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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
TAXPAYERS REBEL,
They Are Tired of the Exorbitna
Assessment.

The great body of Minneapolis taxpayers
has rebelled against the exorbitant taxes
levied against city property, and has publicly
declared its disapproval Of the alleged ex-
travagance in the use of city funds.
Yesterday nearly 200 representative tax
payers OF Minneapolis marched in a body to
the city hall, appeared before the city board
OF equalization and protested in strong and
unmistakable terms against the burdensome
assessment now in force on Minneapolis prop
erty.
Never before has such a radical and de-
cided action been taken by a body of unor-
gained men in this city The action had
the more weight because of the undeniable
representative standing of the taxpayers pres
ent and was the direct result of the morn
ing meeting called at the board of trade rooms
to consider the question of taxes.
F. N. Stacy, of the board of trade tax COM
mittee, had hosts of figures at his tongues
end, and his time limit Of two minutes was
gladly extended by the meeting, which want
ed cold facts. Mr.. Stacy showed that the
tax rate of q mills in Minneapolis averaged
from % to 40 per cent higher than in other
cities OF about equal size. st. Paul had re-
Gently reduced her assessed valuation $26,-
100000 and had for several years past been
cutting down on the expense in the city de-
partments, while, on the other hand, the de-
partment expense in Minneapolis had in
creased. He thought that a committee sent
from the meeting to see the state board of
equalization would be courteously received
and would meet with success.
JuuS0 I1IChS SldIeU DTl0Hy LndJ the TAX
payers had come to ask the board for relief.
He said that there were present men who
paid as high as 900 a year taxes and
many of them paid annually from S., 900 to
$40, 900 in taxes. He mentioned these facts
merely that the board might know that the
body before them was a representative one.
The members of the board of equalization
got their heads together in a little whis-
pered consultation, and in a few minutes
Chairman Skoog arose, and, addressing the
anxously awaiting assemblage, said:
Gentlemen, the board is indeed pleased
that you have done it the honor of calling
this morning, and in regard to the matter
TO which your spokesman has just referred
we can only say that this very morning we
had begun to take it under consideration
and to investigate the situation. We are
therefore unable to give you any report just
at present, but assure you that your
request will be most earnestly and carefully
considered, and that you will receive re-
port from us as soon as the investigation
is completed
That was all. 1t quick action all the
way through. The whole matter had only
occupied two hours and the taxpayers, after
applauding the remarks of Mr.. Skoog, filed
out into the street and dispersed, to meet
again at the board of trade rooms this morn
ing to further consider the matter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
HEROIC MRS. DREW.
She Holds Colored Man Inn
prfsOned.

Mrs A. ]. Drew, whose husband is manager
of feed store at 81 Third avenue south,
yesterday proved beyond peradventure the
possession of heroic qualities. Armed with
nothing but a large carving knife she held
q burly colored offender imprisoned until
the arrival of the police. Contrary to the usual
custom. she refused to faint, but quietly re-
sumed her work.
Her exhibition Of pluck resulted from dis
agreement and personal conflict between q
colored couple named Minnie and William
Seward. They live near Third avenue south
Third street, and during the afternoon the
domestic unpleasantness arose. Just why he
did so is unknown, but Seward seized beer
bottle and hurled it at the head Of Mrs. Drew,
who was in front of the feed store. The mis-
sile went wide of the intended mark and was
smashed to atoms on the pavement Mrs.
Drew made for the fellow knife In hand,
and the latter ran into an clubhouse in the
rear. He closed the door after him and Mrs.
Drew could not reach him. When he thrust
his head through the transom she would
strike at 1t with the knife. He dared not risk
an exit and was confined until the arrival Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
FOR SILVER AND LIND.
The Delegates Chosen by Minnea-
polls Democrats.

