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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
MIN. N:ESOTA La WAIAK ERS.
.DOlNCS Or THE LEGISLATURE
DAY BY DAY.
Routine Report Of the, Proceedings
Of Both Branches OF the Min
nesota Legisiatu Dur 81
s ing the Past Week. # +. Is
TUESDAY APRIL 4.
SennIe .,s5'

a The following bills were introduced;
by Senator Canestorp-A Joint resOIu-
ton asking congress for an appropriation
to improve the navigation Of the Red
rive IRON big Stone lake to the north
senators Canestorp and March. & s
BY Senator Crandall-A Joint resolu-
ton declaring the annual ;lppropria tiop
OF S4,OOO to the state agricultural So
ciety for 1893 available for the payment
under suspension of rules.
Senator Donnelly offered the following
resolution, which was passed:
Whereas, The ancient republic of
Switzerland has for years past avoided
many ). Of the evils Of misgovsrnment by
Initiative and Referendum whereby
the people in their primal capacity as
voters have the right to initiate and pre-
sent bills to the legislature for needed
legislation. and to have submitted to
them for their approval or rejection in
ments all important measures which pass
the legislatures:
And, whereas. There is a demand from
q large part of our population for the
adoption of a similar system in this
state; therefore be it ..''
Resolved. That the attorney general of
this state is respectfully requested to
prepare and present to the next legis-
lature Il report setting forth the history
of the principle of ''the initiative and the
referendum and it's workings in Switz-
erland: and how far it could be made
applicable to existing conditions in this
state, and what effect. in his Judgment
such 4 change would make in legislation
in this state toward lessening corporate
interference in the same and preventing
extravaganza and corruption. 49,. -.
House. -..
S. F. No. 2:;4, appropriating $4,000 for
the distribution of Minnesota war records
passed without opposition. ~
Senator Tawney's bill to compel street
railway companies to vestibule the front
platforms of electric cars was passed by
a vote of 20 to 5.
Senator Allison's bill, requiring village
councils to publish their proceedings in
the newspapers, was lost. only 50 voting
for it and Is against. So
Senator O'Brien'S bill. authorizing
county commissioners to appropriate
| money for the maintenance of hospitals,
passed unanimously.
The car-sealing bill. introduced by the
senate special committee on grain in
yestigation. passed without Il dissenting
voice. 49,
Senator Stevens bill taxing townships
| to aid in the construction of roads for
| the passage of logs i'll the pineries was
passed. - -. -...r....
Senator Tawney's bill authorizing
| towns and counties to issue bonds for the
construction of canals and waterways
passed by 4 vote of G6 to 10.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
ELECTRICAL ETcHINGs.
Briefly Told.

s. Queen Victoris's spring vacation on the
continent will cost the British taxpayer
$50, 900. 5 1..S3 81
Il Handel used, when travelling to order. din
ner for three, or, if hungry, for fiye and
then eat the whole himself. ss3s ~
Mrs. Chauncey NJ Depew is ill at Old
Polnt Comfort, and will be removed to her
New York home for treatment.
Marion Crawford's wife is a daughter Of
Gen. Berdan, and the first wife of Oliver
& Morton was the late inventors sister.
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain) has ar
rived at New York en- route to the worlds
fair, He amused all on board the steamer
with his story telling.
John Hay is engaged in collaboration with
]. G. Nicolay in editing the complete works
Of Abraham Lincoln, which will be pub
lished in a few months.
Paul Dana. son of Charles A. Dana. Of
the Sun, has been reappointed one of the
park commissioners of New York for a full
term, ending in May, 1897.
Secretary Carlisle has appointed Herman
van Fensenden, editor Of the Paducah XIV
standard, his private secretary. MI. Van
sender is thirty years Of age, and a native
Of Kentucky.
Lord Sackville West is not expected to be
enthusiastically active in the reception that
Will be accorded Ambassador Bayard upon
MS arrival at the court Of st. James. 1t
was Mr.. Bayard's unpleasant duty to pack
Lord Sackyille-West off home for his perni-
cious activity in what became historic as
the ''Murchison letter"
tall, wellbuilt young man, somewhat
inclined to stoutness, called on Secretary
Herbert. at the navy department yesterday.
r ne is Prince Roland Bonaparate, who is Wis
ltlng America to collect material for a
scientific work. Secretary Herbert took him
to see Secretary Gresham and it is probable
that he will be received unotticially by the
president to-day. ~
Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor Of the New
York World, maintains a Paris residence at
cost of 100000 a year, the establishment
including dozen horses and thirty servants.
He has also a handsome New York resi-
dence near Central Park. His ill health
still keeps him abroad, and, although there
is said to have been some slight improve
ment in his physical condition, there is
no Indication of complete conyalescence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Exit NO-Water.

