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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
THOMPSON'S BODY.
The Casket Closed in His Daugh-
ter's Presence.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-The Times saws
that orders were given yesterday after
noon for the coffin containing the re-
mains of Sir John Thompson, prime
minister of Canada, to be finally closed.
This was done in the presence of Miss
Thompson and Sir Charles Tupper, the
Canadian high commissioner. In an
article Oh the colonies the times SAYS
that the selection of Hon. Mackenzie
Bowel as prime minister of Canada was
tile simplest eXpedient that the Do
miniOn could adopt under the calamity,
though it can hardly be expected that
the arrangements will be more than
temporary. Discussing the NeWfound~
land question. the paper says:
Even ii we were disposed to do so,
we cannot in our position as a naval
power view with indifference the dis
aSter TO and possibly the ruin of the
colony we may some day regard
as among the most valuable of our naval
stations. Neither can we view the posi-
ton without consideration for the wide
spread suffering that an absolute re-
fuSal 10 grant assistance would entail,
1t is probable that cheaper system of
administration would retrieve the posi-
ton without casting an overwhelmingly
heavy burden on the imperial tax-pay-
erS. If we interpret public feeling
rightly it will be in favor of giving the
colony the help that may be found essen.
tial, but if the assistance required takes
anything like the radical proportions
that at present seem necessary, 1t can
only be granted at price-the
surrender of the constitution
and the return of Newfoundland
TO the condition of a crown colony.
But, even If the colony is prepared to
accept this condition, further informa-
ton will be required before the govern
ment decides to what extent it can lust
ly meet the wishes of Newfoundland,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
WILL Be VERY SIMPLE.
The Inauguration Of Gov.
Morton Will Not Be a Gilt
tering Affair.
A WELCOME BY GOV. FLOWER
After Which the New Chief
Executive Will Deliver
His inaugural.
A WELCOME BY GOV. FLOWER
DAILY RIOTS in SAVANNAH.
Result From a Torrid Contest
Over the Mayoralty--Ex-
penSiVe Fun.

ALBANY, Dec. 16.-All the arrange
ments for the Inauguration Of Cow
elect Morton have been completed, and
the affair promises 10 be one of the SIM
plest of its kind ever witnessed. At
1880 a. m Dec. 81. the Tenth battalion
n. q. n. Y. troops will proceed to the
executive mansion and escort Gov.
Morton and his staff to the capitol.
Gov. elect Morton and his staff will
meet Gov. Flower and his staff in the
executive chamber. and the party will
then proceed to the assembly chamber.
There will be PRAYER by Rt. Rev. Cross
well B. Doane, Episcopal bishop of Al
bany, and, following that, Gov. Flower
will make the welcoming address 10 the
governor-elect. Secretary of State Pal
mer will administer the oath of office,
and Gov. Morton will then make his
inaugural address, and the exercises
will close with music by the band and
benedIction by the official clergy. At
the conclusion of the inaugural cere-
monies, Gov. Morton will receive the
public generally at the executive cham
ber. In the evening the governor and
Mrs. Morton will receive Albanlans at
the executive mansion. The second
day of Gov. Morton's administratiO
will find him in the midst of the heavy
work of the legislature on Jan. 2, when
the governor being compelled to send in
his annual message to that body.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17

August Of that year. He accompanied
his regiment in the campaigns of the In
dian war. and later atthe South. Tupelo
and Tallahatchee were among his bat
ties. He was made colonel of the Elev-
enth Minnesota in 1868. and held COM
mand of that regiment until mustered
out in 1865.
Upon his return from the war he re-
sumed the practice of law. He dis
solved partnership with his brother,
and continued the practice alone until
July l, 1867, when was founded the firm
of Allis, Gillian e Williams. He
withdrew from this firm in 1869. being
then appointed chief justice by Gov.
Marshall for the first time. At the end
of year he once more resumed prac
tice with the old firm. In 1871 the firms
style became Gilfillan, Allis g. Will
iams. his partners being Lorenzo Allis
and Ii. l.. Williams. So it remained
until 1875. Then MIR. GiIfllan was ap-
pointed chief justice by Gov. Davis for
the second time, and in the same year
was duly elected to the high position he
has ever since held.
The chief justice was allied to the
Episcopal faith by both membership
and marriage. He has been a warden of
Christ church for fifteen years. He
married i'll 1865 daughter of the same
church's rector in the person of Miss
Martha McMasters. Her father, be-
loved of the old citizens, was in charge
of the parish from 1868 until his death
in 1875.
Seven children are left--James, Perry
and Russell, the laSt-named being the
youngest. and Mis-. Katherine Gilbert,
wife of Samuel Gilbert; Caroline, wife
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
DISGRACEFUL POLITICS.
The Savannah Campaign Not
Creditable to Its Citizens.

