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THE IMPEACHMENT. ji BIO DAY'S WOltK ACCOMPLISHED. The Manager* Pass the Fifth ArtleleA Bill of Particulars on Article TenThe Defense Object, but the Senate Overrule the ObjectionA Large A mount of Tes timony Taken. The impeachment trial was resumed at the usual hour yesterday morning and testimony continued relative to the action of Stimpson in retaining $5.50 for fees in a case of a levy, and the order of Judge Page compelling him to refund. R. G. Hall, sheriff at the time, testified to the money being refunded by Stimpson on Page's order. 0. C. KINSMAN worn on the same point, stated that Judge Page required Stimpson to pay the money to the clerk in the presence of the grand jury so they might know it was paid. On the cross-examination he said the court fully explained to Stimpson the illegality of his action, to which Stimpson absented. Noticed nothing unusual in the tones of the Judge or his actions, except that he called the wrong name. Re-directThe manner of Judge Page was earnebt, hut bis tone of voice and manner were not different than usual when presiding at court D. M. CiMEEON repeated the payment of the $5.50 story. Said M". Stimpson asked to made an explanation, but the Judge refused to hear him. Think the Judge orderel tho money paid in the presence of the grand jury. To Mr. Losey, Mr. Cannon reiterated that St mpson asked to make an explanation. Stimp son answer to the judge acknowledged he had th money, but neither assented or dis sented from w'hat the judge said. The judge talked ns if he thought an illegal act had been done by an officer of the court. W. H. CRANDALL. Took the stand and was sworn for the first time in the trial. He knew of the 820 being paid to Mr. Stimpson, and told how it was done, as told by Stimphon. Also repeated the Bcene in court upon Stimpson handing over the $5.50. OroBs-examined Mr. Crandall said he could not say whether the grand juiy had made a re- Eion't ort on the case, but he was informed they had. know it as a fact. The grand jury had just come into the room, handed the judge a paper, which he read, and without transacting any other business, called for Stimpson. The judge stated the case to Stimpbon so that he understood the nature of the offense charged. Mr. Lobey presented a paper purporting to be a copy of the judgment docket to which was at tached a slip receipt by Lafayette French foi $20. Objection was made and argument ensued, counsel taking the ground that it was neces sary to show the hiHtory of the 820 transaction, and managers objecting that it was not compe tent evidence at least on cross examination. Senate refused to receive, yeas 15, nays 18. Mr. Crandall did not know to whom that le ceipt was given. Considerably inteiested in this case. Was engaged once in getting up affidavits of grand urors. He was handed six affidavits whi he said were in his handwiit ing, and one by A. A. Haiwood. They were gotten up to be used before what was termed the wmtewash committee. Attended meetings to ork up these proceedings. Can't say how many. Attended three, perhaps more. Same parties generally present. The impeachment of Judge Pago was the prime object of the meetings. Had contributed $15 to the im peachment fund. The original articles weie sot up in the office of French & Crandall. Drew up the petition, w. 8. HOOT was in court as a petit juror at the time Stimp son paid over the $5.50. Was not clear as to the grand jury making a presentment, but think they had. He was not crofas-exammed. N. M. HAHMOI.D was one of the grand juiors at the time of the Stimpson affair. Detailed the payment of tho $5.50 substantially as told by the precedirg witnesses. 'lo Air. Losey ho answered, that Page stated the nature of the offense to Stimpson, and Stimpson assented to tho general facts. Im pression is the grand juiy had considered the case, but could not say positively as to a pre sentment having been made. J. D. WOODAED, another grand juror, told the story as ho wit nessed and recollected it. To Mr. Losey1'ae grand jury had the mat tar before it. Can't say whether a presentment had then been made, but rather think it had. The presentment was made on the examination of Mr. Weller. A. W. KIMBALL, the clerk of Mower county, introduced the rec ord beai ing upon the case, showing the leport of the grand jury upon the 5.50 payment, This closed the examination upon article 4. Article JVn. Mr. Campbell, on the part of managers at this point informed the court that they were prepared to prebent a bill of particulars to the tenth article, as ordered. Mr. C. K. Davis, of counsel, announced that respondent would oiler objections, but desired the specifications be read tor the information of the court. So ordered, and they were read by the clerk, and are substantially as follows: FirstThat at the March term of court 1877, Judge Page falsely and maliciously instiucted the grand jury that the conduct of Auditor Mclntire in allowing a band of music in his office had committed a misbehavior. SecondThat at the March term of court 1875, Lafayette French, county attorney, being tem porarily absent from the room, Page malicious ly and with intent to injure French, called the criminal calendar, and assigned another attor ney to the trial of the cases. ThirdThat Page used insulting and abusive language to George Baird, then sheriff of Mower county, for his alleged neglect of duty at the time of the so-called whisky riots. FourthThat in January, 1876, a venire issued was not returned, as he. Judge Page, thought it bhould be, for which he in open court charg ed the court with incompetency and neglect. FifthThat Page, tn deprive C. L. West, turn key, of compensation for one week, antedated an or^er revoking his appointment. SixthCharges Page with maliciously insult ing and abusing Sheriff Hall for not arresting one Huntly upon a bench warrant when said Sheriff had done all in his powei to make Buch arrest. SeventhThat Page has habitually usurped to himself the power of the Sheriff in the ap pointment of deputies. THE OBJECTION. Mr. Davis presented the objection of respon dent, which he had written out as the specifica tions were being