Sioux Falls. S. d., Special April 11.-No
Water, one of the most famous chiefs of the
Sioux, died here this morning of a combina-
ton Of pneumonia and erysipeias. He was
to have been arraigned before the United
States court in u few days for murder. No
Water was nearly one hundred years old,
and throughout his long life was one Of the
most troublesome Indians the government
has ever had to deal with. He was one of
the chief conspirators in the great uprising
at Pine Ridge three years ago, and it was
ut his camp that the famous ghost dance
was held. He has always been an arrogant
and turbulent chief and since the death Of
Sitting Bull has been the principal leader of
recent murder of four cowboys near Pine
Ridge, and it was for this murder that he
There are fifty Indians in town attending
court. but none of them followed the body
to the grave. E=--- ..l. ! r.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
An appointment.

Duluth. Mimi. Special. APRIL I'd 81
Philbin has been appointed general mana
ger OF the Duluth, A1esaba & Northern. He
is now superintendent of the Duluth, South
Shore = Atlantic and for fifteen years has
beene connected with ore carrying roads.
# Marquette, Mich April 1.-THE official
announcement Of the resignation Of D.. M. II
Philbin, genera! superintendent OF the Du-
luth South Shore & Atlantic, in conse-
quence Of his appointments as general man
ager Of the Duluth, Mesaba & Northern.
G. 81 Lyttle, formerly chief train dispatcher
of the Duluth. South Shore s. Atlantic but
lately with the Lake Erie & Western, sue
ceeds Mr. Fhilbin. The change takes ef-
feet ut once.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
A Brute Fooled.

Sioux City. Iowa, Special, April Hiatt.
tie Gunder, a domestic in the family of
Fred Selinger, living in the best residence
portion of the city, was awakened last night
to her room seized her by the throat. de-
claring he would kill her if she resisted
him. She made no cutlery, but struggled
for half an hour, defeating him in his pur-
pose. She scratched and cut him till the
bed was covered with blood At last. ex-
holsted, she called for help. Selinger came,
but the visitor escaped, leaving nothing by
which he can be identified. The girl is in
serious condition.
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d Fixing Western Rates.

Chicago, April 1.-THE meeting of general
managers called to revise the Western Pas
senger association agreement adjourned
after a short session to-day in order to per-
wire. A full attendance is expected at the
meeting tomorrow. The general passenger
agents continued in session. considering mi
nor matters Of interest. Later in the day a
meeting between representatives of the
trans-Mssouri lines and Western Passenger
association lines was called to consider
worlds fair rates in trans Missouri territory.
The result of the meeting will be reported
tomorrow. .... ..--
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Exon Mcbride.

Topeka, Kan, April 11.--Gov. Lewelling
to-day, gave bis decision in the insurance
commissioner case. generating Commits
sioner Mcbride, and says he cannot find
sufficient cause for his removal. The gov
ernor severely criticises those who brought
the charges, and says they are not sustained
Concerning the charge that Mcbride had
failed to collect certain taxes in certain
counties tie governor says the power to col
lect the tax is ambiguous and turns on con
StructiOn Of statutes,
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Internal Df..en .,.,,,

Bismarck n D., Special April 11-At the
city council meeting this evening an m
successful attepmt was made to take from
the mayor the power to appoint committees.
u right held by mayors since 1875. The
cause OF the attempt is the bitter personal
mayor, and the strife thus begun promises
to result in serious trouble and neglect Of
nee essary work Q. II. Beal. one Of the
this evening On account Of inelieibiljtyss and
!. special election VII be. held to iii The
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Violated the, Law.

Chicago April 11.,-An Investigation of the
affairs of the Total Abstinence Life Associa-
ton of America was concluded to-day by
State Insurance Commissioner Hubbard. who
1oney that the company has violated the law
governing assessment associations in fifteen
particulars 1t rests with the attorney gen.
eral to decide whether action shall be taken
in the courts to remove the president. Gen.
Singleton. and other officers, or to move to
dissolve the corporation.
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A New Supervising Architect.