The Savannah Campaign Not
Creditable to Its Citizens.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 16.-The most
unique, most disorderly and generally
accepted as the most diSgraceful Pc
riOi of politics in the history Of this
city has come to a breathing pause.
Two factional Democratic candidates
are in'the field for the mayOralty, the
election taking place in January. I'm
der the first use of the Australian ballot
system here no one can vote who has
not paid all taxes, including those of
this year, and registered. This pro-
vision led to a wild scramble at first,
and then pitched battles daily between
large forces for choice positions in line
to the tax collectors Offices. he could
issue only about 200 receipts day, and.
as the registration closed Saturday, it
was inevitable that many citizens would
be shut out. The two factions hired
two gangs of toughs. each numbering
about 100. and including the most des-
perate whites and negroes in the city.
These men were paid from s. to $40
day. To each was given list of six
names, the largest number the coli
lector would accept taxes for one per-
son, and the money to pay their taxes
with. Eacn morning for ten days past
the gangs have slugged each other in
front OF and inside the court house,
hundreds of citizens gathering from all
parts of the city daily to witness the
big mills. Forstwo weeks at least no
citizen paid taxes for himself, all en-
trusting their names and money to the
hired heelers. At times nearly the en-
tire police force Of this city had to be
called to establish order and for over a
week the presence Of about forty po-
licemen has been constantly required
at the tax collectors office. The armies
of heelerS were fed at the rival head
quarters, where many of them remain
all night, going out early each morning
to resume the battle, and at the court
house where beer, whisky, coffee and
sandwiches were given them. Two or
three times day number of the work
erS skipped with their lists and money,
DISTINGUISHING many citizens. 1t is cal
culated that the cost of keeping up the
two armies, which in the last few days
has been increased to about 300, 10 fight
for poll tax receipts, was over $4,000.
They were di sbanded early this morn
ing. The next legislature will be ap-
pealed to to amend the law so 9S to pre-
vent any repetition of these scenes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
WASH FOR UNWASHED,
SWINDLERS GATHER IN ABOUT
$4,000.
Sold State and Territorial Rights
for an Alleged Washing
Compound.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Dec. 16.- The res.
ideBts Of Bronson and vicinity, a few
miles from here, are wrought up over
the report that number of their citl.
zens have been swlndled out of money,
property and stock to the extent of at
least $4,000 by three sharpers, who
prQfessed to be the inventors of q
washing compound, for which are
claimed wonders and for which they
were selling state and territorial rights.
They came to Bronson about two
months ago. and claimed TO be brothers,
giving their names as Dlffie, from Little
Rock. After remaining injthe little city
several days, the three men rented an
office, and soon became acquainted with
the leading business men and citizens
the merits of their mysterious washing
compound, and soon succeeded in
IN MO'tS tho new ~ fluid BanFers. BARK nisrgse faFm
ers, merchants and mechanics all
caught the mOney-making fever and
wanted to purchase territory in which
to sell the labor saving preparation,
ard soon contracts were being closed in
all parts of the little city ami the closely
SuCfOuHuSU country. Many cltlZeDS
and farmers secured territory, paving
for it in cash, fine stock and mortgages
on their farms and property. The
SharperS were very accommodating. and
were willing to take any kind OF prop,
erty III exchange for their territorial
rights. For the state Of Iowa they Sc
cured from bank cashier several
blOoded horses and jacks, among which
were the well-known racers Dick Hunt
ington and Molly Brown. Michigan
was secured by a jewelry firm. who
traded Is entire stock OF jewelry, val.
ued atabOut 1900. Other states, cOun-
ties and territories were secured Uy
other citizens for various sums ranging
from 500 to $1,000
y few days ago the three swind,crs
gathered together their property. Con-
SiStlng Of some $1,000 in cash, first
mortgages on some OF the best farms in
the county to the extent or some $4,000
and three carloads OF fine horses, and
without notice left the country. The
stock was consigned TO themselves at
Little Rock, and from this it is sup
posed they are now in that city. Many
of those who bought territory refuse to
believe that they have been swindled,
and think they have fortune IN sight,
but the more conservative OF the victims
now see that they have been tleeced by
professional SwindlerS, and that the
territory they nave purchased has al.
ready been sold several times over.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
STEVENSON NO MORE,
The Author Of cdr. Jakyu
and Mr.. Hyde" Dies Sud-
denly at Apia.
AP0PLEXY WAS THE CAUSE.
The Remains Inferred on
Mountain Thirteen Hun
dred Feet High.
ENRAPTURED WITH SAMOA
The Popular Novelist Had
Made the Island Country
His Home.
AP0PLEXY WAS THE CAUSE,
ENRAPTURED WITH SAMOA

