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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
WILL MEET IN ST. PAUL.
The TranscontinentaI Association
to Meet in This City June Is.

to Meet in This City June IS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-The Trans
continental association has adjourned to
meet at st. Paul June Is. After three
days struggle over the decision in the
interstate commerce case, arising out of
the complaint of Martin IL Co., of Den
yer, it was concluded that no satisfac-
tory construction of the ruling could be
arrived at without a perusal of the en-
tire wording. AS this ruling would be
the basis of their work, nothing could
now be done but to adjourn. The freight
agents at their closing session decided
that all that could be done until the
ton with regard to the inter-
state law is fully outlined, was to make
such recommendations as to new rates
and classificatiOnS as were deemed adj
visable, leaving their application to the
period when the members have de-
cided upon some acceptable plan of ac-
tion. Before adjournment it was de-
cided in case of claim by the Canadian
Pacific road for differential rates to
leave the matter with Chairman Leeds,
to act as he deems best. The passenger
men discussed the advisability of allow
ing tickets to be sold in the East by
way of Sacramento and San Francisco,
but no action was taken. At present
Oregon Short Line and the Southern
Pacific. A proposition was before the
association looking to the practical
abolition of the large excursion trains
from the East managed by outside par
ties, but there was strong majority in
favor of their continuance, only two
roads voting against them.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
CHICAGO'S CHOICE.
Gresham First, CullOm Second,
and Blaine a Poor Last.

ana Blame POOr Last.
CHICAGO, May 23.-If the alleged
scheme to stampede the convention for
Blaine is really worked, it will get little
help from Illinois Republicans. The
feeling among them is that Mr.. Blaine
really does not want to be a candidate;
that the men who are insisting that he
should be nominated willy-nilly are not
the best friends of the party, and that
Gresham is the man who can unite the
Republicans and carry the country.
So far as other candidates are con-
cerDed. there is no talk of them among
men whose opinion is entitled to weight.
If Gresham cannot be nominated the
Illinois men will probably bring out
CullOm. but will not be for Blaine un-
less the whole country demands him.
Since the appei=@nce OF the Florence
letter and Mr.. Crawford's former inter-
view no Republican of prominence has
out of the race. He has been almost
lost sight of as candidate. Probably
this will be hard to understand in the
East, where the strength and earnest
ness of the Gresham boom in this part
of the West is hardly realized. But it
is true none the less.
John B. Drake thought Mr.. Blaine's
letter of withdrawal was sincere and
should not be questioned. 1t was the
duty of the convention to nominate some
one else. There would be no difficulty
about coming to an agreement on a good
man.
Aid. Harris believed there could be no
doubt that Mr.. Blaine was entirely out
of the field, and he was inclined to think
the Republican prospects were better
without him.
Il do not see how the situation is
changed" said S. G. Raymond. "Mr.
Blaine says he will not be candidate
and sticks to it. | think he means it.
1t is hardly fair to question his sincerity.
The convention will have to nominate
some one else"
Attorney Elliott said he was formerly
Blaine man, but was now for Gresham.
He could hardly believe that any serious
attempt would be made to nominate
MIR. Blaine against his expressed and
evidently sincere wishes.
NJ. ii. Farwell said: Il was always
Blaine man. but | think his decision not
to be a candidate is final and should be
respected"
Many others spoke in the same vein.
In fact it was impossible to find Re-
publican tonight who would admit that
he doubted Mr.. Blaine's sincerity or
that he thought it likely an attempt
would be made to nominate him. The
talk was all Gresham.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
MUST DECLINE AGAIN.
Blaine Will Have to Give His
Friends a Sure Pointer.

WASHINGTON, May pa prominent
Republican senator, whose activity for
Mr.. Blaine in the last convention made
him conspicuous as Blaine leader,
says that Mr.. Blaine has been fully adj
vised of all the schemes to force his
nomination.
"He has been," said the senator, sad-
mOnished by those who are friendly to
him that it Is a grave injustice to all
concerned if, in the face of these ad-
vices, he does not come out squarely
and say that he thinks it would be for
the best interest of the patty for him
not to again be candidate for the pres
idency, and that, under the circum-
stances, he should hold his opinion su-
perior to that of the convention, and
say in advance of its meeting that he is
not an aspirant and would not accept if
nominated. If he does not do this very
soon, i'll the face Of the exact situation
and intended plan to force his nomina-
ton, as he is fully and freely advised,
we viii accept his silence as acQuies-
cence in the plan and go along with the
current.
Il have reasons" added the senator,
"to believe that in due time Mr.. Blaine
will find it necessary to acknowledge
that he would not accept and leave US
free to boom some other good Republi-
can"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
Chicago Republicans Will Not
Have Jim, Since GreSh-
am Is Out.
The Bostonese Certain That
Blaine Will Accept and
Win the Fight.
His Friends in Congress Make
No Bones Of His In
tentionS.
Sherman and Foraker EN-
brace and Rope In Ben
Harrison.

