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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
is THIS A CASE OF GAULe
Mayor DOran VIII Probably Say II
Is Not.

PatrOlman Gaul, Of the central sta
ton, was before the mayor yesterday
on charges preferred by Michael Tracy,
contractor, who resides at 148 East
George street. Tuesday afternoon Mr..
Tracy had business in the court house,
and while standing in the lower hall
talking with a friend, Patrolman Gaul
approached and suggested that the
twain move on and not loiter about the
halls. The order was given in g. very
curt manner, and the attention of the
gentlemen called to one Of the large
signs which adorn the halls of the
building, warning persons that there
is to be no loafing in the building. Mr.
Tracy said something about his being
a taxpayer and having paid taxes on
property in st. Paul, when the officer
was on the other side of the water.
There were several bars of conVerSa-
ton, and then full stop which occur
red when the officer placed Mr.. Tracy
under arrest and took him to the CEN
trail station. There was a consultation
there and an attempt made to pacify
Mr.. Tracy, and he was allowed to go
without being booked. The more Mr.
Tracy thought about the: affair the
warmer he became. and yesterday
morning he made formalEeomplaint to
the mayor. His honor, having other
business mapped out for the day, post
poned the hearing of the case until
this morning. Patrolman Gaul, when
seen yesterday, said he had received
orders to keep crowds from lettering
in the halls Of the court house, and
did nothing more than his duty in
speaking to the men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
TWO WOMEN CLAIM HIM.
William H. GOnant's Popularity
Brings Him Trouble.

The arraignmen of William H. Conant in
tho police court yesterday on the charge Of
assault and battery developed the fact that
the young man is claimed as the legal hus-
band of two different women. The disputant
females are Bertha Foresdale, who claims
to have been married to Conant in Hudson,
Wis, March g. 1889, and the present Mrs.
Conant, whom the prisoner was said to have
married in Hammond, Ind, May q, 1895,
The Foresdale woman declares she is wife
No. 1, saying that after her marriage to
Conant they lived together until he suddenly
left the city with a young girl, whom she
says is now wife No. 2. She instituted pro-
ceedings for bigamy against COnant in Chi
cago, but claims she refused to prosecute him
on his promise to return and live with her.
This she says he refused to do, and when
he came back brought wife No. 2. Wife No.
l went to the home of Commits mother, Mrs.
Sarah Conant. 106 East Grove street Tuesday
to see the man whom she claims Mrs Con-
ant No. has usurped, and, 1t is said,
smashed up lot Of dishes and household
goods The young man, it is said, struck the
woman in the face, which was responsible
for his arrest on the charge Of assault. Con-
ant ridicules the claims of the Foresdale
woman and denies that he was ever married
to- her. He will be tried on the assault
charge by jury the second day of the new
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
JUDGE KERR LAID TO REST.
Impressive Services Attended b.
Many Old Friends,

The silver notes of a bugle sounding 'taps
Tell upon the ears OF a group OF sorrowing
people at Oakland cemetery yesterday noon,
and as the last note died away the mourners
turned forever from the revered clay of the
late Hon. Charles Deal Kerr. The solemn
services conducted by the Grand Army OF
was lowered into its resting place, the world
lost physical sight of honorable, an up
right judge.
The funeral services were held at the fam
lily residence, "a Summit avenue, at IL o'clock,
and large number of friends were present.
Colleagues from the bench, co-workers from
the bar, companions from the Loyal Legion,
comrades from the Grand Army, all friends
and each an admirer of Judge Kerr, gath
cred to testify by their presence the love in
which the deceased is held. The members
of-the Ramsey county bar and the judges
OF the state supreme court, district court
and other judicial bodies were present in
to the house in a body from the court house,
the column being led by Judge Otis, Judge
Kelley, Judge Egan, Judge Brill and Judge
Willis.
The services at the house we're more than
usually impressive. Rev. John Paul Egbert,
OF the House of Hope Presbyterian church,
OF which the deceased was an attendant Of
1ciated. The church choir sang Paradise,
Oh Paradise and as the last words died
away, scores Of people bowed their heads I'M
der weight Of sorrow. The pastor read
from st. PauPs Epistle to the Corinthians
of the resurrection from the dead, and the
word sbrought comfort to the members of
the stricken family.
Rev. Mr.. Egbert spoke with deep feeling of
the deceased and Of his magnificent charac-
ter, which had left It's impress upon the COM
muntty. The bench, bar and the patriotic
orders of which Judge Kerr was a member
sent magnificent floral tributes. The casket
was dTaped in the national flag and orna-
mented with draped bugle, emblems of the
soldier. The dark green laurel wreath of
casket.
At the conclusion Of the services honorary
bearers from the judiciary, Loyal Legion, the
par and the G.. A. R. accompanied the re-
mains and the members of the family to
Oakland
Mrs. Kerr, the bereaved wife of the de-
ceased, will leave this morning for Little
Falls, Mimi, with her sister, Mrs. Williams,
IN quest of absolute quiet and rest Her
faithful vigil at the side of her husband,
covering period of six long months, and
the suffering Of the last few days renders
a rest imperative Mrs. Kerr will be accom-
panied by her sons, Harry and Charles.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
TOUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION
IMPROPER IN ALLOWING THE
SHERIFF $5,15S.
so Mr.. BUTLER TELLS THEM.
LAW PROVIDES THAT THE WAR
RANTS FOR THE COLLECTION
OF TAXES
BE RETURNED EARLY IN JUNE
Chapel, However, Bunched Them
for Two Ycars-COunIy Will
Fight the Claim.

