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TAx-DoDGING CORPORATIONS.

The tax-dodging corporations of Illinois
are to be caught by the assessors of that
state apd compelled to pay something
like a just share of the burden OF tax
alton The state board of equalization is
to spread small assessments of the capi>
tai stock and franchises Of these corpora>
tons, and when the assessors levy the as
sessments for personal property on such
ment of the true value of the franchises
and capital stock Of each. The state
board car then levy tax upon them.
using the assessors figures as a basis
the board seeming to have powers similar
to those welded by the state board of
equalization in Minnesota. where SINH
lar work was commenced three or four
years ago, and will. no doubt, be extend
ed next September, when the state board
again meets.
1t is not stated how the assessors in
Illinois will arrive at the true value Of
the stock and franchises Of these corpo,
rations, and their method would, if known
here, be of some interest to the mem
bers of the state board of equalization
and to the county assessors; but it is ex.
pected that by their assessment the fig
ures returned by the corporations them
selves will be raised from $25, 0O9, 900 to $780,
100000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
WEDNESDAY. APRIL Is, 1900.
VOTE ron THE cHAnTER.

In the excitement attending the purely
personal features of the prevailing con-
test the voters must not allow them.
selves to lose sight of the necessity OF
adopting the new charter.
Four-sevenths of those who vote in the
coming election must vote for the char,
ter in order to secure it's adoption. Those
who do not vote for the instrument will
do quite as well to vote against it
Neglect to vote will be quite as effective
for its defeat as voting against it.
There are many reasons why the new
instrument should be adopted by the peo-
pie 1t win put an end to our present
discreditable position in regard to a pub
lie library. 1t is the first step necessary
TO possessing ourselves Of a public library
that will be worthy of the city. Once
we have. made adopted the provision en-
bodied in the new charter for the support
of the library, the necessary funds will
be forthcoming to erect a library and art
building OF which the city will be proud
The adoption of the new charter will
put an end to the robbery of franchises
which has gone on for years in the c,tx
1t viii make it necessary for any corpo-
ration seeking such a privilege to pay a
certain proportion of It's gross recent s
; into the local treasury. 1t will abolish
the board of public works, an institution
which in its organization and membership
is obnoxious to every interest in the CITY
save alone that of the present conspiracy
of ohiceholders. 1t will put an end to the
ruthless confiscadon Of the homesteads
of Individual citizens which has been so
general in the past through the agency
of this same body of official autocrats and
fncompetents.
If We have a new charter the entire
corruptive and ineffective administra tion
of affairs relating to our public streets
and thoroughfares will be brought to a
close. Economy and responsibility will ba
introduced where today confusion and ex.
travagance prevail. The work OF the civ
engineer and of the building inspector
which require the services of skilled men
will be united, and the entire Departments
will thus be taken out of the hands of
the low ward politicians who are now
enabled to draw big salaries from the city
treasury for duties for which they have
neither training nor fitness. The sprink-
Ing fraud will be abolished. and the own.
ers Of real estate win first be consulted
and properly notified before anything is
o0ne which may Interfere with the value
or availability Of their holdings.
1here Is not q single DISADVANTAGE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

cope as are the iron and steel men. But
we must husband our moneys. We must
submit to some inconvenience at home
villages, fewer electric railways, fewer
gigantic subway schemes. that take mil
lions of money to carry on. We must
blow ourselves on our exports-on our
agents and ships going to the Orient or
to South America or Africa. Let the
American trade lag little-let local de-
mands for railways wait-and we shall
soon discover that an invasion of China
has been an enormous wealth producer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
SMART SHORT STORIES.

