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Hounded by Raum.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-There were many
discrepancies in the testimony of j. p
Morgan, the Indiana pension attorney, be.
fore the Raum committee yesterday. AL
though he testified that he received tele-
gram from his wife saying her sickness was
more serious and asked to be excused on
that account, he WAS compelled to admit
to-day that he had not received such tele-
gram. j. P. Greenwalt, special examiner
of the pension of the pension Office, denied
that the commissioner directed him to con-
meet Cooper with the printed slip matter,
and said he left nothing out of the deposit
tions that he thought material, nor did he
exclude statements because they tended tc
exonerate Cooper. The committee adopted
resolution calling the attention Of the
secretary of the interior to the extraordi-
nary character of the testimony of Morgan,
but made no recommendation.
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central committee and candidates

central committee and candidates for dis
trict electors. Senator James Mcmillan wa
rs-elected chairman of the state central
committee by acclamation and the no mi
nations Of congressional districts confirmed.
The committee ON resolutions endorsed the
work of the Fifty first congress and de-
mand effective legislation BY congress to
secure tho integrity of national elections
approve the forceful, fearless and dienifed
policy of the administration Of President
Harrison, who is so ably assisted by that
noble, patriotic statesman, James e.
Blaine.
The last plank in the platform was as
follows: "While the republicans of Mich
igan recognize the sterling worth and abil-
ity of our distinguished fellow citizen, Gen.
Russell A. Alger, whose claim for reoogni-
ton as presidential standard bearer has
been familiar to the people of the nation
since his name was first presented to the
Chicago convention in 1888, we can safely
leave to the collective Judgment of the rep
resentatives of the party at Minneapolis in
June next, the selection of leader who
will head tho triumphant march Of our
hosts to victory at the polls in November,
pledging to the nominee our unqualified
cooperation and unswerving DEVOTION
The reference to Alger was received with
enthusiasm and the resolutions adopted
amid cheers.
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FIRST CHOICE
Gen. Russell A. Alger Endorsed as
All Right for a Presidential
Candidate.
Tremendous Enthusiasm Was Gre
ated by the Mention of
His Name.
Timc-The Chicago Delegation Was
Not Instructed.

DETROIT, April 14.--The republican state
convention met this afternoon. Ex-Con-
gressmaii Allen was made temporary chair
man. Allusions in his speech of accept
ance TO AlRer. Blaine and Harrison were
wildly applauded. The enthusiasm Of the
day reached it's height when resolution
WAS presented which, after endorsing the
administration OF Harrison. eulogized
AlRer and strongly urged his nomination
for the presidency. These resolutions, with
all othera were referred to the committee
on resolutions and reported back in mo d.
1i1ed form and adopted amid applause.
Kesolutions were also adopted condemning
the Michigan gerrymandsr, the Springer
wool bill, and approving the Mckinley law,
existing financial legislation and the
reciprocity doctrine OF Blaine and the re-
publican administration.
Delos A. Blodgett, of Kent county; James
M. Wilkison,y of Marquette; Charles w.
Wells, of Saginaw. and d. NJ. Ferry, of
Detroit, were unanimously elected as dele
gates at large to the Minneapolis conven-
tion. At this juncture, Thomas w. Pal
mer, president of the Worlds fair, was in
vited to the stage and in response to the
olamor for q speech. addressed the conven-
tion.
For electors at large. Wm Mcpherson,
Of Livingston county, and ex-Coneressman
J. A. Hubbell, of Houghton county, we're
nominated. The various congressional
districts reported members of the state
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Lost in the Floods.

