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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01

Amendment to the Bill Cedinq Danish
West Indies.

Copenhagen, April 30.-The bill pro-
viding for the sale of the Danish West
India islands to the United States, as
amended by the landsthing, came up
for discussion in the folkething during
the day, with the result that the party
in the majority submitted a proposal,
as follows:
''The rigsdag composed of both
houses) approves the cession on con-
dition that the inhabitants of the ISL
ands declare in favor thereof by a
plebiscite,, similar to the one taken in
1867" =
The folkething, by a vote of 90 to z,
adopted the new proposal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
TWO VESSELS ASHORE.
DETECTION Of Compasses Causes a Ma.
rine Disaster.

DETECTION Of Compasses Causes a Ma.
rine Disaster.
Duluth, April 30.-Because of a de-
Election in their compasses, caused by a
magnetic deposit on the north shore of
Lake Superior, the steamer Tampa
and schooner Aurora, coal laden, went
ashore 20 miles from this city. News
of the accident to the vessels came to
Duluth by telephone from the city
pumping station, eight miles from the
city, after a number of the crew work
ing the boats had walked from the
scene of the wreck. The tug Zenith,
with a wrecking outfit, was sent at
once to the scene. The boats are lying
on a rocky shore. There was no wind
when they stranded but heavy fog pre-
vailed. Four years ago the Tampa was
wrecked in almost the same spot
where she is now in trouble.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
OUTCOME is DOUBTFUL.
Anthracite Situation Again Under
Consideration.

Anthracite Situation Again Under
Consideration.
New York, April 30.-The members
Of the subcommittee OF coal operators
and representatives of the United Mine
Workers, which was appointed at the
meeting held under the auspices of
the National Civic Federation on Sat-
urday, met during the day. Only mem
bers of the subcommittee we're pres
ent. Before going into the meeting
President Mitchell of the Mine Work
ers said he could not tell whether
settlement of the differences would be
arrived at during the day or not, or
whether another session would be nee
essary. He refused to venture any pre-
diction~ as to the outcome of the meet
ing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Stricken at a Celebration.

Fond du Lac, Wis, April 3O.-Mrs.
Ulrich Leger of Gilmore, while cele-
brating with her husband their golden
Wedding anniversary, was stricken
with paralysis and died two hours Ia
ter. Two hundred guests were pres
ent and at the time were extending
congratulations to the aged couple as
they passed into the diningroom where
the feast was waiting. ,-7I.-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01

Swore the Votes Were Not Forqeries.
Cape Town, April 30.-At the days
hearing in the supreme court of the
charges of forgery brought against
Princess Radiziwill, the defendant,
testifying in her own behalf, swore
that the notes were not f0rgeries and
said they were handed to her by Mrs.
Schultz, whose. husband died since
the case was opened.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Must Ee Laid Up for Repairs.

Hamburg, April 30.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Deutschland,
disabled at sea by the loss of her rud-
der while on voyage from New York,
has been examined and the officials of
the company s.u1nit that the repairs
will necessitate laying up the vessel
for some time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Syndicate Buys Mexican Mines.

Kansas City, April 3O-By a deal
just closed here New York syndicate
secures two gold mines and a copper
mine in Mexico, the property of Buena
Ventura Bucera, one of the richest
men in the country. The consideration,
it is said, was 100000. The mines are
the Clenguira. the Cerococague and
the Piedras Verdes. = ~ s,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Bought by the Northern Pacific.

Ashland, Wis, April 3O.-The Wash
burn, Bayfield, and Iron River has been
sold to the Northern Pacific. The deal
was closed in st. Paul. The considera-
ton is said to have been $145,OOO.
This is the road that has been in liti-
cation for sQne time and of which A.
G. Frost was receiver.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Signs the Exclusion Bill,

Washington, April 30.-President
Roosevelt has signed the Chinese ex-
clusion bill. The pen used was given
to Representative Kahn of California,
who has taken deep interest in the
bill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Continues to Improve.