He was the pastor of one of the
churches on the East side, says the But
falo News, frequented by colored peo-
pie. Last Sunday evening he addressed
his parishioners on the miracles set forth
in holy writ. At the conclusion or ms
sermon he announced that he would be
pleased to answer questions anent the
subject.
An aged darby arose from his seat
near the door.
"Ah lax t. know jes. wha' de meanin'
O. de wud mir'cle am said he.
well Br'er Hawkins, I'll 'splain,' de-
clared the preacher. ''Sposin yo' fell
from de top O. some high buildln', lax
ElIcut squahr, an landed plum on de
sidewalk wifout hutin' yo'self, Wut would
you considah dat?"
"An acc'd dent" said Br'er Hawkins.
"Well, spos.n' 20 fell from de roof O
dat buildin' a secon' time an escaped wifi
out hutin' yoself, wut yo' considah
dat?'
"a coinc' dence," said Brer Hawkins.
"Well," continued the preacher, despair
ingly, "sposin' yo' fell off de top o dat
buildin' fo' de thud time, wifout bodily
injurin' yo'self, wut would you considah
dat?"
"a habit" said Brer Hawkins.
When Dr. Alexander, the first Anglican
bishop of Jerusalem, arrived at Jaffa, the
Greeks on the shore, whose language Is
the lingua Franco Of debased Italian
commonly spoken in Syria, were duly I'M
pressed by the episcopal shovel hat and
knee breeches, and cried out in adrnira-
ton: s'Vescovo! Vescovoi" (bishop). Mrs
Alexander followed The Greeks were
puzzled, but, being Informed that she was
the bishops wife, rose to the occasion
with shout of ''Veseova! Vescova!' This
made the next step easier, so that when
a little procession of four or five chiidren
followed their mother up the beach, the
Greeks threw up their hands in wonder
and delight and screamed out, "Vesco-
VIM! VeScoYini!
The following story Is told of Mr.
Moody, the evangelist: A man who claim
ed perfection went to him and commits
Grated him on his low level of Christian
experience. Mr.. Moody, in kind way
asked his caller If he never did any
wrong. mo, have not sinned for years
neither have I done anything wrong,
was the prompt reply. well, I'm glad
to hear It," said Mr.. Moody; but before
1 am convinced I would like to ask your
wife" 20 stlieioeo .,,5 !.
cat the conclusion of judging one day,
a defeated exhibitor walked up to John
and said to him: Now, Mr.. Davidson,
think I should have Won Replied John
in his native brogue: Nah doot yea do,
ma man. but it's ma think that coonts
the dee-de We ken?'" CThis story was
told about Honest John about forty
years ago; the only original feature OF II
is the dialect0
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soLoIsTs NOW HERE.
"Gessfahv Saturday Night Will Be
Especially Entertaining.

f.Messfahv Saturday Night Will Be
Especially Entertaining.
None of the soIofsts engaged for the
Messiah at the Peoples church next
Saturday night has been heard in st.
Paul before but all have made fine rec
ords elsewhere as oratorio singers. Miss
Hildegarde Hoffman, is the soprano sing
er in the Messiah" tonight at Holyoke.
Mass. and comes directly here. return
ing to fill other engagements in the East
every night next week Her voice is said
to be rich and thrilling, and her person.
atty most winning.
Mr.. Chas. w. Clark, the bass-baritone.
also engaged for the Messiah IL per-
haps the best known of all the artists,
and his reputation is an enviabe one
Te a deep, sonorous voice he is said to
add great dramatic fire and vigor. Miss
Crane, the contralto. is noted for the
sympathy and tenderness of tone so es-
sentiaI in the famous solos HE was de-
spised and rejected of men and He shall
feed His flock" while of Mr.. Cowper It
can justly be said that his voice ard
training eminently fit him for the tenor
role in the Messiah. " which he has fire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
T>oday's Attractions at
St. Paul Retail Stores.

FIELD, sCHLICK & Co.. Fourth.
Fifth, Wabasha and st. Peter-Special
values in the cloak room in tailor-made
suits are the line here, and two silk,
wonders, muslin underwear and new wash
goods to select from.
SCHUNEMAN & EVANS, Sixth and
Wabasha-A great sale of special bar
gains Is in effect here and owing to the
rainy weather, which has kept shoppers
at home, this firm continues in effect all
Sunday advertised bargains in the Sunday
G | o b e, In all their lines for two more
days, Wednesday and Thursday.
NORTH STAR FURNISHING CO, 434-
4Se Wabasha Street-As spring house
cleaning is at hand this firm is offering
special attractions to replace all old and
worn furniture.
HOWARD, FARWELL Sc co, 2O-22-24
West Fifth street offer splendid
piano bargain on the monthly payment
plan.
YERxA, Seventh and Cedar-vegetables
still are in the lead, but there is ne
delicacy the market affords which can
not be found here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
TODAY IN ST. PAUL.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rehan and com
PP pan IN The Tanning Of the Shrew, .
D. m. 0'AO
Palm Garden-VaudevilIe, 2 and 8. D. m.
democrats meet, First ward, Payne av-
enue and Wells street p. m.
1Jeel as meet, Third ward, 43S East
n Seventh Int street, p: m.
DeS,Lnocrats meet. Fifth ward, $40 West
democrats Of Eighth and Ninth wards
meet, st. Demands hall, Rose and All.
Open meeting. s9c Pc III 7v,,,-4
Cretin hall. Sixth and Fort streets
Lectures t by Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Sem
mary hall, Ashland avenue and Mac
Kubln streets, afternoon and evening
convention; Luther league, St. James
church, Grotto street
@Il-uay missionary meeting, Central Pres
byterian church, .. m.
larry association meets, Seventh
and Bradley streets. p. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
RICH AND POOR.
Senator Clark Has an Income of |
$4,000 Day.

