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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Easter Fashions

Fashionable hats for women soon, 10
pc nearer perfection this season than ever
before They are large and gorgeous
IN m equal qua, proportion and a majority of
the Cyrano and Automobile shades viii
probably be the most popular. A de-
cidedly beautiful display in everything
I Sh IS correct IS that made by Mrs. B. A
IA Wabasha street, and that her store
Is popular is proven by the crowds thai
thronged her place the past week. the
ing opOh-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
SHE WANTS ALIMoNY.
Elizabeth w. BrOOl2m eier, Who Says
Her Husband Deserted Her.

Elizabeth w. Brookmeier yesterday
commenced an action In the district court
for divorce from her husband, Joseph
B. Brookmeier. According to the COM
June Z, 1889, at Sioux City, To-, and lived
together until Oct. 5, 1896, when Mrs.
Brookmeier says her husband left her
without any apparent reason for his de-
parture. She AYERS that he Is possessed
of considerable property, and asks that
she be given 81 600 as permanent alimony
and permission to resume her maiden
name OF Elizabeth Barnum. The plaintiff
is 80 years old and the husband one year
older.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
REMOVAL SALE OF PIANOS.
s. w. Raudenbush & Co.'s Removal
Prices Are the Lowest Ever

If you have not bought yet. don't buy
until you have heard our pianos and the
prices. They will astonish you A good
secondhand upright for $50. A good new
upright. warranted, for $14S; this is large
size. fancy walnut case. Elegant new
Weber. Emerson. Vose & Sons, Schiller
and Wesley pianos from s155 upwards
% to 50 per cent discount from regular
prices. This sale will last but five DAYS
more. Remember every piano must be
sold before April /. Don't wait. Come
in tomorrow.
S. w. RAUDENBUSH & Co.,
No. IA West Sixth Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26


Judge Otis, In district court yesterday,
took under advisement a motion of the
plaintiff for judgment by default in the
case of Mortimer Van Allen Smith
against the St. Paul City Railway COM
pany. The attorney for the plaintiff
claimed that the company had not filed
its answer to the complaint In the time
prescribed by law. The last day of serv-
ice was Feb. %, Washington's birthday,
and the answer was not served until
Feb. %.
The plaintiff who says he is an actor,
sues for $1,000 and $25 for medical attend
ance. He alleges that he fell on pile Of
snow left standing by the track, while
he was waiting for car at Seventh and
st. Peter streets, Nov. 49, He was struck
by the car and received injuries that for
a long time incapacitated him for work.
He alleges that he was earning from $50
to SIS in his profession prior to the acci-
dent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
BABY FINDS A HOME.
John and Bridget Wharry as the
SheItering Arms.

John and Bridget WARY as the
SheIterfng Arms.
John Wharry and Bridget A. Wharry,
his wife, appeared before Judge Lewis In
district court yesterday and were grant
ed permission to adopt a pretty little
four-year-old g;rt ofsunknown parentage
that had been given into their charge in
Minneapolis. The Wharrys told the
court that they had secured the child
from a nurse, with whom it had been left
for adoption, and that the nurse had
steadfastly refused TO give any informa-
ton as to the parentage or antecedents
Of the little onen They had been caring
for the child for several months and Mrs.
Wharry told the court that she thought
as much of the ffttie girl as if she were
her own child.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Estate of w. S. Alexander.

The inventory of the estate of Walter 6
Alexander, deceased, was filed yesterda :
in probate court. The estate consists Of
real p property in Ramsey, Park, Polk
D ios S6 and St Louis counties. valued al
59o; mortgages, bonds and notes, S2756
other personal property, S1,S62 04. makine
the total valuation, $45, 1894 49,.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
CITY n EW :
TERSELY TOLD.

