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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
SNUB FOR GEN. ALCER
Miehigan's Ambitious Citizen
Was Not Invited TO the
Convention.
Hint That He Was Deliber-
ately Sighted by Friends
of Palmer.
Hoosier Democrats Reason
Together and Reach an
agreement.
Alleged Republican Conspir-
acy Denied--Allison's At
titude.

DETROIT, Mich. April l5.-The fact
that Gen. Aiger was not present al the
Republican state convention yesterday
is causing considerable comment IN
political circles. His absence IS all the
more remarkable In view Of the fact
that nearly every other prominent Re-
publicau in the state was there, iuclud-
ing ex-senator Palmer. president of the
worlds fair commission, who made
ringing speech. 1t was announced
Wednesday that Gen. Alger would be
IN the conventions and would make
speech. His friends say he was ready
and waiting, but that he was not in
vited. They considered that the general
had been badly snubbed at his own
home, aud as result the breach be
tween the Palmer and Aiger factions
continues 70 grow wider. Senator Me
MILAN controlled the convention from
start to finish, aud his lieutenauts say
that the neglect to Invite Gen. Alger
was purely oversight ana that 40 slight
was intended.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
TOLD AS 1T OCCURRED.
4 Blood-Soaked Diary on a Dead
Rustler Records the Progress
of Tragedy.
His Companions Killed, the Sur
yivor Felt Lonesome, but Was
Bent on Retaliation.

BUFFALO, Wyo., April 15.-On the
person of Nick Champion. one of the
dead rustlers. was found a diary, soaked
with his hearts blood, through the cen
ter OF which bullet had torn
its resistless way. Feeling that the
game was up, the outlaw had calmly
jotted down in memorandum book the
passing scenes OF the last hours OF his
life from the time of the attack in the
! early morning down to the moment the
house was fired. 1t Is as follows:
Me ard Nick was getting breakfast
wheu the attack took place. Two men
here with us-BII Jones and another
man. The Old man went after water
and did not come back. HIS friend went
10 see what was the matter and he did
not come back Nick started out and |
told him to look out, that |
thought there was some one
at the stable and would not
let them come back. MEX is shot, but
not dead yet. He is awful sick. / must
go and wait on him. 1t is now about
two hours since the first shot. Nick Is
still alive, They are still shooting, and
are all around the house.
Boys, there Is bullets coming in like
hail. Them fellows is in such shape |
can't get az them. Tney are shooting
from the stable and river and back OF
the house. Nick is dead He died
at the stable. | think they have
fred 1t. | don't think they III
tend to let me get away this
time. 1t is now about noon. There is
some one at the stable yet: they are
throwing a rope out at the door and
dragging il back. / guess il is to draw
me out | wish that duck would get
further so l can get shot at him, boys.
| don't know what they have done with
them two fellows that staid here last
night.
Boys. feel pretty lonesome justuow.
| wish there was some one here with
me. so we could watch all sides at once.
They may fool around until get good
shot before they leave It's about 3
O'Clock now. There was man in a
blackboard and one on hOss5ack that has
lust passed. They fired on them as they
went BIZ. | don't know il they killed
them or not. | seen lots OF men come
out on horses OH the other side OF the
river and take after them.
| shot al a man in the stable just now,
don't know if got him or not. | must
go and look out again. 1t don't look as
if there is much show of my getting
away. | see twelve or fifteen men. one
looks like (name is scratched OUT. l
don't know whether it is or not.
/ hope they did not catch
them fellow that run over the bridge
towards Smiths. They are shooting at
the house now. II | had pair of
glasses | would know some OF those
men. They are coming back. Eve got
to look out.
well, they have just got through
Smelling the house again like hail.
heard them splitting wood. guess they
are going to fire the house tonight. /
think l will make break when night
comes if alive. Shooting again. think
they will fire the house this time. It's
not night yet. The house is all fired.
Goodbye, boys, if never see you again.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
PURE ROT, SAYS BLISS.
The McKinley-Bliss Ticket Yarn
Knocked out.

