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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-24

| political SuDterfuge ana wire pulling
! TO obtain favorS, and that should il
happen by accident or design that tl,t
property of the concern were assesse,
| at ten times its value and that of an
other at one-fifth what it were worth
according to the terms of the bill, tie
action of the board would be final
and neither the public nor the mine
owner that were oppressed would have
any appeal. AS nine-tenths of the
tax under the provisions of the bill
is to go, as at present. to the county
and only One-tenth to the state, be
held that it was the most glaring in
Justice for the state, with only one
ninth as great interest as the county
20 declare that it should have the
whole say in the matter of taxes.
4 large part of the argument was
devoted To proof that the mines are
at present paying an adequate tax.
This portion was in large degree from
the technical standpoint Of a mali
that is yersed on mining matters.
Figures were given showing the out
put of the various mines, valuations
of ore. cost OF mining, etc., and it Was
claimed that the valuation of $780,
00O upon the mining properties of the
TWO ranges, exclusive of the personal
property. is fair valuation for taxing
purposeS-that is, that it is 40 per
cent or more of the actual money val
uation of the mines.
One of the poserS for the members
of the committee, many OF whom
piled Mr.. Cotton with questions
throughout the argument, was COM
parison, that appears in a copy of the
address. between the st. Louis county
valuation and that in other counties.
Tue figures were taken from the re-
port of the state auditor. They
showed among other things that the
average valuation of lands in several
of the farming counties in the south
ern part of the state was returned for
taxation at about s. per acre, while
the lands Of ST. Louis county are av-
eraged at SLIP per acre, this valua-
tion being made largely by the fig-
ures at which the iron lands were re-
turned. Mr.. Cotton held that the
farm products of the state practically
y
escape taxation altogether. As an
instance he cited Dakota county, for
which the whole valuation as returned
for 1896 of all wheat and grains and
material for manufactured articles
and manufactures was but $4,000.
The same figures for Lac qui Parle
county was $500. The total valua-
ton for Hennepin county for the
same year of its wheat, flour, manu-
| featured articles, etc, was returned
at less than 81, 539, 900 and in Ramsey
and other counties the returns were
DIS low in comparison. Mr.. Cotton
cited large number of these figures
in support of the point that as the
state board of equalization has the
right under the present law to raise
any list that is manifestly too low, it
| has not shown itself inclined to see
that all interests are properly taxed,
| and the taxation of iron properties
should be left in the hands of those
that are more directly and vitality in
terested He also argued that if re-
form in the taxation of iron were to
be inaugurated there was room for it
in a good many other lines.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-24
Tourist Car to California.

An upholstered Pullman Tourist
car is run every Wednesday by the
Northern Pacific. This car leaves ST.
Paul 2:45 p. M, Minneapolis 3:20p. M,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berth only
$500. For tickets and reservations
write to A. w. Kuehnow, ticket
agent. N. P. Ry. Co., 42S West SUI
perior ST., Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-02-24

Smoke the Schiller Cigar. There
are no better cigars made. Try them
once and you will never change.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
GAVE A GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.
Liberty Camps Benefit Was a Big
SuPcess

The benefit entertainment given by
Liberty Camp 1904, M. w. A, at Con-
over hall last night proved a financial
and artistic success. The committee
Of arrangements had prepared an ex-
cellent programme of twenty-five num-
bers, all of which were warmly appre-
ciated by the very large audience pres
emf. The programme opened with a
selection by the Twin City Mandolin
orchestra. This was followed by the
hit Of the programme, which was sing
ing and whistling solos by the two lit
tie sisters, Hattie and Beulah Mounts.
five and seven years old The little
ones did their work well and were as
cool as old-timers Alex Rapp dehv-
cred a German dialect selection, which
was we'll received. Robert Groh APP
peared in darby specialties and made
a hit with the audience, and Thomas
Hardy appeared in a tramp acrobatic
act, which was received with great
favor. Several vocal selections were
very we'll rendered by Miss Bertha
Steiger. F. H. Tenney and J. F. Grace.
all of whom were obliged to respond
to encores. Thornhill. Davis and Adams
appeared in an acrobatic and balanc-
ing act which was very well received
The audience remained until the closa
of the programme, and Liberty canp
has every reason to feel proud of last
nights success. Fred w. Hill acted as
stage manager.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26

