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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13


ion FromH the other Supreme
Court. d1 ,G
Eyes. noticed that the supreme court
consisting of Corporation Attorney Mark
ham. Editor sWheelock, of the Pioneer
Press, and Secretary Caulfeld. Of the
water board, have decided the law passed
by the legislature relating to the water
frontage tax IS Unconstitutional, but there
is possibility that the official supreme
court of the state may take a different
view Of the case"
This was the statement made by CHS
TOPPER w. Horr yesterday afternoon tc
q reporter for the GLOBE, when the
question was put to the Second ward tax
payer, who for several years has been
endeavoring. to have the water frontage
tax repealed
1 have advertised in the papers to have
those interested in this phase of taxaJin2
call on me-" said Mr.. Horn. 'and 1t is
very likely that il enough property own
ers can be secured Ito join together, the
matter will be taken into the courts.
In 1895 the legislature passed an act
which amended the law under which the
board of water commissioners are work
ing to the effect that persons owning
property in front of which water mains
are laid should not have to pay. a front
age tax for a longer period than ten
years. 'S=
I'm 1897 the legislature passed a gen.
eral law which repealed two sections OF
the law and provided that after June l,
1898, there should be no water, frontage
tax paid. At the last session of the legis-
latufe; there having been some question
raised as to the validity Of the repeating
| law of 1887, another act was passed, which
made the period for which frontage tax
could be assessed levied and collected
five years instead of ten years.
NO sooner was the law passed than the
water board and other officials of the
city started the cry that. the law of 1893
was also unco9stitutional The attention
of Corporation Attorney Markham was
called to the point and he declared that
the law was speciaE legislation and nence
void. ys39 u ~,,,a. ~
Il do not pretend Ito be constitutional
lawyer, neither do |, lay claim to be versed
In the. law, but if the law passed by the
last legislature fixing the time at five
years for the payment of water frontage
tax is invalid, then, in my opinion, the
law OF 1895, which makes the period ten
years, is also unconstitutional 1 base
this opinion on. the fact that the law pass
ed by the last legislature is an exact copy
word for words of the 1895 law, with the
exception thatv the, period is made. five
years instead Of ten years.
81 shall not take the opinion of the city
supreme court as final, and In all prob
ability the matter will be taken into the
courts and fought to a decision by the
highest court in the state. A number OF
taxpayers have been in to see me and In
the next few days 1 expect to hear from
many more. AS to- the particular steps
to be taken In order to bring the question
before. the courts, I do not care to dis
cuss at this tir1fe.'s 5as
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
SPENDING CITY CASH
1T Is GOING MORE SPEEDILY THIS
YEAR THAN IT DID
LAST
STATEMENT OF COMPTROLLER
Shows That the Fire Department.
the Police Department. the street.
sewer and Bridge Maintenance
and Printing Funds Have Dis
tanced Those of Year Ago I'm
Natural Process of DwindIinG.

According to the report of City Comp
trolier McCardy for April, which will be
presented to the board Of aldermen at it's
meeting Tuesday night the expenditures
or the city government for the four
months ending April 80 have been 1851 :
7l4.A, as against $697. 249.23 for last year.
AS compared with the corresponding
Period for 1888 there has been a decrease
IN the expenditures of $45, 535. OF in favor
OF this year, but that doesn't represent
saving by any means.
The interest charges for the first four
months of this year are less by s23
than In 1893, and before May 1 last year
s42,50e had been handed out for the re-
demption Of bonds. which has not been
done this year.
The notable increase in expenses this
year so far has been In the fire depart
ment,. police department, street, sewer
and bridge maintenance, printing and
stationery judgments and court house
and city hall funds. The following table
shows the expenditures from the several
funds for the first four months of last
and this year:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
TIMBER is STILL TIED UP
SPECIAL INDIAN AGENT JENKINS
INVESTIGATING THE CHARGES
OF FRAUD IN TOWN
Admits That n Large Quantity of
Green Timber Has Been Cut I'm
der the Dead-and-DOwn Con-
tracts.