read, and-which are substan tially as follows: OneThat they contain articles of impeach ment which the House of Representatives have never considered or reported. SecondThat the constitution coufera upon the House sole power of impeachment, and exeroises that power by a vote of majority of the members elect to that body. ThirdThat the power of impeachment cannot be delegated to a board of managers. FourthThat the said paper is in the name of the House of Repiesentath es, and that it was never considered or adopted by that body. This defendant cannot be held on any articles unless they have been served on him twenty days previously to his trial. FifthThat the matter relating to Mclntyre has been investigated by the House of Repre sentatives and decided not impeachable. SixthThat the second specification was never presented to or considered by the House. SeventhThat the third specification was considered by the House and decided not imp. peachable. EighthThat tie fomth specification, or any fact therein stated, was never presented to the House of Representatives, or considered by it. NinthThat the fifth specification and the f.icts therein stated were considered by it and determined not impeachable. TenthThat the sixth specification, or any foct therein stated, was neper presented to or considered by the House. Elevenl'nat the soventh specification is in valid and insufficient for the reasons heretofore advanced in respondent's demurrer-to the tenth article. TwelveThat each of said articles are ft de uftrtnwi from the tenth artiole. AU at which faots, so tar as tuy relate to -V^^'f B. the order of the House of Representatives, this respondent is ready to verify from the journals of that body, when they may appear o record. Signed by Sherman Page, respondent, and C. E. Davis, J. W. Losey, J. A. Lovely, of counsel. Mr. Davis, of counsel, acknowledging the courtesy shown respondent, and not desiring to causelessly occupy their time, argued briefly in support of the position taken in objections presented, and was answered by Mr. dough, tor respondent. Mr. Campbell asked if the court would act upon the matter now. Senator Nelson said he was preparing an or der on the subject. Senator Edgerton suggested that there ought to be immediate action, so that if the specifi cations were decided sufficient respondent might have time to prepare his defense. Upon motion of Senator Nelson the court voted to retire to consider the question raised, which motion prevailed. Secret Session. following Senator Armstrong offered the which was lost: Ordered, That the consideration of the bill of particulars and protest be postponed until the afternoon session of Friday, May 81, at 2:30 o'clock. Senator Goodrich offered the following which was adopted: Resolved, That the objections of the respond ent to the bill of particulars be overruled: TEAS. Ahrens, Armstrong, Bailey, Ulough, Donnelly, Doran, Edwards, Fmseth, Gilhllan, J. Goodrich, Hall, Henry, Hersey, Lienau, Macdonaid, McHench, Mealey, Morehouse, Morrison, Morton, Nelson, Remore, Rice, Shaken, Swanstrom25 NAYS. Clement, Drew, Edgerton, Gilhllan, C. Houlton, McClure, McNelly, Pillsbury, Recess 2:30 o'clock. Smith, Waite, Waldron, Wheat12. Afternoon Session. The court convened for the afternoon session. Piesident Wakefield made announcement of the result of the secret session as above given. Article JFlve. Mr. Campbell siid as regards article five the managers did not intend to introduce testimony upon it, but while passing it they did not waive the right to take it up if they should so decide. Article Six. Upon this article Mr. A. W. KIMBLE, clerk of the court, was called and testified that the covrt records showed no grand jury report for 1876-7. LAFAYETTE FRENCH was county attorney of Mower in 1876. Heard the charge to the grand jury at the September term, 1876. The judge stated he had informa tion of irregularities in the county treasurer's office, and instructed an inquiry to be made. Was also in attendance at the March term, 1877. The judge charged the grand jury, read ing the statute as to their duties. He then stated to the grand jury that he had informa tion of irregularities in the treasurer's office that the treasurer had received an order from the treasurer of the town of Clayton that in the settlement he refused to pay over all the money in his hands due the town of Clayton, but proposed to turn over instead the order in his hands. He also charged tho grand jury as to the auditor's allowing the band to practice in his office, which he declared to be a misbehavior. The judge also called the attention of the jury to the statutes specifying what constituted embezzlement. The judge stated to the jury that he did not know if the facts as charged against the treasurer were true, but if they were they were a violation of law and should be investigated thoroughly. The judge then in general terms instructed the jury as to their duty and dismissed them. Heard the report of the grand jury in 1877. It was filed with the clerk of the court. Saw it artet filing. Thought the paper submitted was a copy of that report and it was put in evi dence. It set forth that the jury found nothing uregular in the treasurer's office. To Mr. Losey Mr. French said that he had never compared the copy with the original, but thought it was a true copy. It was the entire report. To Mr. CampbellAt the March term, 1877, after the general charge to the grand jury, the jury came in and presented a paper to the udge,| and he sad to them that the law did not allow tho treasurer to receive town orders in payment of taxes, and also read from the statutes to show that the failure to pay over money received for a specific purpose consti tuted embezzlement, and ordered the jury to investigate the matter fully. The next time it came up another paper was presented to the judge. He held the paper before him and said that you find that there are no irregu larities that would warrant the finding of an indictment, and he told the jury that he want ed the facts and not the conclusions, and the jury retired again. The next time the matter came up was when the jury were discharged. The judge then took their report and called