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LEVYING TRIBUTE.

Species of Piracy Practiced by New York
Republicans.
WASHINGTON. Oct. I.-The civil service
commission has reported to the attorney
general for prosecution under the law
against soliciting political contributions
the case of Samuel Thomas. treasurer of
the republican state committee of New
York. The otfenses charged are sending
letters soliciting government clerks in the
city. The documents are forwarded in
each case. The letters specify no sum. but
nsk the recipient to forward such amount
as he may choose toward the legitimate
expenses of the campaign.
Attorney General Miller. when ques-
toned on the subject this afternoon. said
ne had just received the papers in the case
and had not had time to examine them.
He added that he would investigate the
case himself, but would not act until
Thomas had been given an opportunity to
answer the charges.
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Thinks Ennion IneffectuRl.

CHICAGO, Oct. 81 H. w. SCOTT, OF the
Oregonisn, of Portland, Ore. who is in the
city. said to.day that there ia a snurl in the
preparations for election in Oregon that
is likely to bring discontinue to the demo-
orats and popuiists. An attempt was made
by them to form fusion ticket, the idea
being to withdraw two democratic and two
ponulist eleetors. and unite on the same
number of electors of the two parties, and
thus, IL possible, defeat the republican
ELECTORAL ticket. The law in Oregon, how
ever, provides that all nominations must bs
filed with the seot etsry of state and clerks
of the respective counties al least fifteen
days before the election. This attem : ~
fusion was made too late, IA 10 Is much less
than fifteen days to the election. The CON
sequence IL that the democrats and popu-
lists were not able 10 got together upon any
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THE BIG CANAL PROJECT.
Second Meeting of the Convention Gale
to Meet Nov. 80.

Second Meeting of the Convention Called
to Meet Nov. 80.
COLUMBUS, o., Oct. 3l.-The following
call has been issued: I'm pursuance of a
resolution of the national Nicaragua con-
vention. held at st. Louis. June 2, and by
order of the executive committee l call
upon the delegates of said convention to re-
assemble at New Orleans. Nov. 80. 1892, to
further consider the question of immediate
construction of snid canal under the protec-
tion and control of the United States in the
interests of commerce and tho republics of
the western hemisphere, and such other
matters as may come before them. l request
the governors of states, municipal arthori-
ties chambers of commerce and boards of
trade to notify their respective delegates to
fill the vacancies of such as are unable to
attend, and to request such pubic authori-
ties and commercial bodies az have not
heretofore appointed delegates to do 30 al
once; commercial bodies to send one dele
gate for each 100 members. Ths impor-
tance of this great work to ths people of the
United States cannot be overestimated, and
the time being SO close at hand, all news
papers are requested to publish this call.
'.GEo. l.. CONVERSE.
"Chm. Elk. CON-"
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Idle Workmsn In London.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-A large number of idle
workmen paraded thu ough the leading
thorougLfare of the east end to-day.
Speeches were made at Tower Hill. There
was considerable pickering between organ
izing agents. but the matter was finally
smoothed over. One organizer name d
Wait offered resolution, in which all con
CURED. declaring that the idle workmen
ought to be furnished with municipal en-
ploymeut. Unemployed men, he said,
should make themselves a nuisance. They
should not stop in their novels and starye,
but parade the streets and show their
misery. The authorities are not afraid of
socialists, but they were afraid of body of
starving men who did not care whether
they lived or died. The authorities knew
when such men assembled by themselves
that they were dangerous and something
must be done TO smooth them down.
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IMPROMPTU FIREWORKS.
A Great Falls IiooIner for Anaeonda q
Much Hurt.


Mills Cry, Oct. Special. Col.
Botkin spoke here tonight. Tho republi-
cans had used every means to get up a
street display that would rival the demo.
cratic demonstration when Senator Mats
was here. i. was most feeble parade
There were l04 carrying torches, twenty Of
them boys They had swo bonfirea and the
shooting Of the anvil, but the whole thing
lacked enthusiasm. The procession did
not accompany the speaker 10 the court
house, whore good audience greeted the
speaker. Attorney j. T.. Light was the
first speaker Of the evening. During the
march up Main street. the fireworks, being
car led in "A wagon. exploded and rockets
went flying in all directions. Several plate
glass lights IN tho front of the Yellowstone
journal office were badly broken and JEFF
Morris, Of Great Falls, representing Ana
conda for the capital, spectator. WAS
struck in the face and several teeth knocked
out and the lower jaw badly shattered.
Billy Gibbs. printer, WIS hit in the leg. y
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On u Foolish Errand.

