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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
REVISION OF TAX LAWS.
County Auditors of the State Urge
Such Action

The County Auditors Association
of Minnesota met in the council cham
Der yesterday, elected officers, and dis
cussed the question Of uniformity in de-
linquent tax sales. Resolutions were
adopted recommending the revision of
existing laws relating to the time of fill
ing the delinquent tax list with the clerk
of courts for judgment.
Nearly fifty of the Sejghty-two counties
of the state were represented, and in the
absence of President Charles Brown, of
Washington county, County Auditor
Johnson presided until the election of
new officers. Mayor Kiefer made one of
his characteristic addresses of welcome
before the auditors settled down to bust
ness.
The officers elected were: John G'ea-
son, Polk county president; W. r. john
son, Ramsey county, vice president; b.
J. Miller, Big Stone county, secretary;
L. M. Stevens, Becker county, treasurer.
The committee on resolutions made the
following report, which was unanimous
ly adopted:
That the existing tax laws should be
carefully revised simplified and sys-
tematized in such manner as the legisla-
ture may deem best, and that a special
committee be appointed by the president
to take this matter in charge, together
Will ally zOlH0T ltSlSidliOiI IeCOIuuleIlueI
by this body, to draft form of bill in
tended to relieve the evil conditions ex-
listing, submit the same to the next leg
islature and urge its adoption.
Your committee would respectfully rec
onmend to the association the expediency
Of urging upon the next legislature the
necessity of amending sections 1879, 1886
and 1851, relating to the time of filing
the delinquent list with clerk of courts
for judgment, of the General Statutes OF
1894 in such a manner as to give ten
days more time to complete the proceed.
ings required by such statutes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
MANN WON FIRST PRIZE.
Manchester Orators Competed for
Honors Last Evening.

HOnOrs Last Evening.
L. L. Mann won first place last night
in the annual contest of the Manchester
College Oratorical association. In addi-
ton to the honor he receives the more
substantial reward of a $25 cash prize
given by E. C. Stringer. w. j. Sharp
won second place and a special prize of
$40, and n. E. Hoy obtained third honors
Seven contestants took part IN the
event, which was held in the Manchester
Presbyterian church. The prize Grafton
savored strongly of current events. and
was discussion of the equity of the
present war in South Africa. Whether
Briton or Boer held the side of justice
was the question presented and the argu-
ment was pro-British.
j. c. Abeles received favorable consid-
Grafton in what was probably the best
delivered grafton of the evening. The
life of James A. Garfield furnished a
theme, and his ideas were clothed in ac-
ceptable language and forcefully present
ed He lost however, on thought and
composition, the judges holding that the
GRAFTON did not show originality. w. j.
Sharp chose as his theme, "A Nations
Crime His ideas were carefully culled
and showed research and thought. His
delivery was good Society and the In
diyidual" occupied the attention of Mr..
Hoy. In a discussion of the negro ques-
ton. E. E. Sharp brought out several
practical ideas. r. b. Snyder discussed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
In Ldb0r''s
Field.

The executive committee of the State
Federation of Labor met at Assembly
hall last night. It was an adjourned
meeting. and routine business of the
committee was under consideration.
Members present were: j. 3. Morrison,
Henry Feyder, Cornelius Quincy, M. Igo
and T. j. Maloney. Communicat ons
were read from Red Wing, where. the
federation has been accomplishing effect
i've work, and Chairman Morrison was
authorized to go there for one week and
assist in the organization and advance
ment of local unions. He will visit Red
Wing next week. The state convention
of the federation will. be held there next
June, and 1t is expected the unions of
that city will prepare warm welcome
for the members.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
POLICE COMMISSION PLAN.
1t Is Adopted as Feature of Pro-
posed New Charter.