County Attorney Butler has sent a
communication to the board of county
commissioners advising them that their
action in allowing Sheriff ChapeFs
claim against the county of $5,15S was
improper. The sheriff's claim is based
on fees alleged to be due him for the
return Of warrants issued to him in
1893 and 1894, commanding him to col
lect the taxes due for 1892 and 1898
In every case where the sheriff is un-
able to find any property out of which
to collect the taxes due from the party
named he makes return to that eff
feet, and for each return so made the
statute allows him a fee Of 81.
County Attorney Butler holds, how
ever, that Sheriff Chapel is not entitled
to the fees claimed by him, for the rea-
son that the statute requires the sher-
If to make his returns not later than
June of each year. Sheriff Chapel did
not comply with the law, Mr.. Butler
says, in that he merely preserved the
warrants issued in the years 1893 and
1894, and has waited until 1896 to re-
turn them to the county. Therefore,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
SCHUBERT CONCERT.
Interesting Programme Under the
First Section of the Club.

Conover hall was filled yesterday at the
concert Of the Schubert club. The programme
was under the direction of the ladies of the
hrst section Of the club, and Miss Alice Mon
rort Mr.. Van Week and Claude Madden as
sisted. Shortly before the close of the con-
cert Mrs. Dorr, president of the club, pre-
scented Miss Elsie Shaw, the director Of the
chorus with handsome mahogany baton,
silver tipped and appropriately inscribed. The
selections OF the afternoon were the compo-
sitions OF modern women composers and the
concert was one of unusual interest and fin
ish. Following is the complete programme:
Romance in A".....H H A. Reach
~ Mr.. Madden.
Canadian Boat Song H. A. Reach
u., Mrs: Thompson, Mr.. Van Week.
AIT oe Ballet ............C C. Chaminade
Mrs. Watson.
Cantata-'The Rose Of Avon-town''
H. H. A. Beach
"a. Miss Monfort and Chorus
AHU~nCiho &c. Chaminade
an, Mr.. Madden.
40 10 Inee Guy d. Hardelot
hcSCSy H. H. A. Beach
Miss Florence M. Pace.
visions Qnvocation). w Guy d. Hardelof
Miss Coghlan.
lie Soir'' . = Cboir5o
MISS Zenzius and Miss Humbird
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
PARTY FROM MANTORVILLE.
They Spend n Pleasant Day in St
Paul.

delegation Of business men and
farmers from Mantorville and vicinity
spent a part Of the day in ST. Paul
yesterday. The visitors arrived in
the city over the Chicago & Great
Western road at 10 o'clock and were
taken in charge by G. B. Bowlby, Maj
w. w. Cooley and Secretary Slime, Of
the Commercial club. They were taken
TO the rooms of the Commercial club
and afterwards to various points of
interest about the city. Nearly an hour
was spent at fire headquarters and the
remainder of the afternoon was put in
visiting the wholesale and jobbing
houses.
The Chicago & Great Western road
recently completed branch line to
Mantorville, thus giving the residents
Of that town and vicinity direct rail
communication. The excursion yester-
day was in celebration of the opening
of this branch Of the road. A. D. La
Due, of Mantorville, was in charge Of
the party. 1t was due to Mr.. La Dues
action that the project, which resulted
In the branch being extended to Man
torville, was carried out. The visitors
had q special train Of fiveecoaches and
left for home last evening During
their stay in the city a number of the
merchants were shown such good
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
ROUTES FOR sELBY LINE.
Those Opposed to Shepard Ordi-
nance Offer Suggestions.