NEW YORK, May 23.-George William
Curtis. when asked what he thought the
Republican convention would do, said it
would nominate Blaine, whose letter
from Florence did not say he would
decline another nomination. If he
wanted to say that" said Mr.. Curtis, Il
think he has enough command of the
English language to do so in way that
would not be misunderstood"
Would Blaine be a strong candi-
date?''
"Oh, yes" replied Mr.. Curtis. "He
is probably the most popular man in the
United States to-day, though. of course,
popularity alone will not make man
president. He inspires great enthusi-
asm among his followers, and would, L
think, poll the regulation Republican
vote, though there are many Repub
licans who would vote for him with re-
Iuctance. If Mr.. Blaine runs this year
again for president, Mr.. Cleveland. in
my Judgment. will beat him more de-
cisively than he did before"
"What of the other Republican can
didateS, Sherman, Gresham, DepeW?''
Next to Mr.. Blaine" was the reply,
"the most serious candidate is Judge
Gresham, who represents the very OPP
pOSte sentiment and tendency in the
Republican party to that of the Blaine
faction. In every large organization
like political party there are usually
two divergent movements or elements.
and such there are i'll the Republican
party. Mr.. Blaine and certain mOneyed
men and corporations that want him
81,
Judge Gresham represents what the
Blame papers call sarcastically the bet
ter clement that is, the sober, COM
nonsense, conservative Republicans.
He would make an admirable candidate,
but ! hardly think the Republican
party has the courage to cast aside Mr..
Blaine and BlaineiSm, which 1t would
have to do if it nominated Judge GreSh-
am"
Mr.. Curtis could not see much in the
Depew boom, and thought all the favor
ite son movements attempts to create
the impression that there was a hot
fight going on for the nomination, when,
as a matter of fact, the thing was
practically cut and dried beforehand.
"Do you think there is any Republi-
can who could beat Cleveland this
year?" he asked.
NO" said Mr.. Curtis after mo-
ment's deliberation. Speaking solely
as an observer and without regard to
my own feelings, don't think the Re
publicans have any candidate who
could notably defeat Mr.. Cleveland. |
may have my own opinion as to whom
they ought to nominate for the welfare
of the party, but 1t is easy for news
paper man to look at things as they
are, and l am disposed to think, what
ever L may wish, that Mr.. Cleveland
could defeat any man the Republicans
might nominate"
'You think, then. that Blaine will be
put up and beaten?"
YES"
"Then what?;'
"Then the Republican party will dis
mtegrate and be reorganized. There is
nothing else for it to do. 1t must be
purged of Blaine and BlaineiSm.''
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24

tion is unanimously rendered him, but
| do not see what he can do but accept.
A very significant feature about the
Blaine movement is the fact that all the
country over it is in the hands, not of
the politicians, not of the professional
wire-pullers and machine men, but of
the people, the common people, who
will do the voting when election day
arrives. Any one can see that the rank
and file of the Republican party is for
Blaine, and 1 cannot imagine him as
declining to listen to such CALL"
Representative Dorsey, of Nebraska,
who has but recently returned from his
district, says the Republicans of his
state are enthusiastic for Blaine. The
mention of his name in a district con-
ventiOn aroused a perfect tumult of
cheers. Hats were thrown in the air
and every demonstration of loyalty to
the plumed knight followed. ''In Ne
braska,'''' says Mr.. Dorsey, sit is all
Blaine"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24

minority report, but the chair ruled
him out of order, and the platform was
adopted. The convention then made
me n following selections: Presidential
electors-at-large, ex-Congressma .Spear
and A. G. Keating, of Pittsburg.
pelegates-at-large to st. Louis-L. c.
Cassidy, of Philadelphia; Charles F.
Boyle, of Washington county: William
L. Mutchler, of Northampton, and Will
lam L. Scott. of Erie. The convention
then proceeded to choose candidate for
supreme judge, and after several name 8
had been presented and withdrawn,
Judge j. B. McCallom, of Susquehanna
county, was nominated by acclamation.
The state committee was authorized
to name candidate to be voted for
next fall as successor to the late Auditor
General A. WilOn Norris. The conven-
tlon then nominated complete list of
district electors and district delegates
to the national convention and ad-
journed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
Chips From the Ties.