1t Is Adopted rs Feature of Pro-
posed New Charter.
Last night, with six members present.
the charter commission took up the chap
ter providing for a police commission.
The second section provided that the po-
lice board should never be so constituted
that more than three members of the
same political party should be on the
board. Commissioner E. O. Zimmerman,
who was presiding, was Of the opinion
that this would make it appear as though
the board was to be a political ene and
he moved that the section be stricken
out. This was agreed to by vote of
three to two, Messrs. Nelson, Taylor and
Zimmerman voting to strike out, and
Messrs. Albrecht and Fetter against it.
L. D. O'Brien, who had been present,
was excused just before the vote was
taken. The terms of the commissioners
are to be for five years and until their
successors are elected and qualified. This
section was amended at the suggestion
of Mr.. Zimmerman, so that the mayor
on or before the first Tuesday in June,
1900, is to appoint the five members, whose
terms OF office are to be for one, two,
three, four and five years, respectively.
This will give Mayor Kiefer, before he re-
tires from his present term, in case the
charter is adopted, a chance to name
the first board.
Earlier In the evening the chapter pro-
viding for a board of public works was
taken up. The chapter provides for a
board of three freeholders. to be appoint
ed by the mayor for three years each.
The present members of the board are
allowed to serve out their terms. The
board is to appoint a clerk and fix his
salary, subject to the approval of the
council A commissioner of public works
is to be appointed who is to be ex oficio
city engineer and building Inspector, but
the present incumbent of the building in
sspector's Office is to serve out the term
for which he was elected. The commits
sioner of public works is to appoint his
assistants, the first to be civil engineer
and the second an architect. The chapter
was referred back for some minor amend
ments and will be adopted Friday night,
to which time an adjournment was taken.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
IN SAN JUAN'S CELEBRATION
Bishop WhippIe Delivered the
Washington's birthday Address.


Information has just been received by a
st. Paul gentleman from Maj. Charles
III. Whipple, formerly chief paymaster in
the United States army in ST Paul, now
stationed In San Juan, Puerto Rico in
regard to the celebra ton of Washington S
birthday, which took place in that city
under the immediate management of Maj
Whipple and some of his army associates.
The exercises were held in the Theater
of San Juan at 2:30 p M, and were Of a
more than usually interesting character
The military governor of the island,
Brig. Gen. George w. Davis, presided. and
there We're addresses both In English and
Spanish. Mr. Hernanez Lopez spoke In
Spar ish, his subject being, George Wash
ington,' and by happily chance Bishop
Whipple, of Feribault, was visiting in the
city and delivered the principal address
in English. his subject being Our Coun-
try
A very interesting feature Of the exer-
cises was the singing of patriotic songs
by several hundred school children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
Mass Meeting of Carpenters.

ters' union held at Assembly hall last
night one member was in. tiated and sew
en- applications for membership We're re-
ceived and referred to the committee on
membership.
On motion a committee composed of
all officers of the union was appointed
10 meet and entertain S. E. Cattermull,
Of Chicago, one of the international Off
row. He comes for the purpose of max
ing an address to the carpenters of this
city. and the officers of the local union
have extended general invitation to all
carpenters to be present at Assembly
hall next Friday night.
Arrangements were completed for pay
ing the certificate of n. P. Lofgren, a
recently deceased member. Receipts of
the meeting, $66; expenditures, So.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

evening at Elite hall, entertaining about
forty young people. The party was chap
eroned by Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Barber
and Mr.. and Mrs. Posey.
The Misses Leppen, of Harrison avenue,
entertained Saturday evening for Mr..
Robert Leppen. Six tables of progressive
peanuts were played. The favors were
Manila souvenirs. and the high scores
We're made by Mrs. Bostwick and Mr..
Phillips. The hostesses were assisted by
Miss Edith Elliott and Mr.. Wilgus
Mrs. J. B. Hoxsie, Of Summit avenue,
who has been spending the winter In the
South, Is at present the guest of friends
living on plantation near Aiken, S. C.
Mrs. w. p. Jewett and Miss Louise
Jewett, of Dayton avenue, who have been
attending the national congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
in Washington, will visit for a couple Of
weeks in that city before their return.
Mrs Jennie Randall Fleming, of Spo-
kane, Wash, is the guest of Mrs. E. R..
Randall of Marshall avenue.
MIR. and Mrs. M l. Countryman, of
Ashland avenue, are entertaining DR.. and
Mrs. Countryman, Of Aberdeen.
Mrs. Langford, Of Laurel avenue is
entertaining Miss Holmes, of Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Hopp, of ST. Joseph, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Schaub,
of Lincoln avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Sanborn, of the Gen
esee, have gone to Salt Lake City.
Mrs. w. F. Lord, Of Portland avenue,
is entertaining Miss Lord, of Waukesha.
Mrs. Perkins, who has been the guest
of her mother, Mrs. Edward Walther, Of
Dayton avenue, has returned to Tacoma.
Miss Bancroft, of Western avenue, has
returned from Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
SWEEPING TAX CASE
STATE WINS IT'S SUIT FOR RIGHT
TO REAssEss UNDERvALUED
PROPERTY
MAY MAKE A REAPPRAIsAL

