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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
THE D. s. CIRCUIT COURT OPENS.
Beginning Of the May Term, and the New
Clerk Sworn In.

beg1nhnS Oh bne MAY Term, and the New
Clerk Sworn In.
The May term of the United States Circuit
Court began yesterday, with Judges Acheson
and Reed on the bench. The list was called,
and of the SO cases ON the list "A were con-
tinued. During the morning session W. f.
Ludwig was sworn in as Clerk of the United
States District Court to succeed Stephen C.
McCandless. On motion of Mr.. W. +. Chal-
FAINT Mr.. McCandless, the retiring clerk, was
admitted to practice in the District Court.
Mr. McCandless was the recipient of hearty
cOngratula tions from numerous friends as
well as Judges Acheson and Reed.
The first case to be taken up to-day is that
of Elizabeth Ross, widow of Samuel Ross, Jr.,
of Washington, Pa, against the Central Life
Insurance Company. The suit is to recover
a life insurance of 5000 which her husband
had placed on his life. The defense is that
Ross committed suicide, and the terms of
the policy exempted the company on that
account
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
CRIMINAL COURT GRIsT.
Several People Convicted, but About
Many Were Acquitted.

Many Were Acquitted.
In the Criminal Court yesterday John Cor
man was convicted of assault and battery on
Patrick Leonard. Martin Dougerty was
found guilty of simple assault on Mrs. Kate
Murphy. John and Anna Scofield we're tried
for aggravated assault and battery on
Michael Wallace, and convicted of assault
and battery.
Mary Denniston and Kate Kohout were
tried ON cross suits of assault and battery.
Verdicts of not guilty were returned and the
costs divided. William Kelly was acquitted
OF charge of keeping ferocious dog which
was alleged to have bitten q son of Arthur
Morgan. The costs in the case were divided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Hunting the FindIey brothers.

Mayor Gourley yesterday received a letter
from John Mcmahon of Ashley. Montana,
asking information about two Scotchmen
named Findley, supposed TO be In Pittsburg.
The letter stated that a brother of these men
had been drowned and 1t was desired to no
tify his friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Wants $50, 600 for a Crushed Foot.

Bertha L. Haven yesterday entered suit
against William P. and Isaac Reno, owners
of the steamboat Venice, for s20, 900 damages.
The plaintiff states that last December she
attempted to board the boat to take passage
to McKees Rocks. As she stepped on the
gangplank she was seized by two of the deck
hands and pulled on board in such q manner
that her foot was caught and crushed be-
tween the boat and the landing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

HERES A BARGAIN.-An all-chenille
plain, all best eolors, heavy fringe top and
bottom, only "a 75-the best value ever
offered. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LIN.

4O1 Smithfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, 100000. Surplus, $4,000.
Deposits of 81 and upward received and
interest allowed at per cent IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Gentlemen.

It will be to your advantage to buy pair
of my fine calf dress shoes at 50; popular
lasts. At G. D. Simen's, IS Ohio st., ALLIE
gheny, Pa. Tfh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Appealed to the supreme Court.

An appeal to the Supreme Court was taken
yesterday in the case of George C. Kountz
against the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Man.
chester Passenger Railway Company. The
suit was to have declared void the lease of
the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester
Passenger Railway Company to the Pitts
burg and Allegheny Traction Company, and
q decree was made in favor of the defend
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

Also silk, lisse and fine French linen
and.embroidered, 75c to s8. We are hav-
ing special sale of 1oc, 15c, 25c, 35c and
SOC goods They are worth double the price.
A. q. CAMPBELL & Sons,
27 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Il You Want n Piano

See the three kings at Hamilton's, 81 and SO
Fifth avenue. Bargain sale this week.
Pianos and organs for everyone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
The Leading Pittsburg. Pa.
Dry Goods House. Tuesday, May Il, lsel
JOS. HORNE & Co.'S
PENN AVENUE STORES.
We have an enormous stock Of
INDIA
SILKS
To sell this month.
OUR POLICY
To sell this month.
OUR POLICY

This season has been to avoid the
purchase of any mixed lots Of
India Silks manufactured a year
ago and made up of undesirable
colorings and old, bad styles,
even at a low price, but to offer
purchasers of India Silks the
largest variety of newest and
latest colorings and designs at
the most moderate prices. Ac-
cordingly we ask an inspection
of our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Wanted! Carpentersi

stonemasons Bricklayers and In fact
every man to buy pair Of my good solid
shoes at 81 20 and u 90. You will save
money. At simen's, 7s Ohio st., ALLIE
gheny, Pa. TTh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

LINoLEuMs at prices not to be found In
any other store in either city, ut welty's,
100 Federal street, 65, ", % and II Park
way. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
ID. e u.