The meeting of the general managers who
are holding rate meeting in Chicago, ad-
journed yesterday till p. m. to day, with
coed prospects that an agreement will be
The ori 5inal agreement was abandoned.
The Northern Pacific gave notice yesterday
that on and after June l the rates on fence
posts, or fence poles in carloads. between
stations east OF Glendive will be 75 per cent
of the carload lumber tariff rates.
A carload of bananas and carload of po-
tatoes were brought to st. Paul yesterday
from New Orleans over the st. Paul IL Kan
sas City road, by way of the Illinois Central
in four days from New Orleans.
General Traffic Manager Hannaford and
General Passenger Agent Fee of the North
ern Pacific road. are expected home from
San Francisco next week.
D. b. Wheeler has been made assistant
train master of the st. Paul division, and
Lyle branch of the st. Paul q Kansas City
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
AFATHER'S MAD DEED
Driven Crazy By the Disgrace
Of a Favorite
Daughter,
A Nebraska Farmer Puts an
End to Her Life With
Revolver.
The Dakota Farmers Combine
to Fight all Monopo-
listic Trusts.
DR.. Talmage Will Attend the
MarInwo0H popE Ac
DR.. Talmage Will Attend the
Maplewood Park AS
sembly.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
CURTIS, Neb., May 23.-A farmer
named Greenwood yesterday morning
shot and killed his seventeen-year-old
daughter. Immediately after she gave
birth to child. The shooting took
place in Greenwood's house on his farm,
fifteen miles from here. About three
months ago the girl, who had been keep
ing company with young man named
Lem Bryant for some time previous, was
discovered to be in delicate condition.
When this became known great popular
indignation was manifested toward
Bryant, is both the girl and her family
were highly esteemed. This, together
with threatened Indictment by the
grand jury for the seduction, induced
him to marry her. He only stayed with
her short time, during which his i'll
treatment and neglect of her were no
torious. AS a result of this conduct the
case against him was again
brought before the grand jury.
Bryant, learning that an Indictment
would be brought against him escaped
with the aid of the friends and has not
since been heard from. Owing to her
condition the girl was unable to work,
and after being abandoned by her hus-
band she applied for shelter at her
her away, but subsequently, owing to
the coaXing of her mother, she was per-
mitted to return. Her fathers however,
refused to forgive her, and his i'll treat
ment'Of her was so notorious that it was
reported at one time that she had ended
her life by taking poison. Her father
grew very moody and violent, and there
were indications that his mind had be-
come unSOund, as a result OF his con-
slant brOading over the disgrace to his
name. He frequently said that he would
rather see his girl dead at his feet than
to have had her brought to shame.
Yesterday morning when he
learned that her confinement was
approaching he became more violent
than usual, and he left the house, walk
turned his daughter had just given
birth to child. Her mother was in the
room with her. Greenwood then drew
his revolver, rushed past his wife, and
placing the weapon to his daughters
body, fired, killing her almost instantly.
He then attempted to seize the child,
but his wife snatched it up in her arms
and ran out into the road. A neighbor
named Frank Ratcliff and his wife were
just passing on their way to town.
Mrs. Greenwood rushed to the wagon
with the infant in her arms, crying:
For Gods sake take Annie's baby and
take care of it. John has shot her"
She then warned them not to come near
the house, as he threatened to shoot any
one who approached. Ratcliff and his
wife hurried to town with the baby and
related the tragedy. A posse of citizens
left for the scene at once. They have
not yet been heard from.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
PALMER FOR GOVERNOR.
The Gallant Ex-Governor NOmi-
mated by Illinois Democrats.