The Hague, April Boa bulletin, re-
ferring to Queen Wilhelmina's condi-
ton, says her majesty passed a quiet
night and that all her symptoms indi.
cate improvement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01

William Mckinley Osborne, Consul
General to London, Is Dead,

William Mckinley Osborne, Consul
General to London, Is Dead.
London, April 30.-United States
Consul General Osborne died at his
residence in Wimbledon at 1920 a. m.
Mr.. Osborne's death was not sur
prise to his friends. He had been con-
fined to his home since NovSmber last,
suffering from Brights disease and
dropsy, which, latterly, affected his
heart. He was conscious urGl the end.
The deceased never had been absolute
ly well since he arrived in England.
William Mckinley Osborne was ap-
pointed consul general at London by
President Mckinley on March IS, 1897.
He was born at Girard, O., in 1912.
Later he removed to Boston, Mr.. Os-
borne was a cousin of the late Presi-
dent Mckinley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
ON THE DIAMOND,

American Association.
At Indianapolis, 1; Kansas City, II.
At Louisville, Z; Milwaukee, 10.
American League.
At St. Louis, 3; Detroit, II.
At Washington, 7; Philadelphia, 2.
At Chicago, 4; Cleveland, 2.
National League.
At New York, 6; Brooklyn, II.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
MANY Fishermen Perish.

Dunkirk, France, April 3O.-Adyices
received here say that the French fish
ing feet was recently caught in gale,
In the North sea, that three schooners
foundered and that many lives were
lost.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, April 29.-Wheat-
May, 1875 @73hc; July, 74A@74%c.
On Track-No. hard, THO; No. 1
Northern, 73hc; No. Northern, 1871.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
CROWNINSHlELD AFLOAT.
New Rear Admiral HOSTS His FIaq on
the Illinois.

New York, April 3O.-Rear Admiral
Aren't Schuyler Crowninshield, the new
commander-in-chief of the European
squadron, hoisted his flag during the
day on the battleship Illinois. The
Illinois will sail for Europe shortly.
The Illinois has been fitted up with
palatial quarters for the officers who
will represent the United States at the
coronation ceremonies of King Ed
ward
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Milwaukee Plumbers Nav Strike,

Milwaukee, April 30.-All the organ.
lied plumbers of Milwaukee have de-
cided to go on strike on Thursday
morning unless their demands for an
increase made three weeks ago are
granted. They ask an increase of
from So to $3.50 for journeymen and
from 81 to $3.50 for helpers and half
holiday on Saturday without pay be-
tween May Is and Sept. Is. The union
plumbers in the city number 256, and
the non-union Is. A vast number of
buildings in course of construction
will be affected in case the strike goes
into effect. "F III
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Morton's Paper Suspends Publication.

Morton's Paper suspends Publication.
Nebraska City,. Neb, April 30.-It is
announced that with this weeks issue
OF The Conservative the paper will
suspend publication. The Conserva.
tive is weekly journal established
four years ago by the late J. Sterling
Morton, and it's columns were given
up to comment on current political
and other events which reflected di-
rectly the views of the former secre-
tary of agriculture.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
OFFERED TO EVANS.
Commissioner of Pensions May Be-
come Consul General to London.

come Consul General to London.
Washington, April 30.-Commission
er of Pensions Evans was caller at
the White House and while there the
president informed him of the death
of William Mckinley Osborne, consul
general to London, and in an infor-
NAL manner offered him the vacant
position. No formal tender of the
place was made and none will be, as
the president wants to pay the proper
respect to the memory of the dead
consul. Mr.. Evans said that he would
take the offer under Amusement, but
no doubt he will accept it when it is
made in a formal manner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Duluth Grain.

Duluth, April 29.-Wheat- Cash No.
1 hard, 7SAc; No. 1 Northern, 5Ac;
No. Northern, 72Ac; No. 3 spring,
7OAc. To Arrive-No. 1 hard, 78Ac;
No. 1 Northern and May, 75Ac; July,
75Ac; Sept, 74c. Flax-Cash, SITS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
st, Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, April 29.-Cattle-
butcher steers, $6.25@6.5O; choice
butcher COWS and heifers, $5O0@5.5O;;
good to choice veals, $450@5.00.
Hogs-$675@7.15. Sheep-Good to
choice, $5.25@5.75; lambs, $5.5O@6.4O.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

