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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Steps Taken to Declare the Election
 Secretary Phe1an.

Secretary Eh9AAns
 HARTFORD, Jan 7.-The senate con- vened at 12 o'clock to-day. Senator Clark offered resolution authorizing Governor BulkeleY to have the disposi- tion of $200, ,000 refunded from the state tax. Senator Fox moved that the motion be tabled. An hours wrangle followed, and the matter was finally laid on the table. Senator Holden called up the resolution declaring John J. Phelan of Bridgeport elected secretary of state. This was done on the first day of the session, but the matter was rejected by the house. The senate decided to insist that Mir Phelan be declared elected and Senator Holden was ap- pointed committee to confer with a committee of the house.
 The house convened at 1 o'clock, but immediately took a recess for an hour. At o'clock another hours recess was taken.
 When the house reassembled at 3 o'clock Mir Judson reported bill pro .vlding for the representation of the state at the worlds fair, giving power to the governor to appoint a board of mana gers and providing for an appropri- ation of S50,0O0. He moved a suspension of rules so that the bill could be put to it's immediate pas sage. MT walker oOJected ana vote resulted 116 to 77 in favor of suspension of rules. The motion not receiving the necessary two-thnds was declared lost The resolution declaring J. J. Phelan elected secretary of state was then taken up and Messrs Green and Judson were appointed a committee of conference. An adjourn. ment was then taken until Wednesday at 80 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
LOCAL LINES.

20 lbs of Extra O Sugar for $1 and 9Slbs of Granulated at PHELAN'S Tea Gtore.
 Christmas comes but once a year, ,LADD. the grocer, however, is always with us' He benevee in choice gOods, low prices, Squafe dedaHng and pr0Mptness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
SEXTON sHIELos' REPORT.
Nearly 300 Intermsnts in St Joseph
 Cemetery Last Year.

Nearly 300 Intermsnts in St Jossph's
 Cemetery Last Year.
 Sexton Owen Shields reports that there were 481 interments in St Joseph's cemetery last year, being eighty more than the previous year. The record for each month was as follows: January 27, February 29, March 35, April 32, May 39, June 36. July ST, August 39, Septem- Der 46, October 34, November B, De- cember 40. From October 1,1S84 to January 1, 1892 the number buried in St Joseph's was 2,79S. Since January 1, nineteen intorments have been re- corded.
 COMPTROLLER sTAUe's POSITION. He Bows to the Decision of the
 Supreme Court.
 Comptroller Staub has written to Executive Secretary Brainard, re- scinding his former action regarding payment of the secretary's salary and has ordered payment of the money due. To reporter MT Staub said yesterday: When took the oath of office I swore to support the constitution and the laws of Connecticut. have never refused to draw an order to pay any bill which I believed had the undoubted right to draw. It was only such bills as were in doubt that I asked for further time to consider, and when pressed for a decis- ion refused to draw the bills solely from 8 sense of my official duty. The highest court in the state has decided in substance that the hold-over officers are the de factO officers, and as good citi- zen bow to that deciG ion and am ready to draw any order for the payment of such bills as properly come within the decision of the court of last resort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
WORLD OF SPORTS,
The Bridgeport Polo Team May Come
 to Waterbury.

The Bridgeport Polo Team May Come
 to Waterbury.
 A dispatch from Bridgeport last even. ing stated that the polo team represent ing that city would disband after the game tomorrow evening, and that at a meeting of the league, to be held in New Haven tomorrow afternoon, the resignation of the Bridgeports would be formally rendered. The directors of the league declare that the Bridgeport fran chise and players belong to the league and that the team will be transferred to either Waterbury or Danbury. Mana ger Harris of Bridgeport would like to bring the team to this city. The team consists of Menard, Williams, Conway, Mckay and J. Smith. The Bridgeports won last nights game at Hartford by the score of to 3.
 DR. c. w. s. FROST, 177 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS. A
"Robert Emmet,"

