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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

arteeing the paymen OF the certifl-
Gates, and the county rot Wai"ing the
right to sue Immediately upon any de-
fault of payment.
Mr. Mcritz desired that the opinion
of the county attorney be secured as to
the sutficiency of the proposition, and
Mr.. Anderson was called in.
Mr.. Hardick moved that the propo-
sition be accepted. Mr. Quehl suggest
ed that as the board evidently did not
understand the matter fully, it might
be best to postpone consideration. He
asked Albert SCheffer il few days de-
lay would materially interfere with the
reorganization, as now planned.
MIR. Scheffer thought it would, and
the resolution accepting the PROPOSE
tior, introduced by Mr.. Hardicll. was
unanimously adopted, Mr.. Keilermann
absent
The following resolution was intro
duced by Commissioner Mcritz:
Resolved. That the county attorney be
and he is hereby instructed TO bring Morlz
Hin up CT supplementary proceedings 70
collect personal property tax Judgments,
dated Dec. Is. 1890 for the amount of S14.23:
Oct. s. 1891. for the amount of $16.04, and
Dec. g. 1892 for the amount of $i6.48. with
interest to date and that the county attor-
ney be instructed to use every possible
means 10 collect the same.
The resolution was lost by tie vote.
Commissioners MOritZ, Quehl ard Ref
supporting it. and Commissioners Rar-
dick ard McCarron and Chairman Do
ran voting against it.
The annual reports of the County
treasurer register of deeds, county sur
veyor, judge of probate ard county at
torney were received.
No report was submitted by Court
Stenographer G. n. Hillman. where
upon Commissioner Hardick declared
that Mr. Hillman was a county official
and was obliged to report.
The county attorney was thereupon
instructed to look up the law on the
subject
Just before adjournment Commits
sioner Quehl offered a resolution in
structing the expert printer to purchase
a copy of statutes of 1894 for "Coun-
selor H. r. Hardic1. to be used for the
benefit of the board OF county commits
sioners-tbe law to be eXpounded by
the learned counsel to this board when
ever necessary"
Commissioner McCarrOn alone voted
for the resolution. Then the board
adjourned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
CEDAR STREET SEWER.

Bids for Its Reconsideration Opened.
bat No Award Made.
Bids for the reconstruction of the sewer
on Cedar street., between the river and Eighth
streets. were opened yesterday.
The city engineers estimate was Sc. 400, and
the bids were as follows: Nick Foyer, $12.-
go; Patrick Doherty, $9,S7270; John Lind
uufst. s., $50; P. II. Thornton, S7,517.15; w. j.
HOY & Co., 81, 46S; John E. O'Brien. $500.
The bids of Hoy &c Co. and Lindquist were
rejected owing to defects in the bonds. The
award of the contract postponed until
this morning.
The matter OF abating the nuisance caused
by stagnant water in lots in the vicinity Of
Front street and Lexington avenue, was con-
tfnued one week. The city engineer estimates
the cost of filling the lots at $705, but a
number of the owners to be assessed object
On the ground that the assessment would be
more than the lots worth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

the front porch at the time Her hus-
band had been asleep in an up stairs
room during the afternoon. She heard
the sound of a falling body and hurry
ing into the house, found her husband
PROSTATE at the foot of the stairs. a
physician was called, but Somers had
died almost before his wife reached
his side.
Mr.. Somers was sixty-Seven years old
ard had been a resident OF this city
fer nearly fifty years. He formerly
conducted a tailoring business on Min
nesota street, but of late has not been
engaged in business. Recently he COM
planned of difficulty in breathing and
pains in his left side.
Deputy Coroner L. A. Nelson. who
Investigated the circumstances of Mr.
SCmers' death, is of the opinion that
the old man was either sliced with an
attack of heart failure while descend
ing the stairs. or missed his footing.
No inquest will be held.
Mr.. Somers leaves a wife and five
grown children
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
Great rShoe aSuIe.

Those who like bargains-and those who
don't-will read with pleasure the announce
ment OF the Hanan Shoe Co.'s after inventory
sale in today's orb e. IL
Three and four-dollar shoes for 27 cents
seems absurd but such is one of the offers
they make, and those who have attended for
mer sales Of this firm know that they viii
find the bargains exactly as advertised.
The reason for the sale Is to make room for
their large spring stock. and in order to do this
as soon as possible they have made enormous
sacrifices on their entire stock, including such
welf-known makes as Hanan & Sons. Laird.
Seheber Mitehell's, and many other equally
good lines
In order that their many out of-town patrons
may have an equal chance with those In the
city. the sale will commence tomorrow
Wednesday. morning at $50 o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
Field,
SChliCk
S Co.
Annual Sale Of
Muslin Underwear.

