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Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
THRUN HAS CONFESSED.
The Insurance Swindler Gives His
Version of the Noted Case.

The Insurance Swindler Gives His
Version of the Noted Case.
CHICAGO, March 20.-W. J. Thrun
has made written confession of the
details of the now celebrated insurance
swindle of Romeo, Wis. 1t is in pos
session of the detectives in charge of
the case and duplicates the general
assistant special claim agent of the
Wisconsin Central as chief conspirator.
Hansen was arrested by William Beck,
special agent of the New York Mutual
Life Insurance company, at the Wis
consin Central office in this city. He
was Immediately turned over to the
sheriff of Romeo, who left for his home
last night. Thrun declares that Hansen
planned the swindle and
Furnished the Money
for carrying it out. Hansen had been
suspected by the detectives who have
been working on the case before Thrun's
confession was secured. The detectives
in the case think that Hansen has been
in communication with Mrs. Thrun
ever since her husbar DIS disappearance,
and if what Thrun says in his confess
sion be true, has directed her move
ments in getting insurance. His con-
nection with the Wisconsin Central
gave him plenty of opportunity of Wis
iting Romeo without attracting atten-
ton, and he therefore does not have to
use the mails. The detectives say that
Hansen acted uneasy when Thrun was
arrested and did away with all the pa
pers he may have had bearing on the
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
A COMBINE EXISTS.
DAMAGING EVIDENCE SECURED
BY THE COMMITTEE.

Seized Books Show That the People
Are at the Mercy of Combine.
Pennsylvania Dealers Threaten to
Shut or the Supply of Hard Coal
ST. PAUL. March 1S.-Matters are
coming to focus with great speed in
the fight of the Minnesota legislature
against the coal combine, Nearly fifty
letters from the letter book of John j.
Rhodes, manager of the Minnesota
bureau of coal statistics were given out
by the joint committee during the aft
ernoon showing that the coal combine
required every wholesale coal dealer in
Minnesota to pay $1,000 to John j.
Rhodes; that every retail dealer had to
pay him 500; that all had to swear to
maintain the prices fixed by the COM
bine, and that all persons attempting to
sell coal without joining the combine
had their supply cut off and they were
thus
Forced Out of Business.
All the damaging letters given are
signed by John J. Rhodes. One of these
dated Sept. 1, 1892, and addressed to
R. II. Wilson, Minneapolis, says that
Wilson is furnishing coal to W. Estee,
a retail coal dealer in New Boston. Mr..
Estee is not subscriber to the bureau
and Mr.. Rhodes orders Mr.. Wilson not
to sell him coal.
A Qr NJ oR RFsrron
apolis, under date of Oct. 81, 1892, are
instructed not to continue furnishing
coal to T. E. Smith of New Boston, for
the reason that Smith is not sub
scribar to the bureau Rhodes closes
this letter by saying that if Smith
wishes to remain in the coal business
he must come into the combine. Thus
the letters run all through.
Donnelly Springs Sensation.
One of the sensations of the day was
the announcement by Senator Donnelly
Of the receipt of threatening letter
from Pennsylvania. Regarding the
matter he said:
Yes, received letter from a coal baron
in Pennsylvania notifying me that the coal
dealers in that state have heard of the
legislative investigation now under way,
and give us timely warning that unless
we stop it this entire state will
be shut out from the hard coal
market of the season of 1884 have not
yet answered the letter, but when I do I
think shall be able to satisfy the gentle
man that we in Minnesota are not ac-
customed to being scared by threats like
that.
The books of the combine, with the
exception of the letter book. have been
returned to John J. Rhodes. The letter
book will be turned over to the grand
jury by the legislature with a request
that it bring in indictments for Grim
inal conspiracy under chapter 10 of the
General Laws of 1891, the penalty for
which is fine of from $500 to So, 600.
In the meantime, John J. Rhodes has
brought suit for $1,000 damages against
the officers of the senate and house for
keeping his books.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
The grihmt1e.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS.
R. Q. STEVENS,
PUBLISHER.
Job Printing a Speciality.
SOMEOF THE PLUMS
BIG BATCH OF NOMINATIONS
SENT TO THE SENATE.