II we could always get such chances to buy
80 piece lots-what are they? 32 inch wide
printed dimities, only 10 cents.
DoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

AUFREcHT, Photographer, constantly
leads in low prices and fine work. Chill
dren's pictures speciality at 5l6 Market
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
WHAT ARE THE THREE KINGsg
Decker Bros, Knabe and Fischer.

They are kings among pianos, and can be
purchased at prices and on terms to suit you
at Hamilton's, 81 and 93 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
B. q b.

Center counter at white goods department
80 pieces extra wide s(32 inch) new,
handsome printed dimities, Is cents.
BoGGs Il BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
The Greatest Sale

Of the season to-day. Mems very high
quality suits at $40 each. p. g. G. C.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

Lincrusta walton, pressed goods, hand
made goods; also cheap and medium grades,
with ceilings, friezes and borders to match,
and full line of wood holdings, at Welty's,
12O Federal street, So, 81, 80 and II Park
way. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
See the Three Kings.

They are included in the bargain sale at
Hamilton's music store, 81 and 90 Fifth ave-
nue. this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Everyone Call

At our store to-day. Great SO mems sui
sale. P. c. G. c., corner Grant and Dia
mond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

Fine Muslin Underwear
For ladies. See window display.
A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons,
ut "a Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Lies Photo Gallery.

Good work, low prices, prompt delivery,
10 and II Sixth street rrsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Fine Muslin Uu

Long silk Mitts and Gloves,
Evening shades, at Rosenbaum & Co.'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Wall Paper,

ARTIFICIAL eyes inserted;expert adjuster
of spectacles. Mannion, 81 Fifth av. Best
81 spectacles. TThs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
75E Hnd $l India Silks.

The best India Silks anywhere,
if you desire India Silks that are
fashionable in pattern and color
and of SUPERIOR QUALITY,
extra width and immense variety.
SEVERAL HUNDRED PIECES,
In almost one hundred different
styles and colorings, are here.
NEW JARDENIERE EFFECTS
In black ground and India Silks
just received-see them. -.
Now is the time to buy the
HABUTAI WASH SILKS,
For Blouse Waists and Summer
Dresses, at Csc and 75c, worth
ooc and 81 a yard.
A special purchase of pure
Silk, Black Surah Striped
GRENADINES AT 7sc.
New Bordered Black Silk
Grenadines, As inches wide, at
low prices.
High novelties in Fancy Gren-
adines, in spot and figured effects,
in high colorings, much below
the usual prices.
A big bargain in
BLACK SURAH SILKS
At 75c,
"a inches wide. 1t beats them
all, as you will say when you
see it.
BLACK INDIA SILKS.
Ask to see the qualities we are
selling at
soc
75c,
85c and
81 a yard.
They have both extra width
and fine quality.
The new Black Figured India
Silks at 81 yard are selling
fast-just the thing for summer
wear.
MAY the month to buy India
Silks in this largest and most
complete Silk Department.
JOS. HORNE & CO.,
sls-S21 PENN AVENUE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12

ALL lovers of delicacies use Angostura
Bitters to secure good digestion. TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-12
Trimmed Bonnets and Hat,

