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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
SECOND RIP VAN WlNKLE.
San Francisco Man Turns Up After
Twenty Years to Claim VaIua-
HE Lands.

San Francisco Man Turns Up After
Twenty Years to Claim VaIun-
bile Lands.
SAN April 13.-The sud
den appearance in this city of William
Henry Allen, who was supposed for
twenty years to be dead, surprised
great many property owners, because
Allen at one time owned lands in the
heart of the city now valued at $l4,-
GEO. COO The records do not show that
the property ever passed out of his
hands and the present owners hold I'M
der the statute of limitation, and have
had adverse possession for nearly gen
Grafton. His appearance was simulta-
neous with the filing of a quit claim
deed to half of his interest In the lands,
the grantee being a lawyer named Jonn
G. Watson. The property claimed is
that on which the handsome Crocker
building, the Palace hotel, the enron
icle and many other other buildings
stand Attorney Watson, speaking for
his client, says:
I'm 1848, L. Calendar received deeds
to the land in question from L. M.
Leavenworth, then alcalde and chleI
magistrate of San Francisco. Callen-
dar was then Aliens brother-in-laW,
and debtor, and the lands were of little
value. Calendar decided the lands to
Allen in liquidation of the debt. Allen
went back to his home in New York,
and nothing being heard of him, he was
supposed to have died without deciding
his property to any one else, but there
was reason for his disappearance.
after reaching New York, he was
hurt in an accident and he lost ms
mind. For twenty years-that nave
been to him as a dream-he has been
harmIessly insane. Then his impair
ment passed away and he came to
realizatio of the fact that he was ola
and gray and one-third of his lie was
blank. With sanity and memory
he bethought him of his property here'
which increased to millions whlie ne
wandered a day-dreamer in the realms
of the insane. Against such man the
statute of limitation cannot be pleaded
ATTORNEY Watson says there Will soon
be a big suit as result of Aliens re-
tlTn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
SPEEDY DEATH DEALERS.
Next Torpedo Boats to Go T'veh-
tx-Eichts Knots an Hour.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Secre-
tarv Herbert today decided to award
to the Columbian Iron WofKS, oI
Baltimore, the contract for building
three torpedo boats. This firm was
the lowest bidder at $1,000 for each
boat. and they will be built on de-
signs drawn by the navy department.
The competition for this work was
keen, and brought out bids from all
parts of the country, and a strong
effort was made to secure dis
tribution of the contracts, and the
acceptance of original designs fur
nished by some of the bidders. This
last proposition was referred to a
special board, which reported, how
ever, in favor of the designs, but
favored a distribution SO as to Sc
cure a faster, but more expensive,
boat proposed by the Union works,
of San Francisco, which last SuggeS-
ton was not accepted by the secre-
tary.
The department has been keeping a
watchful eye upon the performance of
some of the new English torpedo
boats, which have attained the marvel
Gus speed of 2S and 20 knots per hour,
and having disposed of the contracts
for the three boats above referred to,
Secretary Herbert has taken up the
subject of designs for the other boats
authorized by the last naval appropri-
alton bill. He has given suggestions
that these boats shall be larger all
around than their predecessors, which
are to be of 1873 tons displacement and
PAP knots speed.
The new boats, for which bids will
be asked later on, will be about $50
tons. This is forty tons smaller than
the English class, the fastest type
afioat, yet they will be required to
show speed of 2S knots per hour. In
view of the favorable terms secured
for these three boats, just awarded to
the Columbian Iron works. it is be-
lieved that these flyers can be built
within the appropriation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
SPORTS MUST DIvY UP.
Their Winnings Come Under the
Income Tax Provision.