Theodore Runycn Goes to Germany
and ex-senator En- st;s to France.
Judge Jenkins of Wisconsin Given
Circuit udgeship-Nominati
Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, March 2o.-The presi-
dent has sent the following nomina-
tions to the senate:
James B. Eustis, of Louisiana, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary OF
the United States to France.
Theodore Runyon, of New Jersey, to be en-
voy extraordinary and mini plenipoten-
tiary of the United States to Germany.
John E. Risley, of New York, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister psenipotentiary of
the United States TO Denmark.
Justice &. j. Jenkins, OF Wisconsin,, to be
United States circuit judge for the Seventh
judicial circu [.
Walter D. Abney, of Virginia, to be solicitor
for the Geparr Dlent Of the state.
Charles B. Stuart, of Texas, to be judge of
the United States court for Indian territory.
To Be Aiarsnsls of the United States-David
T. Guyton Of, Mississippi, for the Northern
district of Mississippi.
William II. Hawkins, of Indiana, for the
district of Indiana.
Abner Gaines, Of Arkansas, for the Eastern
district of Arkansas.
James w. McAllister, of Indian Territory,
for the United States court for Indian Terri
tory.
To BE Attorneys of the United States-Clif-
ford l.. jackson, of the Indian Territory, to be
attorney OF the United states court for the
Indian Territory.
Joseph W. House, of Arkansas. for the East
ern district Cf Arkansas.
Treasury-Ernest P. Baldwin, of Maryland.
to be first auditor of the treasury.
Thomas w. HolcOmb, of Delaware, to be
fifth auditor of the treasury.
Wade Hampton, of South Carolina, to be
commissioner of railroads.
Observation-Disclosures, Frank Warning,
Florence; Paul J. Miilard, Amigo; De Witt s.
johnson. Rhinelander.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Saturday. March 18.

ST. PAUL, March 18.-Mr Markham, from
the committee on taxes and tax laws, reported
back Mr.. Boggs' bill providing for an euuita-
BILE distribution of the income from the gross
earnings tax, with a recommendation that it
be indefinitely postponed. substitute bill
was sent in with the report which provides
that the state uditor shall set aside from the
gross earnings tax cents per acre for every
acre of unused railroad land, said money to be
placed to the credit of the counties in which
such unused land is located.
The bill declaring express companies COM
mon carriers and providing for their regulation
was recommended for indefinite postponement
by a majority of the judiciary committee The
recommendation prevailed.
Bills appropriating $4,000 a year for summer
training schools for teachers, and to place hail
insurance companies under supervision of
state insurance departments were recon-
mended to pass.
Several resolutions were introduced in the
senate, and one by Mr.. Donnelly was adopted,
1t appropriates 500 more for the Keller inves-
tigating committee.
In reply to an inquiry Secretary of State
Brown communicated the statement that the
total cost of election blanks was S., 1850.
The capitol bill came in from the house and
was ordered printed as amended, and referred
to the committee on public buildings.
The bill providing fer free text books was
made a special order for Wednesday.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Found the Bodies
SAILED FOR HONOLULU.

Ex-Congressnan Blount Takes Pas
sage on the Revenue Cutter Rush.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21-Ex-Con-
gresham James H. Blount, commits
sioner to Hawaii, accompanied by Mrs.
Blount and Ellis Mills, stenographer Of
the state department as secretary, ar
rived from Washington during the
morning and shortly after noon started
for Honolulu on the United States reve-
nue. cutter Rush. Commissioner Blount
was seen for few minutes before
boarding the Rush and upon being re-
quested to say something about his mis-
sion, replied:
My mission, so far as instructions connected
with it are concerned, is a secret one. In re-
gard to those instructions am absolutely un-
able at present 10 prepare any information for
the public. l would like to do so but cannot
When asked ii he had any idea as to
how long he would be away, he said:
imagine that may be absent about three
months. The Rush will probably, according
to what hear, remain at the islands as long
as am there and sha very likely remain in
Honolulu.
Captain G. Hooper, who commands
the Rush, expects to make the trip in
about eight days.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
LABORs COMPLETED.
Democrats Announce Their Selection
ofSenate Committees.

