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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

DECISIONS by MITCHELL.
The Minne.otn Supreme Court De.
CideA SeNernl Cnnca.

CtdeS several CnAeS.
st. Paul. April 27.-Judgc Mitchell
handed down several decisions in the
supreme court to-day. In five of the
cases the lower courts We're sustained
and in the other two they We're re-
verscd. The case of Wells Truman
VS.. George a. and John S. Pillsbury
ct al. establishes the validity of trans
fers of land under powers of attorney
executed before the title to such land
is acquired. In the case under CON
sideEation power of attorney was
executed authorizing the attorney to
sell and convey lands that We're there
after acquired under the soldiers adj
ditional homestead act. The supreme
court upheld the lower court III hold
ing that such authority exists. In the
Carver county liquor license case the
court holds that it is discretionary
with the boards of county commits
sioners to grant or refuse license to
sell intoxicating liquors, and that such
boards cannot be controlle or inter-
fered with by mandamus proceedings
In the Clay county tax case against
the Minneapolis Il Northern Elevator
company it is held that the property
of purchaser must be taxed where
his business is carried on. that is.
where it is kept for sale. and that the
buying of property in another town
or district would not render it assess
able ut the place of purchase.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
GOVERNORS VETO.
1t is Affixed to SIX Bill. Passed by
the LeRialnture.

st. Paul, April 2S-Gov. Clough at
noon finished his work in connection
with the bills of the late legislative
session. signing all the bills that re-
manned In his hands, save six. The
six bills vetoed are, together with
the governors reasons for the We
toes:
II. 4. No. 9-The johnson bill regu.
lating peddlers. This bill is in con.
flict with the federal constitution. 1t
was drawn In the interests of the
country mert hants, and was intended
to shut out the country peddlers by
making the license SO high that they
could not pay 1t.
III. n. No. $3.50 prevent fraud In
the manufacture and sale of cheese.
Under this bill, as amended in the
senate, it would lave been possible
for filed cheese to be sold in the state.
S. +. No. 31-To transfer the school
text book fund to the internal i'm
provement fund. The bill seeks by
indirection to employ state money to
aid in local Improvements in the
various counties. and is in conflict
with article 0, section 5. of the con.
stitution. 1t was one of the bills I'M
der which the country members hoped
to get money for roads and bridges.
II. F. No. SOTO provide for the
incorporation Of grand lodge of
Junior Good Templnrs. 1t is in con-
flict with article 4, section 80, Of the
constitution.
II. f. No. 6oo-To place the grain
department under civil service rcgu-
latiOns. The bill Disseminated, as be-
tween state departments, placing one
under civil service and not all, and
therefore was not deemed wise
measure by the governor.
II. Il. No. SOTO repeal section so.
chapter 6, General Laws Of 1878, re-
lating to township assessors. Under
this section the assessors make their
statistical returns to the secretary of
state, and its repeal would mean that
no more of these returns would be
made. The bill really meant that the
assistant secretary of state, who is
also commissioner Of statistics, would
have nothing to do.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
WILDE is ON TRIAL.
THE DISGUSTING CASE BEGINS IN
THE OLD DALEY.
A Great Thronk of spect.tor. I'm and
Around the Court Room to Catch
Glimpse of Wilde and His Fellow
Prisoner.