This is one of the most inter-
estlng sales that ever struck St.
Paul. Highest qualities, best
work, daintiest styles of trim
mings and lowest prices go
hand in hand.
Prices are lower than at any
other time of the year.
Go d Muslin Night Gowns, 81 inch
es long, tucked yokes, one row of in
sertion, cambria ruffle. the "a
equal of any 75c gown in RS9
town, only. ................. wv
Good Muslin Corset Covers, only 7
cents.
Umbrella Skirts, with lawn zr
founce, trimmed with lace ruff q q Ea
file, very best $l.25 kinds for. JS5
Umbrella Skirts - three different
styles. trimmed with lace fSs mF
or embroideries, best Sis III IN
kinds, nlY............ Y359AV
Fine cambria Corset Covers, Or
trimmed with lace and inser- BS4S
tons, best 40c kinds, for only. e - q
Fine Nainsook Corset Covers,
shirred at waist. trimmed r "a
with raffle of EN- broidery, best "a
75C values Observation-Disclosures. u Sj&3
Fine cambria Corset Covers, AA-
round neck, trimmed with lace < IN
edge, regular sec kinds, for. u Z y
Two extra special lots Of muslin
and cambria Night Gowns, az
very best 81. IS aud S1.5O kinds, vac
Will so at........ ..............
Fine cambria Night Dresses three
different styles, high or low neck.
trimmed with frills of lace or O. 20
embroidery, very best $1.75 MIN
kinds, for Observation-Disclosures
Good muslin Che1nises, 25 cents.
Fine cambria Chemises, trimmed
with lace edge, 48 cents.
Fine cambria Chemtscs, trimmed
with embroidery, rs cents.
Fine cambria, long cloth or GA an
Nainsook Chemises, trimmed III seG59
with lace or embroidery $3.50.
Long Chemises, skirt finished with
tucked ruffle; round neck, 7P.
trimmed with lace and inser- 4 &c
ton; very best S1.oO kinds for.
Umbrella Drawers, 25 cents.
Umbrella Drawers-three styles,
neatly trimmed with ruftic of PA
lace or embroidery, best 75c S1TsG
kinds for. ..........
Umbrella Drawers, trimmed with
embroidery ruffie, rs cents.
Nainsook Umbrella Drawers, or
trimmed with lace ruffle, best NJC
S1.25 kinds, for. Neutrality-suspicious..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

alton attorney for an opinion as to whether
the council or the legislature will have the
power to reduce the fare below five cents dur
operative.
The mayor claims that he is opposed to the
long term of The franchise, but believes it is
ton attorney. in his opinion, holds that the
legislature has the power to reduce the rate
OF fare below five cents, the mayor will sign
the ordinance.
Corporation Attorney Markham said last
evening that he did not intend to give an off
hand opinion as to the proposition submitted
10 MN by the mayor. He expected to have
the opinion ready for his honor TODAY
The mayor, under the charter. has until
Thursday noon to either sign or veto the or
dlnance; After that time it becomes cSera-
tive without his signature unless vetoed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
Accuaea of Assault

j: D. Mcdonald. IA blacksmith at 20 East
Fairfield avenue. yesterday swore out war
rant ia Tor the arrest Of Jerry Mccarthy. charg-
Mcdonald says Mccarthy entered his shop
yesterday morning and demanded money with
which to purchase obeer3 nWhen the request
was refused the complainant says, McCar-
thy struck him several hard blows in the
face. Mcdonald had a confusion on the side
of his face and a swollen eye. The warrant
was turned over to the iDucas street noIjce
for service. 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
GUARANTEED THE DOG.


An Animal Which Bit Martin Brown
in the Arm.
The city health officers have in quarantine
mongrel dog which. Saturday. bit Martin
Brown the son Of John Brown living at go
Ramsey street. The dog sank his teeth into
the boys left arm, leaving two punctures in
the flesh.
The boy was taken to the office Of Assistant
Health Inspector Miller, who cauterized the
dogs teeth passed through the sleeves of
two coats and sweater, a fact which Dr..
Miller considers fortunate. as, he says. any
poisonous virus would likely have been re-
moved from the teeth by the clothing
The dog is owned by John T. Donnely Of
1863 Harrison street. and is said to have at
tackled the Brown boy after being set
upon him by several juvenile COM
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