The Democratic primaries held last evening
for the election of delegates to the county con-
Vention for the purpose of selecting delegates
to the state convention, to nominate q candi-
GATE for governor and other state officers and
select nine presidential electors were carried
by the silver men, and over half of the dele
gates are either instructed or have voluntarily
declared for John Lind for governor. One or
Two delegates were instructed for Frank M.
Nye Tor attorney general, but there was no
general sentiment developed upon this issue
OF any other except those indicated. The eau
cuses were quietly conducted. The number of
voters VINO turned out was about twice as
great as that which elected the previous Dem
ocratlc delegates, although there was prac-
ucally no contest and no occasion for large
vote few Populists and an occasional sill
yer Republican was found in the Democratic
ranks, but there was a marked absence of the
large access;ons to the Democratic ranks
which the silver advocates had prom .sed
among the notables who were chosen were
Judge John P. Rea from the First ward, 0. c.
Merriman, j. H. Rolfe, Albert Christello from
the Second ward Joseph Kiichli, who heads the
Fifth precinct from the Third ward, c. NJ
toote from the Fifth ward A. 7. Ankeny and
w E. Goodng from the Eighth ward.
The matter of a choice for chairman was
taken up and generally discussed at an in
formal gathering of the delegates at the Hen
nepln League rooms last evening. Among the
names mentioned were Matt Walsh, Judge
Rea, A. t. Ankeny, G. NJ Foote and ]. W. Law
renee. The general sentiment seemed to be
IN favor OF the election of Mr. Lawrence. If
this is done, it will have much to do to heal
the soreness between the Winston and Foote
factions. Lawrence has always been a leader
OF the Foote wing, and it is currently re-
ported that the two warning factions have de-
clded to let bygones be by-gones and get to-
gether In the interest of united party. Will
lam Baldwin is suggested for secretary. There
VIII probably be no contests unless one is
brought in the Second district of the Fifth
ward. where Col Glenn opened his caucus at
Z and closed it at s o'clock 1t was reported
that there were a number of voters who tried
to vote there but could not, and they may
make kick.
On the matter of the fusion the Hennepin
delegation will be a unit. 1t is possible that
resolution may be adopted urging the state
convention to nominate John Lind for governor
and adjourn, leaving the rest of the state ticket
to be fixed up by committee which will con-
fer with the Populists and silver Republicans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
AT MINNETONKA.

MISS Ada Marie Crow gave her illustrated
RamDies Amid Literary Shrines of the
Motherland" at the Congregational church at
excelsior last night The church was well
filled, and the evenings entertainment was
thoroughly enjoyed.
Yesterdays arrivals at the Lake Park.
Mrs. e.. W. Chase and daughters, st. Louis:
MT ana IN, MRS. +. A. Winston, Duluth; Mrs.
W. q. Thompson, Miss Alberta Fisher. Mrs.
n. ). simpson, Miss Maud Lambert w. s.
thomson and Charles S. F. Flannery. Min
neapolis.
water party on the Victor was given
last evening by several of the young matrons
at the Lafayette for the Ogontz girls. who
Highlands. ~ INC
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Myers. of Chicago
Folds. - w.
Miss Eloise Mann is visiting Miss Daisy
RULER at her upper lake home.
Mr.. and Mrs George Schatzel and daugh-
Ter; OF Beersford, S.; D.; Mrs. H. n Clark
are guests at the Hotel Del Tero
Mrs. E. w. Chase and daughters. of ST
LOUIS are spending a few weeks at the
Lake Park.
Mr.; and Mrs Mccoy and family are oe-
cupying S. c. Cutters cottage.
Mrs. j. Wagner is entertaining Tho
misses MISSES Agnes Beidon, Lou McGregor and
Bay. AoA'
Kenyon at Excelsior -''
Mrs Mrs. r. ". Woodman, Of Excelsior, is en-
tertalnlng Mrs. Coe, of Warren, R. l.
Luke J. O'Reilly and Margaret O'Reilly and
MI. and Mrs. Joseph M. Mccormick are
among recent arrivals at the White house
Among the late guests at the Hotel De
Groodt are Mrs. A. G. McIntire, Mrs c. E.
kingmaE and Miss Margaret Kingman.
Prof and Mrs. Downey will spend a.
month at Woodgrove Inn. They arrived Sat
urday last.
Edgar Pierson is the guest of Dave Ten
ney at Summerville.
The Scottish-American quartette gave their
initiative concert at the Lake Park last night.
II was delightful treat. They will sing on
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights Of this
week.
Mrs. De White and children, of Indian
apolis, will be the guests of Mrs. ]. F. Will
cox, on West Point, for the next two weeks,
They arrived last night.
Giles Turner is the guest of Mr.. Will
Jams at Northwood.
Miss Josephine Hosmer is entertaining Miss
Ellen Janey and Miss Emily Houston.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
COMING CROaUETI TOURNEY.
1t VIII be Held in Minneapolis This
Year.

