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The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27

CHAPTER 92-H. v. NO. 2S0.
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sec
tion six (6) of article eight @l of the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota
relating TO school funds. education and
science
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section /. The following amendment to
section six (6) of article eight (S) of the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota Is
hereby proposed to the people of the state
for their approval or rejection, that is to
say, said section shall be amended to
read as follows:
Section g. The permanent school and
university fund of this state may be in
vested in the bonds Of any county. school
district city. town or village of this state,
but no such investment shall be made
until approved by the board of commits
sioners designated by law to regulate the
investment of the permanent school fund
and the permanent university fund OF
this state; nor shall such loan or invest
ment be made when the bonds TO be
issued OF. purchased would make the en-
tire bonded Indebtedness exceed tfteen
Q5) per cent OF the assessed valuation of
the taxable real property of the county.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27

limits of said city, all of whom shall be
qualified voters of the city, and two alder
men in each ward, who shall be qualified
voters therein; all other officers for said
city shall be appointed by the common
first general election for city officers there
shall be elected in each ward two alder
men, one for one year and one for two
years; at every annual election thereaf-
ter one alderman shall be elected from
each ward, who shall hold his Office for
two years, and until his successor is elect
ed and qualified. The city justices shall
hold their offices for two years, and until
their successors are elected and qualified
all other elective officers shall hold their
offices for one year, and until their
successors are elected and qualified
See >. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage.
Approved March 18th, 1889.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27

Approved March 22nd, 1895.
CHAPTER s2-S F. NO. 70.
AN ACT to amend section 102 of chapter
48 Of the general laws of 1889, entitled
IAN act to establish a probate CODE"
ter 45a of the general statutes of 1891.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota
Section /. Section one hundred and two
Q02) of the general laws of 1889 Is hereby
amended to read as follows: At the time
of granting letters testamentary or Of
administration, the court shall make an
order limiting the time in which cred
itors may present claims against the de-
ceased for examination and allowance,
which shall not be less than six months
nor more than one year from the date
Of such order; provided that the judge
of probate on proper proof by affidavit
Of the executor or administrator that
may limit the time in which creditors
NAV present their claims to three months.
Said order shall fix the time or times
and place in which the court will ex-
anime and adjust claims and demands Of
all persons against the deceased. No
claim or demand shall be received after
the expiration of the time so limited, un-
less for good cause shown. The court
may In its discretion receive, hear and
allow such claim upon notice to the ex-
ecutor or administrator, but no claim
shall be received or allowed unless pre-
sented within one year and six months
from the time when notice of the order
Is given, as provided in the next section,
and before final settlement, and the al
lowance or disallowance OF any claim
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-27

CHAPTER S7-H. T. NO. S4.
AN ACT to prohibit cities of this state
from assessing, levying or collecting
frontage water tax upon real estate for
longer period than five years.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That no city within this state
shall assess, levy or collect any frontage
tax or assessment upon lots or property
abutting or bordering upon any water
pense in whole or in part Of the con-
struction and maintenance Of any system
of water works according to the lineal
foot of each frontage for longer period
than five years from and after the first
levy of such tax or assessment.
Sec. 2. All acts and parts of acts incon-
sistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after it's passage
ADproyed March 22nd 1899
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
NONSUIT REFUSED.


Judge Dubois refused a non-suit in
the case of Henry Taft against the
Western Union Telegraph company to-
day. Mr.. Taft is sueing TO recover the
value of a pair OF horses. one OF whom
Was killed outright about four miles
from the village of Chepatchet, where
his home is and also for damages To a
carriage and to harnesses. He claims
the accident was due TO the careless
ness of defendants employees i'm string
ing wires. The defendant denies any
carelessness on the part of its employ
es, says the wires were prepared for
stringing and strung In the only way
possible. Another claim is that after the
accident Mr.. Taft said the men at work
for the company were not TO blame and
that he could easily have kept the
horses from running away only he had
mittens on.
John W. Hogan is attorney for Mr..
Taft and Walter III. Barney attorney
for the defenoant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
BAPTIST CONFERENCE.
Report oi The Publication department. Made 10 The
falional Association