London, April 2S-Oscar Wilde and
Alfred Taylor were brought to trial
to-day at the Old Bailey and pleaded
not guilty. Men and women twenty
deep filled the corridors of the Old
Bailey and fought vainly for stand
Ing room near the point Of vantage,
the door through which the prisoners
must enter the court. Counsel for
the prosecution were early in their
places. A jury composed of highly
tradesmen, We're polled and few
minutes later Wilde and Taylor were
escorted into court and placed in the
prisoners dock. Wilde was dressed
as usual on his former appearance in
court, but his face was drawn and
haggard, his hair had been cut and
his swagger had entirely disappeared
Justice Charles opened the court
and lengthy discussion followed as
to whether the prisoners should be
tried on all of the twenty-five sep
arate counts of the indictments. Sir
Edward Clarke, @. c., counsel for the
defense, objected to such a course.
but the judge overruled him and the
prisoners then pleaded not guilty.
Mr.. G. r.. Gill. on behalf Of the
treasury, opened the case for the pros
ecution, reciting the known history Of
the case. dwelling upon the associa-
ton of Wilde with Taylor and Civ
ing a graphic description of Taylor's
darkened, perfumed rooms, where
Wilde was in the habit of meeting his
associates. Counsel went into detail
through the various charges, review
ing all the testimony which has al
ready been presented.
Charles Parker was the first wit
ness. His testimony was most re-
Voting, but the judge held it to be
necessary that the charges against
Wilde should be explained in detail.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

at the Boston law school and began
the practice of law in his native town.
There he was nominated for congress
but was defeated. 1t was he Who
nominated Mai. Mckinley for con-
SresS. In 1883 lie went to Chicago
and entered into partnership with
Leonard SWEET. one of the most dis
tinguished lawyers of the West. He
became Very prominent in his pro-
fession and on the retirement OF
Judge Blodsett, was appointed by
President Harrison to fill the vacancy
thus made in the United States fed
e,sll district court. There his decis-
ions and rulings have been generally.
approved,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
BILL is MISSING.
The Ant,-roo, Room Dill i. Lost or


stolen.
st. Paul, April ,6.-Senate File No.
13S. prohibiting pool selling in Min
neSota. has been mislaid, temporarily,
at least. There are rumors that it
has been stolen. Had the bill become
law by being signed by the gov
ernor. it would have meant a direct
loss of $4,000 to the Twin City Jock
ey club, besides the amount which
future years would accrue from the
holding of running meetings at the
etate fair grounds, through the selling
of pool privileges. If the bill is lost
and cannot be presented to the gov
ernor by o'clock tomorrow it will
not become Il law, and the jockey club
will be entitled to sell pools as it has
done in the past. The result will be
that there will be at least two more
seasons Of summer racing mt the state
fair grounds. with pool selling priv
ile.,eS under the direction of the Twin
City Jockey club.
Senate File No. 1873 passed the
house of representatives of the state
legislature after long-continued
struggle on the part Of its friends and
the opposition last Saturday after
noon II was sent up to the govern
Oi' = Oliice ut Lob j ueSudt AFTERNOON.
After receiving bill the governor has
three days time in which to sign it.
If it is not signed by the chief execu-
tive of the state inside of that time
it does not become law: is inopert-
tive. and all the work and worry OF
its friends will have to be in vain
But all the work and worry of those
opposed to it will l.. have been in
vain. They will have much reason to
| be happy for its loss in tie governors
office will be as much of Il victory to
| them as it's drseat would have been
in the legislature.
\ reporter was Informed at IL
o'clock last evening that the officials
in the governors office while looking
for the bill yesterday afternoon. had
been unable to find it. Gov. Clough
being in Minneapolis the reporter was
unable to interview him last evening.
but as the next best authority on
such subject his private secretary,
Tams BiXby. was seen.
Mr.. RiXby is inclined to scout the
| idea that the bill is lost or has been
stolen. despite the fact that re-
porter was informed yesterday that
an offer of $1,000 had been made to a
certain person To steal the bill before
| the governor had signed it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Lady Garbage In.pector.

Chicago. April 26.-Aliss Jane Adj
ans. of Hull house, civic federation
and municipal reform fame. will. in
the future. wear the official star of
the city department of public works
under the lapel of her jacket She
was to-day appointed garbage in
spector in the Nineteenth ward by
Mayor Swift. and WILL beginning to-
morrow. devote herself to watching
the movements of the contractor for
removing garbage and cleaning the
streets III that district.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
1T TOOK FOUR DEPUTIES
TO Hold nm Insane Man While BE
Ing Examined In Court.