james E. Jenkins, of Washington, D.
c., special Indian agent now investi-
eating the charges against the Leech
lake loggers for cutting green timber I'M
der dead and down contracts, was in the
city yesterday on business.
Mr.. Jenkins was ent to Walker five
weeks ago in company with United States
Indian Inspector C. F. Nesler, by the in
terror department, to look into the specific
charges of fraud in the present logging
system on the Leech lake Indian reserva-
ton, made six weeks ago. The G l e
at the time sent special correspondent
to Walker, who collected evidence and
affadavits to the effect that over half the
seasons cut was green timber. The Wash
ington officials detailed Mr.. Jenkins and
Nesler to investigated the charges, with
instructions to get at the truth, and re-
port as soon as possible. At present the
government agents are assisted by two
Wisconsin lumbermen, five assistants and
one stenographer. Every log landing on
the Leech lake, Cass lake and Winnebo-
gish reservations will be gone over and
checked UP before report Is made to
Washington.
In recent letter sent to WASHINGTON
by Mr.. Nesler 1t was stated that 5000 900
feet OF green timber had been found in
one camp. The communication was in the
nature of a personal letter to the secre-
tary of the interior. but the official re-
port containing a scale of the green tim
Der found in all the camps will be sent
to Washington within six weeks Mr..
Jenkins will leave for Walker this morn
ing, where he will continue his investiga-
ton. When seen at the Merchants yes
terday by the G o b 9 he said:
In all, there asg about S., 900 900 feet of
timber tied up on the reservation pend
ing the result of our examination The
dead and down contracts were to have
been approved April Is, but owing to
specific charges which were made an in
vestigation was ordered before the logs
were released. 1t will take five or six
weeks to complete the work, as we have
to visit the landings of these lumber COM
panies, and make a scale of the logs.
None of these logs will be released until
after settlement Is made for the green
timber, and as yet no settlements have
been made. The secretary of the interior
has ordered that in case we find that
green timber has been cut, the contrac-
tors are to pay So additional for the green
logs.
"Our work is progressing very salts
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
STREET SIGN CONTRACT.
The Company That Bonded the Con.
Germ May Have to Settle.

The Company That Bonded the Con-
Germ May Have to Settle.
The contract between the city and the
Artistic Enameled Sign Company of St.
Louis, under which the company was to
furnish 1,031 street sigs for S2SS and 800
extra signs for $3.50. was duly signed by
the proper city officers April 10, but as yet
there has been nothing done, looking to-
ward the putting up of the signs. In fact
the signs have not reached the city, and
members of the board of public works
are authority for the statement that the
company has gone bump since the con-
tract was let.
Nearly year ago 1t was decided that
signs should be placed on the corners Of
streets in the district lighted by electric
lights. Bids were advertised for by the
beard of public works, and the contract
awarded to Noyes Bros. & Cutler of this
city. The firm acted merely as agents
for an outside firm, and owing to OBJ
jectfons raised by members of the council
the contract was not approved, and after
some delay the council took the matter
In hand, and ordered the board of public
works to advertise for new bids This
was all the board of public works had
to do with the matter the council taking
the awarding of the contract in hand,
and accepting the bid of the St Louis
firm.
The contract which is signed by Carl
Philips, as president, and Fred S. BoIte
as secretary, provides that the 1851 signs
are to be delivered to the board of public
works within sixty days after the signing
OF the contract. The city, however, is pro-
tected by surety bond In the sum of
S44o, given by the Fidelity & Deposit Com
pany Of Maryland, and in case the signs
are not forthcoming by June 10 the CITY
can settle with the company on a financial
basis.
The members of the board of public
works in speaking of the matter yester-
day. said 1t was very probable that new
Dlos would have to be called for before
any of the street signs needed were nut
In.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
YOUNG FOR PRESIDENT.
He seems to Have a Clear Field MT
g7r.seaq 80 4RuffuIo.

ne see ms 10 Lave a Clear Field ut
esas4 gss 4RpfsaIo: IT,, 80 :,
The fourth aHnuai convention of the
National Association of Credit Men will
occur at Buffalo June s, Z and 81 The
Lawyer and Credit Man for May says
Last year, OF two men most prom
inently mentioned for the presidency,
William H. Taylor, of Kansas City. was
one, and E. A. Young. of st. Paul, was
the other. Mr.. Taylor has absolutely with
drawn as possible nominee because Of
increased business responsibilities Mr.
Young must therefore, come into prom
inence as an available and a desirable
man for the high Office. He has every
quality to fit him for the position. He
has executive ability and experience His
business life has been in sphere broad
and important enough to fit him for the
position of president-a position demand.
ing of. the incumbent a knowledge and
grasp of the large questions in the com
mercial world And, while the members
of the National Association of Credit
Men are in no sense sectional Mr.
Young's election will be a deserved rec
ognition of the Northwestern member
ship. From every point of view Mr.
Young is emineTlt1y qualified for the po-
sition, and his election to the presidency
cannot fail to insure the conservation Of
the great interests of the association
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Need No ,Revenue stnmn.