WASHINGTON, Oct 31.-Henry w. Cam on,
one of the American delegates to the inter
national monetary confer ence had a con-
ference Mt the state department. this after
noon with Secretaries John w. Foster and
Charles Foster in regard TO the duties and
powers of the delegates. Cannon aud SEN
ator Jones. another delegate, and Director
Leech, of the Mint bureau will sail from
New York on the 9th prox. for Liverpool.
en- route TO Brussels, where the conference
will be held, beginning on the 22nd prox.
The remaining three delegates will meet in
Washington on the 10th prox. to receive
final instructions from the president
through the seoretary of state prior 10 de-
parture from New York on the 18th prox.
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ACHIEyEM ESTs OF THE U. y,
Included in the History OF the Democratic
Party.

Included in the History OF the Democratic
Party.
MIssoULA. Oct. 3D. Special. Stormy
weather prevented many from attending
the democratic mass eeting in the opera
house tonight, but the hall was nearly
filled to it's seatinR capacity. Hon. f. q
Higgins, with short speech. introdu uced
Hon. Il. j.. Collins. who spoke for nearly
an hour on the issues OF the day and on the
early history OF the democratic party,
which, he said, was the greatest achieve
ments Of the United States government.
He was followed by Hon. w. A. Clark.
who addressed the audience for nearly an
hour and half, covering all the questions
relating to Montana and the lsborinR
classes, winding up by few remarks on
the state ticket.
Ii. X. Melton was next intr reduced and az
the hour was very late his remarks were
brief and almost entirely on the state ticket.
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Looking for IA Professor,

New YoRK. Oct. 3l.-The board of trus-
tees of Union Theological seminary held a
meeting to- day. Nominations were made
for the new chair of Christian ethics and
sacred philosophy. as follows: Rev. Angelo
f. Benton. of Sewaunee, Tenn; Rev. John
j. Ermendorf. Of Racine, Wis: Rev.
Francis d. Hoskins, of Fort Hamilton, l..
l.; Rev. Philando k. Cady. at present
Jewell. of Wstertown, Wis. The nomina-
tions will be taken under advisement. The
meeting OF she board is act for May % next,
at which time one of the nominees will be
elected. 1t is generally believed that DR..
Cady will be the successful candidate. He
at present fills the chair of evidences of re-
YeAled RELIGION.
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Roasted Two Administrations.

LONDON, Oct. 3l.-rhe Times publishes a
long review of American politics. II says:
"Ihis country has no reason to be very en-
thusiasto over either candidate. Cleve-
land, while president, distinguished himself
by a gratuitous insult to England bv de-
mandiug the recall of Minister West. Pres
ident Harrison has not been behind hand
in the same methods of currying favor with
the omnipotent Irish vote. The appoint
ment as minister to Chill of Patrick ESan,
whose friendship for Blaine he lately boasted
of i'll public, is enough to indicate the spirit
of the administration which selected the
finanoier of the Land League campaign for
promotiun.S -
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To Beguile the Voter.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 81. - The Union
league of Philadelphia has issued an ad-
dress to the business men of the country
showing the effect of tho Mckinley tariff
law on the business and wages Of Philadel-
phia. The address 10 based upon oxact
statements OF increase taken from tho
books Of sixty-six mills and manufactures
of Philadelphia and the names OF the firms
given. IL states the percentage Of increase
in amount Of wages paid for the first nine
months of 1892 over the corresponding
period OF 1880 range from IL TO G5 per cent.
Taking all together the average increase is
1874 per cent. "What is true of the mills
eIorted is substantially true of all. They
include large and small at random and are
fairly representative of the general indus-
trial interests"
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TO-DAY the grand Chrysan-
themum six days show Of the
New York Florists Club, will
be opened in the Madison Square
Garden, New York City.
Premiums amounting to 6, 500
dollars are to be awarded for
chrysanthemums, orchids, roses
and other plants. The show will
consist Of fourteen sections, and
embrace chrysanthemums of
standard varieties, novelties,
roses, carnations, violets, mig
nonette, lilies of the valley, and
other choice flowers and plants.
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Treat Piracy as a Joke.