The alderman1c committee on streets
and those interested in the proposed
| change in the cable line to an electric
one, will have a session at the council
chamber this afternoon at o'clock.
The ordinance presented by Aid. Shep-
ard also changes the route of the pres
ent cable line in that the route is to
be on Third and Summit avenue instead
of up the Selby avenue hill. This, it is
understood, is the main objection to the
ordinance and the objection comes
from those who have the interests of
Summit avenue and the property own
ers on that street at heart.
A new proposition will be submitted
for change in the cable line and also
in the route which the cars will take
The gentlemen who are in favor of
the new scheme say it is not feasible
to run the cars up Third street and
Summit avenue. They favor, as soon as
the line can be changed to an electric
one, the running Of the cars on Fourth
to the Seven corners, then north on
Fort street to Tenth, along Tenth to
Rice, west on Rice to Summit avenue,
on Summit avenue to Nelson avenue,
and on Nelson avenue to either Earring
ton or Virginia, and thence to Selby
avenue. Another plan is to have the
route changed so as to run the cars up
Fourth to Wabasha street, on Waba-
Sha to Ienth, ana then to Selby ave
nue. by the way Of Rice, Summit, Mel
son, Virginia or Harrington avenues
Those favoring the new scheme say
| that if possible, they would prefer that
some device which would be reason
ably safe, be used on the Selby avenue
hill, and the much nearer and more di-
rect route to the hill district maintain
ed. If this cannot be done, rather than
take the Third street and Summit ave
nue. route, they would prefer the Fort
| street or Wabasha street plan.
The grade via Third street and Sum-
nit avenue, is what might be called
! per cent one, but on Summit and
Nelson avenues, the grade would not
| be more than a Az per cent one, which
| is about the same as on the East
Seventh street electric line. It is un-
derstood that all the interests which
now are opposed to the Third street
and Summit avenue plan would unite
on either Of the above routes mention
ed.
Nothing, it is understood, will be
brought up regarding the above plans
until after the Shepard ordinance has
been considered, and, as now expected
put to sleep.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31

the county attorney maintains that
Chapel is not entitled to any fees in
connection with the warrants in Ques-
ton
Whether the county board will recon-
slider it's action in allowing the sheriff
claim remains to be seen this after
noon. Commissioners Allen and Nc
Carron said that the purpose Of the
meeting was merely to hold final ses-
sion, in order to afford the outgoing
commissioners a chance to say good
bye to each other in their official capac-
tiles.
Should the board, however, not see
fit to reconsider and disallow ChapePs
claim, the county attorneys office will
appeal to the courts and request that
the claim be disallowed Mr.. Butler
may not institute the appeal himself, as
his term will expire next Saturday, but
his successor, Mr.. Anderson, who has
| been fully posted on the situation, is
expected to take the action designated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
DEATH OF A SOLDIER.
John Lawrence Answers the Sum-
mons From Beyond.


The Christmas Bseason at Fort Smelling
was saddened by the death from pneumonia
OF John lawrence, for many years the stew
ard @o1 the Post Exchange Mr.. Lawrence
was porn In Philadelphia in 1856. He served
honorary and faithfully for over eight years
as private corporal and sergeant IN Com
Pahy A. Inlrd infantry, and during a. large
part OF THIS service ne carried the flag of
lne. regiment as color sergeant. A man Of
many valuable qualities, with genial, kind
ny generous nature, his death, on the 10Th,
was sincere SORROW to his many friends.
The funeral was military one. The serv-
ices IN the post chapel were conducted by
the pastor OF the House of Hope, a5choir Of
ladies' and officers rendering the music. All
the garrison that could crowd into the chapel
were present. and Gen. Edwin G. Mason,
me former colonel OF the regiment, tesi-
neo by MS presence to the esteem in which
ne held the dead. The handsome casket,
covered with flowers and draped with the
national nag, was borne to the. cemetery on
gun carriage, preceded by the band of the
regiment playing the solemn dead march,
ana tne escort Of sixteen men with rifles
reversed. The bearers were eight sergeants.
Immediately following were the members Of
the local post of the regular army and navy
union, OF which the deceased was a member.
Then came 200 men in line and many car
rlages and post vehicles. Three times the
rifles OF the escort flashed their volleys-
the soldiers farewell to their honored dead
and then bugle rang out the pathetic
music OF taps"-lights out.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
THEY ALL COURT 1T.
The Investigation Proposed by As
sembIyman Dix.