For the May Festival Largest assortment
at Rosenbaum q Co.'S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
RUIN NERVED HIS HAND.
W. v. Hill, Nemesake of Senator Villas,
Suicides at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 22.-The Hill
Shoe Company failed yesterday, and
William Villas Hill, the president of the
company, Immediately thereafter COM
mitted suicide. Mr.. Hill was nephew
Of Senator William T. Villas, of Wiscon-
sin, was 30 years old and prominent in
society circles. The failure of the firm
was directly due to the failure of the
Lynn Davis Shoe Company, which owed
the Hill Shoe Company between $780,
600 and $400, 900
President Hill received a telegram
from the Lynn firm about o'clock yes
terday afternoon advising him to assign
TO protect himself He gave orders
soon after that this be done, and with
out word lett the store. He went di-
rect to his home on Pontotoc Street,
reaching there about 6 o'clock. Climb
ing over the rear fence he entered the
house by the back door and went direct
to his room. Here he und ~essed, and
taking Winchester rifle from it's po-
sitlon over the fireplace went to the
bathroom where he shot himself.
No member of Mr.. Hills family was
at home, and the servant did not hear
the shot His body was found when
COlu Nv Il luoiuDoT Oh VIC Idmlly VINO udu
returned home for dinner.
The liabilities of the company are
about 100000 and the assets $500, 900,
the creditors principally Eastern par
ties
BosroN, Mass, May 22.-The an
nouncement of the assignment of the
Hill Shoe Company, of Memphis, and
the suicide of its president, conse-
quent upon the suspension Of the
Davis Shoe Company, created quite
stir in this city. 1t is stated that
several shoe and leather concerns
in Boston held the Hill Shoe Company's
paper Endorsed by Mr. Davis. The
company's last statement - ISOLDE
clared that the company's stock was
then $135, 600, well insured; merchandise
Indebtedness, $4,000; outstandings
of the company, about $4,000.
The company had ten men tray
cling, and sold in Tennessee,
Arkansas, Alabama, Florida and Indian
Territory. The officers or the company
were reported to have the confidence
of the public, to be active, enterprising,
energetic young men of good character.
The company's sales in 1889 are said to
be $3.50, 900.
MADISON, Wis, May % William
Villas Hill, who committed suicide at
Memphis, Tenn, last evening, is not q
nephew Of Senator Villas. as stated in
the Memphis dispatches. The Hill and
Villas families have always been init
mate, however, and young Hill was
named in honor of the Senator. Hill
was a student at the Wisconsin Univer-
sitv for several wears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
MOB AT A HANGING.
The Crowd Breaks Down the Fence to
See the observation-disclosures Hanged.


See the Execution-Twice Hanged.
BROKEN Bow, Neb., May 22.-Albert
Havanstiue, the murderer of William
Ashley and Hiram Rotten, was hanged
at 80 O'Clock this afternoon. When
the trap was sprung Havenstine' 8 body
shot down six feet There was snap
and a groan and the body fell to
the ground. The rope was broken.
Havenstine, half conscious, was
at once picked up by the sheriff and
deputies and brought back on the gal
lows. The trap was sprung the second
time, and his neck was broken.
Five thousand people had gathered
from the surrounding country,
but in order to witness the
hanging they were obliged to resort to
mob violence. A stockade sixteen feet
high had been erected around the gal
lows just outside the jail. The crowd
made q dash at the frail structure, and in
twlnklingit was completely torn down,
exposing the galiows to view. AS
soon as this was accomplished the
crowd became orderly, and Sheriff
Jones conducted the prisoner from Jail.
He was accompanied by Father Ha.ey,
his spiritual advisor, and retained his
composure to the last.
PETERSBURG, Va, May 21.-Walter
Johnson was hanged here to-day Tor
rape on Elizabeth Majors. The drop
Tell at 12:47. Johnson's neck was brok-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
SLUGGED BY THE SOLON,
An Ironwood Man in "a DisgracefuI Fight
ut Lansing.

LANSING, Mich, May 23.-The first
Democratic Legislature Michigan has
had in thirty seven years has been rich
in sensations, but the latest and by far
the most stupendous one to ripen was
plucked yesterday when DIR. d. r.
Sherman, of this city, swore out a war
rant for Louis W, Munthe, Of Ironwood,
the Democratic representative from the
Ontonagon district, whom he charges
with assault with intent to do
great bodily harm. DR.. Sher-
man alleges that last Saturday
afternoon he had occasion to go to
room over the Windsor, saloon in this
city, in which Munthe, ex-Mayor Tim
othy hester, of Marquette, and two
women were drinking, and while there
had occasion to interpose between one
of Munthe's female companions and an
other woman who appeared on the
scene, when the representative rem
dered him insensible with a blow and
then kicked and pounded him in a m ost
cruel manner, breaking two ribs, cut
ting his lip open, making twelve distinct
bruises on his head, and otherwise in
turing him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
REOTOUS PARIS STRIKERS.