New YORK, Oct. 3..-The report from
Washington. alleging that the civil service
commission had recommended criminal
prosecution of Treasurer Thomas of the
republican state committee, was treated
lightly at state headquarters to- dav.
Chairman Haokett said there is nothing in
the charges. The letters sent by the com
mittee by republicans asking contributions
to le2it mate campaign expenses are ex-
actly such lette as lammany and demo-
Gratis at large ars sending out. There is no
demand made for money, and the re-
oipients of the letters are not addressed as
otfioeholders.
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
A Park City Doctor Under Arrest n
Billings.

FaFh Slty Doctor DnueF Arrest at
Billings.
BILLINGS. Oct. 3l.-[Special. Ito day
Thomas Butler. physician of Park City, a
little village twenty-five miles west of Bill
ings. was brought before Alonzo p. Hart.
justice of the peace, charged with the muir
der of W. NJ. Miller. Miller who was a
ranchman near Park City. died last No
vember. Butler being his medical attendant.
Ii was given out that he had absot bed
arsenic poison from taxdermy work in
which he was engaged. The conduct of the
widow and Butler since the funeral aroused
suspicion and the matter has been quietly
investigated by the authorities. chem
ical analysis of the remains was made by
DR.. Bullard. of Helena, some months ago.
The evidence to be produced is kept secret
but the authorities claim to have sufficient
to justify their action. The preliminary
examination will be held tomorrow. But
ler was remanded to Jail.
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Interrupted the Meeting.

PHILIpsBURd. Oct. 31.-[ Especial. The
republican meeting here Tonight was a
rather uncertain quantity, as the Anaconda
fambeau club were here and il was not
generally known when their parade would
take place, Hon. Charles 8. Hartman and
Senator Goddard were the speakers and a
fair audience greeted them. 1t was under
stood that the parade was to be postponed
until after the speaking and the first
speakers hurried to get through. After
Prof. Steere and Senator Goddard had
made short address Mr.. Hartman began,
but he was cut short by the parade after he
had spoken about thirty minutes.
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Wreck of the Roumanin.

PrN1ouE, Portugal. Dot. 3l.--A heavy sea
ia still running and makes ID impossible to
approach the " eoked steamer Roumania.
The steamer is broken in half. Ths bow
and stern only can be seen. The wreck is
only 800 feet from the shore. Ii is hoped
when the sea goes down more bodies oan be
found on the wreck so they may be- given
burial on land. A ssriot watch is kens
along the coast by oavairymen TO prevent
the pillaging of bodies. There is now no
doubt that clothing WAS stolen from the
bodies washed ashore before the guards ar
riyad
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III, w. q y m c,,v.rti,n

DENVER, Dot. 3l.-The afternoon session
of the w. @. Il. U. listened to the report of
evangelist work, showing excellent results.
Mrs. Esmond. superintendent of the unfer-
mented wine department.. submitted re-
port stating that one-third of the pastors
still insist upon using fsrmented wines.
The Methodist chut eh discountenance the
use of fe1mented wine, but the bishops of
the Episcopal church were reported as op-
posed to the use of unfermented wine. Re
cipes for making unfermented wine have
been sent to all churches.
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BUTTE, Oct. I.-lSpecial. Theodore
Lorence. of Montreal, was arrested here
this morning on a charge of forge y. He
secured $50 on q draft al the Silver Bow
National bank and to-day the bank was
notified that the draft WAS no good. AT the
time of his arrest he was on the point of re.
ceiving $3.50 at the First National bank on
u telegraphic order for money.
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Missouia's Capital Club.

MIssouLA, Oct. 81 Special. THE Inde-
pendent Capital club met last night and
appointed a committee of five to interview
the capital committees of the various cities
in the race and to negotiate with them re- =
garding the amount to be received for the
vote of the club. The members of the club
have plepged themselves to vote according
to the decision arrived at by the COMMITTEES
and officials of the club. They report 2S0
members enrolled and expect to get be-
tween 400 and 300 members.
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a Long Time Unkempt.

