard.
The Garfield Women's Relief corps No. 5
organized and elected officers on Monday
evening as follows Mrs. Hattie Houpt,
president; Mrs. K. Jenkins, senior and Mrs.
Clara Thompson, junior vice president; Mrs.
Thayer, chaplain Mrs. E. II. Milham, treas
urer; Miss Evans, secretary; Mrs. Evans,
conductor; Miss Heany, guard; Miss Dugan,
Organist.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18

OF the courts. 70 prevent the Withholding
Of the rental by the Pennsylvania company.
twas very cold over all the lines of road
in the northwest yesterday, and trains
were DELAYED quite a good deal The
river division OF the Milwaukee &
St. Paul road was two hours late. The
fast mail train was one hour late and the
Northern Pacific was three hours late
s. NJ. Finney, general manager of the
Wisconsin Central, James Baker, general
passenger agent, and I. Il Malone, general
freight agent Of the same road, are expected
10 arrive in ST. Paul to-day. 1t Is pretty nearly
the time when the road should reach the city,
and these gentlemen come here to arrange
for its advent
By an agreement, al the lines that run
into Iowa have agreed to make a reduction
Of 33< per cent. from the regular tariff rates
frym Chicago, Milwaukee, and points
common Herewith, to all points in Iowa on
the lines Of the road referred 70 except Coun-
ell Bluff on shipments Of stock cattle. BY
the term stock eatfle'' It is understood 10
cover only such shipments Of young stock as
are intended for feeding purposes, and will
not cover shipments OF bloOded stock, mich
COWS, or stock intended for butehering pur-
poses.
Mr.. Egan, general superin .endent Of the
Canadian Pacific, did not reach ST. Paul till
yesterday. He came to S. Paul for the pur-
pose OF meeting his wife, who has been in
Chicago. They left for Winnipeg last night.
Mr.. Egan represents the Canadian Pacific to
be in good condition. It has all the sup
plies, including rails and fasteuiugs, neces-
sary for the winter work in the Rocky noun
tains and north OF lake Superior. Twenty
thousand men will be employed all winter
constructing the road. The section north Of
lake Superior will be completed by April l,
and the Rocky mountain section by Octo-
Der !.
The matter OF storing the wheat continues
to be as troublesome the shippers and ware
house men as ever, though efforts are being
made at Duluth which, it is hoped, viii very
materially relieve the pressure. at present
they are unloading ninety ears per day at
Duluth, and, to accommodate that which is
coming, are engaged in building sheds, so
that they think they Will be able Re take in
2.OOO, 600 bushels more as the matter stands.
The first shed will hold 74O, 900 bushels and
will be finished the last Of this week. They
viii build another OF the same capacity i'm
mediately. They have 100 carpenters at
work and viii build IS many more sheds Of
similar character as are needed. One thous-
and cars were loaded yesterday between the
Northern Pacific junction aud Bsrnesville,
and good deal more is coming. Mr.. Fisher,
superintendent Of the 81. Paul & Duluth
road, feels confident that they will arrange
for all that comes without any serious diff
Guilty or delay
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18

Gen. Alexander. of the ST. Paul & Mani
toba road, has returned.
/. Mr.. J. ]. Hill, of the St Paul & Manitoba
road, is expected back tomorrow.
F. B. Clarke, of the Chicago, St. Paul &
Omaha, is expected back from Chicago to-
day.
James T. Rose, of Duluth, manager Of the
North Shore Line Of steamers, was in st. Paul
yesterday.
The Northern Pacific road continues 10
show sn increase in its earnings over those
of 1883. During the second week in Deem
Der, 1884, the earnings were sl9s,7 s1, which
is an increase over the second week last year
of 4,6sL
The earnings of the st. Paul & Duluth
road still continues to show a balance on the
right side. For the second week in December,
this year, the earnings were $27, 977. Ga,
against $40 .64736, for the corresponding
week last year.
The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Railway company has asked the New York
stock exchange TO list 81, 226, 900 additional
guaranteed special stock, commonly called
the betterment stock This is the amount
which ought TO be issued, under the ruling
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
( NORTHFlELD.
Special Correspondence Of the Globe. /

IoPcCIdI correspondence OF INC OIODt.I
NORTHFIELD, Dec. 17.-Isaac Leuhout, who
last week was struck with paralysis in the
stomach, is very low, with the probabilities
very slight of his recovery.
This morning the thermometer stood at 20
degrees below.
Wheat has increased In price 10 cents per
bushel.
Quite number viii attend the Worlds fair
at New Orleans. Mr.. L. Johnson has sent
some fine horses already.
In about one week the new elevator, built
by the people here, will be ready for inspec-
ton. 1t cost about $4,000 and will hold
$4,000 bushels. The management will be
on the independent plan, that is in the way
of buying wheat.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
4 lucky EScann.