Insurance Commissioner 'shaughnessy
yesterday received a ruling from Attor-
ney General Douglas to the effect that a
revenue stamp was not necessary for the
insurance licenses issued by his depart
ment. N
of the revenue tax law which provides
that all official business of county, town
and state shall be exempt. Mr. Douglas
holds that since the state law Te1uifes
the insurance department to Issue these
licenses they properly come within the
exemption in the law.
lars announcing. that in the future If
will not be necessary for insurance com
panies to make ren1ittances to cover this
cost. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
QUIET LEADER.
Lieut.. Godfrey's Novel Method of
Conducting His Band.

A revelation IN the art of conducting
will be afforded the public when they see
Lieut.. Dan Godfrey, the garter king of
bandmasters, lead his famous British
Guards band on their appearance here
at the Metropolitan tomorrow afternoon
and evening. Lieut.. Godfrey avoids all
unseenly motion and gesture, and does
not remind one of rooster Hopping its
wings or a base ball pitcher throwing
his curves. Hardly the least motion is
observable, but the splendid 5000 baton.
presented to him in Cleveland on May
day which he now uses, waves quietly
but effectively, like a metronome. His
band Is In such perfect training that I'M
seemly effort in leading them Is quite I'M
necessary and in accomplishments Lieut.
Godfrey sits down and the band continues
IN even tone, with hardly an outward
sign OF leadership. At the same time the
ensemble is perfection, and wonderful
oneness of tone reminds one of the organ.
Lieut. Godfrey wears the full-dress uni
icrm OF an officer Of the Grenadier guards
IN conducting. 1t is a long, black-blue
1fock coat heavily BRAIDED
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Sent to the Reform.torx

John O'Connor, who pleaded eriltv +.
a charge of grand larceny in the second
degree, was yesterday sentenced to fhe
S5H reformatory by Judge Lewis.
a young woman and on one of his Visits
carried away property worth SS2 be'ong-
ing to the young lady and a friend who
Inc defendant told the court that he
was tWenty-one years old, born in ST. JO-
sepn, MO, and came to st. Paul ten wears
a i1s3 he 4a learned arm hte trade of candymak-
drunkenness and three times for netit
larceny larceny and had served three terms in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
INSTEAD OF EXERCISE.
Easy Substitute for Muscular
Work Recommended

=. Those unable to exercise suffer from,
SICK Headache, Dyspepsia, Liver Ills.
S0nstlpation, Drowsiness and the
Biues.' Beecham's Pills rid the system
OF impurities, and thus are a substituta
Tor exercise. Those who are Confined In.
doors, the invalids, the convalescent' aid
md in Beecham's Pills a relief from The
aches and pains which form no small
part par OF OF the he miseries of life Constipation
ana an It's attendant ills flee before the
'conquerlng might of Beechams Pills. A
quarter a box, their prices, a golden
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Attorney General Douglas viii bring
suit against Scott county. Iowa, fl be-
half of the state board of corrections.
authorities of that county in passing
Lewis Ruwe, an insane man, up to Jick-
son county. in this state, to be cared
Tor. The towa authorities insisted that
lie should remain in Minnesota. but State
Agent Gates yesterday returned him 10
his home in Davenport, aud Iowa will
now be asked to pay Minnesota
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Rawltscher san Di.sntI.aed

In behalf of D. Rawitscber Attorray
Crosby has fined brief contendinS
against conviction of his client for dis.
orderly conduct; Rawischer is the man
who was forcibly removed from the
Grand opera house for persisting in
sitting In the gallery with his hat on .
The attorney recites that even If the de-
opera house with his hat on. such an act
would not have constituted disorderiy
conduct, pointing to the fact that 1t is the
practice OF the Jewish sect to retain their
head covering in church He claims that
the evidence introduced does not show
that Rawitscher made any resistance.
except to call for help. III
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Importance OF Transnortatinn.