, Chicago, April 29.-Cattle- to
prime steers, $6.S0@7.40; poor to me-
dunn, $4.75@6.50; stockers and feed
ers, $2.50@5.25;, cows and heifers,
$1.40@615; Texas steers, $5.00@6.50.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $4,000
7.27h; good to choice heavy, $3.50
$40; rough heavy, $6.90@7.10; light,
$6.7O@6.95; bulk of sales, $6.85@7.15.
Sheep-Good to choice, $5.4O@6.0O;
lambs, $4.75@6.65. .:..... 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, April 29.-Wheat-
74Ac; May, 74A@74%c;~ July, 1880
75Ac; Sept, 74Ac; Dec, 761sc. Corn
April, 623sc; May, 623sc; July, 63A
@63Bc; Sept, A@62Bc; Dec,
4SAc. Oats-April, 427sc; May, 423s;
July, BAN @34Bc; Sept, 29Bc; Dec,
30Ac. POrk-April, $16.77R; May,
$16.77k; July, $1,000; Sept, $17.1O.
Flax-Cash Northwestern, $179;
Southwestern. $l67; May, $1.69; Sept,
$1.38. Butter-Creameries, 18@22c;
dairies, 10000. Eggs-15@151zc.
Poultry Turkeys, 1O@121sc; chick
ems, lie.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Sioux CITY Live Stock,

Sioux City, a., April 29.-Cattle-
Beeves, $4.50@6.40; COWS, bulls and
mixed, $2.75@5.50; stockers and feed
ers, $3.OO@4.25; yearlings and calves,
$2.25@4.25. Hogs-$5.75@7.15.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31

exhibit 10 the Commissioner Oh Aise-
ton his poll tax receipts for two years,
issued on the official form, or dupli-
Gates thereof, In the event OF loss, or
proof Of payment Of such poll taxes
may be made by Q certificate OF the
tax collector, which shall be sent to
the Commissioners of the several vot-
ing precincts, showing list OF those
who have paid said two years poll taxes
as above provided, and the dates OF
payment. Itis hereby declared to be
forgery, and punishable as such, for
any tax collector or other person, to
antedate, or alter, a poll tax receipt
Any person who shall pay the poll tax
Of another or advance him money for
that purpose, in order to inhuenos his
vote. shall be guilty Of bribery and
punished accordingly. The proyis-
ions Of this section as to the payment
Of poll taxes shall not apply to persons
who are deaf and dumb, or blind, nor
to persons under twenty-thres years
'of age, who have paid all poll taxes
assessed against them. This section
shall not go into operation until after
the general State election to be held
in the year 1900, and the Legislature
elected In the year 1908 shall have
authority to repeal or modify the
same;" be and the same is hereby re
pealed, abrogated and stricken from
the Constitution Of this State.
Sec. 4. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That the official ballots to be used at
said Congressional election shall have
printed thereon the words "For the
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
tion Of the State Of Louisiana repeal
ing and abrogating Article 1913 Of the
Constitution and the words against
the proposed amendment to the Con-
stitution Of the State Of Louisiana
repeating and abrogating Article 1913
of the Constitution )" and each cleo
tor shall indicate, as provided in the
general election laws Of the State,
whether he votes for or against the
proposed amendment.
(Signed.) J. Y. SANDERS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
(signed) ALBERT EsToPINAL,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
Approved July bIh, 4. D., 1902.
W. w. HEARD,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary Of State.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31
House Bill No. ea8.
Aot No. lac.
AN ACT