CARSON, New, Got. 3.-Jake Winters, the
man who had not washed or shaved for
twenty five years, died in Carson valley
Yesterday. Whom n young man he made
vow that until the democratic party came
into power he would 90 unwashsd and un-
shsv0n. When Cleveland was elected he
was reminded OF the vow but refused the
necessary steps toward cleaning himself.
He Was sixty years of age.
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Two Giants in the Ring,

PEORIA. ILL.,. Oct. 3l.-Mike Qusenan. the
stock yards giant. of Chicago, and Dick
Graham. of Brooklyn, fought finish battle
near this city this morning. The men are
giants Queenan being six feet two and his
opponent two inches taller. The fight lasted
four rounds, the Brooklyn man being
chin.
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A Tramp KIiled.

PErERsnuRo, Oct 81 A wreck occurred
on the Norfolk II Western railroad this
morning near Disputanta station. Four
teen freight cars and locomotive were
badly wrecked. Two or three men were IN
jursd and tramp killed.
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Hts Rifle lsursaeti.

BIILINGs Oct. 81 Special. DIR. w. A.
Allen, OF this city, was brought home to-
dav from the Bull mountains where he had
been badly injured by his rifle bursting
while hunting. His head is badly cut and
he is blinded. 1t is to be hoped the in iuries
to his eye es will not be permanent.
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Three Children Inela.rated.

DIS MoINEs, Oct. 3l.-Three miles south
of here a miners house burned this morn
ing and three children were burned to
death. They belonged to a man named
Cage. Two other persons were probably
fatally burned.
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Bought OrInonde.

SAN Francisco Oct. 3l.-W. .. Mac
Donough, capitalist of this city. has
bought the great English stallion Otmonde,
for $3.50 900. He will be brought to Cali
fornia and placed in the stud.
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legal ticket or back to the original condi-
tiona. The democrats may vote for their
own electors, but cannot vote for tho pop
ulist electors, and tho popuiists may vote
for their own but not for tho democrats.
There H.. in short. no way to combine tho
tickets.
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ST. PAUL, Oct. 31.-[specisl. REV. r.
M. Donaldson, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Hastings. Minn., has accepted
call from Bozeman, Mont, church.
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Tn. rr.s,d.n. at His Desk.

WASHINGTON. 0ot 3l.-The president re-
sumed his official duties 10 day and devoted
most of the forenoon to routine matters
which had accumulated during the past
lew waaks.
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BUTTE, Oct. 31.--[Special. The ladies of
the Columbian association. of this county.
to- day endorsed Butte for the capital.
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MANY Worms.
Ohio Central Lines.

If you are intending to go any
where it may pay you to consult the
following list of specially authorized
low rates whichwiIl be made by the
Ohio Central Lines:
GallipoIis, o., Account Gallipolis Fair.
Tickets to be sold August Sth 10
18th inclusive, with return limit
August 18th, (from Athens, Charles
ton and intermediate stations
Kansas City, No., Account Supreme
Lodge Meeting and Biennial Con-
clave U. r. X. OF p. Tickets ON sale
August 10Th to 22d inclusive. Good
to return until September 18th.
Point Pleasant, w. Va, Account Point
Pleasant Fair. Tickets to be sold
August % TO 18th inclusive. with
return limit August 9th, from
Athens, Charleston and intermediate
stationsl
Baltimore, Ohio, Account Camp Meet.
ing. Tickets TO be sold July % TO
August 9TH inclusive, with return
limit August Sth, from Columbus.
Granville Bremen and intermediates
stations. Upon this occasion the
rate will be one and one-third fare.
NOtice.-ID addition to the above many
rates OF one and one-third fare upon the
certificate plan are in effect. Intending
travellers will do well to write agents 81
these lines or direct to Moulton Houk.
G- L. A., Toledo, Ohio.
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pRosEcur1Na ArroRNEY.
the Democrats of Mason Cnnntv:

To the Democrats OF Mason County:
am a candidate for the nomination
for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney OF
your county, and respectfully ask your
support. JOHN L. BELLER.
We are authorized to announce I'll. R.
Howard as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney OF Mason county, subject to
the action OF the Democratic County
Convention.
AT the solicitation of a number oil
friends / hereby announce myself as a
candidate ior Prosecuting Attorney oil
Mason unity, subject to the action oil
the Democratic County Convention. ]
respectfully ask your support in the
convention.
JAS. H. COUCH, JR.
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Announcements.
FOR sHERfFF.