TO Hold nm Insane Man While Be-
Ing Examined In Court.
st. Paul, April 2S.-Phillips is forty
five years old and has a wife and five
children in Superior. He came to
st. Paul about week ago looking for
work at his trade and suddenly be-
came possessed of violent homi-
cidal and suicidal mania which was
so pronounced that after his arrest it
was found necessary to convey him
Immediately to the county Jail. where
lie was locked in a padded cell. Even
then in order to keep him from injur-
ing himself he was put in straight
jacket and strapped to the bunk in
his cell room. In court yesterday it
was necessary for him to be held by
four deputy sheriffs from whom he
made desperate attempts to escape
during the examination. AS soon as
possible after his hearing Sheriff
Chapel had him conveyed in chains
to the insane asylum by couple of
deputies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Mr,. ParnelI Imnrovinr.

Rordentown, n. j., April 27.--Mrs.
rarnell's condition to-day is much i'm
proved. She received nourisment and
still recognizes those around her. Ed
zero, Slavin, who was formerly in her
employ, and who now resides in New
York, arrived here to-day, and when
Mrs. Parncll saw him she grasped his
hand with knowing look. Frederick
Tudor of Boston. a cousin Of Mrs
Fa:nell, also arrived to-day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
POOL BILL SIGNED.
1he Governor Sign. 1t Along With
Many Othcrs.

Many others.
St. Paul. april 27.-Gov. Clorgh
this morning signed about 100 bills
J'ae first Oh the list was the Warmer
;,i!l for the st. Paul department of
nut'iic works. end the list includes the
Stevens anti-pool bill, which was mis-
laid and not stolen. as at first sup
posed it had been. The appropria tions
bill! has not yet been signed. and prob
ably will not be reached until late
today, but Gov. Clough said ut noon:
81 have looked the bill over care
fully, and do not now intend to veto
e. single item in it. They have cut the
aggregate down to what asked, and
see no excuse or reason now for
vetoing any item, and, of course, for
the reason have stated. am not
looking for an excuse. SO, unless in
looking the bill over a =, find
something Objectionable, it will he
signed as it passed."
The governor still has thirty-two
unsigned bills in his possession. They
must be signed before midnight to-
sight in order to become laws. Among
these are the omnibus appropriation
ON. the Ozmun corrupt practices bill
and S. II. Nc. 4, the Stevens special
taxation bill.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Life I. Ebhine Away,

Bordentown. n. j.. April 26.-It now
seems but question of few hours
until Mrs. Parnell passes away.
Since she was attacked by the first
convulsion yesterday she has grown
rapidly worse and is growing weaker
every minute. DR.. Ships. the at
tending physician. has given up all
hope of saving her life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Exposition to he Sold.

Minneapolis. April ga meeting
of the stockholders of the Minneapolis
Exposition company was held to-day
for the purpose of authorizing the
directors to sell the property A res
olution was adopted giving the di-i
rectors the desired authority. George
W. jerks announced that he was
ready to form new company and
take the property off the hands OF
the board,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
r. ID. Armour.

day that Secretary Morton would
soon discover his mistake. Mr.. Ar
mour is a very pleasant man. lie
was born in Madison county. New
York. In 1852, when 20 years of age,
he went to California and Travelled
extensively through the West. 1t was
then he saw the opportunities which
the western country afforded in the
businesses in which with his brothers
he afterward embarked. and which
has made him one of the richest men
in Chicago, his home. Himself. with
his two sons, Ogden and Philip D.,
and his three surviving brothers, form
the firm of Armour & Co., which has
its headquarters in the Home Insur-
ance building at the corner Of Adams
and La Sale streets.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

ST. Paul. April &c. = The supreme
court to-day. in the case of Alexander
George. convicted of larceny commit
ted on bridge across the Mississippi.
between Minnesota and Wisconsin,,
decided that the state courts has
jurisdiction in such cases. and the;
verdict of the lower court is sustained.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
whttemnn Held.