New YORK, Dec. 17.-On the stage at the
Metropolitan Opera house this evening, few
minutes before the overture began and while
the artists were preparing for the perfor-
nance of ''The Prophet" the flies caught
fire from the border lights. The chorus
shouted ''Fire!'' the soloisLs ran from their
dressing rooms and for few moments the
scene was exciting. The stage hands quickly
extinguished the flames, however, before
any damage of consequence vas done. The
audience knew nothing of the occurrence
until after the performance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Hunting the Wolves.

A large party of sportsmen assembled at
the farm Of Gen. James H. Baker at Rapidan,
Blue Earth county, last Monday, for what
they called an ''occasional' wolf hunt, the
woods Of that county being full of the ami
malt. One big wolf was slain and several
others tracked quite a distance, but on
account Of the severity of the weather
the hunt was of short duration. Next Satur
day morning the second annual wolf hunt in
Blue Earth county win be held, the sports
men gathering with their hounds and guns at
Gen. Bakers farm, and from that point
securing the country. The sport Is very ex-
citing and full Of incident TO those participa-
ting in 1t.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Mr. Uo,eryoo,s Po,i,;on-

On being questioned after the adjourn
ment of the hearing, Mr.. Stanley Waterloo
said that it was a wicked piece of business,
and to be regretted from the fact that it in
volved the reputation of a good and true
woman, who was utterly blameless in the
N after.
All they desired was to do what was right,
and he intimated that the end of the matter
was not yet. He was reticent as to the uti-
mate upshot of the affair. but it is evident
that his blood is up and that he is deter
mined to see the thing to q finish, help or
hurt whom it may.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
SALTWATER News.
THE GLOBE AT SALTWATER

The GLOBE has established permanent Office
IN the city Of Saltwater. in charge OF Mr. Peter
Begg, who takes the msnagementof the business
interests Of the paper its city circulation cor
respondenee, etc. Communications Of local news
and alI'natter for publication may be left at the
Saltwater GLOBE Office. 10 Main street, Excel
Eior block. up stairs. or may be addressed 70
Peter Begg. P. o. box 1884. and viii receive
prompt attention
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court.
At yesterdays session Of the supreme
court all the justices we're present and the
following business was transacted:
Joel Z. Whitney, Helen VI. 0ber, Martha
c. Whitney, Florence Z. Allen, and Henry
2. Goodenow, appellants, VS.. Robert B. Smith
and Sarah b. Smith, respondents; argued
aud submitted.
George E. Morrin, respondent, VS. The st.
Paul, Minneapolis q Manitoba Railroad COM
pany, appellant; argued by appellant, sub
mitted on briefs by lrespondent, and taken
under advisemeut.
Charles B. Salberg, appellant, VS.. David
Wright, Willis L. Perrin and others, respond
ents; submitted on printed briefs.
Adjourned 70 $50 to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Municipal COIfrs.
lBefore JudCe Burr.I

VIM. Rosenkrantz, obstructing street;
fine Of IS paid.
A. Johnson, diorderly conduct; fine OF SIS
paid.
Geo. Russell, drunk and disorderly; COM
mitted for fifteen days.
A. Grofsehanek, assault; fine of IS paid.
?. Gould, disorderly; continued until to-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
"Liberty BelIp at New Orleans.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 17.-The com.
mittee of council, considering the question
of sending the old ''liberty bell'' to New Or.
leans, voted 10 to that report be made to
the councils, with favorable recommenda-
tons, authorizing the commissioner Of
markets and city property to take down the
bell, and directing the Joint committee ap-
pointed to attend the fair to take charge of
the bell and hand it over to the authorities at
New Orleans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
THE COURTS.
Us. Circuit Court.

Before judges Brewer and Nelson
VI. II. Oman VS.. The Northern Pacific Rail-
road company; verdict for g., 800 for plain
tiff
Geo. w. Dilley vs.. Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul Railroad company; suit for damages;
on trial.
E. a. Gray VS.. d. NJ. Osborn & Co.; on
trial.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Tar wan Pos,nanstey. Dan.

In conversation with Postmaster DR.. Day,
that official said that it was very difficult TO
convict person Of the crime charged
against Rugg for the reason after a
letter had been delivered from the postoffice
it was hard to prove intent. In speaking of
the penalty, he quoted from the revised
statute No. 1882, paragraph 1924, Of the
postal code, which provides that any person
convicted of abstraeting or prying into cor
respondence OF another shall be fined not
exceeding $500, or sentenced 10 year in the
peuitentiary, or both.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18

This paper is printed with Geo. H. Morrill, 8
Co.'s improved perfecting press news ink tits
also used by all the principal newspapers in the
Q. S. and Canada. Western Office, "a and So
Franklin street, Chicago. Ill.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
District Court.
COURT CASES.