AN ACT
Joint resolution proposing amend
ments to Articles IS, 90, 90, 100,
los and 1S1 Of the Constitution of
the State Of Louisiana relative to
thu Judiciary Department.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana, two thirds of ell members
elected to each House concurring,
That Article 85 Of the Constitution of
tina State Of Louisiana to be 30 amend
ed as TO read as follows:
Article s6. The Supreme Court,
except a. hereinafter-pro shall
have appellate jurisdiction only, which
jurisdiction shall extend to all cases
where the matter in dispute, or the
fund to be distributed, Whatever may
be the amount therein claimed, shall
exceed Five Thousand Dollars, exclu-
sive Of interest; to suits Of divorce
and separation from bed and board,
and 10 ell matters arising therein; to
suits involving alimony. for the nullity
of marriage, or for interdiction; to all
matters Of adoption, emancipation,
legitimacy. and custody Of children;
to suits involving homestead exsmp-
tions, and TO ell cases in which the
constitutionality or legality OF an
local assessment tax, toll, or impost
whatever, or Of any fine, forfeiture, or
penalty imposed BY q municipal COR
poration, shall be in condensation,
whatever may be the amount thereof,
and to all cases wherein the constitu-
tionslity or legality Of any ordinance
of q municipal corporation or law of
this State Is called in question, and in
such cases the appeal on the law and
the facts shall be directly from the
court in which the case originated to
the Supreme Court; and In criminal
cases on questions Of law alone, when
ever the punishment Of death or Inn
prisonmsnt ct hard labor may be in
flioted, or fins exceeding Three Hun
drsd Dollars, or imprisonment exceed
ing six months. is actually imposed.
Said Court shall have such original
jurisdiction as may Le necessary to
enable it TO determine questio #
facts affecting its own jurisdiction in
any case pending before it. or it may
remand the case; and shall have ex-
elusive original jurisdiction in all
matters touching professional miscon-
duct Of members Of the bar, with pow
or to disbsr under such rules as may
be adopted by the Court.
SEQ. 4 Belt furtAsr received. eta.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31
Senate Bill No. ia
Act No. ss.
JOINT RESOLUTION

hCt NO. oOs
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution Of the State Of Louisians
by repeating and abrogating Article
One Hundred and Ninety eight (1sS)
thereof.
Section /. Be II resolved BY the
General Assembly Of the State OF
Louisiana, two-thirds Of all the men,
bers elected to each house concurring.
that an amendment TO the Constitu-
ton of the State Of Louisiana be sub
mitted to the qualified electors OF the
State for their approval or rejection at
the next Congressional election to be
holden therein on the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday In
November, 1902, as follows; That
Article 1893 of the Constitution OF the
etste Of Louisiana, which reads as
fellows: No person less than sixty
wears Of age shall be permitted to vote
At any election in the State who shall
NOT In addition to the qualifcations
.b6ye prescribed, have paid on or be-
fore the Slst day Of December OF each
wear for the two years preceding the
,esr in which he offers to vote' . poii
tax II one dollar per annum' 70 Dc
u,ed exclusively In aid Of the puOlio
schools Of the parish in whicn sucn
,., sb.ll have been collected : which
tar is hereby imposed on every male
resident Of this State between the
.ges Of twenty-one and sixty years :
Poll taxes shall be lien only upon
assessed property. and no process snail
,.spe to enforce the collection OF 'ne
te me except against assessed props''y.
Ever person liable f0r .a'a ~
>.ssa, before being slisvss = -'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31
House Bill No. a5s.

Act. No. 1851
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an ameDdments to Article
226 of the Constitution Of the State
Of Louisiana.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana, two-thirds Of all the men,
bers elected to each House concurr-
ing, that the following shall be sub.
mitted as an amendment in lieu Of Ar
ticle 226 of the Constitution to the
cleo tors OF the State at the next gene
raj Congressional election to be hold
en- on the Tuesday next following the
Arst Monday in November, 1902, and
1t shall be the duty Of the officers
charged with the conduct OF said cleo
tion to promulgate and provide TO,
said elec ton in accordance with Arti-
cls32 Of the Constitution:
Article 226. There shall be and il
hereby created State Board Of Ap
praisers, whoss duty it shall be to a.
sess the property belonging to corpo-
rations, associations, and individual
employed in railway, telegraph. tele
phone, sleeping car and express bust
ness throughout the State of Louis
lana, which Be ard Of Appraisers shall
be composed Of the Auditor and other
members corresponding in,number ts
the Congressional Districts Of
State, to be elected by the GoveI
Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, At
torney General and Secretary Of State,
one member from each Congressional
District, for the term Of four years,
and the General Assembly shall Az the
compensation Of said Board. "
(Signed.) ]. 7. SANDERS,
Speaker Of the House OF Represents.
tives.
tsigned,) ALBERT ESTOPINAL,
Lieutenant Governor and President
Of the Senate.
Approved July 9th, A. D., 1909.
W. w. HEARD,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
1 true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary e stAtA
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31
proposed Amendments to the
constitution, to be Voted for
at Election to be Held Tues.
day, November 4th 1902,
Senate Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.