Science of SOciety-Grant Spicer Will
lecture before the Socialst-Labor party
at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in Assembly
hall on The Science Of Society"
Owe Case COntinued-The case of VIII
liam OVe held to answer a charge OF as
sault and battery. which was set for
hearing yesterday. was continued until
Monday by Judge Orr.
Only Wants His Money-Tn reference
TO the Weller diamonds, George w. Day
ton says he has the sparklers. has never
denied having them. and wants nothing
except the money for them.
BIaZe i'll "a Paint ShOp-The fire de-
partment was called out last night to a
blaze in paint shop belonging to H.
Asnus. 472 Mackubin street. Refuse in
side was found to be on fire, but the blaze
was put out with small damage
Needed for the PoOr-M. L. Hutchins.
secretary OF the Relief society, writes:
I'VE are very much in need of shoes and
rubbers for men. women and children. We
can also use to good advantage a few
bushels of potatoes, also bed-springs and
mattresses.
Two Are InsoIvent-Julian II. Sleeper
and Fred w Heinrich, both of St. Paul,
yesterday filed petitions in voluntary
bankruptcy in the federal court. Sleep
er's liabilities are given at $5526.25 with
nominal assets. Heinrich admits liabili-
ties aggregating $9S9.S5.
Slipped and Hurt Himself-F. A.
Kock. of 5i2 West Seventh street. fell on
the corner of Seventh and Wabasha last
night. receiving painful injuries to his
right leg and hip. He was attempting to
cross the street at the time and slipped
on piece of ice.
Fined for CrueIty-D. b. Mooney was
convicted of cruelty to animals yesterday
and fined S25 by Judge Orr. AT the re-
quest OF witnesses in the case, the amount
of the fine was reduced afterwards to
so, Mooney was charged with beating
horse which he was using to haul coal
to the Peoples church.
Admitted the Theft-Mrs. Nellie AL
len was sent to the wOrkhouse yesterday
for ninety days for the larceny of a
watch from San Halvorson. She admitted
her guilt when brought to trial. Her hus-
band is now confined in the county jail
awaiting hearing on the charge Of
stealing a stove from Tom Koran.
Easter Satellite Easter sale of the
Tniversalist Ladies' society will take
place Wednesday afternoon and evening
at the home of Mrs II. A. Clifford. SOB
Laurel avenue. The ladies will serve
dinner at $50 The following committee
has charge of the work: Mrs. L. Y. Greg
DRY and Mrs. Fl. +. Hall.
AcI<er Post Meeting-Acker post, G..
A R. held its regular meeting last night
at Central hall, with its post commander,
Capt Henry, presiding and about forty
members in attendance. The regular rou
tine was gone through with and the post
adjourned until its next regular meeting,
which will be April 1.
Commons Literary CIub-Commons
Social and Literary club programme for
Monday evening, March q: Piano solo,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Closing Up Hale Estate.

The eighth annual accounting of the
executors of the Hale estate was filed
yesterday in district court. The total re-
ceipts of the executors up to Dec z 1897
were $39, $3.50, and there remains s., oil 81
in cash on hand
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
ATTENTION, LADIES.

Know is the time, as we have the
~ greatest Hair Grower ever
} known. Cali and be convinced
by giving it a fair trial. Scalps ex-
amined free from 10 a. m. to II M. and
2 to p. n1., also from to in the
evening at the
Bon Ton Hair Treating ParIors,
Ala Wabasha. NINE. A. II. ST. CLAIR.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
A Great Sell.

Why wait until April LIST to be sold
when the 500 Line" will sell you a
1 1t now at half rate to Kootenay and
Pacific coast? Ticket Offices 398 Robert
st. and Union Depot
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Field, Schlick s Co.
Spring Suits, Jackets and Skirts

oul mud our Cloak crowded just Suit. tina
" nara to find esewherestysh made perfect fitting
"uo yet MoST MODERATELY PRICED those are iu. the
REASONS why you always find SO many buyers here
ihee special preparations Easter weet will surev n.
apprecated. '' "
Large purchases arrived Yesterday
we have engaged extra saeswomen
And additional our alteration room p+ =; III.
" w increased force we would advise EARLY purchases to
insure deliveries before Easter.
oo1 10 Prices from to $4,000 Not s;ro1.
QUIT carried over from last one.
ormade Suits of Fine Chevots Coyerts Venetian. aud
oerge IN several different styles are lined Al~
throughout with Satin or Tafeta Silk newest XIX hill
shape skirts Special tomorrow .. OlOlUU
allor-made Suits of Herringbone worsteds
Venetlans and Chevots thoroughly we'll made Mo "a
Melllneo' weltnlshed and perfect fitting. XIX MI
Tailor-made Suits in all the new materials I1NEn
inNoGhoOT WITH TAFFETA SILK the new shapes
ne,ualng tghthttlng Elton Box-coat effects <Ann FA
with full Circular or three-gored skirts VII nil
Exceptional values at......... VZZuUU
THE NEW JACKETS are beauties. Manv novelties ;r Gov
erts Venetans and kereys, with silk lnnps .rv
elusive styles, s2o co. "a. SO, s27. so and $29 So
Silk-ned Jackets $500. Sik.1ined I,cLa+. Go *
Sllk-lined Jackets $3.50. Satin;red r.c..s ee1s
Silk-lned Jackets $1o.75 Satir.1i,.d 1.c.o. e1o-
DRESS SKIRTS From stock of over 5oo Ts,o~d
ss oklrts we select these two specials for Monday
o5 Handsome Tailor-made Dress Skirts in all ~ --
me me az" Materials some handsomely trimmed. ~ ~
S -. :. ~ ~
iallor-nade Dress Skirts of Fine Broadcoths ly10 IN
Iheyots Venetians, Tafetas and satins--the A1/ hn
ndndsOn1es had ID
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26