COURT CASES.
Before Judge wilkin.I
S. V. Haupt VS.. the city Of st. Paul; con-
tnued.
Martin Delaney VS.. Robert A. Smith ct al. !;
submitted by stipulation OF counsel.
Adams Morley ct al. VS.. the city of st.
Paul; suit for damages for opening q street;
on trial.
Adjourned to 10 a. m. today.
NEW CASES.
B. Khiul vs.. Lorenzo Rusch; to recover
Sl92.1O secure by prOmissOry note.
John Z. Devrreux VS.. the city of St. Paul:
in the matter Of the change Of grade on GER
tain streets.
DECISIONS.
lBy Judge Simons.
Catherine Todd VS.. Geo. Todd; divorce
granted on the ground Of cruel and inhuman
treatment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
Meeting of an Agric ulturaI Auditing
Board.

The state board Of audit appointed by the
governor and approved by the senate, TO ex-
anime the accounts of the State Agricultural
society annually, convened at the executive
chambers in the state capitol yesterday for
that purpose. There were present HIN.
Clark w. Thompson, of Wells, president;
/. c. Judson, of Pennington, secretary; ].
I. Wilcox, of Mortified, treasurer. and Hons
N P. Clark, of st. Cloud, L. E. Cowdery, of
Rochester, and John Beyrs, of Hastings.
The meeting continued some two hours, aud
the accounts being found to be correct, al
souraed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
City Council.

The regular meeting Of the city council was
held on Tuesday evening when Aldermen
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18

Gold pens, Mabsr. Todd & Co., the best in the
the market, at cost, at DayeDpOrt's, West
Third street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18

Chapter No. g, ia Which Rttgg Is Roasted
After the case of Hussey had been disposed
of in the police court the witnesses, reporters
aud the different factions of the Day imbrog-
lilo, grabbed their ulsters and made for the
Office of United States Marshal Denney, in
the federal building, where the case of B. H.
Rugg, the ex-business manager of the Day,
was to come up.
Particulars of the arrest of Rugg in the
editorial rooms of the GLOBE, at mid
night Tuesday, appeared in yes
terday's issue of this paper, together with
the illusions of Bag, which it was claimed
were opened by Rugg and purloined for
the purpose of giving the snap away.
Rugg was yanked by Marshal Denney on
a warrant sworn out by Mr.. Waterloo, charg-
ing him with having wrongfully, unlawfully
and illegally opened a letter on Dec.
1, contrary to the law and
statutes herein provided etc, etc.
There were present as witnesses John Ford,
Nichols, Bradley and Waterloo of the Day,
and Assistant Postmaster P. O'Brien.
Rugg, a tall, gaunt man with an aerid ex
preston and wearing a moustache, goatee
and glasses, meandered around the room as
if it wasn't his funeral after all, but some
one else's.
After a lengthy pow-wow Commissioner
Cardoza and Mr.. Congdon, assistant prose-
cutting attorney, put their heads together and
in a moment the announcement was made
that the hearing would be continued to 3
O'Clock p. m, in order to give Rugg the
benefit of the services of his counsel, Mr..
S. L. Pierce. Riggs bail was fixed at 81, 200,
which was furnished.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-18
The burlington Trying to Head of "a.
Union Pacific.

The Huntington Trying 10 Head of the
Union Pacific.
II reports are true the Burlington Is likely
to head off the Northwestern in its attempt
TO reach the Niobrara country, in northern
Nebraska. AS it is generally known, the
Northwestern has decided to extend its
Sioux City & Pacific line ninety miles iuto
that country, which is furnishing a large
amount Of cattle and other traffic. The con-
struction of the extension, however, is not
TO be commenced until next spring. The
Burlington, it is learned, has now a corps Of
surveyors in the deld surveying line from
Grand Island, Neb., into the Niobrara coun-
try, which is TO cover the same territory as
contemplated by the Northwestern line. II
is stated that the Burlington means to CON
mence the construction Of the line as soon
as the surveyors get through their work, and
expects to have it completed before the North
western has got fairly ready TO commence
the construction OF its line. The eonstruc-
ton of this line by the Burlington will affect
the business of the Union Pacific as much II
not more than that Of the Northwestern. as
heretofore the bulk of the Niobrara business
went 10 the Union Pacific. 1t is probable,
however, that an understanding exists be-
tween the Burlington aud the Union Pacific
regarding this extension.