The Minneapolis branch of the Western
Croquet association met last night at the
commercial club to perfect its organization
and arrange for a state tournament in this
city, in which all the state clubs will con-
test.
The members are D. M Knox, e. F. Allen.
H. G. Allen, William Buffers Capt E. A.
Pratt, E. P. Gates, c. E. Teale E. T.
Sykes, G. F. Branham, W. L. Badger. This
number is about all that can be accommo-
dated on the grounds, though perhaps one or
two more members may be accepted
Two model courts are being laid out on
the tennis grounds at Park avenue and
Eighteenth street. The state tournament will
be held in these courts. The tournament
was held at st. Peter last year. and the
Western Croquet association organized under
the same rules governing the Eastern asso-
citation. The game when played scientifi-
cally, differs very much from that ordinarily
played on lawns. 1t is becoming very popu-
lar in the East.
The association adopted the title Minneapo-
lis Croquet club The following officers were
elected President, E. p. Gates; vice presi-
dent, William Buffers; secretary and treas
urer, E. T. Sykes; executive committee, DR..
B. T. Allen, T. F. Branham, c. B. Teale.
The tournament date was fixed for Sept
%, to be held on the new grounds on Park
avenue. 1t was decided to the new com
posite balls colored red, white and blue, in
stead of the hard rubber ones.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
EXCAVATION BEGUN.
Work on the New Westminster Will
be Pushed Rapidly.

The work on the excavation for the new
Westminster church commenced yesterday,
teams at work. This part of the work is
expected to take in the neighborhood of
two weeks. after which the laying. of the
foundation will commence months time
will be consumed in completing the sub
structure The carpenters will be put to
work as soon as the masons can make room
for them, which it is expected can be done
in month. By that time in the neighbor-
hood of 200 men will be engaged on the con-
struction of the building. The work will be
pushed vigorously from now on, so as to have
the building inclosed1 before winter. The
building will be completed some time next
July.
The stone used in the building will be
entirely Minneapolis blue limestone, with
the exception of the trimmings for which
Ohio limestone will be used. The interior
wood finish will be cherry in the main audi
torium and birch in the chapel. The frescong
will consist of tinting in plain color. The
contract for the glass and steam heating has
not yet been let. 7-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
PRIVATE AGREEMENT.
N. w. Nelson Released From La
biIity as IndOrser.

Some years ago, Hardin Bros. made an
assignment for the benefit of their credit
ors, and afterwards made a settlement with
their creditors with agreement to pay
SO 1-3 per cent, agreeing to settle with notes
certain balances. They again assigned, and
the Powers Dry Goods company brought an
action to collect a note of $500 against the
firm, and w. Nelson as indorser.
Judge Belden has signed a decision in
which he holds that there was a private
agreement made between the Powers Com
pany and Hardin Bros. whereby the former
were to receive more percentage than the
other creditors. 1t is also held that such
an agreement was a fraud upon defendant
Nelson, as the liability was increased with.
out his knowledge, and while judgment is
given against Hardin Bros, Nelson is re-
leased from liability.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
TEACHERS AT WORK.
University Summer School Sessions
Open AuspiciOusly.

The state university was scene of life and
activity yesterday, it being the opening day
Of the university summer school. The crowd
noon there was a steady stream of school
teachers, mostly young women, vending their
way up to Che library building. Now and
then man could be seen, but they were not
numerous enough to attract any attention
In front of the library building, and Within
the scene was a lively one. The teachers.
as they recognized some old friend of former
sessions, made a pleasing sight
Each prospective student, on arriving, re-
ceived a registration Slip which filled
out, approved in the presidents Office, and
then presented to the registrar. For three
and a half hours the registrar kept at his
task the line never breaking until noon.
Then again at 1:30 o'clock the stream began
again and continued for the rest of the after
noon. Up to o'clock about 500 had regis
tered, and at that rate, by comparison, the
attendance will more than equal that of last
year, which was nearly 1900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAN.
seIfishness Stands in the Wav
of 1t.