Democrats Announce Their Selection
ofSenate Committees.
WASHINGTON. March 15.-The Demo-
cratic caucus has finished its labors so
far as the reorganization of the commit
tees of the senate is concerned. The
Democratic and Alliance chairmen are
as follows:
Agriculture, George; Appropriations, Cock
rell; Contingent Expenses, White QIa.); Cen
sus, Turpie; Civil Service, CALI Claims, Pasco;
Coast Defense, Gordon; Commerce. Ransom;
District of Columbia, Harris; Education and
Labor, Kyle Enrolled Bills, Caffery; To Exam
inc the Civil Service. PETER; Finance, Voor-
hees; Fisheries, Coke; Foreign Relations, Nor
gan; immigration, Hill; Improvement Of
Mississippi, Bate; Indian Affairs, Jones (Ark.);
Interstate Commerce, Butler; Irrigation,
White Call; Judiciary, Pugh: Library, Mills;
Manufactures, Gibson; Military Affairs, Wal
thall; Mines, Stewart; Naval Affairs, McPher-
son; Patents, Gray; Pensions, Palmer; Post
Offices, Colquitt; Printing, German; Privileges
and Elections, Vance; Public Lands, Berry;
Railroads, Camden; Relations with Canada,
Murphy; Revision of Laws, Daniel; Rules,
Blackburn; Territories, Faulkner; Transpor-
tation Routes to the Seaboard, 1rby; Pacific
Railroad, Brice; Indian Depredations, Lindsay;
University of the United States, Hunton;
Quadro,Centennial, Yilasi Geological Surveys,
Martin; National Banks, Mitchell; Forest Res
ervations, Allen (Neb.); To Investigate Tres
passers on Indian Lands, Roach.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Monday. March 90.

ST, PAUL, March 20.-The house transacted
no business at the morning session. a majority
of the members having gone over to the senate
to listen to the coal combine debate.
At the afternoon session the house in COM
mittee of the whole recommended the passage
of the bill to tax inheritances introduced by
Mr.. Peterson. Jacobson's local option bill was
laid on the table
The house resolution directing Representa-
tive Walsh to hold on to the Rhodes letter
book at all hazards was the first business be-
fore the senate. Senator Sanborn offered a
substitute that Representative Walsh be
directed to submit himself with the said book
in his charge to the jurisdiction of the district
court of Minnesota as to whether his possess
sion of the book referred to was lawful or un-
lawful. This caused warm debate. but was
passed, 81 to 3, Sanborn, Stevens and Craven
alone voting no.
Senator S. d. Peterson's bill relating to the
receipt, storage and shipment of grain at ele-
vators, was discussed in committee of the
whole. Senator Tawney offered an amendment
so that @ receipt may issue to the shipper that
may be valid in the home market, or at some
terminal point, thus having the benefit of a
terminal market at any time he may see fit.
The amendment was adopted, and the bill was
recommended fo raSQ
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
REPUBLICAN CHAIRMANsHIPs.
The Places On the Committee Filled
by the Caucus.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The Repub-
lican caucus to FIJI minority places on
the senate committees did not finish its
iabors at the morning session, After
TIE noon recess there was debate of
some. length on the subject OF the re-
moval of Mr. Stewart of Nevada from
the appropriations committee, as he
had been the recipient of chairman
ship at the hands of the majority. He
was removed and Mr.. Teller of Colorado
was substituted. So far as finally
agreed upon the II minority chairman
ships will be filed az folloYsl
Mr. Sherman of Ohio was awarded the
conference committee; engrossed bills, Mr..
Allison of Iowa; epidemic diseases, Mr.. Jones
of Nevada; phosphate land claims, Mr.. Hale of
Maine; committee to investigate condition of
the Potomac river front Of Washington, Mr..
Frye of Maine; woman suffrage, Mr.. Hoar of
Massachusetts,; additional accommodations
for the library of congress, Mr. Morrill, of YER
mont; five civilized tribes of Indians. Mr.,
Teller Of Colorado; transportation and sale OF
meat products, Mr.. Plat of Connecticut; cor
porations in the district of Columbia, Mr..
Aldrich of Rhode Island; revolutionary claims,
Mr.. Cameron of Pennsylvania; claims of citi=
zens of the United States against the govern
ment of Nicaragua, Mr.. Hawley, Connecticut.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Wednesday, March Is.

ST. PAUL, March 15.-Exciting scenes char
acterized today's session of the senate. 1t
was red letter day-a day of oratory, and a
day of thrilling debates. The Markham rail-
road taxation bill was finally dealt death
blow after consuming more time than any
other measure that has ever been before q ses-
sion of legislature. The debate was stormy,
and every sort of scheme was resorted to to de-
feat the bill by its enemies. Amendments of a
technical nature, SO subtly drawn that they
were well calculated to deceive and mislead,
it is alleged by the friends of
the measure, were offered, but they
were subsequently voted down. The consider
alton was in the committee of the whole, and
the committee reported in favor of the indefi-
mite postponement cf the bill, and the report
was adopted. The woman suffrage bill was
amended and recommended to pass by the
committee of the whole. The amendment
simply strikes out the word "male' in the con-
stitution, so that women will be given equal
franchise rights with men. if the act becomes
law. There was large delegation of women
present to listen to the debate.
In the house the bill providing for new
capitol building occupied most of the time and
a hot debate was on. The first section of the
bill, providing for the erection of a new build
ng, was favorably acted upon
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
THESE WEPF CONFIRMED.
List Of Presid, nIal Nominations
Acted Upon.