NEW YORK, April BIN regard TO
the story Of a political conference at the
home OF Cornelius n. Bliss last night.
Mr.. Bliss today said: "The story Is
pure rot, fiction of tie poorest sort.
Perhaps | ought TO say, as TO the Nc
knley and Bliss presidential ticket
launched in the story, that am heartily
and unequiyocally IN fayer OF the re-
nomination OF President Harrison. and
that Of my esteemed friend. Mr.. Nor
ton, as we'll la fact, am for the old
ticket OF 1888 from top 10 bottom. and /
not only hope and expect to see IL in the
field again, but reelected by a larger
majority than before. There has been
no concealment or doubt as to my feel
ings in this matter, and | am surprised
that such a foolish story should be given
space IN any paper"
Following is the story referred TO
above: Possibly the most mOmentous
conference held I'm New York state
since the presidential campaign OF 1855"
says morning paper. was that which
occurred last night AT the home OF Cor
nelius y. Bliss. For week IL had been
known TO a few Republican politicians
here in New York city that Mr.. Bliss
has sent out invitations for the as
sembly, and by last night the
news had become common talk
at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
Mr.. Bliss in his invitations announced
that he would like 10 meet the gentle
men invited at his home last evening.
They were to come to dinner, but they
were told that they were 70 come pre-
pared to discuss the national ticket for
the Republican party and to suggest
methods for a victorious outcome.
Among others present is said to have
been ex-senator Miller, and the con-
clusion is said to have been reached
that Harrison. if renominated, could not
be elected. The cOncensus OF opinion
as to It's conclusion Is said 70 have been
that the strongest ticket Tor the coming
campaign, barring Blaine, who. il is
thought, was disqualified by lll.health.
would be Mckinley. of Ohio, and the
host OF the evening, Cornelius \. Bliss.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
HoosIER AGREEMENT.
Cleveland and Gray Factions Act
Scnsibly.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April Is. An
understanding between the Cleveland
and Gray wings of the Democratic
party was reoched here tonight at a
meeting Of the state central committee
yesterday. by which it is believed har.
moniOus action Is assured at the state
convention next Thursday. The meet
ing was attended not only by the mem
beers OF the committee, but also by rep
Tesentatlves Of the Cleveland element
aud by ex-GOy. Gray in person.
At this conference the situation
was carefully gone over and
it was finally agreed that Senator Tnr-
pie should preside over the convention;
that Senator Voorhees,, Hon. Hugh
Dougherty OF Button. Hon. Chan jew
ell OF New Albany, aud ). Il. Morse, OF
the indianapolis Sentinel. should be the
defEgarrg-at large 10 Chicago; that the
state platform shall declare tariff re-
form the issue and Cleveland the logical
candidate. but that the name Of Coy.
Gray shall be presented TO the national
convention. In event OF Cleveland
nomination being deemed inexpcdicnt
by that body, aud the Indiana delega-
ton shall do its utmost to secure Gray's
selection as presidential candidate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16

Their movements were watched with
special interest, and by their ac-
tioBs seen az a distance later Oh
il was easy TO tell they were sue
cessfuI as against other squatters.
There we're no disputes Except among
some of the farmers who lived along
the borders OF the resPT yatIon. Some
of them INDUCED In harsh language,
but no harm was done except that
while they were arguing 9th ers gobbled
up their chances. The rush over, those
who were not actively in II started Tor
town. leaving the squatters who
were to be seen in every direction TO the
westward and north and south digging,
erecting shanties. or doing something
else TO hold the claim. The filing at the
land Office was done quickly and was
very orderly. The line this morning
assumed
Its Greatest Length
and In the line were several ladies. At
first glance 1t was thought that all
could not possibly file, but they did, the
pretty ladies and all Experts were on
duty at the land office, but before the
doors were opened at noon each one in
line had had his or her papers exam
ined. and il wrong informed how 10 make
them right. Everything was done to
assist the settler. and 50 well was every
thing managed that the dry goods box
village has vanished quicker than ii
came. There are many here yet that
will file tomorrow. some over sol
diers' declaratories. others on land
which appears on the books as
bpcn to settlement. The squat
tiers will also commence to file tomOr-
row, and If they did not reach their
claim in time may lose their right TO file.
One man offered 500 soldiers declara-
tories Tor filing. which were refused.
The attorneys say war is OH, which will
be revealed later.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
THE CHEY ENNE BORDER.
Not So Many Won ld-Be Settlers
as Expected.