mittee which had assisted the assessor
IN arriving at a fair and satisfactory
valuation of the property assessment,
not only in this particular portion Of
the city but in other sections.
Mr. Helm stated that he had pre-
pared over sixty applications for abate-
ment on the property mentioned, and
had called on Mayor Doran and re-
Quested that gentleman to call a spe-
cial meeting Of the board OF abate-
ment in order that the matter might be
fixed up without any publicity or
trouble. The mayor had readily
agreed to this action but County Au-
ditor Sullivan, he said, protested
against the calling Of a special meet
ing. The next thing he knew the bill
printed above had been introduced IN
the legislature. Mr.. Helm said that
he was confident that Senator Sheehan
did not fully understand the facts IN
connection with the matter when he in
troduced the bill.
AS to the result of the contention, Mr..
Helm said he would not care to say.
His opinion was that the board or
abatement, when the matter was laid
befoe 1t in detail, would grant the
abatement Of the 20 per cent If this
was not done the property owners
could refuse to pay their taxes and
take the case into court He did not
anticipate, however, that any objection
would be made to paying taxes on the
assessment as returned by the assessor,
the only objection being on the illegal
raise of 20 per cent. The property in
question was returned by the assessor
at $2,S50,0OO, but after the board of
equalization had passed the so-ca1led
resolution the valuation was raised to
SO, 100000 in round figures.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
APPLICATION FILED WITH THE
BOARD IN BEHALF OF HI. X.
RICHARDSON.
SENT TO THE REFoRMAToRY
FOR MISREPRESENTATION OF FUNDS
WHILE CONNECTED WITH
SN0W-CHURCH co.
HE HAS STRONG ENDORSEMENTS.
His Honesty VOuched for by People
i'm His Home I'm Vermont-Trial
Jurors Willing.

An application was filed with the
board Of pardons yesterday asking for
pardon in the case of H. K. Rich
ardson, who is now confined at the
state reformatory. The application has
the approval Of Judge Willis, the trial
judge, County Attorney Butler and all
of the twelve jurors who returned a
verdict against Richardson at the time
he was tried.
Attached to the application was 8 so
letters and aff1davits from residents of
the town in Vermont where Richard
son was born and raised, testifying to
his good character and his anteced-
ents. A business man in Omaha also
testified to his honesty and good repu-
tation, and a long list Of signatures
were signed to a petition from officers
OF other companies with which he was
connected at one time or another.
Richardson, who is twenty-five years
old, was tried in the district court in
st. Paul last April on a charge Of
grand larceny in the first degree. The
indictment was that, while a member
Of the Snow-Church company. he APP
propriated 5000 from the La Belle
Wagon company, of Wisconsin. The
trial lasted over a week. and the Jury
were out twenty -four hours deliberat-
Ing on a verdict. He was found guilty
as charged in the indictment, and,
after a motion for a new trial had been
denied, he was sentenced by Judge
Willis to the reformatory on April 26
1886.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
ROTHROCK's RESIGNATION.
No Trouble With Health Commits
sioner Stone Back OF IT.

DIR. Stone, health commissioner when seen
last evening regarding the resignation of Dr.
Rothrock. assistant commissioner of health
confirmed the report that his assistant would
leave the department April 1. The state
ments made regarding any friction or trouble
between himself and DR.. Rothrock were char
acterized by DR.. Stone as without founda-
tion. DR.. Rothrock, the commissioner said
had Informed him on Jan. l that he would
be obliged to sever his connection with the
department for the reason that he was losing
more from his private practice than the CITY
was paying him. He was requested to remain
until his successor could be secured and as
personal favor to the commissioner this was
agreed to- DR.. Stone secured a man for the
place last week and hence the resignation OF
DR.. Rothrock.
DR.. Stone, in speaking OF the change, said
that during the two years DR.. Rothrock had
been connected with the department there
had never been disagreement between them.
either on the subject Of rabies or anything
else. The insinuation that he had ever taken
DR.. Rothrock to task or even limited that his
work was not satisfactory was absolutely
false. The doctor had proved himself Of great
aid to the city and the department, and DR..
Stone said his only regret was that he could
not have remained during his full term In
the Office DR.. Stone declined to name the
gentleman who would fill the vacancy after
April 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
EXALTED RULER RICE
HOnOred by the st. Paul Lodge of
EIIxs