JACKSON, Miss, April 14.-Congressman
Allen having advised Governor Strong that
the house committee declined to act in the
matter of the appropriation for flood suf-
ferers in the absence of recommendation
from him, the governor Immediately wired
Congressman Allen as follows: '"rhe CITY
of Columbus is feeding 500 homeless
negroes who refused to work on the rail-
rouds. although offered 81 day. Two
hundred tents are much needed. Although
many are really needing supplies the
wisdom of the government distributing
Columbus state that only twenty lives were
lost in that neighborhood and the loss in
the country is not yet ascertained. Forty
miles of fence and half the cabins and out
houses in Tombigbee valley are washed
away, as we'll as all the bridges of any size.
Most of the cattle in the overhowed district
were drowned.
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Bills Passed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Among the bills
acted upon by the senate was one authoriz-
ing the Quincy Pontoon Bridge company
to construct and maintain pontoon bridge
across the Mississippi river at Quincy, Ill.
It was passed. Also bills extending the
privileges of free delivery Of mails TO cities
and towns with a population of not less
than 5000, where the postotice gross re-
$1,000. The bill amending the act to es-
.tablish circuit court of appeals and to
regulrte in certain cases tho jurisdiction of
courts of the United States. The bill IA
cilitating the disposition of cases in the
court of claims was discussed. but without
action the senate went into executive $685.
sion and adjourned until Monday.
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MAD RUSH FOR LAND.
VIII 10 Made To-day at Noon Exciting
Scenes VIII he Enacted.


Scenes win he Enacted.
Browns VALLEy, Mimi. April H.--Smnll
bodies Of men are making for the ressrya-
tion in order to be advantageouaIy located
when the rush begins Tomorrow. Crowds
are reported conRrogated all along the line.
II is reported that some 700 men on the
Northern lins intend to settle in body
and have laid out the plan of n townsite on
tho centre quarter of the land they will
occupy. Such location is not warranted
by surrounding conditions. AZ il is fifteen
miles from any railroad, but ii Ia said here
the location will be directly under tho
Northwestern route of new mir ships
from Chicago, and the company will
build depot there whom it is
organized. Mud ia foot deep and it ia
still raining, and there is every prospect Of
q stormy day Tomorrow. Tomorrow
morning troops will surround the reserva
tion on the north and east boundaries.
buge signal will open the firing which will
be the signal for the hotter skelter race.
At least five hundred horsemen will engage
in desperate race over the reservation for
the future Sisseton town. Mamie Schaler
and Bessie Cole. two pretty Anamosa
Iowa. school marms are here after land.
They are unprotected but every man in the
crowd has sworn to see the girls located on
the best half section of the reserve.
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NOT INSTRUCTED.

Nebraska'S Delegation to Chicago Headed
by Gov. Boyd. .~
OMAHA, April 14,-The fight between the
Boyd anG Martin factions in the demo-
cratic state convention continued all night
before the committee on credentials. After
brief respite the struggle was renewed in
the committee this morning, and the con-
vention was kept waiting all the morning
by the failure of the credentials committee
to report. The delegates from various con-
gressional districts in caucus selected dele
gates to the Chicago convention. The ma
iority of these are Boyd men. 1t was
nearly noon when Chairman Beatty
called the convention to order.
The committee on credentials
reported in favor of seating the Boyd dele
cation from Douglas, Cheyenne. Cunning
and Hitchcock counties A motion to
to seat the Martin delegates Then the
final struggle for supremacy began. County
Attorney Mahoney spoke in favor of the
Ma, tin faction and Charles Otfut presented
the Bovd case.
A vote was then taken and the Boyd
faction was victorious 800 to ninety seven.
A resolution endorsing Cleveland and in
structing the delegation to the national
convention to vots for him was presented.
An amendment was presented eliminating
the instructions. This was adopted and
the resolution rs amended passed.
The convention ratified the nominations
for delegates made by the congressional
districts and then proceeded to tho selec-
ton of delegates at large. Gov. Boyd was
selected to head the delegation by II rrno
tically unanimous vote. The other del G.
gates are Tobias Caster, Judge W. II.
Thompson and Milton Doolittle. At the
conclusion of the reading of the platform
Congressman Bryan offered a resolution
fnvoring the free coinage of silver An up
toar ensued. Congressman Bryan spoke
in favor of the resolution. He was
supported by delegates from the eastern
part Of the state. but other prominent lead
era of the pal = wero against him. After Il
hot debate lasting three hours the roll was
called When Chairman Beatty announced
the defeat Of the resolution by ai7 to a29
pandemonium broke loose. The silver
men made u rush for the stage and mount
ing the recorders table shreked that they
we're beaten bv fraud. Finally, quiet was
restored and the result of the vote verified.
After the selection Of alternates to tho M
tional convention the convention ad
iourned.
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They Keep Coming.