List Of Preside n,Ial Nominations
Acted Upon.
WASHINGTON. March 20.-The senate
has confirmed the following:
Josiah Quincy, of Massachusetts,, to be as
sistant secretary of state.
Isaac P. Gray, of Indiana, to be envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipOtentiary of the
United States to Mexico.
James B. Eustis, to be minister to France.
Patrick a. Collins. of Massachusetts,. to be
consul of the United States to London.
Robert A. Maxwell, of New York. to be
fourth assistant postmaster general
Wade Hampton, of South Carolina. to be
commissioner of railroads.
William McAdoo, of New Jersey. to be assis-
tant secretary of the navy.
Dale J. Grittenberger, TO be postmaster at
Anderson, Ind.
Charles H. Long, to be postmaster at Tip
ton, Ia
Stephen J. Smith, to be postmaster at Tama,
Iowa.
A number of army and navy promo
tions were also confirmed.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
THE LEGISLATURE.
TwENTY-EIGHTH SESSION.
Tuesday, March II.

ST. PAUL, Me rch 14.-An important bill was
introduced in the house. The bill is to estab-
lish q district court of appeals, and for this
purpose the state is sdivided into three appellate
districts. The court is to be composed of the
appellate judge, who shall preside at the trials.
and two judges of the district court who shall
sit with him. The appellate Judge is to be
elected by the electors in his judicial district
in the same manner as state officers are elected
and hold office for six years.
Thirty-one bills were passed from the calen-
dar.
After the presentation of petitions in the
senate the bill regarding the parole system at
Saltwater was taken from the table and or
dered engrossed for it's third reading Several
minor measures were passed.
The Markham railroad taxation bill was the
special order in the afternoon. Senator Nc
Hale's amendment was reported Immediately
upon Senator Day moving to recommend the
passage of the bill. Senator Tawney objected
to the wording of the amendment and a tech
nical discussion followed. The language was
finally fixed and general debate on the bill
followed. The entire afternoon was spent in
discussion and adjournment was taken with
out any action on the bill
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
THE LAWMAKERS WIN.
The Minnesota Coal Combine Given q
Black Eve by Judge Egan.

tAC OOctk S4NCA q
Black Eye by Judge EGan.
ST. PAUL, March 2O.-The Minnesota
bureau of coal statistics, known to the
general public as the hard coal combine,
received q black eye at every turn yes
terday. There was wild scene in the
district court at II a. M. Representa-
tive Richard A. Walsh, in possession of
the letter books of John J. Rhodes, gen.
eral manager Of the combine, had just
been placed on the stand when Assist
ant Sergeant-at-Arms Wells of the
house of representatives appeared and
demanded the body of Mr.. Walsh. Sew
eral deputy sheriffs and other officers of
the court moved forward and
A Conflict Seemed Certain,
when Judge Egan dismissed Mr.. Walsh
and told him he could go to the capitol
if he desired. Sergeant Wells had just
come from the capitol with an order
from the house for Walsh. The house
had been in a frenzy for an hour, and
had just begun preparing impeachment
proceedings when Mr.. Walsh appeared
on the scene. In the senate sensational
speeches were being made. Senator
Sanborn introduced a resolution refer
ring the controversy over the letter
books to the six judges of Ramsey
county sitting en- banc. This excited
the ire of Senator Donnelly, who said
The legislature is supreme 1t does not have
to lock to the little circuit court of Ramsey
county for a decision. We sent for papers,
seized them. as the resolution instructs and
cannot understand why these quibbles should
be raised in defense Of an inquitous gang
Of thieves and marauders. The state is
aroused and we must act. 1t would take very
little to arouse the people of Minnesota and
cause the members of this iniquitous combine
to dangle from lamp posts
The SanbDrn resolution was defeated.
Judge Egan's Decision.
At the afternoon session of the dis
trict court Judge Egan made the legis-
lature's victory complete by deciding
that the court had no jurisdiction over
members or officers of the legislature
and could not compel them to give up
the books of the combine in their pos i
session.
The latest sensational turn of the case
was taken in the evening, when John
j. Rhodes, general manager of the coal
bureau, brought suit in the district court
for $4,000 damages against the joint
legislative committee and its officers,
alleging that they have kept him from
his property. and ruined his business.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
APPOINTED SENATORS.