NOT 30 Many ~ ou iu-Be SettlcrS
as Expected.
Ell RENO, Okla, April 15.-rhe ex-
element over the opening of the Chcy-
enne and Arapahoe lands is quoting
down, due principally TO the fact that
new arrivals are materially decreasing.
The boomers in their Wagons continue
to pour in all along the border, but the
crowd coming III by rail Is not as large
as that which moved on the Oklahoma
country three years ago, and as the
time for the opening draws near it be-
gins to look as though the crowd that
will 20 in will not he nearly as
great a one as that which entered
Oklahoma. This is due 10 the fact that
three years ago thousands Of people
who were not farmers rushed to Guthrie,
Oklahoma City and the other towns,
thinking that they would secure town
lots that In few years would make
Arapahoe and Cheyenne county will all
be miles from any railroad and do not
invite this sort OF immigration.
Many or the boomers, even those who
have horses and wagons, do not seem TO
have any cash. though most of them
have flour and bacon. Hundreds real
iZe that they are not in condition to
hold down a claim, and have no in
tention of doing so. They hope TO
secure good piece of land, ana
then sell out 10 some one within
two or three days. 1T they can't
do this they will be reduced almost to
starvation. The soldiers stationed
along the northern boundary estimate
that there are $500 people on that line
east of Cantonment and about 1000
west. There are. perhaps, 1900 peo-
pie ready to 20 in from the
east, and 1000 or 5000 in the
Washita country, while about 5000
Texans are drawn up along the south
line. There are not many people on
the west line On the North line about
ten miles east of Cantonment there are
800 people from Western Kansas
camped in one bunch. The troops
which had been camping in the interior
of the country marched to the line yes
terday. No trouble of any kind has yet
been reported 10 Col. Wade. who com
mands the troops, ana none is looked
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
THE RUSH AT WHEATON.
About 300 Squatters Move From
That Point.

Special to the Globe.
WHEATON, Mimi, April 15.-At u
O'Clock today noon Capt. Ellison, of
Company f, Eighth United States cav
airy, fred his pistol into the quiVerng
air at the bridge across the run that
marks the boundary between Minnesota
and South Dakota and the coveted lands
OF the Sisseton reservation, and III one
minute the level stretch to the Yves
ward was the scene of a mad race for
homes and fortunes. Ever since 8
o'clock in the morning the settlers had
been gathering at the crossing. Emf
grants from the old world. from the
Eastern states and from neighbOring
states were earliest on the ground. Then
the citizens of the neighboring villages
drew near, and towards noon the farm
erS OF the surrounding country assem-
bled, until for half mile back across
the prairie Il Gordon of teams from SIX to
ten abreast were arranged ready to en-
gage in the wild race. Rigs carrying
from two to five persons readily brought
five dollars for each occupant, and each
driver was more earnest in laudng the
endurance and speed of his animals.
During the morning the crowd passed
the time in Il friendly manner visiting
one another, chatting with the ladies'
present or gathering in small knots 10
discuss the situation. Occasionally a
shot at the numerous tiOckS of geese pass
ing overhead broke over the murmur of
voices. Everybody was good-natuTed
and confident. Although fully 800 people
were at this place, no disturbance III
the least took place. At 80 the cap
tain sent his men back to guard the
camps, short distance in front OF the
bridge, from destruction, and five min
| uteS later he called all to be in readi-
ness. For a few minutes an intense.
eXpectant hush fell upon the merry
| throng. ReinS were frightened i'll
nervous hands and whips were poised
ready to descend Oh willing steeds.
warning CLEAN shot from the captains
eve. In another moment there was a
mad rush like that of q Derby start
Heavy as the rush of the tide the mass
dashed forward. The crowd at the
bridge vanished as though the earth had
swallowed them, and the plain was
filed with a throng of yelling, whoop-
ing and geSIiculaung mad men.
The spectators were just as excited
ms the eager settlers. Considerable
amusement was afforded by the miring
of a mule, whose owner was anxiously
crowding too near the line. The only
accident was runaway, which did not
result in any damage. A soldier showed
great skill in capturing the fleeing
horses. Several locating agents, who
have been busy finding claims
for intending settlers all spring were
euchred out OF the lands they had
picked out for themselves by settlers
! who had fleeter horses. Only about one
half of the vacant lands were sQuatted
on today, and the excitement is not
abating in the least.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
ONE HILL DISTRICT.
Results OF Massachusetts District
Conventions