same Terms as th0Se rendered
the City eepseG--Disposition
to HetaIiate on Morifz Helm.
The county commissioners received a
communication at their regular meet
ing yesterday which afforded them con-
siderable amusement. 1t was a letter
flom Jacob r. Stemen, a citizen of st.
Paul, protesting against the commits
sioners allowing the judges Of the dis
trict court $1,000 a year each out Of the
county funds, in addition to the $500
paid them by the state.
Mr. Stemen says in his letter that
the county board cannot legally allow
this additional compensation, and he
closes by admonishing the commission
ers that some day in the very near
future" they may be called upon to
make an accounting and return to the
county treasury all the money they
have illegally taken therefrom.
The taxpayers complain that their
backs are broken with the burdens
heaped upon them, and they are crying
retrenchment. A word TO the wise
should be sufficient"
After Mayor Doran had inquired
whether anybody knew that Mr.. Ste
mems back was broken by reason of
excessive taxation that gentleman
communication was referred to the
county attorney and the committee on
roads and bridges.
a proposition was received from the
stockholders of the Allemannia bank
for settlement. The county has $685.
1882 on deposit in the Allemannia
bank They proposed that the bank
should on opening its doors not later
than April. pay the county one-fifth of
It's entire deposit. to wit, $5,144.78, and
the remainder in four annual INSTALL
ments to be paid in one, two, three
and four years, with interest at per
cent.
The conditions are exactly the same
as contained in the proposition accept
ed by the city, the bondsmen not guar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
HE DIED WHERE HE FELL
JOHN SGME2s THE VICTIM Of a
FATAL ACCIDENT

Tu'nhles Down Fffeat of Stairs
at His Home and Breaks His
Neck - When Fsrs. somers
Reaches His side E2e was Beyond
Afti--'EE,e Coroner Was Notified.
Jchn S0mers, living at Is Alice street,
fsli down flight of stairs at his home,
shortly before O'Clock yesterday after
noon. and was instantly killed His
neck was broken.
The accident occurred while Somers
was in the house clone srd the exact
manner of h w it happened is unl1n 0wn.
Mrs. Somers was engaged in sweeping
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
To Investigate the Case.

Josephine De Long, a girl but fourteen
years of age. was a prisoner before Judge
Iwohy yesterday on the charge Of lewd con-
duct The girl lives at IrondaIe, where she
was arrested by Sheriff Wagner. The COM
plainant in the case is Joseph Rondo.
Assistant County Attorney Zollman, in ask
Ing for continuance said the case was one
which demanded full investigation.
me hearing was continued until Friday,
and the girl sent to the county TAIL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
WATTS ON THE COUNCIL
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT IN CITY
LIGHTING is HUNG UP
port on the Location of Addi-
tiOnal Gas Lights Until 1t Is
known Where the Additional
Arc Lights Are to Be Placed.

BY a resolution of the council re-
Gently passed, the board Of public
works was directed to examine and re-
port the number of additional gas and
gasoline lamps that can be placed
during the year, and also the location
of the same so that the number may
be properly distributed in the various
wards.
The members Of the board are at a
loss to know what action to take re-
garding the resolution. President
Copeland said yesterday that in order
to report as to the location of add1-
tional gas and gasoline lamps, the
board would first have to ascertain
where the eighty-flve additional cleo
trio lights ordered. or provided for in
the tax budget were to be located.
The resolution from the council di-
rected that additional gas and gasoline
lamps be located. but said nothing
about the location Of the arc lights
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
WANTED IN MINNEAPOLIS.
George Miller Arrested on Suspicion
of Being SanfOrd's AssniIant.

George Miller alias Ross, was arrested by
Detective Daily yesterday at the request Of
the Minneapolis authorities. who suspect Mill
er OF completely in a robbery Sunday after
noon. when Charles B. Sanford. OF 1919 Spruce
place was attacked by the burglars
Sanford discovered the thieves looting his
stable. He followed them and was badly
beaten about the head with revolvers. The
burglars left him lying on the ground, but
Sanford had strength enough to draw his own
revolver and succeeded in wounding one of
his assailants, shooting the man in the back
and in the arm. The wounded man gave the
name OF George Warren. alias Schwartz.
When arrested by Detective DAILY, Miller
claimed to be on the way to the station to
give himself up. He claimed he was not lot
with Schwartz and that he could prove an
alibi. Miller is about fifty years of age. He
has been stopping at a jackson street lodg-
ing house.
Miller was taken to Minneapolis. Last even
ing Inspectors Lawrence and Howard. of Min
neapolis were in this city, in connection
with the case but said Miller had not yet
been identified by Sanford, as the latter was
unable to leave his home. Miller will be
taken before the injured man today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
WILL HOLD AN INQUEST.