Baptist Conference listened TO the re-
port { the committee on publication
department. which showed vast
amount OF work had been done during
the year Rev. l.. l.. Henry. OF In
diana chairman OF the committee, fol-
lowed with an interesting address on
The Dissemination of Baptist Liter
ature."
Rev. Jay Pruden. of Utah. told what
was being done TO spread the Baptist
faith among the Mormons. Work
Among the Danes and Norwegians"
was the subject OF an address by Rev.
G. Berg, Of Washington. and Rev. r.
w. Cover. OF Idaho. spoke entertain
ingly on Frontier Colporteur Work"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Three BULLETS
IN HER BODY.
Mrs. Fontneau Probably Fatally
Wounded by Husband.
NOW IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
fontnsau Sad 10 Have Been Suffering From
the Effects Of Liquor.
WAS CLERK IN AN ATTLEB0RO MARKET
Shooting Tcok Place al IN, Homo Of The Couple
on Pike Avenue, AitIsboro -Koundsd Woman
favOrahly Known In the Community.

William Fontneau. a well known
young man. who was employed as a
clerk in a market at Attleboro fired
three shots at and probably fatally
home on Pike avenue this forenoon.
1t Is alleged that Fontneau had been
drinking and that while suffering from
the effects of liquor fired the shots.
Drs. Mackie and Holden were called
and at noon Mrs. Fon;neau was lying
critically low. Ii is said she can not
recover. The injured woman was ia
yorably known. Her maiden name was
Dorrance.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
SALOONS CLOSED.
Strong Measures Taken 10 I.svent Further
Trouble n ihe Wardner Mining District.

Wardner, Idaho, May 26.-Saloons in
Mullan, Gem and Burke have been
closed, the publication of the Mullan
Mirror stopped and its editor. w. H
Stewart, arrested on a charge of pub
fishing sedtious matter. Four hundred
and seventy-seven permits for employ
ment have been issued in Wardner Tne
Last Chance mine has started up with
a small force. None OF the mines above
Wallace have started. but many men
are coming i'm and they will soon start
Gen. Merriam has left for Denver,
leaving Maj. Smith in command Of tte
United States forces in the Couer
DAlenes mine. There are 325 men ac-
cused of rioting confined in the new
prison completed here recently.
The coroner's investigation into the
cause of the death OF two men during
the riot In May is still in session and
will probably last week longer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
A pESTILENCE FEARED.


. Dawson City, Alaska. April 15.-via
San Francisco, May 26.-With the re-
turn OF spring to Dawson come renewed
fears of pestilence and death. Strenu-
-etss- measures beit4f adopted.
Health officer Good has posted public
notices throughout the town forbiddng
all persons to gather ice or take water
from the Yukon at any point nearer
than a mile above the city. The Yukon
council is planning a system of drain
age on the flats upon which the city
is situated and an ordinance has been
passed requiring the Inhabitants to use
the utmost care in cleaning their prem
ises prior to the breaking up of the
river
notwithstanding all these precau-
tions. physicians report an unusual pre-
valence of typhoid owing TO the ac-
cumplated filth of the winter which
now incumbers the site of the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
A DEFECTIVE DRAIN.
Miss Sullivan Again Suing William
G. Russell For $1,000.
Previous Jury Awarded Her $3.50, but
Court Reduced the Amount

The second trial of the suit of Miss
Maria Sullivan against William @. Rus
sell to recover $1,000 for damages alleged
to be due to the improper care of
drain on the estate, corner of Hopkins
and Benefit streets, took place before
Judge Wilbur and jury this after
noon. Miss Sullivan leases the house
and lot just below the estate named
on Hopkins street, and she claims that
in 1894 and 1895 it leaked and made
things very dsagreeable near her home.
That in the latter year the contents OF
the drain broke through the embank-
ment between her lot and the lot above
and though the DEFENDANTS attention
was called to the fact of the leak and
break they did nothing for long time
TO repair IL until some time after they
were notified to so do by the superin-
tendent of health. Owing TO the bad
smell caused by the break and the
soaking of the wall of her house with
filthy water from the drain. plaintiff
claims she lost many opportunities TO
let her rooms, and i'm fact some very
desirable fOdgers moved OUT OF her
rooms.
The jury that heard the testimony
at the previous trial gave Miss Sulli-
van a verdict OF $3.50. There was a
petition for a new trial filed by the de-
fendant and after hearing on the PEE
tition the appellate court said there
should be a new trial unless the plain
tiff should agree TO take some $500 less
than the jury awarded her. She would
not accept ths reduction hence todayr5
trial. Charles NJ. Salisbury, attorney
for Miss Sullivan, asked the court today
for leave 10 increase the ad damnum,
but the court denied the request. Wal
ter +. Angel is attorney for the de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
II. M. WILBUR CO..
Open Evenings. 80 North Main ST.
FIRE AT CONEY ISLAND.
Seven Blocks Of Frame Buildings
Destroyed Early Today.
Fire Department Official Says He Found
Traces Of Kerosene.