New York. April 26. - Alonzo J..
Whiteman. who is being held in the
tombs to await the arrival of an Of
ficer from San Francisco With war
rant charging him with forgery. was
arraigned to-day and remanded with
out hearing until tomorrow morn
ing Sheriff Mcneil of Dansville. N.
Y. was on hand with a warrant to ar
rest Whiteman for perjury in that
city if he should be discharged.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Not Insane.
-
Sam

Somerset. Ky. April &c. = Sam
Frazier. the spy who gave awa5 to-
detectives the plan to rob the express
train on the Southern Cincinnati rails
way last month is not insane. On thes3
contrary, he is still in Jail here sound
In bOdv and mind. d
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Ten People Drowned.

Baltimore. April pa report comes
from Burham's Wharf, Middlesex
county. Va, that during storm on
the Rappahannock ten men, two
white and eight colored, were
drowned. When the storm broke a
number Of canoes sought safety un-
der the lee of vessel. The vessel
dragged anchor and the canoes We're
cut loose. 1t was the occupants Of
these boats that were drowned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

bakersfield. Gala, April 27.-Lord
Stolto Douglass attempted to whip
George +. Weeks. editor of the Cali
fornian. to-day. and was thrown out
Of the Office. He threatens to return
with n crowd Of English friends, and
Weeks says he will shoot him II he
does.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
THE wIsCONsINERS.
Toy Arc aavinE a Good Time at
Illinois, Capital.

Springfield. ILL.,, April 27.-This
morning vas spent by the visiting
members of the Wisconsin legislature
=, attending the sessions Of the Illi-
oois Legislature. The members from
WISCONSIN We're admitted to the floor
Of the house in a body. A reception
!yos given the visitors by Gov. Alt
geld this afternoon, but aside from
THIS the visitors were left to entertain
themselves. They passed the time ill
viewing the state house and visiting
The Lincoln monument, his home, the
nil state house, and other places made
famous by the martyred president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Knight. of ST. George

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. April 2G.-The
knights of ST. George of the United
States. the Bohemian religious, be-
nevolent and fraternal organization.
are holding national convention
here which will be in session through
the week. Many delegates are pres
ont
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Charged Win Trc.pas.,

Marquette. Mich. April o6-Commis-
sioner Frank Moore has bound over
to the United States court for trial
two foremen in the employ of the
Diamond Match company on a charge
of trespass on government land and
cutting timber valued at $4,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
County TREASURER skip..

Montezuma. Iowa. April 2s.-County
Treasurer c. w. Rowe has disap-
peared. and with him about $50, 900
of the county's money. He left here
last Saturday morning. but nothing
was suspected until to-day. All efforts
to locate him have proven fruitless.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
He Violated Law.

Ashland, Wis.,. April 2s.-A scnsa-
ton was created among whcelmen
here today by the arrest of John
Watson, chairman Of the Republican
central committee. by Chief Of Police
Scharz. Watson was arrested for ap-
pearing after night on his wheel
without lantern, and was fined.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Trying to E.cape.

st. Joseph, Mo-. April cS.-County
Collector George Hall is believed to
have gone to Japan. He was seen in
Omaha Monday night by Burlington
conductor and denied his identity.
Officers have learned this much and
are trying to have him arrested be-
fore sailing. Meanwhile the shortage
in his office continues to grow. 1t
will run up to $4,000 or more, it is
rpnOrtpd
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Left TWO Wido,1s,

San Francisco, April 27.-The con-
test over the estate of Frederick N.
Kind, who died some time ago in this
city, developed the fact today that
Kind had left two widows, one in
tAie city and one in st. Louis. Neither
klew the other existed. Both wild
ows and one son are now after the
rSfQtc,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
steamer Sold.