Miss Mchiernan's Death to Re In
Guired Into by the Coroner.
A. B. famous. the companion of Miss Alice
McKfernan, who was killed by a South St
Paul motor at the Chicago avenue crossing Of
the Great Western road, Sunday evening, was
considerably improved yesterday and Dr.
Artz is of the opinion that he will recover.
The mans chief injuries are a number OF
painful bruises long scalp wound and dis
located shoulder.
Deputy Coroner L. A. Nelson said yesterday
that an inquest would be held over the re-
mains of the dead girl. but the jury will not
be summoned until famous is able to testify
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
KELLAR AFTER TIE SUGAR
with Which to start HIS Long
TaIiked-Of Sugar Factory.

Special to The St. Paul Globe.
CHICAGO, Feb. Senator Henry KelIar
and Manager Neuhardt, of the Minnesota sd
gar beet mandatory, are here in confer nee
with the capitalists, who are engaging in that
cratons. Part of the delay has been due to
difficulty about title to Minneapolis property,
where the factory is to be located and a
difference said to amount to $50 900 has il
is said. been now adjusted. Senator KelIar
said that it would be decided tomorrow
whether operations would commence this sea
sen or next. but indicated this season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
STATE UNIVERSITY JUNIOR HOP
TO BE ELABORATE

the Twin Cities Invited to Act
as PatroNesses - st. Anthony
Women's Association Meeting
Social Events in the Near Future.
The most elaborate dancing event
among the younger set in both cities
is the university junior hop Friday
evening, for which the following pa
tronesses have been invited:
Mrs c. A. Pillsbary Mrs. P. D. Mcmillan,
Mrs Cyrus Northrop, Mrs. ]. S. Pilisbury.
L. Leonhauser. Mrs ]. F. Downey, Mrs. w.
r. Z; Steele Mrs; w. D. Washburn, Mrs. H. P.
Nichols, Mrs. W. S. Pattee Mrs L. X Huu
Mrs. F. S. Jones, Mrs F. F. Westbrook, Mrs
f: J. E. Woodbridge Mrs. c. L. Wells, Mrs
". n. Porteous. Mrs J. S. Bell. Mrs. Thomas
L LN Mrs: F. B. Snyder, Mrs. Theodore
Wetmore. of Minneapolis; Mrs. Theodore
Schurmeler, Mrs. W. S. Vittum, Mrs s. G.
Smith. Mrs. James r. Jewett. Mrs William
Liggett OF st. Paul; Mrs. George E. Bell of
Fort Smelling
Mrs. G. H. Beasley, of Trenton. N. j.; Mr.,
and Mrs. Crawford Livingston Miss Living
H. Edwin Dewey. have arrived on the Yacht
Tarpon at the Tampa Bay hotel. saws the
Jacksonville (Fla.) Times-Union.
Paul friends for a few weeks, will this week
Visit Miss Christian and Mrs c. E. French of
minneapolis, and a number OF pretty affairs
nave been arranged for her Mrs. Ieweuvn
Christian issues Invitations this week for a
valentine german fer Monday evening. en-
PERTAINING the young people.
Miss Grace Fuller Swift and Albert William
strong will be married Tuesday evening
FEB. II, i'll Church of the Redeener. Mime
apolis; MISS Swift is the daughter of MIR and
NJ yrs. Luci&h swift, ard has a wide circle of
friends in both cities The invitations Will be
issued this week and the date for the mar
rage Is the same as that of Mr.. and Mrs
SWlt anniversary. Miss Edith Loveioy will
VIII be Misses Helen Winston Lillian De
Coster. Of st. Paul; Adelaide Wilson. of Chi
cago; Harriet Wagner and Franc Hale. Will
IAN Dalrymple, of St Paul, will be best
man, ard the ushers are to be John Dali
rymple, Charles Gale, William Mitchell. shan
ara stone, of st. Paul; w. D. Morse Robert
NIyorthway. George King and Fred Tracy, of
guests to be the bridal party and the families
o1 the bride and bridegroom at the home of MIR
and Mrs. Smith, Mary place Mr. and
MRS. Strong are going East, and will be at
nome during June at K&tahdin (he highest
point Minnctonka
The women of the Twin City Euchre club
were were entertained Thursday at the home Of
Mrs kehr Prizes were won by Miss G. Fladd
Mrs. Mcknight. Mrs. R. G. Sauer Lunchecn
was served after the game. Mrs. R. G. Sauer,
OF 4S Royalston avenue, will entertain the
club next week.
Miss Rosa Margaret Larpenteur. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Larpenteur of Mime
apolis, was received into the religious order
OF the Nuns Of the Visitation JAN 20, and has
entered the convent in this city. The recep-
tlon ceremony took place on the feast of St
Francis de Sales There were large number
CT the friends Of the postulant present. and
after the ceremony the sisters gave a recep-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
SIX FORGED CHECKS.
A. f. Smith bound Over ON a
Charge of Passing Them.