New York, May 26.-Fire started ear
ly this morning in Buschman's pavil-
ion, Coney Island, and spread rapidly
had been destroyed. A conservative
estimate OF the loss places IL at $3.50. 900.
Policeman Thomas Lynch and Fremen
George Taggert and William Aidrich
were painfully but not seriously burn
ed while arousing the sleeping occu-
pants OF several threatened buildings.
Richard Downs and William Durkn, Is
and l5 years old respectively, who were
asleep in the Zaza house, were severely
burned about the body. The police be-
lieve the fire was of incendiary arigin.
Deputy Chief Kirkpatrick OF the fire
department. says he discovered traces
Of kerosene along the board walk in
front OF one of the burned buildings.
When the fire department reached
the beach front they found a dozen
bath houses burning. Some OF these
were on Henderson's walk. They were
dry as tinder and IL was impossible 10
save them The flames communicated
quickly TO the Bowery and destroyed
two blocks OF ii before they were got
ten under control. The rapidity OF the
fire was not TO be wondered at consid-
ering the character OF the buildings. In
one hour after the first puff OF smoke
gave warning a large square filled with
buildings of all sizes and character
utilized for such purposes as photo
graph galleries, saloons dining rooms,
dance halls, theaters and the like were
in ruins
When IL dawned upon the firemen
that they had a serious blaze on their
HANDS five alarms were sounded. All
the reserve engines came from Flats
Busch, Hamilton, Bath Beach, Sleeps
head Bay and fourteen companies re-
sponded from Brooklyn.
The police department hurried down
the reserves from six precincts. on ar
rivlng they at once set about 10 fight
the fire systematically. Hose was
stretched in all directions and the fire.
men told to make every effort to stop
the spread Of the flames, leaving the
structures already on fire to burn them
selves out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
FIRE At VINEYARD HAVEN.
Two Summer Residences rsshoysi and Others
Damaged Turing Tho kighl

Vineyard Haven. Mass, May 2s.-The
summer residences OF G. G. Jackson OF
Boston and Thomas B. Eaton OF Wor-
cester at West chop, were destroyed
by fire during the night. The residence
OF Charles p. Greenough of Boston was
badly damaged by nre and water. but
was saved from total destruction by the
Vineyard Haven fire departmenD The
Eaton cottage. TN which the fire orgi-
mated, had Just been completed and was
almost ready for occupancy. The cause
OF the blaze is not known. The loss
on the Eaton cottage IL about $4,000 and
Mr.. Jackson's house was valued ar the
same amount. Mr.. Greenough loses
about $1,000. Tho. losses are covered by
insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
MAIL BOX ROBBED.
Lock Saved Out and Contents Carried on By
Daring Robbers al MarbIshaad.

Marblehead. Mass. May 2s.-Thieves
rihed United States mail box on
Hooper street. opposite the Marblchead
National bank. in the most frequented
part OF this town, early this morning.
The robbers got az the contents OF the
box. saving completely around the lock
and then removing Il. Everything that
the box contained was taken.
II is thought the break was made
about 1850 O'clock, a "a team was hear
to stop I'm that vicinity at about = '
time. but although the police station a
only n short distance away, no sounds
" hieh- would Indicate -taat- thieves we're
at work was heard.
The robbers. IL is believed. we're pro-
fessionals. managed 20 escape without
leaving any trace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Hot Fight With Rebels.