LONDON, July 27-The Times this mornin1
comments upon dispatch from it's Melbourne
ciated Press, reporting that Hon. q. H Reid
premier Of New South Wales, thinks that
a a. zollveTein between England and her colon
les would be impossible, because the clash
ing OF the selfish trade interests would tend
TO destroy the present loyalty, and the zoII-
vereln might unite the rest of the world in
hostile combination with the new and sub
stantial motive of revenge
!, only Canada among the colonies saws
the Times, is really DESTROYS of zolIverein
and, as the conditions of trade with Canada
are altogether artificial, it behooves us to
diagnose more fully the nature and extent
OF the cause which produced the suggestion
OF zollyerein before consenting to change
in the whole fiscal system Of the empire. It
Will he strange If the Laurier government
pledged as 1t is, to the tradition of free trade
does not place greater reliance upon the relief
obtainable by improved steamship and cable
services than by creating obstacles to the
erection Of new tariff walls between Great
Britain and her neighbors. This NAV do rs
vital injury, and restrict our relations with
foreign countries"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28

Michael Sullivan was fined $40 or ten days
in the municipal court yesterday afternoon
when found guilty of petit larceny in the
theft of a quantity of goods front S. Baus-
cheerger.
Charles Bragg, charged with stealing an
overcoat from James Goodrich, had his case
set for this morning at o'clock bail be-
ing fixed at SO.
Abraham Burchard, charged with renting
his house to an Excelsior blind bigger"
was held to the grand jury in 500 bonds.
Charles Johnson, who was arrested recent
ly by Inspectors Morrissey and Courtney,
charged with committing burglary at the
residence of Charles Sanborn, was held to
the grand jury in $500 bonds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
HELP THE CAUSE ALONG.
City Council VIII be Asked to Aid
the Pythians.

The executive committee of the Knights
of Pythias yesterday directed Secretary
Wheaton to address a communication to the
city council requesting an appropriation from
the contingent fund for the benefit of the
Pythian encampment. No amount was spec
flied, but it is understood that the aldermen
are willing to contribute 81, 500 to help the
good work along.
A committee on comfort, consisting of w.
G. Nye, Robert Stratton and DR.. E. r. Aid
rich, was appointed to look after visitors.
This committee will establish a bureau Of
information keep register and do all in
it's power to make the1 occasion memorable
to the visiting knights and their thousands Of
friends.
The matter of providing hospital tent and
medical attendance at the camp was referred
to Secretary Wheaton and, DR.. Aldrich.
Col Wheaton stated that Gen. James H.
Barclay, commanding the Illinois brigade;
Gen. Roper, Of Iowa, and Gen. Barrie, Of
Wisconsin, who were unable to be present
at the recent conference of brigade and de-
partInent commanders, had signified their in
tention of visiting Minneapolis for the pur-
pose of looking over the ground Monday,
Aug 8. ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
DOOLIN RESUMES.

WICHITA. Kan. July 27.-In a lonely
gulch, several miles west Of the village of
Lacey, in the northern part of Oklahoma ter
ritory, the regular mail stage was held up
this afternoon by band Of outlaws, who
rihed the express and mail sacks, taking all
the registered letters and all the valuables
carried by the two passengers In the coach.
There is little doubt that the robbery was
the work Of the reorganized gang of ssBin''
Doolin. the condemned murderer and out
several weeks ago with dozen desperate cut
threats and robbers. big force Of United
States marshals has been in pursuit of the
outlaws ever since their escape.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
Columbus Swent

COLUMBUS, o., July 27.-At 1880 this even
ing a severe wind storm, followed by a
heavy rain, struck this section attaining a
velocity of forty-fve miles. The gale came
from the north, following, in the main, the
valley of the Scioto river. In the country
corn and other crops were blown down and
trees uprooted. In this city several roofs
were blown off, and the damages amount to
several thousand dollars. Half of the roof
of the Brown Manufacturing companys build
ing was carried across Town street and over
two houses, distance of 100 yards. So far
as reported no lives were lost.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
Died in WISCONSIN

Henry Angelroth, a musician well known
in the Twin Cities, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. G. A. Stallmann, in Water
town, Wis, Saturday. For the last year he
had been resident of Minneapolis and pre-
viously of st. Paul During his residence
here he was connected with Danz's orchestra
and he was generally well known among
the musicians of the Western States. He
leaves wife and several grown up chill
dren, and was sixty-nine years of age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
Three Assignments.