Tacoma, Wash, April 27.-The Unit
ed States coast and geodetic survey
steamer Hass Ter was sold here to-day
Mt auction. The vessel was bought
by Capt. John Irving, Of the Canadian
Pacific Navigation company, for
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Buck.lsin nun. AWAY.

Minneapolis. April 2s.-The famous
"buckskin" mare created considerable
excitement on Fourth street this
morning by running away. She was
finally stopped Mt SeccHd avenue
south by Officer Merrick. A great
crowd gathered about her and every
one seemed to know her by reputa-
tiOn
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
JUDGE cRosscur I'LL.

The Chicago Jurist Goes 20 cnlifo--
mia for His Health.
San Diego. Cal. April 26.The ILL
ness of Judge =. S. Grosscup of Chi
caso. who came here a few days ago
for his health. has become so serious
that his physicians doubt his re-
covery. The judge was born in ASH
land. ohio. in 1872. He was edu-
Gated at Wittcnbers college SPRING
field. Ohio. and afterward studied law
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Capt. Benham Dead.

New Orleans, April 2S.-Capt. w. H.
Benham, the well known commander
Of Battery b, Louisiana field artillery
and q member Of the police board Of
this city, died to-day at Long Beach.
1fiss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

Montreal, April %. = Alphonsin
Thibedeau has died at the general
hospital from injuries received in the
fire. 1t is rumored that one girl,
Marie Flambois is missing. The to-
tai loss Is now estimated OF $5OO,OD.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

Washington. April 2S-Up to late
hour DR.. GuZlnan. the Nicaraguan
minister had not received and dis
patches from his government indicat-
ing what. if anything has transpired
in connection with the British ulti-
matum.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Strike. Settled.

Wheeling. W. Va. April &c. - The
Elm Grove coal strike Of miners was
settled to-day by the managers re-
storing the G0-cent rate which they
had cut to 81 cents.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
coRISEo SEIZED.
The English Are Thought to Have
Landed,

London. April 2S.-In well informed
English quarters to-day it is declared
that the British ultimatum to Mic
aragua has not been modified, and
that Admiral Stephenson has not been
cabled to extend the time granted
Nicaragua within which to pay the
indemnity of $4,000 demanded by
England. 1t is believed here that the
admiral has landed at Corinto.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Grants Birthday.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 2e-Gen.
Grants birthday was observed here
last night by a banquet under, the
auspices OF the Grant club, thu Re-
publican state organiza ton. at which
nearly 400 guests sat down.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Thirteen Men KilIed.

Edinburgh. April 28.-An explosion
occurred to-day III coal pit at Den
ny. near Stirling, about thirty miles
from this place. There were 1T men
in the pit at the time of the accident.
Thirteen of them We're Tiled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
Loca neafr0xed.

Cleveland, Ohio. April 27.-About
100000 feet of pine lumber in the
yard of Newton T. Co., located in the
Southern part of the city. was de-
stroyed by fire to-day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

Wadena. Mimi, April 26.-Wadena
has adopted the 8 o'clock curfew
street promptly. So far it works like
charm.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
THAT BEEF COMBINE
p. ID. Armour Declares That 1t Does
Not Exist.

Chicago. April 27.-P. D. Armour
the head of the great packing COM
pany, denies the report that the re-
cent rise in beef was due to combine
of packing companies. He said to-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

London. April 27.-1nquiries made
t,-tay at the United States embassy
',cre confirm the statement made that
Great Britain and the United States
are fully agreed as to the formers
course of action i'll enforcing her de-
minds upon Nicaragua.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02

Reception for Campos.
Havana. April %. = "A reception to
Capt. Gen. De Compos was given at
the capital to-day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-02
More "stun,, Than Debt.,

Red Wing, MIMI, April 27.-Benson
& Linden, grocers In this city, have
made an assignment to j. Seastrand,
The assets exceed the liabilities.