: washington, April ll.-Secretarv- CaFIlsle
to-day appointed Jeremiah O'Rourke of
Newark, n. j.. supervising architect of the
treasury department, vice W. J. EdbrOok,
resigned. Mr. O'Rourke is about forty-five
years Of age and since early manhood has
been engaged in his present profession, in
He is a member Of the American institute
of architects Mr.. O'Rourke was appointed
upon the recommendation Of Senators Smith
and MCPHERSON. - E&%.a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Infringe ment of Patent.

Helena, Mont Special April 11.-ln the
United States circuit court to-day Judge
Knowles decided for the Pacific Cable
Railway Company of San Francisco In it's
way company for infringement of patent.
The latter company is using dummy car
with grip device to seize the cable which
the court holds is substantially the same
as that of the complainant. An injunction
is granted and a decree Will be entered for
profits made by the Butte company.
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To AvenGe n Death.

Salina, Kan. April 11.At this hour Il: 80
a. m) a furious mob surrounds the jail de-
termined to avenge the death of Baby Frost
and the cruel treatment accorded its mother
last Wednesday, and to lynch John Hudson
the negro arrested Saturday charged with
the crime. Though the sheriff has a strong
guard at the Jail it is not thought they can
withstand an attack from the mob. which
has beene twice deprived Of its prey and is
now determined to succeed in its work.
Though Hudson established an alibi this
morning, Mrs. Frost still declares that he is
the man who committed the crime
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No Further use for Him.

washington, April 11-As a result of the.
investigation made by Special Treasury
Agent Noyes at Portland Ore, as to the IL
legal landing Of Chinese at that port Sec
rotary Carlisle has dismissed from the
service Deputy Collector CardigalE In
spector Armstrong. who was suspended dur
ing. the Investigation, has been restored to
n
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
senator Villas Hears Sad News.

Madison, Wis, April II. - Senator
one week ago to-day. telegraphed home
this evening that he had just heard the
news, and had at once started north.
He was at Punta Rascha, where he had
just landed after Il fishing excursion in
the Gulf Of Mexico
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
No Copper Trust.

Houghton. Mich, Special April 11.-Dil-
igent inquiry fails to reveal any evidence Of
the existence of the copper trust which the
New York World calls on Attorney General
Olney to annihilatc. Such a combination ex-
listed eight years ago for a few months but
was dissolved owing to radical differences of
opinion between various members Of the
DOOl. -. 'E...-
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Called by Carter.

Helena. Mont, April 11.-Hon. r. H. Car
ter chairman Of the Republican national
committee. to-day published a call for a
meeting of that body at the louisville hotel
Louisville. May 10 next. Asked by an as
soclated Press reporter as to the objects
OF the meeting, Mr.. Carter said:
ihere has not been /; meeting of the
entire committee since prior to the last
campaign Before their final adjournment in
New York it was the sentiment of the OK
tcutlve committee that the full national
committee should meet during the year for
the purpose Of consultation, with view
of action by the party in the several states
and territories Louisville as the place and
the 10Th Of May as the time were sug-
then of the National League of i;e1ublican
clubs: Many members Of the committee
would be present rs delegates to the league,
for the opening of the worlds fair and Be
within short distance of Louisville about
that time. For these reasons. and also be-
cause 1 have been urged by large num-
Der of NATIONAL cO1,mitteementO call IL meet
ing at that time, it appeared to me the most
,pportune time for the gathering of the ma
tional committee, which has. been contenl-
plated for several months. am advised
~ Gen. Clarkson that large number Of
distinguished Republicans from every sec
zion of the Union have signitied their nten-
tional committee. being composed of one
Republican from each state and territory
r ,a; the part, party organzation on ma,
business. it is Of Importance to the party
that this representative body should confer
before and after each presidential election.
position of the party on all national ques-
lions fixed by national conventions, but
during the interim between conventions the
direction. of party affairs in an official sense
rests with the national committee. The coun-
try will be advised III due time of the re-
suits Of the sessions of the committee"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Timothy Receives HIS share,

San Francisco, April 1.-THE decree
as to the final distribution Of the estate
of Mrs. Hopkins-Searles was signed by
terms Of the decree Timothy HOPKINS ms
receives all the property in the state be-
longing to the deceased. It is valued at
$1,OOO,OOO, and is a portion of the 3d.
100000 allotted to him under the terms
of the compromise Of the will case.
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To Abolish CaDital Punish M II [.