The proposition made by Assemblyman Dix
at the assembly Tuesday night that a COM
mlttee from the council investigate the al
legged friction between the police and city at
torney's department seems to meet with much
favor. City Attorney Darragh is out of the
city Just at present, but all the assistants
in his office are ready for any investigation.
Mr.. Oppenheim, who has charge of the
prosecutions in the police court said there
were a number of matters which had come to
his attention since he had been prosecuting
cases, which the public, in his opinion, should
know about The place, referring to the
police court, he said certainly needed in
vestigating, and the deeper it went the great
er possible benefits would be to the city and
the citizens.
Assistant City Attorney Phillips said if the
council would be more careful in always
obeying the law they would him deal
of trouble. He was willing they should in
vestgate until they were tired.
Assistant Bowe said he knew of no law
which would prevent the council from max
ing fools Of themselves.
- Chief Goss, on behalf Of the police depart
Elent, said he was willing to go to the bottom
of the matter and zsee where the blame was.
He was anxious to have the investigation
commence at once President Arosin has not
as yet announced the three members of the
committee from the assembly, and the reSo-
luton has not been before the board of alder
men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
Lutheran Church Concert.

The concert at the First Lutheran church
last night, given for the benefit of the choir,
was well attended. The programme contained
twelve well selected numbers, including Sc
Stenhammar, Leprevost, L'Eclair and Artol.
No encores were permitted, a regulation
which contributed materially to the enjoy
close at seasonabie hour. The programme
opened with an organ solo, by Peter John
son, who played Leprevost's professional
March. The choir sang Gounod's Praise Ye
the Father and stenhammar's "Hosianna''
creditably. The vocal soloists were Miss Flor
ence Marion Pace, who sang with much ex-
preston an aria from Haydn's Creation -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
PROPOSALS FOR THE COLLEC-
TON AND DISPOSAL OF GAR
BAGE, ETC.
CITY Clerks Office

OILy CIerK's Un1ce.
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 26, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
marked Proposals for Garbage Collection"
will be received at the office of the under
signed Clerk Of the City OF st. Paul. in the
M, on the 5th day of January, 1897, for tho
collection, removal and disposal OF garbage,
offal. dead animals and all kinds of refuse
St. Paul; said proposals to be opened and con-
sidered at the meeting of the Board of Alder
men. January 5, 1897, 7:3O o'clock D. M. The
sponsibie bidder, and in accordance with spec
ihcations now on file in the office of the I'M
dersigned the City Clerk Of st. Paul
A Fond IN the sum Of one thousand dollars,
or certified check for like amount must
accompany each proposal.
Inc Common Council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids u ssa-@
jst by order. CT the Common Council.
Dec. &c daily Jan. 5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
THE SHORTEST ROUTE
To Los Angeles and California

To Los Angeles and California
Is the Chicago Great Western maple Leaf
Route) handsome new Pullman Tourist
Sleeper leaves st. Paul every Tuesday at 1880
a. M, running through to Los Angeles via
Kansas City and the Santa Fe route without
change, arriving at Los Angeles the following
Saturday at neon. This IS positively the short
est route to California, and the only one
that avoids any Sunday travelling. The cars
are as complete and comfortable as the stand
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
DISTRICT COURT ROUTINE.
New Cases Commenced and Orders
and Decisions,


The following new cases were filed in the
district court yesterday:
6756S-Martin Bruggemann VS.. Abram M.
Fridley ct al; action to quiet title
67569-Martin Bruggemann VS.. Samuel G..
Davis ct all; action to quiet title.
66937-A. E. Whitney vs. John McKenna; ac-
ton to recover $65 a promissory note.
6693S-Duplex Manufacturing company VS..
Phelps Well and Wind Mill company; action
to recover $27023 for goods alleged to be sold
and delivered.
Orders and Decisions
p 67203-In re estate of A. H Lohiker, de-
ceased, appeal Of Jessie Lonergan from order
Of probate court admitting will to probate;
judgment affirming order of probate court.
Otis. ].
6O8S7-In the matter of the receivership of
the Walter A. Wood Harvester company, in
solvent; order appointing referees to exam
inc account of receivers and fixing compen-
sation of receivers and their attorneys Egan,
J.
63915-Jospehine NJ. Smith VS.. City of ST.
Paul and st. Paul Trust company, ct al, in
tervenors; plaintiff awarded judgment
against defendant for $3.50. Otis, ].
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
New STYLE VesttbuIes.