At the annual meeting Of the Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks held at Elks'
hall last evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
F. H. Rice, exalted ruler; ]. T. Schusler,
esteemed leading knight: E. H. Whitcomb,
esteemed loyal knight; HerscheI Mayall,
esteemed lecturing knight; John Owens. sec
rotary; A. E. Whitney, treasurer; H. w.
Guthunz, tyler; c. R. Smith, trustee.
The new officers were installed by District
DEPUTY John King. The report of Secretary
Owens, showing the total membership of the
local lodge to be 1856, was received with ap-
plause by the gathered Elks, while the report
of Treasurer Whitney was another source of
congratulation, as it showed the order to be
in excellent financial condition. One Of the
chief business features of the meeting was
the discussion of arrangements to entertain
the members Of the grand lodge, which will
convene in Minneapolis next July. Over
10000 Elks are expected in the Twin Cities
at this time and every effort will be made to
render the occasion one of the memorable
conventions in the history of the order. An
enjoyable social session followed the bust
ness of the evening at which selections were
rendered by Lou Wilkes, j. J. Parker and
the Twin City Mandolin and Guitar club.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
WATER AND ROADS.
Two Local Bills Discussed Before
the Ramsey DELEGATION

The Ramsey county delegation gave
an hour yesterday to the considera-
ton of two bills affecting this CITY and
county. The first was the fronta ge tax
bill, introduced by the Ramsey county
delegation, to repeal the existing law
providing for frontage tax of a dol
lar foot for water mains. Col w
Clough. r. B. c. Bement and Thomas
Caulfield spoke against the measure
They argued that the frontage tax. as
1t now exists, should be left. for the
reason that the people in the center of
st. Paul, where the pipes have been
lald ten years, have paid in their tax
IN 1nstallments as required by law. and
that bonds issued to defray the ex-
pense as yet unpaid, where pipes have
been laid for only four or five years.
Will prove burden which will have to
be met equally by residents in the
center OF the city and in the OUTLYING
districts. The matter was quite fully
discussed. but no action was taken.
The members of the water board
have stated that, in case the water
frontage tax law now on the books is
not repealed by the legislature. there
will be a material reduction in water
rates placed in effect within thirty
days from this date
The second bill was the Johns meas
ure, authorizing the county commits
SlonerS TO issue bonds to the amount
or SS5,OO0 to be used in the construction
and macadamizing and maintenance of
roads In Ramsey county. The intent
OF the bill. it was explained, was to
provide for the matchmaking of the
road between ST. Paul and White Bear
lake. Mayor Doran opposed the meas
ure on the ground that the city of ST
PauI paid 81 per cent of the taxes of
Ramsey county, and the bin. if il he
came law, would impose on the civ
an additional burden of 81 per cent of
$4,000 He advised the delegation to
go slow and not recommend the pas
sage of the bill unless it should be
SHOWN there was great need of it. AS
semblyman Tim Reardon added his on
pCsitlon to the bill on the ground that
1t simply added taxation to the already
overwhelmed city.
County. Commissioners Hardick and
McCarron favored the plan and said
That it was proposed to expend the
money in employing citizens of Ramsey
county to do the work, which, If author
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
WHY DO YOU DELAY?
Pianos Will Never Be Any Cheaper
While the World Stands.

What are you waiting for. You can't
expect pianos to be any cheaper. If
the prices at which pianos are being
sold at 40 East Seventh street were
permanent, there would never be an
other piano made in the world. Piano
manufacturers could make more money
by going out of business. In fact they
would go out of business as bankrupts
if they endeavored to compete with my
prices. The prices l am making are
due to the bankruptcy of a dealer and
otherwise would be impossible. / have
a beautiful New England upright,
which should sell for $3.50, at this sale
500. Smith & Barnes, large size, solid
oak, $145, Haines Bros, rosewood, $165,
Briggs & Co., of Boston, a beauty, $175
Kranich & Bach, mahogany, extra
large size, $3.50.
Would you buy a S. gold piece for a
silver dollar? You will be working on
that principle when you buy a piano at
40 East Seventh street
A Whitney
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
OVER A NOTE FOR $1,000.
Northwestern National, of Chicago,
Begins an Action.