their attention to their oaths, and said that the facts constituted an indictable offense, and that in failing to do so they had violated their oaths. The judge further rebuked the grand jury for their alleged neglect of duty. The judge then ordered French, as county attorney, to make complaint against Ingmundson, and the county clerk to make the order of record, when the jury was discharged. Mr. CampbellWe now desire respondent to furnish that report, if they have it. Mr. Losey, of counselWe have not got it. The last resolution of it, so far as we know it, was in the hands of the clerk. Fi ench continuingMonday the judge asked haedcomplaintthe obeyed order.t Hadpresente not but if drawe th that nigh and it the next morning, swore to the complaint to the best of his knowledge and belief. [The complaint was submitted.] Page said he would give notice when the examination was called. Two or three days after was informed Ing mundson had been arrested and was befoie Judge Page. Told the judge he did not know what witnesses to subpoena, and the case was adjoin ned to the 18th of April. Iu the meantime asked the judge for the witnesses, but Page said he wonld at tend to that. At the time of the trial Mr. Cole man and Harolson appeared as witnesses for the prosecution. Mr. Cameron appeared for Ingmundson. Examined the witnesses and Page took the matter under advisement. Next morning all appeared before Page. After ex amination of witnesses for prosecution, de fendant declining to submit testimony, the Judge stated his views, and wound up by fixing the bail at $1,000, saying at the same time that he supposed defendant would appear upon his own recognizance, but the history of the county in the matter of defalcations for the past year had been bad. Several persons, who had been considered honest, had defaulted and forfeited their recognizances. Did not subpoena any witnesses, and did not know by whom they were subpoenaed. [A copy of the court record was then submitted as evidence and ordered spread upon the record.] The testimony taken at the trial was written down by Judge Page, read over to the witnesses, they signing their names to it. Mr. French then read the complaint in the case, specifying portions interpolated into it at the direction of Judge Page, and not covered by the report of the grand jury in the matter. Continuing, Mr. French said he judged the report was in the handwriting of Andrew Knox, foreman of the grand jury. The judge charged the grand jury in reference to that matter four or five times. When the judge discharged the grand jury he was considerably excited. Cross-examined, Mr. French stated he knew of no lawyer being upon that grand jury was in the room with the grand jury only when they sent for him as a rule. Jury came into the court frequently during the session should think 12 or 15 times. The jury were not al ways charged in relation to the Ingmudson matter. F. A. Elder was clerk of the court was not before the grand jury at any time when the Ingmudson matter was being in quired into. At the trial Ingmundson waived examination. The court said to Ingmundson he preferred he Bhould introduce testimony, saying he wanted the facts brought out. Judge Page charged the grand jury that in no case should a defendant be allowed to appear before them, as under the decision of the supreme court an indictment BO found would be invali dated. Heard that Ingmundson did ap pear twice before the grand jury. Only known his own story of the way he got into the room. Never examined into the facts in relation to the Ingmundson case. Wonld not swear positively Judge Page stated that the fact of the auditor allowing the band to practice ia bis office o( nightswas ftnindiota- V*&^**L ,.v^W ble offense. There had been two defalcations in the county by officers. Be-DirectWas not on good terms with Judge Page. Re-Cross Examination.Am underinvestiga tion by the supreme court upon ohargea by Mr. Meigs, Page's postmaster. OEOBGE E. WLLBUB WAS the next witness, and testified he was a member of the grand jury in 1876. Heard the charge of the judge, calling attention to the duties of the grand jury, and think he specified the county treasury the jury investigated witk reference to that office, and reported that they found nothing irregular. To Mr. Davis witness answered, that he did not recollect positively as to the jury investi gating the town of Clayton order. J. LNOMCNDSON sworn, testified was county treasurer and depu ty clerk September, 1876. The grand jury re ported as to the treasurer's office. Copied the report. Handed a copy to the Austin papers. c. H. DAVISON testified that he published in the Austin Regis ter in September 1876, a copy of the report furnished him by Mr. Ingmundson. To Mr. LoseyHe was sure it was a copy of the full report of the grand jury as furnished by Mr. Ingmundson. G. W. CAMEKON was present in court at the September term, 1876, and heard the charge of Judge Page to the grand jury, calling attention to irregular ities at the county treasurer's office, and in structing them to investigate the matter. Was also present at the Maich term, 1877, when the judge charged as to the nregularities in the treasurer's office, and instructed a careful in vestigation. Heard the judge call attention to the band practising in the auditor's office, but did not hear him Bay it constituted an in dictable offense. Mr. Cameron then repeated what occurred at different times as to the grand jury in the Ing mundson matter, substantially as testified to by Mr. French. Continuing, Mr. Cameron said he appeared as Ingmundson's counsel at the time of the ex amination before Page. Told the judge had no evidence to introduce, and in addieEsmg the judge said that Ingmundson had done no intentional wrong and ought to be discharged. Cross-examined by Mr. Davis, Mr. Cameron said he called the attention of the grand jnry of defalcations in that county, and dwelt at some length upon the tendency of the times to breaches of trust, etc. The judge, at the March term, 1877, told the grand jury if thefkets be fore them would justify their report, the acts constituted an indictable offense. Huntington and Enalni, mentioned by Judge Page