SALEM. Mass, April 1.-THE Sixth
district Democratic convention to choose
delegates TO Chicago today adopted
resolution indOrslng Grover Cleveland.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, April IA. 49,
Cleveland delegates were chosen In the
Second Democratic congressional dis
trlct convention today.
BosToN. Mass. April lI.-The Elov-
enth district Democratic convention has
unanimously adopted resolution dc
claring ''our conviction that tile best IN
terests OF the party ana country demand
the nomination and election oil Grover
Cleveland Tor president, and that under
his leadership the principles OF DemOe-
racy Will again win glorious victory"
BOsTON. Mass. April a. The Ninth
district Democratic state congressional
convention adopted resolutions indoors
Ing David Is. Hill As the Democratic
standard bearer after warm debate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
ALLIsON's AMBITION
Does Not Lean in the Direction of
the Presidency.

CHICAGO. April 15.-"No, sir, am not
a candidate for the presidential nominal
ton: in fact, | will frankly say | have
not heard my name mentioned for the
place" Senator William b. Allison, of
Iowa, today laughed merry laugh
while his fine eyes tWlnkled as he shat
tered what might have been boom for
himself. The senator was in merry
mood, and after he had sidetracked him
self he launched out in a talk very
flattering TO President Harrison, whose
denomination he professed to regard as
almost fOregOne conclusion. The SEN
ator said he was satisfied that the Iowa
delegation would be for Harrison, and
that Mr.. Blaine's name would not be
used in the convention.
The senator denied that there was
any significance in his conference here
last Sunday with Senator Sawyer, of
Wisconsin, and several politicians OF
prominence. 1t was reported at the
time that deal had been consummated
by which Vice President Morton would
be renominateG, and Allison and Gull
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
PomderlY,aLeyeI Head.

MINIATURES. April l5-Robert Schlll-
ing today received a private letter from
T. V. Popdery in which the letter SAYS:
have received several reform papers
having my name at tie head for preSi-
dent. / ask you in all sincerity 10 use
your influence TO put a stop To that nom
sense. We want as large vote as pos
siblr, and for certain reasons / do not
believe my name would draw as well as
some others
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
"FORNINsT" GRANDPA.
Washington Delegates for Any
One Before Ben.

TACOMA, Wash, Special, April ID
Washington will send anu-Harrison
delegation to the Minneapolis conyen-
ton. From interviews with delegates
with delegates In the city tonight II APP
pears that majority OF the delega-
ton Will work against Harrison.
Their choice is Blaine. Reed, Alger or
Mckinley At the state convention heid
az Seattle yesterday 10 elect delegates
these names crea.ed intense enthusi-
asm, while Harrson's brought only an
occasional cheer. Nelson Bennett, of
Tacoma, and John McGraw, of Seattle,
the two most prominent membars OF the
delegation, favor Blaine first, and Reed
or Mckinley first.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
San Francisco Frauds.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.-The
clerks in tie United States district at
torney's Office were busy all the morn
ing preparing indictments. The grand
Jury this afternoon met, and the indlet-
ments as prepared will be submitted
next Monday. 1t is known that among
the indictments there Will be some
against very prominent merchants.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Washington DELEGATES.

SEATTLE, Wash. April -. - The
following were chosen delegates 10 the
Minneapolis convention yesterday ::
Nelson Bennett, j. IL. McGraw, A. NJ.
Cannon, William klrkmar, j. III. Glenn
ems, J. G. Perkins. Edward Eldridge,
NJ. X. Davis. The phtform indOrses
the administration Of Harrison. and Ia
yOrs free collage OF silver only when
1t shall have been the result OF an inter-
national bimeiallic cOnvpntiOp
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
RaYar,iIs delighted.

BALTIMORE. April IA. Secretary
OF State Thomas f. Bayard. being asked
for his views on the outlook for tie
Democratic nomination for the presi-
deney, replied: 1T will not require
many words 10 DO that. am delighted
more and more every day 10 see the
nomination OF Mr.. Cleveland not only
assured but becoming a necessity.
think him the most fitting man for tho
nomination In the party
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Rbodv,s Peculiar WAY.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., April 15.-The
election today shows heavy falling off
1.-THE total vote. it being 25 per cent
less than a week ago. The Democrats
have elected their state senator, Rich
ard B. Comstock, by the small majority
or 81. he having 7.947 to the Repub-
lican's 1916, and the Prohibition candi-
dates 232: scattering II. There was no
election for the nine representatives.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
RipIey's Narrow Escape.