The Northwestern National bank of Chi
eago has brought suit against John Dale and
Louis A. Bumgardner, co-partners as Dale
d Bumgardner, to recover 81, 600 on a promis-
sorry note for that amount executed by the
defendants to the Bank Of Minnesota which
IN turn duly endorsed and transferred said
note to the plaintiff. The note is dated Nov
IA 1896, and made payable in ninety days.
The defendants in their answer deny that
the chicago bank was ever the owner of
the note in question, but was the holder of
the note only as purported and attempted
pledge and part security for a pre-eXsting
Indebtedness which it is alleged the Bank
OF Minnesota owed the Chicago bank and
that no consideration for such deposit was
ever paid by the Chicago bank or received
by the Bank of Minnesota. The defendants
allege that the Bank of Minnesota is the
owner of the note in suit, and plead In de-
tense thereto that the Bank of Minnesota
is Indebted to them in the amount of 81 773 II
the same being due upon an open account
subject to check. The defendants further
allege that large part of the indebtedness
of the Bank of Minnesota to the Chicago
bank has been paid and had been paid at
the beginning of this action. Wherefore the
defendants demand that plaintiff take moth
ing by this action; that the Bank of Mime
sofa, by its receivers, be made a party to
the action and that said note for 81 900 be
offset against such a portion Of the sum due
defendants from said bank as shall be suffi-
Gent to pay said note.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Garfield Corps No. meets this afternoon at
A. o. U. w. Temple.
The Masonic Temple association, Of Roches-
ter, filed articles with the secretary of state
yesterday.
The aldermanic committee on streets will
hold a meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock
The proposition of the Milwaukee road re-
garding lease of the levee will be again con-
sidered.
Meetings Of the board of aldermen and as
sembly will be held tomorrow afternoon to
open and consider bids for the collection and
disposal of garbage for the nine months end
ing Dec. 81. 1897
Union Lodge No. 40, o. o. F.. gave a pro-
gressive euchre party at Odd Fellows hall
last evening. Eighteen tables were placed.
and a musical programme and refreshments
concluded the evenings entertainment.
Prof. William Windsor will lecture at AS
sembly hall under the auspices of the trades
and labor assembly. His lecture, 1t is ex-
pected, will be one of the most interesting
of the series. The large hall will be used
and preparations made to accommodate a
large crowd.
class at st. Philips Episcopal mission. 1853
Rice street, this evening, at 1880. It is
thought the bishop will, at this time, formu
late plans whereby a church building and
lot NAV be secured for this earnest and faith
full congregation, and thus do away with the
Chief difficulty which prevents more success
full prosecution OF the work among the col
ored people of St. Paul.
Thomas Wheeler, engaged in removing a
portion Of the brick wall at PA Cedar street
yesterday afternoon, struck by falling
bricks and injured about the shoulder and
arms. DR.. Hesselgrave attended the man
and found him suffering from dislocated ell
bow and a broken arm. Wheeler was taken
to his home, at Summit place and Rondo
street, in the central patrol wagon.
Minnehaha camp, Modern Woodmen of
America, held their regular monthly social
last evening in Odd Fellows hail. Fifth and
Wabssha streets. The attendance was unu-
suaIly large and the entertainment thoroughly
enjoyable. The Misses Mounts favored with
several vocal selections and short speeches
were delivered by Harry Franklin and w.
KRONER. debate on the question, Whether
the Days of the Ok Cart Were Preferable to
the Days of the Electric Cars humor-
ously handled by T. J. Hennessey and p. j.
Geraghty and Prof. j.. c. Bryant and Adam
Fullmer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
Briefs of the Court.

Sheriff Wagner took Mrs. Henrietta
Schneider to the Saltwater prison yesterday,
to begin her term of two years and six
months. The old lady made no fuss, but on
the contrary, expressed desire to change her
quarters at the Jail for steady employment at
the state prison.
George w. H. Bells suit to recover some
1,S0O from the city, which he claimed was
due him for the rental Value of tertom
land used by the city and for a portion
of State street, resulted yesterday in a YER
dict for the city.
The case of Fannie A. Wheadon against
Warren II. Mead was finished and submitted
before Judge Kelly yesterday. The plaintiff
sued to recover some 81, 200 which she en-
trusted to the defendant to be invested in
mortgage securities, and which she alleges
was no invested according to instructions.
John W. Gridley has begun an action
against George E. Routh and Ross Clark, to
recover the sum Of $1021. the balance alleged
to be due after the foreclosure of a mortgage
for $500, executed by the defendant, Routh,
and assumed it is alleged, by the defendant,
Clark.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26