1t IS claimed, with reason, that the
physical welfare of every human being
depends in a large degree upon trans
portation: All progressive nations, there
superior facilities for the CARRYING of
persons and property from place to
place. 1t is this spirit on the part of our
nation that has made possible such pas
waukee line. Its Pioneer Limited be-
tween st. Paul, Minneapolis, Milwaukee
and Chicago. daily, is the only perfect
passenger train in the world
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
WIN Repair the Auditorium

The committees on ways and means
from the board of aldermen and assembly
met with Mayor Kiefer and City Comp
trolier McCardy in the mayors Office yes
terday afternoon.
The comptroller was authorized to ex-
pend $3.50 in repairs to the roof and for
painting the outside of the auditorium.
bids will be asked for painting the build
Ing and the work pushed forward as
fast as possible
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
For safe Keeninr

Sheriff George L. Hardy, of Cass conn
~ ~, YESTERDAY aneasa morning brought down An
a o aaytord and Louis Bebo, from Walk
for safe keeping. The prisoners are IN
Ger Indictment for the murder of George
Shsrt ley a saloonkeeper of Pine River.
Secure, and the transfer was made 1,ndar
an order of the court. ~ioei
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
ADJUTANT HURD RESIGNS.
Another Vacancy Occurs in tn
Fourth Regiments STAFF.

Fourth Regiments STAFF.
Adjutant Rukard Hurd, of the Fourth
regiment, N. G. S. M, yesterday handed
MS resignatfo to Adjt. Gen. Lambert Mr.
Hurd retirement leaves two important
vduancleS S, IN the Fourth regiment. which
Will be filled before the regiment goes into
camp at Lake City
A special meeting of the officers of the
regiment will be held in ST Paul within
Ten Gays TO elect a colonel to succeed Col
Condo Hamline. At this meeting tbara
Will be many new faces, as several Of
the companies have elected new officers
There Is good deal Of speculation as
to who will be chosen colonel.
Lieut. Col. w. w. Price yesterday hand
ed In his resignation as member of the
examining board and was succeeded by
Maj. A. w. Wright, Of the Second reei
ment.
First Lieutenant ]. A. Henjun. of Com
pany D, Fourth infantry, also handed in
his resignation yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
LIE sueur Telephone Companv

Articles of incorporation were filed ves-
Ierday by the LIE Sueur Telephone COM
Ptany. with a capital stock of SO, 900 The
1rcorporators are +. H. Weis, James Nc
The ,Slocum Bergren COMPANY Of Mn
nteapons, organized to do a general mar
etnandise business, qualified under the
is placed at 100000. The incnrnorsst to.s
are = =, james q slocum. G. 7. BeTgren and 4
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
verdict for Defendant.

verdict for the defendant in the case Of
Margaret McKenna against W. II. Ell
singer Z Co.. ProprietoTs of the Go den
Rule. The plaintiff purchased pound
OF tea in the store and was arrested by
a private detective whom she claimed
assaulted. her. She sued to recover IS. 000
for the assault.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Estate of John wagner.

A hearing was begun yesterday In the
probate court before Judge Bazille on an
order to show cause why Mrs John
WAGNER should not be removed as ad-
ministratrix of the estate of John Wage
ner, deceased The petitioner Is Mrs. LIZ
zie Tremblay, who alleges that she has a
The claim was originally Cor $1,000 on a
note.
Don't forget the auction sale of twenty
lots Monday morning at corner of Rurr
and Minnehaha. Somebody will make
big money there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
INJURY KILLED HIM.
John Lunzer Never Recovered Con-
seriousness After the Fall

John Lunzer, 123 Cook street, injured
Thursday in runaway on Robert street
bridge, died early yesterday morning at
his home, from the effect of his Injuries.
He remained in an unconscious Condition
until his death, which was caused by con-
cussion of the brain.
Inc deceased was fifty years old, mar
ried, and the father of seven cbiIdra-,
He is brother-in-law of PatroInnan
Stephen Griemann
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