Albert Rosenquist: recitation, Miss Lulu
Pfttman; quartette Miss Beatrice Wal
lon Miss Alma Beckman, j. M. Hanson.
?. O. Hanson: recitation. James Mozart
lin: guitar solo, S. Carlson; reading. Mrs.
Tanner; vocal solo, Mrs. N. A. FOrseen:
discussion THE Moral Influence of the
Modern Theater.' leaders. James Bing-
ham, Miss Lena Beckman music, orcheS-
ira.
Educational Acknowledgements regu-
lar meeting of the Sunday Afternoon Ed
ucational association will be held at the
Clinton Avenue NJ. E. church, Sunday
afternoon, March 26. at precisely. w. S.
MacEwen will be the principal speaker
and will present the subject. Modern,
Social and Economic Questions" A gem
eral discussion OF the subject will be
permitted, and all are invited to come
and participate.
Fell From a Street Car-Andrew Oh
son, living in the west end of the city,
boarded West Seventh street car yester-
day afternoon about o'clock to go home
At the corner of Walnut and Seventh the
car stopped and the motorman opened
the gates. Olson fell headlong. scrapinS
most of the skin from his face. He was
taken to the central station and DR.. Wer-
rick was called. The wounds were
dressed and the doctor found it necessary
to take four stitches in the mans nose.
Gust AndersOn's AssaiIants-Gust
Anderson. conductor on the West Seventh
street car which was boarded Wednesday
night by a gang of roughs, who misused
the conductor and motOrman, yesterday
swore out a warrant for the arrest of his
aSSailants. Frank NovOtny, of the
men named in the warrant. was arrested
Inst ,ierl,t l. nlya1
up. 1t is expected that five others will be
arrested and taken to court Monday
morning. They are charged with assault
and battery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Y IIII}}XA

The royal road to money
saving lies plainly before you
in the countless opportunities
of which this advertisement
enumerateS a few instances.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

II haven't paid IS %. for "a a. hat since 7
pegan to wear the Gordon. and i buy the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Telephone 875. Schroeder & Dickinson
l6 East Sixth street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
CIGAR DEPT,

Come in and try our &c Cigars. Leading
orands at cut prices, including the well
known Corona brand.
All 1Oc packages of Smoking To-
All l0c plugs Of Chewing Tobacco. 8 for 25c
All sc Cigars ......... 4 for o.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
CLAIMED AN EXEMPTION.
Louis Hofmah's s7Defense Whe1
Charged With Contempt.

Charged with Contempt.
Louis P Hoffman appeared before
Judge Lewis at special term in the dis
trict court yesterday, on a citation to
show cause why he should not be pun
ished for contempt of court in dispos-
ing of some money In his possession in
violation of an order Of the court. Hoff-
man claimed that he had given the mon
ey to his wife and raised several points
Of law which resulted in the matter being
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
IS cents

SS cents
Per basket for Early Rose Potatoes
good ones.
10 cents
Per pound for fancy evaporated Peaches.
$500
Per sack for the very best Flour; $40
for half-sacks; SOC for quarter-sacks
4 cents
A bottle for a choice lot of fresh bottled
Pickles, either mixed, chowchow or Cher
GnS
3 cents
Each for fine, large. bright, fresh Co.
COanuts.
81 cents
Per pound for pure fresh rendered Lard
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Lots of New Black Goods.

short time cabled Black
early May week, stock
is again complete.
English Mohair Crepons bright finish firm texture, S1.2S
S1.5O, $1.75 and $500
Silk and Wool Crepons, $780, 90 and $3.50
New Venetian Suitings. 81. 90 and S2.7Ss
EXTRA SPECIAL VALUES. A of English
Mohair Scians and Briantnes will special sale
45c Briantines 35 cents Sc Sicilan for SO
Biantines for 10 cents. Sic Sians for 80 CENTS.
Briantines 68 CENTS 81. rs Scians S1.OE.
ST. 90 Briiantine for II cents Scians Sl.18,
10 pieces of fine All-woo Chevos full inches ~ a =
wide, the very half-dolar HNG
quality For. Observation-Disclosures. SOS
A dozen pieces of Qmpored) German GRANTEES a @
Seeded Armures, qualities go SSNE
on sale tomorrow ~ ~ -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