Yesterday afternoon the S. F. Heath Cycle
company made an assignment for the benefit
of its creditors to A. F. Sweetser. The deed
of assignment is signed by S. F. Heath, pres
ident, and w. F. Washburn, secretary. The
company has been in business in Minneapolis
for some time, in the hardware business, and
later in the sale and manufacture of bicycles.
No list of assets or debts is yet given.
NJ. T. Farrell made an assignment shortly
afterward to ]. Colfax Grant. A bond of
5000 accompanies the assignment filed by the
assignee. No other figures are given.
The Monahan Manufacturing and Bottling
company also followed with an assignment
to ]. Colfax Grant. A 5000 bond also accom-
panies this assignment. The company has
been doing business on Washington avenue
south for several years. No figures are given.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
New Ladies, Aid Society.

The new ladies' aid society which was in
stituted last night at John A. Rawlins Post
hail. starts out with twenty4six charter mem
bers. The aid was mustered in by Mrs. Rose
Patterson. division president. The following
are the new officers: President, Mrs. Anna
Brainerd; vice president Mrs. Helen l.. Fret
ter; trustees, Mrs. Sarah E. Lyons, Mrs H.
B. Peaslee and Mrs. A. R. Dean; chaplain,
Mrs. F. Winchester; guide, Miss ]. M. Sim
mons; guard, Miss M. NJ. Peaslee; assistant
guide, Miss Mary E. Fetter. The election of
treasurer, outside guard, judge advocate
and advisory board was postponed until the
next meeting of the aid. These officers were
Installed by Mrs. Patterson as installing off,
GER.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28

PHILADELPHIA, July PA heavy rain
storm having many features of the cyclone
passed over this city shortly after 6 o'clock
this evening. Despite the violence of the
storm, very little damage was done in this
city. The storm was general in the states of
New Jersey and Delaware. Lightning played
many FRANKS with trolley and electric wires
Several barns are reported to have been
struck by lightning and destroyed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castcrlaa


Is an OLD and WELL-TRIED REMEDY, and
for over FIFTY YEARS has been used by
millions of mothers for their CHILDREN
while CUTTING TEETH with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums re-
duces Inflammation. allays all pain, cures wind
collie, is very pleasant to the taste, and is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. PRICE TWEEN
TY-FIVE CENTS A BOTTLE. Be sure and
ask for MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP and take no other kind as mothers
will find 1t the Best Medicine to use during
the teething period.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
Situation at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. O., July 27.-The river at 10
O'Clock tonight was nearly 80 feet above
low water mark and rising at the rate of two
inches hourly. The weather is clear and hot
The mercury at 8 o'clock this afternoon was
81 in the shade. At 10 o'clock tonight it is
81. Seven cases of sunstroke have been re-
ported up to 10 o'clock. None are fatal and
only one is dangerously serious. Nearly all
the victims are laborers and some Of the
prostrations have occurred since shutdown
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
WHOLE PARTY DUMPED.
But Only One Dangerously Injured
by Runaway Accident.

BANCROFT, Neb., July 27-As Captain
Beck, Indian agent on the Omaha and Winnie
bago reservation, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, Mrs. Wales, of Fort McPher-
son, Ca, and Mr.. Hills, secretary to the sup
erintendent of Indian schools was driving
down hill Sunday from his residence to the
agency the neckyoke broke. The horses
started to run, overturning the carriage
throwing Mr.. Hills about twenty feet and in
Juring him slightly. Capt. Beck and wife
were thrown under the carriage and injured
more or less seriously. Mrs. Wales was in
jured in the lower limbs. Her little boy
escaped without a scratch. The captains in
juries are Internal and very dangerous.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-28
PRIVATE BANK FAILS.
Rock Valley, Iowa, Institution Closes
It's Doors

ROCK VALLEY, TO-, July 27.-The Farm
ers' bank, of this place, one of the oldest in
situations in this locality, failed to open it's
doors this mornig. notice was posted that
assignment has been made to c. M Swan, of
Sioux City, for the benefit of the creditors,
and that all creditors would be paid in full
The bank was private institution, organized
by John and William Mulhall about twelve
years ago, and for the last year or so was
owned by William Mulhall. No statement of
assets and liabilities are given out as yet
The deposits said to be not large and the
assets consist largely of real estate. The
assignee is now in charge, and a statement
will probably be issued.