Senator Clark Has an Income of
$4,000 Day.
Senator Clark, of Montana, as generally
known, is reported to be the richest man
in the senate, being credited with an in
come of $4,000 a day, says the Washing
ton Times. There are eleven millionaires
in the senate. Senator Kean, Of New
Jersey, follows Senator Clark in rank Of
wealth, and is estimated to be worth &c.
100000, which yields him daily about ST.
00G Next follows Senator Mcmillan. of
Michigan, who is considered to be worth
S., 000, 600; Senator Elkins, of West Vir-
ginia, worth certainly $S,00O.0O0, and con-
stantly increasing; Senator Hanna, Of
Ohio, with 100000, and Senator Depew,
of New York, is credited with more than
81, 00O, 0G0 Rhode Islands senators. Mr..
Aldrich and Mr.. Wetmore, are both mil
lionaires. and the list is completed with
Senators Fairbanks, Of Indiana; Scott, of
West Virginia, and Hale, of Maine.
Senator Jones, of Nevada, has at times
a claim to a position upon the list, but
as a Spectator in mining stock the esti-
mate of his wealth will vary from one
day, when he is unquestionably mil
lionaire to another day when he is not
to be counted as having above moderate
wealth.
In contrast to these senatorial Croesuses
are the poor men in tie senate who have
little more than the salary allotted to
their position, petty sum of $1,000 per
annum. In this category are Senators
Allen, Nebraska; Bate, Tennessee; Berry,
Arkansas: Beveridge, Indiana; Burrows,
Michigan; Butler, North Carolina; Chill
ton, Texas; Clay, Georgia; Cockrell, Mis-
souri,; Cullom, Illinois; Deboe. Kentucky;
Heitfeld, Idaho; Jones. Arkansas; Ken
ney. Delaware; Kyle. South Dakota;
Lindsay, Kentucky; Vest, Missouri; Till
man, South Carolina; Shoup, Idaho; Prit-
chard, North Carolina; Mason, Illinois;
Morgan, Alabama; Mallory, Florida; Nc
Cumber, North Dakota, and Mcbride,
Oregon ~ e1ie
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

Voters VIII bear In mind
that TT has cost $Is5,0oO per
year for the past four years
to maintain the inefficient and
inferior police force which the
Republican administrations
have disgraced the city with.
Under Robert A. Smith the cit
liens and their property were
protected by the police force,
and the cost was even less an
nualIy. The difference in the
service is apparent to every
one.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

The current number of the postal guide
reports the establishment of forty-nine
new ,postof1fces in Minnesota since Jan. 1,
and the discontinuance of twelve, the
offices, and the discontinuance of two.
The office at Stewartville, Olmsted coun-
ty, Became "presidentiaI' April 1, and
the salary of the postmaster there is now
$1,000 year.
The guide also contains a warning to
the public, advising them to place postage
stamps on letters and packages nowhere
except in the upper right-hand corner
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

quently sung in England and America
with marked success
The noble choruses of Handel's great
work are In themselves worth long jour
ney to hear as they will be given next
Saturday night by the $50 voices so care
fully drilled by Emil Ober-Hoffer ac-
companied as they will be by a fine or
chestra and the splendid pipe organ Of the
Peoples church
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
SEMINARY is GROWING.
BIG ADDITIONS ARE NECEss AIRY
AT SIT. THOMAS.

An annex is to be built to the ST
Thomas seminary at Summit and CIeve-
land, separate from the main building
The old building will be used as a dorni-
tory. BIDS for the work Will be opened
the latter part of the present week. The
first floor of the new structure will be
used as gymnasium. Six large class
rooms will be located on the second floor.
Two study halls will be on the third floor
and the dormitories on the fourth. 1t will
accommodate 200 students and will be
constructed Of red pressed brick. It will
cost about $4,000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
GRAND.