"RObert Emmett"
 There has been large advance sale of tickets for the Irish drama, Robert Emmet," which will be presented at the City hall this evening by the Brooklyn Dramatic club,and large attendance is expected. The entertainment will be enlivened by singing.
 keppler's Fortunes"
 Gus Williams and company opened the regular season at the Lyceum theatre last evening. "Keppler's For tunes was the bill. The audience was large, notwithstanding the torridity of the atmosphere and the fact that the rival playhouse had a strong attraction. applauded frequently and received every feature of the performance cordi- ally.-Memphis Appeal. At the opera house Friday evening.
 'The County Fair"
 ''The County Fair" as it's title sug- gests, Is story of the country. It's scene of action is lad in New England. and its characters are as true to life as a rag weed by dusty road. It is de- scroed as a Imaginable and bright comedy, with an excellent dramatic naVor, and with just enough dramatic interest to keep the mind from dwelling entirely on the COWS, horses and hay makers. At the opera house Monday evening.
 Pearl of Pekin."
 The Pearl of Pekin' was greeted by a very enthusiastic audience at the opera house last night. The cast was in good hands and the comedians, Ed Chapman and Oscar Girard, were at their best, ,and Miss Ida Stembler as the mandarin's pretty daughter sang and acted her part well. The choruses were very good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
Pearl of Pekin."
Secretary Blaine's Condition,

WASHINGTON, Jan :. - Secretary Blaine is reported as greatly improved to-day, and it is announced that he will be at his desk tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
Reid & Hughes REDUCTIONS
 BLANKETS.

We offer one lot of 11-4 White Wool Blankets full size at $2.62I, worth $3,25.
 One lot of 11-4 White Wool Blankets full size and good quality, at $2.98, worth $3.75.
 One lot of l1.4 White Wool Blankets full size and heavy weight, at $3,75 worth $4.75.
 One lot of 11-4 White Wool Blankets a $.39, worth $5.5O. Odd pairs of Blankets-very cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
n. to-day:

NEW HAVEN Jan 7.-Sergeant Cox of the weather bureau predicts for thi0 afternoon and tonight, fair weather. stationary temperature. On Friday fair, slightly colder; brisk westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-01-07
FAIR WEATHER.

Oncial Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-MOrrOw.
 NEW YORK, Jan 7.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the CnlIntru at q dnu.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07


tiOus vein, recommended that the city
engineer be instructed to employ
crowd of Italians to raZe the electric
mast at the junction of Summit and
Dayton avenues, and later in the ses-
sion he was instructed to make the i'm
provement at his own discretion.
A contingent fund of $500 was Or
dered drawn in favor of Albert Scheffer,
president of the board Of school in
spectors; and the question of widening
and Strengthening East Seventh street,
from Rosabel to Broadway, came up on
motion by Aid. Sullivan to abandon all
proceedings. 1t was lost.
Pleasantries.
A resolution of thanks to o. o. Cullen
was introduced by Aid. Conley, and
Mr.. Cullen made a feeling and
eloquent response in recognition.
Aid. Sullivan bade farewell to official
cares and responsibilities, and extended
complimentary greetings to the press,
to the officers of the city. and expressed
a sincere wish Of continuation Of the
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Copper and Galvanized Store
Fronts.

The st. Paul Roofing and Cornice
Works, west end of Wabasha street
bridge, are putting upon the market an
article, durable and fire-proof Store
Fronts, which commends itself to the
general public. and especially to in-
surance people. We must confess an
agreeable surprise at the artistic pat
terms made by the house, some of which
are purely classical and none of which
offend good taste.
They are highly commended by archi-
tects and builders, and they are des-
tined to do great service, as they will
suppIant dangerous wood constructions
and cheap brick work,
The front Ot copper just put on the
store of p, V. Dwyer u Bros. No. 96
East Third street, st. Paul, is attracting
great deal of attention, and it is safe to
say that it makes the hanusomest front
upon that street. This is worthy OF
special attention to those contemplating
building and remodeling their old build
ingS.
This energetic firm makes fronts of
galvanized iron, which is somewhat
cheaper, but it cannot be compared in
beauty with copper, which needs no
painting and is practically indestructi-
bic. They are. also manufacturers of
all kinds of copper and metal work,
cornices, ETC.. .'rOoting i'll pine tar, gravel,
slate and composition.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
IN GALA ATTIRE.
st. Paul Streets Will Be lllumi-
mated This EVENING