GRENADA. Miss. April l5.-One mile
south OF here last night about 9 o'clock
the private car of L. Z. Ripley, yIce
president of the Chicago. Milwaukee IL
st. Paul railroad, jumped the track and
turned over on its side. shaking up the
occupants and seriously bruising sew
eral Of them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Gambling Goes.

KISGFIsHER, O. r., April l5.-The
county commissioners OF Kingfsher
county last night rescinded the order
against gambling. on petition OF the
mayor ot the city and part OF the mem
bers of the city council. Sure-thlng
men are excluded, but there is now
nothing to prevent the opening OF gam
bling houses that run percentage games.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Uninetructed DeIeeates.

SILVER CITY, n. NJ, April l5.-The
territorial Republican convention was
held In this city yesterday. Delegates
to the national convention are: r.. b.
Cairon, OF Santa Fe; John ID. Ball. OF
Grant; n. Gales. OF Sierra; j. A. Whit
more. of SocOrro; L. Luna, of Vannella:
and NJ. a. OtcrO, Of San Miguel. They
are unlustrueted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Harrison Gets Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ca, April l5.-The Re.
publican state convention finished its
business about 3-o'elock this afternoon.
after continuous session OF twenty
four hours. The resolutions adopted
indorse the administration strongly and
instruct the Georgia delegation 10 vote
for Harrison at the Minneapolis con-
yentiOu.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
AT THE FARGO OFFICE.
Ninety-Two Entries Are Made in
North Dakota.

Special 10 the Globe.
FARGO, \. D., April bland officers
were kept busy all day, but the excite
ment was nearly as great here as that
pictured in other cities near the reserve.
There were ninety-tw0 entries for land.
Many OF the settlers were prominent
business men of the city, who had sub
stitutcs hOlding-down numbers. Fiji
teen women were included in the string.
One man, Paddock, of Wadena, Mimi.
got a full section OF land in close prog
unity to the proposed site of the Sisset0n
Land company's town. He did this by
taking place at the foot of the line
after each filing and walking up again.
There were nearly $4,000 acres in the
now taken
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Rita Booth Is Dead.

New York, April 15.-Rita Booth,
who is said to have been the daughter
of Wilkes Booth, the slayer Of President
Lincoln, and who for some years has
been the wife Of Al Henderson, the
wcll-known orchestra leader, died on
Tuesday in Binghamptou, y. Y. She
always wore a medallion lOckct contain
ing a likeness of the Inflated Wilkes
Booth,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
BYrnes starts WeII.

NEW YORK. April 15.-Supt. Byrnes'
first official action has been the issuance
OF an order today to tie various police
captains, commanding them to see that
all saloons in their precincts are closed
Sunday. 1t they are not, the police
captains Will be held responsible.
Wholesale raids are expected on sa-
looms, gambling and disOrderly houses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
CANNOT REMEMBER.
Young Lady Found Lying Uncon-
scIous on the Street

A girl about 20 years OF age was found
lying UNCONSCIOUS al the corner OF Sixth
and Locust streets at u O'Clock last
night. She was removed to the
Central station. and on being
revived gave the name OF Violet
Vaughn, and her residence as No. 52s
Cedar street. She said she was subject
to heart failure. but could not recall
how she came TO be in the neigh bor-
hood where she was found.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Mike Mills ana His Liz.

DETROIT. Mich, April l5.-"Prince"
Michael J. Mills and Ellen Courts, fly
ing rolf disciples, charged with assault
and aiding and abetting the same. re-
spectiyely. were arraigned this morn
ing. They pleaded not guilty, and their
examination was set for next Tuesday.
Bal was fixed AT &, 900.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Tnnhencck declined.

OLSEY. H., April Hermann T.
TauOeneck, chairman OF the National
Peoples party executive committee,
presided at the meeting of the farmers
OF the Sixteenth congressional district
today. Thomas RatcllTe was nom
mated for congress. Taubeneck having
declined the nomination, which was
offered him
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-16
Movements of stcnmshIp.

QUEENSTOWN - Arrived: Wyoming, New
YORK
demonstrated: Bostonlan and Kansas.
Boston; Illinois, New YORK; Polynesiau,
Baltimore.
NEw loRK-AFrived; Thingyalla. Steltln;
Spree. Bremen. Conemaugh Antwerp; Cor
dca. Rio Jnnclro; Britannia, Liverpool;
Slayonia, Hamburg.