Notwithstanding the severe rain storm.
another GOODS sized audience gathered at
the Grand opera house last evening to
witness the performances of that comedy
of compiled lions, "Who Is Who" which
has made such a decided hit with local
farce comedy lovers. Chas. A. Pussy, as
Jack Hartland, has an excellent oppor-
tunity to display his remarkable comedy
abilities. He is Well assisted by Bert st.
John. Miss Eva Tanguay Is one OF the
cleverest soubrettes seen here In some
time The first matinee of the engage
ment will be given today at 2:30
"a Hot Old Time will be seen at the
Grand the coming week,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
SCENES FROM FOUR OPERAS.
Composite Bill at the Metropolitan
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The announcement Of the return of the
French Grand Opera company to the Met
ropolitan theater in this city for one
farewell performance Friday afternoon
was received with a great deal of pleas
ure. There was, however, considerable
dissatisfaction expressed on account of
VerdTs opera, ''Rigoletto.'' being chosen
for this occasion, as it would bring only
three of the stars Of the company before
the public.
In view Of this fact, as well as to give
the people of this city a chance to hear
all the leading artists Of this organiza-
ton, the management has decided to
change the bill and present a mixed per-
formance, as follows: The second act OF
Lucia" presenting M. Gauthier, NJ. Lay
ole, M. Rouxmann and Nine Eta de
Monttau; the ballet from LA Poupee;"
the first act of LA Juive,'' with M. eau
thier, M. Bouxmann and Mile. Clement;
the ballet from tSalammbo," and the last
act Of "Mignon," with NJ Bonnard, M.
Zery and Nine. Jarrie
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Tranio Mr.. Robert Pigott
Blanca ................ Miss Mabel Roebuck
a Widow ......... Miss Virginia Navarro
curtis ,................. Miss Louise Draper
katherine .......-......... Miss Ada Rehan
RUSSO & Holland's-R Richards & Pring1es
big minstrel combination will begin an
engagement of three nights and Saturday
matinee at the Metropolitan opera house
tomorrow night
iPaderewsh will appear at the Metropol-
ttan opera house in one grand concert
Thursday evening, April rs. The sale Of
seats will open Friday, April 20, at a.
m.
Rogers Brothers iu Wall Street" the
spectacular extravaganza, which ran for
thirty consecutive weeks at the Victoria
theater in New York, and which has scor-
ed the hit Of the season. both in the
metropolis and on the road, will be the
attraction atsthe Metropolitan opera house
for four nights and matinee, commencing
Sunday evening"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
ON REFORMATORY BOARD
GOV. LIND APPOINTS d. III. EVANS
AND LOUIS WELTER.

David H. Evans, of Tracy, and Louis
Welter. of Moorhead, were yesterday ap,
pointed by Gov Lind as members of the
state reformatory board.
They take the places of Frank Randall,
elected to the superintendency of the st,
Cloud reAormatory, and o. c. Merrinan.
of Minneapolis, resigned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

Minnesota-Fair and warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday fair; fresh northerly
winds
IOwa-Fair Wednesday and Thursday;
cooler in eastern portions Wednesday;
warmer Thursday; northwesterly winds,
becoming variable.
BIOntana-Fair Wednesday, with warm
er in eastern portion; Thursday fair;
westerly winds.
North Dakota-Fair and warmer
"Wednesday; Thursday fair; variable
winds
South Dakota-Fair and warmer
Wednesday; Thursday fair; variable
winds
Observation-Disclosures followed by clear
Ing Wednesday, with colder in southern
portions; Thursday fair and warmer;
winds shifting to high nOrthwesterly.
ST. PAUL
Yesterdays observations, taken by the
United States weather bureau, st. Paul,
T. Z. Lyons observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night
barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
highest temperature .................. A
Lowest temperature ................... AZ
Average temperature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 43
OdIly range ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2
1iuinIulIy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 50
precipitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 60
z p. m, temperature ................ A
Z p. m, wind, north; weather, raining
yesterdays TEMPERATURES.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
Favor Postal ChoOces.

The Chamber Of Commerce held a.
short session yesterday letter was
read which has been received from the
Trades league, Of Philadelphia. urging
postal reform, and on motion Of Cen
Sanborn the chamber went on record in
favor of the proposed changes in the
postal service. A subcommittee report
ed favorably upon the new city charter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
AT THE THEATERs.
METROPOLITAN.