st. Paul Streets Will Be llIumi-
mated This Evening.
st. Paul contained crowds of conven-
tion delegates and visitors yesterday.
Many who are quartered at Minneapo-
lis visited this city, whilst thousands
are quartered here. Hundreds of men
wearing badges were seen on the streets
inspecting buildings and the topography
of the city. The hotels are filled with
guests who are on hand to witness the
sights attending the nomination of a
candidate for the presidency. Poll
ties were not discussed to
great extent, as the visitors were
principally bent on sightseeing. The
hotels of the city are practically filled
up, with the exception of rooms re-
served for few who will be OH hand
today. At the principal hotels addi-
tional beds have been placed in all the
rooms, and the guests are being stored
as thickly as soldiers in barracks.
The illuminatiOns are being rapidly
put in place and the city will he ready
for tt night. Flags and bunting appear
in prOfusion over the business parts of
the city. and everywhere there is an ap-
pearance OF holiday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
A DELEGATES EXPERIENCE
EIucidates a Little Misunder-
standing in the Police Court.

Il UlIC L OItCO SOuIts
Frank Ii. Collier, of Chicago, a dele
gate to the national Republican conven-
ton from the Third congressional dis
trict, presented his credentials to Judg e
Twohy in the police court yesterday
morning. Mr.. Collier made his appear
ance in company with Officer Rose and
Gustave Elliot, clerk in the Boston
Clothing cOmpany's store. The charge
against the politician vas assault"
and Elliot was the complainant. The
story of the affair was so amusing that
the bailiff bad to rap several times for
order while it was being told.
Mr.. Collier. finding the climate of
the Twin Cities somewhat warmer than
he had expected. went into the Boston
to purchase a lighter suit of clothes.
Having selected one, the cost of which
was S19.75, he sought out the manager
and an agreement was made whereby
the S75 suit he had on was to be sent Z.
o. ID. to Chicago. and the price CT his
new one taken out of the bill. He
dCnned the garments and went to
Manufacturers to make further pur
chases. but in the meantime the mana
ger of the Boston repented and sent
Clerk Elliot to look up the delegate and
tell him the deal was declared off. Elliot
confronted him as he came out from
Mannhelner's and when Collier refused
to accept the change of affairs he
dubbed him thief and was promptly
knocked down for the insult. Elliott
called Officer Ross and the whole party
adjourned to the court. Mr.. Collier is
lawyer of big practice in Chicago and
made it interesting for the police
man and the clerk. He was dismissed
after establishing beyond doubt that
he was able to pay for clothes for each
of them during the rest of their lives,
and, like true lawyer and politician.
he made use of the occasion to get in a
speech for Blaine before leaving the
court.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
REFS STEPS OUT.
The City Treasnrer's Farewell
Interview to a Reporter.


Interview to a Reporter.
'.TOnight ten years ago." said George
Refs last evening, ''In taking the office
of city treasurer feeeipted to my pre-
decessor for a balance of S25. .953.39.
Under the system then in practice there
were-it being just previous to the tax
settlement-a great NUMBER of bills
awaiting payment. The balance turned
over tonight to my successor in Office is
S577, ,S05.76 and city certificates pur-
chased and held by the city invested in
city funds amounting to S114, 800.
There are now almost no unpaid
bills, while there are over $780,
600 of city funds now in the hands OF
the county treasurer, in the present
settlement, awaiting to he paid over to
the city in addition to what moneys We
have ON hand. | have often before. at
different times, drawn attention to the
necessity of simplifying many of the
methods of this Office as now prescribed
by law, which are unnecessarily COM
plicated, making the Office very one
rous and difficult one. There are
enough grave responsibilities properly
belonging to the office without these
additional ones, some of which are
equally burdensome to the taxpayer.
First of all are the sprinkiing assessments,
covering nearly every lot i'll the settled por-
ton of the city, and with the advertising and
complicated routine required by law, making
abont as much work as the entire general
tax. There is no reason why this cannot be
collected in the same way as our 10 cent per
front foot water tax is collected, and put on
the general tax roll.
SecOnd-The redemptions expiring on
special assessments, which cause much extra
labor to the officers and risk to the property
owners. and with which neither the treasurer
nor the comptroller ought to have anything
to do, could be easily arranged for by the
county auditor, thus making but one Office to
look for redemptions expiring of any kind.
This would be great advantage to property
owners, and this have explained at length
in my annual report, and it could easily be
fixed by legislation.
Third-Our city departments have all
grown, and the methods of paying the nu-
merous employees ought to be simpIified. In
asking for the proper remedies for these and
other matters 1hope that assistance will be
more readily given i'll future than has been
the case in the past.
While l have welcomed the hour
which would relieve me from an Office
which, under the circumstances, has be-
come more burdenSome than it out to
be; still, it's with the utmost feeling of
regret that Ipart with my associates i'll
office and with the members of the city
government who have treated me with
so much kindness.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
THE MAYOR THANKED.
A Testimonial From the County
Commissioners.