as hav ing defaulted and were away, were town treas urers. N. M. HAMMOND was a member of the grand Jury at the March term, 1877. Heard the charge of Judge Page, the substance of which he recited substantially the same as the previous witnesses. Cross-examined by Mr. LoseyJudge Page ordered the arrest of Ingmundson "right now." Those were the woids he used. Grand jury came in only once for instructions. Knew Ingmundson was in the jury-room once. Was in there five or ten minutes. He was in the chair used by witnesses. Don't think he was sworn. He was questioned by the foreman. Don't recollect the Judge charged as to defend ant's not being admitted to the grand jury room. Don't think the foreman asked the court to discharge the grand jury. Think he reported no further business two or three days before they were discharged. The jury asked to be discharged more than once. Re-DirectTl jndge sent tor the jury once. Don't recollect what the judge said. WILLIAM L. STILES testified he was a member of the grand jury of the March term, 1877. He then in substance repeated the testimony of the previous wit nesses. The witness gave his evidence without any prodding by the manageis, telling the en tire story and emphasizing different points, in a manner that caubed the usually sober and dignified court to break out into laughter, the president having to use hit gavel on one occa sion. Cross examined by Mr. Losey, Mr. Stiles again convulsed the court with laughter, by his manner of giving his evidence, some of the special scenes discounting the famous Col. Sellers' court scene. Being asked by Mr. Losey if he was positive Judge Page used the words '"bribed" and "perjured" in his remarks to the grand jury when fading to report a bill against Ingmundson, ho said he was. Asked if he did not get excited at times, he said he did, but that he was not so excited, but he remembered the Judge using the words mentioned. Asked by Mr. Losey if he believed the judge when he so charged, Mr. Stiles unhesitatingly answered: "Well, he was judge, and I knew him to be a good lawyer, and I did believe him." The an swer was too much for the court, and the pres ident's gavel rapped vigorously several times before order was restored. When Mr. Stiles' examination WBB completed, adjourned. They Denied It, Bu Were Fined 10 on General Principles. Officer Brosseau says he did. and Ser geant Clark says he did. Bat Spragae says he didn't, and Josie Hays he didn't, and as Judge Flint was bent upon knowing all about it, Brosseau was called, and said that he was stationed to watch a certain room by Sergeant Claik. He kept watch over the poital as diligently as a cat over a mouse hole for two hours. He was rewarded by seeing the door quietly open and Spragne appeared in the hallway. Brosseau immedi ately fastened upon his prey, but the door was closed too quickly for him to catch the other mouse. Sergeant Clark said that the police had re ceived complaints from respectable people domiciled in the same block with the female prisoner, and Chief King directed him to keep a keen eye upon the place. He fClark) went to the house at 12 o'clock, knocked, and was not admitted, the woman inside telling him to call in the morning. He placed Bros seau at the door and left. In themorning he went again and arrested the female prisoner. He had known her for years has borne a bad character since Bhe was fourteen years old she had been married, but her husband had left her. M. \V. Spragne. who is employed at the St. Paul house, denied being in the room he told a very improbable tale of going up to the door, because he heard a noise, when he was arrested. He swore positively that he was not in the room, and Josie Watson, as she calls herself, pretended to know nothing about it. She heard some one out side'Ler room she asked who was there, and Sergeant Clark answered her she could not tell what on earth he wanted. He said he wanted to come in and see her, and she told him to come in the day time. That's all she knew. The jndge looked at defendants as Father Tom eyed Miles na Copaleen, and the sentence of $10 fine upon each spoke plainly his opinion of the veracity of the virtuous couple. THE COURTS. ITuniripnl Court. [Before Judge Flint.] CBIMINAL. Orlando Cook, for drunkenness, was fined $3 and costs, or one week at hard labor at the workhouse. Thomas Fallen, drunkenness^ $3 fine and costs in default sent over to the city work house for one week. M. V. Sprague. visiting a house of ill fame fined $10 and costs fine paid. Josie Watson, keeping home of ill fame fined $10 and costs. After the criminal business was disposed of the judge said that out of respect to the mem ories of the two officers now lying dead, it was becoming that the court should adjourn. He paid the highest compliments to the late chief magistrate and the deceased sheriff, and stated as a further reason that no further business should be transacted during the day that it was decoration day. The court was according ly adjourned to this morning at 9 o'clock. Messrs. Charles Eneu Johnson & Co., print ing ink manufacturers, of Philadelphia, have opened an extenive branch for their ink at No. 40 La Salle street, between Lake and Randolph, Chicago, where a full line of their typographic and lithographic ink and varnish will be kept on hand. Messrs. Averill, Russell & Carpenter are also their agents in St. Paul. Owing to a contemplated change in onr bus iness, we will, from this date, close out our en tire stock at and below cost for CASH. A, H, LlNDEKK&B&O, -*& THE ST. PAUL DAILY GLOBE, ER1DAY MORNING MAY 31, 1878. THE LATE MAYOR. Meeting of the City Counollabsolutions of Besp+ct'-Arrangements for the Fune ral To-Morrow-.Business Men Request ed to Close Their Places Daring the Services. A special meeting of the city council was held yesterday morning, at which all were present with the exception of Aid. Griggs and O'Connor. The Clerk read the following call ST. PAUL, May 29, 1878.M. J. O'Connor: It becomes my painful duty to instruct you to ca'l a special meetingof the council at 9 o'clock A. St., May 30, to make arrangements for the funeral of J. T. Maxfield, late mayor of the city. W. DAWSON, Acting Mayor. On