Manila, May 26.-1l:20 a. ma scout
ing party of American troops encount-
cred body OF insurgents at Santa
Rita, and the Americans being ro-en-
forced by Brig, Gen. Funston with the
South Dakota regiment, a warm fight
ensued. A lieutenant and five men Of
the American force were wounded and
ten of the insurgents were killed and
several captured.
Gen. Hughes, who has been appointed
to relieve Col. Smith as governor of
the XisaYan- district will- be succeeded
as provost marshal by Brig.-Gen. Will
liston. who recently arrbed lyre in
command Of the troops of the Sixth Ar
tillery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
BOYS UNDER ARREST.
Belong in lInn, bul he focused Of Being En-
rared In a Rold Up al Manchester

Lynn. May 26.-The Lynn police were
notified this morning that Fred T.. Col
Inns Of % Porter street. -Cenrga- Il.
French. IS Mariana street and Frank
Newhali. 81 Essex street. aii OF Lynn.
were under arrest az Manchester. n.
H.. FOR completely In a holdup Of Archie
Coldwell Of COTS Falls. in Manchester.
at : o'clock Thurs Say evening These
boys left Lynn on Wednes lay. Collins
and Ncwhall going on tandem hired
In this city. All OF the boys are minors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
SurpprI fhIl -ppIna p,IInr.

Terre Hsute. Ind. May 26.-- --Resolu-
tions of confidence i'm the Philippine
policy Of the administration was
adopted by the Indiana G.. A. r.. i'm
convention I'm this city, yesterday. yhe
resolutions condemn all utterances
from any source whatever. which have
n tendency to create dissatisfaction or
discomfort among our sailors or TO in
vite insurrection or rebellion among the
natives or inhabitants of our recently
acquired possessions"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
TWO LIVES LOST.
Fatal Explosion Of a Drying Cylinder
in Dye Works.
Three Men Injured, One Of Them Probably
fdtaIly-WaI|s Blown Out

Philadelphia. May 26.-one man was
instantly killed and another so badly
injured that he died soon afterwards
by the explosion Of steam drying cy-
Under In the dyeing and finishing mill
OF James Martin & Co. today. Three
others were injured, one probably ia
tally The dead are:
Daniel Huston, aged 25 years; Will
liam Lang. 50. The injured are: Mi
chaeI Carlin. 80; Robert Underworld.
l6. The side wall and some of the par
titions were blown out by the force OF
the explosion. The loss on the build
ing and machinery is estimated at $l0,-
600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
LAST DAY OF
The SESSION.
Closing Hours Of the General
Assembly Were Lively.
THE PAYMENT OF COMMITTEES
II Caused Considerable Discussion, but 0ns
Resolution Was Passed.
JUDICIARY AND CORPORATIONS.
Members Of The Former Given $500 and Of Inc
Latter $3.50 each-Pr0vidsncs Harbor I'm
provsmsni Bill Passed.
JUDICIARY AND CORPORATIONS.

The last day of the January session
OF the General Assembly was busy
one in both senate and house, and a
great deal OF routine business was dis
posed OF. The several committees had
done work enough TO clear up their files
TO considerable extent, and matters
were rushed along in a way that
brought back the halcyon days OF the
old time sessions. The Lords day OBJ
seryance act was indefinitely postponed
in the house, and an act was passed au-
thorizing the city of Providence 10 bor-
row 5000, 900 additional to build docks in
the harDor.
The senate had a deal OF business and
two important special orders, one of
them being the bill To authorize the In
dustrial Trust company TO establish
branches throughout the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26

The governor general is required to
make an examination every fortnight
OF the books and receipts of the audi
tor and treasurer, and make account OF
the money in the treasury and submit
his report to the Secretary of War.
The governor general, in passing up-
on requisitions for money. may return
the same to the auditor and state what
changes are necessary to secure his ap-
proval He will be absolute master OF
the expenditures in his government.
Any person dissatisfied with the action
of the auditor i'm the settlement OF any
account may appeal within one year to
the governor-general If the govern
or-general shall confirm the action Of
the auditor it shall be final and con-
-eitfstte.- frottid- governor general
fail to sustain the action of the auditor
the whole case Will be reported to the
Secretary OF War, whose instructions
shall be final
The object OF the order and the in
structions is to keep the accounts OF
the island wholly separate from each
other and from the other accounts Of
the treasury OF the United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Under Military Control.