'o1Nf RESOLUTION,
tioposing an amendment to Article
~ OF the Constitution Of the State
OF Louisiana, relative TO rectifvinO
ana approving agreements or CON.
tracts Tor works Of public improve.
ments made OF entered into by the
oity OF New Orleans prior 70 the
18th day of May, 1909, and to an.
'norize the City of New Orleans to
make all payments Hereunder in
accordance with the terms and nm.
der the conditions thereof.
section 1. Be it resolved by the
Neneral Assembly Of the State of
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the mem.
oers elected to each House concurrino
That the following amendment to Ar.
nole ~ Of the Constitution of the
otats OF Louisians be submitted to the
electors OF the State at the next Con-
gressional election to be holden on the
hrst Tuesday after the first Monday in
November, 1902, to-wit,
That Article Al Of tho Constitution
OF the State Of Louisiana be amended
30 as to read as follows, to. wit
Article At; The General Assembly
shall have no power to grant or at
thorize any parish or municipal au.
thority to grant any extra compsnsa-
tion, fee or allowance to q public off,
Ger, agent, servant, or contractor, nor
pay, nor authorize the payment of any
claim against ths State or any parish
or municipality thereof. under any
agreement Of contract made without
express authority Of law; and ell such
unauthorized agreements or contracts
shall be null and void, but sll agree
wents or contracts for work of public
improvements, made or entered into
by the City of New Orleans prior to
the twelfth Of May, 1909. are hereby
ratified and approved and the City Of
New Orleans is hereby authorized to
make all payments provided for In
said contracts In accordance with the
terms and under the conditions set
forth in said oontr acts.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further resolved, etc.,
That on the official ballots 10 be used
st said election shall be placed the
words "For the proposed amendment
TO Article At Of the Constitution Of
ihf State of louisiana" and the
" ,r1s "Against the amendment to
A-tiele At Of the Constitution Of the
Stats Of louisiana" and each slector
shall indicate, as provided in the gen.
srsl election laws Of the State, which
Of the propositions, "for" or
"against" he votes for.
(Siened.) J. 7. SANDERS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
(Signed.) ALBERT ESTOPINAL,
Lieutenant Governor.
Approved : June 28th, A. D., 1902.
W. W. HEARD.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
4 true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary OF State.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-10-31
House Bill No. l2s.
Act No. lao.

Act No. 1ao.
AN ACT
Joint Resolution = Proposing IN
amendment to Article 2so Of ths
Constitution Of the State OF Louis
lana.
Section /. Be II enacted By the
General Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana, Two-thirds Of eli members
elected to each House conourring,
That Article $50 Of the constitution Of
the State of Louisiana be % amended
as to read as follows:
Article 280. The following shall be
exempt from taxation and no other,
viz: ALI public property, places Of re-
ligious Worship, or burial, the rsetc-
ries and parsonages Of churches and
grounds thereunto appurtenant. used
exclusively ss residences for the min
listers in charge Of such churches, ell
charitable institutions, al buildings
and property used exclusively for pub
lie monuments or historical collections,
colleges and other school purposes,
the real and personal estate Of any
public library, and that Of any other
library association used by or connect.
ed with such library ell books and
philosophical apparatus. and all paint
ings and statuary Of any company or
association, kept in q public hall; pro-
vided. the property SO exempted be
not leased for purposes Of private or
corporate profit or income. There
shall also be exempt from taxation
household property to the value Of
five hundred dollars. There shall
also be exempt from parochisl and
municipal taxation for o period Of
ten years frem the first day Of Janu-
airy, 1900, the capital machinery and
other property employed in mining
operations, and in the manufacture Of
textile fabrics, yarns, rope, oordass,
leather, shoes, harness, saddlsry, hats,
clothing, -four, machinery, articles of
tin, copper and sheet iron. agricultural
implements, and furniture and other
articles Of wood, marble or stonsI
soap, stationary, ink and paper. boat
building, and fertilizers and chsmi-
Gals; provided that not less than I've
hands are employed In any one fae-
tory; provided that nothing herein
contained shall Affect the exemptions
provided for By existing eonsatutisnaI
provisions. There shall alss Be e.
empt from taxation for period Of ten
ears frsm the date q rs completion
~ railroad or parts of such railroad
hat may hereafter Be constructed and
completed prior TO January lst iseli
provided that when aid hss heretofore
been voted By any parish. varA. =
nzzinipaIity 70 any railrsad net ysl