motion of Aid. Rhodes, a committee of one from each ward was appointed by the president, to draught suitable resolutions, the committee appointed being as follows: Aid. Bhodes, Allen, O'Connor, Grace, San born and McCarthy. The committee, after retiring for a short time, submitted the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: WHEEEAS, We heve been called together to take appropriate action upon the death of the Honorable Mayor of this city, James T. Max field and WHEEEAS, He has for many years been a lead ing and most public-spirited citizen, and both in private and public life has been honest, faithful and true, winning the approval of po litical enemies as well as friends and WHEEEAS, His high ability, his unswerving integrity, his inflexible devotion to the best interests of our city, and the perseverance with which he has continued to discharge the respon sible and perplexing duties of chief executive officer of the city government for many years past, and especially for months preceding his death, when his health was such that any ordi nary man, under like circumstances, would long since have abandoned any effort to dis charge public duties, have challenged the ad miration of all, and shown him to be faithful until death now, therefore, Be it Resolved, By the Common Council of the city of St. Paul: Rcsolvul, That in the death of James T. Maxheld our city loses one of her most faithful and true citizens, and one of the ablest and most painstaking executive officers that has ever occupied the municipal executive chair. Resolved, That we commend that self-sacri ficing spirit of devotion to the public interests which led him for years to lay aside the ease and comfort of private life in the performance of onerous and oft times thankless public du ties, as an example worthy to be followed by all good citizens. Resolved, That as a tribute of respect, the office of mayor and our cqnncil chamber be draped in mourning for three months, and that the members of the common council wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that we will attend the funeral in a body. Rttolvcd, That we invite all officers of the city and county government, the chamber of commerce, fire and police departments, and other civic societies, to participate in the fu neral obsequies, and that we invite all business houses as a mark of respect to so eminent and distinguished public officer to close their doors upon the afternoen of the funeral. Rexolved, That, as a perpetual memorial of the exalted virtue and spotless integrity of the departed, and as an incentive to all his succes sors in office to emulate his example of faith fulness and devotion to public duty, these res olutions be spread at length upon the records of the council proceedings. Resolved, That we tender to his bereaved fam ily our heartfelt sympathy and condolence in this their great affliction," and that the city clerk be directed to cause to be prepared and engrossed a copy of these resolutions, and transmit the same to the family of the deceased also, that copies hereof be furnished to the city papers for publication. Aid. Smyth, Dowlan and Grace were, on motion of Aid. Bhodes, appointed a com mittee of arrangements on behalf of the council. Aid. Rhodes-submitted the following, which was also unanimously adopted: Resolved. That the members of the city coun cil are hereby requested, as a tribute of respect to an esteemed and worthy officer of the coun ty, to attend the funeral of John C. Becht, late sheriff of Ramsey county. The council then adjourned. ARRANGEMENTS FOB THE TUNEBAL. The full programme of the obsequies of the late Mayor Maxfield has not been ar laceed beyond the points aheady announced, but will be promulgated to-morrow. The police will be in attendance in full force. The fire department will be represented in the procession by the whole of the apparatus, draped in mourning, and all the men. It is also worthy of mention that some of the members of the Minneapolisfiredepartment have also signified their intention of being present, and will be assigned positions. The remaining members of the former volunteer department will eet this evening in the parlors of the Hook and Ladder house to per fect arrangements for their attendance. Ex-Firemen. We, the undersigned, deeming it a respect due by the surviving members of the former St. Paul Volunteer Fire Department to our late worthy Mayor, J. T. Maxfield, to attend his funeral on Saturday afternoon, would request said members to attend a meeting to be held in P. H. & L. Hall, Friday evening, to make arrangements. BABTUBT PEESLEY, J. C. PRENDEEOAST, W. T. DONAIDBON, F. BREWER, Ex-Chief Engineers of St. Paul Fire Depart ment. Attention Knights of PythiasChampion Lodge No. 13. All Enights are requested to appear at Castle Hall in full uniform Saturday, 11 A. M. sharp, to attend funeral of late brother, Hon. J. T. Maxfield. All brother Knights of other lodge? in St. Paul and neighboring cities are cordially invited to attend, Per. order C. C. W. H. MACLEAN, K. of B. and S. Chamber of Commerce. ST. PATO, May 30,1878. The members of the chamber of com merce of this city, are invited to attend the funeral of our late Mayor, Hon. J. T. Max field, from the Metropolitan hotel, on Satur day next, 1st proximo, at 2 o'clock v. M. H. H. SIBLEY, President. RIVER MATTERS. The river marked yesterday a decline of one inch, and now is at a depth of four feet, one inch. The Belle of La Crosse left St. Louis on Tuesday with an excellent freight and pas senger record. The Dubuque arrived at St. Louis on Tuesday with 315 round-trip passengers, and 210 tons of up-river produce. The New Orleans Picayune says: The Anchor line steamers of the St. Louis and New Orleans trade have made arrangements to ticket passengers through to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, HarriBburgh and Pittsburgh, and will also issue excursion tickets to St. Paul and re turn, Minneapolis and return, Denver, Col., and return, and Pueblo and return, which will be good until Oct. 31. The Alexander Mitchell arrived at 12:10 this morning with a good passenger record and an immense freight list. The Mitchell will leave this