Albany, N. Y, April 1.-THE assem-
bly, tonight passed. IS to %, {, bill abol-
fishing capital punishment to take effect
should it become law, on Sept. I. too
late to save Carlyle Harris. e..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
The Knoxs Trinl

City Of Mexico, April 1.-THE trial of Mr..
and Mrs. Knox Of Minneapolis. who are ac-
cused of swindling jewelers. here has been
fixed to take place on the 18th inst Knox
is now cOnvalescent. but Mrs. Knox is still
suffering somewhat from pneumonia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
4 Democratic Mayor.

Great Falls, Mont, Special, April 11.--To-
dav for the first time in the history of
Great Falls Democrats elected u mayor in
,he person Of w. H. Gelsthorp. after one
Of the n ost exciting campaigns i'll the city,'s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Lobnsco Dead.

Beatrice, Neb., April II. Lobasco, the
famous trotting stallion owned by a. G.
Ladd, died last night Of laryngitis. His
owner refused an offer Of 500, 600 for him
Immediately after he broke the worlds rec
ord last "a, .--sSTss3
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More Nepotfsm.

Washington, April IL .-Ri ehaEi Q. Lewis
of Wisconsin has been temporarily appointed
q confidential clerk to the commissioner OF
the general land office. vice Collins, resigned.
B it is understood that Comm issioner Lam
s oreanx's son will ultimately be- given this
I position.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
Winter Wheat.

Washington, April 1.-THE April report of
the statistician Of the agricultural depart
wheat on the 1st of April ia against S1.2
last year, and that of rye S5.7.
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Another Electric railway.

Baltimore April 11.-A1l franchises and
rights Of way have been secured or are
guaranteed, it is said, for an electric rail-
way between Baltimore and Washington,
and construction will begin at an early
date.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-04-13
The Santa Fe Strike.

Kansas City, April 1.-The Stars To-
pekaQ xan.) special says: There wars one
fire going III the blacksmith shop Of the
Santa Fe road this morning. LII the ma
chinery department two or three men were
at work. but in the boilermakers depart
ment there was nothing doing. The strik-
ers remain away from the shops and show
Frye and General Superintendent Nicker
son are still in Chicago. but it was learned
from the general Office that the company
current repairs. and had thus far eX-
perienced no embarrassment. y
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"Wednesday Apr. 5.
Senate.

The special committee on judicial re-
distributing reported u bill to detuch Clay
and Becker counties from the Fourteenth
district, and it was passed under, suspension
OF the rules. ..-s-. ". 80 :. 80 -..-
The house bill to prevent the sale OF
adulterated cigarettes and tobacco was
passed by a vote Of AZ to o. $50
The Morse elevator inspector bill was on
the calendar and created a hot fight. which
resulted in its overwhelming defeat. 1t
its ,impracticabilty. and il was, charged
boldly by Seua or Keller that there was
nothing but a patent right at the bottom Of
it OF Il jb for some particular man. The
tive -. --. =
Senator Tawney's bills amerling the pro-
bate code and relating to the issue of bonds
by cities i'll certain cases were passed
I1o13e.
The house went into committee Of the
whole and acted on the following bills:
On Mr., Ciristie's motion S. Il. 461, re-
lating to religious corporations. was taken
also done. with S. T. 46G. relating to t,:us-
tees Of educational corporations.
H: f.: 1863, providing for the building of
G.: A. r. monument at Lakewood cemetery.
Minneapolis, was recommended tc pass Oh
H. f. 655, Mr.. George Wilson's bill re-
lating t operations, was recommended for
indefinite Displacement: ~,
On Mr.. +. NJ. Wilson'S motion II. +. 600
and 6O4. bills recommended by the state
board Of health. We're favorably reported.
s. T. 451, relating to suits against re-
ceivers, wac recommended to pass.
Fl. +. 776, Mr.. sVansant's bill to establish
lighthouse stations in the Eavigablc waters
Of the state. was favorably reported.
The committee theH arose and the report
Of the committee was accepted by the
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FRIDAY, APRIL ..
SenA tie.