AUCKLAND, n. T., Dec. I6.-Advlco
from Apia. Samoa, of the date of Dec.
are to the effect that the welI-knowE
novelist. Robert Louis Stevenson, kss
died suddenly from apoplexy. His re.
mains were Inferred on the summit OF
Pala mountain, 1900 feet high. At the
time OF his death Mr.. Stevenson had
half completed the writing of new
novel.
Robert Louis Stevenson was born in
Edinburgh Nov. 13, 1850. He was edu-
Gated at private schools and at the
University of Edinburgh, and was
called to the Scottish bar, but travelled
and devoted himself to literature.
One of his earliest works was ar ac-
count of his travels in California,
but the work which established
his reputation as writer OF
fiction was Treasure Island" publ
published in 1888. Among the most
popular of his works is "Dr. JekyIl and
Mr.. HYDE" which was dramatIzed and
played at the Lyceum theater in Lon.
don in 1888 and subsequently in the
United States. Among his other works
are Kidnapped" The New Arabian
Nights" and The Black Arrow Some
time ago Mr.. Stevenson, who was suffer.
ing from lung trouble, went to the South
Pacific for his health. He became en-
raptured with the Samoan Islands, and
decided to take up his residence and
spend the rest of his days there. He
took close interest III Samoan affairs,
and has written many letters to the
newspapers In favor of the natives as
against the treaty powers under whose
direction the government of the islands
ic
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
FUNERAL OF BOWEN
WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING IN
NEW ORLEANS.
Gov. Foster Expresses Himself as
EmphaticaIiy Opposed to
Prize Fights.

New ORLEANS. La, Dec. 16.-James
Barry left this morning for home much
disappointed. and says he Will pay no
attention to Connors In the future.
Tommy Ryan departed. Lavigne is de-
tained by the police. AS soon as he
can get away he will go home and rest
for three months. lie will not retire
from tine ring, but will try for a match
with Johnson. of England, Bowen's
funeral will take place in the morning.
The grand jury will begin an investga-
tiOn at the same time and fix the blame
for the death. Gov. Foster was seen
this evening and asked for an opinion
Of the so-called glove contests in the
light Of the tragic outcome of the La
vigne-BOwen fight. The governor ex-
pressed himself as firmly opposed to
such exhibitions. He said:
II have always been verY positive
and emphatic In my opposition to the
glove contests as carried on in New
Orleans by professional prize fighters.
l regard it as a brutal exhibition tend-
ing to demoraliZe public sentiment and
nOWlse calculated to elevate the tone of
public morals in the community. When
Mitchell fight take place in New Or
leans, l determined to exhaust all the
power of the state to prevent it, and so
declared at the time. Subsequent to
this the right of athletic clubs to have
such exhibitions was taken into court
and is still pending. | urged in my
message to the legislature the passage
of law declaring glove contests of this
kind criminal otfense, and several
bills were introduced to that end, but
for some reason no bill was passed.
The unfortunate termination Of the
Lavlgne-BUWen contest accentuateS the
Importance of prohibiting any further
exhibitions. A sound, healthy public
sentiment has Outlawed the exhibitions
in almost every state in the Union. aud
L believe the great body of the people
of this state are unquestionably op-
posed to making Louisiana. especially
New Orleans, the scene of brutal con,
~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
GOBBLE STORAGE BATTERIES
Very important Purchase by a
Philadelphia Company.