WATERTowN, =. d.. April A.--Additions
to the ranks of the Sisseton boomers were
very marked day. The line before the
land Office is greatly lengthened. Places in
the line sold as high as $3.50. Company A,
state troops has been placed at the orders
of the sheSiff, but as the crowd is orderly
it il not thought their services will be
required, and to morrow they will probably
be ordered to the reservation. The march
those intending to file concluded to avail
themselves of squatters' right. Livery men
have formed q combination, ana anything
less than $50 for team tomorrow is
laughed at. It is rumored that an order
had como from Washington compelling
every one to tile and to cut off squatters.
trouble. am%
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Mother and Son Executed.

BERLIN, April 14.-A woman named Kruz,
convicted of the murder of her husband,
and her elder son. Wilhelm, who was an ac-
eomplice in the murder. were executed at
o.tmund to-day. The prisoners confessed
keeping the victim because he was unfit for
work. Wilhelm. being unable to walk, was
partly carried to the scene of execution and
submitted quietly. The executioner
severed the head from the body with sim
gle stroke. When everything was ready
the woman was led out She walked firmly
to the block and placed her head where she
was told to and in few seconds the execu-
toner finished his ghastly work. The
bodies were at once ramoYad
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Tempted BY the Devil.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 14.-Anna Sianlo,
who was condemned to death for murder
ing her husband, Prof. Sianlo. of the State
college Of Tanastohuns, Finland, has con-
fessed. She says she brought a strychnine
capsule when her husband asked for quin-
inc. Enticed by the devil. she lost self con-
troll and gave him the strychnine capsule
in glass of water. She then kissed him
and went to her bedroom and put pillows
over her head i'll oAler not to hear his
screams when dying. She said she was
never unfaithful, but was in debt and
wanted her husbands life insurance,
amounting to $4,000.
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Isunning for Glory.

DALLAS, Tex, April 14-The republican
state convention convened to-day. The
resolutions favor the present tariff and de-
precate any force bill A full ticket was
nominated for state oiiicers. For governor,
Andrew Jackson, Houston; lieutenant gov
ernor, j. r. Newcornb. San Antonio. For
delegates at large to the Minneapolis
convention, Judge A. B. Horton, Judge
Henry Cline. =. J. Wright and G. w. Mo
Cormick. Alternates: Judge Geo. w.
Burkett, Al. Darnsll !. K. Barker and
Leon Buckley.
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rortv-s,x C.ttl.men Prisoners.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Gen. Schofield
received telegram from Gen. Brooke at
Omaha, saying the cattle owners party OF
forty-six men surrendered to Col. Van
Horn, and now arc held as prisoners at
Fort Mckinney. Gen. Brooke telegraphed
the governor OF Wyoming that the prison
ers will be hold subject to his orders. The
governor requested that the prisoners be
sent to Douglas, Wyoming. Owing to tbs
excitement in northern Wyoming. Van
Horn will not 90 to that section. unless
otherwise instructed, he will send tn.
pisoners to Douglas, Wyoming, under s
suitable guard.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Congressional Record Made Circu-
lating Library. .@"


lating Library.
WASHINGTON, April H--In the house
more than two hours time was consumed
to-day determining whether Stone (Ky.),
Fithian (Wash.), johnson (O.). and Bow
man could, by preconcerted arrangement,
and under leave to print publish in the
record at public expense and distribute
under government frank, Henry Georges
book on Protection and Free Trade" Al
though the attempt to expunge the matter
proved unsuccessful it will probably be
fruitful Of good results. AS the republicans
threaten to publish books in favor of pro-
lection in the record, it will become cr-
culating library. The remainder of the
day was consumed in consideration Of the
naval appropriation bill. Boute!le (Me. J
advocated strongly an amendment proyid-
ing for two additional battle ships and ton
torpedo boats.
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MAY BE THREE FIGHTS.

The Olympic's Big Project for Early Sep
tember Sport.
New York, April 14.-The Olympic club,
of New Orleans, has started project of
dimensions more gigantic than any ever
attempted by a pugilist club. 1t has al
ready offered S25,000 for Sullivan and Cor
bett on Sept. 7, ana now proposes to give
$4,000 for Fitzsimmons and Hall, and
$4,000 for Meyer and McAulitfe, the three
fights to take place in one week. The plan
was suggested by some of the leading rail
roads throughout the country, who propose
to attach fight tickets to excursion tickets,
SO the purchaser will be sure of seat be-
fore he reaches New Orleans.
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Have no Plat.