Stage Travel in the French Metropolis.
suspended-Severa1 Street Fights.
PARIS, May 25.-The drivers of the
public stages throughout this city struck
to-day for twelve hours work per day
and for the reinstatement Of drivers be-
longing to the union who have been dis
missed from the service Of the stage
company. The striking drivers have
assembled around the Offices and stables.
of the company Ill order to prevent
"blacklegs" from becoming employed
The public stage service of-.Paris is.
entirely suspended. The stage company
during the day made an attempt to run.
a few stages, but the strikers attacked
them, cut the traces, pulled the drivers.
from their seats, and left the stages liz
the Streets
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
MAY ARREST YOUNG RAUM.
The Federal Authorities at Washington
Considering His Case.

The Federal Authorities at Washington
Considering His Case.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.-The at
torney general is investigating the case
Of Green B. Raum, Jr., with view to
prosecuting the young man for violating
the civil service laws. Gen. Raum de-
MES that he has resigned. 1t is proba-
BILE that if he has signiied willingness
to retire official announcement of the
fact will be delayed for some time. In
an interview between the President and
Gen. Raum yesterday afternoon, the
President is said to have given the Com
missioner polite berating for having
inferentially impeached the fairness of
his superior officer, Secretary Noble, in
his action in the case of young Raum.
The Commissioner interviews on the
subject have all been to the effect that
there was no truth in the charges
against his son, and that he was the VIC
tim of conspiracy, words that have
nettled the President and Secretary No
BILE beyond the point of silent endur-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
a Question of History

London art and religious circles are
engaged in an excited debate over Cal
deron's academy picture, est. Eliza
beth of Hungary" The lady is depict
ed taking the vows, renouncing the
world, while kneeling nude at the altar.
The press comments aroused a protest
from Catholic priests, declaring the paint
ing historically untrue. Calderon replied
by quoting Latin record in which the
saint is described at the altar "erui ct
naddut." Catholic authorities respond
ed that the words were used fgurative-
10. Prof. Huxley interviewed in sup
port of Calderon, and quoted record
proving that the same sanity queen
with her maids, as a penance, was
stripped to the shift and we'll whipped.
Crowds flock to see the painting, which
the authorities of the academy have
boughs for 81 200
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
DESPERATE FOOTPAD's DEED.
He Shoots Three Men and RoDs Tive
Others Near Knoxville, Tenn.

He Sbcots Three Men and Robs Two
Others Near Knoxville, Tenn.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 20.-An un-
known manshot three men and commit
led two highway robberies, last evening,
and escaped. Two colored men were
met on the street by the man, who was
armed with shotgun, and were shot to
pieces. Half an hour later Fred t. Car
Denter, son of one of the leading citizens
OF knoNAille, was driving towards home,
when a man ordered him to halt. a
short colloquy followed in which the
unknown man demanded Carpenters
money and jewelrv When these were
refused him, he leyelled a shotgun,
which he kept behind him, and fired.
Carpenters face was filled with shot.
The man held up two others before he
reached Carpenter, from one of whom
he received $40 He will doubtless be
lynched if apprehended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
WATERFOWL, WIS.
A. DEADLY POTION.
Repre- sentative Houck Makes n MistaI
That Proves Fatal.