State Fair PrOgrRmme-Eugene Fin
ger and NJ. NJ Steffey have been award
ed the exclusive advertising privileges In
connection with the state fair programme
and score card for the coming state fair,
to be held Sept. 4 to 3 inclusive.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Primary UniOn-The Primary union
win meet this afternoon. The lesson will
be taught by Mrs. G. A Hunt Mrs. B.
II. Schriber. Mrs. p. G. Raynard and
Mrs. I. S. Tompkins will speak of THE
Mutual Relations of the Different De-
partments of the Sunday School"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Acker Post Meeting-Acker Pos

Acker Post Meeting-Acker Post No
81. G. A. r., will hold an open meeting
at its hall. Sixth and Seventh streets,
this evening at o'clock. The command
er urges a full turnout of members in
uniform. where a cordial welcome will
be given to all friends of the post There
viii be good programme, with music
and presentation of a medal to Prof
c. H. Congdon for his services during
the national encampment of the G. A. r.
In this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Red Rock Camp Meeting.

The Red Rock eampmeeting will open
usual interests will be shown in the SER
vices. Rev F. NJ Rule, the presiding
elder Of the St. Paul district will be in
charge of all religious services.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Wanted-A first-class. experienced cloth
ing bundle wrapper, Good salary to the
right party. Call at once. Palace Cloth
ing House Co.. corner Seventh and Rob
ert. So
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
YOU CAN CATCH FISH MAY 18TH.
Half Rates Via Saint Paul & Duluth
Railroad

To Forest lake. Chisago lakes, Taylors
Falls. Rush City and Pine City Poke
CANA Lake,. Tickets on sale Saturdays
and Sundays, good to return Mondays.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
CITY NEWS.

Gone to GIencOe-State Superintend-
ent Lewis went to Glencoe last evening
to attend the Mcleod County Teachers
association.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
"A Rolling Stone
Gathers No Moss. .

The. attainment of wealth.
social position or learning de-
ponds ~pon health. cAnd
health depends aponMe cond-
tion of the blood. You cannot
be Ueu evhen Impurities of
the blood clog eOery organ.
Hood Sarsaparilla paraies.
takes out the gicioas elements
and leavese tie Blood as It
should be the feeder of life.
ScrofuIa Bunches -" An opera
ton helped my son TEMPORARILY, for serof-
ala punches on his NECK, but Hoods Sarsa-
parala caused them 70, disappear" Mrs.
LeqOis A. Carpenter 81 Wads4uorth St..
Hartford, Conn. ~ r. q
Salt Rheump-T Since taking Hoods
Sarsaparala for salt falem, and dyspepsia,
I feel as queQ as eOer In my Gfe." G.
W. Rose. PoHspale, Pa.
Mod1.Sas1qboaAz
5zc7s
Hoods Pills ere liver Ills tho nor,irritating and
only cethartic ta take WITH. HOODS sarsaparIIs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

z C3nts
A bunch for the large original sized
punches of Minnesota Asparagus.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
3 cents
2 G1nts

Fancy, green, large-sized Cucumbers.
each only five cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
Strawberries !! STRAWBERRIES j!

A carload of fancy dry stock; they are
beauties. Lots Of them for everybody.
We are giving four boxes for rs cents
We have them cheaper, if you want
them.
IS cents
A pound for good dairy butter in five
pound jars.
20 cents
A bushel basket for fancy white, dry,
Minnesota Potatoes.
-
10 cents
Peril for good new full Cream Cheese.
Strawberries, s @;:R;5 l B. r; F. = +:
"a quart cases for -. 800. SI,SA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Hughson, of Dayton
avenue. entertained the kangaroo club
Thursday evening at It's last meeting OF
the season. Mrs. Hughson was assisted
by Mrs. McCardy, Miss Luella Hughson
and Miss Lusk. The guests of the club
for the evening were Mr.. and Mrs
aEaston. of Minneapolis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13
CONTEMPT OF COURT
CHRISTOPHER w. HoRR HASN'T
MUCH USE FOR A RECENT
q ~ RULING
ON THE WATER FRONTAGE TAX

~. 9fG TO-
Doesn't Feel Disposed to Accept the
Ruling 9fs the "city supreme
Court az composed of sfarltham,
Wheeiock aHd CaulfieId = Deois-
ion Fron fine Other Supreme
Court. da ,G
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Mrs. Eugene L. Merritt. who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
3. Farwell, returned to Chicago last
evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-13

Acker Womens Relief Corps No. will
give progressive euchre party Friday
evening. May 10. at the Buckingham, in
the parlors of Flat S.