Very Important Purchase by a
Philadelphia Company.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16. - w. W.
Gibbs, president of the Electric Storage
Battery company, of this city, stated
tonight that the company has consum.
minated New York the purchase of all
patents and patent rights concerning
the manufacture and use Of electrical
storage batteries of the Edison COM
pany, the Thomson Houston, the Brush,
the AccumulatOr company, the COnSOl-
ldated Electric Storage company and
the General Electric Launch company.
Mr.. Gibbs asserted that this secures TO
the Electric Storage Battery company
the sole right to supply in this country
electric storage batteries of all the va
rious types heretofore developed, as
we'll as the protection of every decision
thus far rendered by the federal court
in Interpretation Of patents of this KIND.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17

citing cause, for the behavior of the
Japanese troops has hitherto been most
exemplary, at times under citcum-
stances calculated tn --l..te feelings or
the deepest rese..tment and animosity.
1t is known to be fact that the great
majority Of the Chinese who were
killed at Port Arthur were not peaceful
inhabitants. but Chinese soldiers dis
guised In civilian dress. Most of the
Inhabitants fled from the place several
days before the capture Nnd at the
present time have retl and are
pursuing their ordinary avOcatiOns
without molestation or restraint. The
Japanese government and its repre-
sentatives have no disposition to con-
ceal any of the facts, but, on the con-
trary, caused the strictest investigation,
the result of which will be promptly
made public.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
THEIR OWN BANKERS.
Burglars Make q Great Haul at
Erie. Pa,

ERIE, Pa. Dec. 16.-Mr. and Mrs.
David Slocum, a wealthy couple living
near EIinborO. were robbed about mid
night by gang of masked burglars.
The burglars. six in number, attacked
the house and broke down the door with
a rail. -Four of the gang entered the
house aud bound the aged couple in
their bed and then beat them into SUBJ
mission. The burglars set out to tor
ture the couple into revealing the secret
of their money vaults, but just as the
oil was being applied to Mr.. Slocum's
feet one OF the burglars found money
chest. This and other hiding places
showed up between eight and ten
thousand dollars in gold and green
backs. The burglars escaped and the
authorities are in pursuit. Mr. Slocum
was badly beaten about the head.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
Miss Pollard Seeks Employment.

New YORK, Dec. 16. "A Boston Iadv
a few weeks ago advertised for a
French maid to take charge Of her child
and accompany her abroad. Among
those who answered the advertisement
was Miss Madeline Pollard. who
achieved nOtoriety by suing Congress
man Breckinridge, of Kentucky. for
breach of promise. Referring 10 the
matter Miss Pollard said last night: ii
can't see anything wrong In answering
the advertisement. | dOn't know who
got the letter. l thought that was an
opportunity for my doing something,
but l never received a reply. | have
answered number of Advertisements in
the hope Of securing employment, but
every one has been failure."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
Chief JUSTICE DEAD.
The Head Of the Supreme
Court Of Minnesota
Passed Away
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
Confined to His Home for
Two Months With Liver
Complaint.
A DISTINGUISHED JURIST.
Served on the Supreme Bench
Continuously for Nine
teen Years.
A DISTINGUISHED JURIST.