LEXINGTON, KY, April 13.-Desha
Breckenridge, deputy collector of inter-
nal revenue of this district, who has
charge of collecting the income tax,
has decided that ali winnings from
gambling of any sort, including money
won on horse racing, comes within the
provision of the income tax law and
that persons whose winnings have dur
ing the year of 1894 been over 5000,
will have to make proper returns of
said winnings next Monday, April 10,
: or suffer the penalty prescribed by
law: He also decides that losses in
CURED in gambling cannot be deducted,
that the law does not recognize such
losses. as proper deductions from In
come received.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
PRICE FIVE CENTs.---NO. 1O4.

enthusiastically supported him for
senator. These DIRECTORS dwell on the
fact that his name is not associated
with any great measure that has come
before congress. He makes a most
excellent speech say the grumblers;
but he is not a constructive states
man. He has not conceived any not
able idea for legislation; has not in
troduced or put through any law that
people recognize as important" Then,
they say, the famous report in favor
of the Pacific railroads is placed at
his door, and that would damn him
with thousands of voters in his own
party. Allison, Reed, Mckinley. all
have become identified in the public
mind with work that has shaped the
policy of their party and attracted the
attention of the world. Harrison, too,
they say, will be the beneficiary of the
heroic example of the Democracy in
pushing forward the lines of civic war
fare waged for reform with Grover
Cleveland as leader. That this mega
tive element, quiescent as it is, can
prevent the selection of Davis dele
cation seems hardly possible.
Why should Tawney start this move
ment and begin work for its success
so early in the game. Well, any one
who is really in touch with Minnesota
state politics knows that never before
were so many combinations afloat so
far ahead of conventions. These COM
binationS extend even to the national
field; but the local possibilities are not
overlooked. And right here may CEN
ter Mr.. Tawneys plan OF campaign.
Senator Greer is not declaring him.
self publicly but he has a strong fol-
lowing in the First district outside of
the Davis men. He would consider 1t
a wise thing if the next congressional
convention should nominate him to
succeed Taweny. Lawyer Jim is we'll
aware of this fact and also realizes
that it may become necessary to play
as trump card on his own behalf
Greer's desertion of Davis, which al
most comprised the latter'S defeat.
Allan is child-like and bland In APP
pearance, but he is wise and full Of
ginger as a politician. If Tawney Sc
cures the chance of a third term, 1t
must be through some movement that
will make him decidedly conspicuous
and widely talked Of Thus, by BOOM
ing Davis, who is strong with the
mass of Republicans, the Winona
statesman iatters the senior senator,
of whom he is sincerely fond, and
puts himself in excellent position to
| fight for a departure from the anti
| third term rule.
The Davis boom is not spasmodic.
| 1t will be persisted in; and the GLOBE
| tipped the arrangement off just as II
was in the beginning and will be in
| the end-unless Cushman X. should
| die, or, what is more likely, Grover
| Cleveland's successor should be Ste
phen G.. Cleveland or some other solid
| Democrat.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
FREE LANDS FOR POOR.
Generous Offer of New yor1.
Capitalist

NEW YORK, April 13.-It was an
nounced today by Rev. DR.. Tolman
secretary of the New York Society
Tor Improving the Condition of the
Poor, that the committee for the cuI-
ovation of vacant lots had received
an offer of 1880 acres of land in the
northern part of the state from q
prominent gentleman who sailed for
Europe on Wednesday last. but whose
name the committee for the time being
desire to withhold. DR.. Tolman said
he was quite certain the committee
Will accept the offer. The land will
be divided into lots of five and fen
acres, and at the end of the wear each
man who cultivates the land and
whose character is vouched for bv
the committee will be given absolute
ownership of his lot free of charge
The lots will be staked off so that
each alternate lot will be retained Inv
the gentleman who makes the offer
The cultivation of the lots will i'm
prove the condition of the section
where the land is located, and, should
1t result in the formation of a COLONY.
then it will repay the gentleman For
his gift.
This merely goes to prove" said
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
OSHKOSH BOOM COLLAPSES
Big Car Shops Sold at n Fearful
Sacrifice.