BInze in a Paint ShOp-The fire de-
partment was called out last night to a
blaze in a paint shop belonging to H.
Asnus. 472 Mackubin street. Refuse in
side was found to be on fire. but the blaze
was put out with small damage.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Needed for the POOr-M. L. HutchinS.
secretary OF the Relief society, writes ::
I'VE are very much in need of shoes and
rubbers for men. women and children. We
can also use to good advantage a few
bushels of potatoes. also bed-springs and
mattresses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Easter SnIe-The Easter sale of the
Tniversalist Ladies' society will take
place Wednesday afternoon and evening
at the home of Mrs. H. A. Clifford, SOB
Laurel avenue The ladies will serve
dinner at $50 The following committee
has charge of the work: Mrs. L. Y. Greg
DRY and Mrs. Fl. +. Hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Acker Post Meeting-Acker post, G..
A. r. held its regular meeting last night
at Central hall, with it's post commander,
Capt. Henry, presiding and about forty
members in attendance. The regular rou
tine was gone through with and the post
adjourned until its next regular meeting,
which will be April /.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Admitted the Theft-Mrs. Nellie AL
len was sent to the workhouse yesterday
for ninety days for the larceny of a
watch from San Halvorson. She admitted
her guilt when brought to trial. Her hus-
band is now confined in the county jail
awaiting a hearing on the charge of
stealing stove from Tom Koran.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Science of SHciety-Grant Spicer Will
lecture before the Socialist-Labor party
at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in Assembly
hall on The Science Of Society
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
So. Us
$3.50

STANDARD PAPER PATTERNS
lead all others for style, fit and econ
omy in cutting materials. Cheapest
too, Sc to Zoe. Why pay more?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Only Wants His Money-In reference
TO the Weller diamonds, George w. Day
ton says he has the sparklers. has never
denied having. them. and wants nothing
except the money for them
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Richest Novelty Silks

the basis of about 60 doar-NEARIY HATE
PRICE.
They're all highest grade Silks which are sold to retailers IN
cut lengths The stock consists
tain quite yards lengths run from four to nt
yards This makes assortment much
SHOWN IN one store west OF New York And the
vent the Styles from being common There
lengths which contain only single waist pattern
And this wonderful purchase is Importance
FYst-f will be show of Novelty Silks equaed in the
Northwest No should miss it.
Seeond-Pce will be the Lowest for Novelty Silks of
this high character.
For convenience of quick selling will be
divided into three
Lot l. Hghcass Novelty Silks, worth SIPS and ST. 50
20
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Commons Literary CIub-Commons
Social and Literary club programme for
Monday evening, March q: Piano solo,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Fined for CrueIty-D. 3. Mooney was
convicted of cruelty to animals yesterday
and fined S25 by Judge Orr. AT the re-
quest OF witnesses in the case, the amount
of the fine was reduced afterwards to
so. Mooney was charged with beating a
horse which he was using to haul coal
to the PEOPLES church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Owe Case COntinued-The case of VIII
liam Owe. held to answer a charge of as
sault and battery. which was set for a
hearing Yesterday. was continued until
Monday by Judge Orr.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Two Are InsoIvent-Julian II. Sleeper
and Fred w Heinrich, both of St Paul,
yesterday filed petitions in voluntary
bankruptcy in the federal court. Sleep
ers liabilities are given at $5,526,25 with
nominal assets. Heinrich admits liabili-
ties aggregating $9S9.S9.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
r1OSt Lavish Silk Purchase

FINEST NOVELTY SILKS AT HALF-PRICE Orr Silk
Buyer happened to be in New York just the right
suate of the biggest and transactions
of the The purchase Importers entire omen
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26

Slipped and Hurt Himself-F. A.
Kock. of 5i2 West Seventh street, fell on
the corner of Seventh and Wabasha last
night. receiving painful injuries to his
right leg and hip. He was attempting to
cross the street at the time and slipped
on piece of ice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Mortimer Van Allen Smith Thinks
Street Railway Was to blame.

ACTOR WAS HURT.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-26
Field, Schlick s CO.