Commissioners.
There was a full attendance at the
meeting of the county commissioners
yesterday morning. The report of the
board of control for May was the first
matter taken up. The county's share
of expenses contracted by them amount
ed to 81. 1874, and the amount was al
lowed. Commissioner Lavalle, chair
man of the committee on taxes. reported
favOrably on the claim of George +.
Hine against the county, but
recommended that it be re-
fPrrad to the county attorney
for lis opinion before any action was
taken. His report was accepted. The
abstract clerk reported the receipts OF
his Office for May as S6S1.20. and the dis
burSementS S407.5 Sheriff Beams re-
port showed that &, ,20l.5l was received
ana Sl,721 paid out at his office during
the month. When the routine business
was transacted, Commissioner Martin
offered the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, Hon. Robert A. Smith, mayor of
the city of ST. Paul and ex-oficio chairman
of the board of county commissioners is
about TO severe official connection with this
board, and
Whereas, During his official term as said
chairman, Mr.. Smith has presided over all
deliberations and discharged all his official
duties with rare courtesy, ability and in
GuStry,
Therefore Be it Resolved. That this
board express to the retiring chairman the
esteem and confidence in which he is held by
all its members. We commend him as a
faithful public servant, and we tender him
our personal respect and affection for ms
manly qualities ana unselhsh character: We we
request him to carry with him in private life
our best wishes for his continued welfare
and success
Further Resolved, That the secretary IS
instructed to spread these resolutions upon
the official records of the board.
Mayor Smith responded with a feel
ing address and expressed his gratitude
to the commissioners for their uneX-
pected testimonial.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Important Change in White
Bear Trains.

Commencing Sunday, June 5. the st.
Paul q Duluth railroad will run trains
to and from White Bear lake as follows:
Leave st. Paul for White Bear. daily,
$50 a. m, 1926 a. m. 1910 p. m. 80
p. M, 6:10 p. M, 7:3O p. M. 11:l5 p. nj.
Leave st. Paul for White Bear, eX
cept Sunday. $50 a. M, sos p. m.
Leave White Bear for st. Paul, daily.
GAO a. M, 10:45 a. m, 1920 p. M, 4:15
p. m., 6: 15 p. H., S:35 p. m.. 11:25 p. IN.
Leave White Bear for st. Paul, eX-
cept Sunday, 7:20 a. H., $40 a. H.. 2:25
p. m.
Leave St.Paul for Taylor's Falls. daily,
$50 a. M; returning arrive i'll st. Paul
9:05 p. m.
Leave st. Paul for Taylor's Falls, ex-
cept Sunday. $50 p. m, returning ar
rive in st. Paul $40 a. III.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

gone. His relatives and friends have
searched and made all possible inquiries
without any result. He is fifty-fve
years old, about five feet seven inches
high, has full beard. tinged with
gray, and light hair. His suit was
black, excepting blue vest.
The death OF his wife recently
seemed to mentally unhinge Mr.. Hess,
and his relatives fear that in this condi-
tion he is wandering around or has taken
his life.
Gus Norm. of 1000 Rice street. is al so
reported missing. He has for the pa st
four years worked for Anton WenZell, !,
and disappeared Sunday. He is five
feet six inches high. twenty-four years
old, with light hair and wore black
sack coat and vest, light. pants and felt
hat. He is said to be mentally un-
balanced.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
BADGE FOR ST. PAUL.
A Wise Suggestion From G. N. Be

A Wise Suggestion From @. N. Bell.
"Why don't the st. Paul people who
visit Minneapolis wear badges" was
asked by G. N. Bell yesterday. He
thinks the Business Mems union or
some organization ought to take imme
diate steps to provide distinctively
St Paul badge free to those who go to
Minneapolis. A thousand men wearing
something to indicate that they are from
st. Paul, would attract attention in the
hotel lObbieS and on the street. AS it is
there is nothing in Minneapolis to in
dicate the presence of the st. Paul peO-
pie. The strangers are desirous of in
quiting about this city, and they are at
sea in the crowd to know to whom they
can apply for information. The sug-
gestion was received favorably by sew
eral business men, and it is probable
that it will be carried into execution.
The badge, if gotten I'D, will be nom
political and such as Democrats as wei
as Republicans may wear.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
"MR. WILKINSON'S WIDOW 81
Greeted by a Crowded House at
the Metropolitan.