To the Democrats OF Mason County.
i hereby inform you that am cam
didate for the office of Sheriff of Mason
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention, which
meets in Point Pleasant, August 6, 1892.
ii nominated, j promise TO make an
earnest and thorough canvass, and il
elected, / assure you a faithful discharge
OF my official duties. Very Respectfully,
d. w. MAUPIS.
Please announce me as a candidate for
the office OF sheriff of Mason county,
subject to the win OF the Democratic
Convention.
E. E. BAKER.
Editor Register:
/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Sheriff of Mason
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention.
E. L. NEALE.
To the voters of Mason County: / re-
specially announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of Mason Coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic County Convention.
ROB'T ARMSTRONG.
To my Fellew-citizens:
Having been importuned by numer-
Gus friends from all the Districts of the
county to allow my name to go before
the Democratic County Convention for
the Office of Sheriff, surrender to their
entreaties. III receive the nomination
| shall vigorously enter the campaign.
II not, will use my utmost influence to
secure the electiono of the nominee, who
ever he may be.
Respectfully Yours,
JOHN BEHAN.
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ASSESSOR

Editor Register:-You will please an.
nounce that 1 am candidate for the of
flee OF Assessor of the Second District Of
Mason county, subject to the decision
of the Democratic County Convention
to be held at Point Pleasant August 9th.
JNO. ii. WHITE.
We have authority TO announce Mr.,
NJ, III. Rose, of Pliney, for Assessor Of
the Second district, subject to the de.
cision OF the Democratic County Con.
vention, August 6, at Point Pleasant.
MANY FRIENDS
Editor Register: Please announce F.
NJ. Dunn, OF Arbuckle District, as a can.
didate for Assessor for the Second Dis.
trict, subject to the decision of the
Democratic County Convention.
We are authorized to announce Geo.
w. knopp, OF Robinson District, as a
candidate for Assessor for the First As.
sessment District, subject to the decis.
ion OF the Democratic County Convent
ion.
The name OF John Kinney will be
presented to the Democratic County
Convention for the office of Assessor OF
the Second District, subject to the decis-
sion OF the convention.
MANY Worms.
Editor Register: Please announce the
name of j. b. Brown, of Arbuckle dis.
trict, as candidate for Assessor of the
End assessment district, subject to the
action of the Democratic county conyen-
ton. MANY FRIENDS.
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faction, when the returns come in,
that victory is yours. and that West
Virginia remains true to her faith.
Be up and doing.
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Q. M. DAsHNER,
Gun and Locksmith,
POINT PHEASANT

CHOT GUNS choke-bored for close and
y hard shooting. Locks repaired and kew
lifted bicycles aud yeIocipedes repaired,
scissors sharpensd, &c July z, "
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-29
A MUSEMENTS.

Henry e. Dixey and an excellent company
presented THE Solicitor to good house ut
the Grand Inst night. II was the first time
Mr. Dixcy had been seen in Minneapolis
since he deserted burlesgGe, aud most OF The
audience were anxious 10 see how he would
ncquit himself In legitimate comedy. They
were well satisfied SIR DXey IS as much at
home i'm IL dress suit as he used 10 be In the
costume of Adonis The play is funny, and
Is well interpreted by the entire cast The
production has been extensively reviewed i'll
This paper before.
The Ivy Leaf, " which w II. Powers com
Vany is to produce AT the UrHnd OF era house
for The first half OF next week. with a
"wednesday matinee. Is II wholesome, clean
idyl Of Irish love, Irish patriotism and Irish
fidelity.
The Carmen Up to Date" company gave
professional matinee at the Pence today
The local theater gcers will tie afforded an
opportunity 10 witness the famous serpentine
dance during the coming engagement OF
"I he TWO Johns NJ the BijOu. Miss Frnn-
Ces Grey, of this company, is said 10 give The
lest presentation Of this dance that has
been seen outside Of Miss Louisa Fuller, the
original
"Superba' is drawing great crowds Mt the
Bijou. only three more opportunities to see
the play are otlcred-Ionight ladies' aud
children matinee tomorrow NJ 2:10 and to-
morrow night