afternoon. The South Shore House. The public will be glad to learn that Mr. Greenman, the former popular proprietor of the Greenman house, in this city, has taken Dunn's South Shore house at White Bear. He will make numerous improvements to the premises. Mr. Greenman will formally open the house to-morrow, and will be glad to meet his friends on that occasion. James *G. Blaine was yesterday elected chairman of the Republican State commit tee. The State convention will b@ hejd. at Portland, 05 Augugt 1st* Msy. -taxiWr y*H% 5pi ^|4ff^f|i J. ^^-LLijIP j,^JplWIJ ,Aj \4*,V "i &&f-a 4 T*" S l^ff'i CITY GLOBULES. FOB RENT. Tramps are already shy of the Sibley street workhouse. The funeral of Sheriff Beoht yesterday caused a general suspension of business. The office of the chief engineer of the fire de partment has undergone its spring cleaning. All the flags in the city were hoisted at half mast yesterday in respect to the memory of Mayor Maxfield. The use of John Grace's name as a candidate for sheriff, was unauthorized, as he says he did not aspire to the position. The street force are making headway against the accumulated mud of six months along the the water tables of Wabashaw street. A telegram has been received from George C. Becht, son of the late Sheriff Becht, stating that he had arrived in Europe on .Tuesday last. None of the courts transacted any business yesterday, the judges and officers being in at tendance npon the funeral of the late Major Becht. The grand jury will report to the district court this morning, and will then be discharged for the term. There are but three indictments to be returned. The almshouse and hospital board held its weekly meeting yesterday morning, affording relief to fifteen applicants, of whom seven re ceived full tickets. A small boy was knocked down by a horse and buggy on Third street yesterday afternoon. He fell between the wheels, however, and escaped without a scratch. The Minnesota Iron and Steel Fence com pany, of Chatfield, with a capital of $25,000, registered its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state yesterday. The lime and dust still remains at the back of the McClung block to be blown about by every wind, blinding man and beast luckless enough to have to cross the bridge. Those who were unable to get places for the concert last evening, if they apply early at the Opera House box office this morning may be more fortunate for the matinee this after noon. The Clinton Avenue church fair opened suc cessfully last evening The ladies are prepared to receive any number of visitors this evening who may be disposed for an evening's thor ough enjoyment. As Decoration day was not observed yester day in the accustomed way, there will be a memorial service at the First Methodist church, Jackson street, when the Rev. Mr. Lloyd will deliver the address. The dead drunk and the boisterous lively drunk picked up by officer Baer Wednesday afternoon on Third street, were both sent over by Judge Flint to break rock at Sibley Btieet work house yesterday. Truman Smith's stand in the city market yesterday was a picture. The ruddy and tempting Minnesota berries exhibited by him were the first of the Reason, but then Truman M. Smith is always ahead. The "Amateur" base ball nine have signified to the GLOBE their readiness to play a series of six games with the Amateur Red Caps or any other organization in the city. Come to time Ahem. Business is business. The chain gang was put to work in Smith Park yesterday, but owing to a lack of tools more than half of the number had to be re turned to the jail. Capt. Weber expects to have tools enough to supply the demand in a day or two. Yesterday being Ascension day in the Catholic calendar, impressive services were held at the Cathedral in the early morning, the forenoon and afternoon. At the forenoon service, after the celebration of mass, a class composed of about 250 young misses and lads were confirmed in the faith by Bishop Ireland. TO Edward Vandecker, of Bismarck,was arraign ed before Commissioner Cardozo yesterday morning charged with selling liquor to Indians. The Indians made a clear case against him, but claimed that the whisky he sold them was dia bolically poor stuff. Vandecker, however, claimed that it was not whisky at all, but water flavoied with peppermint and other com pounds. Commissioner Cardozo didn't swallow his story, and convicted him for trial at the June term of court, in default of $200 bail. Yesterday was celebrated in many poitions of the country by the decoration of soldiers' graves. Owing to the lack of interest mani fested here there was no formal observance of the day, but many of the friends and relatives of those who fell in the war of the rebellion visited the various cemeteries during the day and bestrewed the graves with choioe floral tributes of affection. Many of the grassy moundB were completely hidden in masses of flowers, while the tomb-stones were tastefully garlanded with wreaths of evergreens. The decorations, although not as general as form erly, testified to the fact that the services of the dead to their country are still remembered with warmth and affection by those who sur vive them. Business Announcement. The death of Major Becht does not affect the business of the firm of Benz & Becht, of which firm he was a valued member. The business will be continued under the same name and in all respects without change. OUT AT WHITE BE Alt. The Great Sailing Fleet at the South Shore House. White Bear Lake needs no introduction to the public in this section. A most lovely sheet of water five miles in width, abound ing with delightful scenery, located but ten miles from St. Paul and of easy access by rail and carriage, all combine to render it a most charming spot. All old visitors will appreciate the an nouncement that the fleet of boats owned by Mr. Markoe, which last year sailed from the Williams House have bean added to the South Shore House fleet. The South Shore House (formerly Dunn's) has been leased by Mr. Greenman of this city. The addition of the Markoe fleet to the boats already at tbe south shore makes it the largest and best equipped fleet on the lake. It comprises nine sail, and