Another prominent citizen has fol-
lowed those that have passed away
within the last few months. James
Gilfillan, chief justice of the stale su-
preme court. died yesterday morning at
6:04. He was in his sixty-ffth year. He
had been confined to his house for
about two months. For long time it
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
AMBASSADOR TO TOXIC,
Chang Yen Kwan Reported as
Named for That Place.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-A special dispatch
to the Times from Shanghai says there
is a Chinese report that Chang Yen
Kwan. president OF the board of rev.
enue, has been appointed ambassador
to Toxic to arrange terms Of peace A
dispatch from Hiroshima to the Times
saws that Field Marshal Yamagata, COM
mander of the first Japanese army, has
arrived at that place, having been in
valided at home. The dispatch adds
that the third Japanese army is still at
FirOshimo awaiting orders.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 16.-An imper ial
edict has been issued commanding the
gendarmes of Pekin to give special pro-
lection to the legations in that city and
to the residences Of foreigners. The
gendarmes are directed to immediately
arrest aay person who attempts to dis
turb the peace.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
A MISFIT BARON
Fails to Get Along With the
widow OF a Turf.nan.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 16.-Some
weeks ago Baron Gruenbaum, of Aus.
tra, and Mrs. Franklin. widow of the
well-known turfman, were married by
a justice Of the peace in this city, aud
repaired at once to Kennesaw, the
Franklin stock farm, in Sumner county,
to pass the honeymoon. Everything
went smoothly until some ten days ago,
when it was limited in Gallarin that
trouble had arisen and divorce pro-
ccedings would follow. In the mean
time Gruenbaum LETT Kennesaw and
took up quarters at a hotel in Gallatin.
telling tale OF trouble aud woe to all
listeners. Friday evening he raised
money enough for passage to New
York and left for that city. He 2tried
to file bill for divorce, but was ads
Vised he had no legal grounds.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
Attemnt to Wreck a Train.

UPPER SANDUsKY, O., Dec. 16.-An
attempt was made early this morning to
wreck the New York and Chicago lin
tied on the Pennsylvania road. The
train runs fifty miles per hour through
this place. Spikes were pulled from
the switches and the lights blown out.
The work OF the Wreckers was discov-
cred just five minutes before the train
arrived
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
PORT ARTHUR ATROCITIES.
The Government at Toxic Enters
aDeniaI.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. "A telegram
has been received at the japanese lega-
ton in relation to the atrocities alleged
to have been committed by the Japanese
at the capture Of Port Arthur. The
government at Toxic is not yet in pos
session of full details of the affair, but
the information already at hand shows
conclusively that some of the reports
which have been circulated concerning
the conduct of the Japanese troops are
exaggerated and misleading. If there
was any unnecessary bloodShed the
Japanese government cannot believe
but that there must have been some in-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
KILLED BY \ NEGRO.
Sensational Shooting on a South
Carolina Train.

Carolina Train.
CHARLIE sToN, S. c., Dec: 16. = The
conductor of the 3:l5 a. m. train from
Savannah reports that white man was
killed on his train near Hardeeville.
Three white Carolina bOisterous and
drinking fellows boarded the train and
entered second-class coach filled with
cOlOred turpentine hands. A colOred
man told them TO stop cursing, when
one white man drew a pistol. A most
powerful negro seized the pistol, turned
the muZZle toward the white man and
shot him through the head. The negro
then jumped of the train, going at forty
miles an hour and escaped. The names
of the party could not be obtained.
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SHE MUST DIE.
No Hope for the Recovery of Miss
Mary stevenson.

AsHEvILLE, N. c., Dec. 16.-Vice
President Stevenson. who has been
here for week with his sick daughter,
Mary, returned to Washingtoa last
night. Mr.. Stevenson is liable be re-
called to Asheville any hour, as Miss
SteVenson's condition is extremely
critical; in fact, tits conceded that her
recovery is impossible. Her Strengths
gradually failing, aud the eud may
come any day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
SecieY Is Resigned.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-Samuel G. See
ley, the detauIting cashier of the Shoe
and Leather bank, spent quiet day in
the TOmbs today. He refused 10 see
anybody, and declined the chaplain's
invitation to attend divine service, ure.
ferring to read the newspapers, be said.
Seeley seems resigned to his fate, and
refuses to converse with any of the
other prisoners.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17
Editor ShipIey Dead.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. l6.-Jo-
seph l.. Shipley, for twenty rears editor
and principal owner of the Springfield
Union, died suddenly of heart disease
shortly after midnight.
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