The forest of Arden! The phrase con-
jures up the prettiest work in the dainty
craft of love-making that that master
workman, Shakespeare, has ever given to
the world In the romantic woods the old
trees listen to story never more dell
cately told, and sigh with Orlando for
the love that is just as high as his bart.
They hear the bits of philosophy that fall
from the lips of the melancholy Jacques,
and once again the worlds a stage, the
men and women merely players. Above
all, they stir their boughs in sympathy
with the outpourings of the gentle heart
Of Rosalind, who speaks her love so deli
cately that it is breathed rather than con-
fessed. AS this sweetest of Shakespeare
heroines, Miss Rehan last night, at the
Metropolitan, easily charmed her audi
ence into f6rgetfulness of rain and wind.
One lost sight of the perfection of the
art in delight at the entire naturalness
of ingenious girlhood. Miss Rehan has a
pretty manner of using her hands-and
they are very expressive hands-that does
not seem at all affectatIon, but a very
fetching little habit There have been
many Rosalinds on the stage, but this ca
pable actress representation Of the i'm
pulsive quick-witted, somewhat way
ward, but warm-hearted girl does not lose
by any comparison. White Whlttlesey,
as Orlando, made a personable lover and,
by his clever acting, easily shared honors
with Miss Rehan. Wilfred Clarke was an
entertaining Touchstone and In the
conversation with Jacques his reading of
his lines was especially clever. John
Taylor essayed the part of Jacques. His
reading of the famous bit in which life
and the stage are compared brought
burst of spontaneous applause from the
audience, a distinct achievement, for the
audience was not at any time enthusi-
astic Miss Mabel Roebuck's impersona-
ton of Celia was rather disappointing,
for her enunciation is decidedly poor.
Charles Harbury, as Adam, made rather
too robust an old man. The remainder
of the support was very good.
Miss Ada Rehan and her company will
close their engagement at the Metropoli-
tan opera house with matinee and even
ing performance today, presenting
Shakespeare Tanning of the Shrew.'
Induction
A Lord .............. MIR. White Whittlesey
Christopher Sly ......Mr. Richard Russell
The Hostess .......... Miss Marion Stuart
Players Mr.. Pigott and Mr. F. Russell
Persons in the Comedy
BaptiSta ............. Mr.. Charles Harbury
Vincentio ............ Mr.. Richard Russell
Lucentio ............. Mr. Eugene -Ormonde
Petrucio .:..............M MIR. George Clarke
Gfemio ............ Mr.. De Witt Jennings
Bortens1o !.-..........Mr. Foster Lardner
A Pedant ....,..........Mr. Sheldon Lewis
Grumlo ....,..--.......Mr Mr.. Wilfred Clarke
Biondello ............ Mr.. Fulton Russell
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
Birthday Information.


The. Sphinx Magazine. in its birthday
information for April. says of those born
today: f.
Is. Wednesday. Today is an active, and
in the main, favorable day.
Change and activity mark the preg- ess
of this year, and there will be constant
disturbances. Some good is evident, and
money will be coming and going freely
Look we'll to your domestic affairs and
be guarded in your pleasures
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
For City Dere1onn,ent.

The Commercial club, of ST. Paul, is en-
deavorfng to raise $4,000 for the develop
committee, consisting of President Pru-
den, Secretary Slime, L. M. Keiter, N NJ
Glapp, D. A, Murphy, T. G. Walther and
w +. Davidson, have been appointed to
further the project
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

NEW YoRK5-Arrived Belgravia, from
Anchoria, Glasgow Sailed: I,ahn Rre' ;
,, men via Cherbourg and Southampton.
BOUL OGNE-Arrived: Rotterdam New
York, for Rotterdam. A>0"
BREMEN-Arrived Friedrich der eros
Sc, New York, via Southampton NiO'-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

any price. while others think the men as
safe in South Africa as at home catching
Influenza
Over the main gateway to the Paris
exposition at the entrance to the Champs
Elysees startling innovation in sculp-
ture will be seen. The figure Of the sCfty
of Paris" will he represented as a woman
dressed according to the latest fashion of
1900
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18

For ten years the United States was
without Siamese minister, owing to the
attacks Of the unfeeling paragrapher Of
the American newspaper upon the name
of Pya Vissuddha Suryasaku. Slam has
finally found a man with less letters in
his name, and sent him over to Washing
ton. The new Sianese minister is Phya
Prastddhi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
Fresh Fruttx Seu Reod,1r

A train over the Great Western brought
in the second strawberry consignment of
the season yesterday. The shipment con-
sisted of 100 cases and was quickly sold.
A CONSIGNMENT of California cherries, the
first of the season, found a ready mar
ket at so cents a pound.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-18
SPRING BUILDING BOOM.

Some Important Improvements Are
Now I'm Progress.
Extensive improvements are being made
in the John Wann building at Fifth and
Sibley Streets
A new apartment building is in course
Of construction for E. w. Ware on Kent
street, between Selby and Laurel
L. w. Ware is building another fiat
building on Fairmount avenue between
Dale and st. Adams