Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-07-04
Mayor Carter Harrison, Of Chicago,
Nominated for Governor by the
Illinois Democracy.
A Michigan Man Murdered and
Thrown Into a Well by His
Wite's Paramount.
The First Train Passes Over the
Fargo Southern Railroad to
OrtOnville.
Murdered For His Wife,

DETROIT, Mich. July "A murder has just
been unearthed in Iona county. Two years
since man named Vanderburg, aged forty
five years, married a girl half his age, the
stepdaughter Of man named Scott, with whom
he lived and for whom he worked. The couple
continued to live with Scott and after awhile
trouble was engendered by the undue intimacy
of Vanderburg's wife and Oscar Scott, a young
man, son of Vanderburg's employer.
In January last, Oscar and Vanderburg
left home to search for employment.
in the lumber c mps in the north woods. Os-
car returned and reported that Vanderburg had
left him, but that he had no knowledge where
out that her husband had deserted her, and she
moved to Edmore, Montcalm county. It was
accidentally discovered that Oscar Scott and
Vanderburg's wife have been living together
since the latter'e removal, and officers began to
push inquiries as to Vanderburg's whereabouts.
disappeared from view. Yesterday half filed
we'll was discovered on the premises
occupied by Scott, and the officers
began digging in it to see what could be found.
Scott, who up to that time pretended to know
nothing about Vanderburg after he left him
last winter, drew revolver and shot himself
The officers proceeded with the work Of excava-
ton and soon brought the body OF the mur-
dered man to light. Scott lived but short
time and the wife confessed to the fact of the
murder, but there is no probability that she
had hand in it, other thaa consenting to it
beforehand and being cognizant of its consul
nation afterward. She is In custndy.
Illinois Democratic Convention.
PEORIA, ILL.,, July 2.-The democratic state
convention met at 1890 today. Chairman
Oberly spoke at considerable length, eulogized
the democratic party and arraigning the re-
publican party in severe terms. He referred
to 8. J. Tilden as the second Jefferson. which
was received with prolonged cheering. The
remark that if he had not declined the nomina-
ton it would have been rendered him at
Chicago, was also received with
cheers, mingled with a few mos"
References to Cleveland, Mcdonald,
and Morrison also brought out cheers, mingled
with cries of Tilden. Ehen the speaker asked
the question, ''or shall we, in spite of Mr.. Til
denis declination, nominate him, the conyen-
tion rose and cheered vociferously.
Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, was nominated
for governor by acclamation, and the remainder
of the the ticket selected is as follows: Lieu
tenant governor, Henry Setter, of St. Clair;
secretary of state, Michael J. Dougherty, of
Sangamon.
canvas of the delegates to the national
convention shows nearly unanimous sentiment
for Tiiden if it can be shown he would accept;
after him majority favor Cleveland, and un-
der the unit rule he would probably get the
vote of Illinois. Some delegates favor McDon-
aid and some Bayard.
A New superintendent.
MILWAUKEE, July "a. J. Earling has been
appointed assistant general superintendent of
the Milwaukee g. St. Paul road, having charge
of the Chicago g. Milwaukee, the Chicago &
Council Bluffs, the La Cross, Prairie du Chen,
Mineral Point and Wisconsin Valley divisions.
He succeeds the late 81. G. Atkinson.
The Fargo Southern.
ORToNvuLE, Mimi, July 2.-The first through
train from Fargo to Ortonville arrived about 8
o'clock this evening and there is great rejoicing
1t left Fargo before noon and had on board
superintendent D. r. Taylor, General Passenger
Agent Eddy, Attorney Ryan, Ex-Mayor Chaplin,