Repre- sentative Houck Makes Mistake
That Proves Fatal.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 25.-Judge l..
c. Houk, representative in Congress
from the Second Tennessee District,
died this morning at o'clock. Yester-
day afternoon he went to drug store
near his residence to get a prescription
put up. The druggist compounded it
for him, and set it down on q
glass case near another containing
a solution of arsenic which Judge Houck
took by mistake. Antidotes were
promptly administered, and by 10
O'Clock last night he was SO we'll that
nothing was said about the circumstance
except to a few friends. He slept
through the night and died this morn
ing suddenly. He had heart disease,
and the poison and excitement follow
ing the incident was the cause of his
death.
Mr.. Houck was born in Sewer
County, Tenn, June s, 1886 He at
tended an old-tield school something
less than three months, but was other
wise self-educated, when at work as a
cabinet maker and by the fireside at
night. He read law while working at
his trade, was admitted to the bar Octo-
Der ID, 1859, and practiced until the
war. He was member of the LOYAL
East Tennessee Convention in 1861 !;
entered the Union army as a private
August 8, 1861; was promoted to lieu
tenant in the First Tennessee Infantry
became colonel of the Third Tennessee
Infantry February ,, 1862, and served
until April %, 1868. when he resigned on
account of il-health. He was connect
until July, 1864. Mr.. Houck was can
didate for elector on the Lincoln and
Johnson ticket il 1864; was a member of
the state convention which amended
the constitution and provided for the re-
organization of the state government of
Tennessee in February, 1865; was
elected Judge of the Seventeenth
judicial Circuit of Tennessee on
the 81 day of March, 1866, and
served four years, when be removed
from Clinton to Knoxville, Tenn. and
resumed the practice of law. He next
held position for a short time under
the Southern Claims Commission He
was member of the National Repub-
lican Convention which met at Chicago
In 1868 and nominated Gen. Grant, and
was an elector for the state at large on
the Grant and Wilson ticket in 1872
He was st the same time chosen rep
resentative in the lower House of
the Tennessee Legislature, in which
he was the Republican candidate
for speaker, coming within one vote
of an election, although that body was
largely Democratic; was an elector on
the Hayes and Wheeler ticket in 1876;
was d delegate at large to the Repub-
lican National Conventions of 1880, 'S4
and 'SS, serving as chairman of the Ten
nessee delegation in the two former
years; was elected to the Forty-sixth,
Forty seventh, Forty-eighth, Forty
ninth and Fiftieth congresses, and was
reelected to the Fifty-flrst and Fifty
second congresses as a Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
WAR ON DR.. BROOKS.
Episcopalians Preparing to Prevent His
Confirmation Bishop.

Episcopalians Preparing to Prevent His
Confirmation Bishop.
New YORK, May 20.-There is posi-
bility that the Rev. DR.. Phillips Brooks
may not be bishop of Massachusetts
after all. A general movement will be
made by Episcopal clergymeE through
out the country to prevent his contirma-
ton, on the same grounds that Rev. DR..
Heber Newton's trial has been asked
for. If Bishop-elect Brooks will allow
everybody to avow that no doctrine is
essential, and that DR.. Newton's de-
clared faith was a justitiable difference
in Interpretation, the bishops could not
honestly confirm him. The standing
committee of the Protestant Episcopal
diocese of Newark reported at the sew
enteenth annual convention held in
Trinity Church, Newark, yesterday,
that it had unanimously refused to give
consent to the conservation Of DR..
Brooks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
HAS PLENTY OF CASH.

The Sum of $3.50, 900 in u Western Bank
to the Credit of CHILEAN Insurgents.
SAN Francisco, CAL, May 20.-A re-
port is current here in connection With
the recent arrest of Senator Trumbuii
the alleged agent of the Gillian insur-
gents, to the effect that for some time
past $3.50, 900 has been on deposit at the
Bank of British North America in this
city, to the credit of the insurgents and
their agents. The money is said to have
been sent here from Chilli. United
States District Attorney Garter says that
this would be an important circnm
stance in determining the guilt of the
anc1,sod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-27
GOV. RAMSEY BLACKMAILED.
The Minnesota Politician in the Power OF
Man 10 Whom He Pays $4,000.

Man Whom He Pays SO, 600.
ST. PAUL; Mimi, May 20.-A case has
developed here similar in many particu-
lars to the famous Mnn Matchmaking
sensation, in which the Boston million
aire was relieved of hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars. The victim of the St.
Paul biackmailer is ex-Gov. Alexander
Ramsey.
Mr.. Ramsey is one Of the wealtniest
citizens of Minnesota, one of the state 8
first governors, for two terms United
States senator, and secretary of war I'M
der President Hayes. He has long
been prominent in Minnesota business
and political circles, and possesses a
fortune running we'll up in the millions
Two years ago Wilson Nichols served
in the capacity of family coachman for
ex-Gov. Ramsey. One morning the
Governor went to his office in the Ger
mania Bank, of which Ramsey was at
that time president. Nichols made de-
mand upon the Governor for a sum of
money, and $40 900 was paid him in the
presence Of Ramsey's attorney and a
city official. Nichols then disappeared,
but has returned and renewed his de-
mands.
What Nichols knows and threatens to
reveal is not known. Ex-Gov. Ramsey
declines to discuss the matter with
newspaper men, referring everyone to
his attorney.