mated by Illinois Democrats.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 29.-The
Democratic state convention was called
to order at 1890 o'clock. William r.
Morrison, w. &. Goudy, j. E. Ewing
and N. E. Worthington were elected
delegates at large to the St. Louis con-
vention. The committee on resolutions
then presented the platform which was
unanimously adopted. 1t indorses
President Cleveland's administration,
message to congress upon tariff reviS-
ion; calls upon congress to
make provision for the construc-
ton OF national waterways between
the lakes and the Mississippi
river and requests the national conven-
tlon to make this question part of its
declarations and platform; opposes the
holding of lands in the United States by
nonresident foreigners; favorS govern
mental inquiry into the cause of the
present disturbed condition of the i'll
dustrial world and denounces legisla-
ton restricting immigration. A resolu-
ton was also adopted thanking the
president for the honor conferred upon
Illinois by the selection of Melville w.
Fuller as chief justice of the supreme
first ballot for governor re-
suited: EX-Gov. John NJ. Palmer, SCI;
eX-Land Commissioner Sparks, 210;
Judge Saley and Assistant Postmaster
General Stevenson l each. Gov. Palm
er'S nomination was made unanimous.
Andrew j. Bell was nominated for
lieutenant governor by acclamation. The
remainder of the ticket is as follows:
Auditor, Andrew Welch; treasurer,
Charles H. Walker; attorney general,
Jacob r. Creighton; secretary of state,
Douglas ReckS. After the official an
nouncement of the nominations, Gov.
Palmer thanked the convention for the
honor conferred upon him, and the con-
Vention at $50 p. m. adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
DOWN ON TRUSTS.
Dakota Farmers Meet and Re
solve to Fight All Combines.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Oak, May 23.-The second
day of the farmers convention was con-
siderably better attended. Much enthu-
siaSm was manifest in matters looking
to betterment of existing evils, and nu-
merous remedies were advanced and
merits discussed. Walter Muir, of the
committee on resolutions, introduced
and the convention adopted the follow
ing:
Your committee appointed to take
into consideration the subject of trusts
and other great mOnOpOlies that have
for their object the increase of the
price, any article manufactured in the
United States or shipped therein, or to
decrease the value of any article of
farm production below the price paid
for the same in the open markets of the
world, respectfully submit the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That in our judgment it is
the duty of congress to Oappoint a special
committee of investigation with full
power to compel any and all persons
with books, papers, ETC., to appear be-
fore them who are in any way officially
connected with the formation or direc-
ton of any trust or combination what
soever that has for its object the in
creaSing of the price of any article of
commerce or trade above the price of
sale with open competition in a free
market, or by any combination whatSO-
ever to decrease the market value of any
article of farm produce below the price
paid for the same in the open markets
of the world.
Resolved, That when it is clearly
proven that such trusts exist, it should
be the duty of congress, if tariff tax
protects the manufacture of such
articles, to put the same on the free list.
Resolved, That the Territorial Farm
ers' Alliance of Dakota, an organization
which has for its objects the upbuild-
ing, protecting. elevating and defend
ing all interests of farmers, whether
territorial or national at heart, are en-
titled to our thanks for the determined
efforts they are making in battling
against monopoly and trusts that have
for their object the destruction of free
competition and free markets.
Resolved, That it is the duty of all
farmers to unite with and help support
the organization known as the Farmers
alliance.
MIR. Stimmel, chairman of the COM
mittee OH plans of permanent organiZa-
ton, reported and the convention
adopted the following:
Your committee appointed to report
plans for permanent organization, after
due consideration, believe that the
farmers of the Northwest can best sub
serve their interests by adopting the
plans and methods of the Territorial
Farmers alliance, of Dakota, and ear
nestly recommend the farmers of Da-
kota to take immediate steps to enroll
all farmers, as far as possible, in that
organization. We also recognize the
alarming fact that under our present
system of marketing our wheat we sus-
tain loss of from 16 to 20 cents per
bushel on every bushel of No. l hard
grown on Dakota soil, aggregating a
loss of millions of dollars annually to
farmers of Dakota; and hence we recon-
mend that that the farmers of Dakota
and Minnesota inaugurate a system of
farm storage by building granaries and
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
DROPPED BLAINE.
Michigan Republicans Take Him
at His Word and Will Look