They Will Probably Be Seated Not1
withstanding a CONSTITUTIONAL Strain.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The ap-
pointed senators who have been waiting
for admission will probably, after the
usual long-winded speeches in the SEM
ate, be admitted and sworn in, This
has been practically agreed upon by
large number Of senators, although they
believe the constitutional limits will be
crowded by their admission. The fact
that Senator Allen of Washington has
been a member of the club gives him
pull in the matter, and his return is an
earnest plea for admission of the gov
ernor's appointees.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22


by Aubertin in 1878. He was seized
with spasms early in the morning and
despite every effort made by the ply,
sicians who were hastily summoned
the convulsions grew in violence until
5 o'clock in the evening he expired in
terribly severe spasm.
The news of NJ Ferry's death as
founded the city. None since Gam
betta's death has made such an impress
sion. A few evenings ago he was at
the opera, and Thursday he presided
over the senate. Hundreds of politi-
clans called at the house during the
evening and inscribed their names in
the visitors book. Last week NJ. Ferry
resigned the presidency of The Esta-
fette newspaper, and the presidency of
the National Republican association,
that he might devote himself entirely
to his duties in the senate
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Judge Egan's Decision.
Was IItterlv Insnlvent.

OMAHA, March 2t.-Evidence taken
by the committee of the legislature
which inquired into the condition of the
state funds on deposit in the defunct
Capital National bank has been filed,
Tt shows the bank to be utterly in
solvent. Bank Examiner Griffith testi-
fed that at no time within year could
the Capital National have paid the
money on deposit.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22

Dates for examinations have been
Cancelled by the civil service commission
because congress failed to provide
money enough to pay the travelling ex-
penses of the examiners.
Mr.. Hepburn, the comptroller of the
currency, has called for report of the
condition of national banks at the close
of business Monday, March 6, 1893.
Louis Nettlehorst, the well known
German and ex-president of the Chi
cago board of education, died suddenly
in that city Tuesday of Bright's disease.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
millionaire Mnokar WORSE.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-Million-
aire Mackay has had a turn for the
worse. Peritonitis has set in and an
operation will be necessary, which, in
his present condition, will be extremely
dangerous. His wife and son have
been cabled to come from England.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Eight Miners Killed.

LONDON. March 21.-A horrible affair
occurred during the morning in a coal
pit near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. While
the cage was descending, loaded with
miners going to their days work, the
cage, owing to some accident to the ap-
paratus, suddenly fell to the bottom of
the shaft and eight of the miners were
killed.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
"Wednesday March Is.

Free gold is increasing in the treasury
More than $4,000, 900 is now on hand.
President Diaz has decreed the free
importation Of maize and beans for an
indefinite period.
Lady Mowatt, wife of Sir Oliver
Mowatt, premier of Ontarior, died at
Toronto, Monday, aged 6S.
There is rumor at Washington that
General Bragg of Wisconsin will sue
ceed G.. A. Pierce as minister to
Portugal.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
5. ]. StebbinS \ Go.

Have largely increased stock of Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, etc.
Their stock Of canned and evaporated
Fruits, Preserves and Bottled Goods was
never as large and choice as now. Fresh
Fruits and Vegetables always on hand.
Choice Tobaccos and Cigars a speciality.
Eggs, Good Butter and all kinds of Veget-
ables always wanted at the highest market
price. All kinds Of goods will be sold very
low for Cash. Remember, S. J. STEBBINS
& CO. are always glad to see you, and will
do their best to serve you.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22
Thurdsay. March 16.

ST. PAUL, March 16.-There was a majority
and a minority report of the house committee
on temperance on Mr.. Wahlund's bill requir-
ing that one-half of the moneys received by
villages from liquor licenses be paid into the
road and bridge fund of the counties in which
the villages are located. The majority report
favoring indefinite postponement was adopted.
Mr.. Walsh then sent up resolution providing
for the retention of the coal combine books by
the investigating committee. Adopted.
In committee of the whole the capitol bill
was discussed by sections. 1t was finally
recommended to pass. The bill provides for
the erection of a building on the present SITE
the total cost not to exceed 81, 100000.
The house adopted the concurrent resolution
instructing the investigating committee to re-
tain possession of the coal combine books.
At the afternoon session the senate con-
sidered usury bills, five in number. After a
discussion lasting more than an hour. Senator
Sanborn moved that all the interest bills be
indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed
-22 to Is and the committee then arose.
Morris tribune., 1893-03-22

is dead. M. Fer
rvs death was
caused by heart
disease. The af-
lection of the
heart from which
M. Ferry died
was due to the
effects of a bullet
striking a rib near
the base of the
heart at the time
he was attacked