A similar order was issued substitute
ing Porto Rico and another substitut-
ing the Philippines for Cuba so that all
the groups are TO be Identical as to
government.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. who
has charge OF insular matters in the
war department. conferred With the
secretary OF the treasury as TO the best
method OF carrying out the order, and
after careful consideration decided that
the islands shall be kept autonomous
and that all affairs shall be under di-
rect control OF the governor-general.
The government OF the island, its
finances and its officers shall be wholly
under the control of the military until
Congress shall otherwise provide. The
officials in responsible positions will be
all army officers. Mr.. Meiklejohn has
prepared explicit rules ana regulations
governing the islands and for the guild
ance OF the officers. The auditor and
assistant auditor shall examine and
settle all accounts pertaining TO the
revenues. receipts and expenditures:
one assistant auditor to have charge
OF the postal and others the customs
and other moneys.
The auditors shall issue and sign all
warrants for money for the approval OF
the governor general. All agents or
officers who receive moneys 10 pay the
full amounts 10 the treasurer, and 10
send accounts monthly To the auditor.
Within ten DAYS from the end OF each
month the auditor shall forward COM
pIete report to the Secretary of War
The treasury shall keep n separate ac-
count Of customs and miscellaneous
The treasurer " also required 90 SUBJ
NIT n report to the Secreatrv OF War
ten days after the end Of each month.
The treasurer. who will be an army Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Ihe Kalssf's RspII.

Berlin. May 26.-Emperor William.
replying to Privy Councillor Busley.
who has announced the foundation OF
the Technical ship Building associa-
ton. has teiegrap phed expressing keen
interest and saying the association will
be called upon 20 help the progress OF
this great Industry which exercises
such far-rcaching Influence over the
success and development Of the nation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
A Model Camp.

San Francisco. May 26-Pursuant to
instructions from the War Department.
Gen. Shafter is taking steps TO prepare
"A model camp at the Presidia for the
accommodation of 1000 men. IL will be
occupied by volunteers returning from
the Philippines until they can be mus
tered out. A board of officers will Sc
lect site and attend to the details of
establishing the new camp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Verdict for S25.

A jury I'm Judge wilbur's court to-
day gave the plaintiff i'm the case of
Cruikshanks Engine company VS.. Gable
IT, Payne n verdict for SOS. The suit
was o. recover FOR repairs Of n pump
and the chief dispute was about the
amount due. John Henshaw was the
plaintiffs attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
csIltornI.,s cho,e..,w wr,,ye,

Of Tokay. Madci q, sweet Catawba and
sherry. Elegant fr the table. whiskies,
Brandy and Jmportcl.Wines bottled Tor fam.
ily use, Unsurpassed Teas, Cofees, Sp'oss
and Fancy Groceries. TiICS. GRIMES & BIO.
opp. new station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26

MHry 6tbffr WIS convicted in the
Sixth District Court. to-day. of the
charge OF being common railer and
brawler and was sentenced To the farm
for six months. She appealed Mary
a. Hartman. who had been summoned
TO attend court and give her evidence
in this case, last Tuesday, and who
failed to do SO. and was brought in on a
capias and fined 81 for contempt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
He Expects to Reach New
York About October 1st.
Hot Fight With Insurgents Near Santa
General Funston Was
Again to the Front.

Washington, May 2C.--Admiral Dew
ey telegraphs the navy department
that he will stop at various places on
his way to the United States and Will
reach New York about October 1st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26

Of Watches Diamonds. jeweirv. etc, Mt Far
rington's. 35s wcstmin ster street. Fverv
thing going at n sacrifice. First class arti
cles at less than cost 10 manufacture. Sale
every day until all Il sold at 10 80 n. m. and
230 n. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Sill n-l,

The great auction sale OF Watches. Dia.
monds. Sivcrwnrc. etc, etill continues NJ
fariingion's. 3as Westminster street " Won
want u big bargain here's the p' ace 20 get u.
safe every day until sold. lO.D n. m. and
2.yO n. M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26
Go AZ Once

To the grand auction sale of Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry and Silverware at Far
rington's. S5s Westminster street. Greatest
bargains ever offered In Providence. Don't
miss this chance. Sales at 10 80 a. m. and
q 40 n. m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-26

In Jewelrv. Watches. Diamonds, etc. % tho
big nuctiou sale ~ Fnrrtngion's. a. West
minister street. Everything goes 10 the high
30 n, IN.