y 81 1
The Brown elevator bill will have an
other chance for life. It was voted down
yesterday by a vote Of "A to %. This
morning Senator Dean moved a recon-
sideration, which was carried by a vote
Of 20 to 8. Senator McHale introduced
bill amending the probate code in SO far
rs 1T relates to an executors bondsman,
giving the latter permission to terminate
his relation at any time by citation. H.
y. No. 431, defining the ownership of
stock certificates, was passed. III. L. 635,
relating to commitments to the reform
atory, was passed. Il
E III. f. 557, allowing school bonds to be
issued to run thirty years instead of ff
teen, rs at present, was passed. - 6
S. +. No. 372 II. Senator Guderians
bill relating to drainage, was made a
special order for Saturday at II o'clock.
railroad fences. was passed.
Il. y. No. 5S. proposing Il tax of one
fifth Of a mill for the state university,
was taken up, but no action was taken.
The capitol bill was, after a long dis
Ayes-Allen, Ayers, Barr, Bell, Burk-
Dedon. Eaton, Erickson, Geissel, Ham.
mer, Kelly. Nessler, La Due, Lienau,
Little. McHale, MCMILLAN, Mayo, Mott,
born. Smith, q. r., Smith, J: D., Stevens,
Stockton, Tawney, Wood34.
I g. r House.
When the house came to order this
morning there was, as usual, about half
an hour spent in advancing bills on gen
eral orders and introducing a few unim-
portant resolutions. Mr.. Cotton presided,
and had hard work to keep order.
s. f. No. 416 a bill to repeal q special
law relating to Sibley county, was taken
up and passed.
II. f. $50, relating to the forestry fund
tax, was also passed ;-.
Mr.. Lockwood introduced Fl. T. S97 a
bill to authorize county commissioners to
lease part of their poor farm to agri-
cultural societies.
Mr.. Holman introduced H. F. 1913, a
bill to legalize the proceedings of town
boards in certain cases. 1t was placed on
general orders.
The senate amendment to H. T. 1911, re-
lating to. railroads, was concurred in and
the bill passed.
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THE MARKETS.
General Review of the Leullin e
~ Markets..

General Review of the Leading
80 Markets.
Chicago-Wheat-No. spring, 76Ac; No.
3 spring, 56M61c; No. 2 red, 16Ac. Corn
No. 2, 4Okc. Oats-No. 2, 23i2c; No. 2
white, 35@351ac; No. ) white, 3O0p34c. Rye
mo. ?, 4Sc. Barley-No. 2, 62c; No. ), IS
Q44c. Seeds--No. 1 flax, $1.19A; prime tim.
othy ~ 3SM4. 40. Mess pork per Dbl. 7.55
@17.57h. -. -. .'.
Minneapolis-W hard, Csc; No.
! Northern, 661Ac; No: Northern, 6S@64c;
@s5e ex, Barley No. 8, 57ac Hay.-Upland,
s. Paul-wheat-No. i hard, G5@G6c; No.
I Northern, 63@64c; No. Northern, GO@61c.
G Gotn g $685.: No. yellow, $ $SM$sc
No; do 31A@32c; No. 3, 29@31c. Barley
No 2, 5O@55c; sample, 45c. Rye-No. ?.
46@47c; malt, 65M7Uc. H.
Observation-Disclosures. 2 spring, 66c; No.
Northern, 72c. Corn-No. 3, 3913c. Oats
EnN9: 2 White. c33 41Ac; No. 3 white, s1ac.
Live Stocks.
steers ss.5o q prime cows. So. 25Ql$$. Is;
$$a2S@s So; l ight veal calyss 1921 So
e er 81 00Gl3.50: bulls, $1.25@2.5o Hogs,
Chicago-Top steers, $5.25m5 G5: medium
$4;SOM5.1O; others, 4.25M4.5 So Texans, $3M
$50; cows and heifers. So. 6O0l4.1O. Hogs
Common and mixed. $7@7.45; prime heavy
and a BUTCHERS weights, $7.5O@7.65; light,
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J Hotc hkins and w !. III. Spaulding in the
board of commissioners was adopted the
bill passed without dissenting vote
ri On Mr.. Anderson's motion the house
concurred in the senate amendments to
-: =: no CO. q bill to enforce the pay
tween 1879 and 1889 The bill then
passed unanimously
@ On Mr.. e. M. Wilson'S motion the
house concurred in the senate amend
ments to III. r.. No. 4S, bill relating
to the issuance of bonds by municipal
tiles for the construction of bridges,
sewers and city hospitals. The bill then
passed.