Whenever 1t May Have Discovered
That the Property Was Not Taxed
on a Fair Valuation In the First
Instance-State Officials Are Much
Pleased Over Federal Courts
Decision.
Attorney General Douglas was advised
from Washington yesterday. that de-
cision favorable to the state had been
given in the tax case Of Frederick Weyer-
haeuser against the state of Minnesota.
The action Of the United States supreme
court decides an important point which
will, ne doubt in the future stand as
precedent in the matter of making re-
assessments of property upon which taxes
have already been paid.
In the particular case at issue large
area OF valuable pine lands belonging to
the Weyerhaeuser syndicate situated i'll
1tasca county was assessed at merely
a nominal figure Seven years ago the
Legislature passed a law authorizing the
governor in cases where it was apparent
that property had been undervalued to
appoint an appraiser and have the prop
city ICoSSeSStu etllu Tic OWlicI COiHpcllCu
to pay the difference between the new
figure placed on the property and the
first assessment. Gov. Nelson ordered the
Weyerhaeuser property in Itasca county
reassessed for its full value and an action
to enjoin the governor from carrying this
into effect wa. brought into the district
court and carried to the United States
supreme court.
Not only does the decision apply TO
lumber companies, but 1t sustains the law
authorizing the governor to order re-
assessment where the returns have been
made frauduiently by the assessors. The
governor will therefore have full author
ity to step IN at any time and order re-
appraisal of corporate property, as we'll
as that of any individual.
The state lost in the state district
court, won in the supreme court, and
now the United States supreme court af-
firms the findings Of the Minnesota high
est tribunal.
The law of 1898 was the result of the
pine land Investigating committee which
was in session for several months in con-
nection with the session of the legis-
1ature. The governors appointment of
an appraiser was regularly made and the
case was fought by formidable array
of legal talent merely on points of law.
The supreme court of the United States
holds that where an assessor does not act
with conformity to law his acts are liable
to review. The court holds that the law
vesting with the governor power to order
another appraisment is constitutional.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
'BREVITY Is THE SOUL OF WIT" GOOD WIFE,
YOU NEED
= O. 10

TYPES of American Colonial Officials"
I. D. Roach gave a fine address on the
subject, "a Living Monument"
The exercises were opened with an In
vocation by Dr. James Wallace and dur
ing the intermission in which the Judges
considered their decision, the Messrs,
Caldwell gave several instrumental duets.
The committee of judges on delivery con-
sisted of Gen. Moses E. Clapp. Dr. j. D
Paxton and Miss Zulema Fuller. The
judges of thought and composition were
Warren Upham, DR.. A. B. Meldrum and
II DYER.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
LABOR NOTES.

The ball given by the Ideal orchestra
at Assembly hall last night was attended
by 100 couples, and was success in every
particular. 1t was the initial effort Of
the orchestra in that line, and the sue
cess attained will prompt other efforts in
the same line.
The retail statesmen met at assembly
hall last night, transacted routine bus
mess and adjourned until the time for
the next regular meeting.
There will be a meeting of Tailors' Lo-
cal Union No. IS at Assembly hall to-
hight at o'clock. The union is increas-
ing rapidly in membership and influence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
WAS IN HINCKLEY FIRE.

Mrs. #. Thompson, Who Died Yes
terday at White Bear.
Mrs F. Thompson, a survivor of the
Hinckley forest fire, died at her home
ut White Bear Lake yesterday morning
Mrs. Thompson was the wife of f.
Thompson, who has charge of the pump
Ing stations along the St. Paul & Duluth
railroad, also an aunt of Patrolman Ben
Morse of the central station. Mrs
Thompson lived at Hinckley for twenty
years. She and her family had a mar
row escape in the devastating forest fire
that blotted out the city several years
ago, since which time the family resided
at White Bear. Mrs. Thompson was
fifty-three years of age. She is survived
by husband and grown daughter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
Homeseekers. Excursion Tickets

on sale at all ticket offices of the Chi
ca ca &c Great western Railway on the 1st
and Bird Tuesdays of February, Marcn
and April, at the very low homeseekers
rate of one fair, plus $780,, for the round
trip. Tickets good for return within Fl
days from date of sale. Persons contem-
plating a trip will save money by calling
on J. P Elmer, G. A. P. D., Fifth and
Robert streets, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
Jury Saw 1t Differently.