OSHKOSH, Wis, April 13.-The
Northwestern Car and Machine shops
were sold today by order of court to
satisfy the claim of creditors. Howard
Jenkins, of this city, was the highest
bidder, and the property was knocked
down to him for $4,000. The Niles
Tool Works company, which has a
claim against the concern of 81 800
was also an active bidder. These shops
were built two years ago and represent
an investment of s15O,000 People here
contributed S25. 900 in money and TWEEN
ty-five acres of land. Six cars We're
built and a receiver was appointed.
Great things were expected from the
location of the plant. There was
boom in real estate, and whole farms
We're purchased at city prices and plat
ted. An effort will be made to get up
local company.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
ROUTED THE REBELS.
Spanish Troops Claim Victories in
Cuba.

HAVANA, April 13.-Capt Bonastra,
while on his way at the head of a de-
tachment of Spanish troops to the as
sistance of Songo, a village in the
province of Santiago de Cuba, which
was threatened by the rebels, came
across some bands of insurgents at
Sorroco and attacked them. After an
engagement which lasted half an hour,
the rebels were defeated and compelled
to dispense, leaving four dead on the
field. The Spanish troops sustained no
losses, and captured one prisoner. They
followed in pursuit of the insurgents.
In the province of Mazaini.lo Gobriel
and Lucreccio Jiguerdo, a captain and
Carlos Leila and Jose Leon, rebel lead
ers, have surrendered to the authori-
ties.
1t is estimated that the loss by fire at
Manazas, announced in these dispatch
es, early Friday morning, will amount
to about 100000. The buildings de:
stroyed were insured. Four firemen
were injured while fighting the flames.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
Now She Seeks Divorce.

CHICAGO, April 13-Mrs. Mary
Couderey, wife of W. G. Couderey,
who recently secured a verdict of $780,
900 for damages against the alleged
Messiah, George ]. Schweinfurth.
filed bill for divorce today. She al
leges cruelty, and that her husbands
suit, and the sensational charges of
her being alienated from his affec-
tons have so crushed and Inundated
her that she has not the physical
strength to refute the accusations.
Religious intolerance aud neglect are
also charged.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
Women in Tin Plate Works

PITTSBURG, Pa. April 13.@There
are six women employed in the tin
plate works of the Monongahela COM
pany, in this city. They wear the
leather aprons and brogans such as the
men wear and work under the direc-
ton Of Welsh woman, who learned
the business in her native land. The
forewoman earns $1.75 per day and the
others average from 81 to $1.5O.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
DAMMtNG9 NIAGARA.
Lake Men Discuss Schemes for
Raising the Lake Level.

;
TOLEDO, O., April ~13.-The Toledo
Board of Trade adopted resolutions
asking the secretary of war to appeint
a committee of engineers to exaH1ns
and, If possible, to determine Ewhatsr6-
suit the Chicago drainage canal Is
likely to produce on the water leyel Of
the great lakes. The board points ftotft
that conflicting opinions are held by
competent engineers on the effects Of
this drainage, some of whom rnafntais1
that it will surely depress the water n
the lake connections and harbors upon
which the government is yearly en-
pending large sums to deepen and pre-
serve. In this connection, the board
suggests an investigation by engineers
OF a dam across the Niagara river at
suitable point and its effect in preserv-
ing or deepening the water of the lakes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14

had lost her diamonds and must go
and find them. She has not since been
seen by any of her husbands people.
They tell the above story and declare
that she has gone back to Fargo. She,
on the contrary, left a note saying she
was going to her mother. Crane takes
it very hard, and is almost crazy
about it, having lost twenty pounds Of
flesh in one week. = e.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
BABES UNDER WHEELS.
Two Little Girls Horribly Man
gIed at n Railway Crossing.