a large number of easy going row boats. The fleet is in charge of Mr. James C. Markoe and Wm. Dunn, with Tom Byan, an old man-of-war sailor, as assistant. These gentlemen are, as is well known, thoroughly competent to handle the boats with safety and satisfaction to the public. They are especially prepared to accommo date fishing and pic nic parties, and the boats can be obtained either at the south 6hore house, the pier at the new railroad station or at the pier at Mr. Markoe's resi dence. The new railroad station enables visitors to reach the boats by stepping across the road from the platform. This will be found a great convenience to the public, which, coupled with the fact that passenger trains leave the St. Paul & Pacific depot at the foot of Jackson street, renders it easier to go to White Bear for a sail tharl to say at home. Go and try the South Shore fleet and you will never regret it. Additional homesteads for t*le by MORTON, MOOBE & Co., Pioneer Press building. DIED. BEATJPBE.In this city, on 29th May, 1878, Eugene M., daughter of Bruno and Amelia Beaupre, aged 18 years. Funeral from St. Mary's church at 10 A. M. Friday, 31st inst. Friends are invited to attend. MAXFIELD.In this city, at the Metropolitan Hotel, on 29th May, 1878, James T. Maxfield, aged 51 years. Due notice of funeral will be given. ZaneVille, Cambridge, and Cleveland, Ohio St. Louis, Mo., and Goshen, lud., papers please copy. JTJDD.Inthis city, May 29th, 1878,Hattie G., daugh ter of William A. add, age twenty-one years, two months, and five days. Funeral from Christ church, Friday, the 31st, at three o'c ock v. M. Friends of the family invited to attend. WANTED. WANTEDA situation by a gentleman who has had 20 years experience as an accountant. Will accept employment in any merchandizing line or traveler, Address, 81. ACCOUNTANT. GloU OflSt*, RENT.No. 97 Sherman street. Eight rooms. $30 a month. MORRIS LAMPREY. TO BENTHouse en Tilton avenue, between Wa bsssw and St. Peter streets. Seven rooms with closets, good cellar and cistern. Bent to suit the times only $15.00 per month In advance. None need apply but a good tenant. 3 G. DONSXXI.Y. 139 82 Minnesota street. FOBl BENT.A Farm at Lake Como, comprising al the Improved Land within limits of the so called Lake Como Park, lying north of the "Lake Johanna Boad," together with the Buildings and other improvements situate thereon, the same being known as the Ayd place. By order of the Commit tee on Public Parks, M.J O'CONNOR, 113-tf City Clerk STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. "V[OTICE.The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First Division of the St Paul & Pacific railroad company, for the purpose of electing direct ors and for the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before such meeting, will be held at the office of the company, the city of 8t. Paul, State Stf Minnesota, lu3 Jackson street, in said city, on Tuesday, the eleventh day of June, A. D. 1878, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated May 21st, 1873 GEO BECKER, DWIGHT WOODBURY, Directors of the Birst Division of the Paul & Pacific railroad company. ".27 CITY NOTICES. CONTRACT WORK. SEWER ON NINTH STREET FR03 TEMPERANCE TO BROADWAY. OFFICE OF THE BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS, OF ST. PAUL, MINN, May 21,1878, Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Public Works in and for the corporation of the city of St. Paul, Minn., at their oihee said city, until 12 M. on the 3d day of June, A. D. 1878, for constructing a LATERAL SEWER ON NINTH STREET FROM TEMPERANCE STREET TO BROADWAY, in said city, according to plans and specifi cations on file in the ofiice of said Board. A bond with at least two sureties, in a sum of at-least 20 per cent, of the gross amount bid, must accompany each bid. The said Board reserves tho right to reject any or all bids. H. M. RICE, President. Official: B. L. GORMAN, 128-138 Clerk Board of Public Works. CONTRACT WORK. CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS. OFriCE OF TEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, Crrv OF ST. PAUL, MINN., May 27, 1878. Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Public Works, in and for the corporation of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, at their office, in said city, until 12 at. on the ICth day of June, A.. D. 1878, for the construction of sidewalks in front of all lots and lands situated and de scribed as follows, and lying and being in said city, to-wit- On south side of 4th street, in front of lots 6, 7 and8, block 23, St. Paul Propci. On noith side of 6th street, in front of lots 18 and 14, block 8, St. Paul Proper. On north side of 7th street, in front of lots 12 and 13, block 12, Bazille & Guerin's Ad dition. On north side of 7th sheet, in front of lots 8, 9, 10, 11, and west 25 feet of lot 12, block 20, Robert & Randall's Addition. On east side of Lafayette avenue, in front of lots 4 and 5, block 4, Bass' Addition. On east side of Douglass street, from Fort street to Goodrich avenue. On east side of Forbes street, in front of lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, block 2, Leech's Addition. On the south side of Pearl street, between Jackson and Canada streets^ except the portion recently laid. On the noith side of Somerset street, in front of lot 11, block 2, Davton's Addition. On the south side of Waverly street, in front of lots 11 and 16, Bass' Sub-division of block 4, Bass' Addition. On east bide of John street, in front of lot 5, block 25, Kittson's Addition. On both 6ides of Sibley street, botween 4th ard 7 th streets. Said sidewalks are to be built in accordance with plans and specifications on file in tho office of said Board. A bond, with at least two sureties, in a sum of at least 20 per cent, of the gross amount bid, must accompany each bid. The said Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. H. M. RICE, President. Official: E. L. GORMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works. 134-144 CONTRACT WORK. CONSTRUCTING SEWEK ON TENTH STItEET. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WOUKS, OF ST. PAUL, MISN\, May 24th, 1878. Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Public Works in and for the corporation of the City of St. Paul, Minn., at their ofiice in said city, until 12 m. on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1878, for the CONSTRUCTION OF A LATERAL SEW- ER ON TENTH STREET, FROM A POINT ABOUT FIFTY FEET EASTER- LY OF JACKSON STREET TO THE BROADWAY SEWER, in said city, according to plans and specifica tions on file in the ofiice of said Board. A bond, with at least two Bureties, in a sum of at least 20 per cent, of the gross amount bid, must accompany each bid. The said Board reserves tho right to reject any or all bids. H. M. RICE. President. Official: R. L. GOEMAN, 131-141 Clerk Board of Public Works. CO-PARTNEBSHIP. CO-PAETNEKSHIP. The undersigned have entered into a general part nership in the BOOK BllSTDHSTO Paper Box Manufactory Business, Under the firm name of G1ESEX & DE HAAS The business will be conducted at the old stand of Mr. Giesen's. No. 10 West Third Street. The new firm respectfully Follcita the patronage of old customers, and hope by fair dealing to gain many new ones. May 1st, 1878 P. J. GIESEN, 131-37 F. DE HAAS. CARRIAGES AND SLEIGHS. Minne-ha-ha Carriage Works. .NIPPOLT & GRAHAM, Props. MAKXTFACTtrEEES OT CARRIAGES & SLEIGHS Corner Seventh and Sibley Streets. SAINT PAUL, MINN. Bspftirinv prqmpUy attended to. Full stock eld tad new bueglttSBoklat bottom prisse. AMUSEMENTS. The St. Paul Library Association Announeo A 1 AFTERNOON FM DAYMATINEE .A-t 3 O'clock. New Programme selected by MISS JL. Expressly for this Concert. Admission, Adults... Children. 50o Including reserved seats. Seats sold, commencing Friday morning at 8 o'clock. 136-137 HE OL RELIABLE Sioux City Route! Once More to the Front, WITH A Fast Express Train! BETWEEN SI PAUL KANSAS CITY Leaving St. Paul at 2:45 p. and arriving at Kan sas City at 5:50 m. next day. Returning, lea\e Kansas City at 10:30 a.m., and arrive at St Paul at 1:40 in. next day, BEATIG the Time i all Rival Rontes FROM Two to Twelve Hours. THIS I S TPIE FastestTiuininiktot J5y""* Passengers by this Route save 10 hours tuiie between St. i and Omaha. 2 to \1 hours timebetween St. Paul & KansasCity. 8 to 10 hourstimebetween St. Pad & Demer. 9 to [1 hours time between St. Paul & Texas. And raike close connections in OMAHA for COLORADO AND CALIFORNIA! And in KAJi&AS CITY with Evening west-bound Trains on Kansas Pawfir aiid Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroads for Kansas and Colorado, and also with the Texas Express Oyer the M. K. & T. R. R. THE LIISTE is composed of tho t Paul & Sioux City, fcioux City & PaciUc, and Rum as City, fet. Jceeph & Council Bluffs UaiJroadfc in iiret-classin all itn appointments, with elegant bleeping Coaches, Miilir Platforms, Westuighouse Automatic Brakes, capable Train Omciale and courteous Attendants. THE THA.12ST paeses di/wn the 'beautiful Miseonrl Valley JJY DAT LIGHT, through the fluunohiug cities of bionx Cily, Cornell r.luflo, Omaha, St Joseph, Atchison, Leaven worth and Kansas Citj, and makes close connection with all incoming and outgoing Tranm in those citta. It lb, in fact, the Boole ar Ewlli'iiit* tho Wrst aiiil He lm Miimcsota Southwest! Thenew time Bchedulc takes effect on MONDAY", M.iy 20th, 1878, and Maps and Through Time IKLJCS will be if-bued in a few dajg. In the meantime, meibt that your tickets read VIA SIOUX CITY, and do not accept any other kind They be purthaeed from CHA8 TETnCU, TUkpt Agen*, N W corner Third and Jacbeou streets, St Paul, and at the Depot, foot of Jacks vn street and in Minneapolis from W TELFLK, Ticket Agent, No 8 Washington A\enue, and fro.ii SKILES & KEWLON, Ticket AgeutB, nnder th? Kiculltt House, and at bt. Paul & Pacific De] ot Passengers from Minneapolis should take tbe 2:30 p. in. train on the Minneapolis & St Louis Ttai road, which makes close connection at Mernam Junction with the OMADA. KANSAS CITYJ TEXAS EXPRESS. J. W. BISHOP, JOHN F. LINCOLN, General Manager. Superintendent. J, C. BOYDEN, Gen'l Pass, and Ticket Ag't. 125-54 KT PAI T. & HIODX CI TY KAII-BOAI'. BLACK HILLS. Northern Pacific B. B. QUICKEST AND BEST ROUTE TO THE BLACK HILLS TAKE TH E .CUSTER ROUTE, VIA THE Northern Pacific Railroad, and Northwestern Express, Stage & Transporta- tion Company. SAINT PAUL TO DEADWOOD. Trains leave St. Paul for Bismarck on and after March 18th, 1878, at 7 :S A. SI. dailv, except Snndaj, mak'ng the trip in 22 hours, connecting at Blbinaril* with dally hne of stages for Deadwood. BATE OF rARE ON AXI AFTEB APRIL 1st, 1878. 1st Clans. 2d Class. Emi^r'nt. St. Paul to Bismarck $22 00 $18 00 $18 raj St Paul to Deadwood 45 00 40 00 27 Dnluth to BiMiiarck 22 00 17 60 17 60 Duluth to Deadwood 42 00 38 00 25 00 By taking this route you tecure elegant Talaro Sleeping Cars to Bismarck, to a point 75 miles nearer Deadwood than via any other route to the BIsek Hills. First and second-class pasaengerb are carried in first-class Concord coaches from Bismaick to Deadwood. Emigrant passengers are carried in cov ered freight wagons. For further information ap ply to oi address Northern Pacific Railroad office No. 4 i Jackson street, bt Paul. O. O. 8ANB0RN, General Passenger Agent. H. E. SARGENT, General Manager. 69 PROPOSALS For Wing to tlie Capitol! STATE or MINNESOTA, EXECCTTVK DEPAETM'T, I fet Paul, May 13, lb78. PropoBals are Invited until Monday, June 3d, for the erection and completion of an addition to the western wing of the State Capitol, and for re-ar ranging tho departments therein, accordance with an act of the Legislature approved March 8, 1878, and with tbe plans and specincations now on file at the Executive Rooms and at the ofiice of 8 Bufflngton, Minneapolis, allmaterials to be furnished by the contractors. Also proposals for furnishing cemplete steam heat ing apparatus, plumbing and gas fittings. Separate bids may be made for an of the above class of work, viz: Caipenter work, masonry and sewerage, steam beating, or plumbing and gas fittings. The whole to be completed and ready for oocu pancy by the first of November, 1878. J. 8 PILLSBURY, 121 Governor WOOD & COAL. N. W. Fuel Co., St. Paul Offices: GRIGGS & JOHNSON, ME. 3d SfcW. HILL, 8AUNPKB8 AQIBR, 1U E, *J 8tnH 97 i "P"*^^*