FARGO, N. D.. April IA line was
formed before the land Office last night,
and is growing rapidly. Most of them have
provisions, chairs and blankets, and are
making themselves comfortable. The
crowd IS orderly and no trouble is feared.
The Office has not received an official plat
of the land, and it has been sent for, and
although the messenger rode all night. it is
thought it will not reach here in time.
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Tho Mckinley law was endorsed and regret
Expressed that tho force bill was not
passed. The democratic election law In
Florida ID spoken OF in bitter terms rs dis
honorable. and the platform closes by de-
olaring: I'm view OF the present ballot box
law, it is deemed useless to place any re-
publican ticket in the tield this year, either
national, congressional or state"
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Will Take a Train.

WILMoT, S. d.. April 14.-The Chicago.
Milwaukee 81 st. Paul has train ready to
start for the Lake Traverse lands, which
are the most fertile of the reservation, to-
morrow. The train will run to the border
and at the signal make dash for the lands.
At the end of tho road townsite companies
the exact claims. The railroad promises to
accommodate all. Trouble is feared when
the train starts if all are not taken.
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WATERFOWL, 8. D., April 14.-This being
the location Of the land office, it is the OBJ
jective point of tho Sisseton boomers and
the rush continues, every train bringing
large additions to the crowd. The boomers
are quiet and peaceable, and no disturb
ance is feared. Old soldiers hold an lndig-
nation meeting over Commissioner Carter's
allowing but one soldiers declaration to be
filed at time. On the advice of lawyers
they propose to make fight for their
rights.
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Mostly Poor Land.

RENO, o. r., April 14.-some land in the
Cheyenne reservation is fair
farming soil, but most of it is poor. A few
would-be settlers disgusted with the out
look, are leaving, but their places are rap
idly filled. Tt is reported that the Obey
ennes held big ghost dance near the seat
of NJ county Monday night. The soon
ers'' found in Deer Greek were found and
escorted to the line. Trouble is not feared
with the Indians. even though they have
the messiah craze.
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RAISED THE SIEGE.
When the Troops Arrive the Rustlers
Cease Firing.

Cease Firing.
BUFFALO, Wyo., April 1.-THE sheriff
and three troops of United States cavalry
from Fort Mckinney reached the IA ranch
and found the cattlemen still barricaded
and the besiegers firing brisk volleys into the
entrenchments. As the troops appeared the
rustlers ceased firing. Col. Van Horn dis
mounted his men and with the sheriff
advanced to the fortitication with q flag 0
truce. After short parley the stookmen
surl lendered and were at oncs escorted to
Fort Mckinney. whore they are ut present
under protection of the troops. During the
incessant firing of the past two days only
two stockmen were wounded. one severely.
None of the rustlers were hurt.
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Down Out Of Sight.

SAN Francisco, April l4.-The Pacific
Mail company's steamer City of New York.
from Panama and way ports entered har-
Dor this afternoon. Everything is re-
ported quiet ut San Salvador and Guate-
Inala. Among the passengers were Capt
Scott and crew of the steamer West Indi an.
which went ashore near Acajutla, several
weeks ago. Ten minutes after striking
Scott said the vessel WAS full of water. She
was sold for 10000 soils, and ten hours AZ
terward broke up and went out OF sight.
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No State Ticket.

RALEIGH, N. G., April 1.-THE republican
state convention met at noon. James II.
Young, coored, collector OF the port Of
Wilmington, was temporary chairman.
Nearly all the counties i'll the state were
represented. No state ticket was norni-
mated.
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Wet Day Down East.