The jury in the case of Peter Petrus
vs. Peter Alexander yesterday returned
q verdict for the defendant Petrus sued
to recover $940, alleged to be due as
wages. The case was tried before Judge
Brill in district court. On former trial
the plaintiff recovered s1I5. but the de-
PENDANT secured a retrial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
WAS KILLED At Ell CANEY.
John e. Warren, Who Left Small
Esfate In This City.

Estate In This City.
Mary Sophia Bell, of Henley, Eng, yes
terday filed a petition in probate court
for the appointment of H. w Childs as
administrator of the estate of John Ed
ward Warren, who was killed at Ell Caneg
during the war. Warren left three SIS
ters who live in England, and OF whom
the petitioner is one. The estate Is val
ued at $500 in personal property
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
pon.t Go to Hot Springs Ark,

without consulting Minneapolis Sc ST.
Louis r. r. Agents, as their time is eight
hours shorter than any other line. Re-
duced rate tickets on sale at S96 Robert
street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28
VITAL STATISTICS.
~NsN~~~N~N~N~~ON-~
RRIAGn InnNrcnc,

MARRIAGE LICENSES
John fairfield, Laura Ormston.
crank E. Stelow, Jessie Burns
otto H. Snyder, Emma Whitman
BIRTHS
Mrs. e. Smalley, Summit and Cedar, boy,
Mrs. Robest Simpson. 613 Linden, girl.
Mrs. Ed Bobleter, 234 Pleasant av., boy.
Mrs. Frank j. Cogelow, 924 Rice, boy.
Mrs. A. f. Adams. Forepaugh block, girl.
Mrs. John Hansen, 1851 Sherburne, girl.
Mrs. Peter Telenda, upper levee, girl.
Mrs. Mike Mann, upper levee, girl.
Mrs. John Peterson, 7i5 Sims, girl.
Mrs. Frank Dolezal, 800 Emma, boy
Mrs. A. M. Benton. 9S8 Carroll, girl
Mrs. Floyd Horton, 1745 Dayton, boy.
Mrs. John Roller, Mendoza road, girl.
Mrs. Owen Thomas Morris, 423 Rondo, boy,
Mrs. Theo. G Kuhn. 1850 Pleasant, boy
DEATHS
Baby Bremmer, 1 yr., 1893 Margaret
Di2orethea M L. Hertz. 70 yrs, 4S3 Blair
Martha Peterson, 8 mos, 502 Bellows
Anna s. Matzka, 66 yrs, union depot.
K. T. Rudstrum "a yrs.,St. Anthony Park.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

If you visit the metropolis, the ad of
the Hotel Empire on page will interest
you.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

evening at Elite hal1, entertaining about
forty young people. The party was chap
eroned by Mr. and Mrs Nelson Barber
and Mr.. and Mrs. Posey.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-28

Miss Lillian Cation, of West Delos
street, gave dancing party Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
RITrM1Nors ROADS PROSPEROUS.

The prosperity in the biturninous coal trade is
reflected IN the report for October Of the Wheeling
and Lake Erie Railroad. In that month The com
pany's gross earnings increased s3673 and its let
earnings increased S562s. For four months 81 the
current fiscal year, beginning with July, the gross
earnings increased S79.5l4 and the earnings in
creased S53 $40 Il is estimated that Increase IN
earnings OF between 500 and $50 GO will he
shown for the entire fiscal year. The bttuninous
coal carrying roads gaining in earnings not
only from their coal tonnage, but also. by reason
OF the Increased industrial activity. from their
miscellaneous trafhc. Developments OF great al
vantage IN the affairs Of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie are said 70 be impending. Il Is rurored that
new connections with other roads are be made
which Will largely increase the business Of the
Wheeling and Lake Erie. Il is supposed that The
matter was settled on the recent visit 10 New-TOrk
OF Myron T. Fierrick. OF Cleveland. Mr.. Herrtck
IS chairman OF the Board Of Directors. and repre-
se1ts the controlling interest in the property
There has been steady buying OF late Of the
curiues Of the bitumtnous coal roads, and in The
last few days Il has been especially extensive IN
Chesapeake and Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
AMALGAMATED COPPER.