advantage Of the home rule constitu-
tional amendment and frame their
own charters, but the bill would be OF
much assistance to the people Of the
cities in deciding upon the provisions
to be Incorporated in their charters.
il 1t could be printed and distributed.
Senator Howard objected to the
printing Of the bill. and so did Sena-
tor Greer, who said that only two
years ago the state had expended
thousands Of dollars in printing copies
of a charter bill for distribution, and
it had done no good, as no one wanted
the charter after 1t had been adopted.
Senator Greer moved. as an amend
ment, that the bill be referred to the
printing committee, with instructions
to obtain an estimate from the state
printer on the cost Of printing it.
Senator Spencer said he was opposed
to the bill, from beginning to end, and
he objected to any waste of money or
time in printing or considering it.
Senator Stevens accepted Senator
Greer's amendment, and the bill was
sent to the printing committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
COST OF PAVING.
Estimates on Some of the Improve
ments Proposed.

The city engineer yesterday submit
ted to the board of public works esti-
mates for the following improvements,
for which the council passed prelimina-
ry orders
Paving Laurel avenue, from Nina avenue
to Dale street-AsphaH, $32, $50; brick. $24 100;
cost per front foot to property owners, as
phalt. $5.05; brick, $780,
Paving Ashland avenue, from Western to
Dale-Asphalt, $24 040; brick ST., $50; cost per
front foot to property owners, asphalt, $50;
brick, So. 80.
Paving Broadway, from Third to Seventh
Asphalt. 1920; sandstone ST., $50; brick,
$12.67 II the pavement is laid with asphalt
$3,6lO Of the above amount will be paid by
the street railway company, making the cost
per foot front to property owners, Sc. So. If
sandstone is used. 1920 will be paid by
the street railway company, and the cost
per front foot to property owners will be
$6O5 per front foot. If brick is used ST. $40
will be paid by the railway company and the
cost to property owners will be 81 80 per front
foot.
Paving Third Street. Between Sibley and
Wacouta-Ashphalt, $3.50; sandstone, 81 $40;
brick, $3.50. The cost to property owners
per front foot will be 81 IS if asphalt is laid
"a 40 If sandstone is used and 80 60 for brick.
The estimates will be taken up by the board
within the next three weeks, and all property
owners notified by postal cards when the
hearings are set for.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
THE BUSY WORLD.

Capt. ]. Selwood, of Duluth, is at the Ryan.
H. w. Clark, of Winona, is at the Windsor.
Darius Steward, of Fargo, is at the Wind
sor. ,.
Dan Deegan, of Geneva, N. Y, is at the
Ryan.
II. r: Cooae, OF Rose Creek, is at the Clar-
endon. trG a..tt. 49,
A. B. Winter, of Mankato, is at the Clar-
endon.
A. L. Lombard, of Helena, is at the Mer-
chants.
B. L. Barry, of Elk Point, S. d. is at the
Windsor.
Peter ]. Schwarg Of Mantorville, is at the
Clarendon.
w. W. Carruthers. of Winnipeg, is at the
Merchants. n
C. F. Mcdonald. of st. Cloud, is at the
Merchants
J. M. Waddle and wife, of Lisbon, KY,
are at the Ryan.
C. H. CEadbourne, of Princeton, Mimi, is
at the Clarendon.
L. c. Lord, superintendent Of the Moor
head Normal school, is at the Ryan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-26
MOURN HIS DEATH.
American Mechanics on the Demise
of Joseph Mel eIIon.

The regular meeting of Sibley Coun-
Gil No. 3, Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, held last evening, was
largely attended, and business of much
Importance was transacted. Three new
members were admitted to membership,
and several applications were referred
to committees. Appropriate resolutions
were adopted upon the death of
Joseph McLellon, a member of Sibley
council, the same to be spread upon the
records of the council and an engross-
ed copy forwarded to the family of the
deceased at Huntington w. Va.
communication from Huntington
Council No. $50, Junior o. u A. M, Of
Huntington, w. Va, advising Sibley
council of the arrival and the inter-
ment at Huntington, of the remains of
their late brother, Joseph McLellon
was received. The next meeting of
Sibley council will be held on Thurs
day evening, April 8, in the hall, Fifth
and Wabasha streets, when 1t is ex-
pected that several Americans will be
instructed in the principles of virtue
liberty and patriotism, the cardinal
principles of the order.