A. f. Smith Hound Over ON a
Charge of Passing Them.
When A. +. Smith was confronted in the
police court yesterday with six forged checks,
which he was ALLEGED to have passed, he
waived preliminary hearing and was held
to the grand jury without bail
The forged checks are drawn on the Met
ropol1tan bank, Of Minneapolis, for sums of
from 80 to 81, and purport to have been
issued by the St. Anthony Furniture com
pany.
Smith is alleged to have passed the worth
Iess paper IN the Midway district Saturday
and Sunday Among his victims were 7 II
Price, grocer at st. Anthony Park; Edward
Gruhagen, hardware merchant on Hampden
avenue; Hermes Bros, butchers at ST. An
thony Park.
Smith was arrested Sunday by Officer
Twohy, who traced the prisoner from Nelson s
drug store on Rice street, where. it is al
leged., an attempt was also made to pass a
worthless check " -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
CARRIED OFF SOME AIR.
Health Department to AnaIyze Some
Samples From u Court Room

At the direction of Health Commissioner
Stone. Dr. Miller, who has charge Of the
psychological department of the health Of
lice; visited judge Bunn's court room, yes
terday afternoon, and carried off some of the
air for analysis. u:
Dr.. Miller had 5prepared gelatine plates
ana long glass tubes and after these had
minutes they were sealed up and taken to
the laboratory. The REPORT VIII be submitted
to the health commissioner as soon as the
analysis has been completed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
South Dakota Asks Data.

Gov: Lee. Of South Dakota, has written to
the Minnesota board of charities and correc-
tons asking for figures as TO the cost of
keeping the insane in this state. The vari-
GUS institutions will be requested to furnish
the Flickertail governor with all that he de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
Rebuilding "A Dangerous WALL

On the recommendation of the building in
spector P. j. Bowlin yesterday commenced
the rebuilding of the side wall of the brick
building at 2O2 East Seventh street.
The wall, according to the inspector wac
several inches out of plumb and was dan
gerous The work will cost $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
DON'T GET LEFT.

The "0maha" Changes Time to Sioux Citu,
Omaha, Kansas City.
Beginning Sunday. Feb. 6, train previously
leaving via the c.. st. P. M. & o. R'y. from
ST. Paul at S:15 p. m, will leave 7:45 D.
m arriving Council Bluffs. 8:25 a. M, max
ing close connections with Union Pacific
Overland Limited" for California and the
west Ticket office, 395 Robert street, corner
Sixth
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

pan.ons. The animal has shown no signs Of
disease. but as precautionary measure was
Guarantined and will be watched for any
possible dangerous SYMPTOMS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
HAIL INSURANCE EDICTs
Two Companies VIII Have to Nee
Cash, fFseGy1iret.ent

Insurance Commissioner Dearth has fixed
1t per cent for the Wipnebago City and 20
per cent for the Amboy Hail Insurance com
panies as the size Of the dividends which
they must put UP before they will be re-
The Montevideo company is one which is
also liable to refusa, to renew its license
according to the commissioner
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

The Forest Street Band of Christian work
ers meets today with Miss Clara Hoff. O.
Forest street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
ton. Miss Larpenteur will be known as Sister
Frances de Sales

The Womens Association of St Anthony
Park will meet in the Congregational church
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Mrs. T.
L. Hacker will read a paper on Colonial
Ian, OF ST. Paul. will sing with Miss Elsie
Shaw as acccmpanist, and Mrs. Fred E. Bar
ney, of Minneapolis will read paper on
MARY Cowden Clarke" The hostesses for the
w. Ellerbee, Thomas Shaw and W. S. Har-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08
ANoKA CoUNTY,s NEEDS
Arc Referred to the Attorney Gen
eraI for Considerations.

Anoka county has asked the attorney gen
eral for an opinion as to the holding of an
election to vote for the issuance of S27, 900
bonds for removing the floating indebtedness,
caring fer the poor farm and building a
bridge over the Rum river
Mi. Chtlds has suggested that the vote be
delayed until the next general election.
The suggestion is made in behalf of econ
omy, in part.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-08

The young people of Dayton Avenue
church have arranged to give a skating party
Thursday evening, Feb. II. at the Virg mia
rink.