Elsewhere.
NEW YORK, May 23.-The activity of
political forces here increases as the
time for the assembling of the national
conventions approaches. One of the
latest arrivals is Hon. Roswell G. Horr,
of Michigan, who talked to the inter-
viewer as follows;
The Republican party" he said yes
terday, was never in better trim for an
aggressive and successful campaign
than they are to-day throughout the en-
tire North. Unless we commit some
egregious blunder at Chicago, we will
name the next president at that conven-
tiOn."
''How about Blaine? l thought you
Michigan men had always been for
Blaine?'
$50 we have been, and so we would
be now were he in the fight. But Mr..
Blalne'S friends in Michigan believe in
him, and when he declined to be a can
dldate, and advised the election of some
other man, we took him at his word,
and at once commenced to look about
for a good candidate. Other states
have done the same. Not single man
has been mentioned in opposition to Mr..
Blaine, but every one in compliance
with his advice. He could have had the
nomination almost by acclamation.
He knew that very well, and knowing it
he withdrew. Has any one ever had
one syllable from him, intimating
that he has changed his mind? That he
does not desire the nomination is very
clear from his letter. 1t is also very
clear that he thinks the wise thing for
the Republicans to do is to select some
one else. believe a majority of the
delegates will follow his advice. am
very sure | shall. 1t seems to me best
that we should name some man who is
confident of success and who himself
has faith in the wisdom of the selection.
OF course. if any one of Mr.. Blaine's
friends shall appear in the conventiin
authorized to state that Mr. Blaine will
accept any kind of nomination that will
change the situation. Until that is done.
1t seems TO me, no true friend of Mr.
Blaine will name him in that conven-
ton. To vote for him is to name him
just as much as to formally nominate
him. His letter is not mere play upon
words. 1t is the honest statement of a
great leader, who has at heart the sue
cess of his party, and who LAID aside all
personal ambition and deliberately
marked out the course which seemed to
him most surely to lead to success. |
shall be very much surprised if the
delegates to that convention do not
make an honest effort to follow his ad-
vice and select some good Republican
whom we can all join with Mr.. Blaine
in giving hearty telling support
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24

elevators on their own lands, or under
their own immediate control along the
lines of railroads in Dakota and Minne-
sofa; that thereby we may secure the
true market value in the sale of our
superior quality of Northern grown
wheat; therefore,
Resolved, That we deem it the duty of
all farmers of Dakota and Minnesota to
join the Farmers alliance.
1t was decided to organize a CasS
county Farmers alliance at CasseltonT
June Is. At this meeting President
Loucks, of the Territorial Farmers alli-
ance. is expected to be present and ex.
plain the working of the Scandinavian
Elevator company. Adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
HOAR AS CHAIRMAN.

He and Mckinley, of Ohio, Pro-
posed for Presiding Officers at
Chicago.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Some of the
Republican politicians here are talking
of Senator Hoar. of Massachusetts,, for
president of the national convention at
Chicago, and Mr.. Hoar is said to be so
delighted with the suggestion that he is
doing what he can to help it on. He
was president of the convention of 1880,
and was eminently satisfactory to both
the Grant and Blaine factions. 1t is
probable that if he desires the place he
can get the Massachusetts delegation to
support him.
He holds views On the Chinese uues-
ton, however, which, if they were
dragged into his speech, would utterly
destroy the chances of Republican sue
cess on the Pacific slope. He would
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
Dockery for Governor.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 25.-The Re-
publican state convention met here to-
day and, while the committee on Gre
dentials was considering its report,
listened to speeches by prominent Re-
Mr.. Blaine's name. The convention
was finally organized this evening by
the choice of James F. Boyd. of Green's
boro, as permanent chairman. Hon. III.
o. Dockery, of Richmond, was nomi-
mated for governor by acclamation; j.
c.. Pritchard, of Madison county, for
lieutenant governor, and George w.
Stanton, of Wilson, for secretary of
state
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-24
Wisconsin Prohibitionists.

Speclal 10 tne GlODe-
MADISON, Wis.,. May 23.-Cold water
was the popular beverage to-day. The
state Prohibition convention to nomi-
nate state ticket and elect delegates
to the national convention met in the
capitol at noon. Everything was har-
monious and enthusiastic until it came
to the question of woman's suffrage and
then there was a hitch. The women
delegates were strong i'll their demands
for delegation in favor of their pet
hobby. and rousing woman's suffrage
plank in the platform. The conserva-
tiyes wanted to go slow, and finally the
convention adjourned until tomorrow
without doing anything more than elect
ing four delegates at large. The follow
ing were chosen: l. c. Richmond and
S. d. Hastings, of Madison, and E. G..
Durant, of Racine, and Mrs. Amy Kell-
Ogg Morse, of Durand.