gIed at Railway Crossing.
BETHLEHEM, Pa, April 13-A sad
accident occurred tonight on the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad at the
grade crossing which separates Beth
lehem from South Bethlehem AS the
Philadelphia express was pulling out
of the depot it struck Lottie and An
ME Apologize; two little girls who
were returning from the Easter festi-
val. Lottie, aged six, was decapitated;
her sister. who is a few years older,
had her skull fractured and was ter
ribly cut and bruised. She can live
but a few hours. The crossing has
safety gates and a Waterman, but
this did not prevent the children from
being run down.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14

DR.. Tolman, what is likely to crop
out of this movement for the cultiva-
ton of vacant lots by the committee.
1t is developing enterprise. This is a
benefit to the people"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14

CLEVELAND, o., April 13.-Dan-
iel Shuermer, of Scofield, Shuermer
&. Teagle. one of the heaviest indie
pendent oil refining firms in the
country, said tonight: II think
that the Standard is at least partly
responsible for the increase in the
price Of oil. The taking in of GER
tificates may have had something
to do with it also. Again, the export
trade has been brisking up of late.
There is no more telling where this
thing will stop than knowing how far
a particular toad will jump. The
fever has struck Ohio, and a large
number of new wells will undoubt-
edly be drilled unless a reaction
comes very Soon
LIMA, O., April 13.-While there was
no change in the price of oil here to-
day, the pipe lines were taxed to the
limit carrying oil which the producers
had been holding in anticipation of a
rise. The Improvement has greatly
stimulated operations in the field and
orders for drilling machinery are
T.
be filled. The excitement over the big
rise Friday had not abated today even
though the Standard, which controls
the market, did not put the price up
higher still.
OIL CITY, Pa, April 13.-The adj
vance of . cents in Lima and Indiana
oil yesterday was followed this morn
ing by a notice from the Seep Purchas-
ing agency, that it would pay S1.75
barrel for Pennsylvania credit balance.
This is an advance of 20 cents a barrel
from Thursdays prices and had a
prompt effect on the speculative oil
market. From all over the country,
orders are coming from would-be spec
ulators, attracted by the unprecedent-
ed, steady and great increase in prices.
The limited number of certificates.
about $50 in all, prevents dealing in ex-
tensive lots, but the width of the
fluctuations more than makes up any
discrepancy in the excitement and
uncertainty of the business, and the
game is heavy enough to suit the most
hardened speculator. gambler or
spendthrift. -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-14
CUSH IS LAYING LOW.

1t is significant fact that Davis
has not lost his nerve to that de-
gree where he would seek TO dis
claim any desire to have his name
presented by a Minnesota delegation
Nelther has he, nor any one close
TO him, thrown any cold water on
IaWney's efforts; Cush always DOS
sessed plenty of nerve-all he lacks
is vim. He is not hog for work =
as certain senator put it.
AS Tor the idea behind the presiden-
tlal moVement-the premiership in the
caolnet, II Republican shall be elect
ed-that goes, too. Perhaps it is true
that the Minnesota delegation will he
called on to decide between the four
men most prominently mentioned
Harrison, Reed, Mckinley and Ali
son; but if he needs the Minnesota
votes bad enough. the candidate who
gets them will have dickered with
Mr.. Tawney and other Davis men who
will be in theconvention. The questions
of nerve and knowledge have been
well considered with relation to the
senator's fitness for the duties of sec
decided in the affirmative.
Ex-Gov. Merriam may be, as report
ed, warmly favorable to Mckinley for
the presidency, but that fact does not
preclude him from indorsing Congress
man Tawney's proposition. 1t is not
believed by men who know him well
that Merriam would prefer a DO
sition at the head of the treasury de-
partment to seat in the United States
senate. But suppose that he does. His
chances for the treasury portfolio
will not be hurt because he stands in
with the Davis delegation, should it
fail to get what it will go after. In the
event of the senator's success, then
Merriam will have practically a clear
field at home in which to achieve his
ambition.
There are those who give reasons
why Davis is not good presidential
timber, and among them are men who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-04
WINDHAM.
Jason j. KImbalI, Noted Music T.,