Greeted by n Crowded House at
the Metropolitan.
1t is very difficult to believe that one
mans unaided ingenuity could invent
and put together that bewildering COM
bination of cross-purposes known as
"Mr. Wilkinson's Widows" nor is it
necessary to believe it. The play is an
adOption-it has grown gradually from
one land and language to an
other until from Mr.. Gillette's
hands it receives its finishing
touches. 1t could fail into no better
hands. and its weary wanderingS from
France to England and from England
to this country have been recompensed
by its final evolution into the finished
farce-cOmedy production of last even
ing at the metropolitan. The pro DUO
ton is, however, dependent to a haz-
ardOus extent on the ability with which
one role is carried-that of Maj. Mailary
and this fact might prove Sc
rious drawback were the role
not i'll such excellent hands
company. AS the Blundering Major,
Thomas Barnes last evening easily
won first honors. The audience found
his drOllery irresistible. and his stage
entrances were invariably the signal for
fresh strain on the riSibilities of the
house. The other members of the COM
pany were correSpondingly satisfying.
and for originality and effectiveness of
makeup, Miss Annie Wood as The
Cook deserves blue ribbon medal. The
two widows, as impersonated by Miss
Barrymore and Miss Bancker,
were sufficiently charming to
1o4@
mented MIR. Wilkinson in committing
bigamy for their sake (or rather for his
OWN. and the roles of the two beneGicts
who succeeded MIR. Wilkinson were
capitally carried by Joseph Holland and
Thomas Riley. The house was crowded
to the doors. Same bill throughout the
week.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

blessings of the past as a corporate
government. Aid. Bot, not to be out
done by the Hamline member, waxed
eloquent in a like vein, and congratula-
tions and sympathies became general:
The alderman from the Second ward
spiced his remarks with wit that ELECTED
general applause. and then there was
general cry for Aid. Gehan, but that
gentleman mOdestly refused to respond.
The assembly meeting followed i'm.
mediately. The routine of the board
was passed in rapid succession. The
only matter of controversy was the res
olution to appropriate $500 for enlarg-
ing the st. Peter street sewer to carry
Off storm water, and this did not stir up
much feeling.
The board of aldermen adjourned
until 9:20 tins morning, and the assem-
bly, until 9o'clock, and the Inauguration
will take place at 10 O'Clock.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
IN THIS CITY.
The Convention of the Peoples
Party Will be Held.

1t has been pretty generally under
stood that the Peoples party is to hold
its state convention in Minneapolis, but
if the action of the city council is
straw, it is now apparent that st. Paul
has the inside track. An explanation
of this hypothesis will give an idea of
the point made. Last evening both
branches of the council passed resolu-
ton allowing the Peoples party the
free use of Market hall for convention
purposes on the day of July 18th. This
was the day of the call, ana there
can now be no doubt that the
great third party has chosen
St. Paul as the convention city. Tams
Bixby, the astute and shrewd secretary
of the Republican state central commit
tee, at the recent meetin g of that COM
mittee at the Windsor attempted to get
the meeting of the Republican conven-
ton called for the succeeding day in
order that combination might be af-
fected between the two parties, but he
was peremptorily sat UPON. and there is
no seeming likelihood Of fusion be-
tween the Republican and the Peoples
party this year.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Tussner's Schedule.

The schedule of assets and liabilities
of George W.. Tussner, who made an as
signment last week, was filed in the dis
trict court yesterday. His total liabiii-
ties amount to $19,034.79, the heaviest
debt being note for $40, 15S. due the
Commercial bank. The remainder is
divided into small amounts. due mostly
to parties in this city and Minneapolis,
The total assets, consisting mostly of
stock, amount to $6,S4S.19. The only
property listed is two lots at Forest
lake, Washington county.