Cu1oAao, April H.-The following games
were postponed on account OF rain: Cleve-
land at Louisville, Chicago ut st. Louis,
New York at Philadelphia, Boston at WASH
ington, Pittsburg ut Cincinnati, Brooklyn
ut Baltimore.
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ON APRIL 18TH, 1882, Capt.
BoGARDUs broke 444 clay
pigeons in thirty minutes in
Cincinnati.
The pigeons were thrown up
one at a time, from several traps,
and the marksman loaded his
own gun. 1t was a feat remark
able for dexterity, endurance and
accuracy Of aim and the fracture
of pigeon every four seconds
essential to success.
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wyoming Democrat tic Delegation.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April A.-The demo-
cratic convention this morning elected as
delegates to the national convention A. g.
lSeckwith, Of Evanston Nat. Banker, of
Douglas; Geo. 4. Brock OF Sheridan; d. A..
Preston, of Alma; Colin Hunter, of Chey-
enne; Robert Homer. OF Laramie. Also
the following alte:nates: J. M. Loban, of
Buffalo; j. d. Harper, OF Rawlins; DR..
Murray, of Green River. and Frank
Wright. The delegation is uninstructed.
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Thought Himself a Messiah.

SAN Francisco, April 14.-Honolulu ad-
vices under date of April Z say Anton 10
Gaspanardo, a half cast Greek. residing at
Kaneoho. Hawaii, murdered his wife and
her nurse March 21. Gaspansrdo thought
he was the messiah, and when the nurse
was visiting his wife to make arrangements
sor the husbands incarceration, Gaspa-
nardo came home and killed the women.
1t is thought he is endesvoring to escape by
shipping as sailor on some outward
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rlorlaa kepubl.eans p,soournxea.

JAoxsoNvrLLE, April l4.-The republican
state convention elected delegates at large
to tho Minneapolis convention instructed
to vote for Harrison for president rs long
as his name appears before the convention.
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THE TOWN TURNED OUT.
Boulder People Assist the Sheriff In Cap
turing Fugitive.

BOULDER, April 14.-ISpecial. lin q
drunken row in Murray's meat market
David Kenear was knocked down by John
Pollock and seriously injured. Pollock
ran through saloon and over to the Wind
sor house. Sheriff Halford being informed
Of the matter started to arrest Pollock. but
he could not be found. The town turned
out en- masse to hunt him down and ho was
found hiding in the sampling works, about
half mile from town. He gave himself
up and is now on n $500 ball. which was
furnished by James Downs and s. A. Rob-
ertson.
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,Jnok McAulime,s Health.

NEW YonK, April 14.--ln deninl of the re-
port that Jack McAulitfe is dying of CON
sumption ut Hot Springs, Ark, Mrs. Nc
Auliife, the pugilist's mother, received a
telegram tonight announcing that he il in
excellent health,
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Tho peeriass Sunnl.

| New YORK, April 14.-Mr. Robert Bonner,
owner of the peerless Sunol. 2:0s', queen
of the trotting turf, tonight snid the
great mare would in all probability be
| shipped to the kite track at Meadville, Pa,
| in a week or 80.
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Flooded the Lowlands.

CHARLESTON, Mo-. April H.--Backw utter
from the Mississippi and Ohio rivers have
flooded miles OF lowlands to the depth OF
one to ten feet, large number OF stock
have persisted. and there is much damage
to growing crops.
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Georgia Republicans.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 14.-Thc republican
state convention met to- day. j. A. Lyons
was temporary chairman. After preliminary
organization, adjourned till afternoon.
At 10:30 tonight the convention had not
seouted permanent organization.
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rro,eot.d Line to sun Tranoisco.

SAN FRANcrsco, April li.-Local papers
speaking of the route OF the projected rail-
road from this city to Salt Lake say; Tho
new road will run southerly and westerly
from Salt Lake City through the richest
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The Boulder Smaller

BOULDER. April l4.-The Boulder smelter
started up in the sampling works to-day
and the smelter will be blown in on next
Monday.
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Racing Mt Menphl

MEMPHIS April 14.-Track heavy. Six
furlongs-Sunny South won, Josephine
Cassidy second. Cruikshanks third. Time.
1:221la.
Half mile-Moose won. Enoch John
second Eta third Time 1914.
Mile and one-eight ghth-Faithful won. First
Lap second, Annie Brown third. Time,
2:AS4.
second Miss pickwick third. Tine, 1:3714
One mile--John G. won. Coronel second !,
Meanenough third. Time, 1:5l.
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A bloody duel occurred at Faulkner, Ark,
Sunday, between Briggs and Hardcastle,
prominent citizens. The former was NOR
tally wounded. Knives were used. -