Jason ]. KImball, Noted Music Teacher.
Jason j. Kimbal dropped dead while
playing the violin at Manchester, N. H.,
Friday evening. He was rendering Raff' s
cavatina on the violin with exceptional feel
ing and power, and when he reached
the last chord he made discord and fell
forward dead. Mr.. Kimbal was one of the
best-known vocalists in New Hampshire.
For nearly score of years he held the po-
sition of instructor of music i'm the public
schools at Manchester, and no man did
more to advance the art in that city than
he. lie was born in this town March 2,
1929. He exhibited phenomenal ability as
violinist when a mere boy, and at 10
years of age was leader of choir of So
voices. He received his musical ed
ucation in Boston, studying under b. T.
Baker, Frazer Foster, Mr.. Parkson and
Myron w. Whitney. He also studied har-
mony with John X. Paine, Keller and o.
b. Brown.
While in Boston he gained considerable
reputation as a bass soloist. He went to
Manchester in 1872, and excepting one
season in Europe, lived there ever since.
He had long been director of the choir of
the Unitarian church. He was member
of De Molay comnandry, X. T., of Boston,
and an honorary member of the Manches-
ter Press club.
The body was brought to Saxtons River
Monday and buried in the family lot.
The services were in charge of the Mason
ic fraternity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-04
WILMINGTON.

Hosea Mann, jr., attended the legisla-
tive reunion at Montpelier this week.
We expect to have better telephone serv-
ice and users of the line will appreciate
the change.
John G. Newton was called to Des
Moines, Iowa, on Friday, and will be alb
vent about ten days.
George e. Haynes and II. L. Adams
have the contract to build the new school
house near D. S. Ballou's.
The old folks concert at the Congrega-
tional church on Tuesday evening was
first-class and was well attended.
K. P. Ames has received full compensa-
ton for loss of time occasioned by recent
accident He was insured in the Travel
er's.
Work is progressing on the office build
ing of the Deerfield River company and
when complete but little will remain OF
the original structure.
A. w. Childs and f. W. Putnam were
in town on Monday and settled the loss by
fire at j. Gilbert's and the loss by light
ming at Will S. Watkins's.
On Wednesday evening a large number
assembled at the home of Uncle John s.
Rice to remind him that he was 70 years
of age. Substantial tokens of regard were
presented and every one passed delight
full evening.
On Monday evening a large number as
sembled at the Vermont House to tendel
their congratulations to DR.. and Mrs L.
T. Page, who were married at Medway
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-04
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WARDSBORO.

John Farnham, jr, is working at the
saw-mill in Windham.
The Misses Kilburn have moved into
Mrs. S. S. Phillips's house.
Miss Clara Belle Martin returned to
Somerville, Mass, this week.
Miss Maud Richardson of Winchendon,
Mass, is visiting Miss Maud johnson.
Mrs. A. L. Howard is in Boston this
week and will return on Friday with win
ter millinery goods.
Mrs. Lucy Pond and Mrs. Emily Pierce
have been visiting their cousins, Mrs.
Frank johnson and the Misses Kilburn.
Rev. C. N. Krook of Weston will preach
in the Wardsboro Methodist church next
Sunday in exchange with the pastor, Rev.
G. II. Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Shippee of Mt. Holly
and Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Perry of Proctor
are visiting at Chas Martins and Mr..
Plumbley's.
Ed. Whitcomb and Miss Jennie Wilder
are in charge of the hotel in the absence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Underwood, who
are visiting relatives in Worcester, Mass.
Joseph NORM seems to have good luck
in trapping wild animals. He caught 40
woodchucks and Is squirrels last year and
Is woodchucks and seven hedgehogs this
year, and all by one trap on his farm.
Rev. Dennis Wells, who celebrated his
ODD birthday Sept. 30, moved with his wife
on the same day into the home of their
daughter, Mrs. II. G. Benson, who will
continue to care for them in their declin-
ing years.