1.-THE New Northwestern Limited train to
Chicago is vestibuled from end to end, the
full width Of each car. Each vestibule affords
a pretty and pleasant observation room with
glass doors coming down to the platform,
and matches that cover The steps, making an
even floor, so that a small child who might
stray out there could not possibly encounter
any mishaps. st. Paul Dispatch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
LOCAL NOTICES.
Latest, Newest Train,

THE famous North Western Limited Is
the latest, newest and most splendid produc-
ton of the carbuilder's art. 1t is fresh from
the shops, from the tip of the engines pilot
to the rear tail-light. 1t Is the most com
fortably built train in America or any place
else, and means still greater luxury and en-
Joyment for travellers between Chicago and
the Northwest. Minneapolis Journal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
MIR. SEYMOUR RESIGNS.
VIII Devote All His Time to Bank
of Minnesota.

Frank Seymour, recently appointed one of
the receivers of the Bank Of Minnesota, has
chants National bank, to give all his time to
the affairs of the former institution. re-
porter for the G o e called on Mr.. Sey-
mour at the Bank of Minnesota yesterday
to learn when the resignation would take
effect-immediately or at the meeting of the
directors of the Merchants National early in
January. But Mr. Seymour was too busy to
be seen.
Another effort was made last evening to
lat the facts, when reporter called at
MIC Seymour residence, but it was stated
; that the gentleman had retired.
III taTwas reported that the resignation of
Mr.. Seymour, as cashier of the Merchants
National, has already gone into effect and
that the directors will act favorably on it
when they meet next month.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
PEOPLES CHURCH ANNUAL.
Rev. S. G. Smith Talks to His Flock
About Giving

The annual meeting Of the Peoples Church
society was held last evening in the church
pariors. The business before the session
consisted of general resume of the past
years work, and a discussion of plans for
the future. Under the new system of rentals
which will be introduced it is expected that
the budget of the coming year will be paid
without deficit. The sttings will be rent
church was reported as showing some in
crease over last year. The attendance Of
the Sabbath school has increased 100 per cent
The work of the industrial school has been
pushed with vigor and hundreds of gar
ments have been made and altered for the
poor and needy. The general condition of
the church is good.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
JOSEPHINE Nj. SMITH WINS

In Her Action Against the City of
st. Paul.
case OF considerable interest to prop
erty owners and of Importance to the city
Mas Mas .ueclqeo Yesterday by Judge Otis. 1t was
that OF Josephine M. Smith against the Citv
OF st. Paul, defendant, and the St. Paul Trust
company COZ and Lucretia F. sache, intervenors.
Inc decision is in favor of the plaintiff, the
against the city for $3.50, and deciding that
lief. '
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
THROUGH CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Via 1.-THE Milwaukee 81

nne Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car now
leaves Minneapolis at S:25 and St. Paul at
$3.50 every Saturday morning and runs through
to Los Angeles, CAL, via Kansas City and the
santa Fe System, without change. arriving
at destination % p. N. following Wednes-
day. 60.e
interesting portion of America. AMI the hard
nhip incident to winter travel through the
more no-therly climate Is avoided
Rate per double berth $500 through. For
berth reservations. furthe. Information as to
rates, etc., apply to THE MILWAUKEE,
agents. o. address ]. T. Conley Assistant
General Passenger Agent. St Paul, Mimi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
RETURNS ITS MAIL.
Another Concern TabOOed by the
Mail DEPARTMENT

The postmaster received another fraud
order from Washington, D. c., yesterday
directing that all mail, including postal or
ders and money orders, addressed to con-
Germ in this city, known as 1.-The Northwest
ern Adjustment company" be withheld from
delivery. The order declares that the concern
Is engaged in an illegal and fraudulent bust
ness. In cases of this nature, all registered
mail and money orders are returned at once
to the postmaster of the mailing Offices to be
by them returned to the senders, while all
unregistered mail is sent forthwith to the
dead letter office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-31
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The petition of Miss Kitty Smith for leave
to have testimony taken to prove that the
late Alfred J. Hill, to whom she was en-
had left will. has been denied by Judge
Willrich. The testimony adduced to support
the petition gave small ground to believe that
the deceased left any will