Trading IN Analganated Copper began on The
New-Fork Stock Exchange yesterday and large
business was done IN It. This stock is likely 70
become a leading speculative favorire The COM
pa7y controls the copper market ard its earnings
are stated 20 be not only considerably in excess OF
the Der cent paid o. the stock, but 10 be steadily
growing AS the company is dominated BY Stand
ard OIL interests Il is believed that It's affairs VII,
be conducted in the same manner as those Of The
Standard OIL Company In the coming year extra
dividends are looked for Additional copper prop
critics OF great value are reported have been
acquired recently and II IS Others are 20
be purchased Copper IS expected TO go higher. as
The demand for the metal IS rapidly increasing
owing 70 the extraordinary Developments il eec-
trtcitv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
BUYERS AND SELLERS.

The principal buyers and sellers in yesterday :
bacco: r A Fa1rbairn sold Street & Norton and J.
9 Kilhreth cold Wire c. W. Townsend q 900
bought Ontario and Western; John Muir & Co. and
I. II Niles & Co. sold. Halle & StlegIitz bought
900 Sugar. J. c. Kibreth sold about 1900 Steel
and Wire Post & F1agg q ,0ON bought St Paul
and d00O Rock Island. Street & Norton d-OOO sold
Northern Pacific common J. Muir & Co. ooO
bought Southern Pacific Ulman Brothers D
Odeu & Co and Q. I. Hudson & Co. bought Amer
lean Tobacco. II. l. Dttrnan d.5ON bought New
York Central; ". D Hatch QO0O sold. W D
Hatch and A Loeb Co. bought SInelters com
mon J. ] Manning sold. ". 8. Lawson & Co
sold Northern Pacific D. Lapsley & Co (2OoO J.
H Griesel & Co G.OOO) and V. A Blacque q 500,
sold Manhattan Q l. Hudson & Co. bought Con-
tinentaI Tobacco common and preferred J. r
WiuistoR & Co, and ". c. Stokes & Co. sold st
Paul FIoyd-Jones & Robson Q.OO0I sold Federal
Steel J. f. Carlisle d.500) bought Sugar Refining
Otto Loeb and traders sold. c A Missing Il Co
bought 1000 Union Pacific and 1850 st Paul Strong
sturgts * Co and F. W. Savin s. CO. bought North
eru Pacinc common ]. ). Bache & Co Q0OOl and
Sternberger, Fluid & Sim (2500) bought Wire Hal
sted & Holster (about $500 bought Continental
Tobacco; Donald Gordon & Co. q 500 sold. Rclston
& Bass G0ON and Joseph Connah d,G0) bought
Sugar Refining. Il Content AZ Co sold r. II
Thomas 81 Co bought New-York Central H Con
Weaver. Harris q Co. u.sON bought Atchlson pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24

preferred and 1000 Tube. 1000 Pressed Car. 100
Wire. 1000 Federal Steel. 1000 Atchison. 1000 St
Louis Southwestern preferred and loo Sugar Re-
fning. Lockwood Hurd Il Co. 0.0O0 sold American
Tobacco. Day & Heaton 1000 bought American
Tobacco. White & Barton @ .Oo0) bought Federal
Steel J. J. Manning d.0oO bought Sugar Refining:
A H. Caspary Q.Oo0 sold Mendham Brothers.
Street & Norton. wassernann Brothers 5.o0o,. J. ).
Bache Co and Bell & Co. sold Wire Sharp &
Bryan bought Pere Marquette common J. 3. Bache
& Co d,oo0) bought Sugar; l. F. Mead Co, Buck
hout. Davis & Co. and Tracey & Co. sold White
house Co bought American Tobacco; Body. Nc
Lellan Co. sold Halsted & HoIIister have bought
about 400 Continental Tobacco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-24
OCTSIDE SECERITIES-

The outside securities market closed Arm Pump
issues showed renewed strength at the opening and
sold Up 70 % sales Of 100 shares Anthracite
Coal was active; about 100 shares traded n
Amsterdam Gas bonds were firm. selling az IOs-sG
I0Szs National Sugar preferred showed good gains
Notwithstanding the latest n sugar sales being
made al 104. advance OF points from the pre-
cedIng sale Bicycle common sold az = bonds at
77l2 Standard Oil closed al 7S5G740 against 7SsQ
As on Thursday. Last prices Of other prominent
issues were: Havana Commercial. i1fls: preferred
1916; Baking Powder preferred. 81 as5: Markeen
Copper, 1d2+a; Rubber Goods &lzQ2s; preferred
Sli2q2; General Carriage, 514Q51.; New-York
Transportation. 6a4d7- General quotations follow:
STOCKS
furnished by Frederic Il Hatch. No 30 Broad-st)