Have been conducted liberal this
will be special Easter displays and following nes
Novelties in Neckwear and Ribbons
Easter Gloves at nearly half-price.
Newest Jackets and Suits
And the most portant Of all
Gigantic Silk Sale
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
. THEY ALI SAY 50.
Not Only In Wilmington, but In Every
City and Town In the Union,

i; the reader took the time and trouble
to ask his fellow residents OF Whining ton
the simple question given below. he
would obtain the one answer. II he
would read tho statements now published
In Wilmington which refer to this answer
1t. would surprise him to note that: they
number so many. As many more could
be, and may DO, published, but In the
meantime. ask the first person you meet
what cures backache? The answer will be
Doan's kidney Pills. Here ia q citizen
who endorses our claim.
Mrs. Margaret Draper. No. I'LL French
St., says:-'I was subject to attacks Of
backachs which were often SO severe that
1t WINS rs much as l could do to get about
and do my household work. l often had
such u pain in my back at night that l
could not sleep. used all kinds of kid
ney remedies but never had any relief
worth speaking about. Doan's Kidney
Pills wore recommended to mo by my
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Il. W. Draper: No
1915 W. Srd ST., who had used them with
the greatest satisfaction. got box OF
N. b. Danfocth's drug store and was sur
prised how quickly they gave me relief
The pain gradually left my back and 1
have not suffered from it since"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ery. Price 80 cents. Mailed on receipt
OF price. by Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
N. Y. Solo agents for tho U, 8. Re-
member tho name, Doan's, and take no
substitute.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Former Wilmington Dead.

Frank e. Smith, formerly Of this city,
died at Asbury Park on Wednesday.
Mr. Smith was born at Milford, this
sta,ei In 1888. For % years he was q resi-
dent of Wilmington. He was Democrat
and took an active part In public affairs
In 1887 he waa appointed Justice Of the
psace by Gov. Benjamin Blggs and held
the office for seven years. at the expira.
ton Of which time he moved to Asbury
Park where he successfully managed the
Wellington, the leading hotel until tho
time of his death
His widow and four daughters, Mrs.
Frank M. Cooper. Mrs + l.. Harris Miss
es Bertha V. and Mable Smith; ono son
benjamin Biggs smith, and one step
daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Turner, sur
vive him.
The funeral will take place this After
noon. Services will b0 Q nductcd in the
ME Church at Asbury Park by the Rev
John Y. Dobbins, ID. ID.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
KURTZ WANTS
RECEIVER.
Claims That Officers Of
the James Bradford
60. Pay Themselves /
Too Much Salary. :

Fred L. Kurtz, a stakeholder of
the James Bradford Company APP
plies to Chancellor Nicholson YES.
terday afternoon for a rule to show
cause why a receiver should not be
appointed to take care of and man
age the affairs of the company and
also to show cause why a prelimin-
AIRY injunction should not be issued
against the officers, forbidding
them from Incorporating and
misapplying funds of the company
and from paying thems elves in
creased salaries. X
The Chancellor issued the rule.
making it returnable on December
Is.
The action is against William
Berl, Walter M. Francis and How
ard G. Marston. The capital stock
of the company is $25, 900, in $50
shares of which Mr.. Kurtz holds
Is, Mr.. Marston Is, Mr.. Berl 100,
and Mr., Francis, 100.
Mr.. Kurtz alleges that Messrs.
Francis and Berl made an agrees
mcnt to hold an equal number of
shares and hold control of the
stock between them and to so ar
range matters that each should be
paid $1,000 annually, regardless
of the rights of the other stockhold-
ers.' He alleges that the amount
was greatly in access of 1.-THE value Of
their services. Mr.. Berl is presi-
dent, Mr.. Marston, vice-president
and Mr.. Francis, secretary and
treasurer, and the three form the
directors.
The board is alleged to have vot-
ed. Berl and Francis $4,000 am
nual salary about Septembes LIST,
1893; that in March, 1895, the board
made the salaries $4,000 and dated
them from January LIST, 1898.
That about March, 1899, the
board decided to pay gratuity Of
$1,ooo each to Bcrl and Francis.
of $50 to Marston, the resolution
pretending that the payments wcre
to increase the salaries for 1897
and 1893.
That since 1893, there have been
large annual profits, Mr.. Kurtz b.
lieves, in 1896, 81, 900, and 1897 and
1898, $1,000 each; that no dividend
has been paid or declared in that
period,
That since 1896, Mr.. Kurt has
protested against the action of the
board without effect, the directors
still threatening "to continue to
fraudulently and unlawfully APP
propriate to themselves the profits
Of the company.
That he has been refused the
nght to examine the books, which
is in violation of the charter of the
company.
He asks that Berl, Francis and
Marston may be decrecd to repas
they may have received in
excess OF a proper salary.